Poison Mishap at Home Ends in Narrow Escape for Woman
At West Scranton Mrs. Evans nearly died after an oxalic acid dose mistaken for epsom salts. Doctors countered the poison with emetics. the overdose brought relief and a brief illness. Mrs. Evans, youngest daughter of Mr. Thettias, is married to Mr. Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Theo
Kiotny
Moeyhin
Wiiwe
Elizabeth Thomnas
Elm Park
Trevent
Connells
Lake Hons
Hinglamton
Evans
Welsh Baptist Pastors Convene in Scranton Area
A meeting of pastors from Taylor Olyphant Pittston and West Beranton gathered Monday afternoon at the First Welsh Baptist Church on South Main Avenue. Rev J D Hopkins presided as moderator. papers were read and discussed and a new invitation extended to Lackawanna County Baptist pastors for the next gathering in September. A missionary committee adopted a plan to involve additional churches in Lackawanna in the work. Attending were Rev P D Mopling James A Beang Rev W F Davila Rev Magne Rev Dc Edwards Nov Wilinn Thomas Rev MH PW Harris Williams Parsons and other denomination members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor Olyphant
Pittaton
West Beranton
First
South Main Avenue
Weaelon
J. D. Hopkins Poultoy
Lackawanna County
Hell
PD. Th Mopling
James A. Beang
Rapihe
West Scranton
W. OF. Davila
Pittston
Magne
Olyphant
Edwards
Taylor
Wilinn
Thomas
PW. Harris
Hee. Williams
Parsons
Sunday program at Eylscomal church entertains audience
The Bethany church program featured Mrs TW Aave teaching the Sunday sehendls with musical and literary items. After the performances, attendees enjoyed tea and cream as the young participants presented duets, recitations, solos, and chorus pieces by a list of named local performers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidis Eylscomal
Electric City Wheelmen form bachelors' camp at Lake Winola
A group of men, tied to the Electric City Wheelmen, have organized a two week bachelors camp and plan to depart Friday for Lake Winola. They will pitch tents on the Scranton side of the lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camilaeia
Lake Winole
Scranton
Lakeside Club at Te te Clifton Plans Jolly Stay
A group of youths gathers near Te te Clifton forming a club. Members include George Daniela Edward Moree Robert Carson Hubert Bradley Edward Davin William Snow Robert Snow Fred Warner Tasper Jones Thomas Bynon Calvin Coons Hugh Hughes Morgan Hawkins. J W Bunnell will accompany the barn and watch over them day and night. The boys promise to entertain all passers by during their stay and blame no one if they do not have a good time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tete Clifton
George Daniela
Edward Moree
Robert Carson
Hubert Bradley
Edward Davin
William Snow
Robert Snow
Fred Warner
Tasper Jones
Thomas Bynon
Calvin Coons
Hugh Hughes
Morgan
Hawkins
J. W. Bunnell
Funeral service for Anna Jenkins held at Jackson Street Hospital
Hundreds gathered yesterday at Jackson Street Hospital church for the late Anna Jenkins. The service led by Rev. Thomas de Gruchy included a quartet and organ music with floral tributes and was followed by burial in Washturn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Jenkins
Jackson Street Hapitat
Thomas de Gruchy
D. D
Horatio Keller
Irene Kahn
John W. Jones
W. W. Jones
Lewis Davis
James F. Lewis
Kingston
David M. Reynelle
Tile FF
Even
William Ki. Lewis
David W. Johnson
Philip J. Davis
Pares ‘Thomas
David M. Jones
Marin
Washturn Street
de Crachy
Quartette
Local News Gossip and Social Notes From the Town
The column records numerous social visits and family notices, including Anne Mise and Harton Graham sailing to Ramee City Missouri, Anna Hickey and Mire Pilorants attending Adina Jemkithe's seating, and Lewla of Washington leaving duties. It notes obituaries, marriages, church events, and a funeral service schedule, with many residents visiting New York and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Anne
Harton Graham
Ramee City
Anna Hickey
Adina Jemkithe
Lewla
Washington
Omnmos
Felynia
Fene
Worry Jenkiew
Fred Clark
Yesterlay
New York
Ana Nather
St. Mark's
Wore’ Guild of the Ecurety
Westhorn
Beteeley
Krans Court
Chilehitla
Hediae
Nicholi
Nicholay Theolild
Routh
Bromley Axonie
Chetan Miltonald
Hele Oreelon
Ane
Cnmnenry
Millon
Gertrads
Wowhuune Street
Anna Bivins
South Mainaretiae
Feesterdig
Athurthe Cita
M Chlurn
Saweklandateong
Jeeph Sith
Aed
Reading
