Day's Doings in North Scranton
Reports from North Scranton detail a jailed wife and a probable bail rejection for her husband, leaving two children without care. William G. Titus and Miss Jennie Stout wed by Alderman Fidler. Dominick Meinsky arraigned for receiving stolen goods linked to his wife. he claims innocence but cannot secure bail as his wife languishes in jail. Children mourn as Meinsky’s fate looms. Thomas Smatcomb jailed on desertion charges after his wife’s accusations. A disorderly-house case surfaces but the defendant is discharged when the principal witness fails to appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William G. Titus
Jennie Stout
Alderman Fidler
Dominick Meinsky
Alderman Roberts
Lizzie Jackson
Mainsky
Grand Jory
Maineky
Thomas Smatcomb
Vidlet
Quiet City Wedding Performed by Alderman Fidler
Alderman Edward Fidler joined William OG Titus and Mise Jennie Stout in matrimony yesterday afternoon at Osterhout's building. The couple, former Shickshinny residents now in the city, plan a welding tour and immediate house keeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fidler
Osterhout
William OG. Titus
Mise Jennie Stout
Shickshinny
Stout
Delinquent Taxes Placed in Scranton Collector’s Hands
The first and third ward city and school tax duplicates for Scranton are in the collector’s hands for collection. Prompt payment will prevent further events. Contact Jota Coa Tello, collector, at Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Jota
Coatello
JS Wee
Market Street
Local Residents Reported Ills and Visits
Miss Eather Jones of Mary street spent yesterday with relatives in Oly phart. Alderman Edward Fidler has recovered from a severe attack of influenza. Juies Uhonmiltoiow has been gently fine the past few days with relatives in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eather Jones
Mary Street
Olyphart
Edward Fidler
Local events note mine restart and Welsh church meetings
The Storrs mine will resume operations Thursday after a three week shutdown for breaker alterations. The Tribunes large war news bulletin board draws crowds. Joseph Phillips and staff will confer degrees at Heacue lodge 671. John Loftus leaves Leggett’s Creek for a hotel career. Three preaching sessions Sunday feature Mrs Rhys and Rev Hatrue from Wales with services in Welsh and English across Warne avenue locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nanticoke
Storrs
the Tribune
Joseph Phillips
Knights of Pythine
Heacue Lodge
Caterhout
John Loftus
Leggett's Creek
First
Welsh Baptist Church
Warne Avenue
Dtrynferch Rhys
Wales
George Hatrue
Ote Warne Avenue
Harmory
Presbyterian Concert Detours and Local News
The Dunmore program at Green Hide Presbyter ian Church features J T Watkins W L Bowman and Mien Eromn Low among choir and soloists for a Lee dios voices selection The travelty stare of J W Michle on Mint Drinker street was broken into yesterday with McDonnell forcing a surrender then firing two shots as intruders escaped Edward Motun a 8 year old boy suffered a cartridge accident on Chestnut Street and was treated by Dr Ghrvus The ladies' Ald socket of the Presbyterian church holds its annual meeting at Mrs A D Plackington's Elm Street Thursday at 2 o'clock Also notes include Jay Van Gorder visiting Chrbonidite and Kipp brothers in West Drinker Street with neighbors in Rovmenlitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Watkins
Ear
W. L. Bowmiin
Ehdrus
Lee Dios
Pinto
Mien Eromn Low
Green Hidee Choir
T. Watkins
Merry Hinds
Misses Thorne
Prana
Mike Martin
Pind
Pol+ meeher Tine
Miew Rito Lisdwik
Tudiee
Voles
Green Hidee
J. W. Michle
Mint Drinker Street
J. C. McDonnell
Dunmore Hotel
McDonnell
Edward Motun
Bos
Chestnut Street
Jay van Gorder
Chrbonidite
Mike Gertrude Friar
Grove Street
K. A. Kipp
Taylor
Charles Kipp
West Drinker
Purveyors Advertise Blood Purifiers and Pills
An advertising note promotes SCROFULA as foul blood and claims Howl's Sarsaparna purifies the blood. It also touts HOOD'S PILLS as easy to take and to operate, curing indigestion. The price listed is 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howl
Hood
Nonsensical antique ad copy on fabrics and novelties
Fragmentary ad style text describes 40 pieces of brocade and lined quit布ings, claiming novel effects and popularity in certain volumes. The garbled wording suggests a period catalog or trade notice with fabric goods and decorative items.
