West Scranton Hotel disturbance follows murder case
A telephone report claimed a flight was in progress at John Quinns hotel on Keyser avenue. Police arrived to find quiet and made no arrests. The site has had days of disturbances and a large crowd gathered, linked to the nearby murder of Mary Quinn's sister. An arrest of a young Mulherin occurred the previous evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser Valley
John Quinn
Keyser Avenue
Davis
McColligan
Hart
Mary Quinn
Children Day Exercises at Simpson Methodist Church
The Sunday school will hold Children’s Day exercises next Sunday morning. Parents with children to be baptized will present them at the service. Decorations are by classes taught by Misses May Jones Anna Hughes and Margaret Crawford. Members with flowers should send them to the church Saturday at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Misses May Jones
Anna Hughes
Margaret Crawford
Weight Social and Entertainment At Jackson Street Baptist
A Weight social and entertainment was held last evening in the lecture room of the Jackson Street Baptist church under Miss Norma Nicholls class. Tithe books distributed to raise money for painting the church were handed in and a good sum realized. The program included recitations by Annie Thomas and Eloise Thomas, duets by Eleanor Lance and Annie Gleason, Rev de Gruchy and son Edward, piano solos by Edward Williams, and selections by the church choir. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Norma Nicholls
Annie Thomas
Eloise Thomas
Eleanor Lance
Annie Gleason
de Gruchy
Edward
Edward Williams
Arrest of James Mulherin for Disorderly Conduct
James Mulherin of Lafayette Street was arrested last evening by Patrolman Malott for disorderly conduct. He appeared before Police Magistrate Davies and was fined $1. A group of young men has been causing a disturbance near Swetland Street and Lincoln Avenue, despite repeated warnings to desist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Mulherin
Lafayette Street
Malott
Davies
Swetland Street
Lincoln Avenue
William Biggs and Anna Hanni gan wed at home ceremony
William Biggs and Miss Anna Hanni gan, both of 1011 Scranton street, were united in marriage at 2 o clock yesterday afternoon. Rev. James Benninger of Winbury Methodist Episcopal Church performed the ceremony at the groom’s cousin David Thomas’s home, 1013 Jackson street. The bride’s attendant was Miss Maggie Biggs and the best man was William Correll. A reception and wedding dinner followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Biggs
Anna Hannigan
Scranton Street
James Benninger
Winbury Methodist Episcopal Church
David Thomas
Jackson Street
Maggie Biggs
William Correll
Man Charged With Assault and Forcible Entry in Bail Case
Fred Backus of Schnell Court arraigned before Alderman Kellow on charges of assault and battery forcible entry detainer and assault with intent to kill. Complainant says he abused his wife and attacked her when she intervened. Backus waived a hearing and posted $800 bail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Backus
Schnell Court
Alderman Kellow
Anna Kohler
Backus
West Side Board of Trade Postponed Meeting
The West Side board of trade meeting was postponed after quorum was not present. President John H. Fellows and Secretary Wallace G. Moser were in Harrisburg attending the Republican state convention, causing the meeting to be rescheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
John H. Fellows
Wallace G. Moser
Harrisburg
Services for Mrs Flynn Held at St Patrick’s Church
Funeral services were conducted yesterday morning for the late Mrs Patrick Flynn at St Patrick’s Catholic Church by Rev J J Dunn. A large delegation from Branch No 641 of the Lindles’ Catholic Benevolent association attended. Pallbearers named include Hubert McHale John Wills Patrick Wills Thomas Manley Martin Tighe and Edward Flynn of Pittston. Interment in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Flynn
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
J. J. Dunn
Lindles' Catholic Benevolent Association
Hubert McHale
John Wills
Patrick Wills
Thomas Manley
Martin Tighe
Edward Flynn
Pittston
Notes and Personal Birth Announcements
Born to Mr and Mrs B Jennings of S100 Taverne Street a daughter To Mr and Mrs Oscar Bhick of 11 Lafayette Street a son To Mr and Mrs Henry
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Jennings
Taverne Street
Oscar Bhick
Lafayette Street
Henry
Scranton Notes Round Up Local People Contained
Wood of 100 West Lackawanna avenue and ROT 1 Mra. T. A. Lockwood of South Main avenue return from pleasure trip to Asbury Park and New York. Many residents travel for visits, church events, and community notices across Scranton.
