Potter Arrested for Smoozzlement and Firearm Incident
In North Scranton day’s doings, H. Potter was arrested on a charge of smoozzlement. Joseph Ferrine and Michael Demerine, gas and water workers, argued during water main work. Ferrine fired a pistol at Demerine, missing. The assailant fled and was jailed after Alderman Fid Ger’s warrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
If. H. Potter
Walsh Philophical Society
Minnie Rieos
Dunk Street
Barthey Hoban
Joseph Ferrine
Michael Demerine
Providence Gas and Water ¢ Company
Mer
Ferring
Corerine
Hiller
Comering
Fid Jer
Seth Smith
Park Place
Alderman Fitter
Embezzlement arrest cresting sensation among local friends
The arrest of H Potter a prominent young man on embezzlement charges drew local notice. Potter who was secretary of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics faced a 20 05 deficit while officers suspended further action pending settlement at the Alder man Fidler hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Potter
Order of United American Mechanics
Potter
Fidler
Welch Methouseal
Wayne Avenue
Henry G. Davies
TFE
Mintle Kleos
Oak Street
Bartley Hoban
T Patrieti Malia
Malia
Hoban
Lackawanna Hospital
Howard Graves
Binghamton
Marquette Council
Young Men's Institute
North End Star Baseball Club Organizes For Season
The North End Star baseball club has organized for the season and elected Francis Jones as manager and James Williame as captain. The club includes top amateur players in the town who aim to deliver a strong season in the coming four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Thomas Jordan
Carbondale
Lewis Lateham
Throoptreet
Maggie Jones
Mary Day
Green Street
Olyphat
North End Star Baseball Club
Francis Jones
James Williame
Reading Rooms Benefit Dunmore Citizens Meeting
A Dunmore reading rooms meeting last night approved rules and bylaws and thanked supporters including Birbecker Watkins Ledworth Williams McAnulty and the Dunmore Presbyterian church. Subscribers and papers Philadelphia Record Scranton Times Scranton Truth Scranton Republican were praised for assisting furnishings. Adjournment set for next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Marie Adele Williams
Carbondale
Lewis Buckens
Trvin Williams
Mill City
John Hebner
George Kunts
Blakely Street
Harry Youger
Dunmore Hotel
Moscow
Mrs. Summers
Misa Bader
Honesdale
Charlies Armbuster
Hawley
Howard Chamberlain
Cherry Street
Dunmore
Messer
A. L. Hrydon
de Br. Carty
Victor Pinkney
W. F. Gibbons
Howard Gibbons
Charles Smith
W. FP. Gibbons
Birbecker & Watkins
TP. Ledworth
Williams S& McAnulty
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
O S
Local Notes From Green Ridge and Surrounding Areas
Mrs John Williams of Wuavehington avenue returns from a visit in Peckville. Attorney W W Lathrop of Monroy avenue plans a move to Jefferson avenue Cummore. Mr and Mrs Brown of Capouse avenue are visiting trends in Moweate. Hartie Coleman of Delaware street departs March 3 for West Tittevon to train at West Pittston track for summer bicycle races. He remains with Electric City Wheelmen of Hyde Park. H Nye moves his bakery from Capouse avenue to the South Side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
Wuavehington Avenue
Peckville
W. W. Lathrop
Monroy Avenue
Jefferson Avenue
Cummore
Airs. Brown
Capouse Avenue
Moweate
Hirtie Coleman
Delaware Street
West Tittevon
Weat Pittston
Electric City
Hyde Park
H. Nye
Local business trip and new group form in Warrior Run
James Jeffers traveled to Warrior Run on a business trip. A new organization has formed, a camera club joining the community. The City Line Maroons reorganize for the upcoming season with new uniforms in a color to match the team name. The mine slowdown drives Polish workers to leave Greenwood seeking work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jeffers
Warrior Run
City Line Maroons
Greenwood
West Scranton musical groups eye Wilkes-Barre fest
Wood Workers Union No. 26 members hosted friends in Moore Nall’s hall. St. Bren den Council members enjoyed an evening as West Scranton organists and choirs prepare for the Wilkes-Barre eisteddfod. John H. Powell chairs male voice group. D J Phillips treasurer. Walter Davis accompanist. Prof. Torworth Prosser leads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Workers Union No. 26
Moore Nall
St. Brenden Conneil
Endhres
Piret Prine
Leo Crossing
Amounts Doe
Wilkes- Harre
West Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
