Happenings in North Scranton entertain at Providence Church
A pleasant evening at Providence Presbyterian church featured Charles Hartley and Ote Oka with ventriloquism and impersonations. The program included Hartley’s ventriloquism, music selections, and a social after with cream and cake. Early in the day Adam Veniski was reported injured in the Hardly Able Mines. Officers of Panooka Lodge K of P were elected. A picnic of the Baptist Church at Nay Ang Park was planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hartley
Adam Veniski
Margaret Cannon
Panooka Lodge
K. of P
Nay Ang Park
Providence Presbyterian Church
Ote Oka
Mr. Hartley
Mr. Hirtier
Ias
Miner Injuries Reported In Two Workplace Accidents
Adim Veniski a laborer in the Hardly Able mine was struck by a cart wheel causing a wrist injury and a near fatal aorta event before the flow was stopped. Thang Pontan of Green Widge Biren broke a leg in the Mur Vine mine when a loaded cart collided with his crew and pinned his leg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adim Veniski
Thang Pontan
Widge Biren
Surprising Home Party Honors Mrs Cunnon Return
A surprise party celebrated Mrs Margaret Cunnon’s return from Philadelphia at the Cunnon home on Hudson Street. Friends and relatives enjoyed singing, instrumental music, dancing, and late refreshments. Attendees included numerous Misses and Messrs with local names listed among celebrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mondany
Mise
Margaret C Unnon
Dphilwidel Phia
Joseph Cunanon
Pmudson Street
Gamnert
Kate Kearns
Kate
May Clark
Tessie Birnie
Annie Healey
Mary McHadle
Maine
Celery Compound and Patent Remedies Prices Listed
An advertisement lists Paine's Celery Compound and Pinkham's Compound and Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with prices. Mellon's Food is shown at 38 cents and 55 cents for assorted products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham's
Pierce's
Golden Medical
Mellon
World Famous Summer Complaints and Heat Prostration
An item describes heat distress and public complaints amid summer conditions. It references a New York firm, MARIANI & CO., located at 9a Worth Street, and notes endorsements and postpaid arrangements tied to advertising or endorsements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariani & CO
Worth St
New York
Pa-noo ka lodge elects officers for coming year
Pa-noo Ka lodge No 308 K of F elected Andrew Summer chancellor Isaac Williame vice grand Joseph Clam master of works Falward Smith master of exchequers Andrew Nicholas master of finances George Watton mentor of finaders Thomas FP Birtles keeper of records and seal J G Davis prelate Thawed Birtley representative to grand judge. Yesterday the Baptist church conservation outing to Nay Ave park drew six cars with many riding in the afternoon. Cars departed the square at 6 pm and returned at ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pa-noo Ka Lodge
K. of F
Andrew Summer
Issac Williame
Joseph Clam
Acks
Falward Smith
Andrew Nicholas
George Watton
Finaders
Thomas FP
Birtles
J. G. Davis
Thawed Birtley
Baptist Church
Warne Avenue
Nay Avg Park
Afernoon
Local residents plan visits and guests around town
Several households list to and from trips and guests. Mr and Mrs David Gravel and others are noted visiting Lake Winola Atlantic City and Creemwood while Miss Davis and Miss Howell host or visit friends on West Market Street Parker Street and North Main Avenue.
Death After Inheritance Trails Young Man in Neading
A man who recently inherited about 87000 and a ten year old Blarty Levan are linked to a fatal incident. The man was found dead in a field on the city outskirts following a saloon fight. The coroner investigates likely homicide or accidental death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neading
Italy
Blarty Levan
Youn
Summer Silks and Grenadines Clearance Begins Tomorrow
The usual clearance of Fancy Silks and exclusive Grenadines begins tomorrow morning. The entire stock plus reductions across the line. Only a few items named, including 15 pieces fancy Jap Wash Silks, with best goods in the best patterns and a deep price cut overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grenadines
Auction Notes on Foulards and China Silks Sale
A short market notice lists 25 yard items with 20 pieces printed foulards and china silks in navy and black grounds. Sold at 65 cents all season, closing price not stated.
