West Scranton Daily Briefs on Thefts and Miscellany
The notice reports Frank W. Minroon’s arrest for stealing carpenter tools from a house on Stark place and Miller charged with the same crime. Police found the tools hidden on Price street. M. A. Cadden reports missing tools valued at 600 to 700 dollars from Luzerne street oil store. Miller faced Alderman John after a warrant from Chief Robling. he awaits arraignment on theft charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank W. Minroon
Scott
Miller
Stark Place
Price Street
John
M. A Cadden
Luzerne Street
Williams A
Robling
Cadden
Sudden Death of Mrs. Frank Williame at Tenth Street
The Tribune reports the sudden death of Mrs. Frank Williame 27 at her home on Tenth Street. Daughter of Mr. and Mrs. T. M. Miller of Washburn Street she had lived in Williamsport most of her life with a brief stay in Williamsport with her husband. Funeral services will be private at her residence Monday at 2 pm with viewing from 10 am to 2 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Frank Williame
Tenth Street
T. M. Miller
Washburn Street
Williamsport
Marriage of Motorman Fred Henshaw and Mary Ellen Davis
Word has leaked that Fred Henshaw a popular motorman on the Taylor Throop line and Mary Ellen Davis of Evnonatrei were quietly married on Thursday. The location of the ceremony remains unknown. The young Indy was recently di-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Henshaw
Taylor-Throop
Mies Mary Ellen Davis
Evnonatrei
Indy
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters Promoted for Digestive Ailments
An advertisement extols Hostetter's Stomach Bitters as a cure for stomach ills including constipation indigestion biliousness and liver and kidney diseases. It claims to strengthen the stomach renew vitality of the body and notes availability in drugstores with a revenue stamp on the bottle neck.
Woman from Chicago seeks divorce from husband and child
A Chicago woman, deserted by Paul Wells after marriage several years ago, seeks divorce. The bride, previously employed as a clerk at Williams & Co. on South Malin Avenue, is described as a well known young woman. Her husband is an industrious worker and trusted employee of the Ferranton Traction Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wells
Chicago
Williame & Co
Malin Avenue
Feranton Traction Company
Boy Kicked by Horse Near Fellows Street
Six year old Joseph Schultz, son of Mr and Mrs Frank Schultz, was kicked in the head while playing near home on Fellows Street. Dr Christ reported the injury serious and several stitches were required to close the wound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. A. Cadden
Fred Henshaw
Mary Ellen Davise
Frank Williams
Mia
Mary Hughes
Joseph
Frank Schultz
Fellows Street
Christ
Baptist Young People's Union Meets at Welsh Church
The First Welsh Baptist church group held a weekly meeting in the church lecture room with Rev. DD Hopkins presiding. Luther Lewis led a discussion on "A Bird's Eye View from the Mount of Olives" attended by many members and several engaged young participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young Peoples’ Union of the
First Welsh Baptist Church
Assembly social planners to meet for December event
The Assembly boys who ran last season's social at Mears hall will convene tomorrow at Harold Fattin's home on South Main Avenue to arrange this season's dec event. Leaders from last year include Arch Prown John Nowell Turvey Jenee Harold Attin Arch Mears and Edward Clark. They likely will run the new social as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Assembly
Mears’ Hall
Neown
Harold Fattin
South Main Avenue
Arch Prown
John Nowell
Turvey Jenee
Harold Attin
Arch Mears
Edward Clark
Surprise Party Honors Mrs Quinnan for Philadelphia Guest
Miss Sadie Quinnan of Price street hosted a surprise Thursday evening in honor of Miss Kate Higgins of Philadelphia. Friends gathered to celebrate the visit and welcome the guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Quinnan
Price Street
Kate Higgins
Philadelphia
Mary Emma Hughes widow of John Hughes dies after illness
Mrs Mary Emma Hughes widow of the late John Hughes died yesterday morning at West Side hospital after a three weeks illness of typhoid fever. The deceased was a well known young woman in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Emma Hughes
John Hughes
West Side Hospital
Gloves Offered at Globe Warehouse in New Shades
Glove sale features two clasp Kid Gloves for ladies in red brown and tan. Priced at one dollar, marketed as offering perfect satisfaction in service. Men’s Spring Clasp Kid Gloves shown in fine finish and new shades, advertised as a value not to exceed a dollar in regular market.
