Miner George Crompton Dies After Collapse at Work
George Crompton of 218 North Garfield avenue a Mt Pleasant colliery miner died suddenly of apoplexy yesterday as he operated a drill in a coal chamber. He was taken home where he died at 1 40 PM. Survived by wife and several children. Born in England 41 years ago he came to this country 13 years ago. Funeral tomorrow at 3 PM with services at the house and burial in Washburn Street cemetery. Members of his lodge and affiliated orders will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Crompton
North Garfield Avenue
Mt. Pleasant
Crompton
Beddoe
Hall
Washburn Street
Mt. Pleasant Line Fund
Panooks Tribe of Red Men and Sons of
Trev D W Skellenger Lectures On The Hoolier Schoolmaster
Trev D W Skellenger of Wereting ton DC, former pastor, gave an illustrated lecture under the Chi Tpstian Society last evening. His subject The Hoo sier Schoolmaster opened with Rev J P Moffat introducing the speaker. The Simpson Male quartette sang several selections. Refreshments followed and a large audience attended. Tomorrow evening Rev Skellenger will present his famous lecture on en Yiur with stereopticon views at the First Welsh Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trev
D. W. Skellenger
Weretington
D. C
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
J.P. Moffat
Washburn Street
Simpson
Skellenger
First Welsh Congregational Church
Miller Held on Assault Charge by City Patrolman
William Miller colored was arrested by Patrolman McCollican early yesterday on an assault and battery charge brought by Randall A. Marshall of Marshall Smith hotelkeepers at 606 West Lacka Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Miller
McCollican
Randall A. Marshall
Marshall & Smith
West Lacka
Hotel Altercation Leads to Injury and Detention
In Wanna Avenue a dispute over a woman at a hotel ended with Miller throwing Marshall down stairs fracturing his leg. Marshall was removed to Lackawanna hospital while Alderman Moses committed a $500 bail to the county hall.
Attorney Sues Over Fence Dispute At Simpeen Church
Attorney George L. Pook for Simpeen Methodist Episcopal church filed an adult in equity action against Nancy M. Goreline. Workman tore down a separating fence and began a new one on Monday, the plaintiff says the new fence encroaches on church property. A preliminary injunction was granted and set for return next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Pook
Simpeen Methodist Episcopal Church
Nancy M. Goreline
Workman
Weekly meeting of Plymouth church group discussed time use
The Christian endeavor society met at Mrs Eynon’s home on South Main Avenue to discuss How Shall We Divide Our Time. Miss Nellie Moran led the session and the gathering proved very interesting and instructive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
The
Plymouth Congregational Church
Mra. Eynon
South Main Avenue
Nellie Moran
Driver injured as cars jump track at Continental mine
Frank Morris of 1518 Washburn Street suffered injuries when a trio of cars jumped the track at the Continental mine yesterday afternoon. He was removed to his home and attended by Dr. GO B Reynolds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Morris
Washburn Street
Continental
GO. B. Reynolds
Community meetings and notices roll through the city
Secretary Adair will lead a meeting at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church this evening. A public miners meeting occurs at Golden's Hall corner Railroad Ave and Lugerne St tonight. Funeral services for the infant of Mr and Mrs Andrew Witral were held at their Jackson St home and interment followed at Washburn St Cemetery. Epworth League of Fimpeon Church hosts a missionary meeting tomorrow on the American Indian. Electre City Wheelmen directors vote on ten membership applications. Division No 1 Ancient Order of Tibernians meets at Hari Garl Hall to address order matters. First Baptist Church holds a business meeting in Morgan's Hall and reviews the building committee report. Franklin Engine Company plans an annual parade arrangements next Monday. YWCA reception committee meets to organize West Sarmonton branch opening next Friday eve. Philip Warren, singer with Clarke Bros, has accepted a new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adair
