West Scranton Man Missing Since Friday
Mrs James Davies of 9 Snyder Avenue reports her husband James Davies has not been seen since 10 90 Friday night July 8. He left for North Scranton to collect wages from Brisbin mines and did not return. He wore a dark suit and straw hat and is described as not prone to bad habits though he drank occasionally. Police informed and foul play suspected though he spoke of joining the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Davies
Snyder Avenue
Davis
Davies
North Scranton
Brisbin
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Funeral held for Edwin P. Aswell at Rock Street home
The funeral of Edwin P. Aswell, young son of Mr. and Mrs. Richard F. Aswell, was held yesterday afternoon from 1116 Rock Street. Rev. J. F. Matthews of Scranton Street Baptist Church led the service with a sermon. Music was provided by Elizabeth Thomas, Margaret Jones, and Professor W. W. Jones. Interment followed at Dunmore Cemetery and pallbearers were Walter Raynor, Joseph Tobinson, Charles Moore, and Hey Wheeler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin P
Richard F. Aswell
Rock Street
3. F. Matthews
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Mieses Elizabeth Thomas
Margaret Jones
W. W. Jones
Keystone lodge officers installed at Evans hall
Officers-elect of Keystone lodge No 1 Order Foresters of America were installed at Evans hall South Main avenue during a regular meeting led by District Grand Chief Ranger Harry Boston. A social session followed with remarks by Grand Secretary M M Cashman of Philadelphia and others as cigars were passed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Lodge
Order Foresters of America
Evans’ Hall
South Main Avenue
Harry Boston
M. M. Cashman
Philadelphia
David Jenkins
Morgan Jenkins
Thomas J. Moore
Robert J. Bushnell
Beadle
Local Lodge Announces Candidates for August Initiation
Thomas T. Williams and other officers list names of lodge members and announce that two candidates will be initiated at the next regular meeting on August 1. The group includes Evan D. Davies Eben P. Davies Jonathan K. Jones and others serving as officers and trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas T. Williams
Beadle
Evan D. Davies
Eben P. Davies
Jonathan K. Jones
David J. Phillips
Nicholas Bennett
David T. Jenkins
John D. Davies
Patriotism fuels town flag raising at Gammon’s Hill
Residents plan a patriotic event next Thursday at Gammon’s Hill. A 90 foot flagpole has been prepared for the ceremony in honor of ten local soldiers now serving in the army. Hon. John R. Farr is expected to chair with speeches by W Gaylord Thomas and Hon. Thomas DeGruchy. Miss Reeseie Blote will recite, and a glee club and band are to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gammon’s Hill
John R. Farr
W. Gaylord Thomas
Thomas DeGruchy
Misa Kreesie Bslote
Funeral for Alexander W. Belles Held at North Hyde Park
Short services were held for Alexander W. Belles at 967 North Hyde Park venue. Rev. J. B. Bweet of Simpson Methodist church officiated and preached. The remains will be conveyed to Nanticoe by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western railroad for interment there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander W. Belles
North Hyde Park
J. B. Bweet
Simpson Methodist Church
Nanticoke
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Local notes on residents and visitors in Sumner area
Will J. Davies, a private in Company F, is home on a seven day furlough from Camp Alger. Misses Mary Transue and Helen Davies will spend next Sunday at Carbondale. Mrs J J L Travis and daughter Margary, of Sumner avenue, visit Sherburne, N Y. Miss May Williams visits Factoryville. Mrs L R Foster plans a month visit with her parents at Hector N Y. Miss Marie Jones of Hyde Park Avenue, is sick. L Travis, music dealer on Adams Avenue, travels to New York and Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will J. Davies
Sumner Avenue
Camp Alger
Mary Transue
Helen Davies
Carbondale
J. J. L. Travis
Margary
Sherburne
N.Y
May Williams
Avenue D
Factoryville
L. R. Foster
Lincoln Avenue
Hector
N. Y
Marie Jones
Hyde Park Avenue
L. Travis
Adams Avenue
New York
Boston
Infant’s funeral and community notices from town
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Charles James of 419 Luzerne street was interred in Ashley after services conducted by funeral director P W Tague. Electric City lodge No 12 Knights of Pythias plans Lake Ariel excursion on Thursday July 2 with Lawrence’s band. Andrew Arne of 910 Jackson street fined $3 by Alderman Kello Kane for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. A lawn social by Taities’ Aid Society No 10 Sons of Veterans is set for Wednesday evening July TM at 219 North Rebecca avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles James
Luzerne Street
Ashley
P. W. Tague
Electric City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Lake Ariel
Lawrence
Andrew Arne
Jackson Street
Kellow
Kane
Hart
Taities’ Aid Society
Sons of Veterans
Conrad Schmidt
North Rebecca Avenue
Skirt Fabrics Demand Outstrips Supply This Season
The season shows demand for special skirt fabrics exceeding supply for certain weaves as fashion trends dictate broader use. Manufacturers note scarce availability of favored textures and patterns while retailers warn buyers to act quickly.
