Happenings in North Scranton social rounds noted
Nearby residents Henry Danvers and Margaret Willis were hosts for greetings and games at Warren Street and Wayne Avenue parties. Councilman Morris earned praise for actions while city updates include Leggett's Creek breaker restart and double tracks on Providence Road. A batch of brief items lists names at local gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Danvers
Margaret Willis
Morris
Leggett's Creek
Providence Road
Mor rie In Providence Question Wins Backing
Councilman M. V. Mor rie's action in the Providence controversy drew open support from progressive citizens who condemn Girard Construction for delays. The move is seen as a likely victory in the current debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. V. Morrie
Providence Read Pire
Girard Construction Commng
Inet
Creek Colliery Delays Reopening After Major Mine Upgrade
Operations at Leggett's Creek colliery have been suspended for a month during which the mine underwent a complete overhaul. The old breaker was torn down and replaced with a modern equipped unit. Mine Superintendent Ross said work would likely resume Tuesday, a boost for local workers and merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leggett's Creek
Ross
Scranton Railway Company Tracks Being Latd
Scranton Railway Company faces delays as track work progresses amid repairs and service adjustments. Officials warn of continued disruption to routes until work completes and tracks are restored to full operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Scranton Railway Company
Local Patent Medicines Advertised By George W. Jenkins
Paines Celery Compound Pinkham s Compound seventy cents Pierce s Golden Medical Dis to seventy five cents Mellon s Food thirty eight and fifty five cents AT GEORGE W JENKINS for And Malin Avenue products listed in shop ad from local merchants highlighting varied elixirs and remedies offered for sale in a small town catalog style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paines
Pinkham’s
Pierce's Golden Medical
Mellon's Food
Workers prepare for double track on North Main Avenue
A large force of men is forming a double track along North Main avenue from Providence road to the square. They have been positioned at West Ridge property and better street car service is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Providence Road
West Ridge
Serview
Petition circulation targets closing local stores Monday
Clerks circulate a petition aiming to shutter all nearby stores on Monday. A special meeting of Colonel T. D. Lewconnell No 1019 Junior Order American Mechanics is held this evening. State council entertainment Committees plan the September 7 convention. Electricians work at Cayuga breaker to install an electric motor, risking layoff of many workers. Daniel Reese, injured in the Brisbin mine, has fully recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Lewconnell
American Mechanics
State Council
Cayuga
Robert Willame
Brick Avenue
Daniel Reese
Brisbin
Local residents hear of moves and visits around town
A stream of social notices outlines residents moving to new homes, job changes, and visits. Willem Powell relocates to Fillen beth No 7 with Mary Duffy visiting relatives on William street. Rev J J OToole hosts his brother Ht Toole. Miss Hartle Sharpless returns from Lake Winola. David Thomas visits from Lindsay. Oscar Nevis returns from New England. Thomas J Williams spends ten days with his mother on William street. G T Matthews describes visits in Wayne avenue. Lizzie Hawkins, David Jones, David James, Lizzie Fidler, and Richard Davies are noted visitors or travelers. Price Lloyd departs for Camp Meade to enlist. Thomas Thomas accepts a position with Fenner & Mvkerson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willem Powell
Spring Street
Fillenbeth
Mary Duffy
Atchbald
William Street
J. J. O'Toole
Holy Rotary Church
Ht.Toole
Mt. Carmel
Miss Hartle Sharpless
Lake Winola
Davvid Thomas
Lindsay
Sullivan County
Oscar Nevis
W. FP. Davin
New Tingland
Thomas J. Williams
Hartford
Conn
Thomaar Willaims
G.T. Matthews
New York City
Thomas Jehu
Wayne Avenue
Lizzie Hawkins
David Jones
David James
Factoryville
Lizzle Fidler
Richard Davies
Green Street
Lake Sheridan
FL Pearce
Nellie
Skinners Eddy
Meshophen Price Lloyd
Camp Meadevertenlay
Philionines
Thomas Thomas
Edna Avenue
Fenner & Mvkerson
Extra Values In Silks Offer Ahead of Fall Opening
The Silk Department announces an early sale of seasonable and desirable Fancy Silks at prices well below actual values while new arrivals arrive daily ahead of the annual Fall Opening. Readers are invited to call for details.