South Scranton Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Edwin B. Evans leaves for a lucrative position in New York City. Carl Graf is seriously ill at home in Mountain Lake. Comet lodge Knights of Pythias meets in Blartmuth’s hall. Buengerrinde society sets special session at Athletic hall. Miss Tha Dunkwerts and Mrs. Hale depart for Buffalo to visit relatives. Marie Wesler and William Iden to wed soon. Midweek services planned at Hickory Street Presbyterian and St. Paul’s M E churches. Ladies Aid meets at St. Paul’s at 2 PM. Dr. Behley’s Lung Healing Balsam marketed with no cure no pay. Sunday school teachers plan meeting at the new parish house on Hickory Street.
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Philadelphia
Enoch Vane
Jackson Street
New York
Wales
Ivor Lewis
Bnsley
Ala
Hils
BR. J. Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
Salls
Sadie Edwards
Prof
A. Galloway
Holyoke
Muse
Knights of Malta
Embury Methodist Eplacopal
James Ben
Roger McGowan
West Lackawanna Flventio
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
St. Brenden's Econncil
Young Men's Institute
Binghamton
Oxcar Miller
Pittston
MieCormack
North Ninth
Tad Kresee
Mill Clix
Kresge
North Hyde Park Avenue
Thomas Campbell
North Garfield Avenue
Cuba
Mra
Holward Walters
Plymouth
West Scranton
John Wardell
Moscow
Rowland Roberts
Snyder Avenue
Boston
Haarles Hubler
North Hye Tark Avenue
Alexandrina
G. M. Williams
Kingston
William Schoener
North Main Avenue
Snyderville
Edward Parris
Acker Avenue
Johnstown
T David RR. Lewis
Whitestone
N. Yo
Wersister
John Moster
Lincoln
John Mullaney
Boayder Avenue
Iolls
Thomas
Joshua Ellas
Lake Ariel
Arja Morgan
Wintonviile
Children’s
Simpson Methodist HK Hpiscopal
John Davis
Stroudsburg
William Davis
Keynean Street
Clarrisburg
Richard Wale
South Main Avenue
Buffalo
G. Tf. Basterle
Wl. Tiel
North Sumner Avenue
New Milford
F. B. Pease
David Williams
Clarence Ross
Annie Hurt
Archbald
Alderman Davies
Randolph Jones
William C. Price
Edwin B. Evans
New York City
Carl Graf
Graf
New Mountain Lake
Comet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Blartmuth
Buengerrinde Society
Athletic Hall
Tha Dunkwerts
Hale
Hickory Street
North Scranton Institute
Cymnasium
Young
Amerie
St. Mary's Hall
Heals
Reap
Scranton
William Tf. Jones
Atv
Mfrs
Tierne W. Jones
Belmont Terrace
United States Navy
Norfolk
Harry Rennes
Theodore Street
Frerm
United States Army
Philippines
Frank Lewis and
Threep Street
Suranne Linke
Adirondacks
Richard Roderick
North Atena Avenue
William Wheeler
Green Cyove
Isaac Dean
Montgomery Station
Williamsport
Euwin Evans
Robert Avenue
Thomas Vans
Deacon Street
Mary Ann Atkater
John Bossom
Reese Street
Thomas Duggan
West Market Street
Obituary of Mrs. Charlotte Backus Brink
Mrs. Charlotte Backus Brink wife of Harvey B Brink died yesterday at 745 Monroe Avenue She was 45 born in the city and a member of the Second Presbyterian Church She is survived by her husband and brother P V Backus of Wilkes-Barre Funeral services will be held at the house tomorrow afternoon at O clock conducted by Rev Odell Interment in Dunmore cemetery
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Charlotte Backus Brink
Harvey B. Brink
Monroe Avenue
Second Presbyterian Church
P. V. Backus
Wilkes-Barre
Odell
Duninore
Funeral notices for Mesgitt and Simon in Dunmore area
The funeral of the late Michael Mesgitt will be held this morning from his sister Mrs. William Brazil’s home on Mooule a treat. Mrs. Margaret Simon, whose death was reported in Monday’s Tribune, will be laid to rest this morning from her Cupouse avenue residence. Services at G Marys German Catholic church on River street at Wolock. Interment in Dunmore cemetery.
