West Scranton Paper Fire and Jubilee at Welsh Baptist
West Scranton paper reports a blaze during a documented destruction exercise led by Rev. D. D. Hopkins. The First Welsh Baptist church held a debt-free jubilee with multiple speakers, solos, and a children’s choir, while the Columbia Hose Company enjoyed its annual outing at the Speedway hotel with a Lake Scranton trip and a chicken supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Hopkins
Columbia Hose Company
West Side
First Welsh Baptist Church
D. Hopkins
John DD. Phillips
Ehotr
William Myraines
Sadie Jones
Martha Davis
William Evans
New York
Myfanwys Beynon
John Evans
Mary Boston-Williama
Sarah Meredith
Migabeth BR. Moorhes
Jennie Reddoe
Henry P. Davies
van J. Davis
Evan &. Drums
Family Evans
West Side Hospital Receives $15000 Appropriation Backing
The state appropriation committee favors a $15,000 grant for the West Side hospital. The Tribune announced the intention previously. Directors plan immediate improvements on the premises once funds arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Hospital
the Tribune
Columbia Annual Outing Delegation Draws Big Attendance
A large delegation from Columbia attended the annual outing drawing notable participation. The event showcased community engagement and signals continued local interest in civic and social activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
The
West Scranton Times changes editor
C. M. Storm leaves the West Scranton department of the Times after years of service. Willard Oliver, son of Select Councilman Joseph Oliver and a Fligh school graduate, succeeds him in the post and is wished success in his future profession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. M. Storm
West Scranton
the Times
Willard Oliver
Joseph Oliver
Fligh School
Storm
Wil
Jackson Street Baptist Quilt Contest Social Report
A church social at Jackson Street Baptist Church last evening featured quilt contest returns. The Ladies Ald Society served cake and cream. Rev de Grouchy invites the public to next Sunday's evening service with “Home Sunshine” as the subject. Special music by the choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Ald Society
de Grouchy
Ior
Rummage Sale Benefits West Scranton YWCA
A rummage sale to aid the West Scranton Young Women’s Christian Association opens this afternoon at 2 o’clock on 12 Penn Avenue. Articles donated today will be gratefully accepted as the supply is not large.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Young Women’s Christian Association
Penn Avenue
Evening church and club social notices
Parlor entertainment at Hampton Street M E church starts at 8 o clock. A shirt waist dance at Electric City Wheelmen Club house for members and their ladies. St Pauls Pioneer corps drills in St Davids hall tonight. Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary society of Washburn Street Presbyterian meets this afternoon at Mrs Reynolds home, corner Hyde Park avenue and Price street. Ladies Aid society of hot Baptist church serves supper this evening at Mrs Ss Fy Mathews home on Rock street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Electric City
Ss. Fy Mathews
Rock Street
Beemer Accepts Post With Webster Coal in Philadelphia
Clarence Beemer of North Bromley Avenue has accepted a position with the Webster Coal company in Philadelphia. St Mark's Luther league conducted activities previously noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Beemer
North Bromley Avenue
Webster Coal Company
Philadelpha
St. Mark's
Luther League
Ice Cream and Strawberry Festival at Waehburn Street
Last evening a pleasant ice cream and strawberry festival drew many attendees on the lawn in front of the Church of Waehburn Street. Rev J R Austin led a prayer meeting at Simpson Methodist Hylacopal church.
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Chrch
Waehburn Street
J. R. Austin
Simpson Methodist Hylacopal Church
H.C. McDermott
New York State
J. P. Moffatta
Waeshburn Street
Presbyterian Chrch
Clase
Jackson Street Baystrat
Mike Ida Hughes
Bertha Wale
Swetland Street
Hartley Campbell's Passion Slave At North Scranton
Large audience at the Auditorium watched Hartley Campbell's four act melodrama The Passion Slave produced by Crystal Literary and Dramatic club with North Scranton Glee club. John Moran played Manuel De Fae to acclaim, with Helen Duggan and Annie Roche praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley Campbell
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club
North Scranton
Glee Club
John J. Moran
Manuel de Fae
Lila
Dla
Helen Duggan
Annie Roche
Frank Pretitus
Oak Street
Lackawinnie Keyser Valley
Prelitus
Pretitus
Llowry Atherton
North Main Avenue
West Pittston
Green Ridge
Midler
Mies Rose Talmern
China
Young Women's Christ
Missa Palmer
Chinow
Gind
Miss Palmer
Court Street
North and Prohibition League
Puistort
Mr Morgan
Taylor
Ella Depew
Gomer
Rinese
Wim
South Scranton Notes Funeral and Fire Reports
