Eventful West Scranton Day Includes Car Incident
In Scranton a Petersburg man James Mahon was ejected from Washburn Drinker car No 308 after an alley heated clash. He reentered, shattered a door window, injured the conductor, and was subdued by Ex Patrolman Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
James Mahon
Petersburg
Board of Health
John Granacker
Mahon
Granacker
Frank Gleason
Fourteenth Street
Tragedy Strikes Two West Scranton Families
In West Scranton a second family mourns as two children, Ruth and Milton Davies, die from scarlet fever with Ambrose Davies buried later in the week. Jones Gibney, age 9, dies from diphtheria linked paralysis while James Gibney succumbs to diphtheritic effects. Funeral for James Gibney set privately tomorrow with burial in Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Bourne
David I. Davies
Fellows and
Ninth Streets
Ruth
Milton
Ambrose
William Gibney
South
Everett Avenue
Jones
Davies
Gibney
James Gibney
Cathedral
Bitters claim curing tonic for stomach troubles
An advertisement asserts Bitters will relieve a weak stomach. It promises a refreshing taste and states it can cure dyspepsia indigestion constipation biliousness and liver or kidney trouble with three doses daily.
Contagious Disease Toll Rises With Two More Child Deaths
The article notes increasing mortality from contagious diseases as precautionary measures slip. It lists two child deaths: Merman Ritch, 4, of 122 West Linden Street, and a 1 yea r old child of Mr. and Mrs. Whitman at 128 South Hyde Park Avenue. Whitman infant funeral set for 2:30 PM with private services and Forest Hill Cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merman Ritch
Weat Linden Street
Wil Whitman
Hyde Park Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Hungarian Quarrel Ends With Stabbing and Arrest Warrants
George Kooser and John Callick, both Hungarians, fought last Sunday night at Scranton and Seventh streets. Kooser stabbed Callick. Callick is under Dr. Walker care. Kooser swore out a warrant before Alderman Kelly for Keeser’s arrest on felonious wound charges. Constable James Clark holds the warrant and seeks the assailant. Clark also has a warrant for Daniel McGuire of this city, who authorities say stole an overcoat and other clothing from Nicholas Glynn of Fell Township and left unpaid board. McGuire will face theft and defrauding a boarding-house keeper charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kooser
John Callick
Scranton
Seventh Streets
Callick
Walker
Kelly
Keeser
James Clark
Daniel Mcuire
Nicholas Glynn
Fell Township
McGuire
Glynn
West Side board of trade names viaduct campaign committee
President Daniels selects D. D. Evans William Farrell John RR Farr A Z Kolmes BE M. Clarke Dr Struppler and Fellows Mason to lead the viaduct campaign. The committee meets at Dr Struppler’s office Monday at seven to organize appoint a chairman secretary and treasurer and map the campaign. Congressman Connell acknowledges petition for a proposed branch post office and will address it promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniels
West Side Board of Trade
D. D. Evans
William Farrell
John RR. Farr
A. Z. Kolmes
M. Clarke
Dr. Struppler
Fellows Mason
Funeral of Mrs. Eynon at Plymouth Church
Services over the remains of Mrs. Thomas Eynon were held at Plymouth Congregational church yesterday afternoon with large attendance. Clergymen included Trev. B.K.A. Boyl Rev. David Jones Rev. El RR. Lewis and Tey Matthews. Miss Mae was organist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Eynon
Plymouth Congregational Church
Trev
BK. A. Boyl
David Jones
EL RR. Lewis and Tey
Matthews
Mae
Solemn funeral service with hymnody and family pallbearers
Evans gave a solemn voluntary “Safe In the Arms of Jesus” as the body was carried to the church. During the service the choir offered “Even Tide” “Jesus Lover of My Soul” and “Christmas Good Night.” Horatio Keir performed a fine selection “There’s a Beautiful Land on High.” Pallbearers were the deceased’s grandsons: T A Eynon C A Eynon B G Eynon T F Eynon H B D Eynon A E Heddoe and KE A Beddoe. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
Burials of Infants Reported on Thirteenth Street and Dodge Avenue
The remains of Mr and Mrs William Deacon's child were taken from their Thirteenth Street home yesterday afternoon and laid to rest in Washburn Street Cemetery. An infant of Mr and Mrs Stephen Muarkey of Dodge Avenue was buried in Cathedral Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Deacon
Thirteenth Street
Washburn Street
Stephen Mu 'Arkey
Dodge Avenue
Cathedral
Local incidents report from Lehign and surroundings
