West Scranton Considers Electric Light Plant Franchise
The West Scranton Electric Light company seeks a city franchise to build an electric plant in Keyser Valley and serve Wort Scranton and the North End at low rates, with $10,000 capital ready. A washery will accompany the plant, using a Keyser Valley dump, creating jobs and boosting local industry once approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly’s Row
Keyser Valley
West Scranton
Wort Scranton
North
Jexsnons
Ence
Eleotrie
Missing cash tale in county jail case rattles Pleasant Street
Andrew Kaviteh of Pleasant Street reports $155 vanished from an inside pocket days ago. The tale involves Mrs. Paulina Yanugotki and her jailed husband who allegedly drew $285 from a bank to flee the country, with $19 hidden in his pants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Kaviteh
Pleasant Street
Paulina Yanugotki
Mysterious Theft In Fourteenth Ward Leads to Warrant
A resident hid funds in a wallet then vanished money from a neighbor’s home. A search warrant issued by Alderman Kello and officials Saul Pill and Michel Vincent failed to locate the missing cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellow
Wietzelman Saul
Omeer Joseph Pill
Michel Vincent
Warrrant filed in Wednesday hearing over threats and baby dispute
Mrs. Mogele Ridgeway of 218 Fairview Avenue faces arrest of Miss Sarah Mrnee of 451 North Math Avenue for making threats. Hearing revealed a dispute over care costs for a month old child, with Ridgeway alleging Price choked her and threatened with a knife. Bail set at 100 and later 200 for Ridgeway and Price countersuit for assault and battery draws crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mogele Ridgeway
Fairview Avenue
Kellow
Sarah Mrnee
North Math Avenue
Ridgeway
Kelsrow
Ridgway
School entertainment presents varied program at Mears Hall
No 14 school pupils under Principal Daniel Phillips stage an evening program at Mears Hall to raise funds for a printing need. The lineup includes declamations, dances, solos, autoharp, piano pieces, and choral numbers performed by students under teachers Miss Gleason Miss G. Watkins Miss Jerale and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 14 School
Daniel Phillips
Mears’ Hall
Men's Aid Society Formed at Simpson Methodist Church
The male member of Bimpeon Methodist Episcopal church and congregation met last evening and organized the "Men's Aid Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church" to further the interests of the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bimpeon Methodist Episcopal Church
Shirt Waist Girl Leads Fashion Across All Ages
The piece notes that women from schoolgirls to grandmothers are embracing the shirt waist as the prettiest, most comfortable and coolest summer garment, marking a broad fashion shift under Dame Fashion.
We Have Waists for Everybody in Five Distinct Lines
The advertisement markets five lines of shirt waists in Cumbric Birt Valets with fashion features. It promises good cheap waists and superb shirts at moderate costs and claims perfect fit and colors matching made to order goods.
White Shirt Waists Priced From One Dollar
At one dollar these white fawn and fancy waists offer value with elaborate trims and exclusive designs. The lot features spotless white beauty, rich insertions, embroidery, laces, and edgings, combining style and comfort for a summer waist not previously seen.
Dressy Wash Waist Jet Jacket Ad Headlines
Laundry fresh and new when home from the laundry with a jet outfit. Choose from numerous swell styles each priced to please.
