Day's Doings of North Scranton and Local Notes
Reports from North Scranton include a complete walk over by local teams and medical notes on a Spring Street boy with a broken arm. John Timlin's remains laid to rest in Cathedral Cemetery as John L Evans is reported injured in a Manville mine. A rock drilling contest at Lake Posatelle saw Nichols and David John win $50 for best performance, with Providence champions achieving eleven inches in twelve minutes and drilling twelve and a half inches in eight minutes. Nichols and John challenge any state team for further contests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Williams
Spring Street
John Timlin
Cathedral Cemetery
John Ll. Evans
Manville
Alderman
Lake Posatelle
Meptasophs
William Nichols
David John
Jermyn
Providence
Mesera
Nichols
John
Young Williams Suffers Severe Arm Break in Fall
David Williams, the year-old son of Mr and Mrs John Williams of Spring Street, climbed the fence yesterday morning and fell. His right arm twisted in the fret prick et breaking near the elbow. The break is serious and was reset by the family physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
John Williams
Spring Street
Death of 11 year old Ellen Jones
Ellen Jones, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Jones of North Main Avenue, died yesterday morning after convulsions since last Friday. A bright young lady she was well regarded by associates who mourn her loss. Rev Dr R S Jones will conduct the funeral Saturday afternoon at the family home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen
Thomas Jones
North Main Avenue
R. S. Jones
Welsh Congregational Church
Larceny by Bailee Case Before Alderman Roberts
Mary Kelly faced larceny by bailee charges before Alderman Roberts. Prosecutor Mrs Rachel Devine testified she owns a scarfpin valued at $4 found in Kelly’s possession. The case was not concluded yesterday. George Parks alleged he supplied manual labor to John Neal and was not paid. the warrant charged false pretense as sworn before Alderman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Kelly
Putnam Street
Brick Avenue
Roberts
Rachel Devine
Assault case and drunkenness fines heard in police court
Magistrate Roberts handled a case where James Connors Jr admitted assaulting Annie Cavanaugh and throwing stones at her home with heavy bail set at 700 dollars. David Reese and Thomas Flynn were fined 3 and 2 dollars for public drunkenness as Alderman Roberts presided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
James Connors, Jr
Annie Cavanaugh
David Reese
East Market Street
Thomas Flynn
Breaker Street
Alderman Roberts
Funeral Services for John Timlin Held at Tiely Rosary Church
Funeral services for the late John Timlin were held at the Tiely Rosary church yesterday afternoon with Rev. J. J. O'Toole officiating. A large crowd attended the viewing at his grandparents home, Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Durkin of Durkin Street, before the lone funeral cortege moved to Cathedral cemetery for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Timlin
Tiely Rosary Church
J. J. O'Toole
Patrick Durkin
Durkin Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Miner John L. Evans Fatally Injured in Mine Accident
John L. Evans of 1740 Wayne Avenue suffered a severe foot crush injury when a rock slab fell at the Manville mine during his shift. He was taken home after the accident. a doctor hopes to save his foot, though it remains badly mutilated and the injury proved fatal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Evans
Wayne Avenue
Manville
Local Short People and Travel Notes From Pittston
William Sheubel visits relatives in New York. Henry Snyder injures hand at Richmond mine. Grace Nenderson vacationing at Cleean Grove. Amos Detty ill. Mr and Mrs William Morgan welcome a daughter. John Lewis visiting relatives in Jermyn. Mrs Patrick Guillen ill. Merchant Joseph Osterhout called on friends in Pittston. John Edwards leaves for New York on vacation. Thomas Williams returns from naval parade trip to Greater New York. William Andrews returns from Wales trip. Minnie Sillick confined by illness. Anna and Josephine Collier guesting in Pittston. Belle Peel visiting Pittston friends. Marie Gerrity hosted by Julia Gerrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Sheubel
Amelia Avenue
New York
Henry Snyder
Parker Street
Richmond
Grace Nenderson
North Main Avenue
Cleean Grove
Amos Detty
Deacon Street
William Morgan
Margaret Avenue
John Lewis
Putnam Street
Jermyn
Patrick Guillen
Marvine Avenue
Joseph Osterhout
I Ittston
John Edwards
Osterhout
New York City
Thomas Williams
Warren Street
Greater New York
William Andrews
Wales
Minnie Sillick
Anna
Josephine Collier
Pittston
FP. J. Campbell
William Street
Belle Peel
West Market Street
Plitston
Marie Gerrity
Archbald, Ia
Julia Gerrity
McDonough Avenue
Saturday Hosiery Price List Promises Low Seaming Deals
Extra lengths a price gauger. The same goods as we usually get 124c a pair for Saturday. Price 9c 40 Dozen Ladies' Seamless Hose in Grey Mixture. Full seamless make double sole all sizes extra long. The best 124¢c value in town.
