West Scranton Notes on Injuries and Community Events
James Kelly, 70, living with his daughter Mia, suffered a partial paralytic stroke on Eynon Street and was taken to his home after treatment by Dr. Reynolds. Llewellyn Davis had a deep gash above the left eye from a fall on the sidewalk near Main Avenue and was cared for by patrolman’s house and later at his home. The article also lists church entertainments, union meetings, park picnics, and local visits, detailing parish events, labor notices, and community members’ activities in West Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelly
Mia
Llewellyn Davis
Eynon Street
Local musical contest set for Labor Day in Mears Hall
Indications point to a Dewi Sant lodge event in Mears Hall on Monday September 6 Labor Day. The program includes a top choir contest The Bummer by Gwilym Gwynet with a 100 prize and a church choir competition from a 25 member congregation performing Gounod’s Promise Ye the Father. The event attracts choirs from across the valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears Hall
Dewi Sant Lodge of Ivorites
Gwilym Gwent
Pennsylvania
Nothess
Gounod
Father
Entertainment Tomorrow Evening. The men's cish of St. David's
The brief notes an upcoming entertainment event for the men of St. David's parish tomorrow evening. Details are fragmentary but indicate a local, church related program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Plis
Marriages listed in local society notices
Mr and Mrs Ira L Smith of 908 Meridian street invite Jessie Smith to wed Robert Judson Hepburn on Tuesday September 1 at 1 oclock John Baldwin and Miss Tessie Grant of West Scranton wed this morning at St Patrick s Church Announcement for Jacob H anstein of Paterson NJ and Miss Anna A Tobin of 185 South Seventh Street Bernard Coons and Miss Tlottle Pipher to wed at 4 oclock this evening at the home of the bride elect s parents on Fourteenth Street ceremony to be by Reverend James Monimger of the Manhattan Street Methodist Episcopal church
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
RJ. Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
Foote & Shear
James Jenkins
Elizabeth
Aer
Shitteton
W. H. Williams
Evanelist
Wil
Hampton Street
Plymouth Congregational Sunday School
Nay Aug
Main Avenue
Jackeun Street
O'Clowk
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Naxvociation
St. John's
Patriotic Order Sons of America
North Main Avenue
Daniel Sf. Reese
Youngstown
Ohio
David Jenkins
van Buren Avenue
St. Patrics's Catholic
Laura Hughes
Jessie Lewis
Lake Tollewife
Annie Watson
Hanlow
A. V. Hower
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Loval
West Scranton
Women's Belief Corps
G. A. RR
Miskes
Leah Ditton
Anna Fea
Misa Gertrude Miller
Lake Winola
Ridgeway
North Hyde Park Avenue
Susa Wvehanna
George Jacoby
North Lincoln Avenue
Robert Merrifield
Girardsville
Ira L. Smith
Meridian Street
Jessie
Robert Judson Hepburn
I O'Elack
John Paldwin
Tessie Grant
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Aft
Jacob Hanstein
Paterson, N. J
Mies Anna A. Tobin
South Seventh Street
Bernard Coons
Mise Tlottle Pipher
Fourteenth Street
Trev
James Monimger
Mampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Services for Mrs. Leah Jones Held at Hampton Street Home
Funeral services for the late Mrs Leah Jones were held yesterday afternoon at her family home on Hampton street. Rev D P Jones of the Tabernacle church officiated. Pallbearers included J J Evans Aaron Lewis William Raymond Joseph Griffiths Reese Edwards and William Gwither. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leah Jones
Hampton Street
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Church
Pall
Davis Family Returns From Paterson Visit
Mr and Mrs Witham Davis and daughter TLillian of Paterson New Jersey returned home yesterday after visiting Dr and Mrs W W Davis on North Millin avenue Frank D Thorne of Evanscourt was injured by a root fall at Mt Pleasant mines and treated by Dr W D L Davis A ten month old child of Mr and Mrs H W Reymond of South Re hotom avenue died yesterday and will be buried tomorrow at 2 in the afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witham Davis
Tlillian
Paterson
N. J
Davis
North Millin Avenue
Frank Dthorne
Evanscourt
Mt. Pleaeant
W. Dd. L. Davis
HW. BG. Reymond
South Rehotom Avenue
Special Sale of Black and Fancy Taffeta Silks
A ten day sale offers high quality Taffeta Silks bought below normal value. Every yard is top class and fully guaranteed, with designs and color effects appealing and not bargain counter style. Purchasers save cash with solid gain. prices won't continue after month end. Limited to ten days with more lower priced options if desired.
