West Scranton Entertainment at St David Church
Talented youngsters entertain visitors with a varied program at St David's Episcopal church. Miss Mattie Hughes and Miss Irene Roberts receive praise for elocution and piano pieces by students of Professor F E Williames. A future star is seen in Archie Williams as others perform piano duets and instrumental solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Club
St. David's Episcopal Church
Job Whitehouse
Mikgel Fatimie Bittenbender
Stella Williams
Irene Roberts
Minne Weber
F E. H. Williames
Roberta
Mattie Hughes
Williams
Archie Williams
Stanley Phillips
Helen Markwick
Ernest Willams
Clarke
Thomas
Edwin H. Williams
Party in Honor of Amelia and Robert Davis
Mike Muttle Thomas hosted a social gathering at 270 North Hyde Park Avenue in honor of Amelia and Robert Davis of Wanamie. Attendees included Professor Robert Davie and others from Philadelphia Wanamie and local connections. Margaret Ludwig assisted with receiving and serving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Muttle Thomas
North
Hyde Park Avenue
Rowland Thomas
Amelia
Robert Davis
Wanamie
Robert Davie
Peter
Judd Hutchingon
Philadelphia
Tda James
Lilian Langentaugh
Margaret Ludwie
Wa Lewis
Emma Filla
Elizabeth Thomas
George de Wilde
John H. Thomas
Edward Watkins
John Davis
George Vipond
Mise Margaret Ludwig
Funeral and burial notices from local obituaries
The funeral for James Kelly will be held at 2 o'clock in the afternoon at the home of Tlewellyn Davis on Eynon Street with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. Services for Rev J Th Sweet officiated yesterday at 134 South Reboot Avenue for Mr and Mrs H By Rymond's infant child, burial in Washburn Street Cemetery. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Thomas J Williams of 26 Thirteenth Street died yesterday, interment planned at Washburn Street Cemetery this afternoon at 4 o'clock. Dridget Madden will be held at St Patrick's Church at 9 this morning with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelly
Tke
Ofelock
Tlewellyn Davis
Eynon Street
Washburn Street
Rymond
J. Th. Sweet
South Reboot Avenue
Thomas J. Williams
Thirteenth Street
Weelock
Dridget Madden
St. Patrick’s Church
Cathedral
Local man injured after fall at Nay Aug Park
James White of North Main Avenue near Swetland Street suffered two fractured ribs a shoulder wound and deep scalp laceration after companions attempted to ride him and he struck a tree at Nay Aug Park. He is under care of Dr W Z Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James White
North Main Avenue
Swetland Street
Nay Aug Park
White
W. Z. Li Davis
Miner Killed in Archbald Colliery Roof Fall
Michael Durando a miner at Archbald colliery died instantly Wednesday afternoon when a roof fell while he loaded his last car for the day. His body was crushed nearly beyond recognition and transported to his home in Feltzville where a wife and several children survive him
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Durando
Archbald
Bedly
Feltzville
Marriage at Parsonage for Anderson and Ace
William Anderson and Miss Hannah Ace of Tripp Park were married last evening at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church parsonage by Reverend J. B. Sweet. The ceremony took place in a simple home setting with close family in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Anderson
Hannah Ace
Tripp Park
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
J. B. Sweet
Pure wool underwear advertised for cooler weather
A notice urges warmth and health precautions as August wanes. It promotes light pure wool underwear in all sizes at specially low prices to guard against chills and colds.
Drawers for Gentlemen Regular Stock Sale
Gentlemen drawers in all sizes from the mills offered fresh and clean for Saturday only at a $1.00 price. Stock guarantees quality and variety for shoppers seeking affordable underwear.
Superior Half Hose Sale Ad of 25 Cent Goods
An old newspaper ad touts full fashioned hose in black or tan, all sizes, described as the best 25¢ goods received. It advertises a Saturday sale offering three pairs at a special price.
Bride and groom plan home on Hawthorn street Tripp Park
Mr and Mrs Ben Jamin Morn attended a ceremony and will establish their home on Hawthorn street in Tripp Park. Both are well known young people in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben. Jamin Morn
Hawthorn Street
Tripp Park
Disorderly conduct arraignment in local court records
Henry Seamons of North Hyde Park avenue faced Alder man John on disorderly conduct threat and other charges presented by his wife. He was held on a 3100 bond as the case proceeded.
