City Notes Mixed With Spelling Plans And Clergy Visits
George J. McDonald, railway agent at Bridge Street depot, spent yesterday in Wilkus Harr e. Dr A J Connell, ill for a week, attends clinic and was at the office yesterday. M Boyied, principal of the Jersey public college, was here yesterday. Dur ne the summa he will represent the school supply House of Greenwood and Co FW. Fagin in city conferring with Tuombora about introducing Alea Pollard s system of synthitia vending and spelling into schools. Miss Cora Dicker chosen to represent Second Presbyterian church at the National convention of Young People sovietie in Cleveland on July 11. Rev B Fay Milla, evangelist, once engaged in the city, did edad work down east. He had converted 8510 Pelee during two weeks in Halifax. Announcement in Strouds burg Times that Rev O M Stearns will tour Europe this summer. Rev Stearne has many friends in Serangoon who wish him a pleasant visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. McDonald
Bridge Street
Wilkus-Harre
A. J. Connell
Lien Smitie
Lhin Offic
M. Boyied
Jersyn Pubily Collevts
Durne
Greenwood & Co
Fagin
Alea
Pollard
Misa Cora Dicker
Halifax
Tragic Death at Storrs Shaft In Providence
Michael Walsh aged 83, a miner living at 1830 Cusick Avenue Providence, was killed at the Storrs shaft of the Calawba Lickawanna and Western railroad yesterday morning. He stumbled while crossing the track in front of a loaded trip being moved from his chamber and was cut nearly in two. The remains were taken to O Donnell's undertaking establishment in Providence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Walsh
Cusick Avenue
Storrs
Calawba, Lickawanna and Western Railroad
Walsh
Remulpa
O'Donnell
Providence
Scranton Business Intarnata to Publish Illustrated City Guide
The Tribune plans a carefully compiled and classified listing of leading banking manufacturing and professional interests in Scranton and vicinity. The edition will be bound in a book format with gravure views of public buildings streets and portraits of leading citizens. Representatives will call on those named to explain the project and offer views for residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecranton
Tu Trbune
Serutiton
Scranton
Kent
Coplea
Dewinne
Mr Winslow's Soothing Syrup Advertises Teething Remedy
A vintage ad proclaims Sothora Motheral and Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a fifty year teething solution used by millions of mothers. It promises cooling comfort, reduced pain, and wind colic relief. Distributed worldwide by druggists and urged to request the specific syrup. Dr A B Bun announces new office in Burr Building Washington Avenue serving old patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Bun
Burr Building
Washington Avenue
Deaths and Celebrations At West Side Home Anniversary
The article notes funeral arrangements for Captain Davis and lists attendees for the twentieth anniversary celebration at Mr and Mrs WC Williams’s Tenth Street home. It describes decor, a bower front window, a supper at Wo'elock, and musical entertainment with organ music. Many local names and families attend, with gifts of silks and china noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WC Williams
Tenth Street
Williwime
Mra I Williams
Wo'elock
Williama
J.D Wil- Hawes
Dheneges Williams Bh
J. Willigne
Tuvir
Aims M
Audie
A. Dale
Wo Gaylord ‘Thomas
Alteé Lew
Mle
TL Paine
Mir
Mra. G. Morgan
Richards
Avs
Steputinck
Mr and Ara
J. C. Camplell
Anil
Thewsen
Mra
Jallio Murgas
Ro Y Orwa
Dover
N. J
Il. Phillips
GW. Phillips
W. W. Poulipa
GT. Rivnarda
J. J. Suhnell
Til John Stier
Lebich
Survivns Over the Rumatus Will Be Gon duated Attorneon
Memorial events outline a family funeral from North Hyde Park Avenue to Simp son Methodist Episcopal Church, with multiple pastors from Welsh Calvinistic Methodist and Green Ridge Presbyterian congregations, followed by interment in Wash bon Street cemetery. Franklin Fire Co members are urged to meet at engine houses, and West Side Central Rep ligan group at Minn jveade and Jackson. John R. Kine serves as temporary person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Davis
Hyde Park Avenue
Simpson Methodiat Epscopul
I J. Morris
N. Fy Stun
Green Ridge Presbyterian Chureh
Rey
J. G. Jones
Samver Avent Presbyterian Church
Judge Edwards Returns From New York City
