Polander Killed by Milk Train Near North Scranton
William Lynch, a Polish immigrant aged about 28, was struck and killed by a Delaware Lackawanna and Western milk train while crossing near Oak Street on the return from berry-picking. He died on the scene from a broken neck and severe injuries as two boys witnessed the incident. Coroner notified. Undertaker David Jones to prepare the body for burial. He resided on a local street and was newly married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Lyneh
Tiyneh
Delaware, Lackswant
Westert
Notehettt
Lynch
Pawletanee
David Jones
Pye
Funeral News and Local Highlights Amid A Busy Weekend
The report covers a funeral for Francis son of Mr and Mrs William Cousing on North Mainvenue, interment at Dillimore cemetery, and mentions visitors from Bucknell University. It notes a church service by William Edear, a community meeting of the Anthracite Wheelmen, and various residents visiting relatives, alongside a false pretense case and a strike ending at the Weat Ridge gallery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis
William Cousing
Narental
North Mainvenue
Fie
William Edear
Methodist Episcopal Cohureh
Ji Dilllimore Cemetery
Joseph M’alror
Tra Telitsinoth
Bucknell University
B. W. Thomas
Wayne Avenue
George H. Shiffer
Parker Street
Nicholson
William Davies
Grown Street
Olyphant
Jowle Mills
Camp Alger
Thomas
Isaac Mills
Thirteenth Regiment
George and
Teresa Captana
H. Pinner
Providence Conclave meeting and local arrests reported
The Providence Conclave of Heptasophe will meet in Fenner and Chappelle hall after resolving differences with officials. The Independent Order of Odd Fellows conferred degrees. arrests were expected after charges by William Kihett against Alderman Fidler. Knott described an assault attempt near Park Miter. Jordan was heard and held on a plan at court. Further arrests to be made today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Conclave
Fenner & Chappelle
Order of Odi
Willian Kihett
Fidler
Frank Dotdah
Knott
Park Miter
Alderman Fidler
Jordan
Ball
Marriage notices and town updates from a rural county paper
Cards ire out in mnouneine the com ing marriage of John Winleh and Mise Mary Lyne. Mike Mariaret visits town and Mrs J Boos guests in Varden. Thomas Mullen charged with assault and battery. costs 8.05. A plenic social event led by Misses Dogean and OMalley details given. A warrant for John Reeve on wife assault issues was issued last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Winleh
Mise
Mary Lyne
Hia Place
Jon Horan
Nudley Street
Yeeterdy
Philaelelytita
Mike Mariaret Dines
Pittston
Burrome Powell
Jotoee Pollet
Costa
Magrie Ieldon
Mamie Cullen
Kate O'Mallen
Kathe Ward
Lizzie Sweeney
Linnie Matthews
Kate Sweeney
Hannah T. Hore
Tessie McDade
Annie Henley
Sadie Dougherty
Mame O'Malley
John Reeve
St Josephs Total Abstinence Society Elects Officers
The St Josephs Total Abstinence and Benevolent society met at their Mall street hall and elected officers for the coming year. Officers include President BP J Mial kern Vice President Patrick Connally Recording secretary M J McCrea Financial secretary James J Natuin Treasurer Patrick S Mirisett Justice of the Peace M J O Neill moved to a new location. Maroons lose to a Moosic team 19 to 18. Joy Lynch arraigned on domestic violence charge. case settled amicably. Mrs Mary Cowles of Olyphant visits Davis street with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Mall Street
Orconluation
BP. J. Mialkern
Patrick Connally
M. J. McCrea
James J. Natuin
Patrick S. Mirisett
Thomas Murray
Thutte, Mont
Thutte, Mont, Justice of the Peace
M. J. O'Neill
Oo Dbara
Maroons
Moosic
Joy Lynch
Justice of
Mary Cowles
Olyphant
Davis Street
Plaid and Check Silke Fabrics at Sale Price 25 Cents
The advert promotes Plaid and Check Silke in Mouseline Royals by Bik Fabrics, praised as top half dollar quality in the city. It highlights new and desirable styles with a sale price of 25 cents, noting 606 value and strong desirability.
Weaves in Sik and Cotton Draw Notable Attention
Weaves in Sik and Cotton are drawing significant interest this season. They are described as vastly superior to organics in coverage and fashion appeal, catching the eye of shoppers and collectors alike.
