Day's Doings of North Scranton Reception Hosts
Miss Libbie Davenport hosted a West Market street reception for friends in her home, with guests including Edith Aikman Kate Smith Celia Devers Mary Devers Magele Vervie Rachael Hiphillips Rachael Jong Maggie Willams Rachael Smith Mamie Owens and escorts Oscar Davis Willie Davis Owen McGinnes Harry Aikman William Lewes Griffith Thomas Frank Price Lester Meredith John Jones and Robert E McMillan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbie Davenport
West Market Street
Miss Davenport
Edith Aikman
Kate Smith
Celia Devers
Mary Devers
Magele Vervie
Rachael Hiphillips
Rachael Jong
Maggie Willams
Rachael Smith
Mamie Owens
Oscar Davis
Willie Davis
Owen McGinnes
Harry Aikman
William Lewes
Griffith Thomas
Frank Price
Lester Meredith
John Jones
Robert E. McMillan
Samuel McKeever
Jacksontreet
Minnie Morris
Mary Davis
Washburn Street
Harvey's Lake, Meu
Joseph Gallagher
Jackson Street
Lawrenceville
Mra
Kate Farr-Fenton
North Main Avenue
Cape May
Albert Carson
Thomas Fivans
Lake Idlewilde
James J. Shea
Ithaca
N. Y
Weat Scranton
Williame
Thomas Evans
West Side
New York City
Thomas Ceegrove
Long Branch
G. W. Chase
A. W. Chase
W. N. Chase
North Bromley Avenue
Christina Martin
Libbie Jones
Pittston
Wright Broadbent
Lafayette Street
Sherman Broadbent
Nazareth
Rachel Powell
North Garfield Avenue
Harvey's Lake
William T ™. Hughes
Pitieton
Jess
Alvin Barzler
North Rebecca Avenue
New Jersey
Bucknell Signs Thomas Thomas as Freshman Football Player
Thomas Thomas, son of a patrolman, signs to play for Bucknell University football next season and will enroll as a student. He previously starred for Amity football and gains prominence beyond the local area. Manager Rush Kress finalized the agreement. he departs for the university September 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thomas
Bucknell University
Thomas
Amity
Rush Kress
Marriage of Dominic Kline and Kate Brady at Holy Rosary
Dominic Kline of Hudson Street married Miss Kate Brady of Kieser Avenue at Holy Rosary Church on Wednesday afternoon. Rev. J. J. O'Toole performed the ceremony. The ceremony was witnessed by many, with a reception later at the bride’s parents’ home. The couple will reside on Kieser Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libbie Davenport
Kate Brady
Dominic Kline
Holy Rosary Church
Maloney
Hudson Street
Kieser Avenue
J. J. O'Toole
Maloney Files Licensure Case Against Lloyd Street Vendor
HOC Maloney appeared before Alderman Roberts to charge Andrew Miller of Lloyd Street with liquor selling without a license and selling on Sunday and election day. Witnesses testified and bail was set at 800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Hoc. Maloney
Alderman Roberts
Andrew Miller
Lloyd Street
Ball
Man Discharged, Boss Seizes Staff Over Debt and Larceny Charge
George Butkavitch left county jail Monday and went to his boarding house where his staff had been seized by Alexander Maricka for a debt. Maricka faced Alder man Roberts on a larceny by bailee charge and was held on bail. William Proudlock suffered severe hand injuries at the Pancoast mine while operating a car wheel. A dog bit James Reed, the young man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Butkavitch
Alexander Maricka
Alderman Roberts
Butleavitch
William Proudlock
Amelia Avenue
Pancoast
Proudlock
James Reed
North Main avenue items and local notices
The clipping lists community updates including a dog bite incident involving a child and medical care, visits by Mrs. Gibbe, and travels of Mrs. Dawson and Miss Devers. It notes funeral plans for John Henry, the Eastern Star Knights of Malta attendance, and local chatter about preserving shade trees on North Main avenue with sidewalk widening.
Remarkable Early Fall Dress Goods for Children's Wear
Describes appealing fall fabrics and dress goods aimed at school wear for children. Promises seasonable bargains and invites patrons to visit the Dress Goods Department to gain greater benefits than imagined.
