West Scranton Daily Notes Sudden Assault Case
In West Scranton Frank Bucko suffered severe injuries after a dispute over money involving John Sharick and three men Stephen Gadoola Andrew Doodish and Michael Doodish. Constable Timothy Jones arrested the trio for an assault incident that left Bucko with multiple wounds and a broken leg. A hearing before Alderman Davies was postponed due to missing witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bucko
Sherman Avenue
Blicko
John Sharick
Twenty-second Street
Stephen Gadoola
Andrew Doodish
Michael Doodish
Bilcko
Doolishts
Gadoola
Biicko
Burke
Timothy Jones
Alderman Davies
Tale of Three Constables
An attachment was issued against Mrs Megzine's household goods in Mud town. Constables Timothy Jones and John Lance attempted service but failed to levy. Constable John PD Davis then conducted the sale using William Morgan as custodian of Ben John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Megzine
Mudtown
Timothy Jones
John Lance
Jones
John PD. Davis
Alderman John's Court
Men Enter Home for Dinner Then Carry Out Theft
In Mud Town a runabout trip ends at a house where two men join the meal with their intended victim. After the edibles vanish Constable Davis gathers the crowd to discuss the horse fine points and disposes of the effects as Mrs. Mezaine recovers from the shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mudtown
Davis
Retail merchants push for year round early closing
The Retail Grocers' association launches an early closing plan to shut doors at 6.90 o'clock each weekday after April 15, excluding Saturdays and the first ten days of each month. Clerks gain evening freedom while merchants gain family time, with hope the agreement becomes permanent.
Oxford miner saves life by shielding body with arm
Evan Evans of 226 Edwards court, a driver at the Oxford mine, injured his left arm saving himself from harm when a bumper car backed and the mule latch trapped his arm. He avoided serious injury to himself but suffered the arm wound. Others include John J. Larkin bitten by a Newfoundland dog. William D. Lewis injured in a planing mill accident. James McCarthy hurt stepping on a rusty wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Evans
Edwards Court
Oxford
Evans
John J. Larkin
van Buren Avenue
Lafayette Street
Willam D. Lewis
Eynon Street
Washburn, Williams & Co
James McCarthy
Washburn Street
Funeral for James Morgan Held by Local Knights Group
Delegations from Electric City Commandery No 177 Knights of Malta and Briggs Mine Accident Fund attended the funeral of James Morgan yesterday afternoon. Services were in charge of Rev J B Sweet pastor of the Simpson Methodist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Commandery
No. 177
Knights of Malta
Briggs Mine Accidental Fund
James Morgan
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Method
Fine White Goods with Lace and Hamburg Trimmings
A display of fine white goods with lace Hamburg trimmings and tuckings for children aged one to six years. The collection is praised as among the finest shown in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamburg
Funeral Rites Held for Local Residents In Multiple Cemeteries
Obsequies were conducted from residences on Carline avenue Booth Van Buren avenue and St. Patrick's church for several locals. Pallbearers included Thomas Harris Edward Howell and John Godfrey. Interments followed at Washburn Street German Catholic and Cathedral cemeteries with flower-bearers named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dist Episcopal Church
Edward Howell
Carline Avenue
Washburn Street
Thomas Harris
John Godfrey
Edward Powell
David Jenkins
William Powell
Thomas Hopkins
John Jones
Thomas Richards
John C. Jones
Double funerals at three local churches today
This morning Mary Kelly and Vincent Daly infant will be carried from 803 and 804 Hampton street to St Patrick's church for 9 o clock services and burial at Cathedral cemetery. Mrs Catherine Maddocks funeral moved to 3 pm at South Rebecca avenue house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Street
Mary Kelly
Vincent
Stephen Daly
St. Patrick's Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Catherine Maddocks
South Rebecca Avenue
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Washburn Street
MacArthur
Christian Alliance
Solomon Arnold
Eynon Street
Ripple division officers named for ensuing term
Ripple division No. 45 of Sons of Temperance elected officers for the new term led by Worthy president John W. Thomas and recording secretary William H. Harris. Other posts include Samuel Edwards as recording secretary, William D. Davis as financial secretary, Thomas J. Edwards as treasurer, Henry Jenkins as chaplain, David Williams as conductor, Miriam Davis as assistant conductor, with P W P Thomas J. Edwards and 8 Y P W Henry Thomas. Inside sentinel Thomas Frances and outside sentinel Olmvieor Harris complete the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ripple
No. 45
Sons of Temperance
Worthy
John W. Thomas
Mame Phillips
William H. Harris
Nesistan
Samuel Edwards
William D. Davis
Thomas J. Edwards
Henry Jenkins
David Williams
Miriam Davis
