Two Mine Workers Burned In Dickson Mine Incident
North Scranton reports two mine workers burned after igniting a gas pocket at the Dickson Mine. Officers of Green Midge Conclave and Heptasophs assisted in the case involving Mrs Catherine Garvin and Mer Daughter. Gwiliym Jollon recovering from injuries. funeral service held for Thomas L Lewis with Odd Fellows and Foresters members in attendance. Interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson
Catherine Garvin
Mer
Gwiliym Jollon
Gas Mine Explosion Burned Dickson Workers
David Johns and a laborer were burned in a Dickson mine on Saturday evening when lamps ignited accumulated gas in a chamber. Johns escaped with minor arm burns, while the laborer suffered severe facial and chest burns and was taken to his boarding house on Parker Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Johns
Dickson
Johns
Parker Street
von Storch Avenue
Installed officers of Green Ridge conclave No 199 IOofH
District Deputy D W Neeld installed the new officers of Green Ridge conclave No 199 Improved Order of Heptasophs led by Past archon John L Wolf Provost John A Hopewell and others M M Bennett M W Carpenter John Addyman Fred Breig Thomas Hawley Jacob Geiser A banquet followed the ceremony and a high quality programme was rendered
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Woman’s Daughter Cleared in Incorribibility Case
Mrs Catharine Garvin had her daughter Aliva Major arrested on incorribibility. The hearing before Alderman Roberts found the girl innocent and discharged the case. Miss Charlotte Gard ner widow of Sweet Gardner funeral set for 10 AM at Methodist Episcopal church. Remains go to Dalton for interment. Mrs William Cusick of West Market Street is seriously ill. George Campbell, Gardner Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Garvin
Aliva Major
Alderman Roberts
Missa Charlotte Gardner
Sweet Gardner
Methodist Episcopal Church
William Edgar
Dalton
William Cusick
West Market Etrent
George Campbell
Gardner Avenue
Local Notes and Social Tides In Town
The town sees residents heading west for permanent residence while a church gathering in Wayne avenue draws a large crowd. A doctor and assistant superintendent clash ends with a chair attack. charges may be dropped with costs paid. Delegates attend funeral in Bethlehem. Welsh and Dutch groups plan events for Washington's Birthday. Gwiliym Jones recovers from injuries at West Ridge colliery and Kate Russell visits Plymouth. Engagement announced for M. J. Neary and Catharine Ruddy. Clark of West Market street remains ill. Rev Bulgin preaches on “A Fast Young Man” with members joining and five baptisms planned.
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Wayne Avenue
Dapitet Echurch
George Caldwell
Patrick McAndrew
Metropolitan Insurance Company
McAndrew
Roberta
Isaac Dean
North Main Avenue
Kentucky
John Barnes
Kansas
Jennie White
William Street
Carbondale
Yorteriay
James
John Trethewin
Bethlehem
Dutch Pap
Alexander's Hall
Washington
Eureka Base Hall
St. Mary's Hall
John Neary
Philadelphia
New York
Gwiliym Jones
West Ridge
Kate Russell
Plymouth
Kate Henry
Hrick Avenue
M. J. Neary
Catharine Ruddy
West Market Street
Oe Clark
R. R. Bulgin
Hulrin
Minooka Race Sees Silverites Rally in Village Battle
Minooka voters face a village election shaped by Democratic and Republican lines. Frank Toole, the Republican supervisor candidate, is popular and viewed as likely to win, while Sen silver adherents claim a court ruling strengthens their position. John Coyne emerges as the leading silverman in the southern faction.