Wives and Misses Saltings and Wool Fabrics on Sale
Mixed lot of Saltings in Coverts Silk mixtures and fancy checks offered for early autumn. 20 pieces all wool mixtures in choice styles meet fashion needs with a special price this week. 60 inch Chevron Saltings pure wool fabric at 69c, down from 85c. Imported pulls sold for 21.25 and 145 a yard offered as a loss leader. Base price this week 60c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boc
For the Children Cloth Sale Beats Prices This Week
Advertises multiple fabric pieces at low introductory prices for children wear. Highlights limited quantities such as 25 and 20 pieces at special rates. Describes designs including checks in blues greens browns reds and assorted fancy mixtures with values from 5 to 71 cents per yard and claims hard service durability.
Welsh Festival Promises Bright Choir Return in West Scranton
West Scranton residents anticipate a Welsh singing festival at the First Welsh Baptist church on South Main avenue with Dr. J W Williams of Swansea and Dr. Joseph Parry as guest organizers. The choir plans final rehearsals to ensure a strong program, with local families and visitors sharing news of travel and visits in the days surrounding the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parry
Dr. Williams
First Welsh Baptist Church
Mildred Coons
Mary
Culkin
Kilkullen
Carbondale
West
Joseph Parry
William
Mason
All Cymru
Tomorrrow
Social party hosted by Miss Culkin in Booth Van Buren
A party of friends gathered Wednesday evening at Miss 8B Culkin's Booth Van Buren residence to honor guest Miss Julia Kilkullen of Carbonale. The lawn glowed with Chinese lanterns as numerous locals and visitors enjoyed decorations and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thompson
Elmhurst
Nellie Bigtlin
Anna Dowling
Lizzie Jordan
Nellie Gilboy
Catherine
Mame Gurrell
Kath Langan
Allée O'Connor
Nellie Mullen
Annie
Mamie Lee
Kathe Kulear
Katie
Mary Cavanaugh
Mary Healey
Margaret B. Tigue
Margaret McCoy
Nellie
Jane Coleman
Nellie Quinnan
Mary Culkin
Misses Farrell
Sydney
N. Y
Annie Healey
Colla
Nellie McDonald
Taylor
Margaret Mullen
Boston
Frank Golden
M. J. Fox
Thomas Mahon
James Cavanaugh
Frank
Michael McTwin
Timothy
Peter Metoy
Samuel Gcinadin
William Kenny
John
J. McFadden
Patrick Duffy
John Connell
James Reap
Jon Larkin
James Cusick
William Vaneton
Edward Walsh
John Healey
Daniel McVeagh
Martin Gilvary
Miss Mildred Coons Hosts Clark's Summit Guest at Home
Friends gathered at the Mears residence on South Main Avenue last night for a social in honor of Miss Guesie Polhemus of Clark's Summit. Attendees included Misses Anna Reese Anna Coons Gussie Polhemus and several local men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Coons
M. Mears
South Main Avenue
Guesie Polhemus
Clark's Summit
Anna Reese
Anna Coons
Gussie Polhemus
FE. Hageman
George Daniels
Forbes Eaton
Walter
Arthur Davis
William Elias
Funeral of Mrs Emma Diehl at Hampton Street
The funeral of the late Mrs Emma Diehl was held yesterday afternoon from 1004 Hampton Street. Rev James Renninger of Hampton Street Methodist Church officiated. A church quartet sang several selections. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery with pallbearers George H Taylor Henry Smith John Thomas Jacob DeLong H K Jones and Clem Marsh Sr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emna Diehl
Hampton Street
James Renninger
Hampton Street Methodist Church
Washburn Street
George H. Taylor
Henry Smith
John Thomas
Jacob DeLong
H. K. Jones
Clem Marsh
Willam Thomas Honored With Pleasant Surprise
Willam Thomas was tendered a friendly surprise gathering last evening at the home of his parents Mr and Mrs D O Thomas 445 North Main Avenue. Attendees included Mr and Mrs N Willams Mr and Mrs J Smith Misses Kate Walthers Bird ella Evans Edith Lloyd Sarah and Margaret Morgan Clara Reed Eliza beth Morgan Elizabeth Williams Norma Meredith Millie and Gertrude Thomas Genet Williams Margaret Griffiths Elia Thomas Margaret La Rue Mary Burke Condit Keene R J Griffiths William Thomas David Price Charles Hooley George Eder George Nichols Richard Grey Peter Lewis and Frank Nichols.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Thomas
