Happenings of South Scranton Features And Events
Community notes report a Picnic of the Forest Band at Artesian Well Grove and a clam bake by Scranton Athletic Club at the Meadows. The formal opening of the Home of the Tiger Hunting Club on No 5 Mountain is announced along with a permanent man William Fickus injured. Funeral services for Mary Evans held at Cedar Avenue church and Dunmore cemetery with Rev Doty officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesian Well Grove
Tiger Hunting Club
Mountain
Scranton Athletic Club
William Fickus
infant and two other funerals in city cathedral area
The five month old infant daughter of the late Mrs. John Quigley was laid to rest in the cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. John Langan of 538 River Street conveyed the remains for burial beside her mother. The two month old daughter of Charles Milley from 112 Alder Street was buried yesterday afternoon at the German Catholic cemetery on the West Side. The baby son of Henry Nolle of Him Street, born last Saturday, was interred yesterday afternoon at the Minovka cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Quigley
Cathedral
John Langan
River Street
Langan
Charles Milley
Alder Street
Weert
Henry Nolle
Minovka
Annual Pleasure Events at Artesian Wellgrove Picnic
The Forest band picnic at Artesian Wellgrove drew a large happy crowd Saturday with favorable weather. Concerts by Crump's Cumberland and Moosic bands entertained after a baseball game between the Murekas and others, reflecting strong community support for yearly band outings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artesian Wellgrove
Hove
Crump
Cumberland
Moosic
Betwee
Murekas
South Scranton Clubs Spotlight Hunts and Socials
South Scranton clubs featured a winning team and a annual tiger hunting club house opening on Moosic mountain. The event included supper and dancing with local society participation. A Scranton Athletic club clam bake at the Meadows drew many members and guests, with Germania band performances and a large turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scranton
No. & Mountain
Moosic Mountain
Scranton Athletic Club
Meadows
Germania Band
Permanent Man Hurt By Home Bread Machine Incident
William Fickin of Neptune Engine company sustained painful though not serious injuries when a bread cutting machine slice blades cut his palm at home. The accident occurred yesterday morning while he worked at the device. George and Frank Goodwin of Stone Avenue left for a two week trip to Pittsburgh Philadelphia and New York City. A son was born to Henry Ambrust Jr of 701 Cedar Avenue on Saturday. Mrs John Burgess of Cedar Avenue is visiting Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fickin
Neptune Engine Company
George
Frank Goodwin
Stone Avenue
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
New York City
Henry Ambrust, Jr
Cedar Avenue
John Burgess
Salem
Bellevue
Aocal
Howell
Maine
Cuba
G. W. Powell
Tribune
Cobra
Steiner
John Hale
Hellenuie Colliery
Hale
Con Wis
Mauch Chunk
Delaware, Jackawanna and Western Company
Hellevue Hospital
David Donovan
J. P. Moone
Benjamin Watkins
John F. Davis
Patrick McLean
E. J. Evans
Thomas J. Williams
Thomas W. Phillips
Lewis Roberts
Edward James, Sr
Henry P. Davies
Elijah Dugger
Josephd. Lloyd
James A. Evans
Frank Zimmerman
D. W. Mosier
Jomes W. Thomas
David 7
Davies
Thomas J
Williams
James Daniels
Wolam
William Harris
Benezer Lloyd
BH. C. Green
Green
George Howells
Spain
Dewey
Effie Browning
Louisa Stumm
Myra Davies
W. Powell
Laura Green
Warner
Hogan
Duffy
Gallagher
Residents and Visitors Pages from Green Ridge
Green Ridge notes list residents traveling and visiting relatives or friends. Karl Huches returns from Albany, Day Stevens hosts guests on Capouge Avenue, Burson Bevans vacationing at Camp Alg er, Prof John Hay visits Dr Walter Fordham, DeWitt Hessler visits from Paterson, N J, and Warren Kimble family are in Honesdale. Other entries mention Mrs Merriman, Mrs Charles Chamberlin, Mr and Mrs Shurtleff, Mrs Price, and Miss Mario Utley visiting or staying locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Snowden
Sunset Avenue
Merriman
Monsey Avenue
Reading
John Hay
Philadelphia
Walter Fordham
Capouse Avenue
DeWitt Hessler
Paterson
N. J
Green Ridge Street
Warren Kimble
Honesdale
Robert Horralin
Stroudsburg
C. E. Place
Marion Street
Bargain Suits With Heavy Reductions At Closeout Sale
Late buyers seize advantage as prices fall to half or less on a wide suit selection. Many suits are marked down steeply, offering double or more value compared to prior pricing. The remaining stock remains ample with substantial cuts across the board.
Bellevue colliery flag event draws thousands for patriotic celebration
Foreman John Hale chaired a Bellevue flag raising near the colliery with 3500 attendees. George Howells praised education and democracy while B H Green recounted the flag's history. Recitations and songs were performed, a ball game followed, and crowds enjoyed lawn decorations and refreshments.