West Scranton Social Note Highlights Evening Visit
A reception at the home of Mr and Mrs 8 R Mears on South Main avenue featured Miss Mildred Coons hosting guests Miss Jessie Polhamus from Clark's Summit and Della Stone from Ithaca New York. Piano solos and seasonal delicacies were enjoyed by attendees including Lulu Morgan Emma Darling Annie Coons and several others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Mears
South Main Avenue
Mildred‘oons
Ea Jessie Polhamus
Clark's Summit
Della Stone
Ithaca
N.Y
Miseea Lulu Morgan
Emma Darling
Annie Coons
Angie Reese
Louise Flynn
Jessie Polhamus
Bessie Neeley
Mildred Coons
Mesers
Walter Davis
Calvin Coons
Forbes Eaton
Arthur Davis
George Harrington
Harry Peck
Alexander Neeley
Will Ellas
Robert Petit
Nineteenth Century Party Honors Miss Clorinda Jones
Mrs. H. J. Kingsbury hosted a Wednesday afternoon party on North Eighth Street in honor of her niece Miss Clorinda Jones of Nanticoke. Music by Miss Kate Gallagher accompanied a gathering including Mrs. John Tate Mrs. I. Frable Mrs. A. White and many local residents and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Kingsbury
North Eighth Street
Clorinda Jones
Nanticoke
Kate Gallagher
John Tate
Eva Towell
John Towell
Mis. J. Tate
I. Frable
A. White
T. Warren
G. Brayford
Willie Tafe
Joe Tafe
Frank Tafe
George Brayford
Walter Cross
Harold Ware
Percival Towell
Harry Warren
John White
John Brayford
Ivor Towell
Elijah Brayford
Alfy Warren
Albert Ware
Harry Webber
Thomas York
Daniel Sullivan
Freddie Bouse
Bertha Bouse
Death of Mrs. Mary Thomas Linked to Strange Coincidence
Mrs. Mary Thomas dies on South Hyde Park avenue in the morning. Her brother A B Williams of Catasauqua had not seen her in three years and felt compelled to visit. He arrived at her home and the undertaker Will Price prepared the body at eight o clock following his arrival at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Thomas
South Hyde Park Avenue
A. B. Williams
Catasauqua
Williams
Funeral of Mrs McCormick Held at Cathedral Cemetery
The funeral of the late Mrs. McCormick was held yesterday afternoon from Joseph Canterbury’s residence on Frink Street. A brief service occurred at St Patrick’s Church conducted by Rev Father Dunne. Remains were interred in Cathedral Cemetery with pallbearers Thomas Gannon, Michael Gerrity, Simon Schoen, Charles Gilgallon, Michael Healey and Thomas Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mc Cormick
Joseph Canterbury
Frink Street
S1. Patrick's Church
Father Dunne
Remins
Cathedral Cemetery
Thomas Gannon
Michael Gerrity
Simon Schoen
Charles Gilgallon
Michael Healey
Thomas Clark
Horse in City Crash Drags Wagon After Near Miss
John McLean of the central city drove down Main avenue yesterday afternoon when his horse spooked by a street roller used by workers. The horse ran into a hitching post in front of Tague's furniture store, damaging the wagon and throwing McLean. The horse was recaptured after a short chase and McLean was bruised but not seriously hurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLean
Central City
Main Avenue
Tague
Local residents head to visits and returns from trips
Mrs. Morgan Thomas visits Lansford and Mrs. Reese Reese and daughters Edith and Jennie return to Jackson street. Miss Edwards comes back from Lake Winola while Edward Davis returns from a Lake Winola sojourn. Numerous others from Morgan Thomas Store to Wilkes-Barre and South Main avenue report trips to New York Asbury Park Clark's Summit Nicholson Bellmont and Binghamton with family visits and returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Thomas
Jackson Street
Lansford
Reese Reese
Edith
Jennie
Miss Edwards
Thirteenth Street
Lake Winola
Edward Davis
North Hyde Park Avenue
E. F. Davis
Fillmore Agenus
Marie Hennils
New York
Morgan
L. R. Foster
North Lincoln Avenue
New York State
Mildred Coons