D. O. Thomas
North Main Avenue
N. Willams
J. Smith
Kate Walthers
Birdella Evans
Edith Lloyd
Sarah
Margaret Morgan
Clara Reed
Elizabeth Morgan
Elizabeth Williams
Norma Meredith
Millie
Gertrude Thomas
Genet Williams
Margaret Griffiths
Elia Thomas
Margaret la Rue
Mary Burke
Condit Keene
R. J. Griffiths
William Thomas
David Price
Charles Hooley
George Eder
George Nichols
Richard Grey
Peter Lewis
Frank Nichols
Social Whirl of Local Residents and Guests
Miss Carolyn R Blume hosts Miss Cora B Tinsman from Portland Pa with a visit from Stroudsburg. Mrs William Blume returns from Stroudsburg while Ella Mullen Winifred Connors and Al'soe Connors arrive from Latte Artet. Mrs Amelia Boyce and Mrs A B Ketcham visit from Waterbury Conn. Kathryn McGoff at Clarke Brow visits Atlantic City. Mrs Thomas Sheridan hosts from Olyphant while Kate Elisabeth Culkin and Fannie McLain return from Lake Ariel. Mrs Patrick Healey and daughters from Division street visit Pittston. Jennie Lewis and May Richards spend time at Asbury Park. George McKeever of Delhi N Y listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolyn R. Blume
North Main Avenue
Cora B. Tinsman
Portland
William Blume
Stroudebure
Ella Mullen
Winifred
Al‘soe Connors
Division Street
Latte Artet
Amelia Boyce
A. 8. Ketcham
Waterbury
Conn
A. J. Boyce
Lafayette Street
Mise Kathryn McGoff
Clarke Brow
Atlantic City
Thomas Sheridan
Olyphant
Thomas McAndrew
Byron Street
Kate
Elisabeth Culkin
Chestnut Street
Fannie McLain
Lake Ariel
Patrick Healey
Margaret Devine
Catherine Mullen
Pittston
Jennie Lewis
May Richards
North Rebecca Avenue
Asbury Park
George McKeever
Delhi
N. Y
Lecture by Mrs Staine on foreign missions at Wasdburn Street church
Mrs W I Staine wife of Rev W J Stains of Danville will lecture to the Indies of the Foreign Missionary society at Wasdburn Street Presbyterian church this afternoon in the church lecture room. She will discuss the countries she has visited and Go with the B Y P U to Glen Oneko on August 4. Tickets for adults 1.25 children 75 cents available at Grand Union Tea South Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I Staine
W. J. Stains
Danville
Indies
Foreign Missionary Society
Wasdburn Street
Glen Oneko
Delaware and Hudson Station
Grand Union Tea
South Main Avenue
Wymour Peares
Frink Street
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Oelock
Washburn Street
J. Jubert
Chestnut Street
Bert James
Bromley Avenue
K. of K. Literary Club
First Welsh Congregational Church
W. J. Davies
Local Social Notes From Green Ridge And Nearby
Green Ridge residents report guests and returns from travels including Mrs. Stark and Miss Blanche Potter from Lake Winola. Attorne y BF Killiam of Paypack visits Green Ridge. Dr Arndt Mr Eshelman return from Promised Land camping. James Kearney secures Adams Avenue trading contract. Mrs E F Berle and son depart for Canada for two months. Emma Patterson visits Honesdale guest of Mrs DeWitt. Mrs Holmes and son visit Mrs C S Jacobs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Stark
Cannonsville
N. Y
Theodore Dougherty
Wyoming Avenue
Alice Benson
Marion Street
Lake Winola
BF. Killiam
Paypack
Green Ridge
Arndt
Mr. Eshelman
Promised Land
Mins Blanche Potter
Monsey Avenue
James Kearney
Penn Avenue
Adams Avenue
E. F. Berle and Son
North Washington Avenue
Canada
Emma Patterson
Honesdale
DeWitt
Capose Avenue
Holmes
Fred
Local Notes From Carbondale To Greenwood And Wilkes-Barre
Mrs Bridget Howley of Carbondale returns home after a visit. Miss Bridget Cusick of Pittsburg visits her cousin Miss Anna Cusick in Stafford street. Harry Doud of Washington DC spends vacation with parents in Greenwood. Greenwood nog coal miners paid Saturday. Miss Kathryn Jeffers visits Wilkes Barree friends. Thomas Morgans seeks Republican nomination in South district for third legislative convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Howley
