Social notes from Wilkes-Barre and vicinity
Local social scene features visits and travels of many residents including Mr. and Mrs. Jefferson Freeman in Shehirake and Buffalo. numerous relatives and friends hosting gatherings at Scranton, Clark's Green, and Wilkes-Barre. Also notes new dental offices, upcoming travels, and shop updates at Preston cottage and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Freeman
Shehirake
U. ‘T. Jayne
Grown Ridge
Munwick
N.Y
William Webker
Fashion
Luk
Rhieridun
George P. Miller
Myra
Pinestreet
Buffalo
X.Y
W. L. Campbell
Jonas Lane
Lane
Arthur van Gorder
Scranton
Edward Luteoy
Meg
M. H.oon
Clark's Green
Julie Gil
Jermyn
Conrad Jee
Mary KE. Lee
Wilkes-Barre
Gevan Grove
Arthur Coluuim
William
Preston Cottage
Dallis
Coding
One Hundred Forty-third Regiment
Gettysburo
Wilkes-Tarre
Men of the hour plan youth housing and fire dept reform
F W Zizleman and the Fire Department along with George G Mahy of the Young Men's Christian Association drive plans for an association building on Washington Avenue and Mulberry Street. The goal is affordable rooms for one hundred fifty young men to escape boarding houses, with rentals near cost. David Warfield of New York, a noted delineator of Hebrew types, visits a local friend Attorney Nathan Vidaver, drawing attention for his acclaimed work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Mahy
Young Men's Christian Association
Association
Washington Avenue
Mulberry Street
Mahy
Grand Rapids
Midh
Wet
Muhy Sali
David Warfield
New York
Nathan Vidaver
Warfelds
Warfield and Vidaver Rekindle Old Ties in Local Donnybrook
Appearance Mr Warfield is not stagey and his quiet manner hides entertaining charm. He and Attorney Vidaver, both natives of Fan Preieleed, were inseparable companions when they played in the dive. The two have won many friends since arriving, entertaining a wide circle with their rapport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warfield
Mme Fe Ne
Mr. Warfield
Attorney Vidaver
Walsh Engineer Dies In Slope Wheel Accident Near Wilkes-Barre
Holly Walsh a Wilkes-Barre area engineer was instantly killed at 1 PM Saturday when a nine inch wheel burst at the Dorrance shaft rock slope. The wheel struck him and threw him through the building to the ground. he lived on Madison Street and left a wife and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holly Walsh
Dorrance
Wilkes-Barre
Walsh
Madison Street
North Mill to Resume Work at Lackawanna Iron Plant
North mill of the Lackawanna Iron and Steel company will restart to roll rails on a single shift while the South mill works double turn. May and June pay at the South mill were the largest in twelve years, with July expected to surpass. Record outputs were set this week, including 1 402 tons rolled on Thursday. A strong rail boom boosts demand, but pig iron supply remains the limiting factor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company
South Mille
Deaths due to ignorance cited in two infant cases
Coroner Roberte investigated two infant deaths blamed on parental ignorance. One Hudok infant, baptized at a Polish church after birth, died soon after returning home. Gesysa Kopachok, an infant boy, died of cholera infantum. parents misread symptoms as teething. Certificates issued without inquests, with admonitions to the grieving parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cormer Roberte
Hudok
Jeanup
Olyphant
Gesysa Kopachok
Y M C A Bible Conference Concludes in Enagbeemere
The Pennsylvania Young Men's Christian Association Bible Conference, held since July in Enagbeemere, ends with speakers including Rev A T Pleeson and Rev Carnellua Woellkin. Scranton delegates FE J Hanes Philip Hoon diges Clarence Fetterolf and Henry Volz will report tonight at 6 at temporary headquarters Guernsey building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Young Men's Christian Association Bible Conference
Enagbeemere
Northfield
D. J. Moody
A. T. Pleeson
D. D
Carnellua Woellkin
Brooklyn
J. F. Carson
New York
Hobart Garry
Buffalo
Rhetton
Hartburt
Philadelphia
Scranton Young Men's Hurlation Association
FE. J. Hanes
Philip Hoondiges
Clarence Fetterolf
Henry Volz
Guernsey
Odd Fellows Degree Ceremony Draws Large Crowd