Henry Thomas
Inside Sentinel
Thomas Frances
Outside Sentinel
Olmvieor
Local Notes Highlight Community Happenings and Obituaries
Henry Bruning visits ill mother in Carbondale. Wheelmen host dance for a select group. Odd Fellows lecture on British War by Rev. James Hughes. Frank Reap joins Clarke Brothers. Mrs Harris visits Dinville. Mrs Knight ill at home. A Forest Dershimer returns to Bucknell. Mrs Edna Sloan hosts nephew Stanley Ferris. John J Davis seeks Republican nomination for register of wills. Patriotic Order Sons of America plans social after next meeting. Electric City Wheelmen attend Liederkranz minstrel show. Funeral for Michael Frill Saturday at 2 pm, Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry C. Bruning
Jenkins’ Drug Store
Carbondale
Wheelmen's Club
Silurian Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
James Hughes
Frank Reap
McCann's Cash Store
Clarke Brothers
David R. Harris
North Hyde Park Avenue
Mis
Arthur Hughes
Dinville
John W. Knight
Jackson Street
A. Forest Dershimer
South Main Avenue
Bucknell University
Edna Sloan
Lafayette Street
Stanley Ferris
Mehoopany
John J Davis
Fourth Ward
Register of Wills
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Electric City Wheelmen
Michael Frill
Washburn Street
Providence Methodist Sunday school officers named for year
North Scranton church officials voted in new officers for the ensuing year including C. W. Dawson as superintendent and C. W. Benjamin as first assistant. The article also notes obituaries and community movements such as resignations, travels, and Society entertainments.
Grain-O substitute replaces coffee in stores
An ad noting a new preparation called Grain-O offered as a coffee substitute. It claims to be gentle on delicate stomachs and nearly indistinguishable from coffee in taste, at a lower cost per package. It warns against children consuming it in large amounts.
Keystone Dramatic Club To Stage Passion's Slave Next Week
Stephen Chappell has returned from New York. The Keystone Dramatic club will produce Passion's Slave at Honesdale next week. Richard Cowles of North Main Avenue is seriously ill with rheumatism of the heart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osterhout's Hall
Stephen Chappell
New York
Keystone Dramatic Club
Honesdale
Richard Cowles
North Main Avenue
Dunmore Doings: Junior League Social and Entertainment
The Methodist Episcopal church junior league hosted a Sunday school room event last night that drew a large audience. A well rehearsed program featured a ninth piece by Miss VanCleft with Breese and Shaffer, plus vocal solos by Miss Ruby Yost and elocution by Miss Flo Dony. The closing tableaux including Fortune Teller Jack Sprat and His Wife and The Troublesome Tooth drew warm applause. The social time afterward was well attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
VanCleft
Messrs
Breese
Shaffer
Ruby Yost
Flo Dony
Jack Sprat
Dunmore IOOF Elects Officers for Six Months
The following officers will lead Dunmore lodge of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for six months. Noble grand J. G. Bone, vice noble grand Harry E. Spencer, assistant secretary James B. Dainty, trustee J. Masters. Secretary and other officers to be elected when terms expire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Noble
J. G. Bone
Noble Grand
Harry E. Spencer
James 8. Dainty
J. ©. Masters
Substitutions and relocations noted in local notices
Miss Mary Cullen substituted yesterday for principal Miss Mary Matthews at No 6 building. Mr and Mrs C R Evans returned to Wilkes Barre after visiting friends. Miss Marie VanCleft of South Blakely Street left for Kingston to study elect ionary and vocal departments at Wyoming seminary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cullen
Mary Matthews
C. R. Evans
Wilkes-Barre
Marie VanCleft
South Blakely Street
Kingston
Wyoming Seminary
Green Ridge Notes and Local Social Updates
Mrs Isabel Ballentine of Newark visited Green Ridge guests in Sanderson avenue and will be entertained by Mrs Thomas Dickson and Miss Minnie Peck in Wyoming seminary. Green Ridge Wheelmen move to new home after April 1. Women’s club hosted a reception for Mrs Samuel Larned and Charles Wingate at Green Ridge library. Delaware street residents await grading and removal of the duck pond. Mrs M L Fine suffers grip. Green Ridge lodge officers elected and to be installed next Thursday by A A Vosburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isabel Ballentine
Newark
N. J
M. R. Kays
Sanderson Avenue
Central City
Thomas Dickson
Minnie Peck
Wyoming Seminary
Luther Peck
Capoose Avenue
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Street
Clifford
J. 8. Miller
Delaware Street
Wyoming
Penn Avenue
M.L. Fine
Green Ridge Lodge
C. F
Noble
J. M. Atherton
William Hendrickson
Olver
Milo Kemp
Charles P. Jones
J. H. Seward
Berlinghoff and
Treverton
Clarke Bliss
A. A. Vosburg
Cab Stand Rules At Delaware Lackawanna Depot
A notice bans most cabs from the station stand. Scranton Transfer Co. holds all cab and baggage privileges and only its employees may solicit passengers. Private conveyances and hotel omnibuses may use the stand. passengers may pass out without harassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Depot
