North Scranton Happenings A Miner Suffers Serious Eye and Leg Injury
A 4 by 8 foot rock slab narrowly missed crushing David Reese at Leggetts Creek mine. The rock struck his right leg injuring the ankle and a piece struck his head. Neighbors aided him until he could return home on Wayne Avenue where Dr. Wayne treated the injuries. He is expected to be confined for months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggett’s Creek
David Jones
Dickson
M. J. Brorgan
Wayne Avenue
David Reese
Legcetts Creek
Reese
Fred
Br. Wayne
Sunday class gives Morgane lamp as surprise
Friends visited the home of Mr. and Mrs. M. J. Morgane on Wayne Avenue last night and presented them with a parlor lamp as a token of appreciation. The gathering included members of the Sunday school class taught by Mrs. Morgans and many attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Morgane
Wayne Avenue
Morgans
Isaac Jones
David A. Reese
Aire
John WH. Promps
David Morgan
Richard Linnd
Mye
Annie Hytantresy
Howell J. Davis
Myre
Stephen J. Davies
Stephen Middleton
Orlando Jones
David HH. Jones
Martha Reeve
Mage Thoms
Mary A. Powell
Mary A. Jeffrey
Mary J. Hawards
Motile Ewan
Mary ¢. Powell
Keane Jonee
Johnny Phillips
Injury at Dickson Colliery Causes Serious Eye Damage
A worker named avid Jones sustained a serious injury to his right eye at the Dickson colliery while operating a dumping apparatus. He collapsed and struck his head, and the injury is described as serious. He resides on East Mariet Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avid Jones
Dickson
Mariet Street
Promise Land pond fishing report and local health notes
George Davis fishes at Promise Land pond while Mrs. Tatrick Millea of Theodore street is seriously ill. A young daterite of Mr. John Henry on Warren street is seriously ill. Mary Williams of Warren street suffers diphtheria as the epidemic spreads alarmingly. Miss Moltke O Malley of West Market street plans to reside in Victor, Cal. David Nicholas of Fulham street is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Promise Land
Tatrick Millea
Theodore Street
John Henry
Warren Street
Mary
William F. Williams
Moltke O'Malley
West Market Street
Victor
Gal
David Nicholas
Fulham Street
Farewell Reception for Miss Jennie Jones Held at Olyphant
Local society notes report Miss Jennie Jones bidding farewell at Rev. Hang's home in Olyphant as she departs for Wales today. Bernard J. Davis couple visited Carbondale is in waiting relations, Josephine Cawley returns to Pitteton after visiting Miss Mary Flynn. Kate Jones hosts Maud Williams and Janet Thomas as visitors from Binghamton. Reverend W G Watkins to preach two sermons at North Main Avenue Baptist Church and later attend Baptist State Anniversaries in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Jones
Hang
Olyphant
Miss Jones
Wales
Bernard J. Davis
Carbondale
Relaves
Josephine Cawley
Pitteton
Mary Flynn
Charles Kiesting
Cartle
Camp Meade
Kate Jones
Waterstreet
Maud Williams
Janet Thomas
Binghamton
W. G. Watkine
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
W. G. Watkins
Harrisburg
Deaths of Mrs Thomas Beddoe and infant Jonnie M Kelley
Mrs Thomas Beddoe of 158 South Rebecca avenue died yesterday from a paralytic stroke following attacks over more than a year. She was a West Beranton resident, born in Berks County, member of Jackson Street Baptist Church, survived by her husband and four children. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Jonnie M Kelley, one year old, died Thursday night from heart failure. Funeral today at 2 from her parents’ Grovestreet Dunmore residence. Interment in Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Beddoe
South
Rebecca
Avente
West Beranton
Shoe
Behuyl
Mires Jonnie M. Kelley
Thomas Kelley
Grovestreet
Dunmedre
A. J. Vancleft
Dunmore Cemetery
Clarke's Hall
Mears’ Hall
South Main Avenue
Clarke
Onita Rolls
G. A. Williams
Emerson D. Owen
Tribune
Morning Telegraph
New York City
C. E. Daniels
Truth
J. J. Roberts
John R. Bdwards
W. RK. Lewis
W. Gaylord Thomas
Judge Edwards
The Lady's Fan Confusion In Pearson's Weekly
