Wild Standoff as Suspect Is Apprehended in West Scranton
In West Scranton near Langstaff avenue and Jackson street, John Camioskey is accused of stalking and menacing residents. Patrolman James Thomas arrested him after a knife brandishing struggle. A crowd formed and fought to free the suspect, but Michael Grant aided the officer, enabling the capture and detainment at the station. Other officers arrived too late to assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Langstaff Avenue
Jackson Street
John Camioskey
James Thomas
Thomas
Omeer
Michael Grant
John Thomas
Harry Bradshaw
Between the Gates Cause Mail Wagon Mishap
About 8 o clock Saturday evening a mail wagon from the West Scranton post office became jammed between gates on Lackawanna avenue. Gates failed to cooperate with train traffic, the wagon tipped, the driver and two passengers were thrown out, but none seriously injured. The horse fled, was later captured a block away, and the wagon sustained little damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mall
West Scranton
Central City
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Tracks
Luther Keller
Harvard Dancing Club Opens with September Social
The Harvard Dancing club schedules its opening dance for Tuesday evening September 2 in Mearshall. A committee of Samuel H Sanford T J Willama John Th Bowen and William Harris handled arrangements. Officers include President Harry Phillips Vice President H L Davis Treasurer To Ty Morgan and Secretary Edward Collins. The Walneta Dancing class will host an opening social in Mears hall on Thursday September 15 after a winter series of dances in Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvard Dancing Club
Mearshall
Samuel H. Sanford
T. J. Willama
John Th. Bowen
Willliam Harris
Harry Phillips
L. Davis
Ty Morgan
Edward Collins
Walneta
Hyde Park
Mears’ Hall
Local injuries report several Friday morning accidents
Mrs J D W Saunders of 538 North Bromley avenue suffered a deep cut above the eye when a rebounding piece of kindling wood struck her Saturday morning. Miss Miury Loveless of Meridian street had three fingers crushed in a mill cogwheel and had them amputated by a physician. James F Doyle of Lafayette street, a plumber, was struck on the cheek by gas pipe at Mt St Mary seminary Green Ridge causing a bad cut.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
JD. W. Saunders
Bromley Avenue
James F. Doyle
Lafayette Street
Mt. St. Mary Seminary
Green Ridge
Crusaders Hold Successful Red Men's Hall Entertainment
The Loyal Crusaders held a well attended event at Red Men's hall on Saturday with many new enrollees. Recitations by May Anthony, Pearl Jenkins, Lottie Jones, and Louise Evans drew praise along with solos by Evans and Margaret Friend. The Bricklayers' quartet performed and Thomwis Kane impressed as violinist. Russell Krider and Mr Widbeck spoke briefly before the rally song closed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Men's Hall
May Anthony
Pearl Jenkins
Lottie Jones
Louise Evans
Miss Evans
Miss Margaret Friend
Bricklayers
Thomwis Kane
Russell Krider
Mr. Widbeck
Crusaders
Among the Churches Sunday Services at First Baptist
The usual Sabbath services were held yesterday at the First Baptist church. In the evening the pastor, Rev. S. F P. Mathews, preached a soul inspiring sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
S. F P. Mathews
Faith Services Dotted with Farewell and Sermons
Sunday evening Rev Mathews to preach farewell after seven years as pastor. Multiple churches report well attended services with sermons on Eternal Life and Christian Doctrine. Notable offerings include Miss Hattie Jones the evangelist and Miss Edith Beddoe solo performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
St. Mark's Church
A. L. Ramer
St. David's Church
Derman
M. B. Nash
St. Luke's
A. V. Bower
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Mise Hattie Jones
First Welsh Baptist Church
Mise Jones
Henry Carden
Branch Episcopal Church
West Park
Frank Milman
Pottsville
Sumner Avenue Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
Hugh Davis
Newing
Dunmore Methodist Church
Methodist Episcopal Church
John W. Jones
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Edward Howell
Edith Beddoe
Local Social and Community Notes From The Electric City
A set of jittery social items from the Scranton area noting visits and departures including Chase family travel to New York Brooklyn and Asbury Park for two weeks. Funeral arrangements for 4 month old Bryans child at Washburn Street Cemetery. Church and club activities plus police notice of a suspected burglary attempt. Community updates cover hospital, weather, elections and local infrastructure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Chase
W. N. Chase
H. C. Flynn
