West Side Republican Club Urges Unified Campaign
The West Side Republican club held a meeting with county office candidates in attendance. Members adopted resolutions condemning Democratic principles, urging unity and active participation in the approaching primary to back a coordinated ticket and support for Republican candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Republican Club
Lackawanna
Therion
Repubican
Ohriwurhout
With
Wes
Funeral services for Mrs Mariam WNvane at Washburn Street
Funeral services were held at the family residence on Washburn Street for the late Mrs Mariam WNvane, with Tew BE J McHenry and Rev E R Lewis officiating. Pallbearers included Aaron James, Frank Marshall, Alfred Bevan, William Crompton, William Luxenberger, and Thomas J Price. interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. The article notes another funeral from 222 Meridian Street for Mrs Margaret Van Bergen at 2:40 PM yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mariam Wnvane
Washburn Street
BE. J. McHenry
St. David
Episcopal Church
E.R. Lewis
Academy Street
Aaron James
Frank Marshall
Alfred Bevan
William Crompton
William Luxenberger
Thomas J. Price
Daniel Beynon
Margaret van Bergen
Meridian Street
Friends Attend Services and Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery
A large gathering attended the funeral services, with interment conducted at Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forest Hill Cemetery
Community Socials Highlight Local Gatherings
The Ladies' Aid of First Baptist served a supper at the Banning home on North Bromley Avenue. Lantern lit lawn events at Blair residence offered cream and cake to guests. The Ladies' Irish Catholic Benevolent union held an at home at St Leo's rooms with music and refreshments. Franklin Engine Company picnic drew several hundred at Waller's Grove, a social and financial success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Arthur Banning
North Bromley Avenue
Mra
M. L. Blair
South Malin Avenue
Ladies’ Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
St. Leo's Rooms
Franklin Engine Company
Waller's Grove
Robert Morris lodge Ivorites name officers at meeting
At the regular meeting of the Robert Morris lodge in Ivorites officers were nominated for positions including President Charles B. Daniels and vice president David Owens. Other posts filled include conductor Tailie M. Evans guardian Palmer Williams trustee James M. Powell Inside guardian John H. Phillips financial secretary Louis A. Howell corresponding secretary David J. Davis and chaplain George Howell. Delegates reporting on the Poultney Vermont grand lodge meeting will present at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorites
David Owens
Tailie M. Evans
Guardian
Palmer Williams
James M. Powell
John H. Phillips
John LD. Hughes
Louis A. Howell
David J. Davis
George Howell
Grand Lodge
Poultney
Vermont
Drowning Ends York's Tragic Pond Incident
Coroner Roberts viewed Edwin York’s remains after he drowned Wednesday afternoon in a pond near Frink Street. The inquest was deemed unnecessary as the death was clearly drowning. The funeral is set for 3 PM at 657 Frink Street with Rev. E. J. McHenry officiating, and interment will follow at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Edwin York
Frink Street
E. J. McHenry
St. David's Episcopal Church
Washburn Street
Marriage of James Pierce and Miss Mary Jenkins
James Pierce of Frink street marries Miss Mary Jenkins of M8 Tenth street at a Wednesday evening ceremony hosted by Mrs. Ann Jenkins. Rev. Hugh Davis officiates at the South Main Avenue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church. Bridesmaid Miss Sarah Cook and flower girl Miss Martha Croft attend. couple to reside at 45 Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Pierce
Frink Street
Mary Jenkins
Tenth Street
Ann Jenkins
Hugh Davis
South Main Avenue
Sarah Cook
Danville
Martha Croft
Berwick
F. M. Terry
Rush
Susquehanna County
Gertrude M. Baker
Eynon Street
J. HB. Sweet
T. D
Summer Underwear Department Ad Sparks Scranton Shopping
A Scranton advertisement touts the store as offering the most complete and largest underwear departments in the region. It invites shoppers to visit to find summer outfits and assures fashion and comfort across all underwear descriptions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Mercerized Underwear Promises Silk Like Look and Hard Service
Ad touts mercerized underwear as silk like in appearance and durable for hard service. All sizes and styles offered at notably good value prices with window displays available for preview.
