West Scranton faces tainted fish poisoning scare
Family of John Thehayls from South Main Avenue near Menon Street narrowly escaped serious illness after eating tainted fish. Father, mother, and two children suffered minor symptoms but recovered after emetics. Locals note Lake Winola’s high water level this year and report residents visiting the lake and hotels Clifton and Winola for dances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Ride
Peters
Lake Winola
John Thehayls
Richards & Wirth
South Main
Menon Street
Man From Old Porge Recovers in City Hospital After Escape Attempt
Billy Deriscoll of Old Porge resides at West Side hospital where he was admitted July 4 with a compound leg fracture from a fall. He tried to escape Saturday night, requiring several men to subdue him. He was restless again yesterday and caused a disturbance before being quieted with effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Deriscoll
Old Porge
West Side Hospital
Patrolman Wiah Petera Returns to Duty After Shock
Patrolman Wiah Petera resumes duties after a lightning shock Sunday. He recalls hearing his wife calling him while speechless. A Wehbning struck the chimney and loosened plaster on the kitchen ceiling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiah Petera
Lake Winola Season Draws Large Cottagers Turnout
The Lake Winola season is underway with a large influx of cottagers. water activities and community scenes are noted as visitors settle in for a busy period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Winola
Ithe
Fire at 1027 Lafayette Street Endangers Home
William Burkovitch family moved into the house on Lafayette Street and started a fire after placing the cook stove. An unadjusted stovepipe caused flames to taint nearby woodwork. An alarm from the Tex 7 corner drew Franklina and Columbias fire crews and hundreds of people, but flames were extinguished before firemen arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burkovitch
Lafayette Street
Tex 7
North Main
West Lackawanna Avenue
SAS
Franklina
Disorderly conduct arrest and arraignments reported
Jamee Mack of North Van Buren Avenue was fined five dollars after a disorderly conduct arrest. Elizabeth Render of Price Sheet was arraigned before Alderman John on charges of petty threats and held on bail for court appearance, following proceedings prompted by John Woghes of Grant Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamee Mack
North van Buren Avene
Elizabeth Render
John
John Woghes
Grant Avenue
Shenee
Home Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting
The regular monthly meeting of the Home Missionary Society was held last evening. President Mrs Moxer revived the choir for the first time since her long illness. The Mpnorth League will hold their recruit monthly meeting Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society
Moxer
Mpnorth League
Funeral services for Mrs Thomas Beans held yesterday
Rev James Renninger pastor of the Hampton Street Methodist officiated at the funeral held yesterday afternoon at the church. The service was followed by burial at Waldir elfeet cemetery. The infant child of Mr and Mrs John Campbell of Jackson street was interred at Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Renninger
Hampton Street Methodist
Eptocopat Church
Thomas Beans
Hituee
Liss Satie Place
Waldir Elfeet
John Campbell
Jackson Street
Cathedral
Notes and Personal Items Mention Local Young Women
Misses Jentle Daniell Jennie Lewis Marthe Vaughn Elizabeth Thomas and Margaret Davis of this slide, and Mijew Hannah Thomas of Woet Pittston, left
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jentle Daniell
Jennie Lewis
Marthe Vaughn
Elizabeth Thomas
Margaret Davis
Mijew Hannah Thomas
Local notes include church plans and a hospital incident
A district paper reports on a busy slate of community events and mishaps. The Jackson Street Baptist text church affiliate arranged a country plank while the Plymouth Congregational church held a meeting. Harold Remaly injured his fingers at Washburn Williams mill and received treatment at West Side hospital. Several residents planned Pan-American exposition visits and lake excursions, with social gatherings and church activities continuing through the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Mary Johnson
North Rebecca Avenue
Harold Remaly
North Bumner Avenue
Washburn, Williams & Co
West Side Hospital
Plymouth Congregational Church
John Pryant
Washburt Street
Maine
Dd. D. Eyana’ Hall
South Main Avenue
Lady Crogier Lodge
David Owens
Chatfield
Lake Winola
Aid Mes
Thomas Jenkins
Albany
Thomas Collinglas
David Davis
Thomas Evins
John Burnett
Chest- OU Street
FE. B. Dean
Scranton Street
New York
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Lake
Larkin
Williston
Wag Pullen Avenue
Sieorge
Hohl
West
Morinan Street
Soxterdey
Valen Tuetion Company
Philadelphi Aid BK
Hughes
Plymouth
Nanticoke
Evans
John Edwards
Charfield
Addie Davis
Moves
Mies Harriet Mines
Berwick
Tts
Charlee Magevern
South Lineal Avenue
Elizabeth McCann
Pittston
West Scranton
Janos Dowrick
Washington
Jerdny
Dr O' Pern
Novih
Sumer
Childiven
Prodertick Boldry
South Hyde Park Avenue
William Gilroy
Pangger
The
Truth
Gaiper
John Rittenhouse
McCarthy
Jeong
DM. Jones
WUU
Pen Coal Price Hit 1.50 A Ton Delivered Locally
Pen Coal sells delivered coal at 1.50 per ton to South Side central city and central Hyde Park areas. Orders to J. T. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Avenue. Phone number 6633.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Central
Hyde Park
J. T. Sharkey
Cedar Avenue
South Scranton Notes and Local Meetings
The drawing for 26 in aid was conducted by the YY.M.I. and the Sodality in St Johns church hall was largely attended. Ticket 484 was the winning number and the holder should call Rev FB J Melley at Pittston ave to claim the prize. Charles Kaestner Peter Robling Jr and Frank Durring plan a Long Island fishing trip. St Marys church choir rehearsals scheduled this evening. Nay Aug tribe 140 will meet tonight. Patrolman Sartor returns from the American exposition. A J Battle returns from a two week visit to Brooklyn. St Patricks Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society elected Morris Duggan as President Patrick Poyle as Vice president and James P as recording secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aoid
YY. M. 1
Sodality
St. John’s Church Hall
FB. J. Melley
Pittston Ave
Eune
Charles Kaestner
Peter Robling, Jr
Frank Durring
Long Island
St Miury's
St. Mary's Hall
Peitrolman Victor Sartor
A. J. Battle
Brooklyn
N.Y
St. Patrick's ‘Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Hest
Morris Duggan
Patrick Poyle
James P
Kemp's Balam Promises Cures Cited in Curious Advertisement
A faded ad touts Kemp's Balam with a six to eleven word plea that coughs run their course without medicine. It claims a curative effect under a guarantee and lists prices two shillings and ninepence, sold by druggists.