John H. Powell
David Owens
D. J. Phillips
Walter Davis
Torworth Prosser
Lewis Watkins
St. David's Episcopal Church
St. Johnsbury
Kingston
Mr. Watkins
Wood Workers' Union Concert in Scranton
Members of Wood Workers' Union No 26 in Scranton held a well attended concert and social at Mears hall last night despite bad weather. Philip J. Thomas presided. Miss Clara Sanders and Edwin Bowen led solos. various ensembles performed with a Poe poem pantomime and dancing to finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Workers
Uunion
Scranton
Mears’ Hall
Philip J. Thomas
Building Trades Council
D. GB. Thomas
Clara Sanders
Rhoda Clark
Margaret Jones
Edwin Bowen
John Jones
Ethel
Edith Morgan
Edwin Gowen
Klondike
Bessie Sloat
Gertrude Hughes
Charles Cadwgan
C. A. Bennett
Poe
the Raven
Cornelia Moredock
Elisabeth Moyle
Loretta Pahey
Harwood Mandolin and Guitar Club
W. G. Hawley
W. M. Young
C. W. Sproule
H. RK. Higham
Mandola
D. F. Mayo
Terpiscore
Agnes Malott
Joseph Cadwgean
George Hah
Malott
G. Morgan
Philip Schroeder
Robert Beavers
Louis and Albert Kessling
John Schlents
John Compton
Deposits Reported for West Side Public Schools
The weekly savings deposits in two schools show totals of 9.65 for School No 1 under principal David Owens and 10.55 for School No 19 led by principal Miss Josie D Lees. Individual room deposits are listed with amounts for teachers and staff, including Dr Owens and Miss Lees among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
David Owens
Dr. Owens
Mise M. Watkins
Mise FE. Lewis
A. Evans
FB. Kelly
N. Richards
Phillips
N. Kelly
8. McDonald
E. Price
M. Harris
Josie D. Lees
Miss Lees
Miss Fellows
Agnes Evans
Miss Murphy
Della P. Evans
Mrs. Ferber
Local society notes and moves in Scranton area
Postmaster Thomas D. Thomas Jr. is at his home on South Main. Mrs. Benjamin Williams hosts West Scranton relatives and Miss Anna Renchler entertains Miss Ollie Gurrell from New Milford. William Gallagher has returned from Susquehanna. Mr. and Mrs. George Tewksbury move to Edwards Court. St Leo's battalion to attend Diocesan convention at Kingston May 14. An invitation masquerade tonight in Mears hall. Cantata choir rehearsal at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church at eight. Mrs. A A Robertson of North Hebecca avenue and two daughters noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kixn
Thomas D. Thomas
Soouth Main Avenue
Benjamin Willams
Middle Granville
West Scranton
Anna Renchler
North Lincoln Avenue
Ollie Gurrell
New Milford
William Gallagher
Jackson Street
Susquehanna
George Tewksbury
Peckville
Edwards Court
James Cusick
Patrick McAndrew
St. Leo's Battalion
Kingston
Mears’ Hall
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
A. A. Robertson
North
Hebecca Avenue
Mra
Poisonous Cure Advertisement for Consumption
An early 20th century advert claims a cough signals consumption and promises a guaranteed cure by Hillam for the Throat and Lungs. It offers a free sample and asserts instant results with a priced remedy.
Muir and Mrs Harris Visit Relatives in Hazleton
Muir and Mrs James P Harris visit relatives in Hazleton as Miss Sadie Quinnan of Price Street visits New York City.
Community society and church notices in Scranton area
A well attended Chi mpsilon session at Washburn Street Presbyterian discussed Monroe Doctrine with C H W Hall and included readings and a Havana letter read by A E Morse. St Brendan council members enjoyed a progressive enchre with Leo Crossin winning a hat prize. Funeral details for Michael McGeever noted with requiem mass at St Patrick's and interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimpsilon Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
C. H W. Hall
W. T. Burrall
Chi Quartette
Havana
Cuba
A. E. Morse
St. Brendan Council
George Jacobs
Ruth Beddoe
Helen Powler
Minnie Jones
Sadie Bush
Mdna Lang
Martha Moore
Bessie Daniels
Carrie Phillips
Esther Peckens
Annie Owens
Russell Bush
F. B. Magovern
Band of Hope
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Garden
Michael McGeever
Catherine Durkin
Laverne Street
St. Patrick's Church
Hyde Park Catholic
Obituary notices of Walsh Coleran Williams and other locals
A string of obituaries from Green Ridge Archbald Bellevue and Dunmore details deaths of Mrs M J Walsh Patrick Coleran Mrs Thomas Williams John Osborne Mrs William Donnelly and Mrs Michael Dourherty. Reports include ages addresses funeral plans and interment sites at local Catholic cemeteries and churches.
