Royal Arcanum Lake Lodore Excursion Draws 200 Fans
Over two hundred Lackawanna council members and families attended the Royal Arcanum trip to Lake Lodore. Boats cost ten cents for launches and twenty five cents per hour for row boats. A three mile cruise followed a baseball win for Scranton council by ten to eight. the train returned at 8 30 p.m.
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Royal Arcanum
Lake Lodore
Lackawanna Council
Lake Front
Lodore
Scranton Council
Lancaster Boy Dies After Window Fall
A telegram to Councilman William V. Griffiths from Mrs. Griffiths in Lancaster confirms their son George died after a third story fall Tuesday morning. He died at St Josephs hospital in Lancaster early yesterday. The body will be at 45 oclock this morning at the parents home 329 North Sumner avenue. Funeral set for 2:90 oclock tomorrow afternoon with interment in Washburn street cemetery. Members of the old Thirteenth Regiment United States Volunteers are invited to attend. Lieuten-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiliam V. Grifiths
Griffiths
Lancaster
George
St. Joseph's Hospital
Sumner Avenue
Washburn Street
Old Thirteenth Seiment
United States Volunteers
Dufour's French Tar Health Product For Sale
An ad notes Dufour's French Tar claims to cure the cold provide rest and promote wellness. Available through all dealers with a sales listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Mason Chemical Co Advertises Various Tablets
An old Philadelphia advertisement promotes Mason Chemical Company products including brown tablets for coughs and throat ailments, yellow and white tablets for various inflammations, and a “Kingnelly” or similar remedy for piles. It lists the address at 645 Arch Street and claims cures for catarrh and mucous membrane inflammation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meon
Navon
Naven
Mason Chemicat Company
Archat
Philadelpha
Mawn
Kiniely
Davis Leads Military Burial Arrangements For Corporal Griffiths
David J. Davis handles arrangements for a military burial. Pallbearers chosen from old Company F with Corporal Griffiths as a member. Deceased is survived by wife and two children, plus his father, mother, and brother William, longtime Lancaster resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ant David J. Davis
Corporal Griffiths
William
Lancaster
Two Local Weddings Reported by Reverend Jones
George Foster and Miss Jennette Phillips wed at the Tabernacle Congregational church parsonage on South Hyde Park avenue with Miss Minnie Young and Frank Foster present. The couple will live on Luzerne street. Also, Join Hughes and Miss Annie Sterner married by Rev. Jones at the bride's home with no attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Foster
North Hyde Park Avenue
Jennette Phillips
Hampton Street
Tabernacle Congregational Church
South Hyde Park Avenue
Hey. D. P. Jones
Minnie Young
Frank Foster
Luzerne Street
Join Hughes
South Malin Avenue
Bellevue
Misa Annie Sterner
Hynon Street
D. P. Jones
Closing Exercises at No 14 Grammar A and B Grades
No 14 grammar pupils held closing exercises in the principal’s room after noon presided by acting principal Miss Sarah F Clarke due to ill health of Prof W Phillips. The program included welcome, Dewey and West biographies, recitations, a debate on Native Americans benefiting whites, a declamation by Margaret Lawin and a song.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sarah F. Clarke
PD. W. Phillips
Cennie Thomas
Olen Unies
Admiral Dewey
Shelton
CMA
Benjamin West
Margaret Durkin
America
Arthee Switerr
Hayden Byars
George Lull
William Nichsis
Jwbes
Noimeror
Mint Margaret Lawin
Maud Millard
Summer Needs for Warm Weather Comfort
Gentlemen advised to embrace summer ease by shedding apparel encumbrances. Opt for the soft outing shirt and a light neat string tie, then discard suspenders in favor of a convenient belt for dressy comfort during hot weather.
Belts for all ages on display with new styles
A local shop advertises belts for boys, youths, and men in various widths from one inch to larger, with waists from 25 to 44 inches. It promises top quality leather and hundreds of belts on counters, plus special styles in show windows for customers to inspect.
String Ties Take Center Stage This Season
Fashion notes declare string ties dominate this year more than any other neckwear. They’re described as dressy yet cool and summery, with thousands available for consumer criticism. If one style doesn’t suit, another surely will, promising a perfect match for every taste.
Summer Outing Shirts For A Perfect Fit Bright Colors
A local retailer promotes Summer Outing Shirts praised for true fit and fast color. The ad emphasizes comfortable wear and durable dyes, aiming at casual and travel use this season.
