West Scranton Worker Injured in Premature Dynamite Explosion
Thomas McConville of 125 South Bumner avenue, supervising a Bessemer and Lake Erie railroad branch near Osgood station, was severely injured when a dynamite blast prematurely exploded. Several workers died or were hurt. McConville suffered a skull fracture and leg injuries. others among the Italian workers were listed with various injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McConville
Bumner Avenue
Bessemer and
Lake Exine
Osgood Station
Deres
Richard Broudhead
McConville
Greenville
Tessmor and Lake Erie
Scranton
Mill strike denied by Mr Hecht amid employer reports
Mr Hecht denies any strike at Timmes and VWecht spike mill and says no worker named Rob ers is employed. He claims no knowledge of any trouble at the mill as stories circulated in the Sunday edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Hecht
Timmes & Vwecht
Mrr. Hecht
Aiman
Robers
Organizer Discharged Sparks Suspected Work Stoppage
Papers indicate an effort to organize the workers and that the organizer was discharged. After this, it is alleged the men quit work, though none of the employees could be located last night to substantiate the story.
Temperance Choir Rehearses Ahead of Woolley Meeting
The temperance choir directed by Gomer Reese held a well attended rehearsal at the First Welsh Congregational church in North Scranton on Tuesday evening. The Oxford Glee Club conducted by David Stephens also staged a spirited rehearsal at Co operative hall preparing for the Allentown eisteddfod on March 17. The mixed voice choir organized by Prof Lewis Davis for the national elatedd fod in this city on May 90 met last night at Jackson Street Baptist church with nearly full voice enrollment and strong rising quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temperance
Gomer Reese
Woolley
North Scranton
First Welsh Congregational Church
Oxford Glee Club
Allentown
David Stephens
Lewis Davis
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Olde Folkes concert at Bellevue church with famed artists
The village choir will present an Olde Folkes concert at Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church on Wednesday evening February 26. Notable performers Sims Reeves Signor Foll Monsieur DeWitt Paderewski and Peggy Smith will appear. A special train may run after the show for nearby Keyser Valley Gammon Hill and Pettibone residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Solog
Enormus Fort
Sims Reeves
Signor Foll
Monsieur DeWitt Paderewski
Peggy Smith
Funeral services for Emma E. H. Loney held. interment Forest Hill
The funeral for Emma E H Loney, who died at her grandparents home on Seventh Street, was today at 2 PM with burial in Forest Hill cemetery. Separately, mourners laid to rest George Mellert, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Mellert of Meridian Street, with services at the house and burial in Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma EH. Loney
T. J. Loney
Seventh Street
Forest Hill
George
Jacob Mellert
Meridian Street
Washburn Street
Property transfer and local business update in Priceburg
George Wearneh of North Main Avenue has taken possession of the Overland House at Priceburg and moved his family there. John M. Williams, owner of a shoe store on Lackawanna Avenue, continues operating his business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wearneh
North Main Avenue
Priceburg
John M. Wiliams
Lackawanna Avenue
Store-room Acquisition Near Pfeiffer’s Barber Shop
The note states possession will be taken of the store-room next to Pfeiffer's barber shop on North Main Avenue starting March 1. This marks a new tenancy or property occupancy for the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wll
Pfeiffer
North Main Avenue
Religious services noted across city churches Sunday
Rev A L Ramer spoke on Knowledge of Part at St Mark's Lutheran in morning while The Exalted Saviour portrait followed in evening. Holy communion at St David's Episcopal at 7 am. pastor McHenry preached at 10:30 am. Choir praised at the church. Edward Howell preached at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian after returning to West Scranton. Welsh preaching at Bellevue Welsh church with English service at 6 pm. Baptism and reception at Simpson Methodist Episcopal. McDermott preached in evening. An offering for college aid taken at Washburn Street Presbyterian. Moffat preached both services. Lord's Supper administered at Jackson Street Baptist morning. George King gave cornet solo at evening. W W Adair of the Railroad Y M C A preached at Plymout h Congregational. Hugh Davies spoke in evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