West Scranton Enjoys Lovett's Boston Stars Benefit
Live news note describes an entertainment by Lovett's Boston Stars for the Electric City Wheelmen, with mentions of injuries and a series of deposits from West Scranton schools and staff toward a Thirteenth regiment fund. It lists deposits from No. 15 led by David Owens and others totaling $20.44, No. 22 totaling $4.44, and No. 19 totaling $7.61, reflecting ongoing fundraising amid wartime concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lovett
Boston Stars
Electaric City
Ramuel Gibbbs
Hampton Mine
Edward Owens
William
Dlinton
West Side Bank
David Owens
Martha Watkins
Miss Lewis
Hertha Kelly
Nelle Richards
Miss Phillips
Mises Nellie Kelly
Sarah McDonald
Mises Eliza Price
Miss Harris
BH. 1. Morgan
Collyers and Rosenbluth in Small Town Dispute
Last week Charles Collyer Sr and Jr facing suit from Max Rosenbluth of Old Forge for retaining property. In the second inning the charge shifts as Collyer Jr swears out a warrant against Rosenbluth for burglary of a home harness and buggy valued at 150. Warrant served by Constable Rooney, Rosenbluth waives hearing before Squire Coles and posts 100 ball. Former friends now estranged over money matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Collyer
Charles Collier, Jr
Max Rosenbluth
Old Forge
Rosenbluth
Charles Collyer, Jr
Kelson
Electric City Wheelin Benefit Concert Appeals to All
Despite bad weather eight attendees gathered at Jackson Street Baptist church for a benefit by Electric City Wheelin. Lovett's Boston stars performed a well chosen program with Miss Mim Miss Garrita Brewer and Frank Reynolds delivering engaging acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City
Jackson Street
Baptist Church
Lovett
Boston
Miss Garrita
Miss Brewer
Frank Reynolds
Funeral Services for Mrs William Holginton
Funeral services for the late Mrs William Holginton were held yesterday morning from 108 South Hyde Park venue. Many friends attended including a large representation from Lady Mundell lodge No. 41 and the Ladies American Protestant association. Rev David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church officiated and preached a short sermon. The casket was moved to Fort Ver Fort for interment. Pallbearers were Samuel Crew Patrick Taylor John Jones William Hughes William Evans and Gilbert Robison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
William Holginton
South Hyde Park
Lady Mundell Lodge
No. 41
American Protestant Association
Millender
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Seremon
Fort v.Fort
Samuel Crew
Patrick Taylor
John Jones
William Hughes
William Evans
Gilbert Robison
Miner Foie Gibs Survives Severe Fall at Work Site
Foie Gibs a miner at PMampton miles barely escaped death after a heavy fall in the chamber where he worked yesterday afternoon. Fellow workers freed him from the perilous position and he was taken home with a fractured right ankle and multiple scalp wounds and contusions. Dr. J. Roberts treated him. Mr. Hiche, married, lives at 1215 Tlampton Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foie Gibs
Pmampton Miles
J. Od. Roberts
Mr. Hiche
Tlampton Street
Child Edward Owens Injured After Fall From Coal Shed
Three years old Edward Owens slipped while playing on a coal shed and fell about six feet onto a teapot, fracturing a bone. He and companions had been in the yard when he climbed the shed top and slipped. A physician set the fracture and the child, son of Mr and Mrs James Owens of North Hyde Park Avenue, also suffers from shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Owens
James Owens
Hyde Park Avenue
Local Social Busybody Notes from South Lincoln
Mrs John Lewis of South Lincoln avenue returns from Walkes Tarr. Mr and Mrs Thomas Culkin of South Van Buren avenue celebrate the arrival of a boy. Miss Mary Burke of Lackawanna visits the Perigo sisters on Hampton street. Henjuamin Roberts of Olyphant stays with sister Mrs P H Warren on North Lincoln avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lewis
South Lincoln Avenue
Walkes- Tarr
Thomas Culkin
