Funeral for David Davis Draws Large North Scranton Crowd
The funeral was held for David Davis of Marvine mine district with services at Als home and North Main Avenue Baptist church. Rev. H. Perkover led scripture and a sermon by Rev. Wook Watkins moved many to tears as attendees filled the church and cemetery procession. Gall-bearers and pallbearers are named, with interment at Forest Lawn cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
Marvine
Als
Wayne Avenue
Pulian Street
North Main Avenue
Perkover
Putnam Congregational Church
Watkin
Meschiter
Jefferson Lodge
Lverites
Niagata Jim Corps
Joseph Tied
Joseph Willems
Thomas Lewis
Thowiee Heares
Thomas Owen
Carwillon Reese
Ford
John Grier
David Evans
Penny Danvers
James Thopas
Thomas Jefferson Jodie
Forest Lon
Funeral and community notices fill Washburn Street area
Local church services and social events fill the Washburn street area. Funeral attendance includes Miss Wilen Jones and Mr and Mrs John Henderson from Lucerne. Alderman Roberts levies bail for liquor license cases. Welsh church choir seeks performers for a Friday service. New daughter born to Mr and Mrs Jimines Lowry on Court Street. North End Reading and Literary Club forms a new cultural group in Osterhout building with a library project underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilen Jones
North Main Avenue
le Il
John Henderson
Arthur Street
Luzerne
Anthony Henry
Frank Good
Mary Lukan
Barney Livinovitch
Alderman Roberts
T. HH
Maroney
Minnie Wider
North Mainavenue
Carbondale
Welch Congregational Church
David HM. Price
Jennie Chambers
Theodore Street
Carbonate
Marquette Eoynell
Archbald
Robina Howl
Foresters of America
Helein Hood
Wayne Avenue
Jmimnes Lowry
Court Street
North End
Osterhout
Creelie
Funeral services and interments in local obituaries
The finer of Mary daughter of Myned Mere Rees Alexander died yesterday at 2 PM at the family residence on Hock Street. Rev W P Davis of Wayne Avenue Baptist Church officiated. Interment followed at Washburna Creek Cemetery. Funeral arrangements for Alfred Wilenwx pending with Horace Peckover of the Puritan Congregational Church. Remains to be taken to Wilkes-Harre for interment. David W Price funeral today at 2 PM from Mina Avenue home with services by Rev De RB Jones at Welsh Congregational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary
Mere Rees Alexander
Hockshrest
W. PF. Davis
Wayne Avenue Baptist Church
Washburn
Creek
Maine
Alfred Wilenwx
Horace Peckover
Puritan Congregational Church
William Pearn
Wayne Avennue
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Wilkes-Harre
David W. Price
Nie
Mina Avenue
Jones
Welsh Congregational
Wanderer Vet Prompts Local Turmoil In Minooka
In Minooka a wandering veterinary surgeon named Yorn visited the town causing concern among residents as several pedestrians and locals report disruptions. A vehicle’s rear axle broke, and after hours of makeshift repairs with hay wire the driver managed to move the car to Scranton amid ongoing district unease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trians
Tirbrow Nation
Furnither
Yeeterday
Scranton
Obituary Notice for Newark Native From Local Hospital
An obituary notes Juice Power died yesterday from a chup of illness at a hospital after two years of confinement. The native of Newark, N J, was employed by Ry, BE, Westlike before hospitalization. Funeral services are planned for this afternoon at the Moly Rosner chapel, with interment at Nyde Park Valhotle cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peiviate His
Bower
Newark
N.S
Moly Rosner
Nyde Park
Valhotle
West Side Trade Board Urges Viaduct Plan For West Scranton
