West Scranton Events and Funeral Services
Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon for Isaac B. Morgan with short rites at his daughter's home on Eynon Street and a procession to the First Welsh Baptist Church on South Main Avenue. Rev H H Harris of Taylor Baptist Church officiated with attendance by Silurian Forge Old Fellows and Dew Sant Lodge members. Burial followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. pallbearers included Henry P. Davies and others. flower bearer was William Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac B. Morgan
Eynon Street
First Welsh Baptist Church
Bouth Malin Avenue
H. H. Harris
Calvary Baptist Church
Taylor
Old Fellows
Dew Sant Lodge
Order of American True Ivorites
Henry P. Davies
Benjamin Hugries
John Smith
William Morrie
Dp. J. Evans
Edward Thomas
William Thomas
Washburn Street
Light Lunch Club Holds First Meeting in New Quarters
Members of the Light Lunch club, back from their annual encampment at Owego New York, held a smoker in their rooms over Davies' drug store last evening. They have fitted up the room in clever style and the affair was a house warming for the club's first general assembly in the new quarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owego
N. Y
Davies
Order of True Americans State Convention Completed
The general committee met at Mrs Randolph Jones home on Jackson street and completed convention arrangements. The event was deemed a great success in all respects. Patrolmen Hart and Peters returned to duty after vacation, while Evans began his vacation. The Lacky Wanna council 1193 Royal Arc opened a reception planned for next Friday but postponed to September 15. A horse carriage collision involving Harry Strong on North Main caused local excitement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of True Americans
Rundolph Jones
Jackson Street
Jaimes Hart
Kiah Peters
Thomas Evans
Lacky- Wanna Council
Royal Arcanum
Mace
Harry Strong
North Main Avenue
Local Patent Remedies Advertised at 5S Main Avenue
A brief ad lists Paines Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis Mellon's Food priced 75¢ 38¢ and 55¢ respectively, under the seller George W. Jenkins at 5S Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paines’ Celery
Pinkham’s Compound
Pierce’s Golden Medical Dis
Mellon's Food
World Famous Tonic Adverts Summer Ailments
An old advertisement promotes World Famous Body Brain and Nerve Tonic by Mariani & Co of New York. It claims to combat summer complaints and heat prostration, touting endorsements and prior favorable notices sent years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowtpa Ld
Mariani & CO
Sn W. Pgth St
New York
Local items and social notices from the week
A wagon team was halted on the sidewalk before escape. Five year old Aninle Andrews fractured her arm after a fall at home on Eynon Street. Dr Gates attended. The North Main avenue land by Tews and Davie is named Pleasant View. Benjamin and Phillips plan to sink a salt mine in New Orleans. Invitations issued for two weddings at St Davis Episcopal on Sept 1. Funeral of Mrs Christopher Fiehler today from North Sumner Avenue residence with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Elgar Davis and others elected to Columbia Hose company. Lake Ariel party hosted by Miss Edin Saxe for guests Miss Marie Williams of Bradford and Misses Mattie and Gertrude Saxe of Albany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aninle Andrews
Mathias Andrews
Eynon Street
Dr. Gates
North Main Avenue
Tews
Davie
Pleasant View
Benjamin &. Phillips
New Orleans
May Fisher
Thomas A. Beck
Mary & Kennanl
John Rooker
St. Davis's Episcopal Chirel
Mre
Christopher Fiehler
North Sumner Avenue
Washburn Street
Elgar Davis
Prank Mansfield
George B. Reynolds
Charles E. Ghdshall
David Davis
John Howell
Columbia Hose Company
Lake Ariel
Mires Edin Saxe
Marie Williams
Hradford
Mattie and
Gertrude Saxe
Albany
N.Y
Neckties Free Today At Hand & Payne
Free neckties available today at Hand & Payne located at 2 Washington Ave. One tie per customer. call ahead to ensure stock. Offer ends quickly as supplies run out.
