Gasoline explosion harms eight in Oxford storehouse cellar
In West Scranton at the Oxford storehouse corner of Washburn and Tenth, James Thomas spilled gasoline between cans when a lamp sparked an explosion. Eight men in the cellar fought the fire with a hose. Thomas suffered an arm burn. A lengthy church program followed with multiple performers and offerings listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas
Oxford
Washburn
Tenth Streets
O 'Vlowk
Thomas
Electric City Wheelmen Defeat Scranton Bicycle Club in Tenpin Match
In a club house game last evening the Electric City Wheelmen and the Scranton Bicycle Club dueled in tenpins. Final scores show Electric City scoring 158 and Scranton 125 with individual tallies listed for McCracken and Mitchell among others. After the match the Wheelmen elected Samuel McCracken as captain and named six players to form the Northeastern League of Pennsylvania team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Electric City Wheel- Wien
Scranton Bleyele
Electric City Wit Slmien
McCracken Eeeessee
Wuttins Seceerenes
THAIS
Cevewesesen
Thevis
Scranton Bicycle Club
Ropcp Sessseserseree
Nt Chottnatl Seveseseeen Lit
Milchon Ceaseeeseeee
UH Bs Ik Chconnoctl
B. Coons
David Owens
Herbert Chatfield
W. He Morgan
Jackson Street Baptist Sunday School Rally Night
The Jackson Street Baptist Sunday school plans a rally day exercise tomorrow evening in the church. A chorus of about one hundred voices led by Prof Lewis Davis and a full orchestra will perform as the church is attractively decorated for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Sunday School
Lewis Davis
Local Wedding and Social Gatherings Highlight South Hyde Park Area
Mr and Mrs John J Reynolds hosted a wedding dinner at their South Hyde Park Ave home after quietly marrying in Syracuse. They plan to move into a new South Main Ave residence. Mrs Robert Eldred entertained guests in honor of Mrs Fred Heers from Buffalo at North Hyde Park Ave. Jessie Jones hosted friends at her North Matin Ave home for Miss Viola Trederick from New York City. Mira Sarah Reese on West Locust Street celebrated her twentieth birthday with friends and refreshments after evening amusements. Jackson Street Baptist Notes mention a social next Tuesday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Reynolds
Syracuse
South Hyde Park Avenue
Reynolds
South Main Avenue
Robert Eldred
North Hyde Park Avenue
Fred Heers
Buffalo
Buffalo, At A Dinner, Thursday. Those Who Enjoyed Mrs. Eldred
Meschimnes G. Dorsey
Frank Jangue
Frank Slate
Seymours
Stock
Strauss
Thunning
Grass
Jones
Robert Beers
Robbins
Eldred
DeVite
Ida Strauss
Henrietta Dorsey
Harold Howards
Walter Jones
Jessie Jones
North Matin Avenue
Viola Trederick
New York City
Mira Sarah Reese
West Locust Street
Hight for the Baptisl Young People's Union
Invitation to a Sunday meeting with program including hymns scripture lesson by Alfred Roberta prayer by Alfred Bevan duets recitations instrumental selections and a preaching exchange with Rev C D Maitley D D of Philadelphia on Sunday November 2 All Sunday school members urged to attend and rally next Sunday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Roberta
Alfred Bevan
Gleason
Lance
H. Williame
Thomas Brothers
Glee Sons
Mr. Hill
Adame Avenue
Annie Thomas
C. D. Maitley
D. Dbd
Philadelphia
Local social notes and incidents from West Locust area
Miss Evelyn Apenr and Miss Elizabeth Owens plan to leave for Carbondale this afternoon to visit Miss May Ulmer and Mrs Charles Scornor in Clark's Summit. officers in Weet Slide Locals arranged for a John Mitchell Day parade. A lodge elected Frederick W. Mason as representative to attend the centennial celebration in Philadelphia on November 6. De Th We Maan attended a mill accident in Eyser Valley. The Washburn Street Presbyterian church group plans entertainment at a gathering of the Chi Upeillon's society. Robert Davis of Lafayette Street, longtime Youn Store employee, bought a team of horses for business use. The young son of Mr and Mrs. Daniel L. Thirke is seriously injured after a wagon accident, with little hope for recovery. Mrs and Mrs. Darrow will begin housekeeping on South Main avenue after returning from Montrose in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evelyn Apenr
