Happenings of South Scranton Flood Damage Report
A large Thursday flood caused extensive property damage across South Scranton, with Pittston Avenue culvert the most dangerous spot. Wind toppled an iron fence and washed away ground beneath the sidewalk, creating a thirty foot washout. In Twelfth ward minor damage reported. several residents, including Moran and Hafner families, suffered water damage and roof damage. Many residents in Second district pumped water from cellars. fence collapses and debris blocked some paths.
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Pittston Avenue
Syesterly
Pittston
Edrepleucosolin
J. CC. Moran
Joseph Oaward
Thomas Gilhoy
Anton Hafner
Thon Healey
Fagot Hopneletet
Hartleen
J. Rock
John Pretuchtel
Pitteton Avenue
Tribune
Bwhenk
Ghdeath
Rewllene
Henry Armbrust
Blimekent
Remington Ovens
Manor House Dane Party for Friends at Mane Michuerick Home
At Mane Michuerick’s residence on Codi Avenue a dancing party for young friends was given last evening. Guests included Miran Anna Davitt May Tighe Kate Donovan Sarah Donovan Mindie Stmmons Ei Mangan Then Theresa Beott, Loretta Andrews Alice Miller Kate McGuinness Anny Donovan Anna Territy Nelle Heffron Kate Nealon Loretta McDonut Mamie Mellurn Margaret Cawley AERA Campbell Carrie Walsh Helinda Almsburg Nelle Flynn Lizzie Dorkin and others. John Ma was listed among attendees. The event ended with a midnight luncheon.
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Om Codi Avenue
Mane Michuerick
Hoetesa
Thode
Miran Anna Davitt
May Tighe
Kate
Sarah Donovan
Minde Stmmons
Ei Mangan
Therean Beott
Ligeie Andrews
Alice Miller
Kate McGuinne
Names listed in historical notice segment
A fragmentary OCR shows a lineup of individuals including John Patrick Nurke, Thomas McDonald, Aloyelne McDon ald, Frank Judge Patpiak, Anthony Connolly, Michael Cannon, Joseph McDonald, Michael McCann, John Ginty, James Needham, Thomas Needham, John Myles, Joseph Hannick, Thomas O'Donnell and Patrick Rowan.
Feast of All Nations event at Young Women's rooms noted
The Feast of All Nations at the Young Women's Christian Association rooms drew many participants listing countries from America Ireland Germany France China Italy Africa England India and others. Separately burglars attempted to break Julia Drab en’s meat market on Pittston avenue at 2 am but fled after a shouted warning. Michael Flaherty heard intruders and spoke with them. William Wirth plans a move to Denver Colorado. Rev Anthony Durkin visits his parents in Hoboken New Jersey. Gomer C Jones takes a job at Humphrey's Pharmacy. A son was born to Prod Jones on Pear Street. A William Connell Hose Company meeting is set to plan a June 1 Take Atiel excursion.
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Flaherty
Trudera
Jim
William Wirth
Hickory Street
Denver
Col
Anthony Durkin
C. P
Hoboken
Frook Street
Gomer C. Jones
Miners’ Mills
Humphrey
Prod Jones
Pear Street
William Connell Hose Company
Atiel
Minooka Star Returns After Eventful Evening
William Cole Minooka of Carbondate returns home yesterday after a rough outing with cousin Meteor Newcombe of Chireh wircent. Greenwoul ool Vertes will pay this afternoon. Popular rose bureau reports patient status. The roster includes lively ball dotytes and oratorical cyclones. A gathering is slated for the base tall prema with Vorny Hollow Lilies Sunday morning. Division No Andlowh Onder will hold a special meeting tomorrow afternoon.
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William Cole
Carbondate
Meteor Newcombe
Rose Burelu
Koryleon
Tall Prema
Anti Cigarette League Informal Meeting Held in Mire City
An informal gathering at Mire City Simpson's parlor discussed the proposed anti tobacco movement. No definite plans or organization emerged. Attendees hoped teachers would take active interest, believing their assistance would be invaluable.
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Mire CO. Simpson
Evens Jne
Thane
Severe rainfall prompts West Scranton survey and sewer concerns
A flood survey across West Scranton notes no major new damage despite continued showers. Streets show pooling and sediment with many sewers clogged, while the Washburn Street cemetery creek area highlights backwater and basements flooding. North Main Avenue ravine work to restore and cap ongoing gully issues proceeds with planned completion.