Pleasant tenth birthday gathering at Ruth Mackey home
A birthday party for Miss Ruth Mackey on Mickson avenue featured games, recitations, and refreshments with many gifts. Attendees included Nettle Simrell Flossie Osmond Roberta Nisbet Thuth Mackey Ella Arnold Villa Hines Puth Safford Mabel Pace Kina Bailey Fonnie More Ruth More Rilsie Brown Leslie Mackey Aleck McKee Seward McKee Glenn Mackey Arthur Mackey and helpers Mr and Mrs Mackey Miss Flora Simrell Mrs DB Atherton and Pred Atherton Mrs Money. Also noted are visits and social updates about residents on Towanda Market street Glenburn and Capouse avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Mackey
Mickson Avenue
Nettle Simrell
Flossie Osmond
Roberta Nisbet
Thuth Mackey
Ella Arnold
Villa Hines
Puth Safford
Mabel Pace
Kina Bailey
Fonnie More
Ruth More
Rilsie Brown
Leslie Mackey
Aleck
McKee
Seward McKee
Glenn Mackey
Arthur Mackey
Mackey
Flora Simrell
DB. 1
Atherton
Pred Atherton
Money
Monsey Avenue
Towanda
Ming Bertha Watkins
Market Street
Evaline Stanton
Bucknell Ladies’ Institute
Lewisburg
Glenburn
Wilson
James Atherton
CapPouse Avenue
M. L. Miller
Ida Rauner
Susquehanna
FE. Tobey
Charles B. Tobey
Capouse Avenue
Morris
N, Y
Joseph Cameron
What Do The Children Drink Grain-O Advertisement
An ad promotes Grain-O as a nourishing drink for children as a coffee substitute. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee, costs about a penny, and is sold by grocers with the brands GRAIN-O.
Visit of church leader at Green Ridec yesterday
A church official from the Church of the Good Shepherd visited Green Ridec yesterday, meeting local friends and attending small gatherings. The event highlighted community ties and spiritual outreach in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor
Church of the Good Shepherd
Green Ridec Friends
Surprise Party Honors Miss Mary Price at Dunmore Home
A large gathering of Miss Mary Price's friends hosted a surprise party at her Dunmore Avenue home last evening. After a social hour, refreshments were served around 10 o'clock, with attendees including Misses Freda Wilson Lizzie Lewis Nellie Soley Nellie Decker Kate Lewis Annie Taylor Mary Melrick Kittie Robinson Mation Consort Alva Nichols Myrtle Taylor and Messrs William Price Arthur Kelly Harry Jennings Fred Smith Harry Wall Harry Winebrake Edward Steward William Lewis Fred Steward Fred Stevens and Alex Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Price
Oving Avenue
Freda Wilson
Lizzie Lewis
Nellie Soley
Nelle Decker
Kate Lewis
Annie Taylor
Mary Melrick
Kittie Robinson
Mation Consort
Alva Nichols
Myrtle Taylor
Messrs
William Price
Arthur Kelly
Harry Jennings
Fred Smith
Harry Wall
Harry Winebrake
Dward Steward
William Lewis
Fred Steward
Fred Stevens
Alex Taylor
Johnson Hose Company plans first annual fair in Laurel Hill Park
The Johnson Hose Company will hold its first annual fair in Laurel Hill Park Saturday with afternoon and evening activities. The Dark Town Fire Brigade of Pittston will attend with marches and cake walks famed across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Hose Company
Laurel Hill Park
Darktown Fire Brigade
Pittston
Sunday School Social at Mrs Stevens Home
The Sunday school class of Mrs Fred Stevens held a social at her West Drinker Street home last evening. It was a huge success in every respect. Interment for the infant child of Mr and Mrs Frank Williams was held yesterday afternoon at Mt Carmel Cemetery, Kiora. Mr and Mrs John Derry of Franklin Street welcomed a son. Mr G T Saunders and daughter Minnie of North Blakely Street leave for New York and Ocean Grove today. Mr John Mason of Jermyn, guest of EB Bovard, returned home yesterday. Finley Martin of Mill Street welcomes a baby girl. Miss Nettle Phelps of Nantleake visited friends here yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Seamons
Hyde Park Avenue
John
Plymouth
Take Winola
Furiday
Sallie M. Bvone
May
Bouth Rebecow Avenue
Jennie Prices
Eynon
Lake Winola
David Owens
Elder
Mary Owens
South Lincoln Avenue
Lake Winoli
Agnes
Noelle Roberts
Paterson
N. J
W. J. Lh Davis
North Malin Avenue
T. F.C. Clas
Young Woman’ Christian Association
St. Patrick's Church
Ftw
Martha Crawford
North Hyde Park Avenus
Weert
Harry Acker
Treaventy
Simpton
Hampton
Dr. Carroll
George Th. Gohrer
Eynon Street
St John’s
Evan W. Teeze
Corbett Avenue
Camp 81
Patriotic Order of Americans
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Arthur Parry
New York
Metropelia
North Main Avenue
Hannah Davier
Rhode
Lillian Sensinbaugh
North Bromley Avenue