Scranton Transfer Company
Project to connect gateway of major railroad readied
The Record to morrow will say that Pennsylvania railroad officials yesterday practically admitted a project to make any gateway of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac railroad between the north and south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Richmond, Fredericg and Potomac
Accident at South Scranton Steel Mill Injures Youth
John Reddington, nineteen, of Cherry Street, fell under a moving car at the South Scranton steel mill station. His right leg was broken and he was taken by ambulance to Moses Taylor Hospital after first aid from Dr. Manley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Reddington
Martin Reddington
Cherry Street
Reddington
South Steel Mill
Manley
Moses Taylor Hospital
Carpenter Foreman Hewitt Injured In Scaffold Fall
Arthur G. Hewitt a carpenter foreman at Scranton Axle Works was seriously injured yesterday afternoon when a misstep on a scaffold caused a fall onto an iron bar. He suffered three broken ribs and was taken home to 2109 Stone Avenue after medical examination by Dr. Manley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur G. Hewittt
Scranton Axle Works
Hewitt
Stone Avenue
Dr. Manley
Mr. Hewitt
Deutscher Krieger Verein elects officers for ensuing year
The Deutscher Krieger Verein at the last regular meeting elected Captain Frank Moeller Premier Lieutenant Anton Stallknecht Second Lieutenant Valentine Rogar Secretary Eugene Melchior Assistant Secretary Richard Zuleger Paymaster Robert Mehnert Trustee for eighteen months Peter Lambert Sergeant John Lambert Corporal George Andres The installation will occur on Sunday April 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deutscher Krieger Verein
Frank Moeller
Anton Stallknecht
Valentine Rogar
Eugene Melchior
Richard Zuleger
Robert Mehnert
Peter Lambert
John Lambert
George Andres
South Side YWCA Supper Draws Large Crowd
The annual supper at Cedar avenue rooms drew a full house from 6 to 9 p m with young ladies in charge busy serving guests. Ruddy contractors dump excavated clay for St John church basement on Fig street between Cedar and Pittston as work begins to improve the street grade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Young Women's Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Ruddy
St. John's Parish
Fig Street
Cedar
Pittston Avenues
Address orders to J. T. Sharkey in Cedar Avenue
The note directs mailing or deliveries to J. T. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave in central city area near South Side and central Hyde Park. Contact phone is 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. T. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Obituary notices for Bloom Hunt Kilker families
Mrs Bloom widow of Jacob R Bloom dies at daughter J T Silkman 182 Church Ave from general debility. Born 1816 in Wyoming County she leaves three children J R Silkman Mrs James Grant and Frank R Bloom all in St Louis Funeral Saturday 2 30 pm at Dunmore cemetery private burial. Also Francis B Hunt 1 1/2 Quincy Ave Dunmore dies bronchitis. Funeral Saturday 10 am at home then Peckville burial. Michael Kilker 10 of 512 Palm St dies after brief illness. Funeral Saturday 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloom
Jacob R. Bloom
J. T. Silkman
Church Avenue
Wyoming County
J. R. Silkman
James Grant
Frank R. Bloom
Francis B
Frank Hunt
Quincy Avenue
Dunmore
Peckville
Michael Kilker
Palm Street
Deeds Acknowledged By Sheriff Pryor Towns Scranton Area
Sheriff Pryor acknowledged a list of property deeds for Scranton Archbald Olyphant and nearby areas. Properties include land tied to David M. Jones Andro Chavannis Bridget Armstrong Luke Evans and others with various sums noted. Names include W Gaylord Thomas Mary Cole James Lightfoot Germoen Building Association New Schiller Building and Loan Association Cosmpolitan Building and Loan C S Woodruff and Rudolph Bloeser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pryor
W. Gaylord Thomas
Scranton
David M. Jones
George W. Welland
Archbald
Andro Chavanics
Germoen Building Association
Olyphant
Henry Shaw
Mary Cole
Boring Brook
M. J
New Bchiller Building and Loan Association
Peter Welkofski
Cosmopolitan Building and Loan Association
Nathan Thompson
Woodruff
Taylor
George Kinback
Rudolph Bloeser
Thomas Carson
John Miner
Mason’s Dyspepsia Tablets Promote Quick Relief
An advertisement touts Mason’s Dyspepsia tablets as sugar coated and easy to carry and swallow. It claims two to four tablets suffice after meals or after drinking and smoking to banish distress, leaving the user alert and ready for work. It likens the effect to magic and asserts you won’t know you have a stomach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wisard
Aladdin
Mason's Health Defenders Pills Claim Wide Cure Menu
A short notice lists colored tablets with claimed cures for various ailments. Yellow tablets promise dysopsia relief while brown tablets target constipation red tablets treat coughs and white tablets ease sore throat.
