West Scranton Primary Election Draws Broad Voter Turnout
Voters packed polling places as candidates from across the river competed for offices in West Scranton. Key contests included congress candidate William Connell and county positions with strong showings for Pat lows Houser and Finn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wenet Scranton
Goclick
William Connell
Congress
David M. Jones
Recorder of Deeds
F. B. Reese
Simon Thomas
Mesers
Fellowes
Trouser
Ferber
Finn
Becker
West Scranton
Patlows
Houser
T. H. Dote
Everett Warren
Evan Evans
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Collieria
Funeral Services for Margaret Cherrylynn at Home
Services over the remains of Margaret, the young child of Mr and Mrs Cherrylynn of 2043 Jackson Street, were conducted yesterday at 3 o clock at the family residence by Rev Thomas de Gruchy pastor of the Jackson Street Baptist Church. The pallbearers were John Davie William Herne Evan Hopkins and Abraham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
Cherrylynn
Jackson Street
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street Bapital
Pall-Heerera
John Davie
Willan Herne
Evan Hopkine
Abraham
Funeral details from local obsequies in town
Thomas Watkine and Bert Morgans served as flower-bearers at the burial in Washburn street cemetery. The funeral of Mrs John Brown passed yesterday afternoon from her Twentieth Street residence to St Patrick's Church for services by Rev Lavelle, with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
Week Left in Onal School Deposit Fund Totals
One week remains before the Onal collections are finalized for the school fund No 19. Teachers of Nos 13 33 stopped collecting a week ago. Totals from yesterday amount to 14 dollars 04 cents with named contributors including Miss Lees 1 20 Miss Nichols 2 50 and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No Sehool
Mise Lees
Miss Nichols
Miss Beamleh
Mise Morgan
Miss Leader
Mise Flynn
Miss Evans
Miss Kellow
Mise Wade
Mise Yost
Miss Murphy
Mra. Ferber
Miss Peek
Conte
Young Miner Hugh O Hara Killed by Coal Fall at Driggs Shaft
Hugh O Hara aged 26 residing with his brother M J O Hara at 223 North Van Buren avenue was instantly killed by a fall of top coal on Driggs shaft. He recently returned from Cuba and the Philippines where he served with the eleventh United States infantry. Remains taken to his brother’s home for the funeral which will be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh O'Hara
M. J. O'Hara
van Buren Avenue
Driggs
O'Hara
Cuba
Philippines
Eleventh
United States Infantry
Funeral for James J. Gibney Today at St Patrick’s
The funeral for the late James J. Gibney will be held this morning from his residence at the corner of Jackson Street and Lumber Avenue. Services will occur at St Patrick’s Catholic Church, with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.
Community events and notices fill Jackson Street
The fair at Jackson Street Baptist Church opens this evening with supper for several hundred. A literary and musical recital by pupils of Miss Sadie Edwards and Sadie Jones is in Mears hall. The West Side board of trade meets tonight to discuss matters. Camp 333 POSA plans entertainment with a brass band. An infant of Mr and Mrs Samuel Wallace dies. burial at 2. A Pioneer corps exhibition drill at St David's hall. Thomas Davis is injured by a ball in a Sunday game. Mr William McGee and Miss Mary Mitchell to wed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Miesee Sadie Edwards
Sadie Jones
Mears* Hall
West Side Board of Trade
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Samuel Wallace
Deckers Court
Welock
Washburn Street
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
St. David's Hall
Thomas Davis
Fourteenth Street
Willi Davis
William McGee
North Rebecca Avenue
Mary Mitchell
Moridian Street
Mur
Lady Like Parasol Trends Highlight Exclusive Fashion
A grand display features parasols and coaching umbrellas as premier novelties with accepted styles and high class leadership in fashion, offered at tempting figures.
Worthy display promises new thoughts and color ideas
The notice invites women to visit a comprehensive display showcasing fresh ideas, appealing suggestions, and attractive color effects, promising a valuable inspection.
