Funeral Services for Miss Gertrude Decker Held at Home
West Scranton reports the funeral for the late Miss Gertrude Decker held yesterday at 122 North Sumner Avenue. Rev. John B P Moffatt led the service with a tribute to her charitable life. The procession then moved to Forest Hill cemetery for interment. Pallbearers included J Williames, W Phillips, T Fellows Mason, W Wilhims, Chivence Shryer, and Frank Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Decker
Sumner Avenue
John BP. Moffatt
Forest Hill
J. Williames
W. Phillips
T. Fellows Mason
W. Wilhims
Chivence Shryer
Frank Phillips
Mrs Asherman Sustains Falls With Infant In Arm
Mrs Asherman of Rock Street was injured in a stair fall while carrying an infant. She suffered cuts and possible internal injuries and will be confined to bed for some time. Remarkably the child escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asherman
Rock Street
Trolley Rails Covered With Bricks Yet Sand Idled City Comment
Residents along South Midin Avenue wondered why the trolley rails near the new pavement were covered with bricks and sand after concrete lay. Investigations showed an apparent waste by one man, prompting questions and an official explanation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midin Avenue
Simpson church to host entertainment and ice cream social
Next Thursday the Epworth league of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church will stage an entertainment and ice cream social. Elocutionist Miss Julia Cruser of Montrose and pianist Miss Ana Saxe of this city lead the program, with ice cream and cake served in the assembly room afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Julia Cruser
Montrose
Ana Saxe
Sunday School Outings Planned at Nay Aug Park
Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Sunday school plans an outing at Nay Aug park on Wednesday July 30. Children will ride in two special cars leaving at 0 40 from Main avenue and Jackson street. First Baptist church Sunday school will picnic at Nay Aug park on Thursday August 7 with transport by special cars departing 9 o'clock from the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chestnut Street
German Presbyterian Sunday School
Nay Aug Park
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
First Baptist Church
Nay Ang Park
Advertisement for Extra Stamps by Mears and Hagen
An ad announces thirty extra stamps available, directed by Mears and Hagen, and requests readers to see the advertisement in the paper.
Washington camp announces Mountain Park excursion
Arrangements are complete for a Saturday trip to Mountain Park by Washington camp No. 178 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America. The excursion train departs Jersey Central station at 8 14 a m and tickets may be used on the 1 p m regular train. Prizes will be awarded for races baseball and other games as tickets sell briskly from camp boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Park
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Jersey Central
Great Question What Must I Do to Be Saved
Items of interest note a Sunday sermon by Rev James Schoettie at Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church and several local social updates including a infant death, travel news, visits, and a police case. The West Side locals hold meetings and community notices dominate the page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Schoettie
Chestnut Street
Thomas J. Willits
Bynen Street
John Bonore
Scranton Street
Buffalo
George B. Reynolds
North Main Avenue
Lake Winola
Emma Lewisa
Marvin G. Kramer
Lafayette Street
Imperial Underwear Company
Mra
Hattie Decker
Washburn Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Local 87
Co-operative
Jayne
N. Y
Mulley
Flemming
William Rymer
Atrline
Carmita
Niagara Falle
Kate Sweeney
Twenty-first Street
Myles Morgan
Jackson Street
Charles Jacobs
Jacobs
Kellow
Frank Cobb
Christenurt
Michael Coyne
Minooka
Noone
Coyne
John Berghauser Birthday Serenade at Elm Street Home
A large gathering gathered at 139 Elm street to serenade John Berghauser for his 34th birthday. Bauer's band performed an inspiring program, guests presented gifts, and refreshments followed as the evening concluded around midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Berghauser
Elm Street
John
Berghauser
Bauer
Jacob Berghaauser
G. F. Schwenker
Fred Holderly
Buffalo
N. Y
John Wiesting
William Relsig
Henry Armbrust
Ressing
Caroline Berghauser
Anna Berghauser
Minnie Berghauser
Amelia Armbrust
Ruth Relsig
Edna Armbrust
Anna Iessing
John Berghauser
Charles Berghaus
Lightning Strikes House on Willow Street
A lightning bolt struck a frame house at 81 Willow Street during a rain storm yesterday. Nehming was the presumed strike, with a sulphur odor reported afterward. Owner Philip Ehrhardt escaped injury as the bolt dodged a corner chimney and zigzagged through rooms before exiting via the summer kitchen, causing only minor damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Street
Nehming
Philip Ehrhardt
German curiosity sent to Tribune foreman as gift
Fred W. Sehwenker, foreman of The Tribune bindery, received a German curio yesterday. It is a walking stick that converts into a cane a cigar holder a briar pipe and a Jong stem pipe. Made of welsh wood with an amber mouthpiece, the donor sent several combination sticks for Sehwenker and his friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred W. Sehwenker
Tribune Bindery Department
Germany
Birthday Surprise Party For Mrs. Daley On Hickory Street
