Hair clipping raid shocks West Side residents
Rosa James suffered a hair cutting assault at Emanuel James residence after a masked intruder chloroformed her maid and fled. Police arrested a suspect at Wilkes-Barre, but Rosa could not identify him. Mrs. James described the brutal scene and noted the thief took nothing of value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Emanuel James
Filmore Avenue
Lafayette Street
Rosa James
Robling
Gieltonint Davis
Wilkes-Barre
James
Wilkes- Barre
Dyer
Collir
Davis
Elven
Tribune
Mita
Imes
Caine
Mra. James
Mra
Rosa
Mrs. James
Chet
Jennie
Papa Wars
Durine
St David's Day Banquet Program At Tabernacle Church
The St David's Day event at Tabernacle Congregational Church has its programme set. The evening features addresses by Mrs Fanny Jones Evans and Mr W Gaylord, with songs by Thomas Williams Cynon, Philp Thomas, Joshua John, and a duet by Philp Thomas and Joshua John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Thoms
Liew Herbert
SOM Iis
Bowreterreeecewseeecseeee POM Thomas Chairman Retired
Mire D A Thoray presides over a supper at 6 p.m. and entertainment at 8 p.m. for one hour in a community event hosted by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowr
POM Thomas
D. A. Thoray
Knights of Pything Social Delights Tyvorlite Hall
A Knights of Pything social at Tyvorlite hall featured plenty of coffee sandwiches and entertainment. Acts included Joseph Murphy Hebrew impersonator William T. P. Reap dancer M. J. Hollman, Carl Ing, John F. Dougherty, Campbell and Collins tumblers and Reese Richards banjo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tyvorlite Hall
Fleethe City
Party Brightens Interior of Central Mine
A party sent its presence to brighten the Interior of the Central mine last evening. Honoree Mr. Montgomery, included Misses Minnie Boyce Jessie Hielstel Louise Davie Mary Maris Jennie Price Kidith Jones Rachel Williams Lillie Moore Mary Howard John Moore Reuben Staples Bert Chase George Staples Will Davis Alf Chase Fred Reynolds Frank Boyce Chester Montgomery of Philadelphia. John Moore of Frey’s gallery took a flashlight picture of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Mine
Minnie Boyce
Jessie Hielstel
Louise Davie
Mary Maris
Jennie Price
Kidith Jones
Rachel Williams
Lillie Moore
Mary Howard
John Moore
Reuben Staples
Bert Chase
George Staples
Will Davis
Alf Chase
Fred Reynolds
Frank Boyce
Chester Montgomery
Philadelphia
Mr. Montgomery
Frey
Hospital operation reported on Waahturn street patient
John Davis of Waahturn street was admitted Tuesday to West Side hospital and operated on yesterday afternoon by Dr J J Roberts with a hospital staff. The operation was highly successful and the patient rested comfortably last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Waahturn Street
West Side Hospital
J. J. Roberts
Dre
Allen
Williams
Paine
Carroll
Bently
Bedoe
Reynolds
Joe Lippi
Lackawanna Hospital
Tl. H. Alble
Ao Erticate
Jain Lippi
Babylon
Lippi
Lugéerne
Lippl
Luckawanna Hospital
Surprising Birthday Parties Mark Social Week in Town
The report lists multiple social events from Wednesday and Thursday evenings including a surprise party for George Behrke on Frank Street with numerous attendees and games. Other gatherings feature Mrs. Frank Powell entertaining friends on Tenth Street, a birthday surprise for Miss Alice Thomas by her Sunday school class, and a chummy music filled evening at Mr and Mrs D H Williams house with several guests. Local church activities and florist advertisements appear among social notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Aswell
Buffalo
Frank Powell
Tenth Street
George Behrke
Frank Street
Antoni Meyers
Peter Hartman
Bert Hartman
Charles Richter
Eugene Martin
Michael May
Evan Jones
Daniel Hoffman
August Snyder
M. O. Schimelptiny
Francis Kentley
Charles Kline
Annie Seeley
Magele Schimelutiny
Ada Edwards
Lizzie Herman
Sarah Edwards
Martha Edwards
Emma Wetzel
Mary Myers
Ligaie
Karts
Belinda Teun
Hamarea Murts
Mother Evans
Alice Thomas
North Hyde Park Avenue
Mia Mosser
Ray Thomas
Vanching
Anna Barrett
Coaldale
Magele Thomas
Margaret Lodwig
Emma Ellis
John Stevens
Fred Wale
J. Petherick
James Webb
Haninah Jones
Minnie Thomas
Rachel Roberts
Ladies Guild of
St. David's Episcopal Church
C. J. Markwick
Thirteenth Street
Palmer & McDonalds
Notable cocking main ends with Lugerne win in old Hamtown barn
