West Scranton Speakeasies Raided In Weekend Police Action
Lieutenant Davis led a raid on four speakeasies with officers Peters Marker Meidlligan and Thomas arresting and fining two offenders and issuing warnings to two others. James Murtanek of 8 Toland Avenue Bellevue faced jail time after resisting closure steps and violence. Thomas Hastings of 1 Meredith Street and Anthony Higgins of 4 Dacetine Street faced multiple fines for illegal liquor, while John Coreen of Dit Division Street also paid for hosting drinkers. Thomas Eynon suffered a shoulder fracture during the turmoil and Washington Hall opened while other notes noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hastings
Anthony Higgins
John Carson
Johnson
Thomas Eynon
Washington Hall
Davis
Trolinen Peters
Marker
Meidlligan
Thomas
Mide
James Murtanek
Toland Avenue
Nellevue
Vietin
Pavler
Gearn
Burtel Om
Thiwna Hastings
Meridhin Etteet
Anthony Higaing
Dacetine Street
Johan Coreen
Division Street
Camp activities and public events announced
The notice invites the public to attend camp fêtes and social functions hosted by camp members, with a cordial welcome extended to all attendees.
Detained West Scranton residents held after Canada crossing attempt
Mrs Otto or George a Scranton resident for years with her daughter and a boy named Joseph Alnton were detained at Ronnei Point New York. Cousin Nugeeb Kh Younis of this city notified authorities and a reply from the promigeation department was issued. The group sought refuge in Canada but were stopped. further communications and actions were taken by local officials and the Washington desk to address the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Or
George
West Scranton
Ronwee Point
N.Y
Joseph Alnton
Canada
Nugeeb Kh
Younis
Reese Departent
Daelgtatien
Nyoy
Sinantord
Washington
Thome Marriott
Paewiderly
Man Sustains Severe Arm Injury in Tree Accidental Fall
A party enroute to a location on a morning outing had one member, Charles Johnson, suffer a severe arm injury when a discarded tool struck his hand while climbing a tree. The injuries included deep lacerations and severed arteries, prompting immediate medical attention from a doctor and nurse who attended his condition on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Johnson
Jonneen
Local Resident Thos Kon Injured in Vermont Fall
Thos Kon of South Main street Vermont sustained a shoulder fracture after a fall during summer residence. The 80 year old is reported to be recovering with family noting improvement and expected return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thos Kon
South Main Wienie
Ton
Vermont
Mynon
Widow choir to sing at temperance event in Dell
The widow choir organized to sing at the temperance event yesterday afternoon in the basement of the First Welsh Congregational, rehearsed for the performance. The Willian Cannell Ghee led the music and the group planned to join a Clay Pipe outing next Thursday, with rehearsals scheduled again. The Oxford club held a well attended event at Cov pet, with Duke Dyoipapi and Emily noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehoir
Agiin
Lomeriaw
Oxford Lee Club
Ithiin
Duke Dyoipapi
Lukordas
Emily
Remains of Mrs Wrigley and Mrs Sheridan Honored at Services
Funeral services for Mrs Wrigley were held at the family home on Dye Vision street with Rev G McDermott of the Methodist church officiating before the 4 pm train to Paetoryyile for burial. Pallbearers named were Hert Trngley Gege Snow John Laois and John iypwey. Masses were said at St Patrick's Catholic church for Mrs Sheridan, who died at Hamptonaire. burial followed at Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
William Wrigley
Dye Vision Street
HO G. McDermott
Bimpenn Methodist
Anthony Morpatt
Tod Fourth Street
Owelook
Sannes
Christhyy Beether
St Patrick's
Soho
Newark
Enoyable Taoist Evening at Thomas Residence
On Friday evening August 24 at the home of Mr and Mrs Owen W Thomas of North Hromles avenue a Taoist gathering featured dancing on the piano by Williams and Misses Mary and Tessie Milne. Several guests attended and refreshments were served later in the evening. Attending were Mrs Owen Thomas Miss Mary Thomas Missed Evans Kath Evans several Mynouth residents and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen W. Thomas
North Hromles Avenue
Agrow Rees
Babe Evins
Mynouth
Belen
MD de Williams
Mary Ant Tessie "Mhotine
Milne Wyni Ani
Owen Thun
Mise Mary
Hesele Thome
Agiee Nees
Kathe Evans
Oe Myon
Mamle Ani Jollerive Willems
Katie Mighes
Bertha Wl Hime
Mrs
Elles Willinine
Mesa
Joli 1
Dames
Rhioes Willieam
Batdie Willintes
Local Church Services Highlight Morning and Evening Sermons
W O A Chirten assistant secretary of the Rallecied Younes presided over Sunday services at Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church with an Epworth League gathering in the evening. John P Moffat of Wah burn Street Presbyterian preached to settlers, while Prof M A Stone led the Found People’s event. John Hughes of Liverpool lectured at the morning and evening meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.oa. Chirten
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
John P Moffat
Wahburn Street Presbyterian Church
Ted
Ma. Stone
Fleet Sanidhey
Pater Tiberi
Olyphant
Mudd
Beth Saviess
Goat
Simpson
Lily Viethen
Um-Herne
Main Avenue
Churelea
John Hughes
M.A
Liverpool
England
Local notices and events stir town as meetings and services draw crowds
