West Scranton Graduates Head to Colleges for Education
West Scranton students from Scranton High School class of 1902 depart for top colleges and academies including Princeton Harvard Lafayette Brown and Philadelphia Medical School. Notables include James Davis George Paine Philip Roswell Phillips and Miss Angie Teese as they pursue further studies while local baseball clubs Richards and Cambria vie in a 31 to 40 contest with plans for a rematch.
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West Scranton
Scranton
Creatorscope
James §. Davis
North Hyde Park Avenue
Princeton University
George H. Paine
Washburn Street
West Point Military Academy
Philip Roswell Phillips
South Hyde Park Avenue
Lafayette College
Rhye Powell
Lafayette Street
Brown College
Herbert Williames
South Main Avenue
Harvard
Garfield McKinney
Tripp Park
Philadelphia
Midgar Powell
Jackson Street
Carnell College
David Williame
State College
Thomas Griffiths
Weel Chester Normal School
Wendell Evans
Phillips-Exefurs
Angie Teese
Boston
Massachusetts
Johny Davis
North Sumner Avenue
Philadelphia School of Pharmacy
Seymour Jones
Buffalo School of Pharmes
Bessie Dialela
Miansfield State Normal School
Commanders Knights of Malta Officers Installed at Red Met
At a Washington Commanders gathering of the Ancient vod Miustrinas Order Knights of Malta, officers were installed for the coming year. Names include Light Commander William H. Evans and Captain General Thomas Townolds, with officers Fletcher, Jones, Jacobs, Morgan, Lewis, Genly, and others listed.
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Aton
Washington
Knights of Malta
Light
Willian H. Evans
Thomas Townolds
Evian W. Vans
John W. Fletcher
John M. Jones
Henry I. Jacobs
John J. Morgan
William P. Lewis
Peter Genly
Janvest A. Dfut“von
George Mamlyn Jones
Warner
Plarmis PL Jones
David Reachan
William Davis
Sir Oliver Morgan
Peter Gouly
Quoit Club Matches On Richards Grounds
The Nichards Quoit club and the Cumbria Quoit club met at the Richards grounds for a four game match. The event featured competitive play between local quoit teams with stakes reported as a prize or honour.
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Nichards Quoit Clube
Cumbria Quoeit Elu
Richards
Mother seeks custody as Nellie Evans goes missing
Nellie Evans a live year old girl from Edwards court was sought by her mother who asked police to place the child in Mrs. Duggan’s care. Patrolmen Huntington and Davis later arrested Nellie and jailed her as the missing girl’s mother complained of her wayward behavior.
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Nellie Evans
Edwards Court
Duggan
Penn Avenue
Jones
Roberts
Alderman Davis
John Jones
Rink Street
Bull
Funeral for Mrs Mary Shay at St Patrick’s Church
The funeral for the late Mrs Mary Shay of 615 Fellows Street was held at St Patrick’s Church Saturday morning. Rev J J Dunn officiated a solemn high mass of requiem. Pallbearers included John Campbell John Dillon Patrick Lavelle ward Tlarrington Thomas Jennings and Patrick Shay. The cortege proceeded to Cathedral Cemetery for interment.
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Mary Shay
Fellows Street
St. Patrick's Church
J. J. Dunn
John Campbell
John Dillon
Patrick Lavelle
Dward Tlarrington
Thomas Jennings
Patrick Shay
Cathedral
Saturday Evening Fire Alarm Heard at Box
An alarm of fire sounded around 9:20 p m Saturday evening from Box station with details limited to the event and time.
Fire at Maloney oil house on Meridian street
At Meridian and Seventh treeta fire crews found a blaze in the Boiler room of the Maloney oil house. An open lamp near an old coat ignited it and employees extinguished the blaze before the fire companies arrived. Damage was slight, limited to the coat.
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Meridian
Seventh Treeta
Maloney Oil House
Meridian Street
Jackson street jeweler improves after paralysis spell
Local news reports L. M. Keene the Jackson street jeweler is recovering and has ventured out briefly in recent weeks. The item also notes funeral duties, family visits, church activities, school reopening and a minor arrest for John Florentine on Scranton street with a short quote about his conduct.
Dunmore School Board Reports, Bonds Discussed, Marriages Noted
The Dunmore school board held a regular meeting reporting orderly openings for the new term. Taxes were approved along with a 477 loss. a 55000 bond form was approved and bids from Chicago New York and Boston were received. Marriage notices announced for Mike Anna Henwood and John H Keel on September 18. Lloyd Hand joined the Milley Erie office, Edwin Calloway visited town.
