Davis Fells in Leggett's Creek Mine Funeral Held at West Market
The funeral of David R. Davis, killed Monday in the Leggett's Creek mine, was held at 2 PM from the family home on West Market Street. Lincoln lodge No. 2, O. F. and the Sons of Veterans Drum corps joined the procession with floral tributes and a Star and Stripes casket. Rev. Dr. Jones and Rev. William Edgar led services. Primitive Congregational church quartet performed. Grand Army pallbearers included Thomas Thomas and others. interment followed at Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David R. Davis
Leggett's Creek
West Market Street
Lincoln Lodge
O. F
Bera Griffin Post
G. A. Re
Sons of Veterans
Yostdener
Jones
William Edgar
Primitive Congregational Church
Owuum Morlais
T. T. Owens
Leine Jones
W. HW. Jenkins
Mire
Re ©. Lloyd, Mra
Elnyer Reese
Mirave Mary Edwardes
Charlotte Carwardine
Grand Army of the Republic
Thomas Thomas
DTD
Birtley
L. Brook
Thomas Jenkins
Daniel Gard
Anthony Long
Pittatun
Runaway on the Bowevard Involves Several Wagons
Yesterday on the Bowevard Will Lofine drove Benjamin Lewis bared horse when it bolted. The wagon was smashed and several carriages were badly injured though no one was hurt. No further details available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bowevard
Will Lofine
Benjamin Lewis
News Notes and Personals Highlights from Local Guests
Mrs. Henry Hutchings of West Market Street visits in Ohio. The Mises Annie James and Annie Morgan of Olyphant stay with Miss Lizele Davis on Wayne Avenue. David Evans of Plymouth visits. Mr and Mrs. Howard Davis of Theodore Street travel. Miss Mary Conner of Ward ondale is hosted on Blair Avenue. Mrs. James Bell and daughter Annie of West Market Street go to Washington DC for the commences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hutchings
Weat Market Street
Friends
Ohio
Annie James
Annie Morgan
Olyphant
Lizele Davis
Wayne Avenue
David Evans
Plymouth
Howard Davis
Theodore Street
Mary Conner
Wardondale
Blair Avenue
James Bell
Annie
West Market Street
Washington, DC
Paine's Celery Compound and Other Remedies Ad
An item lists Paine's Celery Compound priced at 75 cents and Pinkham's Compound at 75 cents. Also shown are Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery at 75 cents, Mellon's Food at 38 or 55 cents, and Alien product references with prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham's
Pierce's
Golden Medical
Mellon
Local items note weddings baptisms and mishaps
Georgetown University student James Hell Jr. to graduate this week. Kitty Lynott of Moosic visits Cayuga street. Edward and Mrs Edward Dean return from wedding tour. will live on Went Market Street. Baptism at Christian church North Main avenue under Welsh Baptist choir. Rev W F Davie officiates. Mrs Harry Jones on Arick avenue injured in basement stair fall fracturing thigh. Clara Walsh of Enel Market street home from Archbald visit. Mrs H C Hatton returns from Elmira visit. Mrs Thomas Prorser visits West Market Street. Jennie Wood of Elmira winner of Bucknell prize essay. Grace Doewell, Bucknell graduate, visits Rev and Mrs W F Davis on Summit avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown University
James Hell, Jr
Kitty Lynott
Moosle
Cayuga Street
Edward Dean
Market Slrect
Christian Church
North Main Avenue
Welsh Baptist Choir
Wayne Avenue
W. F. Davie
Elmira
Thomas Prorser
Pricebure
West Market Street
Jennie Wood
Flmira
Bucknell University
Grace Doewell
W. F. Davis
Summit Avenue
Green Ridge social and school picnic reports in city
Mrs. Clark Alvord of Carbondal visited the city while St Pauls pupils enjoyed a Nay Aug park picnic and No 28 school held a recitation and music program. Howard M Lickey of Mauch Chunk baseball team was in town and Green Ridge boys defeated bank clerks 17 to 10 at Sandersons park. Manners pharmacy advertises Imperial Queen Hair Tonic for 20 Green Ridge street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark Alvord
Carbondal
St. Paul's School
Nay Aug Park
No. 28
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Atted
Howard M. Lickey
Mauch Chunk
Sanderson's Park
Green Ridge Boys
Imperial Queen Hair Tonic of Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Park Place Social Roundup Highlights Local Visits
Mrs Macher from WilkesBarre spends Thirdday with Mrs S J Hansee on North Main Ave Nir. Miss N Louise Rurdick of Tatendals stays with her sister on North Main Ave. Mr James Francis and wife of Monecy Ave travel to Lake Winola. Merc 3 8 Pritchard of 82h Court St visits Li Plume and the Falls with friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Macher