A humorous anecdote from Pearson's Weekly unfolds with a man recalling a theater outing and a fan found in his overcoat pocket. Clerks tease him about a supposed affair and a wife’s possible reaction, while a near tragedy is prevented by the arrival of a senior guardian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearson's Weekly
Mor Far
Warrier
Ivorite Lodge of Wales at the Excelsior Club Organizes
The Excelsior Dramatic Club hosts a gathering for Ivorite lodge founders at the Farley home on Bromley Avenue. The article traces the origin of Ivorism in Wales and the U S and details the formation of Robert Morris lodge No. 38 American Ivorites in Scranton in 1893, its early officers, charter members, and notable Welsh culture figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ifor
Wales
Robert Morris Lodge
Cymru
J. Henry Fhit- Hips
Washburn Street
Mrs Pinkham’s Advice Advocates Vegetable Compound
A testimonial letter praises Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for chronic womb issues, piles, irregular menstruation, and leucorrhea after five bottles. The note confirms recovery and invites other women to write for free advice from Mrs. Pinkham of Lyon Mass. Local social notices follow, naming several residents visiting New York or traveling in state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia F. Pinkham
Mia
Newt Horst
Deepwater
Mrs
Social Evening Honors Daniel Mathias From Company F
Mr. and Mrs. T. 4. Mathias hosted guests at 1027 West Lackawanna Avenue to honor Daniel Mathias of Company F Thirteenth Regiment on a short furlough. Brigade orderly Morris Thomas sang several solos including The Award of Bunker Hill, as friends gathered for the occasion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. 4
Mathias
West Lackawanna Avenue
Daniel Mathias
Thirteenth Regiment
Morris Thomas
Bunker Hill
Guetta
Reese Morgans
Daniel Wil-come
Excelsior Dramatic Club Guests at Farley Residence
Members of the Excelsior Dramatic club entertained by Mr and Mrs John Farley at 2 North Bromley Avenue Thursday evening. Vocal and instrumental selections featured with T Evans singing and Frank Hepier playing. Officers elected for the term include President Richard Grey and Edith Heavers as vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior Dramatic Club
John Farley
North Bromley Avenue
T. Evans
Frank Hepler
Richard Grey
Edith Heavers
Myrtle Cramer
Vida Sterling
Frank E. Hepler
Misaes
Edith Beavers
Mabel Phillips
Anna Beatt
Grace Surdam
Letta Morgans
Helen Davis
Messie
Frank Evans
F. Derby
D. Farley
Fred, Meyers
M. Kramer
Francis Farley
Farewell reception for Private David James before camp departure
A farewell gathering was hosted at his mother's Locust Street home for Private David James of Company C Thirteenth Regiment prior to departing for Camp Meade. Attendees included numerous James and Davis family members plus neighbors. a flashlight group photo followed refreshments.
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David
Maggie Williams
Gwen Williams
Gwen E. Davis
John James
John R. James
Mis
Margaret Jones
Dew Williams
Meregaret Davis
Dubois
Messie
John J. James
Mones James
Robert Roberta
John Williame
John H. Phillips
Tabhie Davis
Hobert Roberta
Notable Local Visitors Return From Trips
Thomas Thomas and William Lloyd have returned from a week in New York City. Mrs Peter Cosgrove of West Locust Street returns from Kingston. Mr and Mrs R E B Jones of Oxford Street host their daughter Mrs H Maddock and granddaughter Miss Mary from Hartford. Mrs T H Jackson of Harvey's Lake visits Mr Austin Duffy and son Gerald of Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Thomas
William Lloyd
New York City
Peter Cosgrove
Weat Locust Street
Kingston
R. EB. Jones
Oxford Street
H. Maddock
Mary
Hartford, Conn
T. H. Jackson
Harvey's Lake
Austin Duffy
Gerald
Binghamton
Dunmore Society Notes Highlight Local Happenings
Mrs Edward Angwin hosts a party for Ralph Wiean of Laneford Carbon county visiting Dunmore. Guests include Bessie Powell Freda Taldwig Hope Pinnell Esther Cummins Olive Swartz Jane Simpson and others. Also reported are a bicycle challenge at Green Ridge. an accident injuring Mrs Letchworth. sermons at Drinker street tabernacle. church services at Dunmore M E. local arrests over missing goods. birth of a daughter. military furloughs and leaves. exams for night teachers. and a charity raffle at Finley Hall Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Angwin