A. B. Chase
Ethel Pease
Louise Flynn
Edith
Ruth Chase
New York
Brooklyn
Asbury Park
Isaac Horris
Willard D. and
Stanley
North
Hromley Avenue
Lake Sheridan
Allen
Bryans
North Hyde Park Avenue
Washburn Street
Luther Jones
May
Norma
North Main Avenue
Rhode Island
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main Avenue
Nay Aug Park
Evans
Harry Bradshaw
Elias Jones
Wilkes-Barre
West Side
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Fuller
Eigar
Page
Marvin G. Kramer, Jr
Bromley Avenue
Green Ridge Coal mules brought in due to hay spoilage
In Dunmore the Green Ridge Coal company moved their mules from pasture on Saturday. Officials said barns held a large quantity of hay that was spoiling and the animals’ feet were in bad shape for want of shoeing. Rev. J. J. Rankin preached a fine sermon at the Presbyterian church. Miss Laura Dean sang soprano solos admirably. Rev. G. Barto Stone preached at both Methodist services. Rev. Charles H. Newing filled the Bimpson pulpit. Rank W. Matthews and Ernest Close visited Lake Winola. Mrs. Foster of Honesdale visiting W. D. Decker’s on Cherry. The Harrises and Bryant guests at Savage home. Hobdays returned from Niagara Falls and Thousand Islands. Dalrymples visited Carbondale. Misses Decker and Taft returned from Big Pond. Laura Dean of Union NY visiting G. W. B. Allen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Coal Company
J. J. Rankin
Presbyterian Church
Laura Dean
G. Barto Stone
Grant University
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles H. Newing
Bimpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Rank W. Matthews
Ernest Close
Lake Winola
Foster
Honesdale
W. D. Decker
Cherry Street
Brevard Harris
Iteve Son
Concord
Harris
R. P. Savage
Peter Hobday
Niagara Walls
Thousand Islands
Clayton Dalrymple
Carbondale
Mary Decker
Reesie Taft
Big Pond
Union
NL Y
G. W. B. Allen
Dudley Street
Old and Trusted Teething Syrup Promoted by Physicians
An old remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, touted by physicians as a teething aid used for sixty years. It claims to ease teething pain and diarrhea, griping, and wind colic, claiming immense value to both child and mother. A bottle costs twenty five cents.
North Scranton Firing Leads to Custody in Wilbur Street Incident
John Ledowski and Joseph Hladerick of Wilbur street were fined 16 and 25 dollars after drunkenly firing five shots toward Patrolman Perry on North Main avenue. Both were jailed or released after hearings. additional arrests included James Granville and Jenny Murray for drunken and disorderly conduct with fines imposed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ledoski
Joseph Hladerick
Wilbur Street
Perry
North Main Avenue
Mgistrate Fidler
Ledowski
Hladerick
James Granville
Jennié Murray
Granviille
North Scranton Republicans elect delegates to Erie convention
At a Friday special meeting the North Scranton Republican club elected Otto D. Myers L. N. Roberts and Walter W. Simpson as delegates to the State league convention in Erie Pa on September 17 and 18. Alternates named were H S Davis Dr Herman Bessey and H S Alworth. The club organized October 12 1901 with twelve members and now has sixty five in good standing. They maintain a furnished room on West Market street and meet on the first and third Friday each month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
West Market Street
Pleasant Surprise Party For Miss Anna Davis
A Friday evening gathering at Miss Anna Davis home on West Market Street featured friends entertaining with vocal solos by Misses Bessie Evins and Aliee Leonard. Flash photography by Charles Beggs and a midnight departure capped a delightful social event with numerous attendees named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Davis
West Market Street
Bessie Evins
Aliee Leonard
Charles Beggs
Mame James
Mame Lewis
Margaret Willis
Bessie Itterly
Ketina Jones
Blanche Reese
Lillie Welton
Margaret Campbell
Alice Leonard
Bessie Evans
Jennie Jenkins
Messrs
Emanuel Day
William White
Bert Davis
Richard Sharpless
Charles Feller
Wilfred Harte
Mr. Dawson
Mr. Walsh
Robert Caswell
John Igo
Drunken arrests and fines reported at local depot and streets
Friday evening Patrolman Addyman arrested Charles Coleman at the Providence Delaware and Hudson depot for drunkenness and revolver play. Coleman paid a $10 fine. Louis Siscal of Deacon street was arrested by Patrolman Hockenberry for helpless drunkenness and fined $8. Paul Plancka and a companion were arrested by Patrolman Watkins for drunk and disorderly behavior and abuse of the officer, fined $3 and $5 respectively. James Phillips of Wayne avenue faced Alderman Fidler on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretences from Robert Merrick the news dealer. he paid the bill and the case was settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addyman