Wilkes-Barre
S.J. Hansee
North Main Ave
N. Louise Rurdick
Tatendals
North Main Avenue
James Francis
Monecy Avenue
Lake Winola
Pritchard
82H
Court Street
Li Plume and
the Falls
West Scranton pupils showcase in annual school programs
In West Scranton pieces, pupils under Prof Williams and Miss Davin presented music recitations and songs at No. 31 school. Fred Seymour gave welcome. students including Magdaline Jordan Cecilia Moran and others participated. Separate exercises at No. 18 under Prof Cruttenden featured memories histories recitations and songs with a farewell address by Pred Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 31
Mary Ferguson
Sadie Wilson
John Murray
Pred. Evans
Hamp ton Street church junior Epworth event highlights
A Hamp ton Street Methodist church annual junior Epworth celebration featured recitations by Lissie Shaffer Alfred Heller Katie Thomas Mark Lalsingh Mile Browning Willie Armstrong Esleyor Cary Mary Williams Harrison Owens Anna Thomas Beulah Brienhfeld Bessie Diehl Jessie Fuller Bertha Williams Adam Pulver Corrie Edwards Instrumental pieces by May Lewis Ethel and Lottie Beale Nellie House dialogues by Boasin Sloat Bessie Hiller Irene Parsons Rendie Walter Lewis Starney Ross Willie Alspauch Walter Lewis Arthur Bateman Nellie House Edna Parsons Flossie Rundle Mabel Hancock vocal numbers by the league Irene Moses Anna Jennie Lister ice cream and cake were served social enjoyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Lissie Shaffer
Alfred Heller
Katie Thomas
Market Lalsingh
Mile Browning
Willie Armstrong
Esleyor Cary
Mary Williams
Harrison Owens
Anna Thomas
Beulah Briehffeld
Bessie Diehl
Jessie Fuller
Bertha Williams
Adam Pulver
Corrie Edwards
May Lewis
Ethel
Lottie Beale
Nellie House
Boasin Sloat
Bessie Hiller
Irene Parsons
Viola
Rendie
Walter Lewis
Starney Ross
Willie Alspauch
Arthur Bateman
Edna Parsons
Flossie Rundle
Mabel Hancock
League
Irene Moses
Anna
Jennie Lister
St Mark's Luther Church selects Dacey and Bross for new edifice
Building committees of St Mark's Lutheran Church accept the plan submitted by Architecta Dacey and Bross for a new church building. The project will start as soon as carpenters' strike ends and proposals for bids are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Luther Church
Architecta Dacey & Bross
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Marriage Announcement for E. B. Archibald and Harriet D. Brown
Announcement made of the marriage between E. B. Archibald of Adams Avenue formerly of Erie Pennsylvania and Harriet D. Brown of South Main Avenue on Wednesday June 21. The First Baptist church executive board met at Dr TDG Beddae's home on South Main Avenue last evening to discuss church matters. Harrison Squires, who assaulted John Buver, was arraigned before Alderman John and held on $200 bond for court. Mrs Snell of Lafayette Street fell from a barrel while pauper-hanging and sustained injuries. Funeral services for the child of Mr and Mrs William Morgan were held at their corner home on Carline Avenue and Lafayette, with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Ladies who assisted at St Leo's battalion picnic in Laurel HI park will have a complimentary dance in St David's Hall tonight. Branch 4 of the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent Association will meet. A choir of 300 rehearsed at Holy Cross Church under Prof Haydn Evans for the Laurel Hill Park festival on July 4. Willie, the two year old son of Mr and Mrs David Party of Decker's Court, died Wednesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Archibald
Adams Avenue
Erie
Harriet D. Brown
South Main Avenue
First Baptist Church Executive Board
TD. G. Beddae
Harrison Squires
John Buver
John
Snell
Lafayette Street
William Morgan
Carline Avenue
Lafayette
Washburn Street
St. Leo's Battalion
Laurel HI Park
St. David's Hall
Branch 4
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Hart Garihall
Holy Cross Church
Haydn Evans
Laurel Hillark
Willie
Mra
Pavid
Decker's Court
Social Notes From Local Households Highlight Visitors
Mrs. Martin Dudkin of Luserne fitroeet entertains her sister Mrs. John Clark of Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Biddleman of Factoryville visit M J Biddleman on Swetland Street. Rev J Albert Crown of Newfield New Jersey visits his parents on South Main Avenue. Hugh McLoughlin and wife plan to reside at Lugurne Street after a recent Olyphant wedding. John H Phillips of Washburn Street returns from Philadelphia after attending the mail carriers convention. Mrs A L Ramer of South Lincoln is mentioned among guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Dudkin
