Mines Fire Burns Three Men in Old Working
S L Lewis mine foreman and George Gleason with four bees of Storrs shaft No 2 suffered severe burns yesterday morning from a gas explosion while inspecting an old working. Richard Sharples, a mine mason, tapped a wall with a hammer to locate operations. A draft and a tiny wall leak ignited the fire, sending the men home to recover after the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LL. Lewis
George Gleavon
Storr
Richard Sharples
Driver Dennis Ruddy Fends Off Robbers at High Worker Culvert
Dennis Ruddy, a driver for Athos Cash, was held up by three men at the High Worker culvert while delivering goods. He shouted he had sixty dollars, swung a small bar, and struck one robber, sending the others off as the wagon lurched and horses bolted. Ruddy escaped unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Ruddy
Athos
Ruddy
Huddy
Schubert Glee Club Honors Mor ris with Birthday Gift
Last Tuesday evening the Schubert Glee club gathered before leader Gwilkin Morris to celebrate his forty third birthday. They performed solos by Professor J T Evans Joshua John W A Plopkines Miss Maggie and M Daviv and attendees included Tier Jenking Mr and Mrs W Lewis Mr and Mrs W Evans Mr and Mrs Daniel Evans Mr and Mrs Titus Pavis Mr and Mrs Job Jenkins Mr and Mrs J W Hughes Mr and Mrs Joshua Jonas WT Evans Gwilym Morlinis and Gwilym Mar
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert Glee Club
Gwilkin Morris
J.T. Evans
Joshua John
W. A. Plopkines
Maggie
M. Daviv
Ameri
Tier Jenking
W. Lewis
W. Evans
Daniel Evans
Titus Pavis
Job Jenkins
J. W. Hughes
Joshua Jonas
Evans
Gwilym Morlnis
Gwilym Mar
North End Star to visit Kingston for basketball game
The North End Star will travel to Kingston on Saturday evening to face Kingston's basketball team. A church fair and supper at Wayne Avenue Baptist Church drew crowds with booths and items for sale, continuing tonight to raise funds. Community meetings across local churches attracted strong attendance and interest amid ongoing services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End Stara
Kingston
Wayne Avenue
Father Whitty Society
Sittie
Forner Hill
FF. W. Ackerly
Marion Street
Bridgeport
Connon
David Davie
Market Street
Owen McGhowan
Providence Presbyterian Church
Welsh Baptist Church
Jair
Eather Evane
Priveburg
Esther Williame
Brickavec
Magee Jehu
Wayne Fivenue
Promotions of Admirals Mark Senate Caution in Confirmations
The Senate devoted minutes of an executive session to promotions of Rear Admirals Sampson Schley and other naval officers out of order. Senator Hale urged confirmation but Senator Chandler postponed action to avoid unfairly overlooking other meritorious officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Sanmpron
Schley
Hale
Chandler
Getion
Bargain table linens trimmed with heavy reductions
Advertises damasks napkins doilies towels bedspreads and towelings with deep seasonal discounts. Promises importations of fresh goods and proportionate price cuts across all sizes and items. Highlights damask goods with varied widths and reduced prices and notes matching napkins to linens.
Price Premium Noted Over Quoted Quote
The above figures are worth five percent more than the price quoted, indicating a premium in value.