Emulsion of Cod Liver Oil With Hypophosphites Adverts
A health ad claims the human race grows weaker but wiser, noting many pale and emaciated people. It promotes Scott's Emulsion of Cod liver Oil with Hypophosphites as strengthening, blood enriching, nerve invigorating, and fat forming, available at druggists. Scott & Bowne, New York, chemists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott
Scott & Bowne
New York
Church Organization Forms A New Men's Group
A group gathered to unite men and strengthen fellowship. Charles Acker was elected president, Frank Shedd secretary, and James Thro treasurer. Twenty members joined and a membership committee was named. The next meeting is Thursday evening and all men connected with the church are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Acker
Frank Shedd
James Thro
W. W. Davie
Ernest York
W. ©. Williame
Shootings Shake Scranton Street Row Near Noon
Firearm incident on Scranton street involved John Newnmule shooting at Sam Plerson known as Tricky Sam after an argument with a female family member. Mrs Newmule protested and was threatened. Newmule restrained Plerson then fired a rock-aimed shot as Pierson fled. several windows were damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly's Row
Scranton Street
John Newnmule
Sam Plerson
Sam
Newmals
Plerson
St Brenden council eye big July 4 excursion to Binghamton
At a St Brenden council meeting Young Men's Benevolent Group endorsed a July 4 excursion to Binghamton via the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line. A committee including George Orr Thomas McHugh Thomas Hurst and others was formed to arrange the trip with more subcommittees to handle minor details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden
Binghamton
Delaware
Washington Camp Purchases Lot for Lodge Building
Washington camp No 178 Patriotice Order Song of America voted to buy the North Main avenue Clarke court lot for 9500 dollars. The 4583 foot site fronts Main avenue and trustees were authorized to close negotiations. The plan is a building valued between 80000 and 190000 dollars with full improvements, giving West Beranton a top lodge room in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Camp
Song of America
North Main Avenue
Clarke Court
Clarke Bros.’ General Stores
Main Avenue
West Beranton
Sisters honor Miss Lyndal Jones at Academy Street gathering
Miss Catherine Phillips and Miss Mame Phillips hosted a small party at their Academy Street home in honor of Lyndal Jones, Bellevue hospital graduate. Guests included Misses Catherine Phillips, Mame Phillips, Lindal Jones, Misa Griffiths and Dr. Talisen Phillips, plus David Owens, Emerson D. Owen and Charles E. Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Mame Phillips
Academy Street
Lyndal Jones
Bellevue Hospital
New York
Lindal Jones
Misa Griffiths
Talisen Phillips
David Owens
Emerson D. Owen
Charles E. Daniels
Funeral services for Mrs Colby at local residence
The service was held yesterday afternoon at the corner of Bromley avenue and Swetland street, conducted by Rev EB J McHenry of St David's Episcopal. Pallbearers included William Smith Thomas Richards David Pitchford and Mr Walters. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Colby
Bromley Avenue
Swetland Street
EB. J. McHenry
St. David's Episcopal Church
William Smith
Thomas Richards
David Pitchford
Mr Walters
Forest Hill Cemetery
Neighboring dispute and arrest warrant reported
Maggie Barrett of 158 Meridian Street faced a hearing last evening on a charge of being a common scald filed by neighbor Louise Dougher. Alderman Kelly issued a warrant for Patrick Casey of 42 Literne Street for threatening the life of Mrs. Elizabeth Lance. the hearing continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Barrett
Meridian Street
Louise Dougher
Kelly
Patrick Casey
Literne Street
Elizabeth Lance
Saturday Night Club Postponed Amid Member Absences
The Satur day night club regular meeting slated for tomorrow evening was postponed due to several members' absence until the following Saturday. June 4 notes show the event by Wice tribe No 45 and the Daughtere of Pocahontas and Red Men conferring at Red Men’s hall with a pleasant ice cream social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wice
Webster Literary and Debating Society
William Milas
Washburn
Grain Drink Promoted As Coffee Alternative
A health oriented note extols a grain based drink as a coffee substitute. It claims medical approval and benefits such as invigoration and appetite stimulation. The product is described as grain derived with a rich brown color and coatings reminiscent of coffee.
