Arrest of Peter Clifford in North Scranton
Peter Clifford was arrested Wednesday evening by Patrolman John Hawka after being caught in the act of dynamite armed with a revolver. He resisted arrest but was taken to the station house. Clifford testified he carried the weapon to defend himself against the Lime Kiln club and Bons of Columbia, but Alderman Fidler rejected the claim and fined him $15 with the gun confiscated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Clifford
John Hawka
Clifford
Dinehard
Alderman Fidler
Bons of
Columbia
Leggetts Creek colliery temporarily halts work after pump failure
The Leggetts Creek coal mine was forced to stop operations yesterday morning when a pump broke down and water backed up to a dangerous level. Officials suspended work to repair the break, with operations expected to resume this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggetts Creek
Crusade Against Unlicensed Saloon Mayhem Continues
Police arrested Martin McAndrew of 1042 Rock Street and John Rumsey of West Market Street after a hearing by Alderman Roberta. Each was bound over in $100 bail for court appearance. Also arrested were Ametia and John Wishnoski for selling liquor without a license. Alderman Fidler held them for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. C. Maloney
Martin McAndrew
Rock Street
John Rumsey
West Market Street
Roberta
Ametia
John Wishnoski
Leyshon
Seth Smith
Fidler
Greenfield man loses horses. Gibson charged with receiving stolen goods
On Feb 10 E M Miller of Greenfield reported his team was taken on the way home. The horses were found on the South Side. Miller returned to town and gave Alderman Roberts information leading to the arrest of John F Gibson of the South Side on a receiving stolen goods charge. Miller alleges Gibson's son took the horses and he alleges further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Miller
Greenfield
Miller
Alderman Roberts
John F. Gibson
South Side
Gibson
Arrest of Father Follows Attempt to Seize Son
In Gibson's pre seation Mil ler, unable to capture the son, had the father arrested. Bail was posted by the defendant in the amount of 300 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terwards
Gibson
Miller
Aggravated assault arrest in local case records
Constable Smith arrested Joe Annaretritus yesterday for aggravated assault and battery on James Benlicks. Alderman Fidler set bail while the case awaits further action.
Green Ridge Notices of Local Relocations and Visits
David Bartron of Binghamton visits D. B. Lewis of Capouse Avenue. N. B. Peck and family move to New York state. Mrs. Ballentine of Monsey Avenue is seriously ill. Florence and Mabel Goodwin of Rutherford, N. J. visit Miss Grace Ward of Monsey Avenue. Hattie Brown of Falls visits Mrs. Learn on Delaware Street. C. W. Thompson of Sanderson Avenue is seriously ill. Mrs. Townsend Poore of Capouse Avenue visits friends in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Bartron
Binghamton
D. BD. Lewis
Capouse Avenue
N. B. Peck
New York State
Ballentine
Monsey Avenue
Florence and
Mabel Goodwin
Rutherford, N. J
Grace Ward
Hattie Brown
Falls
Learn
Delaware Street
C. W. Thompson
Sanderson Avenue
Townsend Poore
Capouse Avene
New York City
Dr Agnew Liver Pills Promote Quick Relief
Advertises Agnew liver pills claimed to cure torpor liver headaches and ills by purifying blood. Pills described as small easy to take with pleasant results and no pain. Sold by Matthews Bros and W T Clark for ten cents per vial.
Social evenings and parties in Dickson area
The Dickson Banjo and Mandolin club was entertained at Miss Adeline Shorts home on Price Street with numerous musical selections and luncheon. Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church youths held an entertainment and social Tuesday. Roderick Jones and wife hosted a surprise party Wednesday for guests including Aldie Davis and May Jones. Sue Fenton hosted a party Tuesday on North Main Avenue. Bertha Whetling hosted a 5 o'clock tea for Myrtle Cowells on South Bromley Avenue with a long guest list. Joseph Phillips was surprised with a party at the Philips home on Twenty first street Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson Banjo and Mandolin Club
Adeline Shorts
Price Street
Roderick Jones
South Sumner Avenue
Aldie Davis
May Jones
Morris Thomas
Edward James
John H. Johns
Willie Davie
Dew Williams
Torwoorth Prosser
Myrtle Cowells
Stroudeburg
Mary Harris
Ethel Rinker
Mattie Davis
Gertrude Williams
Laura Niebel
Gertrude Lloyd
Jennie Davis
Myrtle Fraunfelter
Harriet J. Davis
Stella Yohe
Grace Acker
Joseph Phillips
Thomas M. Phil Ups
Twenty-first Street
Social Evening Honoring Miss Myrtle Cowles
Miss Ethel Rinker hosted a gathering at her South Sumner avenue home last night in honor of Miss Myrtle Cowles of Stroudsburg. Guests included Miss Mary Harris, Gertrude Lloyd, Bertha Whetling, Jennie Price, Edith Jones, Mattie Davis, Gertie Williams, Jennie Davis, and gentlemen Willie Sweet, Charles Sweet, Lee France, Will Myers, George Whetling, Walter Tilson, John Whetling, Tom Beels. Fruit cocoa and crackers were served with dancing and games throughout the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Rinker
South Sumner Avenue
Myrtle Cowles
Stroudsburg
Mary Harris
Gertrude Lloyd
Bertha Whetling
Jennie Price
Edith Jones
Mattie Davis
Gertie Williams
Jennie Davis
Messrs
Willie Sweet
Charles Sweet
Lee France
Will Myers
George Whetling
Walter Tilson
John Whetling
Tom Beels
Officers installed at Robert Morris Lodge meeting
The Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorites installed officers led by President John D. Hughes and Vice-President David J. Davis with W. R. Lewis present as Deputy District President. A committee was appointed to study holding an eisteddfod near Thanksgiving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Morris Lodge of Ivorites
