West Scranton Barn Fire Incinerates Horses Incendiary Suspected
A barn in West Scranton owned by Milkie Decleer Plemm passed fire investigators say caused by arson. Two horses and a wagon plus several tons of hay and feed were destroyed, totaling about 1000 dollars with no insurance. William McAnulty injured in the Diamond Mines. he received medical care for a crushed hip and broken ribs. Choral Society prize money split and other notes conclude the item.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McAnulty
Diamond Mines
Choral Society
Lue Ferne
Fifteenth
Praktiine
Milkie
Hoerittean
Tie Auist
Welsh Choral Society Divides Thanksgiving Prize Money
A £250 prize in North Scranton was received by the West Side Choral treasurer. At a Welsh Congregational church meeting the funds were allocated: Davies $10, Hoehureh bulletin use $10, Norma Williams $10, Jenking $4, Diet Stephens $4, Jones and Brunelage $4, with the remainder shared among choir members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fin North Scranton
West Side Choral Society
WW. J. Davies
Hoehureh
Norma Williams
Mr. Jenking
Diet Stephens
John W. Jones
Brunelage
Theoir
Willis McAnulty Injured In Mine Accident
Willis McAnulty age 18 living with his parents at 204 North Bromley Avenue suffered injuries after a mine car jumped the track at the Diamond mine where he worked as a driver. He was seated on the bumper when it derailed and threw him to the ground as fellow miners rushed to aid him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis McAnulty
James McAnulty
North Bromley Avenue
Amine Eell
Child Falls Into Water Tub at Home Tragic Neighbor Report
Modine the eleven year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Walters of 1517 Academy Street fell into a tub of standing water while the mother washed. The mother pulled the child out, summoned a physician who treated her and described the child’s condition as serious.
Scranton Enrolment Mixup Reaches Buffalo Telegraph
A misaddressed postal enrolment from BR Mason in Buffalo led to reports that Michael McAruliy of Scranton was seen in distress with Cordelon. Patrick McAnulty and Abe and others investigated in Buffalo then sent a telegraph stating no such incident occurred and urged returning to the boiler works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judit Gadden
Scranton Street
BR. B. Mason
Buffalo
Michael McAruliy
Cordelon
Abe
Adates
John McAnulty
Twenty-second Street
Patrick
Maison
Thanksgiving donation acknowledgment from Na. 18 school
Professor David Gowens receives a Thanksgiving thank you note from the Tome for the Friendless. The message, dated November 2, thanks the teachers and pupils of Na. Ub Selieal for the charity gift to the Home for the Krieciless, signed by Harriet Chay Powthat, Corresponding Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Gowens
Na. 18
Senantan
Ted
Ub Selieal
P O S of A Fair Draws Crowds for Evening Sale
Last evening the large hall filled beyond capacity as patrons came to enjoy the supper and displays. The Electric City Wheelmen attended with a royal programme while the P O S of Aldrum corps was present. Booths lined both sides offering numerous dainties and reasonably priced goods. West Side merchants contributed gifts for the sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Hall
Electric City Wheelmen
P.O. 8
Aldrum Corps
West Side
The Bloom of the Holiday Season Arrives in Stores
The Bloom of the Holiday Season is visible across the store with full stocks in several departments. While no formal opening is until Wednesday, purchases now should prove more satisfactory than later during the rush.
Variety Store Ad Lists Jewelry Perfumery and More
An old newspaper advertisement highlights wide ranges of goods from jewelry to perfumery and leather, with pocket books, purses, chatelaine bags, needlework, cushions, piano scarfs, and fine clothing. It promotes Saturday specials including handkerchiefs, petticoats, and chatelaines at reduced prices.
Local Textile Bargains Highlighted for Saturday
A newspaper ad promotes Roots Vivolin women’s underwear at 7 percent off, all wool children’s woolsey hose, and men’s suspenders and underwear made in Norfolk and New Brunswick Mills. Prices range from 19 to 125 dollars and sales run Saturday only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
New Brunswick
Booths Erected by Some Cases at Contention
Some cases have erected booths at their own contention, revealing a flexible stance as disputes proceed. The fragment notes a stage setup by various parties, hinting at ongoing negotiation or rallying points.
