West Scranton Social News and Casual Meetings
Warm weather brings a small West Side board of trade meeting. A branch post office on Main avenue was discussed with four store rooms offered on Main and Jackson streets. Nominees for local committees and notices of weddings, fairs, and recitals are listed along with Misses Sanders and Mitch ell performing at a social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
Main Avenue
Ti Ta
Jackson Street
South Main
North Main
A.M. Moree
Oxford
Daniels
Bulus
Matin
Debeigila
Whitlips
ALM
Store
Chae
Montel
Fenkin Thieese
Wiliian It Wiklhone
Metter Vanipted
Ft Moline
Didi T. Heres
Finsh Die
Thome
Mo Watkins
Morgan
Dala i
Pier BL
Dodine
Mrs Ivers Hosts Sunday School Gathering
Mrs Ivers Parry of North Main avenue entertained her Sunday school party from St David's Episcopal church at her home last evening. Guides were engaged and refreshments served before guests returned home. Present were Harry Lewis Llewellyn Evans Archie Williams Chirenee Eogernet Harry Barner Forest Longworth David Wilts Elmer Judson John
Jackson Street Capuel church festival opens with concerts and booths
The fair opened last evening at Jackson Street Capuel church under favorable conditions. A program featured Mia D B Thomas and Elisabeth Hughes in a duet, William Long in vocal, Hertha Williams in recitation, Edwin Bowen and William Allen with violin and vocal pieces, plus a lecture room with decorative booths run by church ladies. refreshments were sold and a supper served from 6:80 to 10:40. The event continues tonight and tomorrow with music and literary offerings, with proceeds to repair and paint the church building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Capuel Church
Mia. D. B.thomas
Elisabeth Hughes
William Long
Hertha Willams
Edwin Bowen
William Allen
John W. Jones
Funeral for James J. Gibney at St Patrick’s Church
Many friends and relatives attended the funeral of the late James J. Gibney at St Patrick’s Catholic church yesterday morning. A solemn high mass was sung by Rev Franceed Canavan, with Rev F A Fricker and Rev J J Lavelle assisting. A large Master Plumbers' union representation attended, pallbearers included James B. Doyle and others. Burial followed in the Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Gibney
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Deveimed
Franceed Canavan
Gibney
F. A. Fricker
J. J. Lavelle
Master Plumbers’ Union
Chomiene
James B. Doyle
Lincoln H. Williama
Thomas Meehan
Peter Howley
Hans Sehumeacher
Thos Devine
Cathedral
Recital Highlight At Mears Ball With Pupils of Jones and Kirdwards
A large crowd at Mears ball attended a literary and musical recital by pupils of Miss Eadle M Jones and Miss Sadie M Kirdwards. The program featured piano and vocal solos drills recitations and dialogues with Miss Beatrice Perry on piano and an international flag drill by sixteen girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears
Eadle M. Jones
Sadie M. Kirdwards
Beatrice Perry
Lillian Laerr
Jim Jones
Caskil
Recitation and Drill Parade Impresses Audience
A school program features Miss Louisa Evans reciting and Miss Clara Tinker with a piano solo along with other recitations and a Polish Boy piece. The International drill includes Puritans and Americans groups with many girls performing scarf fantasies and Japanese drill. The event closes with assembled tableaus praised as a credit to the Misses Badwarils and Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Evans
Mise Clara Tinker
Edna May
Eva Thorn
Ligele Lewin
Edna Mrotheroe
Spaniet
Sarah Lewis
Grace Brows
Mantah Bellande
Ant Jones
Lovina Evans
Clara Watking
Allee Done
Martha Thonee
Swies—Littie Jones
Sadie Rutlands
Florence Theman
Margaret Kwane
Tich
Milfred Pletcher
Margaret Perkins
Sevtol
Llth A
Willkion Ff McGee and Miss Mary Mitchell Wed at St Patrick's
Willkion Ff McGee of 84 North Hecc Avenue and Miss Mary FE Mitchell of 207 Meridian Street married at 10 yesterday morning at St Patrick's Cathode Church. Rev Francis CanuVviin officiated. The bride wore old-rose mousseline de soie with black ribbon and velvet, a black picture hat, and carried white lilies. The bridesmaid Kathryn Rogan wore light blue, pink roses, and a black picture hat. Groom attended by Frank Morris. organist Marie Johnson played. After the ceremony, reception at the bride's home. The couple left for New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City for two weeks and will reside on North Rebecca Avenue. he is assistant manager of Maloney Oil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willkion Ff. McGee
