West Scranton Reverance Family Reunion Report
The seventh annual Reverance family reunion was held at the Knight home in Scranton with guests from Lenoxville Carbondale Royal and this city. Attendees shared reminiscences in a festive atmosphere as generations interacted and refreshments were served. The next reunion is planned for Park Place on the third Wednesday in August.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Knight
South Sutaner Avenue
Lenoxville
Oliver Severane
Otis Severance
John Wells
Orlie Beverance
Mer
Wyles
Leon
Dirt Himwing
Bitha Willix
Nellie Urbane
Tessie Powell
Argue Jenkins
Park Place
Couple Married At City Church Then Went To Beach
Join E F Philippe of 1615 Jackson Street and Miss Nancy BE Brower of Mlartor Springs Michigan wed last Monday morning in the Jackson Street Maple church. The ceremony was performed by Rev Thetis de churchy. Immediately after, the duo departed for Athinthe City to watch the breakers on the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E F. Philipe
Jackson Street
Nancy BE. Brower
Mlartor Springs
Michigan
Thetis de Crruchy
Counle
Athintlhe City
Local Couple Sets Residence on Jackson Street
The groom, a well known Weert Scranton resident, plans to reside on Jackson Street with his bride, a charming young woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Weert Scranton
First Bip church progresses with handsome new building
The article notes ongoing work on a new First Bip church with praise for its architecture. It mentions a statement from months ago to be verified on completion and asserts the structure will be among the city’s handsomest. Nearby, Mrs Mott’s property is nearly ready for occupancy and she plans to move to a new home on North Hyde Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mere. Mott
Hyde Park Avenue
Wardburn, Williame & Co
Summer residents at Lake Carey from West Scranton
West Scranton families vacationing at Lake Carey include Mr and Mrs John Davie and daughter from North Bromley Avenue Thom as Niebirds and family Filmore Avenue Edward Powell Jackson Street Daniel Beynon and family Washburn Street John Merchant and family Washburn Street Henry Jones and family Atorris Depart John HM Jones former hotelkeeper on Jackson Street now postmaster at Lake Carey and operator of Spring Grove House others from West Scranton also spending the summer there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Lake Carey
John Davie
North Bromley Avenue
Thomas Niebirds
Filmore Avenue
Edward Powell
Jackson Street
Daniel Beynon
Washburn Street
John Merchant
Henry Jones
Atorris
John HM. Jones
Spring Grove House
Lake Vide
Arraigned Woman Accused of Being a Common Scold
Mrs Julia Woodbridge of 908 Bret tan Street faced arraignment before Al Idlorman Daviee on a common scold charge filed by Mrs Julia Anderson of 105 North Ninth Street. At the hearing Anderson testified Woodbridge threatened and insulted her and performed other stunts. Woodbridge was jailed but released on a $200 appearance bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Woodbridge
Brettan Street
Al‘dlorman Daviee
Clarke
Julia Anderson
North Ninth Street
Mra Anderson
Local Movements and a Narrow Horse Incident
Morgan of South Main avenue visited Lake Winola yesterday afternoon. Battin of South Main avenue returned from Lake Sheridan. Pratt of Price street hosted friends at Dunia. Berry of North Main avenue vacationing at Atand. Hughes of Waaelhburn street returned from a pleasant sojourn. TMruning of North Main avenue escaped serious injury when his horse kicked the wagon after a street car spooked it near Kynon street. Rev. D D Hopkins of the First Welsh Thepa iat church is ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G4. Morgan
South Main Avenue
Lake Winola
Harold’ E. Battin
Lake Sheridan
Lawrence Pratt
Price Street
Dunia
Agnes Berry
North Main Avenue
Atand
James Hughes
Waaelhburn Street
W. C. Tmruning
Kynon Street
Trin
D. D. Hopkins
New Draperies Ready for Fall and Winter Displays
The real Twentieth Century Draperies and Lace Curtains announce completion of lines for the coming fall and winter seasons. Nearly all items are in and gaps are being filled as new creations arrive from manufacturers at home and abroad.
Duality and Elegance Highlight Scranton Exhibit at Globe Warehouse
The exhibit showcases novel products in a broad Globe Warehouse plan, offering diverse attractions and inducements for buyers. The collection stands out for its variety, making it unlike any similar display near Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
A Dress Rehearsal of Upholstery Fabrics in Novel Woven Lines
A catalog of new upholstery fabrics includes velours, cotton damasks, Roman Stripes, Brocatalines, silk warps, and novelty weaves in Bagdad and New Oriental styles. Brussels lace, Irish points, Swiss embroideries, muslins, silkolines, denims, Latines, and hungarian cloths are listed as medium priced, serviceable goods ready for curtains and panels.
