Delivery Wagon Crashes With Street Car In South Scranton
Alexander Ott driver for Maple grocery on Pittston avenue near Maple street escaped injury after a street car struck his wagon rearward causing a collapse. The horse bolted and a Foreman Peter Lite team ran away damaging Maple grocery wagon and nearby embankment area. Ott fell and suffered facial cuts as the wagon wrecked and animals escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Ott
Maple Grocery
Pittston Avenue
Maple Street
Maple Aetreet
Ott
Peter Lite
Street Commissioners Department
Wlse
Cap
Maple Etrot
Burned Girl Recovers After Firecracker Incident
Annie Oldowski of S07 Stone Avenue sustained severe burns when a spark from a firecracker set her clothing ablaze Sunday afternoon. Her father and bystanders aided her as doctors treated extensive burns from thighs to neck and ear. The source notes delayed medical aid could have worsened her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Oldowski
Stone Avenue
Thia Child
Abies Kolb
Wes
Moran Arrested for Drunken Boisterousness in Hickory Street
Patrick Moran of Hickory Street was arrested at an early hour yesterday by Lieutenant Zane and Patrolman Gescheidle after police were summoned by Moran’s household who reported he was boisterously drunk and abusing the family. Alderman Lentes fined Moran in police court yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Moran
Hickory Street
Leutenant Zane
Gescheidle
Lentes
Moran
Patent Patent Medicines Ad Pricing Blurred List
A brief ad fragment lists Paine's Celery Compound Pinkham's Compound Pierce's Golden Medical Dis Mellon's Food with prices .75c 38c and 5c, implying a late 19th or early 20th century retail display. The jumble emphasizes patent medicines sold at low prices to attract shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine’s
Pinkham’s
Pierce’s Golden Medical
Mellon
Funeral notices and business change in town
The funeral of Charles Bpinler of Neptune Place will be held this afternoon at the house with interment in the German Catholic cemetery No 6. The second anniversary of General Grant commandery Knights of Malts will be observed Friday night next at Aartman's hall. The funeral of J G Hewitt will be held from his home on Pitts ton Avenue this afternoon with services at Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church and interment in Dunmore cemetery. George Fosar, retired milk dealer, re entered business life yesterday. Mr Rowir has succeeded Providence MIL company dealers in four grain hay and feed, which had its warehouse in Hotel Rosar building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bpinler
Neptune Place
Grant
Knights of Malts
Aartman’s Hall
J. G. Hewitt
Pittston Avenue
Cedar Avenue Methodist
German visitor Amelia Meidlingmier Returns Home After Stay
Mits Amelia Meidlingmier leaves Scranton after a three year stay at the home of Sebastian Herbster on Alder Street. She made many friends during her time in the United States and was given a hearty station reception upon departure. Peter Christ, pastor of St Marys Church, attended the local sendoff. Alderman Tuddy travels to Harrisburg to push Judge Smith for the supreme court bench.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mits
Amelia Beidlnemier
Germany
Sebastian Herbster
Alder Street
Mita Meidlingmier
Peter Christ
BI Mary’s Church
Glen Summit
Scranton
Tuddy
Tiwantheth
Harrisburg
Smith
Supreme Court
Central City Address Orders Filed at Cedar Avenue
Fragmentary note shows address orders to C A Sharkey at 04 Cedar Ave in South Side central city and central Hyde Park with phonetic 633% contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. A. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Phono
Pakek Place Socials and Local Notices
Court Street Methodist Episcopal church pastors plan a lawn social at Tripp's Park Thursday afternoon and evening with 15 cents for adults and 10 cents for children. The Keystones of Greenwood seek a youth game at Lace Factory grounds with William Holtham as captain. Ladies Aid Society of St Pauls Evangelical will host a strawberry and ice cream event at Tripp's Store June 1. Miss Stella Gener of La Prime visits Fork Place. Mr. Ackerson of Wiston and others attended family gatherings. Terwilliger family observes fifteenth anniversary with a party Saturday night. about eighty guests attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street
Crovnds
Wiliam Holtham
Ladies Aid Society of
St. Paul's
Ackereon
Witston
W. HH. Ackerson
Wood Street
June Time Needs in Plenty
Fashion notes invite readers to view a full collection of sunshades parasols and novelties for the season. The piece highlights stylish accessories for walking and coaching and urges eye for present outfits and smart toilets.