John D. Hughes
David J. Davis
John J. Davies
G. A. Williams
David J. Davia
E. E. Robathan
Guardian
Stephen Dyer
D. Philip Williams
W. R. Lewis
West Side Republican Club Meets. Van Vilet Enters Rank
The West Side Republican club held a regular meeting last evening with many members present. Ex-President Mears treated the group to clam chowder after business, followed by social time and a hearty meal. Arthur Van Vilet was elected to membership, and a club pool tournament is being organized with several strong players anticipated for exciting matches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Republican Club
Mears
Arthur van Vilet
Funeral for Mrs John Walsh to be Held at St Patrick’s
Remains of the late Mrs. John Walsh who died in Shenandoah arrived in the city on the train and were taken to the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Patrick Cadden on Scranton street. The funeral is set for Saturday morning at St Patrick’s church with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
Shenandoah
Patrick Cadden
Scranton Street
St. Patrick's Church
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Mary Lucinda Lavery
Lucinda Lavery
Oakford Place
St. Peter's Cathedral
Miss Lavery
Michael P. Lavelle
Sleter Anscelm
Order of the Immaculate Heart
Pittston
John Lavery
John McNiff
John Gallagher
Staverne Street
Jackson Street
Knights of Malta Install Officers in Electric City Lodge
Last evening Electric City Commandery No. 177 Knights of Malta installed William H. Powell as elr knight commander D J Jones as generalissimo R S Gillingham as captain general E S Walker as prelate C H Hall as senior warden D K E Williams as recorder A T Biddleman as assistant recorder W K Hayward as treasurer D V Foote as trustee for eighteen months The installation completed the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Commandery
Knights of Malta
William H. Powell
Elr
D. J. Jones
Kemp's Balsam Promotion For Coughs And Breathing Ailments
An advertisement promotes Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs as a remedy for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption. It urges readers to buy at druggists tonight or tomorrow and keep a bottle home for quick relief and prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Child Remains to Be Buried in Washburn Street Cemetery
The remains of the child of Mr and Mrs George P Heisner of 361 North Bromley avenue will be privately interred in Washburn street cemetery this afternoon. Funeral services for the child of Mr and Mrs William J Williams were held at their home in Sloan Patch yesterday afternoon and burial followed in Washburn Street cemetery with Rev D Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Heisner
North
Bromley Avenue
Whadeburn Street
Martin Bird
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
William J. Williams
Sloan Patch
Washburn Street
D. Jones
Vera Jenkins
William Jenkins
Herbert Butler
Holna Avenue
Mr. Butler
William Edgar
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore Cemetery
Local Society Notes and Church Talks From Town
St Pauls Pioneer corps drilled by Captain Walter McNichols in St David’s hall last evening. Debates postponed at St Branden’s Council on whether classical education is essential for gentlemanly character. Rev F P Doty united Irvin Courtright and Eva Hess. Dodge mine visit by a group of young people. flashlich t pictures by William Collins. Attendees listed. Rev Thomas de Gruchy to start a series on The Life and Footsteps of Jesus at Jackson Street Baptist Church Sunday evening. lectures to be interpreted by stenographic cont. Doors open 6:30, services at 7.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Walter McNichols
St. David's Hall
St. Branden's Council
Young Men's Institute
F. P. Doty
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Irvin Courtright
Eva D. Hess
Dodge Mine
Flaehlicht
Willam Collins
Lillie Thomas
Mary Lloyd
Farah Davis
Mae Samuel
Morris Thomas
Edith Davis
Rhoda Thomas
Margaret Thomas
Anna Lewis
Gwen Davis
Messie
William Collins
John L. Davis
Mendie Davis
Austin Jones
Robert Owens
Eddie Davies
John Ruane
Thomas Ballis
Rice Prosser
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Jesus
Sterenoticon
Local residents hear news from Philadelphia and area
Randolph Jones returns from Philadelphia. Frank Transue and wife attend funeral of his father in Stroudsburg. Grace Walker visits friends in Nicholson. William Ball hosts Miss Jennie Verguson of Factoryville. Clarence Shryer returns from Philadelphia. Belle Knowlton visits Whitney's Point New York. John Bonholzer visits family in Concord New Hampshire. Edward OBrien and wife welcome a son. James Lewin returns home after brief visit with relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Jones
Jackson Street
Philadelphia
Frank Transue
Tenth Street
Stroudsburg
Grace Walker
Division Street
Nicholson
William Ball
North Lincoln Avenue
Jennie Verguson
Factoryville
Clarence KR. Shryer
North Main Avenue
Belle Knowlton
Whitney's Point
N. Y
J. F. Everett
Ninth Street
John Bonholzer
Concord
N.hh
Edward O'Brien
North Rebecca Avenue
James B. Lewin
Kingston
Dunmore Social Notes Include Accidents and Visits
A pleasant party for Miss Ida Powell at the Powell home on Riggs Street featured games and refreshments with a list of attendees led by Miss Ida Powell and Mr Wesley Pinnell among others. Several local incidents followed including Arthur Seycor’s finger amputation after a coal coupling accident and T P Letchworth’s icy sidewalk fall.
