West Scranton Inquest Rules Jones Death Accidental
A coroner’s inquest at South Main avenue found Daniel Jones killed at Capouse colliery due to accident. Jurors concluded Jones’s curiosity led him into a conveyor area where he was crushed, disassociating fault from the breaker’s management. Jurors named E Thomas, Job Harris, David F E Johnson, Frank Bevan, David B Evans, and Joseph Oliver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
South Main Avenue
Daniel Jones
Capouse
Young Jones
Jones
E. Thomas
Job Harris
David FE. Johnson
Frank Bevan
David B. Evans
Joseph Oliver
Toast night at St Brendens fair draws big attendance
The oyster supper on the second floor of the new council home ran from 6 to 10 pm served by Misses Gertrude Flewitt Nellie Murphy Allen McGarrah Minnie Cawley Nan Fagan Jaretta Cannon Margaret Cawley and Margaret Drivcoll. Chef John Stanton oversaw cooking with help from Joseph Duggan and Robert Duffy. Mrs Joseph O Brien sang several selections boosting the event and the plum tree fair yielded valuable prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden’s
Lady Friends of the Institute
Council
Gertrude Flewiltt
Nellie Murphy
Allen RicGarrah
Minnie Cawley
Nan Fagan
Jaretta Cannon
Margaret Cawley
Margaret Drivcoll
John Stanton
Heaviest prize coal sold for a dime at local sale
A community auction ended with a ton of coal given away for a dime and various useful items dispersed by chance. The event featured entertainment by the Lawrence band and a hoped for proceeds boost as prize winners were announced. Winners included John McNulty, Miss Mary A Fitzgibbons, Rev J J Truddy, Miss Mary Trainer, Patrick Carroll, Marc Storme, and Donald Tona hie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Band
John McNulty
Battenberg Race Center
Mary A. Fitzgibbons
J. J. Truddy
Miss Mary Trainer
Patrick Carrol
Marc Storme
Donald Tonahie
Democratic Ward NominatingMeeting In McCormick Hall
Last evening the Democrats of the Pourtweenth ward held a meeting in McCormpick's hall on Wee Luckiwanna avenue to nominate alderman and ward officers. Jonas Cawley of Lafayette Street won the aldermanic nomination by acclamation. he had held the office about ten years ago. T J Fadden presided and the records were kept by William Neville. District officers were named for two districts with Joseph Donnelly James Cummings Richard Jennings Frank McCann John Tk Tarrett among those chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pourtweenth
Aldermain
Ward
Nell
McCormpick’s
Wee Luckiwanna Avenue
T. J. Fadden
William Neville
Ainke
Jonas Cawley
Lafayette Street
John MecDonald
Firet
Joseph Donnelly
Richard Jennings
William McGuire
James Cummings
Frank McCann
John Tk. Tarrett
Jackson Street Baptist Church Annual Meeting Details
At the annual meeting, officers were appointed including Deacons Alfred Roberta and John Lloyd for three years, trustees W L Davis Albert Davis EK D Collins, financial secretary John Harris, church clerk Richard Nichols, chorister Lewis Davin. Tom Thumb's Wedding postponed to Feb 22 due to sickness. stereopticon views will accompany Rev William Davies lecture On Seas and Lands From London to Australia at Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist church on Jan 1. large crowd anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Bapital
Alfred Roberta
John Lloyd
W. L. Davis
Albert Davis
EK. D. Collins
John Harris
Richard Nichols
Lewis Davin
Tom Thumb
George Washington
London
Australia
William Davies
Bellevue
Scranton Ward Fifteenth Primary Election Notices
Republican voters in the Fifteenth ward are told nominative actions for common council and ward assessors and election officers will take place on Saturday January 19 at respective polling places in the ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Office of Common Council
Eacd
Registration Deadline Noted for January Meeting
The notice sets the last date for registering as Monday January 14 and lists Wm J Davis secretary at 496 Fifteenth street. The time window mentioned is between 4 and o clock though specifics are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. J. Davis
