West Scranton Miner E P Davis Dies at Home
West Scranton faces the loss of E P Davis a well known mine foreman who died last evening at his North Hyde Park Avenue home after a two week illness from brain abscess. Davis born in Wales had a long career from miner to foreman and superintendent with multiple rail and coal companies and was active in Welsh Baptist church and local organizations. He leaves a wife Mary Davis and children Bessie and Jane, plus a mother and several siblings. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Avenue
Pitcher Williams
New York
Gormley
Evan T. Thivis
Tripp
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Lstle Park Avenue
West Scranton
Dee
Mr. Davis
Pensant
Breconshire
South Wales
Aremont
Willi Jenkins
Yoo
Blane
Delaware and Widen
Cerpe
Warrior Hinl
Wyong Seminary
Black Diamons
North Wilkes-Barre
Mary Vans
Wilkes-Barre
Khim
An Sem
Bessie
Janes
Davis
Buffalo
Tackawanna Railroad
Genesee Valley Railroad
Ik County
Lackua- Winn Company
Elderly man dis charged after police station stay
An aged man named Robert Edwards spent Saturday night in the station house and was discharged with a reprimand yesterday morning. He was reportedly under the influence and sent two boys after a patrolman to escort him home. Patrolman David Davis escorted him to the station house despite his wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nan
Robert Edwards
Jie
Tiguer
Hyde Park Avenue
Lauyelle Street
David Davis
Candidate Gains Noted Backing in Speech
The announcement of his candidacy has just been made and the speech of the people indicates he will command a large earnest following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fie
Royal Arcanusm
Knights of Matta
Song of Temperance
Funeral for Joseph Brennan Held at St Patrick’s Church
Funeral services for Joseph Brennan were held Saturday morning at St Patrick’s Catholic Church. A solemn high mass of requiem was celebrated with interment in the family plot at Plymouth. Pallbearers included Joseph Heffron, Thomas McHugh, Thomas Hurst, Patrick Duffy, James Baldwin and Michiel Murphy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Brennint
Marriage of George Martin and Miss Mary Edwards Remains Secret
George Martin of Academy Street and Miss Mary Edwards of Bellevue Street married in Philadelphia on February 19. The groom cannot recall the church or officiating clergyman but confirms the marriage as public record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Martin
Academy Street
Mary Edwards
Bellevue Street
Philadelphia
Williams Nominated by Davis for Bloomburg State Star Pitcher
David Williams a young pitcher from South Main Avenue is recommended to New York manager Davis by Mathewson who knows his ability as a Ditcher. Williams played four years with Bloomsburg State Normal and recently shut out the Athletics 6 to 0 at Hazleton, allowing three hits. Last year he was signed by Buffalo but refused to play due to parental objection.
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David Williams
South Main Avenue
Davis
New York
Mathewson
Williams
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Hazleton
Buffalo
Gormley Arrest Follows Domestic Threat on Fellows Street
Patrolmen Tart and Davis responded to a call on Fellows Street where Gormley threatened to kill his wife and chased her to James McNeal’s residence. He smashed doors with an axe, then disappeared before police arrived but was later arrested. He carried a toy revolver and frightened residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tart and
Davis
Fellows Street
Gormley
James McNeal
Various Local Notes On Lectures, Rentals, and Events
Drummer evangelist W T Williams spoke on Breaking Home Tiles at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church and preached at First Baptist Church where the Lord's Supper followed. Anthony McAndrew bought his hotel building on North Main Avenue and will reopen after improvements. A Mrs Caffery lost a $16 pocketbook on Elizabeth Street Tripp Park. a finder is urged to return it. Rain disrupted West Scranton Tennis Club games. a Wednesday schedule is set. Louis Lauman may move to Pittsburgh for a new job. Sloan-Central Mine Accidental Fund excursion planned to Lake Lodore on June 28. William Orr will move his family to Pittston for a new position. Excursions to Lake Lodore planned by Daughters of Jill and Ancient Order of Hibernians. Electric City Wheelmen asked to return Pan-American contest books. Tabernacle choir rehearsals for cantata Dante to be performed at Mears Hall tomorrow evening. An Irish bagpiper will join the Plum Tree Festival at Mears Hall with St Patrick’s parish ladies and Young Men’s Institute members attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. T. Williams
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
Anthony McAndrew
