Wedding at Wayne Avenue Reunites Annie Reese and Morgan Watkins
A pretty wedding occurred at Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Reese on Wayne Avenue yesterday morning. Miss Annie Reese wed Morgan B. Watkins with Rev. Horace Peckover officiating at 10:90. The bride wore a rose colored gown and carried American roses. They plan to honeymoon then reside on Wayne Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Reese
Wayne Avenue
Annie
Morgan B. Watkins
Horace Peckover
Puritan Congregational Church
Margaret Carwardine
Gomer Reese
Elmer Reese
Watkins
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
New York City
Philadelphia
Death of Warren Street Youth After Gangrene Battle
John Henry junior of Warren street died yesterday after two weeks of suffering from a gangrenous leg. A Cayuga mines worker caused the injury by kicking above the knee, rupturing an artery and leading to gangrene. The 24 year old, well liked by colleagues, was a member of Eastern Star commandery Knights of Malta. Funeral planned tomorrow at 2 PM from the family home, burial in Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Henry, Jr
Warren Street
Cayuga Mines
Henry
Eastern Star Commandery
Knights of Malta
Washburn Street
Vermour Ponree
Weatheranton
Henry Pearce
Frank Street
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Electric City Commandery
American Mechanica
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Washburn Street Cemetery
Farewell Reception for Miss Elsie Leach at Reese Home
A farewell reception was tendered Miss Elsie Leach at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W R Reese on North Main avenue Tuesday evening prior to her departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Avenue
Elsie Leach
Niagara Company
Binghamton
W. R. Reese
North Main Avenue
Missionary School Leader Returns to North Carolina
Miss Leach reassumes charge of a missionary school for colored people in North Carolina. Her reception was warmly received and linked to her prior teaching at the Providence Methodist Episcopal church during her residence here a few years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Fire department parade to feature Niagara Hose Company
The parade of fire fNehtera in Binghamton tomorrow draws unusual attention as Niagara Hose Company plans to participate. New uniforms from Stephen Chappell arrived, white pants coats and caps with the company name in light blue silk on the cap. Members wore the uniforms for the first time Saturday and drilled with noted accuracy, signaling a high standard set for military appearance and drill. Representatives from various local companies will also travel to Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Binghamton
Niagara Hose Company
Stephen Chappell
Thieves Strike Chicken Coop Stealing Fowls and More
A Tuesday night raid on Thomas Williams’s chicken coop saw ten prize chickens stolen. The work was done by seasoned operators. George Backus reports a prior theft involving seventeen birds including chickens geese and ducks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
George Backus
Foresters Hold Joint Excursion to Mountain Park
About 600 persons joined the Foresters for a day trip to Mountain Park, enjoying Luzerne's favored retreat. The outing ended with all returning home satisfied by the day and praising the generous hospitality shown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foresters
Mountain Park
Luzerne
Fractured Arm In Play Sparks Family Notice And Local Events
A six year old girl Bella McWhee of Oak street fractured her left elbow during play with companions. Rev Wilson leads Rescue Mission Gospel wagon services at the Oak and North Main tent with several evangelists. Eureka and Minooka teams meet at Athletic Park for a fifty dollar purse. Additional notes mention travel fares, visits, and residents in Clifford Lennox Craig Carbondale and Taylor with various local names and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella
Frank McWhee
Oak Street
Mr. Wilson
Rescue Mission Gospel Wagon
North Main Avenue
Eureka
Minooka
Athletic Park
Glen Cooko
Travis
Delaware & Hudson Depot
Siam
A. J. Clark
Church Avenue
Clifford and
Lennox
Lulu Clark
Craig
Daniel Reese
Spring Street
Atlantic City
Mary Powell
Roberto
Taylor
Mirabella O'Boyle
Cusick Avenue
Carbondale
Remarkable Fall Dress Goods for School Wear
Globe Warehouse offers early Fall dress goods and fabrics designed for children's school wear. The catalog promises seasonable bargains and illustrations of best efforts, aiming to deliver greater value to patrons visiting the dress goods department.