Young Men's Christian Association
Simpson Methodist Episcopal
Golden's Hall
Railroad Avenue
Lugzerne Street
Andrew Witral
Jackson Street
Washburn Street
Epworth League of Fimpeon Church
Electre City Wheelmen
Ancient
Order of Tibernians
Hari Garl Hall
Firet Baptist Church
Morgan's Hall
Franklin Engine Company
Young Women's Christian Association
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
West Sarmnton
Philip Warren
Clarke Hros
Comforting Words to Women Read by Mrs Pinkham Ad
A Galveston letter praises Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. The writer cites relief from backache headaches whites stomach issues and severe menstrual pain after using multiple bottles and products. The note endorses Mrs Pinkham and claims the remedy saves women from hospital operations and improves homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra. Pinkham
C. E. Lann
19Th
N Sts
Galveston
Texas
Lydia EB. Pinkham
Man arrested on assault charge after sworn warrant
Traveling salesman Job Whitehouse faces capture on assault and battery charges after a warrant sworn by Jer myn & Duty in front of Alderman John. Whitehouse bail set at 30 dollars for next hearing tonight. In Bellevue, three year old Anna Henley fractured her right arm after a fall at 406 Third Street. Dr J P Walker attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jermyn & Duty
Thomas Davis
Frirnk Street
John
Job Whitehouse
Whitehouse
Anna Henley
James Henley
Third Street
Ballevue
J. P. Walker
Local Notices and Travelers From Area Set
Mrs Isaac Price of Everett avenue sails today from New York to England for the summer. Mrs Samuel R Harris of Morris court is homebound by illness. Mr and Mrs John Hoffman of the Hampton visit Archbald for a few days. Mrs Theodore Bryden of North Vinconn avenue is ill. Mrs Joesie Polhimus of Clark's Summit visits Miss Bessie Neeley of Rebecca avenue. Vincent Stull of Seventh street leaves tomorrow for New Orleans to attend the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen convention. William Williams of Robertacourt is confined at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Isaac Price
Everett Avenue
New York
England
Samuel R. Harris
Morris Court
John Hoffman
Hampton
Archbald
Theodore Bryden
North Vinconn Avenue
Joesie Polhimus
Clark'’s Summit
Bessie Neeley
Rebecca Avenue
Vincent Stull
Seventh Street
New Orleans
Lodge 95, Brotherhood of Railroad
William Williame
Robertacourt
West Ridge miners end strike at standard start time
North Scranton notes that drivers at the West Ridge mines return to work today after a brief strike. Superintendent Kingsley stood firm and ordered a 7 a.m. start, but workers resume at the usual morning hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ridge
Ustar
Kingsley
Mining worker injured by shifting prop in chamber
John Nooday in the Marvine mines was injured when a prop in his chamber fell on him yesterday. Soo Sing the Weat Market Street laundyman slipped while carrying four large vessels of hot water, spilling it on his legs and scalding them. Joseph Unice of Miarvine Avenue fractured his leg after falling from a trolley last Sunday in Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Nooday
Marvine
Soo Sing
Weat Market Street
Joseph Unice
Miarvine Avenue
Wilkes-Marre
Local Social Notes Highlight Mary Street Visit
Orin Depew hosted several friends at his Mary Street home last evening. The gathering included Certie James Annie Morgan Liaie Stevens lira Burgiss Grace Hendrickson Priseciile Hurdlhs Margaret Jarvis Maggie Sehilworth Mesures David Mackey Peter Metloc kie Alfred Williams Gwilym Evans Willian Aikman Nathaniel Hemon. The wedding of Leagvell Pock ne and Barney Butkus of William Street is set for the Polish church on North Main Avenue Saturday morning. Tomorrow evening the Vealles Add Association of the Providence Presbyterian church plans a Dewey social at the church parlors on North Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orin Depew
Mary Street
Certie James
Annie Morgan
Liaie Stevens
Lira Burgiss
Grace Hendrickson
Priseciile Hurdlhs
Margaret Jarvis
Maggie Sehilworth
Mesures
David Mackey
Peter Metlockie
Alfred Williams
Gwilym Evans
Willian Aikman
Nathaniel Hermon