North Main Avenue
Wim
Caffery
Fllzabeth Street
Tripp Park
West Scranton
Louis Lauman
North Sumner Avenue
Pittsburg
Sloan-Central
Lodore
Saturdias
Willtan Orr
North Gartelu Avenue
Pittston
Daughters of Jin
Anetony Order of Hibernicaas
Lake Lodore
Electric City Wheelmen
Tabernacle
Mears' Hall
Mears’ Hall
Horrow Eventig
St. Patrick's Parish
Young Men's Institute
Edwards Declares Candidacy for Ward Fifteen School Controller
John M. Edwards announces his bid for the Republican nomination for school controller in Ward Fifteen. A longtime party activist born in the ward twenty nine years ago, he has not held public office before and is supported by local Republicans. The current controller Elias E. Evans may not run again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Edwards
West Elm Street
Elias E. Evans
Edwards
Local Residents Noted During Regional Social Roundup
Miss Elcazabeth Jones of Pittstow hosts at North Bromley avenue home. Mrs John Wardell of North thatfield visits Port land Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs Willard Tanning of North Main avenue spend a few days with Connecticut friends. Mrs Gideon Moser of Lafayette street convalesces after illness. Miss Avis Bigelow of North Sumner avenue travels to Denver for health. Fred Shorts of Price street spends days in Cleveland One. Mr and Mrs Isaac Price and Mr and Mrs Walter Capwell of Swetland Street welcomed daughters at their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elcazabeth Jones
Pittstow
He. Tlughes
North Bromley Avenue
John Wardell
North Thatfieldvenue
Portland
Willard Tanning
North Main Avenue
Connecticut
Gideon Moser
Lafayette Street
Avis Bigelow
North
Sumner Avenue
Denver
Col
Fred Shorts
Price Street
Cleveland
Isaac Price
Walter Capwell
Swetland Street
Green Ridge News and Local Notes Summary
Green Ridge reports Misses Caurine Miller Louw and Bertha Peitevich return home from Pittston after visiting Miss Capple Cooper. The Lord's Supper was administered at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church with nine new members. Margaret Bixler of Aston visits Mabel Fordham of Capouse Avenue. A Sanderson Avenue pole toppled a derailed wagon, damaging a fence and porch but causing no injuries. Dog poisoning rumors persist with a fifty dollar reward for info. Hen roost theft noted and a King’s Daughters meeting planned at the hostess’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caurine Miller
Louw
Bertha Peitevich
Pittston
Capple Cooper
Green Ridge
Grveen
Aston
Mabel Fordham
Capouse Avene
Sanderson Avenue
Telephone Company
Brewing Company
Clean Street
The Homliest Man in Scranton Invited for Free Cough Remedy
Ad invites readers to visit any druggist for a free bottle of Keeps Maloun to treat chronic and acute coughs bronchitis throat and lung ailments. The offer promises guaranteed relief and cure, claiming the remedy prevents corruption and other lung illnesses.
Local Notes and Notices From Green Ridge Presbyterian Scene
The report of the delegate from Philadelphia will be read this evening. Leon Gardner of Grammar Carade won a five dollar prize for the Lincoln essay at Lake Lodore. Mrs Chapman, director of Green Ridge Treble Clef, called a business meeting for tonight. Rev Harry F P Corser of Fort Whianele Alaska spoke on missions with stereopticon views at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church.
Evans Family Learns of Son David Evans Death at Sea
North Scranton notes report Mr and Mrs Thomas W M Evans of 2045 Wayne Avenue received a telegram Saturday night announcing their son David Evans death on Lake Erie after falling overboard from the United States cruiser Halthimnore. Evans had enlisted in the navy as an assistant engineer and earned honors for skill and bravery. No further details have been received.
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Thomas W. M Evans
Wayne Avenue
David Evans
Lake Erie
United States
Halthimnore
Evans
Navy
Mr. Evans
Colored entertainers clash with officers over hall fees at Auditorium
At a Friday night performance in the Auditorium a manager named William Fisher from Philadelphia failed to pay the hall fee after three colored performers finished their act. Constable Mills seized Fisher’s two costumes as security and brought him before Alderman Myers for a hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fisher
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Mills
Fisher
Alderman Myers
Mills
Scranton Field Day Winners Shine at Lake Lodore
No. 4 school led with most prizes as Hello Maby and Mary Jones scored top marks in the 100 words contest with 82 and 88 percent. John McGurrin won the 100-yard dash in a field of fifteen. Grammar school baseball saw No. 4 defeat No. 2 by 4-2, halted in the fourth due to rain. Large turnout from North Scranton schools boosted the event’s success.