Mt. Porona
Charles Post
North Tromsey Avenue
Factoryville
William V.critithe
Archie
Nay Aug Park
Hara
Laurel Hill Park
Norma Nichols
Lafayette Street
Point Comfort
Lake Arles
Carrie
Phoebe Shiffer
South Hyde Park Avenue
Ithaca
N. Y
Fred Davis
Minnie
Sumner Avenue
Asbury Park
Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church
Ita Piente
Molle Walsh
Nellie Turke
Tluserne Street
Atlantic City
Fred Stevens
West Drinker Street
Frank Willams
Mt. Carmel
Kiora
John Derry
Franklin Street
G. T. Saunders
North Blakely Street
Ocean Grove
John Mason
Jermyn
EB. D. Bovard
Mrs Crossman’s Trip Through Rochester and Chicago
Mrs C F Crossman of Throop Street visits friends in Clark's Green Pa. Ed Atwater of Market Street left Monday for Rochester and Chicago. She plans a trip west with the Hepia sophs and to go to Lake Aries on Tuesday August 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C.F. Crossman
Throop Street
Clark's Green
Atwater
Market Street
Rochester
Chicago
West
Lake Aries
Receipts in the Philippines June totals released
The War Department notes June receipts in the Philippines totaling 709,822.95 pounds. Customs yielded 651,021.40, internal revenue 27,449.05, and other sources 21,474.60. Manila led customs at 554,421.29 with Zamboanga at 21,040.87. Manila also had miscellaneous receipts of 1,700.40 and 575 at Iloilo plus 2,340.54 at Nueva Canarias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Philippines
Tlollo
Zamboanga
Manila
Tloilo
Neuva Curcores
Ruling Favoring Robinson Bennitt in Joliet Wire Case
A Circuit Court judge denied dissolved injunctions and kept Joliet Wire in the Robinson Bennitt faction control after ruling against Alabama Steel & Wire stockholders. The decision relates to ownership of Joliet Wire’s woven fence plant and a $100,000 anti trust matter connected to American Steel & Wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joliet Company
Joliet
Joliet Wire Company
American Steel & Wire Company
Porrance Tyrbell
Circuit Court
Alabama Steel & Wire Company of
Birmingham
Alu
Robinson-Bennitt
Mob of 100 men said to plan assault from Akron to Cleveland
Police reported an unverified tip that about 100 men fled Akron for Cleveland planning an attack in the wake of a Wednesday outrage. Akron authorities claimed no knowledge of the movement and Cleveland police HQ said the report could not be verified despite a telephone tip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Akron
Cleve
Lal
Peck
State issues charters to several Harrisburg firms
The state department issued charters today to multiple Harrisburg corporations. The Monanlia Leather Company, capital 010,000, Viteabapng, capital 010, the Losey & Oelin Corporation, Bartom, capital 692,000, and the Temple Thwater Company, Hane, capital 15,000 were authorized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
State Department
Mona Lania Leather Company
Viteabapng
Capitel
Losey & Oelin
Bartom
Capital
Temple Thwater Company
Hane
Hewitts Celebrate Fifth Wedding Anniversary in South Scranton
Mr and Mrs A A Hewitt of 1721 Pittston avenue marked their wooden fifth anniversary with a gathering of about forty friends at home. Sawdust covered the front hall in celebration while guests shared a dainty repast and wooden gifts. Mrs Hewitt’s cooking was praised, and a long list of attendees Included Mr and Mrs Goddard Mr and Mrs Applenapp Mr and Mrs John Hitelberg Mr and Mrs Jacob Burkhouse Mrs Walsh and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Hewitt
Pittston Avenue
Hewitt
Goddard
Applenapp
John Hitelberg
Jacob Burkhouse
Walsh
William Davis
Harry Herehey
A. G. Hewitt
Charles Kloster
John E. Evans
F. P. Doty
Edwin Jonne
Meyers
W. Willias
Minnie Clearwater
Harry Thomas
James Thomas
Della Williams
Taylor
Reesi¢ Curl
Grace Donn
William Thome
New Jersey Barker Drowns After Aiding Drowning Victims
In New York on August S Philip Ipp a barker from Paterman New Jersey aided in the rescue of three girls who were drowning but perished himself in the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aug. S
Philip Ipp
Paterman, N. J
Scranton Athletic Club Fair Plans Outlined At Meeting
A well attended Scranton Athletic Club committee meeting held last night in Apaclous Hall on Alder street fixed the December 1 start date for a two week fair. Committees named for decorations reception and entertainment include George W Wirth Jr Matthew Bohn August Schneider and Henry Spruks Charles Rogar and FR F Moore. Booths will be in the hall with games contests and live music as part of the preparations and ladies of members will join next Thursday to assist in arranging refreshments and booth duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Athletic Club
