Social Visits Across Scranton and Nearby Towns Stir
Miss Elizabeth Reedy visits Pittston friends while Jennie Duffy of Carbondale visits in the city. W. E. Pearl guests of Montrose and Antrim. H Fritz Weber of Pittston also in town yesterday. Genevieve Kennedy of Scranton spends a few days with friends in Binghamton. J M Sherriden and Mrs E Vaught of Scranton recently visit in Binghamton. Mena Crane of New York visits Mr and Mrs M M McGovern of Pocono wne. Parkin of the Valley House returns from Ashery Duck vacation. Jessie Kennedy returns to Scranton after months away. Officer Isaac Jones, nicknamed Babe, leaves for vacation in New York. George Mitchell, controller, spends Saturday fishing in the Susquehanna at Romcomwud. General Manager Hallstead of D L&W spends yesterday at Richfield Springs. Misses Elizabeth and Adnea Kelly of Rab street depart to visit Avoca, Pittston and Wilkes-Barre. Mrs William Connell returns from Boulder, Colorado. Thomas Kelly and Roger Hines of Pittston drive to the city for a visit. Mr and Mrs H M Hanover of Scranton spend Thursday with the Griggses on Murray street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Reedy
Pittston
Jennie Duffy
Carbondale
W. E. Pearl
Montrose
BLT
Antrim
H. Fritz Weber
Genevieve Kennedy
Scranton
Binghamon
Tire
J. M.sherriden
Mra. E. Vaught
Binghamton
Jes Minale Crane
New York
Mra
William Connell
Boulder
Valo
C. W Oltern Mesars
Thomas Kelly
Roger Hines
James Py Kally
H. M. Hanover and
Griggs
Murray Street
Hingunton
Greenwood Key fund plans picnic in Greenwood grove
The Greenwood Key fund will host a picnic in Greenwood grove this week. Local notices report social events including a grand ball at Father Mathew hall and various community gatherings across the area.
Musical goods and organs offered by Gattech and Sons
The firm at 1080 Chestnut Street Philadelphia advertises industrial organs for five and ten dollars. They also repair and improve old music boxes with new tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fonus, Gattech & Sons
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Corner-stone rites for Washburn Street Presbyterian church
The Hyde Park area marks a ceremonial corner-stone laying for a new Washburn Street Presbyterian church amid drizzle. Professor George W. Phillips recounted the church’s 1854 organization and its long lineage, noting past buildings, pastors, and the ongoing move to a new era as rain cut the ceremony short.
Drowned in Susquehanna During Fishing Trip
Stephen Barrier of the Archbald mines drowned Saturday afternoon while fishing in the Susquehanna near Buttermilk Falls. He was with five companions when he stepped into a hole and disappeared. friends recovered the body and prepared it for burial. He leaves a wife and three children. funeral set for 3 PM tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephen Barrier
Archbald
Susquehanna
Buttermilk Falls
Mr. Barrier
Susquehanna River
William Price
Death of an Old Resident on Lafayette Street
Mrs. Cowlin Lewis wife of Thomas D. Lewis died Saturday at her Lafayette Street home after a five day illness. Born in Abervale Wales she was 53 and came to America with her husband 27 years ago. She belonged to the First Welsh Baptist Church and was active in Ladies' Aid. Survived by husband and four children Edward J Lewis Noah Lewis Celia Lewis Mrs John Davies. Funeral this afternoon at 8 conducted by Rev W S Jones with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowlin Lewis
Thomas D. Lewis
Lafayette Street
Lewis
Abervale
South Wales
America
First Welay Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid
John Davies
Edward J. Lewis
Noah Lewis
Celia Lewis
Rav. W. S Jones
First Welsh Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Cemeters
Eisteddfod Chooses Overture Zimpa by Herold
The eisteddfod committee may select the overture Zimpa composed by Herold as part of the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisteddfod
Herold
Local notices and visits across the town
The West Side office of the Sonanton Triese at 13 North Main avenue offers prompt attention for subscriptions and advertisements. Various locals visit friends and relatives, with residents from Moscow, Lincoln avenue, Brooklyn, Wyoming, and Buffalo seen or hosting guests. An Eastern Star excursion to Lake Ariel departs August 13 from the Erie and Wyoming depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sonanton Triese
North Main Avenue
Interpretation of Patience at Penn Avenue Baptist
A sermon at Penn Avenue Baptist by Charles W. Allen on patience as a key virtue. He cites James 1 4 and contrasts worldly convenience with steadfast endurance in friends enemies and self, urging Christian patience toward the divine ideal and martyrlike steadfastness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles W. Allen
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
University of Chicago
Mr. Allen
James
Christ
Pationes
Local Social Notes Highlight Families and Visits Across Town
A string of social items reports on John Lynch's son spending time with George Ives and his brother James Scott building a hand house on Church Street. Mrs Crown and Mr Crown visit Lake Winola. Mr and Mrs Fritz and family visit Milton Ives at Puck Ville. Miss A E Haggerty and Patrick visit friends in New York City. Miss Lizzie Brady to attend a tea party Tuesday evening. Edith Stanton, daughter of John and Emma Stanton, was banned from their residence yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Scott
Church Street
A. E. Crown Bi
Lake Winola
P. G. Fritz
Milton Ives
Puck Ville
Misa A. E. Haggerty
Brother Patrick
New York City
Lizzie Brady
Edith Ms
John and
Emma Stanton
Result of Prof Gauer Trip to Eisteddfod
Professor Bauer returned after a week with inducements for bands to enter the September eisteddfod at Laurel Hill park. He heard the Germania band at Reading and the Allentown band, praising both. Meetings will be held soon for final settlement. the contest arrangement remains undecided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BR. J. Bauer
