West Scranton Daily: Night of Socials and Local Incidents
National and state officers of the Patriotic Order of Americana hosted at Mrs. Randolph Jones’s Jackson Street home. The event included music by Mike Lavinin Tore Linson, with numerous local delegates in attendance. Reports detail accidents at mines, a burial, a trestle fall injuring a worker, and a range of community notices from picnics to church excursions and a court appearance for Joseph Comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Jones
Jackson Etreet
Fackawanna County
Patriotic Order of Americana
Mike Lavinin Torelinson
Mrt
Jones
Mise Grace Petheil
Mhudivenville
Milesa
Flaveneer Yeler
Kosouw
Offfeens
Mise Aan
Mise Aan Feith, Alanferd. (One Desistant Preident, Medge Hi OC
Hoovrer
Hooverstown
Pay
S&s
Miri
Tawelto
Teemeaune
Myorta Case
Vesa TA Condiwetor
Mit Amada Hovelion
Newbure
Anna Boyek
Shiaitiek Neta Poshtent
Geyrme Fchaeffey
Recadimg
Whensyjercetidemt
Advi Micay
Norristown
Local Cow Claim Sparks Unclear City Notice
A garbled report from Jackson street describes an alderman issued warrant and a claim that cows owned by Mrs. Ratchford Peter Cleary and Thomas McPhilips were unlawfully totalised. The event occurred yesterday with a man named Hone of Fouth Gaairtold present. details remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Mellagh
Jackson Street
Cohareine
Piehwend
Emilth
Cane Howell
Antimele
Sovertal Hone
Fouth
Funeral for Mr and Mrs Zeno Albro to be held today
The funeral for Mr and Mrs Zeno Albro will be held this afternoon with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Michael Gilbride of Mynone street, a driver in the Melhiewie, was knocked down by automobile and severely injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie
Zeno ‘Albro
Chile
Forest Hill Cemetery
Michael Gilbride
Mynon e#treet
Tmelhewie
Paine's Celery Compound and Other Remedies Listed
An old classified notice lists Paine's Celery Compound at 75 cents, Pinkham's Compound at 70 cents, Pierce's Golden Medical Digestion at 75 cents, and Mellon's Food at 38 and 55 cents, all under George W. Jenkins on S Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham’s
Pierce's Golden Medical Dig
Mellon’s Food
Local Social Notes Visit Delegations Across Town
Mr and Mrs David H Griffiths of Lansford are guests of Mr and Mrs Joseph Phillips of Swetland. Reese Phillipe of Wilkes-Barre is visiting John Evans of Laugerine. Mrs Jomee Phillipe of Bromley Avenue entertains her mother Mrs Moereans of Wilkes-Barre. J B Kerr and son Hubert visit friends in Hatletead. Miss Mary Brones of Clarke Brothers stores enjoys a vacation at Take Arte. Mrs John Williams also noted in society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Griffiths
Lansford
and Mire
Joseph PL Phillips
Swetland
Reese Phillipe
Wilkest-Parte
John Evans
Laugerine Wired
Jomee Phillipe
Bromley Avenue
Moereans
Wilkes-Barre
Mex
J. KB. Kerr
Hubert
Scranton Street
Hatletead
Mary Brones
Clarke Brothere Stores
Take Arte
John ‘Ft
Summer Silks and Grenadines Sale Announced
Fancy silks and exclusive Grenadines go on clearance tomorrow morning. The entire stock carries deep price cuts with matchless quality. Only a few pieces named. most items reduce across the stock, including 15 pieces fancy Jap Wash Silks. Best goods in top patterns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenadines
Textile auction notes on foulards and China silks
A brief auction item lists 25 yard lot of 20 pieces printed foulards and China silks in navy and black grounds. Describes average status Been O5e all season and mentions closing price.
Cheney Bros. Foulard Silks Sold in 24 Inch Yard Lengths
A5 yard. 10 pieces Cheney Bros. highest grade, 24-inch printed Foulard Silks. A standard 75c quality all over the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney Bros
Exclusive imports and dress goods closeout sale
The notice advertises exclusive importations and select dress patterns with piece goods available at less than cost to close. The Port Grenadines sale emphasizes discounted fabrics and casual wear patterns as final offerings.
