Funeral for West Scranton youth notes of a personal nature
An inquest was deemed unnecessary by Coroner Roberts into the sudden death of a six year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Martin Salmon of Twenty first Street. A public meeting was planned by St Pauls Pioneer Corps and other notes recount personal recollections and jottings about the day’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Salmon
Twenty-first Street
Roberts
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Gaffney
Ri Pavels Ptineer corpse held for ceremony
A disjointed paragraph describes a local ceremony for a pioneer figure named Pavels. It mentions a committee and preparations, with references to a president and potential speakers. The text is fragmented and includes several garbled phrases about planning and attendance.
Fragmentary School Orchestra Program Listing
A damaged OCR reads as a school music event, naming figures such as M. Herking acting on district detail and a list including Hugh Williams and Edward ent, with Sarakh Gesnears Peet and Thomas Te among the participants. no clear event outcome or date is provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sons of Temporeniee
Dea Fel
M. Herking
Hugh Williams
Fragmented OCR: Local Notice in Incomplete Text
A damaged OCR fragment references a local notice with unreadable names and details. readable bits mention a place and possible action but lack concrete dates or parties.
Davis chaplain Joshua Piles F 8 John Evane Marry Dagger
Davis and Joshua Piles discuss religious duties with John Evane and Margatt Williams in a local record noting marriages and names. Thomas Davie appears in the same notice with variations of spellings.
Local residents return from visits and illness listed
Names including Thomas Jenkine of Lugurne street and Mrs Nealon of Carbondale report returning home from visits with relatives. Others, such as Mr. and Mrs Gallagher of Jackson Kent Mie and Richard Brown of Stroudsburg, are also noted as recovering or returning from travels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jenkine
Lugerne Street
Mahanoy City
Mere
Nealon
Carbondale
Mie
Martin Carey
North Main Avenue
Austin Driffiy
Eon
Gernta
Tinghemion
Mr. and
Mies
Gallagher
Jackson
Kent
Poeneel
South Bevonih Street
Galligher
Jocison Street
Poe
Ates
Richard Brown
Stroudshure
Waco
Uhie
William Carey
Elmira
Hottie
Diemoti
Noth Malin Avenue
Juwee
Dunwiy
Plymouth
Hia Anele
John I. Jenkins
Daekwn Street
Hhe Ari
Ravennatol
Victoria Jenkins
Sarah
Stella Meredith
Tuekeon Stpoot
Tharnsakrktin
Niagarik Univeralts
Local Society Names Officers and Community Events
The Mather Whelan society installed officers led by President John J White and Vice President John F L May with a slate including Danae, Niele Burke, Rowley, Ph Clee, and Seyapenitei. A cake walk and supper at Mears hall accompanied by entertainment is planned as families on North Main Avenue attend. Funeral services for Mrs Taylor are set this afternoon at McNicholls Court with Cathedral Cemetery burial. The West Side Limberger Lock club elected officers for the new term: President Philip Sterling, Vice President David Hughes, Secretary William Copp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mather Whelan Society
Sonenine Ferme
John J. White
Sice
John FL May
Roeming Snot
Etm Danae
Apollen Overmtav
Niele Burke
Veerido PL
Rowley
Trieters
Doliy Ph Clee
Tin Mena
Ptemadeeerignie Seyapenitei
AWD
Peakeisae
Oottenden
Pittston
Mise Khath
Mira
Ward
North Main Avenue
Cur Hygrebate
Soolay
Mears’ Hall
Hit Hare
Margaret
Frank Harrison
Hackensack
N. Jo
Misse
Jennette Strunger
Mildred Walker
Margaret Omegys
Wallice Davis
Streeter
Doraths Webts
Loulse Connell
Katherines Hroidbent
Janet Connell
Eloise Pmllin
Margaret Wright
Margaret Harrison
Louise
Margaret “Happen
Maetees Harry Evans
John Br Nore
Willem Price
H. Richards
John Mottit
BR. Jane
John Wenta
KR. Jermyn
John Hrowlbent
Edwin Connell
Dough Allen
Philip Cruttenden
Joseph Gibbs
H. Harris
Mra. Taylor
McNicholls Court
Cathedral Cemetery
West Side
Wool Blankets at Reduced Sale Prices Across Selection
Advertisement markets 4 white wool blankets at 3.75 each and 25 extra fine 11 4 white wool blankets at 5.50. Offers include 46 pairs of white wool blankets priced 7.00 and 70 pairs 11 4 white wool blankets with borders and high quality at 5.00, all labeled Reduction Sale Prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vrice
Prom Wiesso Enue
Women's Missionary Society to convene at seven
The Woman's Home Missionary Society of the Simpenon Methodist Episcopal Church will meet this evening at 7 o'clock with a roll call and Scripture readings. Officers for the next term will be installed, followed by a smoker and program.
