Sailor George Davis Returns from Santiago Homecoming
Recently from Santiago, George Davis visits his father’s home at North Bromley avenue and recounts the daring tale of the downfall of the Dons. The shipwright aboard the Brooklyn shares relics from the memorable battle as Clarke Brothers prepare to exhibit them on North Main avenue. About 150 guests attend the five day furlough reunion with music, recitations, and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
George Davis
John Davis
North
Bromley Avenue
Anna Rosar
Kate
Alice
Louise Davis
Frank Heck
Gethturde Davis
Davis
Brooklyn
Clarke Brothers
North Main Avenue
Flag Raising in West Scranton Marks Peace Convention
In West Scranton at T. W. Smith residence a 65 foot flagpole bears a bronze dove and white streamers symbolizing peace. A brief programme includes Chairman George T. Peck, Rev. J. R. Sweet, F. W. Pearsall, Walter Smith, Bertha Williams, Wallace G. Moser and Attorney W. Davis among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
T. W. Smith
Filmore Avenue
George T. Peck
J. R. Sweet
F. W. Pearsall
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
Thomas Davis
Morgan Hawkins
Walter Smith
Bertha Willams
Wallace G. Moser
Sabbath school flag ceremony at Simpson Methodist Church
Gaylord Thomas led the event with Miss Laura Smith unfurling the flag. The crowd sang The Star Spangled Banner and America, with Ivor Price as accompanist. Afterward, attendees visited Mrs. G. Moser's home at Lafayette Street and North Burner avenue for refreshments arranged by Mrs. Moser's Sabbath school class.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gaylord Thomas
Laura Smith
America
Ivor Price
G. Moser
Lafayette Street
Bumner Avenue
Ladien
Settlement Reached Over Scranton Street Railway Repairs
City officials and Scranton Street Railway managers settled a dispute over South Malin avenue repairs. The plan to lay Belgian blocks beside rails was dropped, asphalt will align to the rail edge, and no Belgian blocks will be installed. Caution urged for horse-crossings due to slippery tar surface until wear reduces slickness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Street Railway Company
Malin Avenue
Jackson
Washburn Streets
Silliman
Phillips
O' Boyle
O'Boyle
Birthday surprise for famed tenor David Stevens at Price Street home
A birthday soirée for Professor David Stevens featured a musical program with solo performances by Stevens and collaborators, duets, recitations, and a piano accompaniment by Miss Norma Williams. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Stevens and several local residents, with refreshments at midnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Stevens
Price Street
David J. Davies
Protheroe
DP. J. Davies
Kidneys at Risk When Disease Attacks Them
The kidneys filter blood and remove impurities. When diseased, the blood becomes impure leading to dropsy uremia and other illnesses. Stimulating the kidneys is advised to keep them healthy and prevent Bright's disease.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bright
Marletta College Names Several Individuals
Humphries and Willam Evans join a list of names including Davies Elias Thomas Edwards and Thomas Mor ton in the Marletta college community from Onte to Welch. The fragment notes multiple individuals associated with the institution.
Farewell Reception for Miss Harriet Morris in South Main
Miss Harriet Morris daughter of Rev and Mrs J T Morris of South Main avenue was the guest of a farewell reception at 7 South Main avenue last evening before her family leaves for Iowa to join her husband. The event honored Miss Morris after Rev Morris resigned from Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church and featured refreshments after a season of socializing with friends including Mrs Morris assisted by Misses Rhoda Thomas and Anna Lewis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet Morris
J. T. Moreris
South Main Avenue
Mra
Morris
Iowa
Morrie
Bellevue Welsh
Mrs. Morris
Rhoda Thomas
Anna Lewis
Edna and
Florence Freeman
May Richards
Elizabeth May Howells
Lillian
Rhoda and
Morrls Thomas
Gwen Davis
Sara A. Davis
Dora Jones
Eva Apgar
R. H. Bong
R. D. Richards
Howard Yoert
William McCracken
D. T. Griffiths
John Francis
KR. Maycock
C. A. Beemer
A. P. Clark
William Morris
William Robertson
Kingston Ladies Visit North Hyde Park Hosts