Minooka Briefs Highlight Familiar Faces and Local Visit
Patrick Loftus, once a Minooka resident, returns to renew acquaintances. Dominick Kennedy of Taylor injured hand at Greenwood No. 1 colliery yesterday morning. Thomas McHugh, formerly Minooka, now in Pittsburg, Pa., visiting his mother. Stafford M. Cusick traveled to Honesdale yesterday on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Loftus
Dominick Kennedy
Taylor
Greenwood No
Thomas McHugh
Pittsburg
Stafford Street
M. G. Cusick
Honesdale
South Scranton Musicale Delights Large Audience
A packed Young Women’s Christian Association hall on Cedar avenue hosted a high quality musicale. Notables included Joseph Hichardson with a zither, Rose Blatter and Marie Goddard in a piano duet, Will Roberts singing Love’s Old Sweet Song, and Sadie Jones reciting The Lost Chord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Joseph Hichardson
Rose Blatter
Marie Goddard
Malloy
Will Roberts
Louisa Burscheil
Arthur Tisdale
Goddard
Sadie Jones
West Ride
Nelile Moses Evans
Mr. Roberts
Nellie Moses Evans
Eleventh Ballot Set For Century Hose Officers
In the Century Hose company election the current officers face Emil Bonn and Charles Graf for president. Fourteen new members will be initiated and another fourteen considered for membership. The Cedar Avenue culvert issue prompted repairs after residents laid pipes without connections, causing water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O Score of the Century Hose Company
Emil Bonn
Charles Graf
Dunning
First Court
Cedar Avenue
Hickey
Nelson
Robinson
Neptune Engine House
Estimates Committee of Councils
the Tribune
Fred Schrieber
Alder Street
Hugh Gilmore
Jacob Mack
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Young People’s Society
Electric Council
Royal Arcanum
Store's Hall
Peter Christ
Wilkes-Barre
Peter Zang
George Wirth
Bride
Pittston Avenue
Timepiece dispute over a watch in a family quarrel
A South Side tale centers on a gold watch given by Dante Donnelly to Miss Nellie Devine during courtship. Mrs. Donnelly wins possession after demanding the watch from Nellie, the jeweler repairs it, and Nellie sues. An alderman awards Nellie 19 for the watch and costs against the jeweler, who weighs appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dante! Donnelly
Nellie Devine
South Side
Donnelly
Nellie
Miss Devine
Mrs. Donnelly
Miss Nellie
Indemnity Bond Involved With Donnelly Case
The snippet notes an indemnity bond posted by Mrs. Donnelly, tied to the ongoing matter. Details are sparse, but the reference points to a financial pledge connected to a legal or settlement process and a named party.
Obituary notices record multiple deaths and services
A series of obituaries from the city reports Miss Mary Lucinda Lavery died after pneumonia, with funeral at St. Peter's Cathedral and interment Hyde Park Cemetery. Other notices include John McNiff, Vera Jenkins, Mary Reagan, Barney Began, and family detentions with listed funeral plans and interments at Hyde Park Cemetery and Dunmore cemetery.