Parasol Sun Shade Umbrellas Featured At Low Prices
An advertisement touts fashionable protective creations named Parasol Sun Shade and Umbrella. It promises variety and quality at the lowest prices, urging readers to decide quickly for the best value.
Early Season Wash Goods Priced to Attract Shoppers
Prices on new wash goods are set attractively to lure early-season buyers. Retailers promote fashionable fabrics as desirable and affordable to spark initial demand.
Stock-Taking Time Is Near
Fine corded ginghams in plaids checks stripes and Bayadera ranges. These fabrics are offered at 18c a yard for a limited week as stock runs heavy and duplication of this lot is unlikely.
Bargain Textiles Offered At Sale
Local shop advertises a large selection of Belfast Dimi ties and ginghams from Andersons imported fabrics. Exquisite fabrics priced at 25, 28 and 30 cents a yard, with a final sale price of 12 and a half cents a yard while quantities last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belfast
Anderson
North Scranton Notes From a Philippine Front Line Letter
Price Lloyd of Hockwell Street writes from the Philippines with company A Forty Seventh Volunteer Infantry about early battles at Daneal, firing on Filipino forces, capturing cannons, and guarding a town encircled by corn trunks. He recounts skirmishes, a fire outbreak, river patrols, and casualties among both sides as the unit plans another move upriver toward Pelar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Lloyd
Hockwell Street
Philippines
Scranton
Company A
Forty-seventh Volunteer Infantry
Daneal, Poo. Aypert
Daneal
Thelow
Duta
Beth Miles
Pelar
Lloyd
Forty Sevonth Regiment
UU. & Ve
Carriage Runaway Ends in Narrow Escape and Phonograph Loss
John Wylie a butler for Leonard Brothers and a companion escaped injury when a horse drawing their carriage bolted after a phonograph concert trip from Minooka. The shaft broke, the carriage smashed, the horse captured near Neptune Engine House. A separate incident led to arrests of John Schahill and Timothy McIntyre for allegedly cutting a companion’s hair during the South Scranton reception hosted by Gus Repert on Beech Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Repert
Beech Street
John Schahill
Timothy McIntyre
Companion
Minooka
John Wylie
Leonard Brothers
Cedar Avenue
Celar Avenue
Maple Street
Maple Street Mr. Wylde
Neptune Engine House
Fred Boyer
William Rosin
Prospect Avenue
Reception Honored Guests At Birch Street Home
A pleasant Saturday evening gathering hosted by Gus Repert at his Birch Street residence included Mr. and Mrs. Michael Hanselman Mr. and Mrs. Charles G Levert Mr. and Mrs. Charles Warnke Miss Lucy Hanselman Miss Ziesemer of New York Alfred Gruthelng Otto J. Robinson Charles Reidenbach Fred Heintz and Frank Kocker among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gus Repert
Birch Street
Michael Hanselman
Charles G. Levert
Charles Warnke
Lucy Hanselman
Ziesemer
New York City
Alfred Gruthelng
Otto J. Robinson
Charles Reidenbach
Fred Heintz
Frank Kocker
Railroads Offer Prohibition Convention Round Trips to Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad announces round trip tickets to Chicago for the National Prohibition Convention on June 27 28. Tickets sold June 25 and 26 and valid for return to June 29, with 25 cent validation fee at Chicago Joint Agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Chicago
Warranted boys reprimanded for hair-cutting incident in South Scranton
John Doyle of Cedar avenue swore out a warrant for James Seahill and Timothy McIntyre both youths charged with cutting Henry Doyle’s hair in patches. At a 4 hearing Alderman Ruddy discharged them with a severe reprimand. The South Scranton kindergarten plans an outing at Ney Aug park with ice cream sales to fund next year’s expenses. The Mothers Society of the South Scranton YWCA holds its last monthly meeting Wednesday with refreshments afterward. Gertrude Wirt, six, was severely cut on her forehead at Mountain Lake picnic, Dr Kolb attending, mother Mrs Wirt distressed. George Kiep leaves for Reading for Red Men estate convention. Dr Albert Kolb bought a gray horse in Oneonta NY. Junger Mionnerchor rehearses in Germania hall. Court Cedar No 491 Knights of Prythias meets in Hartman’s hall. Albert Kries returns to Dover NJ after visit.