Local social and church notices from Scranton Tribune
Reports detail Baptist Young People's union meeting at First Baptist Church Rock Street and United Mine Workers No. 637 session at Co operative hall led by labor figures. News covers births and deaths, marriages, arrests, and visits, plus community events at Tabernacle church and local homes, with obituary service for John Rows. Read Tribune Educational Contest description on page four.
North Scranton Rock Men to Organize Union Next Sunday
A meeting of rock men from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties is set for Sunday at 2 10 PM in Bt Mary's hall to form a union. CC W Daxter will chair.
Women's Temperance Wilton Prayer Meeting at Baptist Church
The Women's Christian Temperance Wilton unit meets this afternoon at 3 o'clock in the Baptist church on Monsey avenue. Mrs. J. L. Miller and Mrs. Shipley will conduct an evangelistic and mothers meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to all, including Mr. Benjamin of Wellesboro Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Wilton
Baptist Church
Monsey Avenue
J. L. Miller
Shipley
Benjamin
Wellesboro
Grain-O: A Coffee Substitute With Lasting Tonic Effects
Grain-O is presented as a tonic rather than a stimulant like coffee. It claims permanent effects and positions Grain-O as a successful substitute for coffee due to its widely liked flavor. The ad notes many substitutes exist but Grain-O stands out as a distinct food drink option.
Excursion Promotion Brought to South Scranton Crowd
A crowd gathered in front of the Wm. Connell Hose House for the annual excursion advertisement noting social activity on Cedar Avenue and a concert by Tauer's Thirteenth regiment band at the new quarters. The article also mentions a funeral for Thomas Norton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tauer
William Connell Hose Company
Lackawanna Knitting Mills
Lake Ariel
Bauer
Vandlerendy Owertare
Stabla
Platiow Moedlen
Eclious
Windy City
DeWitt
Herbert
Macalloat
Union
Morten
Local Society Notes From Maronite Hall and Nearby Homes
The Order of American Woodmen held a well attended meeting at Maronite hall with Dr W G Lent host. Amanda Carr returned from Wyoming camp ground visit. Fannie Marvine hosts Mrs Ella Gulic. Mrs James Kayes entertained for her brother's wife Mrs Harry Hull awaiting Klondike departure. Baptist church work advancing under cover. foundation for A G Thomason residence in North Park completed and superstructure begun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Lent
Sanderson Avenue
Order of American Woodmen
Maronite Hall
Amanda Carr
Dickson Avenue
Wyoming Camp Ground
Fannie Marvine
Ella Gulic
James Kayes
Harry Hull
Goon
Klondike
Baptist Church
A. G. Thomason
North Park
Dudley Street Church Ladies Aid Social and Local Updates
The Dudley Street Baptist church Ladies' Aid Society hosted a social in the church parlors. Jesse Armstrong of Wyoming County returned home after visiting relatives on Grove Street. Solomon Cran, a former coal inspector, is appointed fire boss at No 1 shaft. Services were held yesterday for Harold Ferber son of Mr. and Mrs. Ferber on Teastreet with pallbearers Joseph Hennigan William Relny Leonard Weill and WH Hoffman. Interment followed at Petersburg cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Jesse Armstrong
Wyoming County
Grove Street
Solomon Cran
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Harold
Charles Ferber
Teastreet
Obituary of George W. Shonk and family roots
The obituary traces George Washington Shonk born April 24, 18%, his father John Jenks Shonk and the Moravian ties in Plymouth, detailing the Shonk family’s German and Welsh origins, early business prominence, political service, and his mother Ananda Davenport. It notes Kathleen Lisoway’s death at Bell Street, Olyphant, after a protracted illness, with funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Shonk
Miynkith
Atteriea
Michael
Geico Washington
Amurion
Wiehwiel
Foun Sewcorey
Mymenth Iy
John Jenks Shook
Cheorge Washington Sheik
Helnge
Jenks Shonk
Plymouth
Virginia
Tho Oval Companies
Kanawha Railroad Company
Weendng Valley
John Donke
Amos
Gorge Washington
Wyortie
Wesleyan University
Middletown
Conn
Hibbert BR. Mayne
Anarried
Kiota
Bhemk
Kable
Joe
Atale
I Tas
Republican County Committee
Divenn
Conmrem
Goainet
Demonrete
Simeermis
Ube
Atute
Hia
Kathleen Lisoway
Mee
K. L. Stone
Bellsirest
Olyphant
Tree Gister
Avarietta
Olivia
Lowler
Tinaife
Unclear university grant exam begins reinstatement
Morana August 15 report states an average cut of ten a mint hui bow calored in ailurion of all wehoe. professors at the university and the eee have been severely harmed. The examination for reinstatement began today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morana