White Bed Spreads and Quilts Price List
A catalog listing various textiles with prices and discounts. Items include 1 cise Crochet Quilts, 1 case Marseilles Quilts at different prices from 1.50 to 3.25, 18 inch Bleached Barnsley and 18 inch Bleached Bainsley, Scotch Crash in multiple sizes, 20 inch Scotch Crash, Toilet Towels, and Unbleached 16 inch Twill Crash, with per unit values and sale notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marseilles
Earneres
Hyde Park Castle St David's Hall entertains large West Scranton crowd
Hyde Park castle No.24 hosts an East Side joint entertainment at St David's hall with Mrs M P Daniels Kingston and St Leo's Battalion and St Cecelia Society. Acts include baritone David Jenkins tenor Benjamin Morgan Norah Davis Klondike quartet Anta Sullivan Ches ter and Blodwin Davies children and Peters burg commandery drill. Music by Winkefield's orchestra. dancing ends late with a humorous touch from Harry Hubbard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Castle
St. David's Hall
Kingston
M. P. Daniels
Division Street
St. Leo's Battalion
St. Cecelia Society
Electric City Knights of Pythias
Ancient Order
Knights of the Mystic Chain
David Jenkins
Benjamin Morgan
Norah Davis
Klondike Quartette
Anta B
George
John King
Mosere
Evans
Abrams
Petersburg
Joint Social Session By St Leo's and St Cecelia's
St Leo's battalion and St Cecelia's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society held a joint social at St David's hall with Thomas Langan chairing. The program featured piano solos by Miles Mame Shearon and John Shaughnessy, vocal numbers by James Degnal and others, and remarks by Mires O'Hara and M. Jennings. Coffee, sandwiches and cigars were served. officers of St Cecelia's included Miss Bina Holton and Miss Jennings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leo’s
St. Cecelia’s
Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
St. David's Hall
Thomas Langan
Miles Mame Shearon
John Shaughnessy
Mise Hina Bolton
Philippine Quartette
Miss Jordan
Frank McCulligan
Mires O'Hara
James Degnal
M. Jennings
St. Leo's
Thomas Tierney
St. Cecelia's
Bina Holton
Miss Jennings
Miss Horn
Electric City Conclave Installs Knights Officers
The Knights of Pythias in Electric City installed officers for the ensuing year at the lodge room on South Main avenue. District Deputy William Lumby presided. Newly installed were Chancellor Commander William Hughes and others including John Christ, Morgan Thomas, Louis Christ, Elias Williams, Stephen G. Summerhill, and Wilfred Fletcher as representative to grand lodge. Alfred T. Hughes received the third degree. Speeches were given by Lumby and Fletcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City
Knights of Pythias
South Main Avenue
William Lumby
William Hughes
John Christ
Morgan Thomas
Louis Christ
Elias Williams
Stephen G. Summerhill
Ourms
William H. Thomas
Charles Jacobs
Ernest Salzman
Grand Lodge
Wilfred Fletcher
Alfred T. Hughes
Sleigh Ride Sad Elmhurst Social Evening
Members of the K of K Social and Literary club and friends enjoyed a sleigh ride to Elmhurst last evening leaving at eight and returning about midnight. They gathered at the Parke hotel for dancing amusements and refreshments with a list of attendees including Jessie Hicka Lillie Morris Jennie Williams Ruth Lewie Ressie Morgans Lillie Thomas Jennie Davis Sholl Viola Evang Bert James John Thomas Gus Kynon Thomas Boston Henry Morgan Luther Thomas Will Robertson Peter Lewie and Emrys Joseph.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K of K Social and Literary Club
Elmhurst
Parke Hotel
Jessie Hicka
Lillie Morris
Jennie Williams
Ruth Lewie
Ressie Morgans
Lillie Thomas
Jennie Davis
Miss Sholl
Drunkenness Arrests Lead to Fines in January Court
Anthony Chessick of Price Street faced January police court for drunkenness after staggering along Main Avenue and sleeping on RA Clark’s porch. fined £1. William Hennessy was arrested by Patrolman Pury for being drunk and asleep on a sidewalk and, unable to pay $3, was committed to the county jail for fifteen days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Anthony Chessick
Price Street
Main Avenue
RA. Clark
Saul
William Hennessy
Pury
Sleigh Party Visits Mrs Daniels on Division Street
A group from Kingston visited Mrs. M. P. Daniels at her Division street residence yesterday. The party included Mr. and Mrs. John Jenkins and daughter Jennie, Mr. and Mrs. James P Davis and son Charles, Mrs. David Edwards and son Clifford and daughter Elizabeth, Mrs. Thomas J Morgan, Mrs. Dr Edwards, Mrs. William Bacott, Mrs. John Armatrone, Mrs Mary Edwards and Mrs John Ker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingston
M. P. Daniels
Division Street
John Jenkins
Jennie
James P, Davis
Charles
David Edwards
Clifford
Elizabeth
Thomas J. Morgan
Edwards
William Bacott
John Armatrone
Mires Mary Edwards
John Ker
Miner Injured At Bellevue Mine On Wednesday Morning
John Beatt of Hampton Street, a Bellevue mine worker, was injured Wednesday morning while tamping a hole and sighting the fuse. He ran some distance after the blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Beatt
Hampton Street
Bellevue
No title available
An advertisement promotes Scott's Emulsion as a remedy for illness and aftereffects. It claims the product strengthens, steadies the weak and nervous, and lifts mood, emphasizing that it helps those most affected. Available at druggists for 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Man Struck by Exploding Shotcoal Accident
A shot exploded injuring a man as a piece of coal struck his shoulder blade. The incident left him with a shoulder injury and requires medical evaluation.
