Day's Doings of North Scranton Newsboys Hurt and Funeral Plans
Joseph MacCurran, a newsboy, fractured a leg while trying to board an electric car. James J. Murphy sustained head and chest injuries at Leggett's Creek breaker. Many will travel to Pittsburgh for John R. Thomas's funeral. Providence Square hosted Bauer's band in a Bristol house veranda concert drawing the largest crowd yet. ten numbers were played and the event closed with The Star Spangled Banner. The performance aimed to promote the Kik excursion to Lake Ariel next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph MacCurran
James J. Murphy
Leggett's Creek
Piitston
John R. Thomas
Providence
Bauer
Bristol House
Lake Ariel
Newsboy Injured Stepping From Street Car
Joseph McCurran a newsboy was badly hurt yesterday afternoon while retrieving papers from a street car. In alighting he stepped on a bundle that rolled under the car, fracturing his leg slightly above the ankle. He was carried to his Maury Street home by carriage after being freed from beneath the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCurran
McCarran
Maury Btreet
Injured Man Hurt in Car Derailment Repair at Leggett’s Creek
James J. Murphy, worker at Leggett's Creek breaker, suffered head and chest injuries while helping replace a derailed car on Wednesday. A rail struck him as he worked, sending him under the car before the engineer stopped the motion. Murphy was taken home on Brick Avenue for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Murphy
Leggett's Creek
Murphy
Brick Avenue
Funeral for John R. Thomas for Chickamauga death today
The funeral of John R. Thomas, a soldier who died at Chickamauga, will be held today. His remains are to be interred at Pittston, and a large number of his former friends and acquaintances are expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Thomas
Chickamauga
Pittston
First Welsh Baptist class honors John C. Thomas with chair
The First Welsh Baptist Sunday School on Wayne avenue hosted a surprise presentation for teacher John C. Thomas as his class members and guests gathered at his home. Also reported: Thomas Hall jailed for drunkenness after local hearing by Alderman Fidler. John J. Jones departs for Pittsburg seeking work. P. F. Campbell visits relatives in Pittston. Funeral services held for Paul Jenkman on Nay Aug avenue with Rev. Willis delivering the oration. interment in Dallas cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Baptist Sunday School
Wayne Avenue
John C. Thomas
Miijah Young
W. T. Thomas
Thomas Griffiths
David Gravel
Albert Simms
Samuel Howells
W. F.davies
M. P. Davies
Thomas
Thomas Hall
Jennie Hall
Alderman Fidler
John J. Jones
Pittsburg
P. F. Campbell
William Street
Pittston
Paul Jenkman
Nay Aug Avenue
Willis
Dallas
Local Residents Attend Funerals and Await Street Work
Mr. Allison Kinsley from Penn Avenue returns home after visiting Lake Ariel. Mrs. G. E. Hull of Sanderson Avenue attends the funeral of Private Walter Porter of Company D Thirteenth Regiment at Moosic. Emma Brundage of Dickson Avenue returns from a week in New York City. Carl Lorenz, Lackawanna Avenue druggist, opens a new drug store at the corner of Washington Avenue and Marion Street. H. G. Burdick and family of Monsey Avenue spend days at Clark's Summit. Mrs. Stevens of Wyoming visits her son Judd Stevens of Capotse Avenue. Mrs. Taylor of Paterson New Jersey visits Mrs. Valentine Bliss of Capourse Avenue. Property owners along Delaware Street between Washington and Wyoming meet City Engineer's assistant Sadler at Aaron Goldsmith’s home, sign a mural agreement to grade, curb and lay sidewalks, with damages released to the city funded privately. City Engineer Phillips notes grade amendments as select council grants permission to proceed with work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Kinsley
Penn Avenue
Lake Ariel