Routh Blakely Street
Ralph Wiean
Laneford
Carbon County
Bessie Powell
Freda Taldwig
Hope Pinnell
Esther Cummins
Olive Swartz
Jane Simpson
Mabel Kenat
Jessie Fink
Verna Hallock
Josie Bass
Jessie Bailey
Planche Oakley
Stella Miller
Emma Swartz
Meesers
Stewart Seigle
Walter Harper
Frank Matthews
Garfield Angwin
Ralph Wilson
Earl Aliemowe
Frank Krouse
Clarence Harper
Lester Yout
Arthur Rasv
Ray Oakley
Plaine Altemi
Letchworth
Evangelist Cohl
George Wilson
Spencer Street
Joseph Roof
Filmbhurst
Byron Brady
Main Street
John McHale
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Mill Street
Camp Meade
la A
Will
Finley's Hall
Scranton
Bovard
Sharp
Gertrude Decker
Binghamton
N. Y
Frisby
William Hall
Albert Brink
Abbie
Sterling
Wayne County
G. W. Jones
Brook Street
Washington Hall
Marie Webler
Harper Street
Anna Crooks
Gouldsboro
William Hill
Martin Healey
Pine Street
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Division No. 12
Boy torn between British pride and American firework display
A Canadian boy loyal to Britain grapples with cross border youth during post Mania woe and Bartingo naval victory celebrations. He questions if the English ever win a bout without loss while observing Fourth of July patriotism among American peers and fired up fireworks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Nawil
Bartingo
Great Britain
Fort Oh
Sas
New York
Time to Hurry. A baby christening dispute roils family names
The New York World reports a heated dispute over a baby's christening. The speaker vows legal action to prevent continuing name changes, citing a shift from initial acceptance to public notoriety and the desire to end the matter.
Return of Otto Robinson Celebrated by Younger Maennerchor
Otto Robinson was honored at Germania hall last night by the Younger Maennercher and family members of the Junger Maennerchor for his safe return from Europe. The event featured a banquet, songs by the Carlabed Maennerchor, speeches, and a presentation of music brought from abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maennercher
Europe
Otto Robinson
Germania Hall
Junger Maennerchor
Fred Herrman
Robinson
Old Country
Mer. Robinson
Carlabed Maennerchor
Austria
Entertainment and social by Hickory Street church group
The Young People's society of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church held an entertainment and social night in the church hall attended by members. Rev. Mr. North presided as recitations, vocal and instrumental music drew merited applause. Ice cream cake and coffee ended the program. The arranging committee included Misses Mary and Carrie Neuffer Mary Wirth Jacob Quick George Heitrich and William Schunk. Jacob Sohna of Company A Thirteenth regiment Pennsylvania sick furlough was hosted for a farewell party at his Pittston avenue home. Friends sent best wishes for his health and return to duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
Hickory Street Fresbyterian Church
Mr. North
Mary
Carrie Neuffer
Mary Wirth
Jacob Quick
George Heitrich
William Schunk
Jacob Sohna
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Pittston Avenue
Eoldier
Gospel Services In German Tomorrow At Presbyterian Church
Rev. Mr. Nordt will officiate at gospel services tomorrow afternoon in German. The Loyalty club song service last night drew a large number of young women with Miss Van Nort presiding. Educational classes show large attendance and progress amid active female leadership. Prayer week features nightly meetings with committee chairmen meeting tonight. Monday singing classes begin led by Professor Derman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Nordt
Presbyterian Church
van Nort
Anna Rankin
Derman
Residents visit Morgan Sweeney to thank him for fair support
Mrs. Fred Fischer of Neptune place and Mrs. George Lohmann of Wilkes Barre visit Philip Robinson on Pittston avenue. Mrs. Mary Jockie of Buffalo is entertained by son Henry Jockie on Cedar avenue. Ex-Common Councilman Morgan Sweeney of the Twelfth ward is visited at Orch ard Street by a delegation from St John’s church executive committee to thank him for fair support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred. Fischer
