Marriages Ahead in West Scranton Notices
West Scranton cards announce the coming marriages of Jennie Freeman of South Main Avenue to Gomer Davis, and Mamie Saul of Price Street to Thomas Kelly. The nuptials are planned for mid summer and August first respectively, with further names listed among local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Freeman
Thomas Freeman
South Main Avenue
Gomer Davis
West Side
Mamie Saul
Thomas Saul
Price Street
Thomas Kelly
Hampton Etreet
Misa Kate Sweeney
Twenty-first Street
Myles Morgan
Jackson Street
Marriage of Chester B F McClosky and Minys P Lewis
Chester B F McClosky and Minys Parlette Lewis were married yesterday at 3 PM by Rev. Thomas deGruchy of Jackson Street Baptist Church. Only the bride’s parents attended. The bride wore a blue traveling dress and the couple went to the bride’s home for congratulations and a wedding supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chester BF. McClosky
Minys Parlette Lewis
Trev
Thomas deGruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Alumni Baseball Team Falls to Berwick 10–0
The Alumni baseball squad traveled to Berwick last Saturday and lost 10 to 0. They admit they were outclassed but praise Williams for solid pitching and their best effort despite the defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berwick
Alumni Athletic Association
Williams
Neighborhood disturbance arrest ends with discharge on costs
On Saturday evening John Howconn of North Seventh street had Mary Halliday of Kelly's patch arrested for disturbing neighborhood peace. At the hearing the evidence was not enough to fine her, and she was discharged upon payment of the costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howconn
North Seventh Street
Mary Halliday
Kelly's Patch
Light Lunchers Camping Club Heads to Sixth Camp
The Light Lunchers Camping Club plans a Monday departure for its sixth annual camp at Hiawatha Island on the Susquehanna near Oswego New York. West Side youths among members include Frank Evans John P Williams Harry P Davis Howard Davis and Reese Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawathi Island
Susquehanna River
Oswego
N.Y
West Side
Frank Evans
John P. Willams
Harry P. Davis
Howard Davis
Reese Lewis
Kern Family Reunion At Nay Aug Arboretum
Under Nay Aug trees, the Kern family from Washburn Street gathered for a reunion. Guests included KE G Kern and daughter from Brooklyn, George Saul family with Warren, Eugene K Miller family with Joseph and Caroline, J B E Kern couple with William, Alfred Kern family with Joseph G Kern and C Irving Kern, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Aug
Albert Kern
Washburn Street
KE. G. Kern
Brooklyn
George Saul
Warren
Eugene K. Miller
Joseph
Caroline
J. BE. Kern
William
Alfred Kern
Joseph G. Kern
C. Irving Kern
Electric City Wheelmen Defeat Alumni in Bowling Meet
Electric City Wheelmen beat Alumni Athletic Association 2 299 to 2 088 across three games. Wheelmen players Stover Luce Hughes Morgan and Davis led the team against Diehl Williams Harrington Magovern and Coons for Alumni on the alley of the former team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Alumni Athletic Association
Stover
Luce
Hughes
Morgan
Davis
Diehl
Williams
Harrington
Magovern
Coons
Alder man Okays Bond For Jennie Duffy on Disorderly House Charge
James Clark testified before Alderman Noone on a Saturday about Jennie Duffy of Bridge Street being charged with keeping a disorderly house. The alderman set her bond at 800 dollars, furnished by a prominent central city businessman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Clark
Noone
Jennie Duffy
Bridge Street
Central City
Funeral of Thomas Beddoe Held at North Main Avenue
The funeral for Thomas Beddoe, who died Saturday after a week illness, was held yesterday afternoon at his daughter Mrs. Isaac Evans home 409 North Main avenue. Rev. Hugh C McDemott led services with hymns by Mrs John Morgan Miss Mary Owens Mary Evans Prof David Owens and Prof Jones. burial followed at Washburn street cemetery. Bald Eagle Tribe of Redmen attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Evans
