West Scranton Events and Local Incidents
William Phillips of Landis Street injured in the Bellevue Mine and David Walters fell injuring two small bones in his right hand. A Republican Voters caucus for the Fourth Ward was held today. Mr and Mrs Shenherst Snow hosted the nineteenth birthday anniversary of their daughter Cora with decorations, music, and gifts. guests included Mrs J C Moyer and numerous friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Phillips
Landis Street
Bellevue
David Walters
Fourth Ward
Margaret
Filla Griffith
Father Peckins
Henrietta Greenwood
Bertha
Ella Jones
Elsie Carey
Daisy Rhinehart
Taylor
Emma Acker
Brooklyn
Frank Stewart
Bert Fish
Charles Stewart
Willis Sweet
John Howell
Howard Willams
Barry Brown
Robert Alexander
Marl Parker
Frank Beavers
Potter Clarke
Fourth ward Republicans to choose nominees at caucus
Voters in the Fourth ward will hold a caucus today to nominate candidates for ward and district offices. Three candidates seek each ward post of alderman constable and assessor. Some districts may have multiple aspirants for a single office. Names listed include Alderman Owen BD John John EB lewe and John T. Jones for alderman John J. Davies John R. Neat and Rit Prive for constable Daniel EK dalwaitds Henry Greenwood and Morris T. Watkins for assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Owen BD
John
John EB
Lewe
John T. Jones
John J. Davies
John R. Neat
Rit Prive
Daniel EK
Injury at Bellevue mine wounds Landis street man
Willian Phillips of Landis street suffered a severe cut to his left wrist at the Bellevue mine yesterday morning while handling tools. He struck a sharp edge and a main artery was severed, forcing him to leave the scene promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willian Phillips
Landis Street
Bellevue
Devers Accident Injures North Bromley Man
David Walters of North Bromley avenues was injured last evening while en route from his home to McCann's store on North Main avenue. He slipped turning the corner from Bromley onto Swetland, breaking two small bones in his right hand. Coroner Oled Roberts treated the wound and Dr CG B Resnolds arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oled Roberts
David Walters
North Bromley Avenues
Devers
McCann's
North Main Avenue
Bromley
Swetland
CG. B. Resnolds
Ladies Fundraiser Planned by Simpson Methodist Members
Simpson Methodist ladies will raise funds to meet their voluntary indebtedness with an up to date entertainment at the church. Miss Margaret Gible was asked to act, and she commented. The program is nearly prepared and the event will be held at the church next Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Church
Margaret Gible
Stat
Local residents return from visits and trips
Sdwayl Thomas returns home from a business trip to Slatington. John Moxencrans comes back from a visit with friends in town. Winnie Gibbons arrives from North Grant aventure after a Wilkes visit. Releyna Jones returns from New York City. Thomas Jones returns from Faston. Alfcee tullagher visits Wilkes-Barre. May Jones hosts Moe Watkins from South Gibson. Tn Kavis visits relatives in Carbondale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sdwayl Thomas
Division Street
Slatington
John Moxencrans
Tunkhannock
Winnie Gibbons
North Grant Aventure
Haw
Wilkes
Buarie
Releyna Jones
Eynon Street
New York City
Thomas Jones
South Malin Avenue
Faston
Alfcee Tullagher
Wilkes-Barre
May Jones
Landis Street
Hfe
Moe Watkins
South Gibeon
Late Mixes Elian Jones to be Honored in Welsh Congregational Service
The funeral will be held this afternoon at North Hyde Park Avenue with services at the First Welsh Congregational Church. Interment is planned at Washburn Street Cemetery. The Continental Mine Accidental Fund met Thursday evening at Co operative Hall with officer nominations: President John B. Lavelle, Secretary Thomas Parry, Treasurer R H Williams. Jenkin Jenkins, member of Company IT First Volunteer Engineer Corps, attended with other groups including Hwade Park Police, Knights of Pythian, and Masonic Lodge meeting notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elian Jones
Hyde Park
Weleck
Washburn Street
Continental Mine Accidental Fund
John B. Lavelle
Thomas Parry
Ri. H. Williams
Mother Goose Market at Saint Yavid’s Church
Between Monday and Tuesday evenings the Balint Agnes chapter of Saint Yavids church hosts a Mother Goose market for Sunday school rooms. Admission is 1 cent. A large sale of fancy and useful articles with refreshments. At 8 10 p m Mother Goose melodies and at 9 00 p m Mother Goose drills. Willard Harris, son of Mr and Mrs Skane Harris of North Tromley Avenue, is recovering from a light attack of bronchitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willard
Skane Harris
North Tromley Avenue
Saint Yavid’s Church
Gloves for Everybody at Their Best in Every Style
The passage praises a wide range of gloves from delicate evening wear to rugged leather mittens. It emphasizes perfect fit, light, accurate construction for ladies and strong protection for laborers, and a complete supply chain of makes, degrees, materials, and prices ensuring comfort over mere elegance.
