Constables Attacked During Warrant Service in Keyser Valley
In Keyser Valley West Scranton Constable Lance and Constable Jones clashed with suspects John Loftus and James McCowkey over a hole-in-the-wall operation. Loftus escaped after striking Lance with a blow and both officers sought medical aid. Jones aided Lance at D M Jones drug store before returning home where Lance is confined. The family has recently suffered multiple child losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lance
Timothy Jones
Keyser Valley
John Loftus
James McCowkey
McGinty
Wird
Lance
Jones
Loftus
Bhick
D. M. Jones
Ahysician
South Main Avenue Pave Advances with Curbing Laid
Work on South Main Avenue progresses rapidly as curbing is laid from Oxford to Lat Guerme Street and fifty six feet of concrete was poured yesterday. If conditions stay favorable, brick paving will start in the block next week. The Luzerne to Hampton roadbed is very hard to tear up due to years of filling requiring the steam roller to remove dirt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Avenue
Oxford
Lat Guerme Street
Luzerne
Hampton Street
Funeral for John Harris son to be held this afternoon
The funeral of little John Harris son of Mr and Mrs John M Harris will be held this afternoon at 2 30 at the family home 866 Evans court with interment in Washburn street cemetery after a death caused by a horse kick on Swetland street. Mr Harris returned from Buffalo yesterday morning amid many relatives and mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little John Harris
John M. Harris
Swetland Street
Evans Court
Washburn Street
Harris
Buffalo
Mrs Evans Celebrates Birthday With Hyde Park Friends
Mrs KE B Evans of North Hyde Park avenue marked Sh years old with tea hosted by friends including Mrs John Long Mrs Thomas Carson Mrs Robert Davis and others. In the afternoon Mrs Diehl hosted a children's party at the home of Mr and Mrs John Dick on South Hyde Park avenue and Division street with a score of youngsters enjoying games and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KE. B. Evans
North Hyde Park Avenue
John Long
Thomas Carson
Robert Davis
David Price
Morgan Evans
Nellie
Beth Bvana
Evans
John Dick
South Hyde Park Avenue
Division Street
Diehl
Roy
Piano Recital at Mrs. Sloat’s Home Features Guyer Pupil Group
A Tuesday evening piano recital at Mrs. Frank Sloat’s North Lincoln avenue home showcased Miss Frances Guyer’s pupils. The performers included Miss Guyer and Dr. H. P. Stevens, and many students such as Harry Howard Ella Brown Mamie Phillips Lillian Mertz Anna Phillips Winona DePuy Anna Williams Bessie Nichols Grace Sickler James Phillips Minnie Ames Mrs. E. E. Miller L. Bloxham Ethel Carpenter Hazel Ross Laura Williams Nettle Ace Bruce Ross Jessie Paff and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sloat
Lincoln Avenue
Frances Guyer
Short Avenue
H. P. Stevens
Harry Howard
Ella Brown
Mamie Phillips
Lillian Mertz
Anna Phillips
Winona DePuy
Anna Williams
Bessie Nichols
Grace Sickler
James Phillips
Minnie Ames
E. E. Miller
L. Bloxham
Ethel Carpenter
Hazel Ross
Laura Williams
Nettle Ace
Bruce Ross
Jessie Paff
Boy’s Fourth Firecracker Almost Causes Runaway On Main
A young boy lit a firecracker and placed it under a horse on South Main avenue. The driver avoided a runaway and occupants were thrown from the carriage. Caution urged in handling explosives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Avenue
Miss May Jones Vacation at East Hampton
Miss May Jones of North Main avenue spends her annual vacation at East Hampton. The West Side Driving clubs races are set for Elmhurst boulevard tomorrow afternoon. The West Side Park Quest team is organized with Frank Hagen and Ren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Local church and club notices mark July events and meetings
Regular practice by Luce Olver and Thayer signals a forthcoming sweep ing challenge. The Simpson M F E church probationers class meets tonight instead of tomorrow. Epworth League at Embury church hosts a Fourth of July rhade social in Round Woods park with food and park activities. Born to Mr and Mrs Martin Mc Donough a son. M F E Downes seriously ill at academy street. Repairs continue at Jackson Street Baptist church and Electric City Wheelmen’s club house. Evans and wife enjoy Atlantic City visit with Guardian Griffith Jones acting in his absence. Walter Northup on vacation at Tripp park. Miss Helen Lawall leaves for Detroit after visiting Miss Gertrude Freeman. Camp No 93 P O A votes to join Camp 178 excursion to Mountain Park July 26. Knights of Malta No 292 hold meeting at Red Men’s hall with smoker hour. Simpson Methodist trustees meet post prayer service for church work. Local 213 United Mine Workers elect delegates to attend Nanticoke and Indianapolis conventions. Central mine local acts similarly. Simpson Methodist choir to rehearse tonight instead of tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin McDonough