Local residents and visitors noted in Meridian area notices
Mrs Alfred Atkinson and relatives return home after visits with siblings in Wyoming and South Malin avenue. Mr W A Evans guests of Forest Dershimers resumes studies at Lale college. Private Alfred Atkinson sails from Camp MacKenzie after sick furlough. Several local residents travel, recover, or entertain visitors, including Mr Thomas Meale injuring arm and Attorney Eli W Thayer in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Atkinson
Meridian Street
Richard Harris
Wyoming
Seth Wrigley
South Malin Avenue
Albert E. Kenyon
Westerly
R. L
W. A. Evans
Nanticoke
Forest Dershimer
South Main Avenue
Lale
Frank
Jackson Street
Wilkes-Barre
Mary Lewis
Paulel Clements
Local nuptials and fraternal officer elections announced
Miss Anna Hart of Jackson street and Mr. Peter O'Brien of New York plan marriage at St. Patrick's on January 25. The Trippelope Accidental Fund elected officers including Robert Thomas as chairman and T. H. Jones as vice chairman. Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association No. 44 installed officers led by P. J. McAndrew as president. Ancient Order of Brists No. 1 listed its term officers and committees. Funeral services for John R. Davis and Mrs. Jane Phillips noted with interments planned. Republicans of the Fourteenth ward hold caucus at Mears' hall and a Republican league meeting is set for South Main avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Hart
Jackson Street
Peter O'Brien
New York City
St. Patrick's Church
Trippelope Accidental Fund
Robert Thomas
T. H. Jones
E. W. Evans
W. J. Williams
BE. P. Davis
William James
Jenkin Davis
Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association
John Right
Ancient
Order of Britons
W. E. Lewis
H. L. Roberts
George Burge
W. E. Jones
BD. L. Willams
R. D. Thomas
W. H. Parry
J. P. Morgan
Mears’ Hall
Jane Phillips
Eynon Street
Washburn Street
South Main Avenue
Jadwin Endorsee Campaign Message
A brief note urges support for Jadwin, presenting him as a candidate acceptable to all voters and appealing to broad public approval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadwin
German Expert Sees Parallel Paths for Germany and U S
Major Alphonse von Sonnenberg, visiting New York after Manila events, says there were no real quarrels with German Admiral von Diederich over droit de visite and accuses England of stirring trouble. He predicts German and American interests run parallel and that Filipinos will fight until self government is granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Alphonse von Sonnenburg
Manila
United States Navy
Cavite
Dewey
von Diederich
von Fennenburg
Hong Kong
Germany
United States
Major von Bannenberg
Major von Sonnenberg
Do you want a business man in the mayors office
Political notice urges voters to back Jadwin in the morrow election. appeals to business credentials and governance approach. The brief emphasizes leadership for the city and urges turnout for the upcoming vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jadwin
Scranton Athletic Club Names Officers for Year
The Scranton Athletic Club and the Fourteen Friends held a meeting to elect officers. Charles Marsch was named president with Fred C. Nouls as vice president and Albert Helier chosen president elect of the Friends. Installations followed the vote, and a social session with music, luncheon and speeches concluded the event. John P. Cobb of Pittston Avenue was injured during the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Athletic Club
Fourteen Friends
Moscow
John P. Cobb