Wives and Misses Suitings On Special This Week
Mixed lot of Coverts silk mixtures and check stripe weaves plus 20 pieces all wool mixtures in early autumn shades. 60 inch Chevron Saltings and genuine Tic cloth offered at remarkable reductions. Imported saltings previously 1.25 to 1.45 a yard now sold at low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ile
Children’s Fabric Sale Promises Low Introductory Prices
A dealer offers limited runs of children’s cloth at introductory prices with 25 pieces for 121g¢ and 20 pieces for a reduced rate. The fabrics mimic costly textures and come in blues greens browns reds and checks designed for hard service and school wear. Additional bargains include 24c per yard mixtures and 37igc yard values with varied checks and colors.
West Scranton Street Railway Improves Service and Tracks
Scranton Street Railway upgrades along West Scranton lines speed service on Luzerne and Washburn streets. Double tracking on South Main avenue from Jackson to Washburn aims to ease car flow and shorten waits. Work pauses briefly due to a court injunction, with further extensions planned toward Bromley and Lafayette streets, plus heavier rails and more cars anticipated for a model service. Interment announced for Kampton Street. excursion details to Glen Onoko listed with fares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Street Railway Company
West Scranton
Washburn Street
Jackson Street
South Main Avenue
Jackson
Washburn Streets
Menvier
Swetland Street
Enuncus
Bromley Avenue
Lafayette Street
Grant Avenue
Main Avenue
West Linden Street
Washburn
Nowen Street
West
Kampton Street
B. YY. P
Glen Onoko
Delaware and Hudson Station
Grand Union Tea Co
Stabbing at Lafayette House Leaves Men Amid Fray
John Jennellies suffered stab wounds to left hand and arm after a quarrel with Joseph Kingin at the Lafayette House on North Main. Eyewitness Jemietics aided. Jennellies treated at West Side hospital, while Kingin and Jemietics were fined $10 each and Pakovisky $3 for weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jennellies
North Garfield Avenue
Joseph Kingin
Price Street
Lafayette House
North Main Avenue
Tefayette Street
Eiizgin
Jemietics
Peters
Patrolmin McColligan
John Rakov
Officers Elected at Washington Commandery No 232 Knights Templar
At a regular meeting of Washing ton commandery No 232 Knights Templar officers for the ensuing term were elected. Installations will occur two weeks from last night. Chosen were Wrant Bryden sir knight commander Ellis J Pugh generalissimo George H Stevens captain general James Wadson prelate John W Jones recorder David Beacham assisted recorder John J Morgan treasurer HO 4 Jacobs senior Warden James O Slanton trustee for eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Commandery
Knighta
Malta
Ted Men's Hall
Wrant
Bryden
Ellis J. Pugh
George H. Stevens
James Wadson
John W. Jones
David Beacham
John J. Morgan
Social notes of residents visiting at Atlantic City and nearby towns
Miss Gussie Polhemus of Clark's Summit visits Mr and Mrs Mears of South Main avenue. Several locals travel to Atlantic City, Plymouth, Lake Winola, Stroudsburg, Lake Idlewilde, and Cresea. Names include Miss Mary J Evans, Mrs James A Evans, Mrs Morgan Thomas, Mrs William Powell Jr, Edith Richarde, Margaret Edwards, Florence Gibbs, Miss Mary A John, M J Larkin, Mrs John Shiaute, Miss Kate Gavin, and Miss Mary O Malley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gussie Polhemus
Clark's Summit
M. Mears
South Main Avenue
P. H. Warren
North Lincoln Avenue
Atlantic City
Mary J. Evans
Washburn Street
Helle Knowlton
Price Street
Whitney's Point
N. Y
James A. Evans
North Hyde Park Avenue
Morgan Thomas
Jackson Street
Plymouth
William Powell, Jr
Swetland Street
Lake Winola
William Slume
North Main Avenue
Stroudsburg
Mieses Edith Richarde
Margaret Edwards
Florence Gibbs
Mary A. John
South Bromley Avenue
M. J. Larkin
Clarke Brothers
Hammoendsport
Mise Mthel Minker
John Srhiaute
Cheatnut Street
John Harris
Division Street
Lake Idlewilde
William Walsh
The
Continental
Philadelphia
Mera
L. V. Shaw
Mina Nelle
North Garfield Avenue
Cresea
David Wheeler
Bath
Mary Harris
Eynon Street
Luke Winela
Kate Gavin
Mary O'Malley
Mittaburg
Lawn social at Bert James residence on North Prem ley avenue
A lawn social organized by the K of K Literary club will be held this evening at Bert James residence 518 North Prem ley avenue if weather permits. The event is advertised as first class. The funeral of the late Mrs Emma ich will be held this afternoon at 80 o'clock from residence 1004.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert James
Premley Avenue
K. of K. Literary Club
Emmaich
Michael Ginley
Apple Street
Mt. Carmel
Ladies’ Christian Society
The
Presbyterian Church
C. Blees
Dudley Street
Spencer Mines
Bushnell Broncon
Elm Street
Carbondale
Cora Reid
Mame Sink
Kingston
Lawn
Alex
John McMillan
Grove Street
James Lawson
Scotland
RR. Pitcher
New York
Annie Space
Webster Avenue
Emma
Bessie Bone
Mt. Pleasant
Agnes Mongan
Mary Kelly
Lake Ariel
J. N. Harris
Tunkhannock
Oby Arnold
Ad. Paul Bender
Lake Streeet
N. Betshold
Larch Street
Bridget Crean
Kate Crean
Patrick Dempsey
Monroe Avenue
Maria Hilman
Anthony McDonald
Bridget
If You Cant Sleep Will Be Too and Dla Awake
An aged ad claims a nightly remedy to cure nervousness and dyspepsia for both men and women. It promises rest and relief from sleeplessness with a simple treatment.