Charles Coleman
Providence
Delaware and Hudson
Louis Siscal
Deacon Street
Hockenberry
Paul Plancka
Watkins
North Main Avenue
James Phillips
Wayne Avenue
Fidler
Robert Merrick
Newsdealer
Phillips
The
Truth
Philadelphia Public Ledger
Merrick
Residents and visitors listed in Wilkes-Barre area social notes
Local society page tracks movements of residents and visitors. Dr W C Honeywell visits Lake Winola with family while Mrs Davis returns from two weeks there. Numerous young women named from various streets visit friends or relatives in Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns including North Main avenue Factoryville Reading Brooklyn Pittston Salem Meshoppen La Plume and Lake Carey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Honeywell
Putnam Street
Lake Winola
George W. Davis
West Market Street
Richard Hughes
Oak Street
David Davis
Forest City
Elle and
Ethel Reynolds
Factoryville
North Main Avenue
Lizzie Hess
Reading
Eisenhower
Blaly Avenue
Hachel Griffiths
Spring Street
Wales
Mabel Shepherd
Marion Street
Atlantic City
Elizabeth Sage
Brooklyn
Reese Watkins
Edna Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Rena Edwards
Wayne Avenue
Olive Mead
Parker Street
Meshoppen
Busquehanna River
Mildred Watkins
Pittston
Anna Neary
Mary Street
Anna May
Bert Walker
Throop Bireet
Salem
Local resident returns after week at Lake Winola
A resident came home last evening after spending a week at Lake Winola. The brief note records the return and keeps the focus on the travel and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nite
Lake Winola
Community Notes From Green Ridge and Nearby Areas
Green Ridge residents report visits from relatives in Capmuse avenue and Capmuse relatives at Montrose. Travelers include Mrs Deborah Van Hoesen and son visiting Clark's Green, and several others on trips to Coney Island, Honeedale, and Binghamton. A Sanderson park event by the Patriotic Order Sons of America drew social and financial success, with G H Jackson winning a Cleveland bicycle and Green Ridge camp triumphing in a baseball game against Camp No 177. The Rev L A Lindermuth preached at Green Ridge church, citing Ecclesiastics and noting his Akron background, while Tom Gippel provided two solos at services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Poore
Misa Poore
Capmuse Avenue
Montrose
Deborah van Hoesen
Clark's Green
Sanderson Avenue
George Miller
Green Ridge Street
Coney Island
Pritchard
Wales
Edward Pritchard
Thomas Learn
Falls
George Simrett
Carbondale
Green Ridge
C. H. Brundage
New York
George Pritchard
Penn Avenue
Weak Forest
N.C
Frank Haggard
Russell
Dickson Avenue
Falls, Pa
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Sanderson Park
G. H. Jackson
Cleveland
Green Ridge Camp
L. A. Lindermuth
First Presbyterian Church
Akron
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Obituary for Edward J. Trimmer and Miss Ann Neason
Edward J. Trimmer 33, longtime Lackawanna Iron and Steel company official, dies after illness at 1290 Vine Street Scranton. Native of Oxford New Jersey, survived by siblings, active in Masonic and church circles. Funeral plans to be announced. Miss Ann Neason dies at home of Attorney Bourke aged 54. funeral at St Peter's Cathedral with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward J. Trimmer
Wehrum
Lickawanna Iron and Steel Company
Florence Woodward
Vine Street
Trimmer
Connell
New Mexico
Oxford
N. J
Buffalo
Scranton
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Peter Williamson Lodge
FP. & A. My. Couer de Leon Commandery
Knights Templar
Rem Lodge
Shpiders
Lackawanna Lodge of
Ann Neason
R. J. Bourke
Myrtle Street
Duffy
Madison Avenue
Mary Barrett
T. P. Duffy
FR. J. Bourke
St. Peter's Cathedral
Cathedral
Miller Family Reunion Draws Large Turnout at Miller's Grove
Beautiful weather and a record crowd marked the fifth Miller family reunion at Miller's grove on Wednesday August 20. Attendees included Warren White and family Fred Miller John White and family Lona Johnson Bert Johnson Silis White Norman White T. M. Ward and children Frank Florence Pearl Stewart George Bart on Eleven E F Miller Hugh Goodrich Miller George Miller Huttle Potter Maude Miller Charles Miller Herold Parker Luther Ellis May Jolson and many others. A canvas shelter protected the gathering as tables doubled in number and blessings were offered in a climate of friendship and good cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Miller's Grove
Warren White
Fred Miller
John (. White
Lona Johnson
Bert Johnson
Silis White
Norman White
Frank
Florence and Pearl
Stewart
George Barton
EF. Miller
Hugh
George Goodrich
George Miller
Huttle Potter
Mies Maude Miller
Mya
Charles Miller
Herold Parker
Luther Ellis
May Jolson