Carbondale
Bridget Cusick
Pittsburg
Anna Cusick
Stafford Street
Harry Doud
United States Fish Commission Office
Washington, D. C
Greenwood
Kathryn Jeffers
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Morgans
South
Obituaries for Matthias Draplewak and others in Pittston area
The death of Matthias Draplewak at his Nanticoke home follows general debility. He was an early Polish resident, a former grocer and drugist on Market Street, retired, then operated a Ridge Street shop. Survived by wife and children, funeral at St Stanislaus with high mass. interment in St Stanislaus cemetery. Isaac Petersen of West Pittston died at 87, a former Exeter farmer, survived by wife and five children. funeral from the house. Louis Rosar's one year old son died, funeral set for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthias Draplewak
Nanticoke
Nanticonke
Market Street
Ridge Street
Frank Baker
Anthony
Stanley
Dehn
Montana
Nanti«coke
Mary Yearing
Beranton
Bt. Stanislaus Church
Bt. Stanislaun Cemetery
Isaac Petersen
Exeter Street
West Pittston
Exeter
Henry Peterson
Martha Vincent
Ashley
John Nichols
Lewis Peterson
George Phillips
Louis
Louis Rosar
South Side
Woman Accuses Special Policeman David Clearwater
The Alder man Lentes issued a warrant for the arrest of David Clearwater a special policeman on assault and battery charges. The Lentes girl testified that Clearwater beat her and pulled her hair after she and other children were dismissed from the coal station near the National breaker. Clearwater waived arraignment and posted bail with John Gibbons as bondsman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Lentes
Lentes
David Clearwater
National Breaker
Clearwater
Mr. Crearwater
John Gibbons
Ladies' Ald Society Outing at Lake Winola
The Ladies' Ald society of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church spent yesterday at Lake Winola for the society's annual outing. Members present included Rev. and Mrs. W. A. Nordt, Mr. and Mrs. John Nehr, and Mesdames Fickus, Hartman, Lengler, Art, Hammen, Buntz, Mantz, Mursch, Schunk, Sohns, and Rhilel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Society
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Lake Winola
W. A. Nordt
John Nehr
Mesdames Fickus
Hartman
Lengler
Art
Hammen
Buntz
Mantz
Mursch
Schunk
Sohns
Rhilel
Funeral of Mrs Rechstiner
The funeral of Mrs. Conrad Rechstiner of Mountain avenue was held yesterday afternoon at the family residence with Rev. F A Doty of Cedar avenue Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery with pall-bearers A R Henry Frank Kleinshrodt Otta and Rudolph Frantz.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Rechstiner
Mountain Avenue
F. A. Doty
Cedar Avenue Methodist
Weisser Injured at Cedar Avenue Firm Shop
Frederick Weisser of Gutheing Krayer and Weisser was hurt at the firm’s Cedar avenue premises while cutting beef. A knife slipped from a rack striking his right knee and causing profuse bleeding. Dr Kolb attended the wounded man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Weisser
Gutheing, Krayer and Weisser, Butchers
Cedar Avenue
Weisser
Dr. Kolb
Illness delays Miss Demuths wedding to August Mann
Miss Minnie Demuth lies seriously ill with doctors Kolb and Longstreet in constant attendance. The Dob Dover New Jersey groom to be, August Mann, waits as the Tuesday ceremony nears. Doctors say she cannot rise for the appointed hour though she desires the marriage to proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Demuth
Doctora Kolb
Longstreet
Miss Demuth
August Mann
Dover
N. J
Kolb
Tribune
Knights of St George Plan Social Event at Hotel Best
A Knights of St George committee met at Hotel Best Wednesday night to organize the society's upcoming entertainment and social. Local members and guests discussed tasks and details while preparing for the event.