Parasol and Sunshade Stock Shines With Value
After twenty years in Scranton retail, our parasols and sunshades showcase refined elegance and exquisite taste. The most astonishing feature is how much prettiness money can buy this year, with cash going farther than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
White parasols in silk and satin fashion trends
The article highlights parasols from plain white centers to lace inserts and chiffon designs. It notes velvet trimmed revival pieces, plain shaded silk covers, and polka dot styles. Prices start at 10 cents and rise to about 10 dollars, with wide appeal for children and adults.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alain
Low priced waists in abundance at 69 and 89 cents
A feature on fine shirt waists offered at 69 and 89 cents highlighting style, beauty, and good taste. It notes quality weaves, solid colors, printed effects, and suitable trimmings for discerning women.
White Waists In Dainty Styles For The Comfort Seekers
The ad extols white shirt waists in dainty styles noting comfort remains central. Priced at $1.25, described as equal to $1.75 value elsewhere, with other offerings up to four dollars. Aimed at budget conscious shoppers seeking quality and value in wardrobe basics.
Fashionable Skirts With Fine Fit on Sale
A local shop advertises plain qualities and braided skirts with elaborate designs. Prices range from seven dollars down to cheaper cent figures, claiming skirts look just as good after laundry as before.
Greetings to Rev J B Sweet on return to church in West Scranton
A reception was given to Rev. J. B. Sweet at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church in West Scranton as he recovers from illness. The event included a short program with music and recitations, with greetings from the Ladies Aid Home Missionary society and church groups. John Fellows spoke for Mr. Sweet and a large crowd attended with refreshments served in the lecture room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Emplecopal Church
Scranton
George Peck
Charles Cadwran
Thomas Abrams
James Benninger
Hampton Street Church
John H. Fellows
Sweet
Local Engagements Announced for Upcoming Weddings
Invitations issued for weddings of Minnie Anthony and Ernest York. Agnes Kennedy to wed Dr Edward Ewing in Philadelphia. Emma Thomas and Edward Kingsbury plan marriage this month. David Wiley and Anna Williams set June 21. Louise Cordes to wed Samuel Costlett. Fred Kulp and Margaret Jenking to marry tomorrow. Pryce Thomas to wed Nettle Eling. J Wesley McCracken to wed Margaret Hunter next Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Anthony
Th. J. Anthony
North Hyde Park Avenue
Ernest FP
York
North Eirhth Street
Agnes Kennnedy
Ant
West Side Hospital
Edward Ewing
Stockton
Mass
Samuel Costlett
Mise Louise Corlees
Ss. F. Mathews
A. B. Holmes
Booth Main Avenue
Fred. Kulp
Jackson Street
Margaret Jenking
McCann's
Pryce Thomas
Nettle Eling
J. Wesley McCracken
Margaret McMillan Hunter
Pen Yan
Pewl Sant Lodge Nominates Officers for Ivorites
Pewl Sant lodge of the Order of Ivorites nominated officers led by President David Jenkins and Vice-president Thomas Lewis. A committee including David D. Lewis and others was chosen to confer with other lodges for a reception to the grand officers. The election is scheduled for June 16 and installation for July 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pewl Sant Lodge
Order of Ivorites
David Jenkins
Thomas Lewis
David D. Lewis
David J. Lewis
Joshua Ellas
John Evans
William S. Pavia
Richard E. Jones
William L. Davis
Oecur
Changes at Columbia and Franklin Fire HQs
Chief Walker reassigns assets between Columbia and Franklin with a horse transfer and hose cart move. The Franklin team now has four hoses plus a large quantity of equipment. Lewis from Columba joins the chemical engine team, totaling four men. Walker’s horse and carriage move to Columbia HQ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chief Walker
Columbia
Franklin
Franklins
Howe
Lewis
Columbias