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Michael Mesgitt
William Brazil
Margaret Simon
Tribune
Cupouse Avenue
G. Mary’s
River Street
Wo'rlock
Dunmore
Robert Caswell's Twenty First Birthday Celebration
Robert Caswell of Boulevard Avenue celebrated his twenty first birthday with a home party last evening. A large number of friends attended with singing and dancing into the night. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Cowles and Mrs. Golightley and many gifts were received. Attendees included a long list of ladies and gentlemen from Scranton and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Caswell
Boulevard Avenue
North Scranton
United Mine Workers
Mr. Caswell
Cowles
Golightley
Caswell
Margaret Eckersley
Martha
Ada
Rose Pettit
Mabel Magic
Mary Walsh
Anna Davis
Blanche Williams
Alice Leonard
Margaret Willis
Gertrude Lowe
Rose Kotzka
Marion Gewls
Jennie Jenkins
Libbie Rhule
Lillie
Amelia
Sylvia Vans
Anna Morland
Amaelia Caswell
Taylor
Margaret Appleby
Pittston
Maude Garvit
Olyphant
George B
Green Ridge Welcomes New Pastor Rev Henry Potter
The Green Ridge Baptist church hosted a large gathering to greet Rev Henry Potter and his wife as the newly installed pastor. Local clergy including Rev Dr Lansing Rev J W Messenger and others attended and spoke to express support for Potter who succeeds late pastor Rev W J Ford. Potter, born in Carthage North Carolina, trained at Colgate University and Hamilton Theological Seminary, was ordained in Albany in 1896 and previously led the Hope Baptist church in that city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Baptist Church
Thenry
Potter
Lis
McClintock
Dr. Lansing
Green Ridge
W. J. Ford
Carthage
Colgate Academy
Colgate University
Phi Betta Nappa
Hamilton Theological Seminary
Albany
Hope Baptist
Allen's Foot Ease Powder Promises Quick Foot Relief
Shake into your shoes Allen's Foot Base powder claims to cure painful,Sorting, nervous feet and corns while reducing swelling and calluses. It promises instant relief from bunions and tired feet and offers mail order trials for 23 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Elampa
Allen & Olnulc
Ten Dollar Complete Cure Offer by Doctor Byers
An advertisement promises a complete cure for ten dollars with medicines included, available to all applicants before July 1. If not cured within a specified time, the fee is refunded, and the offer expires on the stated date with no extensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchman Byers
Scranton
Hyalcion
Byers
Byere
Cellular Health Cure Promises Disease Elimination
The text claims body tissues fail when cells misalign and that supplying proper nourishment restores health. It asserts all diseases, including chronic ones, can be cured by returning cells to normal. Doctor Byers’ method is described as exact and non orthodox, not flIopathic or homeopathic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Churchman Byers
Lagrippe
M. H. Fine
Union Street
Petersburg
Free X Ray Examination Offers Absolute Diagnosis
Dr. Byers offers a completely free X ray examination with fluoroscopic access to all parts of the body to determine the cause of illness. The service claims to be the most elaborate in the country and requires no payment from patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
Isis
Tle
Mrs M Queenie Credits Quick Doctor For Relief
In Avoca Mrs. M Queenie recounts 14 years of back pain and two months bedridden. She describes severe pain and dizziness and says Doctor Byers’ treatment relieved all distressing symptoms and praises his kindness and skill.