Langataff Avenue
M. F E. Downes
Academy Street
Jackson Street
Atlantic City
Griffith Jones
Evans
Walter Northup
Tripp Park
Helen Lawall
Bethlehem
Gertrude Freeman
South Main Avenue
Detroit
Patriotic Order of Americans
Washington Hall
Mountain Park
Washington Commandery
Knights of Malta
Red Men's Hall
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
United Mine Workers of America
Jones’ Hall
Nanticoke
Indianpolis
Central Mine
Local Social Notes Busy with Visiting Friends and Travel
Chestnut street hostess Mrs Edward Troupe receives Mrs Thomas Chesworth and daughter Thelma of Wromine. Relatives visit Susquehanna and South Gibson as Mrs Frank Brundage rests at home from Harvey's Lake trip. Several residents travel or host in Carbondale La Plume Binghamton Hazleton Wales Muhlenberg Kingston and New York with intercity visits and guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Troupe
Chestnut Street
Thomas Chesworth
Thelma
Wromine
Frank Brundage
Susquehanna
South Gibson
F. CC. Hall
John
North Main Avenue
Harvey's Lake
William Deeckelnick
Fred Lanning
North Bromley Avenue
New York
George France
Carbondale
Benjamin Smith
Margaret Austin
la Plume
Flora Hallock
Chester Springs Soldiers’ Orphan School
Jennie Miller
Fairview Avenue
Nina Capwell
Lafayette Street
Montrose
Fellows Street
Scotland
Lettie Morgan
North Rebecca Avenue
Wales
John Douglass
South Main Avenue
Muhlenberg
May Davis
Price Street
Courtdile
EI. J. Motlenry
Rock Street
Andrew Sherrett
Malin Avenue
Bootland
John Williams
Eynon Street
Kingston
William Jones
West Scranton
Gwendolin Jones
South Ninth Street
Honesdale
Marvin Mrounfelker
Gon
T. J. Spencer
Jackson Street
Mire
W. C. Alney
New Milford
The Great Quaker Physician Offer To Cure For 15 Dollars
The text describes Doctor Byers known as the Famous Phyaleian offering to treat all applicants before August 1 for a nominal 15 dollars. The deal covers all costs including medicine and promises a full refund if not cured within a specified time. The offer emphasizes that no further fee will be charged and expires August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Lfe
Diseases From Cell Disorganization and Healing by Byers
The article argues that disease stems from disorganized body tissues and that supplying proper nutrition restores cell normalcy for perfect health. It claims all chronic diseases can be cured by regaining cellular normal condition and describes Doctor Byers’ non allopathic, non homeopathic treatment as a precise science with fixed-law certainty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Byers
Doctor Byers X ray examination offers free diagnosis
Doctor Byers uses an elaborate fluoroscopic X ray setup to determine the exact cause of illness. The service is advertised as absolutely free with no charge or compensation required, inviting people to come and be examined and advised on a cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Society Notes From Pittston and Nearby Places
Miss Jane Margaret King of Pittston to marry with ceremony on July 16 in Pittston. Miss Louise Perry of Apple Street visits Lake Wind with friends. Harry Stevens George Crowald and William Henwood depart today for a vacation at Long Pond. Miss Bessie Taft of Blakely Street leaves for a month at Big Pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Margaret King
Pittston
Louise Perry
Apple Street
Lake Wind
Harry Stevens
George Crowald
William Henwood
Long Pond
Bessie Taft
Blakely Street
Big Pond
South Scranton Bank Directors Choose Cashier Candidate
South Scranton notes report a directors meeting of the newly chartered bank in Spraks Brothers office. Florence Hebriegel was chosen as cashier candidate and the president may sign an agreement with Mrs. M Robinson to lease premises for five years as a home for the bank. Mr Hebriegel is a popular son of Oscar Hebrigel of Cedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scranton Bank
Spraks Brothers
Florence Hebriegel
M. Robinson
Hebrigel
Oscar Hebrigel
Cedar Avenue
Flood Sufferers Plan Damages Suits Against Five Companies