Luserne
Gram-O Grain-O Drink Rises as Nourishing Coffee Alternative
An ad touts Gram-O as a healthful grain based drink not medicine. It claims to be invigorating appetizing and a genuine nourishing food beverage for children and adults alike. The copy mentions a rich brown color and coffee like taste with several grades and affordable pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ilie i
Gram-O
Fuud Rink
Local visitors and graduates return home for summer
Avenue residents welcomed relatives from Allentown and Clark's Summit while Miss Polhamus Foster and Miss Bell Foster enjoyed visits. Walter Jones from Moomsburg State Normal and Edward Hughes from Lafayette College returned for vacation. Hannah Hill entertained Leah Howell as the Chase and Meredith families returned from Pittston after attending the Vausthan Martin wedding.
Dunmore Graduation Douses Class of ’94 in Washington Hall
The Dunmore class of ’94 held its commencement in Washington hall with a large crowd. Miss Margaret Healy gave the welcome and spoke on Joan of Arc, followed by musical selections, recitations, and a history of the Lincoln assassination. Valedictorian Lucretia Snyder addressed the class of ’10, and diplomas were conferred by President Henry Webber as Superintendent Bovard spoke to close the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Hall
Bauer
Margaret Healy
Kitty Horan
Boitman
Lincoln
Dunmore
Henry Webber
Bovard
Margaret Healey
May Kelly
Mary Daly
Toy cannon blasts injures two Harper Street youths
Clarence Harper and Wesley Webber were injured yesterday afternoon around 4 20 when a homemade cast cannon exploded after a powder charge was fired without a wad. Webber suffered a severely lacerated and burned left hand while Harper’s left leg was torn above the knee. Dr. Garvey attended both boys and outlined a lengthy recovery at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Harper
Wesley Webber
Harper Street
Young Webber
Harper
Garvey
Funeral for James McLaughlin on Harper Street
The funeral for James McLaughlin who collapsed Wednesday morning will be held this afternoon at his Harper Street home. Rev. W. F. Gibbons will officiate and burial will follow at Dunmore cemetery. Also report notes the safe arrival in England of Mr and Mrs David Miller of Rige Street aboard the White Star Line ship Titanic about a week ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLaughlin
Harper Street
W. F. Gibbons
Dunmore Cemetery
England
David Miller
Rige Street
Teutonic
Mrs Milner to Host Reception at Stewart Home Tonight
Mrs. J FB Milner will be honored with a reception at the home of Mr and Mrs Joseph Stewart on North Apple Street this evening. Many out of town guests are expected to attend. Mrs. Daniel Powell of North Mlakely Street visited friends in Tittston yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
J. FB. Milner
Joseph Stewart
North Apple Street
Daniel Powell
North Mlakely Street
Tittston
One Candidate Qualified for Republican Delegates
Dr. W A Paine will issue notices for a meeting of the committee in West Scranton at 4 PM Tuesday to nominate Wil K R Lewis as delegate and Morris V Morris as alternate for the First Legislative District Republican state convention in Harrisburg on August 24. With only one registrant the chairman may convene the committee and direct the secretary to cast the vote, eliminating the primary election scheduled for tomorrow afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
W. A. Paine
Ohadromin
Republican League
J. J. Davies
West Scranton
Wil K R. Lewis
Morris V. Morris
Pea Cowl Delivered for $1.25 to South Side
Delivery notice shows pea cowl priced at 1.25 dollars and mailed to South Side with central city and Hyde Park area delivery. Orders directed to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave and phone number 668% listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Miss Wil Elizabeth Morbach's Seventeenth Birthday Reception
Miss Wil Elizabeth Morbach of Jonas Long’s Lone Stone turned seventeen yesterday and hosted a home reception at 60 Cedar Avenue. Friends gathered for music, games, and merriment as she gracefully entertained a large group including Lena Berghauser, Lillie Knell, Louise Fflutter, and many others, with invitations extended to numerous local residents and families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilizabeth Morbach
