West Scranton Day Highlights Crime and Local News
A shooting on Hampton Street ends with John Coggins captured after a pursuit by John Shea and a railroad section hand. Special Officer Stillwell takes up the case as investigators note the area’s danger. Public health notes report contagious diseases shrinking with many children staying home yet some still playing outside. No. 1 and No. 6 schools detain hundreds of pupils as facilities remain closed and fumigation continues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rhea
Pelhiware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Shea
Hampton Street
Lugerne
John Coguing
Worth Jesse
Coggins
Speecial Offcer 3
EB. Stillwell
Kelly's Patch
Contagious Diseases Decline Among Weet Scranton Children
The report notes a drop in contagious disease prevalence among children in Weet Scranton with death rates from the past days not near previous highs. It emphasizes improving conditions though exact figures are not provided.
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Weet Scranton
Miner Injured In Mine Roof Fall At Continental Mines
David Hughes of 1244 Eynon Street, a miner at the Continental mines, suffered head and body injuries from a roof fall. Dr. Reynolds attended him after he was taken to his home. John Sheehan of Bellevue, a Pyne shaft laborer, sprained his ankle after slipping on the tee and received medical care at home. Several boys on Giammoen's hill were injured when a bobsled collided with a wagon during a descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Hughes
Eynon Street
G2. Reynolds
John Sheehan
Bellevue
Pyne
Giammoen
Funeral for Mrs Frank Hellring Held After Service
The funeral followed a wedding service attended months earlier, with Rev Thomas de Gruchy of Jackson Street Baptist delivering a moving address. Pallbearers included Benjamin Allgoon John Johns George Barth Frank Moran Fred Roth and Edward Sear ing. William Morgan was a flower bearer. Interment took place at Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hellring
Thomas de Gruchy
D. TD
Jackson Street
Woman Threats Lead to Bail in City Court
Mrs Annie Waiters of Edwards court threatened Mrs Walker of Hampton street. Alderman Davies noted the case. Waiters waived a hearing and posted 900 bail for court appearance. Walker had been briefly jailed on a minor charge before release.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Waiters
Edwards Court
Walker
Hampton Street
Alderman Davies
Walters
Members add fine billiard table to lodge rooms
The Robert Morris lodge of the Order of American True Ivorries has added a birdseye maple walnut inlaid pool table to its rooms on South Main Avenue. The roomswere refitted to accommodate the table and several clever players in the organization are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Lode
American True Ivorries
South Main Avenue
Birthday Dinner Honors Mrs Loomis at 122 North Lincoln
Mrs J Loomis of 122 North Lincoln avenue entertained friends at a six o clock dinner last evening for her birthday. The party included Mrs Adam Fraunfelker, Mrs Eugene Kresge, Mrs Frank Poole, Mrs Charles Stevens, Mrs William Madden, Mrs Thomas Coleman, Mrs A B Betterly, Mrs Willard Lanning, Mrs Charles Lanning, Mrs Charles Seeley, and Mrs Luther Burgess. The ladies gave Mrs Loomis several beautiful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. & Loomis
Lincoln Avenue
Adam Fraunfelker
Eugene Kresge
Frank Poole
Charles Stevens
William Madden
Thomas Coleman
A. BE. Betterly
Willard Lanning
Charles Lanning
Charles Seeley
Luther Burgess
Loomis
Local Notes On Residents And Community Events
R J Hughes of North Bromley Avenue leaves on a business trip to the southern part of the state. Miss Elizabeth Jones of North Bromley Avenue remains confined to her room due to illness. The postponed drawing for a benefit plane for Electric City Commandery No 177 Knights of Malta will be held at the Masonic Hall on a Wednesday evening in January. The Sisters of Bethany plan an entertainment at St David's Episcopal Church next Tuesday evening. Miss Edna Evans of Booth Main Avenue will host a Christian Endeavor social for Plymouth Congregational Church this evening. The funeral of William Burlingam will be from the South Hyde Park Avenue residence at 2 pm with Rev. John P. Moffat of the Washburn Street Presbyterian Church officiating and interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Dr and Mrs F C Well of North Main Avenue depart tomorrow for New York and will continue to Jacksonville, Fla on Friday. A young child of Mr and Mrs James Carlin of South Seventh Street was buried in Cathedral Cemetery yesterday afternoon. Revival services at Simpson and Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal churches draw large audiences nightly. An interesting Christian Endeavor session was held at Plymouth Congregational Church last evening with Miss Margaret Davis leading a discussion on In the Far Country. Mrs John Cummings of Hampton Street visits her daughter in New York. Mrs William Jones and daughter Clarinda of Hampton Street visit relatives in Berwick. Mr and Mrs William Ruch of Lafayette Street hosted a large gathering Monday evening. Miss Katie Fadden of Hampton Street is listed on the ailk list. Edwin G Peters of South Lincoln Avenue has returned to Joplin Missouri for mining interests. Thomas Taylor of Montana is guest of W J Browning of Jackson Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. J. Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
Elizabeth Jones
Electric City Commandery
Knights of Malta
Masonic Hall
Sisters of Bethany
St. David's Episcopal Church
Edna Evans
Booth Main Avenue
Hrietian Endeavor Society
Plymouth Congregational Church
William Burlingam
South Hyde Park Avenue