Wehoe
Teachane
Eee
Turmoil Near South Side Sewer Faces Vandal Gangs
Contractor Koons reports nightly vandalism as gangs of boys smash twelve inch terra cotta pipes beside sewer trenches near Hickory Street and Pittston Avenue. Police anticipate arrests if the mischief continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koons
South Side
Hickory Atreet
Pittston Avenue
Ice cream social planned by Cedar Avenue church group
The Ladies Aid Society of Cedar Avenue Methodist Church prepares for an ice cream cake and melon social next Tuesday night in the church parlor with an entertainment planned. Funeral services for Thomas Norton are set for this morning from Cherry Street residence at St Johns Church Fig Street with a requiem and Hyde Park Cemetery interment. Neptune Engine Company workers Fickus and Henn re laid stalls flooring with inch and a half planking and brick shed paving plus tin roof installation by contractor Phillips of Cedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cedar Avenue
Thomas Norton
Cherry Street
St. John's Church
Fig Street
Vacation and Social News From Scranton Area Streets
Willard Megargel of the South Side Cashatore vacations at Lake Winola. Mrs. Albert Fleach of Rochester N Y visits Mrs. Ferdinand Flesch of Birch Street. Mrs. Morenn is seriously ill at Cherry Street home. Mrs. A G Hewitt of Stone Avenue suffers a cholera attack. Edith and Howard Doty of Cellar Avenue return from three weeks with friends in Waverly N Y. O R Evans Brady and John Tigue of Pittston Avenue return from two weeks away. Mr. and Mrs. Hilspoge of Pittston Avenue spend weeks at Atlantic City. Emil Herbster of Pittston Avenue returns from University of Pennsylvania with a new jaw plate after fracture. Dr J William White performs delicate operation. Herbster speaks clearly and eats well. Harry Kelly of 417 Pittston Avenue spends several days at Atlantic City. James Sweeney of Hickory Street takes a position with A J Mulderly of Pittston Avenue. Miss Anni Helpman of Stone Avenue visits Philadelphia. Miss Anna Dougherty of New York visits Trving Avenue relatives. Miss Kila Dougherty of Stone Avenue visits relatives in New York. Fred A Elkis of Elm Street summers at Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Men
Lackawanna
Luzerne
Bt Mary's Hall
CC. W. Daxter
A. V. Palmer
W. L. Holbert
Metropolitan Life Insurance Company
North Main Avenue
Philo Street
Harry Alten
Edna Avenue
Philadelphia
Kate Lorimer
Gibson Street
Harford
Harry A. Stith
Lake Lemore
Young Women's Christian Association
Carbondale
Deborah Powell
Bessie Conger
Mauch Chunk
Olyphant
Elizabeth Westcott
C. BR. Westcott
Ferdinand Street
Mary Powell
Spring Street
Atlantic City
Anna Walker
Emily Edgar
Willard Megargel
South Side Cashatore
Lake Winola
Albert Fleach
Rochester
N. Y
Ferdinand Flesch
Birch Street
John Morenn
Cherry Street
A. G. Hewitt
Stone Avenue
Fsll
F. P. Doty
Edith
Howard
Cellar Avenue
Waverly
Edward O'Broyvle
Thomas Brady
John Tigue
Pittston Avenue
William Hilspoge
Emil Herbater
Harber
University of Pennsylvanian
J. William White
Herbster
Harry Kelly
James Sweeney
Hickory Street
A. J. Mulderly
Anni Helpman
Anna Dougherty
New York City
Trving Avenue
Kila Dougherty
Stone Ave.nue
Fred A. Elkis
Elm ‘Streeet
Local Delivery Rates Noted in City Classified Ad
A fragment shows a price of 1.25 per ton for delivery to South Shilo and central city areas. The listing lists J. T. Sharkey at 1014 Celur avenue with phone 66a for inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Shilo
Central City
Myde Park
J. T. Sharkey
Celur Avenue
Hal B Gone Lame and Wente’s Great Racer Out of Action
Hal B Gone Lame reports Hal Th Dr J LL and Wente's great racer kept off the turf due to a lame leg. About two weeks ago the last thoroughbred went lame at Pittsburg in its first race and was removed to a stock farm in Detroit, Michigan. Rest and careful care are hoped to restore the horse to health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hal Th
J. LL
Wente
Pittsburg
Detroit
Mich
Ita Vet
Uncle Sam's Marines Recruit: 38 Apply, 6 Pass Exam
The local Marine recruiting station reports brisk activity with thirty eight applicants since opening. Only six passed the stringent physicals, which require a minimum height of four feet? inches and weight of 112 pounds, eight pounds more than the army standard, with an upper limit also mentioned for those of stout build.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Marine Service
Sam
Peruna Promises Relief for Women’s Ailments
An advertisement touts Peruna as the sole reliable medicine for congestion irregularities inflammations and irritations. It claims systemic catarrh relief and wonders for pains exhaustion and other illnesses women reportedly suffer from.