Otis Underwear Noted for Quality and Reliability
The Otis Underwear line is praised for its strong cottons and skilled sewing. Buyers compare it to Coats and Clark sewing cottons, highlighting the cut, reinforced seams, and dependable service that appeal to women who seek quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis Underwear
Coats
Clark
Underwear for Ladies Misses Children Youths at Great Prices
Advertisement notes a wide range of ladies, misses, children, and youths underwear at very low prices. It emphasizes quality goods and better prices than elsewhere. The seller claims only good makes in stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Wedding of Mr and Mrs James Baker Seaside
The ceremony was attended by William Thomas and Miss Pearl Johnson. Maud Baker and Brockway served as bridesmaids while the bride wore a white albatros gown with white silk and ribbon trimmings. Guests filled the reception after the nuptials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Baker
William Thomas
Miss Pearl
Johnson
Miss Maud Baker
Misa Brockway
Surprise party honors Charles R. B. Lewis in Carter Street
Friends gathered Tuesday evening for a delightful surprise party for Charles R. B. Lewis of Carter street. Games ran late and dainty refreshments were served, with many neighbors and relatives in attendance including Mr. and Mrs. John R. Lewis, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, the Gardners, the Watkins, the Smiths, and Dr. Jenkins among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles RB. Lewis
Carter Street
John R. Lewis
Thomas
Spencer
George Gardner
Gomer Watkins
Chester Smith
Grant Wiles
Richards Lewis
Jennie Wilson
Elvira Jenkins
Mintes
Lottie Wickenhoffer
Mamie Hinds
Rosa Jacobs
Mary Watkins
Minnie Wilson
Ethel Watkins
Miss Bigelow
Ellen, Wilson
Miss Fadden
Dr. Jenkins
Gus Haver
Eugene Diesecker
Mr. Haskel
Eugene Adgier
Mr. Wills
David Watkins
Thomas Lewis
Gills
Local Notices and Social News From Scranton Area
Neighborhood updates report Daniel Haggerty losing a valuable horse after an attack of colic and refusing $100 previously. Local weddings at St Pauls Lutheran and at home gatherings, Salvation Army junior entertainment, new Temperance division in North Scranton, and a large Central Scranton Mine excursion. Also mentions church interior decorating, visitors from Archbald, Miss Kaiser guests, St Pauls Pioneer corps picnic, business trips, camping at Long Lake, hospital stay, and Rosa Avigon’s burial in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Haggerty
Jackson Street
Colle
Haggerty
George P. Bohl
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Weat Lackawanns Avenue
Jane
William Emmet
Lugerne Street
Lottie
Salvation Army
Price Street
Ripple
Sons of Temperance
North Scranton
Sioan
Lake Lodore
Hampton Street
Methodial Episcopal Church
Avon J. Williams
Archbald Street
Lehighton
James Renninger
South Ninth Street
Kila
Bexsie Kaiser
Ashvlew
S T. Paul's
Pioneer Corps
Laurel Hill Park
Thomas Neville
Ferview Avenue
New York City
George Farrowman
Eli Harris
George Bevans
Robert Johnson
George Dorking
Fuller Coal Company
Long Lake
James Gibney
North Sumner Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Rosa Avigon
Binghamton
N. Y
Cathedral Cemetery
North Scranton Notes Royal Van Gorder Marries Elvira Griffin
Royal Van Gorder of Green Ridge and Milks Elvira Griffin of Providence wed on Wednesday evening. The bride is the daughter of Mr and Mrs C G Griffin of Providence, a longtime family. The ceremony was conducted by Rev George A Cure in Wyoming avenue rooms, with a small gathering as they begin their new home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal van Gorder
Elvira Griffin
George A. Cure
Green Ridge
Providence
C. G. Griffin
Community Entertainment and Local Events Tonight
The Eureka baseball club hosts a program in St Marys hall featuring John J Salmon James Davitt John Sherman Thomas Maloney and others. The Providence Glee club conducts a concert in the Auditorium and Memorial Baptist church youths offer a pink tea on Wayne avenue. Rev G C Lyman speaks on the civil war at Hy warth Teague meeting Monday evening. George M Mulley leaves on a fishing trip from Providence Methodist Church. Mr and Mrs E W Hynson and sister Miss Anthe BR Wint visit from Smyrna Del. Welsh Band of Hope cantata is postponed to July 10 at the Auditorium. Welsh Baptist church youth society elects officers. Edward F Snyder and Miss Lizzie Davies wed with attendees Samuel Varrett and Myrtle Scott. couple departs for New York afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
Eureka Baseball Club
John J. Salmon
James Davitt
John Sherman
Thomas Maloney
Thomas Coyne
Mary Cook
Marie Gilgallon
Providence Glee Club
John Ty. Evans
Memorial Baptist Church
Wayne Avenue
G. C. Lyman
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Hywarth Teague
Providence
Wint
West Market Street
Band of Hope
Welsh Congregational Church
Young People's Society
Welsh Baptist Church
Edward F. Snyder
Lizzie Davies
Priceburg
T. R. Watkine
Samuel Varrett
Mies Myrtle Scott
Bnyder
New York
Grain-O replaces coffee with healthful grain drink
An advertisement claims Grain-O, made from selected grain, avoids coffee’s digestion and sleep disruptions and costs about four times as much. It asserts Grain-O is as pleasant as coffee and suitable for children and adults, urging readers to ask grocers for Grain-O.