West Side board meeting discusses a viaduct on West Lackawanna avenue seeking West Side council support and bond funding. Members note potential damages claims and study New York elevated rail precedents while eyeing industrial site use in Keyser Valley. Annual election planned for next meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Provident A
BE. M. Clarke
West Lackawanna Avenue
Oliver
Neallacourt
Railraad
New York
Jenkin Heese
BR. Jones
Parr
Keyser Valley
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Arrests Follow Horse Theft Claim and Tax Charge
Warren P Wells faced Alderman Kelly on a warrant charging Constable Timothy Jones with unlawfully taking his horse. Jones posted bail for Wells after a court appearance before Alderman John. Wells was later jailed for unpaid taxes and again for resisting arrest, with bail set for a morning hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren P. Wells
Alderman Kelly
Timothy Jones
Jones
Wlea
John
Welle
Eicetric City Wheelmen Hold Smoker and Exhibit Plans
Members of the Eicetric City Wheelmen attended a smoker at the club house on Jackson Street and viewed plans for the Lackawanna and Waynne Boulevard and avenue path between Scranton and Towley presented by Arthur Frothingham. Joseph Ross was elected to membership and Professor Fareworth Prosser provided selections. A test range over the proposed one yard was set for May 4 with a large delegation in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eicetric City Wheelmen
Hase
Jackson Street
Lackiwanna
Wrayne Boulevard
Scranson and
Towley
Arthur Frothingham
Joseph Ross
Fareworth Prosser
Ik of K Literary Debating and Social Club Banquet
The Ik of K Literary Debating and Social club gathered at the residence of Mr and Mrs J James on North Bromley avenue Monday evening. A debate on the proposition that the US cruiser Maine was destroyed purposely was discussed with John Thomas and Howard Davis opposing and Luther Thomas and Charles Cadwan supporting the affirmative. Judges included J James William Robertson and Henry Morgan. W H Robertson acted as toastmaster. There was no decision rendered and members answered calls for remarks. The club quartette and Thomas Boston sang and piano solos were performed by Miss Mary James and Gus Eynon. Attendees included Bert James John Thomas Luther Thomas Howard Davis Will Robertson Henry Morgan Charles Cadwan Emrys Joseph Thomas Boston and Gus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. James
North Bromley Avenue
United States
Maine
John Thomas
Howard Davis
Luther Thomas
Charles Cadwgan
William Robertson
Henry Morgan
W. H. Robertson
Thomias Boston
Mary James
Gus Eynon
Bert James
Will Robertson
Charles Cadwan
Emrys Joseph
Thomas Boston
Gus
Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cough Relief
An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam for the short and lungs claiming it cures acute and chronic coughs. The proprietor offers a free sample bottle and notes the price of one cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
TRYING ORDEALS FOR WOMEN AND A WOMB WEAKNESS CURE
A letter praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female weakness and womb problems. The writer, identified only by initials IL, recounts severe illness, paralysis of activity, and recovery after using the remedy. The piece discourages examinations.
Eynon Family Named in Wedding Notice
Mr and Mrs J James along with Mary James are listed in a local wedding notice, signaling a ceremony and family involvement. The fragment indicates familiar attendees but lacks further details on date or venue.