Thousands attend the annual reunion of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows in Far View with a grand ritual conferring the degree of chivalry on over twenty five women and four chevaliers. The event featured a large parade, elaborate tents, and detailed rites led by Department Commander Edward Dean. Remain activities included preparations for a July 27 reappearance in Pittsburgh with proceeds benefiting the Widows and Orphans Home at Ben Avon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Wayne
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Farview
Tarview
Odd Fellows
Letiverne
Lackiwanna
Department Council
Seasion
Beranten
Order
Delaware and Hudson Failroad
Far View
Tt la
Hie
Scranton Canton
Aworde
Lawrence Bund Warn
Edward €. Deana
Ludice
Mirae Butler
Gormby, Graham and O'Neil
Pittsburg
Calhoun Hall
Fine Melons and Groceries Advertised in Rockyford
A scanned old ad lists diverse produce and goods including fine melons of the nutmeg variety and Fancy Georgia watermelons 25 to 50 lb. Also offers Hinant boneless meat items glass and olives various tins and jars, rolled ox tongue and lamb tongue, deviled ham and tongue, salad dressings, Lucan olives, Java coffee and Golden Rio coffee and Japan tea. Eggs advertised with guaranteed quality and pricing per dozen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rockyford
Georgia
Vic
Japan
Lehigh Valley Offer to Niagara Falls Special Fare
Lehigh Valley Railroad sells round trip tickets from Scranton to Niagara Falls for five dollars. Tickets good on any train except the Black Diamond Express, limited for return by August 14. Consult local ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Rntroad
Niagara Falls
Scranton
Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents
Boelcher Removal Oversees Pennsylvania Fund Trust
A notice states Joseph Boelcher is no longer with the Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan association. Payments will be issued to the company at 623 Connell Building. The notice references the Pa Savings Fund and Loan association and mentions related entities in the Pocono region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Boelcher
Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan Association
Connell
Pennsylvania Savings Fund and Loan
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Aimed at Mothers and Infants
An aged promotional claim extols Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as trusted by millions of mothers for quieting children. It promises to soothe pain and relieve diarrhea and wind colic, offered at twenty five cents a bottle by druggists everywhere.
Daughters of Rebecca Receive Decorations
The auxiliary to the Independent Order of Odd Fellows and wives of chevyallera who already earned the decoration are noted in this order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebecca
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Chevyallera
Court rules on church dispute over Wilkes-Barre property
Judge Dunham presides in Luzerne County case involving Orthodox Greek and United Greek churches split. The suit seeks control of church property valued around $10,000 including the church, pastoral residence and surrounding land. The decision names Pathor Trath and involves testimony from over twenty witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunham
Iehere
Bullivan County
Iteck
United Greek Church of
Wilkes-Tdarre
Toth
United Greek Church
Rusia
Julie Punhany
Pathor Trath
Sunday Police Court Results
Annie Boyd was sent to the county jail for fifteen days for drunkenness and street walking. John Byrne received ten days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. John Braéile drew twenty days for adding disorderly conduct. Thomas Pase served seven days for drunkenness. William Mack paid a ten shilling fine for the same offense. Andrew Seole was jailed ten days for drunken and abusive conduct. B Collins and Leon Bush were fined two dollars each for posting bills on telegraph poles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Boyd
Collins
Leon Bush
Disorderly House Raid At 300 Taymond Court
Chief Robling Detective Moir and Mounted Officer Btocy raided the disorderly house at 300 Tay mond court kept by Aliee Loveland Four women and three men were arrested. The mayor ordered the proprietress to pay a fine of for sixty days to the county jail. She waited at the central police station for payment. Nate Penecile was fined five dollars and Mary Smith and Annie Lewis were sent up for ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robling