Merchants Seek Better Weights and Effects for Line
The line remains full and popular but merchants report difficulty obtaining proper weights and effects. They find the values offered unapproachable and seek improvements to meet demand.
Shrunk Ratistes Weaves Post Wash Crinling Risk
Natural brown shades dominate the market as Ratistes and Crash and other weaves suffer shrinkage after washing. Prices run from 8c to 25c a yard, making crinling or gathering impractical for most fabrics.
Novel Color Trends Spotlight Oatmeal Ettamines
In tans blues greens or browns are also being sought for. White Oatmeal Ettamines are a decided novelty. Prices,
Bedford Cord Fabrics Offer For Economy Cuttings
An ad notes Bedford Cord fabrics in white and blue with pink accents. The fabric is described as charming and economical due to its 2 inch width. Availability details are limited in the fragment.
Brothers-in-law in court clash over family abuse case
Reece Powell and James Collins, brothers-in-law from Stone avenue, faced Alderman Leates after Powell accused Collins of assaulting his wife and newborn child. Powell testified that Collins attacked him and furniture was broken during a drunken incident at the Collins home. Collins was held to bail at $100 for a further hearing Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reece Powell
James Collins
Stone Avenue
Leates
Powell
Collins
Collings
Colins
Funeral Notices and Local Social Updates Span Pittston Area
The obituary for Mrs. Margaret Miller notes the service at her home 319 Pittston avenue with Rev. J. C. Schmidt officiating and interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Pallbearers named include George Lisk and Victor Smith among others. Social items report Adam Legh’s 19th birthday celebrations, a grob park clambake plan, and many local engagements.
Local Labor Strife Resolved at Sterra No. 1 Shaft
Discord among drivers at Sterra No. 1 shaft of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad ends as two weeks of idle time conclude with a wage agreement matching prior daily pay. Community notes report funerals, marriages, births, visits, and upcoming outings in the North Scranton area.
Social notes from Green Ridge and Capouse avenue families
Mrs Ira Oer of New York street has returned from Salem. Valentine Blixs of Capouse avenue returns from a business trip in New York City. Miss Lillian Poore hosted friends at her Capouse home. Mr and Mrs Guernsey of Capouse are summering at Lake Winola. Miss Bertha Cole of Carbondale visits Mrs Warren Kimble on Capouse avenue. Mrs Houser of Fisk avenue remains in Green Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Oer
New York Street
Salem
Valentine Blixs
Capouse Avenue
New York City
Lillian Poore
Guernsey
Lake Winola
Bertha Cole
Carbondale
Warren Kimble
Houser
Fisk Avenue
Hostetters Celebrated and Arresting Waste of Time
Community notes mark the Hostetters celebration while urging attention to curbing undue waste of time and resources in daily life. Local officials emphasize efficiency and prudent use of public time and labor.