Surprise Visit Delights Miss Josephine Coleman
Miss Josephine Coleman surprised Friday evening at her parents home on South Van Buren avenue by a large visiting party. The event occurred at the residence of Mr and Mrs John Coleman and featured a festive gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josephine Coleman
John Coleman
van Buren Avenue
On to Cuba Song Performed At Bellevue Flag Raising
A Snyder avenue group led by Mrs G W Powell performed On to Cuba at a Bellevue flag raising. A chorus of over 100 children sang the new stanza praising American naval power and the fight against Spain, with references to Cuba and Cervera.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
G. W. Powell
Snyder Avenue
Funeral Held for Mrs Dorothy James at First Welsh Church
The funeral for the late Mrs Dorothy James was held yesterday afternoon at her home 508 North Main avenue then at the First Welsh Congregational church where Rev David Jones preached in Welsh. A choir quartette sang and pallbearers included J D Lloyd R Jones David Pritchford Thomas R Lewis W C Jones and W T Watkins. Interment followed at Washlurn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy James
North Main Avenue
First Welsh Congregational Church
David Jones
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Scranton Street Arrest Sparks Patch Disturbance
Robert Green, a hustler, was arrested by Patrolman McColligan on Kellys iteck Scranton street for throwing stones breaking windows and using violent language on Sabbath while annoying residents. He claims he was serenading Fen Johnson the ashman's daughter. Alderman Keilow will hear his case in polices court this morning and a possible reward may be added for threats to the guardian of the peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Green
Kelly's Iteck
Scranton Street
McColligan
Green
Fen Johnson
Keilow
Polles Court
Guardian of the Peace
Open Air Band Concert Delights West Scranton Residents
Nearly 2500 people enjoyed Bauer's band on Saturday evening from Fairchild's hotel patio. The Scranton Elk provided the concert and the band plans a trip to Lake Ariel with the Elk on Wednesday. Medleys patriotic airs marches and more pleased the crowd as the popular group drew hearty cheers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauer
Fairchild
West Scranton
Scranton Elke
Lake Ariel
Flks
Engineer George Chase Improves After Road Accident
Engineer George Chase, after a Thursday accident, showed much improvement but remains weak and not fully conscious. Only attending physicians and family are with him as Dr. Hall says he expects a full recovery with quiet care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Chase
Hall
Funeral Notices for Gallagher Phillips Powell Family
The Inte Mrs Thomas Gallagher funeral is today at 49 Twentieth Street with a requiem mass at St Patrick church and burial at Cathedral cemetery. Inte Miss Rose Phillips funeral at 2 30 pm from her residence with burial at Washburn street cemetery. Hesale Powell funeral services were held yesterday at Bellevue place with interment at Washburn street cemetery as Rev Thomas DeGrachy officiated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gallagher
Twentieth Street
St. Patrick's Church
Oclovk
Misa Rose Phillips
Washburn Street
Hesale
David Powell
Alvords Celebrate Fiftieth Wedding Anniversary in Scranton
Mr and Mrs J B Alvord marked their golden anniversary with a daytime gathering at 20 North Main avenue. They wed in Prompton, Wayne County, officiated by Rev Everett Guild, and later moved to Scranton. They have five children and twenty grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Alvord
North Main Avenue
Alvord
Everett Guild
Prompton
Wayne County
G. KE. Guild
Providence Presbyterian Church
Scranton
J. M. Hobbs
Cannonsville
N. Y
Will Hobbs
East Benton
Clarke Alvord
Carbondale
Charles Cleft
TJ. Churchill
Uniondale
Carpenter
D. W. Alvord
Waymart, Pa
W. B. Alvord
Mayfield
Mies Ida Alvord
Summerville
N. J
Burglary at Mre Johnson Grocery on East Market
Burglars entered Mrs Johnson's grocery at the corner of East Market street and Dickson avenue by forcing a window on Saturday night or early yesterday morning. They stole cigars candy and bananas, left the cash intact. The crime was discovered by Mrs Johnson yesterday and police are pursuing the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre. Johnson
East Market Street
Dickson Avenue
Johnson
Thanksgiving Eisteddfod Prizes Announced At Plymouth
A Thanksgiving day eisteddfod in Plymouth outlines numerous prizes across choral vocal, solo, and oration events. Top awards include a $100 prize for mixed choral voices, minimum sixty singers, and additional honors for male voices, duets, quartets, solos, and poetry. Several works reference Handel Haydn Beethoven and Welsh titles with various prize amounts listed. Submissions published by Ditson & Co and John P. Thomas, box 105, Plymouth, Pa, and D. O. Evans Youngstown O. are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welbe
