West Scranton plans and funerals amid engine need
Local notices report a push for a new engine for TI Franklin Engine Company, and funeral details for George Evans. The article discusses Thursday fire on South Grant Avenue, a Franklin Company concert, and a civic calendar of excursions and church groups planning trips to Laurel Hill and Lake Ariel amid mine fund uncertainties and waning excursion attendance.
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TI Franklin Engine Company
George Evans
South Grant Avenue
Franklin Company
Last day of large county firemen convention excursion
The final day promises the county’s largest excursion yet with tickets selling from Nantiooke to Forest City and Honesdale. An open air picnic at Wahler's grave is planned by Navajos tribe No. 106, Improved Order Redmen. An annual joint Erie run from Erie and Wyoming Valley depots begins at 7 40 a.m. with stops at Dunmore.
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Pinghamton
Nantiooke
Forest City
Honesdale
Wahler's Grave
Improved Order
Redmen
Harvey's Lake
Electric City Council
Junior Order
United American Mechanics
Golden Star Council
Daughters of America
Erie
Wyoming Valley Depot
Dunmore
Fire destroys hennery on South Grant Avenue
A small hennery behind Michael Gilbey’s lot on South Grant Avenue burned yesterday after noon and was totally destroyed within minutes. Several chicks were reported burned though other damage was slight. alarm was sent from box 37 but box 326 was forgotten, causing unnecessary haste and exhausting the firemen in the heat.
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Michael Gilbey
Grant Avenue
Everett Avenue
Jackson Street
Sherman Avenue
Washburn Street
Potential Fire Engine Disaster Sparks Call for Replacement
The article warns that using the Franklin engine at large fires risks a catastrophic explosion or breakdown. It notes the engine frequently fails during the past year, with drop tubes detaching and water escaping after a fire, threatening public safety and prompting West Scranton to replace the aging unit.
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Franklin
West Scranton
South Crant Avenue
Funeral for George Evans Held at Family Home
The funeral for George Evans, son of Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin W. Wovans, occurred yesterday afternoon at 128 South Main Avenue. A large turnout of friends and relatives attended as Rev. James Hughes of Jackson Street officiated and delivered the sermon.
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George Evans
Benjamin W. Wovans
South Main Avenue
James Hughes
Jackson Street
Kee ft family consolation and interment at Pittston
Consolation to the Kee ft family is noted after services the remains were viewed and later taken to Pittston for interment. Pall-bearers were Miss Minnie Reese Edith Lloyd Jennie Thomas and Emma Lewis.
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Keeft
Pittston
O Grady Couple Face Poison Charge After Cow Loss
J J O Grady and wife Ann of Jackson street waive hearing and post 500 bail each to face a charge of exposing poison with evil intent. Prosecutors Thomas McAndrew and Thomas Murphy of Keyeer avenue say two cows died June 19 after eating grapevine leaves laced with poison. McAndrew offered to pay for damages which was refused. The couple previously faced a similar charge with Alderman Davies, resulting in a 20 dollar fine and costs.
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J. J. O'Grady
Ann O'Grady
Jackson Street
Thomas McAndrew
Thomas Murphy
Keyeer Avenue
O'Grady
Paris Breen
Franklin Engine Company Members Host Evening Concert
Members at North Hyde Park avenue quarters held a concert arranged by the group. Martin Kelly played piano, Frank Heppler guitar, Daniel Clement violin, with Richard Davis and Thomas Reddoe singing. The Franklin trio performed, Daniel Clements whistled, and James L. Beavers and Richard Phillips added a bone performance.
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Franklin Ingine Company
Hyde Park Avenue
Martin Kelly
Frank Heppler
Daniel Clement
Richard Davis
Thomas Reddoe
Franklin
Daniel Clements
James L. Beavers
Richard Phillips
Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visitors at Homes
Miss Nellie Donnelly hosts Miss D Daniels from Pittshore Pa. Thomas Vane visits his uncle Thomas Kane on Fairview Ave. Mr and Mrs Richard Lonergan host Mrs James Lonergan and son Philip from Montrose. Several other residents entertain or visit relatives including Miss Nellie Richards, Mrs Jones from Pa and Della Fivans returning from Wilkes Barre. Edward Allen and family return from visit to Mrs J C Clark in Binghamton.
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Nellie Donnelly
Chestnut Street
D. Daniels
Pittshore
Thomas Vane
Phelne
N. Y
Thomas Kane
Fairview Avenue
Richard Lonergan
James Lonergan
Philip
Montrose
Nellie Richards
Second Street
Great Read
Jones
Firie
Minooka Fire Destroys Two-Story Home Believed Uninsured
A two story dwelling owned by Mrs Margaret Ruane on School Street burned down at 1 40 PM with origin unknown. Personal belongings including household effects destroyed and there is no insurance. Various visitors and local sports planning are noted in the surrounding text.
