Inquest Held Over West Scranton Child Run Down
The inquest into the death of John Harris at age a year in West Scranton concluded that he died July 1 on Swetland Street after being knocked down by a horse and carriage. Eyewitness David Thomas testified the child ran into the street and was struck. the driver Joseph Griffin claimed not to see him until after the accident. The jury found death from an unfortunate accident with no blame assigned to any party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tittle
Johnnie Harris
John M. Harris
North Evanscourt
Swetland Street
Saltry
Jackson Street
David Thomas
Tribune
Thomas
Thonne
Griff
Griffin
Durora
John Harrils
Scranton
W. A. Philling
W. Danielay
W. R. Hughes
C. J. Kern
Charles Miurkey
Isaac Harris
Child Wandered From Home Sought By Police
Local police were notified yesterday that the child of Mr and Mrs McNierney at 110 South Hyde Park avenue wandered from home and aid was asked in locating the youngster. An organ grinder played in the vicin. missing details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loval
Second district convention to convene in Bellevue
The thirty fourth quarterly convention of the Second district Scranton Diocesan union meets Sunday afternoon at 2 o clock in Bellevue under St Peter s Total Abstinence and Benevolent society. Key items include establishing a labor bureau to aid union members and the election of officers. Rev P J McManus of Green Ridge is expected to attend and speak.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Diocesan Union
Bellevue
St. Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
P. J. McManus
Green Ridge
Local children suffer minor injuries in Tuesday incidents
David Davis of South Rebecca avenue injured his foot when caught in an iron hook unloading hay for Carson and Bender. Six year old Stanley Reese of North Everett avenue was bitten by a dog. Dr. D W Evans treated the boy’s left arm wound. Lennie Weed, son of Mr and Mrs David Weed of Jackson street, injured by a splinter entering his calf after colliding with a board fence. James Woodworth, son of Mr and Mrs James Woodworth of Decker’s court, fell from a shed and sustained an unfractured arm injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
South Rebecca Avenue
Carson & Bender
Stanley Reese
North Everett Avenue
D. W. Evans
Lennie
David Weed
Jackson Street
James
James Woodworth
Decker's Court
Lincoln Dairy Burglary Suspected by Local Police
The Lincoln Dairy on Lincoln Avenue was burglarized on Monday and Tuesday nights with cigarettes and a small amount of money taken. Police believe youths broke in through a rear window. the incident was reported to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Dairy
Lincoln Avenue
Two Twentieth Street Couples to Wed at St Patrick's
The engagements of John McDonough and Miss Elizabeth Marin and of John Galligher and Miss Margaret Lilly, both of Twentieth and Luzerne streets, are announced. Each couple plans to marry at St Patrick's Catholic church on Wednesday, July 23.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McDonough
Elizabeth Marin
John Galligher
Margaret Lilly
Twentieth
Luzerne Streets
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
Local Union No 14% Special Meeting Tonight
A special meeting of Local union No 14% United Mine Workers will be held in Haggerty’s hall this evening. The Railroad auxiliary of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church will meet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of Amerion
Haggerty's Hall
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Evening services and Epworth league meeting announced
This evening at Mrs. Hallett's home on North Garfield avenue Rev H C McDermott will preach at the Allle mission. The Epworth league of the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church will hold a business meeting this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hallett
Garfield Avenue
H. C. McDermott
D. D
Binipaon Moathodiet Episcopal Church
Allle Mission
Epworth League
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Galveston Visit for Oil Property Interests
