Man Killed in Mine Car Collision Near Scranton
David Davies 24, a Marvine mine worker, died from internal injuries after runaway cars caused a fatal crush. He was caught when a wheel draw broke and the rear section sped down, striking him as fellow workers rushed to aid. Funeral planned for tomorrow at 2 with services at his home and burial in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Marvine
Wayne Avenue
Putnam Street
Davies
William Davies
Thomas Jefferson Lodge
American True Ivorites
Horace Peckover
Washburn Street Cemetery
Funeral services for two local girls held Saturday
The funeral of Mary Francesa Rea on West Market Street concluded with interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Separately Vera Jenkins with services at the Butler home on Edna avenue were led by Rev. William Holgar and she was laid to rest in Dunmore Protestant cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Francesa
Fire in Mulley building office causes damage
Early Saturday a smoldering fire in Henry Hurlbutt’s office at the Mulley building was put out by Ambrose Mulley’s store staff. A cigar box filled with sawdust used as a cuspidor was the origin, with a heated stump tossed in the previous evening suspected as the cause. Flooring and furniture suffered heavy charring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Hurlbutt
Mulley
Ambrose Mulley
Warrants Issued for Perjury Charges Against Bennines and Zurflus
Saturday warrants were issued for John Bennines and John Zurflus on charges of perjury. The action follows a legal proceeding and targets two named individuals in an ongoing case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bennines
John Zurflus
Phelan Charged With Perjury and Escape Aid
Andrew Phelan arraigned before Alderman Roberts on perjury and helping a prisoner escape. Mrs. Mary Mitchell prosecuted. Special Officer Smith trapped the ruse at Phelan's business, arresting his brother Henry. Henry’s bail was posted by Andrew, later found to be straw. Phelan held in bail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Roberts
Michael Campbell
Andrew Phelan
Mary Mitchell
Smith
Phelan
Henry
Alderman Howe
Etraw
Manley and Mennihan Chickens Stolen Then Recovered
At a Starr’s No. 3 shaft cooking main event admirers watched two game chickens owned by John Manley and Martin Mennihan. A spectator named John Dougherty was suspected after the birds disappeared. A warrant issued, constable pursued, Dougherty fled to Wilkes-Barre but vanished. The birds were recovered and returned, and the case will be dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Starr
John Manley
Martin Mennihan
John Dougherty
Constable Smith
Wilkes-Barre
Doucherty
Cornstable
Aginst Dougherty
Local Social Visits and Surprise Party Held on West Market Street
Mrs. William Blackwell of Nanti Coke guests at Mr. and Mrs. Willam R. Thomas on William Street. Miss Mary Jones of Olyphant visits Mrs. J. A. Jones on Green Street. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas James entertain Herbert James of Tamaqua. A surprise party for William Pugh on Putnam Street hosted by West Market Street Welsh Baptist church youths with games and solos by Gwilym Edwards and Hector Doyle. Attendees include Emma Halley Ruth Hopkins Maggie Edwards Gertie Harris Mienor Puch Maggie Harris Jones Edwards and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blackwell
Nanticoke
Willam R. Thomas
William Street
Mary Jones
Olyphant
J. A. Jones
Green Street
Thomas James
Wayne Avenue
Herbert James
Tamaqua
William Pugh
Putnam Street
West Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
Gwilym Edwards
Hector Doyle
Emma Halley
Mise Ruth Hopkins
Mise Maggie Edwards
Gertie Harris
Mienor Puch
Maggie Harris
Miss Jones
Edwards
Pugh
Hichard Davies
Hector Davies
Thomas Lewis
Evan Evans
Haydn Davies
David Edwards
Charles Evans
Why is it you never come around to see us any more
Dialogue excerpt features a man named Charley asked why he avoids a family. The response blames the children as they are old enough to recite. The exchange highlights a fault blamed on the kids and unresolved tension.
