West Scranton Local: William J. Rogers Faces Mordal Poison Case
William J. Rogers a young drug clerk in New York is charged with causing two deaths by mixing poison with oil and selling it. He worked in Justin Smiths Lincoln Heights pharmacy after moving from West Scranton. His family lives on Landis Street. The case also involves Theodore Rennender proprietor, charged with second degree murder. The incident killed a six month old infant and a sixty year old grandmother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Rogers
New York City
Rogers
Justin Smith
Lincoln Heights
South
Malin Avenue
Ndl
New York
Pharmaceutical
Susanna Rogers
Landis Street
Ftellevue
Theodore Rennenberg
Ninth Avenue
West Seventeenth Street
Rennenders
Mate Slaughter
Bellevue
Smith
Remarkable crowd attends Renninger series at Winbury church
Pastor James Renninger of Winbury Methodist Episcopal Church continues a highly popular germans series titled Above Romance in Three. Crowds overflow the aisles over the past two Sundays with attendees from across the city and a final sermon is expected tomorrow evening. The first sermon covered The King's Ambassador Seeking a Wife for the Young Prince, the second The Proposal Recepted and the Journey Homeward, and the third will be The Waiting Groom and…
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Renninger
Winbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Chaive
Rev
Benninger
Queen Esther circle organized by Simpson church mission group
The Home Missionary Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church formed the Queen Esther circle last evening. Officers elected include Edna Saxe as president Cora Decker as first vice president Helennes as second vice president Jessie Paft as recording secretary Bertha Carson as corresponding secretary Planche Thomas as treasurer and Gussie Fritz as maniel. A musical program featured a lulloral solo by Rachel Jones a piano solo by Master Howard a recitation by Miss Philips and a vocal by Edna Saxe. Rev H McDermott spoke on Thank Offering urging the youth onward Mrs GC EL Mogg of Wilkes-Larre spoke on Chinese work in San Francisco Italian work in Chicago and Bohemian work in Chicago and Washington. Refreshments followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society
The
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Queen Esther
Edna Saxe
Cora, Decker
Helennes
Jessie Paft
Bertha Carson
Planche Thomas
Gussie Fritz
Rachel Jones
Master Howard
Misa Philips
H. (. McDermott
D. D
Mre. GC
EL. Mogg
Wilkes-Larre
San Francisco
Chicago
Washington
West Scranton G M Club Enjoys Evening Gathering
The G M Club of West Scranton met at Miss Lettie Warstaff’s home on West Locust street Thursday evening. Members and guests enjoyed games music and dancing with refreshments served later by Mrs Warstaff. Attendees included Lulu Fellows Belle Sydner Alice Coons Cora Decker May Jones Verna Warstaff Frleita Jones Jessie Prot Lette Wagstall John Waestilf Harry Driscoll Walter Jones David St Davies Frank Miller Bert Snyder Chiranes Coons Arthur Jones and Mr Wresge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. M. Club
West Scranton
Mise Lettie Warstaff
West Locust Street
Warstaff
Lulu Fellows
Belle Siyder
Alice Coons
Cora Decker
May Jones
Verna Wiarstaff
Frelita
Lewis and Evans united in marriage at Washburn home
Thomas J. Lewis of 1872 Washburn Street and Miss Gwenollmalin Evans of Jackson Street were married last evening by Rev. B I Evans at his home 12 Washburn Street. The couple, unattended, began housekeeping in a newly furnished North Scranton home immediately after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Lewis
Washburn Street
Gwenollmalin Evans
Jackson Street
B. I. Evans
Scranton