West Locust Street
Elizahbeth Owens
Taylor
Carbondale
May Ulmer
Charles Iscornor
Clark
Mit
Mere
Fred Crawford
Lincoln Avenue
Fi Jiyne
John Mitchell
Slyde Park
Frederick W. Mason
Gorge Washington
Grand Lodge of
Penterminia
Mangonle Hill
Philadelphia
Eyser Valley
Aoman
Washburn Street
Presbyterian Churel
Robert Davis
Lafayette Street
Youn
Ineas
Daniel LH. Thirke
Wright's Court
Daniel
Darrow
Clyde Park Avenue
Montrose
South Main Avenue
Republican mass meeting in North Scranton Auditorium
A Republican mass meeting is scheduled for this evening in the North Scranton Auditorium hosted by local Republican clubs. Speakers include W.Ol Setuffer of Delaware county John TR Jones Everett Warren and Themis Dale. The North Scranton Glee Society will perform multiple selections before the meeting at about 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.O1. Setuffer
Delaware County
John’ TR. Jones
Everett Warren
Main Avenue
Spring Street
Oak Street
Chile
North Main
Bull's
Captain William Davis Shines In Local Bowling and Basketball
William Davis, popular captain of the Cumbrian Bowling team, has long been a factor since organization and his steady rolling kept up the team’s standard. He won prizes for highest score and highest average across five games in a North Scranton Valley contest and has been a member of the North End Stars basketball team since its founding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Davis
North Scranton vWleys
North End Stars Basketball Tea
Old Folks Day Observed at Providence M E Church
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church plans Old Folks Day with a Worth League drive for those in need. The service opens at 8:00 a.m. with a fore Test, then preaching and communion. The autumn decor and arrangements aim to create pleasant memories for the elderly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Methodist Episcopal
Wpworth League
Shamrocks Triumph Over Metropolitans 44 to 3 at Audi
Shamrocks of North Scranton defeated Metropolitans of South Scranton 44 to 3 at the Audi arena. Kane starred for Shamrocks while Donovan of Metropolitans broke a thumb and was replaced by Richardson. Metropolitans lineup listed with Sreeveenae Paley Burns Connolly Ruddy noted on court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shamrocks
North Scranton
Metropolitans
South Scranton
Kane
Donovan
Richardson
Metropolitan
Poowg Sreeveenae
Welle Paley Issesseere
Burns Hioying “Senerasenasing
Sseeeveereee Mung Donovan
Residents return from Buffalo trip and local visits
Dennis Ruddy and Patrick Garvey of West Market street arrived home after a four month stay in Buffalo New York. Miss Margaret Hopkins of Dunmore was a caller in town on Thursday. Row BE K Thomas of Montrose visited his father Simon Thomas on Heese street during the week. Miss Mary P Davis of Summit Avenue attended an executive meeting in Wilkes-Barre last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Ruddy
Patrick Garvey
West Market Street
Buffalo
N. Y
Margaret Hopkins
Dunmore
K. Thomas
Montrose
Simon Thomas
Heese Street
Mary P. Davis
Summit Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Tainted Oathonogy Woman Pills Away With Pinkham Cure
A damaged column portrays a woman once in a mercantile role near New York who fell ill after childbirth. It touts Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for womb troubles, citing testimonials and urging women to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Pinkham
Rober
Chicago
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mary Rowen
Ellia Ave
Davis and Others Return from Pennsylvania and Buffalo
Mr and Mrs George W Davis of West Market Street left yesterday for Philadelphia to attend a meeting of the state pharmaceutical board of which he is a member Miss Sadie Cohen has returned from a two months visit to Buffalo Rochester and Syracuse Messrs T Matrick Nolin of Wayne Avenue and Patrick Healey of West Market Street have been working in Huntington County since the inauguration of the strike and have returned home Mrs D B Jones is recovering from a recent operation John Loftus has returned home on West Market Street after a few weeks in Buffalo
