Dog Bite Incident in West Scranton Reports Weary Legal Fix
Arthur Loyeshon a Grand Union Tea agent delivering an order in Bellevue was bitten by a dog on the porch. The six teeth wound to his thigh was cauterized and an effort will be made to have the dog shot. This follows a second similar accident within a month and calls for dog control enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Loeyshon
North Premier Avenue
Grand Union Tea Company
Bellevue
Levehon
Loyoshon
Tr. B. 4
Reddes
South Main Avenue
Ladies Aid Supper At First Baptist Church
Members of the Ladies Aid Society of the First Baptist Church hosted a fine supper last evening at Dr.aml Mire B. Roddoe’s home on South Main. The event drew many patrons between F210 and Wella. A and B names served and organized by Mrs. Ashl¢man and other officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid
Aml Mire
Roddoe
South Main Avenue
Wella
Mra
Ashl¢man
Robert Armetrong
Jen Armetrong
Jennie Ainey
Thomas Ashbury
W. W. Archer
Myre
Arthur Funnive
Charles Thush
Lizzie Platts
Airs
Jennie Burns
Agnes Jlehir
David Bartholomew
Altra
Andrew H. Holmes
The
Ladies Aid Society
Fire at Ferguson's Hotel Causes Minor Damage
An alarm from Hox 43 at 8:10 PM reported a blaze in the garret of Ferguson's hotel on Broadway Tellevie. The fire was caused by a lamp upset. Eagle Engine Company and Columbia Chemicals responded and extinguished it with chemical foam. Damage was slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hox 43
Ferguson’s
Broadway
Tellevie
Eagle Engine
Columbiia
Weet Scranton Branch Named in Banner Block Plans
After careful preparation and arrangement, the Banner block on South Main Avenue will be known as the Weet Scranton Branch. The proposal outlines a local branch addition with community access and new facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banner Block
South Main Avenue
Weet Scranton Branch
Young Women’s Christian Association Opens This Evening
The Young Women’s Christian Association opens at 4 o’clock this evening with a public invitation. The programme includes a selection titled America a scripture reading by Rev J P Moffatt a prayer by Rev James Benniger mile an address by president Mia Ki Ripple a response by Mrs George Howell munic and announcements by General Secretary Mire Savage followed by an informal reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
America
PP Moffatt
James Benninger Mile
Mia Ki
Hi. Ripple
Mre
George Howell
Munic
Mire Savage
Funeral for Korze Crompton at North Garfield residence
The funeral service for Korze Crompton was held yesterday afternoon at the family home, 18 North Garfield Avenue, conducted by Reverend Tev LR. Powter of Lum her Avenue Presbyterian Church. Representatives from the Lone of S J George, Mt. Pleasant Accident fund, and Panooka tribe Order of Red Men attended. Interment followed at Washhurt Street Cemetery. Pallbearers included Jamon Smith, Charlies Banbury, Conrad Lutz, Howell Morwan, and Joan Jordan, Marty Morgans from Mt. Pleasant Accident fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tev
LR. Powter
Lumher Avenue Presbyterian Church
Korze Crompton
North
Garfield Avenue
S J. George
Mt. Pleasant
Conrad Lutz
Howell Morwan
Thad Moon
Joan Jordan
Marty Morgans
The
Knights of Honor organizer in Erie promotes new provincial branch
William Mobertaon of Erie Pa. arrives to enlist young men for a Knights of Honor branch to be located in West Beranton. Several notable youths show intent to join. A social feature and benevolent society will accompany the branch. A similar organization will open in South Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Mobertaon
Erie
Knights of Honor
West Beranton
A. Aimilar
Scranton
Columbia Hose and Chemical Company Parade Preparations
A special meeting at St. David's hall tonight will plan parade participation for Monday. Captain Walter McNichols drills the men who are becoming proficient. The new uniform is Worth and over forty members will march in the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Hose and Chemical Companys
St. David's Hall
Mike
Walter McNichols
Saint Patrick Choir to Sing Farmers Mass Sunday
The choir at St Patrick’s Catholic church directed by Prof John T Watking will perform Farmers mass with orchestral accompaniment at the 2 PM Sunday mass. A rehearsal was held recently and Watking is well versed with the choir’s work, promising a fine interpretation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St.Patrick's Catholic Church
