Assault on Morgan Walters Shocks West Scranton
Morgan Walters, 11, was assaulted on Washburn Street by William Sharp, older by about six years. Walters suffered a gash to the forehead, scratched cheek, both eyes swollen, and bruises to arms and shoulders. A warrant for Sharp’s arrest is expected today. Walters claims he was defending himself after Sharp intervened during a street play dispute. Sharp lives on Washburn Street. Walters on South Lincoln Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Walters
William Sharp
Sharp
Young Walters
Washburn Street
Walters
South
Lincoln Ave
Nue
West Scranton youth trip through South mills ends with dance
A younger social set from West Scranton toured the South steel mills last evening under Hon John S Fellows. The hour and a half visit showcased the works and a post trip informal dance at Marshall followed. The party included Lelia Porter Pearl Porter Louise Fahrig Frances Kennedy Edna Saxe Edna Williams Corrie Hutchings Grace Acker Jane Fellows Arch Mears John Howell Charles Sweet Turvey Breese Bert Fellows Frank Jane John Beamish Lester Losey Howard Williams Reuben Staples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
South Steel Mills
John S. Fellows
Mearshall
Lelia
Pearl Porter
Louise Fahrig
Frances Kennedy
Edna Saxe
Edna Williame
Corrie Hutchings
Grace Acker
Jane Fellows
Neil
Lois
Ethel
Erie
Gertrude Fellows
Elizabeth Heber
Arch Mears
John Howell
Charles Sweet
Turvey Breese
Bert Fellows
Frank Jane John Beamish
Lester Losey
Howard Williams
Reuben Staples
Dangerous Jackson Firpset Robinson Curve Accident
A streetcar on Lagerne line near Jackson Street and Robinson Street met a horse at the sharp curve. Motorman Fox spotted the animal and the near miss left a broken spring a damaged fender a frightened man and a surprised horse, with no serious injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Firpset
Robinson Street
Lagerne Street
Jackson Street
Fox
Car Thrown From Tracks After Close Collision
A spring wagon was struck by a slowly moving car as it barreled along the rails. Fox rang a bell and the driver failed to turn out. The car slid and crashed into the wagon bending the fender and breaking the wagon’s spring. The driver woke in the wagon with a broken start while the horse escaped injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fox
Hawthorne Literary Circle Holds January Meeting at Miss Lewis Home
Roy Rice presided over a Hawthorne Literary Circle gathering at Miss Mva Lewis’s North Rebecca Avenue residence. Emily Darling resigned as vice president. Jonnie Jiavis elected to succeed her. J Wie agreed to Tuesday meetings. light refreshments served. Attendees included Emma Darling, Anna Edwards, Nel Brown, Hattie Vale, Mabel Spencer, Jenny Mavin, Bella Cannon, A G Davis, J J Coons, I Bradley, Clarence Oalund, and Roy Rice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
Mva Lewis
North Rebecca Avenue
Roy Rice
Emily Darling
Wan Read
Jonnie Jiavis
J. Wie
Miss Lewis
Emma Darling
Anna Edwards
Nel Brown
Hattie Vale
Mabel Spencer
Jennie Mavin
Bella Cannon
A. G. Davis
J. J. Coons
I. Bradley
Clarence Oalund
Funeral notices for Madden Williams and Thaymond families
Funerals were held for Mrs. Mary Madden at her aunt’s home and Holy Cross church with burial at Hyde Park Cemetery. Pallbearers included W H Terrell and M J Coleman. A second funeral for Mrs. Mary Williams occurred from 49 Archbald Street with burial at Taylor Cemetery and pallbearers led by W G Jones. A third service for Mrs. Jana Thaymond took place at 329 North Decker Court. Rev D P Jones officiated with burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Madden
John McGoff
Fifteenth Street
Holy Cross Church
Hoy
John Loughran
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
W. H. Terrell
M. J. Coleman
M. M. May
P. J. Collins
T. P. Durkin
Samuel Powell
Reese Griffiths
Walter James
Thomas Reeve
Ijreland Roberts
Travid Jones
North Decker Court
Jana Thaymond
Washburn Street
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
David M. Jones
David Davies
J. Simons
W. Williams
W. Jones
Howell Davis
Funeral for Lena Siess Held at Home
The funeral for Lena Siess youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph Siess will be held this afternoon at the residence at 240 o'clock with interment at Hyde Park Catholic corners. Ripple division No 4b Sons of Temperance will meet in Evans hall South Main avenue this evening at 7 o clock for a programme headlined by a word making competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena
Joseph Siess
Hyde Park Catholic Corners
Ripple Division
Tenynerance
Evans’ Hall
South Main Avenue
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Advertisement Claim
A dated medical advertisement extols Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for female ailments. It cites a personal letter from Mrs. F. S. Bexxett describing long suffering from womb issues and successful relief after the recommended treatment. The piece promotes the product as trusted by many women and urges others to seek advice.