Alder Street
Tiwasileo
George W. Wirth, Jr
Matthew Bohn
August Schneider
Henry Spruks
Charles Rogar
FR. F. Moore
Lady Friends of
Scranton Athletic Club Begins Autumn Winter Drills
Next Monday evening Captain Chris Rose will lead the Scranton Athletic Club through autumn and winter turning exercises, weekly practice drills to continue until spring. Bert Greenburg of Elm Street has entered the U S Navy and departs for Philadelphia soon. Knights of the Golden Eagle holds sessions at Germania hall with city judges attending a social evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Rose
Scranton Athletic Club
Bert Greenburg
Elm Street
Marine Service
United States Navy
Philadelphia
Junger Maennerchor
Germania
Neptune Place
New York
Walters
Margaret Woaltere
Charles Walters
New York City
H. J. Johnson
Cedar Avenue
Lake Ariel
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Ciermanta Hall
Ecity
South Bids and Central Myde Tuk Details
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Addie onlere and Starkey at 1004 Cedar Ave with unclear references to South Bids and a city center. The text is garbled and lacks clear actions, dates, or outcomes to form a full item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wentri? Ecity
Myde
Addie Onlere
Starkey
Cedar Avcow
Mhone Mei
Minooka Community Notes and Local Travels
Miss Marie Coyne returns from Cleveland. M G Cusick heads to Wilistock to visit a Jesuit brother. Thomas Shea plans a trip to Butte. Hose company meeting at McDonoughs hall. St Josephs Temperance social on September 24. Tinted Mine Workers branch organized in Fasshold hall. Greenwood Cowl workers all enrolled. Minooka Hose Company picnic a great success in favorable weather. Miss Magele Ludgate visits Cedar Avenue. J J Coyne leaves for New York on business. Thomas Murray appointed local salesman for Reeves Parvin Co of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Coyne
Main Street
Cleveland
M. G. Cusick
Wilistock
Mad
Thomas Shea
Butte, Mont
Hose Company
McDonough
St. Joseph's Temperance Society
Tinted
Fasshold's Hall
Greenwood Cowl Company
Minooka Hose Company
Magele Ludgate
Taylor
M. Pruelye
Cedar Avenue
J. J. Coyne
New York City
Thomas Murray
Reeves, Parvin & Co
Philadelphia
Obituary for longtime Bewtin Sainton resident
Obituary notices the death of a respected elder from 723 Maple alrwt after a two week illness. He was a longtime active member of the Archier serein and survived by a wife and several grown children. Funeral set for Sunday afternoon from the house with interment at Forest HUM cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bewti Seninton
Forest Hum Cemetery
President McKinley may miss Grand Army encampment in Chicago
Washington reports the president may be unable to attend the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Chicago next week due to a grave Far East crisis. If possible he will join some ceremonies, but urgent Washington business could delay his departure. Officials say Harper and others will be notified promptly of any change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McKinley
Grand Army Republic
Chicago
Far East
Cortelyou
William HH. Harner
Grand Army of the Republic
Mine Fire Rages for Forty Years at Summit Hill Coal
Allentown Pa Aug 23 The Summit Hill mine fire has broken into the Spring Tunnel colliery operated by George M Davies forcing 300 workers to be laid off indefinitely. The fire that began forty years ago has burned coal steadily and the Lehigh Coal and Navigation Co reportedly spent a million dollars attempting to extinguish it. The duplex pump failure aided the spread of flames through Panther Creek valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Summit HI
Spring Tunnel
George M. Davies
Summit Hill
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Panther Creek
Lunsford
Huntington's Plans Stand on Galveston Development
Charles H. Tweed vice president of the Southern Pacific Rail road company stated in New York that Huntington plans will not be disturbed. Steamships will continue to run to New Orleans, harbor development at Galveston will proceed, and future steamship use of that port is expected as part of a ongoing progressive policy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Inte Collls Pro. Huntington
Galveston
Charles H. Tweed
Southern Pacific Railroad Company
New Orleans
Mr. Tweed