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Margaret Ruane
School Streel
Mose Comer
Plains
B. Higgins
Main Street
Celia Maloney
Avoca
Anna O'Hara
J. J. Coyne
Conroy
Kenavy
RK. J. Callery
Happenings in South Scranton Highlights Local Incidents
George Morlang died suddenly at his residence 236 Willow Street at 6 pm yesterday. The 76 year old had been ill for a year and was blind the last two weeks. Dr. Kolb attributed the death to nervous prostration and old age. He is survived by his son George Morling Jr. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow.
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George Morlang
Willow Street
Kolb
Asister
George Morling, Jr
Miner Injured by Powder Explosion Near Bellevue Mine
Patrick Murray of Pittston Avenue was badly burned by an explosion of powder at the Bellevue mine yesterday. Standing near a keg of explosive and with sparks from his lamp igniting it, Murray sustained severe injuries to his body and head. He was taken home and treated by Dr. Walsh, with fears he may not survive.
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Patrick Murray
Pittston Avenue
Bellevue
Theresa Frantz
Tiger Minting Club
Persorals
No. 11
Murray
Walsh
Aged Woman Burned Over Jelly Kettle Incident
Mrs Theresa Frantz, living with son in law August Rohner at Prospect avenue and Alder street, was severely burned on arms and hands yesterday afternoon when boiling jelly spilled while she tried to move a kettle. Mr Rohner and bystander aid saved her from further injuries. she fainted but rested easily that night.
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Theresa Frantz
August Rohner
Prospect Avenue
Alder Street
Club dances and club outings in Scranton area society notes
The Tiger Hunting club met at Smith's hotel on Pittston avenue to finalize plans for a club dance and supper at No 5 mountain near Simersons. The Scranton Athletic club excursion committee met to organize details for the annual outing to Shawanese Lake next month. Local residentsJoan Hayes, James J Corbett, and Joseph Hebreiger are home on short furloughs. Mrs M P Judge and children visit Atlantic City. Mrs William Kech Jr and son return from Lake Winola. James Simpson of Paterson N J was in the city yesterday. Miss Agnes Day and May Brennan of Susquehanna visit James Normile on Prospect avenue. William J Miller has gone to Chicago to reside. Frank Marchers returns from Lake Winola. Charles Wirtz Jr and George Enele return from a fleeing trip at Povone Summit. Anna Bergman of Honesdale visits Mrs Anne Grabner on Cedar avenue. Joseph Rosen of Philadelphia visits Rev Father Christ of St Mary's. Rosen a student atBt onaventure College Allegheny N Y. Jacob Sohn of Pittston avenue is ill. Fred Vester of Buffalo, formerly at Hotel Best, has returned home.
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Atlantic City
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Cedar Avenue
Lake Winola
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Paterson
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Susquehanna
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Prospect Avenue
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Chicago
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Povone Summit
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Honesdale
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Joseph Rosen
Philadelphia
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Plitston Avenue
Welsh Church Installations And Local Appointments
Miss Marty Protheroe Dayviea visits Miss Alice Walsh in Peckville. Rev W F Davies preaches at the installation of Rev George Hapue in Olyphant. Services tomorrow led by the Young People. choir to sing. Puritan Congregational church plans sermons by Rev Horace Peck. Sunday school at 2. Milton Marie Thomas and Annetta Davis return from Washington DC. John Jenkins returns from a ten day stay in DC. Mrs Ellen Elleneworth leaves for Pittsburgh to reside permanently. Miss Ellen Scanton heads to New York City en route to the old country. Alderman Llewellyn Roberts visits South Gibgon. James A. Jordan to tour southern state.
