Happenings in North Scranton and Local Notes
Letters received by friends clear up confusion about an alleged killing near Mount Shasta. Anthony Gannon, reported dead, has sent a telegram and a July 14 letter indicating he is alive. Edward Gannon confirms a return home planned in the fall. Wayne Avenue resident W R Thomas sustains finger injuries in an unrelated incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Gannon
Scranton
Mount Shasta
Cal
New York
The
Wrest
Partygoers Celebrate at Mise Willis Home on Wayne Avenue
Last evening a delightful party was tendered to Mise Margaret Willis at her home on Wayne avenue. The event featured singing vocal and instrumental music, games, and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Allsworth, Throop, Lorimer, Mary Kidwards, and Messrs Peter McGinnis, Thomas Thomas, and John RR. Thomas. A separate group of young people explored Storrs mines No. 1 and No. 2 shaft, with some shots taken and coal plates observed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Willis
Wayne Avenue
W. R. Thomas
Margaret Avenue
Mise Margaret Willis
Wileh
Callow Leonard
Keturah Does
Hetsle Evins
Meseie Titeris
Margaret Wilts
Annie Davis
Hetts Harris
Mdrth
Annie Richards
Ellen Tikem
Marcarnet Jehu
Hinneche Toome
Mommie Jones
Jennie Jenkine
Meverd
Deohn Peichard
Robert Caswell
Willim Waleh
Themes Teed
Wiliam Arstrong
Benjamin Bowen
Within Hares
Richard Shirples
John Tiras
Joseph Twist
Louis Porn
David Jones
Frank Ruese
Tred Ward
Storrs
Eliant
Wiler
Tentemp
Local Lodge Meeting and Accident Report
All members of Colenie Lewis council No 1 Wisconsin Junior Order tinted American Mechanics are requested to meet this evening at their rooms. W RR Thomas of Margaret Avenue met with a painful accident yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colenie Lewis Counci
Tinted American Mechanics
W. RR. Thomas
Margaret Avenue
Paine's Celery Compound and Other Remedies Prices
A list of patent medicines with prices: Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound 70¢ Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery 75¢ Mellon’s Food 38¢ and 5¢ for a quantity labeled g 5c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham’s
Pierce's
Golden Medical
Mellon's
Scranton notices and events mix up at local gathering
The report notes a woman in a river incident not as Mrs Haggerty but a similar looking person. It mentions YWCA groups planning a joint picnic at Richmond's Pines with North Scranton and central rooms. A Grishin Accidental fund picnic is planned at Tripp's Park Ate with games and dancing, organized by a hard working committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Machine Works
Lackawanes River
Haggerty
Friends of the
North Scranton
Young Women's Christian Association
Friends
Central Rooms
Richmond's Pines
Grishin
Tripp's Park
Local Society Notes From West Pittston Area
West Pittston residents share visits and guests on West Market Street in recent days. Notables include Margaret Simpson and Mise Corele Winslow hosting friends, with several others traveling or staying with relatives and attending local events.
Dainty Shirt Waists at Diminished Prices
This season’s productions feature top-notch fashion ideas and exclusive styles not found elsewhere. The stock is broken but attractively priced, emphasizing the latest shirt waists at reduced rates.
Elegant White Waists Collection Ad Highlights Prices
A catalog of white waists priced around $1.50 each with higher grade versions selling at $1.75 or more. Describes choice and exquisite white waists that have won the hearts of women who have seen them.
White waists of the season close at high grade prices
The market reports the finest white waist fabrics closing at the season’s peak as buyers seek top grade, bidding strongly for choice consignments. Prices reflect premium demand for high quality voile and lawn fabrics from leading mills.
West Scranton Daily Deaths and Local Notices
Obituaries note Mrs. Margaret Howells of Hampton Street dies after brief illness. William Hughes and infant remains laid to rest. Various deaths, funerals, and memorials follow, with notices of picnics, visits, and social events across West Scranton communities.
