West Side Woman Laid To Rest In Local Cemetery
Mrs. Margaret Price of 1722 Jackson Street was buried yesterday at Washburn Street Cemetery. Services at her late residence drew a large crowd. Rev. Thomas Bell of Plymouth Congregational Church delivered an eloquent sermon praising her Christian character and family disposition. A quartet from Plymouth Church sang, and floral tributes were numerous. Pallbearers named include Japhraim Thomas Fred Cole Chiia Robertson David J. Jones John D. Johns Th bt Kears and others from local lodges. Several civic and social updates follow, including notes on fire district activity and attendances at events in Utica and Montreal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Price
Jackson Street
Washburn Street
Thomas Bell
Plymouth Congregational Church
Plymouth Church
Japhraim Thomas
Fred Cole
Chiia Robertson
David J. Jones
John D. Johns
Th Bt. Kears
Klefurie City Commandery V7
Katehta of
Mattu
Thomas J. Williame
Henry Nicholls
J. H. Davin
Hugh Williams
Daniel Evans
William Pripe
Keystone Ledge 7
Loyal Knights of America
Madison Evening Program at Waehtury Street Church
The Chippattian society held a church meeting last evening presenting a varied program. A Madison evening theme featured readings about President Madison and Cabinet figures, humorous and literary pieces, and musical selections, ending with an orchestral finale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chippattian Society
Waehtury Street Presbyterian Church
Madico
Thesinu
CH. Kein
Chaucer
Bproner
W. T. Burall
Orchestrum
Fire Alarm Strikes Corner of Washburn and Tenth
An alarm reported yesterday afternoon at 4 from a fire at the corner of Wash Horn and Tenthetteete injured Mrs. McHale and left Mrs. Walkes in a dangerous condition. The blaze scorched paint burned carpet and caused clothing damage with several items singed. Chief Hickey aided the scene as residents fought to remove burning belongings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calumbia
Franklin
Waehhorn
Hickey
Miller and Miller Clash Over Firearm Allegations
In Scranton two men, Samuel Miller Jr and Samuel Miller Sr, faced charges after a disturbance that began with accusations of pointing firearms. Samuel Miller Jr posted bail after entering an appearance to answer a concealed weapons charge, while James Nallin was jailed for fighting after hours.
Sunday School Entertainment at Plymouth Church
This evening the Sunday school almas led by Miss Margarevans presents an entertainment at Plymouth Congregational Church. Admission is ten cents and ice cream will be served. The program features student readings, piano solos, mandolin and guitar performances, recitations, piano duets, and whittling and violin pieces performed by a slate of named participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Almas
Local Notables Attend Fraternal Meetings and Visits
W H Diehl travels to Mauch hunk for sessions of the great council of elder men representing Bid Kage Tribe Independent Order Tied Alen. John M Fisnn returns from New York after attending Ancient Order of Hibernians convention where Flynn is named national delegate. Mrs Pt H Berry visits Mount Pocons with her parents. Mr and Mrs W H Gable host Dar rett Vilett from Thornbhuret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Diehl
Jackson Street
Mauch
Hunk
Great Council
John M. Fisnn
Keyser Avenue
New York City
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Flynn
Pt. H. Berry
South Blyde Park Avenue
Mount Pocons
W. HH. Gable
South Garfield Avenue
Darrett Vilett
Thornbhuret
Holathon
Lewis
Roger Evans
John MM. Phillipe
Jones
John BD
Globe Warehouse Sells Muslin Underwear at Record Low Prices
Leading manufacturers are unloading stocks this season and Globe Warehouse has bought a premium line of ladies underwear at prices well below actual value. The店 notes a sharp opportunity seized by the retailer to offer these goods cheaply, signaling a strong sale to customers.
Muslin Underwear Promises Fresh Factory Styles
Advertises new season muslin underwear with better quality trimmings and styles. Claims freshness from the factory and urges readers to consider the value and appeal of the new stock.