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Huntington County
D. DD. Jones
John Loftus
Buffalo
Obituary notices for Hull and M D McCawley
Miss Caroline GE Hull of Mt. Pleasant Pa died after a lingering illness at her brother in law's home on North Main Ave. She was active in the Methodist Episcopal Church and survived by two sisters and two brothers. Prof M D McCawley longtime principal of No 40 school died at Scranton Private Hospital after ten months as a patient. funeral from 74 Jefferson Ave with high mass at St Peters Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline GE. Hull
Willham and
Ellenateth Hull
Mt. Pleasant
George Spencer
North Main Avenue
Aull
US 1St
Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Hull
Julletay Cowley
Middletown
N V
GQ. Ta. Perham
Brooklyn
Weasley J. Kiull
Plegsant
George W. Jtull
North Main
Venice
Honesdale
M.D. M'Cawley
No. 40
Nehod
Scruton
No. 80
Board of Control
Mia
T. WH
Ruddy
B. McCawley
Mixa Kate McCawley
James FP
John
Frank McCawley
Jefferson Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Mre Winslow's Soothing Syrup Endures As Teething Remedy
An old and trusted remedy praised for sixty years for teething children. It is described as a cure for diarrhoea griping in the bowels and wind colic. The advertisement credits a female physician with success and urges mothers to use the product for their child's health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Winslow
United States
Price
Funeral for Michael Glagb Held in Cedar Avenue Residence
The funeral of Michael Glagb, aged resident, occurred yesterday at 2 pm from his daughter-in-law’s home at 1048 Cedar Avenue. Rev E B Schmidt of the Church of Peace led services praising his blameless life. Interment followed at Pittston Avenue Cemetery with pallbearers James Bird Charles Noulk Henry Ziegler Sr. and Anton Fisch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Glagb
Cedar Avenue
Bser
EB. UN. Schmidt
Church of Peace
Pittston Aveue
Messrs
James Bird
Charles Noulk
Henry Ziegler
Anton Fisch
Death of Hugo Geta Sparks Widespread Grief in Community
The remains of Hugo Geta aged 24 were borne to their final resting place after a Wednesday death. Hundreds attended the services led by Rev. Jani¢és Witke of Cedar Avenue Christ Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Minooka with pallbearers Nicholas Jansen Henry Hoeticher Walter Levert and John Hahn jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugo Geta
Renwalls
Jani¢és Witke
Cedar Avenue
Christ Lutheran Church
Minooka
Nicholas Jansen
Henry Hoeticher
Walter Levert
John Hahn, Jr
Boys Detained After Stone Bray on Irving Avenue
A group of youths caused disturbances on Irving avenue by braying stones and harassing residents. Police detained two boys, Patrick McDonald and Rudolph Krotosky, at Alder Street Station. Police Magistrate Storr heard the case with Mrs. Kigtell opposing the youths. The charge cited malicious mischief and ongoing complaints from the complainant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irving Avenue
Alder Street
Patrick McDonald
Rudolph Krotosky
Storr
Furnishings for the style minded youth
A catalog style appeal highlights Tivoli and Taconic garments for men. It lists fine natural Australian wool shirts and drawers, black worsted sweaters, nainsook night shirts, linen shirts, handkerchiefs, suspenders and four in hand cravats in various fabrics. Black is favored with color options available.
Boulevard Velvets for Waists and Suits
Feature on Boulevard Velvets and matching accessories for the season. Lists includes Black Etamine at 75 cents per yard, gloves 15 cents a pair, golf gloves 25 to 50 cents, waist hose supporters 25 cents, silk finish elastic 15 cents a yard, black silk belting 25 cents a yard, writing paper 10 cents a box, metal purses 49 cents, gold filled rings 25 cents, brooches 19 cents, belt buckles 19 cents each.
