Day's Doings in North Scranton
Two men fell twenty feet in Leggett's Creek shaft during timbering. Owen Owens and Owen Hughes escaped serious injury. Hughes was uninjured. Margaret McArden was badly burned by Holling Greese Fatling on her. Mary Langane notes Patrick McCormick's funeral this afternoon. Elizabeth Chiow caused the arrest of men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggett’s Creek
Margaret McArden
Elizabeth Chiow
Mary Langane
Patrick McCormick
Owen Hughes
Ros
Owens
Leggett's Creek
Hughes
Young Girl Burned in Accidental Grease Spill
Margaret McArdell, daughter of Mrs Maggie McArdell of Nay Aug avenue, suffered severe burns Tuesday when a pan of boiling grease toppled off the stove onto her body. The child tried to move the pan. the spill burned her arm and scorched other areas. No fatal results are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret McArdell
Maggie McArdell
Nay Aug Avenue
North End Choral Union Invites New Members
Vocalists are invited to join the North End Choral Union with a second rehearsal set for tomorrow evening at the West Market Street Welsh Baptist Church. Also reports note a warrant for Mrs. Mary Langan over possession of stock, a court hearing for Mrs. Langan, and local notices including funerals and church assemblies. Patrick McCormick’s funeral is today at 3 PM from Clark Street with Hyde Park Catholic cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End Choral Union
West Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
Elizabeth Chlew
Mary Langan
Alderman Roberts
Langan
Enos Flynn
Philadelphia
South Gibseon
Patrick McCormick
Clark Street
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Warren Scott
George
Bristol House
Christian
R. R. Bulgin
W. G. Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Baptist
Linkely
Saul
Choir of Seventy Voices to Perform at North Main Avenue Church
The North Scranton Christian Endeavor choir will stage a program this evening at the North Main Avenue Baptist church. Seventy voices will sing with choir badges available on request. Rev. W. F. Davies has returned from Warrior Run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarsus
North Main Avenue
North Scranton
Local Notes From Green Ridge Area This Week
Green Ridge updates include B T Jayne of Capoure avenue back home after a Pottsville visit. Ralph Reynolds of New York street is homebound with mumps. J M Atherton moved to the Capouge and Delaware corner. Miss Montgomery, guest of Mr and Mrs Roberts on Capoose avenue, returned to Meadville. Frank and wife Cole welcomed a baby at Madison avenue. Beatrice Rebeckah lodge No 70 marks its second anniversary in Lucas hall on Market street Friday. Tallie Moran plans a move from Penn avenue to Ocean Grove late this week. A fire near Dr Arndt on Capouse avenue was checked by Lewis Travis of D D Jones & Sons’ livery. Perry G Hall aged 12 died yesterday at Marion street. funeral Saturday 2 20 pm, Forest Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Jayne
Capoure Avenue
Pottsville
Ralph Reynolds
New York Street
J. M. Atherton
Frank Cole
Madison Avenue
Beatrice Rebeckah
Lucas’ Hall
Market Street
Tallie Moran
Penn Avenue
Ocean Grove
Dr. Arndt
Capouse Avenue
Lewis Travis
D. D. Jones & Son
Dr. Arniit
Perry G. Hall
Marion Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Infant interred. Minooka notes and town items
Remains of an infant child of Martin Waleh of Gilmore avenue were interred in Minooka Catholic cemetery. The Daniel O'Connell council Young Men's Institute will meet this evening. A rumor circulates of a proposed twenty round contest between Reddy Connolly and Mike Kane. Thomas Dolan 14 injured hand at steel works. Machine Agent Quinn and Contractor Toole plan a tour of the middle states for road making pointers. A two year old child of Patrick Heston is dangerously ill with diphtheria. James Watson a Syracuse traveler visited town. The Lexon school board may be resurrected and Lenten services were held at St. Joseph's church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Waleh