A Few of the Good Things in Fancy Fabrics for Sale
A list of fine fabrics and sale prices highlights several lots. Lot 2 59 Cents Fancy Pirovader high quality 75 Cents Lot 3 Fancy Brocades 98 Cents Taffetas and Liberty Satins offered for stylish waists and dresses with fall colorings and rich finishes.
Neimyer and Dowd Wed in Newly Furnished Home Ceremony
Harry A Neimyer of Dunimore and Mise Belle Dowd of Washburn street were united in marriage at 8 oclock evening at their newly furnished home 144 South Hyde Park avenue. Rev J P Moffatt officiated witnessed by friends. couple will honeymoon two weeks traveling south. Neimyer works at T M Miller Co funeral supplies. bride formerly taught at a nearby school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry A. Neimyer
Dunimore
Mise Belle
Nelmy¢r
Neimyer
T. M. Miller & Co
Undertakers
West Scranton urged to decorate for Labor Day parade
The general committee urges West Scranton merchants to decorate and participate in Labor Day festivities. With Monday a holiday and the mail carriers’ parade set to depart at 4 PM, local business owners are asked to join in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Busines
Construction begins on St. Mark's Lutheran church foundation
Work has started on the foundation for the new church building for St. Mark's Lutheran Church at Waehburn and Fourteenth Streets. Contractor Apostolica directs the project, with Brink, Evans &h. of Dunmore handling the woodwork. Masonry work will finish before woodwork starts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Waehburn and
Fourteenth Streets
Apostolica
Brink, Evans &H
Dunmore
Diphtheria Claims Six Year Old Tim Yeaglee
The six year old child of Mr. and Mrs. George Yeaglee of 1827 Price Street died yesterday from diphtheria. Funeral details to follow. Rev James Hughes led services at the Morris Court residence. Pallbearers included Fred Peters John Marchant David T Jenkins Henry Jones John J Morgans and John Cullen. Towerbearers Willie Morgane and Willie Cullen. Interment was at Washburn Street Cemetery. Also noted is Grace Jones daughter of Mr. and Mrs. William Jones whose funeral yesterday afternoon, Rev McVey officiating, burial at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Yeaglee
Price Street
James Hughes
Timothy Fulwards
Morris Court
Fred Peters
John Marchant
David T. Jenkins
Henry Jones
John J. Morgans
John Cullen
Willie Morgane
Willie Cullen
Washburn Street
Grace
William Jones
Fourteenth Street
McVey
Local Socials and Gatherings Highlight West Scranton Scene
An ice cream and cake social at the Salvation Army barracks drew attendees including Ensign and Mrs. George Lewis of Cleveland. The social committee of the Allia mission plans an entertainment at Weber's Grove next Tuesday evening. The Lawrence band gave an open air concert at West Park. A West Scranton group held a basket party at Nay Aug park and the West Side Browns plan a Round Woods picnic on September 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Ensign
George Lewis
Cleveland
Alfred Payne
North
Bromley Avenue
Allia Mission
Weber's Grove
Tripp Park
Thomas Miles
Thirteenth Regiment
Scranton Street
Lawrence Band
Weet Park
North Main Avenue
United Mine Workers of America
Oolowk
Nas Ang Park
Hampine Street
Simpson Methodist
Allis Mission
John Cavanaugh
South Main Avenue
Jastenverling
West Scranton
Nay Aug Park
West Side
Round Woods
Telegraph Operator Jonah Davis Returns to Take Jersey Central Post
Jonah Davis of South Main avenue has returned home from East Orange New Jersey and accepted the position of night operator at the Jersey Central Station. Walter Jones of North Hyde Park avenue returns from Sea Bright New Jersey and will leave for Bloomsburg State Normal School soon. Mrs L W Cramer and son have come back from a two weeks visit with friends in Bhickshinny. Mrs Mary Faromit of Rebecca Avenue is entertaining Mrs Willis Berry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonah Davis
South Main Avenue
East Orange
N. J
Jersey Central
Walter Jones
North Hyde Park Avenue
Sea Bright
Bloonsburg State Normal School
L. W. Cramer
Sone
Bhickshinny
Mary Faromit
Rebecca Avenue
Willis Berry
Grain-O: A Healthful Coffee Substitute
This ad promotes Grain-O as a non medicine doctors order for health and vigor. It claims Grain-O is made from pure grains with a rich seal brown color and coffee like taste, suitable for children, and priced 40 cents to 50 cents.
