West Side Board of Trade report praised for progress and leaders
Alfred Twining, former secretary, prepared a lengthy review of the West Side board of trade work, praising Linden street bridge paving by A. M. Morse, improved Traction streetcar service, and the West Side hospital. The report honors D. M. Jones and notes the board’s positive impact. Funeral notices and local events follow, including Mrs. Charlotte Jones and Patrick F. Hughes services, a German Order picnic, and a Diamond Mine fund gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Twining
Joseph E. Oliver
West Side Board of Trade
Tribune
Linden Street
West Side
West Side Street Car Collision Leaves Residents Injured
Sunday collision on Prescott avenue shook West Side residents. Mrs. William M. Howells of Price street remains ill after pleuro-pneumonia and shock from the crash. Doctors say her condition is serious but with rest and care recovery is likely. other victims are recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Prescott Avenue
William M. Howells
Price Street
Howellis
Three West Side occupants held for court after beating case
Three men from the West Side station house were committed to county jail after a hearing before Alderman Owen D. John. Constantine Manuka of North Hyde Park Avenue Frank Woshenski of Division ether and Mike Grandha of Dodgetown faced charges. Manuka jailed twenty days for beating his wife and unpaid five dollar fine. Woshenski, who allegedly cut his boarding house keeper Mrs Hutchick on Sunday, was committed for further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
County
Owen D. John
Constantine Manuka
North Hyde Park Avenue
Frank Woshenski
Division Ether
Mike Grandha
Dodgetown
Manuka
Woshenski
Hutchick
In Default of Fine Granda Sentenced to Jail
The record states twenty days in default of a 85 fine. Granda was intoxicated on Saturday and received fifteen days or a two dollar fine. The speaker plans to serve the fifteen days in jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Granda
Death in Priggs mines leaves Casper moldered, 1983
Casper E Mand of 1983 Price street died yesterday morning in Priggs mines after a heavy top coat fall. He suffered severe injuries including lacerated hands, a cut scalp, and body bruising. He was moved home and treated by Dr. George B. Reynolds. Effland’s laborer escaped unharmed, likely saved by standing near two rails run into the chamber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casper Emand
Price Street
Herrowly
Priggs
George B. Reynolds
Effland
Woman suffers broken wrist from windlass handle slip
Mrs Sabina Harrison of Cameron avenue injures wrist while drawing water from a well when the windlass handle slips. Henry Sammon of Twenty-fifth street injured by premature explosive blast at the Central mines and cared for by Dr J J Carroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sabina Harrison
Cameron Avenue
Henry Sammon
Central Mines
J. J. Carroll
West Side Social Notes Include Guests and Visits
Horace Farrell and family moved to Providence from Price Street. Thomas Flannigan of Pitteton visited West Side friends. he once lived there. Daniel Slate of Daleville and Miss Julia OBrien of Luzerne Street hosted visitors. Miss Maury Delaney of Albany NY and Mrs Kate E Hurd of the South Side were guests. F H Blume of Baltimore visiting William Blume on North Main. George W Clarke has returned from a New York City business trip. Nellie Moore of Factoryville visits Anna Rendler and Mrs George W Phillips returns from a country stay. School Controller George B Carson and wife visited friends in Honesdale. Dr L M Gibbs returned from Philadelphia Jubilee. City School Superintendent George Howell has gone to Philadelphia on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Farrell
Price Street
Providence
Thomas Flannigan
Pitteton
West Side
Mr. Flannigan
Daniel Slate
Daleville
Julia O'Brien
Luzerne Street
Maury Delaney
Albany
N. Y
Kate E. Hurd
South Side
F. H. Blume
Baltimore
William Blume
North Main Avenue
George W. Clarke
Clarke Brown
New York City
Nellie Moore
Factoryville
Anna Rendler
North Lincoln Avenue
George W. Phillips
North Sumner Avenue
George B. Carson
Honesdale
L. M. Gibbs
South Main Avenue
Philadelphia
American Medical Association
George Howell
St Leo’s Battalion Plans Annual Outing
St Leo’s Battalion prepares for its annual outing to be held Saturday July 3. A meeting was held in their parlors on Sunday and a committee was formed to arrange activities and transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leo's Battalion
Foulards Secure First in Summer Silks Market
The note declares Foulards ranked first this year in Summer Silks with 100 pieces secured. The statement emphasizes strong market position and volume without additional context.
