Escape of Young Benjamin Jones in Scranton Street Accident
Eleven year old Benjamin Jones of North Filmore Avenue was confined to his home after his leg was caught between wagon spokes on Jackson Street near Premier Avenue. He fell from a R. F. Port dray and was unconscious when extricated. internal injuries are feared. Grace Turner, niece of Mrs. Thomas Lowry, died in the incident, and driver James Wyatt narrowly avoided impalement on a latch bar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wyatt
Grace Turner
Thomas Lowry
Benjamin Jones
David &. Jones
Filmore Avenue
Jackson Street
Premier Avenue
Young Jones
R. F. Port
Driver James Wyratt Hurt In Colliery Accident
James Wyratt a driver at Capouse colliery was injured when a branch rail latch lifted and pinned him to a moving car. The wedge edge tore sinews in his right groin area. he was taken to his parents on North Sumner Avenue and remains in serious condition with Dr Reynolds attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wyratt
Capouse
Hore
Wyatt
Death of Grace Turner News From Nesquehoning
Patrolman and Mrs. Thomas Lowry of South Sumner avenue received a telegram announcing the death of their young niece Grace Turner who had been visiting an aunt in Nesquehoning. The cause of death remains unknown and the family mourns the sudden loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrolman
Thomas Lowry
Sumner Avenue
Grace Turner
Nesquehoning
FE. Benjamin
Patrolman Lowry
West years ago girl aged twelve with Mrs Lowry
A fragment notes that several years ago a girl then twelve years old has since remained with Mrs Lowry. The sparse text provides no further details on names dates or circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Funeral Held For Burt Reid At Family Home
The funeral for Burt Reid was conducted yesterday afternoon from the residence of his parents Mr and Mrs W A Reid at 1114 Jackson Street. Rev J B Sweet of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church delivered the sermon and a quartet sang. Interment followed in Pittston with class of Simpson Methodist Sabbath school pallbearers including George Daniels Walter James William Diehl Frank Fellows Jasper F B Janos and Gert Snyder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Reid
W. A. Reid
Jackson Street
J. B. Sweet
Bimpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Rachel Jones
Ethel Rinker
Willian Long
Louis J. Jones
Pittston
Simpson Methodial Sabbath School
George Daniels
Walter James
William Diehl
Frank Fellows
Jasper FB. Janos
Gert Snyder
Miner Patrick Mealey Burns at Brisbin Colliery
Patrick Mealey, a miner living at 2413 Jackson Street, is confined to his home with severe burns after an accident at Brisbin colliery on Wednesday afternoon. Dr. J. J. Carroll treats burns to his arms face cheek and chest. eyebrows lashes and moustache burned away. The cause is believed to be a spark from a miner lamp igniting a cartridge. doctors doubt permanent injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Mealey
Jackson Street
Brisbin
J. J. Carroll
Healey
Weet Scranton youths tour Central mines for two Margarets
A small party from Weet Scranton toured the Central mines Wednesday evening to honor Misses Margaret Duffy and Margaret Howley of Carbondale, guests of Mr and Mrs P J Moran of South Filmore Avenue. Fireboss William Morgan acted as escort and many souvenirs were taken. Upon returning to the surface a reception followed at the Moran residence. The party included Mrs John Carson John McDonough John Kearney John Byron and Patrick Durkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puffy
Howley
John Carson
John McDonoud
John Kearney
John Byron
Patrick Durkin
Entertain ment and lawn party at Bromley Ave pedestals
A large gathering attended a party on the lawn of Misses Emma Carrie Carr and Kate and Ida Filley at 124 and 126 North Bromley Avenue. The Bible class of the Simpson Sabbath school, led by Frederick Crawford, organized the event with bunting lights and lanterns. Performances included recitations by Miss Mattle Hudes, piano solos by Misses Ethel Rinker and Eva Roberts, whistling by Miss Haas, a close selection, and a duet by Miss Beastie Fraunfelker on guitar with E. D. Morse on mandolin. Harold Zintel offered autoharp pieces. The Hamp ton Street Methodist Ladies’ Aid served refreshments at the church afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
Carrie Carr
Kate
Ida Filley
Bromley Avenue
Bible Clase
Simpson Boabbath School
Frederick Crawford
Mattle Hudes
Ethel Rinker
Eva Roberts
Globe Warehouse Offers Wide Range for Infants and Mothers
The ad promises a full selection of dresses and accessories for all ages at Globe Warehouse. It urges mothers to inquire about child care needs and asserts shoppers will find exactly what they want for their children, noting the store’s proven reliability and breadth of goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Textile Advertisement Fringes at Fine Fabrics Store
Plain and embroidered garments including cashmeres and silks advertised in store copy. Mentions varieties such as cashmere blends and silk finished fabrics with broad selection. Emphasizes quality and range.
