West Scranton Shooting Wounds Man at Home
John Lenahan of Sugar Notch shot Michael Reilly at 1911 Jackson Street. the bullet struck the left leg above the knee, bursting an artery, leaving Reilly in serious condition. Lenahan says the shooting was accidental. a hearing is set before Magistrate Davies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lenahan
Sugar Notch
Michael Reillly
Jackson Street
Reilly
Edward McTiernan
Lenahan
McTiernan
Chicago
Lenehan
McCulligan
West Side
Davies
Hyde Park Enjoys Memorial Day Excursions Across Region
Hyde Park residents seized clear weather for Memorial Day outings. St. Leo's excursion drew many West Siders to Binghamton, Lake Lodore trips attracted large crowds, and others visited Nay Aug park and nearby spots for a pleasant holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
St. Leo's
Binghamton
Baptist Young People to Host Monthly Social and Debate
Next Tuesday evening the Baptist Young People union will hold their monthly social and entertainment. A debate will be held on the topic Which stands most prominent in Bible history Filljah or Isaiah with Elijah presented by Messrs. Thomas and Howell and Isaiah argued by Messrs. Jones and Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norma Nichollie
Baptist Young People's Union
Filljah
Isaiah
Messrs. Thomas and Howell
Elijah
Messrs. Jones and Evans
Funeral rites for Thomas May of North Ninth Street
Funeral services were held for the late Thomas May who died Wednesday morning. A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Patrick's Church by Rev. P. F. B. Lavelle. Pallbearers included Wana way Cooke Callahan Murphy Jordan and Barrett. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas May
North Ninth Street
St. Patrick's Church
P. FB. Lavelle
Wanaway
Cooke
Callahan
Murphy
Jordan
Barrett
Cathedral Cemetery
Weddings Told For Several Local Couples This June
Miss Evaline Phillips of North Rebecca avenue will wed C Brown of Green Ridge on June 1. William Hutton and Miss Edith Martin plan June 1 nuptials at the bride’s home. Robert Bradley of Pittston and Rose Dena Rosencrans of that place marry June 5 at Pittston Presbyterian church. Judson Hutchinson of Washington DC will marry Grace R Peck of 1528 Price street on June 26. George DeWilde and Marion Hutchinson pair up June 26 at Washburn Street Presbyterian parsonage. Eva Davis of Hampton street to marry Evan Davis of Taydor in June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evaline Phillips
North Rebecca Avenue
C. Brown
Green Ridge
William Hutton
Edith Martin
North End
Robert Bradley
Pittston
Rose Dena Rosencrans
Pittston Presbyterian Church
Judson Hutchinson
Washington, D. C
Grace R. Peck
Price Street
George DeWilde
Marion Hutchinson
Philadelphia
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Eva Davis
Hampton Street
Evan Davis
Taydor
Local union meeting and church auxiliary events
Officers of miners locals are asked to meet at Jane's hall on Jackson street this morning at 10 o'clock. Mothers' Jewels of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church meet in the church parlors this afternoon at 3 20. Miss May Jones of North Hyde Park avenue will entertain the Ladies' auxiliary at her home this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane's Hall
Jackson Street
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
May Jones
North Hyde Park Avenue
Breaker born yesterday on the No 32 ground
A report notes a breaker born yesterday on No 32 ground with a score of 18 to 13. John Richards described as a wife beater remains in custody at the station house after failing to secure ball.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Richards
BP. W. Hayes
Chestnut Street
William Davies
Bellevue
South Scranton Notes Winners in National Eistedd Fod Event