John P. Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
F. C. Well
North Main Avenue
New York
Jacksonville
Fla
James Carlin
South Seventh Street
Cathedral
Simpson
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal
Christian Endeavor Society
Margaret Davis
John Cummings
Hampton Street
William Jones
Clarinda
Berwick
William Ruch
Lafayette Street
Katie Fadden
Aiik
Edwin G. Peters
South Lincoln Avenue
Joplin
Thomas Taylor
Montana
W. J. Browning
Jackson Street
North Scranton Notes Assault Cases and Holdups
William Ratcofski of Charles street was held on $500 bail after a Hearing by Alderman Fidler on a charge of assault and battery brought by Joseph Bermack. He was arrested at Music Hall on Lackawanna Avenue after two weeks on the run. Alderman Fidler will hear Andrew Palons and Stanley Nocoskle of Lloyd street for holding up John Gilbert and stealing $8 plus beating him. witnesses and evidence are being gathered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ratcofski
Charles Street
Alderman Fidler
Joseph Bermack
Ratcofski
Music Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Andrew Palons
Stanley Nocoskle
Lloyd Street
John Gilbert
Women receive relief from menstrual sufferings with Lydia E Pinkham
Readers share testimonies praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for monthly pains and headaches. Letters from Mrs Pinkham's followers describe relief after use, with claims of renewed energy and improved health. The appeal urges writing for advice and echoes widespread suffering among young women.
Local church holds Joys All May Have sermon
A large Providence Presbyterian congregation heard a service themed The Joys All May Have with the church choir led by Professor Whittemore. Miss Musselman and Mr Edward Roderick spoke alongside the pastor Rev Dr Guild and local Hurlbutt visitors from Gilbertsville.
Crystal Literary and Dramatic club annual banquet
The Crystal Literary and Dramatic club will hold its annual banquet tomorrow evening at St Marys hall parlora. Only members and press representatives invited. Committee promises a successful affair with attendance menu toasts and jollity. Caterer P M Durkin of the Grand Central will provide the banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club
St. Mary's Hall
P. MH. Durkin
Grand Central
Miner Frederick White promoted to assistant inside foreman
Frederick White, longtime Cayuga miner, becomes assistant inside foreman at Scranton Coal Company West Ridge mine after passing the examining board. Friends extend congratulations on the promotion. The Memorial Baptist church contests on bedroom suite and sideboard raise church profits. Hyde Park encampment No. 249 O IoOF awarded Golden Rule degrees to three members at the Auditorium. Funeral for Mrs. Martin Golden of Leggett Street set for 9 am at Holy Rosary with mass and Cathedral Cemetery interment. Isaac Mills of North Main Avenue recovers from a severe grip and gastritis-like illness common in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick White
Cayuga
West Ridge
Scranton Coal Company
Samuel Howells
Elijah Young
Charles Richards
Thomas Griffiths
Hyde Park
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Martin Golden
Leggett's Street
Holy Rosary Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Isaac Mills
North Main Avenue
Gsrip
Grain-Q nourishment drink advertised for all ages
An old ad promotes Grain-Q as a pure grain health drink aiding digestion and nerves. It claims to be non stimulant and suitable for children and adults, priced about a quarter more than coffee per package, and advises asking grocers for Grain-Q.
Inquest Held on Death in Storrs Mine No 3
An inquest into the death of Thomas Devanney, a driver boy, after a January 2 accident at Storrs mine No 3, was conducted at Alderman Fidler's office. The jury ruled the fatality resulted from an unforeseen and unavoidable rock fall in Storrs' No 4 roof, with officials and attorneys present from Delaware Lackawanna and Western and the state mining service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Devanney
Storrs
Alderman Fidler
West Market Street
Roberts
Evan L. Morgan
Daniel H. Evans
Edward Fidler
John Fidler
Thomas Melvin
James Lynch
John A. Wilson
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Reese Philips
Alsen
M. F. Conry
Young Devariney
John Taylor
Green Ridge Community Notes and Events
Ice on sidewalks slows Green Ridge pedestrians while calls to enforce street cleaning linger. Depot renovations at Green Ridge depot progress. H D Hackman visits Green Ridge. Ashbury M E church hosts nightly special meetings through the week except Saturday. Green Ridge Wheelmen plan a tramp smoker Friday at the club house. The Men’s Union meets January 15 with a reception, refreshments, and music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Delaware and Hudson Company
H. D. Hackman
Womelsdorf
Banderaon Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Men’s Union of
Lady Friends
Union Toasts Highlight City Civic Efforts and Plans
Evening program features toasts on The Men’s Union achievements The Union’s future The Woman’s Club Public Health Board Expansion in the professions Municipal Reform and youth involvement. Also notes on Union finances Bonds Gold or Silver and a ban on certain candidates. Mrs Simrell ill with scarlet fever slight scarletina in yesterday’s Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Club
Public Health Board
A. BK. Simrell
Simrell
Dolorous Injury At Pennsylvania Car Works
Louis Wolf, a machinist at the Pennsylvania car company’s machine shops, suffered a severe hand injury while hoisting a large casting with machinery. When the hoist failed Monday, the casting fell and caught his hand, requiring many stitches and leaving him unable to work for some time.