Cheney Bros Silk Scarves On Sale At Special Prices
Twenty five foulards in dark grounds offered at 29c and 20 pieces in light or dark grounds at 43c. Also China Silks from Cheney Bros. 24 inch wide, exclusive designs, special price 65c. Highest grade Cheney Bros. fabrics known nationwide at 1.00 value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney Bros
We’ve Got Taffetas In Stock At Last This Season
After months of scarcity the shop announces full supply of taffetas in vogue for waists and fancy linings. Customers can now find the fabrics they want, addressing prior shortages and satisfying various style ideas.
West Side Business Directory Listing
Notary public G. Morgan & Son offer real estate and foreign exchange services with ocean ticket agents. Harriet J. Davis Florist advertises cut flowers and funeral designs. Second hand furniture by J. C. King at 701 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue. Rents collected and monthly settlements provided from office 1104 Jackson street, over Musgrave's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
G. Morgan & Son
Notaries Public
Foreign Exchange
Ocean Ticket
Jackson Street
Musgrave
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenue
J.C. King
West Lackawanne Avenue
Local notices and court actions headline week
The blotter reports several incidents: Patrolman May’s wife injured at home on Parker street. Benjamin Jenkins of Throop street sick with a mild diphtheria attack. Marquette Council gathering, funeral for James Kennedy on Thompson Street, and Mrs. Bridget Maloney arraigned on assault threats with $500 bail. William Pulaskas charged with aggravated assault and battery, defended by Alderman Fidler, bail set at $3590. Noise and personal conflicts punctuate the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
May
Parker Street
Benjamin Jenkins
Throop Street
Marquette Council
Young Men's Institute
R. J. Richards
Osterhout
Rea
Tayor
James Kennedy
Thompson Street
Clifford
Bridget Maloney
Alderman Roberts
Ellen Kline
Evangelistic meeting and social notes from Capouse area
The Women's Christian Temperance union plans an evangelistic meeting this afternoon at Mrs. Brooks home 1371 Capouse avenue. Royal Van Gorder returns from Hawley. Miss Mamie Rhodes visits Mrs. F J Peck of Capouse. Local outings noted from Clark's Summit to Avoca and Williamsport. Wheel theft on Capouse avenue reported. Willing Workers meeting at Frank Edgars on Penn avenue. Helen Mason of Chicago visiting Green Ridge friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Brooks
Capouse Avenue
Royal van Gorder
Hawley
Mamie Rhodes
Elmhurst
F. J. Peck
Fred Dunn
Frank Alvord
Primitive Methodist Church
East Market Street
King’s Daughters
The
Presbyterian Church
M. R. Kays
Delaware Street
Sanderson Avenue
George Frown
Mabel
Williamsport
Coakley
Capoose Avenue
Willing Workers of the Baptist Church
Frank Edgar
Penn Avenue
Misa Helen Mason
Chicago
Green Ridge
YWCA Annual Meeting At Central Room Tonight
The Young Women's Christian Association invites members and friends to the central room at 2065 Washington Avenue tonight at 7 30. An engaging program is promised with Miss Timberman singing. Thursday evening at South Side rooms, Mrs E H Tupple will speak on How to Make Our Homes Attractive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Washington Avenue
South Side Association
Timberman
South Side Rooms
E. H. Tupple
Dunmore Band to Stage First Annual Ball at Harmony Hall
Local notes report the No. 6 Cornet band of Dunmore will hold its first annual ball at Harmony Hall Friday night with 25 cent admission. Also mentioned are visitors from Avoca and Little England, and a Chinese laundry case where a ringleader was held for hearing by Squire Cooney but the case adjourned for lack of evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kim Sing
Squire Cooney
Township Board Sees New Members Take Seats
The Lackawanna township school board met at No 1 school. The old board known for deadlocks adjourned sine die. Retiring members Higgins and Foley were replaced by William Thomas, Thomas F Coyne. Thomas Lovering named president and secretary. John McCrindle named treasurer. New board: McCrindle Thomas Lovering Coyne King O Lenahan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Roberts
Chicago
Roberts
Matin Street
Ray Morgans
Miners’ Mills
Anna Cusick
Winifred Higgins
Pittston
Lackawanna Township
No. 1
Higgins
Foley
William Thomas