Obituaries for Donohue Child and Mrs Walsh
A child of Mr and Mrs Patrick Donohue of North Main avenue died yesterday, with funeral notice to follow. Celia Walsh of Meridian street, wife of John Walsh, died yesterday after a brief illness, sister of painter Frank Johnson, survived by her husband and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Donohue
North Main Avenue
Celia Walsh
John Walsh
Meridian Street
Frank Johnson
Miner Nelson Johnson Dies After Rock Fall at Briges Shaft
Nelson Johnson, 50, a miner from 421 Nineteenth Street, was killed by a rock fall at the Briges shaft yesterday morning. He came to this country from Sweden eight years ago, survived by his wife, and recently resumed work after an earlier injury. His body was sent to his home for funeral services Sunday afternoon with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Johnson
Nineteenth Street
Briges
Johnson
Sweden
Washburn Street
Lake Idlewild resort attracts West Scranton visitors
The popular Lake Idlewild in Susquehanna county hosts many West Scranton residents for the summer. The resort is operated by D. J. Morgan. Current visitors include Mrs. John M. Edwards Mrs. Louis A. Howell of West Locust street and Mrs. Hugh Williams of Price street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Susquehanna County
Lake Idlewild
West Scranton
D. J. Morgan
John M. Edwards
Louis A. Howell
West Locust Street
Hugh Williams
Price Street
Neighbor dispute leads to alderman court action
Mrs Angeli Gleda of Scranton Street accused neighbor Mrs M Maloney of throwing stones at her boy and injuring him. An Alderman issued a warrant and Mrs Maloney was held on $100 bail for court. Separately Mrs Kenward of Garfield Avenue had John Donovan of Robinson Street arraigned for threats with $200 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Angeli Gleda
Scranton Street
John
M. Maloney
Maloney
Church of Aneault
Kenward
Garfield Avenue
John Donovan
Robinson Street
Davis
Donovan
Promoters Promise Fresh Push For New Telephone System
A West Side board of trade member received a letter from a Lackawan na Telephone promoter in reply to the board’s endorsement of Me proposition. Another effort will be made to enact an ordinance as a comella for a new telephone system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
Lackawanna Telephone Company
Ttia
Thomas B. James
Frink Street
Bridget Naughton
Alddy
Pyne
Williame
Biddy
Dennis Nealon
Scranton Railway Company
Luserno Street
James Roberts
Lewis Connors
Grain-O Health Drink Advertises for Children and Adults
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a delicious nourishing drink that imitates coffee without its drawbacks. It claims to aid digestion, strengthen the nerves, and be safe for both children and adults, with a price about four times coffee. It urges readers to buy from grocers and those who need a health builder.
Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park
Coal delivery notice lists pea coal at $1.25 per unit to the South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders go to C. P. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave, phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. P. Sharkey
Cedar Are
Minooka Court Hears Assault Case and Local Notices
In Alderman Huddy's court Mrs Catherine Harrett faced assault charges against Martin Coyne, with bail set at 90 dollars. Funeral notices report Mrs Allen Reed and John Barnes, with interments at Minooka Catholic cemetery and Mingoka Catholic cemetery respectively. A party hosted by Mr and Mrs W Moran included numerous attendees listed by name. Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Mismatch Remedy praised in a testimonial from G M Law of Keewuk Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huddy
Catherine Harrett
Martin Coyne
Heth
Minooka
Coyne
Allen Reed
Price
Cedar Avenue
Michael McMurray
Robert McCue
John Weing
Henry Werner
George Evans
Eugene Marleit
Mingoka