Local residents summering and visiting across towns and resorts
Mrs John G James of Washburn street summers at Lake Wiewilde. Mr and Mrs David Davis of Helle vue are at Lake Milewilde. Mr and Mrs William V Griffiths of North Garfield avenue entertain Mr and Mrs William Shepperson and daughter of Danville. Dr A A Lindabury and family return from Asiory Park. Mrs Frederick Baldry of Washburn Street returns from Europe. Mrs P J Nealin and children visit relatives in Waymart. Mrs George Weaver and son guest in Springville Susquehanna county. Wallace Moser of Lafayette street returns from Ocean Grove. Mrs Lyman Chase and daughter of Factoryville visit Mrs John Rencler of North Lincoln avenue. Chester Staples of Cresey is guest of Mr and Mrs Moses Staples on North Lincoln avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John G. James
Washburn Street
Lake Wiewilde
David Davis
Hellevue
Lake Milewilde
William V. Griffiths
North Garfield Avenue
William Shepperson
Danville
A. A. Lindabury
South Main Avenue
Asiory Park
Frederick Baldry
Cresey
Moses Staples
North Lincoln Avenue
Local dawn social noted by Sodality at St. Paul church
Dwight afford of Marler street returns from Squedunk New York as the Sodality of Saint Paul church held a dawn social last evening at the parish hall detailing community fellowship and late accommodations for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwight “Afford
Marler Street
Squedunk
N. Y
Sodality of
BL Paul Church
Extra Values in Silks Sale Announced
Silks department alerts customers to an upcoming fall opening while offering a striking sale on seasonable fancy silks at prices far below actual values. Fresh arrivals arrive daily as the store invites interest and calls.
A Bizarre Sale Ad For Fancy Fabrics And Silks
An old newspaper ad promotes a wide range of fabrics including fancy brocades taffetas and satins. It lists sale prices from 59 to 98 cents per yard with mentions of high quality colors and patterns aimed at waists dresses and garments.
Local notices and moving updates across town
Bauer's band played on the church lawn while Mine Corten relocates from East Market Street and Lulu Price moves to Olyphant. Miss Winke of Philadelphia visits her brother J Charles Winke in Marion Street. Mrs Charlesworth visits friends in Honesdale. Edward Brandt and daughter Tiiazie visit New York state. Mrs Edson Greene returns from Paypack. Misses Sarah and Mabel Fordham return from Motchlake. Water complaints rise in Green Ridge for drinking. Manners' Diarrhoea Cure advertised locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Street
Narrow escape as organ grinder alarm distracts children
In Dunmore a young son of Henry Stanzenhorn narrowly avoided serious harm when a street organ drew a crowd. The boy wandered apart, was struck by a horse, and knocked down. Mr. M Murray acted quickly, a doctor treated the shocked child, who was expected to recover in a day or two. No blame attached to Mr Murray.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Stanzenhorn
North Apple Street
Stanzenhorn
M. Murray
Murray
Wintere
Murrus
Mrs Thoms Kellar Injured In Fall At Webster Avenue
Mrs Thoms Kellar of Webster Avenue is confined to her home with a badly sprained ankle after alighting from a carriage on Monday. She turned on her foot and fell, was assisted to Spencer's store for aid, then returned home for special care expected to keep her home for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms Kellar
Webster Avenue
Local notices and small items from North Blakely street area