Funeral for 8-year-old Thomas Finan held at Boyle home
Funeral services were conducted yesterday afternoon for Thomas Finan at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. John O'Boyle 218 Railroad avenue. The youngster formerly lived in New Columbus Ohio and had resided with the Boyles recently. He died after a brief illness Saturday. He was beloved by his schoolmates and was buried in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Finan
John O'Boyle
Railroad Avenue
New Columbus
Ohio
Thimble Club and Literary Circles Meet at Local Homes
The Thimble club gathered at Prof. James FR. Hughes and wife on Washburn street for a sociable evening with music and refreshments. The Lincoln Literary and Debating club met at Thomas Thoms home on Bromley avenue for business and vocal Intercourse. St Brenden's literary circle met with Father Broderick appointed as spiritual adviser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thimble Club
James FR. Hughes
Washburn Street
Lincoln Literary and Debating Club
Thomas Thoms
Bromley Avenue
St. Brenden's
Father Broderick
Surprise Birthday Party for Miss Mary Matthews
Miss Mary Matthews was surprised at a Monday night party hosted at her Hyde Park avenue home after a visit to Plymouth. Attendees included Mary Timlin Rhoda Clark Verna Williams Lizzie Thomas Maggie Jenkins Lizaly Paine Hann Davis Annie Hughes Bertha Williams Alice Morgans Lil lian Hughes Jennie Matthews Ruth Harwood Arthurr Thomas Willie Reese Edward Beavers George Thomas Jesse Baylor Bennie Williams Davi Evans Thomas Hughes Ells worth Davis Samuel Brave Edward Jones Chester Ludwig John Hughes and Willie Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Matthews
Hyde Park Avenue
Plymouth
Mary Timlin
Rhoda Clark
Verna Williams
Lizzie Thomas
Maggie Jenkins
Lizaly Paine
Hann Davis
Annie Hughes
Bertha Willams
Alice Morgans
Lillian Hughes
Jennie Matthews
Ruth Harwood
Arthurr Thomas
Willie Reese
Edward Beavers
George Thomas
Jesse Baylor
Bennie Williams
Davi Evans
Thomas
Local Residents Attend Visit and Updates on Health
Jonah Davis of Bloomsburg visits relatives on South Main. R. S. Storm remains home ill on South Main. Charles J. Watkins of Brooklyn nurses an injured foot at Lafayette Street home. Alfred Reed leaves for Philadelphia for eye operation. Thomas Clair of New Boston returns after a brief visit with his parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah Davis
Bloomsburg
South Main Avenue
R. S. Storm
Charles J. Watkins
Brooklyn
N. Y
Lafayette Street
Alfred Reed
North Sumner Avenue
Philadelphia
Thomas Clair
New Boston
Community Meeting Recaps and Local Events
Franklin Engine plans regular meeting to discuss company welfare. Arthur Davis, son of Lt. John Davis, elected president of Bloomeburg State Normal School Junior class. Salvation Army Juniors set Saturday entertainment. Clymer and Hollis to visit Navajo Tile 105 IOF R M at Reid Men's Hall Friday evening. Tabernacle Congregational church thanks business community for St. David's supper. Hampton Street M E Sunday school to hold entertainment tomorrow night with 15 cent admission. Mrs. Robert J. Williams hosts fourth anniversary party for daughter Provence with music games and refreshments. Mall carriers vote delegates to national convention to be held in Toledo next September. A high requiem mass at St Patrick's Church honored 256 souls from the Maine disaster, with a large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Engine Company
Arthur Davis
John Davis
Bloomeburg State Normal School
Salvation Army
Joseph W. Clymer
Hollis
Philadelphia
IOF
R. M
Reid Men
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Tabernacle Congregational Church
St. David's
Aino
L. A. Jones
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Robert J. Williams
Lafayette Street
Provence
John H. Phillips
Mallcarrier
Mallcarriers
Toledo
St. Patrick's Church
J. B. Whelan
Maine
Havana Harbor
Ladies Aid Society Hosts Elegant North Street Event in Scranton
The South Scranton Ladies' Aid held a large dinner at Rev. North's residence with choir performances by Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. Officers were nominated, and speakers praised the volunteer choir for their unpaid dedication. Attendees included Rev and Mrs Nordt Professor and Mrs Smith and many others, with decorations of roses and hyacinths marking the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. North
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Nordt
Spraks
William Kornacher
Alvina Smith
Martha Nordt
Louisa Lohmann
Lizzie Lynn
Kate Lewert
Theodore Lewert
Will Hedrich
Jacob Emmick
Merry Mirty