Local Social Notes Highlight Area Visits and Returns
Stroudsburg residents and friends were noted in a sequence of visits and departures. Walter Adginton and Mrs Evans, Mrs C DePuy and daughters, plus others from North Lincoln Avenue, spent time with Shickshinny and Dateville relatives. A variety of guests toured Far Rockaway Ocean Grove Crystal Lake and Tunkhannock during recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Walter Adginton
Evans
C. &. DePuy and Daughters
North Lincoln Avenue
Shickehinny
Dateville
Mine Lawrie Freeman
Nicholson
Mra. Capwell
Lafayette Street
Henry Cannon
PF. J. Lytott
Far Rockaway
John Graney
Ninth Street
John Shaughnessy
Lonergan Court
New York
Jowlah Paff
Ocean Grove
Mary Granacker
North Bromley Avenue
Tunkhannock
En Marie Dalley
Filmore Avenue
Sadie Durkin
Crystal Take
Eugene Branton
Denver,or
Hesaie Diehl
Hampton Street
Fleetville
David J. Davis
Karl
North Rebecca Avenue
Atlanticity
Cora Derr
Allentown
A. L. Mumer
South Lincoln Avenue
Wedding Bells At St Marys Church South Scranton
Mies Foose Pym of Locust Street and Charles Rorick of 100 Flone Avenue wed at St Marys church in a morning ceremony conducted by Rev. Peter Christ. Bridesmaid Anna Rosor and maid of honor Lena Fassold accompanied the couple, with a celebratory reception at St Johns Hall and home dinner for families and friends. The newlyweds begin housekeeping on Locust Street with best wishes from the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Mies Foose Pym
Looast Street
Charles Rorick
Peter Christ
Lara’ Nithber
Anna Rosor
Lena Fassold
John Herlie
Peter Storick
Mimhuret
Wis Riven
Mr. Rierick
St. John’ Hall
Rerick
Jerick
Locust Street
Milk dealer charged after attempting to move levied goods
Joseph Klein and Thomas Hawkins clashed over goods levied on by a constable at John Tkivis’s Rosencourt barn. Klein allegedly moved the load despite a tevy and faces arrest for theft before Alderman Lerntes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Klein
Aldersteat Yvervimon
Thoms Hawkins
John Tkivis
Rosencourt
Dankins
Klein
Lnading
Wacon
Ira Mitchell
Kaskon
Ih Tevy
Alferman Lerntes
Funeral for Patrick Cow Boy Held at St John’s Church
Funeral services were held yesterday morning for Patrick Cow Boy from his Cedar avenue home. A solemn requiem Mass was led by Rev. BE J Melley at St John’s Church with eulogy by the priest. Burial followed at Wilkes-Barre Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Cowboy
Cedar Avenue
St. John's Church
BE. J. Melley
Wilkes-Barre
Century Hose Company
Tnasmch
Firemen
Arsist
Columbia Hose Compay
Allentown
Ladies’ Aid Secrets
Church of Peace
James Ledeer
Freeland
Charles Bek
Danghtor
Mes Mary
Neptune Place
Wave
New York City
Addressed orders to C B Sharkey in 1914 Cedar Ave
A fragment notes that Andross orders go to C B Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave with phone 6682, directing replies to South Side central city and central Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
Andross
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Green Ridge Local News and Notices
The town reports National Express money offers for Manners' Pharmacy, store closings on Monday in honor of mall men, and various residents returning from trips. Mrs. George Reid recovers from illness, and several households send updates from Green Ridge and nearby streets. Water complaints rise while Manners' Diarrhoea Cure is advertised on Green Ridge Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Express
Pale of Manners
Mall
George Reid
Monsey Avenue
Hess
Women's Christian Temperance Union
P. W. Ripley
Surprise Party for William Riddall in Gypey Grove
A surprise gathering was hosted at William Riddall’s home in Gypey Grove to honor his service as a sharpshooter in Porto Kien battles. Guests shared battlefield relics and recounts, praising his comrades and quick response pese, with a late night supper and socializing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Riddall