Woman Dies at 30. Funeral Set for North Filmore
A 30 year old woman, mother of one, has died in town. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at her home on 109 North Filmore Avenue. Interment will follow at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Filmore Avenue
Washburn Street
Local social notices from Scranton area events
Rev and Mia Sweet visit Peckyssle with boy soprans joining W C Harris Moving Picture Co in Reading. Anna Van Nort to lead gospel meeting at West Scranton rooma at 3:45 pm. all young women welcome. Washburn Street church to host Chi Upsilon reception Monday. Mrs B J Evans to Wilkes-Barre for adoptive daughter's illness. Mr Evans to follow. Latter Day Saints schedule semi annual conference at Co operative hall tomorrow and Monday evenings. Mr and Mrs A D Nodton host Miss Maria McHugh Kate Gerrity from New York. Mrs David Morgan visits Kingston. Funeral services for John O Malley at Holy Cross church. burial Cathedral cemetery. Funeral for Mrs William Lee at St Patrick's with interment Cathedral cemetery. Miss Kate Griffin visiting John Cawley home. Gala dancing club event at Mestre's hall with Lawrence orchestra. Michael Barrett and Mary Little wed by Alderman Moses. Knights of the Golden Farl host reception for Thomas Jones family from South Africa. Hari Garthalk A literary programme and refreshments served. Ladies Aid of First Welsh Church to hold old country tea Monday evening Nov 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mia
J. J. Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
Peckyssle
Walter Dicklewick
North Main Avenue
Soprans
W. C. Harris Moving Picture Company
Reading
Anna van Nort
South Scranton
A. D. Nodton
Price Street
Miseea Maria McHugh
Kate Gerrity
New York
David Morgan
Back Street
Kingston
John O'Malley
Holy Crees Church
Cathedral
William Lee
St. Patrick’s Church
Kate Griffin
Moston
Miass
John Cawley
Mestre’ Hall
Lawrence
Michael Barret
Mary Little
Forty Fort
Alderman Moses
Fifteenth Ward
Thomas Jones
South Africa
Castle No
Knights of the Golden Farle
Hari
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main Avenue
Green Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Events
Local residents and visitors populate Green Ridge social pages with names from Wilkes-Barre Pittston and Brooklyn. Notables attend gatherings at Asbury and Masonic halls while lectures, exhibitions, and charitables unfold. Beatrice lodge hosts a meeting and Rev W G Simpson plans readings at the Asbury church.
