West Scranton Daily: Accidents and Local Events
Reports from West Scranton describe several accidents at area works including Michael Culkin injured by a roof collapse while laying track and Roger Campbell injuring a finger. William Bell narrowly escaped a blast at Hamp ton mine. Bertha Kelly sustained a fall near her home and Miss Kelly faced school delays. A charity piano drawing and St Patrick's Fair entertainments are noted alongside other local items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonic Hall
St. Patrick's Fair
West Side
Michael FL Culkin
Briges @hall
van Buren Avenue
Brennan
Bertha Kelly
Eynon Atrocht
Mijlecarrio
Nelly
Missy Kelly
Briden
Pynon Street
Birthday Party at Nock Street Home Draws Large Youth Crowd
An enjoyable birthday party was held Tuesday evening at Mixes Ray Davis’s home on Nock Street. A large number of young guests attended, with three named attendees including Miseoe Mary Ferber Joe Birtles and Anna Williams among others. The report notes a sizeable turnout of local youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mixes Ray Davis
Nock Street
Miseoe Mary Ferber
Joe Birtles
Anna Williams
Anne Prive
Mabel Peevane
Mabel Hancock
Riella Ewes
Moy Lewis
Carrie T Hollinieck
Ray Davis
Mav Davie
Homal Wilkins
Gertrude Moore
Lend Moore
Dtrene Morgans
Pegsie Evens
Masters Roy Whaler
Fragmented OCR Notice on Local Drugstore Sale
Partial readable text mentions a sale at a druggist located on Main Avenue. The rest is garbled with stray phrases and does not provide clear names, dates, or organized details for a full public notice.
Health Guarantee for Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Ad
Patent medicine promotion touts Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for weak stomach and digestion problems. Claims include relief from constipation indigestion dyspepsia biliousness and nervousness with a history as the Conqueror of Dyspepsia. notes private revenue stamp on bottle neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dysia
Monday evening supper and dance at Pitteten
A group attended a Monday evening straw ride to Pitteten with a supper and dance. Chaperon Miss Adelaide Brown led the party including many named guests and friends. Charles E. Muller of Bull Lake is honored guest. he will return home soon after a five week visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitteten
Adelaide Brown
Hannah Flaherty
Margaret A. Fadden
Gertrude Blewitt
Margaret G. Fadden
Agnes Waleh
Florence Murray
Tirace Reilly
Laura Richards
Sadie Quinnan
Etta Cummings
Elizabeth Tuffy
Margaret Gilroy
Alice Maghran
Annie Marion
Messrs
Janes Duffy
Robert Tieue
Claude Lennings
Ex Lyons
Leo Lynch
William Mursray
Raymond Leslie
Paul Murray
Schenectady
N. Yio
Maurice Quinn
Chester Mason
Walter, Reynolds
Bert Snyder
John Sweeney
Martin Fagin
James Richardson
North Waruren Avenue
Charles EB. Muller
Bull Lake
Mr. Mullet
Anniversary arrangements slated for Ripple Division event
The committee coordinating the Ripple Division anniversary in Tem poriries will meet tonight at Miss Mame Phillips home. A celebration is planned at Meare' hall Friday night February 20 with a dime supper at the Or Patriotic Order of Americoins next Tuesday evening. Members will hold a serial in these rooms Tuesday evening. An entertainment by the Sons of Veterans is set for Meare' hall Wednesday evening February 2. The St Peters Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society drum form holds its first annual event Monday evening February 2 to raise funds for instruments.