Goodbye to Lemon and School History Recital
The program features performances by Bertha Mayers Henaie Ronner Florence Watrous Winifred Byrne Phoebe Cally and a chorus led by Gertrude James with fifteen girls. Recitations include Life’s Journey and Home Study by Florence Fowler Nelle Snyder and others. A graduating essay appears by Florence Watrote and a reminiscence from Ohio shows on the page.
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School “Paste History of America
Bie Bitin Tielen Long
Bertha Mayers
Henaie Ronner
Florence Watrous
Winifred Byrne
Phoebe Cally
Cacivennenye
Wandering Carbondale Man Fined for Intoxication
Harry McHale of Thush Carbondale was found on Scranton street by Patrolman Thomas Jones in a drunken or demented state claiming his foot was severed and his arm missing. At the station he fretted at being jailed and was fined $3 for intoxication and resisting the officer after Alderman Moses corrected his mistaken Carbondale location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry McHale
Thush
Carbondale
Scranton Street
Thomas Jones
McHale
Jones
Monkey Run
Baadle
Moses
Nolice Court
Lawn Party Honors Mrs Goff on Fifteenth Street
Mrs Goff of Fifteenth street hosted a large lawn party on Wednesday with assistance from Misses Annie Goff and Julia Devine. A long guest list included F McNally, F Boyle, Mary Goff, Julia Devine, J Brady, Mary De vine, J Connors, M Quinnan, Nellie Goff, T Morin, Lulu McDonald, J Gilmore and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Goff
Fifteenth Street
Annie Goff
Julia Devine
F. McNally
F. Boyle
Mary Goff
P. Donoboy
J. Brady
Mary Devine
J. Conners
Mary Gibbons
M. Barrett
T. J. Grady
Mary Dona
Surprise House Party For Miss Louisa Karcher
Miss Louisa Karcher of 444 Tenth street was entertained by friends Wednesday evening. The event featured games dancing and refreshments with attendees including Belle Reading Grace Thomas Annie Taylor Lizzie Phillips Ida Seamonia Rachel Phil lips Jennie Thomas Margaret Fid wards Rachel Owens Bessie Powell Marion Owens Thomas Lewis Thomas Carwardine Morris Reading Henry Davies Willie Lewis Garfield Davis Joseph England Henry Dan vera and Dewald Price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Karcher
Tenth Street
Belle Reading
Grace Thomas
Annie Taylor
Lizzie Phillips
Ida Seamonia
Rachel Phillips
Jennie Thomas
Margaret Fidwards
Rachel Owens
Bessie Powell
Marion Owens
Messrs
Thomas Lewis
Thomas Carwardine
Morris Reading
Henry Davies
Willie Lewis
Garfield Davis
Joseph England
Henry Danvera
Dewald Price
Remains of Local Children Interred in Cathedral Cemetery
The remains of Anthony Flannery eighteen months old of 514 Fourth Street will be interred in Cathedral cemetery this afternoon. Patrick McNulty, young son of Mr and Mrs Patrick McNulty of Grant Avenue, was buried in Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. Mrs Martha Fisher of North Scranton was interred in Washburn Street cemetery yesterday afternoon. Deceased was related to Mrs D M Thomas of 216 North Rebecca Avenue and Mrs D M Thomas of North Garfield Avenue.
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Anthony
A. F. Flannery
Fourth Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Patrick
Patrick McNulty
Grant Avenue
Martha Fisher
North Scranton
Washburn Street
D. M. Thomas
North Rebecca Avenue
Garfield Avenue
Local notes and social events from the West Side area
Miss Tessie Powderly returns from New York visits. Wysox trio visits Lincoln Heights for a lawn social hosted by I W H circle. Salvation Army cake and ice cream social set for June 25. Ground settling on South Main threatens nearby homes. Miss Marie Gaughan hosts a blight damage tea. Mr and Mrs T H Jones visit Slatington with Everett. Rev Father Von Weldon to officiate at St John s Church in late June. No services next Sunday. Mrs Warren Knapp visits Price Street resident. Miner James Watkine injured in Hyde Park shaft. taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Schools request program submissions by 6 o clock to Jenkin s Dry Store. Alfred Rodway held on assault charge. bail set. William Evans held on threats. to appear in court. Plymouth Congregational church calls Rev E A Boyl to serve another year.