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Scranton
Lake Lodore
Hello Maby
Mary Jones
Miss Atkinson
John McGurrin
Prof. Martin
North Scranton
Local Notes and Visits Highlight Scranton Page
Wells of Spokane visits friends in the city. Pastor Cure preaches at Providence M E Church on sowing and reaping. George Williams and family welcome a baby boy. William Thulbert resigns from Mutual Life to join International Correspondence Schools. Mrs. G. W. Davis visits Wilkes-Barre friends. Miss Pugh and Williams guests of Mrs. Louis Thatcher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. NL. Wells
North
Scranton
Spokane
Washington
Jevi A. Cure
Providente Methodist Episcopal Church
George
Williamis
Wayne Avenue
William Thulbert
Mutual Life Insurance Company
G. W. Davis
Wilkes-Barre
Pugh and
Williams
Jer- Wyn
Louis Thatcher
Dean Street
South Scranton Notes and Local Meeting Reminders
Mrs Christian Erk and Mr and Mrs Louie Dershimer of Honesdale visit Cedar avenue Camp 400 hosts Myr and Mrs William Holder. Patriotic Order Sons of America meets at Hartmuis hall. Scranton Baengerrunde held its regular monthly meeting with little business. St Trene’s society to meet at Pharneey hall to arrange Rev Melley’s Lake Lodare excursion. St Marys circle and Dramatic wesperation meet at St Maury’s hall for planning. All members are urged to be present.
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Christian Erk
Louie Dershimer
Honesdale
Myr
Willian Holder
Cedar Avenue
Camp 400
Pautriotic Order Sons of America
Hartmuis Hall
Scranton Baengerrunde
Athletic Bath
St. Trene’s Society
Pharneey Hall
D. Melley
Lake Lodare
Dimner
St. Mary's Cilee
S @Weloek
St. Maury's Hall
de Puesene
Pea Coal Delivers $1.50 Ton to Major City Areas
Pea Coal offers coal at 1.50 per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders addressed to J P Sharkey at Cedar Avenue and telephone contact via Gus.
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South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J.P. Sharkey
Cedar Avenue
High School Beats Lackawanna Team On Excursion Day
The High School baseball team defeated the School of Lackawanna 7 to 4 on Saturday at Lake Loadore during the public school children’s excursion. Pitcher Phillips who earned the win received strong defense from his teammates while Lavkacharina’s Spence pitched well. Lineups include Phillips Trapp Corbett Snow Sparrow Reilley Hardenberg Dawes Dewson and Hardenberg for the High School against Gallagher Spencer Carson Mainwaring Reeves Barrett Duffy Acker Main for Lackawanna. The Punch cigar remains the leading brand among the attendees.
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Lackawannha
Lake Loadore
Spence
Phillips
High
Trapp
Corbett
Snow
Sparrow
Reilley
Oho
Hardenberg
Dawes
Dewson
Lackawanna
Gallagher
Spencer
Carson
Mainwaring
Reeves
Barrett
Duffy
Acker
Main
Dunmore Doings and Clergy to Attend Mission Conference
Funeral services for Mrs. Frank Sawyer were held at the family home on Brook Street with Rev. Charles H. Newing officiating. Rev. F. C. H. Dreyer plans to travel to Toronto for a missionaries conference to discuss future work in China. Pallbearers named include G. M. Pierce and J. P. Widner. interment followed in Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Sawyer
Brook Street
Charles H. Newing
Methodist Church
G. M. Pierce
J.P. Widner N
Cure
HW. Grasham
Willan Weaver
Adam I. Miller
J. Bo Hobday
Joseph Jenkins
W. 8
Sargeant
Robert Maynard
Dunmore Cemetery
Reverend F C H Dreyer Ends Bible Class Tour
Reverend F C H Dreyer returns from addressing Bible classes with Rev D M Stearns and plans a Tuesday departure to Clifton Springs New York for a missionary convention. He will then attend a China Inland Mission conference in Toronto to decide future deployment of missionaries.
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F.C. H. Dreyer
D. M. Stearns
Familly
Pine Street
Clifton Springs
N. Y
Toronto
China Inland Mission
China
Mr. Dreyer
Chat Place
Local Residents and Visits Highlight Dunmere Lumber Site
The Dunmere Lumber company erects a building at Blakely and Drinker streets to be occupied by Jozeph Stein for his quick tinning venture. Several locals travel or return from trips, including Dr and Mrs Chamberlain from Philadelphia and Ruth Wibler from Mauch Chunk, with various city and regional connections noted.
