Deceased South Scranton Fire Chief Charles Wirth Laid to Rest
Charles Wirth former foreman and later assistant chief of the Neptune Engine Company dies at 37 after years of illness. He served Nav Ave Improved Order of Red Men Knights of Malta and Firemen’s Relief. Funeral Wednesday at 2 from his residence with service at Christ Lutheran and burial in Titttston Avenue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wirth
Neptum Plake
Mr. Wirth
Neptune Engine Company
Ripple
Halley
Ehief
Charles Sinkell
Nav Ave Tribe
Improved Order of Red Men
General
Welock
Christ Lutheran Church
Tittston Ave- Thue cCemetery
Largest excursion from South Scranton to Lake Ariel by Junger Maennerchor
Excursion today to Lake Ariel by the Junger Maennerchor is expected to be among the largest outings yet. Weather favorable, tickets sold beyond expectations. Lawrence band will lead the event with dance and concert music for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wether Melne
Teailay
South Scranton
Lake Ariel
Junger Maennerchor
Lawrence Band
Local Patent Medicines Ad Fragments From Vintage Page
An OCR fragment lists Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis for sale with price notations and mentions Main Avenue. Reads like a late 19th or early 20th century drug advertisement. The text shows several remedy names and prices alongside a street address cue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham's
Pierce
Golden Medical
JSC Mellon’s Food
Maennercher Parade Through Principal Streets
The Maennercher staged a lively parade Saturday night through the principal streets. The morning train to the lake is scheduled to depart at 9 o'clock.
Local Notices and Funeral Announcements From Town
Louis and Anthony Kenewski were injured by a premature powder charge at the Conne mine Friday. The funeral of Mrs. John Moyles will be held from WM Maple street this morning with service at St. John's Church. Interment at Cathedral Cemetery. Helen Goddard funeral at Auburn N Y from her brother Siward Goddard 1908 Pillaton Avenue. Remains shipped yesterday. Neptune Engine and Haee company to meet tonight in special session on the death of Charter Wirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis
Anthony Kenewski
Conne
John Moyles
Maple Street
St. John's Church
Cathedral
Misa Helen Goddard
Siward Goddard
Pillaton Avenue
Auburn
Neptune Engine and
Haee Company
Charter Wirth
Local visits and illnesses noted in city circles
Miksese Lona and Lizaie Rosar of Cudar avenue visit Hawley while Mrs. Joseph Bamegartner of Willow street falls seriously ill at Mt. Cobh. John Campbell of Mogseow revisits Ilenia. Mrs Harry K Khilminxer and daughter Carrie of Pittston avenue guest with Susquehanna friends. John Sehouer of Elm street returns from Wilkes-Barre. Edward OToole and Thomas Kernan of Cedar avenue are entertained at Masteton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miksese Lona
Lizaie Rosar
Cudar Avenue
Hawley
Joseph Bamegartner
Willow Street
Mt. Cobh
John Campbell
Mogseow
Ilenia
Carrie
Pittston Avenue
Susquehanna Friends
John Sehouer
Elm Street
Wilkes-Barre
Edward O'Toole
Thomas Kernan
Cedar Avenue
Masteton
Coal Delivery Order Sparks Citywide Pickup
Pen coal delivered at $1.25 to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to C. B. Sharkey at 194 Cedar Ave. Plane 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Green Ridge Social Notes and Local Ads
Green Ridge news notes list residents traveling guests and outings including Mr and Mrs P P Smith leaving for New York City and sailing to Europe, Mrs Van Cloof visiting Monsey avenue, and a group of young people at Nay Aug park. Advertisements for brushes and Imperial Queen Hair Tonic at Manners' pharmacy appear among travel and social items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.P. Smith
Green Thida
E Street
New York City
Europe
van Cloof
Somerville
N. Y
PL Smith
Monsey Avenue
Teri Stevens
Wyoming
J. H. Stevens
Capoune
Stone
North Carolina
M. Ft. Kaye
Sanderson Avenue
Harold Wells
Washington Avenue
Gouldsboro
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
A. T. Hunt
Delaware Street
Elmira
Fred Finch
West Abington
Nay Aug Park
Lucretia Clark
Alma Bargler
Eva Dorsey
Carrie Burdick
Nvllie van Gorder
Lillian Broil
Jennie Warner
May Palmer
Harriet Jackson
Frances Elwell
Jennie Palmers
Messrs
Dwight Safford
George Wolfe
Harry Brown
Albert Kellow
Hostron Smith
Rex Farnham
Thormes Hughes
Tarl Pierce
West Scranton Evening Sermon and Fire Damages