John T. Watking
Rev Skellenger Delivers Hen Hur Lecture at Welsh Church
Rev. DT. W. Skellenger of Washington D C spoke last evening at the First Welsh Congregational church South Main Avenue. He presented Bleareantheon views and showed additional pictures. The chariot scene description drew interest as all slides appeared very realistic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DT. W. Skellenger
Washington, D.C
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main Avenue
Skellenger
Teresa Flynn Observes Twenty-Second Birthday Anniversary
Meridian resident Miss Teresa Flynn marks her twenty second birthday anniversary with family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teresa Flynn
Meridian
Birthday Celebrations Held For Local Residents
Street was the scene of several birthday parties this Wednesday evening. Misa Fiytin received many gifts at a home gathering with humorous par times and refreshments. Mr and Mrs Thomas Edwards of Garfield avenue hosted their daughter Sarahs party with numerous guests. Mr and Mrs William Miller of Jackson avenue entertained friends for their daughters birthday on Wednesday afternoon with an enjoyable gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Fiytin
Thomas Edwards
Garfield Avenue
Sarah
William Miller
Jackson Attect
Simpson Epworth League Discusses The American Indian
The October Epworth League meeting at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church featured a discussion on The American Indian. Members led readings and songs, heard a missionary letter, and presented items titled Faca and Fancies Concerning the American Indian and The Indian and Frontier Bureau.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Maggie Crawford
Anna Hughes
Mabel Jones
Lulu Hayward
the Indian and Frontier Bureau
John J
York
Addison Chase
West Side Club Meets as Community Notices Fill Page
The West Side Social club held a regular meeting and acted on several matters. Obituaries report the deaths of Mrs. Sadie Davis and Mrs. Edward Graeme, with funerals planned at their homes and Washburn street cemetery. A Syrian child burial was noted and other local events include literary groups and dances at Mears hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Sadie Davis
South Main Avenue
William T. Davis
Boyder Avenue
Bellevue
Washburn Street
Wymus
Bimmet Nauman
Mears’ Hall
Seaven
Elizabeth Lewis
Edward Greame
North Reboons Avenue
Devensed
Hinee
Rev. L. ©. Murdock
Local Social Notes Highlight Guests and Recoveries
Mr and Mrs David Jones host Mr Schank of Philadelphia as George W Kennett returns from a visit in Philadelphia. Miss Margaret Thomas suffers from an attack of Preunionia. Miss Annie James visits friends on North Matin. William N Chase leaves home for first time since eye injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Jones
Acker Avenue
Schank
Philadelphia
George W. Kennett
Jacksen Street
Margaret Thomas
Luzerne Street
Misa Annie James
Thornturet
North Matin Avenue
William N. Chase
North Bromley Avenue
Mine accidents and social notes from Wilkes-Barre region
Albert White injured in Von Storch mine when mule turned, later removed to Parker Street home for treatment with feared internal injuries. Aleck Brown hurt in Marvine mine pinched between stretcher and hooks, suffering loss of a thumb and severe hand injuries. Social visits include Mrs Margaret Hurt from Pittston and Miss Sadie McDever in Wilkes-Barre, with several locals traveling to New York. TC I club and a funeral for Thomas Mortar from Throop tie into the day’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert White
von Storch
White
Parker Street
Aleck Brown
Ferdinand Street
Marvine
Brown
Margaret Hurt
Pittston
Lawrence Holmes
North Mainavenue
John Morrison
Daniel
John MadGlynn
Wilkes-Barre
Sadie McDever
West Market Street
Yeatorday
Ernest Plynn
West
Foreman Smith
Anna Lewis
Rhoda Thomas
Eva Danner
Edith Bevans
Phoebe MacQuaw
Minnie Horst
Rubie Earl
Emc Delden
George Evans
William McCracken
Grove Swarts
Frank Matthews
Wallace McKay
David J. Grifffiths
BR. Maycock
Robert Bonney
Thomas Mortar
Storrs’ Hoie
Throop
Priceburg Cemetery
Grain-O Brings Relief for Coffee Drinkers
Grain-O is promoted as a coffee substitute that tones the stomach aids digestion and steadies nerves. The ad claims Coffen harms digestion and the heart while Grain-O provides nourishment per package price listed as 15 and 5a.