Ladies Night Dresses Bargain Prices Advertised
An advertisement touts a wide range of ladies night dresses with deep discounts. It offers muslin gowns and drawers at reduced prices, promising good quality, varied styles, and substantial savings on each item.
Ladies' White Skirts Advertises Varied Value
An advertises white ladies skirts priced from 460 to 1.12% with implied quality and finish. The copy emphasizes prevailing fashion and refined elegance across higher priced items, listing several price points and values in a promotional tone.
Boys Waist Prices Advertised In Brassbound Catalog
An old ad copy sells boys waists with staged prices: 46 to 2.00 dollar ranges shown as value for money. The blustery framing promotes affordable garments for young America with multiple price points from under a dollar to two dollars and beyond.
First Welsh Church Social And Community Notices
An ice cream and strawberry social will be held Friday evening by the Young People’s Society of the First Welsh Congregational church. No admission fee will be charged. The Scranton Choral Society led by Thomas G. Evans met at the Scranton Street Baptist church to divide prize money from the Robert Morris Eisteddfod. Cash prizes were issued to the lender, pianist, and each member. Laundry services offered by Crystal Laundry. The Ladies’ Sewing Society met at Miss Margarit Edwards’ West Side home. Gown work continues as charity for desiring families. Cueschaft is idle. tomorrow is regular payday. Dr. E Harrison, Dentist, Mears Hall, 12-8 Main Avenue. West Side improvements include tidewalks, gutters, and Lafayette Street grading, completed after council action by Simon Thomas. John Thomas and Burt Herrington visited Wilkes-Barre friends. Roberts, 126 North Main, showcases latest styles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
First Welsh Congregational Church
Scranton Choral Society
Thomas G. Evana
Lecure
Scranton Street Baptist Shurch Samet
Robert Morris Iudge
Ladies’ Sewing Society
E. ¥. Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
Lafayette Street
North Main
Hyde Park Avenues
Simon Thomas
Fourth Ward
John Thomas
Burt Herrington
Wilkes-Barre
Roberts
West Side Business Directory Listings
Notary public services by Morgan and Bon and Harriet J. Davis florist on South Main and Jackson. Real estate and foreign exchange offerings with monthly settlements. Also secondhand furniture dealer J. C. King advertises cash for used goods and stock at West Lackawanna Avenue locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
G&. Morgan & Bon
Notaries Public
Foreign Exchange
Ocean
Jackson Street
Mangrave
Harriet J. Davis
South
Main Avenue
J. C. King
West Lackawanne Avenue
Providence arrests and funerals fill city notes
Jacob Daniele and William Tlock were arraigned for theft but the case settled amicably. James Heawell was arrested for drunkenness and discharged on costs. Funeral notices: Mrs. Margaret Sweeney, Jacoby Bloom, and a buried child of Mr. and Mrs. Burne. Reports of health, travel, and local incidents fill the Hyde Park area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Daniele
William Tlock
Alderman Fidler
M. &. Colkin
James Heawell
George Booth
Margaret Sweeney
Oak Street
Holy Rosary Church
Hawley
Jacoby Bloom
Church Avenue
Thos. Burne
Arthur Street
Hyde Park Catholic
Kiev
Jones
Lewis Harris
Welch Congregational Churches
Wyoming
Sirhows Jones
Ebensburo
Bumgardner
Bayre
Mise Annie Jenkins
Putnam Street
Thomas Eddwards
Howard Griffin
Stanley Silkman
John Huff
Susquehanna County
Thomas E. Jones
Parker Street
Remarkable skin cure advertised for quick relief
An ad touts Dr Amnew's Ointroent claiming relief from a skin disease in ten minutes and a cure in three to six nights. It asserts thousands testify to its effectiveness for eczema and other skin ailments. If faith is lacking one application will convince, price is given as Y cents, sold by Matthews Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amnew
Matthews Bros
Local News Notes From Green Ridge and Nearby Areas
George Bhoemaker of Capouse avenue spent Sunday in Pittston visiting Mrs. Stark of Factoryville and Del Foote of Penn avenue. Lou Smith of Capouse avenue has been in Philadelphia on business. Miss Bessie Whitehead of Pottsville visits Mrs. B. B. Martin of Sanderton avenue. The Women’s Christian Temperance Union will hold its regular meeting this afternoon at 5 o'clock at the home of Mrs. J. C. Clifford, 17M Penn avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Bhoemaker