George B Carson of South Main Avenue arrives safely in Galveston Texas to oversee an oil property drawing interest from residents ofWest Scranton. Typhoid Fever cases include Mrs Thomas and Mise Sullivan. A complaint arises over trees on South Main Avenue where animals gnaw bark. A large group of youths attend Harold Remaly's home on North Sumner Avenue for an evening gathering. Camp 4 Patriotic Order of Americans holds a meeting in Washington Hall with new members initiated. First Baptist church youths host a phonograph party at Mr and Mrs Robert Peckina’s home on North Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Carson
South Main Avenue
Galveston
Tex
Thomas Thomas
West Linden
Mise Sullivan
South Ninth Street
Hahnemann Hospital
Horn
Michael Piuherty
Brown's Court
Bouth Main Avenue
Harold Remaly
North Sumner Avenue
West Park
Camp 4
Patriotic Order of Americans
Washington Hall
First Baptist Church
Robert Peckina
North Lincoln Avenue
Local residents and visitors noted in brief notices
Joseph D. Lewis returns to census duties in Washington after a week’s city vacation. Mite W. W. Davis is confined at home by illness. Joseph Heffron visits Pittston. Lillian Davies travels to Pittsburg. John Baker and Lucy Fellows family return from Lu Gerane, and members attend Nellie Rhodes funeral in Nicholson. Gomer Bowen and nephew Edgar Gealy visit New York. Adele and Elizabeth Kroll visit Miss Pearl Bunker in North Main avenue. Axtell on business trip to New York. W. C. Williams and daughter return from New Albany and Elmira. Charles Gibbs spending days in New York. Otis Myers’ child on sick list. Wilkay spends vacation at Foster. Mrs Myron Cobb and son visit Factoryville. Ira Marshall and family visit Luzerne Street after staying in Washington N J.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph D. Lewis
Census Department
Washington, D. C
W. W. Davis
South Hyde Park Avenue
Joseph Heffron
Musgrave
Pittston
Mise Lillian Davies
South Main Avenue
Pittsburg
John Baker
North Hyde Park Avenue
Lucy Fellows
Ethel Fellows
A. L. Fellows
Lugerne Street
William L. Samuel
Martha Williams
E. N. Truesdell
Hampton Street
Nicholson
Nellie Rhields
Gomer Bowen
Edgar Gealy
South Bromley Avenue
New York
Missea Adele
Elizabeth Kroll
Honesdale
North Bromley Avenue
Wil Kay
Evanscourt
Foster
Myron Cobb
Jackson Street
Factoryville
Ira Marshall
Washington N. J
Luzerne Street
Pleasant surprise party for Miss Anna Sharpless
A social gathering honored Miss Anna Sharpless and Miss Helen Sharpless of Morris county N J at Aunt Mrs Stephen Sharpless home on School street. Richard Hughes performed vocal selections and guests included May Davis Martha Thomas Margaret Thomas Gertrude Willis Jennie Leonard Alma Richards Sadie Owens Anna Rhule Frances O Boyle Mary Richards Blodwyn Thomas Martha Price Carrie Longmore and several gentlemen from Pitts ton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
Helen Sharpless
Morris County
N. J
Stephen Sharpless
School Street
Barnes
Richard Hughes
May Davis
Martha Thomas
Margaret Thomas
Anna Sharpless
Gertrude Willis
Jennie
Local social rounds and club meetings fill town
Miss Clara Murray hosts friends at home with games and a music program. Camp No. 177 Patriotic Order Song of America meets in the Auditorium. Woman's Christian Temperance Union plans a Friday meeting at 2 with all members urged to attend. Dr. H. H. Young and brother Herb travel from Cleveland for a summer swing and juggling tour. Miss Margaret Watson returns from Pittston. Camp No. 915 Modern Woodmen of America holds an important meeting with candidates to be initiated. Mrs. David Morgan and family return from visits. Clerks from Mulley’s and Globe warehouse schedule a baseball game at Lake Ariel Merchants' Day. Williams, Guest, and Charles Barrett back from New York. Walkenshaw's orchestra assists at Capouse Presbyterian Church program and will repeat next Sunday. Misses May Benedict and Nellie Pickett enjoy two weeks at Asbury Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Murray
Mary Street
Gilesta
Miss Murray
Patriotic Order Song of America
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Young Women's Christian Association
Herb Young
Cleveland
HH. Young
North Beranton Institute
Young
Margaret Watson
Pittston
North Main Avenue
Robert Westlake
Lake Winola
Modern
Woodmen of America
David Morgan
Pottaville
Oak Street
Mulley
Globe Warehouse
Lake Ariel Merchants