Pittston Avenue
Friends
Athletic Club
Charles Marsch
Fred C. Nouls
Charles Helter
George Wirth
Peter Neals
Chris Rose
Charles Langman
Charles Ross
Henry Myere
Mathias Hahn
Albert Helier
Louis Zimmer
John Chunk
Ben. F. Moore
Albert Gutheing
James F. Best
Heler
Jovial Youth Party Visits Moscow for Evening Out
A merry group of leading young people including Migsen Murtha Louisa Nordt Edna Mlauminzer Mary Wirth Nellie Koch Roda Samuels Francis Wolfe William Schunk William Heitrich George Wirth Gus Guenter Jacob Hoffefinger Paul North and Henry Brown traveled to Moscow last night hosted by Mr and Mrs Elmer Bloate and Mr Heltrich. The Casey brewery and Casey Brothers liquor store employees joined two bobberleigh wagons for a stag party with much pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Migsen Murtha
Louisa Nordt
Edna Mlauminzer
Mary Wirth
Nellie Koch
Roda Samuels
Francis Wolfe
William Schunk
William Heitrich
George Wirth
Gus Guenter
Jacob Hoffefinger
Paul North
Henry Brown
Elmer Bloate
Heltrich
Casey and Kelly Brewery
Casey Brothers
Rendham
Man Slips on Mattes Street Injuring Local Resident
John P. Cobb of 627 Pittston avenue slipped on Mattes street near Lackawanna avenue last night and sustained severe injuries. He was taken to his home after a police patrol arrived, and Dr. D A Webb provided medical care. Cobb is advanced in years and his condition appears shock from the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Cobb
Pittston Avenue
Mattes Street
Lackawanna Avenue
D. A Webb
Cobb
Guth
Workingmen's Hall
Edna Klauminzer
Camp MacKengle
Augusta
Georgia
Republican Party
Nineteenth Ward
Kramer's Hall
Prospect Avenue
Schumann
Direh Street
John Phillips
Fred Boyer
Neptune Engine Company
Caroline Ridenbach
South
Washington Avenue
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
W. J. North
Mary Nealon
Cherry Street
Hawley
Joseph Conrad
Cedar Avenue
Crystal Social Club entertains Pittston guests in Dunmore
The Crystal Social club of Pittston with thirty members was hosted by John McDonald of Fast Drinker street for the Young American Social club on a Wednesday evening. Local guests included Annie and Della OMalley and many others from Pittston while John Spacer and Charles Brown of Nazareth Hall Military Academy were noted visitors. Victor H Pinkney, former Tribune correspondent, has been promoted to corporal in Company G Eleventh United States infantry in Porto Rico after enlisting in Scranton on June 14. The unit saw action and Pinkney was wounded but recovered to receive the promotion. Sup per was provided by Mr McDonald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Social Club
Pittston
John McDonald
Fast Drinker Street
Young American Social Club
Annie
Della O'Malley
Annie Dougherty
Etta Sullivan
F. Carden
Nellie Martin
Mary Connell
Sarah Mangan
Ellie Casey
Minnie Mitchell
Megsars
L. Anderson
Herbert Warner
F. McLaughlin
J. McCue
C. Anderson
D. Carney
James Carney
James Sheridan
Edward Sullivan
William Churchfield
J. Quigley
Leo Vancluser
Edward Carney
Thomas Churchfield
John Burke
M. Borean
John Martin
B. McDonald
John Judge
Mr. McDonald
Victor H. Pinkney
Tribune
Eleventh United States Infantry
San Juan
Porto Rico
Pinkney
Dentler
Scranton
Fort McPherson
John Spacer
Olyphant
Charles Brown
Nazareth Hall Millary Academy
Grain-O offers coffee substitute for all ages
Try Grain-O the new food drink that replaces coffee. Children may drink it without injury and adults like its rich dark color. Made from pure grains it agrees with delicate stomachs and costs less than coffee. Sold by grocers nationwide.