Gilmore Avenue
Minooka Catholic
Daniel O'Connell
Young Men’s Institute
Reddy" Connolly
Mike Kane
Thomas
Willam Dolan
Quinn
Toole
Middle States
Patrick Heston
James Watson
Syracuse
Lexon
St. Joseph’s Church
New Driving Park Bridge to Be Built at Once
The city street department will tear down the unsafe Driving Park bridge and replace it with a crude heavy timber structure. Street Commissioner Dunning says it will be strong but not beautiful and last about three years with a three week build time and a budget of $395.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunning
Diamond Vein Toll Rig Collapses Shifts West Scranton Area
Cracks widen across Weber's grove and nearby hillside as the Diamond vein workings under Hyde Park shaft slip. Water vanished from George Houck's well and land slides toward Keyser creek, threatening a broader collapse. Residents report ongoing caving and anxious warnings as the mine’s aging supports appear to fail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weber's Grove
Blind Man’s Road
Delaware, Lackawanna
Keyser Valley
George Houck
Eugenie Dale
Hyde Park
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Jacob Farber
Frink Street
Double Anniversary and Fire Report from Scranton Happenings
Happenings of South Scranton notes a double anniversary at the Heightaser residence on Eum Street and the funeral of John Tunney and John Osborne from their late residences yesterday morning. A fire broke out at Connell Breaker with smouldering timbers. The Scranton Joint committee held its final meeting, soliciting aid for Lattimer shooting survivors. secretary August Langerfeld reported receipts totaling 2.08 and funds to be forwarded to Hazleton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heightaser
Eum
Scranton Joint Committee
Nay Aug Park
Workingman'’S Association
Lattimer
Workingman’s Hall
J. H. McAnulty
August Langerfeld
Plumbers' Union
Lathers’ Union
Painters’ Union
Hazleton
Exhibition at Jackson Street Baptist church delights attendees
The Baptist Young People's union staged an ammatoscene exhibit at the Jackson Street Baptist church last evening. The program featured slides, new phonograph selections, and a closing tableaux of Ife from birth to death performed by several young ladies in white, including Mrs. William Lewis and Misses Elizabeth Widdick Nettle Ida Lewis Martha Nicholls Anna Thomas Mary Thomas and Viola Evans. The event raised a substantial sum for the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Baptist Young People’s Union of the
Ife
William Lewis
Elizabeth Widdick
Nettle
Ida Lewis
Martha Nicholls
Anna Thomas
Mary Thomas
Viola Evans
Funeral Services for Patrick Coleman Held Yesterday
The late Patrick Coleman’s funeral took place yesterday morning. The procession began at Frank Mangan’s residence on 430 Third Street and proceeded to Holy Cross Church for a 9 o’clock high mass. Rev. John Loughran officiated, with Rev. James Goff and Rev. W. P. O'Donnell assisting, Frank Doyle serving as master of ceremonies. The remains were then carried to Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery for interment amid a large funeral cortege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Coleman
Frank Mangan
Third Street
Holy Cross Church
John Loughran
James Goff
St. Peter's
W. P. O'Donnell
Holy Crogs
Frank Doyle
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Mrs Williams Lain At Rest In Bellevue
Funeral services for the late Mrs Thomas Williams were held yesterday afternoon at the residence on Back street Bellevue. Relatives and friends attended as the humorous and beautiful floral tributes were displayed. Rev F P Doty of Hampton Street Methodist Church officiated and preached. Remains were interred at Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers Richard James Jacob Jones John James and William Morris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