Property Transfers Recorded in Public Sale List
Listing shows multiple assignments of property to various buyers. Names include Calvin Beybolt, J. Whitmore, C. Woodruff, David J. Davis, Angeline Hendrick, and C. Woodruff with estates and executors named. Institutions like German Building Association and Dime Deposit and Discount Bank appear as buyers, with amounts ranging from small sums to thirteen thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvin Beybolt
Ludwig Reiner
J. Whitmore
Richard Harvey
C. Woodruff
Catherine Norton
Conditions Report On La Gloria Colony In Cuba
Lieutenant Evans reports on La Gloria in Cuba. Four miles inland, roads poor, land wooded and fertile when cleared. 175 people including a doctor and twenty women and children live in tents with no floors. No deeds or final land payment, no sawmill or hotel built, rations costly, water from shallow wells, waste disposal poor. A steamer serves the colony from Neuvitas as another report on ex colonists is expected. General Wood’s actions after the investigation remain uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Gloria
Cuba
Evans
Nveritag
New York Sun
Havana
Neuvitas
Nuevitas
Wood
John J Carbine Elected Treasurer In Borough Council
The Olyphant borough council resolved a long deadlock by electing John J. Carbine treasurer on the first ballot by eight to four. John Nealon became street commissioner seven to five and Frank M. Lynch was unanimously chosen borough attorney. The next council meeting is set for Thursday night April 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant
John J. Carbine
John Nealon
Frank M. Lynch
Coroner Reports Autopsy After Body Found Near Blast Furnace
Coroner J J Roberts yesterday performed an autopsy on the unidentified man found Wednesday afternoon in the reservoir at the blast furnace. He impaneled a jury and will conduct an inquest to determine the cause of death. A razor handle bears the name R Howdy but no other identifying details were found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberts
R. Howdy
District Attorney Jones Faces Possible Amputation
A Hahnemann hospital report said Jones’s condition remains serious but favorable. Doctors warned an amputation might be required to save his life, though no final decision had been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Hahnemann Hospital
Cures Catarrh and Hay Fever Remedy Advert
An advertisement for a remedy that claims to cure catarrh asthma hay fever and skin or mucous membrane inflammation. It lists price per box and a Philadelphia address at 61 Arch Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arch Street
Philadelphia
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West
Frank Blicko
Tale OF
Dufour
Munyon
Navy
Cadet
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
C. W. Dawson
C. W. Benjamin
Minnie Stoft
C .H. Constantine
Bertha M. Sanders
Mame Teers
C. R. Hopewell
Alice Williams
Mabel Harrison
W. D. Watkins
Elizabeth Cuthbertson
E. J. Benjamin
Wolf
Lida Corwin
Missionary Society
Mare Beers
Warren Reese
Laura Hawkey
P. Kearney
Parker Street
Holy Rosary Church
J. W. Moylan
William Eldridge
Niagara Hose Company
Jenkins Hotel
Chinchilla
Francia Collins
Daniel Collins
Theodore Street
James Murray
Mary Street
Denver
Colo
Pottaville
Misa Anna Brown
J. Shelbel
Father Whitty
Shield of Honor Lodge
Dr. James
Dunmore Doings
Lackawanna Station
South Scranton
Booth Steel Mill
Arthur G. Hewitt
Azle
Pes
Mason’s
Mason
Health Defenders
United States
Roberts
Baig Medical CO
Burra O, N.Y
Matthews Bro Wholesale and Retail
Lacka, Avé
M'Garrah & Thomas
Lackawanta Avenue
Cc. Lorenz
Lack. Ave
Cor, Wash. & Marion, Co
Henwood & Co
N. Main Street
G. W. Davis
Providence Banare & At West Market
Klonoski
Pittston Ave
H. T. Mason Chemical Co
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Rbis
Lesseces
H.R. Long
Cook-Church
Waite
NEW Stock Company
pePpaeng
MR. X
ST. Thomas College Hall
Pierce’s Market
Boston
Avenue
California Fig Syrup CO
Rat Bros. and
H. C. Sanderson
Turkey
Porte
Constantinople
Legation
Lloyd C. Griscom
Castoria
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