North Scranton boy nearly dies after fall from streetcar
Edwin Thomas eight year old son of Mr and Mrs William Thomas of 10k Wayne avenue escaped serious injury yesterday afternoon when he jumped from inbound Carbondale car No 10 at Jones street landing on his head. He was found unconscious and carried to his home then revived and treated by Dr J D Corser. The wound on the scalp is described as confused but not life threatening and recovery is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin Thomas
William Thomas
Wayne Avenue
Young Thomas
North Main Avenue
Ferdinand and
Jones Streets
Carbondale
Jones Street
A. A. Atherton
J. D. Corser
Local residents enter and exit towns for visits and jobs
Patterson resigns as superintendent to take a more remunerative position with a company in Philadelphia. J J Jennings passes state undertaker exam in Weet Markettreet. Monty Twining leaves North Main for Jersey City. Mrs Rachel Evans plans Lake Winola vacation. Mrs Morgan Welker visits relatives. K Smith returns from Jersey City. Miss Mary McCulloch stays in Philadelphia. I P L Stanton returns from Atlantic City. Miss Edith Morton in New York. The Mivera Blodwin Michards and Marie Evans stay a few weeks at Jermyn. Miss Martha Watkine visits Mrs Metes. Miss Charlotte and Margaret Carwardine and Prink return from Atlantic City. Miss Wile Thomas and party return from Atlantic City. Thomas J Owens and Joseph Grood return from Atlantic City. Miss Hattie Matthews in New York introduces Edward Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HM. Patterson
Girard Confretion Company
North Mai Avenue
Pere
Sotte Company
Philadelphia
J. J. Jennings
Weet Markettreet
Monty Twining
North Main Avenue
Fentenby
Jersey City
Rachel Evans
Silioot Street
Lake Winola
Mra Morgan Welker
Willee-Harre
K. Smith
North Malin Avenue
Jerney City
Mies
Mary McCulloch
Throop Street
I. PL Stanton
Atlantic City
Edith Morton Fe
New York City
Mivera Blodwin Michards
Marie Evans
School Street
Jermyn
Martha Watkine
Nanticoke
Mrs. Meters
Oule Street
Mises Charlotte
Margaret Carwardine
Prink
Wile Thomas
Johna Newton
Margaret Avenue
Alliantic
South Scranton Runaway Wagons Collision
In South Scranton a team led by Fred Marshh ran away from Birch street near Cedar avenue, colliding with Ed Fitch’s wagon. The crash demolished two wagons and a third caused by the force. John and Anna Christian were held in $300 bail. A second runaway near Pittston Avenue was averted thanks to Fitch’s quick action. Young Mr. Coon was lost in Honesdale. Miss Evans entertained for Miss Warner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Marshh
Edward Fitch
John
Anna Christian
Mr. Coon
Honesdale
Evans
Warner
Freel Murach
Birch Street
Cedar Avenue
Ed Fitch
Pittston Avenue
Slocum Street
Wiagene
Mr. Fitch
Harrow
Larceny Charge In Thiver Street Case In Aldermen Court
Jamesa Barry of Thiver street sues John Christian and Anna Christian alleging larceny of a store. defendants held on 100 bail by Alderman Rudy. A separate warrant before Alderman Rudds charges P F Gerrity of the Bank hotel Lackawanna avenue with negligence in a case involving a lost watch worth 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamesa Barry
Thiver Street
John Christian
Anna Christian
Rudy
John Purcell
Prospect Avenue
Rudds
P. F. Gerrity
Bank
Lost in the Night in Honesdale Visitor’s Ordeal
A well known South Scranton youth, Aude Coon, travels to Honesdale after an uncleared meeting with a friend. He gets lost wandering the countryside, spends the night under a blackberry bush, endures rain, and makes his way back to Scranton at dawn. He vows never to return at night, unsure why locals favor Honesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aude Coon
Pittston Avenue
South Scranton
Honesdale
Mr. Coon
Scranton
Hontsdale
Miss Jennie May Warner Honored by Brook Street Friends
In Ithaca New York Miss Jennie May Warner was honored by the Evans sisters of Brook Street with a pleasant evening gathering. Attending were Maud Daly Cassis Evans Ina Daly Warner Lulu Batcher from Binghamton Samuel Evans Ellis Daly Albert Ratcher and George and David Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie May Warner