Back Street
Bellevue
F. P. Doty
Hampton Street Methodist Church
Washburn Street
Richard James
Jacob Jones
John James
William Morris
Local residents return from visits and concerts
Miss Kittle McHugh of Lafayette Street returns from Carbondale visit. Patrick Moran of Price Street visits friends in Carbondale. Mrs Frank Brundage soprano and Mrs D B Thomas pianist from this side attended a concert in Pittston Tuesday evening. J W Rymond of North Rebecca Avenue visits Busquehanna. Miss Florence Sweetser of Harford New York returns after visiting Mr and Mrs Joseph Shickman of Jackson Street. Miss Georgia Arndt of New York City returns from visiting Miss Jennie Jones of North Rebecca Avenue. Mrs Isaac Williams of North Sumner Avenue visits Pittston friends. Mrs William Gable of North Garfield Avenue visits friends in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kittle McHugh
Lafayette Street
Carbondale
Patrick Moran
Price Street
Frank Brundage
D. B. Thomas
Pittston
J. W. Rymond
North Rebecca Avenue
Busquehanna
Florence Sweetser
Harford
N. Y
Joseph Shickman
Jackson Street
Georgia Arndt
New York City
Hase
Jennie Jones
Isaac Williams
North Sumner Avenue
William Gable
North Garfield Avenue
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Pays February Wages at Capouse
The Lackawanna Iron and Steel company paid its workers for February at the Capouse colliery yesterday. A street crew removed an old box drain on South Main avenue near Lugurne street and installed a ten inch iron pipe. A cave-in Sunday near the drain line and leaking water may have influenced the incident. The Simpson Methodist church holds its final quarterly conference for the fiscal year Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Capouse
South Main Avenue
Lugerne Street
Simpson Methodist Church
Early 20th Century Patent Cure Ad for Consumption
An advertisement states most deaths stem from consumption and promises a swift cure with Emp's Bolsam for the Throat and Lungs. It claims instant cure, guarantees results, and urges buyers to pay a price and ask for a free sample at all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Li
Local meetings and preparations announced for church and society groups
An important conference meeting will be held with Rev J G Bekman presiding. Albert Reed was removed to Moses Taylor hospital overnight. A preliminary meeting for a male vocal group aiming to compete at the Wilkes Tarre eisteddfod May 0 was held at St David s Episcopal church with another gathering planned Sunday. Keystone lodge Loyal Knights of America meets at Hari Gari hall this evening. Centre American Choral Society hosts a meeting at Tafier nac Congregational church on South Hyde Park avenue at 8 oclock. all members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bekman
Albert Reed
North
Everett Avenue
Moses Taylor Hospital
Voralfats
Wilkes Tarre
Keystone Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
Hari Gari
Two Hotel Fraud Suspects Jailed on Warrant
Two men charged by Thomas C. Melvin of several Wilkes-Barre and Scranton hotels with hotel fraud were locked up in the central police station. Registered as Eugene Phillips of New York and Richard W. Jones of Cleveland, the latter is identified as George E. Smith with ties to Rosendale New York. Alderman Howe posted $390 bail each as they await opportunities to settle a $7 plus bill at the Exchange Hotel. Jones telegrammed Rosendale requesting 25 to be sent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas C. Melvin
St. Charles
Exchange Hotel
Wilkes- Barre
Binghamton
Central Police Station
St. Charles Hotel
Wilkes-Barre
Eugene Phillips
New York City
Richard W. Jones
Cleveland
George E. Smith
Rosendale
N. Y
Melvin
Alderman Howé
Moir
Scranton
Alderman Howe
Jones
KR. E. Archer
George FE. Smith
Obituary notices from Scranton residents in brief