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Murray Belmne
Chicago
New York
Bostoun
Boyd
Mikes Anna Henwood
North Blakely Street
John H. Keel
Wilkes-Barre
Wiliam Henwood
J. Sutherland
Royal Tuft
Blakely Street
Lloyd Hand
Milley
Erie Railroad
Edwin Calloway
Honesdale
Pastor Guild Praises Hymnologist and Wesley Service
North Scranton notes a memorial service for Charles Wesley led by Providence Presbyterian church with five hymns by the choir under Prof. Whittemore. Rev Dr Guild also spoke on Temple Worship and the church’s daily use, stressing inner purity over grand walls, and recounts a fire at James Kane’s Putnam Street home with only slight damage.
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Guild
Gera Roberts
Summit Avenue
Memmorial Baptist Church
James Kane
Putnam Street
Providence Presbyterian Church
Wesley
Charles Wesley
Whittemore
Dr. Guild
Remains of Miss Cora Roberts Laid to Rest
The 19 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs T N Roberts of Summit Avenue was laid to rest Saturday afternoon. A short funeral service was held at the home then at Memorial Baptist Church where Rev W F Davis assisted by Rev Thomas and Rev L M Harris conducted the service. Flowers were abundant and the pallbearers included Mrs G Hollister Mary P Davis Mother Jones Gwen Thomas Mary Williams and Tydvil Reese. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.
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Cora Roberts
T. N. Roberts
Summit Avenue
Memorial Baptist Church
W. F. Davis
Thomas
Pittston
HM. Harris
Taylor
Harris
Washburn Street
G. Holltister
Mary P. Davis
Mother Jones
Gwen Thomas
Mary Williams
Tydvil Reese
Fire at Putnam Street home causes alarm and damage
Early morning fire at James Kane's Putnam Street residence woke occupants. A family member detected smoke and flames in the kitchen, triggering a still alarm for Hose Company No. 4. Firefighters arrived as the blaze spread, but saved the main structure. The origin was a defective flue and insurance covers the loss.
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James Kane
Putnam Street
Local society notes and arrests from Wilkes-Barre area
Morris V Morris and family return home from Lake Winola after summering there. Wilkes-Barre visitors Anna and Margaret Lewis spend time with Miss Rena Edwards on Wayne Avenue. Miss Elizabeth Watkins entertains Mrs Glidys Watkins and daughters in Pittston. Cecelia Walsh travels to New York City. Columbia Literary club members camping at Crystal Lake Daniel Davis David Games Zacharia Williams Ivor Danvers Richard Hughes. Thomas Hughes arrested for drunkenness and fined five dollars then jailed for non payment. Miss Sarah McDonald and Miss Annie Devers vacationing in New York and Atlantic City. Mrs W A Peck returns from Binghamton visit. John Regan visits from Brick Avenue. Vesper meeting at YWCA room attended and led by secretary. Mrs George Helsby and Thomas Lowery return from Buffalo. T Snook seriously ill. Miss Mame M Lally leaves for New Bedford to enter convent school. John J Sultry receives commission as district deputy grand chancellor for Lackawanna county Knights of Pythias. Michael Mahon and Edward Loftus noted.
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L. M. Keene
Jackson Street
Cusick
Martin &. Downe
Academy Street
Shamokin
Lackawanna Council
Royal Arcanum
Mable Co. Spencer
David Griffiths
Buffalo
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
J. P. Moffat
Misa Maude, Stephens
Carbondale
David W. Saunders
North Bromley Avenue
Reuben Staples
Division Street
Atlantic City
William Staples
Samuel Wheeler, Jr
South Ninth Street
South Main Avenue
Card Pond
Philip Roswell Phillips
West Side Truth
Lafayette College
Stephen Dawes
Gomer D. Reese
Loyal Crusaders
Red Men's Hall
Moscow
Ida Lamb
Syracuse
N. Y
Roanoke
West Scranton
Randolph Jones
First Baptist Church
William Eshelman
Otto
Walker Custer
Lena
North Rebecca Avenue
Dalton and
Clark
Summit
William Baldwin
Mehoopany
Victor B. Luchsinger
West Pittston
Charles Leber
Hampton Street
Edward Davis
North Lincoln Avenue
John Griffiths
Nanticoke
Peters
Scranton Street
Morris V. Morris
William Street
Lake Winola
Anna
Margaret Lewis
Margaret Morgan
Wilkes-Barre
Rena Eidwards
Wayne Avenue
Elizabeth Watkins
Parker Street
Glidys Watkins
Martha
Sarah
Pittston
Cecelia Walsh
Nay Aug Avenue
New York City
Columbia Literary Club
W. A. Peck
North Main Avenue
Binghamton
John Regan
Brick Avenue
Hot Springs
Young Women's Christian Association
Rooma
George Helsby
Thomas Lowery
T. Snook
Olyphant Road
Mame M. Lally
Oak Street
New Bedford
John J. Sultry
West Market Street
Knights of Pythias
Lackawanna County
Michael Mahon
Wmdward Loftus
Old Time Remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup
A historic note on the old and well tried Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims sixty years of use in the United States and widespread adoption by mothers. The text links teething pain relief to cure of diarrhea griping and wind colic, promising rest for both child and mother.
