Weddings to be held in West Scranton today
West Scranton will host several weddings including D. H. Lewis of Kingston and Miss Birah FE Brace of North Hyde Park Avenue as well as George De Wilde and Miss Marian Trutchinson of Philadelphia among others. Also noted is Sidney L. Oliver with Ethel Mc Dermott and Fioan A. Davis with Eva C. Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
D. H. Lewis
Kingston
Birah FE. Brace
North Hyde Park Avenue
George de Wilde
Marian Trutchinson
Philadelphia
Ray A. Hartman
Vida Sterling
Sidney L. Oliver
Ethel McDermott
Fioan A. Davis
Eva C. Davis
D. J. Jenkins
Annie Probert
Olyphant
First Catholic Total Abstinence Union Convention at Holy Cross
A quarterly convention of the First Catholic Total Abstinence Union will meet in Holy Cross church hall Bellevue on Sunday July 18 under St. Peter's society auspices. An evening entertainment is planned with delegates listed for St. Peter's and cadet representatives named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Cross
Bellevue
St. Peter's Society
John R. McLean
M. J. O'Toole
Charles Howley
Peter Gallagher
Michael McGuiness
Martin Regan
John Cavanaugh
James McDonough
Martin Keegan
William McDonough
St. Leo's Battalion Elects Officers For Ensuing Term
During a regular meeting on Monday evening St. Leo's battalion elected officers for the new term. John F. Shaughnessy was chosen president with William Howley as vice president. James McDonough became recording secretary and James Murphy financial secretary. Patrick Buckley was named treasurer and Edward Hughes sergeant at arms. Directors include Thomas J. Langan William Hawley Patrick May John Baldwin Edward Tevine. Investigating committee members are Edward Devine Patrick White and James Hester. Tellers are Joseph McDonough William Saul and John Ruane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leo's Battalion
John F. Shaughnessy
William Howley
James McDonough
James Murphy
Patrick Buckley
Edward Hughes
Thomas J. Langan
William Hawley
Patrick May
John Baldwin
Edward Tevine
Edward Devine
Patrick White
James Hester
Joseph McDonough
William Saul
John Ruane
Fred Robinson resigns as club caterer for Electric City Wheelmen
Fred Robinson a well known harmonica player and longtime caterer at the Electric City Wheelmen club house resigned yesterday and left for Lake Winola to serve as chef for camping parties and private families He has also been a member of the Alumni baseball team during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Robinson
Electric City Wheelmen
Lake Winola
Fred
Camp Washington Ex Curson Excursion Date Corrected
Due to a mix up the Washington camp No 78 excursion to Mountain Park is rescheduled from June 28 to July 26. The organizing committee expects strong turnout from other city camps and will use proceeds to pay debt on the camp’s new building on North Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Mountain Park
North Main Avenue
Silurian Lodge to Attend Funeral of Henry Harner
Members of Silurian lodge No. 768 I O O F will meet at 1 PM in the lodge room to attend the funeral for Henry Harner. The service will be from his home at 2 PM and burial will follow at Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silurian Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Henry Harner
Washburn Street
Nine Year Old Annie Keegan Injured Self In Wood Chopping
Annie Keegan aged nine of Scranton street sustains severe foot injuries from an axe accident while chopping wood. Dr. J J Brennan attended and dressed the wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Keegan
Scranton Street
J. J. Brennan
St Brenden's council selects youth for Y M C A convention
Thomas McHugh elected representative to the national Y M I convention in Atlantic City next month with Thomas Fleming as alternate. Also report of Robert Timmis arraigned for assault, bail set. Members of the ladies choir to split prize funds after Memorial Day victory. Professor Bernard MacFadden to lecture June 2 at Jackson Street Baptist church for charity. Willie Phillips injures foot on grass. John P. Murray named marshal of the St Pauls Pioneer corps parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden’s Council
Young Men‘s Institute
Thomas McHugh
Atlantic City
Thomas Fleming
William Wallace
North Ninth Street
Annie Timmis
Pheins Street
Robert Timmis
John
Robert Morris Lodge
Thomas
Bernard MacFadden