Iithaca
Evons
Brook Street
Maud Daly
Cassis Evans
Ina Daly
Warner
Lulu Batcher
Hinehamton
Samuel Evans
Eilis Daly
Albert Ratcher and
Mesers
George and
David Evans
Sunday social notes misspelled names and town ties
Monday night Gime and dinelig were indulged in and refreshmente were served and all had a merry tie. Harry Horbeck of Summit averine returned from a ten days trip to Atlantic City. Miss Clara Veinamith of New York street visiting friends in Park Mace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gime
Dinelig
Harry Horbeck
Summit Averine
Atlantic City
Clara Veinamith
New York Street
Park Mace
Moran Family Mourns as Local Resident Dies
Bridget Moran died this morning after several weeks of illness. Survived by daughter Mrs Jolt Laneen and son Mr Tienas Moran. Funeral from the home of her daughter Mrs Latigan to St. Joseph's Church with a mass and reception at the Latigan residence. Several local residents are noted as visitors to families, including Winifred Dhily and Themas Barke, with others visiting from Sayre and Motcken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Moran
Miner's Mill
Jolt Laneen
Tienas Moran
Latigan
St. Joseph's Euro
Piecanan Mishel
Greenwiel
Winifred Dhily
Pinina
Sayre
Themas Barke
Male Street
Patrick MeSsity
Motcken
Nid
Jove
Stafford Street
Thirty-Third Meeting of Knights of Pythias in Pensylvania
The thirty third annual session of the Knights of Pythias in Pensylvania opened at 2 o’clock in the morning in the hall of representatives. Grand Chancellor Tybert of Pittston presided over deliberations, with about 600 members present and more expected. Officers were elected: William E. Fortie of Chambersburg for inner guard and William B. Mullen of Philadelphia for grand treasurer. A resolution condemning police actions by Supreme Chancellor Lante and Grand Chancellor Ritner passed. Prizes for best lodge shows were announced, and detailed financials and membership numbers for the year were reported, including relief expenditures and balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lode
Knights of Pythias
Pensylvania
R of Representatives
Tybert
Pitter
Nesion
Titternille
Hve W. J. Weldich
Siesiton
Wohin A. Pritchiey
J. J. Lotionger
William Ef, Foite
Charmerbure
William BK. Mullen
Philadelphia
Lante Ant
Corti Philadelphia
Inge
George Minkes
Feenrie Na
Henle
Nimbher
Lolgem
Ginny
Mune
Lee
Aos
Brothers
Lomvilies
Dulind Mountney
Auugust
Recerty
Mile Ave
Lancaster
Shalatire
Prihfian
Arand Ledge
Geonmtown Ky Youthsey Case Trial Proceeds
The case in Geonmtown Kentucky involves a 21 year old charged with complicity in a shooting. Judge Cantrell ruled on a motion to dismiss the venire and to select a jury in the regular manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geonmtown
Neleon
Behal
Fenty Youre
Ghehel
Pii Win Gott
Joige Cantrell
Funeral for Laura Caulfeld Follows Ice Cream Social
A funeral was held for Laura Caulfeld of Stuffers Avenue after a funeral service at the chancel of Sr diadin. The procession proceeded to Cathedral cemetery where interment occurred.
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Wis
Laura Caulfeld
Stuffers Avenue
Atterleck
Diadin'e Chun
Fle
Datty
Bod
Meley
Theo
Hawigy
Scranton
Greenwood Park
Minceko
Travney Capany
Tet
Dellem
Hiewde
We Are At Peace with Spain Announcement
A translated dispatch reports that the United States and Spain have taken a provisional step toward restoring cooperation in navigation and related Intercourse. Minister Storer informs the State Department that a formal agreement is near final.
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Spain
Washington
Ang
Storer
Molid
Stile
Spaln
United States
Train. Scranton, $90 a. t.
Scranton fare set at 90 dollars for ticket to Tonmers and Hawley route. details unclear due to damaged text. A 25 mile per hour reading cited. line seems to reference railroad ta rates and timing connections.
