Elizabeth Ann Dobbie and John Proudlock Marry in Scranton
Miss Elizabeth Ann Dobbie of Elizabethport New Jersey wed John Proudlock in a ceremony conducted by Alderman Baward Fidler Mark Mullen. Open Air Concert Tonight Washington Camp No 175 Sons of America installed officers at Fenner Chappell's hall with District President Franklin Phillips presiding. Officers include President Joseph T Powell and others. The installation drew many visiting camp members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Ann Dobbie
Elizabethport
N. J
John Proudlock
Baward Fidler
Mark Mullen
Dickson Mine
Welsh Congregational Church
Washington
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Fenner & Chappell
Franklin Phillips
Joseph T. Powell
Alvin Biebing
Charles W. Connolly
Charles R. Hopewell
W. Hufford
W. Penn Guert
William Hees
F. Victor Hartzell
John D. Allgood
John
Allgood
J. A. Hopewell
Alderman Fidler Zealously Ties Officiant to Dobbie and Proudlock
Alderman Edward Fidler married Elizabeth Ann Dobbie of Elizabethport New Jersey and John Proudlock of the locality yesterday in his office. The ceremony was unattended. Proudlock has long lived here and is well known. The couple received an informal reception and several useful gifts and will reside here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fidler
Elizabeth Ann Dobbie
Elizabethport
N. J
John Proudlock
Driver’s Fingers Crushed in Mine Vehicle Accident
Mark Mullen, a Dickson mine driver, suffered severe finger injuries when both hands were caught between bumpers yesterday. He was taken home for care where a physician attended to him. Doctors do not expect amputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Mullen
Dickson Mine
Welsh Congregational church plans new North End church
The Dutch Gap mission Sunday school pupils learn difficult drills to be shown publicly soon under Superintendent David Willams. The Welsh Congregational church executive committee works on removing the present house and dividing the land to build a handsome edifice. Bauer's band to perform on Providence square this evening. Wayne Avenue Baptist Young People's Society welcomed W. H. Priest and companions from Olyphant last Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dutch Gap Mission
Welgh Congregational Church
David Willams
Welsh Congregational Church
North End
Bauer
Providence Square
Young People’s Society
Wayne Avenue Baptist Church
W. H. Priest
Olyphant
Local notices and family milestones in town
Births reported for Bright twins and Nolan infant Mrs. Davies of Green street recovers from illness Edward J. Clenn funeral held at Manuel Lutheran Church with interment at Forest HMS cemetery Amon Ditty of North Park ill with typhoid fever David W. Thomas takes job with B Atlas grocer George Martin on seven day furlough from Company H Thirteenth regiment Peter Goodrich returns from visit to South port Conn Misses Mary C. and Sarah Powell vacationing at Lake Carey Mark Hallstead of Binghamton visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Bright
West Market Street
Minnie Davies
Philadelphia
James Nolan
Mary Davies
Green Street
Edward J. Clenn
Joseph Clenn
Roberts Avenue
Manuel Lutheran Church
John Kowala
Forest Hms Cemetery
Amon Ditty
North Park
David W. Thomas
Wayne Avenue
B. Atlas
North Main Avenue
George Martin
Thirteenth Regiment
Peter Goodrich
Southport
Conn
Mary C
Sarah Powell
Lake Carey
Mark Hallstead
Binghamton
Lake area social updates and a Green Ridge wedding
Max Clearwater and friends camp at Lake Aries while several locals spend two weeks at Lake Winola. Capouse avenue residents visit Forest City and entertain guests from New York. A wedding at St Pauls church joins Miss May Hayden to William Hicks with attendees Hattie Hayden and Frank Gavin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Clearwater
Harry Watts
Stuart Ferris
Lake Aries
Anna
Bertha Jenkins
Capouge Avenue
Lake Winola
George Wedeman
Capouse Avenue
Forest City
Baylor
Delaware Street
New York City
Ross G. Brooks
Mary Jange
Buffalo
B. T. Jayne
Frank Leese
Philadelphia
the Ridge
Kenneth Kalkin
Woodlawn Park
St. Paul's Church
May Hayden
William EB. Hicks
Green Ridge
Hattie Hayden
Frank Gavin
Local residents noted in Greenwood circle and Lackawanna shoo board meeting
G. J. Thomas of West Pittston dictated among Greenwood friends yesterday. Th. J. Cusick left for Pittsburg to reside in the Smoky wits. Lackawanna township school board held a special meeting to select school supplies. Michael J. ONeill, Minooka pitcher, left for Chester New York to join a semi professional team. his strong Y M C A Scranton record draws attention from baseball men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. J. Thomas
West Pittston
Greenwood
Th. J. Cusick
Pittsburg
Cusick
Smoky Wits
Lackawanna Township
Michael J. O'Neill
Minooka
Merchants Struggle with Hine Inventory and Prices
Retailers report high demand for Hine products but face shortages of proper weights and effects. The stock is full but values are described as unapproachable, leaving merchants frustrated with pricing and availability.