Local People and Returning Travelers Reported
Miss Mary O'Brien of Archbald street guests with relatives at Nicholson. Walter M. Davis of South Hyde Park avenue is at his home. Wedard Lonergin of Chestnut street is at Mt. Gretna. Harold Battin of South Main avenue, a corporal in Company F, returned home unable to obtain parental enlistment permission. Mrs. FE. E. Evans of North Hyde Park avenue returns from Clark's Summit visit. Miss Kate Kern of Clark's Summit returns home after visiting friends here. Patrick Rooney of Feynon street slowly recovering from a serious illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O'Brien
Archbald Street
Nicholson
Walter M. Davis
South Hyde Park Avenue
Wedard Lonergin
Chestnut Street
Mt. Gretna
Harold Battin
South Main Avenue
FE. E. Evans
North Hyde Park Avenue
Kate Kern
Clark's Summit
Patrick Rooney
Feynon Street
Mr. Ness
Waco Council Members to Plan Funeral of Sister Mary Ann Evans
Members of Waco council No. 45 D of P are requested to meet at their wigwam this afternoon at 2 o'clock to arrange the funeral of Sister Mary Ann Evans. By order of Ella M. Davis keeper of records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waco Conncil
Mary Ann Evans
Ella M. Davis
Mine Fire Progresses in Abandoned No 10 Drift
Minooka reports rapid progress on suppressing a mine fire in the old No 10 drift with Superintendent Lovering leading a large night and day excavation. Uncertain fire extent could affect previous ore removal. Young Men's Institute to meet Sunday at 1 PM. tomorrow features two baseball games Manager Judge's team vs West Side Harmonies on Coyne’s ground. Maroons and Unique clubs plan a burly matchup on Burke’s ground 50 Covile Caorhondate noted as local social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 10
Lovering
Young Men's Institute
Judge
West Side
Coyne
Maroons
Burke
Covile
Caorhondate
Main Street
Obituary notices from West Scranton residents
Wesley Woodward the young son of Mr and Mrs Henry Woodward died early yesterday at Price Street after a short illness Funeral Sunday afternoon at 2 30 o'clock Mrs David Reeves a well known resident of West Scranton died yesterday morning at the residence Jack son She was 41 years of age and had been in ill health for over a month Born in Manchester South Wales in 1840 she came to this country in 1867 and settled at Pittsburgh where she resided for nearly twelve years She then returned to her native land but a year later she returned to this country and came to West Scranton living here ever since She was a member of the Lumber Avenue Presbyterian church and of Waco Cornell Degree of Pocahontas Her husband and one relation Mrs Alonzo Jones survive her The funeral will be held from the residence Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock Interment will be made at Wishburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mee
David Reevans
Woeet Boranton
Reaidones
Jack
Muoesteg
South Wales
Pittsburg
West Scranton
Lumber Avetioan Presbyterian Church
Waco Cornell
Porphontas
Mra Alonxe Jones
Wishburn Street
Almira Thomas
Thomas
Hill Street
Roberta
The
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Society
A. T. Maloney
J. Ho Kelly
J. J. Moran
J. Moran
M. F. Lynch
Puritan Congregational Church
Horace Peckover
Griffith Davies
D.C. Phillipe
Warne Avenue
Welsh Presbyterian Church
North End Philosophical Society
Oe Presbyterian Church
Eleanor Jenkins
Benjamin Richards
Oak Street
Jones
Welsh Congregational Church
Plymouth
Morris Jones
Lackawanna Hospital
T. Jones & Son
North Main Avenue
Knights of the Golton Eagle Castle
Washburn Street
Raelph Hunt
Lake Winola
Thomas Young
Olivette
Mich
Peter Flynt
Hobken
N. J
Richand Rhule
Wayre Avenue
Frances