Police Court News Reports Drunkenness Fines and Minor Arrests
A period report details fines for drunkenness imposed on John Brough and William and Minnie Armison of Lawson and Nellie Walsh. Jim Mangan sought by Patrolman Boland on Lackawanna avenue and arrested while drunk. James Dougher, 13, jailed for stealing bags from feed stores but referred to a reformatory by Mayor Bailey. A brawl near Delaware and Hudson yard in Pine Brook saw Jack Tolan and a bottle holder arrested. Arthur Armstrong, 15, a brass thief from Luzerne Street, surrendered to Patrolman Boland near Scranton Illuminating plant for a hearing tomorrow. A companion of Armstrong escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brough
William Armison
Minnie Armison
Lawson
Nellie Walsh
Jim Mangan
Boland
Lackawanna Avenue
Mangan
James Dougher
Bailey
Armetrong
Southern Railway ad urges farming success in the South
The notice markets Southern Railway land along the Southern Railway as a path to business success. It touts cheap farming land with fertile soil, mild climate, health and prosperity, and good prices for garden and farm products. Descriptive publications are offered by M YW Richards, Land and Industrial Agent, Southern Railway, Washington DC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Railway
M, Yw, Richards
Washington, D, C
The Problem Explained and the Loquacious Young Man
A Washington Star passage questions why a genius is not appreciated until after death. The cold reply suggests many geniuses bore friends until the moment of their downfall, implying social faults diminish after fame ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Carlsbad Sprudel Salt Promoted for Liver and Stomach Ailments
The advertisement touts Carlsbad Sprudel Salt as the best mineral remedy for liver and stomach issues. It claims five centuries of medical endorsement, mild action, and regulation of stomach secretions, with Eisner & Mendelson Co. as sole US agents at 152 154 Franklin Street, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
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Leggett
Crouade
Miller Danson
Joe Annaretritus
Constable Smith
James Benlicks
Samuel Nieson
Crane Avenue
Thome H. Young
Lucius Lake
Arthur Stanton
Alfred Constantine
Shimer
George Northup
Hazel Young
Laura Nieton
Ligele Neeson
Lieretia Stanton
Samuel Neeson, Jr
Thomas Young
Walter Stanton
Richard Neeson
Wiliam Simms
Fe Ind
Miners’ Examining Board
First Inspection District
Tuetlee
Pente Locan
Priceburg
Annie
Katie Purcell
Eee
Christian Endeavor
North Malin Avenue Haptiet
Soul of Tarsus
W. C. McDonnell
C. H. McDonnell
Long Island
Bloom Avenue
Cincinnati
Jacob Beaver
H. H. McKeehan
Jones Street
Kansas City
Father Whitty Society
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Alfred Davis
Green Ridge
Globe Warehouse
Silk
SILES
West Scranton
Simpeon M. BE. Church
Mise Myrtle Cowles
Stroudsburc
Ivorites
Knights of
Matta Insinilod
West Side
Republican
Cinb Mada Clam Chows der Luneh
Young Ladies’ Auxiliary
Perelmn Missionary Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
J. B. Sweet
Misses Fellows
Geraldine Phillips
Mise Pichel
Gultar
Misa Fraunfelker
Sumner Avenue
Masonic Hall
Evan R. Jones
Dunmore
Ida Powell
Mra
Willam Powell
Riggs Street
Myrtle Foster
Lena Tiffany
Ella Cole
Lizzie Wood
Mamie Hemm
Emma Hemm
Lena Payne
Jessie Medway
Grace Sawyer
Stella Sawyer
Grace Harvey
Lille Tudge
Phillipine Weber
Wesley Pinnell
George Altemake
Willie Brady
Edward Byrne
Walter Cavelle
Charles Weber
Andrew Coulter
William Coulter
Irvin Hoover
Daniel Jones
Owen Jones
Edward Milner
George Tudge
Oscar Lewie
Howard Derby
Elmer Davis
John Davis
James Black
John Luton
Willie Weber
Charlie Hemm
George Stingline
Stephen Richards
Charles Jenkins
Thomas Monroe
James Motrail
Willow Street
Consumers’ Ice Company
Arthur Seycor
Franklin Street
Spencer Breaker
Seycor
Kase
Katie Kate
Middletown
D. J. Smith
Cherry Street
T. P. Letchworth
Tie
South Scranton
Century Hose Company
Mickey
Neptune Engine Mouse
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Mra. Donnelly
Mary Frances
T. P. Reagan
Brick Avenue
Barney Began
Chicago
Peter F. McLaughlin
Handley & McLaughlin
Wyoming Avenue
Police Court News
Walter W. Branson
Jonas Long's
Wisnington Ave
Jonas Long
Sone
Washington Chemical Co
Washington, D
Fancy Rockaways
East Rivers
Maurice River Coves
Mill Ponds
W. AL Pierge
Penn Ave Market
Adams
Mercereau & CO
Wyoming
Pilsner
N. Ninn SL
Scranton Po
Cook Kemedy CO
Masnoic Temple
Wort Cosui
Lackawanna Lumber CO
WHITE
Ardwood
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo
Susaque
Haona
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
THE
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Dr. Peal
Dr. Beal
Beal
Addius
Menicize Co
Clevelander
John H Phelps
Spruve
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