G. E. Hull
Sanderson Avenue
Walter Porter
Company D
Thirteenth Regiment
Moosic
Emma Brundage
Dickson Avenue
New York City
Carl Lorenz
Lackawanna Avenue
Eleeent
Washington Avenue
Marion Street
Sadlor
City Engineer's Corps
Aaron Goldsmith
Delaware Street
Wyoming Avenue
Naineer Phillips
Select Council
Local social notes and civic updates from Plymouth and Towanda
Miss Mary Tobin of Plymouth visits Miss Mary Wallace of Birney avenue. Greenwood colliery employee will be paid Saturday. K J Georges of Towanda Pa made a business trip through the area yesterday. Township auditors refused to approve the school district report. The cause of the hiteh is the exoneration Hist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Tobin
Plymouth
Mary Wallace
Birney Avenue
Greenwood Collieries
K. J. Georges
Towanda
Marriage of Miss Carrie Dunn to Emery Wandell in Scranton
The ceremony for Miss Carrie Dunn and Emery Wandell took place at the bride's home with Rev. J. Mofit-New officiating. A large crowd from North Filmore avenue to Swetland Streets gathered as a flag raising and patriotic program honored local soldiers and the Simon Pure lodge. The event featured a lighted platform, speeches by John Farr and Rev. De Gruchy, music by Steiner's West Side band, solos, recitations, and a closing rendition of America with about 3,000 present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Dunn
William Dunn
Emery Wandell
J. &. Mofit
Ivorites
Band of Hope
Patrigtam
Filmore Avenue
Persens
John Farr
Thomas DeGrachy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Shafter
Farr
Thomas Watkins
George Beddoe
Jenkin Jenkins
Evan F. Davies
John Godfrey
Rutherford
Thomas Mosier
Edward Jenkins
Edward Howell
Henry Edwards
David Brown
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
J. Ansley and Son
David Mosier
John H. Jones
Steiner
West Side Band
Thomas de Gruchy
W. Gaylord Thomas
William Evans
Richard Thomas
Liew Herbert
Thomas Altame
Chester Thomas
Thomas Powell
Anthracite Glee Club
Klondike Quartette
Filmore Avenue Choir
Ivor Price
Dewey's
John Courter Morris
Bessie State
Effie Browning
Jennie Wrightman
Mattie Hughes
Gwilym Davies
Walter Smith
America
Miss Carrie Dunn Weds Emery Wandell at Home Ceremony
Miss Carrie Dunn daughter of Mr and Mrs William Dunn married Emery Wandell of West Mountain last evening at 112 Washburn street. The ceremony in the parlor used palms flowers and an American flag canopy. Rev J P Moffatt officiated with Miss Susie Wandell and Albert Dunn as attendants. A postnuptial repast followed and the couple plan a short wedding tour then reside with the bride’s parents. Wandell is employed by Morgan Thomas grocer on Jackson street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie
William Dunn
Emery Wandell
Westmountain
Washburn Street
J. P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Susie Wandell
Miss Wandell
William Ames
Maas
John Williams
Thomas C. Jones
Lewis Evans
Jacob Beavers
George Douse
al Jones
Jexsie Reavers
Edith Beavers
Lulu Jones
William Harford
George Atkinson
Albert Dunn
Casmer McClusky
Ralph Dunn
Edward Evans
Finnellis Pair Arrested After Street Incident
John and Joseph Finnellis residents of Beranton street faced a policing incident on Eynon Street with John Phillips. Patrolman Dyer detained all three and they appeared before Alderman Kellow at the police court. John Finnelli was fined $2 for using.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Joseph Finnellis
Beranton Street
Eynon Street
John Phillips
Dyer
Kellow
John Finnelli
Phillips Fined for Assault In Eynon Street Incident
A local report describes Phillips fined $2 after a brutal assault on Joseph Finnelli and the beating of the younger Finnelli by Phillips. The confrontation occurred along Eynon Street when John Finnelli allegedly insulted Phillips, leading to the clash and injuries to the younger Finnelli.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Joseph Finnelli