Frize
John PF. Thomas
Plymouth
Beethoven
Boa
Hughes
Siprany
Handel
Prine
Mise Winifred Morris
Erglyn
Dewey
Prise
Spuertacus
Lauren
Ditson & Co
John P
Christian Endeavor Officers Elected at Providence Church
The Providence Presbyterian church elected officers for its Christian Endeavor and Junior churches. Officers include President Miss May Henedict, vice president H H MceKeehnan, treasurer Evana Huff, secretary Archie Morgan, recording secretary Ruth Jackson, pianist Laura Gabriel, chorister Mr Telford, and more. The junior society named Cave W Zeigier as president, Burton Osternoul as vice president, Jessie Hill secretary, Fred Atherton treasurer, Grace Atherton pianist, Gertrude Guild assistant pianist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society of the
Providence Presbyterian Church
Miss May Henedict
H. H. MceKeehnan
Evana Huff
Archie Morgin
Ruth Jackson
Maniat
Laura Gabriel
Mr Telford
Christian Endeavor Society of the Providence Presbyterian Church
Cave W. Zeigier
Burton Osternoul
Jessie Hill
Fred Atherton
Grace Atherton
Gertrude Guild
Thomas Joseph Evans
Robert Avenue
Indian Path
Wayne County
Uriah McDonnell
North Main Avenue
Burt Sherman
Lake Winola
Art Mills
Company H
Thirteenth Regiment
Margaret Bentley
Church Avenue
St. Louis
John and
Thomas Atherton
G. Clark Guild
Crystal Lake
A. Vianney Stall
Behool Street
Dalton
Ruthenjamin
Factoryville
Storrsbreaker
James R. Hughes
Kimberly
South Africa
Gladstone
Wayne 4Venue Baptist
W.W. C. Cowles
Stroudsburg
Scranton Lodgy
Knights of Pythias
Rescue Lodge 271 Invites Members to Meeting Tomorrow
The amplified degree of Rescue lodge No 271 at Osterhout's hall will host a gathering tomorrow evening. An invitation is extended to all cabists. Ernest Miller of Church avenue is spending his vacation with the boys at Camp Alger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osterhout’s Hall
Ernest Miller
Church Avenue
Camp Alger
Death of Henry Hoffman at 81 on Filge Street
Henry Hoffman died at his Filge Street home on Saturday morning of apoplexy aged 81. He lived here most of his life and is survived by his wife and son Jacul Hoffman of Mill Street. Funeral is set for 3:50 PM with interment at Petersburg German cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hoffman
Filge Street
Hoffman
Jacul Hoffman
Mill Street
Petersburg
William Hall
Company A
Uirteenth Regiment
Samuel McCracken
Scranton
William Harvey
Clay Avenue
Martin Radelepy
Andrew Tropic
Vpbhant
Blakely Street
Offeer Bulger
Bulger
McMillan Brothers
Burgess Powell
Pittston
W. F. Gibbons
Presby
Minooka Excursion May Shape Local Sports Rivalry
The At. Jovenh society heads today for a big excursion if weather holds. Minooka and South Scranton teams clash to decide who is superior. Bartenders beat Clerks 29 to 20 in a loose game. Independent club hosts a social at Taylor tonight. J H Gannon from Binghamton NC visited locals Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
At. Jovenh Society
Minooka
South Scranton
Taylor
J. H. Gannon
Binghamton
N. C
Also Mentioned on This Page
Evans
Pittston Avenue
Mary Evans
F. P. Doty
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
E. J. Haughton
St. Luke's Episcopal Church
Mr. Doty
Dunmore Cemetery
Matthew Phillips
James Castlett
Henry Jones
George Lisk
George White
William Phillives
Green Ridge
Karl Huches
Albany
Day Stevens
Capouge Avenue
Burson Bevans
Charles Chamberlin
Penn Avenue
William and
Russel Shurtleff
Washington Avenue
Susquehanna County
Mario Utley
Elmira
Mrs. Pross
Delaware Street
Globe Warehouse
Bellevue Breaker
B. C. Green
Dorothy Jones
Miles Coleman
Mary Farbell
Mary
Colin McDonald
Edward Gibbons
Charlies Webber
Avoca
John Hoolihan
Susquehanna
Joseph P. Phillips
Swetland Street
Harry
Fannie
Nettie Phillips
May Jones
Annie Clark
J. Colby
William Price
South Main Avenue
Une
Batig
Bouniards
Chorts
Schrey
Uncle Sam
Cervera
James
Chase
North Scranton
MR. and
Mrs. J. B. Alvord
Brompton
George E. Guild
Presbyterian Church
Johnson's
Eason
China
Standard Shoe Store
Lacka. Ave
the Scranton Electrical Works
Lackawanna Avenue
Lackawanna Lumber CO
PENNA
Mili.s
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Dr. Peal
Dr. Ie
Peal Medicled Co
Toland, O
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Street
Dunmore
Terian Church
J. P. Moffat
Wash-barn Street Presbyterian Church
Herman Ludwig
William Ammerman
William Wilson
Promise Land
Henry Hives
Mr. Zimmerman
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Port Ofice
Isaac Myers
Mies Mary Melale
Bunker Hill
Samuel Patterson
Harry Race
Mre
T. L Raymond
Idealie Smar
Anna Vogulixinga
Gus Scholla
Wilkes-Barre
Arlington
Scrinton
Wilkes-Purre
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