North Scranton Election Aims for Better City Patrols
Voters face a question of the best man for council as North Scranton hosts debate over city needs. Call for a new station house bridges and more officers to patrol Green Ridge and Providence districts. Citizens urge remembrance of Providence in future officeholders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Providence
Church Fairs and Sermons Highlight Local Week
The Presbyterian fair drew good attendance and raised a neat sum. Pastors from North Main Avenue Baptist, First Welsh Baptist, and Christian Church planned sermons and Bible school. Puritan Congregational ladies host a fair at the Armoury next Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Watking
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
W. F. Davis
First Welsh Baptist Church
Wayne Avenue
W. J. Thomas
W. F. Davie
Christian Church
North Main Avenue
Professor Walkenshaw
Edenborough
Scotland
John
Josephine Medway
Phoebe Smith
Presbyterian Fly
JL. A. Roberts
Vaughn Richards
David Grivel
David Evans
Hev. W. FP. Davis
Wilkes-Barre
Local fraternal meetings slated for next week
The Heptasopha of the place will hold their regular meeting Tuesday evening next week with officers to be elected. Lincoln lodge of Odd Fellows plans a smoker Monday evening. Marquette council to hold an entertainment on Dec 1. A lively debate on whether Primore should be annexed to Scranton. Durham lodge No. 200 Sons of St George to install officers next Tuesday evening with a banquet afterward. Patriotic Order Bona of America to hold annual entertainment and banquet next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows
Marquette Council
Primore
Scranton
Durham Lodge
Sons of St. George
Mp 3
Patriotic Order Bona of America
Second Ward Primaries Approaching and Local Court Notices
William Naven was arrested for drunken disorderly conduct by Officer May. Alderman Roberts imposed a $3 fine. Constable Davis serves subpoenas for Gilligan Moran murder witnesses, with thirty five on the list. A benefit ball for John Mothraw and Miss Underwood of Mintouri was held at Sit Mary’s hall. guests EB.8. duckvon and Laulee Whelfer. Vic Dr. Brown’s feadoche cure and Supe cure mentioned. misspelled health items noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constable Davis
Gilligan-Moran
Sit. Mary's Hall
John Mothraw
Underwood
Mintouri
Ad Mite Underweod
Como
Duckvon
Molilaver Avenue
Laulee Whelfer
Honesdale
Vic Dr. Brown
District officers installed at Hehekal lodge event
District Deputy Phinetss Skillhorn installed Neblegram Mee Sarah As Colvin view prand Mix Alice Garon secretary Mre Eilsie Williiine aseixt m t Feoreury Mrs Liev Kemp treat virer Mrs Atin Vor Store hh 6 N Oh Mrs Kate Prevertony J 3 Mrs Sorat Atkin BK a VG Mire Saul Fidlams L & Mise Peeele Iowts inside guardian Mra Sisco outer guardian Mra W HH Treverton After the installation refreshments were served Thepworth League of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church held an enjoyable entertainment tonight Mrs Joseph Gilroy and Miss Anna Rooney led the program. To the Republicans of the 17th ward I announce my candidacy for constable subject to this afternoon's primary I will devote full time to the office if nominated and elected. Joseph H Seward Three new diphtheria cases are reported The Green Ridge market TL Shed proprietor now located at 10 Penn avenue For Charles W Noack for constable of Thirteentn ward at Republican caucus December 1 polling place 1 to 7 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leatrice Lode
Hehekal
Phinetss Skillhorn
Neblegram
Mee
Sarah As Colvin
View Prand
Mix
Alice Garon
Eilsie Williiine
Liev Kemp
Treat. Virer
Atin
N. Oh
Kate Prevertony
Sorat Atkin
BK. A
Saul Fidlams
Mise Peeele Iowts
Inside Guardian
Mra
Sisco
Outer Guardian
W. HH. Treverton
Thepworth League
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Joseph Gilroy
Anna Rooney
Mth
Joseph H. Seward
Green Ridge
Tle
Penn Avenue
Voth
Charles W. Noack
Sensible Man Praises Kemp’s Baleam for Throat and Lung Health
An advertising notice claims Kemp’s Baleam cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles. The proprietor offers free sample bottles to convince customers of the remedy’s merit via any druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Funeral for John Rothwan in South Scranton