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Ar Hinkwements
Ripple Division
Newal
Temporiries
Mame Phillips
Meare
Fuenday
Neo Oh Patriotic Order
Sons of Veterans
Meare’ Hall
St. Peters Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Mears’ Hall
Funeral services for John W. Sanders and John Anneman
Reverend J. Sweet officiated Sanders’s funeral at his home on South Seventh Street with burial at Clark's Summit yesterday morning. Interment followed a quarter day later. A military funeral will be held for John Anneman, a prominent member of the Evans 8 S. Griffith post and a former Thirteenth Regiment member, with services at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church at 2 o'clock conducted by Reverend J. P. Mof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Sweet
Bimpson Methodist Episcopal Church
John W. Sanders
South Seventh Street
Clark’s Summit
John Anneman
Evra
S. Griffith Post
Thirteenth Regiment
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Tev
J. P. Mof
Painful Bereavement for Lincoln Avenue Family
The Rev. James Hughes reports the loss of eight year old Ally Jones of Rosebewca Avenue in a scarlet fever death. Neighbors express deep sympathy for Mr and Mrs Jones as the community mourns the death of their only child and favorite family member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
Lincoln Avenue
David Jones
Bewca Avenue
Sam
Country dance planned by Ladies Auxiliary at Mears Hall
The Ladies Auxiliary of Division No 1 Ancient Order of Hibernians arranges a country dance at Mears hall on Wednesday evening February 14 A prize for best dressed couple with least disguise and a cake walk are planned The arranging committee includes Mrs Martin Moran Mrs P J Moran Mrs McMann Mrs M E Moran and several Misses Melinda Aller Nellie Riddell Mame Gavin Mary McHugh Julia Lamb Nora Gerrity Katherine Healey Nellie Griffin Sarah Duffy Sarah McAndrew Miss Slattery Miss Gallagher and Miss Hogan
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Mears’ Hall
Martin Moran
P. J. Moran
McMann
M. E. Moran
Melinda Aller
Nellie Riddell
Mame Gavin
Mary McHugh
Julia Lamb
Nora Gerrity
Katherine Healey
Nellie Griffin
Sarah Duffy
Sarah McAndrew
Miss Slattery
Miss Gallagher
Miss Hogan
Resignation at Fuller Coal store led by Burr leaves post
Charles A Burr of Madison avenue long served as manager of the W T Smith Store company on North Main avenue for twenty years. He tendered resignation to the Fuller Coal company which now runs the general store shared with Mt Pleasant colliery. Mr Jair is succeeded by A C Pwitchell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. Burr
Madison Avenue
W. T. Smith
North Main Avenue
Fuller Coal Company
Mt. Pleasant
Fuller
Jair
A. C. Pwitchell
Electric City drawing yields upright plane prize
Knights of Malta members held a drawing at the Masonic hall last night. Ticket 9298 owned by Thomas H. Jones of 151 Everett avenue won the prize. Miss Vorhis drew the thirteenth ticket, with Isaac Daniels directing graph phone selections and Meredith Jones, M. G. Dimmick, Thomas Thomas, Arthur Evans on the organizing committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City
Knights of Malta
Masonic Hall
Thomas H. Jones
Everett Avenue
Miss Vorhis
Isaac Daniels
Meredith Jones
M. G. Dimmick
Thomas Thomas Wit Arthur Evans
Contractor P. J. McAldrew Wins Keyser Valley Hose Building Contract
P J McAldrew awarded the contract to erect a new two story building on Jackson street in the Twenty first ward for the Keyser Valley Hose Company. Ground floor to house apparatus and horses. second floor for meetings and social use. Construction to start in a few days. The company recently received 45 feet of cotton hose and will respond to alarms in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McAldrew
Keyser Valley Hose Company
Jackson Street
Twenty-first Ward
North Scranton Delegation Attends St Patrick Church Fair
A large crowd enjoyed a musical and literary program at St Patrick's church fair last evening. Recitations by Cheraldine Phillips and solo numbers by Theoretta Jennings Rhoda Clarks William Lynmott and others entertained attendees. Door prize winners Tuesday evening included John Larkin and Miss Sweeney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church Fair
North Scranton
Cheraldine Phillips
Aocal Silos
Theoretta Jennings
Rhoda Clarks
William Lynmott
Wi Iam FE. Burke
John Larkin
van Buren Avenue
Misa Sweeney
Lafayette Street
Remains of Mrs Dowd Borne to St Patrick's for Requiem