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Innes Men of Citizens Party
Silverites
Frank Toole
Mr. Toole
John ©. Coyne
Soll
West Scranton Mine Accidents Claim Two Boys
A 14 year old doortender at Capouse mines was crushed when a car jumped the track and pinned him. Seconds later 13 year old Edward Reese, a Hampton mines driver, suffered similar injuries as a coal car derailed on a narrow rail. Both lads were taken home for treatment with doctors summoned. no bones were broken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reese
Capouse
William J. Reese
Fifteenth Street
M. J. Williams
Edward Reese
Hampton Mines
Reese
Philip Reese
Hampton Street
Miner Narrowly Escapes Premature Blast At Oxford Mines
Patrick J. Higgins, a miner at the Oxford mines, placed a charge to gather extra coal and returned to inspect when the blast failed. The charge exploded as he neared the face, hurling him to the floor and injuring his right elbow, cuts, bruises, and causing a severe shock. He was taken to 503 Meridian street for treatment and will miss weeks of work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Higgins
Oxford
Meridian Street
Funeral for Inte Mrs Thomas C Evans Held at Local Church
The funeral for Inte Mrs. Thomas C. Evans was held from 928 North Malin Avenue. Rev. David P. Jones led services at Tabernacle Congregational Church with a choir singing. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery amid a large cortege and floral offerings. Pallbearers included BD Pritchard Reese Lloyd Jones Rogers William Reese and BR E Thomas.
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Thomas C. Evans
Malin Avenue
Tabernacle Congregational Church
David P. Jones
Washburn Street
Pritchard
Reese Lloyd
Jones
Rogers
Wiliam Reese
BR. E. Thomas
Chi Upsilon society installs Washburn church officers
The Chi Upsilon group of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church held a regular meeting last evening. President A F E Morse presided and installed new officers including Harry Niemeyer as president and J H Rattenberg as vice president. A short business program followed and Morse provided phonograph entertainment.
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Chi Upsilons
Washburn Street
A. F E. Morse
Harry Niemeyer
J. H. Rattenberg
Archie Mears
Frank Thornton
Percy Waters
George Waters
Horace Keen
Hall
Hampton breaker narrowly saved from fire in Keyser valley
A wash house fire threatened the Hampton breaker late yesterday afternoon. The smaller building burned, but heat spared the nearby engine house though flames trapped it at times. Hampton, part of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western chain, houses modern machinery and could have caused hundreds to lose work if the blaze spread.
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Hampton
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Keyser Valley
Local Obituaries and Social Notes Highlight Area Families
North Lincoln avenue residents Mr and Mrs P H Warren share news with Mr and Mrs Henry Phillips of Belina Grove Pa. Constable Timothy Jones rests at home on Morris court. Mrs Thomas H Davis welcomes a baby girl. W C Williams of Wilkes Barre visits relatives here Sunday. Miss Minnie Davis of Parsons visits Mr and Mrs W G Daniels of South Main avenue. Mrs Richard Hall of South Main avenue visits Marion NC. Mrs Frank Transue of Tenth street travels to Stroudsburg for mother’s illness. Mr and Mrs James Lewis of West Lackawanna avenue are congratulated on a girl. William Clark of Buffalo returns from a visit here. Mrs Joseph P Phillips and children of Swetland street return from Wilkes-Barre. Minor notes mention West Side board of trade meeting this evening in the West Side bank rooms.
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P. H. Warren
North Lincoln Avenue
Henry Phillips
Belina Grove
Timothy Jones
Morris Court
Thomas H. Davis
North Main Avenue
W. C. Willams
Wilkes-Barre
W. G. Daniels
South Main Avenue
Minnie Davis
Parsons
Richard Hall
Marion
N. C
Frank Transue
Tenth Street
Stroudsburg
James Lewis
West Lackawanna Avenue
William Clark
Buffalo
Joseph P. Phillips
Swetland Street
Dance class ends as attendance declines
The Wilte dancing class led by Prof. Taylor ends after last evening’s session due to low attendance. A social by the Ladies Aid society is planned for Feb 10 at First Welsh Congregational church with 10 cent admission including cake and coffee. The St Leo's Tourist Club hosts its first annual social Feb 21 at Mears hall. A grand Welsh church fair and festival with 4 cent admission and supper is also announced. The Electric City Wheelmen hold a business meeting tonight at the club house followed by a smoker.
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Taylor
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main Avenue
Ladies Aid Society
St. Leo's Tourist Club
Mears’ Hall
Ladies' Aid Society
Electric City Wheelmen Club
West Side Musiness Rectory Involving Clairvoyant Listed
A short note places MRS FENTON at 4142 North Malin Avenue on the West Side, noting involvement of a clairvoyant and phrenologist in a rectory setting.