Cheney Bros Silk Yard Sale Highlights Foulard Silks
A5 yard listing 10 pieces Cheney Bros highest grade 24 inch printed Foulard Silks. A standard 75 cent quality spread nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney Bros
Grenadines Closeout Sale on Imports and Dress Goods
The notice announces a closing sale offering exclusive importations select dress patterns and piece goods at less than cost. The event highlights a final opportunity to purchase stock from Grenadines as items are liquidated.
Grand Lodge Officers Honored by West Scranton Members
West Scranton reports a gathering of five lodges forming a reception committee for grand officers led by President Wehard A. Willieme. A program of singing and addresses is planned with refreshments, the event set for August in Dew Sant lodge rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge
Dawes - Elsinger
New York
Robert Morris Lodge
Wehard A. Willieme
John J. Evans
Noger Evans
Carladlawn Lodge
North Scranton
Jacob Jones
Temple of Love Lodge
Taylor
David D. Lewis
Earlyman
David J. Davie
Tiwak
Dew Sant Lodge
Co-operative Hall
Howell Harris
James TJ
Davis
William 8. Davis
David Jeffries
Evan Gabriel
Richard E. Jones
Dr. Beddoe
Edward Smith
Isaac Edwards
David PD. Lewis
West Point Couple to Wed at St David's Episcopal
Will Rt Dawe of West Point Net and Miss Mary Lessinger of North Main Avenue will marry at 8 oclock this evening at St David's Episcopal church. A reception will follow at the bride's parents home. The bride will be attended by Miss Ethel Dawe and Alexander Sharkey of Pittston will be groomman. Ushers are Benjamin F Maxey Sol McKeeby Will Bann and Alexander Bryden of Pittston. Rev E I McHenry will perform the ceremony and Miss Grave Acker will play the wedding march.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Rt, Dawe
West Point
Net
Mary Lessinger
North Main Avenue
St. David's Episcopal Church
Misa Ethel Dawe
Alexander Sharkey
Pittston
Benjamin F. Maxey
Sol McKeeby
Will Bann
Alexander Bryde
Man Charged With Assault After Family Quarrel
David Evans of Washburn Street was arrested on an assault and battery charge following a family quarrel. At a hearing before Alderman John he was held on $200 bail. Constable Timothy Jones arrested him and a blackjack was found during the search. A warrant was issued for carrying a concealed weapon with $200 bail posted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Evans
Washburn Street
Alfred Dowse
John
Evans
William Jones
Timothy Jones
Searchers Resume West Mountain Body Recovery Effort
Yesterday searchers renewed efforts to recover the body found on the West mountain over a week ago by Mrs Hoochick but they lack Hoockers. Without orders to continue the search the operation may be abandoned and the case dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Mountain
Local notices and events fill scarce village page
Reports list injuries at Briges shaft and Mt. Pleasant mine with Ruddy and Richards among those mentioned. Community groups announce ice cream social at 10th street and several church services and meetings at Welsh Congregational, St. Mark's Lutheran, and Latter Day Saints venues. Ida Wenzel plans walking soon after successful operation. First Welsh Congregational pupils held annual park exercise with special cars. Knights of Honor lodge meets evening. Bible work discussion at Open Parliament. paving ordinance for Price street signed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ruddy
Briges
George Richards
North Filmore Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
Waveo Council
Daughters of Porahontas
Tenth Street
Rather Assembly
Order
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Robert Evans
Penmwaen
South Wales
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter
Charles Wenzel
Sehnell Court
Ney Aug Park
West Scranton Lodge
Knights of Honor
Washburntreet Presbyterian Church
Price Street
Myde Park
Bromley Avenues
Grain-O Nourishing Drink For Children
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a delicious health drink for children and adults. It claims to aid digestion, strengthen nerves, and act as a wholesome nourishment, priced comparable to coffee and widely sold by merchants.