South van Buren Avenue
Mary Burke
Lackawanna
Elizabeth
Jonnie Perigo
Hampton Street
Henjuamin Roberts
Olyphant
P. H. Warren
North Lincoln Avenue
Kemp's Hallam Remedy Free Sample Offer
A promotional notice promises a free sample bottle of Kemp's Hallam to treat throat and lings ailments. It asserts the remedy cures acute or chronic coughs and is authorized by the proprietor. Drugstores list Kemps Hallam, Price and Co as sellers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Hallam
Price
BO Contin
Visitors and Guests Across Town Notice
Mrs John Slants and son Frederick of Cheatnut Street visit Woodfield Ohio with relatives. Mrs Arthur Williams of Pritebure visits her parents Mr and Mrs Martin Decker on Price Street. Miss Jennie Howard and Florence Weert of Philadelphia return from North Main Avenue visit with Miss Sadie Barata. Rev Jacob Schoettle of Chestnut Street German Presbyterian church mentioned. Mrs Wilson Pall of North Rebecca Factoryville noted after a trip to Washington D C with Mire Kate Dipple of Wilkes Barre and Emma Karr on North Bromley Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Slants
Frederick
Cheatnut Street
Woodfield
Ohto
Arthur Williams
Pritebure
Martin Decker
Price Street
Jennie Howard
Florence Weert
Philadelphia
Misa Sadie Barata
North Main Avenue
Jacob Schoettle
Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church
Washington, D. C
Mire Kate Dipple
Wilkes-Barre
Mias Eimma Karr
North Bromley Avenue
Community notices from Washington camp and local groups
Washington camp No 135 Patriotic Order Sons of America calls all members to a regular meeting at Misonle hall on North Main avenue. The forming committee will report. Rev James Hughes lectures on Gladstone at Baptist church tomorrow evening. Ex Lieutenant Walter Briggs of Company F will collect names for admission to volunteer service. Applicants must be healthy, free of limb defects, over 5 feet 4 inches, and under 21 need written parental consent. John Davis of 44 Edwards court plans to enlist in the U S navy in Brooklyn. Miss Elizabeth Thomas heads a female choral party. regular rehearsal tonight at her Mullein street residence. Cantata rehearsals at Bumner Avenue Presbyterian church are suspended, with a fall performance planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Misonle Hall
North Main Avenue
James Hughes
Gladstone
Jackson Street
Gelock
Walter Briggs
Theer
John Davis
Edwards Court
Brooklyn
United States Navy
Elizabeth Thomas
Mullein Street
Presort
Bumner Avenue Presiyterian Church
Local Social Notes From Green Ridge and Nearby Areas
Green Ridge residents and guests swap visits with New York and nearby towns. Names mentioned include Bertha Cole Carbondale and J W Stevens Capouse avenue. Visitors travel to Giroon Grove Clark's Summit Pittston and Lottendale for short stays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ath Dishop
Caupoure Avenue
New York
Veity
Misa Bertha Cole
Carbondale
Dirk
Warton Kiniede
Capoure Avenue
J. W. Stevens
Caupoure
Local Notices and Movements Stir Greenwood Township
KN Robathan of Greenweoil moves household officers to Beranfort. John Lothey and Tomas Simei depart for Pitlebure. Justice of the Peace O Neil receives commission to serve as dispenser of Justice at the Coyne Inintding atone. Moore village incorporation planned via Greenwood. Rumors of Dewey victory prompt civic chatter as Merrick Carey serves on the Cruleer Haleleh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KN Robathan
Greenweoil
Beranfort
John Lothey
Tomas Simei
Pitlebure
Justice of the Peace
O'Neil
Coyne
Moore
Greenwood
Supervictota
Quihn
Tole Hive
Commodore Dewey
Merrick Carey
Cruleer Haleleh
Obituary notices from Tunkhannock and nearby towns
Obituaries report the deaths of Albert Townsend a long time Tunkhannock resident former burgess and town master, Mrs Colla Barrett mother of B Barrett, Rev. Kennedy of Waverly a Bible agent and church member, Ambrose Depew a young Scranton man, Miss Tatura Grady, Miss Cora Smith and infant Walter Black plus Richard P Marrin with funeral plans and cemetery interments noted.
