West Scranton Tragedy and Fire Rampage in Front of Washburn Street
Leah Jones, 15, drank laudanum and died within an hour after quarrelling with her daughter over wages from a silk mill. The coroner deemed no inquest necessary. A fire attempt near Edwards Court was thwarted by local boys who put out flames. arrests followed as investigators pursue warrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Jones
Hampton Street
Mathews
James Jones
Thomas Evans
Heddoe
Abervail South Wales
John
Thomas Moran
William
Alfred
James Mathews
Mary
Eliabeth
Leah
Jia Jones
Local notices and incidents from city churches and streets
John Thornton of 244 Tenth Street injured after a bicycle fall. Rev. KR M Roderick preached at Jackson Street Baptist. Rev BE spoke on The Breaking of Home Tiles. Rev H A Parsons led Hampton Street M E services. James Thinsley filled Welsh Baptist service in absence of Rev James Kenninger. Rev DD Hopkins preached English sermon to a large crowd at First Welsh Baptist. John Brink jailed after assaulting 14-year-old Matila Johnson. St David's Episcopal discussed fundraising to relieve church debt. Lizzie Price, 7, fractured arm after falling from a fence on Price Street. Dr M J Williams treated the injury. Jimmie Beott fined 19 dollars for carrying a dangerous knife. Frank Squires hosted eighth birthday party with guests Manche Behufer Edith Roberts Jessie Jonnie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thornton
Tenth Street
Electric City
KR. M. Roderick
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Willie
H. A. Parsons
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
James Kenninger
James Thinsley
First Baptist Church
Welsh Baptist Church
DD. D. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Jotn Brink
Matila Johnson
Thais
St. David's Episcopal Church
Welsh Church Announces Pulpit and Outing Plans
The report lists residents and helpers at a recent service as Ruth Reynolds, Mildred Squires, Nora Squires, Moesie Squires, Nettle Davis, Masters Frank and Reuben Squires, Harold Turnpover, Willie Thomas, Howard Davie, Chariie Reynolds, Alfred Hendershot, Henry Squires. Mrs Squires was assisted by Miss Lissle Schafer. Born to Mr and Mrs John F R Jones of 143 Everett Avenue yesterday. Councilman Edward James of South Main Avenue is in New York. Rev David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church presided at Plymouth church last evening. Rev S Y Mathews will preach next Sunday. The church choir leaves today for an outing at Imke Winola. Sunday school gathers at Nay Aug park on Wednesday. Corse leaves Main Avenue and Jackson Street at 9 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Reynolds
Mildred Squires
Nora Squires
Moesie Squires
Nettle Davis
Masters Frank
Reuben Squires
Harold Turnpover
Willie Thomas
Howard Davie
Chariie Reynolds
Alfred Hendershot
Henry Squires
First Welsh Congregational Church
Plymouth
FY Mathews
Imke Winola
Nay Aug Park
Corse
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Grace Lintott
Jxiudents
Brick Avenue
G. Reading
Dunmore Cemetery
Dr. Jones
North Main Avenue
United Mine Workers of America
Wil
Alvin Decker
Lake Winola
Louwhiten Twighton
Serth Inumberland
Maurice Reading
Belly Reading
Sunburs
Williamsport
W. KB. Wolfe
Kathleen
Church Avenue
Lake Henry
Carl Widger
Morris
Co. W. Bennedict
Edward Barrett
Summit Avenue
Kate Carden
Pittaton
Tessie Revil
Albright Avenue
Mise Helle Warren
Mulberry Street
Thompineville
Thomas Powell
Dalton
Realling
Tridgewater Baptist
New Milford
Bridget Carr
North Scranton
Lackawanna Hospital
Wilson
