West Scranton Arrests on Threats and Desertion Reports
David Z Davis of Dunmore was arrested on a warrant for threats to kill and held on 3600 bail after a hearing before Alderman Noone. Mary Maloney of Hennessy court had her husband John Maloney arrested for non support and desertion tied to a June case involving Annie Davis and a bawdy house charge. Annie Davis was arrested, bailed at 500, later disappeared, then found in Wilkes Barre with Maloney, leading to further custody actions. Davis and Maloney were committed to jail on bail defaults. Mrs Maloney’s husband was sent to her home with medical attendance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Z. Davis
Dunmore
Noone
Elizabeth
John Lee
Mary Maloney
Hennessy Court
John Maloney
Maloney
Annie Davis
Schnell Court
Mrs Bevan Injured in Fall at Home on Garfield Avenue
Mrs. D S Bevan of 211 North Garfield avenue suffered a serious accident Tuesday evening when her foot tripped on loose carpet at the top of the stairs. She was thrown down and sustained internal injuries but is resting comfortably after a physician treated her and relocated her to her room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.S. Bevan
North
Garfield Avenue
Injury to Mrs McAnulty by a kicked horse near carriage
Mrs McAnulty of 2109 Jackson retreat was badly injured when a horse kicked as she mounted a carriage. Her husband, a striking miner, had found work in Newton valley and urged her to join him. The farmer who accompanied them stopped in town to return home, and the kick shattered her knee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McAnulty
Jackson
Bellevue Loyal Crusaders Install New Officers
The Bellevue Loyal Crusaders met on Thursday evening and installed officers including Worthy commander Margaret Davis and Vice-commander Evan Davis. Other posts filled were captain Percy Thomas, guard Benjamin Morgan, secretary Blanche Watkins, herald Annie Collins, ensigns Alvin Jones and Jennie Williams, bankers Thomas Richards and Sophia Samuels, organist Mrs. M. J. Richards. Misses Jennie Williams, Rachel Galloway and Lettie Harris enlisted in the company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Loyal Crusaders
Margaret Davis
Evan Davis
Percy Thomas
Benjamin Morgan
Blanche Watkins
Annie Collins
Alvin Jones
Jennie Williams
Thomas Richards
Sophia Samuels
M. J. Richards
Rachel Gallaway
Lettie Harris
Baptist Young People's Union Rally Report
Next Tuesday evening the Baptist Young People’s union will host a rally. Deacon D H Williams will give a full report of the national convention held in Providence R I. The Sunday school room is finished and the school will meet in the new room next session. The church presents a neat appearance and praise is heard from passersby. The Sunday school session next Sabbath will discuss the picnic question.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People's Union
D. H. Williams
Providence
R. I
Local arrests and social notices from Scranton area
Michael Grant was arrested on West Lackawanna Avenue for drunkenness and jailed thirty days. Upcoming marriage of Myles Morgan and Miss Kate Sweeney. Miss Emmet Ellis convalescing from illness. Families from Jackson Street and Lafayette Street vacationing at Lake Winola El mira Corning and Hornellsville. Visits between Carbondale Chicago Trevorton and Trenton. Interment of 1 month old Michael Brunger at Cathedral cemetery after pneumonia. Company B First Regiment of Janelers leaves for duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Grant
West Lackawanna Avenue
John Thomas
Myles Morgan
Jackson Street
Kate Sweeney
Twenty-first Street
Emmet Ellis
Lafayette Street
L. M. Keene
Ray
Lake Winola
Susie Richardson
Oxford Street
Elmira
Corning
Horneliaville
William BD. Jones
North Hyde Park Avenue
William Btevens
Chicago
Carbondale
Joseph Reid
Hampton Street
Trevorton
Charles W. Carpenter
North Rebecca Avenue
A. Mathews
American Bridge Company
Trenton
F. Mathews
Reel Street
Michael
Bruniger
Scranton Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Stephens
David Saunders
North Bromley Avenue
Janelers
Bureau Cover Sale attracts Friday shoppers
Saturday only bargains on fine Bureau Covers made from Swiss material with pink blue and yellow linings. Some have fluted edges or elaborate trimming. Prices listed in the ad include 2.19 1.89 1.40 0.80 and 0.69 dollars.