The Welh Davinistic Methodist church plans an excursion to Lake Ariel today while Rev Hugh Davies, pastor of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church, travels west. A child of Thomas Joseph of Bromley avenue fractured an alarm after falling down stairs Sunday. Simpson Methodist Episcopal ladies host their regular monthly free entertainment and social next Thursday evening. Scranton traction company operates double service on the Taylor line from Sunday into night. West Side board of trade meets this evening in Clark's hall, South Main avenue, where D M Jones, new president, will appoint committees for the year and urges full attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Edwards
New York City
Welh Davinistic Methodist Church
Lake Ariel
Hugh Davies
Calvinistic Methodist Church
Jett
Thomas Joseph
Bromley Avenue
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Churcs
Scranton ‘Tysction Company
Taylor
West Side Board of Trade
Clark’s Hall
Alain Avenue
D. M. Jones
Iid
Wales reels at grim murder and Welsh arts salute leaders
A troubled Welsh week unfolds with a Treherbert mother accused of decapitating her baby amid alleged madness. Swansea honors Sir John Llewelyn with a life like portrait, while eisteddfod prizes crown Builth and Brynmawr choirs. A fatal glove fight in Aberdare shocks Cardiff judges. A memorial concert for Hinyds Parry gathers Welsh and English artists, and obituaries note O B Hott and tenor L B Afoulus Lewis. plus notices for Woodlawn Park clerks event.
Plan for Scranton streetcar extension to flats outlined
A feature proposes extending Scranton Traction along South Washington Avenue to Elm Street bridge and across to reach the Flats. It notes Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard tracks, a steep hill, and a dangerous crossing as obstacles. The guide suggests routing via Elm Street and Bulle Vue until Sauquoit Hill, with a potential twenty minute trip. The Trius offers to present the idea to General Manager Bostem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Park Garden
Delaware and Hadaon Gaul Company
Bullevue
Elm Street Bridge
Elm Streat
Washington Avenue
Sauquoit Sill
North End Office Ad Notice From Sebaston TU Say De LOCATE
North End office of the Sebaston TU Say De LOCATE announces location and reception for subscriptions advertisements and communications. The fragmentary notice emphasizes profit attention and local operations in the North End district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Sebaston TU Say de
Waid Dia Shun
Surprise party honors long-time Providence Welsh family
A large gathering at 1727 Summit Avenue Providence celebrated the Jones family as they prepare to move to Atlanta Georgia. Welsh Baptist choir conductor and Delaware and Hudson Canal Co. foreman D Jones has lived in Scranton over twenty eight years and been active in church and community. Many gifts were presented by Sunday School members and friends, including jewelry, an opera glass, a plush case, and a gold watch chain. The event featured speeches praising Mr Jones history and service, with Welsh verses read and affectionate remembrances. The departure of the family ended the festive evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Jones
Summit Avenue
Providence
Atlanta
Jones
Aberdare
South Wales
Sccranton
Delaware and Tradron Canal Company
Welsh Baptist Church
Providence Choral Union
The
Welsh Baptist Chapet
Mr. Jones
Mery, Jones
Maggie I. Jones
Momie Jones
Thomas Joly
Maggie J. Jones
Magia J. Jones
Llewelyn N. Roberts
Mra W. F. Divies
W. F. Davies
Jotiva
Thomas Jehu
Mamie Jones
Misa Katie Griffiths
Maggie Jones
David F. Davis
Lidive
Jen
Mira
W. Ro Owen
Speciuos
Alderman Williams Named Author of Welsh Verses
The author of the Welsh verses Deixyfind y Wanur is asserted as Alderman D. M. Williams after renewed inquiries in American papers. A Tribune reporter cites Williams’ 1871 Pittston festival program, which lists the verses under his name, addressing prior claims by other bards. Publishers Hughes & Son of Wrexham printed the verses but omitted the author’s name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drycb
Gwilym Gawent
Royal National Aiatelifodit
Carnarvon
North Wales
Auuriner
Tribune
D. M. Williams
Pittston
Leva
Alderman Williams
Providence
Hughes & Son
Wrexham
Scranton Gas Lays Main Amid Street Work Near Bull's Head
The Scranton Gas company proceeds with a new gas main to serve a growing number of connected homes near Bull's Head on South Main Avenue. A railway foreman plans to marry one of Providence's notable daughters, and his resignation saddens the Elk Village club. The Epworth League and Ladies' Society of the First German Methodist Church announce a strawberry festival on Wednesday and Thursday evenings June 18 at Vine Street and Adams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gas Company