Finnelli
Eynon Street
John
Joseph
Officers Installed At Robert Morris Lodge No 54
Officers-elect for the ensuing term were installed at the regular meeting of Robert Morris lodge No 54 Order of True Ivorites held last evening at Ivorite hall on South Main avenue. Roger Evans reported as lodge delegate to the grand lodge and presented a gavel block cut from Vermont granite engraved with the lodge title and insignia. A social session followed the installation with a royal good time. Installing was led by Rogers'vans. officers installed included John D Hughes past president David J Davis president I S E Robathan vice president James M Powell conductor John T Edwards inside guard Roger Evans outside guard David J Davis J H Phillips acting substitute recording Secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Lodge
Order of True Ivorites
South Main Avenue
Roger Evans
Grand Lodge
Vermont
Rogers
Vans
John D. Hughes
David J. Davis
1S. E. Robathan
James M. Powell
John T. Edwards
J. H. Phillips
Entertainment by Band of Hope at Sumner Avenue church
Last evening the Band of Hope of Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church hosted a program at the church with Bezaleel Davies as chairman and Mrs John JL James as organist. Miss Ida Palmer and others sang solos, Edith and Edward Davies performed a duet, and P H Warren led "Down Dewey's Way" with the group. Recitations were given by Misses Morgan, Hughes, and Phillips. Refreshments were served by young women from the society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Band of Hope
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Bezaleel Davies
John JL. James
Ida Palmer
Mattie Hughes
Jennie Hughes
Geraldine Phillips
Missing 114-year-old William Williams in Scranton
William Williams son of Mr and Mrs David Williams of Tenth street is reported missing. He has a history of frequent absences lasting two to three days. If found, he should be persuaded to return home as his parents are anxious. George Gondrich reports his seven year old son lost late last evening near 444 Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Williams
David Williams
Tenth Street
William
Willie
George Gondrich
West Scranton
West Side Briefs From Local Meetings And Incidents
Numerous notes from West Side events show a special Republican league meeting tonight on South Main, Christian Endeavor at Washburn Street church, and a Ladies Aid social at 319 North Rebecca. Knights of Pythias Lake Ariel excursion was well attended, with future Washington camp trip advertised. Public notices include St Leo's joint meeting on South Main for parish business and Hyde Park castle officers installed. Stanslaus Sokol suffered a rock fall injury at Continental mines, and the Witgal child’s funeral is set for Friday at St Mark's Lutheran. Capouse colliery improvements funded by Lackawanna Iron and Steel. M L Hallstead joins Delaware Lackawanna and Western engineering. West Side grocer J W Rittenhouse reports ongoing garbage dumping on Hon John H Filows property. authorities vow action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Republican League
South Main Avenue
Christian Endeavor Simi
Washburn Street
North
Rebecca Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Lake Ariel
Electric City Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Wrs
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order
Sons of America
Farview
St. Patrick’s Ladies’ Society
Father Whelan
Young Men's Society
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
St. Leo's Hall
Hyde Park Castle
Knights of the Mystle Chain
Co-operative Hall
Williamson
Thomas Davies
H. &. Morgans
Walter Jones
Thomas Evans
Gilbert Thomas
D T. Evans
Morgan Bevan
Knight Hayward
Morgans
Evan Lewis
Knight John Roache
William Burge
Stanslaus Sokol