Saloon owner faces assault complaint in local court
Reese T. Lewis of 15 Hampton Street filed a complaint with Alderman Keldlow against Daniel Colan, proprietor at South Main and Hampton, alleging Colan struck him with a club on January 6 and left him unconscious. Lewis remains recovering as Colan is held on $2,000 bond for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese T. Lewis
Hampton Street
Keld Low
Daniel Colan
South Main Avenue
Colan
Lewis
Hha Oappestatoe
Pleasant Ohio hostess party at Mrs Meyers home
A very pleasant social gathering was given by Mrs Hathlet of Ohio at the home of Mrs Stephen TD Meyers on South Stromley avenue. Names listed as attending include Mrs OA Boyl Mrs A B Fynon Mrs J M Post Mrs John Morgan Mrs John Jones Mrs David Reese Mrs Thomas Allen Mrs John Id min Mrs John Wheeley and Mr John Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hathlet
Ohio
Stephen TD. Meyers
South Stromley Avenue
J. M. Post
John Morgan
John Jones
David Reese
Thomas Allen
John Idmin
John Wheeley
Ore
John Davies
Two Local Deaths Reported In Scranton Area
Keulen Lewis aged 2 died yesterday at 490 North Mighth Street. Funeral at the house Monday 9 15 AM. remains to Walton New York on the 1040 Ontario and Western train. John Jones aged 69 died yesterday at his home St Academy sire. Lifelong West Scranton resident survived by wife and several children. Funeral Monday afternoon, interment Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keulen Lewis
North
Mighth Street
Walton
N. Y
John Jones
St Academy Sire
Deneared
West Scranton
Washburn Street
Social gathering ends with flashlight theft
Miss Mary Dailey hosted friends on Filmore Avenue Thursday evening. The event ended with several flashlights missing after the party, as guests including Winnie Kelly Catherine Canavan Mary Canavan Catherine Kelly May Kelly Elin Hart Anna Dailey J. Th. McNulty Jogo Gallagher Jacob Horowitz John Lilly M. Graham M. Hagen M. Kennedy J. Gallagher and D. Hogan attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Dailey
Filmore Avenue
Jacob Marowka
Winnie Kelly
Catherine Canavon
Mary Canavan
Catherine Kelly
May Kelly
Elin Hart
Anna Dailey
Messrs
J. TH. McNulty
Jogo Gallagher
Jacob Horowitz
Johe ® Lilly
M. Graham
M. Hagen
M. Kennedy
J. Gallagher
D. Hogan
Detective Keene Waives Hearing in Hotel Threat Case
Arthur Keene a detective of the Men's union waived a hearing before Alderman John yesterday and posted bail of 200 dollars. He had been sought by Deputy Constable Powell after allegedly pointing a revolver at Powell in Jane's hotel and threatening to “do things.” Constable Dock Davis had pursued him for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Keene
Men's Union
Cosgrove's
William Powell
Jane's Hotel
John
Thomas
Hiie
Powell
Keene
Dock Davis
Amity Literary Society Debates China Self-Government
Green Ridge reports its weekly meeting at Charles Kear's home with a debate on whether China is unfit for self government and should be divided. Clarence Carter, Lewis Williams, and John Price supported the affirmative. refreshments followed. George Woodruff, famed PA athlete and coach, to visit Sunday. Secretary treasurer Thomas J. Snowden re-elected of the Pennsylvania Lumbermen’s Protective Association. Dr Bateson of Dunmore to lecture Medical Myths on Jan 8 at Moreil's hall Breaker street. lecture free for People's Prohibition church members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amity Literary Society
Charles Kear
China
Clarence Carter
Lewis Williams
John Price
George Woodruff
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Woodruff
Electric Avenue
Thomas J. Snowden
Pennsylvania Lumbermen's Protective Association
Dr. Bateson
Dunmore
Moreil's Hall
Breaker Street
People's Prohibition Church
Cold In the Head Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets
A 1910 advertisement promotes a cold remedy labeled Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. The copy touts relief from head congestion and fever with a ready to drink format. Active ingredients and dosage are listed, urging readers to follow directions on the package.
