Typhoid Claims West Scranton Plumber George McKnight
George McKnight, a plumber long active in West Scranton, died at his home at 7 South Ninety Street after eleven days of typhoid fever. He was about 40, survived by his wife and four children, and funeral details will be announced later. The report notes his prior work at 114 South Main Avenue and a subsequent shop on North Hyde Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McKnight
North Myde Park Avenue
South Ninth
West Side Conclave
Order of Heptagophe
Hyde Park Lodge
McKniht
Griffitts Prompts Scranton Railway to Install Catch Basin
Through the efforts of Fourth ward Common Councilman William V Griffiths the Scranton Railway company began work yesterday on a catch basin at the corner of Bromley avenue and Lafayette street. surface water had flowed over tracks causing public and company inconvenience. The change will greatly benefit the street and end a long standing complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William V. Griffiths
Fourth Ward
Scranton Railway Company
Bromley Avenue
Lafayette Atroeet
Scranton Catholic Total Abstinence Union Wins National Prize Banner
St. Leo's battalion receives the national prize banner at the Chicago convention for securing the largest number of new members during the past war. This marks the third time a Scranton society has won the honor. The organization now has over three hundred members and is in excellent financial condition.
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St. Leo's Battalion
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Chicago
Ormmnigation
Pleasant Evening Party At Washburn Street Home
A social event was hosted by Mise Leuretta Stock on Wash burn street Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed a pleasant evening of conversation and companionship in a formal home setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Leuretta Stock
Washburn Street
Local Patent Meds Price List Sparks Shopper Interest
An old newspaper snippet lists Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis Mellon's Food with prices 70 cents 75 cents and 38 or 55 cents indicating retail medicines and tonics in a period catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham’s
Pierce's
Golden Medical
Mellon's
Social event attendees listed for diversions and music
Diversions and music were provided by Misses Stock and Faspold. Those present included Misees Anna Burns Kitty Gallagher Mame Pas wold Lauretta Stock Agnes Crane Nelle Chiortoha Nell Culkin Kate Dishin Kate Kornf Mosare Robert Donnell Rob Meekeit Patrick J. Feeney Richard Nallin James Norton Andrew Farrell Martin McDonough Mooser Depew Mike Philbin Mike Doyle James Sullivan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misses Stock
Faspold
Misees
Anna Burns
Kitty Gallagher
Mame Paswold
Lauretta Stock
Agnes Crane
Nelle Chiortoha
Nell Culkin
Kate Dishin
Kate Kornf
Mosare
Robert) Donnell
Rob Meekeit
Patrick J. Feeney
Richard Nallin
James Norton
Andrew Farrell
Martin McDonough
Mmoeser
Depew
Mike Philbin
Mike Doyle
James Sullivan
Local meetings and funerals noted in city notices
The Wet Side Republican league holds an evening meeting at South Main rooms. William V. Griffiths presides over Ancient Order of Hibernians division attend funeral services for Daniel Sullivan at Holy Cross church. Several local incidents include Charles Podgee dislocating an arm at Hampton mine and infant burial on Washburn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican League
South Main Avenue
William V. Giriffiths
Division No. 20
Ancient
Order of Hiberniana
Hellevue
Daniel Sullivan
Holy Cross Church
Charles Podgee
Keyser Avenue
Hampton Mine
Moses Taylor Hospital
Willam KE. Reene
North Taverett Avenue
Washburn Street
Sherman Avenue Mission
Chester Evans
Tripp Park
Richart W. Lanyon
Walker
Morgan
David A. Willams
Aswetcourt
John W. Davies
Marietta College
Wil
Welch Congregational Church
Davies
Chicago
Local Residents Update From Various Trips
Reese Griffithe of South Filmore avenue is staying at Atlanticity. Hugh Logan Jr of North Sumner avenue has gone to Omaha to visit his son. Loretta Flynn of Jackson street has returned from a visit at Binghamton New York. Dr. D J Jenkins and David J Davis of Jackson street are spending a few days at Uniondale. Mrs J C Moyer of Lafayette street is noted in the update.
