West Scranton Wheelmen Host Pleasant Ping Pong Social
Last evening at the Electric City Wheelmen clubhouse a ping pong social featured bowling and dancing with music by Mies Kaile Reardon. A large turnout of members and guests enjoyed cake and cream, with praise for the committee and widespread anticipation of future events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Electric City
Mies Kaile Reardon
West Scranton
Pfeiffer
John H. Fellows
M. Storm
Ayres
George Fellows
George Howell
United American Mechanics Holds Lodge Installations In Iwertie Hall
In Iwertie hall Ledge No S44 United American Mechanics elected officers for the coming year. Councillor William Washburg vice councillor J TR Kester recording secretary Boo R Lee financial secretary S F Deyo treasurer W H Howard examiner William Mills inductor T H Roberts protector R dv Jones trustees T H Roberts J T Widener Peter Rinker Installation followed by refreshments of cake cream and lemon juice for members their wives and friends Music provided by vocal and instrumental performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iwertie Hall
United American Mechanics
Wiliam Washburg
J. TR. Kester
Boo R. Lee
S. F. Deyo
W. H. Howard
William Mills
T. H. Roberts
R.dv. Jones
J. T. Widener
Peter Rinker
Fire at Scranton Bicycle shop rear waste paper brief
Yesterday at 2 PM fire units from Engine 41 Chemical 4 and Hose 2 6 were sent to Box 34 at 411 North Main Ave near Lackawannia. Fire started as waste paper in the rear of the Scranton Bicycle company store and was extinguished before the alarm.
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North Main
Lackawannia Avenues
Scranton Bicycle Company
North Main Avenue
Chemical Company No
Burglary at Meridian and Luzerne Candy Store
The shop run by Mrs Healey on Meridian and Luzerne streets was broken into Saturday night after the family retired. A rear window pane was removed to gain entry and a large amount of candy, bananas, soft drinks, and canned goods were stolen. A group of youths aged 16 to 20 is suspected.
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Meridian
Luzerne Streets
Enterprise Lodge Outing Planned At Harvey's Lake
Enterprise Lodge No. 20 of the L K A held a meeting Monday evening in their rooms. They scheduled an outing at Harvey's Lake on August 14 with a committee led by John R. Thomas James Leyshon William A Phillips Walter Wilkins and David R Jones arranging details. Officers for the new term were installed including W M Robert Thomas W D Willard B Oliver recording secretary Joseph Oliver financing secretary Reese J Griffiths assistant recording secretary William J Williams chaplain David BR Jones and trustee William D Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Lodge
L. K. of A
Harvey's Lake
John R. Thomas
James Leyshon
William A. Phillips
Walter Wilkins
David R. Jones
W. M
Robert Thomas
Willard B Oliver
Joseph Oliver
Reese J. Griffiths
William J. Williams
David BR. Jones
William D. Morgan
Reorganization Talk Reopens Alumni Athletic Association
A committee led by Thomas Eynon and including William Jenkins G W Williams Frank Williams Samuel Phillips and William Elias held a meeting at Eynon's South Bromley home last evening with many notable youths present. They discussed ways to revive the once strong city alumni athletic group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thoms Eynon
William Jenkins
G. W. Williams
Frank Wiliams
Samuel Phillips
William Elias
Alumni Athletic Association
Thomas Eynon
Bromley Avenue
Funeral for infant child at parental home
Yesterday afternoon a funeral was held for the six month old child of Mr and Mrs at their parental home. The brief service gathered family and friends to mourn the loss of the infant in a quiet ceremony.
Funeral notices for local families appear in cathedral cemetery dedications
John Blekes of 364 Evanscourt had brief house services before burial in Cathedral cemetery. The infant daughter of John Howell of 116 South Garfield Avenue was laid to rest beside its mother in Washburn Street cemetery after services at the home. The 1-year-old child of Mr and Mrs Sloan of Meridian Street had a private funeral at the parental home and was buried in Cathedral cemetery after short services.