Trade terms for fabrics and finishes in knitwear catalogs
The entry lists fabrics such as fine hand knit wool and dainty cashmere with variants like flannel and plain or elaborate finishes. It reads as a product catalog fragment detailing material types and surface treatments.
Lace Jland Insert ing Dresses Describe Prices
Light material garments described as plain or elaborately trimmed with lace insertions. Prices cited up to four dollars, indicating affordable dress options.
Baby garments offered in cashmeres and silks
A concise catalog note lists baby clothing in India silks and other fabrics. It advertises a range of styles to suit every idea of what the baby should have with prices from one dollar to seven dollars and higher quality options also available.
Toddler Dresses Move From Home Sewing to Store Choice
Short dresses for toddlers move from home sewing to ready made outfits in plain styles or embroidered laces and decorative creations. The trend notes it is no longer economical to attempt making these garments at home.
Bargain Baby Goods Offer Much Cheaper Than Outfits
The notice touts a wide range of baby needs with correct makes and materials at significantly lower prices than professional infant outfitter charges. It emphasizes value and practicality over brand names and adds reassurance of suitable quality.
Parlor Affair Draws Large Attendance
Many attended the affair, which will be repeated this evening.
Local social notes sketch residents home from trips
Miss Cora Renehler returns to North Lincoln avenue from Lake Winola. Thomas H. Jones travels from Atlantic City to Lafayette street. Mrs Florence Cramer hosts visitors on Swetland street. Delia Carver and son Herbert visit Elmira. Numerous others report returns or visits to Lake Winola Atlantic City Asbury Park and Crystal Lake with families from Lincoln Avenue Main Avenue and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora Renehler
North Lincoln Avenue
Lake Winola
Thomas H. Jones
Lafayette Street
Atlantic City
Florence Cramer
Swetland Street
Delia Carver
Herbert
Elmira
Andrew St. Holmes
South Main Avenue
Richard Morgan
North Rebecca Avenue
Mabel Dershimer
Forest Dershimer
Eynon Street
Austin Duffy
Binghamton, N. Y
P. C. Gallagher
Jackson Atrent
Kate Garrett
Ninth Street
New York City
Edna Williams
South Main F Avenue
William McDonald
Tuckton Street
Ransom
Mise Lilian James
Wilkes-Harre
Misa Nellie Miles
Hampton Street
Hannah Jenkins
Emma Thomas
Luzerne Street
Asbury Park
Kate Cavanaugh
Chestnut Street
Idlewilde
Mra
John Willams
Anna KR. Williams
Tenth Street
Block Island
James R. Trughes
Washburn Street
John Deft
Misa Kate
North Sumner Avenue
Gouldsboro
D. Madigan
Jackson Street
D. Boyle
Mary
Chicago
Mary Owens
South Lincoln Avenue
Richard Davis
Jerome Woolen Manufacturing Company
Mise Elliott
Mountain Ash
South Wales
W. G. Powell
Snyder Avenue
Ivor L. Jones
Yetalyfere
John Beff
Sumner Avenue
Henry J. Beff
Gouldshero
Katy
Robert H. Carson
Mia
T. W. Davies
Mary Thomas
Bromley Avenue
Crystal Lake
Scranton Events and Local Notices Move Through Weekend
A child named Rhea Bartels, two, suffered a broken right forearm after a fall at Price street. Welsh Congregational church excursion to Lake Ariel drew eleven West Scranton and eight North Scranton cars with a day of pleasant weather and no mishaps. Epworth league outing to Nay Aug park is planned for Tuesday August 29 with on site refreshments. West Side Republican league meets tonight over Davies' pharmacy to discuss important business. Patrolman Kiah Peters serves as acting lieutenant in the West Side detail during Lt Williams’ vacation. Bellevar’s Superintendent B C Green is mentioned as a Republican candidate for the Third Legislative district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhea
James Bartels
Price Street
Welsh Congregational Churches
West and
North Scranton
Lake Ariel
West Scranton
Epworth League
Hampton Street Methodist Church
Nay Aug Park
West Side Republican League
Davies’ Pharmacy
South Main Avenue
Kiah Peters
West Side
Wil Hams
B.C. Green
Bellevar
Local Social Notes From Capouse Avenue Community