The late Mrs Mre Michael Dowd was carried from the family home on South Vanluren Avenue to St Patrick's church yesterday morning where Rev J J Ruddy celebrated the mass of requiem. A large delegation from the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association attended. Pallbearers included John Tehe William Farrell Henry Carmon Richard McHale Thomas Jordan and Michiel Stapleton. Interment was in the Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dowd
Vanluren Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
J. J. Ruddy
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
John Tehe
William Farrell
Henry Carmon
Richard McHale
Thomas Jordan
Michiel Stapleton
Cathedral Oequetory
Third Pup Pers Benefit Service At Eaton Home
A help event hosted by the Ladies of the First Papilst church will run this evening at the home of Mr and Mrs James M Eaton on Tenth street. Attendees pay the regular price for entries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
James M. Eaton
Tenth Street
Henry Davis
Washburn
Hebecow Burke
North Main Avenue
New York
Mary Burnett
Mario Herenity
Pleasant Street
Clarhondale
Sthiapeain Methodist Eupliscopal Church
Ypastoy
J. T. Bweet
Young Women's Christian Ase Cdition
I. M. Keene
Jackson Street
Favorite Remedy touted as cure for kidney and bladder diseases
Advertisement claims Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy cures kidney liver bladder and blood diseases with a high trial success rate. It offers free postpaid samples to readers, urges urine test self check, and lists symptoms cured including back pain frequent urination nighttime urge and scalding pain. Sold in bottles at $1.00 each or six for $5.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Dr. David Kennedy Corporation
Rondout
N. C
Local notes and society briefs from Scranton area
Monday reports a clash on North Bromley avenue and a series of community events. Geaners of Simpson Methodist plan a Washington's Birthday colonial tea, while West Side Republicans hold a meeting. St Johns church fair reopens with ten articles to be sold. February hospital staff includes Dr J J Roberts and Dr J Carroll. Yoke Fellows band entertained at a Salvation Army camp meeting. Mrs Margaret Davis of Seattle dies after illness, following the death of daughter Mrs Samuel R Price. both former West Scranton residents. Councilman Filward James Jr. jailed in Buffalo after a visit, and Rev L B Foster has recovered enough to be active again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlice
WD. Thomas
Pittston
North Bromley Avenue
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Washington
West Side
Republican Club
Holt
St. Johns Church
J. J. Roberte
J. Z. Carroll
West Side Hospital
Carroll
Ieymouth
J. J. Carro
Jackson Street
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Salvation Army
Margaret Davis
Seattle
Samuel R. Price
West Scranton
Filward James, Jr
South Main Avenue
Buffalo
N. Y
L. BR. Foster
North Lincoln Avenue
Frederic Pitani Elite Club Names Officers and Plans Drama
North Scranton notes report the Frederor Pitani elite club electing officers for the year James Murphy as president J Golden as vice president Daniel F Healy as financial secretary J J Loftus recording secretary Thomas Newcomb Harhartan and J J Meland as sergeant at arms. On March 1 the club will present Captain Jack or the Irish Cuthan for the benefit of Division No 10 Ancient Order of Hibernians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederor Pitani
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Pleasant Cayuga Mines Trip By Local Youth group
A party of young people including James Hartwell Fred Thomas Tr Gould Charlie Lorens Fred Gould Maud Shumway Guasie Bogardus Ella Walters Margaret Gould enjoyed a Tuesday evening excursion through the Cayuga mines guided by Outsid Foreman G 8 Decker. They viewed all points of interest, took flashlight pictures, and returned to the surface at 10 o'clock before heading home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. 8. Decker
Cayuga Mines
James Hartwell
Fred Thomas
Tr. Gould
Charlies Lorens
Fred Gould
Maud Shumway
Guasie Bogardus
Misa Ella Walters
Mise
Margaret Gould
Funeral for Mary Edwards Held at Family Home
The funeral for Mary Edwards daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Edwards was held this afternoon at from the spring street home. Rev J A Evans conducted services and interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery with pallbearers Oliver Foo Powell Kinbert Thomas Rees and Lilac Evans. Also noted is the upcoming funeral for Peter Maloney scheduled for tomorrow morning at 10. His remains will be taken to the Holy Losary church for a high mass of requiem.