North Garfield avenue brakeman Miles Crossin had a hand caught between two cars at Lehign and was assisted home. Dr. Reynolds treated a badly sprained limb. Mrs. Durkin fractured her arm after stepping on a lot. Dr. Carroll set the injury. Patrick Dempsey, found wandering on Malin Avenue, moved to West Side hospital with pneumonia. Week of prayer concluded with Simpson M E church services. Rev Foster spoke on Home and Foreign Missions. Young Women’s Christian Association members attended Bible study led by Miss Anneman. Albert Rowe, grandchild resident on South Main Avenue, shot his hand while playing with a toy plate. Tripp Park Hose company officers installed. Dunmore Twentieth Century Dancing class rescheduled to Jan 15 with Lawrence full orchestra. St Paul’s Green Ridge choir to sing at St Patrick’s fair. St Brenden's council debated whether English are justified in war against Boers. outcome favored the negative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles Crossin
North Garfield Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Lehign
Dr. Reynolds
West Side Hospital
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
LE. Tt. Foster
Young Women's Christian Association
Anneman
Albert Rowe
Partley Crown
South Main Avenue
Tripp Park Hose Company
Dunmore
Lawrence
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
St. Patrick's Church
St. Brenden’s
Green Ridge Conclave plans meeting with initiation and banquet
Fireman Ridge Conclave No 199 Improved Order of Heptasopha will meet Monday, January 15 with initiation and installation of officers, an entertainment and banquet, orchestra. Funeral services for Mrs. James M Atherton tomorrow at 1 PM from Capouse near Delaware, interment at Waverly. Also preaching at Evangelical chapel Capouse tomorrow 7:90 PM by Rev J W Messenger. Willard D Howe impersonator at Church of the Good Shepherd tomorrow night admission 50 cents. Rev N Young of Lewisburg to preach at Capouse this evening. Mrs George Sturges hosts Sabbath class at North Park. Green Ridge Conclave to meet next Monday with initiation and banquet. orchestra. Women’s Christian Temperance Union program at Mrs J W Howell’s Thursday: devotions, recitations, addresses, and refreshments. $2 silver offering noted. Mr and Mrs Shoemaker host card party at Capouse last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fireen Ridge
Offeera
James M. Atherton
Capouse Avenue
Delaware Street
Waverly
Evangelical
J. W. Messenger
Dloomshore
Willard D. Howe
Church of the Good Shepherd
Swelick
N. Young
Lewisburg District
North Park
Green Ridge
Emma Sailor
Miss Maud Depue
Grace Sailor
Depue
Myrtle Jackson
Maud Depuy
Will Be Buried Together as Typhoid Claims Couple
Mrs. John H. Moore of Fisk avenue North Scranton died at 12 15 this morning of typhoid fever the same illness that killed her husband twenty four hours earlier. She was 57. The husband’s funeral was set for 2 this afternoon, and Mrs Moore will be buried tomorrow at 2 in the Cheistnin church with services there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Moore
Fisk Avenue
Scranton
Schimpf Nominated for Select Council in South Scranton
In South Scranton the Eleventh ward Democrats caucused at Schimpff's hall electing August Schimpff as select council candidate. Otto Robinson declined and was replaced by Schimpff with no dissent. Election board officers for the three districts were named: district one Charles Meann judge, Joseph Conrad inspector, Charles Leowert registrar. district two John Radtert judge, Joseph Mikus registrar, Thomas Roche registrar. district three Thomas Pertes inspector, Will Heintz registrar Thomas Lavalle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schimpff
Charles Conrad
Charlies Levert
August Schinpff
Select Council
Otto Robinson
Election Board
Charles Meann
Joseph Conrad
Register of Voters
Charles Leowert
Fort
John Radtert
Joseph Mikus
Thomas Roche
Judes
Thomas Pertes
Will Heintz
Thomas Lavalle
Funeral Held For Mrs. Olin J Brune At St Johns Church
The funeral for the late Mrs. Olin J Brune was held yesterday from Beech Street residence. A large group of sorrowing relatives and friends attended the ceremony at St Johns Church with a requiem mass conducted by Rev M Bleiting. The pallbearers included John Brislow Shona Langan Martin Laverly Anthony O Boyle Frank Manley and Michael McNichols. The interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olin J. Brune
Pesideme
Beech Street
Haives
Tle
John's
Pie Street
Bleiting
Cathdral
John Brislow
Shona Langan
Martin Laverly
Anthony O'Boyle
Frank Manley
Michael McNichols
Drunken driver falls near Robinsons brewery on Cedar Avenue