Change of Climate Not a Cure for Catarrh
A diffusion on catarrh notes climate change is not a lasting remedy and endorses Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as an internal cure. It cites Bioe Root Red Gum and Ginavivol in the tablets and includes a testimonial from A. R. Vernbank of Columbus praising relief from nasal throat and stomach catarrh and reduced recurrence in children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
A. R. Vernbank
Columbus
North Scranton Notes Musical Recital Tonight
This evening in the Auditorium a Pupils of Peat G R Walkinshaw present a 35-piece orchestra of students. The program lists multiple violin and piano duets, solos, and choral selections with performers including Misses Whey, Till Me, Macracken, Cousin, Lanax, Bumimers, Minckwy, Bisley, and Mr Joshua John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peat
G. R. Walkinshaw
Joshua John
Care Wilms
Tuth Jackson
Pupila
Wate
Staieh
Sweet Afton
Charles
Peak
Macracken
Pleyel
Mise
Cousin
Mir James Lanax
Pine Soto
Watts
Chaplim
A. Bumimers
Minckwy
Bisley
Josiua John
Blakes
Tilt Aunt Raine
Ath Jone
Cifeotl
Qavati
Stephanie
Zehuika
Parrot
McPeakind Hill
Sliver Stara
Rohm
Rondo
Kahlan
Mise Hi
Mise Wil- Name
Dancin
Miss Venice
McPeak
Archer
Summere and
Hill
Gang
van Bergen
Luke
Daneia
Miss Marton Hill
Feehubert
Mise Summers
Sehrammil
Local church events include meetings at YWCA and Providence church
Rev C F E Hurlburt of the Pennsylvania Bible Institute will speak at the YWCA tonight at 7 30. A mothers meeting led by Miss Anne Van Nort is planned for next Tuesday evening January 18 with a social to follow. Constable Beth Smith’s bay horse was killed after an incident near Theodore Street. the Morgan horse valued at 150 was disposed of by Smith. Week of prayer meetings at Providence Presbyterian continue with Dr Guild giving brief addresses and a Monday gang service. Providence Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor held a semi annual meeting electing Ruth Jackson as president and a social followed. A benefit ball for Mrs James Soule was held at St Mary’s Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. FE. Hurlburt
Pennsylvania Bible Imstitute
Philadelphia
Anne van Nort
South Side
Constable Beth Smith
Piest Ward
Providence Presbyterian Church
Guild
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Ruth Jackson
Vernon Crissman
Mian Nelle Morgan
John Telford
Roy Gillespie
Laura Gabriel
Gertrude Guild
Bnjoy
James Soule
St. Mary's
Wife of Former Pastor Dies in Oswego New York
Mrs. William K Bugar wife of a former Dunmore Methodist pastor died at her Oswego home yesterday. Remains will be brought to Dunmore for interment Monday afternoon with services at 1 40 o'clock in the Methodist Episcopal church. She is survived by her husband and three children William Arthur and Emily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Oswego
N. Y
W. H. Williams
Herman Wahlers
The
Christian Church
William Kbugar
Methodist Church
Orwego
Edgar
Dunmore
William
Arthur
Emily
Prodigal Son Sermon Leads Revival Motifs and Schedules
Drummer preacher Rev. W. B. Willams frames the prodigal as any drift from God, urging parental oversight and personal repentance. He outlines city temptations and warns that recovery starts now. The revival and weekly events span church services at Parsons and Dunner plus meetings at Beranton and Ash Street Methodist churches.
Revival service at Tring Avenue Church draws crowd
The revival at Tring Avenue Christian Church drew a well attended crowd despite rain. Mr. Cobb preached from Numbers chapter 10 verses 27 and 28, praising fellowship with Gail's people and promising eternal life. Two more souls accepted Christ at the close. Mr. Kreamer attended and assisted. Baptism is planned for the evening, with Rev. Cobb returning for Sunday services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tring Avenue Christian Church
Cobb
Moses
Gail
Christ
Kreamer
Mr. Cobb
Dunmore Methodist Church Sermon Schedule
The Dunmore Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev A J Van Cleft announces Sunday morning sermon Christ's Wonderful Prayer for His Disciples and a letter sermon to children. A drummer evangelist speaks Saturday evening on The Last Romp with the Ticker and Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock men only The Angel is of the Hearthstone. Sunday evening Breaking Home Ties and Saturday afternoon sermon to aged people. Services at 10 00 p m and 7 40 p m with free seats and pastor Rev J L Kreamer who will sing a solo after the evening service. Sunday school at noon and prayer meeting Thursday at 7 40 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Street
Pricepiel
Ploneer Corp
St. Peter's
Holy Cross Church
Adelety
Thoms de Gruchy
Jackson Street
J. Pr. Moffat
D. D
Washburn Street
D. V. Gwilym
New York
Mister Maude
Pauline Miller
Shickshinny
Myre
Alfred Lennon
South Bromley Avenue
W. B. Willams
Ciod
Heaven
God
Alec
Hell
Withlame
Epworth League
Williams
Parsons
Methodist
Dunner
Dimmers
Ash Street