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Mary
William J. Edwards
Springtreet
J. A. Evans
Washburn Street
Oliver Foo Powell
Kinbert Thomas
Rees
Lilac Evans
Peter Maloney
Holy Losary Church
Community Notices From Local Churches And Clubs
A thimble party is set for this afternoon at the Providence Methodist church parlors. Providence Presbyterian plans a Washington's Birthday supper. Keystone Literary and Dramatic club hosts its weekly social in the auditorium tonight. Miss Jennie Verte of Wilkes, Maine visited Mrs William Oberts on Ferdinand Street earlier this week. The Module Social club held a spot in Workingmen's Hall last evening to a large, enjoying crowd. The Welsh Congregational Church Christian Endeavor group on West Market Street will host a debate and entertainment next Thursday in the church vestry. The topic is England's justification in its war with the Boers. Affirmative speakers are Emlyn Jones, Robert R Williams, James Lewis. negative speakers Miss Hannah Williams, David Jones, and Daniel Thomas. A musical and literary program is planned, and admission is free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methist Episcopal Church
Providence Presbyterian Church
Washington
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club
Mista Jennie Verte
Wilkes Maine
William Oberts
Ferdinand Street
Module
Christian Endeavor Society
Welsh Congregational Church
West Market Street
England
Emlyn Jones
Robert R. Williams
James Lewis
Hannah Williams
David FE
Jonea
Daniel Thomas
Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough Funeral and Socials
The death of Mrs Matharine Stanton occurred at Whitney's Point Monday night. Her funeral was held yesterday afternoon with impressive services attended by local residents including Miss Jesgle Wunener, William Potter, and Mr and Mrs Robert P Savage of Green Ridge Street. Miles McDonald was killed at Washington New Jersey and a social for Frederick Hartnoll was a success. The Ladies' Auxiliary of the A D H plans a social tonight. Personal notes mention several local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeaterday
Miles McDonald
Washington, N. J
Frederick Hartnoll
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Mra
Matharine Stanton
Whitney's Point
Mra. Stanton
William Stanton
Philadelphia
Connolly
Green Ridge
Grace Btanton
Whitney’s Point
Mise Jesgle Wunener
William Potter
Blakely Etnets
Ate
Robert P. Savage
Green Ridge Street
Fatal Delaware Lackawanna switchman accident at Washington NJ
News from Washington New Jersey reports Miles McDonald a popular local brakeman was instantly killed on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line while on duty. He was a son of Patrick McDonald of Baet Drinker street. Remains were brought home to this borough yesterday. The time of funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, N. J
Miles Mc Donald
Wos
Delaware, Lackawannand Western Railroad
Patrick McDoneald
Baet Drinker Street
Benefit social at Weebington Hall for Frederick Marineill
The Weebington hall hosted a benefit social last evening in honor of Frederick Marineill. Music by Wah lers brothers entertained a well dressed crowd as the committee reported a successful social and financial outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weebington Hall
Frederick Marineill
Wahlers Brothers
Local Gossip Notes From City and Suburbs
New York City resident New, M. OM. Dentun visits in Manhattan while Karl W. Tivhep spends yesterday in Wayne County. Miss Louise Hoffmann of Denker Street visits Victor Pinkness and his parents on Bloom Street. Five weeks of absence ends as Tat returns to duties in Fan Juan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New
M. OM. Dentun
New York City
Karl W. Tivhep
Wayne Centunty
Louise Hoffmann
Denkertreet
Victor Pinkness
Abs. H. Pinkney
Fan Juan
Local Notes From Green Ridge Community
Mrs Z Rea of Sanderson avenue returns from East Terlin Pennsylvania. Telephone company extends wires up Monsey avenue to Bunget avenue. Mrs Ishafer of Montrose visits sister Mrs T Moore of Ca Pour Avenue. Alexander Meldrum of Richmond avenue hosts nephew Alexander Law Jr of Aberdeen Scotland on a pleasure trip. Last evening about 5 o'clock a small bay horse attached to a light covered...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. 1. Rea
Sanderson Avenue
East Terlin
Monsey Avenue
Bunget Avenue
Ishafer
Montrose
T. Moore
Capour Avene
Alexander Meldrum
Richmond Avenue
Alexander Law, Jr
Aberdeen
Scotland
Law
Solid Gold Watches and Diamonds Tea Promotion in Scranton