In West Scranton yesterday a sermon was preached at Plymouth Congregational Church by Rev. E A Royl formerly of Clare Michigan and Rev Boyl delivered a sermon from Matthew 1624 about self denial and patriotism. A morning and evening service drew crowds as the building was credited. A destructive fire shortly before near last winter's blaze caused nearly $2000 damage. The Scranton Glee Club also took a trolley ride and other notes filled the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Scranton Glee Club
E. A. Royl
Clare
Michigan
Plymouth Congregational Church
Boyl
India
Engeland
Leonidas
Hhe Liftle
Horne
Chilelikiramanga
Chickamauga
Gettysburg
Jesus Christ
Fire destroys two story dwelling on West Lackawanna avenue
Fire at early morning of West Lackawanna avenue in a two story frame house owned by Mrs Ann Tougherty of Moscow. occupants Mrs Miller and James Phillips escaped with help from Patrolman Saul and District Chief Albert Lewis. Fire likely started by a furnace explosion. insurance details noted. repairs planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L Olock
West Lackawanna Avenue
Ann Tougherty
Moscow
Miller
James Phillips
Mr. Milley
Sermons and Meetings Highlight Evening at Local Churches
Rev A L Ramer preached on Fake Ideas Concerning the Keeping of the Commandments at St Mark s Lutheran church. The Young Women s Christian Association held a well attended meeting on Booth Main avenue with singing as a feature. Rev Benniger of Hampton Street Methodist preached on The Lesson of the Lilies to a well fed congregation. Rev J B Sweet of Tonpton Methodist introduced short sermons, saying So Jonathan became might because he...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Ramer
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Young Women's Christian Association
Booth Main Avenue
Ev. Benniger
Hampton Street Methodist Church
J. B. Sweet
Bimpton Methodist Episcopal Church
Sweet
Jonathan
What a Little Faith Did for Mrs Rockwell
A reader recounts recovery from female ailments after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The letter describes severe uterine, womb, kidney and digestive symptoms, doctor doubts, and improved health and strength following treatment. Names Mas. Rockwell and L. G. are cited with locations in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia FE
E. Pinkham
L. G
Newann, N. J
Funeral notices and clubs in Scranton area
The funeral of the young child of Mrs Brayford at 404 Ninth Street is set for this afternoon at 2 PM with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery. The Scranton Glee Club held a rehearsal at Ivorite Hall with many attendees and plans a trolley party tomorrow evening. The Junior League of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church will picnic at Nay Ang Thursday afternoon with a 1 PM departure. The funeral of George Hil of Jackson Street occurred Saturday afternoon and burial was at Cathedral Cemetery. County commissioner candidate Thomas Carson announced his bid. The Woman's Guild of St Mark's Church will hold a lawn social Thursday evening on church grounds. Electric City Wheelmen plan their monthly meeting tomorrow evening. The Dodge Mine Accident Fund annual excursion to Lake Ariel is scheduled for August. Columbia Chemical and Hose Company will meet tonight. Washburn Street Presbyterian Church will run an excursion to Harvey's Lake on Thursday, July 1. Franklin Engine Company will meet tomorrow evening. The City Glee Club will rehearse Wednesday evening. Mrs Flynn of Keyser Avenue broke her right arm Saturday morning. The Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal held a well attended meeting Friday evening at Mrs J R James's North Five Park Avenue home with papers read and a girl of seven taken to support. Mrs James provided refreshments. The funeral of the young daughter of Mr and Mrs Adam Anderson of 19 North Garfield Avenue occurred yesterday afternoon with interment at the German Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brayford
Ninth Street
Washburn Street
Scranton Glee Club
Rooma
Simpaon Methodist Episcopal Church
Nay Ang
Electric City Wheelmen
Dodge Mine
Lake Ariel
Aucuet
Columbia Chemical and Hose Company
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Harvey's Lake
Franklin Engine Company
James
Adam Anderson
North Garfield Avenue
Robbery Charge After Alder Street Break In
John and Philip Brady accuse John Cunningham of breaking into their Alder home. Cunningham pulled the cellar staple, ransacked rooms, stealing $28 in cash and clothing including pants coat and shoes. He was arrested on a warrant and to be tried tomorrow after a drunken earlier hearing was postponed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cunningham
High Works
Alderman Saltry
Jobin Brody
Cunningham
John
Phillip Brady
Phillips
Mr. Brady
Cunningham Wise
Local Warrant Actions Overboarded Board Bill and Assault Case