A marketbook found near Corners by W. J Kinback offers its owner a chance to claim property by proving ownership at Kinback’s business. George Russell found mold eye glasses on Brook street. owners may claim them at his North Blakely residence. A Laurel Hill park dance by the Ladies Temperance society invites lovers of the art for an evening of amusement. The Flevele club of the Independent Hose company will leave for Tunkhannock tomorrow morning. return same day. COW, Benjamin & Bro, plan improvements in the Odd Fellows building and cash store opening Sept. 1. W. Schrank and son Waskicu return home from Sunbury. Mr. Willan Branning returns from Browk street relatives. Funeral Director TP. Letchworth returns from vacation in Tunkhannock. Miss Mamie Kenrey of Upper Pitnetun visits cousin Edward Kearney on Pine street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J Kinback
North Blakely Street
George Russell
Brook Street
Ladies’ Temperance Society
Laurel Hill Park
Independent Hose Company
Welock
COW, Benjamin & Bro
Odd Fellows
W. Schrank
Waskicu
Rise Street
Sunbury
Willan Branning
Myde Park
Browk Street Relaves
TP. Letchworth
Chestnut Street
Tunkhannock
Mamie Kenrey
Upper Pitnetun
Edeward Kearney
Pine Street
Obituary notices from Dunmire and Pittston area deaths
Obituary notices report several local deaths including Owen Monhady at 70 Quincy Avenue Dunmire and Timothy Edwards of Wrest Feranton. Funeral details vary with services at Washburn street cemetery Pittston and St Thomas church Archbald. Additional deaths include Grace Jones Pittston and Patrick Contwoy along with funeral arrangements in South Main Street Pittston and Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Edwards
Wilower
Morris Court
Wrest Feranton
War Can Ok
Washburn Street
Thomas Gilroy
Archbald
Mwwolock
St. Thoas’ Church
Archbald (Atholic
Patrick Contwoy
Vt Vedar Avenue
St. John's Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Grain-O Relief Claims for Coffee Drinkers
Grain-D is advertised as a remedy for coffee overuse claiming to soothe digestion strengthen nerves and tone the stomach. The copy asserts Grain-O provides nourishment and reverses adverse effects of coffee with a price of 15 cents per package.
Century Hose Company Begins Alterations in South Scranton
Members of the Century Hose company celebrated as work started yesterday on improvements to their Hartman building quarters. Plans include new front windows, a swinging door, extended space, and a redesigned upper floor for parlor, meeting room, and sleeping quarters to better house horses and apparatus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Hose Company
Gaul
Hartman
Knellar
Neptune
Century
Centurys
Nepttune Boys
C. Hartman
Century Quarters
Warrant leads to arrest and short jail term for abuse
John Gantz of Eum street faced arrest after a warrant was served and a hearing set for the evening. He remained in custody at Alder street station, then was jailed thirty days for abusing his family and using vile language, with $100 bail on a separate shoplifting charge. George Hohamuan was arrested for larceny after being accused of taking a ten dollar bill from a saloon. The hearing ended with his discharge after insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gantz
Eum Street
Worlkers
Alder Street
Lentes
Gautz
George Hohamuan
John Yor
Throop
Throop. It Is Alleged That the Defendant Entered the Saloon of Vyops
Nsed
Hohaman
Epp Hosts Intimate Party for Misses Epp and Henry Epp
Mr and Mrs Emil Epp entertained a small group at their River Street home last night honoring guests Miss Gretchen Epp Miss Maregaret Epp and Henry Epp of New York et te Music dancing and luncheon formed the evening program and were enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emil Epp
River Street
Gretchen and Maregaret Epp
Henry Epp
New York
Ette
Maennerchor Concert Highlights Wilkes-Harre Visit
The Junker Maennerchor performed in Wilkes-Harre at a Concordia society event. Their singing of home songs drew the evening’s biggest applause. After the concert they were entertained with a fragrant fruit treat before returning on a special train, arriving shortly after midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junker Maennerchor
Wilkes-Harre
Concordia Society
Our Home Society
The
Cley
Neckties Free Today at Thind & Payne