Mary Rielly of Madison Avenue married Thomas Walsh at St Pauls church with Rev P J McManus officiating. Jennie Almes was bridesmaid and James McGill groomsman. The Walshs left for a Boston Clinton trip. Guests and locals, many on Capouse Avenue, are noted with visitors from Philadelphia Wilkes Barre Madisonville and other towns. The Lawrence band plans an open air concert at Green Ridge Wheelmen club tonight. The Green Ridge area reports several short trips and guest stays among residents and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At &St. Paul's Catholic Church
Mary Rielly
Madison Avenue
Thomas Walsh
P. J. McManus
Jennie Almes
James McGill Groomaman
Green Ridge
Edward Northup
Capouse Avenue
Dalton
Maud Martin
Parsons
Coakley
Ruth Hbrigger
Nicholson
H. B. Andrews
Ju. P. Smith
Penn Avenue
Lake Ariel
Nellie Schultz
Honesdale
William Erhart
Allison Kinsley
Bruce Pordham
Miss Robbins
Wilkes-Barre
Fall from garret to cellar near Cherry Street house
Ten year old William Cahalin fell from a garret in a building under construction near his Cherry Street home. He landed in the cellar, suffered a double fracture to the right arm, a deep forehead rash, and possible internal injuries. Dr James Manley attended and his condition was under observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Street
Ruddy
Saengerrunde Organization
Slocum Castle
K. of
G. E
William
Martin Cahalin
Cahalin
James Manley
Alderman Ruddy Peace Maker in Walsh Case
A warrant was issued Monday evening charging Mrs. Mary Walsh with highway robbery and assault and battery. Her aged husband provided the information. They had been separated for months after his arrest in a separate case involving a Bridget Garvey. Walsh claimed he was met by his wife who demanded money, struck him, felled him, and took 8. The alderman recommended reconciliation and the charges were dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Walsh
Bridget Garvey
Walsh
Ruddy
Richard Walsh
Bigamy Warrants Issued for Robinson and Rooney
Frank Robinson of Mountain Lake pressed warrants for the arrest of his wife and Frank Rooney on bigamy charges before Alderman Ruddy on July 4. Mrs Robinson was arrested and bail set after a hearing. Rooney was found on a Moscow area farm, brought in, and held on $500 bail. he attempted escape, and Mrs Robinson has returned to her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Robinson
Mountain Lake
Ruddy
Frank Rowney
Robinson
Roane
Rooney
Moscow
Knights of the Golden Eagle Hold Regular Meeting
The Slocum Castle unit hosted a regular meeting with the Eletric City castle degree team from Central City present to confer second and third degrees. The ceremony ended with a social session featuring lunches songs and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Slocum Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Electric City Castle
Scranton Buengerrunde Names Officers For Election
At a recent meeting the Scranton Buengerrunde announced nominations for president John Uo Echwenker Max Levi Anton Fish vice president John Staiber financial secretary Emil Gutheitz recording secretary Daniel Jacobs and teacher Prof G C Schmidt Michael Nutter. The election is set for the first Tuesday in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Scranton Buengerrunde
John UO
Echwenker
Max Levi
Anton Fish
John Staiber
Emil Gutheiitz
Daniel Jacobs
G. C. Schmidt
Michael Nutter
Ladies Circle Meeting and Community Events Roundup
The Century hose company hosts a meeting with plans for an ice cream social under women’s auspices. Hickory Street Presbyterian church groups enjoy a picnic at Nay Aug Park with Rev. Mr. North and Rev. Mr. Wirth as guests. August Shimpf welcomes a boy weighing twelve pounds. John Keenan returns from seven years in Butte City. Charles Warnke and children return from Lake Ariel. Reever visits Factoryville on business. Mrs. James Moore attends a funeral and returns to Lackawanna hospital. Guth’s Band holds an annual picnic at Central Park. Albert Schank’s funeral held. interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Mrs. William Gotshall’s family vacationing at Lake Winola. others visiting Cedar Avenue. John Rosar and John Schank return from Elmira. Fred Steling to Pottsville for a family reunion. Century hose company to meet in adjourned session tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Hose Company
Ladies Aid Society
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Nay Aug Park
Mr. North
Mr. Wirth
Paterson
N. J
August Shimpf
John Keenan
Twelfth Ward
Butte City
Montane
Charles Warnke
Birch Street
Lake Ariel
de. Reever
Cedar Avenue