Miss Cours
William Lester
Deacon Street
Mia
John MacDivit
Wayne County
Vacationing Residents Noted Across Susquehanna County
A long list of residents from Susquehanna county and nearby towns are shown visiting relatives and friends or vacationing at Atlantic City, Crystal Lake, Hampton Junction, and other locales. Names include Mise Gwennie Thomas, William Franz, Miss Barna Perigo, Miss Elizabeth Hilman, Miss Jennie Hoewell, Miss Margaret Gibbs, Mrs. J. M. Williams, Miss Laura Loewie, Miss Finnn Faxe, Mrs. Beatenberg, and more. The piece also mentions upcoming nuptials for Theodore Mr. Myers and Miss Elizabeth A. Hilman and local officials like M. J. FitsGibbon seeking reelection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Gwennie Thomas
Harvey's Lake
David Davis
Fourteenth Street
Wiskee-Tharre
William Franz
North Bromiley Avenue
Atlantic City
Mise Evhet Deoud
Washburn Street
Hush
Susquehanna County
Barna Perigo
Daniel Darrow
Thomas KF. Price
J. M. Williams
North Main Avenue
Virginia
Mra
Amy Wright
Jennie Hoewell
Beranton Street
Margaret Gibbs
South Main Avenue
Towy
David James
Mamie
Eynon Street
Freeland
Mia
Gomer Price
Anna
Richard Phillips
Tehecen Avenue
Lake Idlewile
Albert Davis
Winerlh
W. H. Hagen
North Sumner Avenue
Mondleyv
Wayne County
Hector Campbell
Miss Campbell
Jersey City
Finnn Faxe
New Albany
Frank Thalnett
North Garfield Avenue
Mire. Battenberg
Stroudsburg
Oscar Price
Bumner Avenue
Crosom
Residents and Visitors Record at Green Ridge
Dr. Walter Fordham returns from Williamsport while W W Paterson and family visit Green Ridge friends from Philadelphia. Mrs Nathan Vidaver leaves for New York after staying with Mrs J K Joler on Sanderson avenue. George Nicol enjoys vacation in Oswego and Watertown New York. Miss Duncan from New York visits Mrs James H Kaye on Banderson avenue. Miss Hazel Toby from Capouse avenue visits Oregon New York. Miss Eimba Fordham from Montrose visits H M Cole on Capouse avenue. Miss Mabel Shepherd returns from Atlantic City. Rev Francis Bateman vacationing in Pittsburgh. George Cook of Scranton lace curtain factory vacating at Lake Henry. Miss Nellie Biles returns from Lake Carey as guest at Luce cottage. Rev F S Badentine and family occupy Plumley cottage at Long Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Fordham
Capouse Avenue
Williamsport
W. W. Paterson
Philadelphia
Green Ridge
Nathan Vidaver
J. K. Johler
Sanderson Avenue
New York City
George Nicol
Banderson Avenue
Oswego
Watertown
N. Y
Miss Duncan
Church of the Good Shepherd
Pittsburg
George Cook
Scranton Lace Curtain
Lake Henry
Nellie Biles
Lake Carey
Luce Cottage
Badentine
Plumley
Mg Pond
Grain-O Weighs In As Coffee Replacement Try Grain-O
Try Grain-O the new drink that stands in for coffee. Children may drink it without harm and adults enjoy its rich brown color like Mocha or Java. Made from pure grains, it is gentle on the stomach and sold in 2 cent per pack Bold by all grace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Mine Runner James McGowan Injured In Fall At Marvine
James McCowan a Marvine mine runner suffered a broken left leg when a rock fell on him Saturday morning. He was taken to his parents home on Brick Avenue. Dr Sullivan treated the injury at the mine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McGowan
Marvine
James McCowan
Thomas McGowan
Hriek Avenue
J. Dg. Sullivan
Funeral for Miss Grace Lintott Held at Brick Avenue
The funeral was held from the home on Brick Avenue Saturday afternoon at 2 o'clock with Rev Reading officiating. Interment followed in Dunmore cemetery.