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Mrs. Winslow
Park Place Social News Highlights A Busy Weekend
Blair avenue residents return from Kingston and Wilkes-Barre while several friends and relatives visit sites across town. A birthday party for Miss Emily Archer on Diamond avenue features games, music, and a light supper with guests including Blanche Tripp Georgiana Robbins Angela MuBuire Genevieve Kresky and many others.
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Robbins
Blair Avenue
Kingston
Jessie W. Fentonby
Diamond Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
George N. Breland
Cammal
Lycoming
David Jayne
Wilkes, Barre
Robert Beatenby
Kornhurst
Merl Terwilliger
Providence Road
Nicholson
Charles Brooks
Brooklyn
N. Y
W. R. Ackerson
Wood Street
Harry Holley
Sterling Street
Wiln Niewnele
Pactoryville
William P. Finn
Crystalvill
Daniel Boran
Emily Archer
Blanche Tripp
Georgiana Robbins
Angela MuBuire
Genevg Kresky
Mdna Williams
Hah Spencer
Clara Terwilliger
Nellie Williams
Anni Tarte
Mona Williams
Minnie McCusker
Messia
Merle Terwilliger
Robert Feathenby
Frank Twinlig
Louis McCusker
Charles Williams
John Morgan
William Rafferty
William Hurte
St John the Evangelist Church Nearing Completion at Pittston Ave
South Scranton notes report the new St John the Evangelist church on Pittston avenue near completion and to be ready for dedication within months. Rev E B Melley labored to provide a worthy parish building despite steel mill movements and miners strikes. The interior is nearly finished with only altar and eight large stained glass windows remaining to be placed.
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St. John the Evangelist
Pittston Avenue
E. 2. Melley
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Undergoes Major Renovation
Extensive alterations cost several thousand dollars at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church to be completed around October 16. Work includes removing the old side gallery for a new one at the street end, new pews and carpet, and possible removal of old side windows if donors fund replacements. Contributors include Mr and Mrs Spraks, Conrad Schroeder, and Percival Morris.
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Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Hickory Street
Miss Katharine Buntz Hosts Saturday Evening gathering
Miss Katharine Buntz of 436 Birch Street entertained many friends Saturday evening. Ed ward Killian performed solos, Mamie Lengler and William Bluege gave recitations, and group photos were taken by Mr. Davis. Refreshments followed as a list of attendees included many Rechs, Buntzes, Smiths, Killians, and others.
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Katharine Buntz
Birch Street
Edward Killian
Mamie Lengler
William Bluege
Mr. Davis
Anna Rech
Clara Fisher
Lydia Rech
Margaret Graffe
Louise
Carrie Blatter
Mary Reinhardt
Mary Weller
Lillian Smith
Alvina Smith
Ida Rentsehler
Katie Wenzel
Hannah Bunt
Victor Wenzel
John Blesecker
Peter Bohr
Isadore Miller
Wiliam Huester
George Elkis
George Gardner
William Gelshardt
Fred
Charles Buntz
R. M. Davis
George Rech
Rudolph Kapp
Fred Kellerman
Mr. Lyman
Changes in School Staff for New Term
The opening of the term brings staff changes at several schools. Joseph J. Johler will replace Edna Klauminger at No 3 after her marriage. Teresa Gougahan succeeds her sister Anna Gaughan at No 5. Julia Donnelly adds a room at No 9 Crown Avenue. Due to the demolition of old No 8, pupils will be housed at No 1 and No 15. New schools are under construction and slated for completion by New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph J. Johler
Mallcarrier
Leonard Johler
Cedar Avenue
Edna Klauminger
Teresa Gouughan
Anna Gaughan
Julia Donnelly
Death of John Devanney Interred at Cathedral Cemetery
The remains of John Devanney, who died last Wednesday, were taken from the family home on River Street on Saturday morning. A mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Peter's Cathedral, and interment followed in Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick Wier, John Conyers, Joseph Devanney, and Michael Tierney.