South Scranton News Roundup and Large Funeral Procession
Large South Scranton gathering features a Gechwindt team runaway and a major Scranton Athletic Club ball preview. The City reports a funeral for Mrs. M Gallagher with over fifty carriages, a St John’s church requiem, and Cathedral cemetery interment amid extensive floral tributes and a list of pallbearers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scranton
M. Gallagher
South Washington Avenue
St. John's Church
Fig Street
M. J. Fleming
James Mangan
John Gilmartin
Patrick Ityan
Matthew Burke
John Garvey
Michael Garvey
W. G. O'Malley
Thomas Coggins
Richard Mangan
John TM. Mangan
Locust Street Collision Damages Wagon and Goods
A Pittston avenue grocer’s team pulling a wagon ahead of Irving avenue bolted as youths tried to stop them. They struck an electric pole at Prospect and Locust, tearing harness and damaging the wagon. Glass jars and eggs were ruined. horses remained uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Gschwindt
Pittston Avenue
Irving Avenue
Locust Street
Prospect Avenue
Injuries Reported In Three South Works Accidents
A Hungarian worker at the South steel mill was struck on the head by a ten pound cinder while cleaning a converter. He suffered a deep gash and a broken shoulder blade after arrival at Moses Taylor hospital. John Yost of Cherry street was cut about the head at the Clifton works by fragments from a bursting emery wheel and treated at Lackawanna hospital. James G. Braid of Genet street sustained a severe hand injury at the South works while attempting to couple two cars. his hand was caught between bumpers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debrie
South
Moses Taylor Hospital
John Yost
Cherry Street
ClUft Works
Lackawanna Hospital
James G. Braid
Genet Street
South Works
Scranton Athletic Club to Host Grand Complimentary Ball
The Scranton Athletic club will stage a grand complimentary ball this evening at Athletic hall. The event, organized by South Scranton’s top young business men, follows prior receptions and balls and may surpass them with over one thousand tickets issued. Ringgold band will provide music for the dancing. Committee members are Adolph Helatner Chris Crose Leo Herechel Will Horbach and Henry Meyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Hall
Scranton Athletic Club
South Scranton
Ringgold Band
Adolph Helatner
Chris Crose
Leo Herechel
Will Horbach
Henry Meyers
Death Is Reported Of Adolph Troff In Manila Battery
Information arrives of the death of Adolph Troff sergeant in Battery C United States artillery stationed at Manila Philippines from dysentery. He left a father and several siblings as survivors and was well known in South Scranton. He was about thirty six and had twelve years in artillery service. Formerly a blacksmith with a fine physique and commanding appearance. His battery sailed for Manila about six months ago and Troff visited his relatives here shortly before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolph Troff
United States Artllery
Manila
Philippine Islands
South
Scranton
Troft
Local Crane Gift Placed in Nay Aug Zoo
Laula Kneller gifted a large crane to Nay Aug park after catching it on Grove land New York. The South Side sewer work progresses with Contractor Coons deploying forty men at Willow street and Prospect avenue sites laying brick sewer large iron pipe and terra cotta pipe. Funeral services for Jacob F Bunisz held at Prospect Avenue German Methodist church with interment at Washington Avenue cemetery. St Marys Glee and Dramatic club to meet Monday at Hickory Street hall. Gustav Rempe funeral held at Undertaker Millers with services at St Marys church and German Catholic cemetery pallbearers named Charles Haan Edward Weller George Furha and Henry Wetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laula Kneller
Wplliston Avenue
Grove~ Land
N. Y
Park Commissioners
Nay Aug Park
Coons
Willow Street
Prospect Avenue
Jacob F. Bunisz
German Methodist Church
Tey
Perlenger
Washington Avenue
St. Mary's