Continental Mines
Lugerne Street
John Witgal
Rt. Mark's Lutheran Church
A. I. Ramer
Capouse
Lackawanna, Iron and Steel Company
M. L. Halls
Man Accused Saloon Keeper After Debt Dispute
John Woelkers, a Prospect Avenue and Cherry Street saloon keeper, was arraigned on assault and battery and selling liquor without a license after a dispute with customers who owed him for drinks. He allegedly struck Patrick Kelley amid a debt row, with bail set at $1,000 for a further hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruddy
John Wooelkers
Prospect Avesnue
Cherry Street
Patrick Kelley
Woelkers
Central City
Kelley
Miss Mamie Dippre Hosts a Large House Party
A large group of friends gathered at Mr and Mrs Peter Dippre 308 Hickory Street for Miss Mamie Dippre s birthday party plain luncheon was served at 11 o clock flashlights captured the moments in a night full of merriment attendees included Mr and Mrs Richard Wolfe Mr and Mrs Peter Dippre Julia Kelley Agnes O Boyle and many others A separate event featured Miss Kate and Mame Judge hosting a lawn party on River Street and John Rauter celebrating his twenty first birthday at Neptune Place with friends and family in attendance
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Dippre
Peter Dippre
Hickory Street
Richard Wolfe
Mineoa Tila Renehler
Alvina Smith
Louisa
Carrie Blatter
Kate
Mamie Rosir
Anna Pontius
Anna Renehler
Carrie Kellerman
Julia Dankwerts
Minnie Haas
Mamie Storr
Rose
Kate Welcome
Rosie Kugler
Mamie Ridenbech
Lucy Pontius
Helen Willame
Katie Wickel
Anna
Lizzie
Charles Miller
Joe Heer
John Johnston
Charles Mirty
John Hellie
George Wirths
John Haas
Farnest Simmon
August Prevhan
William Geiger
William Rosar
Russell Hiliss
Willie Dippro
Milo Dolph
Walter Henrich
Joseph CG Iden
Henry Diesing
Willie Mosar
Willie Schank
John Astringer
Walter Lang
Julia Kelley
Stone Avenue
Agnes O'Boyle
Montana
O'Boyle
Leah the Forsaken
Agnes Kelley
Edna Carroll
Margaret Noon
Joe Wilson
Matt Conlon
Frank Rhine
Rlantet
Mia
Thomas O'Connor
Dunmore
Doria McDonald
Nellie Murray
Lissie O'Connor
Margaret Tuffey
Rose Austin
Green Ridge
Mary Tuffey
John Kelly
Marcia Tuffey
Frank Moyer
Frank Shine
Patrick Wren
Mat Conlon
John McHale
John McGuinness
Company B. Thirteenth Regiment
Camp Alger
South Washington Avenue
McCuinness
Joan Saime
George Richarda
Mame
Annie
Belinda
Agnes Reap
Nellie Jones
Nellie Fahey
Dora Fahey
Fannie Tyrell
Lizzie Johnson
Jessie Meinzer
Annie Norton
Julia Durkin
Tillie Hitter
Hattie Boland
Anna Boland
Alice McGuinness
Laura McGuinness
Patrick Reap
Mary Carey
Lillie Dusher
Lena Dusher
Maggie Jordan
James Farrell
William Reap
Frank Hitler
Arthur Meinger
Fred Schuler
William Hempe
Archie Johnston
John Gilmartin
Martin Moffitt
Fred Miller
Anthony Miller
Henry Brown
Eddie McGuinneve
James McGuinness
Julius Hier
John Buck
Scranton Turn Verin Picnic and Children’s Festival Recap
The Scranton Turn Verin annual picnic and children’s festival at Central Park on a recent afternoon and evening drew praise for its enjoyable events. Notable notes include P A Cavanaugh adding a new coach and harness to his livery business. Also mentioned are Miss Nellie Biglin hosting guest Mise Mary Tarbull from New York City and a newborn baby boy to William Jansen. Reception updates cover Margaret Mawn’s recovery and Loretta Tuffey’s family returning from Preston Park. Ella Dudendorf is visiting Haaleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park
P. A. Cavanaugh
Hiver Street
Mise
Mary Tarbull
New York City
Nellie Biglin
Pittston Avenue
William Jansen
the Truth
Margaret Mawn
Irving Avenue
J. A. Tuffey
Loretta
Preston Park
Ella Dudendorf
Haaleton
Obituary for Charles A White of Wilkes Barre