West Scranton Developments Improve Streets and Safety
Report outlines extensive street work in Luzerne to Ninth streets improving drainage and walkways. Ditches and a trestle near the Oxford breaker area removed by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western after a washout filled, plan for sewer relief discussed, Lugurne Street set to become main artery linking central city with nearby mining hamlets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luzerne Street
Ninth
Meridian Street
Cihks
Oxford
Delaward, Lackawanna and Western Company
Son
Ninta
Kelly
Helow
Meridian
Lugerne Street
Linserne
Tower
Weert Scranton
Pyne
Archbald
Marriages Announced in Moscow and Nearby Areas
The report lists several 1808 marriages including Miss Florence Sayre of Moscow who wed Alton Chase of North Sumer Avenue at St Mark's Lutheran parsonage. Also noted are Elizabeth Sippel and Benjamin Sweetser at Taylor Baptist parsonage, and Margaret Larkin and Ambrose Nealon at St Patrick's church, with details on locations, officiants, and new addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Sayre
Moscow
Alton Chase
North Sumer Avenue
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
South Lincoln Avenue
A. L. Ramer
Chase
North Suryner Avenue
John Sayre
Mra
FL Post
Chestnut Atrent
Scranton Dairy Company
Elizabeth Sippel
Jackson Street
Benjamin Bweetser
Prive Street
Baptist Parkenage
Taylor
J. P. Lioyd
Price Street
Sweetser Beloge
Sweetser
Helser & Warnke
South Main Avenue
Margaret Larkin
Privé Street
Ambrose Nealon
Swetland Street
St. Patrick's Church
J. GB. Whalen
St. Patrick's
Mrs. Nealon
Mr. Nealon
W. L. Andrew
Pauline Chop
Murphy couple held on assault charge in McNicholas court
Michael and Ann Murphy of McNicholas court were each held to bail of 300 by Alderman John on an assault charge. Prosecutor John Murphy showed alleged wounds from a poker and crockery, claiming an attack after bricks and stones were thrown at their door last Sunday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael
Ann Murphy
McNicholas Court
John
John Murphy
Michael Murphy
Murphy
Beatrice Sutton Struck by Streetcar in Jackson Street Mishap
Beatrice Sutton, twelve, daughter of Dr and Mrs Sutton of Jackson Street, was struck by a large Washburn Laurel car on Jackson near Chestnut Street yesterday morning. She suffered only minor bruises and shock, with the accident near the Chestnut Jackson intersection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beatrice
Motorman’s Car Hits Wagon Gun Firing Spurs Girl
The motorman bringing his car to a stop to pick up a passenger encountered a gun fired from behind a wagon. The shot frightened the rider who jumped off the fender and ran home. The car could not stop in time and went a short distance further.
Glove trotter Henry Thompson to rest at county jail
Henry Thompson an elderly Englishman known as a glove trotter declines to trot for ten days and will stay at the county jail after an invitation from Alder man Davies. The police docket shows he claims to walk around the world on a wager and was found in no condition to continue. He has been in Beranton for about a week near saloons begging for money and drink. Jenkin Morgan was fined five dollars for intoxication and held for 10 days for nonpayment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Thompson
Glove Trotter
Alderman Davies
Prizoner
Beranton
Jenkin Morgan
Installing officers of Dewl Sant lodge No 0
At the regular meeting of the Dewl Sant lodge No 0, Order American Ivor ites, officers-elect for the ensuing term were installed with Deputy W O W Tanwis as Installing officer. Officers installed included David J Davie president Jeremiah Samuel vice presidents J E Davis corresponding secretary Travis Jenking conductor Thomas Lewh steward Joshua Elias inside guard John Jenkins outside guard. A social session followed with cigars. The priv for solo competition was divided between David A Jenking and OC Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. OW. Tanwis
David J. Davie
Jeremiah Samuel
DP. J. Davis
Travid Jenking
Thomas DP. Lewh
Joshua Elias
John & Jenkins
Gnard
David A. Jenking
0.C. Davis
Funeral for John Ward Held at Local Church
Funeral services for the late John Ward were conducted from 411 South Weyser Avenue with relatives and friends in attendance. The procession proceeded to St Patrick's Church for blessing by Rev D A Dunne and continued to Cathedral Cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included Michal Hogan John Lilly Michael Graham James McGinan Micchael Kennedy and Thomas Cooney. Flower-bearers were John and David James Patrick Scott and John Koerrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