Williams
Guest
Charles Barrett
New York
Cith Ga
Walkenshaw
Capouse Presbyterian Church
May Benedict
Nellie Pickett
Asbury Park
Pretty wedding joins Miss Losey to Horace Clifton Smith
A wedding yesterday at noon united Miss Anna S Losey daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Losey Monsey Avenue with Horace Clifton Smith. The ceremony occurred in Green Ridge as the couple were attended by no guests and entered the parlor to Lohengrin’s wedding march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Lainsing
Maine
Wred Toldstone
Banderson Avenue
Wayne County
Anna
Losey
Joseph Losey
Monsey Avenue
Horace Clifton Smith
Lohengrin
Allen's Foot-Fast Powder Advertisement Text
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Fast powder to relieve swollen hot feet and foot discomfort. It claims cooling relief for tired feet, cures for swelling sweating ingrown toenails blisters and callous spots, and bunions with comfort. It invites readers to try it and promises a free trial package and address for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmatod
le Roy
Doans Ointment Praised By Scranton Fireman
Thousands suffer skin woes yet Doan's Ointment brings relief according to William Allen of 631 Hyde Park Ave who used it for itching and bleeding hemorrhoids. He credits quick relief after four to five days and notes its usefulness for burns. Sold by all dealers at 60 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents US. Remember the name Doans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Doan
William Allen
Hyde Park Avenue
Scranton Traction Company
Dean
Matthews Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doersam–Smith Wedding Celebrates Union at Providence Church
Professor Charles Doersam and the bride Mr Smith united for life by Rev. George E. Guild at Providence Presbyterian Church. Mendelssohn march during recessional. Bride wore brown broadcloth gown with sweet peas and maiden hair fern. Dinner followed and couple left for New York and Boston. Home on 1740 Monsey Ave. Out of town guests included Mrs Losey and Mr Losey Newton New Jersey and Garrat A Smith Wilkes-Barre among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Doersam
George E. Guild
D. D
Providence Presbyterian Church
Doersam
Mendelssohn
Mrs. Smith
New York
Boston
Monsey Avenue
William Losey
G. H. Losey
Newton
N. J
Arthur Homadien
Mia
Garrat A. Smith
Wilkes-Barre
F. M
Painful accident harms Cedar avenue butcher Krayer
South Scranton notes recount Frank Kray er of Guthelnz Weisser Krayer's fall in the sausage kitchen yesterday. He slipped on a greasy floor near the boiling vat and his right arm was scalded severely as flesh peeled when clothing was removed. Dr. M. H. Quinn treated him and Krayer will be unable to work for weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Krayer
Guthelnz, Weisser & Krayer
Cedar Avenue
Krayer
M. H. Quinn
Mrs August Schneider Hosts Surprise Birthday Party
Mrs August F Schneider of 420 Alder Street turned 38 on Tuesday and friends staged a surprise party. Guests included Mr and Mrs Joseph Klein, Mr and Mrs Charles Sunday, Mr and Mrs Charles Rose, Mr and Mrs Fred Storr, Mr and Mrs Oscar Helriger, Mrs Fred Schneider, Mrs Herschel and daughter, Mrs Eliza Schwalbach, Mr Florence Slocum, and George Engel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August F. Schneider
Alder Street
Joseph Klein
Charles Sunday
Charles Rose
Fred Storr
Oscar Helriger
Fred Schneider
Herschel
Eliza Schwalbach
Florence Slocum
George Engel
Various City Notes Mention Excursions and Local Happenings
A group of youths toured Birch Street area in an open trolley car. Residents attended the Brewery Union Employees excursion to Harvey's Lake. Casper Martin's funeral is set for this morning with interment in Avoca. Elizabeth Rogan leaves for Mitchell South Dakota for the summer. Knights of Malta General Grant commandery meets tomorrow night. Officers Sartor and Gadeldele begin annual vacations. James Bird to patrol McGoldrick’s boat next week. A Hopkins child injured a right arm on broken glass, treated by Dr. Quinn. Levi Loveland returns from Buffalo trip. Hickory Street Presbyterian midweek services held. an officials meeting followed. Dr Behley’s Long Healing Balsam advertised with no cure, no pay. L. H. Beaker hosts birthday gathering at Stone Avenue home with family and an instrumental program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birch Street