Charles A White aged years died yesterday at his Terrace street home Wilkes Barre after brief illness from brain disease He leaves wife and two sons Wilson and Clyde Funeral from the residence tomorrow at 1 pm with interment at Forty Port Cemetery Also Besta Powell six year old daughter of Mr and Mrs David Powell of 4 South Main avenue died yesterday after a short illness Funeral from the residence Saturday at 4 o clock with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles A. White
Terrace Street
Wilkes-Barre
Bleta
Wilson
Clyde
Forty Port
Beasle
David Powell
South Main Avenue
Resi
Dence
Washburn Street
Dunmore School Board Hires Staff and Builds
The Dunmore school board met last night approving bills and awarding a contract to SW Osterhout to finish two rooms in No. 1 building. Architect Puckwoerth proposed two extra rooms, Boencer and Webber named to receive bids. A teacher hire plan set salaries with No. 1 building at $100 monthly and other buildings at scaled rates. Numerous applicants were considered for teaching and elocution posts, with several hires announced for various No. buildings and subjects. The meeting adjourned after a resignation and staff assignments. Nearby, Mary McMillan’s 1-year-old daughter narrowly escaped a porch fall, suffering no serious injuries. The town noted visiting guests and residents traveling between Avoca and Carbondale, with typhoid pneumonia affecting Mrs. Byron Mirithew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osterhout
American Hock Company
Lugeans
Puckwoerth
Messrs
Boencer
Webber
Wee
Misses E. Scott
M. Early
M. Matthew
A. McDonald
A. McLane
Ballie Price
I. Lavelle
Margaret Kelley
Harriet Tyler
Kate Heirdon
Eva Kaiser
Bertha Wall
E. Robinson
May Phillips
Annona Poole
Nelle Wilson
Annie McLane
N. O'Hara
M. Linen
J. Rundell
E. Noon
M. Dughan
A. Bishop
M. Murphy
D. Ginter
Kate Sweeney
Mary McHale
Kate Finherty
M. McLane
M. Gilligan
AJ. Walsh
Kate Ward
E. A. Farrell
M. Webber
Ida Beachard
Minnie Guinin
Eva Montgomery
B. Wynn
M. Eien
Bessie Easton
Emma Fisinhower
Emma Fisinhower, 1. 2. Drim
E. Fitzpatrick
Eatelle Yout
Gertrude Watt
Candice Brown
Ruth Ramvon
Lillain Mahon
Hannah Cullen
Adda Barnard
M. Cullen
Kate Mongan
M. Reirdon
Swift
I. Sweeney
H. Black
M. Golden
E. Flennelly
J. Musings
M. McDonald
L. Gallagher
Mooney and Messrs
Movard
H. J. Waleh
Mike Martha Matthews
Bila Beatt
Kate Finnerty
J. Ginley
Royal Taft
Anna Bishop
Minnie Glaner
Bexsie Mastin
Margery
Echoc
BE. Robinson
Ann Poole
Margaret Conley
Marty Cullen
McHale
Price
M. Heidon
M. Kelley
Miss Kaiser
John Foley
Bovard
BR. N. Davis
F. Nelmeyer
Mooney
Gallagher
M. McDonnell
Black
Sweney
Ransom
EB. Noon
P. Derman
Miss Dean
Hannan Cullen
Wilson
McDonlad
J. Miler
Mixael Barnard
Cullen
Miller
Mary
Lindsay McMillan
Grove Street
James Sind
Arthur Cranston
Avoca
Thomas Shepherd
Clay Avenue
Virginia Epp
New York
Peter Pur
Grove Atreet
William Rowling
Leonard
Owemo
Dance at Washington Hall After Summer Event
Interment was held at St Mary's cemetery. Young Men's Institute No 218 hosted a dance in Washington Hall last night with a large turnout of young people in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Cemetery
Young Men's Institute
No. 218
Washington Hall
Hoods Pills Marketed as Family Tathantic Tonic
Advertisements promote HOODS PILLS as a gentle reliable and sure family tonic for the cathantic and liver system. The copy emphasizes safety and effectiveness, framing the product as a trusted household remedy.
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North Scranton
Bauver
Globe Warehouse
Corless, Coon & Co
Gammon's Hill
Dunn-Wandell
Band OF Hope Entertain
South Scranton
John Woelkers
Company B
Gail Borden Eagle Brand
Newvoax
Scranton
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka. Ave
MT. Pocono
Pocono Mountain
Chas. TL. Smith
Mount Pocono
Monroe Co
THE
Dickson M’f'g CO
Heranton and
Wilkes-Barre Pa
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Popular Science Monthly
Hood
Chicago
Infante
Chae
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