Secret of Health Befence Promotes New Stomach Function
An ad touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a proven cure for constipation dyspepsia biliousness and nervousness. Described as a purely vegetable invigorant it supposedly braces the weak and debili tated and notes a private revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hostetter
Town Residents Depart on Various Trips and Visits
Several residents from South Main, South Sumner, and surrounding streets plan trips or visits. Names include H Willian, Mrs R Jones, Franklin Mowell, Mire Anna Edwardes, Mise Hattie Cooper, Miss Hannah Jenkins, Miss Morgan, Alderman George F Kellow, John Nittenhowe, and others. Destinations include Atlantic City Lake Winola Lake Winola and Lake Carey with returns and visits noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Willian and
Sone
South Main Avenue
Roderick Jones
Mise Morgan
George F. Kellow
John Nittenhowe
William
Charles Deckernick
Wayne County
A. Paine
Washturn Street
Lake Winela
Stella Green
Acker
Lake Winola
Mra
Thomas BR. Davis
Deckers Court
Hermie Giangwen
Wilkes, Thurre
Rill
Weet Lackawanna Avenue
D. L. Phillips
Mich
John Gyanacker
North Scranton Notes Injuries From Local Accidents
Thomas Gilbride, a mn driver, was injured yesterday in Cayuga mites while removing a head block from a line of cars. He fractured his left leg and was taken home for treatment by Dr. Sullivan. Other incidents include Lyalfied Fowles struck by a 100 pound tree segment at Poyntell Lee works, Dr. Besse assisted. Michiel Cox dislocated his forearm on Parker Street and Andrew Campbell kicked by a horse with injuries treated by Dr. Hey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gilbride
Cayuga Mites
Keyser Avente
Dr. Sullivan
Lyalfied Fowles
FOG Cayrearrit
Poyntell
Lee Company
Dr. Besse
Michiel Cox
Parker Street
Andrew Campbell
Providence Presbyterian Choir Offers Evening Surprise
Choi mastere Whittemore surprised the congregation at Providence Presbyterian Church by seating the ladies of the choir in the pews and assigning speech, music, and responses to ode members. A quartet of male singers Jeéhi John, Charles Whittemore, Floyd Heberling, and Harry Acker performed two standout numbers amid strong praise from the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choi’mastere Whittemore
Providence Presbyterian Church
Jéehi John
Charles Whittemore
Floyd Heberling
Harry Acker
Hartley entertainment at Providence Presbyterian Church
A large Sunday evening gathering is planned in the Providence Presbyterian Church Sunday school rooms. The program features ventriloquism impersonations and wit by Hartley plus music and recitations by Miss Constanteen, Miss Smith and Mr John, Tessie Slate, and a quartet. Tickets are 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartley
Providence Presbyterian Burch
Mertalper
Tessie Slate
Giartette
First Welsh Baptist church annual outing at Nay Aug park
The First Welsh Baptist congregation plans an outing at Nay Aug Park today with a 8 pm departure from the square and a 7 pm return from the park. Patriotic songs will be sung and organizers expect a pleasant day barring bad weather. Mrs J O Jones and daughter Myre Vans of Wayne Avenue left yesterday for a week in Atlantic City. Cadivar Morris of New York is visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances
David WH. Thomas
Wat Locust Street
Wardburn Street
Jackson Street
Take Ariel
Willam Hollands
Hampton
Twelfth Streets
Archibald Ming
Washburn Street
Ovensing
Anthony Guvell
Milnabeth Street
Tripp Park
Cathedral
James Mrace
Mt. Pleasant
Male Avenue
August Goebel
Hyde Park Avenue
Columbia Hore Company
el Pal
Lomperrow
First
Noy Age Puark
Joseph
Will
Kellow
Peter Lupo
First Welsh Baptist Church Oil
Nay Aug Park
Mra. J. 0. Jones
Myre. D J.vans
Wayne
Local News Briefs On Court, Travel And Social Visits