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Wear
Scranton
Niin
Huelnas
Aturesta
Thaserne Street
Fifteenth
Washburn Strover Cemetery
Cromes Luzerne Street
Ieweint
North Main Avenue
Rivalry ends as John McDonald wins title on Frink Street
Thomas Roberts is deposed and John McDonald seizes the coveted place after about twelve rounds of a brutal contest. Both men reside on Frink Street and the fight, planned amid wary arrangements with seconds for each side, ends with McDonald victorious and Roberts conceding.
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Thomas Roberts
John McDonald
Frink Street
McDonald
Wolock
Thomas Evans
Michael Cray
Charles Parry
Roberts
Neooene
Maoremates Farewell Reception For Miss Mishop
A farewell event was hosted at the residence of Mrs Jesse Thomas on North Mall Avenue for Miss Mishop who plans a long visit west. The gathering featured refreshments arranged by Mrs Thomas assisted by Miss Lulu Hayward. Guests included Grace Cramer Sella Pawling Vertha Wilhimes Ada Slitter Tara Belan plus many young men from local families.
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Maoremates
Mir
Jesse Thomas
North Mall Avenue
Mies Mishop
Scranton
Mrs. Thomas
Lulu Hayward
Grace Cramer
Sella
Laurie Pawling
Vertha Wilhimes
Alia Slitter
Ada
Tara
Belen
Jennie Watkin
Celia Vines
Mabel Greenwood
Cigsie Marely
Reging
McDermoett
Wilandeth Porgin
Jessie Patt
Marion Hawkins
John Tuvin
Evra Allen
Charles Kimimnick
Arch Miller
Marken Kramer
Arthur Meredith
Edward Clark
John Travis
Walter Lewis
John Thomas
Bert Meyers
Ceorge Reese
William Bergenhaugh
Arthur Thomas
Reception Honors D W Skellenger at Washburn Street Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian held a reception in honor of D W Skellenger of Washington DC. The event drew nearly all society members and much of the congregation. Decorations featured national colors and Cuban flags while Dr Shellenger and Rev Moffatt spoke grateful words about the growing society.
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Washburn Street
Preslyterian
Chi Upsilon
Hey. D. W. Skellenger
Washington, DCC
Aley
Hell
Pilme
Fholenger
Harry Nelmyer
Shellenger
Trev. Shellenger
Lelie
J. P. Moffatt
Evening social at Moffatt church features Schubert Mandolin Club
Rev. Moffatt hosts a church gathering with remarks and refreshments. The Schubert Mandolin and Guitar club provides selections led by A. Lingene Morse. Personnel include A. FE. Morse and J. W. Jeffrey, with other mandolins and guitars listed among the performers.
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Moffatt
Schubert Mandolin and Guitar Club
A. Lingene Morse
A. FE. Morse
J. W. Jeffrey
J, Moree
Hishan
W. G. Hawley
DeForresat Mayu
Transcendentalism discussion at Pickwickians meeting
At the Inet regular meeting the Pickwickians discussed Transcendentalism with Emerson named best American advocate of the theory. They reviewed his Letters and Poems and read selections from Emerson's works. The gathering, hosted by Miss Bertha Crawford on North Hullt Park Avenue, featured readings, rejections, and light refreshments.
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Inet
Pickwickians
Emerson
Mivx
Bertha Crawford
Hullt Park Avenue
Vii
John J. F. York
Mlsent
Humber
Enrollment Complete for Local Reserve Unit
About forty of seventy five enrolled last evening at St David's hat, forming a United States reserves company. They unanimously ordered Ex Captain John T. Lewis, Sergeant Major Albert Davie, and Sergeant John M. Edwards to lead as captain and first and second lieutenants. Further officers to be chosen after drills. Regular drills set for Tuesday evenings starting soon, with aim to reach 100 members.
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United States
David
John T. Lewis
Albert Davie
Sergvant
John M. Edwards
Leutenant
Ti Ia
Two Men Charged With Unmitigated Nuisances in Court
John H Jones and Michael Connors were arrested Thursday by Lieutenant Wi Hams and Patrolman Collie and fined $10 each in police court yesterday by Alderman Mises. both were committed to county jail for 30 days. Edward Burne was arrested on North Main avenue by Lieutenant Williams and Patrolman Matthews. A young woman attempting to steal change from a sandwich counter caused Alderman Mowes to thrash him.