Moir
Taymond Court
Aliee Loveland
Centril
Nate Penecile
Mary Smith
Annie Lewis
Horse Thieves Strike Mayfield Barn
Thieves entered a Mayfield barn owned by Michael Farrell and stole a valuable team of sorrel horses with silver manes. Each horse weighs about 110 pounds. Farrell sought them at the scene, police were notified, and efforts to catch the thieves are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Farrell
Mayfield
Farrell
Libel Suit Filed Over Scrantonian Article
Charles Miller of North Scranton swore out a warrant before Alderman Miller for the arrest of Richard Little editor of the Scrantonian on a charge of criminal fire. The suit stems from a newspaper article about Miller and Delaware Lackawanna and Western bridge affairs. hearing set for 7 o clock this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
North
Scranton
Alderman Miller
Richard Little
The
Scrantonian
Miller
Delaware
Lackawanna
Owlock
Weatminater Waitress Seriously Injured After Fall
Mise Richards, head waitress, tripped on stairs at the Weatminater yesterday and fell onto a bucket. She sustained serious injuries and is under care at her home with Dr. Thoberts. Address 510 Docker vourt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Richards
Thoberts
Docker Vourt
Strikers Seek AFL Aid After City Meeting
The Building Trades Council and Central Labor Union ended their talks in harmony and agreed to appeal to the American Federation of Labor for aid. Plumbers may return to work as negotiations continue, with an upcoming mass meeting and a council gathering planned at Carpenter's Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Building Trades’ Council
Central Labor Union
Spevia Menting
Gompers
Bran
Central Tabor
Federation of Lahor
Duilders’ Exchange
Exchange
Cattermull
Carpenter's Hall
Wreming Avenue
Thailding Trailer Council
Carpenters Hall
Hotel Terrace Auction Notice by Deputy Sheriff
Deputy Sheriff Ferber levied on the stock and fixtures of Hotel Terrace for claims totaling 1000.0. A sale is set for Friday. The docket lists judgments including Scranton Dairy Co 2280, Central Brewing Co 806.2, Powers & Null 124.08, Caroline Bh. Henry 18702, Pate terson & Wilcox 226.56, and a rent claim by W J H Whyte, owner of the hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferber
Hotel Terrace
Scranton Dairy Company
Pennesiine Central Brewing Company
Powers & Null
Caroline Bh. Henry
Pateterson & Wilcox
W. J H. Whyte
State Geologist Examines Delaware Lackawanna Mines
Mr. Chance, former state geologist, conducts an examination of coal mines owned by the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company to render expert opinions on gases and related conditions. He will inspect several other coal properties in the region. The mills at Hoochwm's are touted as the best.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Chance
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Obituaries from Scranton List of Deaths
Moras Mary Moras daughter of Abs Michael Moray 227 Price street died in Scranton July 2 aged months funeral at Cathedral cemetery. Biruart Phoebo Stuart died in Scranton July 23 aged 1 year funeral Wednesday at Lin otclock.
Also Mentioned on This Page
M. Norton
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming
Per
Lackawakar Dairy
Adams
A. A. Lindabury
Ittolin
Ylo South Main Avene
United States
Lacka. Ave
Laonder
Ackawanna
Aundry
M. A. Chiffy
Burr Biuilding
Watly Linwat
University of Pennsylvan
Ancenas
Duffy
Fincet Winea
Cigara Et Cane
Jormyn
F. W. Zizleman
Fire Department
FE. W. Zizleman
Joint Fire Department
Scranton Fire Department
Nay Aug Company
Nay Aug
Zizleman
North Mill
Y. M. Cc. A. Bible Conference
ODD Fellows Conter
Cemreny
Iitms
Lehigh Valley Railroad
E. G
Coursen
Aasinst
Sunday Police Court
Little
Federation OF Labor
Henry
Hoochwm’s
Victor
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lacka
Ave
Scranton, PA
Russia
Schank & Spencer
Spruce Street
Bell & Skinner
Masel Jermya Ding
Fieth
Scranton Cutlery Works
Penn Avenue
Just
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Pierce’ S Market
Secon
Conrad, Hatter
Wyomling Ava
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