A. L. Ramer
St. David's Episcopal Church
BE. J. McHenry
Edward Howell
West Scranton
Elkdale
Siuaquehanna County
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
William Davis
Bellevue Welsh
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Rey. H. ©. McDermott
Board of Aid For Colleges
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Dr. Moffat
Jackson Street Baptist Church
George King
W. W. Adair
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Plymouth Congregational Church
Hugh Davies
Church pledges and society events fill Sabbath at local parish
Attendees report strong church engagement while the trustees push a revenue drive with pledge cards inviting all members to contribute. Upcoming events include a Gama Nu valentine social, Home and Foreign Missionary society meeting, and a Chi Upsilon Washington and Lincoln service hosted by members and open to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
Board of Trustees
Gama Nu Society
Home and Foreign Missionary Society
Mary Barrowman
Washburn Street
Luce
Chi Upsilon Fraternity
Washington and Lincoln
First Baptist Church Service and Events
Rev F Mathews preached morning on worthiness in well doing and gave a Bible reading in the evening On the Way of Holiness Baptism was administered to several candidates Choir under Mrs Beddoe inspires with fine anthems Special church business meeting is planned for this evening Ladies Aid to host a Martha Washington tea and entertainment on Friday Feb 21 Pastor to deliver a sermon to the camp on Sunday evening Feb 93
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Maartha Washington
Patriotic Order Sons of America
St Brenden's Council and Deacons Gather This Evening
A regular meeting of St Brenden's council Young men's Institute will be held in their rooms this evening and the board of deacons meets at Jackson Street Baptist church. Twenty eight applicants will be considered for membership. The adjourned St Davids vestry meeting will be held this evening at o o clock in the vestry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden's Council
Young Men's Institute
Jackson Street Baptist Church
St. David's Vestry
Multiple local society notices and marriages in Scranton region
The article notes the burial of Frank Dunstone's mother, the Ganadu society event at Washburn Street Presbyterian, Hyde Park Father Mathew Society meeting at St. Leo's rooms, St Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society gathering, the marriage of Louisa Jenkins and Miss Kate Winters, Frank Phillips' candidacy announcement for the legislature, installation of officers of West Side conclave No 21 of the Improved Order of Heptathophs, and the Paul’s Pioneer corps encampment drive with Y M C A hall meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Dunstone
West Scranton
The
Truth
Ganadu Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Hyde Park
Father Mathew Society
St. Leo's Ooms
St. Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Bellevue
Louisa Jenkins
Hampton Street
Kate Winters
Taylor
Frank Phillips
Joseph Phillips
William Corless
West Side
Paul
Indecipherable student note hints at medical claim
Fragmentary text questions credibility of a product or remedy and mentions a promise of protection. References to a “Kamps” method and a claim about slowing a process. Ends with “At all druggists.”
Local notes of community greetings and incidents
The report highlights several small town items. Nue, recently stricken with apoplexy, shows improvement but remains serious. Births are noted for Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Buckley. Mlle Marie Stanton hosted a class at her Hampton Street Sunday School, while friends held a surprise party for Frank Mulley on Jackson Street. John E. Evans suffers severe burns from a recent Dodge mine accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nue
Joseph Buckley
South Ninth Street
Aow
Mlle Marie Stanton
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal
Frank Mulley
Jackson Street
John FE. Evana
Hynon Street
Dodge Mine
Local Notes From Town Streets and Homes
John D. Jones of Rock street is reported to be seriously lonely at his home. Mrs Janes R Hughes of Washburn street hosted the Simpson Methodist Fpls opal church drawing-work class at her residence Saturday evening. Aroh Mears of South Main avenue has returned from the Boston College of Technology. Florence Schapman of Carbon dale visits Mr and Mrs Will liam Bortree of Price street. Mr and Mrs Morgan Thomas of Jackson street plan a Florida trip soon. Thomas Davis of Swetland street visits friends in Weatherby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Jones
Rock Street
Lonely Ft