Factoryville
James Moore
Huehian
Lackawanna Hospital
Hueser
Recorder of Deeds
Charles Huerter
Guth
Central Park Garden
Albert
Charles Schank Tooklace
Pitteren Avenue
William Gotshall
Lake Winola
Joseph Kern
John Ruth
Pittston Avenue
Peter Rosar
John Rosar
John Schank
Elmira
Fred Steling
Cherry Street
Potteville
Albert H. Comstock Dies in Auburn N Y After Dunmore Ties
Albert H. Comstock formerly of Dunmore died at Auburn New York on Weidner day. Funeral services will be Saturday from the family residence at 24 Cherry Street. He was a member of Scranton Tent 23 Knights of Macabees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Comstock
Dunmore
Auburn
N. Y
Weidner
Cherry Street
Comstock
Scranton
Knights of Macabees
First Welsh Baptist church to hold December fair and festival
A North Scranton church committee from the First Welsh Baptist on Wayne avenue plans its annual fair in early December. The Ladies Aid, Young People, and Senior and Junior Christian Endeavor groups will run special features, aiming for one of the largest events in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Baptist Church
Wayne Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Young People’s Society
Christian Endeavor Societies
Rehearsal for Our Flag Cantata and Local Social Notes
A general rehearsal of the cantata Our Flag conducted by George Davis is set for Friday evening with all choir members invited. The arena baseball club travels to Wilkes-Barre Sunday to face the Olympics, leaving on the 146 Delaware and Hudson train. Other items include visits and travels of Miss Blodwen Grimfiths, Miss Catherine Edwards, Miss Cora Roberts, Mrs. Bernard Davis’s return from Lake Carey, and the birth of a baby girl at the Sidney Lewis home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Arena Baseball Club
Wilkes-Barre
Delaware and Hudson
Blodwen Grimfiths
Taylor
Sidney Lewis
Spring Street
Catherine Edwards
Warren Street
Cora Roberts
Bummit Avenue
South Gibson
Bernard Davis
Lake Carey
W. F. Davis
Oscar Davis
Wandling
D. H. Davis
J. K. Bentley
Chicago
Mississippi River
Walla Wah
Edward Lewis
Leggetta Street
Atlantic City
Excursion to Shawnese Lake Planned by Local Groups
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics the Men’s Guild of St Mark’s church and the Daughters of America plan a joint excursion to Shawnese Lake leaving Berle and Wyoming station at 8 o’clock tomorrow. Fare is 40 cents for children and 1 for adults. Anthony McDonnell and Miss Bridge Hennigan wed at St Mary’s church with Rev Donian officiating. Afterward the couple hosted a reception at the groom’s home. Frank Blickens and Mabel lived on Chestnut Street left for Crystal Lake. Leslie Simons of Lake Ariel spent yesterday in town. Anthony Pitino aged five months died yesterday. funeral Friday with Mt. Carrie cemetery interment. A telegram to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Comstock said their son Albert had died. his body expected via DL&W RR to Scranton around 2 PM yesterday, but distribution of info caused confusion at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
United American Mechanics
Men's Guild of
St Mark's Church
The
Daughters O America
Shawnese Lake
Berle and
Wyoming
Anthony McDonnell
Miss Bridge Hennigan
St. Mary’ Church
Donian
B. Derrin
Michael Hennigan
Frank Blickens
Mabel
Mt. Carrie
Joseph Comstock
Albert
Deni Filso
Scrinton
Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad
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Driver Boy
Miner
South Scranton
William Cahalin
Alderman Ruddy
Golden Eagle Meeting
Saengerrunde
Tarr
Gail Borden
Eagle Brand
Owoersen
Evenia
Chicago News
Wes
Noha Wareinwdare
Eter
Mail
William G. Clark
Séranten
Standard Shoe Store
Lackawanna Ave
China
York
Ania
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton Electrical Worksackawanna Avenue
Lagkawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susqueshanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Cleveland
Joan H. Phelps
Spruce Street
BattleAxs Plug
Lake Hopatcong
Moses Taylor Lodge
Tobyhanna
Alao Stroudsburg
Stroudsburg
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Long Branch
Ban Grove
Belmar
Teave Point Pleasant
Spring Lake
Ocean Grove
Scranton &W P
Mimplea
Cook Remedy
Mason Temple
AJAX
Perry Ory
Garbera
Matthew Bros
H.C. Sanderson
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