Attacked Man Stabbed on Merrifield Avenue West Scranton
James Franey of Merrifield Avenue was stabbed in the back as he walked home Monday night near West Mountain. The assault is described by Franey and hospital staff. his injuries were treated and deemed not serious. A hospital report mentioned a stabbed man admitted but not listed.
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James Ranty
Merrifield Avenue
Tast
West Mountain
West Side Hospital
Carroll
Franey
Refur
Boy Hit By Bicycle At Main Avenue Intersection
York on Jackson street collided with a small boy at Main avenue intersection while riding a bicycle. The boy suffered serious injuries but managed to walk home as the bike was wrecked in the collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Jackson Street
Sherlock
Main Avenue
Alma Geeley
Peter M Geelee
South Bromley Avenue
Woman Jumped From Moving Car After Signal Ignored
Hartl Davie of North Hyde Park avenue Way tried to alight at the North Main avenue Lafayette street intersection. She stepped from the car near Simpson Methodist Episcopal church and struck her head on the pavement. Thomas Cawley and Robert Trier aided her and carried her inside.
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Hartl¢ Davie
Hyde Park Avenue
Tooclowk
North Main Avenue
Lafayette Street
the &Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Davie
Thomas Cawley
Robert Treriri
Paine's Celery Compound and Pinkham's Compound
Advertises Paine's Celery Compound and Pinkham's Compound along with Pierce's Golden Medical Dis and Mellon's Food at prices 75 cents, 38 cents, and 55 cents on Main Avenue. The clipped notice lists multiple patent medicines and a street location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham ’'S
Pierce's
Golden Medical
Mellon
Injury Report From Dr Hall Office Incident
In the office of Dr F C Hall a woman had a head wound described as split open and was found to be suffering from thehronk and other injuries not easily determined. Miss Davin was later moved to her home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F.C. Hall
Miss Davin
Hamlin
Neighbor Shoots Woman by Mistake on Jackson Street
Mrs Donovan of 1722 Jackson Street was accidentally shot in the arm Monday evening by neighbor Miss Barbara O Malley who was handling a revolver. The bullet lodged in the arm. Dr J C Carroll extracted it. Condition not serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
Jackson Street
Barbara O'Malley
J. C. Carroll
Local teens and adults suffer hands burned in street firework incidents
Roy Wheeler of 36 South Main Avenue discharged a pistol and injured his hand. Joseph Gibbs, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gibbs, burned by a firecracker. Timothy Coggins, nine, on S04 Hignon Street, picked up a burning firecracker and nearly lost his thumb. Two men on Main Avenue and Jackson Street were severely burned discharging a revolver. Hierman Pryor of Laverne Street was fined for reckless firearm discharge. A Jeweler Keene’s son sustained burns from firecrackers while playing. Dr J J Roberts treated the boy with injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Wheeler
South Main Avenue
Joseph
J. H. Gibbs
Wis
Timothy Coggins
Hignon Street
J. J. Roberts
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Hierman Pryor
Laverne Street
Alderaan Kellow
Keene
Ladies Aid and Sunday School Social at First Baptist
The Ladies' Aid society and 17 Sunday school members taught by James Bolles and Mrs. Charles Penny held a full day social on Mott Jet on South Main. A course dinner at noon and supper time cream and cake were served. President B Beddoe led with assistance from Mrs Bush, Mrs Thompson, Mrs Matthews, and others.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
First Raptist
James Bolles
Charles Penny
South Main Avenue
2B. G. Beddoe
The
Ladins' Aid Wis
Charles Bush
William Thompson
Fls Matthews
William Jones
John Long
Air
Elizabeth Morgan
Uneworth
Laawrence
Lawrence Pratt
John Armstrong
Reckoning Up Gains in Storekeeping Methods
The text explains inventory time requires counting both sides of the ledger and notes many small remnants and oddments that are not worth detailed stock sheet entries. It emphasizes practical accounting over meticulous listing for these marginal items.
Inventory Bargain Week Promises Deep Store Discounts
This excerpt touts a store-wide sale with every department offering tempting bargains. It emphasizes sacrifice of items for real value and urges shoppers to profit from the inventory sale as the week’s best opportunity.