Bull's Head
South Main Avenue
Providence
Bachelor's Club
Epworth League of the
First German Methodist Church
Ladies' Society
Vine Street
Adams
Couple from Pittston Wed After Alderman Weicht Ceremony
Daniel Mortiani and Francesco Zornili, both of Pittston, after reading of Alderman Weicht performing marriages, visited his office and left united in matrimony. EJ Watson, agent, 2 Lackawanna avenue, is noted in the prose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Mortiani
Francesco Zornili
Pittston
Alderman Weicht
Iis
Fife
Notes of South Side Three Singing Societies Entertained
A Scranton picnic at Central Park drew up to 5,000 people with five lit grounds and lively dancing in Bauer's pavilion. The Mogart Quartette led by Prof. Karl RoSait and the Soenigerlande and Arbi ter Singing societies delivered well received choruses, drawing lengthy applause. City officials and prominent residents attended, marking the event as a profitable pleasure outing for the Leiderkranz society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Sivilor Khanzat Central Park
Bauer
Leiderkrang Society
Mogart Quartette
Karl Ro Sait
Tso
Soenigerlande Society
Waldabhenseein
Maebeanber
Arbiter Singing Society
George Wahl
Fred J. Widtaver
Trensurer
Attendancs Ia
W. L. Connell
Charles Hobingon
Clarence E. Pryor
William K. Beck
Miscow
Herman Osthans
Cononty
William Pranz
Register of Wills
HT. Koetler
J. H Thomas
William I Ki
Two deaths in Pittston area marked by grief and memory
Mrs Henry Hener of Pittston Avenue died after a long illness aged 57 born in Germany and Catholic mourners will gather for a Thursday 6:40 mass at St. John's with burial in Hyde Park Cemetery. The Steigerwald matriarch, Mrs Seigerwald of Elm Street, died after paralysis only hours after illness at age 49, with funeral plans incomplete. she leaves four children and her husband.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hener
Pittston Avone
Germany
St. John’s Church
Figsirest
Hyde Park Cemetery
South Side Jittings and Local Notes in Scranton
Local column reports A Manley confined by a painful foot wound and the funeral of Peter Higgins of Minooka at 9 am. Cedar avenue Democrat Philip Scheuer seeks jury commissioner. Charles Huester mislisted for register of wills. South Side workers to travel to New York for Buengerfont event. St Mary’s Parochial School to host two entertainments on June 27 28. Conductor Phil Poy and Motorman William Mogae laid off ten days over weedgut in running. Columbus Council Young Men’s Christian Association challenges Lackawanna county clubs. John Haggerty noted. Two strangers in a car on South Washington avenue nearly hit by a dog causing the horse to stumble. minor scratches reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Scheuer
Cedar Avenue
Charles Huester
Register of Willy
Recorder of Deeds
New York
Buengerfont
Wehool
St. Mary's
Phil Poy
William Mogae
South Side Line
Ranning
Cary
Columbus Council
Lackawanna County
John Haggerty
Washington Avenue
Tiege
Dong
Archbald Residents Seek First Ward Split
Court appointed A B Dunning DOC Phillips and James Penman to examine the propriety of dividing Archbald's First Ward. The petition, signed by many citizens, claims ward division is needed due to its great aisles and crowded condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B Dunning
Je. Doc Phillips
James Penman
Archbuldl
Lactated food praised as infant lifesaver in old text
The piece extols lactated food as the best substitute for natural milk, noting its role in preventing diarrhoea, building strength, and aiding bone and blood. It cites physicians and scientists, contrasts it with brewer milk, and reflects on 17th century family anecdotes about Vandertockbier’s lineage and pride in old stocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Algiers
Scienes
Philanthopista
Tin Trn UNE Offers 20 Parts of America Portfolio
A new arrangement enables Tin Trn UNE to offer venders any one of the twenty parts of the America portfolio for ton canta. All nine items are ready and presented as the finest collection of popular photographic views in print. Stud stamps or cash accepted, no coupon required.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Reduced Prices On Baby Carriages At Store
Local shop advertises lower prices on baby carriages. Offer promotes two good carriages for the price of one cheaper model to clear stock.