Brewery Union Employe
Harvey's Lake
Casper Martin
Avoca
Elizabeth Rogan
Mitchell
Grant Commandery
Knights of Malta
Victor Sartor
William Gadeldle
James Bird
James McGoldrick
McGoldrick
Hopkins
Plitaton Avenue
M. H. Quinn
Levi Loveland
Pear Street
Buffalo
Hickory Street
Behley
H. Beaker
Btone Avenue
Janson Cole Injured in Moosic Horse Accident
Janson Cole of Spencer Street was thrown from a spurting horse near the Cann on Ball at Moosic when the trace broke. He struck a telephone pole, suffering facial injuries but no serious harm. The horse’s former owner, Mr Brunner, is in a leg cast from injuries while handling the animal. A Presbyterian church mission group will meet next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janson Cole
Spencer Street
Moosic
Mr. Cole
Mr. Brunner
Young Ladies’ Mission Elvele
The
Presbyterian Church
Clearance sale of dress goods and fabrics in pantry of 15c items
A sweeping clearance lists cosmetic and fabric items with drastic sale prices including tooth powder 15c, Parker's Cold Cream 10c, Bradley's Violet Water 75c value, Mack's Peach Meal 25c, Florida Water prices, 88 Toilet Sets at 1.50, Zaza Toilet Water 50c, aprons 89c, linen initial handkerchiefs 15c, linen collars 5c, silks and lawn stock collars 45c, chiffon yard 35c, corded taffeta 75c value 1.25 yard sale, embroidery tafteta 98c, black drapery net 2.75, cotton braids 15c value, and assorted trimmings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Lipman
Parker
Bradley
Mack
Florida
P. K
Local notices list residents visiting and staying in town
Miss Bone remains at home on Blakely street this evening. Bert Warner of Bayonne New Jersey visits the family on North Blakely street. Miss Claire Horan from Chestnut street travels to New York for several days. Mr and Mrs H A Bird of Mt Carmel return home after time with Dr Hubl er on Butler street. Miss Mary Williams of Carbondale visits Miss Anna Bishop on Fifth Street. Miss Elsie Powell of North Blakely joins a local party at Lake George. Rev Father Dunn of St Louis is guest of John McHale on Swartz street. Miss Anna Powell and Jennie Beesecker visit New York friends. Miss Ruby Yost hosts Miss Maggie Wagner and Warry Wagner of Reading. Mrs G M Patterson and sons Sardis and Chester visit Mrs Clayton Dalrymple on Blakely street. Unclaimed letters for period ending July 6-12 listed. addressees asked to say advertised. Names include John Allen J Coughlin Scranton Stove Works Mrs Jones Sergeant Jones Erle No 1 mine Little England Andonio Tipololi Nicola Blose Domenico di Nannofu Sando Durgon Zacques. union of Dunmore to meet at Mrs Van Houtens Pet ersburg Friday evening instead of Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bone
Blakely Street
Bert Warner
Bayonne
N. J
North Blakely Street
Claire Horan
Chestnut Street
New York City
H. A. Bird
Mt. Carmel
Dr. Hubler
Butler Street
Mary Williams
Carbondale
Anna Bishop
Fifth Street
Elsie Powell
North Binkely Street
Lake George
Father Dunn
St. Louis
John McHale
Swartz Street
Anna Powell
Jennie Beesecker
Ruby Yost
Maggie Wagner
Warry Wagner
Reading
G. M. Patterson
Nicola Blose
Domenico di Nannofu Sando
Durgon Zacques
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Dunmore
Landis Family Maps Political Rise From Logansport
Harper's Weekly traces the Landis clan of Logansport on the Wabash, detailing Charles Landis in Congress and Kenesaw Mountain Landis a Chicago lawyer and former secretary to Judge Gresham. Frederick Landis, a Michigan Law graduate and Spanish War correspondent, is poised for election. The Washington dispatch credits affability and alertness as keys to the family’s ascent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Landis
Logansport
Wabash
Ohio
Cincinnati
Charles
Wabash College
Crawfordsville
Delphi
Congress
Kenesaw Mountain Landis
Chicago
Washington
Wilson
New York
Wilsons
Summer Underwear Sale On Women’s Vests And Combos
Advertises women’s white ribbed vests lace lisle vests and combination suits at sale prices. Cotton vests offered in black at 50 and 59 cents. Includes terms like 25 cent and 19 cent garments with listed sale prices.