Local Residents Vacation and Visiting Reports
Will John, Thonine Evans, Albert Carson and Emervon Owen spent yesterday at Forview. Mrs John M Williams and Mrs Sarth Williams of Wiskee Barre have returned home after visiting Mr and Mrs John J Jenkins of Jackson Street. John KR Edwards of South Main Avenue visited Montrose. Prof WL Morgan of No 92 School was a Wilkes-Barre visitor yesterday. Mortimer Hogan of Fairview Avenue visiting relatives in Binghamton. Loretta Cannon of Jackson Street will visit friends at Asbury and Troy NY within four weeks. Mrs Georgia Johnson of North Lin Mol Avenue on a three week visit with friends in Philadelphia. Mrs Charles N Smith of Prive Street at Lake Ariel. David Bradshaw and wife of Garfield Avenue summering in New Jersey. Mrs Albert Evans and two children of Lafayette Street guests of relatives in Sterling Wayne County. Rev James Benninger and wife entertain former's mother Mrs Ann Benninger of Rshiey. Mr and Mrs Benjamin Bennett of Lugerne Street with Mrs S Chiswell of Montreal as guest. Frank Kramer of Doylestown, guest of Arthur Blower of Keyser Avenue, returned home yesterday. Mrs Alfred Godshull of South Sumner Avenue suffers pleurisy. Mrs Thomas Davis and daughters of South Main Avenue occupy their house at Like Winoela.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will John
Thonine Evans
Albert Carson
Emervon Owen
Forview
John M. Williams
Mite Sarth Williams
Wiskee-Barre
John J. Jenkins
Jackson Street
John KR. Edwards
South Main Avenue
Montrose
WL. la. Morgan
No. 92 School
Wilkes-Barre
Mortimer Hogan
Fairview Avenue
Binghamton
Loretta Cannon
Asbury
Troy
N. Y
Georgia Johnson
North Lin- Mol Avenue
Philadelphia
Charles N. Smith
Prive Street
Lake Ariel
David Bradshaw
Garfield Avenue
New Jersey
Albert Evans
Lafayette Street
Sterling
Wayhe County
James Benninger
Ann Benninger
Rshiey
Benjamin Bennett
Lugerne Street
Chiswell
Montreal
Can
Frank Kramer
Doylestown
Arthur Blower
Keyser Avenue
Alfred Godshull
South Sumner Avenue
Thomas Davis
Winoela
Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park
Coal delivery notice states price at $1.25 per unit for pea coal to central city areas South Side and Hyde Park. Orders directed to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Plane 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Scranton Woman Grievously Struck by Fiancé in Domestic Dispute
Miz Charles Beck filed a warrant with Alderman Center for aggravated assault and battery against John Kisling after he threatened and assaulted Mrs Beck during a dispute over Kisling’s relationship with Beck’s daughter. Mrs Beck was struck in the chest and left in semi conscious condition. Kisling fled after learning of the warrant and is reportedly at large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beck
Meadow Avenue
Alderman Center
John Kiseling
Kissling
Beck
Kissiing
Deck
Niesling
Mea. Beck
Mra. Beck
Dr. Walsh
Alderman Lentes Drops Case With Speedy Discharge Granted
John Cavanaugh of Hiver street faced Alderman Lentes over a charge of attempting burglary at the Rosey building on Airch street. Attorney Donovan for the defendant won a speedy discharge on a legal technicality, while Attorney Okell pressed for continued detention. The defendant, free for a time, faces another arrest soon and the case remains under sharp interest. he previously bore a good reputation though friends sympathize with his trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cavanaugh
Hiver Street
Lentes Chare
Gomanitine
Peleon
Sing Wing
Drymio
Rosey
Airch Street
Donovan
Cavaidinch
Okell
Avanageh
Boy throws stone at horse causing wagon accident
James Bird of Cedar avenue was thrown from a wagon after local boys struck the horse with a stone. He suffered a fractured arm above the elbow and head bruises. Dr Webb treated him before he was sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broye Avenue