The Saenerrrunde were one of yesterday's winners in the national eistedd fod held in the new armory. They defeated the Junger Maennerchor by a single point after faithful preparation. President Phillip Robinson led a post contest meeting in Athletic hall with plans for an open house concert involving the two societies. Winners include First Tenors Gusteng Schulz August Haugen Berthold Schott Peter Gard Charles Schwald Jacob Schreiber Emil Eckert Henry Rempe Michael Phillips John Mais. Second Tenors Charles Pell Emil Wilhelm Eugene Melcher Bernard Damas Jacob Guth John Meissner Anthony Herbster Emil Herbster Fred Ibgrbrecht John Schroeder. First Bass Anton Fisch Mathias Damas William Baumgartner Edward Claus Eugene Claus John Schroeder Charles Wappolsky Fred Otto Jacob Hess Max Ludwig. Second Bass Lewils Hetrick Adam Frantz Albert Kuhn Joseph Albrecht Lorenz Haberstroh John Gunn William Grambo Adam Killian Charles Krayer George Miller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Robinson
Junger Maennerchor
Gusteng Schulz
August Haugen
Berthold Schott
Peter Gard
Charles Schwald
Jacob Schreiber
Emil Eckert
Henry Rempe
Michael Phillips
John Mais
Charles Pell
Emil Wilhelm
Eugene Melcher
Bernard Damas
Jacob Guth
John Meissner
Antony Herbster
Emil Herbster
Fred “Igbrecht
John Schroeder
Anton Fisch
Mathias Damas
William
Local notes and society briefs from Cedar area
Updates report illness and recovery including Fred Schell's typhoid improvement and Mrs. Henry Ziegler's serious condition. A gospel meeting by Miss Meredith is announced. A birth is recorded for May 28 at 428 Birch Street. Local events mention Kommers at Music hall for Arion society and August Hahn's injuries at Clift works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Schell
Cedar Avenue
Henry Ziegler
Schley
Young Women's Christian Association
Meredith
Arthur ©. Tisdel
Birch Street
Junger Maennercher
Honored Memory of Nation's Heroes Parade and Concert
Memorial day events honored fallen soldiers with a parade served luncheon by Mrs. M. J. Corbett. Chairman Smith B. Mott led a committee including P. J. McAndrew, E. W. Pearce, J. Lobday, M. R. Mark, Bishop, G. Geary, and others. A Memorial hall concert by Ezra Griffin post No. 1 featured Beatrice Morris, Maud Weatherhaug, Vanderveken, Wilson, Edith Henson, Harry Tyler, and Jennie Kaufman with a mix of recitations, violin, piano, and soprano solos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristley
Teewater
M. J. Corbett
Washington Avenue
Smith B. Mott
P. J. McAndrew
E. W. Pearce
John &. Lobday
M.rk
Bishop
George Geary
George Bhulty
B. B. Atherton
John T. Howe
Levi Getz
Elinore
Maud Weatherhaug
North
Scranton
Flivian Vanderveken
Wilson
Edith Henson
Harry Tyler
Faust
Jennie Kaufman
Allen's Foot Ease Ad Claims Instant Corn Relief
An old advertisement touts Allen's Foot Ease powder as a universal cure for corns and foot discomfort. It promises quick relief and implies a mail order option, referencing Alley & Olmaten as a source.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amallor
Allen
Ieee Alley & Olmaten Y
Pleasant Green Street Party Honors Pearl Henry
Miss Pearl Henry hosts a friendly gathering on Green Street with games singing and recitations by Miss Lulu Constantine and piano by Miss Pearl Henry. Attendees include Misses George Cure Mary Guest Lulu Constantine Cora Snyder Sophia Herr Jennie Dotty Margaret Noone Helen Dunbar Maud White Grace Marlon Blanch White Anna Henry and Messrs Daniel Hartzell Williams Bright Jr Clarence McAllister James Sand Clarence Henry Henry Twining Edgar Sanders Samuel Weston Bert Evans John Jones Howard Rathmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Henry
Green Street
Lulu Constantine
Miss Pearl Henry
George Cure
Mary Guest