Laurel Hill Park
Bauer
Reading
Germania
Allentown
Scranton Business Interesty to Publish Leading Local Directory
Scranton and vicinity will see a forthcoming extensive volume titled The Thinvse outlining leading wholesale banking manufacturing and professional interests. The book will include photogravure views of business blocks streets and portraits of prominent citizens to attract newcomers and serve as an advertising showcase for the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Thinvse
Aeaetic
Tae Tamune
Death of Philip Schank a Respected Cedar Avenue Citizen
Philip Schank of 625 Cedar avenue died at 50 after a three year illness, his death coming after a brief recent decline. He was an early local settler praised by all who knew him. Surviving: his wife, two sons, and a daughter. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm at Prospect Avenue German Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Gustav H. Haneger officiating. Interment in Pittston Avenue cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Schank
Cedar Avenue
Ife
Schank
Charles Sebank
Suter
J. J. Souter
Prospect Avenue
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Willie Schduk
Gustava H. Haneger
Adams Avenue
Wing Street
Pittston Avenue
Girl falls down shaft at mill injures and survives
Minnie Spohrer daughter of George Spohrer of 521 Maple Street fell headlong into an elevator shaft at Sangnoit Silke mill while at work. She struck the elevator as it ascended and remained unconscious through the night. No bones were broken and officials say no fault by coworkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Spohrer
George Spohrer
Maple Street
Sangnoit Silke Mill
Heavy Rail Accident at South Works Injures Frederick Fuess
Frederick Fuess of 1811 Pittston Avenue, a laborer at the South works yard, had two toes crushed when a rail fell on his left foot while men were unloading a car. The boot tore open, but the injury was not as severe as feared. Dr. W. G. Fulton expects a six week layoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Fuess
Pittston Avenue
South Works
W. G. Fulton
Faves
Local residents and events noted in city update
Advertisers and shop owners are listed alongside civic notes as Stone Avenue and West Market area items are reported. A city council meeting, a six line street project, a railway traction update, a Philadelphia dentistry plan, and a Methodist church sermon are mentioned with funeral and parish excursion details and a festival outing scheduled for next Monday.
Two Monaghan boys vanish again from Providence home
The Monaghan brothers Thomas and John disappear for a second time after being last seen with their brothers. Constable Cole obtained a warrant and tracked them to Girardaville following a difficult search. Authorities believe the boys left of their own accord despite being content with their situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providenon
Thomas
John Monaghan
Cole
Lida
Girardaville
Local Notes From Wayne Avenue Community
Mra W P Eueloe visiting her sister Mrs Frank Webster of Wayne avenue. Welsh bard Douglas rented 1722 Wayne avenue for his wife's arrival from Wales next month. J J Howell of New York Life Insurance welcomed a new baby son at his Wayne avenue home. D D Evans, 6, on Wayne avenue, was seriously hurt by a stray horse kick yesterday. North End residents warned against stray horses. At Green Ridge church Christ in Endeavor formed a choir under T Owen Charles. Rev W J Ford quoted from the Cleveland convention report. North End members discussed molasses pricing at John’s store, fled when asked about the Cape of Good Hope. A praise service at the Methodist Episcopal church featured Roy M D Fuller’s report on the Epworth League convention. Floyd Fuller, visiting from South Carolina, spoke on league work and racial issues. Guernsey Bros referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
W. P. Eueloe
Nes Belle Whatley
Frank Webster
Wayne Avenue
E. R. Jones
Douglas
Wales
J. J. Howell
New York Life Tnsurance Society
D. D. Evans
North End
Althoug
Green Ridge Vanttat
Christ In Endeavor Society
T. Owen Charles
Tamone
W. J. Ford
John'a
Planet
Mara
Cape of Good Hope
Methodist Episcopal Church
Roy
M.D. Fuller
Honesdale
White china line debut from Haviland and Limoges
Advertises a new display of fine White China from Haviland Co and Limoges. Offers items from pin trays to complete dinner services and urges customers to visit while the assortment is complete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviland & Co
Limoges
Unclear Medical Claim on New Cure Method
Fragmentary text describes a claimed new process for curing sexual dysfunctions with guaranteed results. Mentions locations L2 and WM Penn Avenue and references to treatment and cure claims, but lacks verifiable details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WM Penn Avenue
Theno Specialista Claims Cure for Obscure Medical Cases
An advertisement touts a treatment approach with correspondence and medicines, offering home visits by appointment. It promises privacy and personal consultations when possible, claiming to cure a range of neglected or unskilled cases with specialized expertise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.B
North End Tribune Office Adressed for Quick Attention
The North End office of the Scranton Tribune operates from Lewis Drug Store and Jeliy's Store on Wayne Avenue. Advertisements notices and communications are to receive prompt attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
The
Scranton Tribune
Lewis Drug Store
Jeliy's
Wayne Avenue
Man turns wife and children from home then resists arrest
Mrs. McNeil of Vinegar Hill regains possession after midnight aid from Officers Sloat and John Thomas. The husband allegedly locked the family out, then was found in bed with the door barred. Police escorted him after gaining entry following a three mile pursuit.