South Weyser Avenue
St. Patrick’s S Church
D. A. Dunne
Cathedral
Michal Hogan
John Lilly
Michael Graham
James McGinan
Micchael Kennedy
Thomas Cooney
Patriotic Entertainment at Summer Avenue Church
A Red White and Blue social and patriotic program will be hosted by Summer Avenue Presbyterian with Band of Hope backing. The Thursday evening event costs fifteen cents for admission including cake and milk, with a strong program and juvenile church participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Summer Avenue Presbyterian Church
Band of Hope
Local residents listed in health and visit notices
Attorney John FR Edwards has left for health reasons. Emergon TD Owen of the Morning Telegraph returns to duties after visiting with friends. Dell Vohris has joined the engineers and serves in the commissary department. The column lists numerous locals visiting, staying, or hosting guests from Peekskill to Wilkes-Barre including Mrs Stewart Belsecker, Miss May Huttner, Mr and Mrs George Cooper, Rev and Mrs Hugh Davies, Miss Marie Finnerty, Peter Philbin, Miss Moser sisters, and several others with stays in Lake Winola Marlboro Berwick and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John FR. Edwards
South Malin Avenue
Emergon TD. Owen
Morning Telegraph
New York City
Dell” Vohris
Mra
Conundrum Tea Held At Miss Hancock’s Residence
W ebbele of Hampton Street Methodist church will conduct a conundrum tea next Thursday evening at Miss Abbie Hancock s residence on Eynon street. An invitation is extended to friends to attend. A alumni athletic association meeting is called for next Friday evening with members expected to be present. The West Scranton Board of Trade will meet this evening at their rooms in the West Side Bank building North Main Avenue. All members are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.ebbele
Hampton Street
Neptune Engine Company meets in adjourned session
The Neptune Engine Company met in adjourned session last evening. Burthold Schott of M Robinson brewery was initiated as member and Jacob Kirk Pred Rover and John Rayder were nominated for membership. Schott announced a adjournment to the hall behind City Assessor Fickus residence as guests for the remainder of the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Engine Company
Seaeston
Burthold Schott
Brower
M. Robinson Brewery
Jacob Kirk
Pred Rover
John Rayder
Schott
Christian Fickus
Peter
Fred Warener
White Millia
Beochwars
Willow Street
St. John’s Church
Susquehanna
Elizabeth Dolan
M. J. McMahon
People's Chitry Company
Edward R. Conley
Major Parke
Camp Almer
Henry Dacke
Cedar Avenue
Buffalo
Edward Hamm
Prisoners Escape From Broome County Jail at Binghamton
Three burglars Edward Murphy William White and Robert Jones escaped with help from outside accomplices Saturday night from the Broome county jail in Binghamton N Y The escape followed a broken inner door a sawed window and a heavy iron bar found on the floor The sheriff offered a 25 reward for each offender and two additional prisoners Harry Brigstein and Gorge Clark were also in the ward at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Broome County
Binghamton
Edward Murphy
William White
Robert Jones
Harry Brigstein
Gorge Clark
Sheriff Wales
Broome
Money for depositors in Olyphant Trust case
A second partial account of aid distributed by attorney John P. Kelley as assignee shows depositors of the Olyphant Trust Company to receive 27 percent in the latest disbursement, after a first 42 percent, totaling 69 percent. The bank’s deposits total $9,345, with interest accruing on savings since the failure four years ago. Kelley expects to recover more assets turned over to Niseharne, and the showing is described as excellent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Kelley
Olyphant Trust Company
John R. Edwards
J. Alton Davie
Deporlera
Plantoria
Kelley
Niseharne
Father retrieves child in habeas corpus case
Oddie Daniels a 10 year old girl appeared in court with her mother as custody battles continued. Attorney A J Colborn defended the father while Judge Gunster rebuked the mother for disobeying a prior order granting possession to the father with the mother allowed a daily visit. Detective Reynolds took the child to Westboro Massachusetts to deliver her to the father, separating mother and child who cried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oddie Daniels
Weatboro
Masa
Alee
Mayoral-Backed Resolutions Seek Sewer and Street Upgrades
