City Notes From Lackawanna County Local Items
The Phenix Hose Company held its annual picnic at Wabler's prove last night. The Sir Vincent De Paul Society of Pine Brook will hold an entertainment tonight at the Academy of Music. Matloon & Dow, contractors, reported the Rochecourt lateral Tower work in the Fifteenth sewer district. Kerr’s lecture was postponed to Tuesday evening due to hay fever with topic A Trip Through Ireland. The Elks hosted a social at Franklin Avenue rooms with plans for a Lake Achelon excursion. Division No. 7 AOH elected officers at 421 Lackawanna Avenue. Open All Night at Lolman’s Spruce Street. John Anderson, 11, on Jackson Street, lost both legs attempting to board a freight train. he died after transfer to Lackawanna Hospital. Funeral set for 2 PM tomorrow at Washburn Street Cemetery. Implementing details on oil clothing offered at H. A. Kingabury, 818 Borney Street. Robbery at Central Police Station by Hugh Doherty and E. W. Tormley with beds and mattresses taken. both fined in police court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phenix Hose Company
Wabler's
Sir. Vincent de Paul Society
Pine Brook
Academy of Music
Matloon & Dow
Kerr
Treland
Elks
Erankiin Avenue
Lake Achelon
Division No. 7
Order of Aibernians
Board of Erin
Lackawanna County
Lackawanna Avenue
C. T. Boland
J. H B. Kelly
Port
John Anderson
Jackson Street
Bloomsburcg
Delawara, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Lackawanna Hospital
John
Washburn Street
Domestic helper injured after stair fall in Lackawanna area
A housemaid employed by J Solomon at 408 Lackawanna avenue fell down a stairway to the rear of the building yesterday evening and was injured. She was rendered unconscious and taken to Lackawanna hospital. doctors considered her condition not dangerous before nightfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stobl
J. Solomon
Lackawanna Avenue
Stalin
Breaker Lightning Fatality In Livemore Blast
A lightning strike while storm conditions lingered at the Pennsylvanian Coal Bunker Hill breaker in Livemore killed engineer Hugh Donnelly instantly and injured two companions, Seldon Swingle and Henry Stipp, who were seated near the top enclosure. The bolt damaged the breaker and left Donnelly’s body near the building as Swingle and Stipp survived, though shaken. Donnelly, about 60, was a respected Dunmore resident. Swingle and Stipp were teenagers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jarea
Hugh Donnelly
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Bunker Hill
Seldon Swingle
Henry Stipp Wao
Des
Branker
Mitchell
John Mitchell
Ataira
Graine
Swingle
Stipp
Donnelly
Sport Hil
Work of Child Saving at Associated Charities Meeting
The Associated Charities council pledged 190 for the mayor fund to create employment at Connell Park. Treasurer reports 267 in treasury, plus auxiliary aid, and 42 relief applications since the last meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Asscciated
Charitie
Ita Energion
Associated Charities
Gil Repnty
E Hypple
Ters
W. T. Smith
Thomas J. Moore
E J. Lynett
W. Gaylord
Thomas
T. J. Kelly
Mayora Fund
Connell Park
Treasury
W. B. Dugan
Lackawanna Hospital
Forty Years As A Doctor Dr Davidson Addresses County Society
The Lackawanna County Medical Society met in the coroner's room at the courthouse. Dr Davidson of Benton Center read Forty Years Practics of Medicine, a critical review of the profession. Dr Murray spoke on Asthenopia, or Painful Vision, with discussion by Drs Dean Burnett Ray and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davidson
County Medical Society
Lackawanna County Medical Society
Court House
de. Williams
Des
Burnett
Connor
Giles
Wellin
Paine
van Sickle Murray
Allen
Barnes
Prinille
Ray
Dean
Dirdayll
Montreal
Benton Center
G. D. Murray
Meeting considers admission rules for out of county physicians
The association discussed whether to modify its constitution to admit physicians from other counties. A decision will be made at the next meeting. Dr. C. E. Thompson was elected a member, and Dr. Prindle remains the only female member present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Thompson
Prindle
Blacksmith Suffered Ear Injury From Vicious Horse
John Nealon of Dusimore employed at Blacksmith Schnell shop on Poon avenue was injured yesterday while shoving a dangerous horse. The animal bit and tore his ear, causing a painful misfortune during work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nealon
Dusimore
Schnell
Poon Avenue
Gil
Moir Court Standoff Over Steam Pipe Work
Residents clash with contractor Peter Mallen and Economy Steameat over steam pipe trench in Moircourt. Street Commissioner Kirst urged immediate pipe laying and trench filling to restore traffic and stables for horses and carriages. Mayor Connell pressed for resolution to end the chaotic standstill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conwell
Kilkenny
Atablea
uiFulra
Mallen
Reat
Waa
Jefferson Avenue
Myrtle
Asi
Kirst
Moircourt
Gibson Stravt
Pine Street
Gibson Street
Connell
Sivort
Kirat
Moir Court
Dony Endorsed by Wyoming District Ministerial Association
The Wyoming District Methodist Episcopal ministers convened in West Pittston with Presiding Elder J. G. Evleumn presiding. They elected officers for the year, endorsed Rev. F R Dony, and supported Sabbath observance in Scranton. Papers reviewed covered ministerial duties, health, social life, temperance, and church extension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming
Methodiat Episcopal
