North Scranton Happenings and Local Sports
Mrs. Jane Herbert of North Main Avenue was severely injured after falling on her way home from church. In sports, a brisk basketball contest between Zang and his group and the Story In Company squad at Armory showcased fast play and standout moments. McClogkey starred for the home team with three baskets in the first half as the Stars led five to three in the second half.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Herbert
North Main Avenue
Thomas Jehu
Ann Hopkins
Zang
Company Ho Armoury
McClogkey
Woman Injured on Substituted Walkway Near Drug Store
Mrs Jane Herbert of North Main avenue suffered severe injuries Sunday morning after a plank sidewalk in front of W D Thivis drug store gave way as she walked over it. She tripped and fell onto stacks of fruit stores placed to replace the board walk, injuring her right arm and other parts of her body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Herbert
North Main Avenue
W.D. Thivis
Local Weddings and Society Notes From Scranton
Thomas Jehu and Mrs Ann Hopkins wed at eleven oclock Saturday morning at the groom s home on Waytesventhe Rev J A Vine officiated The St Veronica Ladies Temperance Society elected officers for the year President Miss Kate Thornton Vice President Miss Mary steady Secretary Miss Mary O Donnell Treasurer Miss Sarah Kane The society is flourishing and membership is steady Howard Gettes of Wilkes Barre visited North Scranton on Sunday Miss Mary Albright has gone to Rochester for the winter Frank Markelroy a stoker aboard the Seindla revisiting friends Alfred Jones of the Thirteenth Regiment drum corps returned to Camp Meade after a seven day furlough Great alterations at Company Harmory New galleries added and interior repainted Poor Director Themis Shotten departed for a short trip west Miss Maud Williams of School Street went to Savannah Ga
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jehu
Ann Hopkins
Waytesventhe
J. A. Vine
St. Veronca
Howard Gettes
Wilkes-Barre
North Scranton
Mary Albright
Rochester
Frank Markelroy
Stoker
Wayne Avenue
Company Harmory
Themis Shotten
Maud Williams
School Street
Savannah
Local notes from Susquehanna county and area
Mentions of relatives traveling home from Susquehanna county and of multiple community events. Diphtheria deaths and private funeral noted for Margaret Merrick’s father. Births, visits, furloughs, and illness updates across families in towns including Wales street Summit avenue Green street and Ferdinand street. American Federation of Labor meeting planned at Connell's hall tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Grifitha
W. O. Miller
FY . Silkman
Susquehanna County
Margaret Merrick
Robert Merrick
Young People’s Society of
Wayne Avenue
Linge
John Lynch
Wales Street
Himma Craham
Summit Avenue
New York City
Reese Jones
Thirteenth Regiment
Archibald Corwin
Corwin
American Federation of Labor
Y Connell
John Stopford
Llonesrdale
Minooka Athletic Club Forms Football Eleven for Fall Season
Minooka forms a 1910s football eleven to play Saturday afternoon games against northeastern Pennsylvania teams under T J Connell. James Powell of Stroudsburg will coach. likely lineup includes Neill Jover Coggins Flannery M Neill Kane Joyce Philbin Lowry Powell Toole. Connell aims a game with East Stroudsburg State Normal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka Athletic Association