Felthous Family Homeward Trip Through Europe
George H. Felthous and family, visiting Rev. G. C. Lyman in Rockville Indiana, return from three months abroad visiting parks and European locales. They plan stops in Tunkhannock Lawn Montrose and Binghamton before heading home. Also notes Mrs. Huddy and various locals visiting relatives and taking trips to Pittsburgh and Scranton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Felthous
Mr. Felthous
Chicago
Fred Huddy
Lancaster
Mra. Preston
Court Street
Jessie Feathenby
Diamond Avenue
Laverne
Wilkes-Barre
Ming Beevle Riehl
Blair Avenue
Courageous Mother Credits Remedy For Daughter
A mother of eight recounts her daughter’s near fatal dysentery last summer and credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving her life. She urges other mothers to know of its efficacy and praises its usefulness in the home. Distributed by Matthew Brothers through Liberty and Rogers, with wholesale and retail agent coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Tom
Orat
Mia
George F. Burdick
Liberty
R. J. Forware
Matthew Brothers
Four Year Old Crashes Under Wagon in South Scranton
Arabella Cronk, four, daughter of Mr and Mrs William Cronk of Cedar Avenue, was struck by JK Slebecker's grocery wagon on Cedar Avenue while crossing to fetch an evening paper. She suffered a broken right arm and extensive bruising to face and body. driver could not stop in time. News notes also report successful excursions of William Connell Hose Company and Hickory Street German Baptist Church plus a drum corps baton presentation at Camp No. 430, P. O. of A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cronk
Camp No
William Connell Hose Company
Hickory Street
German Baptist Church
Cedar Avenue
Arabella Cronk
JK. Slebecker
South Slide
Acrooss
Ebony baton presented to Camp 450 drum corps
The Camp No. 450 Patriotic Order Sons of America drum corps received a three foot six inch ebony baton plated in gold and intricately engraved. Made for the corps by Henderson Brothers of Philadelphia it is described as one of their finest works. Frederick F. E. Jones will wield it for the parade at the Sons of America state convention in Lebanon on August 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Pennsylvania
Henderson Brothers
Philadelphia
Frederick FE. Jones
Sona of America
Lebanon
Excursion to Lake Ariel Draws Large Local Crowd
The William Connell Hose company led a Saturday trip to Lake Ariel with partners including Lacks wanna hohting mills a button factory and several local mines. The event drew far more attendees than expected with no incidents reported and guests enjoyed a bang-ty time. At Nay Aug park Hickory Street German Baptist church and Sumlay school held their annual outing attended by hundreds. The day featured games romping and zoo visits with over one hundred children returning home exhausted yet joyful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
William Connell Hose Company
Lackswanna Hohting Mills
Button Factory
Quetty
Hickory Street
German Baptist Church
Sumlay School
Nay Aug Park
Quarrel Injury on Pittston Avenue Leaves Man Injured
A dispute on Pittston avenue Saturday night left John Ryder from Fig street with injuries to the chin and wrist after being struck by a stone while Joy Sallie also from Fig street was hurt. No arrests have been made. Also notes: Minnie Hartman visiting the Krafts in Wayrmnurt and several local residents visiting relatives in Norwalk Ohio and Pennsylvania. William Hale to be buried this afternoon at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Avenue
John Ryder
Joy Sallie
Fig Street
Minnie Hartman
August Kraft
Wayrmnurt
Those Orton
Locust Street
Cobh
Henry Secheuch
Filina
Carl
William Hale
W. E. Hale
Stone Aves Nue
Cathedral Cemetery
Pea Coal Delivered to Central City Firm Note
fragmentary notice indicates price at 1.25 a ton for delivery to South Gilde and Central Live Park. orders requested to WT Shurhey with Cedar srende and Mhome as, unclear specifics and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Gilde
Fentral City
Central Live Park
Shurhey
Funeral services for Officer James Golden