James Bird
Cedar Avenue
Pertauy
Bird
Webb
David Langan Dies After Long Illness in Dunmore
David Langan, an elderly resident of the South Side, died at his nephew P. J. Moerrick’s Prospect Avenue home after a long illness. He never married and left no immediate relatives. The funeral will be Thursday with a requiem at St Peters Cathedral and interment in Dunmore Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Langan
P. J. Moerrick
Prospect Avenue
Muoritfig
St. Peters Cathedral
Dunmore Catholic
Effie Kehrle Dies Bright Child of Pear Tree Street Family
Effie daughter of Mr and Mrs Flamanthus Coss of Pear Tree Street died yesterday morning. The deceased was bright and loved by her parents who mourn her loss. The funeral is planned for Thursday afternoon from the parental home with burial at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Born to Mr and Mrs John Kehrle of Maple Street Elkhorn Division No 2 Daughters of Fitch will hold a meeting at Phar Indey hall this evening with important business. Edward Durkin of Brook Street is visiting Pear Creek. Several youths from this side joined Taylor Catholic congregation excursion to Mountain Park yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeno Albro
Forest Hill Cemetery
Vincent Nicholchak
Continental
John Connolly
Third Street
Cathedral
Walter Harris
Acker Aye«Nue
A. Wil
Shawanese Lake
Effie
Flamanthus Coss
Pittion Avenue
John Kehrle
Maple Street
Elrh Division
Daughters of Rin
Phar- Indey Hall
Edward Durkin
Brook Street
Pear Creek
Taylor Catholic
Mountain Park
Excursion Day Notes Attend Methodist Events and Local Contests
A large crowd joined a trip to Sturvey's lake organized by the Methodist Episcopal church and its Sunday school. Highlights included a three mile race won by T. B. Stiff, a chess victory by Al Wagner, and quivits pitching honors to Moss and Thomas Horwood. Funeral details for James Conway in Sporthill were announced, with burial at Be Mary’s cemetery. Several residents plan travels to New York and Hur Vos Lake for vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturvey’s Lake
Heal Tace Benyean James & Quick
T. B. Stiff
al Wagner
Hey
A. J. Warnlett
Lon
Pin Alley Wood
Moss
Thomas Horwood
Meesra
Stevens
Conn
James Conway
Rpenoeersfield
Sporthill
Iis
dPoduck
St Mary's Church
Be. Mary's Cemetery
Hermie Ludwic
West
Henry Bloed
Dudley Street
New York
August Library Closure and Local Notices
The library will be closed during August with all books due by July 91. The Women’s Christian Temperance union will picnic at Nay Aug park on Thursday meeting at 50 a.m. at the corner of New York atrecht and Capouse avenue to take the cars. Miss Mabel Mance of Penn avenue returned from Elk lake. Barton Smith leaves today for two weeks at Lake Ariel. Tooth brushes on sale at Manners pharmacy 920 Green Ridge street. Linford Borglar and Ambrose Mulley Jr visiting at Cellar. Mr and Mrs Sidney Holbrook of Brooklyn are guests of Dr Brundige of Dickson Avenue. Green Ridge Lodge of Heptasophes initiated two candidates Monday. The gospel tent moved from Marlow street to Dunmore on Saturday. Imperial Queen Hair Tonic at Manners pharmacy 920 Green Ridge street advertised as greatest hair grower.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Nay Aug Park
New York Atrecht
Capouse Avenue
Mabel Mance
Penn Avenue
Elk Lake
Barton Smith
Green Ridge Street
Lake Ariel
Manners’ Pharmacy
Linford Borglar
Ambrose Mulley, Jr
Cellatr
Sidney Holbrook
Brooklyn
No Y
Dr. Brundige
Dickson Avenue
Green Ridge
Birthday party shadows warm ties in tight knit town
A large gathering on a Providence road home marked a birthday party with many friends joining in songs and recitations. Guests from Green Ridge street and Pibkson avenue mingled for refreshments, while neighbors and families shared joy and laughter in a close community event.