Hero to be buried at Washburn Street Cemetery
The funeral for the dearly departed will be held at the residence this afternoon at 2:30. Interment will follow at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Lutheran Anniversary Plans Jubilee Celebration
A central Lutheran jubilee committee met at Holy Trinity Church to prepare a May 19 event. The program will feature addresses in German and Bohemian languages with out of town church representatives invited. The observance marks the 150th anniversary of the Pennsylvania ministerium with Philadelphia hosting the first week of June events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Trinity Church
Adama Ave
Nue
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Mr. Spieker
Trinity Church
A. L. Ramer
West Side
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Seip
Muhlenburg College
Committee On Music
Court House News Notes from Architald and Nearby Areas
Court actions include Architald Washer seeking appointment to fill a vacancy after a death with Martin McDonough and Maria Murray as sureties on a 5000 bond. Treasurer Thermas Loftus of St Marys Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society bonds posted at 1000 with Edward Loftus and Michael Barrett as bondsmen. Marriage notices for several couples from Greenwood, North Find, and surrounding towns. Amiters examination board granted certificates to twenty named locals after arbitration in the courthouse room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
J. McDonough
Minooki
Boranion
Wis
Powteri
Martin McDonough
Maria Murray
Thermas Loftus
St. Mary's
North End
Edward Loftus
Michael Barrett
Petes
Anirew Bohlen
Greenwood
James Patterson
Joe Coagner
John Fhistock
Rue Ridge
Albert Urtingih
Johnson's
Joseph Wichisle
Old Forge
Joseph Noted
Blue Ridge
Dominick Lorenzetti
Jacksons Joke recounts a 1738 Jonesborough court prank
A memoir fragment describes Andrew Jackson, then a young lawyer, admitted in the county court and involved in a satirical clash with Col. Avery. Jackson steals a law book bookmark shaped like bacon to mock an argument, leads to a duel that ends with an apology and a court-house field scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Jackson
W Jackson
Sanisbury
N.C
Spruce McCay
Jonesborough
Jackson
Wesdern
MacCay
Wateh
Avery
Colonel Avery
Conflicting Views on Illustration Sparks Author Debate
In a backstage exchange the author resists Gibson illustrating the heroine saying the publisher pushed for a vivid portrayal. The author critiques the idea as making the character look identical regardless of description, signaling tension over visual adaptation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sooke
Gibson
Farewell reception for Rev John J Williams at Welsh Presbyterian
The Welsh Presbyterian congregation honored Rev John J Williams and his family with a farewell reception last evening. Williams, pastor for four years, departs this week to lead a church in Leme, N. Mrs Williams and two sons Richard and Mumphrey, plus brother Thomas Williams, were each given a Bible. Williams' Sunday school class presented resolutions read by W Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Williams
Welsh Presbyterian Church
Willims
Leme
Williams
Richard
Mumphrey Williams
Thomas Williams
Elage
New York Philadelphia Fashion Sale Cuts High Class Costumes
A broad sale offers 100 tailor made high class costumes with distinct styles from top tailors. Original prices range 20 to 50 dollars, now reduced by 20 percent for three days. Suits fall to 16 to 40 dollars, claimed cheaper by a third than major city stores. Shoes and ties featured on main and second floors.
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New York
Philadelphia
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Vols Cunts
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Counter Charlie
Samuel Gibbs
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Tunkhannock
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Bowih America
Walls
Util
Blo
Townsend
Alvo
John Turn
Mre
Fred Seible
Pittston
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Yankhannock
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Street Avenue
St. John's
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Kennedy
Wiverly
Methodist Episcopal
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Servier
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Reo Atteet
Nee
Moscow
Niggara Howe Company
Mies Tatura Grady
Mineral Street
Terwarth
Mia
Doonis Mortimer
Delia Grady
Cora Smith
John Smith
Walter
Tauwie Blark
Evanacourt
Prey Men
Washbury Street
Richard PL
John M. Marrin
Evangcourt
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Dunmore Borawelh
Hi. Winters
Memphis
Asdhroen Jackin
P. B
KD. Parry
Stenett
Clits
Olacs
John Ro Jones
Irey
Hugh Devise
West Scrantton
Jesus
Dr. Roberts
Benjamin James
Henry G. Williams
Mr. Hague
John T
Morris
Bellevue
Grace Hughes
Peck- Ville
William Lewis
B. F. Ham- Tend
W. Morgans
Peter Roberts
Reve
W. J. Lewis
John T. Morris
W. T. Morgan
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McNually
Pettigrew
Edward Martear
Hvis
Luvkiwenna Street
Ames Lenhart
Murmeur- Yan
Scraytan
Mary Carbine
Dr. Goodman
Mt. Carmel
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Murope
Manila
Viet Kip Hutton
LACK
Congress
Prince Albert
Low Sutton
Jonas Longs
Trey
Conrad
Lacka. Ave
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Ieler
Soros
COOK
Kemedy CO
Masami
Temple
Chicago
Lagkawanna Lumber CO
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Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter Senate
Coudersport
Port Allegany
Hoard of Trade
Wigor
Mt CO
Cleveland
John H Phelps
Pharmacist
Cor. Wroming Avenue
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