A pleasant birthday surprise was held for Mrs. Joseph Daley at her Hickory street home on Wednesday evening. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. William Walter, Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Wrens, Mr. and Mrs. Martin Gidlden, Mr. and Mrs. Michael Brier, Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Duley, Mr. and Mrs. August Elrighy, Misses Mabel Wreng Flora Wreng Tillie Hamm Edith Wrens and George Miller, Charles Sturek William Smith Herbert Duley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Daley
Hickory Street
William Walter
Cfiftp Wrens
Martin Gidlden
Michael Brier
Joseph Duley
August Elrighy
Mabel Wreng
Flora Wreng
Tillie Hamm
Edith Wrens
George Miller
Charles Sturek
Willam Smith
Herbert Duley
Massive cake won at Bune day wehool raffle
Christian Wickus attended the Bune day wehool at Lake Aries and won the large cake crafted by a confectioner on the grounds. Other notes mention a Four teen Friends excursion meeting in Best's hall and a surprise party for Otto Schmidt at Prospect avenue. Miss Margaret Boland funeral set for 3:00 am at St Joseph's Minooka with interment Cathedral cemetery. Jacob Herghauser Jr of Elm street vacationing in Newark and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Wickus
Lake Aries
Behley
Best's
Otto Schmidt
Murents
Prospect Avenue
Mears & Hagen
Margaret Boland
St. Joseph's Church
Minooka
Cathedral
Jacob Herghauser, Jr
North Scranton Cowboys top Roderick Indians in tight bowling duel
Thomas Cowboys defeated Roderick Indians in a high scoring match at North Scranton alleys. Thomas Davis led with the high score and high average, while the Cowboys’ lineup featured several strong performances. Thomas Davis posted 153 as the high average in the contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Scranton
Roderick
Indians
Thomas
Cowboys
Thomas Davis
Hughes
James
Owens
Thomare
Piiseeiconesaes
Davis Ve
Deereesanteses
Hwighman
Obituary notes for Killam and local residents
Marcus N B Killam of Paupack Pike died at home aged 75, survived by wife Naficy Bennett Killam and children B F Killam A K E Killam and Haether B Killam plus grandchildren. Bridget Gibbons died after long illness at 1910 Prospect Ave aged 60, funeral Saturday. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Fred Reidenbach died at 518 Stone Ave. funeral this afternoon. Patrick McDonald’s funeral tomorrow at 9 attended by St John Total Abstinence society and Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No 7, to which he belonged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marcus N. B. Killam
Paupack
Pike County
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Naficy Bennett Killam
B. F. Killam
Thin City
A. KE. Killam
Haether B. Killam
Paypack
Sylvester Tillson
Rochester
N. Y
Mark K. Edgar
Bridget Gibbons
South Side
Prospect Avenue
Fred Reidenbach
Stone Avenue
Patrick McDonald
St. John's Total Abstinence Society
Division No. 7
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Father Whitty Society Lancers Enjoy Camp Hoban Atmosphere
Members of Company C First Regiment of Lancers at Camp Hoban Lake Lodore endure rain yet report high spirits. The unit, centered along Company C street, is praised for drilled quiet discipline. North Scranton visitors were welcomed by the camp. Father Moylan supports recreation and Captain Lawrence Burns organized a camp baseball team that defeated all rivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Whitty
First Regiment of Lancers
Camp Hoban
Lake Lodore
North Scranton
Father Moylan
Lawrence Burns
Reading club at association parlors forms during party
Despite a heavy shower the children's party drew many youngsters. A reading club was formed to meet Mondays and Thursdays 4 to 5 to hear stories, starting with Little Lord Fauntleroy. The outing president will accompany girls to Scranton lake tomorrow at 1:30 pm. Beginning Monday rooms open at noon for young women to bring lunches and enjoy ice cream.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Fauntleroy
Outing Club
Scranton Lake
Formoorrow
Repetition Sale Ad Offers 40 Extra Stamps
Classified notice notes a repetition sale offering 40 extra stamps and directs readers to see the advertisement in this paper from Mears and Hagen.
United Mine Workers Mass Meeting Set This Afternoon
A mass meeting of United Mine Workers of America locals will be held in St Marys hall this afternoon at 2 o clock. All members are urged to attend as important business is to be transacted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
St. Mary's Hall
Robert Homar
Providence Register
New York
Annie Golden
Oak Street
Waymart
Thomas Hitchings
Spring Street
Green Ridge Update and Local Notices
Green Ridge resident Howard Walters recovers after an appendicitis operation. Mears & Hagen advertise a repetition sale offering 20 extra stamps via their panel. Miss Mabel Green of Tioga County guests Dr. and Mrs. W. Lent at Sanderson Avenue. Mary Fromer of Dickson Avenue to Lake Ariel. Harry Seward and a friend plan a trip from Philford in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Walters
Green Ridge Street
Mears & Hagen
Mabel Green
Old Time Remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
An elderly remedy for teething children claims sixty years of use with universal mother praise. The note asserts it calms pain, relieves diarrhea and colic, aids digestion, and brings rest to mothers. Price listed as twenty five cents per bottle.
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GEO. W. Jenkins
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Camping River
Whitty Boys
Green Ridge
Mercereau & Connell
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