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Ripple Division
Sons of Temperance
Loyal Crusaders
United Mine Workers
Willie Phillips
Lincoln Heights
John P. Murray
West Locust Street
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Community notices from West Scranton corridor events
Local groups announce meetings and events across Scranton area. Catholic Total Abstinence union activities, Balleville Loyal Crusaders gathering, Washington camp session, St. Paul's Pioneer corps drill, and post-nuptial reception for D. B. Olmstead. Baseball playgrounds prepared on Farr's Hillgin with upcoming contests. Senior Epworth League hosts reception for Miss Ethel McDermott. St Patrick's Parochial school commencement tomorrow evening. Luther League lawn social planned at Dean residence on North Hyde Park Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
West Scranton
Balleville Loyal Crusaders
Bellevue Mission School
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Bona of America
Washington Hall
Harry Rainey
Hampton Street
Lake Lodore
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Bt. David's Hall
D. B. Olmstead
Morancourt
Sherman Avenue Mission School
Hyde Park
Farr
Epworth League
Bimpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Ethel McDermott
Margaret Crawford
North Hyde Park
St. Patrick's Parochial School
Luther League of
Personal notices from Scranton area readers
A parade of local residents and visitors lists travelers returning from or visiting friends and relatives in cities such as Delhi Elmira Buffalo New York Philadelphia and Nicholson. Names include Mrs E E Robathan Dorothy W J S Davis Mia W C Williams Ruth Anna Coona Mildred Coons Minnie Roberts Mary OBrien and others.
Dunmore News Snippets Highlight Local Moves and Visits
Dunmore residents hear of William Baird family ties to Henry Virginia, Mrs Bairds appendicitis surgery at Dr Browns hospital successful with early recovery expected. Tripp Avenue Christian church picnic set for Nay Aug park with games and amusements. Henry Blees from New York visits family on Dudley street. Patrick Flannigan, born to Ralph and Brook street, returns home after tumor removal at Scranton Private hospital. Julia Bishop returns from New York City. Kenneth Moffatt visits friends in Avoca. Mrs Benjamin Parsons visits sister in Lake Ariel. Rev F C Dreyer and family from Philadelphia visit mother on Pine street. Mary Kearney of Avoca visits town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Baird
Henry
New York City
Dudley Street
Ralph Harwood
Brook Street
Patrick Flannigan
Scranton
Julia Bishop
Fifth Street
Kenneth Moffatt
Cherry Street
Avoca
Benjamin Parsons
A. Benjamin
Lake Ariel
F. ¢. H. Dreyer
Philadelphia
Pine Street
Mary Kearney
Green Ridge Notes Include Union Meeting and Socials
The Green Ridge Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will meet at 3 p.m. in the Evangelical church on Capouse avenue to discuss “The Cigarette Problem.” Also noted are summer plans for residents, card party honors, Bucknell commencement attendance, and several local families vacationing or hosting events at Lake Sheridan and Fordham residence on Capouse avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Kathryn Kennedy
Harry Dimmick
Anna Koehler
Adams Avenue
Lake Sheridan
Carolyn Paterson
Fleetville
Lewisburg
Bucknell University
Lanking
Nicol
Bayley
Peck
van Cleef
Mume
Katherine Nettleton
Strawbridge
Allen's Foot Easer Cream Ad Excerpt
An early 20th century style foot care ad touts Allen's Foot Eas powder as a cure for painful feet ingrown nails and corns. It promises instant relief, comfort and claims to be the greatest discovery of the age with a free address offer for ordering. The fragmentary text mentions Alice and a vague product reference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Alice
Addres
Liberal Doctor Byers Cure Offer Ends June 30
Six days remain to claim a $10 complete cure treatment from Doctor Churchman Byers including medicines. He guarantees cure or money back and will not charge further if not completely cured. offer applies to all applicants before July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churchman Byers
Mo Fett
Alsehood
Byere
Byers
Cell Nutrition Reclaims Health Says Dr Byers