Neptune Place
George Lohmann
Wilkes. Barre
Philip Robinson
Pittston Avenue
Mary Jockie
Buffalo
Henry Jockie
Cedar Avenue
Morgan Sweeney
Twelfth Ward
Orchard Street
St John's Church
Mr. Sweeney
Prosperous Detroit lawyer grew from Wayne county farm
A Detroit Free Press profile recalls a farmer’s son who became a successful lawyer. He describes selling a market wagon at public vendue to outbid his father, then notes how the old man mocked his sharp dealings yet offered support while hiring other attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Wayne County
Detroit Free Press
Prevent Croup with Chamberlain Cough Remedy
A Pennsylvania merchant reports Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stops croup attacks in children. The buyer credits it as a household necessity and notes it outsells other cough products locally. Sold by all druggists and Mathews Bros. as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
J. M. Nickle
Nickle Bros
Nickleville
Matthews Bros
Error in War Comment Sparks Debate
A New York Journal excerpt quotes Saullktie and Mekguithwen discussing wartime participation and a possible American intervention. The dialogue implies uncertainty about whether the American eagle will intervene in Canarian affairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saullktie
Mekguithwen
New York
Pineapple Tablets Claim Quick Relief for Indigestion
A vintage ad touts Dr Von Stan's Pineapple Tablets as a pure vegetable remedy for stomach disorders. It promises fast relief and lasting wellness, selling for 5 cents at Muse Thows Brow and W T Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Stan
Muse Thows Brow
W. T. Clark
Untitled World Verse On Mordant Resolve
A fragment from the New York World presents a harsh image of stoic resolve and fear of emotional exposure as a speaker contemplates death and a companion’s dry composure. The terse language hints at grave mood and social expectations surrounding tears and pride.
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North Scranton
Rye Iniprer
Globe Warehouse
West Scranton
City
Bromley Avenue
Welsh Philosophical Society
J. Henry Phillips
W. George Powler
EL 1D. Jones
William B. Grititha
FE. BE. Robathan
Thomas Marshall
Moan William
FF. E. Robathan
W. G. Daniels
J. Courier Morris
J. J. Davies
David M. Jones
Roger Evans
Committee On Name
Roger Williams Lodge
Robert Morris
Clark's Hall
Old
Benjamin Hughes
D. P. Thomas
Henry P. Davies
R. H. Williams
Derwinant Lodge
Welah Ivorites
Thomas Simms
Thomas Jefferson Lodge
Powell
Dr. B. G. Beddoe
Charles E. Daniels
Eli J. Davies
David J. Davis
Evan F. Davis
Ira Davies
Llewellyn Davis
J. D. Davis
Mus. Hac
Walter Davia
Willam J. Davies
Stephen T Dyer
John T. Edwards
D. EH. Evans
Myron Evans
J. BE. Evans
Roger Fivans
Walter Evans
W. W. Evans
W. Haydn Evans
Emerson
John Courier Morris
W. George Powell
G. A. Willame
J. J. Thavies
T. Elsaworth Davis
J. Jones
Moan W. Williams
W.G. Daniels
John RB. Farr
M. D
Finaneras
Neelty
Iveriam
Ivor Hael
FP. Robathan
J. H. Phillips
James M. Powell
G. B. Beddoe
D. L Phillips
D. Phillip Willams
David T. Jenkins
Mrs. Nell Hurst
Patrick Gallagher
Jackson Street
Mra
P. D. Rhodes
North Main Avenue
Fins
A. C
J. C. Dunning
Elmhurst
Frank Woodruff
North Hyde Park Avenue
J. G. Clark
Twenty-third Street
Montrome
Henry Geiss
Knights of the Golden Eagle
George Pasteric
Robert Evana
North Sumner Avenue
Dramatic Club
Dunmore
Dewey Bagley
Hobson Bhatter
Sedley Rampawen Roosevelt Smith
New York World
Lyceum Theatre
Leseers
William Morris
Stanley Weyman
Ed Rowe
Zenda
Lyric Commedienne
Della Fox
Ilyon & Healy
Adams St
Chicago
South Scranton
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Jacob Solns
Y. W. Co. A. Notes
Nuhs OF News
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H.R. Long
Edward T. Spears
Haportotra
Clarence Bennett
King Dramatic Company
Henry Pattitts
Devonshire Farm
Grand Hotel
Paris
C.cc.c.u
Gaiety Theatre
The
Sylvia Stark
Venus
Lindstrom
Light
Holyoke
Father Melley
John J. Coyne
Minooka
P. W. Gallagher
Century Mose Company
John BE. Roche
Willie Matthews
Roche
Matthews
Century Company
Plemsee
No &Vonping
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