A man identified as a wife beater was arrested after a hearing before Alderman Fidler for allegedly striking his wife with an earthenware dish. John Evans plans a few months in his native land, and John Jones leaves Wednesday for a stay abroad. Various residents on Parker, Warren, North Main and other streets were noted visiting friends or hosting guests, including Annie Snyder, Margaret Lewellyn, and Margaret Day. Cornelius Murray, a marine, returns from a short visit with his parents before sailing to Manila, while others on Olyphant, Wilkes Barre and Carbondale were mentioned in social and family exchanges.p>
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. James
North Main Avenue
John Evans
Parker Stroet
Fidler
John Jones
Lind
Wates
Thomas Morgan
Wither-Marre
Evan Lewis
Warren Street
Mise Annie Snyder
Margaret Liewellyn
Joan Liewellyr
Nanticoke
John Henry
Margaret Day
Carbondale
Parker Street
Matthew Morris
Thomas
Grown Street
Coney Inland
John Jervis
Chappell
Atlantic City
Peter Swartz
Schultaville
J. F. Berger
Cornelus Murray
New York
Oak Street
Mr. Murray
Marines
Manila
Willam Thomas
Olyphant
Friends
Wayne Avenue
Elvira Smith
Wilkes-Tinure
Horn
Miller
Bertha Cole
Mertle Stevens
Tees Avernue
Harry Jones
Hiness
Earle Reynolden
Forest City
Brick Avenue
Social notes from Green Ridge and Atlantic City
Green Ridge residents and visitors are listed with recent travels and social calls. The Ladies Guild of the Church of the Good Shepherd plans an ice cream social Thursday evening in the Guild room from 7 to 9 o'clock. Various locals, including Mr. and Mrs. John White and many neighbors, are noted for visits, returns from trips, and neighbors hosting guests. The St. Pauls fair reopens with a large turnout and auctions of costly items upcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John White
Green Ride Street
Atlantic City
Ladies’ Guild
Church of the Good Shepherd
Henry Tuflepiece
Micomebure
Monsey Avenue
Helen Walsh
Minsey Avenue
Ewent Benton
Alfred Harvey
Ohio
George Frishle
Maplewnol
Thig Stevens
Caponse Avenue
Mapleweml
G. Brown
Reading
Dind
A. RP. Greyvbell
Marion Atrert
Tt. Powell
Cowldale
Shelly
Brooklyn
Grose
Cupouse Ave
Ruler
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
J. F. Greybel
Marion Street
Bertha Cale
Carbondale
Mertle Stevens
Rossavenue
Frank Stevens
Ida Gilfeather
Wilkes-Barre
Mia
P. Benson
Minooka Player Injured in Train Incident
Anthony McHugh, a noted faseball player and runner for Greenwald Coach, was badly hurt yesterday at No 12 drift when squeezed between a rib and cars. The Minooka band also announced new uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony McHugh
Greenwald Coach Company
McHugh
Minooka Band
Obituary Notice for Mrs Albert H M Whitmore
The funeral for Mrs Albert HM Whitmore of Madisonville will be held Tuesday. Burial in private at her home. The Rev. Tennomi Miller died yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
Albert HM. Whitmore
Gi Midison Tivenie
Sundas
Tedis
King Leopold Tours Laeken Grounds for Amused Gaze Debut
Two stylish American visitors approached King Leopold at Laeken Castle and asked to tour the grounds. The king humbly granted permission and welcomed the party's questions. The hosts rewarded him with a ten franc piece later mistaken for an invitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leopold
Belgium
Laeken
Iinaelf
Count Woultremoent
Count d'Oultremont
Accident injures Scranton beer wagon driver
Michael Burke, driver for Scranton Brewlige, was crushed by a heavy wagon wheel on Hire Street in South Scranton. He suffered a compound fracture above the ankle and was taken to Lackawanna hospital after initial treatment at a nearby hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
P. O. 8S
Michael Burke
Scranton Brewlige Company
Burke
Hireh Street
Walton
Turke
Webb
Lackawanna Hospital
Local Court Session Delivers Mixed Justice on Assault and Cruelty
Mrs Mary Murray of TAT Heanlock street faced Alder man Lentes on assault and cruelty to animals charges. The first charge lacked sufficient evidence and was dismissed. Murray paid costs for cruelty to animals. Murray’s husband William read a warrant for Lawrence Mendel’s arrest for alleged vile language. Mendel paid costs. Fred Halderle sought warrants for Louis Atkinson over iron theft from a farm burned last winter. Atkinson posted $200 to ensure appearance. Malcomb Johnson was fined $1 for drunkenness and abuse of an officer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Murray