Jonas Long
Cedar Avenue
Miss Horbach
Lena Berghauser
Lillie Knell
Louise Fflutter
Alles Harvey
Minnie Helvi
Jennie
Lille Huber
Lillie Lablowsky
Lillie Kreisig
Sadie Haldeman
Mae Williams
Rose Burgess
Alice ~Aois
Gustave TP. Kramer
William Horsteich
Mesers
William Sebeuer
Pierce
Miss Ellen O Halloran Weds James McGowan at St Josephs
Miss Ellen O Halloran of Davis street marries James McGowan of Old Forge at St Josephs church with Miss Kate O Halloran as bridesmaid and Anthony Lynch as groomsman. They will live in Old Forge. Also notes Patrick Flannery home from St Bonaventure, Maury O Toole visiting New York, Joseph Kelly and John Gibbons home from St Michael's Toronto, and Mrs Ellen Cowles visiting Greenwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen O'Halloran
Davis Street
James McGowan
Old Forge
St. Joseph's Church
John Laraghran
Kate O'Halloran
Anthony Lynch
South Scranton
McGowan
Patrick Flannery
St. Bonaventure College
Maury O'Toole
Local man suffers rib fracture from falling iron piece
Philip Keifer of 4 Brook Street is confined at home after a blow from a falling iron piece caused three broken ribs. A doctor confirmed the fracture after a recent pain return. Also noted are the funeral of Minnie Klein of Alder Street, the James Connell lodge Odd Fellows excursion to Lake Ariel, a switch replacement on Cedar Avenue by Beranton Traction, and funeral services for James Ruane at 1417 Wedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Keifer
Brook Street
CHM
Keifer
Mia
Minnie Klein
Alder Street
James Witke
Christ Lutheran Church
Beranton Traction Company
Cedar Avenue
Corncil
American Mechanics
Germania Hall
Charles Armbrust
Madeline
Maplewood
Peter Yoorn
Willow Street
New York City
James Ruane
Wedar Avenue
BL John's Church
I Terment
St. Mary's Cemetery
Dunmore
The Kissing Habit Debate Sparks Ethical Fire
A Providence Journal excerpt reports a New York Household Economic association lecture denouncing kissing as unhealthy and immoral. The young speaker urges banning kissing, while attendees view kissing as a harmless greeting, noting cultural differences among English, French, and German customs and questioning health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Household Economist Association
Household Economic Association
Germany
Seamless Ribbed Hose at 19 Cents Draws Loyal Buyers
A local ad touts seamless ribbed hose in fast black, sizes 6 to 10, priced at 19 cents with a claim of durable value. The promotion notes many customers return at nearly double the current quoted price.
Linen and towel sale offered Friday only
Two kinds advertised: a linen item described as liberal in size and never sold for less than 12 1/2 cents, and a large towel measuring 20 by 40 inches, planned for sale at 1 sc each, for Friday only.
Critique of Kissing Customs and Morality
A discussion argues that kissing habits from casual to sacred forms are potentially harmful to modesty. The author notes historic and religious kissing practices and asserts taste and discrimination should govern intimate gestures, while condemning indiscriminate kissing and urging restraint.
Inherent Patriotism Quester and Jester Dialogue
Quote from Detroit Free Press pondering what drives urbanites to scenic mountains and lakes in summer. Jester attributes it to love of country, reflecting patriotic sentiment in travel lore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quester
Detroit Free Press
Fragmented dialogue from seventh daughter exchange
The readable line shows a garbled exchange about a seventh daughter and elder sinisters. It reads like a distorted script fragment with unclear context or attributions and no verifiable events or identities.
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North Scranton
Caroline von Bergen
Green Ridge
Park Place
Sart
Globe Warehouse
West
Scranton
T. J. Jennings
Epworth League
Hampton Street
St. Mark's
ST. Mark's New Church
General News
Kidser
Bright
Dunmore Doings
Leader Scranton
Wyoming Avenue
Mother Hubbard
Will R. Lewis
South Scranton News
Elizabeth Horbach
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Providence Journal
Dren
Pridry
Central Railroad OF
New Jersey
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Asbury Park
Belmar
Spring Lake
Sea Girt
Wooa
Mount Pleasant Coal
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Mount Pleasant Coal CO
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Hisride
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