Mrs William Thomas and Mrs Evan Evans of Kingston were guests of Mr and Mrs James M Harris of North Hyde Park yesterday. Mrs Philip Rogar and Alice Davis of North Bromley avenue returned yesterday from Lake Artel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas
Evan Evans
Kingston
James M. Harris
North Hyde Park Avenue
Philip Rogar
Alice Davis
North Bromley Avenue
Lake Artel
West Side Republicans Convene for Meeting and Convention
The West Side Republican League calls a special evening meeting above Tavis Pharmacy on South Main Avenue to choose delegates for the state convention. W D Mears F B Reese and David Owens will represent the club at the Pittsburgh convention on September 7, departing next Wednesday. Bellevue mines resume work after several days idle for repairs. W G Powell of North Hyde Park Avenue runs for Fourth Ward assessor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Republican League
Tavis’ Pharmacy
South Main Avenue
W .D. Mears
F. B. Reese
David Owens
Republican Club
Pittsburg
Bellevue Mines
W. G. Powell
North Hyde Park Avenue
Green Ridge Social and Community Notes
Green Ridge residents note Labor Day closings at the Green Ridgebrary and report a flurry of visits and gatherings. Guests include Miss Smith of Newburg and Mrs. Padgett of Norfolk, with many locals hosting relatives and celebrating birthdays and returns from trips to New York, Ocean Grove, and Philadelphia. J J Crawford will move into a new Capouse Telaware corner house formerly owned by Joseph Koch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridgebrary
Miss Smith
Newburg
N. Y
Gerecke
Green Ridge Street
Padgett
Norfolk, Va
Lizzie Beane
Capoose Avenue
Mrs. Plum
New York
Dorothy Geeley
Green Ridge
Finch
Capouse Avenue
Dalton
Fannis
Mary Thell
Faterson
N. J
Mre. Bliss
Canouse Avenue
Charles Packard
Sanderson Avenue
New Milford
Nellie Frease
Richmont Park
Marie Frease
Berwick
Grace Burns
Lake View
Stella Babson
Brooklyn
Myrtle Bayley
Gernell
Delaware Street
Riverside Park
J. L. Crawford
New York City
Thomas Vorhees
Monsey Avenue
Philadelphia
Schaffer
George Davis
Banderson Avenue
Lake Winola
Verna Gould
Larch Street
Ll. JL. Griffin
Madison Avenue
Misa Edith Jones
Deacon Street
J. J. Crawford
Joseph Koch
Caponuse Avenue
Telaware Street
Focal Team to Meet Moosic Pop Ulars in Home clash
The focal team hosts Moosic Pop Ulars tomorrow in a first meet of the season. Rivalry runs high as players anticipate an exciting game and a possible on field settlement at the baseball park. Contractors O Malley and Coyne build a residence for John M Joyce on Connell Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosic Pop Ulars
Moosle
O'Malley and Coyne
John M. Joyce
Connell Street
Happiness vs Misery Parisan Remedy Promise
Dr Charcota Tonie Tableta claims a guaranteed cure for the drink habit and nervous disorders. The advertisement promises a remedy that can be given without restraint when needed and offers a pamphlet from Wm G Clark of 326 Penn Ave Scranton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charcota
Wm. G. Clark
Penn Ave
Scranton
Dunmore Neighbors Fend Off Notorious Night Tramps
A band of careless tramps invaded Dunmore, stealing poultry and crops and waking residents with loud shouts. They were chased away after a local man’s dog attacked one intruder and the owner fetched a doctor. A day’s respite followed before the culprits fled town.
North Scranton Briefs Highlight Accidents and Obits
Gomer Richards of Wayne avenue suffered a crushed finger and eye gash at the Brisbin mines after a car rolled back while he dumped it. A Peckville car derailed at Parker street causing over an hour delay. Local clergymen announce services at North Main Avenue Baptist and Providence Methodist Episcopal churches. Obituary notes for Mrs Catherine Osterhour and others, plus community visits and society meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomer Richards
Wayne Avenue
Brisbin
Samuel Jeffries
Peckville
Parker Street
W. G. Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Walter Winton
West Market Street
New York City
R. J. Linderman
Jere
Miah Helles
North Main Avenue
Newport
Northumberland County
Ruth Harris
Brick Avenue
Thomas Henigh
Dunmore
Catherine Osterhour
Wet Market Street
William Ke, Edgar
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore Cemetery
W. F. Davies
First Welsh Baptist Church
Evan YW
Reese
The
Young People's Society
Century Hose club outlines Lebanon Allentown trip for firemen convention
