City Notes and Local Society Quilt of Short Items
A crowded city notes page lists minor resolutions praising Mayor Buasley, a football challenge between the Sanderson Hill Comets and South Side Reds on Nov 16, and a summons to a racial session by Wilkes-Barre lodge of Ell with the Ninth Regiment band. It notes Florence E. Weir becoming organist and city missionary for the Hescne mission, a St Josephs Saviery directors meeting, and a year old runaway picked up by police awaiting relatives. Railroad paydays for DL&W and related lines, a brakeman Edward Gerrity injured by a falling pole, Scranton Bedding stockholders choosing five directors, and a brief business note on Dr McDowell and local commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buasley
Sanderson Hill Comets
South Side Reds
Wilkes-Barre
Ell
Ninth Regiment
Lodge of Elks
Mies Florence E. Weir
Moody Institute
Chicago
Hescne
St. Joseph's Saviery
Jefferson Avenue
Albert Hutchinsen
Puu Rashia
Central
Wanderer
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Pyne, Taylor and Holden
Delaware and Hudson Railroad and Canal Company
Baltimore Tunnel
Waymart
Honesdale
Edward Gerrity
Fifth Avenue
Bellevue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Gerrity
Scranton
Kerr
Young Woman Dies After Home Kerosene Fire Accident
Miss Annie Fahey of Dunmore, 22, died after severe burns suffered when she tried to rekindle a stove with kerosene. The burning woman ran into the yard and flames enveloped her before firefighters could help. Funeral planned from Throop street residence. Ladies invited to view Mexican drawn work at Reynolds’ store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Fahey
Dunmore
Miss Fahey
Scranton
Gale
M. BE
Reynolds
Wyomleg Avenue
Third Night of the Kinsley Hearing
The Kinsley investigation enters its third night as ten witnesses, including Mrs. W. B. Duggan of the Associated Charities and city workers, testify. Prosecution edges toward completion. defense to present next, with accounts, team dealings, and payments tied to Harry Kinsley and associates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kinsley
Attempted suicide by throat slashing in mining family
Daniel O Malley a 20 year old son of Mr and Mrs James D O Malley of 625 Eynon Street attempted self harm at 3 am by cutting his throat with a knife. Michael Kelley intervened and restrained him. O Malley lies in critical condition though doctor L H Gibbs says recovery expected. The incident is linked to heavy drinking and unsettled behavior at the mine worker's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel O'Malley
James D. O'Malley
Eynon Street
Michael Kelley
O'Malley
Kelley
Death of Captain William T. Conner at 62
Captain William T. Conner 62 died yesterday at Moses Taylor Hospital after weeks of illness. Born in Mauch Chunk he served as captain of Company I, Eighty‑first Pennsylvania Volunteers. His war wounds from Fredericksburg led to his death. his brother Eli T. Connor and half brother Lieutenant Abbot also perished in war. He is survived by his wife and five children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. Conner
Moses Taylor Hospital
Mauch Chunk
Eighty-first Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Fredericksburg
Eli T. Connor
Fair Oaks
Abbot
Malvern Til
Connor
Fire Destroys Providence House. No Inhabitants Found
A blaze on Mary Street Providence at 10 PM gutted a house owned by David Lewis of Olyphant and occupied by Martin Ruane. No one was present. authorities report unclear cause and total loss about 1200 dollars with partial insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Street
Providence
David Lewis
Olyphant
Martin Ruane
Ruane
Judge Sage Backs Dodge Independent Wood Split Pulley Patent
A US Circuit Court decision in Cincinnati sustains the Dodge and Phillion patent covering the interchangeable rushing system and compression fastening for wood split pulleys. The ruling affects Beranton Supply and Machinery and a local hardware house amid long running controversy. The wide use of wood split pulleys in the area makes the decision noteworthy for readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton Supply and Machinery Company
Sage
United States Circuit Court
Cincinnati
Dodge
Phillion
Club Members Urged to Return Uniforms by Noon
Members must return uniforms to Room 406 in the years building before noon today. The same uniforms were loaned to Mont rose voters who have an evening celebration, so they must be shipped before noon. Each member should reclaim their uniform in good order. Regular meeting Thursday evening. all members urged to attend. George W. Marshall jr, president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montrose
George W. Marshall, Jr
Businessmen Invited to Beranton Electric Expo Meeting
City businessmen are invited to a meeting at 607 Mears' building this Wednesday evening at 7 o'clock to discuss holding an electric exposition in Beranton this winter. The meeting aims to inform and involve all interested parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears’ Building
Orlock
Beranton
Died Notices for Patrick Rust Delia Buxton
Rust and Buxton obituaries note Patrick Rust of Scranton born at home and Delia Buxton of Dunmore aged 2 years 4 weeks, with funeral plans from local residences to St. Peters cathedral and Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rush
Scranton
Patrick Rust
Railroad Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park
Buxton
Dunmore
Delia Huxton
George and
Ida Buxton
Wem
Monroe Avenue
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Eight Men Burned in Storrs Shaft Disaster at Priceburg
An explosion of gas in Storrs shaft No 1 Priceburg injured eight men, two of whom are not expected to survive. Thomas P P Williams Hollister Avenue and John Pimtou among the worst burned with others including August Smith George Smith Matthew Horrick Pierce Jackson John Orinka and Joan Solinsky. The blast shattered a loaded coal car and blew down doors and cross cuts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Williams
Hollister Avenue
Priceburg
Storrs
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Thomas PP. Williams
Will
John Pimtou
Willams
August Smith
George Smith
Matthew Horrick
Pierce Jackson
John Orinka
Joan Solinskey
Molleh
Rink
Thomas Williams
Thomas Carson
Washburn Street
Williams
Eee
Edward Roderick
Roderick
Carson
Mr. Carson
Wiliams
Pest
Orinka
Cangway Road
Herrick and Jackson
Gam- Way
Thomas Phillins
Reception for Colonel Oakford Command by local veterans
A pleasant evening honored Colonel Oakford Command No 25 Union Veterans' Union as Lee Evra Griffin camp No Bons of Veterans hosted a reception in the Griffin beet rooms last night with local veterans in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakford
Union Veterans’ Union
Lee Evra
Griffin c
Griffin Beet
Fraternal Greeting Lunch at Lackawanna Avenue
Following brief speeches Fred R. Stark gave the address of welcome and W. Roberts, commander of the visiting command, delivered the response. Oakford command members present included E. Yeomans, W. Roberts, George H. Taylor, Lewis Hancock Sr. and many others briefed in attendance.