Resignation Shocks Bellevue Welsh Church Pastor
Rev J T Morris of the Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church announced he will resign his fourteen year pastorate effective the last Sunday in May. He accepted a supply call in Long Creek Iowa in June and plans to travel the West after, leaving a surprised congregation in Patagonia and Bellevue Heights. The church sits on South Main avenue near the city line and serves Welsh American parishioners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue Welsh
Tribune
Morris
Long Creek
Iowa
Hie Plains
Eisteddfon
Calvinistic Methodist Association
South Main Avenue
Patagonia
Bellevue Heights
Memorial Service for Frances E Willard Held at Washburn Street Church
A memorial service for Frances E. Willard national W C T U president was held at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church yesterday morning. Rev J P Moffatt led prayers and hymns while Mrs Clara Hoffman national W C T U secretary spoke on Willards life work, stressing the organizations global reach and the white ribbon emblem. The service included choral works a solo by Mrs Hoffman and an afterglow of church ladies and society members discussing the plains projects and future W C T U efforts followed by a postponed Presbyterian mission collection and communion to be held first Sabbath in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances E. Willard
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Church Quartette
J. P. Moffatt
Quartette
Clara Hoffman
Kansas City
Miss Willard
Hoffman
Republic
Tourist Club Delegates Plan For National Abstinence Union Trip
Delegates from Catholic Total Abstinence Union tourist clubs discuss plans for the August Boston national convention. They form The Tourists Union of Scranton and assign committee duties while arranging railroad, hotel, and transportation needs. Officers named Peter Walsh president, Thomas Biglin secretary, J C Gallagher treasurer. Executive committee includes Gallagher Walsh Devine Gilroy and Biglin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
St. Leo's Hall
North Main Avenue
Boston
Mass
Tourisis Union of
Scranton
J. C. Gallagher
John Gavin
P. J. Gilroy
James May
Peter Walsh
Thomas Biglin
J. €. Gallagher
J. H. Devine
Remains of Bernard Began Arrive After Chicago Death
The body of Bernard Began, who died in Chicago last week, arrived in this city on Saturday and was transported to the home of his wife for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Began
Chicago
Kemp's Bal Sam Promises Free Sample Bottle Promotion
An old advertisement claims Kemp's Bal Sam offers a free sample bottle through druggists authorized by the proprietor. It stresses quick relief for coughs and colds, describing the balsam as a wonder remedy and noting price and sales points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Regan Rites Held For Local Resident
Relatives gathered after services at Holy Crows church conducted by Father Loughran for a 40 year old resident who lived here twelve years ago and worked for the Gas and Water company. Survived by wife six children with the youngest an infant and oldest about 16. Interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Pallbearers named McLaughlin Hurns Garaghan Connell Connors McLaugh n. Floral honors include a pillow from Colonel Mullican council and a pillow from Mrs Regan. a brother, Regan’s, was among attendees.