North Scranton Notes Reflect Community Life
A bustling roundup from North Scranton details accidents, arrests, church events, entertainments, and social notices. Items include injuries from a fall on Laggen Creek, multiple drunkenness fines, a grand jury bond setup,Upcoming dances at St Marys hall, school and family updates, and local officials handling minor incidents as residents face winter illness and weathered sidewalks.
Community notices and social updates from Waverly area
The Green Ridge lodge of Masons will meet in their hall on Dickson Avenue. W Hastings of Waverly and visiting friends are guests of Mrs Frank Foote of Spencer with Mrs George E. Bailey hosting at Delaware Street. Mrs William Grey of Philadelphia visits Mrs L H Wint on Capeund Avenue. Mrs Clancy of Breaker Street spent yesterday in Waverly. Councilman T B Jackson of New York Street suffers from severe cold. W S Block was in Corbondale for a warrant on Go Board. Saving bank collections at No 24 school totaled 7 dollars last month. A surprise party greets William Maynard on Nuy Aug Avenue Friday. Mrs William Wilson of Market Street has recovered from illness. Major Pearce also suffering a grip. Miss Mary Robbins of Kingston visiting Mr H W Pearce of Market Street has returned home. Mrs Evan Morris has recovered from illness. Miss Dietirge Southard and son of Delaware Street spent Saturday with Milhuret friends. Miss Adarle Cuthbertson of Von
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Welch
Alderman Fidler
Matthew Urwitch
Matthew Rudjeh
Annie Crofton
Thomas Crofton
Crofton
Ball
John Cusick
Father
von Storch
Market Street
Armory
North End
St. Mary's Academy
St. Mary's Hall
George Stanton
Bucknell University
Samuel Chirk
Church Avenue
William Gerry
Green Ridge Street
Princis Fuller
Fidney Henwood
Oliver Smith
Wasaw Avenue
Finley
Pittston
William McHale
Cayuga
Bloom Avenue
Gouad
Cathedral Cemetery
Washington Avenue
Dever
James Hawker
Ladies’ Aid Society
Protestant Methodist Church
Weils
Hollister Avenue
Wesley League
Mary Coons
Alderman Bailey
C. Prunner
Constable Black
Louis Newton
Harrisburg
Mary Brennen
Carbondale
Burnett
Richmont ‘Park
Robert E. White
New York Street
Clara Heisel
Scranton Business College
Fred, Beers
Mill Street
Charles Genter
Jefferson Avenue
Green Ridge Lodge of Masons
Dickson Avenue
Tonlent
W. Hastings
Waverly
N. Y
Frank Foote
Spencer
George EB. Bailey
Delaware Street
William Grey
Philadelphia
L. H. Wint
Capeund Avenue
Clancy
Breaker Street
T. B. Jackson
Corbondale
No. 24
William Maynard
Nuy Aug Avenue
William Wilson
Major Pearoe
Misa Mary Robbins
Kingston
H.W. Pearce
Evan Morris
Mix
Dietirge Southard and Son
Milhuret
Adarle Cuthbertson
Von
Manners' Pharmacy Ad Promotes Cod Liver Oil Drink
An item from 20 Green Ridge Street advertises a beat hot soda served in the city and Cod Liver GH with Bypa phosphite teaulir dotlar wie for Gh. It claims cough and cold relief though the wording is unclear and includes garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
No Woman Is Exempt From Irregular Health Claims
An advisory piece urges women to seek help for painful menstruation and leucorrhea through Lydia E. Pinkham’s remedies. It quotes Miss Graythude Sixes of Eldred Pa and praises the Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash, inviting letters to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts for health advice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graythude Sixes
Eldred
Dean Mra
Pryeuam
Lydia B. Pinkham
Minkham
Lynn
Maass
Dunmore Candidates and Local Notices Fill Page
George H. Dunmore announces as a street commissioner candidate under Republican convention division. Dancing class reorganizes in Washington ball. A. B. Van Wormer leaves for Newark to spend winter with friends. Miss Eadie Warfel confined at home with grip. Keystone hall hosts a country dance on Plakely street. Knights of Honor meeting with Grand Reporter W. J. Robinson in Webster avenue. School teachers paid despite earlier column note. Pearl and Hessie Austin return from Ithaca visiting Miss Lucy Tillis. Several locals seriously ill or recovering. Neptune and Electric fire companies celebrate wagons arrival with parade and Keystone hall social. George Wilson returns to Spencerstront after illness. Wesley Finch visiting Ithaca. Keene and others ill. Warns against using Pinkely street as a race course. Workers organization at Methodist Episcopal church to meet nightly. James Young likely to become borough school controller. Medway and Blackinton probable councilmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Jackson
Drinker Street
Washington Ball
A. B. van Wormer