Italian immigrant in police court for cutting affray
Bergerham Diggetti, the Italian, appeared in police court after Wednesday night’s cutting affray. The immigrant, in country about two years, claimed ignorance of English while the magistrate assessed a fine of 10 dollars or thirty days in jail. Diggetti paid the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bergerham Diggetti
Ttalian
Robert Morris Lodge Nominates Officers at Regular Meeting
The Robert Morris Lodge of Iverites nominated officers last evening with Dr W. Rowland Davies as president and J Jay Reese as vice president. Other posts include Dr D J denkine conductor Darvidl J Davis recording secretary Palmer Willams financial secretary and John Th Phillips steward Fly Hear rie! as treasurer John R Edwards inside guard L A Howell outside guard and Rewer BEyains trustee Komex An Howell was delegate to Grand lodge. The lodge room recently renovated offered an inviting appearance and members enjoyed a smoker after the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Lodge
Iverites
W. Rowland Davies
J. Jay Reese
D. J. Denkine
Darvidl J. Davis
Palmer Willams
John Th. Phillips
John R. Edwards
L.A. Howell
Rewer Beyains
Grand Lodge
Komex
Howell
Toomo Tive
Funeral for William Kelly at St Mattick's Church
Morning funeral held at St Mattick's Church for William Kelly who died from injuries at the Divige mine and treated at Moses Taylor hospital. A high mass of requiem preceded the viewing and graveside service. Interment took place in the Cathedral Cemetery with flowers and mourners in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yestoerdhy
Oelock
St. Mattick’s
William Kelly
Moses Taylor Hospital
Diwige
Plumber Burned by Furnace Flame in Jackson Street Residence
A plumber employed by Canavan and Kelly of South Scranton sustained facial burns from a flame on a gon olene furnace while working in a Jackson street house yesterday afternoon. He received temporary care at Jenkins drug store. The North Scranton Prohibition committee meets at Henry Mead's home on East Park street Friday evening at six thirty. Moran McVittie and John Jones have returned from a hunting trip at Spring Brook. A large number of West Siders attended the funeral of the late Frederick Reese at St. Clair yesterday. The chrysanthemum social by St. Pauls Pioneer corps will be held at the Knights of Columbus hall on Wednesday evening December 1. The corps elected Walter McNichols president T W Bar ry secretary and Joel Minthon treasurer of the Outing club which will hold an equipment next summer. The Railroad Auxiliary of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church held their annual meeting and officer elections at Mrs. Etta Bartholomews home on Franklin avenue. The Dallas club will hold its regular social and business meeting at Mrs. D J Davis 269 South Hedeka avenue tonight. The assembly room of the First Baptist church is being decorated for a coming sale of the Ladies Aid society for one week commencing December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canavan & Kelly
South Scranton
Jackson Street
Jenkins’ Drug Store
North Scranton
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Etta Bartholomew
Franklin Avenue
Dallas
Elub
D. J. Davis
Hede Tmark Avenue
First Baptist Church
Local Residents Report Illnesses and Travel
Mrs William J Puller of Eynon street is home from New Milford. Mrs Wils of Swethind street has been quite ill. Mrs Walter Pudge of Mulberry street is ill. Miss Nellie Willams of North Lum her avenue is recovering from an illness. Alice infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Jacob Schroeder of 610 South Ninth street is ill with scarlet fever. Meese Lloyd of South Hyde Park avenue is recovering from an illness. Benjamin Phillips of Washburn street is in New York city on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Puller
Eynon Street
New Milford
Wils
Swethind Street
Walter Pudge
Mulberry Street
Nellie Willams
North Lumher Avenue
Alice
Jacob Schroeder
610
South Ninth Street
Meese Lloyd
South Hyde Park Avenue
Benjamin Phillips
Washburn Street
New York City
Memorial Baptist Church Dedication Services Begin
North Scranton News reports the opening of Memorial Baptist Church on Church Avenue Wisconsin with nightly services except Saturday. The schedule lists sermons by Rev. Waged etc and features speakers including Edwarde Podeu Weeny Wealderga Rog A Uaewdey Wels Boruc Mew and others across Monday to Friday sessions with various sermons and topics noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Baptist Church