Checks Must Be Stamped Warns Banks On Stamp Usage
Collector of Internal Revenue T. FP. Penman reports to Washington forbidding bank officials to accept unstamped checks and directing banks to stamp checks before payment. Banks failing to comply face prosecution by the United States district attorney. revokes prior tolerance tied to a treaty decision and imposes immediate emergency action ahead of the July 1 1898 stamp act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collector of
Internal Revenue
T. FP. Penman
Department At
Washington
Mr. Penman
United States District Attorney
Unstamped Checks and Stamp Law Notion Spread
Fragmentary text discusses unstamped checks and the legal notion that stamps may be required. It notes public perception of a flaw now understood and hints at efforts to advertise via stamped promotions to gain patronage against rivals. The passage references drawers and general compliance with law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imakes
Scranton Lane Factory Cricket Club Form Team for Matchups
The Scranton Lane Factory Cricket club plans multiple fixtures with the Olyphant club. Team roster includes captains RR Skeleton Seamane Kuleit Cresswell M O Boyle W Jackson F Copson GO Cooke J Goodall J Bauner W Smith to umpire duties assigned by the club officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Lane Factory
Olyphant Club
Scranton
Hammond
Seamane
Kuleit
Cresswell
O' Boyle
W. Jackson
Copson
Cooke
Goodall
Bauner
Smith
Obituary notices for Sweet Cross and Rose
Mrs Chitlet Sweet died after a long illness at her North Hebecon Avenue home. Survived by her husband and family, funeral plans incomplete. Miss M. Cross daughter of Mr and Mrs Room Rose died at Telince Doar Street after a lingering illness. Interment planned at Wishbuen sheet cemetery. Steven Carroll of South Wilmore Avenue reported as deceased with later funeral details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitlet Sweet
Hebecon Avenue
Ter Hushiid
Delaware
Nie M. Cross
Room
Rose
Testimonial for Chamberlein’s Cholera Remedy
A Keokuk Iowa family reports their baby suffered chronic cholera infantum since birth. After using Chamberlein’s Cholera and Cholera Remedy, the child improved and has been trouble free. The testimonial is offered to advertise the product’s effectiveness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Maw
Keowuk
Tow
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Presbyterian Church
George W. Jenkins
Tor S Main Avenue
David Gravel
Leg. Fetts Street
Lake Winola
William H. Lynott
West Market Street
Liberty
N.Y
Pod. Carroll
Atlanticity
Mary Doyle
Shemokin
I. Brogan
Weat Market Street
George McFadden
Hoboken
James
James Saltty
West Market Stree
Sean. Talurter
Emile Jones
Brick Avenue
Creenwood
Liggie Davis
Parker Street
Mary Howell
Atlantic City
Charles Bevont
Nelly
Honesdale
Eister
Deloss Moore
Mike Susie Barnes
Eve Meredith
Hhutfalo
W. Benjamin
Globe Warehouse
Ofavorites
Tion
Alderman John
General News
South Scranton
John Kissling
John Cavanaugh Pisce Ailiged
China
Jonas Long
Geeben Ridge
Park Place
G. ¥. Hofmans
Court Street
Samuel Stark
Tunkhannock
Brice Sickler
Providence Road
Mise Florence Sickler
J. B. Sweet
Hyde Park M
BK. Church
Ton. Ft. Alter
New Yorks
Mins
Mary Treverton
North Main
Avenir
Poseidon Ae
Dr. Corser
Jate
Fiiwin
Sinker
Green Ride
Pork Mace Tok
Rinker
Tigen Ridge Street
Pibkson Avenue
Mer
J. BL Johnson
Wirelnich
Atr
W. AW Angelimyer
Mops
John Agartich
Mire Tong
Bucknell University
John Howard Harris
Compris
Academy of Young Men
Olyphant
Phild
Mie
Steven Carroll
South Wilmore Oven
Beare
Cha
Mervita Medical Co
Chicago
Bolt | McGorrith & ‘Thor Liturgists
Lockawannia Ave
Sivunton
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