Mayor Bailey signed resolutions directing the city engineer to estimate sewer cuts on Railroad Avenue and relocate a sewer base at Myrtle Street and City Avenue. The street commissioner is to investigate the Silver Park Avenue sewer, prepare paving plans for Forpet Court brick paving south of Prince Street, arrange yard work estimates, and notify Scranton Railway Company as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myrtle Street
City Avenu
Railroad Avenue
Third District
Hmmet Street
Wand
Slvde Park Avenue
City Cnelicer
Forpet Court
Bprnce Street
Scranton Railway Company
Township accounts to be settled by master Quinnan
Attorney John P F Quinnan acts as master to determine indebtedness of Lackawanna township. He certifies judgments and orders totaling about £5.00 from various creditors. He advertises that accounts will be received within 60 days from yesterday and will begin preparing his report thereafter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John PF. Quinnan
Lackawanna Township
Monta
Chief Hickey Fails to Report to Office After Ailing Ride
Chief Hickey of the fire department did not appear at city hall yesterday as expected. A Sunday carriage ride caused jolting that left him mostly bedbound with his physician advising rest until next week. The official vows to return within a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickey
Fire Department
Mickey
Hoe
Street Sprinkling Case Delayed By City Hearing
The Dunn Sprinkling and Street Cleaning Company failed to hear its case against Wee Eldridge and Frank Wagner. Hearing set for Friday. company cites city franchise granting exclusive rights while defendants allegedly continued sprinkling streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunn Sprinkling and
Wee
Eldridge
Frank Wagner
Millar Yeterday
Priday
Trix
Wagner
Court House News Notes on Tax Collectors and Guardians
The court approved four tax collectors bonds including Elmhurst chairlon Whither in BW format with Schoonmaker and Park as sureties Benton’s Herbert C G Smith bonded for 7000 with Franklin and Mulan as sureties Bowring Brook’s James McDade bonded in HOM with Driswell and Himonson as sureties Carbondale township Patrick Casey bonded 1200 with Cavanaugh Kelley Brown and Lee as sureties A Ridge street grading viewers report in Olyphant was confirmed Guardianship appointment for Susan O More given to M J Alurtin
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chairlon HL Whither
Elmhurst
UG. Schoonmaker
FP Park
Herbert CG. Smith
Benton
L. M. Franklin
PD. Mulan
Eureties
James McDade, Ie
Bowring Brook
James J. Driswell
B. Himonson
Patrick Casey
Carbondale Township
Cavanaugh
Michael Kelley
Patrick Brown
Philo Lee
Ridge Street
Olyphant
M. J. Alurtin
Susan O'More
Obituary for Mrs Michael Kilvayne of Codir Avenue
Mrs Michael Kilvayne aged 41 of US Codir avenue died at home Sunday evening from kidney trouble. She is survived by her husband and nine children. The funeral is set for tomorrow morning at nine o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Kilvayne
US Codir Avenue
Nee
O'Elowk
Lake Shore Trains Feature Luxurious Smoking Car
The Lake Shore limited trains include a buffet smoking car with private smoking room, barber shop, church room, and compartments. Upholstered in Circasian walnut with a large rock case, the car is described as a diagram of splendor. Commercial travelers are urged to choose Lake Shore for trips between Britain, Cleveland, Toledo, Chicago and the west and southwest.
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Lake Shore
Lmited
Brffain
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
All Pointe
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D., L. and W. Railroad
Oak Street
West Ridge
William Knott
Dunmore
Globe Warehouse
West Scranton
Sutton
Tavis
Joan Ward
Thomas Herrity
Eynon Street
Ellen Herrity
Herrity
Bellevue
the Bitters
Dewl Sants
Jon Wart
Patriotic Entertainment
South Scranton
Jai
Hinghamton, WV
Olyphant Trust Co
Michard EB. Daniels
Bailey
N. K. Fairbank Company
Mt. Louis
New York
Boston
Philadelphia
Lake Ariel
MR. Quinnan
Chief Hickey
Dunn Company
Alderman
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MT. Pocono, Pa
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Pocono Mountain
Milaria
Addroneling
Tlemuith
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Monroe Ca
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Long Branch
Monmouth House
Spring Lake Beach
N. J
Y J. Yard
M. Clark
Asbury Park, N. J
Devonshire
Asbury
J. B. Hamblen
Ocean Grove, N. Vu
Arlington
Ocean Grove
N. I
Seni
TL Millar
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
I. D. Crawford
Wanamakers
Siegel Cooper
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Hth ST
University Place
Conrad
Lacka. Ave
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