Dunmore Borough Council Hears Treasurer Report and Minor Ordinances
An adjourned meeting in Dunmore Borough reviewed treasurers and auditors reports for the year ending March 4, 1898. Ordinances 74 and 75 on sewer districts passed readings. a street work division plan and a 1899 tax levy of 11 mills were discussed. police helmets and clubs for new officers were approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesere
McAllister
Ward
McCulloch
Jones
Payton
Fugie
Surprise Gathering Honors Misa Sadie Spetligne at North Minke Street
A large group of friends gathered last evening at North Minke street to honor Misa Sadie Spetligne. Guests included Misses Lara Richmond Florence Gromlich Verna Hallock Jessie Fink Ethel Jackson May Mann Gertrude Mitchell Lucretia Nartley Florence Donly Liszie Blenecker Sleann Spetnele and Messrs Tewhen Jones Frank Jackson Raymond Don Ivy Fred Hartley Marnest Watrous Friend Stone Frank Neave Frank J Len Francis Stone Walter Bieserker William Davis William Edwards George and Willam Spothigue from Brockton plus others in a warm social affair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Sadie Spetligne
North Minkely Street
Lara Richmond
Sadie Gromlich
Florence Gromlich
Verna Hallock
Jessie Fink
Ethel Jackson
May Mann
Gertrude Mitchell
Lucretia Nartley
Florence Donly
Allan Ole
Liszie Blenecker
Sleann Spetnele
Mesers
Tewhen Jones
Frank Jackson
Raymond Don Ivy
Fred Hartley
Marnest Watrous
Friend Stone
Frank Neave
Frank J. Len
Francis Stone
Walter Bieserker
Willian Davis
Wiliam Edwards
Hrockton
N. O
George
Willam Spothigue
Tadies Aid Elect Officers and Plans Opening Night
The Tadies Aid of the Moetherlat Episcopal church met in the church parlor and elected officers for the ensuing year: president Mrs Thomas Dershimer, vice president Mrs Daniel Powell, secretary Mrs Cabrel Bwarte, treasurer Mrs Gey Simpeon. The ladies committee will meet at Mrs Mheistopher Vickers home on Apple street to finalize arrangements for the opening night of the new Ovid Fellows building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moetherlat Episcopal Church
Thomas Dershimer
Daniel Powell
Cabrel Bwarte
Mra
Gey. Simpeon
Mra. Mheistopher Vickera
Apple Street
Manleys Return Home After Wedding Tour
Mrs. and Mrs. John Manley return from their wedding trip to Philadelphia and plan to live on Potter Street. The Presbyterian Sunday School class holds its annual outing at Lake Ariel on Friday, June 20. The Scranton Stove Works employer travels to Lake Poyntelle on August 5. Major Davies presides at Swingin’s Hall Third Street between Wilkes and Ash Streets in Dunmore. All invited. John Ciavaneugh, minister. Dunmore Council No. 16 Junior Order United American Mechanics issues new bylaws for distribution. members urged to attend the next meeting Saturday evening at the Masonic Hall to receive a copy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Manley
Philadelphia
Potter Sreet
Presbyterian Sunday Seven
Lake Ariel
Priday
Scranton Stove Works
Lake Poyntelle
Davies
Swingh's Hall
Third Street
Betwee Willen
Ash Streets
Dunmore
Fatbhath
John Ciavaneugh
Jinister
Dunmore Couneil
United American Mechanics
Masonic Hall
Address orders to Sharkey in central city Hyde Park
Central city and central Hyde Park receive address orders to C. B. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6083. Local directive lists areas South Side and central city with the same contact details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Marriage of Bertha Hell and Fr Brenne Wie Solon
At Rev Peter Clyrist residence on Hickory street the marriage of Bertha Hell to Fr Brenne Wie Solon occurred yesterday at 4 oclock Rev G Stopper officiated Miss Mary Rosar and Minne Loel served as bridesmaids Frank Hell and John Lang as groomsmen The couple then hosted a reception at the bride’s home The Neptune Engine house hosted the south Scranton booth committee meeting for the firemen s fair with August Schneider and family moving to a new Alderstrost home Alldescriptions note assorted local updates including a snake killed by Charles Schneider and Fred Buntz’s hospital transfer for appendicitis like procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Clyrist