The late John Rothwan was honored at a service by Rev. F W Zitzleman at the Spraks residence and interred at Washburn Street Cemetery. The Carpenters Union No 412 led the funeral procession with flower bearers and pallbearers, and tributes praised the deceased. A memorial scroll from the Spraks brothers and a union pillow inscription were presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Spraka
Prospect Avenue
John Rothwan
F. W. Iizleman
Rothwan
Zizterman
John
Washburn Street
Carpenters’ Union
Vincent Wencekler
Theodore Straub
Emil Gesaleh
Albert Merrister
John Michaly
Paul Sehneker
George Smitling
Alexander Glamer
Stephen
Henry
Charles Spraks
Onur Brother
Wiliam Connell Hose Company Meeting Voices Needs
A large turnout of residents gathered at the Wiliam Connell hose house to map improvements for the company. A committee read a lengthy address urging action including replacement of 450 feet of hose and acquisition of a chemical wagon ladders and life belts with council support in South Scranton sought.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam Connell Hose Company
Eity
Lackawanna Woolen Mills
Sauquest, Simpson and Meadow Brook Ik
Scranton
South Scranton
Philip Fos
Richard Farrell
Thomas Murer
Hotel man's gun threat halts robbery of slot machine
Charles Kaestner, a hotel operator, moved a recent slot machine to a back room. Three youths reportedly planned to return it, but Kaestner waited with a double barrel gun and the thieves did not come back. The machine was later returned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kaestner
Worker Injured At South Mill Inwnjured Hand Amputated Threat
Patrick Walsh of South Wyoming avenue was seriously injured at the South mill on Thursday when his left hand was caught and crushed between moving parts. He was taken home and attended by Dr John T. McGrath who proposed amputation of a finger. John Aldeman of Stone avenue fell from a four inch tree, injuring his knees and was removed home after Dr Walsh treated cuts and bruises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Walsh
South
Wyoming Avenue
South Mill
John T. McGrath
John Aldeman
Stone Avenue
Walsh
An Accident and Local Notions Page Sparks Community Actions
Annie Conrey of Maple Street injured by stepping on a darning needle. Dr Walsh removed the fragment after a three inch incision. Injuries at the Banquet Silk Mill tied to past fatalities on the Delaware and Hudson railroad prompt plans to remove switch tracks for safety. Mrs Henry Armbruster recovering from illness. A son was born to Mr and Mrs John Michael. Loyalty Club of the YWCA held a notably interesting meeting led by Miss Emma Haves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Conrey
Maple Street
Walsh
Misa Conrey
Delaware and Hudson
Banquelt
Henry Armbrust
Elm Street
John Michael
Hickory Street
Young Women's Christian Association
Emma
Entertainments and talks mark city week schedule
The secretary attended in China and gave an entertaining talk. Rev E J Melley of St John’s church visited Ashley. Alderman Lentes will spend the Sabbath in New York. St John’s Ladies Auxiliary Division 2 plans an event Monday night with speeches by Rev FB S Phillips and Attorney MFP Conry. A Fifteen meeting is set for Hotel Best tonight. Scranton Sangerbund rehearses Sunday at Natter’s hall. Gospel meeting at South Side W. Co A Sunday at 245 pm led by Ms Esther Rolands. women invited. new music to be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
E. J. Melley
St. John’s Church
Ashley
Alderman Lentes
New York City
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
S Phillips
Hazleton
Conry
Hotel Best
Scranton Sangerrunde
Natter’s Hall
South Side
W. Co
Mise Esther Rolands
Cone
Steam heat installed in No 1 building school director room
At No 1 building the school directors updated heating with a steam system. Director Minty Webber oversaw the installation during summer vacation and the system has kept rooms warm during cold weather. Also notes on local church services, skating party attendees, and upcoming meetings and births.