A drunken huckster swayed while driving along Cedar Avenue yesterday afternoon and fell from the seat near Robinsons brewery landing between the tracks. He was carried into Fisehs shoe store, washed, revived, and left with only a facial scratch, refusing to give his name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Robinson's Brewery
Fiseh
Oil Fire On Elm Street Evening Causes Wagon to Slide
Residents near Elm street and Irving avenue witnessed an oil fueled incident Thursday evening as a Matthews Broa wagon slid on a narrow log road above a bank. It toppled over dragging two horses that were badly bruised and lame while the driver escaped uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Irving Avenue
Matthews Broa
Ward Caucuses Schedule and venues
The Republicans of the Twentieth ward meet at Corcoran's hotel on Cedar avenue this evening. The Nineteenth ward primaries occur this afternoon 4 to 7 at Kra mer's hall at Prospect avenue and Maple street, with district caucuses later at the same Kra mer's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Ward
Corcoran's
Cedar Avenue
Nineteenth Ward
Kramer's Hall
Prospect Avenue
Maple Street
Cacuses
Address orders to J. Tr. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave
The note directs address orders to J. Tr. Sharkey located at 1914 Cedar Avenue in central city area near South Side and central Hyde Park. Contact by phone 6683 for arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. ‘Tr. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Obituary notices from Clark's Green and area deaths
Obituaries report the death of Mr. George A. Davis at his son Arthur A. Davis’s home in Clark's Green on Thursday at 2:90 pm, with a June 14 funeral at the family residence and interment in Clark's Green cemetery. Also listed are notices for Thomas Snyder, Mrs. Margaret Gilhoy, John Kuhn, and a brief survivor list and church affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Davis
Arthur A. Davis
Clark's Green
Wilkes- Barre
The
Presbyterian Church
J. A. McLean
Williamsport
John Kuhn
Mercardl
Joseph Kuhn
Cherry Street
Peruna Promoted by Senators and Officials
A Mississippi senator W V Sullivan praises Peruna as a tonic and catarrh cure in a letter to Dr Hartman. Kentucky congressman Philip J Thompson Jr endorses Peruna as a top tonic and effective catarrh remedy. Irene Cooper Chicago official and Mrs W F Grissom Texas resident also commend Peruna for catarrh and general health benefits. Harry M Stevens New York hotel proprietor endorses Peruna for cold and catarrh relief. The ad asserts Peruna cures catarrh by targeting the nervous system and offers a free book and Almanac through The Peruna Medicine Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. V. Sullivan
Mississippi
Hartman
Oxford
Miss
Perrin
Peruna
W. Bullivan
Philip J. Thompson, Jr
Congress
Kentucky
Wash
Ington
D. C
Irene Cooper
Old People's Home
Chicago
Pertina
Prairie
Avenue
Misa Irene Cooper
Mre
W. EF. Grissom
Henry
Ellis County
Texas
Harry M. Stevens
Midland Beach
L. 1
New York
Richmond
Gays of
Perunia
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus, O
Cuban Spy staged for Mrs. Martin benefit at Lilac Club
North Scranton notes report the Lilac Social and Dramatic Club at the Auditorium presenting A Cuban Spy for Mrs. Michiel Martin on Stanton Street. The tragedy honors her after her husband’s death and her son John’s Cayuga mine death. Mary Marrin Anna Kerrighan John Gilboy and John Gallagher received standout praise as the hall reached witness capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilac Social and Dramatic Club
Frank Dermeatt
Michiel Martin
Stanton Street
John
Cayuga Mine
Mary Marrin
Anna Kerrighan
John Gilboy
John Gallagher
Surprise Birthday Party For Master Edgar Saunders
Master Edgar Saunders received a pleasant surprise from friends at a party held in his honor. The gathering featured games of various kinds and refreshments as the evening progressed. Attendees included Misses Ethel Clark Belle Reading Josephine Reading Emma White Lulu Constantine Pearl Henry Clara Dugler Ruth Perry Margaret Moon Gertrude Tripp Ida Guest Edith King Alfred Finn William Finn Henry Twining Ernest Slocum Joseph Watkins Holden Tripp Vancy Stoll David Gaines and Eric Washburne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Saunders
Ethel Clark
Belle Reading
Josephine Reading
Emma White
Lulu Constantine
Pearl Henry
Clara Dugler
Ruth Perry
Margaret Moon
Gertrude Tripp
Ida Guest
Edith King
Alfred Finn
William Finn
Henry Twining
Ernest Slocum
Joseph Watkins
Holden Tripp
Vancy Stoll
David Gaines
Eric Washburne
Local weddings and funerals mark week in lea previews
