West Scranton Night Sentry Escapes Serious Injury
A drunken man, name unrecovered, tried a Keyser avenue home at 2 AM and toppled 12 feet from a stair after rapping at the Morgan residence. Patrolman Saul summoned aid and the injured man was taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment. His fall caused head and shoulder bruises but authorities called the escape miraculous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Morgan
Keyrer Avenue
Mr. Morgan
West Side
Saul
Lackawanna Hospital
Ianh
Welsh preacher Rev Hopkins in first sermon at First Welsh Baptist
Rev D D Hopkins of Wales preached his first sermon to a full First Welsh Baptist church congregation. The Welsh language sermon impressed all, and the choir gave a special music program with Miss Eliza Lewis and William Hughes soloing. It was described as the finest service in a long time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Hopkins
Wales
Weleh Baptist
Graham
Joseph Miles
Meridian Street
First
Welsh Baptist Church
Mr. Hopkins
Eliza Lewis
William Hughes
Woman Arrested In Rocking Chair Theft
Mrs. Graham of West Lackawanna Avenues was arrested by Lieutenant Williams on Saturday for stealing a rocking chair from Edward Farr & Co. She had a hearing before Al German Kellow of the Fourteenth ward Saturday evening and was held in $200 bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graham
West Lackawanna Avenues
Williams
Edward Farr & Co
al- German Kellow
Fourteenth Ward
Funeral of Mrs Inte Miles Held on Meridian Street
The funeral for Mrs. Inte Miles took place from her Meridian street residence at 2 o'clock yesterday afternoon. The large gathering proceeded to Cathedral Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers included James Hengan, John Swift, James Sheedy, and Peter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Miles
Meredian Street
Cathedral Cemetery
James Henngan
John Swift
Jame Sheedy
Peter
Funeral for McHale child held on Jackson Street
The funeral for the child of Mr. and Mrs. Richard McHale was held yesterday afternoon from their Jackson Street home. Interment followed at a cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers named were Thomas McTale, Theo, Jordan, Walter Dowd, and James Mel Thiteh.
Revival Services Continue at Scranton Street Maptial Church
This week the revival services at Scranton Street Maptial Church proceed except Saturday evening. A youth meeting follows Monday evening with Rev. W G Watkins of Providence speaking on Tuesday and Rev J R Wilie of Blakely presiding on Thursday. Friday features the Workers Hand of the Young Men's Christian Association led by secretary Mahyan Jeader. Evangelist Rev Thomas Neal Jr of Philadelphia is expected to take charge February 5 for a two week series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Street
Thomas Neal, Jr
Philadelphia
Hyde Wark Father Mathew Society Installs Officers
A large meeting at St Leo's rooms on North Main Avenue yesterday elected officers for the coming term. President J H McNalty. vice president Charles Canavan. recording secretary John Shavenessy Jr. financial secretary Michael Jennings. treasurer Maurice Welsh. directors M Lavelle John Donohue John Burke. messenger John Crowley. An installation on the second Sunday in February will include a smoker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Wark
Mathew
Total Abstnence Society
St. Leo's
Stalion
North Main Avenue
J. H. McNalty
Charles Canavan
John Shavenessy, Jr
Michael Jennings
Maurice Welsh
M. &. Lavelle
John Donohue
John Burke
John Crowley
Principal Cruttenden Hosts Teachers At South Main
Professor Sk A Cruttenden of No 16 school entertained the teachers at his home on South Main Avenue last Friday evening. A feature of the gathering was a contest guessing public figures from cutout portraits with Miss Elizabeth Hughes winning a handsome prize for correctly identifying all twenty two names. Refreshments were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sk. A. Cruttenden
South Main Avenue
Elizabeth Hughes
Local Residents Noted in Daily Social Notices
Mise Mattle Thomas of North Hyde Park avenue suffers with the griff. Mrs. Emeline Smith of North Hyde Park avenue visits her daughter Mrs. Frank Coon in Carbondale. Misa Effie Miller of North Filmore avenue returns from Avoca. Thomas Flannigan of Pitteton spends yesterday with aunt Mrs. P. Ward on North Main avenue. Mr. and Mrs. Myron Evans of Garfield avenue visit friends in Pirrons. Mr. Evan J. Evans of Wet Price Street is seriously ill. Mr. Thomas Jenking of Tazerne street visits Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Mattle Thomas