Fashion Notes: Ladies Skirts and Suits Sale
Readable item lists skirts and coats with prices 4.98 and 1.69. Describes cotton covert skirts in blue or lavender with circular flounces and a claim of perfect drape for Saturday sale.
Local notices from Archbald and surrounding areas
A spoiled local column reports on a surprise party for Misa Liazte Hughes in Archbald and notes several minor incidents. Heat stroke felled a man named Glaney near Luzerne, a child funeral is arranged for the Jenkins couple on Williams street, and fishing at Benjamin Pond is mentioned alongside a sprained ankle at South Main avenue. Community events include the Loyal Crusaders meeting, a new baby at Doughertys, and summering families on Lake Mise Grace Snow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Delaware
Tdnson
Misa Liazte Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
Mra
Bessie Evans
North Bromley Avenitc
Itrick Glaney
Luzerne
Brendan
Walker
Archbald Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Jenkins
Williams Street
Archbald Mine
Washburn Street
D. W. Evans
Clarence Shryer
Justin Smith
Benjamin Pond
Maplewood
George Deckelnick
South Main Avenue
Washburn Stret
Lake Winola
Mise Grace Snow
Lafayette Street
Dalton
Malin Avenue
Hampton Stret
Jacob Pfeiffer
Main Avenue
Electric City
Edward Howell
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Shurch
God
Social Notes From Green Ridge And Surrounding Areas
Green Ridge reports Lucey Childs of New York as guest of Mrs. Donnelly. Mr and Mrs Barr and family return to Brooklyn after a week with Miss Emma Brundage. Miss Benedict and Miss Brooks stay a few weeks at Asbury Park. Mrs Addyman returns from Wayne county. Mrs Oakes visits friends in West Pittston. W L Well travels to New York on business. The Ladies Ald society hosts a successful ice cream festival despite rain. Louisa Dimmick and Ruth Hann vacation at Lake Star Marie. Five candidates initiated at Green Ridge Woodmen meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucey Childs
New York
Monsey Avenue
8. V. Barr
Emma Brundage
Dickson Avenue
Brooklyn
N.Y
Mae Benedict
Lilian Brooks
Asbury Park
E. Addyman
Wayne County
D. B. Oakes
Marion Street
West Pittston
Ladies' Ald Society
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Louisa Dimmick
Penn Avenue
Ruth Hann
Washington Avenue
Lake Star- Marie
Green Ridge
Obituary of John Cooper Local Resident and Old Fellow
John Cooper 1117 Green Ridge Street, longtime resident and prominent Old Fellow, died Thursday night at Hahnemann Hospital. He was a valued member of Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church. Funeral from his residence tomorrow morning. Pitts ton and Wilkes-Barre papers please copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cooper
Green Ridge Street
Hahnemann Hospital
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Court rules utility consolidations allowed under 1871 act
An exclusive report from The Associated Wire states Dauphin county court has decided electric and gas companies chartered under the general corporation act of 1871 may consolidate. The ruling clarifies that such reorganizations are permitted under the act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Stress
Dauphin County
General Corporation Act of 1871
Best Diarrhoea Medicine Praised by Indiana Farmer
A prominent Indianapolis area farmer Mr W EB Landers praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best medicine on earth after nine years of use. He says it has saved his life several times and would not be without a bottle in the house. Available at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. EB. Landers
Indianapolis
Ind
Chamberlain
Century Hose No 10 Disbands After Treasury Split
The Century Hose company met in the firemen quarters on Pittston avenue to wind up affairs. A nearly $800 treasury was divided pro rata, giving each member in good standing $15. Patrick Campbell of Maple Street held in $200 bail for court appearance. Sophia Kellerman charged as common scold and cruelty to animals. The company, No. 10, is dissolved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Campbell