The article explains that body tissues comprise tiny cells and disease results from disordered cells. It claims supplying proper nutrients can restore health and that all diseases can be cured by returning cells to normal, using a science based treatment not allopathic or homeopathic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Renault
Doctor Byers
Free X Ray Examination at Dr Byers Clinic
Doctor Byers offers a free X Ray examination using a fluoroscopic attachment to determine the cause of illness. He will not charge any fee and invites people to come and learn what their trouble is.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byers
St Marys Hall to Host 20th Parochial School Exercises
The twentieth annual commence ment exercises of St Marys parochial school will be held in St Marys hall Thursday at 3 p m. A program includes overture songs violin selections and an operetta Queen's Gala Day with named student performers and choruses. Farewell party to Miss Margaret at the Westlake home concludes activities. Officers for Rescue Lodge Knights of Pythias elected last night and Aldermanic cases noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Hall
Margaret Service
Robert Westlake
Rescue Lodge
Knights of Pythias
St. Mary's Parochial School
Ceeeee Renk Gkenhaess Ashton
Avia Oo
Blue Petrie
Maury Vaughan
Regina Ruane
Alice McDonough
Catherine Enn
Patrica
Sara Fadden
Gertrude Marshall Lillybell
Farewell Surprise for Miss Margaret Service at Westlake Home
Friends hosted a farewell party for Miss Margaret Service at the Westlakes on West Market Street. The choir of the Methodist church with an orchestra performed a musical programme before Service departs for Lake Winola to spend the summer.
Knights Pythias Elect Officers At Osterhout Hall
The Rescue lodge No 371 Knights Pythias elected officers for the coming year in Osterhout's hall last night. Chancellor commander T J Gwynne was chosen along with vice chancellor Chas Richards and master at arms William A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights Pythias
Osterhout’s Hall
T. J. Gwynne
Chas, Richards
Wilyam A
Curing Rheumatism Report from Mrs. Kate Miller
Mrs. Kate Miller of 328 Quay Avenue reports relief after Nectar Byers treatment for rheumatism. She describes darting pains and numbness limiting arm use and walking, plus heart trouble, and says she is much better and recommends the doctor to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Miller
Quay Avenue
Umen
Curing Skin Diseases Promised by Doctor Byers
Mr. Abraham Wiles of St. Petersburg Clarion county Pennsylvania says he suffered for 20 years with a troublesome skin ailment variously called eczema and dry scaly disease. He reports relief after a course of treatment with Doctor Byers and debris of prior medicines yielded no cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abraham Wiles
St. Petersburg
Clarion County
Byers
Doctor Byers' Record
Doctor Byers was born to Quaker parents and educated under that faith. He graduated with honors from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia in 1872 and studied at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He attended Pennsylvania Hospital for Acute and Surgical Diseases and Blockley Hospital for Skin and Chronic Diseases. He later served at Eye and Ear Clinic Will’s Hospital Philadelphia and J Solis Cohen Clinica Diseases of the Throat. He was an examining physician for Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati and for Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Byers
Jefferson Medical College of
Philadelphia
Philadelphia College of Pharmacy
Pennsylvania Hospital
Blockley Hospital
Will's Hospital
J. Solis Cohen
Knights Templar and
Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati
Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York
Stomach Trouble Patient Praises Doctor Byers
Mrs. Jane Splane of Larch street and Wyoming avenue reports longstanding stomach distress with bloating dizziness and faintness subsiding after Doctor Byers' treatment. She fully recovered and urges others to try the care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Splane
Larch Street
Wyoming Avenue
List of officers and trustees named in convention
Bowen keeper of records and seal, Al fred John master of finance, Walter B. Christmas master of exchequer, John B. Owens prelate, Samuel Jef freys inside guard, Thomas Morgan outside guard, John Richards trustee, Thomas Reese clerk of trustees, Armit Thomas and representative to convention William H. Frieze.