Cora Snyder
Sophia Herr
Jennie Dotty
Margaret Noone
Helen Dunbar
Maud White
Grace Marlon
Blanch White
Anna Henry
Messrs
Daniel Hartzell
Williams Bright
Clarence McAllister
James Sand
Clarence Henry
Henry Twining
Edgar Sanders
Samuel Weston
Bert Evans
John Jones
Howard Rathmore
Lynwood four act melodrama staged by Crystal club
The Crystal Literary and Dramatic club produced Lynwood a four act Civil War melodrama before a full auditorium. Lead roles were played by P. J. McGuire Victor Blanchard and Miss Margaret Burns as Lucille Carlyle with warm applause for their performances. Specialties were by John Hughes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club
Lynwood
P. J. McGuire
Victor Blanchard
Margaret Burns
Lucille Carlyle
John Hughes
Gospel address and local social notes from Scranton
Mrs L M Gates of Scranton will speak at the YWCA parlors 2048 North Main avenue Sunday at 270 pot. All young women invited. Zachariah Williams and Evan Thomas visited friends in Jermyn yesterday. Doc Booth leaves today for Ohio after eight years in the area. Miss Kate Henry of New York City visiting her mother on Brick Avenue. Miss Mabel Shepherd and Lillian Ross in Wilkes-Barre yesterday. Dr Young Gymnasium instructor visiting New York. Miss Mable A Collins of Washington DC en route to Montreal visiting relatives on North Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Henry
New York City
Brick Avenue
Mabel Shepherd
Lillian Ross
Wilkes-Barre
Young
Church Avenue
New York
Moble A. Collins
Washington, D. C
Montreal
Canada
North Main Avenue
Allentown
YY Drych
The
Cambrian
Tilea
D. ©. Powell
Beranton
Hees Morgin
William Devanney
Pittston
Tarrence McCloskey
T. Y. Rees
Wilkes- Barre
Garfield Davis
Sherman Avenue
Jnuvenue
Damrosch
Richard Phillips
Willams
Edwards
Scranton
Thomas Jenkins
Madison
N. Y
Elsteddfod
Saengerrunds
Junger Maennerchor
Professor Hemberger
William M. Thomas
Llewellyn Morgan
John Evans
G. MM. Willams
William N. Myles
John Pugh
Kingston
Reese G. Davis
Edwardsdale
DY. D. EB. Richards
Slatineton
Levan Fardd
Myra Gwyn
George Washington
Evan R. Evans
Carnarvon
Wales
Iorwerth T. Daniel
Arion
Vilen
Neva
Ulican Philharmonic Society
Cecilians
Utena
Professor Daniel
Weat
Gwilym Miles
Moessra
Price
Jones
G. J. Humphries
Idea
N. W
America
Eligabeth Watking
Edith
Gwilymnd Arthur Watkins
Harrisburg
Mira
Watkins
Solomon Griffiths
Then
Pittsburg
Williams
Thomas Williams
Dr. Mason Glee Club
Arada
Arthur Classen
Ohio
Memorial Day Observed in Dunmore Parade and Services
Memorial day was observed in Dunmore with a parade down Potter and Green Ridge streets. Participants included the police, G A R drum corps, veterans groups, cadets, Sunday school and Y M C A bands, borough officials, and church groups. Church services followed at First Methodist Episcopal, Tripp Avenue Church of Christ, and Dunmore Presbyterian, with notices of service times, speakers, and ongoing repairs to the church bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Potter and
Green Ridge Street
G. A. Rydroo
Ul. A. M
YY. M. T. Tl
I. T
B. Society
First Methodist Episcopal Church
Nev
Charles Henry Newing
Daniel Powell
Haworth League
Tripp Avenue Church of Christ
Robert Young and
Avoca
Peter Pinckney
Shoemaker Avenue
George and
Irving Avery
Morria Reynolds
Carbondale
Clayton Dalrymple
Blakely Street
A. L. Bryden
North Blakely Street
Pittston
Frank Skinner
Dudley Street
James Hopkins
New York City
National Eisteddfod highlights and surprises at Scranton event
The National Eisteddfod showcased strong juvenile competition and praised performances by D. B. Thomas as accompanist, plus notable conductors and choruses. Judges Damrosch and Jones earned praise. attendance topped 18,000 over sessions with players from Wilkes-Barre, Pittston, Harrisburg, and others.