Maple Street
Sophia Kellerman
Old Century Hose Company
Pittston Avenue
Treasury
Edward Frable
Frable
Century Hose Company
Aldermanic Doings and Local Disorder
Patrick Campbell of Maple street was arrested on disorderly conduct after a dispute over a work site led to a fight. Alderman Leates fined him 25 dollars or 20 days jail, with an appeal bond set at 200 dollars. Sophia Kleeman of 924 Taylor avenue faced similar charges for cruelty to animals and nuisance, with bail set at 500 dollars. Similar charges were filed by Michiel Nuegli, also 934 Taylor avenue, with the same bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Campbell
Maple Street
M. A. Cadden
Alderman Leates
Campbell
Cadden
Patrick Finnerty
Jalil
W. N. Leach
Sophia Kleeman
Taylor Avenue
Lentes
Rudolph Buenzli
Buengzli
Michiel Nuegli
German Opera Company Delights Large City Audience
The Bulhnan German Opera company staged a season program at Musi hall and performed in Giermann hall to a large audience. The city’s German singing societies attended as guests of honor in sizeable numbers, joined by many ladies. Refreshments were served after the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Musi Hall
Giermann Hall
Scranton Social Roundup and Local Notices
The Scranton Athletic club spent today at Mountain Park after a lively parade led by the P.O. S. of Adram corps. Residents along Pittston avenue enjoyed a trolley ride through the city last night. Mrs. Kate Holderly of Buffalo visits Birch street. The Star Social club plans its Lily Lake outing at 7 am tomorrow via band wagons from Pittston avenue and Alder street. A Fourteen Friends meeting is set for Monday night to schedule Lake Ariel excursion. The Malti club met at Hartman’s hall. Dr Schley’s Lung Healing Balm is offered with a no cure no pay guarantee. Leo Galvin, infant son of Councilman Daniel Galvin, was laid to rest at Cathedral cemetery after services at the family home on Stone avenue. pallbearers included James Collings, John Donovan, Patrick Collings and Frank Collings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancers
Delaware and Hideon
Lake Lodore
Father Moylan
Father Whitty
Holy Rosary
George Wy. Benedict
North Main Avenue
Glenwood
Harry Jackson
Lehick University
J. 8. Jackson
Hoalister Avenue
Evan Simms
Winley Rose
Lake Kewanee
Bert Stevens
Christi
Andeavor Society
Brother Hall
Summit Avenue
Williamm Read
Robert
Wood Street
New York
Brooklyn
Inez
David Zimmerman
Brisbin Will
Shenandoah
North End
Green Ridge
Thomas Evans
Michel Wills
John Keenahan
Patrick McGraw
Jake Murphy
James Williams
H. Davis
H. Cannon
BP. McCluskie
Louis Schultz
Ina Siulsbury
Binghamton
Rockman's Union
St. Mary's
James Weaswell
Church Avenue
Dumfreys
Celestial Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
John Cooper
Green Ridge Street
Scranton Athletic Club
Mountain Park
P.O. S. of
Adram Corps
Pittston Avenue
Kate Holderly
Buffalo
Birch Street
Star Social Club
Lily Lake Tomorow
Alder Street
Rest’s Hotel
Lake Ariel
Hartman's Hall
Schley
Lad Leo
Daniel Galvin
Cathedral
Stone Avenue
James Collings
John Donovan
Patrick Collings
Frank Collings
Dunmore Excursion Promises Large Church Outing to Lake Aric
The Methodist and Presbyterian churches plan a major trip to Lake Aric on July 24 with many events and athletic tests. Church services are listed for Dunmore, with pastors and subjects. social events include a Pride of Dunmore social at Mrs. Butler’s home. Residents Mume Cullen and Annie Sweeney travel to Boston. others visit relatives in Albany. Prof. E D Bovard named Ashby borough schools superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Aric
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
W. I. Gibbons
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Henry Newing
BE. B. Slinger
Mim Park Church
Epworth League
Philip Davis
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
de D. Dabney