William Garvey
Irving Avenue
John Cawley
O'Hara Street
Chicago
Tampania
Mra
J. Z. Waleh
Leo
John Torick
Stanley Sawitahi
Meade Killed By Train Near Shickshinny
Harry Meade, 15, of Shickshinny, was fatally injured yesterday morning when a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train struck him as he jumped off. Six legs were cut off above the knee, one hand severed, and his head was bruised and cut. He died a few hours later at home with his widowed mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Meade
Shickshinny
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Meade
Bhickshinny
North Scranton Day's Doings Highlights and Accidents
Edward C. Gordon a Delaware and Hudson brakeman escaped instant death when trapped between locomotive bumpers during coupling yesterday. He was rescued and taken home on Nay All avenue with a broken collar bone and a badly bruised arm. Local officers also report events in Crystal Society elections and a death at Lackawanna Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bumpers
New York State
Edward W. Tonery
Morris Jones
Lackawanna Hospital
Crystal Society
Edward C. Gordon
Delaware and
Hadson
Gordon
Killen
Nay All Avenue
Insane Man Edward Tonery Held After Escape
A Willard New York report says Edward W Tonery an insane man and Scranton resident held at North End Station. He escaped from Hillside Home recently and previously tore up cells at the police station and in the county jail. He was known for selling cheap watches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Willard
N. Y
Edward W.tonery
Scranton
Tonery
West Market Street
Hillside
Return of Captain Dimmick and local notices
Captain J O Dimmick returned from Mt Gretna to his home on Grind View avenue. Mrs George Burlinehoff of Capouse avenue returned from a visit in Tinkbannock and Missy Beck returned home in Morrow after visiting friends. The funeral of Elijah Hunteman will be held at his late home on Green Ridge Avenue Sunday at four O’clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. Dimmick
Mt. Gretna
Grind View
George Burlinehoff
Capouse Avenue
Tinkbannock
Amisy Beck
Green Ridge
Ejiah Hunteman
EO Green Ridge Birvet
Borough Ordinance on Livestock Running at Large Sparks Petition
At the last regular council meeting an ordinance was introduced regarding livestock running at large in the borough. It failed to gain favor with several cattle owners who have signed a petition asking the council not to approve it. The petition will probably be handed to the council at the next regular meeting. The Presbyterian church bodies conducting the industrial school and Kindergarten will hold closing exercises at the church parlors this afternoon at 2 40. Miss Underwood of the Berun ton Free Kindergarten schools will be present. All are invited. A number of young men discuss organizing a bicycle club in Dunmore. There are many bicyclists here and the organized group could attract many wheelmen. A meeting may be called soon to act on the matter. Mint Mabel Bilukens of Chestnut Street is visiting. Bertha Morris and Mich Evans of Plainville are visiting friends in town. Harry M. Spencer of Kant Drinker Street and Georges Smith of Clay Avenue are visiting friends in Hoxeton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Furture
Actiow
Mint Mabel Bilukens
Chestnut Street
la Qulte i
Misane Bertha Morris
Mich Evans
Plainaville
Harry M. Spencer
Kant Drinker Street
Twili
Georges Bmith
Clay Avenue
Hoxleton
Kemp's Balaam Promises Free Sample From Proprietor
An aged advertorial note touts Kemp's Balaam as a remedy with a free sample bottle offered by the proprietor. It asserts cures for ailments and warns that the product may not cure every issue.