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John Blekes
Evanscourt
Cathedral
John Howell
Garfield Avenue
Washburn Street
Michael Sloan
Meridian Street
Community notices and local listings from Scranton area
Local unions schedule meetings and services tonight and tomorrow. PicNic planned at Nay Aug park later this month. West Side grocers closed today. Women’s Missionary Society met Monday. Maintenance works include a tron fence painting at St Mark’s and macadamizing North Garfield Avenue. Clubhouse repainted by Electric City Wheelmen. Local residents report vacations and travel to Lake Winola Pittston Mount Bethel Harvey’s Lake Lake Sheridan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Jayne's Hall
Epworth League
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Allis Mission
Loyal Crusaders
Red Men's Hall
Nay Aug Park
West Side
Women's Home Missionary Society
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Washburn Street
North Garfield Avenue
Electric City
Arthur Spencer
Engine Company No. 3
Charles Sunker
North Main Avenue
William Bruning
North Hyde
North Seventh Street
West Side Hospital
Charles Kimmich
Swetland Street
Foster
Randolph Jones
Jackson Street
Nanticoke
St Marys German Catholic Choir Dines, Dances in South Scranton
Choir members at St Marys German Catholic Church gathered in St Marys hall for a supper hosted by Rev Peter Christ. Menu included roast beef chicken potato salad and fresh fruit followed by a program led by Professor Henry Ackerman and a late dance. flashlight photos were taken by Oscar Grambo.
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St. Mary’s
St. Mary's
St. Mary's Hall
Peter Christ
Father Christ
Henry Ackerman
Mirses KR. Miller
Tilly Werte
IW. T Luxemberger
Mary Butterman
Tessie Swrafit
Anna
Bicyclists Arrested For No Lights Briefly Discharged
Frank Sharkey and Jacob Funstal were arrested Monday night for riding without lights. They gave a reasonable excuse to Alderman Storr yesterday and were discharged. Bridget Sheehan was jailed for drunken and dis orderly conduct for thirty days in default of a $500 fine. Percy Wagner faced Alder man Weates on desertion and non support charges and was committed in default of bail. Peter O Hara was held on false pretenses after paying partial for a cow. bail set at $200 pending settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sharkey
Jacob Funstal
Alderman Storr
Bridget Sheehan
Birch Street
Zang
Quinnan
Storr
Percy Wagner
Alderman Weates
Alderman Leates
Child Hurt Playing Quietly. Knee Lacerations Treated
A 12 year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Lavelle of 720 Cherry street, was knocked down while playing and sustained four deep knee cuts requiring Dr J J Walsh. Ice cream social announced at the YWCA Cedar avenue rooms for tomorrow evening. Gish's orchestra rehearsed in Kimpi's hall and the Buengerrunde society held a well attended meeting in Athletic hall last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Eiverybody
Gish
Kimpi
Buengerrunde Society
Memorial Baptist Church Adopts Resolutions Over Pastor Allegations
The Memorial Baptist church in Scranton adopts resolutions defending Rev. W F Davies amid press criticism from the Scrantonian. The church records state Davies acted only on duty as secretary of the Welsh Baptist association. Parker, a junk dealer, is arraigned for receiving stolen goods linked to local Polish scraper thieves. bail set at $500.
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Memorial Baptist Church
Church Avenue
Scrantonian
W. F. Davia
W. F. Davies
Berantonian
Davies
Mahanoy City
Welsh Baptist Church
Welsh Baptist Association
Pennsylvania
Scranton
Joseph Parker
Hickory Street
Fidler
Delaware and Hudson Market Street
Parker
Rose
Delaware and Hudson Company
Local residents charged with larceny and public disturbances
John Tetenki of Lloyd Street was charged with larceny after taking scrap iron near Brisbin colliery. He posted bail of 500 dollars after foreman Keeper reported him. Frank Nolan, arrested for obstructing sidewalks near Von Storch Property, paid a 2 dollar fine. James Gallagher and David Andrews, two youths from Wayne and Brick avenues, were fined 3 dollars each for a fight on Oak Street Monday evening.