John Barnes
Birch Street
St. John’s Catholic Church
Minooka Catholic
Emma Swarts
Emma Dunleavy
Pittston Avenue
James Brady
Michael Barrett
New York City
W. Moran
William Moran
Tiley
Moran
Hagerty
Manley
M. C. Donough
Creeden
Philbin
O'Brien
Richardson
Metrall
McHugh
Kelley
Morality
Kennedy
Cot
Local Officer Injury After Slip From Laurel Hill Car
Officer Pletcher suffered a dislocated right shoulder in a fall while alighting from a Laurel Hill car near Johnston's Blore yesterday afternoon. He was treated at home after a doctor dispatched to the scene and relocated the bone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pletcher
Laurel HI
Johnston
Blore
Joyce
Harper Street
Union Epworth League
Asbury Church
Green Ridge
Dunmore League
Lt. Mendelewon
Mayfield
Frank Pilickens
Chestnut Street
Alexandre HK. Mackay
Green Hidge Street
Lake Sheridan
James Ellis
Church Street
Man Injured At Gypsy Grove Mine
John Gallagher of Sport Hill was injured yesterday at the Gypsy Grove mine when caught between a stretcher and a car attached to a mule. He was taken home by buggy and is expected to recover at home over several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosic Lake
George Byrne
Dudley Street
John Gallagher
Sport Hill
Gypsy Grove
Funeral for Phoebe Stuart Held at Green Ridge
The funeral for Phoebe Stuart was conducted from her parents’ home in Green Ridge with Rev. Dr. George E. Guild presiding. Pallbearers included Charles Webber and J. C. Markle among others. interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery. Various local residents were noted for recent activities and community notices appeared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoebe Stuart
Charles Stuart
Green Ridge
Charles Webber
Joseph Hatton
J. C. Markle
W. H. Getz
C. A. Emey
W. J. Emey
Nellie Grigger
Marle Hartwick
Forest Hill Cemetery
Berse Matthews
Dickson Avenue
John Garland
Jones’ Pharmacy
Gettysburg
Atg
Florence Nicholson
Monsey Avenue
Lakeside
J. L. Hang
Deacon Street
Inland Engraving Company
Mabel Jayne
Lawrence Jayne
Mehoopany
A. Nicholson
Susquehanna County
F. H W. Warner
Binghamton
F. C. Haggard
Falls
Garretts
Minnie
Lara Bliss
Mark's Summit
Trobert Taylor
Robert
Capouse Avenue
Baltimore
Mise Leach
H, Sh, Burdick
Mon- Bey Avenue
Garrett
Green Ridge Street
Cli Union
Npworth League
Asbury Church
M. Spencer
Thompson
J. I. Peck
Park Place Clergy Visiting Town and Friends
Rev Lymann and wife of Park Place Methodist Episcopal church are in Tunkhannock for a few days. Miller and wife of Park Place and Rev Mr Sweet of Hyde Park Methodist Episcopal church returned from a trip to New York and Boston. Misses Fore and Kate Howenthum of Archbald spent Thursday with friends in Beranton. Willam Stansberry of Carbondale visiting his mother on Providence Street. Smoke the Popular Punch Cigar, 1c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Davies
Jennie Jones
Ella Raynor
Harvey's Lake
J. B. Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
Cc. T. Miller
Park Place
New York
Horton
Old Orchard Beach
Portland
Maine
May
Anna Edwards
Fidith Blair
Edna Williams
Main Avenue
Lake Winola
RR. Williams
South Main Avenue
Elizabeth Thomas
Wilkes, Parte
Daniel Green
Newport News
North Everett Avenue
Nellie Neaton
New York City
Swetland Street
W. H. Dieh
Stanton
Edella, Pa
Grant Keller
Hioomshore
Grace Fuller
Binghamton
Jackson Street
W. V. Griffiths
North Garfield Avenue
Athantic City
Frank Clark
William Price
Lake Carey
Mum.burker
John Bradiey
Wiec. Price
Mienzer Evans
John Lowry
TD. Jones
Gravel Pond
Morgen Darlela
Newcastle
Pate
David Walters
North Bromley Avenue
Wavyerly
Lymann
Park Place Methodist
Building Trades Dull Amid Ongoing Strike Sentiment
The building trade shows marked dullness with no boom expected before spring. Stone masons delay returning, plumbers claim most non union workers have quit, and strike leaders report dwindling HQ crowds while contractors anticipate a gradual return to work.