New Memorial Baptist Church
Church Avenue
Wotedh
Menpeiney
Umaine
Getliui
Paylor
Edwarde
Puede
Weeny Wealderga
Rog A
Boruc
Dione
Hittenon
Genuine tonics prove harmful and wholesome food heals
The piece argues against alcohol based patent medicines as true tonics, stating only wholesome digestion and nutrition restore nerve energy. It endorses Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe aid to digestion, preventing gastritis and aiding digestion in both adults and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Church and Sermons at Welsh Church in Wilkes-Barre
A notice lists Rev W I Davies as pastor and a slate of trustees and officers for a Welsh church in Wilkes-Barre. It mentions sermons by Rev DLS and Rev PL Morgan along with a special evening service and Sunday school leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chomer
Providence
GA. Cove
Mrowidener
Allert Hh. Smith
Tueo Ramighish Serman
Wilkes-Barre
Theiwias
M. A
Shenandoah
Priday
National Clerks Association Event At Leonard’s Hall
The Retail Clerks association hosted its national president John R R O’Brien of Buffalo New York and Secretary Treasurer Max Morris of Denver California plus Miss Mmm Lamphey organizer of lady clerks. They attended the Federation of Labor convention as guests and gave speeches alongside local members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Retail Clerks’ Association
Leonard’s Hall
John R&r. O'Brien
Buffalo
N. Y
Max Morris
Denver
Cal
Obituary notices and local notices gathered from town events
A toned notice recalls a late evening lite service on Gul street and a solemn high mass at St Marys church with interment in the old Catholic cemetery. Various residents are listed with travels and returns including Mrs John Hollow, Mrs F D Cook and children, and Mr Witter and John Nichols from Pike county. Frater Watrous, once in New Mexico, is reported ill with typhoid and convalescing. Deer bear and wildcat are listed among game brought by visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Mebogniell
Lome
Gul Street
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Giencml
HL VB
Piunonia
Chorey Street
John Hollow
Rock Street
Mre
D. Cook
Chilen
New York City
Witter
John Nichols
Pike County
Frater Watrous
New Mexico
Mulderig Wins Sixth Consecutive Scranton Election
A J Mulderig was elected on Wednesday to his post for the sixth straight term. The Sketc h notes his long career in business as a tailor with stores in the city and on the South Side. He is active in fraternal groups including Roaring Brook No. 214 I O H and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Mrs Mulderig will be remembered in a Minooka home funeral today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Mulderiy
M. Crane
Minooka
Ife
Roaring Brook Conehive
Division 23
Ancient Order of Hibernians
St. Johvs Total Abstinence Beneficial Society
Knights of the Maccabees
Modern Woodmen of America
People's Buildiig Wand Loan Association
Mulderig
Mrs M Crane Rites Set After Death in Minooka
Mrs. M Crane, an elderly respected resident of the Minooka area, died on Wednesday. Her funeral will be held this morning at the family residence, with services at St. Lawrence church Old Forge conducted by Rev. Father Jordan, and interment in Minooka cemetery. She is survived by a husband and two daughters Mrs James Melvin and Mrs John Welly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary B. Moyer
Stephen Moyer
Mast Market Street
Decesed
North Scranton
Anone
Frank Moyer
Forest Hill Cemetery
Gombm Reese
Lugerne Street
Wiles
Weel Barnwnton
Helsinger
Rush
Washburn Street
Important meeting at Mirtz hall prompts all members
The Comet Sovial ehh calls all members to Mirtz hall 12 Pittston avenue this evening for arrangements ahead of their annual fall event next month. The Junger Maennerchor and Knights of Malta also appear in the local notices with social and entertainment plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirtz Hall
Pittston Avenue
Knights of Malta
Hartokin
Tall
Pittston
Cedar Avenue
St. John's Hall
Obituary notices from Scranton area list multiple deaths
Miss Bridget Hoban dies after illness. funeral Saturday Holy Cross Church interment Cathedral Cemetery. Mrs Mary B Moyer of North Scranton dies. funeral Saturday 2 PM Forest Hill Cemetery. Mrs Gombe Reese of West Scranton dies. survived by husband and two daughters. burial Washburn Street Cemetery. William W Jennings of Dunmore dies. funeral from St Marys Church. Mrs Annie M Sweeney of Owego NY dies. at daughter Mrs Maury Sul.