Assault cases networked on street car dispute
John Murphy of Von Storch colliery had Ben Cusick of West Market Street arrested for assault after a street car discussion about a strike ended with Cusick allegedly striking Murphy. Cusick posted 300 bail for court. Elizabeth Ascott drove article husband George Ascott from home and he faced 30 days in jail for assault and battery and threats with 500 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Murphy
von Storch
Ben Cusick
West Market Street
Murphy
Cusick
Elizabeth Ascott
George Ascott
Ascott
Local residents cited in short notes and alumni notices
Mrs Otto D Myers and her mother of Church avenue visit relatives in Jermyn. The Smithers baseball team seeks a game with the Buffalos on Von Storch grounds. George Williams of Warren street returns from two months in Philadelphia. Willam Lewis of Summit avenue and Oswald Price of Spring street travel to New York City for a few days. William Morgans Thomas Mills and Thomas Lewis plan a Crystal Lake fishing day. Miss Marie Lloyd of Peckville visits John Davis on William street. Miss Laura Gabriel leaves for Youngstown Ohio for summer with her sister. Providence Presbyterian excursion tickets available at Griffin's and Henwood's drug stores until Thursday evening. Clerks defeat Haswell's Indians 10 to 5 at Von Storch field. David Lewis shines at third base. Otto D Myers and J K Smith fishing at Maplewood. North Scranton Republican club special meeting Friday evening. Austin Moore returns after Lehigh University entrance exams. Master Charles Henwood returns from Moscow. Blanche Hallstead pupils to recital at Guernsey hall next week. William Wells posts summer at Lake Winola. Bertha Finn visits relatives in Honesdale. Mrs Bernard Davis remains on Wayne Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto D. Myers
Church Avenue
Jermyn
Smithers
Buffalos
von Storch
George Williams
Warren Street
Philadelphia
Willam Lewis
Summit Avenue
Oswald Price
Spring Street
New York City
William Morgans
Thomas Mills
Thomas Lewis
Crystal Lake
Marie Lloyd
Peckville
John Davis
William Street
Laura Gabriel
Youngstown
Providence Presbyterian Church
Lake Ariel
Griffin’s
Henwodd's
Haswell
Indians
David Lewis
McCluskie
Owens
Mackie
Collins
J. K. Smith
Maplewood
North Scranton
Republican Club
Austin Moore
Parker Street
Lehigh University
South Bethlehem
Charles Henwood
North Main Avenue
Moscow
Blanche Hallstead
Oak Street
Guernsey Hall
William Wells
Hallstead Avenue
Lake Winola
Bertha Finn
Wood Street
Honesdale
Bernard Davis
Wayne Avenue
Curing Ear Diseases Narrated by Mrs Sutton of Pankaville
Mrs Sutton of Pankaville Pennsylvania says she suffered fifteen years with a persistent ear discharge hearing loss and constant roaring. Dr Byers treated her stopping the discharge restoring hearing and ending the distressing noises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Sutton
Pankaville
Testimonial Letter Praises Dr Churchman Byer Treatment
A Petersburg resident lauds Dr Churchman Byer for curing chronic asthma bronchial trouble and shortness of breath after failing with other remedies. He credits renewed life and reliable care from a doctor within reach, urging others to seek help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Fine
Union &T
Petersburg
Lsgrippe
Persphere Eee
Churchman Byer
Diarrhea and Piles Relieved by Quaker Doctor
Mrs Barbara Dickson of Parker Street Providence endured a fourteen year chronic diarrhoea with bearing down pain and prolapse. After treatment by Doctor Byers she reports bowels moving once daily and piles gone, praising the Quaker physician.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Dickson
Parker Street
Providence
Byera
Mrs M Queenie Praises Doctor Byers for Relief
Mrs. M Queenie of Avoca Pennsylvania describes 15 years of back pain and severe dizziness with bed confinement this winter and stomach distress. After treatment by Doctor Byers she reports relief from all distressing symptoms and recommends the Quaker physician for his kindness and skill.