Pennsylvania
Wrder
T. J. Connell
James Powell
Stroudsburg
P. W Neill
J. Jover
Coggins
Flannery
M. C. Neill
D M. Kane
M. Joyce
P. Philbin
PL Lowry
Powell
J. Toole
Connell
East Stroudsburg State Normal School
James Duckly
Company A
Thirteenth
Pennsylvania Infantry
Camp Meade
Thomas Davin
Pittsburg
Michael Corbett
Pittsborg
John
Patrick Connolly
Lehigh Centre
Minooke Gin Club
J. Fagin
Jermyn
Simpson Silk Womyanny
Saunders Street
President Endorses Agnew Catarrhal Powder Cure
The President of Sample's Instalment Company in Washington writes that chronic catarrh troubled him for years. He states that all remedies gave only temporary relief until he used Agnew's Catarrhal Powder, which provided instant relief and proved the one good thing for his condition. Sold by Matthews Iron and WT. Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. T. Sample
Sample
Washington
Fun
Dn Agnew
Matthews Ron
WT. Clark
E. C. West
Witlau
Do Clark
Republican Mass Meeting Opens West Scranton Campaign
The first campaign gun fires Friday night at St. Dodd's hall with speakers Hon. J. M. Lane Hon. W. G. Thomas Hon. John H. Farr R. A. Zimmerman and W. Gaylord Thomas. A large turnout is expected as space is arranged to admit the maximum audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. David's Hall
Dodd
Roertings
J. M. Lane
Mercer
W. G. Thomas
Mauch Chunk
John Fh. Farr
R. A. Zimmerman
W. Gaylord Thom
Twelfth anniversary of St Pauls Pioneer corps celebrated
Members of St Pauls Pioneer corps observed their twelfth anniversary at St David's hall North Main avenue. A banquet post-prandial exercises and dancing followed a three-row table layout with cut flowers. Toastmaster P F McCoy presided as speakers praised the corps and guests while Miss Rose Aragoni and others performed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
St. David's Hall
North Main Avenue
M. J. Kelly
P. FP McCoy
Walter McNicholas
Frank McLain
J.d. Sweeney
Corpa
McCoy
Joseph McDermott
William Lynott
Timothy A. McCoy
Boston
Wils
Charles Graham
Thomas McNamara
Margaret McCoy
Neely deposit totals for public schools shown differences
Weekly deposits for public schools in Oct show smaller sums than usual. Public School No. 13 reports several staff deposits totaling 6.73 dollars while School No. 9 lists thirteen staff contributions and a grand total of 13.97. School No. 92 shows a smaller subtotal of 6.40.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
David Owen
Martha Watkins
Elizabeth Lewis
Aliee Evana
Bertha Kelly
Nellie Richards
Nellie Kelly
Catherine Phillips
Sarah McDonald
Mike Eliza Price
Mary Harris
Jozie D. Lees
Agnes Murray
Milas Norma Nichols
Nellie Beamish
Miss Morgan
Missy Flynn
Edna Kent
Agnes Evans
Miss Wade
Miss Murphy
Della P. Evans
Ferber
Erand
H. L. Morgen
Katie Mullen
Mary Ruddy
Jane Fellows
M. W. Vaughan
Mary Maghran
Mary Carpenter
Sarah O'Connor
Funeral Of Mrs Beddoch Thom’s Widow Held Today
The obituary notes the funeral for Mrs Thom Beddoch, widow of the late Mr Beddoch, was held with services at the local church and interment following at the city cemetery.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters Featured in Ad Copy
An old advertisement copy touts Hostetters Stomach Bitters as a remedy for stomach trouble. The text emphasizes relief from digestive discomfort and mentions health benefits in a brief promotional tone.