Dunmore Temple
Golden Eagle
Thomas Butler
Kim Street
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Walnut Street
Boston
Thomas Johnson
Stroudsburg
John Johnson
Buller Street
M. H. Coleman
South Blakely Street
Albany
E. D. Bovard
Ashby Borough
Break Camp This Morning After Division Review
The Thirteenth corps led by Sergeant Joseph Baumeister conducted a precise drill during the final inspection day. Governor Stone and staff observed from the reviewing stand as regiments passed in review and hospital corps were examined. The division plans a 7:45 am train departure for Scranton, expecting to reach by early evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Root
Mra. Stone
Harrisburg
Miller
Weaver
W. F E. Keller
Ninth Regiment
United States Army Hospital Corps
Thirteenth Corps
Joseph Baumeister
Mills
Keene, Saunders
Hunt
Gobin
Clemons
Companys I
Philadelphia Cavalry
At & O Vlovck
Scranton
Camp Notes from the Regiment Show Comical Encampment Life
The text describes rookies mocked in camp with practical jokes and antics. It highlights a hospital misadventure seeking squid rest, a strange brigade headquarters route, and a large band performance before headquarters with a Midway style appeal. It mentions Private Da Vid Moves and Corporal Frank Wilson as comic figures, a funtmakers parade as Indians, and humorous character sketches of Cook Simon and Private Ivor Davies. It also references a mock election in Company A and visitors like Percy French at Hotel Jermyn, with Camp figures such as George Mitchell and Captain Shem noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Baumeister
Joe
da Vid
Frank Wilson
Rome
Simon
Company D
Cain
Ivor Davies
Company A
Charles Edwards
Jacob Ploddle
Percy French
Jermyn
Preset
George Mitchell
Pittston Stove Works
Shem
Eighth Regiment
Harry Thomas
Jeddy" Simpson
Nervous Women Advised to Seek Pinkham Help
An advertisement urges women with uterine troubles and nervous symptoms to contact Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound from Lynn Massachusetts. It promises relief and confidential guidance from experienced women, with no charge for advice.
Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Readers
Two letters from women praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relief from womb troubles backache nervousness dizziness and sleep problems. Mrs Geo McKan Yonkers says the medicine restored her health allowing work and walking without pain. Mrs Pinsnaw Canton Pa reports benefit during changes in life and notes six bottles helped with sleep and swelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pincwama
Lydia E. Pinkham
Geo. McKan
Center St
Yonkers
N.Y
Dean
Odd Army Camp Tales and Anecdotes From Last Night
A fragmentary camp page recalls frayed humor and oddities at a company gathering. Private Charles Hamilton uncovers a curious “voodoo” turtle as a winner. The report also lists several promotions and visitors from Honesdale. Major Robling hosts a successful pink tea with Lt. Davis amid toasts to officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hamilton
Company K
Company BH
Honestate
Bertrand, Clark
Rosencrans
Shotiigue
Miss Bigelow
Miss. Dodge
Dodge
M. B. Allen
W. Jd. Silverstone
Honesdale
Kelly
Company
Bergeant
Frank X. Warman
Charles Adams
Bob” Wall
Frank Robling
Hobling
David J. Davis
Pinkostenes
Davis
Busimaster
L. A. Watres
F. Westillwell
Robling
Peter Robling
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
D. S. Bevan
North Garfield Avenue
Je C. Hall Summoned
Bert
Dufour
Balo Br
Geo. W. Jenkins
Main Ave
Jackson Street Baptist Notes
General News
Aik
Ren’s Furnishings
Seewrersees
BMG
North Scranton
South
Century Volunteer Hose Company
W. 8. Gould
Thirteenth Regiment
Mrs Pinkham
Mrs. McRae
National City Bank
Lynn
Mass
Spruce Street
Gee
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Murphy
D. J. Davis
Little Round Top
Myer Bear
Mist Bear
Braltlemore
Estelle Sirausa
Philadelphia
H. A. Kies
Leon M. Levy
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