Death of Four-Year-Old Livan at Deceased’s Address
A four year old girl Livan of 305 North Sumner Avenue is deceased. She is survived by three sons Daniel Thomas and John all of Owego New York and one daughter Mrs Mary Sullivan. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Livan
Sumner Avenue
Daniel
Thomas
John
Owego
Mary Sullivan
Coroner to Probe Fatal Shop Incident and Death
A coroner led inquest into Homer Corden s death at the American Tobacco locomotive works on October 24. Witnesses Charles Levert George Stalkey and James Crowley failed to explain the cause while Coroner Hiatt found heart failure and a fractured rib as factors. Jurors planned a shop visit and premises examination with verdict expected tonight at Cuslok s undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Homer Corden
American Tocothotive Company
Owilthenses
Charles Levert
George Stalkey
Jimes Crowley
Carden
Hiatt Carden
Ble
Cardens
Alse
Wuike
Cuslok
William O'Malley
James J. Mahon
T. Owen Charlee
Bawird A. Conley
Willian A. Reedy
PA. Cove
Sleighing Delights City Amid Deep Cold
Residents enjoyed fine sleighing yesterday with hundreds of people taking part. The morning temperature was very cold and by noon the thermometer read eighteen degrees above zero as a blast of intense cold gripped the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geld
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
Hennigan
Mores
Dufour
Wall
A. Fair
Ambre- Mins, Boc UO Ie
Ian Legiacieio Era
Elece
Amela Wie
Gies
Richiecenas
Avenile
Cirnal Oh Sancing Islumin Cerameter
Ann Erannian
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton News
Won Deloniew
Aschot
Ikon Beane
Willis dBi
Marwan
Williams
Pedgville
I. Reese
Kemp
Price
Conjpond
Lester Meredith
Theynolds
Robert Mish
Willian Matthews
Lise Virginia Golick
Miss Sherton
Annie Thortol
Elizabeth Honworth
Mit Muti Oster
Thomas Sliothon
Corm
Vie Keystone Dramatic Plus
Mee
Vosburg
Meshoppen
Mie A. Hl. Pearce
Nay Ang Avenue
Elie
Vollius
Dunmore
South
Roaring Brook
Tate
Ireland
Mulderiy
Val, Mulderig
Storm Ah
Etere Fronta
Joby No
N. Wastin, Ave
Sommat
M.T. Keller Lackawanna Carriage Works
J. B.woolsey & Co Contractors
Joseph Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
Corecona
Elc
Peter Stipp
Cellamao
Washington Avenue
Equaity Building & Savings Union
Mears
Transacta & General
State of
Pennsylvania
Anleey
Bakkery
Spruce S&t
Huntington
W. A. Harvey
Commonwealth Buildna
Scranton Viitrifiac Brick and Tile Manufacturing Company
M. BH. Dale
Washington Ave
Nay Aug
Kinasaury & Scranton
John A. Toobling
Sona Co
Mfg. Co
Knowlton Packing
Carter's Ol Clothing
Paull
Bridget Ioban
Tenwe
Aietter
Patrick Plehban
Banmedt Street
Coeo
Brhilaget Hoban
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Holy Cross Church
Cathedral
WM. Wi Jennings
Huller Street
Owlook
St. Mary’s Church
Mes
Ann Msbweeney
Maury Sul
Wyoming Avenue
Will
James Corden
Cliff Works
Lyceum Theatre
M. Reis
A. J. Duffy
Mme
Emma Nevada
Wer Company
Pablo Casals
Neathe Gregory
Maquaree
Moreau
Academy of Music
Lemee
Duffy
Tiedane Dee
Mike Smith O'Brien
Matiner
Lankeville
Human Hearts
Gor
Star Theatre
Alf. G. Herrington
Bowery Burlesquers
Now Telephone
California
Florida
Lackawanna Railroad
Chicago
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