Cheatnut Street
Newark
N. J
Eadie Warfel
West Drinker Street
Keystone
South Plakely Street
Knights of Honor
Thateson
Webster Avenue
W. J. Robinson
Erie
Pearl
Hessie Austin
Ithaca
S. C
Lucy Tillis
Church Street
P. J. Teevens
Sport Hill
J. Ef. Dnagitt
Willow and
Spencer Streets
Thomas Neill
George Wilson
Spencerstront
Wesley Finch
Cherry Street
Keene
Elmot Street
Pinkely
Methodisat Melecopal
James Young
Democrats Clash Over Caucus in South Scranton Ward
In South Scranton Democratic factions battled over a snap caucus held at Cavanaugh's hall to nominate candidates for common council and ward constable. Disputes rose as vigilance committee absence and contested nominations sparked sharp exchanges among rival supporters. The meeting endorsed Peter Allabauch for constable and James Murray for ward assessor, with dates for future caucuses yet undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cavanaugh's
Muldertz
Patrick Campbell
Henry Spraks
Thomas A. Kelley
Julius Troy
T Boland
James Murray
Richard Sheridan
Sheridan
Peter Allabauch
Constable
Common
Robert Robinson
Pillip Wirth
John J. Schneider
Select Council
Henry Boettcher
Common Council
Sledding accident leaves Brook street youth with broken leg
James Reilly of Brook street was taken to Lackawanna hospital yesterday after a sledging fall on Brook street. He was descending a hill when he fell and others in the crowd caused a collision. Reilly slept at midnight and seemed to be recovering. Patrick Ruane of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel south mill was hurt early yesterday when a heavy iron piece fell on his left foot and he was moved to Moves Taylor hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Reilly
Brook Street
Patrick Ruane
South Mill
Lackawanna Hospital
Reilly
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Funeral Notices and Local Social Updates
The funeral of Mrs. Jacob Moses was held from her Prospect Avenue home with services at Church of Peace led by Rev. FE Z Schmidt. Interment followed at Minooka cemetery in a lengthy procession. Miss Gertha Macurdy of Boston spoke at the South Scranton YWCA meeting on Cedar Avenue. The funeral for Mrs. John Kunz is set for Stone Avenue with 2:30 PM services and Pittston Avenue cemetery interment. District Chief Wirth of the fire department has been ill for days. Gruth's Hand Ball will be held at Workingmen's Hall on Thursday night. Mrs. Henry Henn is recovering from illness. Dr. Kolb and Jacob Kaestner are improving. Otto Sehlosm is seriously ill on Alder Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Moses
Prospect Avenue
Church of Peace
FE. Z. Schmidt
Minooka
Gertha Macurdy
Boston
Central City Young Women
Pittston Avenue
Wirth
Fire Department
Gruth
Workingmen's Hell
Henry Henn
Cedar Avenue
Kolb
Jacob Kaestner
Otto Sehlosm
Alder Street
Revival Services At Methodical Episcopal Church
The Rev. G G Lyman conducts revival services at the Methodical Episcopal church with Mrs J B Pritchard assisting. M R Finnie and other locals are noted among attendees in Pare Place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. W. Finnie
G. G. Lyman
Mra. J
Pritchard Ia i
Grain-O advertised as a nourishing coffee substitute
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a grain based drink for children, claiming it replaces coffee and improves health. It touts Grain-O as tasty, nourishing, and comparable to coffee in flavor and cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costa
Arovera
Mme
Obituary notices from Dyberry township era
Marcus Db. J. Keene a respected Dyberry settler and Civil War veteran dies after illness. Survived by wife and five children in Elmhurst, Jackson Street, Mirapouse Kenue, and Paterson. Funeral from house Wednesday at 11 am with family interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus Db. J. Keene
Bimbust
Mr. Keene
Dyberry Township
Wayne County
One Hundred and Staty Third Regiment
Pennsyvania
Robert M
Elmhurst
Lawrence M
Jackson Street
Israc T
Mirapouse Kenue
Bartley Prepares to Fight Homer Selby in Chicago
Frank D Bartley has been notified by his manager PY W Fitzgerald that all arrangements are made for a bout with Homer Selby "Young McCoy" before the Tatterhall club in Chicago on January 21. Bartley trains at home in Binghamton and will travel to Chicago early this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank D Bartley
PY. WH. Fitzgerald
Homer Selby
Young McCoy
Chicago
Bartley
Binghamton
Chorus plan for Pittsburg spring festival grows large