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Reese Griffithe
South Filmore Avenue
Atlanticity
Hugh Logan, Jr
Sumner Avenue
Omaha
Neb
Loretta Flynn
Jackson Street
Binghamton
N.Y
D. J. Jenkins
David J. Davis
Uniondale
J. C. Moyer
Lafayette Street
Great Day For Men's Furnishings Sale
Today Saturday we offer many extra inducements to Men's Furnishing buyers. The latest and most desirable goods will be displayed with values designed to create lasting friendships for this important department.
A Line of New Soft Front Summer Shirts on Saturday
A display of new soft front summer shirts guaranteed as the best one dollar goods. Shirts promise a perfect fit with styles shown in the window. Also advertised are Scriven Elastic Seam Drawers from white jean offering smooth, comfortable wear usually priced at one hundred dollars, with a Saturday sale.
Local residents return from trips and visits across towns
Mrs. H A Willama and Miss Annie Finnerty travel from North Filmore Avenue and Honesdale to return home via Atlantic City and visiting friends. Mr and Mrs Randolph welcome guests on South Main Avenue while others visit Philadelphia Harvey’s Lake and Atlantic City as James Davis hosts guests.
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H. A. Willama
North Filmore Avenue
Atlantic City
Miee
Annie Finnerty
Honesdale
Mra W. W. Patterson
Wet Pitteton
John T. Evans
Schuylkitt County
Trursell Whitney
David J. Davis
South Main Avenue
Philadelphia
Patriotic Order
Sons of Amoren
Ackerman
Belvidere
N. J
John FF. Randolph
William Ludwik
South Ninth Setreet
Himbhuret
Mere. Frantz
George Oberdorfer
Trinp Park
Harvey's Lake
Harry Jenkins
South Hyde Park Avenue
Will Lewis
Washburn Street
Stella Evane
Pittston
Edith Williams
Byron Street
Mérud Conrad
Sumner Avenue
Gromer L. Williame
Son Stewart
Eastland County
Timlin jailed after fraud case over life insurance scam
John J. Timlin was jailed on $200 bail after Alderman Myers arrested him on obtaining money under false pretenses. He allegedly convinced Mrs. Durkin to insure her crippled husband for $1,000 with Old Wayne Insurance, received $6, and hid after a warrant was issued. he was found last night and sent to jail to ensure court appearance.
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John J. Timlin
Alderman Myers
Mary Durkin
Wayne
Suit Swap Alleged at Penn Avenue Clothier
Anthony Winkle bought a suit at a second hand clothing store run by 8 Epstein on Penn Avenue. While wrapping, another suit was allegedly substituted. Winkle later sought a change, was ejected, and obtained a warrant for Epstein’s arrest. Epstein posted bail before Alderman DeLavy for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Winkle
Penn Avenue
8. Opstein
Winkle
Epstein
Alderman DeLavy
Recital Draws Large Audience at North Main Baptist Church
Last evening a large crowd attended a recital at the North Main Avenue Baptist church. Misses Kennedy, Smith and Owens performed from the programme published in yesterday's Tribune, each number greeted with enthusiasm. Kennedy demonstrated notable ability and received Mt. Hope college’s gold medal for elevation. Smith and Owens delivered high grade, consistently excellent numbers.