In an old barn near Fittston, the Lackawanna birds faced the Cream of Luzerne for a $100 purse. About 250 attended as seven battles unfolded with Luzerne and Lackawanna alternating wins until Lugerne secured the final victory with a Japanese yellow-flagged bird.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamtown
Fittston
Lugerne County
Niny
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Lakkiwanna
Dominique
Lugerne
Luezerhe
Lucerne
Lack
Mystic Cure claims rapid relief for rheumatism and neuralgia
An advertised remedy titled Mystic Cure promises to cure rheumatism and neuralgia in one to three days. It claims to remove the cause and make the disease disappear after the first dose with notable system-wide action. Sold for 75 cents by Carl Loreng, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Loreng
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
North End Bachelors Hall Event Draws Notable List of Guests
A social night at O Mabreys hall featured Libbie Neary on piano and a long committee list led by Kawari O Malley James Huddy T McGowan and J McDonough. Attendees included Dora McDonough B Jordan Halta Gerrity Thornton and many more from West Side and central city. The North End Basketball team beat Anthracite Athletic 7 to 0 at Company H Armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Mabrey's
Hhe
Naga Wid Buntirng
Mise Libbie Neary
Kawari O'Malley
James Huddy
T. McGowan
Jihree McDonough
William McDonough
Milsaien
Dora Mcdonough
Jordan
L Halta
West Side
K. Ruuddy
Flynn
Mary Flynn
Magdale Flynn
ME Grier
Dickeon
A. McDermott
M. Enelieh
Jaimes Flynn
Moeste
W. A. McDonough
J. A. Jordan
James McDonough
Ben O'Malley
OP. Mulhern
W. O' Boyle
J. Jordan
J. Collink
J. May
J. McGowan
PL Dlynn
J. Mullin
BE. W. O' Malley
J. Evang
J. Higgerty
M. Mahon
J. Grady
W. J. Vanaton
MH. Kinney
G. Mullin
M. Today
J. Skilington
M. Moran
I Colling
Plytin
Sullivan
T. Mullin
T. O'Malley
G. Krown
FP. Cannon
J Tuddy
I McGuire
AW Ow. Neary
Dh Fivon
D. Kane
Mo Healey
Lynn
Walsh
J. Grier
Edward Mulley
Central City
North End
Nooth
Company Harmory
Hatemend
Oak Street
Vaughn
Pittston
Thomas F. Noon
Evenlheth O'donnell’s
Estella Chirk
Uncle James
Floyd Crabb Celebrates Ninth Birthday in Dunmore
Master Floyd Crabb of Fourth street turned nine yesterday with a pleasant party. Guests included Grace Hobinson, Marcy Glencross, Grace Mitchell, Leah Bogart, Blanche Mitchell, Elsie and Marlon Moffatt, Wilber Wilds, George Curtis, Sidney Winders, Percy Musgrove, Guy Tresler, and Ray Trealer. Cake and cream were served at oclock before the guests departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Crabb
Fourth Street
Grace Hobinson
Marcy Glencross
Grace Mitchell
Leah Bogart
Blanche Mitchell
Elsie
Marlon Moffatt
Wilber Wilds
George Curtis
Sidney Winders
Percy Musgrove
Guy Tresler
Ray Trealer
Floyd
Cantata Shiloh Delights Greenwood Audience
Mike McVarish promotes a patent hitching post trade with Patrick Kane visiting his brother. Martin Walsh begins constructing a handball court on Gilmore Avenue. The cantata Shiloh at Father Matthew hall drew over eighty voices. proceeds benefit Greenwood Presbyterian church under John KR. George’s musical direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike McVarish
Patrick Kane
New York
A. Kane
Martin Walsh
Gilmore Avenue
Walsh
Matthew Hal
Flt
Daviet
Doeud
W. T. Jones
Will Jennings
John KR. George
Greenwood Presbyterian Church
New Labor Unions Form in City
Local union No. 26 of the Machine Woodworkers union organized last evening by P Thomas of the American Federation of Labor in United Workmen's hall on Lackawan nik avenue. A Patternmakers union of the National League of American Workers organized by Mr. Thomas last Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machine Woodworkers Union
American Federation of Labor
United Workmen's Hall
Lackawannik Avenue
Patternmakers’ Union
National League of America
Wis Orpganjee
Mr. Thomas
Field’s Minstrel Company Delivers Refined Show Tonight
Al C. Vield’s minstrels, at the Academy of Music, praised for a clean refined and up-to-date performance. Wilkes-Barre crowds praised the troupe’s effort and dedication to pleasing patrons with polished entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rich Trout
The
Academy of Music
al C. Vield
Wilkes-Barre
al. G. Field
Obituary notices from Scranton area times