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Seventh Street
Scranton Street
Holy Crows Church
Father Loughran
Michael Hurns
Michael Garaghan
Thomas McAioon
Michael Connell
Gem Connors
Michael McLaughn
Gas and Water Company
Mia. Regan
Messrs. McLaughlin
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Colonel Mullican Council
National Union, of
Chicago
Regan
Funeral Rites Held for Local Residents at St Patrick’s
The remains of Mrs. John McNiff were taken to St Patrick’s church for a 2:30 p.m. service and interred in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mrs. John Walsh’s funeral began Saturday at 9:00 a.m. with a high mass at St Patrick’s and burial in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Flower and pallbearers were named, and many friends attended Mrs. Kenny’s service at St Patrick’s church before burial in Hyde Park cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lnte
John McNiff
St. Patrick's Church
Hyde Park Catholic
John Walsh
Patrick Cadden
Scranton Street
St. Patrick’s Church
Sermon series opens at Jackson Street Baptist Church
The first lecture in a series on The Life and Footsteps of Jesus was given by Rev. Thomas de Gruchy at Jackson Street Baptist Church. The stereopticon slides were historically accurate and the pastor’s expressions matched the subject. Services started at 7 o clock with a full house and a special musical program directed by Prof. Lewis Davis including Pilot Me and How Pleasant. Mrs. M. J. Boston Williams sang The Better Land with the choruses, and an anthem followed. The evening closed with praise and a well received start to Rev. de Gruchey’s series and large congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Thomas de Gruchy
Lewis Davis
Gould
Apt
M. J. Boston- Williams
de Gruchey
Charlater
Worden
B. G. Beddoe
Beranton Street Baptist Church
Thomas
J. G. Williams
Snyder Avenue
Washburn Street
M. J. Boston-Williams
Better Land
First Welsh Baptist
Tom Marsh
South Hyde Park Avenue
William Jones
Pittston
Scranton
Lady Crozier Lodge
Wire Fire Delays Traction Car 303 On West Linden Route
West Linden street traffic delayed by an hour and fifteen after Wasdburn car 303 burned out near Chestnut crossing. A slight blaze scorched the vestibule roof. passengers fled to the rear door with a woman knocked down and a man injured by a seat. Conductor John Evans and Motorman William Dolan oversaw repairs, service resumed 9.15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Linden Street
The
Traction Company
Wasdburn
Central City
Chestnut Street
John Evans
William Dolan
Fire at Hyde Park and Lafayette blaze damages unoccupied home
An evening alarm from Box 4 reported a fire at the northeast corner of Hyde Park avenue and La Fayette street. The house, occupied by William Melberger and Mrs. Reese, was empty with a lamp burning that exploded. flames were quickly smothered with Franklin and Columbia companies responding though not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Lackawanna Avenue
Main Avenue
Hyde Park Avenue
Lafayette Street
William Melberger
Reese
Franklin
Columbia
Orchestra Delights at Brothers Department Store
Bauer's orchestra offered an enjoyable concert at the Brothers department stores on Saturday evening. Several local figures were noted at events including Dr J M Senderling moving his dental practice to the central city on April 1 and Dr Harrison taking over Senderling's quarters.
Dimmick couple returns from wedding tour
Mr and Mrs James Orville Dim mick, recently married, have returned from a wedding tour through the South and will occupy a new home on Grand View Avenue in Arlington Heights. Mrs William Stenner of South Hyde Park Avenue visits friends in lower Luzerne County. Miss Stella Green of Archbald Street visits friends in Pittston. Miss Edith Berger of New York visits friends on Eynon Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Orville Dimmick
Grand View Avenue
Arlington Heights
William Stenner
Bouth Hyde Park Avenue
Lower Lugerne County
Stella Green
Archbald Street
Pittston
Edith Berger
New York
Eynon Street
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Sure Cures
Advertises Hood's Sarsaparilla as a proven remedy claiming permanent cures. Promotes Hood's Pills as effective for liver and bowel relief and for curing sick headaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Happenings in South Scranton and Wyaver License Protests
News notes from South Scranton report arrests of nineteen men for selling Wyaver without license and plans for a meeting to form a defense. They claim the Brooks high incense law is unconstitutional and may test it in court with an attorney. Officers of General Grant Commandery Knights of Malta are mentioned with two mates under arrest. A farewell party for Miss Lena Keasier Jacob Snar of Pittston Avenue is noted as a surprise event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Keasier