Postal League Battery and Umpire Notes From Philadelphia and Chicago
In Philadelphia and Chicago ballpark records list batters and pitchers with names like Clarke Pratt McFarland and Ratteries Taylor Clements Lechriver and McAllister. Umpires named Emslie Andrews Swainwood Wood and ODay McDonald are recorded alongside game details and preliminary scores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Rh.e. Baltimore
Ooo Nooo
Metames
Clarke
Pratt
R.lh.e. Bt
Travers. E Cues
Pittsburg
Ratterica
Taylor and Clements
Tannehill and
Lechriver
Empires
Swainwood and Wood
Wilkes-Barre Tops Syracuse In Postponed Game
Wilkes-Barre beat Syracuse in a rescheduled contest as visitors errred repeatedly. Second baseman J. J. O'Brien was ejected in the second inning for abusing the umpire and was later forced to leave the field. Score not listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Syracuse
J. J. O'Brien
Allentown and Reading Teams Split Score Totals
Rival results show Allentown and Newark pairs posting outcomes at two venues with Paterson and Norfolk also featuring. The text lists scores by city matchups including Richmond Lancaster and others, indicating a mixed set of results across locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Freneee
Toronto
Wilkes-Harre
Byracuse
Buffalo
Eevee
Springfield
Cheewewaee
Providence
Seeheuae
Rochester
Oon
Richmond
Norfolk Fats
Lancaster
Ceesee
Hartford
Reading
Allentown
Newark
Paterson
Norfolk
Murtford
Amateur Ball Notes Highlight Local Niche Baseball Events
The Sliders host the Aluminle of the West Side on Sliders grounds at Gibson street and Webster avenue with W. Thomas as manager. The Olyphant Browns form a large county amateur lineup led by John Cleary and James Connors with manager status. Gracey Island defeats Jesup Westering at Olyphant 6 to 1 as Gracey four dominate the game. The Cratsy Hand accept Peckville Wolfords challenge for Veckville grounds this afternoon, while Olyphant Browns invite Poplars of Moosie to a name game at Olyphant on Saturday, May cr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sliders
Gibson Street
Webster Avenue
W.thomas
Olyphant Browns
Browns
John Cleary
Bam Noo
Robert Garett
Frank Wheeler
Thomas Meehan
Grand Elks Elect Officers After Overnight Session
In New Orleans on May 14 the grand lodge of Elks finished at 6 am and elected officers led by Grand Exalted Ruler John Galvin of Cincinnati. Other posts went to C A Poote Minneapolis W L Saxon New Orleans Henry D Omens Des Moines George A Reynolds Saginaw Edward Orris Meadville George Meyer Jr Pittsburgh with trustees T M Allen Birmingham J Fort Camden J A O Shea Lynn. Galvin named a law and appeals committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Grand Lodge of Elks
John Galvin
Cincinnati
C. A. Poote
Minneapolis
W. L. Saxon
Henry D Omens
Des Moines
George A. Reynolds
Saginaw
Mich
Edward 8. Orris
Meadville
George Meyer, Jr
Pittsburg
Board of Grand Trustees
T. M. Allen
Birmingham
Ala
John 4
Fort
Camden
N. J
J. A. O'Shea
Lynn
Mapas
Galvin
South Scranton Veterans To Receive Medals
Four citizens from South Scranton will receive medals for valiant service in the Austro Prussian War and the Franco German War of 1870 71. Concluding papers show bravery with proofs sent to German consul Charles Meyers in Philadelphia. Alderman John Lentes acted as representative and attested the papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wil Ham
Conrad Bellersheiima
Prospect Avenue
Henry W. Lotz
Henry Weber
Irving Avenue
John Kramer
Hickory Street
Charles TL. Meyers
Philadelphia
William Te de« Sirous
John Lentes
Entertainments at Y W C A rooms and local notes
An evening program by the Loyalty club includes acts by Frances Soto Klaumingzer Myers and other performers. Brief local items report funerals for Frances Garvey Leo von der Ahe and Anthony Donnell, weddings of Miss Sophia Rorick and Louis Houseroth, and a church Mass. Additional notes cover a man enlisting, sick couples, and a fishing trip by several men.