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Tessie Powderly
West Side Hospital
New York
Post
Wysox
T. Fe Price
North Sumner Avenue
I. W. H. Circle
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Salvation Army
Price Street
South Main Avenue
Division Street
B. G. Morgan
Dr. Beach
Marie Gaughan
Fourth Street
T. H. Jones
Everett
Academy Street
Slatington
Father von Weldon
Willansport
St. John's German Catholic Church
FP. A. Prickera
Germany
St. John's Church
Warren Knapp
New Yok
Henry Flynn
James Watkine
North Bromley
Hyde Park
Moses Taylor
Teachera
Tribune
Jenkins’ Dry
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Alfred Rodway
North Bromley Avenue
John
Fred Warman
North Hyde Park Avenue
William W. Evans
Moses
Plymouth Congregational Church
E. A. Boyl
June Wedding Delights Dunmore Borough
In Dunmore Borough a June wedding united Miss Diance Blees and Ralph Winter at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. W F Gibbons officiating. The ceremony featured cream silk gowns white carnations and a large bridal party. Afterward guests gathered at the bride’s Dudley street home for a lavish wedding supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella
Diance Blees
Ralph Winter
First Presbyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
Florence Fowler
Jane King
Marie Broncon
Sally Chambers
9. J. Marcy
Scranton
Henry Bioes
William Nye
Charles Forpaugh
Ernest Close
Dudley Stret
Borough Council Special Session Hears Grievances and Reports
Borough council met in special session with members and guests. Reports included repaired arc lights and a $30 000 treasurer bond. An iron fence needed paint and several grievances were discussed including Webster avenue injuries and a polluted stream near Keystone brewery. The Prescott avenue water damage was debated and adjournment followed.
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Jones
Ward
Payton
McLaushiln
McAllister
Wahlers
Edinels
Dolphin
Taie
Webster Avenue
Keystone
Prescott Avenue
Three Facts to Remember About Our Mail Order Dept
Our mail order department allows out of town customers to buy as safely and quickly as in-store shoppers. Samples of such jobs are mailed free on request. We offer great values from large purchases that few rivals can match. Some goods may be cheaper elsewhere but not the items we sell. Every article carries our price and quality guarantee.
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United States
Seasonable Silks For All Occasions At Competitive Prices
Stores advertise a wide range of silks including Black Taffetas 50c to arts above, Fancy Taffetas in checks and stripes, Mita cassuch at 75c to 1.00, Japanese silk at 50c, Printed Indias and Foulards 65c to 1.25, Black Crepe de Chine two dollars to three dollars, White Satin Duchesse 1.00 to 3.00, Crepe de Chine 1.00, Black Peau de Soie 0.50 to 2.00 per yard. Samples mailed free and mail orders filled carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ries
Mita Cassuch
Carpets and Furnishings at Unbeatable Low Prices
A wide sale offers Axminsters Velvets Body Brussels tapestries and matting at deep discounts per yard and per roll. Chinese and Japanese matting and heavy China matting feature low prices. fibre and Japanese rugs in vivid designs also shown. Furniture pieces including chairs sideboards extension tables and bedroom suits priced from $1.75 to $22 ranges. Laces and Valenciennes trimmings and various Venetian and Chantilly lace selections complete the offering.
Jewett Refrigerators Ad Offering Oak Chests and Uprights
The celebrated Jewett Refrigerators are among the best made with oak construction, charcoal lining, and bronze trim. A free circulation of cold dry air keeps chambers clean. Every refrigerator fully guaranteed with prices from six fifty to one hundred twenty five dollars. Detailed descriptions in complete catalogue mailed free.
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Jewett
Local Social Notes Highlight Weddings Readings and Games
A jumble of society items notes weddings visits and events from Scranton area communities._family ties include the bride sister and relatives with mentions of Brown Fox Malone Townsenid and Waller_ plus local church cricket games at Lake Ariel and a planned cricket clash with the Ice Factory team. The Strawbridge and Clothier theater season heads toward Altoona. graduates and social winners attend Midwest colleges concerts and bowling league matches.
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Ehuveh
Hey
M. dl Malone
Louise Fox
Brideianald
Willi George
Brown
Rew
Samierson
TL Mummei Cowpt
Aykrowd
Day
J. Martin
BR. Sheden
Go Skelenni
C. Seamon
W. Jackson
T. Whitehown
M. O'Dorle
J. Biner
Borough school board holds special meeting on 1900 01 tax levy
The borough school board met in the high school room for a special session. Directors Webb Irvin Costello and Hagerty attended as they reviewed last year’s expenditures and anticipated 1900 01 costs. No definite decision on the tax levy was reached before adjournment at 10:00.