North Main Avenue
Thomas Beddoe
West Side Hospital
Hugh C. McDemott
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
John Morgan
Mary Owens
Mary Evans
David Owens
Prof Jones
Washburn Street
Bald Eagle Tribe
Redmen
William Bortree Injured in Lackawanna Work Incident
William Bortree of South Seventh Street, a well known Lackawanna employee, sustained injuries in an incident some time ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bortree
South Seventh Street
Lackawanna
Dr Agnew's Catarrh Powder Crowned One Cure
An advertisement claims Dr Agnew's Catarhal Powder is the one cure for catarrh cold and headache and promises eczema relief in one day. Sold by William G. Clark and H. C. Sanderson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Agnew
Agnew
William G. Clark
H. C. Sanderson
Local News Highlights From Scranton Patrol Day
Discharge from Moses Taylor hospital after locomotive mishap. Catherine Fitzsimmons gravely injured by Armour wagon. doctors restrict visits. Local residents travel, families visit Michigan and Philadelphia. A child found on Malin avenue taken to police. Sister from St Patrick’s Orphan asylum retrieved her. Dr A J Winebrake newly wed couple tour. Electric City Wheelmen hold meeting at club house tonight. South Main avenue paving near completion. German Presbyterian Sunday school to picnic at Nay Aug park. Special cars to depart at 9:30 from Main and Jackson. Camp 33 to meet in Washington hall on first and third Wednesdays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocono
Moses Taylor Hospital
Catherine Fitzsimmons
South Main Avenue
Armour
Fred Owens
Vivien
Grace ,Roberts
Elizabeth Judge
Meridian Street
Michigan
Mary O'Brien
Pennsylvania Oval School
Philadelphia
Luzerne Street
Malin Avenue
West Side
St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum
A. J. Winebrake
Bride
New York
Washington
Hudson
Electric City
Dale
Lugerne
Oxford Streets
German Presbyterian Sunday School
Nay Aug Park
Main Avenu
Jackson Street
Patriotic Order of Americans
North Scranton paving project extends through Court Street
Work started on Court Street and Providence Road by contractor M H Dale. Superintendent Patterson has forty men tearing up the road for a vitrified brick pavement like North Main Avenue. Completion is unlikely this year due to winter work stoppages. the route extends to Diamond Avenue then Providence Road and Carbon Street, creating a continuous paving line into the central city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Providence Road
M. H. Dale
Patterson
North Main Avenue
Diamond Avenue
Carbon Street
Central City
Takasugi to Speak at Epworth League Event in Dunmore
Tokio native Mr Hero G Takasugi will speak at the M E church in Dunmore Friday evening under Epworth league auspices. He will wear native costume sing native songs and display courses from Japan. Others noted: Miss Daisy McCrory returns from Frincdson Wilkes Barres, Rev Charles H Newing heads to Binghamton then Carmelgrove camp meet, Knights of Pythias meet at Masonic hall tonight, A H Beardsley visits Oxcar Yost, J A Stevens returns from Philadelphia, Gertrude Matthews returns from Minersville, William Matthews visits Glen Falls NY, A J Kelly remains critically ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hero G. Takasugi
Tokio
Japan
M. E
Epworth League
Daisy McCrory
Frincdson
Wilkes-Barre
Edward Scott
Ward Street
New England
Charles H. Newing
Binghamton
Carmelgrove
A. H. Beardsley
Pottsville
Oxcar Yost
Blakely Street
Knights of Pythias
Masonic Hall
H. EF. Spencer
South Scranton Car Fire Injures Miss Holloran
Mary Holleran of Minooka suffered a fractured leg when a south side car stalled near Pittston Avenue after its motor burned out. Sparks and panic caused passengers to rush for the exits, several falling to the platform, while Dr. J. J. Walsh treated the injured before she was sent home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Holleran
Minooka
J. J. Walsh
Pittston Avenue
Family dispute leads to alderman postponement