Welsh and local notices mix in Dunmore area news
A warrant for Mrs Julia Malla on assault charges was sworn before Alderman Kellow. Various church and community events are planned including Salvation Army barracks gatherings for Mrs Williams and a postponed Welsh eisteddfod. Several arrests and talks occur while miners and union representatives attend hearings and meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traction Company
Dunmore
Kellow
Mra
Julia Malla
Hennessy Court
Annie Harland
Salvation Army
Ensign Williame
Wales
O6ther 6
Tabernacles Congregational Church
First Welsh Congregational Church
Frank Fellows
Luzerne
Tenth Streets
Henry FP. Davies
First Welsh Baptist Church
Thomas Jones
Acker Avenue
Holden
A. Forest Derehimer
James Bailey
Annie Dagger
Eva Phillips
Lillian Moore
Farth Wil- Name
Younes People's Union
First Baptist Church
West Pittston
Ida
Jessie Morris
Summner Avenue
Misses Edwards
Hawley
Arthur Leyshon
North Bromley Avenue
Local Items Include Illnesses Travels and Weddings
Mrs Vielen Kilmer of North Hyde Park avenue is seriously ill at her home. William Price sr of South Main avenue has returned from a visit with his daughter at Syracuse New York. Miss Kate McLoughlin of Scranton street is in Buffalo for the wedding of her cousin Miss Mary Turner. Thomas Rowland of Lansford visiting friends on this side. Miss Ruth Morgan of North Filmore avenue visiting her sister in Philadelphia. Harry Jacobs of Olyphant, the Buet of friends on North Main avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vielen Kilmer
North Hyde Park Avenue
William Price, Sr
South Main Avenue
Syracuse
Kate McLoughlin
Scranton Street
Buffalo
Mary Turner
Thomas Rowland
Lansford
Ruth Morgan
North Fiimore Avenue
Phindelphia
Harry Jacobs
W. J. Williams
Taylor
Court Street
Philadelphia
James Purvis
Newark
N. 7
DP. J. Green
Blair Avenue
William Griffin
Parker Street
Hahnemann Hospital
Andrew Cahoon
Fast Market Street
Alderman Roberts
Rodda
Philip le Bart
Kingston
North Main Avenue
Yesterdiny
Address orders to Sharkey in Cedar Avenue letters
To South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to C. B. Sharkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6083.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Jamey’s Wax Works At Y M C A Draws Crowded Audience
A winter entertainment series at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms concluded with a show titled Mrs. Jarey’s Wax Works. Miss Anna Van Nort presided, and performers included Miss Ida Renehler and Miss Tillie Stewler in character roles. Three tableaux plus recitations and a vocal duet were featured, with refreshments served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Jarey
Dicken
Pickwick
Anna van Nort
South Scranton
Young Wee Men's Christian Association
Janiey
Mise Rowlands
Anna Bresser
Currie Nape
Anné Bresser
James Norton
William Scheuer
Jee Ceram
Cake
Young Women's Christian Association
Paul Smith
Pear Street
Dr. Rite
Martha Schultz
Meadow Avenue
George Mirta
Pittston Avenue
Binghamton
Pltusion Avenue
and Myre Mirtz
Community notices and society items from Green Ridge
Green Ridge society items include the Ladies of St. Katherine's Chall serving ice cream strawberry cake on Decoration Day in the Guild rooms from 6 to 7 and 7 to 10. Mentions of residents and travels appear alongside local business ads and school preparations for Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Katherine's
Church of the Good Shepherd
Os Wat
F. Killam
Cupouse Avenue
Charles, Slade
Wayne County
DD K
Pittaton
F. Hedvick
Richmoni Park
Snell
Plymouth
W. H W. Keene
Boulevard Avenue
F. Dunn
Delaware Street
New York City
Myre
Taylor
Capoure Avenue
Burdick
Welletong
Elton Clarke
Green Ridge Street
Bath
Manners
Powder explosion injures miner in North Scranton incident
Thomas Reap, a Keyser avenue miner, ignited a squib in a Marvine mine hole and was badly cut by flying coal fragments. He faced possible worse injuries had the hole been higher. Local social news and various residents’ visits follow in North Scranton Happenings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Healey
Bloom Avenue
Puritan Congregational Church
Thomas Reap
Keyser Avenue
Marvine
Reap
Break-in at Healey's Grocery During Dinner Hour
A burglar entered Healey's Grocery at Bloom Avenue and West Market Street through a side window during dinner. He pried the cash drawer with a miner’s pick, ransacked the store, and escaped with money. No suspect identity has been found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Healey
Bloom Avenue
West Market Street
Puritan Congregational Church Social at West Market Street