Wirth Family Faces Warrants After Alleged Assault
Mrs. Jacobh Wirth of the Nineteenth ward pressed warrants for her husband Robert Wirth his mother and a cousin Catherine Pointz. Robert Wirth faced assault and battery and threatening to kill charges with $200 bail and was discharged on the threatening charge. Mrs Pointz held on $500 bail while Mrs Wirth was discharged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacobh Wirth
Leates
Wirth
Catherine Polntz
Miss Minnie Demuth Critical After Illness In Pittston
Andrew Best recovered a silver watch yesterday and the owner can claim it by identification. Miss Minnie Demuth, a Pittston avenue milliner, was taken seriously ill yesterday with doctors Kolb and Long called. Her condition is listed as critical. Miss Anna Gower of Prospect Avenue and Adam Dougherty of Irving Avenue were married at 6 o'clock Thursday night in St Johns Church. A son was born yesterday to Lawrence Briel of Cedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Best
Minnie Demuth
Pittston Avenue
Kolb
Longstreet
Local residents listed for visits and travel notices
Maplewood resident Misa Mitchel visits Ca pose avenue guests Mrs George Frisbe and others. Delaware street residents Mrs Gordon and daughters Ethel and Ruth spend days at Binghamton. John Stone and Herbert at Long Branch. Hawley couple return from New York City. Kinsley returns from Moscow. Mrs Charles Brown back from White Haven. E J McNally returns from Honesdale. Larry Rowelson vacations at Milford New Jersey. Mamie Monies visits Honesdale. Northeastern bicycle star Charles Coleman to race in Wilkes Barre. Merriman family vacationing at Tunkhannock. Julia Dalian visits Mrs Phinney Elizabeth New Jersey. Good Government club met at Nettleton's hall. Harry Kinsley returns from Camp Alger. Laura Meldrum visits Montrose. Attorney Wells returns from Preston Park. Shepherds vacationing at Lake Carey and La Plume. Thirteenth ward Republican club to meet at Alderman Bailey's office tomorrow night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Mitchel
Maplewood
George Frisbe
Capose Avenue
Gordon
Ethel
Ruth
Delaware Street
Binghamton
John Stone
Herbert
New York Street
Long Branch
Charles Hawley
Mongey Avenue
New York City
Anthony Kinsley
Penn Avenue
Moscow
Charles Brown
White Haven
E. J. McNally
Honesdale
Larry Rowelson
Green Ridge Street
Milford
N. J
Ise Mamie Monies
Monroe Avenue
Charles Coleman
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre
John Merriman
Monsey Avenue
Tunkhannock
Julia Dalian
Elizabeth
Phinney
Good Government Club
Nettleton's Hall
Harry Kinsley
Camp Alger
Laura Meldrum
Richmond Park
Montrose
Thomas F. Wells
Washington Avenue
Preston Park
Community gathering at Dunmore grand hall August 22
The Electric City engine company grand hall in Dunmore will host a meeting at Keystone hall on Monday evening August 22. Music will be provided by Prof. Fred Wahler. Attendees include listed locals and foreign residents such as Mise J. A. Phillips, Maple View residents, and Mr. Louis Shemeld with others from nearby streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michele Cilane
Giuseppe Gianiello
Antonio Bpense
Catarina Tripaldi
Pellegrino Michele
Electric City En-Gine Company
Dunmore
Keystone Hall
Fred Wahler
Grave Pond Injury Attracts Attention
Charlie Miller cut his head severely with a rock while bathing in Grav el Pond. A lawn social is planned by Park Place Methodist Episcopal church at G. R. Clark's Friday evening. A gospel tent will be erected at Oak Street and North Main for meetings. Stella Baboon of Brooklyn Susquehanna county will visit friends in the city. Rev G O Lyman attends a camp meeting at Wyoming. Dr LO Lyman and others vacationing in Carbondale. Harry B E Jeffers and Lou Treverton will attend a Wyoming camp meeting Sunday next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlie Miller
Park Place
Carbondale