Local residents listed in health and travel notes
Philip Faust of Prospect avenue is slowly convalescing after weeks of illness. John Keifer of Keifer Brow draymen recovers from a severe bout of tonallitis. Thomas Brobson of Pear street visits friends in Wilkes-Barre. John Dumberger and J. H. Burgess are noted in the same column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Faust
Prospect Avenue
John Keifer
Keifer Brow, Draymen
Thomas Brobson
Pear Street
Wilkes-Barre
John Dumberger
J. H. Burgess
Local residents and trips noted around town
The report lists several residents’ activities. Cedar avenue hosts a fishing trip to Hazzard pond starting today. Fred Webchot from Hickory Street returns from Lake Underwood. William Neales of Kane Pennsylvania visits friends in South Scranton. Hulbert Durkin of Bayonne New Jersey, Bayonne Ironworks foreman, is home on vacation with his parents on Palm street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Hazzard Pond
Fred Webchot
Hickory Street
Lake Underwood
William Neales
Kane, Pa
Scranton
Hulbert Durkin
Bayonne Ironworks
Bayonne
N. J
Palm Street
Pen Coal Delivers $1.25 Ton to City Districts
Pen Coal offers coal at 1.25 per ton for delivery to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be sent to J. T. Puarkey at 1914 Cedar Ave with phone number 6633.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. T. Puarkey
Cedar Ave
Dunmore Borough Council Delays Most Business
Regular monthly session held with Ward as chair pro tem in McAllister’s absence. Pay roll only approved, others to next meeting. Electric light lot and nonworking lamps noted. North Blakely Street lights out over repair. Sewer viewers criticized for delay. investigation promised. Bills ordered paid as meeting adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAllister
Ward
Brogan
Electric Light Company
Blakely Street
Health Officer Report and Local Community Events
The Oneteenth May health report cites 4 male and 1 female deaths, 31 contagious disease cases including scarlet fever, diphtheria, and measles with 2 deaths. 1 birth, female. Rev Simpson and church members planned Brotherhood of St Paul. Ladies' Aid Society met at Mrs Nye’s with a social afterward. A raffle of mining tools from the late Jefferson Van Why is set for Monday night June 21, proceeds to Mrs Van Why. Tunmore Iron and Steel employees gain a half day off Saturdays through summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
O'Hare
Simpson
Ashbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Brotherhood of BL Paul
Jefferson van Why
Mra. van Why
Tunmore Iron and Steel Company
Mt Carmel Guests Attend Derby Event At Weet Drinker
Mr and Mrs McGee of Mt Carmel visit Mrs M E Derby on Weet Drinker street. Mr and Mrs Charles Gloos invite for the upcoming marriage of their daughter Blanche Lows to Mr Malph Wirters on Thursday night June 21 at 8 29 PM with ceremony and reception at the bride’s parents home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGee
Mt Carmel
M. E. Derby
Charles Gloos
Blanche Lows
Malph Wirters
Missionary Society Meets In Green Ridge Church
The Woman's Missionary Society of Green Ridge Baptist Church holds its June meeting at 2 30 this afternoon with Mrs Prichard in charge. A Japanese girl Har a Mechanis will sing and recite in her native tongue. Little Ernest Jacobs rode a velocipede on a barn second floor and fell ten feet, bruised but not seriously injured. J J Williams returns from New York trip. Colbert Langing sails to Cottage City for summer rest. Mr and Mrs Townsend Poore host dinner for Miss Dimmick as guests Hall attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Missionary Society of the
Green Ridge Baptist Church
Dr. Bessey
J. J. Williams
Green Ridge Street
New York City
Colbert Langing
North Park
Cottage City
Townsend Poore
Capoose Avenue
Rochester Social Notes and Local Marriages Reported