Fall Fabrics Clearing Sale Headlines Deep Discounts
A classified write up lists wash dress goods with large selection of lawns Batiste Dimities Lawns mercerized Ginghams Swiss and French Cheviot fabrics priced well below regular values. Notable items include 5c yard lawns 5c 2c 25c fabrics and 18c shirts and waists fabric. Limited quantities across patterns and colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Local Textile Sale Advertises Muslin and Percale Deals
A newspaper ad promotes domestics including bleached and unbleached muslin in various widths and sale prices, along with cambric and 82 inch double fold percale. It highlights Hill Brand Muslin and prints in medium and dark styles, emphasizing value and limited quantities.
Scranton Ad Notices and Local Business Card Snippet
Local listings show addresses for legal notices and services including Paul Eilenberger Pauli ordering Spruce Street Scranton and C Laubach at Wyoming Avenue. Briggs cleans privy vaults and pools with improved pumps. Seave orders available at North Main and Elcke’s Drug Store. Printer ads cite McNarger Bros and Wilkes-Barre Record distribution options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Briggs
Seave
North Mala Avene
Elcke
Adams and
Mulberry
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Reisman Bros
Spruce
Ge Linden
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Schutger
Spruce Street
Notice of Scranton Lumber Co bankruptcy creditors meeting
In the Middle District of Pennsylvania Scranton Lumber Co is adjudicated bankrupt on July 6 1904 creditors meeting to be held at the Referes office in the Government Building Scranton PA on July 19 1904 at ten oclock prove claims appoint a trustee examine the bankrupt and transact other business. Proof of claim 30 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of the United States
Middle District
Pennsylvania
Scranton Lumber Co
Scranton Liamber Co
Beranton
Seranton
Pao
Ferencon
C. A. van Wormer
Keferee
Secvanton
Ile
Sealed Proposals Sought by Lackawanna County
Sealed proposals will be received by the County of Lackawanna for bids on specified public works projects. Details include submission deadlines, bid opening procedures, and required qualifications. The notice outlines contract scope, prevailing wages, and compliance with applicable statutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County of
Lackawanna
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
John Davis
C. T. A. U. Quarterly Convention
Bert
Dufour
Geo. W. Jenkins
Main Ave
Quarterly Convention
Ow Wes
Amaa
India
North Scranton News
South Scranton
PTICH
Wisceeccasacers
Harper's Weekly
Sarah Satine
Gue Sevicceens
Atessel
Bina Lee
Whitemore
Edward C. Spaulding
Traders’ Bank
Oldna
Architects
Frederick L. Brown
Arch B
Real Estate Exchange Bldg
Washington Ave
H. L. Harding
Connell Bldg
Stevenson & Knight
Connell Building
B. Eilenberger, Pauli Ording
DRC. C
Willard
Warren
Knapp
At-L
Connell
Sabslow
Jessup & Jessup
Commonwealth Building
L. A. Watres
Board of Trade Building
Scranton, Pa
A.W. Bertholf
Wyoming Avenue
Replogle & Co
Mears Bidg
Wranklin Avenue
P. Ziegler
Boranton
Victor Koch
Joshph Kurttel
Oll Lacica
Ave
Mira
Mngarger Bros
Washington Avenue
LEGAL
Joyce Stores
Dickson
Miull’s
Blakely Bor Uend
Aid Ili
Danie
SN Nls
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