Newvern
Lane Muomninr
Teton
Womrn
Jib
Wille
Ferge
Speartal
Stephen Dru
Amd
Hwan
Marriare
Mernanth Coan
Lottle
James Henninger
Thimpton Street
Heart Lake
Regent 14
Coan Centenmigl
Porrestere
America
Tripp Perk
Hareyi
David Wo Wiles
Seranten
Luverne Ptreet
Miew Marheinhin
Pall Hiver
Waa
Tier Brother
Andre Chitin
Dee Bee
Ant Merohlen
TP McCann
Utore
Dackaan Strait
Nallatese
Jol Mantes
Welyn
New Yorks
O'Brien
Thetve Mart
Davai Street
Joanie
Mare
Tunghe O'Keefe
Witkea Roce
Mied Fatherine Mouley
Lindenetre
Migaina
Rellowye
Clarke Mree
Grand Maphis
Thames Ban
Clarke Aire
Gremny le Parmedt
Hondut
Anna Davia
Chine Veow
Atlantic Cin
Andrew Vuditie
Bigee
Maj Burbank to Attend Mt Gretna Encampment
War department dispatch reports Major Burbank will attend the national encampment at Mt Gretna with United States artillery. The gathering is set for August 11 and involves personnel from Mujerdamee BF and Britank units.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maj. Burbank
Mt. Gretna
Murrinborg
Stewart
Griffin W. Mugins Rescues Drowning Boy at Delta Quarry
In York on July 24 Griffin W. Mugins, a quarryman, jumped into a quarry pond at Delta City to save a 12 year old boy from drowning. The incident ended with the boy rescued but Mugins suffering unspecified injuries.
New Coffee Substitute IRAIN-O Offered in Stores
A new preparation named IRAIN-O is placed in grocery stores as a coffee substitute made of pure grains. The product is gentle on delicate stomachs and many find it indistinguishable from coffee. Each package promises easy digestion and benefits for regular drinkers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocery
Rullee
Ib Ote
Man Accused of Wounding Daughter with Hammer in Scranton
In South Scranton at Elm Street near Cedar avenue a man named Michael Higgins allegedly struck his daughter Elizabeth with a hammer, causing a severe wound above the left eye. Neighbors intervened to stop the confrontation. Percy Jones attempted to summon medical aid but was blocked at the gate. Police arrived after the incident ended. no arrests were reported. Dr. Waleh examined the injured woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elm Street
Cedar Avenue
Michael Higgins
Elizabeth (Urrott
Percy Jones
Young Jones
Waleh
Epworth League Hosts Ice Cream Social on Williams Lawn
The Epworth League society of Cedar Avenue Methodist Church held an ice cream and cake sale last evening on Williams lawn. Misses in white served treats as torches lit the pretty lawn scene. Proceeds supported church activities and repairs. A separate South Scranton YWCA social plans music and sales to help cover mandatory building repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Cedar Avenue
Adolph Tross
Battery
Epworth League Society
Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Williams’ Lawn
South Scranton
South Scranton Youngs Women’s Christian Association
Narrative fragment from late 19th century notices and names
A garbled list of personal notices and affiliations appears, naming individuals such as Kolh, Mhe Kittle Bolamt, Sioward Smith, and Mrs Manline Smith, with scattered locations including New York City, Philadelphia, and Cedlir Avenue. It references social visits, travels, and contemporary figures in a scattershot fashion. The text reads like a dense society column or ledger of people connected to various locales and events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deneph Sheider
Abed Stetay
Tte Statin
Mig
Phen Cathiel
Flor
Wari Yistenle
We Ahutalker Nilhav
United States Artillery
Whigh
San Francisco
Lave Net
Atm
Tye Henly
Welle, Purge & Ca
Oe Press
Aid
Baka Hinde
Te. Kolh
Coderavon
New York City
Mhe Kittle
Iiney Ketfer
Minditte
Sioward Smith
Grand College
Philadelphia
Manline Smith
Willow Strert
A. Maal
New Volocite
Binaliger
ME Vertion
Mie
Finitior
Cedlir Avenue
Mee
Airnasty
Mirch Steer
Stone Avenue
New York
Mies Rima Mering
Melena Srower
Marley Winkrowh
Katherine Ehrhardt
Gare Nape
Henry Pleving
Richard Nape
Walter Nay
Aliver Folst
Pea Coal Delivered Across City at $1.25 a Ton
The notice advertises pea coal at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central ityde Park. Orders to J. T. Yurkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 662.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Coal
South Side
Central City
Ityde Park
J. T. Yurkey
Cedar Ave
Weekend Visits and Local Meetups Across Wayne and Nearby Towns