Members gathered at the church parlors on West Market Street for a social evening. A full program featured piano and contralto solos by Lillian Mebrvr is and Mary Davis, a cornet piece by D. T. Reese, and readings by J. H. Phillips and Armit Thomas, followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Congregational Church
West Market Street
Kew
Mies Lillian Mebrvris
Mise Mary Davis
Orans
Bolo
Mra
Margaret Counin
Olo
Mike Lizzie
Tonoranto
W. M. Davis
D. T. Reese
J. H. Phillips
Armit Thomas
Local notices from Providence Gas and Water shift to Auditorium
The Providence Gas and Water office moves to the Auditorium on the first floor. Cumberland Hose Company plans a forthcoming event in June at F year's grove. A national service is scheduled for Sunday at Twoviolence Presbyterian Church. Green Ridge Odd Fellows conferred the third degree on two candidates last night. Church of the Good Shepherd to run an excursion to Lake Ariel on June 10.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Gas and Water Company
Cuamberland Hose Company
S Grove
Green Ridge
Odd Fellows
Church of the Good Shepherd
Lake Ariel
Obituary of Mrs Anni Marie Baumelster
Mrs Anni Marie Baumelster, wife of Joseph Raumelister, died at her home in Petersburg at age 68. Survived by husband Joseph Raumelister of Sanderson's drug store and William Raumelster of Chittenden's pharmacy, plus Mrs Henry Spraks of South Scranton. Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM with visitation at the house and interment at Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Anni Marie Baumelster
Joseph Ravumlester
North Leving Avenue
Petersburg
Yeaterday
Wosone
Joseph Raumelister
Sanderson's Drug Store
William Raumelster
Chittenden
Henry Spraks
South Scranton
Dunmore Cemetery
Injunction Blocks Sheriff Sale Of Tucker Property
Referee in bankruptcy A Van Wormer issued an injunction preventing Sheriff Pryor from selling Evan Tucker’s Carbondale house and lot. Tucker's mortgage by Jane Carson and foreclosure in county court were cited. The US court is ordered as the proper venue for sale, marking a first-time injunction in such a case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. van Wormer
Sheriff Pryor
Carbondale
Evan Tucker
Jane Carson
Tucker
Tucker & Maxey
Carveon
United States
van Wormer
Battalion drill and dress parade on Wyoming avenue
Companied 4 KK 6 of the Eleventh regiment conducted a battalion drill on Wyoming avenue between Mulberry and Olive streets. Col onel Watres commanded. The drill ended with a dress parade led by Bauern hand. A regimental order directed the battalion to assemble at 115 am Tuesday afternoon in front of the armory for the Memorial Day parade by the Grand Army of the Republic posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Mulberry
Olive Streets
Watres
Bauern
Grand Army of the Republic
Lost pigeons recovered man seeks return from city stores
Charles J. Tripp of 1125 Providence road searched city bird shops after finding several pigeons missing. In Spruce street store a youth Oswald Jones offered five pigeons. four matched Tripp’s birds. Jones was taken into custody by Sergeant Jones. The boy says he traded other pigeons for the lot and will face police court this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles J. Tripp
Providence Road
Lont
Spruce Street
Oswald Jones
Providence
May billiard match ends with Boorse pair ahead
New York May 2 The first night of the three cushion billiard match saw Jake Schaffer and W H versus Frank Ives and Join Bl Thacher end with Boorse leading 4 to 0 The contest will resume tomorrow night or until a side reaches 200 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jake Schaffer
W. H
Frank Ives
Thatcher
Boorse
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West
Scranton
THE
West Scranton Electric Light Company
Atlantic
George W. Jenkins
Malin Avenue
Ailasea Morgan
Markwick
Spencer Vornl
Kya Reine
Mima
Mirae
Charles Matthews
Miss Ployis
Bewcuon
Iver Price
Bertha Williame
Miles Loretta Fugen
Spencer
Wade
Mormit
Pecking
Metirackin
Barre
Painsell
Morran
Nettle Snow
Ori
Mier
Ible Viella
Stephen McDonough
Mies
Watkins
Cyeee Progheey
Miss Jerale
Babee
Eve MU
Chiedinge
Lprof. Flew
Nowell Cpoe SieedenaVdeuees
Volos
Miss
Markwiek
Men's Aid Society
Globe Warehouse
Colby
Alderman Kelly
S(c
David Harum
Edward Noyes Wescott
Red Rock
Thomas Nelson Page
Kees Lane Allen
Castle Inn
Stanley Weyman
Richard Harding Davis
E. S. Voynich
Max Pemberton
Changeling
Sir Walter Besant
Maurice Hewlett
Hope
Hermit
Edna Lyall
Ian MacLaren
Bonny Brier Bush
Mollie's Prince
Rosa Nouchette Carey
Simon Dale
Anthony Hope
Zenda
Rupert of
Burts’ Library
Torchon
Valenciennes
North Scranton
Hazleton
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