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John Tetenki
Lloyd Street
Tetenki
Brisbin
Johler and
Watkins
Fidler
Frank Nolan
Ross
Nolan
von Storch
North Main Avenue
James Gallagher
Wayne Avenue
David Andrews
Brick Avenue
Oak Street
Local Gazette News Briefs From North Main Avenue Area
Mr and Mrs BD J Williams of North Main avenue are summoned to Calla Sauqua where Mr Williams father lies seriously ill Mrs FF Crossman of Throop street spent Sunday with friends in Waymeart Miss Margaret Thornton and Miss Margaret Gillespie return home after vacations at Take Winola Mrs Z Albert Hakins of New York Hills returns home after three weeks with Mr and Mrs H Evans of Providence road Morgan Edwards of Spring street and Henry Jones of Wayne avenue set off for a fishing trip to Lake Lodore Rev W F Davies pastor of Moral Baptist church leaves for vacation visiting New York Ocean Grove and Asbury Park and other seacoast spots B Frank Myers state councillor of the Junior Order United American Mechanics will visit Col T D Lewis council No 1015 Friday evening All order members invited Morgan Edwards of Spring street improving from illness The funeral of the eighteen months old daughter of Mr and Mrs John Simon of Rockwell street held yesterday interment at Washburn street cemetery The ladies of Providence Presbyterian church invited to assist with quilting at Mrs George Wilders Weston Vace John Powell of North Main avenue returns home after visiting friends in Honesdale Mr and Mrs James Smith and Andrew Smith of Throop street summoned to Boston by death of a brother
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J. Williams
North Main Avenue
Calla Sauqua
Williams
FF. Crossman
Throop Street
Waymeart
Margaret Thornton
Margaret Gillespie
Take Winola
Z. Albert Hakins
New York
Ilis
United American Medicnies
T. D. Lewis
Order
Morgan Edwards
Spring Street
John Simon
Rockwell Street
J. 8. Jones
Welsh Congregational Church
Washburn Street
Providence Presbyterian Church
George Wilders
Weston
Vace
John Powell
Honesdale
James Smith
Andrew Smith
Boston
Green Ridge News Briefs From Putnam to Capouse Avenues
Mrs Cross of Putnam avenue swore out a warrant for arrest of James Mary and Bridget Crane on sorderly conduct. bail set at 200. Visitors include Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Price and daughter from Peckville. Myrtle Harvey returns from Harveys Lake. Miss Woodruff of Electric avenue to Ocean Grove. Everett Jacobs summering at Hawley. G W Taylor visiting Green Ridge. Jacob Spader charged neighbor Mrs Hoss with cruelty to her stepdaughter. bail set for court. D Carmichael returns from Meshing trip. trout display noted. B T Lacey family summering at Lake Winola. Grocers and butchers to be closed all day. Womans Christian Temperance Union meets at 3 pm in Evangelical church Capouse avenue. Mrs J S Miller to lead. All leading groceries closed for excursion. Walter Hapley of Monsey avenue mentioned.
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Cross
Putnam Avenue
Hailey
James
Mary
Bridget Crane
HuMing
Gilbert Price
Peckville
George Wademan
Adams Avenue
Myrtle Harvey
Wyoming Avenue
Harvey's Lake
Woodruff
Electric Avenue
Ocean Grove
Everett Jacobs
Dickson Avenue
Hawley
G. W. Taylor
St. Clair
N. J
Green Ridge
Yavlory
Scranton Lace Curtain
Alderman Bailey
Jacob Spader
Michael Hoss
Soper
D. Carmichael
Wayne County
Carmichael
B.T. Lacey and
Columbia Avenue
Lake Winola
Woman's Christian Temperance Union of
Evangelical Church
Capouse Avenue
Walter Hapley
Monsey Avenue
Local residents return from travels and visits
Wesley Erhardt returns to work on Deavon street after a brief absence. George Foster comes home from a visit with Honesdale relatives. W. O. Carr reports a Sunday trip to Waysmirt with Mrs. Carr, who is spending the summer there. D. B. Church of Scott visits Green Ridge friends. A daughter is born to Mr and Mrs Henry Hitchbeek on Monsey avenue. Mrs. Eleanor Reynolds Ling returns from Glenburn visit. Chiara Van Cleef of Sanderson avenue returns from Wilkes-Barre. Mr and Mrs Frank Donnelly on Monsey avenue chaperone a group at I C Von Storch Cottage.