Residents on Wayne avenue and nearby streets spend vacation time visiting friends and relatives in multiple locales including Larkaxon Mire and Brooklyn. Attendees at a Marquette luncheon and a large St Marys hall gathering mapped plans for a Lake Leelor event on August 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midd Viblet Danvers
Wayne Avenue
Deluna
Mike Efivofiett
Heamwowd
North Mein
Duc
Larkawaxon
Mire
Keaton
Sanit Avenue
Miley
Miceindier Sloot Pirhen
Althodin Newlin
Parker Street
Maury Gallagher
Teeland
Sumemat
Ocryetal Lakes
Mre
Deterleut
Moe
le Gnitage
Pie Anil
Grace Ailirton
North Maline Noo
Nlctives
Brooklyn
Lusyhanna
Albert
Spring Street
Contely
Becatelon
Lake Leelore
Tea Held At Home Of Mrs Vielie DMremes In Plithodedptila
An afternoon tea event was hosted at the home of Mrs Vielie Dremes in Plithodedptila. Attendees included Ms Kate Netileieti of Adame Avenue and others from Delaware City and nearby areas. John Roberts, artist from Money Avenue, attended a meeting with local figures at Marve Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olurech
Plithodedptila
Hy Pomhuin
Tas Eter
Kate Netileieti
Adame Avenue
FE Wivhee
Rihabeth
N. J
Apont
AL. Thomsen
Monae Avenue
John Roberts
Coawr
Money Avenue
Deleware Aspect
Nanrvtung
Henry Wetmore
Halph Snewidon Pont Pea Torilay
Marve" Lake
Dunmore Family Mourns After Fatal Fire Incident
A fatal fire occurred yesterday morning at a Cherry Street residence in South Canaan Wayne County. Funeral rites were conducted by Rev Bod Haughton of St Mark's. A funeral procession then moved toward the Wyoming Valley Railroad station for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. le Margy
Bod. Haughton
Wie
Wyoming Valle Pail
Femaing and Friends
Canaan
Wayne County
Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cures for Pulmonary Diseases
An advertisement argues climate change is often impossible for patients with lung conditions. It cites Miss Rose Reed who recovered from a pneumonia induced lung abscess using Golden Medical Discovery at the Invalids' Hotel Institute in Buffalo. The piece claims a 98 percent cure record under Dr. R V Pierce over thirty years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thelidees
Pierce
Miss Rose Reed
Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute
Buffalo
N.Y
R. V. Pierce
Engin
Saved From An Untimely Grave By Dr Pierce Medicines
Miss Kate V Reed of Lafayette Indiana reports her sister Rose fell ill with pneumonia in February 1895 and developed a left lung abscess. After doctors gave up, Rose improved after using Dr Pierce Golden Medical Discovery and Favorite Prescription taking seven and a half bottles in total. Rose regained strength, gained weight to 120 pounds, resumed dressmaking, and credits the medicines with saving her from an untimely death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate V. Reed
Park Avenue
Lafayette
Indiana
Dr. Pivrew
Rose
Dr. Pierce
Funeral held for local resident with services at church
The funeral of a local resident, with interment at Selig Cemetery in Dunmore County, followed a July service at a nearby church. Attendees included family members and notable locals, amid a community gathering marking the loss. The service concluded with a procession and burial details at the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mato
Pallitranie
Clarke Fed
Pop Meccan
Joh Makeer
Willam
Wales Porro
Tora
Agel
On Mic
Ube
Walter Fitamiitt
Wallen
Wilty Avende
Tury II
Towis Deitirnee
Monte Ae Roetie
Obituary for Frances erke and others in Bellevue area
A faded obituary notices the death of Frances erke aged 29 and others from The Bellevue Mine area. It notes funeral services at Saint Patrick's church and interment in the Cathedral cemetery. The report lists relatives, mine workers, and community members from Olyphant, Wilkoedarre, and Hartford, with references to local lodges and charitable funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Joe
Wiliett Fee
Dellewue
Bellevue Mine
Jonew Wen
Unclaimed Letters List Dense With Names and Places
An extensive unsent letters roster lists numerous individuals, including Mrs. Catherine White, Sister Catherine White, Miss Mary Davis, and many others, along with organizations such as Convent Sacred Heart and the Italian and West Scranton Station. The notice enumerates names, affiliations, and locales in a long catalog of addressees awaiting pickup or delivery.