The funeral of Mrs. Henry Boeteher was held at the family home on Coli avenue with services by Revs Boyd and Aizelman and interment at Pittston avenue cemetery. A fire on Brook street destroyed a barn, causing about 500 in loss, with suspected incendiary origin. Joe Urbanowny faced assault charges in court, his wife Julia the plaintiff. A streetcar incident blocked traffic near Cherry street for hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Boeteher
Coli Avenue
Boyd and Aizelman
Pittston Avenue
Polinal Lodge
Charles Neals
John
Joe Urbanowny
J. Brady
Julia Urbanowics
Mit
Cherry Street
Thomas Cie
Remington Avenue
Buffalo
Richid Cunovin
Pittsbury
Serminteen Athletic Club
Emma Holder
Cesar Avenue
Honesdale
Seeleyville
Lucy McKinley entertains at Odd Fellows hall event
A crowd filled Odd Fellows' hall for Lucy McKinley's entertainment with music and recitations, followed by refreshments and dancing into the early hours. The Methodist Ladies Aid lawn social happens tonight on Blakely Street at Dan Powell's residence. J W Pennell to take over Scranton Steam Pump works foundry today after years at a local foundry. A council meeting was canceled for lack of a quorum. Prohibition club to meet at Manley's hall next Monday. Frank Mace of Dudley Street is mentioned in connection with upcoming items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lucy McKinley
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Church
Dan Powell
Blakely Street
J. W. Pennell
Scranton
Prohibition Club
Manley’s Hall
Frank Mace
Dudley Street
Banned Drug Warns of Potent Cure Miracles
Fractured OCR text claims a questionable remedy called Kemp's Balun is sold for curing ailments. It describes a sensational schedule with a free sample offer and immediate effects after the first dose. The passage misuses cautious language typical of dubious medical ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Down Their Duty Kidney Pills Endorsed in Scranton
Scranton resident A I Barnes recalls back injury affecting his kidneys after a fall. He used Doan's Kidney Pills from Matthews Bros. drug store, reporting relief and regulated secretions. Foster Milburn Co. of Buffalo markets the pills for the United States. Remember the name Doan's. 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
A. I. Barnes
North Matin Avenue
Doan
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Down's
Pinnell Window Weight Patentee Leases Wagon Works
James Pinnell, patentee of the Pinnell window weight, has leased the buildings formerly used by Chamberlin Wagon Works for five years and expects repairs to be completed soon to resume business. Ht. Ek. Spencer seeks health benefits at Lake Clemo. Robert Young moves from Blakely Street to Avoca for future work. Colonel FPinch of Cherry Street travels to Sussex County Maryland where his mother lies ill with slim recovery prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad Company
James Pinnell
Pinnell
Chamberlin Wagon Works
Spencer
Lake Clemo
Robert Young
Blakely Street
Avoca
Fpinch
Cherry Street
Sussex County
Obituary for Abram H Wandling Coal Dept Leader
Abram H Wandling longtime superintendent of the Delaware and Hudson coal department died in his sleep of heart disease. Born November 1834 in Mooresburg Pa he built a prominent career with the D and H and the Pennsylvania Coal Co He is survived by his wife a daughter six sisters a brother and a nephew Funeral at his home will be held tomorrow evening with viewing then burial in Berryville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abram H. Wandling
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Mr. Wandling
Delaware and Hudson
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Mooresburg
John 8. Wandling
Northumberland County
Lewisburg
John B. Smith
Hawley
New York
Owen Oof
Pennsylvania
Pennsylvaaia
Ronedowl
Delaware and Hudson Vomains
Scranton
C. C. Rose
Third National Bank
Kingston Bank
C. C. Tose
Mary and
Eligabeth
Harrisburg
R. J. Fisher
Northumberland
Jane Horner
Mechanicsburg
Margaret Colt
Mars.Kirsty Coppes
Willhamsport
Elis Vandhing
Sunbury
Frank Wandling
Police and Aldermen Involved In Street Disorder Case
Police and Aldermen, Morgan Sweeney, appeared before Magistrate Millar after a warrant charged him with tearing the ear of Tatrick Me(iurren). Bail set, hearing reserved. A disturbance on Center Street led to a raid on Raymond Court, five men arrested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Sweeney
Attra
Millar
Lila Dovieinn
Center Street
Raymond Court
Robling
Federal Court Notes on Bankruptcy Case Division Award
Referee Vian Wormer held a division of seventeen venta and pone for creditors in the Albert J. Mainershio bankruptcy case. Travelers from Wisieg ork moved traders to Penn avenue. Saunders formerly ran a market business. Only small wage claims exist. overall creditors may receive nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleree
A. van Woingt
Wisieg Ork
Albert J. “Ainlershio
Saunders Formarly
Penn Avenue
Vian Wormer
Pone
Doe Pein
Pea Coa Price List for Delivery in City Areas
$1.50 per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Avenue. Phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Central
Hyde Park
J. , Sharkey
Cedar Avenue
Rose Murder Trial Nears Defense Opening