Janes R. Hughes
Washburn Street
Simpson Methodist Fpls
Opal
Aroh Mears
South Main Avenue
Boston College of Technology
Florence Schapman
Carbondale
Willliam Bortree
Price Street
Morgan Thomas
Jackson Street
Tiorida
Thomas Davis
Swetland Street
Weatherby
Brown
Deacon Street
Professor Williams
Snyder
New York
Langshaw
Pottsville
Giles Decker
Cayuga Street
Margaret
Myrtle Huff
Ida Bishing
Stella Anderson
Louis Hartzell
Violaw Itterly
Helen Martin
Helen Decker
Margaret Harris
Messrs
Thomas Morris
John Price
Thomas Watkins
William Clegg
William Watkins
Arthur Case
Arthur Willime
Leon
John G. Woolley
North Main Avenue Tabernacle
Sunshine Club
Olive Munn
Oak Street
Cora Griffiths
Plymouth
Daniel Thomas
Putnam Street
Elmhurst
Leonard's Hall
Maln
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
North Main Avenue
Booth Scranton
Jennie Rooney
Martin McLane
Alderman Fidler
Hattie Owens
Brick Avenue
Lis
al Newton
Masked Ball Signals Social Close of Season in South Scranton
South Scranton notes describe tonight's masked ball at Athletic Hall hosted by Scranton Saengerrunde. Prof. Robert Bauer will supervise music, a souvenir program will be distributed, and hall decorations promise a top social event of the year. Committee members include Bertold Scholl, Gustave Schultz, August Hagen, Jacob Heas, Lorenz Haberstroh, Ed Claus, and John Schroedel Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Hall
Scranton Saengerrunde Society
Robert Bauer
Bertold Scholl
Gustave Schultz
August Hagen
Jacob Heas
Lorenz Haberstroh
Ed Claus
John Schroedel, Jr
Annual Ball of St Aloysius To tal Abstinence Society
The annual ball will be held this evening at the Knights of Columbus club rooms on North Washington avenue. A large attendance is predicted with catering by J. D. Williams & Bros. and music by the Star orchestra. The arrangements committee is led by Chairman James F Arthurs with members including Joseph Murphy William Moore John Ward Thomas Ruane James Edwards Thomas Reilly Michael Kennedy Martin Walsh Thomas Smith and Michael Hannon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Aloysius ‘Total Abstinence Society
Knights of Columbus Club
Washington Avenue
J. D. Williams & Bros
Star Orchestra
James F. Arthurs
Joseph Murphy
William Moore
John Ward
Thoms Ruane
James Edwards
Thomas Reilly
Michael Kennedy
Martin Walsh
Thomas Smith
Michael Hannon
Junger Maennerchor Plans Eisteddfod Entry in Scranton
A large turnout at the Junger Maennerchor headquarters discussed entering the Decoration Day eisteddfod at the armory. The group will participate, training to enhance the singing organization and likely reflect credit on Scranton and Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Maennerchor
Scranton
Pennsylvania
Social and union meetings fill weekend schedule
St Johns Beneficial Society hosted a social and ball at Athletic hall Saturday. Musicians union met at Schimpff's hall yesterday. Camp 480 Sons of America to meet at Hartman's hall tonight in regular session. Mine Local 1931 held a well attended meeting at Nowicki's hall. South Side Bowling club meets in regular session this evening. Choral union practices at Hickory Street Presbyterian church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Beneficial Society
Athletic Hall
Musicians' Union
Schimpff
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Hartman‘s Hall
Mine
Nowicki
Hell
Pittston Avenue
South Side Bowling Club
Choral Union
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Dunmore Election Buzz and Local Socials Highlight Page
As election day nears politicians push campaigns with Republicans shown as cohesive and poised for victory amid rival splits. The ticket lists Ravige Robinson Devereaux Haddon Hemple Blees Oliver Henwood as officials and directors. Tonight Wahler's hall hosts a masquerade dance by Wahler Brothers with Young Ladies Mission Circle hosting a novelty cake social and cake and coffee served at the Presbyterian church parlor tomorrow night. The annual meeting of the circle is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorenean
Charles P. Ravige
Adam Robinson
John Devereaux
Samuel Haddon
Gustav Hemple
Charlies Blees
H. Oliver
Thomas Henwood
Electric Engine Company
Wahler's Hall
Wahler Brothers’ Orchestra
Young Ladies’ Mission Circle
The
Presbyterian Church
Young Ladies’ Mission
Preachy
North Scranton Celebrates Silver Anniversary Festivities
North Scranton residents recall two silver anniversaries on Deacon Street with a large party hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Brown. Music by Professor Williams and a supper followed. Out of town guests included Mr. and Mrs. Snyder of New York and Mr. and Mrs. Langshaw of Pottsville.