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John Devanney
River Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Patrick Wier
John Conyers
Joseph Devanney
Michael Tierney
Schultz family reunion at Okell's grove near Lake Scranton
The Schultz family held a reunion at Okell's grove near Lake Scranton yesterday with about forty attendees. Peters Schulte chauffeured guests in a four horse bandwagon from Pittston avenue while others walked to the grounds. Refreshments were abundant. guests included Mrs. Joseph Myers and son from Buffalo visiting Mr. and Mrs. Peter Snyder on South Webster Avenue. Albert Huller of Brooklyn is visiting mailcarrier and Mrs. Joseph Schell on Willow street. The Ladies' Ald society of the Hick-
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Schultz
Okell’s Grove
Lake Scranton
Peter Schulte
Pittston Avenue
Joseph Myers and Son
Buffalo
Peter Snyder
US South Webster Avenue
Albert Huller
Brooklyn
N. Y
Joseph Schell
Willow Street
Ladies’ Ald Society
The
Hick
Nay Aug park picnic announced by First Presbyterian church
The Orry Street Presbyterian church plans a picnic at Nay Aug Park on Tuesday September 17. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Bert Checkley of Brooklyn New York staying with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Robinson on Pittston avenues. Arrivals include Cori and Malvina Young from Pittston Avenue returning from a business trip to New York City. The remains of Richard Mayork of Fig Street were due to arrive from Brooklyn last night and Undertaker Needham was ordered to take charge. no details of the death are available. Dr Schley’s Lung Healing Balsam is offered with a guaranteed cure or no pay and is sold by dealers.
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Ory Street Presbyterian Church
Nay Aug Park
Bert Checkley
Broklyn
N. Y
Philip Robinson
Pittston Avenues
Cori
Malvina Young
Pittston Avenue
New York City
Richard Mayork
Fig Street
Needham
Obituaries from Scranton: Williams Webb Mayourk Mousbey
Obituary notices report Isaac G. Williams dying after typhoid fever at his Ca pouse avenue home with his wife critically ill, funeral set for 3 PM at Forest Hill. Ellen Webb dies at 102 East Market Street, funeral at 1 PM from residence, services at Primitive Methodist. Richard Mayourk, 34, dies at St Peter's hospital in Brooklyn, remains arrive midnight, funeral from St John’s Church tomorrow at 9:30 AM, burial Cathedral Cemetery. Mrs Jacob Mousbey, 34, dies after a delicate operation at Scranton Private Hospital on Providence Road.
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Isaac G. Williams
Scranton
Capouse Avenue
Williams
HI & Connell
Forest Hil Cemetery
Ellen Webb
East Market Street
Primitive Methodist Church
Hast Market Street
Webb
W. H. Owens
Blakely
H. J. Owens
I. B. Frisbee
W. F. Honey
E. J. Klotz
Richard Mayourk
St. Peter's Hospital
Brooklyn
N. Y
St. John’s Church
Intermenton Cathedral
Jacob Mousbey
Providence Road
Central Labor Union Backs Cab, Coach and Stable Men Wage Demand
The Central Labor union endorsed the Cab, Coach and Stable Men's union demand for a ten to twelve dollar weekly wage and a twelve hour day. Delegates said employers refuse this rate while enforcing their own, with some workers clocking forty hours in a forty eight hour week. Reports also came from the Labor day celebration committee which will meet tonight to conclude business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Cab
Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain gathers in Freeland
The annual gathering of the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain of Pennsylvania opens in Freeland at dawn. The Fourth regiment of Petersburg will depart by special car at 2 18 p m today on the Delaware and Hudson line. Attending officials include Supreme Representative James Williamson and wife, District Deputy Select Commander W. H. Neilson and wife, District Deputy Grand Commander K. W. Acker, Assembly No 16 Representative G. Lang, and others.
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The
Ancient Order
Knights of the Mystic Chain
Pennsylvania
Freeland
Petersburg
Delaware and Hudson
James Williamson
W. H. Neilson
K. W. Acker
G. Lang
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M. J. Hartmian
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Park Place
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Knights of Mystic Chain of State
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