City Notes and Local Incidents in Scranton
Daily city notes include pay for street car men, Baston monument unveiling invite, a fire under an oil tank platform on Love road, Holy Trinity Me All Auxiliary meeting details, last week clearing figures from the Beranium Clearing House, the Oxford tunnel accident third victim Peter Barnes, and a false fire alarm from Pine street and Monroe avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Love Road
Sanderson & Richards
Peter Barnes
Moses Taylor Hospital
Oxford
Lackawanna
Mr. Barnes
YW Oelock
Pine Street
Monroe Avenue
Residence Holds Quiet Vigil as Illness Deepens
A local note reports R Mink, known for a serious illness chronicled in Saturday's Techune, showing no sudden change but believed near last fitness. James Powell, motorman for Beranton Railway, was seriously injured when his inbound Peckville car collided near Archbald, with a broken arm and leg and his condition described as serious at his Marion street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. T. Mink
Techune
Franklin Avenue
James Powelid
Tamer Powell
Berantor Railway Company
Peckville
Wigan
Archbald
Powell
Adilion
Murion Street
High School Pedestrian Club Outing At Lake Scranton
The High School Pedestrian club held a Saturday outing at Lake Scranton with a walking five mile race 100 yard dashes skating and hockey. Winners included Welsenduh Tropp and Powell in the foot race with a time of 87 minutes Tropp won the sprints Seybolt Lawson led the skating four entrants and the Sophomore hockey team beat Freshmen 4 to 1. Judges and officials included Prof Fuller Prof Beaumont Marty Rethhart and William McKee with Dr Miles Gibbons enforcing the hockey game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Scranton
Welsenduh
Tropp
Powell
Headless mystery bones traced to former occupant
Scranton police investigated a cellar find at the old Gunster homestead on Penn Avenue after carpenters reported a human skeleton. Chief Roebling and a small party confirmed the bones, minus the skull, were likely discarded by Dr Gunster who previously occupied the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Conan Doyle
Sherlock Holmes
Roebling
Joseph Gunster
Gunster
Penn Avenue
A Min
John Davis
Etob Ing
Obituary and company tribute for Joseph H. Steell
The board of Traders' National Bank and Allegheny Lumber Co. honor the death of Joseph H. Steell, longtime director and president, praising his upright character, counsel, and business leadership. They extend sympathy to his widow and children, noting his public and private integrity and the loss to the city and business community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders’ National Bank
Joseph HH. Steell
Steell
Berantica
Allegheny Lumber Co
Hea
Joseph Steel
Prospero
Fire at Parker's Hotel in Taylor Suspected Lamp Blast
Yesterday morning a fire was discovered in Parker's hotel in Taylor. Occupants were asleep when the kerosene lamp is thought to have exploded. The smoke awakened tenants and neighbors formed a bucket brigade, quickly extinguishing the blaze. Damage amount is not stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Parker's Hotel
Taylor
Jesus the Light of the World Exchanged Pulpits
Rev. James McLeod and Rev. Charles Lee exchanged pulpits with the First and Carbon dale Presbyterian churches. McLeod preached on Jesus as the light of the world guiding men from ignorance nakedness and sin with reference to the feast of tabernacles and the empire spanning reach of Christ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLeod
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Jesus
Charles Lee
Carbondale Presbyterian Church
Tabernacle
Jerusalem
Kingdom of God
Scranton Resident Praises Doan's Kidney Pills
In a local testimonial Austin Conway of 402 Irving Avenue describes fifteen years of kidney and back pain relieved by Doan's Kidney Pills. He purchased at Mathews Fires drug store and noticed quick relief with no back pain left. The ad notes Dean's Kidney Pills are sold by all dealers for 50 cents, with Poster Milburne of Buffalo, N. Y. as sole U S agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Godl
Doanta
Dong So
Austin Conway
Irving Avenue
Dean
Mathews Fires
Milburne
Buffalo
N. C
United States
How Mrs Pinkham Helped Mrs Gooden
Mrs Gooden recounts severe female troubles from kidney inflammation to womb issues. After exhausting doctors, Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash revived her health, allowing work and restoring appearance and energy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vames Towas
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mas
E. J. Goopen
Ackley
Follower Calls to Embrace Light and Penitent Path
Fragmentary sermonette urges readers to accept a simple burden and follow a light, promising ease for the penitent. The tone hints at religious reform and moral instruction, with emphasis on repentance and spiritual guidance.