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John H. Jones
Michael Connors
Wi- Hams
Collie
Bothe
Alderman Mises
Edward Burne
North Main Avenue
Williams
Matthews
Lily
Clurne
Social guests and visits noted around Wilkes-Barre area
Mrs Reuben Jollee hosts on North SMudy Park Avenue with guests Airy J Smith and children of Newcastle Pin and Gertrude Ware of Clark's Summit visiting Mrs William Beeker Edwardle court. Mrs George Skillhorn entertains Mrs Wils Tiuenenedt on Fleubeitttee. Frank Decker visits Wilkes-Barre as does Richard Nicholy from Lafayette Street guests George Goddoe and Edward Evans of Mahonay City. Various residents entertain friends and relatives from Pitts-ton to Tobyhanna and Elmira N Y Assistant Ming Superintendent Tham as BD resides on South Male avenue.
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Reuben Jollee
North Smudy Park Avenue
Airy
J. Smith and Children
Newcastle
Pin
Mise
Gertrude Ware
Clark's Summit
William Beeker
Edwardle Court
George Skillhorn
Jackson Ftreet
Wils Tiuenenedt
Fleuebittee
Frenk Decker
Evans’ Court
Wilkes Tarre
Richard Nicholy
Lafayette Street
George Goddoe
Edward Evans
Mahonay City
William Toosenkrang
Pittston
H. & Jacobs
James Hutson
Washburn Street
Mis
Ada Dennis
Montrose
A. M. Dietrick
Jackson Street
E. Carter
Tobyhanna
John Moyle
Ninth Street
Wilkes-Tarre
Thamas
Leevies la Wertoely
Routh Male Avenue
Lois Taylor
Elmira
N. Y
May party at Plaan park for 50 pupils from No 4 School
Those planning to attend the May party at Plaan park today should meet at 214 Routh Hyde Park Avenue. About fifty pupils from No 4 School are expected, with the arrangements committee led by Misses Bertha Carson Blanche Thomas Siwen Jones Metta Wootru and Pisie Tusenbury, all prepared.
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Plaan Park
Routh
Hyde Park Avenue
No. 4 School
Bertha Carson
Blanche Thomas
Siwen Jones
Metta Wootru
Pisie Tusenbury
Day's Doings in North Scranton
Severe thunderstorm and lightning caused damage in Scranton with two buildings struck. A hotel on Moffat Avenue roof shattered by lightning, narrowly avoiding bar area. An unfurnished house under construction on McDonough Avenue suffered extensive damage. heavy rain helped prevent further fire. House owner named Thomas O Malley.
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Otra Moffatt Oy Prick Avenue
McDonough Avenue
Thomas O'Malley
Maloney’s Warrants Led by Alderman Fidler Office
The text notes T. TH. C. Maloney influences licensed hotel proprietors and issues warrants from Alderman Fidler. John F. Timlin of Brick Avenue is arraigned on a charge and bailed for court. Maloney’s tactics described as covert and pervasive in the tavern trade.
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T. TH. C. Maloney Isaldin
Alderman Fidler
John F. Timlin
Brick Avenue
Fidler
Maloney
Pleasant surprise party for Sanne Cohen at West Market Street
Sanne Cohen received a large surprise party Thursday evening at his parents home on West Market Street. The gathering featured solo entertainment and other diversions followed by refreshments as the group enjoyed a friendly social event with numerous young guests.
Preachers Highlight Tomorrow Services Across City Churches
Rev. W. G. Watkins will preach on When the Bible was Burned at North Main Avenue Baptist tomorrow morning with a Creed or Deeds topic for the evening. Rev. D. C. Phillipa at Wayne Avenue Welsh Presbyterian spends both morning and evening services. Puritan Congregational and Wayne Avenue Presbyterian host other sermons with Sunday school and Lord's Supper plans. Local obituaries, society meetings, and community notes accompany reports from Dickson colliery, Jon Muster in Binghamton, and a North End philosophy meeting at Wayne Avenue Presbyterian.
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W. G. Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
D.C. Phillipa
Wayne Avenue
Welsh Presbyterian Church
Puritan Congregation
Horace Peckover
P. m
From Ausinta to the Sea Address Delights Local Audience
A printed programme highlights an eloquent address on From Ausinta to the Sea with proceeds to the organ fund. Mian Mary Walters of Wilkes-Marre asks friends for support as Levi Billick visits relatives in Sturrucea Ma. Rev. F. Bulgin preaches on Life of St. John at the Christian church tomorrow with a Palestine map for guided study and an evening talk on The Judgment. Mrs Anna Edwards of Mymouth and Mrs Ward Davis of Warrhin street call on friends. Mr and Mrs William Travies of Nicholson visit locally.