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Dunmere Lumber Company
Blakely and
Drinker Streets
Jozeph Stein
Mrs. Chamberlain
Philadelphia
General Assembly
Presbyteriann Church
BE. W, Tishop
Ruby Yost
Washington
W. A. Sterner
Cemetery Street
Providence
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad Company
Ruth Wibler
Mauch Hank
Willian Miller
Brook Street
J. Harrington Young
University of Pennsylvania Medical Department
FE. Spencer
Ely
Lake Abel Etook Farm
James Moffatt
New York City
Elm Street
George Oswald
Thikely Street
Newark
N. J
Edward Bishop
Wilkes-Barre
Fifth Street
Yesterdaas
Stephen Richards
Rise Street
Norman Spencer
Cheat Bend
Margaret Matthews
New York
Lecture on Alaska and Missions at Court Street Church
Rev. AL OP Corser of Fort Wilvinigle visits family and plans a lecture tomorrow evening at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church on Alaska and Missions with stereoptical views. He will illustrate legends of the Indians, changes, customs, scenery, geology, glaciers, Yukon gold, and quartz ledges. Proceeds go to the church debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AL OP. Corser
Fort Wilvinigle
Saab
Corser
Court Street Methodist
Alaska
Missiatis
Yukon
Obituary notices for Morgan Powell, Martin Decker, and David F P James
Mrs. Morgan Powell aged 78 died Sunday at 17 North Main avenue following a long illness. Survived by two daughters Mrs Samuel Davis and Mrs Martin Decker and Mr A W Powell. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM at the Davis home with interment at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Mrs Cotlariten, 28, died Friday after a six month illness at 17 Willow Street. Funeral this afternoon, officiated by Rev W A North, burial at Pittston Avenue Cemetery. David F James of 91 South Everett Avenue, age 80, died at Hillside Home after fourteen months illness. Funeral services will be held at his home this afternoon at 4 o clock led by Rev Thomas de Gruchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
Morgan Powell
Samuel Davis
Norus Main Avenue
Dinger Highlness
South Wales
Cirbondale
Eloy
Samuel Davie
Nowih Mihi Avenue
Martin Decker
Degeon Street
A.W. Powell
Cibondale
Hoos. Jones
North Main Avenue
Conetery
David FP James
Everett Avenue
Thane
Liepwusel
Ist
America
Thomas de Gruchy
Thomas Canavan Beloved Honesdale Merchant Dies
One of Honesdale's foremost merchants, Thomas Canavan Bel, died on Sakundlas morning after a long illness. He was 84 and well known for his business leadership and public service. Survived by wife Mrs Lilki Pul ner and children Rev Pramela of Minnoka Eugene J8 Charles Artin and others. Burial plans follow at Welburn cemetery with relatives in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Canavan
Honesdale
Sakundlas Mioening
Canavan
Bbe Dale
Log
Pramela
Anievian
Minnoka
Thoms
Eugene
Jobo
Charles
Artin
His Great Gifts for Education His Own Explanation
Dr KK Pairsons of Chicago explains his philanthropy detailing over 2,000,000 dollars donated to educational causes and institutions. He outlines motivations, goals, and expected impacts of his gifts for future learning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KK. Pairsons
Chicago
Benign Leader Recalls Economic Legacy and College Aides
An elderly figure reflects on seventy years of steady progress and benevolence. He notes efforts through economic policy and college aid, praising past workers and the help given to students, while stressing careful management and community trust.
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West
E. P. Davis
Busquehanna Coal Company
Nanticoke
Mt. Pleasant
W. T. Smith
New York and Scranton Coal Company
Peekville
Lackawanna Company
Thomas Powell
Henry Powell
Daniel
William Powell
Richard Jervis
Plains
First Welsh Baptist Church
Bamist Young Peoples Union
Tie
Tripp Slope Mine Acceidental Fund
Washington Commanders
Knights of Matti
Huyler
G. W. Jenkins
Joseph Brennan
Martin-Edwards
General News
Globe Warehouse
Baltimore
South Scranton
School of the Lackawanna
Dunmore Doings
F. C. H. Dreyer
Rev
H. P. Corser
Eton
Jonas Long
Jacobs & Fasold
Washington Avenue
Court House
the Tribune Pub. Co
Durksen Birget Baptist Elameh
Wi Ottienite, Linternvent Whilee
Welburn Suiniet Cemetery
Wien
Lilki Pulner
DR. Pearsons
Lore Endik
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