Murky incident at Lake Bay ends in death
A confused report from Lake Bay states a man suffered a fatal wound from a charge of Wiekalot while allegedly stealing oysters from a private property. A watchman is named as the primary suspect, with an attempt to assign responsibility for the death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Comp
Dewafeatio Lleaki
Lake Bay
Wiekalot
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West
Lake Winola
Dufour
Baptist Ministers’ Meeting
Entertainment and Social
Bachelor Camping Club
Beautiful
P. K’s
Batiste Cordelis
Belfast
Dimities
Globe Warehouse
Miss Jenkins
North Scranton
Green Ridge
Dunmore
Dr Pierce
Dre Re Ve Pierce
Olepterit
Tee
Peetertas
Toetebreke
Wits
Saeeney
Keith
Boryrten
Curhombaly
Frances Erke
Uhutle
Wm J. Currell
Certentale
Paterick
Vatrick
Elwroh
Gaesere
Daniel Biilemans
God
Methodiat Ohgreh
Ali Wht Kawdier
Tungpal Services
Beranton
Mra Sperry
Hartford
Opan
Sperty
Fuiandityl
Ures
Cindy
Lew Maughtere
la Tile City
Scrunton
Mere Andrew Ryne
Bernie
Hee Danebtur
Anthony Thirnett
Pavnell
Sient
Serentiy Afteeneoy
Beaver
Teitiey
Atilew
Vicon
Mr Adit
Benny Parrett
Mink Mehwet
Patera
Phinehiy
Cythedral
Aneallink Tor
Pertalien
Kona Pell
Doin Demsitt
Miew May Davis
Mi Deis
Wie J. Davie
Mise Vero Hedrick
Mies Kel Hawks
Enterprier Dither Conmipwny
Dane Vos
M.D. Tf
Foanta
Jon Pole
Miss Nice Fry
Suiliuel ¥ Puluriun
James Grific
Mire Gaffany
G. W. Hem
Miafirme Keller
Mies Trugot A Keane
Pred
Lota
Jamo Lymads
Bh. G. Locke Wood
Copemputhetine School
Me J. Leane An
Mies
Mary Miers
Helen Mackey
Hy Marhers
Edward Mullow
Mokudrewa
Wy Moelitosh
S. Miorpilicu
Mine Ttina Rilo
Mon Bo
Meman Tundel
EO Richard
CL Flew
A. M. Hid
Amilth
William Springttel
James B
Foot & Go
Mere KB
FP. Bimpeon
Eva Stanonsen
Sermaton Furniture Company
Min
Maria Shitter
W. Swelmed Phote
Joris Troupe
Mra
Jobs Thewnpaone
H. Apiograph
Willis Williams
William Ward
Whaver
Miesdemic
William
Jory M. Walters
John Wellington
W.F. Wright
Catherine White
Convent
Sacred Beart
Peter Mat
Antonio Frumo
Nicola Gavaroui
Dori Giovanni
Varina Calogero
Perdenante Aratys
Chalie Plott
Antonie
Andea Iwenewa
Vorce Oyalanak
Waayl Kornis
Wohi Neeece
Dedend Tork
Dandor Koblia
Wikstoria Toglodsa
Adu Grudie
Kidelyt Taejersk 2P
Don Garde
Jucan Giorgy
Marta Uerakh
St Malye
Puket Nulgag
Andress Kho
Frok Korma
Jan Stanistawisyh
Joe Jdankio
West Schanton Station
Mary Thurke
Mon Albert Clark
Cate Vir Thomwood
Lewis J. Davis
David J. Davies
James Bena
Jeone Edwards
M Forery
Patrick Griffite
Archbald Mines
Titus KB
Hower
Edward
Jones
John T, Jones
Mino
Diileviei
Domie
Jeekeon
J.D. Main
John HW. Preaweed
Jowph
Sainusbury
Jet
Stephenthon
Morrie Silverman
Amy Thoms
Fred Winding
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