Local Marine Examinations Explained for Recruits
A confusion over examinations for marines prompts clarification. Corporal Ransome from the recruiting station explains that after a candidate passes the local test, he becomes a marine and joins the service as worker and sailor, without further testing, dispelling the belief that additional exams are required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransome
Rudyard Kipling
State Physicians Convene in Wilkes Barre September
The State Medical Association led by Dr George W Guthrie will bring about five hundred physicians to Wilkes Barre for a September convention. Events include welcome by Mayor Nichols a papers reading a local reception at the Sterling and a concert. The retiring president Guthrie will adjourn the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Medical Association
George W. Guthrie
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes- Barre
Pennsylvania
Wilkes
the Sterling
W. L. Conyngham
Guthrie
Eight gondolas wrecked. coal blocked railroad traffic
Blatington Pa Aug 15 by a broken axle on a coal train center car at 5 am eight gondola cars loaded with coal wrecked and coal strewn on both tracks. Freight and passenger traffic blocked until afternoon passengers ferried around the wreck and a brakeman barely escaped death
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blatington
Lehigh Valley
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West
Severance
J. B. Knight
Royal
John E. Phillips
Nancy E. Brown
Joseph H. Lindsay
Sarah Davis
Jenkins
S. Main Avenue
Secrantonians
Mrs. Woodbridge
New Draperes
Bagdads
Nottingham
Globe Warehouse
Baptist Young People's Union
Parsonaime
Rock Street
United Mine Workers of America
Co-operative Hall
Robert Merrifield
Girardeville
Thin Side
Harry Neimeyer
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Michael Maroney
Sixteenth Street
Tim Jones
Martin Flynn
Fifteenth Street
Maloney
Alderman Davies
John Bealin
Clearfield
William Abrams
South Majin Avenue
Mary O'Malley
James J. O'Malley
New York
J. Jr. Cleveland
Samuel
Elizabeth Flindagan
Luzerne Street
Mary Murray
Mia
T. Owen Charles
Tripp Park
Lake Henry
J.B. Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
Misa Jean Abbott
Ashley
Peter Mullaney
Hampton Street
John Donohoe
Bellevue
Elizabeth Jones
Rork Street
Lancaster
Mire
Henry Davies
Martha Flernard
Homestead
Markwick
Fourteenth Street
John Rows
F. Mathews
John Hoss
Lafayette Street
Forest Hill
the Tribune
North Scranton
Green Ridge
South Scranton
Wm. Connell Hose House
Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Querniaftg
Dunmore
Hal B
Dr. Wentz
Uncle Sam's Marines
U. S
Dr. Hartman
Hartman Sanitarium
Columbus
Ohio
Academiy OF
Cow
Reis
Leasees
Rows
Brainic Dramaticco
Surcesne
Lorraine
Ihe
Cuadias
T. Dopeins
Great Jones
H.T
Winola Lake
Winola
C. BE. Frear
J. W. Moore
Ocean Grove
N. Vw
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Arlington
Teading
NEW York Hotels
Westminster Hotel
Col
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
Crawford
Wanamahera
Siegel Cooper'a Bi Bioro
Grea Dry Goods
Albert
Corith BT. & University
Broadway
Prestquraant
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell Building
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
Kee
Nervite Medical Co
Chicago
McGarrah & Thomas
Lackawarre Ave
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