The notice lists Rochester residents including Timmick, Van Cleef, Helen and Marion Sanderson, Lindsay, Bennell, Mise Ward, and others. Walter Wilbur returns from Long Teland City while Mrs J Littlejohn travels to Wheeling for the summer. Mrs Brundage and Ralph visit Mrs Jacob Dietrick. George W East and Miss Tdich M Warman wed at Green Ridge Baptist Church. An ice cream social is planned at Christ's church rectory on Washington and Grand View.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timmick
van Cleef
Helen
Marion Sanderson
Lindsay
Bennell
Mise Ward
Rochester
Merara
van Dusen
Fuller
Hull
Morris
Davidson
Corser
Fordham
Rea
Walter Wilbur
Sanderson Avenue
Long Teland City
J. Littlejohn
Parker Street
Wheeling
W. Va
Brundage
Wedding gaiety and court charge mark local notices
Misses Wigains and Kate Hollern return from Pittsburgh after attending Miss Kate Bailey’s wedding. James Merrick presses assault and battery charges against Domineik Ambrose with bail posted for court. Joseph Walsh visited Carbondale. Martin Mangan heads to Long Branch. Contractor Mullen leaves Greenwood for Red Bank to begin a water line. A party at Mint Johanina Molhetin’s Main Street home celebrated her twenty first birthday with lanterns, decor, and music. Guests included John Melonough, Michael Cowpers, and Professor William Mop kine from nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wigains
Kate Hollern
Pitteburg
Mies
Kate Ba ‘Alaly
Domineik Ambrose
Greenwood
Wae
Belie Squire O'Neill
James Merrick
Joseph Walsh
Carbondale
Martin Mangan
Long Branch
N. J
Mullen
Red Bank
Mint Johanina Molhetin
Main Street
Iin
Sage
John Melonough
Michael Cowpers
Hyde Dark
William Mopkine
Porsema
Obituary for Olive Finch and Mrs. Thomas Kern
Olive Finch daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Finch of Cherry Street Thinnoere dies morning. Funeral from Cherry Street home Saturday at 2 PM. Mrs. Thomas Kern dies at her son Michael Kern’s home 276 Railroad Avenue. Funeral Saturday at 4 AM from Holy Crom Church. Interment Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Finch
A. J. Finch
Cherry Street
Thinnoere
Thomas Kern
Michael Kern
Railroad Avenue
Feneral
Holy Crom Church
Intermenton Cathedral
Challenge From Scranton Court House Club to Luzerne Clerks
Lackawanna county court house clerks form a baseball club and issue a challenge to Luzerne clerks. The notice, dated June 6 1900 from Scranton, claims a Wilkes-Barre game set for June 23 with a possible return June 30 if Scranton is found. The lineup includes Patrick Finn, John Mulligan, John M Jones, Edward Lynch, David Curnow, Lee Holcomb, Enon Morgen, Tom Kirkendall, George Dewey, and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Lackawanna County
Scranton
Lackawanna
Wilkes-Barre
Patrick Finn
John Mulligan
W. R. Koons
John M. Jones
Edward Lynch
David Curnow
Lee R. Holcomb
City seeks Special Appeal in Mulberry Street pavement case
City Solicitor Vosburg petitions the Supreme Court for a special order to allow an appeal of the Superior court ruling in Koehler v City. The decision held the plaintiff not obliged to pay for pavement laid by the street railway on Mulberry street. The city argues the ruling undermines the foot front rule, conflicts with prior Supreme Court decisions, and risks municipal funds. Return date is June 1 for the rule to show why an appeal should not be granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soellcitor
Superior Court
Supreme Court
Vosburg
North Scranton Sewer Starts With Gibbons Contract
City Engineer reports M J Gibbons will start section B of the North Scranton sewer today on North Main avenue in three spots. The project aims to finish before paving, with many men at work, and a section exceeding ten thousand feet in length expected to take two to three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Phillips
M. J. Gibbons
North Scranton
North Main Avenue
Gibbongs
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West
Evans
von Bergen
Dufour
Otis
Globe Warehouse
General News
T. W. Gechwindt
J. B. Braid
Athletic Club
Philippines
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
Dunmore Doings
Minooea
Luzerneltes
Koehler
Jonas Long
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