A series of obituaries records deaths in Scranton. David Jones, 45, died at 510 Booth Street after a five day illness from typhoid pneumonia. wife and five children survive. Gwenilian Lewis, born Wales, died at his son’s home. funeral at Congregational church Olyphant. Mrs. Gwen Evans and Mrs. Mary Anne Jones noted among survivors, with services in Olyphant and Peckville. Additional notices include Mrs. William Phillips, 20, and Jacob Cordier, 67, with funeral plans pending. P T Glaney, 52, also listed with a brief death notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David [ Jones
Booth Man Avenue
Breconshire
South Wales
Scranton
South Main Avenue
West Side
Hyde Park Lodge
Soi
Knights of Pythiae
Gwenilian Lewis
Timvd FE. Lewis
Olyphant
Clased
Liuhgamarch
Treconshire
Outober Lowry
Ike
Nas
Dawid Tc Lewis
David T Lewis
Gwen Evans
Providence
Mary Anne Jones
Yorkshire
England
Congregational Church
Union Cemetery
Peckville
William Phillips
John Renchier
North
Lincoln Avenue
West Scranton
Anna
Jacob Cordier
Meadow Avenue
Firight
Charles
Jacob
Fred Cordier
Mra
Carrie Beaver
Mary Ziegler
Elizabeth Morrande
Plaece
Minooka
Reception for the Berghauser siblings at 230 Elm Street
Last evening a party at 230 Elm Street celebrated Jacob Berghauser age eight and his sister age seventeen with friends and entertainment. Miss Emma Verecke and Miss Jennie Kastner performed songs while guests mingled, then a luncheon followed a group flashlight photo of attendees including Berghauser siblings and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jfacob
Emma Verecke
Alice Franz
Minnie Heier
Lauren Blatter
Guasie Grabner
Jennie Keastner
Jenhle Mick
Bertha
Clara
Maude Sanders
Anna
Minnie Berehauser
Justus Fruehman
Milton Moore
Whl Scheuer
Emory Simmons
Joe Scholl
Stu
Funeral services for John Tunney and John Osborne
The funeral of John Tunney was held at 9:50 AM from 1825 Pittston Avenue with a high Mass at St. John's Church by Rev. J A Moffitt, followed by interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Division 23 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians attended. pallbearers included Edward Rinman and Anthony Lynch. John Osborne’s funeral began from Front Street, with a 6 PM cortege to St. Peter's Cathedral for a requiem Mass by Rev. J B Feeley and interment at Hyde Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Callahan, Matthew Ream, Michael Mack, Edward Fenewerald, and Daniel Kennedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tunney
Pittston Avenue
St. John's Church
J. A. Moffitt
Hyde Park Catholic
Division 23
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Edward Rinman
Anthony Lynch
John Malloy
Patrick Langan
Bartley Connolly
A. J. Mulderig
Front Street
John Osborne
St. Peter's Cathedral
Bh. Feeley
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
John Callahan
Matthew Ream
Michael Mack
Edward Fenewerald
Daniel Kennedy
Knights and unions lease rooms after hall closure
Moltke castle Knights of the Golden Eagle and Union council Pauchters of America have leased Schimpits meeting rooms for regular meetings after Fruchans hall lease expired. Ancient Order Hibernians Division 22 plans a special Mulderigs hall meeting tonight. Fire crews battled burning timber and steel at Connell Co breaker with sixty tons of buckwheat coal burning beneath machinery ruins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moltke Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Union Council
Pauchters of America
Schimpit
Fruchan
Patrick Walsh
Plains
Alderman Ruddy
Kate Craig
Cherry Street
Philadelphia
William Donnelly
William Nealon
Brenigan
Cassie Heenan
Cedar Avenue
Division 22
Ancient Order Hibernians
Mulderig’s Hall
Breaker of Connell & Co
Hickey
William Connell Hose Company
Knight Mes 3 4 Taylor Mra J C Moffat and Mrs J H Warg
A committee led by Lawrence Fowler and Ernest Close organized an event with attendees including M L Speck Sadler Hopkins Berlinghof Harris and many local residents. Tonight a conundrum social will be held at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Wratton