Hebecc Avenue
Mary FE. Mitchell
Meridian Street
Patrick Mitchell
St Patrick's Cathode Church
Friancis CanuVviin
Kathryn Rogan
Envi
Frank Morris
Mian Marie Johnson
New York
Philadephia
Atlantic City
North
Rebecca Avenue
Maloney Oil Company
Couple Weds at St Patrick’s Church in Del/DHudson City
Arthur Levi and Anna McNulty were married at St Patrick’s Church by Rev Frances Cuni Vit. After the ceremony they traveled by train to Albans New York then will visit Philadelphia and Atlantic City before returning to 1601 Penn Avenue after July 1. The bride long employed at Woolworths novelty tone and both are popular with many friends locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Levi
Delaware and Hudson Commings
Anna McNulty
Twenty-second Street
Gerlock
St. Patrick’s Church
Frances Cuni
Delaware and Lludson
Albans
N. Y
New York
Philadelphia
Penn Avenue
Woolworths Novelty Tone
Delawayre
Madeon
Infant of Mr and Mrs Wallace Interred at Washburn St Cemetery
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Samuel Wallace of 155 Deckers Court was buried yesterday in Washburn Street cemetery. Mary Ellen Judge, daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Judge of 127 Sherman Avenue, will be laid to rest this afternoon at Washburn Street cemetery. Hugh O Hara's funeral is set for 9 a m tomorrow with services at St Patrick's Church and burial in the Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Wallace
Deckers Court
Washburn Street
Mary Ellen
Patrick Judge
Sherman Avenue
Hugh O'Hara
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Cathedral
Joseph Wilkes arraigned on assault charge in city court
Joseph Wilkes was arraigned before Alderman John yesterday charged with assaulting Alfred Payne. He waived a hearing and posted bail of 200 dollars for his appearance in court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wilkes
John
Alfred Payne
Lawn social at North Hyde Park in aid of church fund
A lawn social will be held this evening on North Hyde Park avenue in front of A B Eynon residence. Proceeds support the Plymouth Congregational Sunday school building fund and the Sunday show class efforts led by Mr and Mrs A B Eynon. Attendance expected from Lemuel Williams and Miss Jessie Browning. Also, wedding planned at 8 pm at the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Eynon
North
Hyde Park Avenue
Plymouth Congregational Sunday School
Lemuel Willams
Taylor
Jessie Browning
Storr’s Avenue
St. Brenien’s Council
Young Men's Institute
Montrose
A. T. Broderick
Adam Reinhardt
Brown
Grain-O promising coffee substitute for all ages
Ad promotes Grain-O as a new beverage replacing coffee. It claims children and adults can drink it without injury or distress and that it has a rich dark color like Mocha or Java. It emphasizes lower price per pinch and pure grains as its base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
How Mrs. Pinkham Helped Mrs. Gooden
Mrs. E. J. Gooner of AckiLey La credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash with reversing years of female troubles including kidney inflammation and womb issues. She describes initial improvement after the first bottle and full recovery after three bottles, noting improved appearance and gratitude.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifebam
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. J. Gooner
AckiLey
Trainman Suffers Fractured Rib At Work
A brakeman on the Ontario and Western railroad fractured a rib after being knocked down by a train in the Olyphant yard on Monday. The day also features social events and church notices across Scranton including a surprise birthday party for Master Gaylord Price and an excursion planned by Chestnut Street German Presbyterian church to Lake Lodore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ontario and Western Railroad
Olyphant
Mary Meise
South Everett Avenue
Chestnut Street
German Presbyterian Church
Lake Lodore
Delaware and Hudson