Thomas F. Coyne
Thomas R. Lovering
Assembly
O'Lenahan
John McCrindle
King
Messrs
McCrindle
Thomas
Thomas and Lovering
Coyne
King and O'Lenahan
Obituaries For Dr. E J Longshore and Carbondale Veteran
Dr E J Longshore died at his home in Scranton from injuries suffered in a December fall he never recovered from He was born in Hazleton in 1844 and survived by five children and a wife The funeral will be held Wednesday afternoon from 327 North Washington avenue Truman Whipple a Carbondale resident and Civil War veteran died yesterday He served in 1864 with Company I 143rd Pennsylvania volunteers and helped move Major Cunningham after battle He will be honored by the William H Davies post tomorrow at 3 PM in Carbondale Reverend Jepson will conduct the service Mrs Charlotte Rhodes of Fleetville died at 3 AM Monday aged 76 Funeral services will be held at Arch Schoolhouse Wednesday at ?. Reverend H H Wilbur to conduct and George W Stanton to assist
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Henigans
Charlotte Jones
Hyde Park Avenue
Kaleer Lodge
Hari Gari
Wahler
Patrick F. Hughes
Emmet Street
Church of the Holy Cross
Bellevue
William P. O'Donnell
Hyde Park Catholic
Evan Thomas
David Williams
Martin
Thomas Devine
Charles Kelly
Roberta
North Main
Stephen Projeanidis
George Seal
Keyser Avenue
Ransom Township
E. ¥. Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
E. J. Longshore
North
Washington Avenue
Longshore
Lee Page
Lackawanna Avenue
Dre, Blanchard, Murray
Kellar
Truman Whipple
Carbondale
William H. Davies
Mr.Whipple
Pennsylvania
Grant
Major Cunningham
Wilkes- Barre
Lugerne Regiment
Dana
T. E. Jepson
Carbondale Baptist Church
Charlotte Rhodes
Lyman
Jackson Boy Seized by Officer and Vanishes from Dunmore
George Jackson of Dunmore sought news of his son Joseph after a strange constable arrived at their farm at Wimmers and forcibly took him away. At 6 pm the boy was driven off in a buggy with the officer. by nightfall neither the constable nor the prisoner could be found. Search efforts failed as the pair vanished, leaving the Jacksons stunned and returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jackson
Dunmore
Joseph Jackson
Mr. Jackson
Mr. Jackson, Jr
Beer Wagon Blocked Tracks Facing Probe in Scranton
John Lydner, driver for E. Robinsons Sons brewery, arraigned before Alderman Millar for wilfully blocking Scranton Railway Co lines on Swetland Street. Wagon delayed cars by about fifteen minutes as test cases seek to establish the railroad right of way.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Liydner
E. Robinson's Sons
Alderman Millar
Scranton Railway Company
Lydper
Swetland Street
Local Weddings and Birth Notices From Early Town Paper
The marriage of Miss Minnie Richerde to John Bilis will be solemnized Thursday evening at the bride's parents home on Riggs street. Cards announce the approaching marriage of Miss Elizabeth Wert to Budler Hopkins. The Pennsylvania Coal company will pay their miners today. Mia Elisa Robbins of Williams?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Richerde
John Bilis
Church Street
Riggs Street
Carda
Elizabeth Wert
Budler Hopkins
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Mia
Elisa Robbins
Willams
Local Delays Prompt City Decision on Obstruction Claim
The text reports a confrontation with a delay as Leder fails to defend. The company asserts that the act of 1960 makes obstructing its lines a misdemeanor. Alderman Anllar reserved his decision until the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tify
Leder
Alderman Anllar
Almost Comes to Blows in Hearing Between Attorneys
Attorney Nathan Vidaver and opponent Ferdinando Arigoni nearly fought during a case before Alderman Howe. Vidaver defended Louie Friedman in a partition dispute over $4.50 in offsets for clothes and boards. Friedman threatened to strip Arigoni if bail was not posted, and Howe ordered them to leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nathan Vidaver
Ferdinando Arigoni
Howe
Vidaver
Louie Freidman
Arigoni
Freidman
Freedman
Ariont
Penn Avenue
Freldman
Alderman Howe
Tribune
Vaudeville Hopeful George Ludlum Comes From Chicago
Mrs. Duggan introduced a 14 year old vocalist and acrobat from Chicago named George Ludlum at city hall. He entertained police chief office staff with ballad singing and feats like cartwheels and somersaults and planned to seek work today at Mrs. Duggan’s. He slept at the Rescue Mission after the show.