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Lock Street
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Margaret
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Kate
Mamie Moran
Misa Tighue
Carbondale
English
Duffy
Cummings
West Side
Mary Campbell
Mary Flynn
Jennie
Margaret Furcell
Annie Roche
Annie Golden
Jenn Neary
M. F. Scanlon
L. J. Fritz
J. David
P. J. Langan
D. Cannon
John Lingan
M. Duffy
Mra
M. J. Neary
Thomas Dunn
Ite
Uncle Sam
Niagara Hore Company
North End
Wayne Avenue
D. Ht. S&s. James
J. A. Evans
First
Evans
David D. Thomas
Hayden Cousins
Peckville
W. F. Davies
First Baptist Church
Evan B. Rees
Young People's Society
Thomas Harris
George Davies
Conducor
Marty Protheroe Dayviea
Summit Avenue
Alice Walsh
First Welsh Baptist Church
George Hapue
Olyphant
W. G. Watkines
Hapuiet Young People’s Union
Buffalo
Ellen Elleneworth
Wilbur Street
Pittsburg
Miega Ellen Scanton
Rockeville Street
New York City
Llewellyn Roberts
Second Ward
South Gibgon
James A. Jordan
West Market Street
Social Notes From Local Families And Visitors
Prof H L Burdick of Monsey Avenue has returned from Washington DC. Miss Bessie Stahl of Princeton NJ visits Miss Florence Hull of Sanderson Avenue. Bert Stevens of Wyoming visits his brother J H Stevens on Capouse Avenue. Miss Lillian Durish of Wyoming Avenue returns from Washington. Mrs Garrett of Honesdale returns home from guest visit with Mrs Treverton on Sanderson Avenue. Mrs Learn and son Thomas of Delaware Street return from Falle. Max Clearwater, at Lawrenceville Academy, spends vacation with his parents on Monsey Avenue.
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H. L. Burdick
Monsey Avenue
Washington, D.C
Bessie Stahl
Princeton
N. J
Florence Hull
Sanderson Avenue
Bert Stevens
Wyoming
J. H. Stevens
Capouse Avenue
Lillian Durish
Wyoming Avene
Washington
Garrett
Honesdale
Treverton
Learn
Thomas
Dela Wire Street
Falle
Max Clearwater
Lawrenceville Academy
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events
Mt. Holly residents Mr and Mrs John Austin return from visiting Mr and Mrs I P Letchworth. Miss Jennie Armstrong visits Pittston friends. William Anneman William Thilson and Herman Ludwig plan a week fishing trip at Longe Pond near Hoadleys. St Marys council YMIs scheduled annual picnic at Laurel Hill park with Lawrence orchestra. Electric Engine Co of Dunmore to hold a ball at Keystone hall on Monday evening Aug 22 with Wahler string band admission 26 cents. Miss Nettle Van Gorder visits Green Ridge friends.
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John Austin
Mt. Holly
N. J
I. BP. Letchworth
Mies Jennie Armstrong
Pittston
William Anneman
William Thilson
Herman Ludwig
Longe Pond
Hoadleys
Gus Scholla
New York
L. N. Jones
Facoryville
St. Mary's Council
Young Men’s Institute
Laurel Hill Park
Lawrence Orchestra
The
Electric Engine Company
Dunmore
Keystone
Letters From The People Stand In For Reader Opinions
Letters accompanying the writer’s home address may be published. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in this space.
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Writers Home
the Tribune
Sunday Trains to Lake Ariel Debate by Local Reader
A Dunmore resident Edward J. Woodward objects to Sunday trains to Lake Ariel arguing the plan benefits workers who already have leisure and harms Christian principles. He urges staying home Sundays and questions public pressure to run weekend service.
Engineer Thompson Faces Hearing Over Borough Boundaries
During the Moosic borough approval hearing attorney M J Donahoe accuses Civil Engineer Thompson of tall swearing. He challenges Donahoo's figures claiming the proposed borough covers about 7 000 acres while listing land parcels and trustees including W 7 Lewis Nathaniel Brown Andrew Crowe PHOMAK WOOK John Caldwell and others as parts of the area.
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the Tribune
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Donshoe
Lewis
Robert Went
Bogcrom
J. W. Eno
Martha Davidson
Navy Ready To Do Its Part In Santiago Bombardment
The fleet prepared for a cooperative assault on Santiago as negotiations ended and General Miles signaled. the Hist reported the enemy surrender near Aguadores and Juragua. The Oregon signaled victory, sparking cheers across ships. The fleet could have shelled the city if ordered, with seven artillery batteries in position and shells ready.
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Aguadores
Port Antonio
General Toral
New York
Brooklyn
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Oregon
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Aline
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Schley
Injunction dispute over Whitlock land in Scott township
Judge Archibald handled two injunction requests in a case involving Nathan Whitlock’s four acre Scott township farm. After Whitlock’s death, administrator C B See found debts exceeded the farm value, leading to sale to William Merritt of Bendham for 1250 dollars. Whitlock’s son Andrew J. occupied a corner. Merritt planned to harvest a hay crop, with Whitlock seeking to restrain Merritt and Merritt seeking to restrain Whitlock.
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A. A. Vosburg
George W. Beale
Nathan Whitlock
Scott Township
C. B. See
William Merritt
Bendham
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Merritt
The Condition of Progress From the New York Ban
An essay argues that National Expansion has long driven progress in nations including the United States. It frames growing with the world as a core aim and warns that without modern means and global engagement the U S risks subordination like China.
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United States
Atlantic
Pacific
Hong Kong
New York
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