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West Side
Fenton
North
Malin Avenue
Simpson Family Celebrates 66th Birthday in Green Ridge
Mr and Mrs Lee Simpson of Marlon Street Green Ridge were surprised on Mr Lees 66th birthday by children and grandchildren. The party featured merriment games and refreshments with relatives from Ashley Pa Maplewood and other nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson
Lee
Marlon Street
Green Ridge
Wi Lee
Ashley, Pa
John H, Lee
George EH
Lizzie Adams
G. W. Krisbie
McCawley
Maplewood
Women's Christian Temperance Union
John Harvey
Monsey Avenue
Liseie T. Beane
Capouse Avenue
H. C. Dewey
Weat Pitteton
Barah Lees
Laura
Philadelphia
Independent Order Odd Fellows
Dickson Avenue
Frank Lester
Chicago
Green Ridge Street
Letters From The People Column Note
Readers submit opinions under the Tribune policy and writer’s name. Tribune not responsible for published views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Explanation of show standards at Liederkranz hall
The HolI Manager G. F. C. Dimer defends the Liederkranz and Mr Fennessy amid concern over unclean performances. Posters warned managers of lease clauses against improper shows. After warnings and a temporary removal, Dimer says no blame attaches to Mr Fennessy and pledge to maintain Academy level standards.
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the Tribune
Scranton
Liederkrang
Fenvvessy
Mer
Fennessy
Penyvesvyy
Fenvensay
Mack
Academy
Lyceum
G. F.C. Dimer
Woman Injured By Snow Coaster In South Scranton
Mrs. Mary McGreevy of Elm Street suffered a broken shoulder blade scalp wound and severe bruises after being struck by a packed snow coaster on Elm Street near Pyttston Avenue. Passersby aided her before she was taken home unconscious. Dr Manley treated her and the coaster rider fled. warrants are rumored for the responsible youths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McGreevy
Elm Street
Pyttston Avenue
A. Manley
Evangelical Church Fair Opens At Gennepia Hall
Fundraising fair by the Evangelical Church of Peace led by Rev. EL J. Schmidt Destor opened last evening at Gennepia hall. A large attendance saw decorated booths and sales of arts and useful articles. Reception committee and executive team guided the event with proceeds to church treasury.
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Evangelical Church of Peace
EL J. Schmidt
Charles Sauer
Adam Neals
John Hahn
Philip Klein
Charles Graft
B.J. Schmidt
Jacob Schaffer
Rudolph Schaffer
Chas, Keller
Christian Meyers
Tile Klein
Elk Bowling Notes Celebrate Prize Winners and Upcoming Series
The Elk Bowling alley held a Saturday night handicap with Oscar Adams taking first prize at an average of 210 and a fraction over ten games. W Roper placed second in the same event, Alophia claimed third, with Adams prize a lamp and Roper prize a clock. Hopkins earned a colored man on a cotton bale, and other scores listed include Adams fifteen games and various averages. The Elk and Backus teams will open the first series at the Backus alley Wednesday evening, then the second series moves to the Elk alley the following week.
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Elk Bowling Alley
Oscar Adams
W. Roper
Alophia
Adams
Prigg
Roper
Hopkins
Hoper
Phillips
D. Gibbons
Weastpfahl
I Huacan
Aiton
Oy. Een Ees Ees Mhlas
Elk and
Backus
Backus Alley
Charity Supper At Parish Hall Slated For Tuesday Night
An old time supper will be served for 10 cents with price rising to 15 cents if not eaten. Fines for doll clothing and white aprons cost 6 cents, jewelry 5 cents, short men’s clothing and cloth trousers 5 cents, neckties and jewelry 2 cents. Ladies Aid Society meets at Mrs John Browns home. Miss Lydia Reed and Livie Rothwick visited Dunmore last week.
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Ald Sociery
John Brown
Lydia Reed
Live'e Rothwick
Dunmore
Local notices and society events skim Scranton page
The column notes several items including a funeral service at Christ Lutheran church with interment at Forest Hill cemetery, and a day officer in South Scranton. It records marriages at Alder street homes, a reception at Saengerrunde hall, and social events by Hungarian Amateur Historical Society and St. Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society with dates in February.