Local social notes and community updates
A roundup of entries from Green Ridge to North Blakely Street includes visits by Mrs. Oakley and Mr. and Mrs. James Oakley of Spencer Street, a firemen’s hall reopening in Washington Hall with a food program, and residents like Frank Blickens recovering from illness. Regina Horan lies seriously ill, and John Decker is ill at home while Patrick Reagan injures himself on ice. Community council meetings and shop notices round out the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Street
James Oakley
Spencer Street
South Canaan
Washington Hall
Frank Blickens
Chestnut Street
Peter Pinkney
Prescott Avenue
Pittston
T. Letchworth
Tribune
Colonial Council
Daughters of America
Boyle's Hall
John Decker
Ambrose Street
Royal Taft
North Blakely Street
Odd Fellowe
Regina
M. J. Horan
Monroe Avenim
Patrick Reagan
Swarts Street
North Blakely Et Rect
Dunmore Council
Unitef American Mechanics
Bones Drug Store
New Daniel O Connell Council Officers Installed in Minooka
The newly elected officers of the Daniel O Connell council Young Men's Institute were installed by Joseph Hivane deputy grand president of the Pennsylvania jurisdiction at St Josephs hall. Officers named include President John J Joyce flat vice president M J Walsh second vice president Luke Grady treasurer James Nallin recording secretary J J Gallagher corresponding secretary M J McCrea financial secretary Joseph Eagan marshal P F ONeill inside sentence John McCrea executive committee P Connolly P J Quinn Robert Catlery Jeremiah Driscoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
P. F. O'Neill
Sentince
John McCrea
P. Connolly
P. J. Quinn
Robert Catlery
Jeremiah Driscoll
Burdick Family Attends Funeral in Waverly
Green Ridge reports Prof and Mrs H ly Burdick traveling to Waverly for the funeral of Mrs Burdick's mother W H H Tripp of Factoryville a longtime American Wringer employee. Corporal John Hitchcock departed to rejoin his company at Camp Mackenzie after a sixty day sick leave. The Democratic primaries occurred in the Thirteenth ward with George T Bugden filling Prof H L ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Ly Burdick
Waverly
Local Notes from Green Ridge and Nearby Events
Burdick's place noted near No 33 school. Green Ridge library shelves hold two to three thousand books. Recent donations include Hine items. Punchman T B Jackson is confined by grip. Mrs Parke’s condition improved. W C T U met at the library. Phinney Hare company to banquet and pig roast next Wednesday to celebrate new team and arrival of their horse cart. invitations issued. 125 guests expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burdick
Green Ridge
T. B. Jackson
W. G. Parke
Women's Christian Temperance Union
General Phinney Hare Company
Coveere
Obituary for William Sulf, Infant Son of Sulf Family
William, one year old, son of Mr and Mrs Conrad Sulf of 624 Stone Avenue, died yesterday. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Conrad Sulf
Stone Avenue
Former Jeweler Shoots Himself in Washington Hotel
Robert C Porter, a former jeweler of Woodbury New Jersey, killed himself at the St James hotel in Washington by shooting in the head. In his pockets were $50, a railroad ticket from California to San Diego, and a note to Representative Loudensinger asking funds from his pocket to bury his body in Woodbury. He is believed to have been mentally affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Robert C. Poretery
Woodbury
N. J
St. James
California
San Inego
Cal
Loudensinger
Wooobury
Ht Ie
You Can Buy Cod Liver Oil at Manners Pharmacy
At Manners Pharmacy on Green Ridge Street the store advertises cod liver oil with hypophosphites as a remedy for coughs and colds. The copy claims it to be the hottest soda in the city and priced at a regular dollar.
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Scranton
Storrs’ Shaft
S. L. Lewis
George Gleason
Fire Boys
High Works
Gwilym Morlais
Hirthday
Dr.Bull
Senator Chandler
Sige
Sie
Worth On
Worth
Bie
Damask Towers
Globe Warehouse
West
Knights OF Mystic Chain Entertainment and Social
JOINT
K OF K
C. W. Lull
Walter Turner
Eli. W. Thayer
South Scranton
Dunmore
Johann Holl
Berlin
Vienna
Paris
Ohann Hoff
Mvics
Johann Hoff
Ren Thomas Hay
M. D
Cape May
Wending Forts Elatt Conte
Hips Chemical Company
Bpruce Street
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessees
H. RB Long
Andrew Mack
Ragged Earl
Mack
Hee eNea
THE
Gormans
John, James and
MR. Bean
Boston
Ine
the Brosnanen-Jackson Comedy Co
Robert C. Porter Shoote
Manners’ Pharmacy
Scranten
Matthews Bros
H. C. Banderren
Druggiats
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