Fabric Trends Highlight Natural Browns and Low Prices
Textile notes show Patistes Crash and similar weaves tightened through shrinking, with crinkling eliminated. Natural brown shades lead the demand, prices from 8c to 25c a yard. Plain oatmeal cloths in tans blues greens and browns sought, white oatmeal Ettamines a novelty. Prices vary.
Bedford Cord Fabrics Ad Offers White Neht Blue Pink Varieties
An advertisement describes Bedford Cord fabrics in pure white and several colors including neat blue and pink. It highlights a 2 inch width as advantageous for economical cutting and notes a road Bedford Cord option available for purchase.
India Linens Victorian Lawns Abundant at Lower Prices
Abundance of India linens and Victorian lawns are offered at prices lower than earlier in the season, with shoppers able to find generous deals on these fabrics. Stores advertise wide selections and improved availability.
West Scranton Patriotism Event at Filmore Avenue
A flag raising on North Filmore Avenue between Lafayette and Swetland streets honors ten locals at the front. Hon. John R. Farr chairs a 6 PM program with invocations, recitations, songs, and a flag ceremony performed by local children and choirs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gammon
Filmore Avenue
Lafayette
Swetland Streets
John R. Farr
John W. Richards
Arthur G. Lewis
W. W. Anderson
Henry J. Harris
Charles Pichler
Social Evening Highlights at Grass Residence
Miss Lillian Grass and many friends gathered Tuesday at 628 North Lincoln Avenue for music refreshments and social time. Out of town guests included Miss Elsie Jones and Miss Minnie Luther as well as Mr and Mrs John T Watkins from Washburn street. Local groups hosted events with Schulert quartette and a recitative by Mrs Beckwith of Chicago. The Ladies Aid Society held a social at 319 North Rebecca avenue with long tables and lanterns and will continue tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Grass
P. Grass
Lincoln Avenue
Rell Scott
Verna Tiffany
Mary Grannigher
Rebecca Diehl
Fannie Rozell
Lacey Egan
Sarah Holden
Bessie Holden
Liazle Nelson
Anna Major
Messrs
Arthur Green
George Green
William Lorenzo
Gus Nell
Frank Fellows
Miles Gilroy
William Diehl
William Lightener
William Bergerhoff
Harry Norris
Arthur Grigg
Robert Carson
Theodore Major
Elsie Jones
Bertha Smith
Minnie Luther
Bewiih Lee
Anna Muir
John Muir
Edward Gearl
Walter McHugh
Fred
Owens
John T. Watkins
Washburn Street
Schulert
Watkins
Chicago
Lula Bloss
Erie
Miriam Miller
J. 8. Miller
James McCawley
Alex, Dunn, Jr
George F. Weeks
Beckwith
Young People's Society
Tabernacle Congregational Church
South Hyde Park Avenue
Schmidt
North Rebecca Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lone of Veterans
Frank Slate
Elisabeth
Kate Fadden
Margaret Fadden
Libbie Prendergast
Elizabeth Schmidt
Robert Morris Lodge
Order of True Tavorites
Ivorite
Lawrence
G. A. Williams
Davies Drug Store
William Hutton
Commonwealth Building
Thomas Evans
West Side Bank
Summer Avenue Presbyterian Church
Young People’s Society of Christian Emdeavor
Marriage of Mare Campbell to Bradford Sampson
The marriage of Miss Mare Campbell daughter of Mr and Mrs Hector Campbell to Bradford Sampson of the central city was solemnized yesterday morning at 8 20 o clock at the bride’s parents residence 19 North Sumner avenue. Rev J P Moffatt officiated and a wedding breakfast followed. The couple departed for a wedding tour and will reside in West Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street ,Presbyterian Church
D.W. Philips
Sampson
Finch Manufacturing Company
West Scranton
Mrs Mackreth Hosts Young Guests for Pender Honor
Mrs John Mackreth entertained a party of young people at her residence on 160 South Sumner Avenue last evening in honor of William C. Pender.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mackreth
South
Sumner Avenue
William C. Pender
The Bitters and Arresting All Undue Waste of Too Tinsues
A fragment notes a call to curb waste and excess in a local context, referencing bitters and an appeal to stop undue use of tinsues.