Sunday School Class Fundraising Plan Noted
The class leaders Miss Wit Jones Sarah Phillips Ruth Beddow Mather Davin Mrs James Talley Sadie Ruch and Tan col fing serve as cashiers. Proceeds go to the building fund for the new church to be erected on the available plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wit Jones
Sarah Phillips
Ruth Beddow
Mather Davin
James Talley
Sadie Ruch
Tan Colfing
Mme. Talley
Miss Jones
Death of Mrs Alvie Taylor in Tripp Park
Mrs Alvie Taylor a longtime Tripp Park resident died at her Hulwer Street home after a long lung illness. She is survived by her husband. The funeral is set for Friday afternoon from the house and the burial will take place in Springville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvie "Taylor
Tripp Park
Hulwer Street
Springville
Grant avenue man held on assault charge after dispute
Timothy McNulty of Grant avenue was held in bail by Alderman Kelson for maltreating his wife. He was bound over to keep the peace. A high mass of requiem was held at St Patrick's church for Patrick Gibbons. Burial was in Cathedral cemetery. Prof. David Owens of South Lincoln avenue left for Detroit and will visit Cleveland. Miss Jennie Daniele of No 14 school left for Cambridge to study at Harvard College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy McNulty
Grant Avenue
Alderman Kelson
St. Patrick's Church
Patrick Gibbons
Cathedral Cemetery
David Owens
South Lincoln Avenue
Detroit
Cleveland
Jennie Daniele
No. 14
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard College
Green Ridge Social Roundup Delights Town Names Local Visitors
Mrs T P Finch returns from Fretervville Julius Koch and Sidney Biles wheel to New York Monday J W Stevens visits Wromine Miss Nelle Pills stays in Paterson N J Mrs Anna Robinson revisits Massachusetts Mr and Mrs Harry Wilkins host Miss Wilkins and Miss Tiffany Factoryville Thomas Charlesworth guest of grandmother Marion Street Fordila Bare visits from Wilkes Barre Mr and Mrs Vial Bunting of New York City visit relatives L K Sheldon from New York Street sells Imperial Queen Mair Tonic at Manners Pharmacy 920 Green Ridge Street Marie Charlesworth visits Honesdale H L Stevens spends day in Prompton Frank Hranda home from New York City Miss Safford visits Kinneton and shoppers stock listed at Manners Pharmacy
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T. P. Finch
Fretervville
Julius Koch
Sidney Biles
New York
J. W. Stevens
Wromine
Miss Nelle Pills
Paterson
N. J
Anna Robinson
Cancurt Avenue
Massachussetts
Harry Wilkins
Miss Wilkins
Miss Tiffany
Faectoryville
Thomas Charlesworth
Honesdale
New York City
Mise Marie Charlesworth
Marion Street
Ll. H. Stevens
Capmise Avenue
Prompton
Mwisht Safford
Kinneton
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Fireworks Accident Harming Youths Sparks Local Excursion
William Griffin and Edward Walsh, youths about 14, suffered severe facial burns from a powder ignition incident yesterday. Walsh sustained the worst injuries as the powder flared when relit. The accident was the day’s sole fireworks mishap beyond minor finger burns.
Fourth clash between Century and Neptune hose companies
Yesterday afternoon a fire alarm from box 61 brought Century and Neptune hose crews to the Welcher property on Hickory street. A dispute erupted as Neptune members allegedly turned on a line aimed at Century firefighters on a ladder, under orders from Constable Woelkers and district chief Roebling. Chief Hickey criticized Woelkers amid a near-violent confrontation. In other news, John Medler was knocked from his bicycle near Cedar avenue with head injuries, Dr. Kalb treating him. John Schunk and Robert Burditt spent the day in Ashley with the visitor’s family guests.
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Century
Neptune Hore
Box 61
Welcher
Hickory Street
Neptune's
Neptunes
Woelkers
Nogsle
Eix
Hickey
Peter Roebling, Jr
John Medler
Cedar Avenue
Dr. Kalb
John Schunk
Pittston Avenue
Robert Burditt
Aghley
the Viitor
Grain-O Drink Promoted As Healthy Invigorating Beverage
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a healthful invigorating drink not medicine. It claims Grain-O costs about a small fraction of coffee, resembles coffee in color and grade, and is suitable for children as a nutritious food drink. It urges readers to ask grocers for Grain-O.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raitehioen
Patriotism in the Wigwam at Tammany Fourth of July
New York July 4 celebration noted loud cheers as ex governor Hoge urged silver coinage and Bryan led the crowd. Speakers included Willett Hogg and Caruth with remarks denouncing trusts and imperialism. Croker in London sent congratulations.