Religious News Notes From Area Churches
Rev J M Howell preached at Ash Street Methodist Episcopal Church and Rev James McLeod preached at Carbondale Presbyterian Church. Court Street Methodist held an evening service with Prof S C Buck leading song. Welsh Memorial Baptist heard English sermon by Rev W Davies. J Wy Crvimer spoke in First Christian Church on North Mary Avenue. Luther Hens Waring preached at Grace Protestant Lutheran on The Saviour the World Wants. Rev J O Spencer, returned missionary from Japan, preached at North Main Avenue Baptist. Rev S G Reading spoke on Bible and temperance at Dy DD. Special morning services at Binpron Methodist with choir and large attendance. Merce preached at Penn Avenue Baptist on Christians of Today and The Religion for Today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Howell
Ash Street
Providence Presbyterian Church
James McLeod
D. D
First Presbyterian Church
Carbondale Presbyterian Chrch
S. C. Buck
Court Street
J. OF. Spencer
Japan
Ashery Methodist Episcopal Church
North Main Avenue Baptist Charch
Binpron Methodist Episcopal Church
J.B. Sweet
Church of Tomorrow
Robert F. ¥. Merce
Penn Avenue
Captain Johnson resigns from Company A Thirteenth Regiment
Captain William Wall Johnson of Company A resigns to Adjutant Atherton. The resignation will be sent to Harrisburg. Acceptance of Second Lieutenant C W Mordack of Company F is received. Colonel Watres orders Major Robling to hold an election March 22. Three candidates vie: Sergeants Koehler Chauncey Derby and Frank Henshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wall Johnson
Atherton
Pharrisburg
C. W. Mordack
Watres
Robling
Sergeants Koehler
Chauncey Derby
Frank Henshaw
Four day personally conducted tour to Washington announced
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers a four day trip to the National Capital departing April 2 from Renovo and other Central Pennsylvania points. Prices range from 10.10 to 14.00 with round trip, hotel and luncheon included,Returning trains available through April 7. Guides will be provided on the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Williamsport
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Pennsylvania
Washington
National Capital
Renovo
Scranton
Mt. Carmel
Altoona
Lancaster
York
Dewart
Selinsgrove
Lykens
Dillsburg
Lebanen
Columbia
Wrightsville
Cumberland Valley Railroad
Chambersburg
Harrar
William Sport
Mr Westow’s Boothi Byrup Sold Worldwide Says Ad
An old advertisement touts Mr Westow's Boothi Byrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by mothers for teething children. It claims to soothe the child, stop pain, cure wind colic, and diarrhoea, urging readers to buy at twenty five cents a bottle.
Scranton Lodge of Sons of Benjamin Formally Installed
Grand Master Ferdinand Levy of New York presided over Scranton lodge No. 167 I O S of B installation in Music Hall with officers elected including Barney Lehman as president and Ferdinand Landau as vice president. A banquet followed with speeches by Levy Hering Chapman and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ferdinand Levy
New York
Barney Lehman
New Lodge
Music Hall
Scranton Lodge
Independent Order Sons of Benjamin
New York City
Levy
Rudloph Hering
Brooklyn
N. Y
E. M. Chapman
Ferdinand Landau
William Weisberger
A. B. Cohen
Henry Goodman
Maurice Lipson
Henry Goldberg
Louis Meyer
Cohen
Linden Street
Scranton
Finances Hering
Samuel Hirsch
Wilkes-Barre
Strauss
E. Feinberg
Lehman
Chapman
Landau
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edison Phonograph
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Avenue
Huntington's Bakery
Spruce Street
Masonic Temple
Edward Reyer
H. B. Ware
Williams
Postoffice
The
Scranton Railway Company
Baston
Watrin
Goldiers’ and Sailors
Ruth
D. J. Levi
Green Ridge Street
J. J. Lansing
Dunmore Cemetery
Beranion Clearing House Assoviation
Irwissi
Joseph H. Steen
Traders’ Bank
Jesus, the
Light OF the World
Chas Lee
Carbondale
the Light
Cao
Roman
Persia
Portugal
Scotland
Italy
Tim
Tam
Bismarck
Gladstone
Christ
Ture
Religious News Notes
Johnson
Pennsylvania Railroad
Mrs. Winslow
Berghauser
Lackawanna Ave
Lodge OF Sons OF Benjamin
Crrina
G. V. Millar & Co
Wyoming Ave
F. L. Crane
L. Crane
Lackawanna Avenue
AARE
St. Joseph's Academy
Emmittsburg
Chas. M. Stieff
Bir
Sisters OF Charity
Manhattan
Init
Genund
ETON
HK. Zerbe
Prescott Ave
Pierce’Market
Rockaway
Maurice River
Blue Point
Pierce’s Market
the Dickson Manufacturing Co
Reraning Gool
User Nagle
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Everett
Everett's Livery
Diz Court
City Hall
Carter
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