Capouse Avenue
Weet Pittston
Stark
Factoryville
del Foote
Penn Avenue
Lou Smith
Philadelphia
Buslaves
Bessie Whitehead
Pottsville
Sanderton Avenue
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Mra. J. C. Clifford
The
Dica Sets Ten Cent Tin to Benefit Cause Tonight
Dica will serve a ten cent ton from 6 to eight oclock and a short programme will be rendered in the evening. The patrons of the cause are urged to attend and support. H D Jones and family have moved into a new residence on Midiseon Avenue near the local school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dica
Friends of the Cause
H. D. Jones
Midiseon Avenue
No. 3 School
Miss Milla Parlow to Lecture on Cooking This Evening
Miss Milla Parlow will lecture on cooking with practical demonstrations at the South Side Young Woe men s Christhon association this evening. All women both married and single are urged to attend. No lecture is planned for Thursday evening. Charles Mirts John Finck and Chas Fimredl attend the Odd Fellows convention at Williamsport. Crystal Laundry advertises laundering stiff collars with soft button holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milla Parlow
South Side
Young Woemens Christhon Association
Charles Mirts
John Finck
Chas
Fimredl
Odd Fellows Convention
Williamsport
Local Notices and Social Gatherings Highlight Town News
Mrs. John Poster of Brook Street travels with Sir George Schrank to Mauch Chunk for a Red Men convention. Delegates John Lees and James Quick attend gatherings in Harrisburg and Forest City. The Lidion Aid Society plans an excursion to Lake Ariel on Friday June 8, with games and a baseball match between Miss Key’s and Mrs. Gibbons’ classes. St Marks parish hosts a St Agnes guild entertainment Tuesday May 11 featuring tableaux such as Little Riding Hood and Ophelia with wax works explained by Mrs. Jolly. Roy Sly and Victor Pinkney handle wax machinery. Admission of 1 5 rents. A social to follow. William Therwick of Gipsy Grove arrested for threatening the engineer and watchman at Gipsy Grove colliery after a heated confrontation. he later faces a judge. Sunday Berwick visits Hyde Park, drinks home brewed ale, and, after consuming too much, detains a watchman with a revolver, threatening to shoot. Officers Bulger and Scanlon arrest him. he is held to $500 bond. Colonial Council No. 27 Daughters of America to hold a ticket social at Drinker Street residence of Mr. and Mrs. Theodore Weber Friday evening with public invitation and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Poster
Brook Street
George &. Schrank
Riggs Street
Mauch Chunk
John Lees
Forest City
AL Pinkhey
James Quick
Blakely Street
Harrisburg
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Lidion Aid Society
The
Presbyterian Church
Lake Ariel
Miss Key
Sepotland
Martha Matthews
Littlel-Riding Hood
Nellie van Camp
Maud Muller
Gertrude Matthews
Vanity Fair
Hattie
Little Fo-Peen
Minnie Saxton
Me Too
Grace Harvey
Eitan Foster
Hesele Marsh
Village
Rilen Hronzon
May Hughes
Ada Weber
Statue of Liberty
Marie Bronson
William Therwick
Gipsy Grove
Berwick
Hyde Park
Berewick
Keenpings
Frank Hartley
Bulger
Scanlon
Squire Scott
Squire
Ralph
Colonial Council
Daughters of America
Theodore Weber
Drinker Street
Minooka News Briefs Highlight Local Incidents and Plans
Alexander Schiantaz a Polish laborer was injured by a premature blast at Green wood Coal No 12 drift and taken to Lackawanna hospital. Supervisors Quinhan Toole organized cutting off the WIN at Vine Street. St Joseph's society met to plan the McKay testimonial concert on May 24. John Maloney of Wilkes-Barre visited town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Schiantaz
Greenwood Coal Company
Lackawanna Hospital
Moosl
West District
Quinhan Toole
Vine Street
St. Joseph's Society
McKay
John Maloney
Wilkes-Barre
Judge imposes writ to compel alternative mandamus
The record notes Judge Gunster issuing an absolute rule for an alternative mandamus to compel John Battle and treasurer Chas Law of Pittston Pennsylvania. A man claims cure of forty years catarrh using Dr Moore's Catarrh Cure and asserts widespread recognition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gunster