Chronic bowel disease relief by Dr Byers
Mrs Barbara Dickson of Parker Street Providence suffered fourteen years of chronic diarrhoea with severe bearing down and neuro protruding piles. After initial treatment by Dr Byers she gained relief, now bowel movements are regular and piles subsided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Dickson
Parker Street
Providence
Potter to Lead Albany Church Expansion and Pastoral Work
The Albany church welcomes Mr. Potter as pastor and leader. He has held key roles with the Albany Federation of Churches and the New York State Baptist Pastors conference. His visit has deepened church bonds, promising future strengthening of the church and community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
Potter
Green Ridge
Altyiny
New York State
Albany Federation of Churches
New York
Scrantonkins
Scranton Forging workers square off in Saturday baseball game
The Scranton Forging Company employees from the dle and fishing rooms challenge forge room workers to a baseball game on Saturday June 4 at 24 P M. sharp. The item notes a social scene at Green Ridge schools amid strike hardships and upcoming events by the Woman’s Christian Temperance Union with a week of meetings in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dle
Scranton
Forge
Hepburn's
Harold Kennedy
Washington Avenue
Tlalratown Seminary
Green Ridge
Mde
Woman's Christino Temperance Union
M. BR. Kays
Sindercon Avenue
Bupilet Chiuveh
Monsey Avenue
Thoraday
Tip. m
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Mra
Loulia
Rounds
Doctor Byers Biography Recap
Doctor Byers hailed from Quaker roots and earned honors at Jefferson Medical College in 1872. He studied at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and completed courses at Pennsylvania Hospital and Blockley Hospital. He served at Eye and Ear Clinic Will's Hospital and J Solis Cohen Clinics. He acted as examining physician for Knights Templar, Magonic Mutual Aid, Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Byers
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Hospital
Blockley H Hospital
Will's Hospital
J. Solis Cohen
Knights Templar and Magonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York
Stomach Trouble Prompted Patient Testimonial
Mrs. Jane Splane of the corner Larch street and arenas avenue reports long standing stomach trouble. After Doctor Byers' treatment she is free of symptoms and recommends the remedy to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Splane
Larch Street
Arenas Avenue
Advertised Letters List Remains at Scranton Post Office
List shows uncalled letters at Lackawanna county Scranton post office dated June 10. Postmaster Kara Ripple requests recipients to mention advertised and list date when claiming letters including numerous names with varied spellings and foreign surnames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Lackawanna County
Kara Ll. Ripple
Curing Rheumatism Testimonial Praises Doctor Byers
Mrs Kate Miller of 328 Quay Avenue reports relief from severe rheumatic pains in her arm and feet after Dr Byers' treatment. She says she was crippled and had heart trouble, and now she recommends the doctor to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Miller
Quay Avenue
Nervous Trouble Patient Praises Doctor Byers
Mrs. Peter Thomas of 426 Larch Street reports severe nervous pain and breakdown improved after first treatment by Doctor Byers. She says she feels like a new woman and expects full recovery with continued care from the Quaker physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Thomas
Larch Street
Curing Ear Diseases in Bankaville Patient Recounts Relief
Wm. Sutton, mother in Bankaville, Pa., reports a long ear discharge with hearing loss and constant roaring. Dr. Dyers treated the condition, stopped the discharge, restored hearing, and ended the distressing noises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sutton
Bankaville
Curing Skin Diseases by Dr Byers Report
Mr. Abraham Wiles of St. Petersburg Clarion county Pa says he suffered for 26 years with a troublesome skin disease called eczema or dry tetter. He reports no relief from blood medicines or salvarsan before taking a course of treatment with Doctor Byers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Wiles
St. Petersburg
Clarion County
Byers
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