Smith brothers reunion set at Ross Park Aug 26 1888
Hallstead reports the annual reunion of the seven Smith brothers from Franklin to be held at Ross Park in Binghamton on August 26, 1888. Dr. Merrill adds an extension to his barn. Various visitors include C A Davis and wife of Afton visiting their son Rev John A Davis and Mrs Amelia Trowbridge of Owego visiting friends. A juniors organized lawn social and flag raising at the parsonage drew a successful crowd with a musical program and remarks by Rev L W Church and Sec F P Brown. Mrs H Dedrick of Newton New Jersey visits her parents Mr and Mrs M P Currier. Miss Herring of Carbondale appears among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Loveland
Clark’s Green
Michael Barrett
Franklin Street
Dennis Hawk
Little England
Dunmore Cemetery
Mise Eva Osterhout
South Blakely Street
Clifford
Louisa Hughes
Floes
Dudley Street
Carrie Morris
Plymouth
F Rends
Crand
Electric City Engine Company
Dunmore
Keystone Hall
Fred Wahler
Knights of St. George
James Williams
Cedar Avenue
Company C. Thirteenth Regiment
Camp Alger
Joseph Rempe
Mamie Rempe
Alder Street
Kate Graf
Honesdale
John J. Schneider
Danville
Jennie Kaestner
New Hotel
Kaestner
John McDonough
Times
Jacob Fruechtel
Pittston Avenue
Helan
Kolb
Miss Cooper
Easton
Hermon Young
Willow Street
Joseph Golden
Hawley
Richard Nailin
St. Michael's College
Toronto
Canada
John Morrison
Theresa Nallin
Carbondale
Marie Collins
Irving Avenue
Nicholson
Cassie
Hannah Devine
Prospect Avenue
Staten Island
Anna Dougherty
New York City
Smith Brothers
Franklin
Ross Park
Binghamton
Merrill
C. A. Davis
Afton
John A. Davis
Amelia .Trowbridge
Owegy
L. W. Church
F. P. Brown
Newton, N. J
M. P. Currier
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Scranton
Bucknell
Brady-Kline
Mr. Maloney
MBS OF News
Alexander Gibbe
School Street
Colorado
Thomas Jones
Weat Ridge
Frears Grove
Charles Perry
Thomas Dawson
Guy
Joseph Osterhout
Buttermilk Falls
Enos Flynn
Philadelphia
Marie Devers
John Henry
Warren Street
Horace Peckover
Eastern Star Commandery
Knights of Malta
Jonnie White
Williame# street
Mamie Davis
Spring Street
Mt. Pocono
Alderman Fidler
Dangerously
Spellman
Saltry
North End
Oak Street
Westonpice
B. YY. P
Glen Cooke
Delaware & Hudson
Globe Warehouse
West Scranton
Gest
Miss Coons
Emma Diehl
MR. Thomas
South Scranton
Child
Presbyterian Society
Conrad Reckstiner
Jured
MR. Weisser
Hallstead
America
Lackawanna Avenue
the Scranton Electrical Works
Lackawanna Lumber CO
GANG
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquesbanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Scranton
Meviuing GY
Victorey We
John H. Phelps
Spruce Street
Margaret Wood
Mitchell House
Charles Burnell
Delaware, Lackawanna
Western Yard
Judd Brown
Fannie Simrell
Detroit
Mich
Rutherford J. Swarts
E. Swartz
Main Street
Knowles
New York
India
Feyot
United Kingdom
Hac
Central Railroad of
Ocean Grove
Belmar
Ocean Beach
Spring Lake
Point Pleasant
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson -Posaton
Raugea
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