John Martin and Edward Martin faced a municipal hearing after Edward broke his leg and stayed as a boarder. Edward agreed to pay the board at five dollars a month until the bill is settled. Mary Carden sought a warrant for her husband Patrick Carden on assault and battery accusations and threatening conduct. he was ordered held to await the next court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Martin
North
Mali Uvelle
Alderman Fidler
Edward Martin
Apri
Edward
Mary Carden
Ferdinand Street
Aldermman Meyers
Patrick Carden
Officers Installed in Washington County Patriotic Order
Saturday evening the following officers of the Court Robin Hood For eaters of American were installed by Grand Chief Ranger William E. Lewis C C Edward Lewis 5S C Fred Woosman financial secretary W J Owens recording secretary Edward Morgan treasurer Thomas Carwardine senior woodward John J But town junior woodward Thomas P Evans senior beadle John Jehu junior beadle Daniel Davia The newly elected officers of Washington carny No 177 Patriotic Order Sons of America for the ensuing year five as follows President Charles W Connelly vice president William P Griest master of forms J W Benjamin conductor E T Bandera inspector MW Constantine guard Ed Bon Hadegell trustees W S Halslander representative to state camp J W Benjamin alternate J A Hopewell
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robin Hood
William E. Lewis
Local Socials and Visits Across Town
John Miller of North Filmore Avenue entertains his mother Mrs Miller from Buffalo Miss Norma Williams of Kingston and Mrs Hatton of North Garfield Avenue recover from illness Joseph Heffron spent Sunday with his Wilkes-Barre parents E R Parker of Washburn Street heads to Lake Winola for summer Elmer Lowher of Ninth Street D J Jones visit friends in Dalton Margaret Edwards Ella Williams return from Wilkes-Barre Florence Yeager visits Moscow Miss Hichel Jones Jackson Street goes to Lake Carey Bertha Saunders Film Street recovers from brief illness L G Travite family North Lincoln Avenue leaves for Ocean Grove for two weeks May Jones Washburn Street returns from South Gibson town visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
North Filmore Avenue
Miller
Buffalo
Norma Williams
Kingston
Hatton
Garfield Avenue
Joseph Heffron
Wilkes-Barre
Amf
E.R. Parker
Washburn Street
Lake Winola
Elmer Lowher
Ninth Street
Fifth
D. J. Jones
Jin Dalton
Margaret Edwards
Ella Williame
Fiorence Yeager
Jackson Stree
Moscow
Hichel Jones
Jackson Street
Lake Carey
Bertha Saunders
Film Street
L. G Travite
North Lincoln Avenue
Ocean Grove
Misa May Jones
South Cibson
Chaperoned Visit to Like Winda Cottage by Young Ladies
Mire J A Lilliejotin and Mrs T P Williame led a party of young ladies for a two week stay at Hiawitha cottage near Like Winda. Attendees included Miss Mary and Estelle McCulloch, Margaret Stevenson, Mary Watkins, Nellie Davis, Margaret Lewis, Clara Burgess of Providence, Jenniie Penman of Olyphant, and Jennie Williams of Philadelphia. A surprise party for Miss Mary Williame at Throop street featured games, singing, recitations, and solos by Thomas Johnson with Richard Johnson on piano. Attendees listed comprise Jennie, Sarah, Gwennie Evans, Gertie James, Ligele and Bell McDonnell, May Evans, Annie Wil lime, Susie Reynolds, Lizzie Jane, and several Reynolds, McDonnell, Carter, Smith, Jane, Albright, Lewie, and Powell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Williame
Throop Street
Thomas Johnson
Richard Johnson
Jennie
Sarah
Gwennie Evans
Gertie James
Ligele
Bell McDonnell
May Evans
Annie Willime
Susie Reynolds
Lizzie Jane
Albert
William Reynolds
Rehard
Thomas McDonnell
David Carter
Albert Smith
William Jane
Charlee Albright
Harry Lewie
Henry Powell
St. Josephs Society Plans Mountain Park Trip
Miss Mary Taingan spent Sunday with friends in Wilkes Barre. P J Quinn was a caller in Moscow yesterday. The St Josephs Total Abstinence and Benevolent society met yesterday and commenced arrangements for their annual excursion to Mountain Park on Tuesday Aug 22. Mr and Mrs M Y Judge and Mr and Mrs Patrick Lavelle were not Lake Scranton yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Taingan
Wilkes-Barre
P. J. Quinn
Moscow
St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Mountain Park
M. Y. Judge
Patrick Lavelle
Lake Pcranton
Give the Children a Drink GraineO Health Juice
An old style advertisement touts GraineO as a nourishing beverage resembling coffee but free from harmful additives. Marketed to children and adults, it claims to aid digestion and strengthen health while not being a stimulant. Sold by grocers and promoted as a wholesome coffee substitute.