Furloughed Pennsylvania soldier guest list at social Evening
A member of Company F Thirteenth regiment Pennsylvania volunteers on furlough returns this morning. A pleasant evening of diversions followed with refreshments served by Mrs Mackreth and Mrs C H Keller. Guests included Misses Mattie Jones Sadie Edwards Helen Joseph Hattie Mame Lulu Evans Emma Giles Lillian Mackreth May Decker and others plus Messrs Reinhart Fellowa Diehl Wescott Atherton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Mackreth
C. H. Keller
Mattie Jones
Sadie Edwards
Helen Joseph
Hattie
Mame
Lulu Evans
Emma Giles
Lillian Mackreth
May Decker
Paul Reinhart
Bert Fellowa
Robert Diehl
J. Wescott
Atherton
Ed wards court dog mistaken for mad animal
Residents near Ed wards court and Washburn street feared a mad dog after reports of bites. The dog, found under a church porch on South Main avenue, appeared rabid but was later deemed poisoned. Patrolman McCulligan shot the animal as it showed frothing jaws. The owner could not be identified and the body was buried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards Court
Washburn Street
First Welsh Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
Funeral Services Held for Joseph Nash at Residence
Funeral services for Joseph Nash were held last evening at 421 South Ninth Street with large attendance and abundant floral tributes. Washington Camp No. 170 Patriotic Order Song of America, of which Nash was a member, helped conduct part of the service. Rev. James Benninger officiated and preached briefly, with the church choir providing selections. The remains were later viewed, and the body will be taken to Salem in Wayne County for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Nash
South Ninth Street
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order
Song of America
James Benninger
Hampton Street
Methodisl Church
Salem
Wayne County
Cost of Elephants in Siamese Malay States and Lao Regions
From the Geographical Journal the piece compares weights carried by elephants in Malay peninsular tin districts with those in Lao states. It notes loads of 900–1,000 pounds in peninsular journeys of four days, prices for tuskers and females, and contrasts average loads around 300 pounds in Lao routes. It cites domesticated numbers and describes elephant care and idling in jungle habitat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geographical Journal
Malay Peninsula
Honda
Chieng Mai
Elam
Bicycle Crash Breaks Leg On Cedar Avenue
Herbert La Rose rode fast on a Belgian block Cedar avenue bicycle when the chain broke near Alder street. He was thrown to the pavement breaking his right ankle and dislocation, taken home, and Dr. Kolb summoned for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert la Rose
Cedar Avenue
Scranton Turn Verein Picnic at Central Park Report
The Scranton Turn Verein plans a picnic at Central Park with a children's festival feature. All children formerly under Carl Steaber’s instruction are urged to join the parade starting at 1:30 in the central city. South Side delegates meet at Workingmen's Hall at 12:30 and march to town led by Alderman Leates and John Schiwinker. Participants are asked to wear the drilling uniforms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Turn Verein
Central Park
Carl Steaber
Central City
South Side
Workingmen’s Hall
Alderman Leates
John Schiwenker
Clothes on order for 87 cents in city drawing
City Assessor Christian Fickus wins a drawing for a tailored suit costing 87 cents. A windstorm scatters debris while a newsboy halts a runaway Neptune Engine wagon. Several residents suffer minor injuries but recover, and community events and funerals are noted among daily notices.