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North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Kennedy
Smith
Owens
Yesterday's Tribune
Miss Kennedy
Mt. Hope College
Local Obituaries and Notices Span Deaths and Events
Mrs. Michael Cafferty of George street dies suddenly leaving husband and child. Funeral tomorrow at Holy Rosary church with Hyde Park cemetery interment. William T. O'Brien died from railway injuries. funeral today at 3 PM from Holy Rosary church. Mary Mingan arrested for liquor sale without license. Bridget Milla complaintant. husband often drunk at defendant's house. Ball entered before Alderman Sultry. Citizens' band advertised excursion with open-air concerts in square and Dutch Gap for Mountain Park trip. Edward Jones dies after prolonged illness. funeral Monday with Taylor interment. LPB Wescott home viewed by friends to see blooming cereus. twenty-five tomorrow and twenty-two buds tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Cafferty
George Street
Holy Rosary Church
Hyde Park Cemetery
William T. O'Brien
Weloek
Mary Mingan
Constable Smith
Weat Market Street
Taylor
Lackawanna Hospital
Lpb. Wescott
Church Avenue
Binein
Personal Notes From Brick Avenue Residents
Mr Griffith Powell long time Brick avenue resident has moved to West Alle. Mr Thomas Powell and son Thomas and Mr John Morgan of Nanthooke visit. An infant child of Mr David M William on William street died Thursday morning. Permanent Man Birtley of the Liberty Hose company is on his annual vacation Ernest Cooper in charge of the house during his absence. Richard Thomas Jr long time Mulley’s Triple stores employee has changed to Coliesy Engineer Publishing. Mine Catharine Lynn of Pittston visits cousin Miss Helen Laynn of Lincol avenue. Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas Mrs Isago Price Mrs Morgan Withine and Thomas Evans returned from a ten day visit at Atlanticity. Miss Mary Lynn of Lincoln avenue returns from Pittaton. Miss M C Powell of Spring street and Blanche White of Wayne avenue leave for a three week trip to Luke Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith Powell
Brick Avenue
West Alle
Thomas Powell
Thomas
John Morgan
Nanthooke
David M. William
William Street
Birtley
Laberty Hose Company
Ernest Cooper
Hichard Thomas, Jr
Mulley
Triple
Coliesy Engineer Publishing Company
Catharine Lynn
Pittston
Helen Laynn
Lincol Avenue
Atlanticity
Richard Thomas
Isago Price
Morgan Withine
Thomas Evans
Mary Lynn
Lincoln Avenue
Pittaton
Minses
M. C. Powell
Spring Street
Blanche White
Wayne Avenue
Luke Carey
OL. Tetppe
Cedar Avenue
Harvey's Lake
Misess Lona Selling
Lizzie Reynolds
Pottaville
Gus Rehner
Prospect Avenue
Anthony Banner
Syracuse
Joseph Schreiber
Mary Ruindy
Sarah Needham
Pitt
Margaret Holar
Cohoes
N. Y
William Gallagher
River Street
Edward Bunday, Jr
Lake Underwood
John Burgess
Salem
Alderman Ruddy
Twentieth Ward
Wilam Mayock
Fig $Treet
Morence
Lawrence Herbert
Wilkes
Marre
George Herbert
Codar Avenue
Fred, Welitz, Jr
Carrie
Milwaukee
Thit County
Cleorge Phillips
Emma
Maple Street
Lawne
Dalton
George Jones
Buffalo
Michael Miller
Cedar Avene
Pop. Doty
Edlith
Howard
New York
Vishanoff
Bulgaria
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
FP Doty
Cedar Avenue Methodist Pohwonal Church
Beranton Buengerrunde officers named for September vote
At a Beranton Buengerrunde meeting nominations were made for president Alderman John Lente and other officers. The election will occur at the September meeting. Miss Minnie Faust will lead the Sunday 4 p.m. gathering. all women and girls are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Buengerrunde
John Lente
John Male
John J. Schneider
Fred W. Kirchhoff
David Jacobs
Gustave Schmidt
Minnie Faust
Miks Mary Thompson
Joseph Milkus
Cedar Avenue
Léontes
Joseph Woelker
Mikus
Storr
August L. Behr
Irving Avenue
New York City
Misa Mabel Turner
Willow Street
Henry Selgies, Jr
Atlantic City
Anna Carden
Lake Ariel
Mre
Henry Zeigier and Son
Emma Pontius
Pea Coal Delivered Price Listed in Local Ad
Pea coal priced at 1.25 dollars per delivery listed for South Side central city and central Hyde Fark. Orders directed to C. P. Bharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave and phone 6682.