Maud Savage
Kate Bryden
Ruth Mace
Lydia Furrer
Mabel Christ
Florence Fowler
Sarah Mace
Eva Osterhout
Clara Neimyer
Anna Bryden
Margaret Chamberlain
Edith Wert
Blanche Bioes
da Doty
Messrs
O. RK. Winters
H. MH. Winters
A. W. Close
G. T. Close
Edward Robins
George Holleran
M. M. Keeley
Guy Bird
George A. Long
George Okell
Erasmus Ames
Charles Vegiard
J. Frank
Robert Evang
Frank Chamberlain
C. Kh. Farrer
Harry Kingsley
T. J. Ware
J.C. Moffatt
Louie Squires
J. H. Tassor
Presbyterian Church
Sweet Inniscarra at Lyceum and series of plays
The Lyceum features Chauncey Olcott in Sweet Inniscarra with strong songs and scenic work especially in Glen Fail. The Power of the Press at Academy of Music by King Dramatic company. Linden stock presents Rebecca Finberg and Uncle Tom themes. London Gaiety Girls and acts by Tot Gulcherd and the Belmonts. multiple matinees and a bicycle contest among young patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
King Dramatic Company
Linden Stock Company
Rebecca Finberg
Giaden
Alice Keenip Bat Toney
Mr. McKinley
Uncle Tom
Lecree
Brooks
Minnie Welchel
Nellie Ross
Cora F Philps
Kathe O'Hara
Anna Bebb
Agnes Coleman
the King Dramatic Co
Kendal Weston
Floy Crowell
Sprecia
Power of the Press
Lady of Lyons
Brother Hirother
Cay
Forest Fire Law and County Fire Patrols Suggested
Professor J T Rothrock forwards a state forest protection law to county commissioners. The measure funds enforcement jointly by state and county up to 500 pounds annually and proposes three spring months for appointed officers to limit idle detective costs while ensuring effective supervision of timber lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Rothrock
Persen
Act of Assembly
Seawton Ak
Dunmore Names New Postmaster Candidate
M K Bishop has been appointed Dunmore postmaster and sent to the senate for approval. If confirmed within two weeks he will manage Uncle Sam’s business here. Retiring postmaster Frank McDonald has run the office commendably and satisfied all. An Odd Fellows hall dance Tuesday night drew many prominent locals with patronesses Mrs C E Furrer and Mrs M S.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Bishop
Dunmore
Senate
Sam
Bishop
Frank McDonald
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Sovial
C. E. Furrer
Mra
Advert for Humphreys Specifics patent medicine
An 19th century advertisement touts Dr Humphreys Specifics for colds and many ailments including dyspepsia rheumatism kidney and bladder trouble infantile and female complaints asthma and more. It promises a special manual available at druggists or by mail from Eens Medicine Company New 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends of
Humphreys
Eens Medicine Company
New
Chicago Record Poetic Reflections on Power and Marriage
A fragment from the Chicago Record blends wry aphorisms on love and power with musings on marriage, learning, and human folly. The voice mocks lofty ideals while noting everyday pretenses and the ease of hubris in modern life.
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Green Ridge
Driving Park Bridge
Globe Warehouse
Myde Park
Patsick Colemans
Paine
Natthews Bros
South Scranton
Lattimer Soliciting Committee
Mrs, Williams
Mre. P
Glaney
Luserne Street
Chauncey Olcott
Innisearrm
Glen Fail
Olcott
Mr. Olcott
Olcott Wong
Arthur Sullivan
Maine
New York
The
Linden
London
Music Hall
Tot Gulcherd
Herbert Brothers
Wilson
John
Alunheegan
Bélmonts
Tia County
Rothrock
Highligits
Chicuso
Lyceum Theater
Ate & Burgunder
Long
Inniscarra
Augustus Pitow
Mgr
Tve
N.Y
Kate Ydonnghoe
Academy of [Music
Bre
Makeh
Sawtelle
Hudson
Georgia
Maing
Hroolkes
Moi Plye
Uncle Toms Cabin
Finberg
Luc Lo
Sd Howe
Short & Higgis
Lackawanna Avenue
Pilsner
Scroaloa
Washington Unithucal Gee
Washington B
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