Local youths fined after stone pelting incident
In a case described as involving a group of boys who pelted a house, McDonald and Krotosky were fined $2 each and warrants were issued for six other members of the gang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDonald
Krotosky
Ging
Butterflies and Grasshoppers Junior Bowlers Playoff Match
Thursday evening two junior teams, the Butterflies and Grasshoppers, faced off in a lively bowling match. Despite their youth and inexperience, both sides produced solid play with several players contributing notable scores. The Butterflies showed strength in spares and conversions while Grasshoppers matched pace with consistent strikes through the late frames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Butterfiies
Grasshoppers
Community Notices From Scranton And Surroundings
Funeral for John Graham to occur Monday at 6 a m. Scranton Saongerrunde plans sack race and entertainment on Athletic hill next Tuesday evening. A meeting of the Buir Savin duly held in Mirtiz a hall Pitteton avenue last evening. Cedar Avenue St Pauls chirc trustees meet this evening at the parsonage Charry street. Dr Schleys Long Healing Balsamba claimed to cure coughs though ads say no cure. Loyalty club held a well attended vension at the YWCA on Cedar Venue last evening. South Side Bank urges sav ings department notices open to any amount from ten cents. Foreign drafts available for remittance with Saturday evening hours. Workingmen Beneficial Society to hold an amusing entertainment and concert at Prospect avenue Alderfoot on Monday October 27, 190? committee promises a enjoyable attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Graham
Scranton
Athletic Hill
Buir Savin
Mirtiz
Pitteton Avenue
Cedar Avenue St. Paul's
Charry Etrest
Schley
Loyalty Clube
Young Women's Christian Association
Homue
Cedar
South Side Bank
Aliyane
Workingmen's Beneficial Society
Prospect Avenue
Alder
Firet Methodist Episcopal church services notice
The pastor Charles Henry Newing will lead Morning services at 10 30 am and evening at 7 pm at 1 Pollack. The morning sermon will be Your Duty and the evening sermon The Scarlet Letter theme to be preached at Doth.
Weekend church schedules and events overview
The notice outlines Sunday school at Tripp Avenue Christian Church and regular sermons, baptisms, and evening prayer. It lists Tuneday through Thursday cottage meetings and upcoming extha meetings in November. It also mentions Pewr Plolkday’s hunt trophy and local resident Mr Hobday's report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Udo P. mi
Thin
Severa
Chiurel
Tripp Avenue
Pike County
Hobday
V. O'Donnell
Drlikor Street
St Thomas College to Play Keystone Academies at Athletic Park
Foot ball notes announce a lively game this afternoon at Athletic Park featuring St Thomas college versus Keystone Academies. Game time is listed as o'clock with Molipse Jr. football team clashing with Rogety Cleven this morning at Eclipse grounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
St. Thomas College
Keystone Academes Haven
Molipse, Jr
Eclipse Grounds
Eclipse
Hayes
Ferber
Bradley
F Ruddy
Adams
Devine
Flynn
Uphella Tiddy
Fadden
Neixon
Morris
Rielly
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Marchetti
Ours
Chester Thomas
Lixgle Thomas
Bertha Norris
Thiet
Misa M. Gleagon
Eleanor Lance
Mag of Freedom
Maud Jones
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
Social Notes
Jackson Street Baptist Notes
Dresden
Melton
Globe Warehouse
Wylrys
Afoal Aled
North Scranton News
South
Ael Glaab
E. J. Schmidt
Hugo Getz
Goldsmiths Bazaar
Boulevard
Lyceum Theatre
M. Rets
A. J. Duffy
Galy
Jefferson DE Angelis
Jefferson de Angelis Opera Co
Arthur Sullivan
Herd
Savoy Theater
Emerald Isle
Basil Hood
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Academy of Music
M. Rels
Susinowa
The
Bennett and Moulton Co
Page's Ferry
Capital
King Dramatic Company
Dixie’s Theatre
Henry Farnswort
DIXIE
Eugene O’rourke
Lottie Brandon
Star Theatre
Herrington, Ma
Ben Oy
Robie
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