Coroner and court officials described how Mrs Bevilacqua could not have moved a wound from the stove to the bed as the Rose murder case proceeds. The Commonwealth argues Mrs Rose assaulted Bevilacqua prompting a hot blooded shooting. Annie Moresco fainted during testimony and was treated after injuring her forehead on the courtroom stairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth
Annie Moresco
Sehadt
Frank E. Ryan
John J. Gaffney
Roberts
Perjury trial dominates Scranton court session
Andrew Gordon of North Scranton faced perjury charges after a late afternoon session, with Simon Nerushas prosecuting. The case centers on Gordon’s August hearing testimony claiming Nerushas struck a man with an axe, amid a murder investigation and prior acquittal of Nerushas. Several other cases proceeded or resulted, including convictions for embezzlement and larceny, and a 14 year old girl pleaded guilty to larceny and was sent to the House of Refuge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Gordon
North Scranton
Simon Nerushas
Gordon
R. A. Zimmerman
H.S. Alworth
Lewis
H. BR. Taylor
Mr. Lewis
Lloyd Street
Nerushas
Narushas
Ferdinand Lorenzo
Adam Sedlinski
John Hurn
Garfeld Avenue
House of Refuge
Harry Hoskevits
Samuel Elster
Frank Brown
Joseph Zienka
Brown
Pittsburg
William Tetrakus
St. Stanislaus Society
Andrew Fuisco
Archbald
Frank Martin
Blakely
Busco
Crusee
Martin
Jessup Man Cleared in Assault Case as Costs Are Assigned
Thomas Conner faced assault and battery charges after an incident at the Sterrick Creek Coal Company mine in Jessup involving miner E Hinchuck. The jury found Conner not guilty and ordered him to pay costs. Conner defended by M F Conry with Joseph Gilroy prosecuting. Stephen C Cowley of Susquehanna and Lackawanna streets in Olyphant faced gambling machine charges, with Robert Wilson as prosecutor. Agents Place and Weston testified about March 2 incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Conner
Joseph Hinehack
Conner
Sterrick Creek Camal Company
Jessup
E Hinehack
Connor
Hinchuck
Two Days Sale Continues With Seasonable Merchandise
Today marks the second day of a two day sale offering large price reductions on seasonable merchandise. The limited time remains to reap discounts before the sale ends. A selection of good items is highlighted among many offerings.
Bargain Catalog of Boys Apparel and Household Goods
In a sale list, items include boys clothing from 3 to 15 years with denim overalls caps hats and straw sailors at 21e, 50c suits for 3 to 9 years, heavy trunks 32 inches at 3.98, canvas steamer trunks, telescopes up to 24 inches, traveling bags, dress suit cases, porch rockers, oak rockers, kitchen chairs, an elliptic sewing table, and 42 inch folding porch settees with sale prices noted.
Groceries Ad Promotes Purity Quality and Price
Local grocer markets a trio of value factors and lists several items with pricing for seedless raisins evaporated apples Cottolene Webb's Cream Corn and shredded wheat biscuit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webb
TSAR
Unusual Wall Paper Sale With Deep Discounts
Unusual prices for wall coverings and window items include wallpaper at 40c and sale prices from 25c down to 10c per paper. Cloth Opaque mounted on spring rollers 6x36 inches at 20c, Striped Ruffle Curtain 58c per pair, Ruffled Curtain by the yard 11c, Figured Silkeline 36 inches wide at 11c, window shades made to order.
Not Guilty Verdict In Burn Case At Denton Court
A Denton jury returns a not guilty verdict for John Werner charged with burning a dwelling in Winton. In Benton township a separate trial concerns Dicker and his two sons charged with assault after a March street incident. The defense argues sap catching jugs led to Farnham’s injuries, while the prosecutor seeks consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. L. Taylor
F. E. Beers
J. G. Sanderson
John Werner
H. B. Matthewson
Winton
Dicker
Edward
Pred
J. D. Farnham
Baylor
Benton Township
Denton
Farnhiam
Farnham
Court House Notes From Marfield Borough Proceedings
Court notes report Alcanwier Curlocki awaiting at the footie for Chemey Wohan. The borough appointive commission was confirmed by the courts, with the February bill on file. Hannah Lally of North Scvanios pleaded guilty to selling without a license. sentence suspended, brought in on capii with further actions pending this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alcanwier Curlocki
North Scvanios
W Howme
Simon
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Welsh Baptist Church
G. W. Jenkins
Jackson Street Baptists
Y. W. Co. A. Rummage Sale
General News
Globe Warehouse
South Scranton
Dunmore
Federal Court Notes
Kelly
Jonas Long's
Jonas Long
Geone UH. Smith
Moose
Margaret Fossett
William Davis
Anon
Ryremane
Rotihald Dunins
Fede
Carbondale Hate
Cosa
Joseph Hurshotali
Jtssee
Icmp
Annie
Scene Eeneniaee
Berwick Charlis
Pollock
Adul Uiek
SUPP
Thorwick Charled US Hps
Ellar’ S. Mummagit Finnie KE Blewitt Setpeeeeees
Clarks Hume William Ones
Dickson Oty
Sadie Mo
Court House
the Oriental
Gruener & Co
Wyoming Avenue
Bruce Street
P. J. Honan
Lackawanna Avenue
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