Steam Heating and Pinombing Howley Ad
P. F. M. T. Howley offers steam heating and pinombing services at 231 Wyoming Avenue. Household repairs and installations listed with local contact likely for residences and small businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Formidable Vesuvius Might Revolutionize Naval Warfare
The Vesuvius cruiser, just departed Newport to join Havana squadron, is an experimental vessel with three pneumatic 40 pound nitroglycerin shells and clockwork aerial detonations. Proponents say it could outperform battleships and torpedo boats, while skeptics warn of fragility in rough seas and maintenance risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesuvius
Newport
Havana
Ralinski
New York
Niageara
Thin Little Rate
Open Until 10 P M Saturday Store Ad
Open until 10 P M Saturday. Make this your headquarters for those little items you are likely to buy on a Saturday. We offer the newest and most desirable goods at the very lowest prices.
Hat sale tease offers discounted prices this week
A local retailer promotes hats priced at 3.08 and 4.98 with many items ranging from two dollars up, urging customers to buy before Sunday and noting Monty provides extra help on Saturdays. The copy claims the hats are worth double their sale price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monty
Bargain Shirts Offered At Half Price In Local Ads
Advertisers promote shirts priced at a quarter to fifty cents with collars and cuffs attached and properly laundered. The copy suggests shoppers have an excuse to try the unusually low price compared with standard fifty cent shirts in other stores.
Neckwear Bargains Highlight New Linen Four-Ply Goods
A dealer touts four-ply all linen neckwear in new shapes at deep discounts. Regular fifty cent and one dollar items are offered at twenty five and fifty cents respectively, emphasizing value and fashion.
Newer Vested Dialogue From Indianapolia Journal
Fragmentary quotes show a tense exchange between an elder and a younger man about duty and temper. The text hints at domestic life and personal history, suggesting a broader social or cultural row captured in Indiana apolia Journal style.
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STEEL
Hawthorne Library
J. Madden
Mary T. Williams
Jan Raymond
Edgar Leffin
Hawthorne Circle
Globe Warehouse
Redfern
HPN Slutots
London
Paris
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
Lackawannan Avenue
Tim Jones
Owen Cbd
John
John R. Jones
Compminy
Jenkins’ Pharmacy
Scranton High School
Leah Heath
Scranton Street
Miss Heath
Moree
Mason
Wesley
Henry Woodward
Price Street
A D. L. & Wy Trato
North
Kemp
Price
Hoveland Screserstrepegesewen
BOOTS
Soe
Tai Washington
Lewis
R.H.E. Ratteries
McAllister and Crolger
Griffith and Donahue
O'Day
McDonald
R.H.E. Washington
Batterlee
Mercer
Farrel
Dougheney
Cray
Lynch
Connolly
Horton
RHA
Brooklyn Erect
Boston Penterawessewal
Miller
Ryan
Willis
Bergen
Snyder
Curry
Wilkes- Barre-Syracue
Ale Goeckel
Halligan
Knight
al Wright
Minnehan
B . Atherton
A Sullivan
H. Smith Coakley
J. O'Brien
Garry
Cosa
Whee-Barre
Hages
Malarkey
Goeckel
Wright
Sullivan
Ilalligan
Atherton Goeckel
O' Laughlin
Atlantic
South Scranton
Loyalty Club
Thomas Cawley
Fiane Soto
Florence Klaumingzer
Francia Myers
Carrie Nape
Annie Bresser
Emma Lengler
Annie Brosser
Horback
Grace Connors
Mabel and
Flore Lens
Irene Lewert
Horsford’s
Washington Avenua
Ash Street
Pail Historig
BILLS
Wild West
Odlane
Miss May
Deli
Si Zanlapth
Nanticoke
Wiltkes-Garre
Mionday
Indianeapolia Journal
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Winter
Wyoming
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