Bell and Hur wed in Newark marriage
Alexander Bell and Misa Jennie Hur married in Newark on Saturday evening. Bell, of North Bromley avenue, will reside in Newark with relatives of his bride’s family. He has secured a lucrative position at the Chick Thread company. Both are well known residents and popular young people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Bell
Misa Jennie Hurlow
North Bromley Avenue
Newark
N. J
Richard Hurlow
Mra Mackereth
Mra. Bell Willl
Chick Thread Company
Fire from stove sparks blaze at North Ninth Street apartment
Flames from an oil stove in the second floor apartment above Richards & Co at North Ninth Street ignited the wood, causing a small blaze and prompting a quick response from local fire crews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards & Co
North Ninth Street
Fire in Kitchen Sparks Brief Alarm at 1 O'Clock
Flames erupted in the kitchen yesterday afternoon creating a scare before a messenger reached Hook and Ladder headquarters. The fire was extinguished en route, with damage estimated at only a few dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook and Ladder Company
Remains of William Mc Donough Laid to Rest at Holy Cross
The late William Mc Donough was carried from relatives’ home on Fourth Street Bellevue to Holy Cross church yesterday morning for a high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev. W. P. O'Donnell who also delivered the sermon. Pall bearers and flower bearers were members of St. Peter's T. A. B. society and Division No. 20 A. O. H. and included Martin Connors Martin Berun John Rn. McLain J. C. Vaughan Myles Clark Thomas Burke Patrick McLain Patrick Murphy M. J. O'Toole and Michael Gerrity. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McDonough
Fourth Street
Bellevue
Holy Cross Church
W. P. O'Donnell
St. Peter's
T. A. B. Society
Martin Connors
Martin Berun
John Rn. McLain
J. C. Vaughan
Myles Clark
Thomas Burke
Patrick McLain
Patrick Murphy
M. J. O'Toole
Michael Gerrity
A. O, EL
St. Peter's Society
Cathedral
Various community notices and events in Scranton area
The Columbia Hose company met last evening and passed resolutions. Sunday school class No 10 held a lawn social at Robert Pecken's on North Lincoln. The benefit rate for Mrs Thomas T R Jenkins postponed to July 17. Wyoming Congregational Sabbath School union meets June 27 24 at First Welsh Congregational. Chi Upsilon and Washburn Street Presbyterian groups held sessions. German Presbyterian church excursion to Mountain Park June 15 with trains. School deposits at No 19 and No 15 total near 2500 over sixteen months. de bueits end. West Side board of trade meets at 8 p m to discuss Scranton improvements. Funeral of Frederick Haines at 3 p m from Fifteenth Street. interment Washburn street cemetery. Infant of Mr and Mrs David J Williams buried at Washburn street cemetery. Mitchell Harry Evans and George W Dorsey announce Independent candidacy for Fifth ward common council. Electric City Wheelmen to elect fifty-six new members this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Hose Company
First Baptist Church
R Robert Pecken
North
Lincoln Avenue
Thomas TR. Jenkins
Wyoming Congregational Sabbath School Union
First Weilsh Congregational Church
Chi Upsilon
Washburn Street
Weat Side Board of Trade
Weat Side
North Main Avenue
West Scranton
Frederick Haines
Fifteenth Street
David J. Williams
South Hyde Park Avenue
I Mitchell
Meridian Street
Harry Evans
George W. Dorsey
Local residents share visits and travel plans across towns
Dr. David Reese of Wilkes-Barre returns home after a Sunday with friends. W Tague and son Wellington of Jackson street and Peter Rinker of North Bromley avenue visited Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Dr. D H Thomas and family are guests of Mr. and Mrs. Williams of South Main avenue. Evana family of South Main are at Lake Winda. Charles E. House of North Bromley avenue plans a summer in Marion Ohio. Lyndall Jones of Academy street returns from Philadelphia visits. John Jenkins and family of Cleveland are visiting William Jenkins at Lafayette Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reese