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Presbyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
Faille
Henry P. Smith
Webbs
Irvin
Costello
Hagerty
Foreman Henry P Smith Injured In Yard Accident
General Foreman Henry P Smith of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western shops lies at home with severe internal injuries after a switch engine knocked him from a train last Tuesday. His collar bone is fractured and his condition is serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Smith
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Williama Street
Olpsy Grove
John Nealis
Ash Street
Dunmore Cemetery
Mize
Lillian Schultz
Pittsburg
J. C. Moffit
Brook Street
Kennedy and Cecilia McAloon Wed in St John’s Church
Henry Kennedy and Miss Cecilia McAloon married yesterday at 6 o clock in St John’s church Fig street Rev M J Fleming officiated relatives and friends filled the church Miss Anna McAloon attended in pink silk mouseline de sole Thomas Quinn served as groomsman A wedding reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will reside at 22 Brook Street after a tour through New York state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kennedy
Cecilia McAloon
M. J. Fleming
St. John's Church
Fig Street
Anna McAloon
Thomas Quinn
Kennedy
New York State
Brook Street
Green Ridge Social Notes From Dicken Avenue Banquet
A. B. Lidatone of Dicken Avenue returned from Philadelphia after attending the Republican national convention. The banquet of the clan of 100 at No. 27 Grammar School featured Toastmaster J. W. Hawker and varied toasts by students and teachers. A surprise party for Master Robert Thomas occurred at Sunset Avenue with parlor games and refreshments. A wedding event noted for James Brown and a Marion Street ceremony at St Pauls Catholic closes the column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BR. Lidatone
Dicken Avenue
Yeverday
Philadelphia
Reublion
Grammer School
J. W. Hawker
Mies Gertrude Willams
Dnieeming Clas
Mise Benne Walsh
Warren von Blarcom
Lowel Lawrence
Mingamma Williams
Robert Thomas
Sunset Avenue
Mae Ludick
Madeline Teal
Manel Tobey
Iace Melogle
Margaret Woodruff
Anna Shoemaker
Charles Lean
Allen Woodruff
Carl Heplogle
Albert Tobey
Robert Shoemaker
Flared Webveler
Moe Ae
I Seames
James Brown
Marion Street
St. Paul's Catholic
Emma Gaecke and John Brunner wed at Willow Street home
Miss Emma Gaecke and Mr John Brunner, well known Booth Scranton residents, were married yesterday morning at the bride's parents house on Willow Street. A large gathering witnessed the ceremony and a reception followed at the bride's home. Brunner works as a foreman at the Brafford silk mill and the couple leave with many well wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Gaecke
John Brunner
Booth Scranton
Willow Street
Brunner
Brafford
South Side Loyalty Club presents tableaux and music show
The South Side Loyalty club of the Young Women's Christian Association will present tableaux this evening. The selections include Rock of Ages Parting of Ruth and Naomi Maud Muller Harbara Presidile The Union Forever The Fortune Teller The Please and He Loves Me He Loves Me Not. A fine musical entertainment will also be given and members and friends are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Keley Convoy and Littl Bettina Joined Keystone Dramatic Cast
Keley Convoy and Littl Bettina Joyce of the Booth Slide, renowned at the Academy of Music, have been engaged by the Keystone Dramatic Company of Altoona for the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keley Convoy
Littl Bettina" Joyce
Booth Slide
Academy of ‘Muaic
Keystone Dramatic Company
Altoona
Bargain yardages in linens and lawns offered at sale
Unusual values appear as demand rises with lower prices at the shop. India Linens range from 5c to 45c a yard, Persian Lawns 12c to 45c, French Organdie 18c to 1.00, French Lawns 60c to 1.00, Nainsook up to 1.00, Victoria Lawns 10c to 25c, India Batistes 12c to 26c, Swisses 20c to 60c, Tuckins 18 1/2c to 2.00, Fancy White Goods for waists 10c to 1.00, Piques 10c to 60c. Samples with prices furnished free on request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Victoria
Sterling Silver Novelties and Jewelry Price Range Card
Prices listed for belt buckles gilt wire net purses cigarette cases shoe hooks nail files shoe horns glove stretchers curling irons next ags nether s ole bracelets cuff buttons waist sets horseshoe brooches hat pins plated lorgnette chains cuff buttons gold plated waist sets and gold plated link bracelets with wide price ranges from 25 cents to 14 dollars across multiple items.