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Ausinta
Mian Mary Walters
Wilkes-Marre
Levi Billick
Sturrucea
Christian Church
BR. F. Bulgin
BR. F. Bulgin, will begin « #cesies of eermons
St. John
Palestine
Anna Edwards
Mymouth
Digenter
Wr d. Davia
Warrhin Street
William Travies
Nicholson
Tharaday
Scranton Republican district convention notices May 24 ask
Lie The First legislative district of Lackawanna county will assemble in convention at St David's hall North Main Avenue Scranton Pa Monday May 24 at 2 30 o'clock p m for the purpose of nominating a candidate to represent the said district in the legislature and to elect two delegates to represent the said district at the Republican state convention which will meet at Harrisburg Thursday June 2 1908 The election for delegates to the district convention will be held at the regular polling places Saturday May 21 1908 between the hours of 4 and 7 p m The election districts are entitled to representation as follows First ward First district 2 First ward Second district 1 First ward Third district First ward Fourth district First ward Putt district Second ward First district Second ward Second district Second ward Third district Second ward Fourth district Second ward Fifth ward First district Fifth ward Second district Fifth ward Third district Fifth ward Fourth district Binth ward First district Binth ward Second district Fourteenth ward First district Fourteenth ward Second district Fifteenth ward First district Fifteenth ward Second district Fourteenth ward First district Fourteenth ward Second district Fifteenth ward First district Fifteenth ward Third district Fifteenth ward Fourth district Sixteenth ward etc Twenty-fifth ward First district Twenty-fifth ward Second district Essex etc Vigilance committees will please take notes and govern themselves. Record Tea abtus LLY W. A Paine Chairman J K Reynolds Secretary
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Firat
Dietriot
C.cceernes
Ceeeee
Dietritt
Dietritt Cisccscceesecee * Firat Wird, Bourth Giettiot
Putch Distriet Wessee
Eth Gisthiet Ceececeessers
Astriet Peewee
Getriot
Beonid Gistriet c
Ccenee Flahteeith
Twety-Ntat
Second Distriet Oon
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Cedar Avenue
Feast OF All Nations
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Chrisian Association
Ensa Julius Dratans
Mise Wcarrick
Anti.cigarette League
Globe Warehouse
West Scranton
Dwlliant
CHT
Upbisons
DD. W. Skellinger
Lucy Mshop
Wbeberly
Mimi
Ing
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Ainor Newe Noris
Sato
Brilliant Amfair
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Hamel Cohen
Bowl
Malonny
John W. White
Dickson
White Ives
Wayte Avehue
Earnest Miller
Church Avenue
Susquehanna County
Trevid Landers
William Lynott
Kinceton
Pie
Father Whitty
Didecon
John Muster
Binghamton
N.Y
North End
Wayne Avenue Presbyterian Church
John Lewis
Bessie
Charles Street
New York
Campania
Old Country
Isaac Jones
Lincoln Lodge
Order of Old Fellows
Wilkes-Barre
O. D. Meyers
Kinidra
Hattie Tokl
Lackawanna Hospital
Blake Avenue
Sayer
Lanrneke Country
Mira Annie Munphs
Archbald
Julia Gerrity
McDonough
Richard Mowl
West
Chile
Court Street
Lyman
First District
Perpsiperieevese Besvreeecescenenss
MD Vieilance
Lly
W. A. Paine
Chirman
J. K. Reynolds
Boston
Dental Parlors
Originators of
Old Crown and
Ridge Works
Reine
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Washington, D.C
Lyceum Theater
Rels & Hurgunider
Leanens
H.R. Long
Onpany
HM & Makeo# Company of
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Hoyt
Ntional
West Lackawanna Arena
Scranton, Pa
NEW York Hotels
St. Denis
Broadway
Eleventh St
Grace Church
Metro
William Taylor
Westminster Hotel
Sixteenth St
Irving Place, New York
I. D. Crawford
Crown Catardt Powder Co
Clinton Place
Young
Sixtra
Jen
Tatior
Tanani
At In Oli AlLutia
Lackawanna Avenue
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