Heanlock Street
Alderiman Lentes
Lawrence Mendel
Irving Avenue
Murray
William Murray
Mondel
Mendel
Fred Halderle
Odar Avenure
Louis Atkinson
Faaymead Court
Halderle
Bald Mount
Atkinson
Malcomb Johnson
Sartor Sinise
Alderman Lentes
Cedar Avenue Reconstruction Delays Rail Route Upgraded
Barber Asphalt begins Cedar avenue repairs replacing old material. Ohl rout of asphalt torn up to install a stronger surface. Scranton Railway finishes laying ties from the bridge to Hickory Street and vitrified brick placed between tracks. Vehicles bound for Pittston now use Cedar avenue with delays from multiple switches on the single line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barber Asphalt Company
Cedar Avenue
Scranton Railway Commini
Loyine Valle
Hickory Street
Pittston
City Line
Camp 420 Officers Installed At Hartman Hall
At Hartman Hall Camp 420 of the Order Sons of America installed officers led by President James Bird and Past President Charles Webber Jr. Other officers include Theo Haas and George Frable. Delegates J P Schweneck Robert H Dieter Fredo Miller James Jin and Pred Haus were elected to the National Convention in Wilkes Barre August 24. Members secured new uniforms and will attend the convention and parade August 27.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patel
Ete Order
Sons of Amuerion
Hell List
Evensie
Charles Webber, Jr
James Bird
Theo
J. Haas
Tresenter
Creorge Frable
Frederick Gunter
John Nachey
Frederick P Heas
August Fueas
William E. Kirchoff
George Levert
Joby Schall
J. P.sehwenek
Robert H. Dieter
Fredo
Miller
James Jin
Pred. P. Haus
Wilkes-Barre
Star Social club marks sixth anniversary at Scranton club hall
The sixth anniversary of the Star Social club was observed at the Scranton Athletically Club hall on Alder Street. The program included music, dancing, and luncheon, with a large crowd attending and committee members David Lewis, Matthew Dante, and Matthew Miller in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Star Social Club
Scranton
Alder Street
Chul
David Lewis
Matthew Dante
Matthew Miller
Arranegements
Scranton Suengerrunde Excursion Planned for Mountain Park
An active committee leads the Scranton Suengerrunde excursion to Mountain Park on July 28. Camp 424 of the Patriotic Order Song of America met at Hartman’s hall. Burchett couple welcome a twelve pound baby boy. George Hanserith to leave Guthelng, Kraser and Weisser’s Cedar avenue meat business to open a Cedar avenue meat market. Permanent man William Flekus to vacation. John Phillips to fill in. Reverend W. A. North visits Newark, N J with daughter Rena. Needham of Cedar avenue in critical condition. Preparations underway for Lake Ariel trip on August 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mountain Park
Patriotic Order Song of America
Hartman's Hall
H. WH
Burchett
Preepeek Avenue
George Hanserith
Guthelng
Kraser
Weisser
Cedar Avenue
William Flekus
John iThillips
Permanentman Henn
Rena
W. A. North
Hickory Street
Newark
N. J
John Needham
Lake Ariel
Local notes from last evening meeting and town events
Mrs M Duntenvy and Miss Fannie McGee Jett left for Asbury Park to attend the nations convention of the Ludlea Catholic Benevolent association. Lodey Soules Zimmer of Casey and Kelly brewery is seriously ill. A special meeting of Company A Patriotic Guards is set for Friday at Natters Hall with members urged to attend. Miss Anna Gibbons returned from Emmittsburg after a short visit with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Cornell Mose Company
M. Duntenvy
Fannie McGee Jett
Asbury Park
Ludlea
Company A
Patriotic Guards
Natters Hall
Anna Gibbons
Pittston Avenue
Emmittsburg
Pea Coal Delivered at $1.25 to South Side Hyde Park
