Desperate Escape Attempt Ends with Capture at Tripp Crossing
Frank Longo a Hungarian threatened Frank Spangenberg last evening while strolling in Edwards court. Constable Davis tried to serve a warrant, Longo fled by a rear window and was chased to Tripp's crossing before being captured as he vanished toward the railroad. Longo slept in the station house and the hearing was postponed. Also reports Rev. Floyd to leave Simpson church and Hyde Park free library seeks funds after a $1,000 gift, or the reading rooms will close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Longo
Frank Spangenberg
Edwards’ Court
Spangenberg
John
John Davis
Davis
Longo
Tripp
LC. Floyd
Simpson
Floyd
Hyde Park
Funeral notices and local church events mix in brief
A jumble of short items notes a funeral for Evan J. Edwards set for tomorrow, Mrs. Mary Jones buried at West Market Street, and services at Puritan Congregational Church and St. Pauls Lutheran. Also listed are choir meetings, a social trip by Geo Atherton, and Lenten services at St. Pauls with Rev. A L Ramer preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Jones
West Market Street
Newman Matthews
Puritan Congregational Church
George Guild
Dunmore Cemetery
Mise Coop
Montrose
North End
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Short Avenue
A. L. Ramer
St. Mark's, Flyde Park
Presbyterian church supper fails to please locals
Miss Mary Brown visiting Miss Kate McMillan as the Ladies Aid supper at the Presbyterian church ends with a disappointing note though many attend and enjoy the mood. Rev William Gibbons of Forty Fort has accepted the call and will begin duties soon. Also noted are visits and social outings including sleigh rides and a Peckville excursion by William Bruning and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Brown
Avoea
Kate McMillan
North Blakely Street
Ladies’ Aid Society
Presbyterian Church
Florence Smith
Keystone Academy
Blanche Canwell
Cherry Street
William Gibbons
Forty Fort
Annie Walsh
Wilkes-Barre
Mae Pinnell
West Drinker Street
Charles Chamberlain
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
A. P. McDonough
William Bruning
Peckville
Pittston Avenue Flood Dangers Prompt Street Repairs
Residents fear heavy rain will flood cellars along Pittston Avenue between Hickory and Maple Streets and urge sewer construction and gutter cleaning. The report notes urgent attention needed between Cherry and Brook streets and warns lower Flats face damage in a storm. A funeral is planned for John Rentsehler on his birthday, with services at Zion Lutheran and interment in North Washington Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Avene
Hickory
Maple Streets
John Rentsohler
Pittston Avenue
Cherry
Brook Street
John Rentsehler
Pom
BF. Zizelman
Miffin Avenue Zion Lutheran Church
North Washington Avenue
Herman Robling
Brooklyn
N. Y
Dohring
Sam Pranchee
Local notes include guests and funerals and theater plans
Harry Lukins of Philadelphia visits A L Callender of Dickson AVEC. J P Mills learns of his father's death in Delaware street, plans funeral travel. The comedy Between the Acts draws a small crowd in Ciceronian hall and will repeat next Monday. Green Ridge Odd Fellows confer second degree and elect officers. School officials inspect patent extension seats at No 27. Amos Spencer bruised after horse throw. Green Ridge Heptasophs initiate three and plan entertainment. John Harvey to move to New York street. Local Legion officers resign and appoint entertainment committee. Miss Leaphie Mershon visits Clara Bliss in Delaware street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Lukins
Philadelphia
A. L. Callender
Dickson Avec
J.P. Mills
Delaware Street
Honesdale
Green Ridge Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
J. C. Taylor
North Main Avenue
Amos Spencer
Washington, Avenue
Green Ridge Heptasophs
John Harvey
New York Street
Green Ridge Lacal Legion
Leaphie Mershon
Waverly
Clara Bliss
Huntng Gambers Knights of the Green Cloth
Philadelphia police chief Linden summoned lieutenants warning that New York gamblers have located in the city and may run pool rooms. He ordered sharp surveillance and reporting of gambling operations, saying officers will be held responsible for flouting orders. The force curbed several districts for gambling after the warning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Knights of the Green Cloth