St John’s Iterary Society to Hold Nominations Tonight
Tavelle financial secretary Lewey and Muaycook ill messenger Roger Smith are listed among officers. The St John’s church hall meeting invites all members to nominate officers. The Second district Scranton Diocesan union convention will be next Sunday afternoon at St Aloysius. Mrs Wellard of O'Tatara street departed Tuesday for Columbus Ohio to visit family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O'Tatara Street
Columbus
Ohio
North Scranton Girl Severed Artery In Accident
Miss David, daughter of Mr and Mrs John David of Parker Street, was struck Friday night while crossing North Main avenue. A tin torpedo cartridge on Parker Street exploded, a piece of tin severing an artery in her leg and causing heavy bleeding before being treated at Dr Peek’s. She was later taken home to recover as strength returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mike Farah David
John David
Parker Street
North Main Avenue
Wileh Boss
Miss David
Willie Hands
Dr. Peek
Disorderly conduct case fails against Helen Lends
John Tukis of Brisbin place appeared before Alderman Myers yesterday and had a warrant issued for Helen Lends for disorderly conduct. Hearing found evidence insufficient and discharged the case, fine split between defendant and prosecutor. William Minger of Grave Street committed to jail by Alderman Myers for appearance at court after a drunk episode and assault on his wife. fined ten dollars and shop ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tukis
Brisbin Place
Myers
Helen Lends
William Minger
Grave Street
Myers Yeetenlay
Minger
Local Social Notes and Church Events in the Town
Miss Lillian Steele visits Wilkes-larree while Mrs Edward Jones stays with her sister Mrs Meredith Morgan in Col. The Providence Presbyterian Ladies’ Aid plans a lawn social serving ice cream and cake next Thursday. North Main Avenue Baptist summer school draws many participants. Stephen Chappell departs Thursday for New York to sail to England and visit relatives. Charles W Dawson gave an eloquent oration on The Declaration of Independence at the M E church. A pleasant complement to the event featured no male choruses conducted by Prof J J Coughing and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Steele
North Main Avenue
Wilkes-larree
Reluriven
Edward Jones
Rookvale
Col
Meredith Morgan
Spring Lane
Ald Society
Providence Presbyterian Church
North Malin Avenue
Poyeleal Culture
Stephen Chappell
New York City
England
United Kingdom
Charles W. Dawson
M. EB. Church
Prof
J. J. Coughing
Mesare
Bhook
Kemimerting Martin
Hrowdbent
Iaird
Scott
Fred
Dan Hartzell
Krause’s Headache Capsules Marketed as Susian Good
Early release of headache capsules sparked a wave of imitatives containing dangerous drugs like antipyrine mor phine and chloral. The genuine Krause’s claim faster relief with no bad after effects and are sold by druggists at 2c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Krause
Mrs J H Van Bergan and others plan park trip and conference
Mrs J H Van Bergan and Mrs M Rh Kays with children of Sanderson avenue depart Thursday for Ashbury Park for a month. Mrs Clara Woodsull from Fleetule avenue leaves Thursday for Northfield Massachusetts as Bryn Mawr College delegate to the YWCA ninth annual conference. Before returning Miss Woodruff visits Connecticut. The Young Men's club of the Church of the Good Shepherd meets next Saturday evening to elect officers. Brotherhood of St Paul elects officers at their regular meeting tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. KH. van Bergan
M. Rh. Kays
Sanderson Avenue
Ashbury Park
Clara Woodsull
Fleetule Avenue
Northfield
Maas
Bryn Mawr College
American Committee
The
Young Women's Chrletian Association
Miss Woodruff
Friends
Connecticut
Young
Primary School Party At Asbury Methodist Sunday School
Mrs G W Slimpison superintendent of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School primary department and teachers will entertain the primary scholars in the church parlors Thursday from 6 to 7. All department members are invited to attend. Green Ridge residents who lost dogs to a poisoner planned a meeting last night but few attended and adjourned to a future date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakelade
G. W. Slimpeson