Gypey Grove
Riddall
Porto Kien
Monard
Admiral Lampoon
Morro Castle
Finnery Black
Mr. Knapp
Mirtos Lieauic Hleserker
Sadie Spettieue
Florenes Gromnee
Sadie Cinem- Hee
Mettie Muntiexun
Ethel Jackson
Clary Richmond
Mise Sherman
Helen Cole
Alpha Knapp
Witte Cleese
Thandler
Lucretia Hirtles
Mosere
David Jones
Rube Jones
George Dowty
Raymond Dowly
Walter Blesecker
Fred Harties
Willian Riddall
Aairon Riddall
Alex Jones
Norman Pradley
William Spettigue
Frank Jackson
Wiliam Kruger
Movement to Clean Streets and Political Meeting Planned
A effort to clear street corners for visitors next week begins this morning. The Socialista Labor Party will hold an open meeting tonight on Labor and Politics with prominent speakers expected. Public schools reopen Monday at 9 o clock. Social news notes Mrs Albert Mowery hosts her cousin from Philadelphia and Dayton Ellis returns from New York while Miss Florence Tome visits Miss Lillian Broad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sorialista Labor Party
Jen
Haven
Albert, Mowery
North Blakely
DePue
Anna Hireh
Philadelphia
Dayton Ellis
Church Street
New York
Florence Tome
Honesdale
Lillian Broad
Chaskely Street
Local Notes on Visitors and Travels
Jobo Garvin, formerly of this place, visits friends here. Harry Dend of Washington visits his parents in Greenweod. St Josephs safety helpers from a recent excursion receive complimentary serials next Monday evening. Miss Mary Tawrey heads to Butte City Montana for a revival. James Wallace and John Whitevis depart for Sparrow Point. Mrs John Vichers of Philadelphia visits relatives on Church Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Danvers
J. Danvers
Warren Street
Margaret Wille
Willie
Jobo
Garvin
Harry Dend
Washington, D
Greenwead
St. Joseph’s
Mary Tawrey
Putte City
Montana
James Wallace
John Wwheevis
Spaarmon Point
John Vichers
Philadephia
Church Street
Fete Anticipates County Championship Contests and Bird Match
The event features large crowds and strong entrants from the 1H and m0 groups plus visiting elites. A main attraction is a betting style pairing for a big purse among Marsh Anne Faone Tontington and Monies for LackKawanna county honors, with a second bout between Australian Poldy Gorman and domes Judpe adding appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nehie
Helog Eneet Oad
Oowarion
Raeee
Thie
Marsh
Anne
Faone
Tontington
Monies
LackKawanna County
Poldy Gorman
Domes Judpe
Meeting of Heptasophs Plans Paterson Conclave Reception
A county meeting of the general committee of Heptasophe arranged for the Paterson conclave arrival. Sub-committees reported excellent progress and a general celebration is planned in Nay Aug on the day. A concert is expected in the afternoon and evening with consideration given to a street parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patersen
Paterson
Building Business Improves and Permit Collections Rise
Pulidine operations are on the rise as Purina Adigust notes nineteen per mite seized by Inspector Juck een. For the previous month forty seven permits were issued. In August the number of collected permits was 104. In June it was 84. The data indicates the value of buildings erected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Juckeen
City Solicitor Drafts Resolution on Paving Contract
Vorburg drafts a resolution summoning Girard Company to pave North Main Avenue and Providence Road. The measure, to be presented at the select council meeting next Thursday, threatens forfeiture if work does not start within ten days of adoption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vorburg
Girard Company
North Main Avenue
Providence Road
Couel
Local Stock Dealer Praises Chamberlain’s Remedy