Leagvell Pockne
Barney Butkus
William Street
North Main Avenue
Vealles
Providence Presbyterian Church
Third honor conferred at Rescue Knights meeting
The Third degree was conferred at last evening's meeting on several members of Rescue Judge No 471 Knights of Pythian. The Cumberland Hare Company held a meeting to arrange plans for their annual plonie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rescue Judge
No. 471
Knights of Pythian
Cumberland Hare Company
Mention of Mrs James Jones in critical condition
Mrs James Jones is reported to be critically ill at her home on Spring Street. Miss Hattie Lewis of Manafield is also mentioned in the brief, though details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Jones
Spring Street
Hattie Lewis
Manafield
GRAINE O HEALTH DRINK PROMISES NUTRITIONAL BENEFITS
The advertisement touts GraineO as a delicious nourishing drink to replace coffee. It claims taste akin to wine without harmful effects, aids digestion, and strengthens nerves. Marketed as suitable for children and educators, priced about a quarter of coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graineo
Visiting guests from several towns converge in city
Ix visiting Miss Nellie Morse of Carter Street Miss Adilie Simpson of East Lemon and Mise Lucey Campbell of Kingston are guests of Miss Mary Kloss of Honesdale Street Miss Dora Davie of West Market Street returned yesterday from a visit in Plymouth Miss Sarah Jones of Avona visited friends on Parker Street yesterday David Jones of Olyphant was guest of Mr and Mrs J H John of Hollister Avenue yesterday John Kitzgerald and Charlee Maloney of Carbondale spent yesterday with friends here
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Morse
Carter Street
Adilie Simpson
East Lemon
Mise Lucey Campbell
Kingston
Mary Kloss
Honesdale Street
Dora Davie
West Market Street
Plymouth
Sarah Jones
Avova
Parker Street
David Jones
Olyphant
Mie
J. H. John
Hollister Avenue
Questerday
John Kitzgerald and
Charlee Maloney
Carbondale
Fragments Note Address Orders to Sharkey in Hyde Park
The readable lines reference South Side central city and central Hyde Park with an address to C. B. Sharkey at 1014 Cedar as, Plone 6683, outlining a postal or delivery instruction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Boy Injured By Broken Bottle In Yard Accident
A young son of Mr and Mrs Michael Dougherty of 10 South Teving Avenue is in critical condition after stepping on a broken bottle with his bare foot. The glass pierced the instep, causing severe bleeding and nervous shock. Dr J J Walsh treated the wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Dougherty
South
Teving Avenue
J. J. Walsh
Neptune
Fourth District
Thirteenth Regiment
Adams Avenue
Charles B. Macquivey
South Scranton
Charles Rose
Pittston
Natter
Alder Street
Scranton Athletice Club
Rose
Kate Brier
Hickory Street
J. Jo Goham
St. Mary's Church
Peter Christ
Mra
T. W. Vaughan
Willow Street
Enoelowks
St. Petra
Neptune Engine Company
Fred Phillips
William Huester
Cedar Avenue
Colloquial notices from Green Ridge area social and business updates
Local items record community events at H. M. Cole's pharmacy and Manner's drug store. Notes mention Mrs. Burdick returning from Waverly, Kate Smith, Dr. Grewer's NYC trip, Capouse avenue residents in New York, and store remodels. St Pauls church fair programs and social evenings feature talks by Corporal Hart and attorney Wells, plus musical selections and sprightly entertainments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company M
United States Infantry
Ufe
Porto Rico
Presbyterian Church
T. J. Lansing
T. F. Wells
Charles Genter
W. A. Roberts King
B. Bocott
Manner’s
Green Ridge Street
Dunmore School Board Reelects Bovard For Three Years
The Dunmore school board reelected Superintendent K. D. Bovard for a three year term amid routine financial and attendance figures. The meeting noted 2,225 students enrolled with 1,820 average attendance, promotions to ease crowding, and an incident of heated words among officials at adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovard
Samuel Macauley
M. J. Murray
Town Council Adopts Police Force For Year