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Louis Wolf
Ash Street
Pennsylvania Car Company
Wolf
Ele
Willl
Funeral for 4 year old Mary Nealon in Avoca cemetery
The funeral for Mary Nealon four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Nealon of Pittston was held yesterday afternoon. She died while visiting at the home of her aunt Mrs Annie Haggerty on Apple Street. Interment followed at Avoca Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Peter Nealon
Pittston
Annie Haggerty
Apple Street
Avoca Catholic
Electric Engine Co plans annual ball at Mechler's Hall
No. 4 Electric Engine company prepares for its annual ball to be held at Mechler's hall in Petersburg on Wednesday evening February 14. The fifth annual ball of five boys aims for a royal style and will entertain friends and guests. Committees work hard and have engaged the Wahler brothers to provide the musical program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Engine Company
No. 4
Mechler's Hall
Petersburg
Wahler Brothers
Irish drama The Heart of Brin to be staged in Manieys Hall
Tomorrow evening the Young Men's literary and Peneticial Dramatic Society presents The Heart of Brin at Manieys Hall. The Womens Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church meets tomorrow afternoon at 2 at Mrs Charles Farrer's Cherry street home. Papers include General Summary of Events and Our Country read by Mrs Skinner Nye Chamberlain Knight Dirby James Moffatt and Reed. Leader is Mrs Knight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Knight
Dirby
James Moffatt
Reed
St Pauls German Evangelical to Hold Friday Entertainment
The men’s society of St Pauls German Evangelical church plans an entertainment at the church near Prospect avenue and Beech street. Mrs Gaughan of Brook street suffered several painful bruises after a fall near her home on Monday and was taken to Lackawanna hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's Society of
St. Paul's
Address orders to J.T. Sharkey in Cedar Avenue area
To South Side central city and central Hyde Park the notice directs address orders to J.T. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683. The fragment indicates a delivery or service instruction tied to a specific person and place in a late city directory or notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J.T. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Obituary for Mrs. Charles Coyne of Minooka
Mrs. Charles Coyne of Main Street Minooka died yesterday morning after a brief illness at age 1 years. Survived by husband Patrick and family. Funeral tomorrow at 2 o'clock from Minooka Catholic Church with interment in Minooka Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Coyne
Main Street
Minooka
Orlock
Gerief-Atricken
Weluck
Minooku Catholic
Minooku
Scranton Water Co Officials Face Rate Questions
Citizens debate water pricing with testimony about local rates, meters, and a Scranton water company letter arguing councils lack power to fix rates. Chief executive W W Scranton defends lowest feasible charges while noting meter use reduces waste and compares favorably with other towns.
Dinner Honoring Colonel Dougherty at Hotel Jermyn
Major W S Millar will host a dinner tonight at the Hotel Jermyn in Wilkes-Barre to honor Colonel C Bon Dougherty of the Ninth regiment. Invited guests include Colonel E H Ripple Colonel L A Watres Major Frank Robling Adjutant Dolph B Atherton Captain Frank M Wandling and Adjutant General M A Gherat of Lebanon.
Election of Officers at Excelsior Social Club Meeting
The annual meeting of Excelsior Social club members was held at the club house on Washington avenue to elect the year's officers. The session proceeded with standard proceedings and a brief address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Social Club
Washington Avenue
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Luzerne Street
John Shea
John Coggins
No. 1
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
Crystal Society
Mrs. Pinkham
Lynn
Mass
Jore Savat
Dover
Mich
Lydia E. Pinkham
Rosa HeEtpen
Cleveland Ave
Canton
Lester Meredith
Wayne Avenue
George Davis
Philadelphia
Co. P. Miller
Church Avenue
Walter Simpson
East Market Street
Providence
Devanney
Dunmore
Mary Nealon
South Scranton
Pea Coal
Carbondale
Flynn
Joseph Jermyn
Carbondale Water Company
Harrison House
Valley House
Nolan
Chittenden
Crystal Laundry
Vetter
New York City
Flynn Slong
Mr. Whyte
Jersey City
Morris
Gis and Water Co
FE. Chittenden
Forest City
Nanticoke
Board of Trade
A. B. Warman & Co
Beranton
W. W. Scranton
Colonel Dougherty
Ralph L. Levy
M Buriva
Vons
Brie Medical CO
Burrato
N.Y
Scott's
BOWNE
Chemise
Lyceum Theatre
eRe Hss Om
America
Andrew Mack
Mack
Greater Minstrels
Laura Burt AS
Madge
Academy OF Priuusic, Burgunder & Rbis
H.R. Long
Philippines
Hotel
Waldorf
W. J. Fielding
Matinees
W. N. Brooks
M.troutfelt
Isaac Brown
Ben Bamter
Louis Oettinger
Joseph Levy
Martin Simmons
Isuedore Goodman
Alfred Rive
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