Carpenters Report Theft of Tools Near Nay Aug Park
Police report a toolbox stolen from a new house under construction near Nay Aug Park. The break in occurred overnight and tools belonged to carpenters Patrick Niland James Kelley John Connors and James Duffy who were employed on the project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Aug Park
Patrick Niland
James Kelley
John Connors
James Duffy
Mayer Still Unconscious With Probable Death Soon
Otto Mayer remains unconscious at Lackawanna Hospital nearly a week after injury. His condition has not improved and death in the next few days appears probable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Mayer
Lackawanna Hospital
Lake Shore Railway Praised For Modern Trains And Coverage
Europeans note poor feature is lack of train service but Lake Shore Railway offers the latest cars and the widest run. The line serves Buffalo Cleveland Toledo Chicago and destinations west and southwest, urging travelers to buy tickets on Lake Shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore Railway
Buffalo
Cleveland
Toledo
Chicago
West
Southwest
Lake Shore
Obituary notices for Cusick, Merrow, Bailey families
Mary Cusick 21 daughter of Mire and the late Owen Cusick died at 428 Lackawanna avenue after a brief illness. Funeral at St Peters Cathedral with interment in Cathedral Cemetery. Robert Merrow former resident died in Buffalo aged about ? a blacksmith and member of Division 1 AOH. burial in Pittston. Infant Elen Bailey daughter of Marcus and Mrs Bailey of 711 Court street died after brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Curick
Mary Cusick
Owen Cusick
Lackawanna Avenue
Miss Cusick
St. Cecelia's Convent
Rourehold
St. Peter's Cathedral
Robert Merrow
Buffalo
Mtv. T. FP
Mc Mahon
Morrow
Pittston
St. Mulberry Street
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Elen
Marcus Bailey
Court Street
Stewart Memorial Church entertains with Miss Jessie L Stearns
An Tuesday evening program at Stewart Memorial Church presented by Miss Jessie L Stearns and her class under the Ladies’ Aid Society received high praise. Stearns demonstrated meritorious elocution and teaching skill while her students contributed selections and recitations. The young ladies are commended for a grand event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stewart Memorial Church
Jessie L. Stearns
Ladies’ AW Society
Miss Stearns
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North Scranton
Alderman Fidler
Globe Warehouse
Bedford
Black Batistes
India
Gammon's Hill
Marie Campbell
Bradford Sampson
Campbell
A. F. de Gruchy
Cuba
Punker Hill
William Evans
Chester Thomas Amafoar
Ceescre
Maud
Gwillym Davies
David Stevens
Jackson Street
Shenkin
Thomas Powell
Walter Smith
Anthroette
Campbell-Sampson
the Bitters
South Scranton
Picnie
Scranton
Katherine Dempsey
Christian Fickus
Joseph Eriel
Neptune Engine Company
Willow Street
Fingineer
Mikes Dempsey
Scranton Saengerrunde
Lake Ariel Aug
Lillian
John Kirn
Hickory Street
James Lisse
Christ Lutheran Church
Minooka Cemetery
Bert Green
Charles Barnes
Scranton Button Works
John J. Jordan
Stone Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
John Hayes
Camp Almer
William Koch, Jr
Camp Alger
Dora Myer
Robert Robinson
Germany
Bremen
Jacob Berghauser, Jr
Elm Street
Mayer
Fia
Ator
Mai
Wim G Clarke
Pean Ave
Seranon, Pa
N. K. Fairbank
St. Louis
New York
Boston
Tuhadelphis
Ceylon
MT. Pocono, PA
Spring Lake Beach, WN. J
Ocean Front
Long Branch Monmouth House
Spring Lake Beach
B. H. Yard
Prop
H. M. Clark
M'g'r
Asbury Park, W. J
Devonshire
Asbury
Ocean
Hamblen
Ocean Grove, WN. Nv
Ocean Grove
Boolet
Milla
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
William Taylor
Westminster Hotel
Cor
Sixteenth St
Irving Place
I. D. Crawford
Wanamakers
Shqvel Cooper's
Great Dry G
Albert
11Th ST
University Place
Ricco Reasonable
Liuatand
Montead
Frito A Toofort Oso Bowis
Tin
RA Remedy CO
Barnara
Matthew Bros
H.C. Sanderson
Driaggists
the Scranton Electrical Works
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