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Scranton
Prohibition Candidate Stirs Wilkes-Barre Temperance Meet
John G. Woolles, the Prohibition candidate for president, arrived in Wilkes-Barre today to speak at a large temperance gathering held this afternoon at Mountain Park with local supporters and attendees from the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Ave
John G. Woolles
Proiiltton
Mike Woolsey
Mousitain Park
Visiting Notables Trade News Across Several Towns
A series of social notes reports Mise Tuli Matelier of Blogumton and others visiting friends in Withusharre Cedar Avenue and New York. Lieutenant Zang returns from Voegel Newdors with Mig Parker in Mig Parkers area. Mrs George Poly and Pred Daly visit relatives in Moctnataneg while Mrs Henediet Eiden and son Benjamin travel to New York. Carle Miller and Tete Sturdevant depart for Mondecillo. Paul Boymond and Willi Horbach train for Caledonian games at Wilkes Bare. Colin Reif Frank Dambicher and Lous Soliware attend a visit to Pilteton. Claris Helm and John Miller end a trip to Sepiaine. Mrs AQ does and Mea William visit Mrecow while Henry Keiper is noted on Cedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Tuli Matelier
Blogumton
Tha Duly
Dpiitston
Henediet Eiden
Benjamin
Btone Utciue
New York
Mise Carle Miller
Pittston
Bo Sletecker
Unterwaul
Tete Sturdevant
Cywlar Avenue
Mondecillo
South Side Central City Tyde Park Address Note
Fragmentary OCR lists location cues South Side central city and central Tyde Park with an address line ondem to fd T Sharkey at 2014 Cedar avenue and phone number 683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Central Tyde Park
T. Sharkey
Cedar Avenue
Green Ridge Social and Local Improvements Report
Mr and Mrs Herbert D Taylor and family return home from a vacation in Massachusetts. The Delaware second median company replanked the Marky street bridge to good condition. Lansing and Miss Mary Naviteon host friends at Clark's Green. Lawrence arrest for a four week stay at Costown. Patriotic orders of America hold a large meeting in Madison hall with services at the Methodist church led by Edward Lord. Attendance grows at subsequent meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert D. Taylor
Caponee Avenue
Delaware 2Nd Median Vaiload
Marky Street
Hyir Travka
Lansing
Nort Park
Mary Naviteon
Winahineton Avenue
Clark's Green
Jewell Lawretce
Twliwane
Costown Poo
Wayne County
America
Madonie Hall
Mrmgherhild
St. Paul
Edward Lord
Birthday Honoring Miss Della Davies At Jolson Home
A pleasant party was held at the home of J. E Jolson on Providence road in honor of Miss Della Davies’s seventeenth birthday. The event was noted in local notices with attention to prompt pickups at J. 8. Pritchard’s bow stop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pritchard
Hoebow
J. E Jolson
Providence Road
Della Davies
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St. David's Church
Eopal Church
Willem Votasolo
Adlorgy
Jot Whitehouse
Malorne
Utwietg Poess
Pantie
Wittlanse Phinsol
Heriuition, Melerter
Miee
Mattie Hughen Minne Due
Pia
Cantatin
Williams Brothers
Combhider
Archie
William Brothers
Minnie Weber
Stanley
PN Ipa
Helen Markwick
Williams Brothers Plane
Dwt
Mixa
Frets
Pelo
Seite’ Aga
Ernest Win
Hughes Fiano
Merry Skater
Professors Thhotiis
Wiliams
Dewi Sant Lodge Eisteddfod
Jenkins
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
Mont del
Ieee Phi Am
Misses Evans
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pythias
Jonas Long
Donas Long
Lake Ariel
Raver
Enperial Quartette
Peterstone
Bandell
Taylor
Nookie
Bawer’t Orchestra
Tadalty. Sr
Mr. Woolley
Franklin Ave
Pea Coal
Green Ridge
Park Place
Academy OF Music, Benn & Rbis
Moore
Brown
Braunig Dramatic Company
MNAT
Credit Lorraine
Teaerwed Weate
Stroudsburg State Normal
I. Buile
A. M
East Stroudsburg
Keystone Academy
Universitien and Technical School
Imitvte
Speculivte
Elkanah Hulley, A. M
Factoryville, Pa
Henry Belin, JR
The
Wyoming Thetret
Dupont
Bion Porting
Smokelow
Hepatiic Chemical Company
Connell Duilding
Agencter
Pittston Va
Flymouth
Wilkes Barre
Tribune
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