Richard Reese Surprised at Lafayette Home
Friends gathered Thursday evening at Richard Reese’s Lafayette Street home to celebrate his recovery from recent illnesses. Rinne and vocal solos highlighted the event with a warm, festive tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Reese
Lafayette Street
Rinne
Late Hour Ice Cream and Cake with Local Guests
At a late hour ice cream and cake were served. Attendees included Misses Cassie Hopkins Jennie Reeve Sadie Watking Mary Beynon Annie Jones Eleanor Davies Rachel Jones Ligele Hopkins Arabella Thomas Gwennie Hopkins Jennie Bynon Merats Fred Sheldiner Will Bowen Charles Canwell Arthur Reese Eddie Willams Richard Reese and Mr Mc Cath.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cassie Hopkins
Jennie Reeve
Sadie Watking
Mary Beynon
Annie Jones
Eleanor Davies
Rachel Jones
Ligele Hopkins
Arabella Thomas
Gwennie Hopkins
Jennie Bynon
and Merats
Fred Sheldiner
Will Bowen
Charles Canwell
Arthur Reese
Eddie Willams
Richard Reese
Mr. McCath
Shaft Workers Suffer Coal Falls Injuries
John McHale of Frink Street, a laborer in the Briggs shaft, sustained a foot injury from a coal fall. Martin Colline of Washburn Street, also in Briggs shaft, damaged the index finger of his left hand while at work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McHale
Frink Street
Briggs Shaft
Martin Colline
Washburn Street
Funeral of Hopkin Hopkins After Fatal Briggs Accident
Remains of Hopkin Hopkins who died from injuries in the Briggs accident were honored yesterday at the North Rebecon avenue family home. Members of Enterprise Lodge Loyal Knights of America and Capouse Mine Accident Fund attended. Rev. D. D. Hopkins officiated noting the untimely death and sad consequences. Pallbearers were lodge and fund members. Interment followed at Cambria Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkin Hopkins
Briggs Ehatt
North Rebecon Avenue
Enterprise Johge
Loyal Knights of America
Capouse Mine Accidental Fund
D. D. Hopkins
Firel Welsh Baptist Church
Elre Cometunees
Lodge
Cambria
Local contest and club plans noted in community round-up
Alfred Pike and Edward Thomas inaugurate a prize contest for St. David's Episcopal church. Old Columbia Hose company forms a social club with by-laws in preparation. Rev. Charles A. Soure to speak on missions. Various church, school, and club events scheduled with meetings, services, and social activities across the city.
Local families visiting and ill at home in Booth Main area
Mr and Mrs John Armstrong and daughter visit Mr and Myra Harris on Booth Main avenue. Robert Parrington, long indisposed, is recovering. Mrs Andrew C Mitchell and children ill on Washburn street. Mrs John Van Sickle visits Isaac Harris on North Bromley avenue. Miss Bessie Daniels of Mansfeld state normal school visits her father.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armstrong
Midwardsdale
Myra
Samuel Harris
Booth Main Avenue
Robert Parrington
North Hyde Park Avenue
Andrew C. Mitchell
Washburn Street
John van Sickle
Hollisterville
Isaac Harris
North Bromley Avenue
Bessie Daniels
Mansfeld State Normal School
Local residents listed for Thanksgiving activity and travel
A long column records residents of multiple streets visiting relatives in Auburn Elmira New York and Sunbury and traveling for Thanksgiving. Names include Mr and Mrs W G Daniels Myrtle Pembridge Sarah L McHale R A Phillips Rue Staley Stephen Dawes Arthur Kresge Hoadley Hagen Thomas B H Evans Nathaniel Davis and others with brief notes on illness funeral and vacations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Daniels
Sooth Main Avenue
Myrtle
John Pembridge
Deckers Court
Misa Sarah L. McHale
Jackson Street
New York
R. A. Phillips
North Main Avenue