Obituary of Martha J Murhe and Other Local Deaths
Mrs Martha J Murhe died at her daughter Dr Anna Clarke in Cayuga county at seventy five. She was born Oct 2 in Union Spring and married Panel Clarke of Toga. Survived by five children John E Sarah F Mary E Anna C. She was active in the Methodist church and admired for cheerfulness. Funeral conducted by Rev Richard Hiorns from her home. Interment at Thea Pa. Water Flynn, Civil War veteran, died at 60. Funeral tomorrow at elm street home with Cathedral cemetery burial. Irene O Goyle 5 year old died yesterday. funeral tomorrow afternoon at 2:10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Howells
Hampton Street
Nantyfile
Monmouthshire
England
Evan Hughes
Benjamin Hughes
North End
Robert
Hughes
Avondale
William Howells
Dunmore
Howell
William
Elizabeth
Mr. Howella
Moscow
First Welsh Baptist Church
Wilkes-Barre
William J. Hughes
Bromley Avenue
Morial
Washburn Street
John Hodge
the Pyne
Forest Howe
Taylor
Thomas O'Malley
North Bromley Avenue
Howard
John Young
Edwards Court
Martha J. Murhe
Anna (. Clarke
Pier Ne
Mra
Clarke
Union Spring
Cayuga County
Bhe
Panel (Clarke
Toga
Mogi County
Pau
John E
Thoga
Pas
Sarah F
Our City
Sehou
Mary E
Philadelphia
Noa Anna CC
Scranton
Methodist Episcopal Church
Elm Park
Richard Hiorns
Thea
Water Flynn
Thomas Keach
Elm Street
Cathedral
Fitzsimmons Jeffries Fight Shown At Lyceum
Realistic Vitaphone style reproduction of the Fitzsimmons Jeffries fight staged at the Lyceum theater last night. The performance used moving pictures to depict the Coney Island bout with vivid action and crowd reaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Lwneum Theater
Fitzsimmons
Jeffrice
Coney Island
Ring Entertainment Repeats for Indies and All Ages
The show from the moment the ring opened through Fitzsimmons knockout in the eleventh round was praised for faithful bringing of events. The entertainment will be repeated this evening and tomorrow with matinees for Saturday offering a fine chance for ladies to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitzsimmons
Building Permits Issued by Inspector Jackson
Inspector Jackson approved five building permits yesterday. A $5,000 brick addition to Mr. Kelly's bakery was authorized with A A Kearney as contractor. Other permits include a single frame dwelling for Mrs. Ellen Sheridan on Stanton Street, and additions to frame dwellings and market houses in multiple wards with listed contractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson
Mr. Kelly
A. A. Kearney
Ellen Sheridan
Stanton Street
PLS
Boland
Joseph Tistler
Tenth Ward
Charles Harman
Gontrivebor
Patrick Murray
Walter J. O'Malley
Cane Trator
TF. Polen
Feaine
Fairview Avenue
T. P. Polen
Cone Tractor
Funeral of James Dunn at Dunmere and St Mars cemetery
The funeral of James Dunn who died by suicide near Plains was held at Dunmere at eight o'clock. Interment followed in St Mars cemetery. The remains were shipped by the Delaware and Hudson train. Dunn had told a barber he had shaved him for the last time. He was last seen leaving his boarding house on Prescott avenue with Mrs Duggan around 3 o clock Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Plains
Dunmere
St. Mars’s
Delaware and Hudson
Dunn
Mra. Duggan
Prescott Avenue
Cannon At Liberty After Dims Charge In 1807 Shooting
Cler of the Courte Daniels received notification from Foster penitentiary that Michael Cannot was convicted of shooting John Linn in the stomach on February 2, 1807 near the Lu cerne county line. He was convicted and sentenced to two years and three months in the penitentiary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Courte Daniels Yeater Day
Dims
Foster
Michael Cannot
John Linn
Lucerne
Cannon
Pene Ilenthery
Untold War Injury Report From Dreyfus Era Page
Fragmentary notes describe a historical incident tied to Captain Dreyfus era. The garbled text hints at voyageal injury or illness and a later reflection on body and mind. Names and precise events are unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Tonia
Mariani & CO
Ipth St
Mise Margaret Simpson
Mise Corele Winslow
West Pitteton
West Market Street
Davit Jones
Olyphant
Yesternay
Mista Ida Jones
Wyoming
Misa Blanche Davie
Washington
Jenni Smith
Loviee Huches
W. Tf. Ackerson
Word Street
Buttermilk Falls
Fred. Henry
Creon
Honesdale
Mise
Mary Lewis
Plocwmeburg
Bridget McLaughlin
Pittston
Wale Street
A. A. Woshure
Asbury Park
Mary Williams
Parker Street
Marry Jones
John McAndrews
Archbald
Glenwood Lodge
Old Forge
Co. C
Thomas Hewmdene
V.C
Rodolph Rasker
W. Rose
W. Ware
M. Steers
Sam. Broadhead
H. O. Russell
G. John
Campbell
Morgan
Choice
Globe Warehouse
Briggs
John and
Davise
First Baptist Church
Nay Aug Park
Clarke Rose
Idlewild
South Scranton
G. M. Law
Kéeowuk
Iowa
Matthew Bros. Wholesale and Retail Agte
Wyoming Avenue
Renee Pee
Horsford
Tribune
Master Plumbers’ Association
James F. Doyle
Irene
Ad Mradames O'Goyle
Gt River Street
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons and
Deffries
Life Motion Pictures
Patent Record
Baltimore, Md
Liberty
John Lippi
Dreyfus
Hennes
Captain Dreyfus
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