North Hyde Park Avenue
Emeline Smith
North Hyde Park Aventue
Frank Coon
Carbondale
Misa Effie Miller
North Filmore Avenue
Avoca
Thomas Flannigan
Pitteton
P. Ward
North Main Avenue
Myron Evans
Garfield Avenue
Pirrons
Evan J. Evans
Wet Price Street
Thomas Jenking
Tazerne Street
Priceburg
Funeral services for John R. Lewis at residence
The funeral for the late John R. Lewis will be held this afternoon at 2 from the home of his daughter Mrs. William H. Williams on Luserne Street. The service will take place at the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Lewis
William H. Williams
Luserne Street
Fine White Pure Wool California Blankets and Dress Goods
Advertised wares include Fine White Pure Wool California Blankets with fancy borders at $4.00, heavy dress goods, shadings in checks, 40 to 59 cent ranges, and assorted 36 to 46 inch wool and cheviot suitings. Emphasis on value, variety, and special sale prices for early spring wear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Scrantonian
Rge
Church and civic notices from a local 19th century issue
Obituaries note the death of Mary Sander at three months and Harry Zimmerman aged one, with funeral plans in Dunmore and Meridian streets. Interments set at Washburn Street Cemetery and Forest Hill Cemetery. Revival services planned at Simpson Methodist Episcopal with Rev. J A Sweet. St Branden council to attend James O Malley funeral. Pioneer corps to draft resolutions and attend in a body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welch Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Mise Johnson
Forest City
Friends
Mies Bessie Mardenburg
Weal Bim Street
Maryland
Mary
George Sander
Dunmore
Mra
J. G. Sander
Weert Elim Street
Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church
J. A. Sweet
St. Branden
James O'Malley
Harry
Frederick Zimmerman
Meridian Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Masonic Hall
T. A. McCoy
Frank McClain
J. J. Sweeney
I. J. McNamara
John Lenahan
Ward caucus twists Democratic pick for common council
South Scranton reports a dramatic caucus as Julius Troy and Thomas Kelley tie at 143 votes each for the Democratic nomination. A compromise plan seeks a fresh caucus with Martin J. May and others considered, while a separate note of local injuries, social events, and new births fills the page.
North Scranton YWCA Forms Temporary Organization
Managers of the YWCA and local ladies created a temporary body in North Scranton. Officers were named, the Hanaway building on North Main Avenue leased and prepared for association work with a gym in the basement. Debates on current topics are planned at No 25 school under principal Henry Kemmerting, with student turnout around 150 for the first session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Hanaway
North Main Avenue
William Chappe
Jacob K. Smith
Walter Christmas
George Watking
Taylor
Geage Martin
Yonkers
N.C
Minv Margaret Jones
Plymouth
Main Avenue
Mires Lizzie Williams
New Maven
Conn
North Wind
Nanticoke
Armory
W. H. Koch
Allentown
Alfred Constantine
Echoo
Henry Kemmerting
Kemmerting
Throat and Lung Remedy Promoted in Local Ad
An advertisement touts a remedy described as the most successful for coughs colds asthma and consumption. It promises relief tonight and tomorrow night with a sample bottle offered free and a one size price of five cents. A local dealer urges quick trial and urges keeping the product at home for immediate relief.
Tumor Expelled and Tragedy at Rumpler Bakery Fire
A letter from Mrs. Eitzanern Wree.oee of Magno lia, Iowa, credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing a lengthy tumor and improving her health. Separately, a Philadelphia fire at Rumpler's bakery on Malin Street killed Emma Rumpler, 17, who perished in a bid to retrieve jewelry, while her family escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eitzanern Wree
Oee
Magnolia
Iowan
Dean Mane
Prxexvam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Becuvee Ale
Emma Rumpler
Malin Street
Rumpler
Emma
Negative win in debate followed by local social notes