Professor Smith
Reppert
Miss Nordt
Teo
Smith
Local Illness Casts Shadow on Maple and Cedar Avenues
George Hiltz of Maple street is confined at home by rheumatism. Mrs. John Hoge of Willow street lies dangerously ill with her daughters Rose and Louisa Hoge of New York summoned to her bedside. Mrs. Martin Graf of Cedar avenue suffers from blood poisoning. Mrs. William Rader of Alder street is not expected to live through last night, and her son Adam Rader of Mauch Chunk was telegraphed for yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Hiltz
Maple Street
John Hoge
Willow Street
Rose
Louisa Hoge
New York City
Martin Graf
Cedar Avenue
William Rader
Alder Street
Adam Rader
Mauch Chunk
Nay Ang Tribe Nominates Officers for Two-Meeting Terms
The Nay Ang Tribe of the Order of Rel Men named officers at a regular meeting, with two regular sessions required before normal views are chosen. Nominations included Phillip Litvemburger for prophet Fred Schwenker for sogen Max Ludwig for secretary Charles Zang for treasurer and George Kelp for other posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Litvemburger
Prophet
Fred Schwenker
Sogen
Max Ludwig
Sagamore
Charles Zang
George Kelp
Honesdale
John Maus
Charles Wirth
Charles Schenck
Jacob Boettcher
Lackawanna Hospital
Pittston Avenue
Francia Pilger
George Wirth
Fourteen Friends
Epworth League
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore Birthday Party Honoring Miss Della Keller
A birthday celebration for Miss Della Keller at 1017 Lake Street marked her 18th birthday with dancing and music led by Wesley Finch and promoter Malvern Stalbird. Attendees included the Keller family and numerous friends and relatives. The town also noted two funerals at St Mark's and Dunmore Catholic cemetery, with pallbearers named for the Sweeney and Crow families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Della Keller
Lake Street
Miss Kellar
Emma Ramback
Wesley Finch
Willie Riddies
John Stohinson
Ray Denly
George Denly
Theodore Sargent
Harry Swarts
Joseph Maockentoch
Will Richardson
Glenn Keller
Lucy A
Alonzo Crow
East Drinker Street
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
William Griffin
Thomas Hastings
William Cronin
Thomas Moran
John Collins
John Tighe
Frank Lally
Pittston
Great Shoe Sale Delivers Big Deals for Cash Buyers
A bold door to door pitch touts massive discounts on men and women footwear from Ludies’ Vine Shoes to patent leather blends. The offer promises ready money purchases from Bay Shoe Co. in Harrisburg and claims several thousand pairs available for spot cash well below cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bay Shoe Co
Harrisbore
Button
Fhioes
Carlsbad Water Promoted For Diabetes Cure Claim
Dr Schnee cites tissue change observations with Carlsbad Water claiming 4 to 6 percent cure rates in diabetes. The water allegedly neutralizes acids and alkalinizes blood to stop albuminoid destruction. Advert suggests only genuine Carlsbad Water with city seal and Eisner & Mendelson Co. label is authentic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schnee
Carlsbad
City of
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings
A brief note highlights a jewelry offering described as the finest solderless 18k wedding rings in a Tiffany style resurgence. The item emphasizes durable construction and classic design appealing to weddings or gift buyers.
Optician Mr Adams Offers Vision Fittings at Low Prices
Our optician Mr Adams can fit all cases of defective vision with very reasonable prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
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North
David Davies
T. Hy
Easy Proprietors
Washburn Street Cemetery
Globe Warehouse
Brussels
Venice
Point Venice
Point Gage
West Scranton
Board of Trade
Warren PF. Wells
KR. of
Lydia BE
Pinkham
East St. Vndianapolis
Ind
Eynon
Mrs. J. James and
Mies Mary James
South Scranton
Ladies' Aid Society IN Charge
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Dunmore
Washington Chemical Co
Coe
Washington, DG
Lackawanna Avenue
Palre Moers Congress
Luce
Lackawanna Ave
Diabetes
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Ave
Pilsner
Ninth St
Cal
Fancy Rockaways
East Rivers
Maurice River Coves
Mill Ponds
Pierce Penn Ave Market
DR. Shimberg
Spruce Street
Tell Net
Cook Remedy CO
Masnole Temple
Chicago
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Raila
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Dickson Manufacturing
Colon and Wilke
Dr. Peal
Cave
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Seruce Street
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