Linden
New York
Tragic Runaway Kills Driver After Funeral in Ottumwa
In Ottumwa Iowa on March 18 a team attached to a carriage ran away as mourners returned from a funeral. Driver Charles Morrison was dragg ed by the wheels for a mile and died at once. A bearded wire fence wounded two young women and a five year old child who likely will not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Andrew Styles
Charles Morrison
The Two Escutcheons at Frothingham in Scranton
Sydney Rosenfeld presents Zwei Woppen in a brisk German comedy at the Frothingham last night. Cast led by Robert F. Cotton and Vincent Serrano delivers lively performances with Mary Foster and Mel Stevenson praised for wit and charm. It’s considered one of the season’s best light comedies and will run again tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Sydney Rosenfeld
Rosenfeld
Germany
Mary Foster
Chicago
Rudolph von Wettingen
Berlin
Baron von Wettingen
Rudolph
Mary
Robert F. Cotton
New How
Mr. Cotton
George Thakus
von Vinck
Charles Kowser
Thomas Foster
Vincent Serrano
Micleline Howton
Mel Stevenson
Mize Marie Vallen
Scranton
Keogh's Dan Recovered After Woods Find
Joseph Keogh of Archbald yesterday recovered his brindle bull dog Dan lost June 1. John Smith found the dog roaming and admitted possession. A justice of the peace ordered the return after Dan identified Keogh, proving the dog’s loyalty. Keogh valued the animal at 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Keogh
John Smith
Archbald
Mr. Keogh
Powell Sentenced After Silver Watch Theft
Warden Cassidy sent the release certificate for James W. Powell to Clerk John H. Thomas. Powell served eleven months in Cherry Hill for stealing a silver watch valued at $10 from Hungarian Steve Mitchell in the central police station on March 14, 1895. He was tried in April before Judge Archbald, found guilty, and sentenced to one year on April 17, with one month reduced for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warden Cassidy
Eastern Penitentiary
James W. Powell
John H. Thomas
Powell
Cherry Hill
Steve Mitchell
Central Police Station
Mitchell
Archbald
Seventh Street Marriage
Mrs. William Robinson of Seventh street married Mr. Haberle a wealthy iron fence manufacturer of Philadelphia. The ceremony at noon was performed by Rev. P. J. Zizelman with three New York friends present. The couple left by the 1938 Delaware and Hudson train for Philadelphia to honeymoon and plan to reside on Seventh street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Robinson
Maberle
Philadelphia
Seventh Street
Fe, Robinson Brewery
Haberle
New York
P. J. Zizelman
Zion Lutheran Church
MiMin Avenue
O'Clowk
Keogh to Meet Clearwater in Pool Championship Match
Jerome R. Keogh of this city faces William H. Clearwater of Pittsburg in the world championship pool contest opening tonight in Pittsburg. The $1,000 cash prize and a $100 championship medal are at stake as the three night event unfolds at the Great Northern pool parlors on Diamond street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerome Keogh
Mattie
Jerome R. Keogh
Willian H. Clearwater
Pittsburg
Clearwater
Great Northern
Diamond Street
Pittston Man Surrenders to Police After Accusations
F Whitbeck of Pittston walked into police headquarters and turned himself in asking for release from detention. Chief Simpson received him and stated unclear details about whether he was wanted or the alleged crime and detention status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Whitbeck
Pittston
Simpson
Deserter Surrenders to Prison Following Wagered Arrest
The man claimed he was wanted and asked to be jailed. He directed authorities to arrest him and sent word to Pittston. Whit Beck said he learned his wife had a warrant charging desertion or infidelity. After a week of suspense he chose to end the tension. He believes the crime is eloping with Mrs. Rea of Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston
Whitbeck
Rea
Couple Take Morphine in Suicide Pact at Orion
In Orion Michigan last night Herman Henris a Detroit resident undergoing cancer treatment and his wife ingested large amounts of morphine and lay down to die together. This morning Henris died and his wife who was revived denies intent while remaining hospitalized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orion
Mich
Herman Henris
Detroit
Henris