Last evening Miss Della E Carey and Mr Rudd Smith wed at the Smith home with Rev Reading officiating. Miss Margaret Jones and Mr James Mackey also married by Rev Jones. Funeral services were held for Mildred Morgans and Mrs Anna Knapp. Puritan Congregational church to hold an eisteddfod March 12 with a choir prize and a Priceburg entertainment with Walkenshaw orchestra naming participants. Sunday School class gathering hosted at Williams street home with games and social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della E. Carey
Rudd Smith
R. L. Smith
North Main Avenue
Jones Street
G. Reading
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Margaret
Mra
M. Jones
Leggeu's Street
James Mackey
R. & Jones
Mr. Mackey
Olyphant
Mickey
Mildred Morgans
Thomas Morgans
Morgan Avenue
William Edgar
Reese
Anna Knapp
Uriah McDonnell
Nort Main Avenue
K. Guild
Forest Hill
Wer Megars
Hoff
James Brown
Charles Craigman
D. D. Jon
Puritan Concregitional Church
Prof
Walkenshaw
Priceburg
Hi Messrs
Raine
J. Hill
Banjo Selections Honor Miss Mary Devine at Gathering
Music featuring banjo pieces by Miss Mary Devine. Attendees include James Elsby, William Fright, Thomas Watkins, William Patterson, Irvin Daws, Arlington Crossman, Ray Robinson, Johnnie Floss, James Laird, William Williamson, and Miss Charlotte Savage. The Cen tral association will lead a gospel service at the YWCA tomorrow at 3 p.m. An invitation is extended to all women and girls to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Devine
James Elsby
William Fright
Thomas Watkins
Willam Patterson
Irvin Daws
Arington Crossman
Ray Robinson
Johnnie Floss
James Laird
William Williamson
Charlotte Savage
Central Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Gitle
Foreign and Home Missionaries discussed at local churches
Last evening the topic was explored at the Providence Presbyterian and Methodist Episcopal churches. John Regan, a Cayuga mine employee, injured his leg yesterday at work. Rev. David Bowser of Danville will lead evangelist services in Nev S. C. readings for two weeks at North Main Avenue Baptist church. Mire eoletta McKenna of Wilkes Barre visits on North Main avenue. Nellie O'Hara and Margaret Pure, guests of Hawley friends, have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian
Methodist Episcopal
John Regan
Cayugi
David Bowser
Danville
Nev
S. C
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Mire
Eoletta McKenna
Wilkes- Barre
North Main Avenue
Nellie O'Hara
Margaret Pure
Hawley
Dunmore Church and Class Schedules and Obituary
The Twentieth Century Dancing class meets January 16 with Lawrence's full orchestras replacing the previously announced date. Tomorrow's services at Tripp Avenue Christian church include Bible school at 2.50 pm and communion, then 7.20 pm sermon by Pastor Long. St. Mark's Church holds holy communion at 9 am and 10.30 am, Sunday school and Bible class at 5 pm, and 7.20 pm evening service. pastor in charge. A new Furneay school library and improved lessons begin at St. Mark's Sunday. Presbyterian services tomorrow feature preaching and evening service by Rev. W P Gibbons. Sunday school follows the morning services and Christian Endeavor before evening service. Funeral for Hugh A. Hegins, 116 Wmth Blakely St, Thursday morning, will be held Monday at 2 pm at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
C. &. Long
St. Mark's Church
Furecay School
St. Mark's
W. PF. Gibbons
Christian Endeavor
Hugh A.hegins
Blakely Street
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West
Scranton Street
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
Eynon
Dent
Belgravia Street
Hermsdorf
Globe Warehouse
South Scranton
Eleventh Ward
August Schimpf
John J. Brune
Huckster
Pea Coal
Thomas Snyder
Press Monih
Martin
Lena
Millie
Mary
Casper
Moosic Street
Perviews
St Mary's German Catholic Church
Margaret Gilhoy
Fourth Street
Nora
Maly Cross Church
United States
W. ¥. Sullivan
North Scranton
Sanders
W. N. Brooks
Antal Idye
Lyceum Theatre
Adelphi Theater
Lonsdon, Mowers, Liebler &Co
London
Israel L Ungwill
Wilton Lackaye
William Norris
Robert Holeson
Gus Weinberg
Adolphe Lestin
Gus Frankel
Kimilloch
Frank Cornell
Fred Lotte
James Prices
Roeale
Morrison
Mine
Cottrelly
Mute
Tallaferro
Ada Dwyer
Laura Almosnino
Ada Curry
Ellen Herg
Louise Muldener
Sadie Stringham
A. Herne
Tée
Ghe
She
Charles E. Blaney
Johnston Bennett
Nellie O'Neil
Willis P. Sweatman
America
Andrew Mack
Mack
Burgunder & Pris, Lesser
Long
Academy OF Music
Hataar
Jan
Philippines
Waldorf
Matinees
Tuxedo Club
Burlesquirs
Utopians Big Burlesque CO
Tribune
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