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Elm Street
Christ Lutheran Church
H. H. Lisse
Forest Hill Cemetery
William Gacheldie
South Scranton
Mise Marie Duffy
Fig Street
Hawley
J.C. Roear
Philadelphia
Yetta Moulder
Yetta Weber
Henry Moulter
John Michaels
Saengerrunde Hall
Trees
Surprise party for Mr and Mrs C M Blesevker in Dunmore
A Friday evening surprise hosted by Moscow lodge No 703 and Ida Rebecca lodge No 191 honored Mr and Mrs C M Blesevker at their Drinker Street home. Attendees included many couples and individuals, with receptions served after lively amusements. Reverend R R Bulgin will speak at the Christian church every night this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Blesevker
Drinker Street
Moscow Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Ida Rebecca Lodge
C. P. van Brunt
William Rafferty
R. R. Bulgin
Christian Church
Obituary: Robert Peteh of Pricetarg Dies at 61
Robert Peteh, a well known man of Pricetarg, died at his home Saturday evening at age 61. He is survived by a wife seven daughters and three sons. Funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 o'clock with interment in Peckville.
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Robert Peteh
Pricetarg
Peckville
Multiple Scranton Doctors and Lawyers Listed in Local Directory
Physicians and surgeons locating at Scranton Private Hospital and various city addresses, plus numerous lawyers and firms listed with offices in Commonwealth and other buildings. Entries include Dr Kay, Dr Frey, Dr Trapold, Dr Freas, Dr Reed, and many attorneys across Washington Avenue, Spruce Street, and Lackawanna avenues.
The Homeliest Man in Scranton Touting Kemp's Balsam
An advertisement invites readers to visit druggists for a free four trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs. The remedy is claimed to cure chronic and acute coughs bronchitis asthma and consumption and is priced at two and six cents.
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Thomas L. Lewis
Margaret Avenue
Bulgin
The
W. AG. Watkins
Lincoln Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Court Robinhood
Order of Foresters
Globe Warehouse
West Scranton
Thomas
Minpar
Evans
West Side Board of Trade
West Side Bank
John Zang
Michael Gogoel
Anna
Kate Whelan
Genet Street
Avoca
James Heenan
Cedar Avenue
Martin
James Daly
Pour Street
John Murphy
Ella
David Aker
Alder Street
S S'Clock
Pittston Avenue
Michael Gogolin
Old Forge
Amelia
Johann Hoff
Dana Daily
York
Berlin
Paris
Odds and Ends
Conrad
Lackawanna Ava
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court House
Richardson-Boynton
Wishington Chemical Co
Washington, DG
AJAX
Boas
Matthews Brow
H.C. Sanderson
Drugziata
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
L. Frey
Scranton Savings Bank
Hidg
Wyoming Avenue
Mary A Sphlephred
M. D. Homeopathint
Adama Avenue
Pr. A. Trapold
Spruce Street
R. W. EB. Allen
Washington Avenue
L. M. Gates
Fa. m
Tan
Dence
Madison Avenue
Pr. c
W. Vamoreaux
Mulberry
W. G. Rook
Linden Street
B. Replogle
State Security
Metro
James H. Torrey
Hooma
Commonwealth Building
Frank E. Boyle
Burr Building
Rooms and i
Jessup
Wiehington Avenue
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Frank T. Okell
Hoom 6
Coal Mzchange
W. Oakford
Sine Wisco
B. F. Killam
Bauer
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert
Megargee Brothers
Lackawanna
Beranas
Bend
Cs M. Cann
Hi. Buell
A. M
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Commonwealth Bidg
Bermon
Edward W. Thayer
Joseph Jeffreys
Attorney-Atlaw
A. Watrfs
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton, Pa
Co. R. Pitcher
ATTERSON &@ WILCOX
Anene
C. Comegys
A. W. Bertholp
Tribune Publishing CO
Barring & Msweeney
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Percival J. Morris
Edward H. Davis
BE. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock
J. Architect
Spruce St. Cor
Washhire
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
Lacry & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
Lyman
N. Washington Avenu
H. F. Reynolds
C. C. Laubach
Wyoming Ave
Bnover
Lacka. Wanna Avenue
Jos. Kuettel
Leeds
Clark & CO
Grea House
Norinh Avenue
the Elk Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Egler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
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