The Boston Tea Party at 1427 Penn Avenue promotes Tong Tina Tea with gold watches and genuine diamonds as premiums. Advert shows a lease of the store for public display and lists purchaser examples, ranges of prices, and prize details. Open evenings to 9 PM. mail orders accepted with cash or draft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Ave
Scranton
Toston Tean Party
Penn Avenue
Gond Gould
Mentien
William Davis
Walter Williams
Nicholeon
Matthew Galden
Win
D. Roberta
Ll. & We
Stroudsburg
Tircen
James Ward
Hyde Park Mines
Ree
Quay
E. Brownell
John HH
Bromley Ave
Pine Brook Mines
Chas
Fagen
Tirush Mfr
Boston
Carriage Dash on Marion Street Ends With Unharmed Rider
A runaway carriage on Marion Street from Dunmore surged at high speed toward Delaware and Windson avenues before colliding with a gate post. The driver, whose name could not be learned, jumped clear as the horse was restrained. The carriage was wrecked. the man and horse were not injured. Mr and Mrs Joseph Hangi visited Dalton yesterday as guests of Mrs J Haslam. The Women's Christian Temperance Union of Green Ridge meets this afternoon at 5 o'clock in the Green Ridge library. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Street
Dunmore
Joseph Hangi
Dalton
J. Haslam
Women's Christian Temperanes Union of
Green Ridge
Pea Con Transports Barges to City Areas at $1.25 a Ton
Deliveries priced at 1.25 dollars per ton to the South Side central city and central Hyde Park areas. Orders directed to J. T. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. ‘T Sharkey
Cedar Uve
South Scranton Notes Distress Over Sickness and Poverty
Mrs Dusan of Associated Charities reported a severe case in South Scranton this week. John P Kant an elderly man with his fifteen year old daughter resided on Colar avenue. Kant lay ill, with disease advanced and no visible support. Mrs Duggan arranged hospital care and relief for the family. The Reverend Peter Christ and others aided by placing the man in an institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dusan
Associated Charities
John P. Kant
Everrecht
Colar Avenue
Duggan
Lackawanna Hospital
Peter Christ
Pretty wedding at St Mary’s German Cathedral on River Street
A wedding occurred yesterday at 10 o'clock at St Mary’s German Cathedral on River Street. The couple were Mize Anna A Reidenbach and B J Meicehin with Rev. Peter Krist officiating a nuptial high mass. Guests included relatives such as Miss Wate Reidenbach and James Wharrett. A reception followed at the bride’s home on Bione Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt Mary's
German Cathedie Church
Wate Reidenbach
James Wharrett
Minwoha
Wis Broomsmaun
Bione Avenue
Preeent
Miew
Marion Me Hiewbin
Helleovin Hospital
New Vorlksely
Jetin Methoehtin
Hagletom
MeGeehin
Biome Avenue
Knights of the Gialdem Hagl plan activities at hotel session
At Hotel Bestmichor the Peurto du Feiends hold a regular session this evening. Members previously edooted will be installed while the group outlines guiding principles. The event references a ritual in a castle setting and a ceremonial bath. February 4. Mrs William Fielnwich celebrates sixty sixth birthday with family. Mrs Stephen B Apenkes recovering from illness. Ninth girl born yesterday to Mr and Mrs Terman Heinvich at 627 living avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestmichor
Elu
Malthe Castle
Knights of
Gialdem Hagl
Con.uct
William Fielnwich
Magpie Street
Stephen B Apenkes
Cedar Avenue
Terman Heinvich
Living Avenue
Mrs Grady Dies After Illness at Home of Son
Mrs Thomas Grady of 118 not Drie er Street Lammoore died yesterday at her son FP d Ginardy home after several days illness. She was an old and well known resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Grady
Drieer Street
Lammoore
D. Ginardy
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West
Wichael F. Culein
Briggs
W. Donkins
Drugfist
Main Avenue
Estetter
Globe Warehouse
Fat
D. F
Dunmore Cemetery
Acre
Keyser Valley Hose Co
Teneral
Excelsior Dramatic Club
Mary Edwards
Dunmore Borough
Miles M'Donald
Fred Hartnoll
Keystone Mall
Ladies
Young Men's Temperance Literary and Beneficial Society
Ladies’ Catholic Benefit Association
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
O'Vloek
CEU
Grippe
Abcork
St Bea
Sovereign Remedy CO
Sreces
South Scranton
Lyceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis
Lesser
J. K. Long
Edwin Mayo Pudd’nhead Wilson
Mark Twain
Frank Mayo
HI Henry
Shi Kaye
Teper Cipe
Entia
Tory
City
PeneSy
Lewis Morrison
Beenery
Academy OF Music, Pu & Rbis
Long
Hunday-Jackson Company
Haracter
Dime Matinee
Dally
Matinees Daily
Grasshopper
Delaware
Trenton
M. J
Dan, Sr
Henry Mitchell
State Board of Health
Delaware River
Trenton Board of Health
Woard
Lambertville
Correa
Madrid
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