Insane Engineer Warner Removed to Hillside Home
William Warner, engineer for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western, long confined at central police, was evaluated by a Stroudsburg and city committee of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. He was moved to Hillside Home on a special train, amid violent behavior and damage to his cell. Danville asylum was unavailable for three weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Warner
Delaware, Lacka- Wanna and Western Railroad
Central
David Johnson
Stroudsburg
John Shaffer
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Warner
Hillside
Clark
Bogert
Karins and Peters
Edward Douds Conversion Anniversary Observed
The Rescue Mission on Franklin avenue marked the second anniversary of Edward Douds conversion. Doud is a Delaware Lackawanna and Western brakeman and led the anniversary service. Rev. Richard Hlorns offered prayer. lunch followed in the basement dining room with tea sets and toilet sets as club order prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Doud
Franklin Avenue
Doud
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western
Richard Hlorns
Local Ads Roundup From City Merchant Pages
Steam Heating and Plumbing run by P. F. and M. T. Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave. Tallor offers fall salts and coats with John Rosa at 307 Spruce Street. White Envelopes for Inc. at 623 Lackawanna Ave. A Baby Bazaar at 512 Spruce Street features children coats. McGarrah's Insect Powder sold in 25 and 10 cent boxes only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Tallor
John Rosa
Spruce Street
Baby Bazaar
McGarrah
This Week's Fashion Values and Cape Offers
A local ad previews a busy week with trimmed fashion items. It highlights a $15.00 ladies cape in Sir Titus Salta Plush with Martin collar details, a $12.00 Astrachan cloth jacket with Persian lamb effect, and a $3.00 electric beard cape described as best value yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titus Salta
Alaska Beal
Piano and Harmony Lessons Taught at Kopff Residence
The Late Herr Kopff offered lessons in piano, organ, and harmony at his residence 302 Adams Avenue Scranton. He provided instruction in accompanying skills and music theory to students in the area.
Powell's Music Store Invites Public to Inspect Stock
The store highlights its stock of goods as unmatched in quality and price and invites everyone to examine the selection before buying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell
Great Demand for Honest Carpets Ad to Customers
Advert says customers want carpets that are beautiful durable and economical. The copy claims no customer loss due to honesty and asserts the product is the best, with straightforward assurances.
Reduction of Our Elegant Millinery Spurs Savings
A newspaper item announces a tremendous reduction on all elegant millinery offerings. The feature highlights discounted hats and accessories as customers flock to the store for bargain prices and seasonal styles.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Norman & Moore Fire Insurance
Meniecaes
the Lackawanna
Pens Avenue
A. B. Warman
City Notes
Dr. McDowell
Adams Avenue
Young Men's Christian Association
Mozart Symphony Concert Company
Theodore Hoch
Marie Louise Gumner
W. B. Duggan
The
Associated Charities
Street Department
Witnesves
Harry R. Kinsley
Mr. Newcomb
Eugene Rinehart
Louis Hardenberg
Henry Stebling
Emmet Peet
Lynn
Auburn Township
Susquehanna County
W. H. Peet
A. B. Green
William F. Rosa
C. J Kinsley
Mr. Kinsley
Peet
Rameey
C. R. Kinsley
J. M. Rameey
New York Street
New Jersey
Walter Rameey
Kinsleys
James Mackle
Edward Ramsey
E. M. Ramsey
Mr. Perigo
Foreman
I. M
Kingsley
P. 8
Page
Throon
Walter Ramsey
William F. Rows
Newcom
Harry Kinsley
John Hollands
William P. Peterman
Marion Street
Wyoming Avenue
Green Ridge
Delaware Street
Arthur LaBar
New Street
Cedar Avenue
Wyalusing
Bradford County
Jacob Hetcher
Nineteenth Ward
Third District
Hia
May Street
Junior Republican Club
Pimteca
Lloyd
North Mainavenue
Dre
Hilheimer and Kennedy
Pricebars
Rilheimer
Pimteu
Voilent
Christmas
Rescue Mission
Lackawanna Avenue
Inc
Lack'a, Ave
W. BR. Black
NEW Cloak Department
A. R. Sawyer
Reeves Jones
Aew Presbyterian
Churc
S. C. Snyder
D. D
Sprace St
Motel
Jermyn
Powell's Music Store
L. B. Powell & Co
China Hall
J. Weichel
Lackawanna Ave
Wyoming House
J.bolz
FURS
Quali Electric Seal
Martin
Sam
J. Bolz
Ihls Weens
Hallacher
H. Langfeld
Ruppreght’s
Crystal Palace
Peon Ave
Opp Baptist Church
William S. Millar
GAS and Water CO
Center ST
Paniaiee
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