Jacob Snar
Pittston Avenue
General
Grant Commandery
Knights of
Traver
Guand
Tribune
Surprise parties honor Miss Tena Kessler before trip abroad
Saturday evening receptions at Cedar avenue hosted by Miss Kessler’s family drew many prominent young people. A farewell visit before her soon departure for Germany featured a quiet gathering, late lunch, and a lengthy list of attendees from 427 Pitston avenue and nearby households.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tena Kessler
George
Kessler
Cedar Avenue
Miss Kessler
Germany
Kate Lewert
Amelia Blechert
Lena Klee
Bertha K
Tessie Graf
Nelle Tiffany
Emma Kellar
Augusta Rumgarter
Mamie Reynolds
Lizzie Walsh
Clara Boyer
Louisa Geeefellow
Bertha Turner
Anna van Berger
Augusta Rempe
Thomas
John Mutherin
Conrad Vogile
Otto Steinter
George All
Fred Art
Lorenz Mertill
Edward Neuls
Herman Moulder
William Bell
Will D. Smith
Julius Heler
Rudolph Kapt
Michael Briar
Phillip Bell
Adam Schaeffer
Will Sprancel
August Hahn
Charles Dippre
General Grant Commandery No 250 Installs Officers
General Grant commandery No 250 of the Knights of Malta installs officers with Evan R. Jones presiding as Deputy Grand Commander. New appointees include H P Austin as commander and J Mack as grand general, with officers for one year and trustees named. The order, formed June 12 last year with 65 members, notes two classes of 40 to be enrolled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta
Evan R. Jones
H. P. Austin
Joseph 8
Samuel Watkins
Enoch Hedelin
Charles Asperschlager
Andrew Kibler
Sentinel
H. W. Stock
Thomas Carey
Peter Wagner
H. J. Zeigler
Charles Wirth
G. W. Welsh
P. C
Order of the Knights of Malta
General Grant Commandery
Order
Untold Cedar Street Patrol Incident Leads to Lockup
Patrolman Schmidt found two intoxicated men on a gutter near Cedar avenue and Willow street after midnight. He questioned them but they gave no names or answers, so he jailed them for intoxication and refusal to talk. The report ends with a hearing not yet held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schmidt
Cedar Avenue
Willow Street
Yeater
Silence and Fines at City Alderman Meeting
The day before Alderman Donovan it was noted both men were mute and wrote their names James Cum mings and Patrick Finnerty. Each was fined $2.50. At St John’s church yesterday Rev J J Moffitt delivered a Lent sermon on Perseverance after a Dominican preacher was unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donovan
James Cummings
Patrick Finnerty
St. John’s Church
J. J. Moffitt
St. John's
Social Roundup From Green Ridge and Nearby
John Blours entertained numerous young people at his Delaware street home Saturday evening. Miss Holgate of Dalton visits Miss Ackerly on Capouse avenue. Attorney Anthony Bauman and Louis Conrad on Capouse avenue plan a North Carolina pleasure trip. Robert Kiple, guest of Mrs Greely on East Market street, returned to Montrose. Miss Anna Pross of Delaware street joins the International School of Correspondence. Miss Powers and Miss Montgomery of Meadville stay with Mr and Mrs Roberts on Capouse avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Blours
Delaware Street
Holgate
Dalton
Misa Ackerly
Capouse Avenue
Anthony Bauman
Louis Conrad
Columbia Avenue
North Carolina
Robert Kiple
Greely
East Market Street
Montrose
Anna Pross
International School of Correspondence
Southern Railway area offers farming opportunities
Every man aims at success, some more wisely than others. For business success, the wisest man seeks the allocation. The Northern farmer will find fine opportunities along the Southern Railway. Farming land is cheap, soil fertile, and yields heavy. Climate mild and healthy, prices good for farm products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Richards
Southern Raihway
Washingto
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Marinoe
Justin Timo
Wilkens-Barre
Globe Warehouse
SILES
Black Dress
West Scranton
J. T. Morris
Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church
Washboro Street
Lafayette
South Scranton
Rauway
Radway
Orvester
Eim S&t
Rexford's
China
O&c
Eternal Nate
Dresden
Picture Sale
Gladstone
Rexford
S. Pacer
Venta
Green Ridge
Elias How
Washington
Chemical U0
Washington, B. v
Masnole Temple
Wwi
Toopage Book Tree
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Gusheny
General Office —Board of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing CO
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