Ten Years in Prison for Insurance Swindler Williams
George Williams alias George Hartman pleaded guilty before Judge Newberger in general sessions and was sentenced to ten years in a state prison. He swindled policyholders by posing as an insurance agent claiming their company would pay a dividend, collecting small sums in each case amid about 500 complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Local social notes and town events in Taylor
The webrary group hosts a Friday reception with a planned programme and refreshments. South Taylor workers at Lehigh enjoy a sleigh ride and free Academy tickets. Mrs Nelger is ill. Miss Prive hosts an evening gathering with several guests and games. Eisteddfod crowds attend, but daughters of America supper and concert appear unsuccessful. Town capitalists discuss buying the electric plant and borough lighting upgrades.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webrary
South Taylor
Lehigh
Academy
William Nelger
Taylor Street
Prive
Ridge Street
Messrs
Howard McClosky
Stanley Miller
Fred Winslow
Edward Harris
Samuel J. Philips
Anna Desecker
Lilian Tatainger
Ida Spurbier
Daughters of America
Funeral attendance and local society news
Mr and Mrs D J Roberts attended the funeral of his grandmother at Olyphant yesterday. Mr and Mrs Henry Wardell Mrs Fred Laur from Daleville were in town, Rev Van Dyke from Madisonville was in town yesterday. Mrs A Wall fell on the lee on Saturday and broke her leg. A sleighing party went to Gouldsboro on Tuesday night, including Misses Jessie Bourne Ellen Bourne Ethel Bourne Agnes Watts and Mears William Pyle William Weecott B Watts and John Schidler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Canavan
Price Street
D. J. Roberts
Olyphant
Henry Wardell
Fred Laur
Daleville
van Dyke
Madisonville
A. Wall
Lee
Gouldsboro
Jessie Bourne
Ellen Bourne
Ethel Bourne
Agnes Watts
Mears
William Pyle
William Weecott
Watts
John Schidler
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism Boosts Lebanon Woman
Morton L Hill of Lebanon Indiana reports his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism in every muscle and joint, swollen and bedridden for six weeks with eight doctors no relief. After trying the Mystic Cure for Rheumatism she got immediate relief and walked in three days. Sold by Carl Lorenz, Drugeist, Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morton L. Hill
Lebanon
Ind
Carl Lorenz
Drugeist
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
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News of the Suburbs
West Side Events
Floyd Wills
ANT
Mary Heese
Walter W. Lisk
D. B P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Robert Morris Lodge
Ivorites
Mra
Ligaie Cette
West Lackawanna Avenue
St. Patrick's Church
Joseph Taylor
J. M. McCormack
P. Smith
Joseph Murphy
John McDermott
John Durkin
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
W. FE
Jameson
Stroudsburg State Normal School
Winfield Fellows
Walter Bevan
Lafayette College
Freeman Homestead
Miners’ Hospital
Courier Progress
David Gibbs
Eynon Street
Edward Walsh
Taylor
Robert Morris
Matthew Holley
Fourteenth Street
Matthew, Holley
Harry Holley
John Phillips
James Morgans
George J. Jenkins
Emily Holley
Kattie Coombs
Hattie
Weest Side Business Directory
Willam JD. Griffiths
Brat-cliss
South Mall Avenue
Harnet J. Davis
Sturners
South Main Avenue
Revere
H. Webn & Co
J. C. King, Wi
Wee Jackson Street
Providence
Dunmore
The
Tribune
Samters
South Side News
Miss Taylor
South Side
Christian Association
James F. Best
Roaring Brook
Cedar Avenue
Davidew
A. Betitele
Best
Elizabeth “Legler
Michrel Madden
Manistee
Frank Mrady
Genet Street
Green Ridge
Ranawasy lWorsés
Keogh
Dan
Sterling, Fowler, World
Spruce Street
Hotel Jermyn
A. W. Jurisch
George Williams
Moscow
Winton
Anteed
the Hunt & Connnell Co
UNION
Chase & Farrar
Surulons
Linden St
Court
E.R. Parker
Lackawanna Ave
C.M. Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Y. M
Washington Ave
Academy OF
MUSIC
Wright
Good Playseed Minyars
Huntington K Company
OUR Regiment
Pink Dominoes
Ehs
Wright Huntingtes
Wm BE. Wilson
Florida Kingsle
Carrie Fredericks
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lackawann
the Frothingham. & Reis, Lessees and Managers
Garden Theater
Lagard
Davis’ Theater
Dan’la. Kelly
Commonwealth
Dickson N Manufacturing Co
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