Careys circus sale at sheriff's auction for 82 dollars
A garbled report notes a sheriff's sale involving Carey’s circus, with two executions listed for 82 dollars. One shows a judgment favoring George W. Hall and the other naming Professor George B. E. Rith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carey
Sheriff's Aule
Brock
George W. Hall
George BE. Rith
Misfortunes Strike McManus Family on North Washington
The McManus family on North Washington Avenue suffered a harrowing week with two children dying from scarlet fever and Mrs Mee McManus gravely ill, highlighting a period of severe illness for the household.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia. McManus
North
Washington Avenue
McManus
Tia Ifluence Ii Genaral Chicago downwal Tf Present evolaid
A garbled report mentions a person named Tia Ifluence Ii Genaral in Chicago and hints at an item of apparel tied to bad luck. The text suggests disposal of a mysterious object and notes alleged nationwide harm tied to the wear. Details are unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Evolaid
Vacant Verse Fragments Hint at Odd Dreamscape
A fragmented verse snippet features a playful domestic image a rural setting and a surreal journey through farms streams and a talk of wealth ending with an odd proper noun sequence implying a dreamlike misreading of place names and titles.
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Shaw Pianos
Stelle
Seeley
Wyoming Ave
Wear, Shaw, Emerson, New England
Snow
Westen Will Co
Beware GP
Initia
H. BE. Ware
TNE
Stroudsburg
M Stearns
Deverdl
Europe
Bi. Stearne
Serangoon
Storrs Shaft
Nchs OF
West Side
Mrs. W. C. Williams
Gwent
Givan
Davis
Fenastos Troost
Aelou Etl
Funehal
Little West Side News Notes
Wales
Loxnes
David Jenkins
Bryowyndham Terrace
Treherbert
Sir John Llewelyn
Swansea
John
Brenon
David Rees
Thomas Robert Edwards
Cardiff Rons
Abernman
Marider
Queen's Hall
Lanham Plice
Hinyds Parry
Joseph Parry
Antonette Sterling
O. BP, Hott
Curiiff
E. G. Hott
Messrs. Wilson & Co
Qeran
Lb. Afoulus Lewisz
Aberayon
Owen
Woodlawn Park
MR. and
Mrs. Jones
Fesival of
Epworth League
Maris d
Peoadle & Woo
Ballantine
EJ. Watsn
Lackawauns Avenue
Central Park
the Grim Reaper
South Side Jittings
D. A. Manley
Peter Higgins
Minooka
Phtek
Bowers
Mynkoer Vinderbockbier
Ali
America Illustrated
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
ADIME
C. Ditchburn
Lackawanna Ave
A. W. Jurisch
Spruce Street Bicycles and Sporting Goods
Victor, Gendron, Melipay, Lowell, Diamond and Other
Whou
Hindeo
Martin & Delany Custom Tailors and Clothiers
Wyoming Avenue
Dr. Strong
Your Derby
Dunlap
Christian, the
Hatter
Spruce Street
Lackawanna Avenue
Brena
Florey & Holt
M. C A. Building
Conrad
Columbus Monument
Washington Ay
Boaton
Shimberg
Lewent Priva
Spruce ST
Anesthene
Benwood & Wardell
CAPT
Bryant
Henwood & Wardell
N. A. Hulbert
City Music Store
Wyoming
Scrantom
Steinwat & Son
Beet Peers
Branich & Back Wallc
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing Company
Hotel Waverly
Phileda
Pennyylvania
Broad Street
de Tralle
T. J. Victory
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