Happenings in North Scranton Will Be Led by Young People
Tomorrow evening the Memorial Web Baptist church on Wayne avenue hosts a Young People's Society program led by members of the North Scranton branch Y W C A The programme features scripture reading prayer recitations by Mary Simons Kate Curl Esther Williams Mary Richards Travis Reese Lizzie Davies May Howells and Jennie Richards a solo by Mary Williams a mission paper on Japan and a closing benediction with congregation participation
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
North Scranton
John Tiddick
Alderman Myers
Young Peebles Society of the Memorial
Wayne Avenue
M .Oescus
Mary Simons
BOO Co
Kate Curl
Esther Williams
Sige Mary Richards
Jesus
Travis Reese
Mary Williama
Jennie Richards
Lizzie Davies
May Howells
Mission Paper
Japan
Cora Roberts
Clergy Schedules Epworth and Associated Churches
Rev William Edgar will preach at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church at 10 20 am and 7 90 pm tomorrow with all invited. At First Christian Church Rev R W Clymer preaches 10 00 am and 7 30 pm with topics What Think Yer and The Miaa ness and the Womanless. Rev G Reading will fill the pulpit at North Main Avenue Bowtiat Church at both services tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edgar
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
First Christian Church
R. W. Clymer
Il O'Elock
North Main Avenue Bowtiat
Y. W. C. A. Holds Regular Meeting and Activities
The YWCA executive committees meet this afternoon. Miss Kenwood teaches the piano class at 7 this evening. A gospel meeting led by Miss Nettle Benjamin is Sunday at 3 30. Women and girls are welcome. The Sunday school lesson is studied Mondays at 7 30. Junior committees plan a Hallowe'en party Tuesday evening inviting all young women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Kenwood
Nettle Benjamin
Manheld on assault charges after hearing
John Liddeck of Bull's Head arrested Thursday evening on assault and battery and threatening to kill. He appeared before Alderman Myers and was held to bail of 500 dollars in default to county jail. Anna Kilbride obtained a warrant for James F P Kilbride for threatening to kill her and the children. Kilbride held on 300 dollars bail in default to county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Liddeck
Bull's Head
Michael Culligan
Alderman Myers
Anna Kilbride
James FP. Kilbride
Kilbride
Caledonian Mallowe'en Social Arrangements Named
Prof Walkenshaw to direct musical program at the Caledonian Mallowe en social in Excelsior hall Wyoming avenue Tuesday night He is assisted by Mr Smith vocalist Miss J Hill pianist and Mins M Hill violin He will accompany songs and lead two violins and a trio with Misses Hill also involved.
Rosy Proposals Stir Political Shakeup In Chicago Record
In a blunt Chicago Record anecdote, a political plotter complains about a messy look and Vickers' arrival. The speaker vows to throw objects around to send a message that a house cleaning is coming. The passage captures tense intra party maneuvering and public infighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vickers
Chicago Record
Local Social Notices From Durkin Street to Wilkes-Barre
Mrs. P J Gillespie hosts Mrs Farrell and Mrs Lavelle in Durkin Street. Mr and Mrs J J Ryan return from wedding trip and start housekeeping on West Market Street. Mrs Franklin R Haines visits relatives on North Main Avenue. Mrs Irene Cowlen and family move to central city. Attorney A A Vosburg returns from Pittsburg after U S Court visit. Joan J Lynch makes outside improvements on Church Avenue. Miss Nannie Wilson of Peakville visits Mrs James Price on Dean Street. Lieutenant Spellman enjoys vacation. Patrolman Palmer in charge in his absence. RK KF Dean injured by falling scaffolding at Chinchilla. Miss Marie McGovern returns home after visiting Friendsville. Mr and Mrs T H Rowley visit A Rowley at the Auditorium in Wilkes-Barre. Prozeit Howard Griffin and Edward Blair visit Clark's Summit. Mrs James Thomas returns from Taylor. Mrs David Richards entertains Miss Margaret Simms of Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Gillespie
Durkin Street
Mark () Farrell
Michael Lavelle
Butte Clty
Montana
J. J. Ryan
West Market Street
Franklin R. Haines
Woodbury
N. J
North Main Avenue
Irene Cowlen
Central City
A. A. Vosburg
Nort Main Avenue
Pittsburg
United States Court
Joan J. Lynch
Church Avenue