Wilkes-Barre
W. Tague
Wellington
Jackson Street
Peter Rinker
North Bromley Avenue
D. H. Thomas
Catherine
Algoma
West Virginia
William R. Williams
South Main Avenue
D. Evana
Lake Winda
Green Ridge News Notes and Local Appointments
At the regular meeting of Division 18 A L of Green Ridge officers for the year were elected including President Martin Ferguson and Secretary Patrick Melady. A court case involving 28 defendants was heard with judgment reserved. A social for Asbury church and a wheelmen meeting at Capouse avenue were announced. A social visit and Cornell exam travel were noted along with local business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Martin Ferguson
Philip Goyle
Patrick Melady
P. J. Buckley
Peter D. Mahon
Thomas Gaughan
James Riley
John J. Ruane
Thomas P. Kelly
Michael Melady
Patrick Ruddy
P. H. Flaherty
Alderman Bailey
H. B. Andrews
Capouse Avenue
Asbury Church
Paul Gardner
Marion Street
Honesdale
Julius Koch
Ithaca
Cornell University
Imperial Queen
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Hottie
Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough and School Board Actions
The Dunmore borough notes report a special school board meeting discussing the Treasurer bond extension, appointing multiple committees for schools, textbooks, supplies, and exonerations. A school inspection is set for June 19 with committees formed. next regular meeting July 3 and tax collection efforts planned. Miss Kennedy wins the gold in oratory and revival services at Tripp Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kennedy
Tripp Church
Mesers
Webber
Kellam
Coutelio
Spencer
Miller
McDpeck
Treneuver Wahlers
J. McPeek
Tl. M. Spencer
Moses Kellam
M. H. Costello
O. J. Miller
H. M. Spencer
MM. H. Costello
President Webber
J. Miller
Mouwes Kellam
Messrs
Spencer and
Condolence Letter From Dunmore Presbyterian Ladies Aid
The Ladies' Aid society of the Dunmore Presbyterian church sends sympathy to Mrs. J Pinnell and the Trinton families on their mother’s death. The letter recalls Christian virtues, comforting verses, and prayers for comfort, with signatures from Mrs A D Blackinton president Mrs H Higwins secretary and Mrs J Comstock treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
J. Pinnell
Dunmore
Ladies' Aid Society
A. D. Blackinton
H. Higwins
J. Comstock
Miss Kennedy Wins Mount Hope College Scholarship Medal
In July a free scholarship was sent to Superintendent Fr Dr Bovard of Mount Hope college Ohio. A Scranton Tribune ad led Miss Kennedy of Scranton to apply and, upon merit, she received the scholarship. She entered the elevation department and won the gold medal in oratory. Miss Kennedy returned home in June and receives congratulations from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Bovard
Mount Hope College
Ohio
Scranton Tribune
Revival services at Tripp Avenue church continued tonight
The Tripp Avenue church will continue revival services this evening with a repeat performance of Sundays program for the children. M T L and B society will present The Golden Giant Mine in Washington hall with a social to follow. General admission is 20 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp Avenue
M- T. L. and
B. Society
Golden Giant
Washington Hall
Ladies’ Mission Society
The
Presbyterian Church
A. Nye
South Wakely Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Throop
Willam Walker
Corcora
Local residents travel to Lake Winola for exams notice
Mrs. Flias Foley of West Pittston visits friends here yesterday. James M. Thompson and daughter Jean of Clay Avenue, with Daniel Thompson and family of Denver, Colorado, left yesterday for Lake Winola. Superintendent Re. D. Bovard will hold examinations for provisional certificates in the high school building June 3 at 9 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flias Foley
West Pittston
James M. Thompson
Jean
Clay Avenue
Daniel Thompson
Denver
Col
Lake Winola
Bovard