Judges Morgan Watkins William Bowen and Francis Jones awarded the victory to the negative. The Citizen's band plans an instrumental and vocal concert at Company H armory early next month. Mrs J B Fishea visits Bainbridge New York, Miss Lizarie Williams returns to Hartford Conn, Mrs James Corcoran visits Clyde New York. Mrs John Thomas leaves for Waco Texas. BR Henwood recovers from illness. Benjamin Davis leaves Garfield Hotel to move to Blackwell New Mexico. A Christian Endeavor society forms at Dickson City Baptist Church. Providence Bachelors' Ball at Company Harmony Feb 14 cited as a major social event. North End Star faces Metro politania Green Ridge in basketball. Banfield sisters perform in Avoca Tuesday and Lackawanna Wednesday. Welsh Congregational church Christian Endavor plans an entertainment. Von Storch colliery improvements progress. work to resume in about a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
Morgan Watkins
William Bowen
Francis Jones
Citizen's
Company H Armory
J. B. Fishea
Bainbridge
N. Y
Lizarie Williams
Hartford
Hartford, Conn, After A Visit With Mrs. J. W. Fisher
Jones Street
James Corcoran
Clyde
Richards
School Street
John Thomas
Robert Avenue
Waco
Texas
BR. Henwood
North Main Avenue
Benjamin Davis
Garfield Hotel
Blackwell
Baptist Church
Dickson City
Providence Bachelors
Harmony
North End Star
Green Ridge
Banfield Alsters
Obadiah Arnold obituary services held at Green Ridge area
Obadiah Arnold died Friday after a short illness. Funeral services were held at his Adams avenue home with Rev. Ford and Rev. Chaffee officiating. A double quartet performed, and several lodges attended, including Carpenters' Union and Knights of the Mystic Chain. Interment was at Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Obadiah Arnold
Adams Avenue
Mr. Ford
Green Ridge
Arnold
Order of Redmen
Carpenters’ Union
Knights of the Mystle Chain
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Ancient
Order of United Workmen
Imperial Order of Redmen
Knights of the Mystic Chain
August Pechier
John Kardha
Order of Pared Workmen
John Fink
Order of Tedmen
Forest Hill Cemetery
Robert Taylor
New York Street
Mr. Ballentine
Scranton Tribune
W. L. Brown
Robert Denny
Mary Gilroy
Drinker Attreet
Chiia Heidig
W. L. Lewis
Iigg Street
L. Williams
Mark Mallo
Alia Lacontia
Michael Angelo
Barber
Rurgie Turka
Monica Audas
Pitra Levio
Our Unconscious Influence at a Sunday gospel meeting
Rev J H Benninger spoke on Our Unconscious Influence at a Railroad Y M C A Sunday gospel meeting. He said individuals exert silent, unseen influence and warned that evil influence can blight others. He urged responsible living to cast blessing and hope through daily conduct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
J. H. Benninger
Mr. Benninger
Peter
Jerusalem
Solomon's Porch
Apostle
Hercules
FR. F. Halleck
Funeral of District Chief Jas J O Malley
Funeral services for District Chief James J. O Malley of the fire department will be held at 9 o’clock this morning from the family home at Broad way and Third avenue. Mass at Holy Cross church follows with burial in Cathedral cemetery. Fire department to attend in uniform. flowers and resolutions committees named. Nagle Hose Company to drape quarters in mourning for thirty days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. O'Malley
Fire Department
Broadway
Third Avenue
Holy Cross Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Board of Fire Engineer
Mesars
Lewis
Jones
McMannis
Mersra
McManniss
Raynor
Firemen's Relief Association
City Hall
Nagle Hose Company
O'Malley
Dave
Library Fund Benefit Concert at Amerman Memorial Mission
An entertainment event to raise funds for the library is planned at the Amerman Memorial Mission Tuesday evening. The program features Miss Sadie Edwards, John M. Francis, Frank J. Evans, Miss Elizabeth A Moyo Yoon, and Moyle Edwards in a two part show with instrumental solos, recitations, vocal solos, pantomime, impersonation, and several selections by Moyle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amerman Memorial Mission
Library Fund
Sadie Edwards
dJohn M. Francis
Frank J. Evans
Elizabeth A
Moyo Yoon
Misa Edwards
Love
Mr. Franca
Georgia
Miss Rumpler Burned in New Jersey Tragedy
Miss Emma Rumpler, formerly of the city, died in a morning fire at Pas-anle New Jersey. Her father once owned a local bakery here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Rumpler
Pasanle
N. J
Y M A Camp Tent Appeal for Funds and Aid
Following a Tribune report from Camp McKenzie, an appeal is issued for assistance to support the Y M C A tent. The appeal aims to raise funds and supplies for campers and staff at the site referenced in Saturday's Tribune correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp McKenzie
Tribune
Grain-O marketing pitch praised as coffee substitute
Try Grain-O the new grain drink said to replace coffee. The ad claims children can drink it safely and adults may prefer its rich brown color. Made from pure grains the product is pitched for delicate stomachs and sold by grocers.