West Pittston
J. G. Evleumn
Ofivers
J. G. Etkman
Vicw
H. G. McDrmott
J. J Swaet
Willum Miller
Association
J. W. Webb
A. F. Chaffee
B Sweet
Santea
G A. Place
Ktev. L
Iter
P. RK
Hawxhurst
L. E. Vanhoesen
F. N. Smith
Wyoming Assembly
O. H. McAnulty
A. Griffin
Binghamton
Preacher’s Aid Association
Lightning Favors Barn as Storm Strikes in Honesdale
In Honesdale Pennsylvania during a heavy thunderstorm a farmer’s barn was struck by lightning shortly after a boy herding a team of horses entered the house. Two horses were killed and a third horse was unharmed before Thomas Higgins saved the barn from fire with a bucket of water. A similar strike at the same site years ago killed an ox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Tenuame
Honesvale
Higgins
Bik Pond
Thomas Higgins
Mystery man identified in Lackawanna river tragedy
Richard Caffrey drowned on March 7 when he toppled from a retaining wall near the Gas House Bridge and was carried downstream. His body, found yesterday near the Elm Street bridge, was identified by his brother Pat Caffrey and local witnesses. The inquest declared accidental drowning. Funeral held at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Caffrey
Elm Street Bridge
Caffrey
Gas House Bridge
Lackawanna River
Elm Street
Andrew Baker
Peter Hartman
George Cgrieser
Elmaterwat
Smain
Te Scranton Gas and Water Company
Patria Caffrey
Edwardg
Milla
Soroutt Kelly
Shomas J. Flannery
Thomas Ho Kelly
TE Milla
W. J. Scott
James Malla
D. J. Moriarity
Embiettatréet
Jim
Cuffey
Aouk
Baptist Pastors Demand Mayor's Proclamation on Sunday Law
Resolutions passed by the Baptist Pastor’s conference led by D. C. Hughes and H. H. Harrie urge Scranton’s mayor to issue a proclamation enforcing Sunday laws. Clergy complain of delays and widespread violations by saloons while calling for moral support to ensure a quiet law abiding first day of the week. Refrains include urging joint denominational action and municipal enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Baptist Pastor's Conference
D. C. Hughes
H. H. Harrie
Scranton
S Aid
Beranton
Swetland Street Grade Change Discussion with Property Owners
Councilman W A Thomas Captain William Kellow and Victor Lanar led talks with Finch Manufacturing J W Howarth Owens Brothers on Swetland Street approach to Linden Street bridge. City Engineer absent, options on encroached properties set. six month binding period for owners. committee seeks engineer profile and joint committee report with proposals for extending Puirview court and land purchase for Robingon Street area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Thomas
William Kellow
Victor Lanar
W. S. Finch
Finch Manufacturing Company
J. W. Howarth
Owens Brothers
Torrey
Chestnut
Pleasant Atheta
Mae
Connectls
Swetland Street
Puirview Court
G. W. Brown
Robing
Atrest
Caponse Avenue
Larch
Marion Street
Academy Street
South Mede Park
North Main Avenue
Doctor and President in Bluff at Scranton Lane Bull War
Dr William Haggerty charges W A St John with threats and violence after St John used a false ticket to gain riding access at Driving Park. Hearing before Alderman Fitasim seated St John in 200 bail. seven witnesses testified. St John alleges mistreatment by Dr Haggerty and claims he was struck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Haggerty
W. A. St. John
Fitasim
Mr. St. John
Seudon
Fred Cook
Fred Cook, A Racing Partner of Mr. St. John's
Dr. Laggerty
Scranton Lane Bull Association
Alderman Figsimmune
Nathan Thompson
Mr. St John
Dr. Haggerty
Lim Mosh
Miss Kuti McAndrew Married to John F Creighton of Cooper New Jersey
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports the June 1 rites at St Philos men's Catholic church uniting Miss Kuti McAndrew daughter of Mr and Mrs John R McAndrew to John F Creighton of Cooper New Jersey. Father McAndrew presided. Bridesmaid Miss Lucy Carroll of Scranton and cousin Gavorge Creighton attended. Reception followed and couple planned an extended wedding tour before settling in Cooper New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuti
McCandrew
John F. Creighton
Cooper, N. J
Scranton Tribune
Hawner
St Philos Men's Catholic Church
Ooclock
McAndrew
John R. McAndrew
Ray
R. A. McAndrew
St. Mary's Church
Wilkes Barre
PP. Hy McAndrew
Lickwinna Hospital
Scranton
Cooper
Misk Nellis Curran
Mendelusoln
Lovengrin
Mra
Creighton
Redida
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Newman
Spruce Street
Lackawanna the
Norrman& Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Willams & McAnuty
City Notes
Lolman
Spruce
Minora
H. A. Kingabury
Borney Street
Central
Hugh Doherty
E. W. Tormley
Providunes
Deiter
Tach
Voller
Yes. Isiday
Raixnant
Marcaness Suan Prasos
Evary
Ona Jotter
Stelle & Seeley
Lilli
Hugh Downelly Tre
Mirka
Dunmore
Walt
Nealon
MOI
REV
F. A. Dony
Meeting of Methodiat Ministers of
Wyoming District
Warrow
Means
Ryak
Dimmock
Alka
Anle
Means & Hades
Nweny
Love Janeta
Sgdson
E.G. Coursen
Lacka. Ave
William Haggarty
Hawley
Weber
Guernsey Bros
W. W. Berry
Jeweler
Lacka, Ave
S.C. Snyder
D.D
Wyoming Avia
Gantechi & Sons
Chestnut Street
Philadelphia
Jon
Ana Oon
H.battin & Co
Scranton'n
Hirihwase
Penn Ave
Osland
Irset Yvomny
New York
Paleo
Wyoming Ave
Clearings Ale
Urs Us
J. Bolz
Wyoming Ava
Next Dime Bank
Dunn
Congress
London
French
Russia
Tnfants
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Penn Avenue
Complete Outfitters
Scranton, PA
Ss. L. Gallen
Owl
Banister's Shoe House
DR. Jaeger’s Woolen Goods
Lackawanna Ave
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