Free neckties available today at Thind & Payne on Ot Washington avenue. One per person, call early as supplies won't last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thind & Payne
Washington Ave
Local residents return from visits as city notes steady activity
Joseph Schreiber and son return from Syracuse while Mrs. William Hudenbach and daughter come back from Plotville. Johan Boott, Hazleton mine superintendent, goes home after visiting Police Sergeant Deiter. Several residents report outings to Sulay Beach Oneida Lake and Lake Winola. James Best recovers after a bottle burst incident. Public notices list coal delivery and contact for orders at 1014 Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schreiber
Joseph
Alder Street
Syracuse
William Hudenbach
Cedar Avenue
Ploetville
Johan G. Boott
Hazleton
Audenried
Robert H. Deiter
George Hufnagel
Pittston Avenue
Sulvay Beach
Oneida Lake
New York
James P. Best
Hubert Deiter
Mike Lucy Voight
Wilkes-Barre
Gertie Tisehler
Pittston
George Miller
Hickory
John Seeling
Pottsville
Fred Seeing
Prospect Ave
Surprise party honors Misa Lizzie Michilis in Chicago home
A surprise party for Misa Lizzie Michilis of Chicago was hosted at Mrs Frantz home. Guests danced and enjoyed refreshments during an evening of seasonable cheer with a list of attendees including Minne Frants, Mr and Mrs Jackson, Lidia Reeder, Annie Noll, Edith Piper, Lassie Smith, Edith Miller, Rachel Jones, Jennie Roberts, Sarah Jones, Kimma Graham, Sarah Evans, Jennie Evans, Willie Mains, John Jones, and Willie May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Lizzie ‘Michilis
Chicago
Dallas guests visit Saxton couple at Providence Road home
Tom Middleton, Charles Moyle, Mr Hurd, Harry Kelley, Anthony Sullivan, Joseph Collins, Michael Moon, Wil Roeder, Emil Schmidt, Fred Nieh, and Mr. and Mrs. Hebron Bogert with daughters of Dallas are visiting Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Saxton at 1225 Providence Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Middleton
Charles Moyle
Mr Hurd
Harry Kelley
Anthony Sullivan
Joseph Collins
Michael Moon
Wil Roeder
Emil Schmidt
Fred Nieh
Hebron Bogert
Dallas
N. D. Saxton
Providence Road
Puritan church ladies outing and local notices
Yesterday a Puritan church ladies group enjoyed an outing to Luke Windla. The column lists many residents visiting, recovering from injuries, or traveling, including Mrs. Samuels, Miss Nelle Pierce, ex-Alderman Llewellyn Roberta, and others. The Schubert Glee Club held a Lake Winela trip with a sacred concert, and Crystal Literary planned The Witch of next month at the Auditorium.
Porto Rico relief effort seeks more funds in Philadelphia
The Porto Rico relief committee met in the mayor’s office to appeal for additional funds to send a second cargo of food and supplies to Porto Rico. Governor General Davis of Porto Rico sent thanks to Philadelphia citizens for the food arriving at San Juan, with subscriptions to the relief fund nearing $40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Porto Rico
Transvaal Leader Warns of War Despite Push for Peace
The Transvaal's president in chief warns that while he aims to preserve ponies, the republic must be prepared for war. He emphasizes national readiness amid mounting tensions and calls for unity under threat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johimeshore
Aug
Digarrs
President McKinley Return Visit Loops Old Eighteenth District
East Liverpool reports President William McKinley returned to the old McKinley District on a porch at Colonel John Tudor Taylor’s home amid a large crowd. McKinley recalled support from the region as he and Mrs. McKinley enjoyed a quiet day before the party travels to Canton, with a reception lasting about an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
William MvKinley
John Textor
Concreteman Taylor
McKinley
Congress
Eighteenth
Taylor Homestead
Mali
Torraee Ierding
Canton
Races at Charter Oak Park Feature Close Finishes