South Main Avenue
Clark's Summit
Bessie Daniels
Ruehanna Gibbs
Wyoming
M. I Wymbs
Asbury Park
Lilian Miller
North Main Avenue
Bellmont, Pa
Kennedy
Pittston
P. Gallagher
Samuel Morgan
Wilkes-Barre
H. F. Ferber
Margaret Gibbs
Nicholson
Anna Davis
Twelfth Street
Park Wall
Susquehanna County
Will Keegan
Seventh Street
Binghamton
Funeral of Mia Mary Jane Roberts
The funeral for Mia Mary Jane Roberts of Gardener Street Plymouth is held this afternoon at 2 o clock. She is the sister of William V Griffiths of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
Mary Jane Roberts
Gardener Street
Plymouth
William V. Griffiths
Infant Interred After Plymouth Funeral in City
Interment will be made at Plymouth for Lillian four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Herbert Raymond of South Rebecca avenue who died yesterday morning Funeral to be held Saturday afternoon Remains of the infant child of Mr and Mrs Frederick Markwick of Hampton street were interred in Washburn Street cemetery A Bone of St George excursion to Lake Ariel Wednesday drew a large crowd The Republican League meets tonight at Main avenue and Jackson Street An ice cream point for Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church benefited by Mise Stella Strubblebine on West Elm Street last evening A snug sum was realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Lillian
Herbert Raymond
South Rebecca Avenue
Washburn Street
Frederick Markwick
Hampton Street
St. George
Lake Ariel
Republican League
Local residents share visits across towns and states
Mrs J E Clifford of Penn avenue returned from a two week visit at Benton. Mrs Slight and daughter Trene of Capoure avenue are spending a few days at Standhope New Jersey. William Shurtieff of Washington avenue is spending days at Avoca. Mrs L H Wint of Capoure avenue is at Lake Ariel. Mr Foster of Green Ridge street spending days in New York City. J W Person of New York City visiting friends here. Mrs Charles Kirkpatrick hosted a thimble tea on Wyoming avenue. Allison Kinsley of Penn avenue spending two weeks at Manchester. The W T C I of Green Ridge held a plain at Nay Aug Park yesterday afternoon. Edmund Evans of Washington avenue at Dalton. P P Smith of Monsey avenue returned from a business trip to New York City. Mrs Ellia of Manchester Town visiting Mrs S C Dorsey of Delaware street. Philp B Dunn of West Market street left for an extended trip west. Miss Myrtle Harvey of Wyoming avenue returned from a week at Herrick Center. Stanley Stevens of Clark's Green spending a few days with friends in Green Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Clifford
Penn Avenue
Benton
Slight
Trene
Capoure Avenue
Standhope
N. J
William Shurtieff
Washington Avenue
Avoca
L. H. Wint
Lake Ariel
Mr. Foster
Green Ridge Street
New York City
Green Ridge
Nay Aug Park
Edmund Evans
Dalton
P.P. Smith
Monsey Avenue
Ellia
Manchester
8. C. Dorsey
Delawre Street
Philp B. Dunn
West Market Street
Myrtle Harvey
Wyoming Avenue
Herrick's Center
Stanley Stevens
Clark's Green
School board debates hydrant, bonds, and costs at special meeting
The school board held a special meeting in the central building last night with members Wilson Franson Webber and Spencer present. A two person committee was appointed to solicite a fire hydrant at Calway and Donegal and to secure cost statements from the county commissioners for the late contest. Bids for bonds were received and awarded to FE. C. Jones & Co. The meeting adjourned to next Tuesday. James Thomas, 19, died of dysentery in Union City after selling views nearby. Several local residents are noted with family updates and travel, and funeral arrangements for the Brown infant and Joseph Glen cross are listed for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Wilson
Franson
Webber and
Spencer
Tywo
Ecouell
Calway
Donegal
Bronson and
Mr. Spencer