Wallace Jones
Hyde Park
Mike Anna Humphreye
South Tinenin Avennue
New York City
Catherine O’hara
North Main Avenue
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Order of Hibernitins
Mahanoy City
Order of Wibernians
Malanoy City
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Home Missionary Society
Elisabeth Newcombe
Sumner Avenue
Tripp's Park
Ageciery
Ladies Aid Society
Dunmore School Board Organizes For Year
The Dunmore school board convened for about three hours with President Irvin and Directors Haggerty Costello and Miller present. Committees were read including the No 1 School O J Miller No 2 H M Spencer No 3 Henry Webber No 4 M H Costello No 5 A B E Haggerty No 6 Henry Webber No 7 A E Haggerty No 9 H M Spencer No 10 A B E Haggerty Building committee O J Miller and H M Spencer Esoneration committee A F E Haggerty and H M Spencer Text book committee O J Miller and M H Costello Insurance committee A E Haggerty and M H Costello Supply committee none until next meeting Expenditures from last year reviewed to set next year's tax rate Institute discussed with suggestion for borough to hold its own Institute but hiring qualified instructors ruled out by expense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin
Haggerty, Costello
Miller
Mr. Spencer
M. H. Costello
Henry Webber
A. E. Haggerty
A. BE. Haggerty
H. M. Spencer
O. J. Miller
A. F E. Hageerty
HM. Costello
Alon
Local residents return from trips amid city chatter
Mr Helen Franklin and Mrs A K Bently of Kander avenue returned from a visit with a friend at Pleasant Mount. Mrs Frostin BP of Brookhiva New York visiting Miss Mary Davidson of Washington Eve, Mrs Vanderveer and Mrs Erwin Rare Ver and Delaware water, returned from a trip to New York and Cincinnati. A number of friends attended a gathering in the city with the question “Mlvgey Begin?” on the lips of many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Franklin
Mra
A. K. Bently
Kander Avenue
Measant Mount
Frosktin BP
Anedt
Brookhiva
N. Y
Mary Davidson
Washington
Mm K Vanderveer
Mra Ewin Rare
Delaware
New York
Cincinnai
Amd
Community Socials Highlight Fifteenth Wedding Anniversary
A Columbus Avenue home celebration marked the fifteenth wedding anniversary with guests including Mr and Mrs William Care and others. Pleasant entertainments featured music and social dancing as friends gathered, while nearby Mrs Viorethe Clark hosted a youth event and a long guest list attended. A Caroline Avenue church event invited volunteers to donate garments for Lackawanna hospital, and a Green Ridge church group prepared for a China charity talk by a noted speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Avenue
William Care
Mer
CW Shoemaker
Tote Conn
Mire CB
Lacy
Berlimghot
Mir
Hallstead
William S Boyd
Bo Tole
Fies
Woc von Blurraine
Teale
William
Mowone
Joek
Willian
Muse
Paiies
Florence Buckingham
Cherles Telly
Grover Sean
Stine
Langhan
Crowte June
Lavell Dinerick
Frank Adiminon
Fred Warren
Torney Seward
Fort Roate
Jit Lee
Clide Cobb
Berbert Tate
North Mark Leat
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
William Boyd
Elletric Avenue
Lackawanna Hospital
Great Wiel
Presbyterian Church
China
Sarah Fordham
Capiiae Avemne
James Stott
Carbondale
Boy Seriously Injured By Brewery Horse In Scranton
Four year old Stanley Bilkanski son of A Bilkanski from Schimoff's court was kicked in the abdomen by a Hand's brewery horse Monday evening while playing near the animal Dr Webb found a rupture and the boy underwent an operation at Scranton Private hospital assisted by other physicians He remains in critical condition
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Bilkanski
A. Bilkanski
Schimoff
Hand
Italian laborer injured blasting rocks on Willow street trench
An Italian laborer hired by Contractor Coon’s Co. suffered a severe scalp wound when a blast at a sewer trench on Willow street split a rock. The worker, known as No. 1%, survived the blast and John carried the left hind foot of a rabbit for safety after the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coons
Willow Street
Hoado
John
Coon
Mary Donnelly Arrest Here for selling without license