The Century Hose Company held a regular meeting to plan a October 4 jaunt with friends to Lebanon and Allentown for the state firemen convention. They will travel by Jersey Central RR at 8 30 in the morning with a one hour stop at Allentown and will be hosted by Perseverance Steam Engine and Hose No 1 in Lebanon. Henry Spruks John A Miller and William Tannier will finalize hotel contracts and arrangements. A courtesy souvenir was ordered and funds were acknowledged from Congressman William Connell and the Ladies circle audience. Policeman Councilman Edwin Frable noted a resolution to bring delegates and business leaders to support Scranton for next year. Sergeant Robert Deiter joined the force as the meeting adjourned for two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Century Hose Company
Company
Friends
Lebanon
Allentown
Century Party
Scranton
Jersey Central Railroad
Perseverance Steam Engine and Hose Company
No. 1
Henry Spruks
John A. Miller
William Tannier
Edwin Frable
Select Council
Bauer
William Connell
Century Company
Meadow Brook
Tannler
Connell
Kern
Edward Knellar
Robert Deiter
Yunger Maen Nerchor Elects Officers for Next Term
At a meeting last night the Yunger Maen Nerchor elected officers for the ensuing term. William Zeiamier was chosen president and William Maus vice president. Karl Berghauser recording secretary Eugene Tannier financial secretary Albert Guthelnz treasurer Archie Patterson librarian Professor Schmidt conductor. John T. Watkins opposed him. Installation set for the first Friday in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yunger Maennerchor
William Zeiamier
William Maus
Karl Berghauser
Eugene Tannier
Albert Guthelnz
Archie Patterson
Professor Schmidt
John T. Watkins
Surprise party for Miss Nellie Merrick at Front Street
Miss Nellie Merrick hosted a surprise party at her Front Street home on Thursday night with help from Misses Mame Walsh and Mame Conroy. Guests included Kate Handley, Sarah Walsh, Loretta Conroy, Mame Walsh, Mame Scott, Nellie Merrick, Agnes Kelly, Jennie Reardon, and Messia. James Cawley, James Walsh, Thomas and John Merrick, Edward and John Mullen, James Caldin, Peter Fritz, Eugene and Thomas Handley, Charles Everhart, and James McDonnell attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Merrick
Front Street
Miss Merrick
Mame Walsh
Mame Conroy
Kate Handley
Sarah Walsh
Loretta Conroy
Mame Scott
Agnes Kelly
Jennie Reardon
Messia
James Cawley
James Walsh
Thomas
John Merrick
Edward
John Mullen
James Caldin
Peter Fritz
Eugene
Thomas Handley
Charles Everhart
James McDonnell
Beat His Mother James Walsh Arraigned On Threat To Kill
James Walsh of Stone avenue was arraigned before Alderman Leates on charges of threatening to kill his mother. Mrs. Walsh testified he haunted her home at night and abused her. Walsh was held on bail and later granted thirty days parole with strict monitoring for good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Yunger Maennerchor
James Walsh
Stone Avenue
Nellie Merrick
Leates
Jalil
Lawrence Roche Arrested For Intoxication And Disorderly Conduct
Lawrence Roche of Orchard street was arrested by Patrolman Flaherty early yesterday for intoxication and disorderly conduct. Aldermith Donovan discharged him in police court later with a severe reprimand. The funeral of Lydia Klein of Cedar avenue is set for today at 2 o'clock. The funeral of John Schumacher will be held tomorrow from his Cedar avenue home with Rev. Zizelman of the Lion Lutheran church officiating. The Scranton Saengerrunde and Nay Ang tribe of Red Men will attend the obsequies at 1:30. Misses Tille Meieco Bessie Burne Maryo and Katherine Reardon Della and Anna Coyne visit Lake. Elizabeth Gaughan of Birch Street and Miss Alice O Connor of Carbondale return from Lake Ariel. Miss Kate Barrett of Pittson avenue returns from Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aylor
Hebow
Dunmore
Bardens
Lady Mundell Lodge
No. 41
Scranton
Chestnut Street
Lake Ariel
Floyd Hand
Mill Street
William Daley
John Byrne
W. F. Gibbons
Presbyterian Church
A. D
F. M. Spencer Coal Company
Maragret Stewart
Laura Brady
Littie Judge
Lizzie Brady
Edward J. Milner
Charles Whipple
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Frederick van Buren
Taylor
Odd Fellows’ Hall
Matlett
Hyde Park
Edward J. Haughton
St. Mark's Church
Atlantic City
Lucy Ellis
Bessie Benjamin
Mae Kellar
Pearl Austin
Ithaca
Eva Montgomery
George Ellis
Harry Harper
Richard Angwin
Scranton Business College
A. J. Maresh
Pine Street
Leslie
Watrous