William Jones
William Jeffrey
Messia
Webber
Edward C. Jones & Co
New York
J. Hayes
Cleveland
Frank Swartz
T. J. Hughes
FE. C. Jones & Co
James Thomas
Thomas
Union City
Erie County
Chas, Russell
Blakely Street
Delaware, Lackowink and Western Railroad
Eugene Cleary
Walnut Street
Aus
P. W. Ripley
Harry
Monroe Avenue
Utica
N. Y
George Kellam
Grove Street
Lake Ariel
T. V. McLoughlin
William McMeana
John Perry
Petter Bartell
Maplewood
Charles Vigiard
Frank Richards
Mins Vigiard
Webster Avenue
Philadelphia
M. J. Healey
Chestnut Street
T. P. Letchworth
Wyoming Camp Ground
Inez Irey
Mary Raught
Anni Bishop
Atlantic City
Funeral for Otto Tross Draws Large South Scranton Attendance
In Hickory Street Presbyterian Church a large crowd gathered for Otto Tross’s funeral. Rev. W A Nordh led services with Scripture, prayers, and a Philippians verse. The ceremony honored his Christian life as family mourned his loss, followed by interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
Perjury arrest leads to multiple warrants in Pear Street cases
Michael DeWitt of Pear Street was re arrested on perjury with a duplicate warrant issued by Alderman Lentes. He posted bail after a prior recognizance, and then accompanied an officer to Magistrate Ruddy s office to complete bail with his father acting as bondsman. The case also involves Richard Fleming, charged with conspiracy, who posted $600 bail. Separately, Mrs Curran had warrants issued for five children for assault and battery after her son Curran was beaten. the alderman dismissed the case with her consent after cautioning the youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael DeWitt
Pear Street
Lentes
DeWitt
Woeikers
Studdy
Ruddy
Richard Fleming
Fleming
Bella Curran
Alderman Leates
Thomas
Edward
Annie Saltman
Carrie
Katie King
John
Funeral for John Scheffler Held at St Marys
The funeral for John Scheffler was held yesterday afternoon from his grandfather John Kuhn’s Cherry Street home. Services followed at St. Mary’s church and the German Catholic cemetery conducted by Rev. Father Christ with cousins Peter Kuhn Walter Scheffler Peter Zang and Peter Kuhn as pallbearers. Miss Kate Fuchs of Cedar Avenue and Metz Bohn of Elm Street wed last night at the groom’s residence with Rev. M. North officiating. The couple began housekeeping today with many well wishes from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noth
Otto Tross
Alder Street
W. A. Nordh
Nay Ang Tribe of
Red Men
Painters' Union
Mr. Tross
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Nordh
Schmidt
John Trester
Lydia North
Fred Herrwall
Jacob Emich
Mr. North
Quartette
Pittston Avenue
Red
Peter Neu
Charles Delsing
John Fickus
Conrad Heilige
R. Lilzemberger
William Klee
Charles Kullman
William Hammen
Henry Brown
Michael Stott
James Murphy
John Scheffler
John Kuhn
Cherry Street
St. Mary’s Church
Father Christ
Peter Kuhn
Walter Scheffler
Peter Zang
Kate Fuchs
Cedar Avenue
Metz Bohn
Elm Street
M. North
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Scranton
Globe Warehouse
Balbriggan
West Scranton
Mrs. S. BR. Mears
BR. E. Williams
Catasagua
Dunmore
E. C. West
Wick
Neas
Erie
William G. Clark
Penn Ave
Scranton
South Scranton
Michael Devitt
Aldermanic News
MBS OF News
Spain
Europe
Lackawanna Avenue
the Scranton Electrical Works
Lagkawanna Lumber
TE Emlock and Hroweod Lumber
Mili.s
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Bie
Coudersport
Port Alleneny
General Office Board of Trade
Peal Medicine CO
John HH
Phelps, Pharmacist
Car
Spruce Street
Lyceum Theatre
Hoyt’s
Mr. Wirus
Hoyt
Academy OF Music
Burounder & & Reis, Lessees
ONG
Golbinesing
Belasco & Fylea
Julius Cahn
Knights of Malta
Tonleht
John Nealon
James Carroll
M. Nealon
Francis Wren
First
Sec
Omni
Arne
Tuea
Wolf & Wenzel
Ego Adams
Court
Richardeau-Boeyatea
Oonce
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