Committees Named to Raise Funds for YMCA Camp Help
A special committee including Col B H Ripple Col F Hitchcock and George G Mahy general secretary of the local YMCA has been appointed to devise means to raise part of the funds for keeping the YMCA tent for soldier boys. The committee will likely appeal to relatives and friends of soldiers in the Thirteenth and the Tribune will publish letters from camp men about their need for such a resort and the accommodations it offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. H. Ripple
George G. Mahy
Young Men's Christian Association
Devine Mens
the Tribune
Small Boiler Explosion at Dunmore Planing Mill
A small boiler at a Dunmore planing mill on Madison Avenue exploded Saturday morning causing minor building damage and drawing a large crowd. The mill, owned by D. K. Oakley, employed few workers and no one was injured as the blast mainly vented through a five inch square break and the fireman noted normal pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison Avenue
Dunmore
D. K. Oakley
William Steere
Great audience at Lyceum theater meeting
A large male audience attended a Lyceum Theater gathering organized by city ministers. Music by the association orchestra and Schubert quartet accompanied a sermon by State Secretary S. M. Hard on lifting up Jesus and salvation, with many attendees committing to live for him. a Christian workers rowing meeting follows in Connell building room 21.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum Theater
Association
Weber
Romanze
Bennett
John Turn
Schubert Quartette
Meassra
Beynon
Stevens
Jones
Watkins
M. Hard
Christ
Jesus
Lansing
Connell Building
Fire destroys Judge's Cafe in morning blaze
A fire in Jim Judge’s Opera Cafe on Spruce Street at 2 20 yesterday morning gutted the saloon. Adjacent buildings escaped damage and Judge carried no insurance. The Williams estate owns the building. In Friedman’s Bird and Animal Store at 308 a large number of rare birds died though most animals survived. Fire cause unknown though fumes from a curtain near a gas jet were suspected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Judge
Bpruce Street
Judge
Williams’ Estate
Friedman
Pool Match in New York Tonight Key Contenders
In New York City tonight the opening of a landmark pool match features Jerome R. Keogh the current champion and Alfredo De Oro previous holder. The event marks a showdown between two of the game's greatest exponents with De Oro aiming to reclaim the title.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keogh
de Oro
New York City
Jerome R. Keogh
Itseity
Alfredo de Oro
Ciba
Te Oro
Veara
Bad Night for Drink: Three Men Involved in Accidents
Three men under influence suffered injuries in separate accidents Saturday night. Police report one man was treated for a broken ankle, another for a head wound, and a third for minor injuries at a local hospital.
Injured in Night Crash at Lackawanna Street
Three persons were injured and taken to Lackawanna hospital after separate incidents. Peer Chek fell on Moosic sidewalk injuring a leg. Patrick Burns, 0 years old, from Avos, fell eleven feet from a dwelling on Keowser Valley, landing on his face. Hugh Reilly of the West Side collided with a team of horses on Lackawanna Avenue, injuring a shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Hospital
Peer Chek
Moosic
Patrickk Burns
Avoos
Keowser
Hugh Reilly
Weest
Lackawanny Avenue
Sail to Europe for boxing training with Dobbs clan
Wille Dobbs, cousin to boxer Bobby Dobbs, sails from Scranton to New York and departs on the American liner St Paul for Liverpool. The professional masseur, who works at Hotel Jermyn, has helped prepare Bobby for major bouts and is to assist him in training to meet Dick Burge on March 4 in England.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wille Dobbs
Celleln
Bobby Dobbe
Scranton
New York
St. Paul
Liverpoot
Wille
England
Dick" Burge
Wille” Dobbs
Jermyn
Hobbe
Burge
Connell Building Showcases Model Office Space and Library
All known improvements and conveniences have been incorporated in the Connell building. The $10,000 law library near completion will serve tenants and both young and veteran lawyers who lack a complete personal library. A few more offices remain vacant. terms available from J. L. Connell, Connell Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L.connell
Connell Building
Manners Grip Tablets Offer Cold and Grip Relief
An advertisement promotes Manners Grip Tablets as a remedy for cold and grip symptoms. The copy emphasizes relief from discomfort and urges readers to try the product.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Asc
Globe Warehouse
South
Thomas Kelley
Common Council
William J. Smith
Donnelly's Saloon
Julius Troy
Juline
Kelley
Troy
Martin J. May
Prospect Avenue
River Street
John J. Murphy
John J. Moran
James
John Breen
Pittston Avenue
John J. Walsh
Ringgold Band
Natter's Hall
Henn
Neptune Engine Company
Lok
Comet Lodge
Pythias
Hartman's Hall
Frederick L. Terppe
Grip
Charles Staaz
Hotel Rosar
Cedar Avenue
North Scranton
Lydia
Pinkham
Spruce Street
Yvewterday
James H. Benninger
Jas. J. O'Malley
Miss Rumpler
Y. M
C. B. Cline
Koster & Bials
Johann Hoff
Berlin
Vienna
Paris
M Bard
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessees
RB Long
Artie Regeons
Chamber of Mysteries
Bron
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessies
H.R. Long
Joseph Greene
Siperb
Wm Gillette
Thy All Matiners
Pricha Te
AL. Reeves
Famous Big Co
SAILS
Europe
Willie Dobbs
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Wemicai Co
Vitaly
Erate
Fries
Ajax Remedy CO
Matthews Bros
H. C. Sandereen
Druggiata
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