Permanent Man Beckett Suspended From Eagle Hose House
Charles Beckett, a permanent man at the Eagle Hose house, was suspended for drunkenness on duty Saturday by Fire Chief P. J. Hickey. The discharge will take effect after today, with Beckett failing to appear at city hall. Beckett, appointed Sept 4, 1593, has prior suspensions. his successor will be chosen at tonight's Eagle company meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Beckett
Eagle Hose House
P. J. Hickey
Beckett
Hickey
Hose House
Bailey
Ecity Hall
Eagle Company
The New Life in the Orient Union Meeting At Elm Park
City missionary societies held a union session at Elm Park church led by Mrs G T Price. Papers on India Japan and China were read by multiple members, letters from Japan were shared, solos and a recitation accompanied the program, and a representative committee was formed to plan future meetings with no September gathering due to the district convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Missionary Societies
Elm Park Church
G. T. Price
The
Orient
J. G. Miller
J. W. Tuttle
India
Japan
Miss Reed
B. T. Jayne
China
A. H. Lancaster
J. W. Vail
Myrtle Milla
Agnew's Cure for the Heart Promises Quick Relief
An 1880s style advertisement touts Agnew's Cure for Organic or Sympathetic Heart Disease claiming relief in 10 minutes. It cites Palpitation Shortness of Breath Smothering Spells and left side pain as symptoms and states a single dose convinces. Sold by Matthews Brow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Matthews Brow
To Cure a Cold in One Day Propaganda Tablet Ad
An old advertisement promotes Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming a cold can be cured in one day. The poster offers a full refund from druggists if the product fails and prices the tablets at 25 cents.
Local Medical and Legal Listings Mix in Scranton Notice
Multiple doctors specialists veterinarians and attorneys are listed with office hours locations and contact details in Scranton. Names include Bateson Frey Shepherd Trapold Allen Law Gates Freas Lamoreaux W. G. Rook Boyle Thayer Jeffreys Ruddy Oakford Edgar Watres Pitcher Comegys Replogle Watson Diehl Hall Kemmerer and Barring Mossweeney with services from chronic diseases and rupture to real estate loans and legal counsel. The Tribune Publishing Co advertises linotype services.
Also Mentioned on This Page
City
Board of Trade
Globe Warehouse
Jackson
Traction Company
Lydner
Millar
Royal Arcanum
Luzerne
Lackawanna
Wayne Counties
L, V. Raul Roads
Merino Finleh
Pace
Rene Stree
Drexel
Baldwin's
Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna Ave
Snow
Weston Mill Co
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Wyomin Avenue
Spruce Street
Scranton
W. BE. Allen
Warhew
Eal North Wash
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
DR. L. M. Gates
Ss Board of Trade
Tada.m
To& P.m
Madison Avenue
Co. L._ FREAS
W. G. .Rook
Lawyern
Frank E. Boyle
Burr
Edward W. Thayer
Commonwealth
Jessup & & Jessup
Law
Commonwealth Building
H. Teasup
H. Jessup
SJR
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders' National Bank
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
Seranton, de
James W. Oakford
Samuel W. Edgar
Omce
L. A. Watres
Scranton, Pa
R. Pitcher
Co. Comegys
D. B. Replogle
Mears Building
B. F. Killiam
Wyoming Avenue
JAS
J. H. Hamilton
M'Sweeney
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Percival J. Morris
Edward H. Davis
Beranton
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Car, Wash, Ave
Boran
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
T. J. Lacey & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
F.L. Mgraw
H. F. Reynolds
P. D
B. ¥. Harrison
Main Ave
C. C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
Lacka
M. B. Davis
Jos
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Miss Worcester
Adama Avenue
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Beedmen and Nurserymen
Green House
ELK Cafe
Frankslin Avenue
Zeigler
Eeer Scranton
Victor Koch
Bauer
BR. J. Hauer
Hulbert
Megarger Brothers
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Are
Thomas Aubrey
Williama Building
Postofites
Rex
Tribune Publishing CO
Reid
Naan
John H. Phelps
Cor
Wyoming
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