Misa Nannie Wilson
Peakville
James Price
Dean Street
Spellman
Palmer
RK. KF. Dean
Chinchilla
Marie McGovern
Friendsville
T. H. Rowley
Wilkes-Barre
A. Rowley
Progeist
Howard Griffin
Edward Blair
Clark's Summit
James Thomas
Wayne Avenue
Taylor
David Richards
Wales Street
Margaret Simms
Funeral for Frang Klos Held at Marys Church
A funeral service was conducted yesterday morning at Marys Catholic Church for Frang Klos who died Wednesday. Interment followed at the German Catholic Cemetery as a large attendance accompanied the casket to its final rest. Ella Lynch 11 of Stone Avenue died yesterday morning after a brief typhoid illness and her funeral is set for this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frang Klos
Mary's
Inet
Ella
John Lynch
Stone Avenue
Gersons Sprague To Sing Solo At Local Church
Congregation heard Gersons Sprague sing a solo as Rev. William Edgar of Providence preached at the Methodist Episcopal church yesterday afternoon. Rev. C H W Reynolds led the evening service in support of evangelistic work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprague Willl
William Edgar
Providence
Methodist Episcopal Church
C. H W. Reynolds
Interment and Death Notices From Local Parish
Interment will be in Cathedral cemetery for Josephine Gaughan daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick Gnaushain of Fig Street who died on Thursday from dinhthain. Louisa Kellerman age 9 daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Kellerman of Cirook street died yesterday afternoon. The Y M T L and FB Dramatic company presented The Golden Giant at St Johns hall last evening under the auspices of St Johns T A B society. Special services at St Marys Derman Catholic church tomorrow evening will admit forty five boys and five girls to the sodality. Special music will be rendered. Mr and Mrs Charles Maurer of Willow street welcome a baby girl. Jacob Fisch of Pittston avenue left for Springfield Mass to learn the button trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cathedral
Josephine Gaughan
Patrick Gnaushain
Fig Street
Chict
Dinhthain
Louisa Kellerman
Charles Kellerman
Cirook Street
Waa Jalil
Real
FB. Dramatic Company
St. John’s Hall
St. John's
Charles Maurer
Willow Street
Jacob Fisch
Pittston Avenue
Springfeld
Mass
Pencoal Sold to Teams at 75 Cents a Ton
Pencoal sold to teams for 75 cents per ton at the corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Gibbons Street
Young Ladies Form The Convention Club in Scranton
A group from Scranton and nearby boroughs met at Mrs. Schlerys Pine street home last evening and formed The Young Ladies Convention club. Members approved the organization, pledged enthusiasm, and held a social after refreshments.
Nuisance water runoff at Dunmore street corner
Merchants at East Drinker street complain of surface water along the Traction rails that spreads across the road and emits a foul odor. The water comes from a misangled sewer built above the corner, and street commissioners are urged to address the nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lne
What Would Jesus Do Sermons At First Presbyterian Church
The pastor Rev W F Gibbons will preach a series of sermons titled What Would Jesus Do addressing themes such as war time election day capitalism working man and charity The series runs on selected Sundays through December 21 with sermons on various daily life questions The Methodist Episcopal church schedule lists services at 1040 am and 730 pm with Rev W T Blair in charge the evening service aimed at railroad workers and Sunday school at 3 pm prayer meeting at 650 pm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
Jesus
Dev
Bee
Christ
Methodist Episcopal Church
W. T. Blair
Whitney's Point
Hunting trip in Jefferson and local notices
Messrs John Woodruff and Robert McMillan are in Jefferson enjoying a hunting trip. Michael Ferguson of Spencer street will be incapacitated from work due to injuries from Murray mines. Lackawanna football seeks a game with the Gomets or Scranton Lace factory tents in Scranton. Oliver Kiger of Wilmers returns home after a visit on Prescott avenue. Rev James Hughes will preach at the Baptist church Dudley street tomorrow at 10.36. Sunday school will meet at the close. E RB Griffiths will preach at 7.10 with Mrs Al.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Woodruff
Robert McMillan
Jefferson
Michael Perguson
Spencer Street
Murray Mines
Lackawanna
Gomets