Arion
Brooklyn
Rue Staley
Emmet
H.T. Bradshaw
I. M. Strong
South Main Avenue
Auburn
N. Y
Harry Pawling
Buffalo
Selden Pawling
Roland Haus
Cogelns
Lynn Street
Mary Roberts
North Rebecca Avenue
Sunbury
Mary Thomas
North Bromley Avenue
Elmira
Man in Roaring Brook Pleads Liberty For Five
South Scranton notes a man celebrating Thanksgiving wades in Roaring Brook below Robinson brewery bailing water with a leaky can for over an hour. Police arrest after a struggle. he names himself John Powinsky to Alderman Storr and pays $5 for liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaring Brook
Robinson Brewery
Rose
Boland
Alder Street
Alderman Storr
John Powinsky
Junger Macnercher Plans Concert Under Prof Hansen
The Junger Macnercher group under Prof Hansen forms an arrangements committee for a concert to be held Tuesday December 9. They sought a hall and were granted a venue at Hickory Street parish house, the largest auditorium on this side, after approaching authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Macnercher
Hansen
Hickory Street
Illness and recovery of John Hahn. civic and social notices
John Hahn improves after four days of dangerous hiccoughs and is out of danger. Round X club calls a ceremonial meeting at Cedar avenue headquarters tomorrow at 2 pm. The late Charles Bieberich’s body was laid to rest at Forest Hill Cemetery after services at Church of Peace. General Grant commandery Knights of Malta held an important session in Hartman’s hall. William Schwenker, formerly of this city, spent Thanksgiving with friends before returning home. Joseph Slocum, who went to Duluth three weeks ago, arrived back. An engine built by American Locomotive Company arrived home yesterday. A basketball rematch between New Jersey champions and the Defenders is set tonight at St John’s hall with crowd controls in place. M J Donohoe, M J Ketrick and John Gibbons Jr. left for Fleetville for several days of hunting. Dr Schley’s Lung Healing Balsam is guaranteed to cure coughs, no cure no pay, available from all dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Pike
Edward Thomas
St. David's Episcopal Church
Old Columbia Hose Company
Main Avenue
Charles A. Soure
Philadelphia
Baptist State Board of Missions
Jackson Street
Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible School
No. 14
No. 12
Loyal
Crusaders
Red Men's Hall
Browns
Thursay
Blues
Blites
John Murphy
Continental
Lane
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Malin Avenue
South Africa
Edward Williams
Johnstown
Washburn Street
Order of Hibernians
Swetland Street
George Tock
Younes Ladies’ Auxiliary
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Simnpson Methodist Moisceanat Church
J. Co Club
Peoria Jones
Bryn Maar Street
Oxford
Jayne's Hall
Mothers’ Jewels
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Blo Peter's
Neo
Ladies
Catholic Benevolent Association
John McNally
Scranton Street
Alderman Noone
John Hahn
Round X Club
Cneelal
Society
Cedar Avenue
Charles Bieberich
Church of Peace
of. Schmidt
T Tery
Forest Hill Cemetery
Grant
Knights of Mitta
Hartman's Hall
William Schwenker
Jefe
Joseph Slocum
Duluth
Minn
American Locomotive Company
St. John's Hall
New Jersey
Getter
M. J. Donohoe
M. J. Ketrick
John Gibbons, Jr
Fleetville
Schley
Social gathering and church notices in Dunmore area
Last night the Innocent club event in Washington hall drew a large crowd with flowers by Florist McClintock and music by Bauer's orchestra. Dunmore council announces a Sunday meeting, while Miss Rushville and Montrose visitors are hosted by Charles Engle. First Methodist services and evangelistic meetings continue with sermons and class prayers. Erie coal employees receive two weeks pay after a strike.