John Battle
Treas
Chas. Law
Pittston
Anne
Road Supervisors Pay Case Set For March Hearing
The Carbondale township supervisors Patrick Moran and John P Quinn seek mandamus to force payment of earned salaries. Battle says the supervisors cannot draw their own orders and that earnings depend on auditor decision. Judge Gunster deemed the answer insufficient and scheduled a Monday March hearing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urer
Carbondale
Patrick Moran
John P. Quinn
Watson & Zimmerman
Battle
Bquiler
Gunster
Obituary notices from Carbondale reflect multiple deaths
Aveustue Monna of Ponda street Carbondale dies at home Saturday evening. He was a skilled blacksmith at Delaware and Hudson locomotive shops and member of Cam Brian lodge Odd Fellows and Knights of Honor. Funeral this afternoon at 2 at Presbyterian church. Also Thomas Morgan of 1910 Price Street dies at home age over years, miner’s asthma. funeral Wednesday afternoon at Interchurch and interment Washturn street cemetery. employed as pump man at Bridges shaft. Minnie Kimble of 8165 Hampton Street dies after long illness. funeral Wednesday at home, remains shipped to Hawley for interment. William Poethick of Park Street Carbondale dies after pneumonia. member of Carbondale lodge 245 T and ALN. former employee of Delaware and Hudson passenger coach construction. funeral at 2 in afternoon with Rev. G A Phice officiating. Kathleen Boyle of 1914 Jackson Street, aged 8, dies Sunday. another child died two weeks earlier. funeral at 2 40 this afternoon. interment Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aveustue Monna
Ponda’ Street
Carbondale
Delaware and Hudson
Cambrian Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Knights of Honor
Presbyterian Church
Thomas Morgan
Price Street
IntereaiWrence
Washturn Street
Briges
Misa Minnie Kimble
Hampton Street
Hawley
William Poethick
Park Street
Carbondale Lodge
ALN
G. A. Bphice
Kathleen
F. Boyle
Jackson Street
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
New Bree? Motor trolley tested on Scranton line
A new intent trolley built by Bree? Motor Co of Johnstown was tested Saturday on a Scranton Railway line. The device is three to four times larger than current trolleys and uses two diverging poles with a grooved wheel to catch the wire. The trial showed the trolley jumping the track three times, requiring manual adjustment with two ropes. The inventor aims to avoid costly patented trolley poles by General Electric and Westinghouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Scranton
Bree] Motor Company
Johnstown
Frank Fox
Railway Company
Penn Avenue
General Electric
Westinghouse
White Squadron rises in Frothingham stage reception
The Unknown company presented a strong melodrama to a large audience at Frothingham yesterday afternoon. The White Squadron drew enthusiastic applause for patriotic drama and vivid acting. Matinee today features White Squadron twice and a nocturnal tale The Land of the Midnight Sun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inet
Frothingham
Ald
Lincoln Memorial group sets May 21 lecture on Lincoln
The Lincoln Memorial association plans a May 21 lecture by T Thomas Fortune editor of the New York Age at Penn Avenue Baptist church to promote a Lincoln memorial project. Promoters Alamanga Porter G W Brown Lewis E Morton H H Hall and Ramuel d Porter seek a charter and a lasting monument to honor the martyred president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Memorial Association
T. Thomas Fortune
New York Age
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Abraham Lincoln
Alamanga Porter
G. W. Brown
Lewis E. Morton
Ramuel d. Porter
Lincoln
Inquest Delayed in Svetz Child Shooting Case
Absence of important witnesses leads to postponement of the Svetz child inquest, with the hearing on the May 4 fatal shooting at a Dunmore Larch Street home moved to next Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Svetz Child
Larch Street
Dunmore
Hell
To Cure a Cold in One Day Propaganda Patent Medicine
An old advertisement touts laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta as a quick cure for colds. It promises a refund from druggists if the product fails to cure.