A long obituary column reports deaths in Wyoming Scranton and surroundings. Mrs Frank Rose dies at home in Wyoming aged mb years, funeral Saturday. Dr W W Ives of Scranton dies after a storied career in medicine. Mrs George M Sax of West Pittston dies after illness. Rev George R Crooks DD LLD former Drew Theological Seminary professor passes. Mrs Sarah Foster of Carbondale dies after years of illness. Mahlon Moody of Towanda and Elizabeth Thatcher of Carbondale die. Miss Nellie Worth of Avoca dies in Brooklyn. Agnes McDermott, granddaughter of Mrs Joseph Moore of Scranton, dies in Los Angeles. Funeral details and survivors listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Rose
Wyoming
Thuray
Edna
Fannie
Hattie
Nelson
Mita
Rose
Nelson Hoffman
Wilson Troile
Ives
No OY
University of Pennsymiestia
Dr. Leet
Leives Woes
Tiet
Anni J. Blue
Mrauncest Swan
Scranton Pictor
Mir
Iid
Ives Tive
Wilkes-Barre
J. W
Guernses
Uhiacls
George EL
Ckawinne County Medical Society
George M. Sax
West Pittston
Six
Anna J. Woodbridge
Abington
Lackawwatne County
Lackawinda
Hansom
Weat Pitteton
Sax
Washington
Mise Jesele Saxe
Funk A. Miller
Orangebure
N. Y
George
Clifton Saxe
West Pittston Cemetery
George R. Crooks
Drew Theological Seminary
Madison
N. J
Philadelphia
Dickingan College
Dickinson College
Methodist
Christian Advocate
Drew Seminary
Crooks
Hewis
American Methodiem
Elizabeth Thatcher
W. 2. Gregory
Carbondale
Thatcher
Clinton
Easton
Gregory
Boen
Agnes McDermott
Joseph Moore
Main Street
Avora
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets touted as digestion aid
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a safe vegetable remedy for indigestion and nervous dyspepsia. It claims the tablets digest wholesome food, rest the stomach, improve digestion, sleep, appetite, and overall health without dieting. Manufactured by Stuart Chemical Co. of Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btuart
Stuart
Stuart Chemical Co
Marshall, Mich
Spring Goods In Profusion Bright Dress Colors
Spring goods flood stores with new dresses and delicate shades. Silk and dress goods departments showcase vibrant colors, laces, and embroideries signaling a season of unprecedented beaut y and artistic designs.
Dress Goods and Silks New Spring Cloth Sale
Seven dress patterns of exclusive Soulard silks and black brocaded silks offered at low prices. New spring dress goods arrive with values 49c to 68c and 9c to 50c ranges. Ladies skirts in velvete bound fabrics and brilliantine offered at bargain prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soulard
Hive Beer
Gloria
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Side Department
Orr S
Orr's
Sumter’s
Samter Bros
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Morgan's Pharmacy
N. Main Avenue
Call and Gee
J. ©. King
Lark- Fawanne Avenue
Wamtown
Providence
Mield
Clayton and Jenkins
Wilam Walle
Green Ridge
Rebekah Lodge
Order of
Kid Fellows
Duneas’ Hall
East Market Street
Sanderson Avenue
T& Programme
Alking
Afesars
HH. Atkins
A. J. Harbor
Hazel Hopi
Mre. Calkins
Leone Parpham
Svmneline Dorsey
Harbor
Clare Slocum
Mrs. Jayne
Leone Turnham
Hagel Hopewell
Mesare
Atkins
Asbury Epworth League
Elm Park
L. F. Bower
Green Ridge Street
Sharp
R. W. Kellow
Monsey Avenue
Wiliam H. Lanyon
C. W. Treverton
O. T. Colvin
W. O H. Treverton
Asbury
Royal Arcanum
Gold Peloins
Wyoming Avenue
Baptist Young People's Union of the Baptist Church
W. J. Ford
Dunmore
NEW Labor Unions
Field's Minstrel Company
W. W. Ives
Dr Ives
Chaatin
Conn
Hitnels
Sarah Foeter
W. B. Poster
Park Place
England
Chris- Han
Trinity Church
W. HB. Foster
John Courtricht
Mahlon
Moody
Towanda
Mr. Moody
Horsehedils
California
Phebe Westbrook
Asylum
Fred
Henry
Marty
William
Towahidi
A. M. Flaher
Allen, N
Nellie Worth
Milligan
South Muir Street
Avoon
Brooklyn
N.Y
Pease
Vichniry
Maine
Dupont
Wapwallopen Milla
Luzerne County
Wilmington
Delaware
Henry Belin
Scranton, Pa
Third National Hank Building
AG Re Thos. Ford
John B. Emitillson
Plymouth
E. W. Mulligan
Wilkes-arre
Repaune Chemical Company
Baturday
Fah
Denman Kompaou
Archie Boyd
Douhle
Frotahingham
Waprey & Reis
John L. Kerr
Cornell University Glee, Banjo and Mandolin Association
Sealescine
Jere McAuliffe
Joseph Greene
Bowery
Wagner& Rels
America
Ewm
the Spooners
Aoc
the Frothingham
Thomas Q. Seabrooke
George Broadhurst
Duncan H. Harrison
Davis’ Theater
Fields & Hanson
Fields
Hanson
John
Marguerite Fields
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