John Zies faced assault and battery, desertion, and non-support charges brought by his wife. he lives with siblings and works far from home. The case was postponed for settlement after alderman Lentes advised reconciliation. Frank Sulewesky Constantine Ivanofsky were arrested for stealing sand, posting $500 bail after waiving a hearing. John Petrovitch also bail for receiving stolen goods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Zies
Lentes
Froude Avenue
Iles
Prospect Avenue
Frank Sulewesky
Constantine Ivanofsky
Priceburg
Charles Bialkowsky
Maple Street
Alderman Lentes
Blaskowsky
John Petrovitch
Funeral of Mrs Joyce Held Across Palm Street Church
The funeral of the late Mrs Joyce was held yesterday from her sister’s home on Palm street. Services occurred at St John’s church with interment at Cathedral cemetery. Pall-bearers included John Murphy James Murphy Patrick Murphy Michael Murphy Edward Connolly and J McNully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joyce
Palm Street
St. John's Church
Cathedral
John
James
Patrick
Michael Murphy
Edward Connolly
J. McNully
Funeral for Mrs Coleman Scheduled Tomorrow Morning
A funeral service for Mrs. Coleman is planned for tomorrow at 9 o clock. Community meetings include Scranton Bowling Club at Pittston Avenue HQs and a St Marys parish outing planning session at August Rehners home on Prospect Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Ariel
Schley
South Side Bowling Club
Muennervhor
Arlington Hotel
Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy
An old and well tried remedy Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething praised as a prescription by a leading female physician in the United States. It has been used sixty years by millions of mothers to ease teething, reduce diarrhea and griping, and calm wind colic. A twenty two and cons bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
United States
United Mine Workers Deny Griffiths Provocation at Hughestown
The North Scranton sub headquarters reports no Providence meeting or threats by Benjamin Griffiths. It affirms 1200 North End miners’ implicit trust in officers and unity to win the strike, even through summer and winter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers
St. Mary's Hall
Benjamin Griffiths
Hughestown
United Mine Workers of America
North Scranton
Providence
Griffiths
North End
Outing Club Tours Lake Scranton and Local Spots
The outing club enjoyed a trip to Lake Scranton with Miss Shires leading and photographing the group on rocks beside the boulevard. A lunch room photos reveal cool inviting spaces with fresh flowers and ample seating. A children reading club formed last week met to hear Little Lord Fauntleroy and planned future sessions Mondays and Thursdays. The outing club will meet this evening to plan next Saturday’s picnic. A Sunday praise service drew a good crowd and rooms were available for rest all day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Scranton
Miss Shires
Lord Fauntleroy
Manly
Burnett
Hawthorn colliery hoists coal as strike actions progress
The goal was hoisted and run through the breaker at Cayuga colliery during the latter part of last week. A hundred cars or more that had stood at the foot ready to be hoisted since the strike was declared are being hoisted and run through the breaker. Several railroad cars loaded with stove coal were sent out from the area last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cayuga
Old Von Storch Property in North Malin Avenue Razed for Modern Dwelling
The historic building, standing about sixty years, is being demolished by a large workforce. Originally erected by C Courtright and later owned by William Von Storch, it was willed to Charles Von Storch after Mr. Von Storch's death. A modern house will rise on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Storch
Malin Avenue
C. Courtright
William von Storch
Local lodge election and social events announced