Efforts aim to recruit Professor Tallie Morgan to organize a chorus of 1000 to 1400 voices for a spring musical festival in Pittsburg led by Walter Damroch and his symphony orchestra. Morgan has already formed two large choruses at Second Presbyterian church, one for children and one for adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eifforta
Tallie Morgan
Pittsburg
Walter Damroch
Morgan
Second Presbyterian Church
Brilliant concert at Duquesne garden to feature Damrosch work
The Pittsburgh News notes an upcoming event at the Duquesne garden possibly conducted by Prof. Morgan. If he leads, music lovers may hear Damrosch’s Manila Te Deum, a work that has caused a sensation in the east. Morgan was a long time Pittsburgh resident and a key figure in music and Prohibition matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duquesne Garden
Morgan
Pittsburg
Damrosch
Manila
Bloody street fight ends with knife attack on Spruce Street
Moxie Jordan and Arthur Mitchell clashed outside Jim Judge's saloon after an argument over a boxing match. Jordan, badly cut on both arms by Mitchell's knife, was taken to Lackawanna Hospital where doctors treated wounds before he returned home. No arrests were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moxie
Jordan
Arthur Mitchell
Jim Judge
Spruce Street
Mitchell
Lackawanna Hospital
Bernard McDermott Buried in Quiet Catholic Service
The funeral for Bernard McDermott was held Saturday from his Jackson street home. Remains proceeded to St. Patrick's for high Mass and a sermon by Rev. D A Dunn, then to Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers were Thomas Jordan, Frank Gilroy, John Langan, and Michael Gilroy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard McDermott
Jackson Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
D. A. Dunn
Mother Earth
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Thomas Jordan
Frank Gilroy
John Langan
Michael Gilroy
Man Arrested In Shoe Store Burglary Plot
A young man named William O'Brien was arrested Friday night by Patrolman Matthews between the Connell and Commonwealth buildings. He wore new shoes and rubbers found to be stolen from Nettleton's shoe store in the Commonwealth building. His companion fled. O'Brien was committed for trial Saturday and later indicted for burglary. He claimed to be from Albany, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam O' Brien
Matthews
Connell and
Commonwealthy
Nettleton
Commonwealth Building
O'Brien
Grand Jury
Albany
Unclear ad text about a throat and lung remedy
Fragmented repetition promotes a hemp based throat and lung remedy claimed to be the most successful cough and asthma treatment sold. Mentions druggists and free sample bottles but text is garbled and lacks verifiable details.
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West
Scranton
Garnier
Pavels
Pete View Preddlent
J Mayo
Lineenenet Serroiey
Michiin
Hig Setts
FS Oeetiies
Avores
Marlies
Nietelis
Pragk Carrell
Hiatt
Puneilal
Garpney
Clee
Sievelock
Dewey Cpt
Muiriy
Emmet Street
Tarkely
Wwe
Wwe Aten Tittiek
Danke
Conier
Munies
Kctaher
Dagiee
Mirren Jones
Hn Wollen
Misgh News
Sale Irice
Globe Warehouse
Charles Kimmichetard
Joseph Hughes
Woman's Home Missionaryociety
Simpenon Methodist Episcopal Church
Went- Linverrat
Hrenden Eowneil
Young Men's Institute
Cohwol
Wi Bo Wile Vitti
Ceisiant
Janmwew
M. Powell
Min Ohweanle Thomas
Davide Cadwpan
Newton Roberts
Doll Williaing
John B. Crititha
Mia
James MeaAndrew
Washburn Street
Alloe Phillie
Olive Reese
Minnie Moroat
S&s
H. A. Kelly
Carbondadle
Barrett Wilh
North Scranton
Willi Casey
Mr. Casey
Evan Thomas
Well Pilwee
AL Giriffin
Sestteruy
Wiatkhing
Jesus
Welsh Congregational Church
Wayne Avenue
Edward Kane
Green Ridge
Dunmore
South Scranton
Mitis Fre
Hotu
Lackawanna Avenue
John Gilgullon
Arehbald
Gilenlion
America
Corty
Arehbeld
H. Gilwalion
Thoms Gilgalion
Scraton
Michiel Gilgalion
Frank Cosgrove
Archbald
Porto Rico
Hugh
Haghton
Mole
John
Robert Gilgallon
St. Thomas’ Church
Archhuld Catholic Cemetery
John Shaughnessy
River Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Foundry
Wiliam
Patrick
George
Josaph
Kate
St. Peters Cathedral
G. P. Warman
Franklin Avenue
BH. I. ¥. Pierce
Forest HI Cemetery
William G. Jones
Horme
Bnyder Avenue
Oalock
Caucno Rhymney
South Wake
First Welsh Congregational Church
Thomas W
Arthur EL
John FL
Thomas W. Morcon
George Morgan
Mra
John Lowell
Miles Mary Jones
Washburn Street Cemetery
John Flowers
Thomas Davis
Acker Avenue
Wales
Wiles
Mabel EK. Steere
William Steere
Elmet Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Kingsley
Patrick Wynn
Cathedral
Bartley VS. Selby
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessies
H.R. Lyng
Lon
Bernard M'Dermott
St Patrick's Catholic Church
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