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Innocent’ Club
Washington Hall
McClintock
Bauer
Muxoe
M. J. Scott
Crystal Laundry Company
Dunmore Comnecil
United American Mechanics
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Christian Church
Aaron Wood
Mises Abby Johnson
Rushville
Malcola Cooper
Montrose
Charles Engle
North Blakely Street
Arthur O'Hara
Port Jervis
First
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles Henry Newing
Erie
Central Paterson Defeats CrackerJacks In Local Basketball
In front of about 600, Paterson New Jersey's Central Team beat the CrackerJacks by a large score at the Auditorium. Key plays by Hughes and Hamillow highlighted a fast visiting squad while Paterson led 15 to 5 at halftime and closed 24 to 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Basketball Team
Paterson
N. J
CrackerJicks
Eet
Auditorum
Hamilow
Hughes
Iterson
McNab
Bomilow
Trownlow
Ramsey
Cutchley
Crackerjacks
Davis
Jeffreys
P. A McCluskie
Jones
Fire at Regan building damages kindergarten room
An 8:50 p.m. alarm from Box 1 reported a fire in the Regan building at West Market street and Brick avenue. The second floor kindergarten area housed Janitor Burns' two children. Two boys across the street spotted the blaze and men from Regina's hotel removed burning material to the street. Fire damage was slight and extinguished before hoses arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Regan
West Market Street
Brick Avenue
Box &1
Regina
Septemorates Pleasure Club Celebrates Twelfth Anniversary
The Septemorates Pleasure club members and friends gathered at Alvin II. Price’s home on Church avenue for their twelfth anniversary. Tickets were 30 cents and a fine menu was served with C. M. Connolly as toastmaster. Present were Mr. and Mrs. Hartzell, Mr. and Mrs. Hopewell, Mr. and Mrs. Constan tine, Mr. and Mrs. Connolly, Mr. and Mrs. Stovill, Misses Tucker Stevens Gust Guest, and others including Kilne Evans Maynard Guese, Price Summers Hartzell Wright Scott Cobb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Septemorates
Alvin II. Price
Church Avenue
Tmiursedias
C. M. Connolly
FV. Hartzell
RR. Hopewell
Mive
Local notes from Tolnesdale and surrounds mentioned
Residents from North Main avenue and Summit avenue travel between Tlonesdale and Buffalo while a residents protest Scranton Railway service at tonight's public meeting. Crowded cars reported with eighty five fares on a small car. Hunting trip near Nicholson noted. Thanksgiving program by Prof. Chas A Stuart praised for vocal and dramatic pieces. Rev Henry Drummond program planned for Young Women's Christian association event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Mira
Henwood
North Main Avenue
Tlonesdale
K. Db. Jones
Buffalo
Summit Avenue
Robert Edwards
Stroudsburg
Scranton Railway Company
Lloyd Cornell
Jesse Slicklew
Nicholson
Chas. A. Stuart
Providence Methodist
Stuart
King Roberty
Sicily
Mounelinah
J. A. Oysterline
Church
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
Globe Warehouse
Melton
Monte Carlo
Todosa
Lettie Wagstaff
General News
Saya
South Scranton
Dunmore
North
Centrals
Crack Ruak & C
Market Street
Goldsmith’s Bazaar
Mark
Monte Carlo Coats
Adler
Mascagni
New Armory
Mascagni Opera Company
Powell's Music Store
Lyceum Theatre
M. Kelas
Peates
A.J. Duffy
Jules Murray
Joseph Arthur
Llonday
Charles Proiman
Madison Square Theater
Charles Prohiman
Frank L. Perleys
Liu
Tie
Mie
Drummond
MHS
Margaret Fury
Hawley
James Kenny
Waring Street
Montoy
Kluw- Jey
Mise
Sadie McPearmogtt
Warty
Marnitia
Willow Bircet
Bholy
Margaret
Nellie
Bridget
Academy of Music
M. Rels
Lessee
Manay
A. J. Durty
Iuginess
John A. Himmelein
Big Comedy Co
Smitie O'Brien
Dixie Theatre
Henry Farnsworth Dixie
Jenichi
Imperial Wonder Workers
James Richmond Glenrey
E & Bresche
Flood Bros
Arthur Young
Eddie Mack
Dinos
Clara Douglas
Beats
New
Star Theatre
ALF
G. Herrington
Ae Ey Heston
Moseleys, Motley
Rochester
Allugrocef
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