The Thomas Jefferson Independent lodge plans an officer installation at Osterhout's hall on Thursday with an entertainment smoker and a musical program. A special United Mine Workers meeting is set for Friday at St Marys hall. Local notices include members visiting, fishing trips, and a WCTU ice cream social on Thursday July 31 at Mrs. Matthew Wilsons home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson Independent Lodge
Osterhout's Hall
Joseph Powell
Summit Avenue
United Mine Workers of America
St. Mary's Hall
Rena
Hess Edwards
Wayne Avenue
Margaret Danvers
Warren Street
Besgie Morgan
Wiliam Street
Constable Morgan
Pittston
William Morgan
Thomas Mills
Lake Henry
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Matthew Wilson
East Market Street
Gertie Bradley
William Street
Nellie Pickett
Mae Benedict
North Main Avenue
Asbury Park
United Mine Workers
Marquette Council
Young Men's Institute
Local Social Notes from Green Ridge and Nearby
Green Ridge residents Mr and Mrs F C Hagsard and Russell Hazzard visited Lake Henry. Mr and Mrs Frear spent Sunday with relatives in Carbondale. Frank Bartz vacationing at Fleetville. James Orr returned home from Green Ridge visit. The Young Men’s club of the Church of the Good Shepherd meets August 9 at 8 30 p.m. All members urged to attend. Ice cream festivals planned by Green Ridge Baptist church and Asbury Methodist Episcopal church for Thursday evening in their parlor venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. C. Hagsard
Russell Hazzard
Dickson Avenue
Lake Henry
Frear
Carbondale
Frank Bartz
Sanderson Avenue
Fleetville
James Orr
Forest City
Green Ridge
Young Men's Club
Church of the Good Shepherd
Green Ridge Baptist Church
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Traveling Under Difficulties in a Flooded West to Colorado Springs
W. H. Tripp recounts a delayed 14 hour journey by train from Buffalo to Colorado Springs amid widespread floods in Missouri and Kansas. The voyage includes washed out tracks, alternate routes via Kansas City and Topeka, and relief upon reaching Pike's Peak country, highlighting impacts on farmers and the vivid prairie scenery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Buffalo
Chicago
Michigan
Rock Island
Silver City
Omaha
Kansas City
Trenton
St. Joe
Horton
Missouri
Topeka
Carrie Nation
Kansas
MacFuarland
Manhattan
Belleville
Morgansville
Old Pike's Peak
Pike's Peak
Scranton
W. H. Tripp
How the Mighty Buffalo Has Fallen
A New York World piece laments the near disappearance of wild buffalo in the United States. It cites a drop from over 300,000 to about 33,000 to 35,000, blaming commercial trade and poaching for extermination and noting the broader loss of big game worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Plains
Torustworthy
Senate
Wilson
United Sitates
Missouri River
Avia
Africa
Plaing
Atlantic City opens new beach location for The Agnew Co
Directly on the Beach to Chelsea Atlantic City opens a new July 1st location offering appointments and services at the coast. The fire bath establishment features equipment designed for special personal attention and includes a booklet and terms by addressing The Agnew Co Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
Atlantic City
Fieer Bath
Agnew CO
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Mendy Davis
William Jones
Gus Eynon
Ivor, Lewis
William Prid
Robert Roberts
Walter Jones
Thomas Skerritt
Dufour
Gale
Geo. W. Jenkins
Main Ave
Marietta
Globe Warehouse
Mwa Ee
North
Young Women's Christian Association
Monarch
Meldrum, Scott & Co
Wyoming Ave
Dunmore
South Scranton
Aldermanic Doings
Ation
Irk
Anheuser-Busch Brewing
St. Louis
Casey Bros
Wyoming Avenue
THE
Griffin Art CO
HOTEL
Richmond
Kentucky Avenue
Beach
Atlande City
N. d
Ocean View
Caspacity
J. B. Jerksins
Brigantine
Holland House
Reading
Phyalelan
Charles L. Walton
Pennsylvania
Wesauking
Alleghany Mountaiin
Tec Valley
Towanda
Lake Wesauking Hotel P
Apes, Pa
Bend
Bookle
K. Wankis
Stroudsburg
Highland Dell House Rise
Atce Stroudsburg
J. F. Foulke
Prospect House
Pa Dni
Charles Dearr
Connecticut
Fenwick Hall
Fenwick, Conn
Long Island Sound
Connecticut River
J. E. Chatfield
East
5Th St
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