Regular session names Chief George Dierks and six patrolmen, plus day and night borough filling staff. Council approves sewer ordinance 74 referral, street railway consent rule debated and failed 3 to 2, and bank interest payments await settlement with ex-treasurer Engle. Meeting adjourned to Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. McAllister
Jones
Ward
Payton
McCullich
Burgess Powell
No. 6
Jefferson Avenue
George Dierks
Louis Sawyer
Fred, Teaver
Michael Bulger
Patrick Rees
Patrick Boland
Fre
First National Bank
Wahlers
Engle
Macauley Funeral Held In Forest Cemetery
The remains of Mrs Samuel Macauley were laid to rest in Forest Hill Cemetery after a service at the family home. Rev W P Gibbons preached a short sermon before the body was conveyed to Forest Hill Cemetery. A large number of friends attended the funeral. Pallbearers included William Mitchell Louis Gleach Kennedy Frank Besancon Plack and Mr Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Macauley
Forest Min Cemetery
W. PF. Gibbons
Presbyterian Church
Forest Bus Cemetery
Meser
Runaway Horse Fear Inspires Quick Escape Near Drinker Street
A horse owned by Professor M. J. Murray bolted after passing a Traction company stone crusher yesterday afternoon. Murray and a companion leaped clear as the frightened animal dashed through wagons and buggies on Drinker Street, ending at the barn with only a broken shaft to the buggy. The incident echoes a prior fright a few months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Murray
Traction Company
Murray
Sunset baseball reorganizes for the season
Sunset's 35-3?8 record last year under Manager William Hopp and Captain Steve McHale. Lineup includes Moran catching Kraus pitching Robertson shortstop McHale OHora Brady Wilxon Knox f Stewart RF. They plan to face the Defenders on May 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset
William Hopp
Steve McHale
William Moran
Frank Kraus
A. Robertson
J. McHale Ibe
O'Hora
W. Brady
Wilxon
W. Knox
G. Stewart
John Watrous
Cheastnut Street
Young People's Christian Feindeavor Society
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Metho- Witt Episcopal Church
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
George Michael
David WW. Michael
Moat Drinker Street
Sport Hill
Dunmore Cemetery
Presbyterian Church
Chickaniga
Methodist Episcopal Church
George Walkenshew
Obituary notices from multiple local residents
Mire Welle Benjamin died at home in Providence after a long residence there. She was seventy seven and active in the Meth Wet Episcopal church, survived by husband and six children. Funeral Thursday at 2 p m from the family residence with interment at Darmmeore cemetery. Also James Tinkham aged resident of Wavery died of heart trouble, funeral Thursday at 2 p m from his residence with burial at Hickory Grove cemetery. Martin Rogan, aged 31, died yesterday at his brother’s home on Prospect avenue with funeral Friday at 9 o clock and interment at Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
Benjamin
North Main Avenue
Parker Street
James Tinkham
Wavery
Toyvowr
Pate
Elisabeth Noone
Colerade
Aid Myre
Cliath Creasy
Dileugueburg
Chales I
Waverly
Hickory Cirove
Martin Rogan
Patrike Rogin
Prospect Avenue
O'Chock
Cathedral Cemplery
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West
Scranton
Miner
Garfield Avenue
Christian Endeavorers
Hoosier
Atlantic
George W. Jenkins
Malin Avenue
Globe Warehouse
Pinkham
North Scranton News
Social News Notes
Green Ridge
Dunmore
Inet
Messrs
Wileen
Bronson
Miss Lenon
No. 3
No. 1
Royal Taft
Alan Read
Joseph Gray
No. 4
Burkees Powell
Trews
Turer Engle
K. D. Bovard
Spencer
Wilson
Mr. Webber
His
Pope Leo
Mariana & CO
West Isth Street
Paria
Boulevard
Oussmann
London
Mortimer Street
Montreal
St. James Mt
Foote & Fuller CO
Mears Building
Washington Avenue
William ‘T. Davis
Sryderavenue
Bellovin
Dryas Mawr
Wales
Viret
Ridgeway
Mere. Powell
Taylor
Mre
Roberts
Mere Wilum Jones
Bellevue
Washburn Birent
Sevengalla
Bek
Dan’l L. Sully
Brient
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessens
Iria
Chauncy Cicott
Aversitt Pilouw
Zoe
Ouch
the Merry Widows Burlesquers
Big Double Company
E. Pferrett
Pear St
Uae
Igor
Riak Remedy CO
Matthews Brow
C. Sandereon
Druggista
Dr. Peal
John H. Phelps
Wremine Avenue
Spruce Stroot
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