Pretty Cantata at Welsh Church Prompts Applause
Last evening the cantata Red Riding Hood was presented at the Welsh Congregational church on West Market street before a large audience. Miss Hatthe Evans played the queen and Miss Phoebe Evans the mother with praised performances by Mr. Thomas Hitchings as the wolf and Miss May Price as the choir. Mrs. Thomas Duggan is reported as deceased, and Celestial Lodge entertained after the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh Congregational Church
Thomas Duggan
Celestial Lodge
Red Ridingy Hood
West Market Street
Hatthe Evans
Phoebe Evans
Thomas Hitchings
Wolf
May Price
Death of Mrs Helen Duggan of Williams Street
Mrs Helen Duggan wife of Thomas Duggan of Williams Street died yesterday morning after a six week illness that developed into quick consumption. She leaves a husband and one child. The funeral will be held tomorrow at 2.30 PM with services at Holy Rosary church and interment in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Thomas Duggan
Williams Street
Holy Rosary Church
Conclave Delegates Attend Buffalo Convention for Heptasophs
The Supreme Con clave of Heptasophs holds its monthly convention in Buffalo New York with delegates O P Miller Providence and J W Carpenter Green Ridge attending along with district deputies W Hendricks and D E Neeld. Celestial Lodge 833 IOOF enjoyed a social night at the auditorium with a luncheon following.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
N. Y
O P. Miller
Providence
J. W. Carpenter
Green Ridge
W. V. Hendricks
D. E. Neeld
Valley
Celestial Lodge
Order of
Od Fellows
T. Valentine Byrone
Wale
Hapitat
Wayne Avenue
Evans
Aire
Rescue Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Osterhout Building
Porn
Thomas Humphrey
Grick Avenue
Local Visitors Return From Nearby Towns
Mrs Gomer Morgans of Hazleton returned home after a week with Mr and Mrs Evan Lewis of Summit Avenue Mrs J H Johns of Parker Street visited relatives in Peckville on Saturday Mrs Della Broommage of Lloyd Street was guests in Clark's Summit Sunday Mrs Elvira Jones of Olyphant visits Mr and Mrs Thomas Davis of Patna Avenue Miss Margaret Reese and Miss Bertha Gertrude James and Miss Maud Hivans of Wilkes Barre spent Sunday with friends here Mrs Henry Murlbutt of Putnaia
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Morgans
Hazleton
Evan Lewis
Summit Avenue
J. H. Johns
Parker Street
Peckville
Yeturday
Della Broommage
Lloyd Street
Clark's Summit
Elvira Jones
Olyphant
Thomas Davis
Patna Avenue
Margaret Reese
Local residents visited by friends and relatives
Names of residents returning from visits and visiting friends across Carbondale Plymouth Dalton Edna Avenue North Main Avenue and surrounding areas. Notables include Miss Kate Eynott Miss Marie Kelly Miss Agnes MccDonough and Professor RR Watkins with several travelers to London and Crystal Lake plans.
Reduced Excursion Fares to Harrisburg for Democratic Convention
Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets from all line stations in Pennsylvania to Harrisburg for the Democratic State Convention. Round trip fare is single fare with a minimum of twenty five cents. Tickets on sale June 2 to June 3 and valid for return until June 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Pennsyvylvania Railroad Company
Pennsylvenia
Marrsboro
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South Scranton
George Ott
J.G. Hewitt
Amelian Boeidlingmeir K
Ative
Mariani & CO
Wagth St
New York
Pakek Place
Pique
Globe Warehouse
West
Simpson Church
Ninth Street
Britters
WM. M'Donough
Dunmore Borough
Leader Scranton
Wyoming Avenue
Ag Hubbard
Mother Hubbard
P. D
North Scranton News
Crystal Like
Kate Eynott
Marie Kelly
Weat Market Street
Carbondale
Agnes MccDonough
Mary Coleman
Throop Street
John Kerrican
Reese Walker
Eber
Nanticoke
J. We Prin Eton
Ashley
Mary Jones
Peckville Yeaterday
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ceresians
Greie
Matthews Brow
McGurrah & Thomas, Druggiata
Matthews Bros
H. C. Bandereen
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