Population figures for Jersey City and Hoboken rise
The 1900 census shows Jersey City at 206,433 residents, up from 163,008 in 1860, a 26.04 percent increase. Hoboken reaches 43,048, up 11,716 from 1890, a 36.01 percent rise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Jersey City
Hoboken
N. J
Hobboken
Goa
Fitzsimmons Sharkey Bout Sets Seaside Pugilism Talk
New York August 24 Robert Fitzsimmons and Sharkey prepare for a Seaside Athletic Club bout at Coney Island tomorrow. Fitzsimmons reportedly a 2 to 1 favorite over the sailor, though many gamblers back small stakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoth
Robert Fitzsimmorta
Sweden murders suspect arrested on voyage to Philadelphia
John B H Mant a Swede was arrested tonight while handing found the steerer Assyrian from Glasgow. He faces nine murder charges in Sweden where he was serving life imprisonment. He was released through influence and allowed to depart Sweden and will be returned on the steamer after it reaches Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melifax
Aus
John BH. Mant
Foun
Glasgow
Sweden
Philadelphia
Miner Frederick Woeetfeld Dies in Coal Dust Slide
Aug 24 Wilkes Hare reports Frederick Woeetfeld a miner killed instantly by a heavy fall of coal at No 3 shaft of Lehigh and Wilkenflarre Coal Company. Michael Hruedoch, a laborer, is fatally injured in the same incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes Hare
Frederick Woeetfeld
Michael Hruedoch
Lehigh and Wilkenflarre
Werttfeld
Survivor in Critical Condition After Internal Attack
A victim, described as an adult of mixed heritage, was attacked by members of his own racial group in an incident linked to a violent vaulting act. The assailants allegedly acted within the community, and the injured person remains in critical condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Graham
8. C
Saga
Hume
Extradition Papers Forwarded for Arnold in Fraud Case
Worthington August 2 The state department today sent extradition papers for Durian T. Arnold sought in England and tied to a fraud charge. Arnold is described as a son of Sir Edwin Arnold and faced with extradition from the San Francisco area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worthington
Etate Department
Beltiah Erbacey
Durian T. DL Arnold
Fagland
San Pranonco
Mela
Edwin Armold
Negro Shot to Death in Louisiana Mob Violence
In New Orleans on August Y-San Fields, a young Black man, was fatally shot by a mob of white men after an alleged attempt to assault a white woman. He was captured from a remote area near Livingstone Parish and executed by the mob.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Aug
San Fields
Reave
Livingstone Parish
Fields
Local Tragic Food Alert Near Atleota
A rare fatal illness is reported in Atleota Georgia where Mrs Filzabeth Mutehe died after consuming ice cream. Her children are seriously ill at Grady Hospital with officials investigating possible contamination and improper preparation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atleota
Filzabeth
Grady
Fremner
Mother Recalls Life Saving Medicine Story
A mother recounts how Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy saved her daughter from fatal dysentery. She urges other mothers to use the medicine and notes its effectiveness after trying many remedies. Sold by druggists with Matthew Brotherton as wholesaler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Burdick
Liberty, R. 1
Matthew Brothjera
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Scranton
ST. David's Church
THE
Mattie Thomas
Simpson Church
Miner
Jenkins
S. Main Avenue
Ientlemen
Schriven
Drawers
Dic
Globe Warehouse
Green Ridge
Mariani Wie
Draggiste
Pefine Snbatituter
Mariant & Co
Dunmore
North Scranton
Steel and Wire
Mob
South Scranton
Mrs. A. A. Hewitt
Ipp
Athletic Club's Fair
Huntington
Arnold
James
Bishop McCabe
Acadetfiy
Beece & Rbis, Nee
Brown
Balance of Wek, Brauiig Dramatic Company
Hargain Matinees
Thaily
Farous Elroy Stock Company
Aleo
Toman
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder & Rels
Duffy
Daniel Sully
Precenta
Ry Daniel Hart
Stroudsburg State Normal
GEO
P. Bible
A. M
Keystone Academy
United States
Io Music
Elkanah Hulley, A. M
Factoryville, Pa
Pilsner
Stree
Scranton, PA
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Duponts
Repauno Chemical Company
Hell Dindling
Thos, Word
Cece
Joan Bf
Empth & Son
Mumaneas
Pitteton
Wilkes-Barre
Ania da Bale Unlimited
Exelkaire
Orith Stamp
Mt. Co
Springfield
Mass
G.F, Theel,m.d
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