Local Residents Return or Visit Upstate Pennsylvania
A notice notes B F Foster of Green Ridge Street spent a few days in Wilkes Barre while someone else, Mra Cadellio of Orange, visits Mrs Jackson on Monsey Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloomsburg
B. F. Foster
Green Ridge Street
Wilkes-Barre
Mra
Cadellio
Orange
B. Jackson
Monsey Avenue
Entertainment and farewell events in Dunmore parish
The Men s Guild of St Mark s parish held an evening entertainment with an orchestra recitations solos and duets. A farewell party for John Evans of Company H Thirteenth Regiment followed at George Tudge s home. The funeral of Thomas Monahan was held with interment at Hawley and Branch 86 C M B A pallbearers named. Various local residents are noted visiting traveling or traveling to Atlantic City with a July birth announced for Fred Townsend s son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Parish
Dunmore Orchestra
Margery Eden
Romain Bronson
Martha Matthews
Anni Oliver
al. Austin
William Nader
E. J. Haughton
Mr. Jones
Thomas Monahan
Hawley
Branch 86
John Timue
John Flannelly
T. ©. Boland
South Scranton to Meet Minooka in Weekday Baseball Clash
Much interest surrounds the forthcoming game between South Scranton and Minooka on Monday July 25. Both teams are evenly matched and a competitive contest is anticipated. An excursion train will stop at Steelworks and Gridge street for out of town fans. Connell mines employees will be paid today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scranton
Minooka
Steelworks
Gridge Street
Connell Mines
Mad dog attack and ship transport talk in Blakely area
A 14 year old boy was seriously bitten by a Newfoundland dog at his home on Third street Blakely. He suffered deep hand lacerations and a leg bite before doctors cauterized the wounds. Separately a cyclist fell on Dunmore tracks injuring his shoulder blade. Fire destroyed John Watsche’s hotel on Wild Cat road due to lack of nearby hydrants. Community notices recount social visits and local movements while federal officials debated Porto Rico expedition transport and supply arrangements, discussing ports at Ponce San Juan and potential landing sites with road and coastal defenses described.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis Buckingham
Third Street
Blakely
Crane
Press Keller
Dunmore
Keller
Dr. Crans
John Watsche
Wild Cat
Charles Hartinger
Willow Street
Evning
Sarah Thomas
Georgie Thomas
Scranton
Beadle Coleman
Grace Lell
Providence
Mary Coleman
Honesdale
Mary Rogan
Suuday
Viola Pugh
Baltimore
B. F. Hammond
New York
J. Nallen
Toasie Nallen
South Scranton
Jennie Voyle
Carbondale
Nina Brown
Norwich
N. C
George Berry
Robert Savage
Local Folks and Visitors Return Home and Visit Brass
Mrs William Maddigan of Paterson New Jersey spent two weeks with her parents Mr and Mrs P Cawley on Susquehanna Street and returned home yesterday. Willie Woodmansee visited Lake Como relatives the first of the week. Mr and Mrs G R Hoar of Carbon dale spent Sunday with their niece Mrs Ira Dun on Center Street. D Stanley Evans of Scranton spent the first of the week with his parents on Dundaff Street. Mr F Hines employed in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Maddigan
Paterson
WN. J
P. Cawley
Susquehanna Street
Willie Woodmansee
Lake Como
G. RK. Hoar
Carbondale
Ira Dun
Center Street
D. Stanley Evans
Scranton
Dundaff Street
F. Hines
Local notes include obit and social visits in town
Agnes C Pohren of Delaware street died at 19 of long illness at 19.30 aged 19. Funeral at St Anes church at 8 tomorrow with burial in Catholic cemetery Carbondale. Mrs B Maione and daughter from Aldenville visited J J Walker. Beranton spent Sunday in town. Cap Hemmings of Wandling bowling club challenges any Lackawanna club to a ball game at home or on rival grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Pohren
Captain Hemmings
Wandling Bore Hall
Lackawanna County
May save Cervera's ship at Santiago harbor
Captain Cook of the Brooklyn reports the Infanta Maria Teresa has floated off the reef where she stranded and may join the US Navy as a trophy of the July 3, 1898 victory. The Cristobal Colon’s fate hinges on weather. experts criticize the Colon’s post surrender handling and note Vizcaya and Almirante Oquendo may be destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Guantanamo
Cook
Brooklyn
Infanta Maria Teresa
United States Navy
Cristobal Colon
Colon
Vizcaya
Admiral Carvera
Vigcaya
Havana
Maine
United States
Spain
Wainwright
Gloucester
Spanish coast attack ships ready for Commodore Watson
Washington reports orders to ready Commodore Watsons squadron for sailing to Spain by week’s end. Two colliers at Norfolk await light batteries, with an estimated two weeks to complete mounting, signaling a possible delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Watson
Spain
Norfolk
War Department readies Porto Rico expedition supplies
Preparations show in the war department as crews aim to finish work this week on ships and batteries. Officers want ship bottoms engraved and extensive overhauling, but time pressures push cleaning and repairs to be done by the sailors to be ready by week’s end. Commissary General Eganie issues ads inviting beef supply proposals for the island, signaling a large contract to keep the army well supplied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
War Department
Eganie
Rest for Fighters Expedition Moves to Porto Rico
General Miles leads the Porto Rican expedition aboard the Yale from Siboney with four artillery batteries and seasoned troops. Troops at Charleston and Tampa prepare transports for rapid deployment as reinforcements. General Brooke and General Benoke coordinate divisions from Chickamauga, with Shafter's brigade retained at Santiago for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Miles
Siboney
Cuba
Yale
Charleston
Porto Rico
Tampa
Benoke
Chickamauga
Brooke
General Shafter
Santiago
Printer James A Mc Carthy Drowns in Conestoga Creek
In Lancaster Pennsylvania on a July evening James A Mc Carthy a printer at the Intel Neenear office drowned in Conestoga creek near the old city water works. Heswam with companions and developed cramps and was pulled under before help arrived. He was about 21 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
James A. McCarthy
Intel- Neenear
Conestoga Creek
Old City
Opening of Champlain assembly marks new era in Catholic summer school
The Champlain assembly opens a pedagogy course of lectures led by Dr. William J. Kerby ThD on sociology. William H. Maxwell superintendent of public instruction of New York City attends among a large group of teachers already present signaling a new era for the Catholic summer school.