Remains of Officer James Golden killed by Tony Long last Tuesday night held at the family home on Oak Street with borough officials and friends in attendance. Rev. M. B. Donlon officiated. A large cortege followed to Mt. Carmel cemetery for interment. Pallbearers named Mich ael Tinley Patrick Finnnelly James Phillips John O'Malley Roger O'Hara and John Doe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Golden
Tony Long
Oak Street
M. B. Donlon
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
Michael Tinley
Patrick Finnnelly
James Phillips
John O'Malley
Roger O'Hara
John Doe
Funeral for John Grady Held at Home
Funeral services for the late John Grady were held from the family home yesterday afternoon. Interment followed at St Marys Cemetery. Mr and Mrs George DeWitt of Pine Street visited Hawley relatives on Sunday. Master Joseph Murphy of East Drinker Street returned from Crystal Lake. Prof and Mrs K R N Davie and family plan to travel to Lynn Susquehanna County for a Davis family reunion tomorrow. Mrs E Kearst and George Bykes wed Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Grady
Sport HI
St. Mary's Cemetery
George DeWitt
Pine Street
Hawley
Joseph Murphy
Eaat Drinker Street
Crystal Lake
KR. N. Davie
Lynn
Susquehanna County
Davis
Quiet Brook Street wedding tied to church figure
A small ceremony on Brook Street united a couple with Rev. Mr. Dabney of the Tripp Avenue Christian church officiating. The event was intimate with no bridesmaids or groomsmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brook Street
Mr. Dabney
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Obituary notices from Hawthy and surrounding area
Multiple obituaries note the deaths of Mrs J R McAndrew of Hawthwy after long marriage, and several other local residents. The obituary lists surviving children including military officers and clergy, with funeral arrangements and burial places at Hawthwy, New Carhette, Cathedral Tolbert, and Fulton. Additional notices mention the death of Miss Dilber Canfield and Mr M W Bedwards with service details and interment.
Panic at Port Griffith Mine Panic Fans Fire Fear
A spark from a mine locomotive ignited woodwork at Port Griffith No 14 colliery. Smoke spread quickly causing a small panic as workers scrambled to the surface. One driver boy was kicked in the face by a mule in the confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Port Griffith
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West
Scranton
Edwards Court
Tang Geo
Bremog
Hmi AL “Fo
Willame
Frank Brown
Hvan Willams
Aswell Court
Willime
Waller
Thames
Jenkins
General News
Globe Warehouse
Wattle Ace
South Linen Avenue
Hampton Junction
Asbury Park
Fauimuel Polhamus
Chestnut Street
Hackevistown
N. Ot
Mies Bei Fredenburg
North Lincoln Avenue
Rev
L. C. Moyl
Binghamton
Bpencer Kimble
Daugehter
Helen
Hemlock Hollow
M. ¢. Birtley
Rock Street
Hos Os
Keller
Mac Hnney City
For Bell
Crvetnl Lake
Lottle House
Carbondale
North Sumner
Margaret Powell
North Garfeld Avenue
Frederick St. Jones
Dunkirk
Tackson Street
John Willams
Academy Street
New York
Thomas Houston
Laura Morris
Forty Fort
Laura Baldwin
Wyoming
Laura
Father Davis
IM. J. J. Roberts
Patrick F. Duffy, Jr
Price Street
Young Men's Institute
Pittsbury
M. J. FitsGibbon
St. Brenden's
Borden’ S “Ree
Agle Brand
Borden's Condensed Milk Co
N.Y
Park Place
South Scranton
Dunmore
Hayes & Varley
Spruce St
Bet
Washington and
Wyoming Aves
D. J. Phillips’ Estate
OLD Y. M. C. A
Wyoming Avenue
Mra. J. R. McAndrew
Hawkey
Vineme
3. W. Monde
United States Inefantey
Philipplars
P. 1 McAndrew
Murerot
United States Military Hospital
Manila
WL. A. McAndrew
Mary's Gatherie Church
Wilkes Marre
Mawley
Mary McAndrew
Thramaee
Loin
McAndrew
Hawlhgy Tila
Hee Somintow T. Vo Howlee
Hinniote
Nore Canfield
Wdstafford Avenue
Wigateeet
Tolbert
James Flanelly
Spring Street
M. W. Bedwards
Pulton
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Rbis
Leseces
Rk. Brown
Credit Lorraine
Brauiig Dramatic Company
Eich Performance
Stroudsburg State Normal
Corte
Poertions
Gian
Clulery
GEO
Stroudsturg
Keystone Academy
United States
Italy
Invelv
Elkanah Hulley, A. M
Factoryville, Pa
Willkie Aarte
Loula Noack
Inkermanssee
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