al. Austin
Dudley Street
Oscar Ludwig
Emma
Elmhurst
John Lynch
Brookstreet
Reuben Dainty
Plymouth
P. G. Fritz
John Schuller
Sickler's Pond
John Russell
Blakely Street
Ellen Wandell
Grove Street
Asbury Park
Amelia Young
Lake Street
Dunmore Cemetery
Lawrence Roche
Orchard Street
Flaherty
Aldermith
Donovan
Lydia
Charles Klein
Cedar Avenue
John Schumacher
Mr. Zizelman
The
Lion Lutheran Church
Scranton Saengerrunde
Nay Ang
Tille Meieco
Bessie Burne
Maryo
Katherine Reardon
Della
Anna Coyne
Elizabeth Gaughan
Birch Breet
Alice O'Connor
Carbondale
Mias Kate Barrett
Pittson Avenue
Death Notices from Scranton and Greenwood
DIED. WALLACE In West Scranton September 2, Mrs Charles Waltshire age 17 of residence Wi Scranton street Funeral Sunday afternoon at o clock Services at Hampton Street Methodist church Interment at Washburn street cemetery. MUCKLOW At Greenwood Pa September 3 John Mucklow age 74 years Services at residence of his son J B Mucklow Sunday at 2 o'clock Interment in Methodist Episcopal church cemetery Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Weat Scranton
Ink
Charles Waltshire
Rnsidence
Bcranton
Hampton Street Methodist Church
Washburn Street
Mucklow
Greenwood
John Mucklow
Hia Non
J. BK
Methodist Episcopal Church Cemetery
Teylor
Mr. Mucklow
Trinity Glo
Wales
Schuylkill County
Spring Brook
Willam
Dupont
Robert
Boyle & Mucklow
Richard
Avoca
George
Methodist Episcopal Cemetery
Taylor
Country lawyer upsets Boston lawyers in Ohio railway case
Senator Fairbanks recalls a Boston court showdown over an Ohio railway where a country lawyer from Canton, Day, outmaneuvered a panel of Boston attorneys. Day’s quiet defense collapsed the reorganization plan and left Boston lawyers stunned, showcasing sharp rural legal strategy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
New Hampshire
Union League Club
Secretary Day
Dmavis
Frye
White
Supreme Court
Fairbanke
Indiana
Ohio
Young's Hotel
Fairbanks
Vandalia Inc
New England
Wairbanks
Bostu
Huston
William Rh. Day
Canton
Peave Commission
Somerville Girl Ventures Near House Dog
A Somerville girl visiting for the summer sneaks past a dog in the front hall and surprises the front piazza crowd by slipping out through the door. She explains she waited a moment while the dog left.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
Obituary notices of several local residents
Albert Harvey brother of Alfred Harvey silk manufacturer died after appendicitis in Lackawanna hospital aged 74 born August 14 1850 in Ashwood Connecticut survived by wife and two children funeral likely at 3 40 pm at his brother's home 1648 Wyoming Avenue. Mrs Lydia Hall Wallace died at 27 Scranton Street from Bright's disease aged 17 survived by husband funeral Hampton Street Methodist Church with interment Washburn Street Cemetery. Paul Judge of Potter Street Dunmore died age 7 survived by Doudell Mary Bessie and James Judge funeral Sunday with interment in St Mary's Cemetery. James McDonough four year old son of 495 West Market Street died after brief illness funeral Sunday from parental home with interment in Cathedral Cemetery. Frances Hoyt 76 former West Side resident died at Hillside Home after staying there since November 1 189 please note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Harvey
Alfred Harvey
Lackawanna Hospital
Ashwood
Conn
Alice
Albert
Wyoming Avenue
Charles Wallace
Lydia Hall
Scranton Street
Bright
Hampton Street Methodist Church
Washburo Street
Paul Judge
Potter Street
Dunmore
Judge
Slick
Doudell
Mary
Bessie
James Judge
St. Mary's Cemetery
James
James McDonough
West Market Street
Cathedral Cemetery
Frances Hoyt
West Side
Hillside
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Scranton
Geo. Davis
Professor Stevens
Globe Warehouse
Hostetter
C. A. Eshleman
Tonawanda
Grover Sears
Prompton
North Scranton
South Scranton
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Bhurgunder
Ak Long
Renenes
Labor Day
Sept. St
Clara Thropp
Duke of York's Theater
London
Chas, Thropp
Matilda
Leopold Jordan
Chicky
Biddy
Turtle Dove
Clara
Chas, FH
Yates
the Evil Eye
Nid
Nod
Sidney BR. Ellis
W. E. Curtis
Chicago
Academy OF Music
Burgunder & Reis
Long
Grattan Donnellys
Russia
F. Mack
Lillian Lamabee
Niort ComenciNa
Harry C. Gibson
Theater
Davis Opera House
Prichs
Elyon & Healy
Adame St
Gillette Bros
Washington Avenue
Court House
Spruce
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Opp
Richardson-Boynton
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