Coal deliveries listed with price of 1.25 per unit to central city South Side and central Hyde Park. Orders directed to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar age Plane 668.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Age
Dunmore School Board Special Meeting Reviewed
A Dunmore special meeting of the school board discussed teachers’ salaries substitute teachers and plans for a new Prospect Park school building. Members Webber Castelly Sten eer Kellam attended with a motion to adjourn debated and tabled until the president’s call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesers
Webber, Castelly
Steneer
Kellam
Prospect Park
Young gathering honors Min Drege at Vine Street home
A group of youths gathered at Henry Dreyer's Vine Street home last evening to honor Min Drege visiting from Boston. Music and performances by Mr Drever and Misses Buy Your and Eleio Powell entertained the party, with many attendees listed among the guests and performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Dreyer
Vine Street
Min Drege
Whyte
Boston
Fummer
Fred Dreyer
Drever
Boston Conservatory of Morale
Buy Your
Eleio Powell
Florence Branwalog
Truly Yort
Lacy Eis
Markle Webbe
Min+ile Brounning
Elele Powell
Maiie Stigie
Jennie Wert
Ida Brunnhin
Girnee Stevens
Celine Pareon
Ligalo Brunning
Alton Swarts
John Ellis
Karlow Weber
Jon Marsh
William Zolgle
George Ellis
Leslie Marsety
Heal Rs Ptrumulye
Walter Niemeyer
John Fieth
Prvil Fleth
Horse injured in accident at Neptune Hose Company outing
A newly purchased horse for Neptune Hose Company broke its leg after contact with an electric pole during work. Dr. Storm treated the shattered bone with grim prospects for recovery. The piece also notes an upcoming Junior Order event with a tug of war between Dunmore council 1022 and Colonel Lewis council 122, with several hundred tickets sold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Hose Company
Beranton Trattion Company
Storm
Lake Ariel
Dunmore
Lewis
Wis
Colonel Lewis
Excursion to Harvey's tale by Methodist church today
An excursion under the Methodist Episcopal Church plans to depart Dunmore depot at a stated hour with recruitment at a nearby location. The article also notes the funeral of Jammer Reiley of Clroon Street, who died of diphtheria, with interment at a family plot after viewing at the parental home. Michael Shockengy was arrested that evening after entering Mr Maghes' Chestnut Street business and assaulting him. police and officials handled the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey
Methodist
Mpisceopal Church
Dunmore
Soo
Jammer
James P. Reiley
Clroonstreet
Lortnaonsil
Colork
Uney
Erie
Wyoming Valley
Howrey
Michael Shockengy
Reonver
Oegtin
Thoma Thon Hughes
Shockensy
Maghes
Chestnut Street
Miss Elizabeth Wood Leaves for Philadelphia Profession
Friends regret to hear she will reside permanently in Philadelphia. Lin ton Krapp of Blackley Street returns home due to ill health. Grace Thoriden of West Pittsburgh made a short visit to town yesterday. Sarah Armstrong has returned home after a visit in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mlizabeth Wood
Philadelphia
Miew Linton Krapp
Mlakely Street
Atlantic Tv
Grace Thoriden
Pittston
Prayer Fragment by Edwin Morkham
A fragmentary prayer text by Edwin Morkham seeking divine guidance and strength. The verses invoke spiritual nourishment and resilience, phrased in archaic diction and metaphor.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Patrioc
MRS. Jones
Order of Americans
Senenal News
George W. Jenkins
Globe Warehouse
Julia
Gertrude
Michael Mlorey
Lake Carey
North Scranton
Entertainment Tonight
Green Ridge
Teniomi Miller
Waserly
The
New York Journal
South Scranton
Lenters
NUS OF News
J. V. Littell
Lafayette
Ind
Johann Hoff
Johann Hoffi
Wyoming Avenue
Dunmore Doings
Neptune Company
California
Overland Limited
Chicago, Union Pacific & North-Western Line
Chicago
Pacific Express
Chicago & North-Western
Chestnut St
Broadway
Chicadd
Clark St
Bucknell University
John Howard Harris
Hoya
Wim. C. Gretzinger
Lewisburg
Tegletriir
C¢ Basily
Edwin Morkham
Beara
Kish
Viki
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