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John Doyle
Cedar Avenue
James Seahill
Timothy McIntyre
Tender Ae
Henry Doyle
Ruddy
South Scranton
Ney Aug Park
Mothers’ Society of the South Scranton Youngs Women's Christian Association
Gertrude Wirt
Fred Wirt
Pittston Avenue
Mountain Lake
Dr. Kolb
Mr. Wirt
George Kiep
Reading
Albert Kolb
Oneonta
N. Y
Junger Mionnerchor
Germania Hall
Court Cedar
Knights of Prythias
Hartman's Hall
Albert Krles
Scranton
Dover
N. J
Ice in the Pulpit Lecture Draws Laughter at Providence
Trev Dr O F Filippo delivered a humorous talk on Neck twisting in church and related topics at Providence Presbyterian with proceeds aiding a new church fund. North End Albright library branch opened in Osterhout building with an exchange room run by Miss Meta Osterhouthe. Ice cream social planned by Providence Methodist Episcopal Ladies’ Aid. Court Street Methodist Episcopal choir to present a social next Thursday. Amies meeting mince workers held with District President Nichols and National Organizer George Harris. Welsh Congregational cantata postponed to July 10. Delaware and Hudson mill men return to work after a three day strike. Five year old James Cawley injured with a broken left leg. Dr Sullivan attended.
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Trev
O. FL Filippo
Providence Presbyterian Church
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Flippo
North End
Albright Memorial Library
Osterhout'a
Meta Osterhouthes
Reom
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methodlet Epinceopal Church
Court Street Methodist Epiecopa Church
Amies
O'Donnell
Nicols
George Harris
Band of Hope
Welsh Congregational Church
Delaware and Hudson Milnes
James Cawley
John Cawley
Weat Market Street
Sullivan
Pea Cowl Delivers Across City at $1.25 a Ton
Pea coal offered at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park areas. Orders directed to J. T. Yiarkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.
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South Side
Central City
Iyde Park
J. T. Yiarkey
Cedar Ave
Dunmore Church Groups Plan Summer Socials and Lecture
Dunmore Presbyterian Young Ladies Mission circle meets at Mrs. Harry M Spencer home on East Drinker Street Thursday at 4 PM to discuss summer plans. Superintendent Re D Bovard will hold a professional teacher certificate exam next Saturday morning in the high school. Mrs N Donaldson and two Waugh ters from New York are visiting Mr J B Hobday on Aprile Street. Rev Robert M Green will deliver a humorous lecture On Fuss Fun and Firen Europe tonight at the Dudley Street Baptist Church tickets ten cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladiles
Presbyterian Church
Harry M. Spencer
East Drinker Street
RE. D. Bovard
N. Donaldson
Waughters
New York City
J. B. Hobday
Aprile Street
Robert M. Green
Phoenixville
Europe
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Dunmore
Grain-O Tonic Promises Permanent Coffee Substitute
Grain-O is described as a tonic, not a stimulant like coffee, with permanent effects. It is touted as a successful coffee substitute offering the familiar coffee flavor many enjoy, claiming to outpace other substitutes on the market.