Scranton Lace Factory
Scranton
Oliver Kiger
Wilmers
Prescott Avenue
James Hughes
Baptist
Dudley Street
E. Rb, Griffiths
Obituary of Dr William Jansen Dies After Illness in Willow Street Home
Dr William Jansen aged 68 died yesterday at his Willow Street home after a two month illness of heart and plenary troubles. He practiced medicine here formally but had lived retired. Survived by ten children Frank William John Nicholas Henry Joseph Andrew Motlie Mrs T J Foster all of this city and Mrs John Billard of Honeymoone. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from St Marys Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jansen
Hil
Willow Street
Thie City
Frank
William
John
Nicholas
Henry
Joseph
Andrew
Motlie
Mre
T. J. Foster
John Billard
Honewmble
St. Marye Catholic Church
Cabinet Meeting Stirs Philippines Plans Debate
Washington observers note the cabinet met two and a half hours with reticence after adjournment. Discussion focused on the Philippines and military naval plans to be implemented soon. The political outlook, especially Ohio, drew sustained comment amid alleged unfair criticism of treaty arrangements with the Sulu sultan and the issue of slavery in the Islands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippines
Ohio
New York
Philppines
Bates
Sulu
Root
Big Order for Cars Shocks Pittsburg Rail Trade
The Commercial Gazette reports the Pennsylvania company and New York Central Railroad have placed orders for coal and freight cars totaling about 12.6 million dollars. Due to supply limits they will receive wooden cars with steel equipment including Fox trucks and body bolsters. The Pressed Steel Car company will supply 4 000 box cars and 1 000 gondolas plus 5 000 box cars and 400 flat cars to meet the order. The wooden cars funding will be shared by Pullman, Baltimore Car, Erie Car, and American Car and Foundry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
The
Commercial Gazette
Pennsylvania Company
New York Central Railroad Company
Pennsylvania
Pressedteel Car Company
Fox
Pressed Steel Car Company
Pullman Company
Baltimore Car Company
Erie Car Company
American Car and Foundry Company
The Shame of Pettigrew
A Journal dispatch from Aberdeen South Dakota states Senator Pettigrew praised Aguinaldo as a patriot and hero but did not mention the South Dakota regiment or its homecoming. He concluded his address by saying I am ashamed of my country I would pull down the flag and go back and blot out recent history if I could.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Aberdeen
Pettigrew
Woonpecker
Aguinaldo
South Dakota
Lusen
Informal meeting on South Africa project draws engineers
In Manila Ort on the evening of the 27th an informal gathering of engineers from Britain Australia and the United States discussed a plan to project to South Africa for the Hrithhh fight. The group organized a party and believes they can secure 200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Ort
South Africa
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Lvens OF
West
Frank Miller
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S Main Avenue
Y. P. U. Meeting
Globe Warehouse
Green Ridge
the Tribune
Hattle Brown
A. C. Learn
Delaware Street
Gertie Kiese
Pittston
Ida Gisner
Monsey Avenue
Joslin and
Hagbe
Rinehamton
Siebert
Brooklyn
Misa Ella V. Roney
Wardrobe
New Jersey
Walter Briggs
Jefferson Avenue
C. P. Black
Dickson Avenue
John Law
Throop
C. P. Jones
Lake Bassett
J. M. Atherton
Poyntelle Ice Company
Herrick Centre
George Mitchell
Monroe Avenue
Syracuse
EF. H. Griggs
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Glen Denning
Pratt
Beatrice Lodge
Rebekah
Masonic Hall
Joseph van Bergan
Carbondale
M. R. Kays
van Bergen
W. G. Simpson
Hele
Bonnie Briar Bush
Memorial Baptist Church
Lackawanna Avenue
Our Scok Ao
Gerson
Gersons
Meadow Brook
Dunmore Doings
Young Ladies’ Club
General News
Pennsy
New York Central
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder & Reis
Lessers
Rk. Long
Charles Frohman
David Belasco
Horton & Simon
William Barry
New York City
Bee Barry
George Faux
Harry
America
Charles Fronman
William Gillette
Sherlock Holmes
Helne
Jng
Mia¢ Pauliner
King Dramatic Co
Kirk Brown
Matinees Daily
Billy Mason
Mollet
Barbizan Schmoll
Powell's Munsle
Connell Building
Beranton, Pa
Matthews Bros
McGarrah & Thomas, Druggista
Ol- Giers
Frontieramen
Maglishimen
Famtier
Transvaal
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