Downey Disqualified After Five Rounds With McBride Fight
Brooklyn boxer Jack Downey met New York rival Danny McBride at the Greater New York Athletic Club. After five rounds Downey was disqualified for hitting after a break, with bets heavy on Downey turning sour for his supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jack Downey
Brooklyn
Danny McBride
Greater New York Athletic Club
Downey
Hospital Train Arrives With Wounded Soldiers
Second train carrying 44 sick and wounded from Santiago arrives at Fort Thomas Kentucky. Reported they are doing well tonight and no communicable illness is present. All are expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Santiago
Fort Thomas
Great Sunderland Fire Destroys 30 Businesses
A large fire in Sunderland at the Wear mouth tonight destroyed 30 business buildings across three streets. Officials estimate damage will exceed 1,000,000 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Sunderland
Wear
Paul
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West Scranton
A. W. Belles
North
Foresters
Globe Warehouse
Bedford Cords
Black Batistes
India
Victoria
Reese Powell
Jas. Collins
Margaret Miller
Pittston Avenue
Adam Legh
MBS OF News
J.C. Schmidt
Hickory Street Baptist Church
George Lisk
August Mozer
Per Frutegar
Victor Smith
Samuel Gelard
George Gardner
Oscar Budenbach
Henry Newhouse
Henry Scheuer
Grob's Park
Lackawanna Brewing Company
Legh
Provisional State Guard
Lena Sauter
Cecelia Kloss
Pittston
Arnie Uhl
Prospect Avenue
Chumbake
Beranton Athletic Club
Meadows
Philip Rader
Birch Street
Joseph
Frank Curling
Fig Street
Crystal Lake
Edwin Frantz
Cedar Avenue
Ridgeville
Anna Maria de Tampel
Sterra No. 1
George Davis
Washington Camp
Robert Divine
Nay Aug Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Richard Morgans
Reagan's Mountain
Chinchilla
Cradoc Morris
Anna Newton
Isaac Newton
Throop Street
Morris
Steward Cutler
Mary Liewlyn
Lizzie Davies
Margaret Avenue
Green Ridge
the Bitters
Olyphant
Atlantic
Gulf
Newport News
Ponce
San Juan
Custon
Man Juan
Cabras
Cabritas
Arecibo
Cangrejos
Condado
Forest City
Cervera
Commodore Watson
K. Fairbank Company
Louie
Lagkawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Suoquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Uders Port
Port Avenny
Office Board of Trade
REST
Santiago de Cuba
Printer
Catholic Summer School
Downey-McBride
MT. Pocono, PA
Clairmount House
Pocono Mountain
Chab
H. Smith
Mount Pocono
Monroe Co
Spring Lake Beach
Ocean Front
Long Branch
Monmouth House
N. J
H. Yard
HH. M. Clark
M'g'r
Asbury Park, WI J
Hotel
Devonshire
Abbury
Ocean
J. 1. Hamblen, Jn
Ocean Grove, N. J
Ocean Grove
Reading Portel
Millar
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
Grea Popa
Asacqn
Itenique
William Taylor
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
Crawford
Wanarmakers
Hegel Cooper's
Albert
University Place
Scranton, PA
Rushdale Works
Laplin & Rand Powder CO
Repauno Chemical Co
Man Weber
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