About a score of Hats residents met at Central Park Garden to assess damages and pursue separate lawsuits against five defendants for flood-caused property harm. Attorney A A Chase will represent the Flood Sufferers association. claims point to Scranton Gas and Water Co, Delaware Lackawanna and Western, Lackawanna Tron and Steel Co, and the city of Beranton as equal blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park Garden
A. A. Chase
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
Beranton
Nye to Wed in Dunmore in Coming Marriage
Cards received announce the forthcoming marriage of George Couch Nye of this place and his fiancée. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Couch Nye
Funeral for John Drack to be held Thursday
The funeral of our late brother John Drack will be held Thursday at 2 p m from his residence 115 Mulberry street Interment to Pittston avenue corridor All brothers are requested to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Drack
Mulberry Street
Pittston Avenue Corriatory
Funeral Held For Mrs W A Schmidt At Family Home
The funeral of Mrs W A Schmidt was held yesterday at 2 PM from the family residence 941 South Washington Avenue. Rev W A Nordt of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church conducted the services at the home and at the grave, paying a fitting tribute to the deceased. Interment followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Schmidt
South
Washington Avenue
W. A. Nordt
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Allen's Foot-Ease Shoe Comfort Promise
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease powder to ease corns bunions and swelling. It claims shoes feel one size smaller and offers instant relief for tired feet, urging readers to order by mail or visit local shops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Bane
Mrs Kate Miller Sees Health Rise After Doctor Byers Treatment
The caregiver notes relief from severe pains in the right arm and foot after treatment by Doctor Byers. She faced heart trouble and crippling difficulty but reports marked improvement and urges friends to consider his care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Miller
Quay Avenue
St Peters Hire Paced by Local Health Claim
Resident Abraham Wiles of Clarion County Pa recounts a long battle with an ailment described as eczema or dry rotter. He credits relief to a treatment by Doctor Byer after years of ineffective blood medicines and salves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Wiles
St. Petershire
Clarion County
Byer
Doctor Byers Recalled in Medical Lineage Note
Doctor Byers born to Quaker parents. Educated at Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia 1872, Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, and Penn Hospital for Acute and Surgical Diseases. Attended Blockley Hospital skin diseases, Eye and Ear Clinics Will's Hospital, and Solis Cohen clinics. Served as examining physician for Knights Templar, Mutual Aid Cincinnati, and Mutual Reserve Fund Life New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will's Hospital
Philadelphia
J. Solis Cohen
Knights Templar and
Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of
New York
Stomach trouble story praises Doctor Byers treatment
Mrs. Jane Splane describes long stomach problems with bloating dizziness and distress. She reports relief after Doctor Byers' treatment and urges friends to consider it. The note places her at corner Larch street and Wyoming avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Splane
Larch Street
Wyoming Avenue
Ear Disease Relief Reported by Wm Sutton
Wm Sutton of Bankeville Fu reports years of left ear discharge pain and roaring noises. Dr Byers treated the discharge restored hearing and removed the distressing sounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bankeville
Funeral Service Held at Washburn Street Cemetery
A funeral was conducted at the Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers named Alonzo Hubbard, Adam Weilek, Matthias Marschberger, Henry Weber, John QGriener, and Charles Kline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Alonzo Hubbard
Adam Weilek
Matthias Marschberger
Henry Weber
John Qgriener
Charles Kline
German Beneficial Association Elects Officers at Semi Monthly Meeting
The German Beneficial Association held its semi monthly meeting at Mirtz Hall Pittston Avenue last evening electing officers: President Matthias Alles, Vice President Peter Molitor, Recording Secretary Eugene Melchor, Financial Secretary Joseph Wagner, Treasurer Chas Graf, Trustees Jacob Mirty and Albert Kuhn. The local institution has about 75 members and over $2,000 in its treasurer.