Hickory Street
River Street
Mise Bertha Hell
Brenne Wie Solon
G. #. Stopper
St. Mary's Church
Mary Rosar
Minne Loel
Frank Hell
John Lang
South Scranton
Armory
Adium Avenue
Neptune Engine House
August Schneider
Schneider Brothers, Hardware Dealers
Alderstrost
Berger
Charles Schneider
No. 6
Fred Buntz
Birch Street
Scranton
Henes
Local Notes and Social Buzz From Town
Mise Lillian Roberts of Howleys visits then travels to Duryea. WCTU holds an engaging meeting yesterday. Industrial school plans final session tomorrow afternoon in the library. A Eh. Clay of Elmburnt visited friends here yesterday. Mrs George Donlin returns from Madisonville. Junior Loyal Temperance Legion meets Evangelical church Capoune avenue at 6 45 this evening. Mrs Charles Olver of Honesdale
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Lillian Roberts
Howley's
Duryea
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Industrial School
Thebrary
A. Eh. Clay
Elmburnt
George Donlin
Madisonville
Junior Loyal Temperance Legion
Capoune Avenue
Charles Olver
Honesdale
Local notes on residents and soda shop details
Street IL resident recovering while Mie Cart and daughter Etta return home from Elk Lake after Vieking. Williams ice cream used with soda water at Manners drug store. Ll. Ionae from Washington avenue back from Kriddletown. Charles Layman of Honesdale visiting Albert Kellow on Monsey avenue. Rev Wilson of Capouse mission moved into the Dunn house on Boulevard avenue. Parcel of fruit juices and rock candy syrup used in soda flavors at Manners pharmacy, 20 Green Ridge street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mie Cart
Etta
Elk Lake
Williams
Manner’s
Ll. 1Oane
Washington Avenue
Kriddletown
Harles Layman
Honesdale
Albert Kellow
Monsey Avenue
Mr. Wilson
Capouse Mission
H Dunn
Boulevard Avenue
Manners Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Buffalo Bill Show Promises Grand Street Cavalcade
Buffalo Bill and his large organization of riders from many nations will visit the city on Monday May 22 for a free parade. Six hundred riders including Cubans Porto Ricans Indians cowboys Cossacks Arabs Gauchos Mexicans and more will march led by the Cowboy band. A military tableau titled Charge on San Juan Hill will be shown for the first time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Bill
Hough Riders of the World
Ban Juan Hill
Great Roosevelts detachment aids historic effort
The management spared no expense to make this the greatest effort of their history and have engaged a detachment of Roosevelt Rough Riders who were participants in this heroic event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Rough
Obituary notices for Samuel Hadith and local residents
Samuel Hadith father of John C Haddock dies after midnight at Kingston home aged about 85 born in Tyrone Ireland married M Gilpin emigrated to Massachusetts then Newport before Kingston survived by four sons and one daughter funeral at home this evening with interment in Newport. David Cosaner longtime Newton resident dies at old home aged after illness three sons Ira Lewis Bolden survive funeral Sunday 2 pm interment Newton cemetery. Mrs Michael Martin dies at 614 Mineral Street after short illness survived by three children Mrs John Grey Mary and Sadie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Hadith
John C. Haddock
Kingston
Killymain
County Tyrone
Ireland
Mise M. Gilpin
Massachusetts
Newport
R. 1
Charles W. William T
George R
Mary J
West Side
Newport RR
David Cosaner
Newton
Deccaned
Ira Cosner
Lewis and Bolden
Michael Martin
Mineral Street
John Grey
Mary
Sadie
Also Mentioned on This Page
Arthur Leyshon
First Baptist Church
D. W. Skeilenger
Denvar
Buppen
Atlantic Lead
George W. Jenkins
Tor S
Main Avenue
Gmhorge Crompton
Columbia Hose Company
Ben HU
Globe Warehouse
Simpson Epworth League
O General
North Scranton
Council
Society Mertinge
South
Green Ridge
Leader Scranton
Wyoming Avenue
Wessaas
Union
Warriors OF All Nations
Academy OF Music
Burounder & Reis
Lenssen
H.R. Long
Daniel Sully
Tha Clair Pates
Russell Comedy Co
Indy
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