Brass Hat Ban Misdemeanor At Public Gatherings
The report notes a rule making it a misdemeanor for ladies to wear hats in public assemblies of this character. It highlights G M Williams, mine inspector, and references the Aden ladies party in black skirts and white shirts. Cultural remarks cover choir competition and notable performances by H Evan Williams and Dr Gunther, with an upcoming contest offering prizes for mixed and male choruses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Wiliams
Bellevue
Scranton
Aden
Berunton
H. Evan Williame
Bangor
Gunther
Brooklyn
Daniel
Brundage
Pittsburg West
Elizabeth Hughes Widow of Joseph Hughes Dies in Scranton
Mrs Elizabeth Hughes 76 a native of Wales and long time Scranton resident died at her home 144 South Hyde Park Avenue after a long illness She was born in Wales about 76 years ago and came to Scranton in 1866 She was sister of the late Mrs Benjamin Hughes and leaves children David John Joseph George Rachael Mrs William Jeremiah and Mrs John Editly Warner friend circle mourns the respected lady.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Hughes
Joseph Hughes
South
Hyde Park Avenue
Wales
Scranton
Benjamin Hughes
David
John
Joseph
George
Rachael
William Jeremiah
John Editly
Funeral of William La Monte Set for Sunday at 2
The funeral for the late William La Monte will be held Sunday at 2 o clock at the family residence 10 Monroe Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William la Monte
S10
Monroe Avenue
Shoot of the Gun Club Opens Scranton Event in Wind
The Scranton Gun Club held its annual open shoot at Dunmore amid high winds. Winners across five prize events included Bim Davin, A J Kelley, W E Bittenbender, J D Mason, Joseph Bhutto, and J Snowden, with shoot offs deciding several ties. Other participants included H Cullen, Von Storch, Padden, Aneman, and Shotto among many.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Gun Club
Dunmore
Bim Davin
Frit Ceerees Vanes Iene
A. J. Kelley
Coc Rea Aa
W. BE. Bithenbender
J. D. Mason
Joseph Bhatia
Mth Vc
Afty
J. Snowden
C. Featherby
Shotto
Mason
Harry Cullen
C. H. von Storch
John Padden
Mr. Carpenter
John Colvin
B. M. Tranger
Mr. Haswell
Iudore Shoemaker
Mr. Hardenberg
William Anneman
Dainty
Sim Davis
T. PF. Padden
C. L. Cross
Carpenter
Elin Dave
MVS i
von Storch
Eepenne
Ub RB
Danivity
Whbrd
Ccescerseeaeers
Joseph Bhutto
Padden
Snowdey
Kelly
Hittenbender
Cullen
Anneman
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West
Michael Reilly
Jackson Street Baptist Notes
Dufour
GEO. W. Seria
Main Ave
Tog
General News
J. B
Sewelly
Atres
Globe Warehouse
South Scranton
Saenerrrunde
Philip Robinson
Holy Rosary Church
Lynnwood
Holy Rosary Academy
Mantgaret
Joyce Lady of
Immaculate Conception
Soos
B. C. Hopkine
Drinker Street
James G. Cullen
University of Pennsylvania
George Pinckney
Forest City
William R. Wilson
Minersville
Gucaia
Mra
Sidney Matthews
Allie Taft
SHERE
Lackaswanna
P.O
Scranton Loan Guaranty Company
Wyoming Avenue
Cor
Spruce ST
Scranton, PA
Scranton Club
TYME
Sonny W. KE. Bittenbonder
H. von Broveh
R. Dainty
Lyceum
Grace Spencer
Berane
Baland
Santern
Joyce Stores
Manu Ia Facture i
Presens
Imperial Cigar
Wholezale Tobaccontasts
Hardenberg
John Paudden
T. F. Padden
Henry Cullen
C. L. Class
W. EB. Bittenbender
Joseph Shotto
H. von Btorch
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