John Mathias of Pulaski Kentucky reports a week of flu like symptoms relieved by Chamberlain’s Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy. He states the half of one set tles his condition and notes Matthews Bros as wholesale and retail agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Mathias
Pulaski
Krss
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Hose Condemned for Pressure Failure Under City Test
Chief Walker condemns five hundred feet of supply hose after it failed the pressure test. The hose was guaranteed to withstand 1 pound per square inch but failed at zero pounds, breaking apart under test conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
Scranton Gas and Water Secures North Jersey and Pocono Lot
The Scranton Gas and Water Co has secured an option on North Jersey and Pocono Lco Co property, expiring Nov 10. The deal aims to control the ferry cron for Knickerbocker Law Co of New York, with the Lk company members from New York and Fernanton men. Rh. Ko Westcott is president. The plan enlarges holdings and adds houses, employing about 10 in summer and 60 in winter, with a price around $250,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton, Gas and Water Company
North Jersey and
Pocono
Toliwhanna
Hepateous
Fer Cron
Knickerbocker Law Company
New York
Poomea Company Lk Compared
Feranton
Aml Rh
Ko Westcott
Pecameters
Hoodoo follows Anton Sebulski after Jersey City move
Anton Sebulski, who moved from Van Winkle street to Fiermaonia avenue, loses nearly all possessions in a fire. He carries his surviving son Johnnie, four, after the boy breaks a leg by falling from a storefront scaffold. A crowd gathers as Sebulski seeks shelter in a vacant tenement and a sanitary inspector later visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rom
New York Sur
Anton Sebulski
van Winkle Street
Jersey City
Fiermaonia Avenue
Houw
Sebulskaett
Sines
Behulek
Corman Avenue
Johnnie
Wington
Bobitski
Bosce
Laater
Sebulski
New Patrolmen Not Paid Halted by City Controller
City Controller Howell refuses to draw warrants for Acting Patrolmen Hockenberry and Davis pay, citing the Hickey Buydam case. He says the matter must be settled in court before he will act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell
Hockenberry
Davis
Hickey-Buydam
Athletic Carnival at Park Monday Evening
A athletic carnival will be held at Athletic Park on the evening of Labor Day with events planned by Montey Next and Willie Meld. Community members are invited to attend and participate in the activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Park
Montey
Willie Meld
Beetle
Will of Arthur Sharpe probated directing estate to Mary Deanery
The will of Arthur AJ Sharpe near Wilkes probates directing all his property to Mary Deanery whom he was to marry this month. The estate valued around £5,000 with insurance noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes
Arhur AJ Sharpe
Ashley
Mary Deanery
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Scranton
George W. Jenkins
For & Malin Avenue
New Eason
Globe Warehouse
West
Harry Neimyer
Belle Doud
J. P. Moffatt
St. Mark’s New Church
ST. Mark's New Church
Ceneral News
South Scranton
Charlies Rorick
Miss Rose Drum
Mary‘’s Church
Green Ridge
Dunmore Doings
Philippines
Waldron
Cusick’s
Washington Ave
Hose
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Hoodoo
Sebel
Bobulak
Abe
Warinens
Howe
Setuteki
John
Sopulski
Veron Wey
Cnewory
Erie Medical CO
Burra O, N.Y
Frida
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunsder & Reis
Long
Sindnew Korenfeld
Dalreet
Bijon Theater
Hoyt
Chinatown
Mr. Tarry
Spoul
America
Whistler
Tae
Wolford-Sheridan Co
Mamie Sheridan Wolke
ORD
Mississippi
J W. Hampton
Bevery
Central Railroad OF
New Jersey
Grand Army OF the Republic
Iehew
Boind
Omoor
Swetheart
Beare
Gar
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