Mrs Kester Dies After Paralytic Stroke at Prospect Home
Mrs. Louisa Kester of Prospect avenue died yesterday afternoon from a paralytic stroke suffered Thursday. She was 65 and survived by daughters Lena Kester, Mrs. Peter Bole, Mrs. Peter Weber, Mrs. Javo Michély, Mrs. Nicholas Kester, and Mrs. William Smoth. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Kester
Prospect Avenue
Mre Keeler
Lena Kester
Peter Bole
Peter Weber
Javo Michély
Nicholas Kester
William Smoth
Margaret Uhily
Walthels Daly
Tharedas Affergion
Fondly
Cesidenes
Birney Avenue
Hussband
Thomas Walsh
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West
Cora Snow
Republican Caucus Today
Grand Entertainment
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
News OF the Churches
Secret Society Neaws
William Naven
Officer May
Alderman Roberts
John Rothman
F. W. Zitzleman
Spraks
William Connell Hose Company
Michael Fueller
Tis Cedar Avenue
Questa
William Koch, Jr
Peter Rosar
Jacob Geiger
Charles Lengler
Christian Fickue
Jacob Hartman
John Meyere
Jib Demuth
Mathias Schnedder
Leonard Helnts
William Fritch
Hirschel
Lettie Hartiam
John Drew
Johann Hoff
Dunmore
Vlumbere
Hell
Minty Webber
John Duown
Word
Hatter
Harlan
Chestnut Street
Delim
Rallon
Italy
Presbyterian Church
William F. Gibbons
Dunfor Christian Endeavor
Episcopal Church
A. J. van Clem
Servier
Choleen
van Cleft
R. M. Roberick
Dandley Street Baptist Church
Roberick
Alb
Yeurs Perenne
Bins Eye
Evan Minntgomery
Lucy Tillis
Mome Kelliur
Myrtle Horne
Anni Tower
Manehe Harper
Feunn Ladwie
Kora Collins
Clara Viegard
Delia Tins
Bessie Henjamin
Marmaret Eden
Blo Close
James ‘T. Lowe
Thonmmes Rink
North Apple Street
Madisonville
Brink
Cesson
Reirdon
O'Mara
Hoffman
Mclane
Methodist Episcopal Church
J. W. Barterline
Green Ridge Street
Jackson
Calvin
William Hargis
Blesale
Chicago
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Scranton Stove Works
Mary
Patrick Murphy
Drinker Street
Sport Hill
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessies
H.R. Lung
Shea M’auliffe
Dac
Cameron Clemons
St. Aiars’s
Moira
Archhull
Americin Spgdal
Deenelagy
Panad Tite Tire Uowats
Sorit
Ton
Olive Lugwits Carter
Palunki Cartier
Copouse
Kawelock
Cantiury
Wiiwlham County
Marvin
Amelia Spaulding
Bethoe
Purit
Puluekt Carter
Emily
Christ In Church, Ling
North Bevenion
Parliskl P
Marvin F. Carter
W. DD. Kennedy
Walter A. ‘Ingalls
Norwich
Cent
William Moore
Michaeel Koll
Nathinn
Kiew bin
Hite
Patrick J. Rogan
Elk Lake
Susquehanna County
North Lermitton
Auburn
Hattie
Adanghter
Heory Behpell
North Ninth Street
Dotelock
Tnter
Wastengion Avenue
Lyceum ‘Theatre
West Hurgunder
Lesseos
H. R. Lont
Denman Thosipson In
Cry of
Mr Denman Thompson
Origins Company
Praia
Milt. G. Barlow
Gaiety Theater
Mom Dee 5
Hurtig & Seaman
Slave
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Ave
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