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Iness
Wesley Erhardt
Deavon Street
Wassmart
George Foster
Branderson Haven
Honesdale
W. OW. Carr
Green Ridge Street
Waysmirt
Carr
D. &. Church
Scott
Green Ridge
Tienry Hitchbeeck
Monsey Avenue
Eleanor Teynolds Ling
Glenburn
Chiara van Cleef
Sanderson Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Frank KE. Donnelly
Maplewood
I. Cc. von Storch
Town Notes on Weddings Visits and Moves
Alexander B Campbell of Rigg street and Mixes Elisabeth Jeffrey of Grove street plan a wedding at the bride’s home this evening. Mrs friend C Beisecker of Church street, recently ill, is convalescent. Maud Davis of Taylor visits school friend Mixa Lucy Heal of Church street. Mrs Dershimer and son Ralph returned from Winwood Pennsylvania. John Ryan returns to Williamsport after visiting town. Norman Spencer now of Binghamton revisits acquaintances. Herbert Plum has moved to Hinley for a knitting mill job. United Mine Workers rivals to attend Indianapolis convention with Samuel Hinddon P Clifford William Parfield B Sweeny and Patrick Demprey. Unclaimed letters ending July 12 include Mrs Kate Dempsey Clay avenue Mr M Bhurly 80 Millateeet Lenanteta Guglialmi box S32, Guelwino Velosano Makstine, Francesco Nouro box Luh, Donato VPetroltino.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander B. Campbell
Rigg Street
Elisabeth Jeffrey
Grove Street
Friend C. Beisecker
Church Street
Maud Davis
Taylor
Mixa Lucy Heal
Thomas Dershimer
Ralph
Winwood
John Ryan
Williamasport
Norman Spencer
Binghamton
Herbert Plum
Dudley Street
Hinley
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Samuel Hinddon
P. Clifford
Wiliam Parfield
B. Sweeny
Patrick
Obituary Notice for Mrs P M Nally
Mrs P Nally died yesterday morning at her Fourth Avenue home. A respected and kind mother, she was well known across the city and cherished by many friends. The community extends sympathy to the bereaved family.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children
Mother Gray a former nun at a New York children's home prepared and sold Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children. The remedy is described as harmless and pleasant, claimed to aid teething and stomach disorders and to remove worms. Available at all druggists for 2d with free sample by addressing Altea 8 Olmsted Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mother Gray
New York
Altea
Olmsted
le Roy
Remembering Miss Maud Chivers and Community Loss
An obituary notes Miss Maud Chivers of Lake Ariel, 17, who died at Moses Taylor Hospital after a serious operation. She was a Providence Presbyterian Church member and Scranton High School junior, with funeral plans to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Maud Chivers
Moses Taylor Hospital
Edward Chivers
Lake Ariel
Walter Christmas
Damily
North Scranton
Providence Presbyterian Church
Scranton High School
Hiter
Customs of Card Playing
The article outlines card handling etiquette. It recommends folding and interleaving the deck by splitting it into two, then repeatedly riffle mixing from bottom to top to speed up play and preserve cards. It also notes the traditional cut for deal and cautions against careless spread to avoid wear and delays.
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Baume
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David Andrews Finch
Sumter
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Sumter Brothers, Complete Outfitters
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