Reduced fares to Kansas City for Democratic convention
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Kansas City for the National Democratic convention on July 4. Round trip at first-class fare from all stations, sale July 1 2 3, return by July 6. Tickets valid on most trains except the Pennsylvania Limited and require continuous passage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Gymnastic Turnfest North American Excursion Tickets Offered
The Gymnastic Union and Festival Turnfest North American in Philadelphia June 17-24 offers excursion tickets from all stations on the Pennsylvania Railroad line at a single round trip fare. Tickets are good for travel to Philadelphia June 16 or 21 and return by June 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lackawanna Limited with through route to St Louis
The Lackawanna Limited offers daily service via Niagara Falls and the Wabash with Scranton departure at 155 p m and arrival in St Louis at 2 p m next day. Luxurious sleeping and dining cars, quick westward routing, close connections to Kansas City and Southwest, and ten days stop over at Niagara Falls. Through Pullman space available on application to DL&W agents. New observation cars replace regular parlor cars between New York and Buffalo.
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Lackawanna Limited
Scranton
St. Louis
Niagara Falla
Wabash
St. Louie
Kansas City
Southwest
Niagara Falls
Pullman
Delaware
Lackawinnne
Western
New York
Buffalo
Summer Paradise described by Delaware and Hudson railway
Saratoga Springs Lake George Lake Champlain and Adirondack resorts are highlighted in A Summer Paradise, a new brochure issued by the Delaware and Hudson railway. Mailed to any address for 4 cents postage, H W Cross, District Passenger Agent in Scranton, PA, said this promotional piece surveys northern New York healthful summer retreats.
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Saratoga Springs
Lake George
Lake Champlain
Adirondack Mountains
Sharon Springs
New York
Delaware and Hideon Railway
H. W. Cross
Scranton
Yellowstone and Alaska Extended Tours Promoted
The American Tourist Association announces Yellowstone Park and Alaska extended tours managed by Heau Campbell with tickets from Chicago via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway. Pullman sleeping and dining car available leaving Chicago Tuesday July 10 at 10 am with all expenses paid. Address George H Heafford Chicago II.
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Yellowstone Park
Alaska
American Touri At Association
Heau Campbell
Marquette Building
Chicago
Pullman
Milwaukee and St. Paul
George H. Heafford
Justifying Its Excellence Sketch of Lake Shore Railway
A short sketch details the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Railway and its famed White Mall carrying mail for the United States government between Buffalo and western cities. The tract is offered as a compact booklet sent free with 2 cents postage to A. J. Smith, G. P. A., Cleveland, Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Shore and
Michigan Southern Railway
United States
Buffalo
Western
A. J. Smith
Clovelland
Ohio
Minooka Crowds Witness Finest Game On Local Field
About 2,000 fans watched an outstanding game on the Minooka grounds yesterday afternoon as one of the finest ball contests ever seen in the town. Details of teams and score are not provided in the fragment.
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Minooka
Minooka Triumph Over South Side In Rivalry Clash
The Minooka team defeated South Side 11 to 2 in a heated contest. Minooka’s pitcher Duffy and catcher Flannigan starred while South Side struggled to contain the hosts.
Obituary notices for Mrs Geilfithe and Mary Filton Jude
Mrs Geilfithe of 528 Forest Court died Sunday after a brief illness. She was married and survived by her husband and two children. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at Zoatvlouk Wellbsday at the Grit Reform ed church, with interment at Forest Pilleme Cemetery. Also noted is the death yesterday morning of Mary Filton Jude, daughter of Patrick Jwihes, of Sherman agenic, from diphtheria. funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Geilfithe
Forest Court
Minn
K Emery
Funda
Zoatvlouk
Grit Reformed Chore
Forest Pilleme Tery
Mary Filton Jude
Patrick Jwihes
Sherman Agenic
Wages Dispute Sparks Tense Paving Strike Showdown
About forty Girard Construction workers on North Main Avenue and Providence Road debated a wage rise from 1.25 to 1.60 a day. A. G. Broadbent reportedly hit Italian worker Charlie Burger with a shovel, drawing police arrest. Patrolman Saury and Officer Nurke intervened as threats lingered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
James Anderson
Girard Construction Company
Providence Road
A. G. Broadbent
Sven
Saury
Omcer Nurke
Troadbent
Charlie Burger
Broadbent
Bithkeer
Pollon
Will
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