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Shaw Pianos
Stelle
Seeley
Wyoming Ave
SHAW
Emerson
New England
Weston Mill Co
B. Be Co
H. B. Ware
Spruce Street
Dime Bank
Minooke
Greenwood Key Fund
Greenwood Grove
Edward Philbin
Main
John Cusick
Lackawanna Township
T. A. Murray
Minooka Sporting and Goa Club
Minooka
Op ‘Thuralay
South Side
Pisco
Ob . Montings
Iectora
Gostantay
Moosic Nnecessary
News OF
West Side
Nw Presbyterian Church
Stephen
Barrier
Professor Bauer
Washburo Street Presbyterian Church
D. W. Skellinger
J. W. Williams
Dunmore
Reeve Watkins
Ray. L. CO. Floyd
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Skellinger
Scranton Pupuls
New York Tribune
New York Evangelist
M. D
Burr Baldwin
J.C. Plante
Alice E. Plante
Carolina Pier
Mary G
First Presbyterian Church
Hyde Park
Chere
Bromley Avenue
Hyde Park Avenue
A L. Clark
Haven & Williams
A W. Cooper
Hampton Street
Methodist Nul Church
Little West Side News Notes
Georgy P. Shaw
Moscow
Nellie Eling
Lula James
Lincoln Avenue
Cataanna
John Becktold
North Ninth Street
Herbert Godfrey
Wyoming
Tenth Street
Thomas Quinnan
West Lackawannan Avenue
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mica Maury Quinn
May Devine
T. F. Mullen
North Lutyner Avenue
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
W. W. Wilkins
North Robecch Avenue
Buffalo
H. Db. Morse and
Jackson Street
New York State
George F. Kollow
Charles Mansfield
John Hughes
Will Long
Charles Weirwnflue
Martha Washington
Eastern
Star Lodge of
Misong
Lake Ariel Gu Aug
Erie and Wyoming
Take Windli
A .B. Eynou
Ab. G. Morgan
David Owens
Ray Morgan
Bert Eynon
Emerson Oyen
George Gridiths
Frederick Peters
William Reynolds
S. M. Foster
Hilrey Mort
George Wilnus, Jr
John Stephens
Frank Mansfield
Durmore
John Lynch
George Ives
Gauer
Miss Spohrer
Sauquoit
Frederick Fuess Hart
St. John's Church
Farview
Silk Mall
Frederick Fasss
Zang
Westpfahl
D. W. Humphrey
A. J. Mulderig
John Mathias
Stone Avenue
Edward Weber
D. W. Haumphrey
Manley
Charnes Huester
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Churel
E. L. Santee
Eleventh Ward
Willow Street
Cedar
South Washington Avenues
Traction Company
Lena Anna Beyers
Philiparen
Stafford Avenue
Mr. Zisleman
Mifflin Avenue
Washington Avenue
BE. J. Melley
Steel Works
Delaware and Hudson
Forest Band
Guernsey Bros
China
Ghina Hall
Weichel & Millar
Star of Physicians
Continent
Conway
Martin & Delany's
Wyoming Avenue
Lackawanna Ave
DR. Shimberg
Spruce ST
N. A. Hulbert
City Music Store
Scrantom
Steinwayt & Son
Decker Brothers
Branich & Back
Walez & Bauer
Isoa
Florey & Holt
M. CA
Victor Sash
Conrad
Hatter
Ditchburn
Lackaw
Hartman
Nig Marimann
A. W. Jurisch
Spruce Street Bicycles and Sporting Goods
Dron
Kal Lovell
Victor
Gon A Ae Pipes
Lore Diamont
DRS, Henwood & Wardell
Bryant
Henwood & Wardell
Sohmer
Presot
Aicieall
Washington Av
Sorantor,Pa
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