Harry BE
Jeffers
Lou Treverton
Wyoming
Obituary notices from Wilkes-Barre and area
A stream of death notices reports Mrs Anna Jones mother of Rev Dr Henry L Jones of St Stephen's Wilkes-Barre died in New York City at age 80 after a long illness. Funeral at her daughter's home Vermour Ponree West Haven. Other notices include Vermour Ponree and Mrs J W Dodson deaths in Courtdale and a Mrs Thomas A Smith death at Sid Marion Street with funeral at Forest Hills cemetery. Dennis Hawk of Little England dies of apoplexy with Friday funeral in Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jones
Henry L Jones
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
Wilkes-Barre
George Moore
New York City
Jones
Gladstone
Thomas A. Smith
Sid Marion Street
Are. Smith
Heeband
Chilren
Forest Hii
Dennis Hawk
Little England
Dunmore Cemetery
The Guns of the Ladrones in Pacific History
The article traces antique cannons scattered from Nukahiva to Mindoro, taken as spoils or ballast by whalers and expeditions. It notes Manila expedition seizures at San Juan and the Ladrones, and describes old batteries as relics of a bygone era, some decorated or loot from piracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army Republic
Pacific
East Indies
Africa
Nukahiva
Hivaoa
Marquesas
San Juan
Ladrones
Manila
Acapulco
Plate
Mexico
Drake
Mindoro
Mindango
Philippines
South Seas
Cannons and Powder Regarded as Valued They Reached Islands
The passage notes that a cannon and keg of powder were prized by savage chiefs to equip whalers with crews, each chief eager to display ordnance though guns were rarely mounted and fired only to make noise. Now the guns remain on the islands while civilized societies have tabooed powder and the islands hear no artillery.
Largest ape in the world arrives in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Record reports the arrival of Rube, the largest orangutan in captivity, at the Philadelphia Zoological Gardens. Rube stands about 5 ft 11 in in bare feet with outstretched arms around 8 ft and weighs 200 pounds. He is described as fearfully human in appearance and a rare, near-extinct relative of man. The piece also recounts a separate anecdote of a long-lost pair of veterans reuniting at a Nashville hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Zoological Gardens
Rube
John L. Sullivan
John
Sullivan
Sullivanould
Fuet
United States
Singapore
Pierrepont
Brooklyn
Carto
Desent
Southeastern Asia
Crowley
Johanna
Joe
Army of Virginia
Aly
Doe
Manassas
Nashville
Johnny Reb Brothers at Nashville Confederate reunion
A very sad incident occurred during the recent reunion of Confederate veterans held in Nashville. The report notes a distressing event involving Johnny Reb brothers, described as pathetic and shocking to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
The Lake Shore Row Promotes Comfort and Equality
The article touts second class fares, but notes the railroad offers only top quality cars. It highlights Sunday coaches with high back seats and courteous attendants. It claims poor travelers receive the same consideration as wealthier patrons on this road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Row
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Scranton
Reese-Watkins
Will
Mountain
Paris
Mrs OF News
Globe Warehouse
Knights
Hostetter
South Scranton
News
Green Ridge
J. W. Dodson
Courtdale
Shickshibny Valley
Dodson
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harrison
Nathaniel
Clinton, Tow
Jacob Engler
Stephen
James
Harvey
Fletcher
South Pacific
Fairbank Compar
Chicago
Hiadelphia
Lackawanna Avenue
the Scranton Electrical Works
Lackawanna Lumber GO
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Scranton
Peat
Arerat
Peat Medicine Co
Cleveland
John H- Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Johnny Reb
Bacchus
Johnny Reb Brothers
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