Miss Stella Kolb to Spend July 4 at Lake Sheridan
Miss Stella Kolb daughter of Dr and Mrs Kolb Cedar avenue will spend July 4 at Lake Sheridan as guest of her grandfather Anton Weinshank. Also notes a Nay Ang Tribe meeting at Freudan's hall last evening. A new residence to be occupied by Albert Guthents and bride after August wedding nears completion. Ladies Aid society to meet at Hickory street Presbyterian parish house this afternoon. A patriotic Young People's entertainment at Fiickory street parish house tonight. Dr Schley's Lung Healing Balsam advertised with no cure no pay. George Mirta Pittston avenue reported seriously ill yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stella Kolb
Young People’s Society
Fiickory Street
Schley
George Mirta
Pittstun Avenmue
Nonpariels Scranton Match Postponed This Week
Nonpariels will be unable to play the Throop Stars on Saturday. Local social notes record various club meetings and visits including Epworth League, WCTU, and North Scranton glee society events.
Success and riches in Grover Cleveland's self made men analysis
A fragmentary excerpt argues wealth and education should serve society and duty. It warns against hoarding riches or knowledge for self without benefitting others, stressing moral responsibility and public welfare as the true rewards of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover Cleveland
North Scranton Man Fined For Drunk and Disorderly
Michael Donohue of Bulwer street Tripp Park was fined $5 in police court for drunkenness and abusing his wife after returning home from the central city. Patrolman Watkins arrested him following a telephone report to the station house. The Nonpuriel baseball team defeated West Scranton’s regulars 8 to 0 at Von Storeh grounds, and seeks a rematch with Green Ridge amateurs on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Donohue
Bulwer Street
Tripp Park
Yalice Court
Donohue
Central City
Watkins
Nonpuriel
West Scranton
von Storeh
Nonpuriels
Green Ridge
Tribune
Old Remedy Winslow’s Soothing Buryup for Teething
A veteran female physician and nurse in the United States extols Winslow’s Soothing Byrup for teething children. The preparation is said to relieve pain, cure diarrhoea and griping, ease wind, and comfort mothers, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WS. Winslow
United States
Testimonial Letter Praises Doctor Churchman Byers
A reader from 888 Union St voices relief after receiving treatment for bronchial trouble and shortness of breath. The writer credits Dr. Churchman Byers with real improvement, contrasting prior failed remedies and urging others to seek his care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Fine
Union St. Paters
Wurm
H Thade
Churchman Byers
Relieved by Quaker Doctor From Chronic Bowel Disease
Mrs Barbara Dickson of Parker Street Providence suffered fourteen years of chronic diarrhoea with violent aftereffects and piles. After treatment at Doctor Byers office she reports pain relief, regular daily bowel movements, and piles no longer troubling her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Dickson
Parker Street
Providence
Mrs. M Queenie Suffered 11 Years of Pain in Avoca Pa
Mrs M Queenie of Avoca Pa reports eleven years of back pain and months bedridden with severe distress. After treatment by Doctor Byers she says all distressing symptoms are relieved and recommends the kind and sympathetic Quaker doctor.
Doctor Churchman Byers Permanent Offices on Second Floor
An old-style advertisement lists permanent offices for Doctor Churchman Byers on the entire second floor with office hours from 9 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 4 pm as well as evening hours 7 to 8 and Sunday hours 10 am to 12 noon.
The Self Made Man and the Duty of Charity
The article argues that wealth hoarding harms growth and urges the self made to support education and culture. It calls for enlightened charity and the creation of institutions that foster knowledge, integrity, frugality, patriotism, political judgment, religion, and moral sentiment.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
Dufour
GEO. W. Jenkins
S. Main Ave
Atin
General News
South Scranton
Florence Helriger
New South Scranton Bank
Dunmore
The
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Hospital
Blockley Hospital
Wm. Sutton
Germania Society
John J. Stanton
Canada
Epworth League
Providence Methodist Church
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Young Women's Christian Association
North Scranton Glee Society
Nettie Powers
Lowell
Mass
Sadie Jennings
Oak Street
Oswald Price
Spring Street
New York City
William White
Wells Street
Forest City
Noy White
Ottawa
Cecilia Kelly
Methodist Sunday School
A. W. Crossman
John Laird
Cleveland
North Scranton
Spruce St
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