Oldest Bank Note Extant and Early Paper Currency
The piece notes early paper money in China dating to the fourteenth century and mentions Western adoption by the Bank of England and others. It cites the Bank of Brockholm as claiming to be first with paper currency and references early British notes in London.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Thendwoodle
China
Bank of Brockholm
Bank of Mngland Mint
Elmira visit notes and regional social calls
Local social round up lists Miss Thuth Jackson visiting Elmira with Miss Dessie Henwood then to Canada before returning. Several other social visits noted including Miss May Benedict in Ithara NX Miss Mary Davin and Miss Cecil Bond at Mr Pocono and Mrs G W Wilder entertaining her father from Honesdale. A mix of relatives and friends visiting Plymouth Pittston Lake Windy and Lake Winola with multiple trips and gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thuth Jackson
Hockwell Hill
Elmira
Dessie Henwood
Canada
Bessie Henwood
Manafield
May Benedict
North Main Avenue
Ithara
Mary Davin
Cecil Bond
Honesdale
Carrie Hart
Parker Street
Plymouth
Abe Lewis and
Hollister Avenus
Pittalon
Clyde Cobb
Lake Windy
Lizzie Richards
8Inneres
John Richards
School Streat
Bliss
Pawtucket
R. 1
Ds i
Court Street
Simon Culver
Rendham
Thomas Griffiths
Williams Stredt
James Maloney
Philadelphia
East Market
Marriage Announcement and Community Notices In town
Preaching marriage of Misa Hessie Fairweather and Thomas Coyne. The family of John Hobbs of Abermat Glanorganshire Booth Wile arrived here Saturday evening. They will permanently reside on Leger Street. The Sunday school of the Whapiet church Wayne Avenue holds annual picnic at Nay Park Tuesday July 15. John B Owens of Ferdinandstter announces candidacy for niderman of the second ward. Invitations sent to grammar and preparatory grades of No. 25 school class of 191? for reunion at Nay Aug park tomorrow. William McNamara erecting building on West Market Street. Hiram Lodge No. 1 F and A M meets Thursday at Osterhout's hall. The Welch Capital church West Market Street holds annual outing at Nay Aug park next Friday. Our baby troubled with colic and cholera infantum since birth. Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave relief. testimonial from M Law Keowuk Iowa, for merchants and agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hobbs
Abermat
Glanorganshire
Booth
Leger Street
Whhapiiet
Wayne Avenue
Nay Park
Tuewlay
John B. Owens
Ferdinandstter
Nay Aug Park
William McNamara
West Market Street
Hiram Lodge
Osterhout
Welch Capital Church
John Evans
Morpat City
Puritan Congregational
Also Mentioned on This Page
George W. Jenkins
S Main Avenue
Green Ridge
Globe Warehouse
West
E. A. Boyle
Religions News Notes
Mea
Finemann
Newark
Thomas Abrath
General News
Philip Brady
F. of A
Mary Williams
Christian Endeavor Union
Aldermanic Doings
Wyoming Avenue
Toc
Misa Hessie Fairweather
Thomas Coyne
Wesel Market Street
Providence
Heptasophs
Five County Christian Endeavor Union
Mountain Park Thoraday
Luegerne
Larkoworna
Susquehanna
Wayne
Poorview
Chamberlain
M. Law
Keowuk
Matthew Gros
Whitesale and
Retailagt
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