Preventive Medicine Essay Prize Offer
A maker offers a $1,000 prize for the best essay on preventive medicine to promote habits that stop illness before it starts. The notice highlights pneumonia prevention, claims Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy counters colds influenza and reduces pneumonia risk, and notes the remedy has been used widely. For sale by all druggists.
Misses Bone Home Hosts Terian Church Event in City Area
Notices announce a Terian church gathering at the home of the Misses Bone on North Blakely Street. Dr Hubler buys Jenkins property on Butler Street and will move in April. Letters with February 1902 unclaimed are listed for pickup at 1036 Paul Street and 337 Drinker Street among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terian
Patterson Visited Green Ridge Friends and Local Notices
W W Patterson of Philadelphia visited Green Ridge yesterday. Mrs A Corbett of Breaker Street is homebound due to illness. Green Ridge Wheel club to hold an important meeting tomorrow evening at the club house. Edward Aten a baker at Moran’s barber shop on Lackawanna Avenue was arrested and held on 200 bail after facing charges of attempting to defraud M J Hartman of Pennovente over a board bill. Constable Mining served the warrant. The BHM’s and friends sleigh rode to Mark’s Summit Friday to the home of Robert Harker. Participants included Joasie Calander Louise Connolly Clara Brewster Evelyn Gates Carrie Hitchoack Eunice Lathrope Kathryn Wolfe Evelyn Marion Matthews Helen McKee Laura Meldrum Helen Chamberlin Mestre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Patterson
Philadelphia
Green Ridge
Aten
Mr. Walsh
Constable Mining
BHM
Mark's Summit
Robert Harker
Joasie Calander
Louise Connolly
Clara Brewster
Evelyn Gates
Carrie Hitchoack
Eunice Lathrope
Kathryn Wolfe
Evelyn
Marion Matthews
Helen McKee
Laura Meldrum
Helen Chamberlin
Mestre
Harry Connolly
Floyd Puller
Frank Law
Hebert
Obituary notices for Downing Lowan and infant in Utica area
Obituary notices report Phoebe M. Downing died Friday afternoon daughter of Myr Hyallstead of Mifflin Avenue left daughter Mrs W W Mitchell and son W F Downing both of Utica. Funeral today at 2 PM from 320 Mifflin Avenue conducted by Rev Hubert Pierce. Also noted Patrick Lowan of Dunmore foreman at Burke Bros died in Plattsburgh, remains arriving today for Carmel Cemetery interment. An infant child of Mr and Mrs David Reese of 131 Ryans Court died yesterday at 11 20 PM convulsions private funeral 4 40 PM today. burial planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe M. Downing
Myr
Nathaniel Hyallstead
Mifflin Avenue
Mire
W. W. Mitchell
W. F. Downing
Utica
Mifflu Avenue
Hubert FL
Pierce
Patrick RR. Lowan
Lovely
Dunmore
Burke Bros
Pletsbore
Mr. Carmel Cemetery
David Reese
Ryans Court
Leonard
John Barry
Cedar Avenue
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West
Thomas M'Conville
Dufour
Jenkins
VU Uah AS
Milreda
Egypta Milo Armoures
Albatross
Lansdownes
Globe Warehouse
Presbyterians
First Baptist Church
South Scranton
Maennercher
Donas Long
NEW Armory
Paderewski
Fred. C. Hand
Powell's Music Store
Qa. m
Academy of
Lusic
Reis
Lemece
Duffy
May Fiske
Wight
Pee Woffington
Tom Thumb
Count
Bation Magi
Star Theatre
Alf. G. Terringtos
Toews
Night Owls
Lyceum
M. Reis
J. Duffy
Bus
James O’ Neill
Liebler & Co
Onte Cristo Star
Frederic DE Belle:ville
Dares O'Neill, Jr
Warren Conlon
W. Ff. Pixon
Chiude Gilbert
Joseph Sloyter
Selene Johnson
Kate Kletcher
Virginia Keating
New York Academy of Music
Senta
Tere
W. KE
Nankeville
Hall Caine
Penitent
Robert _Mantell
B.A
Baly Pati
O W'Elowk
Patrick
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