Death notices for Mrs John Howell Mrs John Miller and Mathew Butler
Mrs John Howell aged 26 died yesterday at 2 PM at South Garfield Avenue after giving birth to twins She is survived by her husband and four other children with his return awaited for funeral plans Mrs John Miller of Beech Street South Scranton died yesterday morning aged 24 She leaves a husband and one child The funeral is at 2 PM tomorrow at the house with Rev J Wittke and burial at Pittston Avenue Cemetery Mathew Butler infant son of Mr and Mrs Butler died yesterday at 11 Pittston Avenue The funeral is this afternoon at 2 PM with interment at Cathedral Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Howell
Garfield Avenue
Howell
John Miller
Beech Street
South
Scranton
J. Wittke
Pittston Avenue
Cemetey
Mathew Butler
Pleasant Outing By Episco pal Churches At Ariel
Members of St Luke's St David's Church of the Good Shepherd and St. David's joined a pleasant outing to Lake Ariel yesterday. The excursion was organized by the Episcopalian congregations from Scranton and Green Ridge for a day of fellowship and recreation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ariel
Lake Ariel
Excursion Train Outing Draws Large Crowds
Mark's Dunmore hosted a trip with St Luke's at Olyphant South Scranton and the East Ind represented. The Myte station train left at 8 15 yesterday morning in two sections, seven and thirteen cars. Between twelve and fifteen hundred people attended and enjoyed a ball game, races, and music by Bauer's orchestra. Most excursionists rode back on the 7 26 train.
Terms of Federal Court Fixed by Senate Passed Bill
The bill creating the Middle Judicial district of Pennsylvania, already through the house, passed the senate Monday and goes to the president for approval. It fixes terms for elrcurt and district courts in Scranton, Harrisburg, and Williamsport with specific Court dates and provisional records options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Middle Judicial District of
Pennsylvania
House
Elrcurt
Scranton
Harrisburg
Williamsport
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West
St. Leo’s Battalion
John P. Williams
Quarterly Convention
Dufour
Nekins
S. Main Ave
General News
the Globe Warehouse
Globe Warehouse
E. E. Robathan
Dorothy
South Hyde Park Avenue
Milleraville State Normal School
W. J. S. Davis
Main N Avenue
Jackson Street
Alness
O. R. Bell
Ninth Street
Delhi
N.Y
William Lloyd
Mia
W. C. Williams
Ruth
Elmira
Anna Coona
Mildred Coons
North Lincoln Avenue
Chinchilla
Minnie Roberts
North Garfield Avenue
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Mary O'Brien
Mount Airy Institute
Robert Eldred
Buffalo
Frank Watkins
Walter James
B. RB. Anthony
Teamsters’ Union
Carbondale
John F. Jones
John R. Lewis
Owen BR. Davis
James Davis
Benton Center
Thomas Norton
Waterville
P. F. Boyle
Oxford Street
Rudolph Strunk
Price Street
Nicholson
Catherine Kerr
Wilkes- Barre
William Matthewson
Lincoln Avenue
Elsie Baker
Nanticoke
Philip Schroeder
John Devers
New York
G. W. Hutchinson and Sons
Austin and
George
Dunmore
North
ST. Mary's School
Miss Margaret Golden
Methodist Church
Miss Service
Pearl Henry
Cora Snyder
Lulu Constantine
Elizabeth Ridder
George Cure
Ethel Vipond
Alice Sand
Minnie Wells
Bess Hoffman
Mary Cuthbergen
Lisale Service
Anna Bervice
Eva Connelly
Sarah Beeze
Alice Williams
Lucy DeWitt
Jennie Trugas
Stella Wedeman
Stella Walls
Mary Lewis
Jesse Eppling
William Scott
William Wright
Charles Constantine
William Clegg
Lewis Kline
Butler
Heinz
Potter
Vannoy
Alderman Myers
Spruce St
Scranton, Pa
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