Hartford Conn August 24 racing at Charter Oak park produced tight finishes with Owshee winning the 2.10 trot and Lady of the Matter taking the 2.07 pace Geers drove a sensational late surge in heat three passing Nicel B Prince Al ert near the wire. Trallie Rockett won the unfinished 200 treat heat event beating the two heats needed without difficulty. Charle Here led the 20 fret heat but faded just before the wire by Peter the Client.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford, Coon
Charter Oak Park
Owshee
Lady of the
Geers
Nicel B
Prince Alert
Trallle Rockett
Charle Here
Peter
Noomere
Tea drinkers of Russia and the brick tea custom
A historical note on Russian tea consumption among the poor, describing the brick tea made from compressed stems, the high daily intake measured in stakans, and the samovar brewing method. It explains how strong infusion with lemon or milk is prepared, the role of the samovar, and cultural effects on digestion and morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hussi
New York Times
United States
Russian Tea Culture With Sainevars A Social Cornerstone
A fragment notes that no respectable Russian household lacks one or more sainévars. Around it the family and guests gather to drink tea and chat for hours, highlighting a social routine centered on tea culture and hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Confederate flag history recounted in Ohio Valley piece
The article traces how the Confederate flag evolved from the 1861 red field with a blue saltire and white stars to later designs. It notes Provisional Confederate Congress recommendations and the eventual forms adopted by authorities, including transitions involving the battle flag and changes in proportions and symbolism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Provisional
Confederate Congress
Confederate States of
Ameria Sil
Confederaer
DSL
State House
Montgomery
Ala
Timeral
Beauregard
Johnston
Mississippi
Cunfmleyche Senate
Agel
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West
Scranton
Taylor Baptist Church
Main Avenue
General News
George W. Jenkins
Hand & Payne
Green Ridge
Lot
New Eason
Globe Warehouse
Dunmore Doings
Thomas Kellar
Owen Monhady
Ned
Quincy Avenue
Dunmire
Yeaterday
Airs
Thomas Brown
John Hlookhan
M. J. Rafferty
Michael James
Annie
Barbar
Jim Devaney
Willing Devaney
Wickes-l
Marre Lieward
Prouwmeanin
Fd Welock
South Main Street
Novarrhiges
Grace
Daugher
William Jones
Fourteenth Street
South Scranton
Epps
Sentes
Mrs. Epp
South Ride
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Park Place
Wyoming Avenue
North
Puritan Church
Luke Windla
David Samuels
Thomas
Ianlel Morgans
Jones
Richard Lloyd
Howell Davie
Thomas Folkes
Thomas Davis
Ann Dumphrey
Thomas Henry
Evans
John Phillips
J. J. Morgans
William Richards
William, Cline
Mary J. Edwards
Jennie Davis
Mary Edwards
William Davidson
Parker Street
Marvine
Nelle Pierce
Summit Avenue
Meshoppen
Hattie Scott
Jermyn
Brick Avenue
Shoveling Iell
Lloyd Street
Llewellyn Roberta
England
Wales
Helen Decker
West Ridge Company
Buttermilk Falls
Nellie Martin
John Brown
Punmore
Patrick May
Ligvie Evins
Emma Jones
Putnam Street
Maury J. Powell
Blanche White
Lake Carey
Harry Owens
Morristown
N. J
Jennie Owens
Thomas McCormick
West Market Street
Ier Son
Lee McCormick
East Benton
Harry Samuels
School Street
Bertha
Jennie Moyer
Plymouth
Sadie Cohen
New York City
Schubert Glee Chub
Lake Winela
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club
Boland
Oak Street
Hollister Avenue
Twhigh
Mise Nelle Powell
Richbondale
Mise Winin Danvers
Wayne Avenue
Washingtwin Ave
Republic
OLD Friends
Hartford
Tla
Seppe
Reg Jory
Gubernshy
Aldy
Comerl
PNG
MLO
Christ
Blanche Crafts
MTS
Kua
Alf
Susie Black
Kiday
AD Miss Ton
Lycea Burc
Under & Reis
Lessesn Long
Sydney Hosenfeld
Bijou
Dee
bin Wheeler Witenx Cave
Laody
Regulir Prives
Central Railroad OF
New Jersey
Grand Army OF the Republic
Zoe
God
Ohio Valley
Boars
Chu
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