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Green Ridge
Epworth League Rally at Methodist Church Tonight
An Epworth League and church rally is planned for tonight at the Methodist Episcopal Church at 74h o'clock. Speaker Misa Lotti M. McHore of Chila Wees eyan university will address the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodiet Episcopal Church
Tavior
Lake Ariel
T. (. Farrer
Carson City
Nevada
Farrer
Cherry Street
Fred Welder
Stuart Alege
Mill Street
Adirondack
Alc Mitchell
Lake Arne
Mre. Bronson
Elm Street
Helen L
Murrey
Hidred
Moureevy
Moneer
Chestnut Street
Barbers’ Union
Taniaht
T. A.urns
Obituaries from Scranton area community mourn several deaths
Frances Callery widow of Richard Callers dies at 42 in South Scranton after rheumatic heart disease. Funeral Wednesday at 9 AM in St. Joseph's Minooka. interment Minooka Catholic Cemetery. Ada Th. Harvey, 2, dies after six months illness. funeral Wednesday from Belview? church. interment Forest Hills. Agnes McGrath daughter of Mr and Mrs Michiel Memrial dies. funeral date to be announced. Michael Gaffney, 67, North Scranton, former stationary fireman. funeral date later. Ursula Loveless dies at Hahnemann Hospital. services at brother Daguph Loveless home. interment Wednesday at Calkins Wayne County. Eugene Kivane funeral today at 4 PM at Beynon Street home. city mail carriers to attend. interment Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Callery
Richard Callers
Birney Avenue
South Scranton
Minooka
Robert
Essie
Catherine
St. Joseph's
Ohapreh
Minooka Catholic Cemetery
Ada Th. Harvey
Willian Sturvey
Ims Sinderson Avenue
Ofelock
Berviews
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Forest Hall Cemetery
Ursula Loveless
Halnenjann Hospital
Dageph Loveless
Church Avenue
North
Scranton
Calkins
Wayne County
Eugene Kivane
Fe? Beynon Street
City Mall
Washburn Street
Linen Lawn blouse styles with sailor collar and lace
The text describes Linen Lawn fabric with blue polka dots used for a blouse style featuring diagonal yoke stripes. It notes a price of usually 0 dollars and mentions an imported Crash fabric version with a blouse style waist and a sailor collar trimmed in lace, priced at about 10 dollars.
Board Debates School Appointments and Budget Items
The board wrestled with appointing a Davis advocate to a principal post amid opposition from veterans and ward interests. Some members urged adherence to subordinate teaching service, while others pressed for ward-based appointments and a trade involving Prof. Thomas. The meeting also renewed a light, heat and power contract with Economy Light and approved related staffing costs and policy changes for bidding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard
High and Training School Committee
Throweh
Jennings
Economy Light, Heat
Kim
Francois
Mocha
Roche
Bsecretary
Allen’s Foot Aid and Pine Needle Preparation Ad
Fragmentary ad copy touts Allen’s Foot Aid useful for glove wearers and foot care. It touts a vitamin line for physicians and mentions a “Mion’s Peat Varn” and a grand preparation. The text is garbled with names like Olmsted and May and lacks coherent context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Abe
Bample
Tom Allen
Olmsted
le May
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John Richards
Hfton
Winola Tiotela
Rennie
Hotel Clifton
Bauer
T. M. Miller
Washhorn Street
Maurlee Miller
Marry Miller
Tudor Willliams
John KR. Edwards
Robert Perth
Herbert Chatfield
Mikses Anta Edwards
Gore Frude Miller
Mary Slarrie
Edna Wittanii
Huyler
G. W. Jenkins
Globe Warehouse
Detroit
National School Teachers’ Association
Dodge
George Tritton
Reading
George FW. Reynolds
William Prive
Emma Lewis
Charles Snyder
Harvey's
J. McFadden
McFiusdden
LDRON
Cusick
Washington Ave
North Scranton
Sarah David
Dunmore
Agnes’ McGrath
Mia
Michiel Memrail
Mes
Michael Medhrall
Thorne
California
Mira
Ayn
Michael
Sarah
James
Michael Gaffney
Thamnoeson Street
Jie
Mary
Katherine
Richard
Thamioud Wolllery
Punerala
Oxford
Heliocenie
Jonas Long
Ceylon
American Food Co
Webb
N. Y
Asc
Davis
Eynon
Jayne
Jtanities
Hynon
Phillips
Mr. Davis
Mr. Evans
Barker
Beynon
Davie
Lungun Head
Ma. Davis
Gibbens
Nur
Escen Agally
Auld Viet
Mgr. Davie
No. 1
Vome
Nouls
Thomes Frm
Thomas
Evang
Morgan
Philips
Byvnon
Bynen
Davis Ap
Aver
Barcheatel
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