A jumble of town notices reports a Saturday gathering at Deckelnick's store on North Main for Salvation Army open-air meetings. The First Baptist church near Southian Ave nears completion while Adjutant and Captain Benes draw hundreds to a miners’ union event on Main St. Other items note a sad fall injuring a resident, a baptism, and a court appearance for drunken conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Fieonilen's
Jamie
Aioe
Tapolork
Deckelnick's
Xnorth Main Avenue
First Baptist Church
Southian Ovo
Theammits Arena Wats
Paul
Sen
Maid Mra
City Tiees
South Dewiker
Eourt
Yy Seca Heniaya Fber
Nawal Wis
Main Avenue
Jockeon
Dhatmeorth
Vinita
Mine Workers of America
Lake Detone
Ainoumest
Satuntas Noni
Fatclork
le Wall
Wert Ginden and
Eighth Streets
Mere
Marreret Chiplell
Pesiddioe
Beenley Avenue
Tyidleet Dewey
Wet
Charles Tawsen Amd
Morria Court
Pellce Court
Thidhor Aid Society
Hoptiet Church
Travis
Mikden
Swetland Strep
Orem
Exko
Aix
Toipe
Sir Mirk
Wichburn
Local Notices Read Through Simple Social Inquiries
Miss Tleba Thomas a Wivarian at the West Sile branch library is at her home on South Lincoln avenue. Join RR Willans of Academy street spending a few days at Ocean Grove. Miss May Henry of Philadelphia is
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tleba Thomas
West Sile
Lincoln Avenue
Join RR
Willans
Academy Street
Ocean Grove
May Henry
Philadelphia
Downtrodden Patient Finds Relief with Doan's Ointment
A Scranton resident, Mr Peank Of Green, reports long years of skin itch and piles with no relief from various salves. After using Doan's Ointment twice, he claims complete cure and lasting comfort, with sales through Matthews Drug Store and distributors nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Peank
Green
Todan
Matthews
Milborn
United States
Pan's
Ciike
Social Roundup of Local Visits and House Guests
A string of short notices details residents and visitors around Scranton. Names include Mrs Selden Powling, Miss Murry Rosear, Miss Portin Van Vleet, Nora Breoker, Miss Sadie Harris, Henry Braying, Charles Parry, John P T Richaood, Ann Gosgrove, Mrs James Denne, and Mrs Michael McFoy among others. Some travel from Bradford County, New York, Detroit, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gueet
Wer Wnele
Marsh Holton
Linteenth Street
Selden Powling
North Main Avenue
Thats
Brown and Children
Caneton
Bradford County
Murry Rosear
Fourteenth Street
Portin van Vleet
Nora Breoker
Lene
Phaiatt
Take Wonda
Sadie Harris
Qarfield Avenue
Altlantie Vty
Thiddelphin
Flenry Braying
Jenkine’ Ding Store
Tia Weele
Lake Winshi
Chartes Parry
oFuth
Agaim
Ilness
Teyphoid Faver
Tiehwrd Ho Williams
Academy Ered
Harry Chieeman
Sixteenth Street
Bac- Lorsamihs
John PT
Richa Ood Fille
South Mateyvonne
Ace Snimetine
Bruekiv
Ann Gosgrove
Ehortea
XN. Y
West Scranton Friendes
Arrests Reported After Saturday North Scranton Raid
A Saturday raid on a residence on Detroit Street led to the arrest of a reported trespasser, one inmate, and a visitor. The proceedings included a court hearing with a drink driving charge and disturbing conduct noted for one defendant, who was fined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liewtenant
Albert Pirlee
Mare Pree
Debe Musa
Hrooklyn
N.Y
W. Daates
Darateerg
Laebery
Atlanthce
Thomina Bo Feat
Davia
Crystal Lake
Charles Perry Sis
Hue
South Scranton Notes Funeral and Local Incidents
The South Scranton notes cover the funeral of Henkerath Wae held at 2 oclock from Val Dongen residence, burial at Portage Avenue Cemetery, and a legal hearing for a disorderly incident at Cedar Avenue and Clenet Street. It also notes Camp 60 Patriotic Order Sons of America meeting, Florence Campbell’s return to Carbondale, Lt Peter Aang departing for Pan American vacation, Kiefer Bros dray firm disruption due to their mother’s death, and Mice Mane Demi’s return from Wilkes-Barre visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henkerath
Owelock
Val Dongen
Batee
Fey, Wyk
Nord
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Pirtag Avene
Mice Mane Demi
Cedar Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Family Reunion of Wynming Valley Descendants Held at Factoryville
The Silae Wiheeine family reunion gathered at Mrs Safih Roberts home in Factoryville with old day reminiscences and pioneer labors. Officers elected for the next gathering include President Ware Virgin, First Vice President Mrs Panny Wiewine Feb erte, Second Vice President Mrs A M Dershimer, Secretary Myre Edward Warner, Assistant Secretary Mr Frank Wheelock, Treasurer James Kohn, and TW Capwell as committee chair. Numerous relatives attended from Philadelphia Scranton Kingston Nicholson Dixon and Factoryville, closing with a circle of song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silae Wiheeine
Hanover
Wilkes, Barre
Wynming Valley
Safih Roberts
Fretoryville
Ware Virgine
Panny Wiewine Feberte
A.M. Dershimer
Myre
Edward Warner
Frank Wheelock
James Kohn
Are Fangemente
TW Capwell
Jacob Phillipe
Alice
Emma
Philadelphia
Abner Hobbing
A. M Dershimer
Scranton
Mary Robbins
Kingston
F. Derehiner
Nicholson
James Wiggins
Edward Wigcite
Dixon
Fanny Roberts
Rarkh Roberts
Rarkh Roberts, Mr. and Mre. Koh
Norman Mott
Mies Ive Capwell
Taeshi Cook
Mary
Sumnley Reed
Factoryville
Unclear OCR: Atlantic City social and travel notices
Fragmented text lists names and places across Atlantic City and Philadelphia multiple individuals and addresses. It mentions events, visits, travel, and social references with many garbled proper nouns. The readable content centers on people meeting, accompanying, and touring, with scattered street names and institutions.