Beranton
Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Churchh
A. J. van Cleft
Dudley Street Baptist Church
J. L. Kreamer
Funeral services for Herman Wahlers in Peters burg
The funeral was held from the home of his son August Wahlers on Grove street and in the Peters burg German Lutheran church. Rev. J. W. Randolph led the service, paying tribute to Wahlers. Burial followed in the family plot at Dunmore cemetery with pallbearers Henry Brockel Herman Brenning Christopher Wiederick Christopher Meldig Carl Milbrandt and William Wagner and flower bearers Robert Pittack Philip Goerlitz and Fred Forbach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Wahlers
August Wahlers
Grove Street
Carl Milbrandt
William Wagner
Robert Pittack
Philip Goerlitz
Fred Forbach
Town Stores to Close Early Weeknights After Monday
Beginning Monday next every general store in town will close at 6 p m except Saturdays and pay nights. M J Burke has retired from business leasing his former shop to Thomas Quinn the noted butcher. The firemen's annual convention will be held in the rooms of the A D Spen-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Burke
Thomas Quinn
A. D. Spen
Miners and Firemen to Convene Delegates Named
Sunday meeting of local miners and firemen outlined with three delegates per company. Delegates chosen to represent miners at Edwardsville convention beginning June 14. Also notes on Powells and Hughes health, Oswego trip, and railroad December pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cer
Edwardsville
Samuel Haddon
John Early
J. T. Fitzsimmons
James O'Hara
Dan Powell
Oswego
Robert Hughes
Collina Street
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
James Powell
Brook Street
Cathole Relief and Beneficial Association Installed Officers
The Cathole Relief and Beneficial association council No. 120 installed its new officers for the year led by Miss Connelly. Officers include President J Langan, Vice President Peter Walsh, Second Vice President Mir Mary Sennedy, Recording Secretary R J Keup, Financial Secretary Anna Malia, Treasurer William McLoughlin. A program followed with solos and addresses by Mary Connolly Auburn and others. The society, started seven months ago, now exceeds 100 members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathole Relief and Beneficial Association
Corneil No. 120
Miss Connelly
J. Langan
Peter Walsh
Mir Mary Sennedy
R. J. Keup
Anna ©. Malia
William McLoughlin
Mids Katle Reardon
W. Gallagher
Winifred Melvin
G. Boland
W. Melvin
Supreme Recorder
Mary
Connolly
Auburn
J. Sheridan
Mise
Katie Rearison
Catholic Relief and Beneficial Association
Sunday Gospel Meeting at Y W C A Rooms
The regular Sunday afternoon gospel meeting of the Y W C A will be held at their rooms at 3 45 p m Miss Musselman will lead She is secretary of the North End branch of the Y W C A All are welcome The Victor Outing club has organized for this season with officers President F P Shea secretary J J Beatt treasurer Arthur Price At a regular meeting of the General Grant commandery No 220 Knights of Malta last evening in Hartman's hall the eleventh degree was worked on twelve novices St John s T A B society arranging coming entertainment and social to be held in St Johns hall on Monday night Jan 2
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Matta
Hartman's Hall
St. John’s
T. A. B. Society
St. John's Hall
Obituaries and deaths noted in Scranton area notices
Multiple obituaries recount deaths and funeral plans for Williams Mallow O'Malley and others. Listed are survivors including children in academia medicine and military. Additional notices report Morrie J. Andrews and John Jones deaths, plus Ferdinand Helder and James O'Boyle with burial details and residence addresses.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
St. Brenden
John Cawley
Dufour
Cawley
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Republican Caucus
Children's Fine
Pennsylvania
Globe Warehouse
Richelieu
Green Ridge
North Scranton
G. R. Walk
Dunmore Doings
WM. Edgar
the Prodigal Son
Warner
Eicknem
Vourr
Truly
Misti
Dove 'Yi
Tiesk
Dard
Chicago
Peatal
Warnerus
Hachintor
N.Y
South Scranton
C. R
B. A
Haw
Austin
Notre Dame University
Jaeoh O'Malley
Frink
University of Philadelphia
William O'Malley
United States Navy
OM. O'Brien
John 4. Barrett
John P. O'Malley
Rt. Ignatius Church
Kingston
Austin O'Malley
San Francisco
Mon. Uelle
Wilkenlarre
Mine B. O'Malley
Morrie J. Andrews
Dinkwon Manufacturing Company
Mulberry Street
Grip
Hioward
Royal Arcanum
Andrews
Dickson Company
Scranton City Guard
Ferdinand
Merdinand Helder
Alder Street
Bi. John's
Dunes O'Berte
James O'Boyle
River Street
Lyceum Theatre
Rels & Burgunder
Lessess
A. J. Duffy
J. Wealey Roern
Alea
Hth Street Theater
Archie Boyd
Bal. Wong
Academy OF Music, Reis & Burgunder
Harry A. Brown
Hal Reid
Morrison Comedy Company
Gaiety Theatre
Clarke Bros Royal Burlesquers
Misses
Bell
Tiease
the Misses Bell
Fifth Avenue
Milases Bell
Funere
Tomorow
Comothey
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