City Councils Speak on Appropriations and Session Plans
Both branches meet tonight with the upper chamber set to consider the first reading of the 18 appropriations measure now in the city clerk's hands. Unfinished business promises a long session as adjournment to the regular lower body meeting approaches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Councila
Brancs
Happenings of South Scranton celebrate twelfth anniversary
Workingmen's hall on Alder Street hosted a lengthy event for the Workingmen's Beneficial society's twelfth anniversary. Guth's band and several groups provided performances, John Ott opened with remarks praising the society's work and condemning the Lattimer strike and Wilkes-Barre trial. The event featured dancing and luncheon after the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workingmen's Hall
Alder Street
Workingmen’s Beneficial Society
Guth
Keyatene Orchestra
Scranton Liederkrang
Scranton Snengerrunde
Maennerchor
Church of Peace
Ladies’ Society of the
Workingman's
John Ott
Martin
Ott
Wilkes-Barre
Daning
Alderman Issues Warrant for Patterson on Theft Charge
Alderman Ruddy issued a warrant for the arrest of James Patterson on charges of stealing $10 a passbook and a pocket knife from Fred Schneider Saturday night. Schneider said Patterson and he toured the town and Patterson invited him to sleep in a barn where he awoke to find the losses. Authorities will pursue Patterson today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruddy
James Patterson
Fred
Schneider
Patterson
Improvements at Mountain Lake Bring New Facilities
Mountain Lake visitors this season will notice many improvements at the picnic grounds. Contractor Michael Morahan will begin a ten room cottage for Frank Beltner and, upon completion, build two fifty five foot bowling alleys and a shooting range. Franz brothers, lessees, plan a large dancing pavilion with new swings and bath houses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mountain Lake
Michael Morahan
Frank Beltner
Franz Brothers
Tleuis Sehwass
Tribune
U Weasley
Edwass
Charles Wirth
Neptune Engine Company
Young Women's Christian Association
Fuper
Peter Hartman
Miss Wate Brown
Prospect Avenue
W. A North
Jamies O'Hoyle
River Street
Death of John Tunney to be mourned by Ancient Order
Ancient Order of Hibernians Division 23 met in Muideria's hall to act on the death of John Tunney who died at Moses Taylor hospital Sunday. The division will attend the funeral in a body tomorrow morning assembling at 9 and processing to the deceased home. A high mass of requiem will be held at 9:30 at St. John's church and interment at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. John Needham found a black cutaway coat in his yard and awaits claim. Alderman Ruddy hosts Patrick Walsh and Mrs E B Manning hosts Miss Kate McShame as guests. The infant child of Michael Sweeney formerly of this side was buried at Hyde Park cemetery. the body came via Delaware Lackawanna and Western. Homes of Charles Warrine and Henry Reif welcomed new daughters, a daughter and a son respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gnomlins Thetre
Order of
Hibernians
Muideria’s Hall
John Tunney
Moses Taylor Hospital
St. John's Church
Hyde Park Catholic
John Needham
Cedar Avenue
Alderman Ruddy
Patrick Walsh
Plains
Kate Mc
Tribute and closure mark Albright Library in sorrow
Friday afternoon the Albright Library closed for a few hours due to the funeral of Miss Thompson who led the reading room. Patrons recall her kindness as others praise the library’s culture and the courteous librarian Mr Carr and his assistants shaping a refined atmosphere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albright Library
Miss Thompson
Galdl
Albright
Beranton
Carr
Libray
Dr Agnew’s Ointment Advertises Quick Skin Relief
Have you skin disease or eruption chafing or scalding Try Dr Agnew's Ointment which claims to prevent and cure itching bleeding and blind millow with one application relief in ten minutes and cures in three to six nights. Price 85 cents. Sold by Matthews Bros and W T Clack TL
Also Mentioned on This Page
Michael Cemer+loe
Green Ridge
Globe Warehouse
Paine’s
Natthews Bros
M. J. Walsh
von Storch Avenue
Deccastl
Mise Murbery
Archibald
Archbald
Chira
Kathe
Hugh
Thomas McDonough
John Carroll
James Gileatson
Mary Coollean
Mary Cooliean
St. Thomas’ Church
Archbald Catholic Cemetery
Patrick Colenan
Frank Mangan
Third Street
Ireland
Father Mathew Society
Weat Scranton
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Thomas Williams
Backstreet
Bellevue
Lilnenn
Olyphant
Glice
Mir
Willams
Westand
Washburn Street
John Osborne
Realdenes
Front Street
Kleia
Frances Barnum
Michael
William
Patrick
Thomas
Mamie
Ligele
Norah
Bridge Osborne
Peter's Cathedral
William Donnelly
Rione Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Michael Dourherty
Boohecer Street
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
Council
South Scranton
Workingmen's Beneficial Society
Sonia Acwass
Peter Hartining
Miew Brown
Gir
Frank Fagan
Birch Street
Yong
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St. Louis
New York
Lowton, Piladelphia
Castoria
Dexia
Lackawanna Avenue
D., L. and W. Depot
Lackawann
Anton
P m
Lyceum Theater
Hols & Barwender
Lessees
H.R. Long
Local Manner
Anil Bogane
Inniscarra
By Augustus Pitou Mgr
Kate O'Tronaghue
Academy of
Lusic Sele & Burgunder, Leasces
Long
the King Dramatic Co
Kendal Weston
Floy Crowell
Stowaway
the Linden
Brooks
Ludwig
Lensees
N.H. Brooks
Kathleen Mavourneen
Alice Kemp
Uncle Tom
Washington Chemical Co
Washington, DG
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Court Neuss
Richardson-Boynton
Barsoiuteny
Safe Atlantic Refining CO
Scranton Statio
Millers
Meare & Heen
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