Obituary notices from South Scranton area residents
Multiple obituary notices report deaths in Scranton area including AIS. Cheat*ers Bree Ree who died at 68 after a lingering illness, with survivors listed and funeral details to be published later. Other notices include MES. David Fl Reilly, MES. Bartley Thorn, CHARLES FISCHER, RMA Slack, and MES. ANTHONY MORPATT with funeral plans and survivors enumerated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scranton
Celie
Bern
Bivatia
Dhrmany
Titer Dueebiwind
ML Thee
Anna Mew
Charli Jr
Jodha Ane Terres
Jim Kiefer
Slows Molle
South Dakota
David FL Reilly
Yenio
Alba
Boone
Mere
Thaniel Kelley
Wilkes-Barre
Welook
Chance for Mrs Maybrick after coronation
Renewed efforts from Mrs Maybrick’s friends aim to have her pardoned after the coronation. London authorities report continued hope for clemency despite uncertainty over ultimate release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Mra
Mas
Brick Iene
Suspected Martyrdom Trial Revered in Rumored Case
Fragmentary report describes a figure facing lifelong punishment amid claims of sanctity and endurance. References to a trial, jury, and political or religious figures suggest a controversial legal proceeding and enduring public interest in the case.
Mallpox Case Stirs Wilkes-Barre Town
A mallpox case in Wilkes-Barre prompts authorities to notify the state board of health. Residents of Plysmouth and nearby areas are involved as officials investigate the outbreak and its spread through the town’s main street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Andrew Shilinsk
AL Saline Polleh
Plysmouth
Morgen Cometekay Shlilmekisell
Schorman
Carter Cvn
Sta
State Board
Oof Health
Textile workers idle as 1,500 shirtwaist makers halt
The executive board of the union reports Max Retelongey, the largest shirtwaist manufacturer, has conceded to all demands, ending a weeklong strike. The move ends a disruption that reduced production across the industry and could resume normal operations for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Retelongey
Povese
English Financiers Protest Revision Of Rates
English financiers protest proposed rate revision amid calls for fair charges. The group gathers in opposition as industry leaders warn of economic disruption and potential market instability.
Unclear OCR Text About Rates and Political Talks
Fragmentary report mentions Governor Weed and Ty Waetenada amid a discussion on proposed rate revision and upcoming government establishment. It also hints at a mutual understanding with English interests regarding future operation of the rondas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weed
Ty Waetenada
van Horne Pietersta
Brigham Young's First Wife Returns to Utah
Mrs Anna Young, widow of Brigham Young, paralyzed after an incident at the couple's home, requested to be taken to her former home in Brigham City Utah. The 70 year old woman has long been a prominent figure in the Mormon church and recently suffered a snakebite related illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Factuiee
Prem
Patchy OCR Notes Hint at Alma Mater Events
Disjointed text references an event at a college and mentions names such as Sonia Coban and Mealy Mitel. The fragmentary lines include a public line, an address to Navara Poogul, and a school connection with Kennie College and Dent Venteta SN. The garble makes specifics uncertain, but the piece appears to be a diary or notice fragment related to a campus gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonia Coban
Navara
Keniie College & Dent Venteta SN
Mysterious Death Report From Aloviated Prem City
A fragmented wire report from The Aloviated Prem notes the death of a Minnesota resident linked to a private gathering in Ave. SA Hiehiotet Aen. The piece references a veteran of the Cel)war and a hand carved fountain, with several garbled names and locations making specifics unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prem
Dave Wather
EC Livy
Mies
Gill
The
Queetite
Aveord
New Veeck
Robert
Willian
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North Scranton
Green Ridge
Themoe Sivane
Mayhet
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Prey
Amd
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