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New York
Tammany Hall
Joseph J. Willett
Alabama Bar Association
Willett
William J. Bryan
General Alger
Michigan
Alger
Merk Hanna
Armour
Eagan
Wheeler
Hoge
Texas
Nicaragua
Injanelion
Tammany
Hogg
Mr. Bryan
van Wyck
Asher G. Caruth
Kentucky
Republican Party
James Cbd, Richardson
Tenessee
Norman F. Mack
Buffalo
Thomas F. Grady
City
James W. Ridgway
Brooklyn
William J. Gourley
New Jersey
A. Gaston
Pennsylvania
C. Vey Holman
Maine
Sixty-ninth Regiment
Richard Croker
London
A Contented Marine Returns Home With Discharge Papers
Corporal Almon Hogardus of the United States Marine Corps leaves active service after five years with discharge papers and about 220 dollars in earnings. He recalls pay scales from 15 dollars monthly, three months furlough on discharge, and possible re enlistment at the same rate. He notes duties on ship and land, training with Gatling guns, and the marine’s value beyond policing sailors. His last ship was the USS Lancaster.
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Savannah
Almon Hogardus
United States Marine Corps
Annapolis
Bogardus
Maine
Lancaster
Reverential tale of Mrs Stowe and Uncle Tom's Cabin
Anecdotes recount Mrs Stowe's humility and belief that God wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin rather than herself. She describes visions guiding the story, the death of Eva, and the final scene prompting her to write nine pages in a single sitting. Her husband’s reaction and later notes affirm the work's divine source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caele Tom
Mrs. Stowe
Eva
Tom
Uncle Tom
Mr. Blowe
Napoleon Inscription On Elba Plow Scene Echoed Today
A historic Elba incident linked to Napoleon is recalled by an inscription on a peasant’s wall describing Napoleon trying to guide a plow with oxen resisting. The text notes MDCCXIV and the peasant Giaconl and the act of plowing in the neighboring field.
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Napoleon
Elba
Giaconl
Napoleon the Great
Mdccxiv
Europe
Humorous Exchange During Vatican Gardens Visit
During a Vatican garden stroll Pope Leo XIII discussed labor pay with an assistant gardener. The exchange reveals the pontiff’s concern for fair wages and family support, concluding with a plan to raise the daily wage and allocate part to a worker with dependents.
Mummies in Italy Across Capuchin Cemeteries and Catacombs
From the Scientific American a note on Italian mummification practices in the Capuchin cemetery in Rome and the Cappuccini catacombs at Palermo. It mentions medival and Renaissance preservation, ongoing interments, and the eerie continuance of mummified remains in these sites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palermo
Rome
Scientific American
Italy
Weleeve
Palmero
Ghostly Capuchin Crypt Mummies in Eternal Vaults
The article visits the Capuchin crypts where mummies of deceased elites remain in display. Attired in gloves and clothing, some stand or sit in wall niches while others lie in coffins. survivors renew garments on feast days. Lanterns glow on bone lamps as vaults house patterned walls and dead monks dried against the wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tim Church
Lanterna
Bone
Fone
Wolle Skulle
Diet Be
Jerusalem
Shu
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Tas, Franky
Merrifield Ave
Marin Avenue
Harriet Davis
Jemperd
George W. Jenkins
Tors
Munyon
Coredy Roy
Arch Etreet
Phila
Globe Warehouse
Alvie Taylor
General News
Green Ridge
Dunmore
William Griffin
Electric Avenue
Edward Walsh
Bloom Street
Walsh
Lake Aries
Methodist Episcopal Church
Harvey's Lake
Thomas J. Fitzpatrick
Fifteenth Infantry
United States Army
Fitzpatrick
Cuba
J. Oliver
Philadelphia
Charler
South Scranton
Billy J. Bryan
Wyoming Avenue
Stories OF the Day
Hannibal Hamlin
Malye
Struggie
Congress
Pine Tree State
Walters
Mr. Hamlin
Practical Economy
Vatican
Leo XT
H Ts
Cheerien
London Daily Chronicle
Matl
Nervita Medical Co
Chicago
McGiarrah & Thomas
Lackawanna Ave
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
Sharkey
Cedar Ave
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