Funeral Service for Local Resident Reveals Comfort in Loss
A death notice records a service held yesterday at the Rimpcon Methodist Episcopal church for a local woman. Rev J B Sweet preached on death as a foe yet brought solace through faith. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery with flower and pallbearers named Archie Jones Charles Hell John Thomas Tallieson Evans John Raymond David Thomas John Merchant John Lewis Thomas Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nebeces Avenue
J. EB. Sweet
Rimpcon Methodial Episcopal Church
Washburn Street
Archie Jones
Charles Hell
John Thomas
Tallieson Evans
John Raymond
David Thomas
John Merchant
John Lewis
Thomas Thompson
Odd Fellows Lodge Installs Officers in Full Ceremony
Globe lodge No 8 Independent Order Odd Fellows held a regular session at Hari Gari hall North Main avenue with a large attendance. Officers elected were installed under District Deputy Grand Mister David Cadwean with assisting officers Grand Warden John H Kelly Grand Secretary John Frances Grand Treasurer John W Horn and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Lodge
Independent Order Odd Fellows
Hari Gari Hall
North Main Avenue
David Cadwean
John H. Kelly
John Frances
John W. Horn
David J. Davis
William Lewis
Noble
FK. H. Call
Noble Grand
D. B. Replogle
W. J. MacDonnell
Charles Hill
Emory Young
Frank Leader
J. Olver
B. M. Fowler
W. Gessner
J. KR. Dunning
Chaplin
Townsend
J. L
Saunders
Prank
Wilhelm
Samuel Solomonvity
M. L. Payne
Child suffers arm fracture from chair tip at home
Frank Reese Carson aged two, of 328 Seventeenth Street, toppled his high chair while leaning back and injured his right arm. physician treated him. Mrs FH Ranch of 228 North Ninth Street was seriously injured when a large glass she carried broke and gashed her right leg. Dr Carroll needed twelve stitches to close the wound and she bled heavily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Reese Carson
Seventeenth Street
FH. P. Ranch
North Ninth Street
Salvation Army leaders depart for Allentown
Captain and Mrs. Charles Williame, after nearly six months guiding the local Salvation Army corps, depart Thursday for Allentown. A farewell reception at the barracks on Price Street will be held this evening from 6 to 9:30. Captains Young and Andrews will lead the group, succeeding Captains Ackerson who moved to Wilkes-Barre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Williame
Salvation Army Corps
Allentown
Price Street
Mra. Williams
Mra. Ackerson
Edward Devine An Ill Man Removed To Hillsite Home
Edward Devine of 407 Jackson street was removed to Hillsite Home yesterday afternoon due to breakdown of the nervous system. He is unmarried and lives with his parents Mr and Mrs Thomas Devine. He has suffered poor health for months and his mental state has deteriorated recently. Dr J J Carroll was the physician in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Devine
Jackson Street
Hillsite
Mr. Devine
Thomas Devine
J. J. Carroll
Local residents list updates and travels in Scranton area
Mr and Mrs William Bliss of Prive Street move to Englewood with Mrs H Sayers. Lt John Davis home ill with malaria. Miss Loulea Flynn visits Binghamton. Mr and Mrs BR Walker return from New Haven. Mrs B Culkin hosts Miss Jennie Martin from Moscow. Private William Boyce back at Camp Meade after furlough. Ernest Green visits Miss Mamie Phillips. Others noted traveling or visiting in Scranton area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bliss
Prive Street
Englewood
H. Sayers
John Davis
Scranton
Loulea Flynn
Price Street
Binghamton
William Hutton
South Sumner Avenue
Haat Lake
Mary Kresge
Min City
Kreage
North Hide Park Avenue
Perry Johnson
Thirteenth Regiment
BR. W. Walker, Jr
Division Street
New Haven
Conn
B. Culkin
South van Buren Avenue
Han
Jennie Martin
Moscow
Michael Graham
Luzerne Abreot
Long Island City
William J. Boyce
Company #8
Hue
Camp Meanie
Mire
James M. Harris
Hyde Park Avenue
Allentown
Ernest Green
Fauctoryville
Mamie Phillips
Community Notes From South Scranton Area