Miller and Son
Moremis
Ransom Simons
A. Brown
Myre
William Holgate
Ernest Holgate
James Holgate
Komi Entoine
Burdick Miller
Marvin
Melvin
Howard Miller
J. H. Singabiwugh
Harry Miller
Dexter Sinsabaugh
Clarke
B. J. Nichola
A. L. Miller
Morris
Lester Stone
Family Group Listings in Local Notice
A column lists several relatives including Mrs Samuel Hall and daughter Mrs Eliza White Miss Ida Miller Mrs G Reynold Miss Hettie Billings Mr and Mrs Dennis Stanton and family Mr and Mrs T E Miller Mr and Mrs R Miller Mrs Joseph Miller and children Mr and Mrs Herman Cole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hall
Eliza White
Ida Miller
G. Reynold
Hettie Billings
Dennis Stanton
T. E. Miller
R. ©. Miller
Joseph Miller
Herman Cole
Young Leaders Rise in Coal and Banking Sectors
One of the district’s youngest coal chiefs is Brinkerhof Thorne, general manager of Temple Iron and Coal, a Yale football alumnus who built his career from comptroller at Pennsylvania to executive. L A Howell, Lackawanna Trust teller and son of ex City Controller Fledras Howell, climbs banking ranks with Republican ties and Masonic roles while observers push for a Fifth ward selectman bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brinkerhof Thorne
Enereetle
Temple Iron and Coal Company
Thorne
Yale University
New Haven
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunmore
The
Pennsylvania
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Erie
Temple Tron and Coal Company
L. A. Howell
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Howell
Judge Handley
Figs
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Fledras Howell
Masonic
Heptasophs
Modern Woodmen of America
Robert Morris Cambro-American Society
Connects
Fifth Ward
New Brewing Co Organized in Astoria Oregon
The Northern Pacific Brewing Company of Astoria Oregon formed with 200000 capital stock headed by Charles Robinson Victor Keach and Emil Schimpff. plant capacity 10000 barrels per year plus an ice plant capacity twenty tons daily and large bottling establishment planned. Directors named include Robinson Koch Suhlmoff Shamburger and Benore with Sehimpft to manage the plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northern Pacific Brewing Company
Astoria
Oregon
Charles Robinson
Victor Keach
Emil Schimpff
Pueblo Coast
Willard, Warren & Knapp
Victor Koch
Emil Suhlmoff
Scranton
Joseph Shamburger
John Kapp
John Benore
City
Messrs. Robinson
Koch
Sehimpf
Benore
West
Sehimpft
Decree Dissolves Patent Picker Partners Firm
Judge Edwards handed down a decree in the case of A. L. Spencer versus Frederick H. Emery and Thomas R. Hughes. The partnership of three men manufacturing a patent state picker is dissolved and a receiver appointed. The defendants Emery and Hughes filed exceptions to the receiver, arguing it unnecessary after dissolution. The ruling overrules these exceptions and directs the dissolution and appointment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
A. L. Spencer
Frederick HW
Emery
Thomas R. Hughes
Spencer
Milwards
BR. Redford
Messie, Emery
Hughes
Inquest Opens in Kilmer Case Over Heart Disease Death
Coroner Berge held an inquest Saturday for Jesse Kilmer found dead near Spring Brook reservoir last Thursday. Autopsy by Dr. Pier cites heart disease as cause. witnesses recall Kilmer in good health, no despondency. Inquest resumes in Moosic this morning as testimony continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berge
Jesse Kilmer
Spring Brook
Moosic
Pier
Kilmer
Archbald Shut Out as Scranton Amateurs Dominate
Pitcher Jacob Fox led the Scranton Amateurs to a 7-0 victory over Archbald. Fox twirled a glil edged ball to shut out Archbald on no hits, while Dougher pitched well for the visitors but received poor support. Crane Touhutl Perris and Goughan Brown starred for Sevanton and the opposing team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Fox
Scranton
Dougher
Crane
Touhutl
Perris
Sevanton
Goughan
Brown
Fox
Lehigh Valley Excursion to Niagara Falls Labor Day
Travel deal by Lehigh Valley Railroad offers 86.55 to Niagara Falls and return. Tickets valid on evening trains August 28 and all trains except Black Diamond Express, August 29 to September 2. Consult local ticket agent for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dufour
Geo. W. Jenkins
Main Ave
Tru
Foulard
the &Sc
Globe Warehouse
General News
John Ledowski
Joseph Hendrick
Miller Family Reunion
Alfonso
Tryabita Food Co., Ltd
Battle Creek, Mich
Pacific Coast Brewery
Bea
Lyceum Theatre
People's Opera Company of
Goldfaden
Alexander
Crown Prince of Jerusalem
Box Office
Academy of Music
M. Rels
A. J. Duffy
Jacobs’ Stock Co
Biddle Brothers
Dixie’s Theatre
Henry Farnsworth Dixie
Charles
Grapewin’s Gossips
Plex
Archbald
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