Femicure Liver Pills Ad Promises Female Health
An advertisement touts Femicure Liver Pills as a women’s remedy that strengthens liver function and female organs. It claims relief from constipation headache dizziness indigestion and irregularities with a single pill every dose priced at 2 cents, sold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Lorenz
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton
Modern Vault Construction Replaces Old Scranton Savings Strongbox
Workmen completed tearing down the old vault of Scranton Savings Bank after a week of labor. Four men spent four days chipping away the concrete cap while steam derricks removed granite tones. A new, more modern vault will be built in the rear corner, with a Mosler-Corliss safe for money, and books stored in the new central location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Savings Bank
Mosler-Corless
Elroy Bouck Company Opens Week at Frothingham
The Elroy Bouck Company began a week long engagement at the Frothingham theater in Scranton led by J. Harvey Cook and Lott Church. Noted supporting players David Devies F C Palmer and Arthur L Cogliser perform in juvenile and serious roles including The Unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treportolm
Scranton
Elroy Bouck
Frothingham
J. Harvey Cook
Miss Lott Church
David Devies
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City
Price
Washburn Street Cemetery
Linden Street
Fred Watnke
Houwe
W. Fr. Stekler
Providente
Williams
Utica
White Mountains
Mise Ray Williams
North Sumner Avenue
Syracum
Burt Gardner
North Matin Avenue
W. Mason
South Main Avenue
George FL Baynon
James Leyshon
Bie
A. Jettery
South Bromley Avenue
George Wallace
Brotherhood of Traimsmen
Montreal
Canada
Jonathan Haggard
Chestnut Street
Great Bend
Mra
Phoebe Skillhorn
the Daughters of Rebekah
Waselbern Street
Kelly S Thats
Mike Bubbitch
South Seventh
Samuel Millen
South Seventh Street
Kelly
Yquire
Miller
Barmuel
James Nallin
Nita
Alderman Kelly
Entertainment Tonight
Sadie Hawardta
Hiessie Fraunfelter
Kid Morris
Miss Thattle
Piane
Misees Marecaret Phillis
Lisille Joseph
Mik&s
Malinda Hone
Miew Neitle Lowly
Ohn As
Anite
Williama Hares Cudwran
Win Jones
Renlattonm
Molin
Ferra
Anna Williams
Sanic Miwardas
Globe Warehouse
Fide
Fauntleroy
America
Providence
Green Ridge
Neasons
Geo. P. Parton
Pharmacist
Penn Ave
Paris
Peer Vane
Binek
Iike
Castoria
Tate
Inite Apyer
Majeska
Elroy
Lottie Church
Elroy Stock Company
the Frothingham
Gail Borden Eagle Brand
N. Y. Condensed Milk Co
Hudson Street
New York
Maine
Maritime Provinces
Minneapolis
St. Paul
United States
Vancouver
Beattie
Tacoma
Portland
Francisco
B. V. Skinner
Broadway
A. E. Rogers
Lackawanna Avenue
Ginning
Conrad's
Lackawanna Avenua
Drexel
Baldwin's
Hunt & Connell CO
Madea
Royal Medicine CO
River St
Chicago
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