Mrs. Mary Donnelly of Heech Street was arrested on charges of selling Nyuro without a license on a Sunday to minors. A hearing before Alderman Ruddy found no proof she sold on Sunday or to minors, and the charge was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Donnelly
Heech Street
Martin Langan
Ruddy
Emil Bonn
Athletic Hall
Olyphant
Junger Maennerchor
Joseph Mikus
Domicrath Ucket
Saquoit
Lake Ariel
Mountain Park
J. J. Manley
Pittston Avenue
Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Central City
Coal price set at $1.25 a ton delivered to South Side and central city including Flyde Park. Orders to J. T. Farkey at 1914 Cedar Ave, phone 6653.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Central Flyde Park
J. T. Farkey
Cedar Ave
Providence church hosts ice cream social and talks
Ladies' Aid of Providence Methodist Episcopal church plans an ice cream and strawberry soda event in the church parlors on Thursday evening. Local clergy Rev. G C Lyman spoke Monday on Sherman’s March to the Sea.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
GC. Lyman
Sherman
The
Ben
Perry
Hudson
W. F. Davies
Wilkes-Barre
Dr. Pippo
G. Reading
Wilkes-Farre
Montescornell
United American Mechanica
Morrell
Memorial Baptists Pink Tea and City Civic Talk Set
O66 holds a meeting at Mulherin's hall. Memorial Baptist church youth host a pink tea at Wayne avenue hall. Providence Presbyterian lists June services with theme Our Religion and Our Civil Duties. City Solicitor A A Weshburg speaks on Our Religion and Our City Citizenship. H H McVeehan, T J Morgan, and E A Reynolds also participate. Rev Dr Guild leads service. Public invited. Providence church hosts Friday reception by Ald society ladies with informal social features for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O66
Mulherin’s
Memorial Baptisl Church
Wayne Avenue
Providence Presbyterian Church
A. A. Weshburg
H. H. McVeehan
T. 3. Morgan
E. A. Reynolds
Park Place Guests Attend Miller Family Events
Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. White of New York visited Sunday and yesterday with Mr. and Mrs. Charles T. Miller. White, a former New York Tribune staffer, traveled from Philadelphia to report the Republican national convention. White and Mrs. White had been at their summer home in Hancock, and the visit included attendance at a wedding in Philadelphia for Edward Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. White
New York
Charles T. Miller
Man Sent to Hillside Home After Suicide Attempt
Powell, a middle aged man from Irving avenue, was taken to central police station after an unsuccessful attempt to take his own life by ingesting a small quantity of laudinum. He was examined by physicians and pronounced insane, then sent to Hillside Home after further evaluations by doctors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risoner Powell
Irving Avenue
Central
Ailleide
Fiton
Lavkawama Hospital
Powell Ari
Hewie
Ore
FF. Gunster
Bernstein
Examinations at Harford Distinguish Guests Visit Orphan School
The state commission of schools for soldiers orphans visited Harford yesterday. Distinguished guests included Adjutant General McCauley of West Chester Thomas T. Semple of Pittsburg Congressmen Mahan of Chambersburg and William E. Stewart of Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Commission of Schools For Soldiers
Harford
McCauley
West Chester
Thomas T. Semple
Pittsburg
Congressman Mahan
Chambersburg
William EE. Stewart
Philadelphia
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Ivor Parry
Grace Sanders
Alberta Mitchell
Idaalo Davia
Beatrice Willams
Hieatrice Hoff
Martha Marshall
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Globe Warehouse
Alderman John
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New School Board
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Ander
Pully Ex Szase Medical © CO
Buffalo, N.Y
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Vneeda Blocuft
National Bisenit Company
Waldron
Gorman
Park Place
Harold Mowand
Elwans M. Howard
Ordon Street
Ali
Mee Pathick Keyes
Bloometneet
Dynmore
Hillside
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Dunster & Forsyth
O. W. Tanner
Alfred Tarte
Wilkes-Harre
H. Ripple
State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Genk Cieney Tonkes
Fo & Co
Tie Ceuta
Vrank
J. Cheney
Wreck Hall
Dall
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