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South Side
Central City
Hyde Fark
C. PB. Bharkey
Cedar Ave
Local Socials Report From Town and Nearby Resorts
Mrs R L Kineley and son Charles of Penn Avenue are spending a few days at White Haven. Mr Charler Sanderson and Miss Sanderson have returned from a short trip. Mrs Stevens and family have returned from Atlantic City. Lew Swingle has returned from a week at camp. Frank Keene leaves Sunday for a trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RL Kineley
Ciairlen
Penn Avenue
White Haven
Chirdter Sanderson
Miss Sanderson
AL Laake Ariel
Alt
Mra
BB. Stevens
Atlantic City
Lew Swingle
Hic Pond
Frank Keene
West Side Harmonies vs Tora team set for home clash
Michael Burke declares candidacy for delegate representing the Third district of the Twentieth ward. J. W. Burke from Wilkes-Barre served as caller in town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Michael Burke
J. W. Burke
Wilkes-Barre
Free Outing Planned by Railroad Y M C A
The Lackawanna railroad Y M C A announces a free outing for members on August 31. Shickshinny on the Bloomsburg division is the chosen destination, a scenic mountain town thirty-three miles from Scranton with mountains rivers and forests described as ideal for a pleasant day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Fell
Railroad
Young Mens Christian Association
Russell
Shickshinny
Bloomsburg
Scranton
New No 9 School House Construction Begins
Work started yesterday on the foundation of the new No 9 school building at Ash street and Wyoming avenue. The old building, one of the city’s oldest, has been torn down. Washburn Williams & Company won the contract and will begin erecting the handsome new structure once the foundation is completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ash Street
Wyoming Avenue
Washburn, Willams & Company
Wilkes-Barre Players Draw City Trade Buzz
John J. Burns from Wilkes Barre excels with the Kanens City team. Gonding and Hal ligan emerge as favorites. Short Step Clymer agrees terms with Manager Manning and departs for St. Paul to join the club. First Boseman Goeckel makes an instant hit in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Burns
Wilkes Barre
Kanens City
Sucess
Gonding
Halligan
Clymer
Mannager Manning
St. Paul
Boseman Goeckel
Prdelphia
Court House News Notes in Wintenborough District
James J. Lawter fined 708 dollars with Clerk Don. Wile for tuxex bond. list of defendants including Thomas Be. Reddington and John Swee ney charged with threats, released on bail by Judge Edwards. Dana sum of 310 taken. Margaret Conway, via Hon M B McDogard, seeks trespass damages from Winifred Lynett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Lawter
Wintenborough
Corts Don
Mr. Jarcher
Thomas BE. Reddington
John J. Sweeney
John J. McAndrew
William Lawler
Michael Callagher
Corneliog Colpries
Tuoll
Judes Edwards Seeterly
Pile
Dana
Pittston Town Struggles Under Strike and Soothe
Thirye ia in statu quo with the town in a moritizing state marked by poverty and idle strong men. Basements show half clad children and improvised benches for beds. Tacylon colliery appears deserted as talks of returning to work under Exeter conditions surface. Gentry's novelty show and a parade promise local allure amid brewing in a vacant lot by a new corn beer operation. Oliver Burke family returned from Atlantic City. Tension rises as striking Bum collierge members threaten disturbances at the works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacylon
Exeter
Gentry
Industrs
Booth Main
Oliver Burke
Atlantic City
West Side School Opens August 1 amid Public Interest
Public schools on the West Side will reopen on August 1st. James O'Donnell formerly of Beranton and others are noted in local notices. Funeral arrangements are shown for several residents, with interments at local cemeteries. Excursions and track work projects populate the week’s civic schedule, including a Central Railroad trip and viaduct construction progress on Tompkine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Welnewing
James O'Donnell
Beranton
Thomas Man- Kan
W. AL
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Minch Chink
Gion Oneke
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Cork Lane
Oregon
Water Street
Henry Grattan Society
Lake Artel
Main Street
Parsonage
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George M'Knight
Lafayette Stret
St. Leo's
LHO
General News
Otis
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
Aostetter
Ritter
Privale
South Scranton
Russell Haw
Harriet Lyman Ie
Tunkhannock
J. J. Williame
Wayne County
Manners
Green Ridge
William Dunn
Florey & Brooke
Dimmick Warner
Hagleton
T. J. Tamtyn
Carbondale
Tefr. Sturger Haa
Holy Land
Juime Koch
Sidney Mise
Larey Robinson
Thousand Telands
Adirondack Mountains
Burns
Court House News Notes
Duryea
O&c
Soc
Bittenbender & CO
Christy Pattern
Hunt
Neverleak
Mie & Wright
Franklin Ave
Tro Mauch Gchunk
Glen Onoko
the Switchback
Vrom Scranton
Seranien
Magohhunk
P.m.eave Glo Ongka
Onraid
Adidingns
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Patent Record
Baltimore, Md
Lehieh Valley
IL Fa We
O'Donnell
Beagle Shed
Wilkes Harre Hospital
J. TH. Cilennon
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