Bed Clothings for Summer Bargain sale items
The trade in bed linen allows exceptionally low prices. Crochet bed spreads cost 65 cents each. Cotton blankets are 75 cents a pair. Handmade tufted comfortables sell for $1 each. Sheets in 80 inch widths cost 50 cents each unbleached, higher for bleached. Pillow cases in bleached muslin measure 42 by 36 inches at 11 cents, and 45 by 86 inches at 12.54 cents.
Address orders to J. T. farkey details 1914 Cedar Ave
Fragmentary text references South Side cesairal city and central Hyde Park with an address order for J. T. farkey at 1914 Cedar Ave and a phone number 6093.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Cesairal City
Hyde Park
J. T. Farkey
Cedar Ave
Stomach Pain Relief After Sudden Illness
G H Wilson of Burgetta town Washington Co Pa reports severe stomach pains overnight and weakness at work. After taking Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy from Miller and McCurdys drug store he recovers after one dose and praises its effectiveness and value. It is sold by Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller & McCurdy
G. H. Wilson
Funeral for W. H. Fleher Held at Providence Church
The funeral for Mr. W. H. Fleher, who died suddenly at his Jones Street home, was held today at 2 PM. The service was led by Reverend G. B. Guid of Providence Presbyterian Church. Interment followed at Wash Church Street Cemetery. A church quartet, including Lillian Simpson and Jennie T. Smith, provided music. Members of Kristian Church on North Main Avenue welcome new members at 8 PM, with a fellowship reception in the church parlors after. Dora McDonough, graduate of Ft Vincent’s Hospital, New York, was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Fleher
Jones Street
G. B. Guid
Providence Presbiyterian Church
Death of William Komicher, noted Scranton chemist
William Frederick Komicher, respected chemist and druggist of Pittston Avenue Scranton, died yesterday afternoon from diabetes and overwork. Born in Bavaria in 1849 he studied at Weisburg University and moved to Scranton in 1684 to run Lorens and Kaemple’s Cedar Avenue drug store. He was famed for relief maps and his health suffered from overwork. Survived by wife and four children, funeral is Saturday at 2 PM from his home, interment Forest Hill. Also noted is the death of Mrs. Dempsey of Olyphant aged 50, with funeral Sunday at 8 PM and interment St. Patrick’s cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
William Frederick Komicher
Pittston Avenue
Mr. Komocher
Bavaria
Germany
University of Weisburg
America
Lorens & Kaemple
Cedar Avenue
Ramacher
Pennsylvania
Freda
William
Martha
Emma
Hard Gaorl Lodge
Arteter Verein
W. A. Nords
Intermont
Forest Hill Cemetery
John Dempses Poril
Dunmore Street
Olyphant
Mra Dempsey
Bonniconlen
County Mayo
Ireland
Michael
John
Martin
Liver
Anna
Margaret Oi
Mamie Dempany
John Mes Gints
Myphant
John Gallowher
St. Patrick's Cemetery
Junior Pupils Recital at Guernsey Hall
The Scranton College of Music junior pupils perform with senior pupils Miss Hollister, Miss Hall, and Dr. Mason at Guernsey Hall this evening. The program includes items by Lento and others, with violin, piano, and vocal solos featuring Mary Harrity, Katherine Burr, and Lillian Harr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Scranton College of Music
Miss Hollister
Miss Hall
Dr. Mason
Guernsey Hall
Lento Ib
Arthur Morgan
Durand Grille
Hondo
Katherine Burr Cuvotte
Raajan
Kerchner
Sauna Herberts
Lillian Harr
Selile Clarke
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West
George Griffiths
Mason
Mary Williams
Rene Dored
Globe Warehouse
Ail Eracams
Dunmore Borough
Blanche Ildes
Axminsters
Body Brussels
Ingrams
Valenciennes
Point de Paris
Normandy
Venice
John Schneider
School of Lackawanna
Wesleyan College
Middletown
Junger Maennerchor
Elks' Bowling
South Side Bowling Club
Elks
Lawrence Slocum
George Engle
Conrad Pell
South Scranton
Lake Ariel
Charles Rose
Henry Henn
Birch Street
Petersburg
J. J. Manley
Meadow Book and National Accident Fund
William Connell & Company
Artesian Wellgrove
F. M. Howe
Pleasant Mount
Haw
West Market
Deen Brown
Nanticoke
South Scranton News
Cecelia McAloon
Green Ridge
Pea Coal
Guernsey
Sevees Dinu
Vonween Goldner
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