Mrs Charles Wirth celebrated her thirty ninth birthday at 619 Cedar Avenue with friends and neighbors. Elizabeth Scheuer’s funeral was held from 2020 Pittston Avenue with Rev North officiating and Holy Trinity Lutheran Choir singing, interment at Dunmore cemetery. Michael Kane visited a deceased friend, got fined two dollars and jailed ten days for intoxication after challenging a police officer. James McDonough marine on the Bancroft was honored at a Pitts ton Avenue reception. he sails from Charleston navy yard. A benefit entertainment and ball for Fred Tross and family is planned at Natter s hall on Alder Street. Professor Derman organized vocal classes at the Young Women’s Christian Association. Fannie Dalton will be buried this afternoon at Pear Street residence with services at Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church at 2 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Wirth
Cedar Avenue
Wirth
Christian Storr
Mra
Henry Bermhauser
John Weisser
Bob Locks
William Koch
Charles Weaver
Charles Grosshart
Joseph Meyers
Minnie Casper
Liszie Rosen
Anna Grosehart
Anna Saul
Emma Wirth
Lillie Weisser
Mr. North
Presbyterian Church
Holy Trinity Lutheran Church
Adams Avenue
Central City
Dunmore Cemetery
Michael Kane
West Scranton
Boland
Alderman Leates
Martin Biglin
Pittston Avenue
Fred Tross
Young Women's Christian Association
Derman
Cless
Young Women's Association
Mize Fannie Dalton
Pear Street
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Mr. Doty
Morals and social notes from Dunmore and local visits
Saturday a Dunmore party traveled to Moscow to hear the Miss Palmer family entertain. The group returned by the midnight train praising the Misses Palmer. Attendees included Annie McLaughlin Flete Bancroft Sadie Wisling Mary Gaffney Jennie Mayes Annie Andrews James Grattan R V Pierce Richard Y Neils Harry Finn John Smith and A Davis. Nearby tramps frequented houses on the mountain rear of Gipsy Love breaker stealing four potatoes and various eatables and clothing. The Women s Guild of St Allark s church will meet at Mrs Van Wormer s Elm street Tuesday afternoon for important business. Belle Oakell of Philadelphia visits Mr and Mrs Henry Weber of Harper street. George RK McLaughlin of Fourth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Mies Belle Oakell
Philadelphia
Henry Weiber
Harper Street
George Rk, McLaughlin
Deaths and sermons tease St Luke day celebrations in town
The notice shows funeral for Mrs. B F Lavelle at 604 Cherry Street Southside with mass at St Johns and interment at St Marys cemetery. St Luke day marked by Holy Communion at St Marks Episcopal while evangelist Cobb preaches at Drinker street tabernacle with remarks on death and environment. Old medicine revived by Chamberlains Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy advertised by Matthews Pros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Cemetery
St. Luke's
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Evangelist Cobb
Tabernacle
Drinker Street
Mr. Cobb
Judas
Jesus
Stephen
God
Allore
Matthews
Also Mentioned on This Page
STARS
Armory
Globe Warehouse
West
St. Paul’s
ST. Paul's Banquet
Capt. Williams
Hillside
Henry W. Evans
South Main Avenue
Wil- Ham Miles
Ths
West Side Republican League
Weert Side
Republican Club
Mie Lillian Haben
Min‘eber
Bimpeon Methodist Cabbith
Mise Weber
North Slyde Park Avenue
Simpson Methodist Church
Ladies
Ald Society
Assembly Goar
John Hoffman
Hampton
F. W Mason
Troy
N. Y
South Scranton
Gossest
N. K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
Louis
New York
Botton, Philadelphia
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessees
H. RK Long
Daniel Frohman
Zenda
Anthony Hope Kay
Rupert of
Wie
Lottie Blair Parker
Burr McIntosh
Misa Grace
Law of Souls
Dunmore
Seoveumprion
Thine Pre
Great Frostleg,cealine Manufacturing CO
Holyoke, Mana
Academy OF Music
Reis
H.R. Long
Engileh Moelo
Henry Ischa
Devonshirea Farm
Paris
Vallerie
ILE -Eixterior
la Rongette
Anhitrn
Sidney Harbor
Monte Cristo
Seraneee
Marines
Gaiety Theatre
The
Gay Morning Glories Burlesque Co
Monte Carlo
Ceylon
India
Pris
Lipton
National Supply and Metal GO
Lackawanoe Avenue
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