West Side and City Suburban Weddings Recap
A busy day in West Ferinton featured three weddings at morning afternoon and evening. Barbara Williams married David Lewis at the parsonage with both families hosting tea and a wedding tour to New York City. Other ceremonies united Martha Williams and William Mainwaring, and Idella Moalott and William Reese, with receptions at the couples’ homes and attending guests named in detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Ferinton
Barbara Williams
William R. Williama
Eynon Street
David Lewis
Ynon Street
FL Matthews
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Lewis
Martha Williams
Academy Street
William Mainwaring
Duryea
First Welsh Baptist Church
David Jones
Mainwaring
Hugh Davies
Misa Louisa Schadt
Thomas Davis
Miss Schadt
John Schadt
Geraldine Court
W. H. Decker, Jr
Thomas Jermyn
Anderson
Mra. Evins
Freeman
Smith
Miriam ‘Thomas
May Williams
Nellie Marlbutt
Gertha Roberts
May
Rachel Jones
Margaret Jones
Cord Jacobs
James Newton
Richard Evans
James Mawson
Clymer
James Green
William Alfy
James Buren
George HH
Twwese
Thomas Lewis
Morgan Davis
Joseph
Hubert Rooney
Incarceration of Patrick Farrell Over Peculiar Case
Patrick Farrell of 10 North Everett Avenue was jailed after a Tuesday night detention and released yesterday on bail arranged by a friend. He had been arrested March 3, 1807 by Constable Barachell, facing a charge of obtaining money by false pretenses for a scheme involving an insurance policy transfer and a $20 payment to secure the claim.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Farrell
Everett Avenue
Farrell
Barachell
Alderman Moses
Charles Marker
Eynon Street
Reception for Rev Thomas De Gruchy at Jackson Street Baptist
Jackson Street Baptist church and Sabbath school gave a reception last evening for pastor Rev Thomas De Gruchy and family. The welcome home followed a vacation of a month with readings, prayers, hymns, and addresses by members including Edward D Colline John C Mortis and Richard Nichelle, ending with a church-wide handshake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Thomas de Gruchy
John Davies
David H. Williams
Jenking
Anna Thomas
Martha
Nicholla
Edward Howell
Mise Nettie Lewis
John H. Lewis
David C. Williams
John Lloyd
John §. Harris
Edwardd. Colline
John C. Mortis
George Coombs
Ivan Stones
D. C. Thomas
Richard Nichelle
Benefit concert aids Mirrt Welsh Baptist member's college costs
John Davis of Mirrt Welsh Baptist church received a benefit at the church last evening organized by younger members. Funds will cover expenses for his ministry studies at Marlettin college after completing one term. R. Jones chaired. Miss Norma Williams accompanied. Performances included solos by William Hivans Lizzie Jenkins M. J. Bostin William Davis and Margaret Davies cornet solos by J F Jones London, and instrumental duets with Miss Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Davis
Mirrt
Willian Hivans
Miew Lizzie Jenkins
Mia
M. J. Bostin-Williamen
W. J. Davis
Margaret Davies
Pre.fessor
London
John Clarke
Norma Willams
Miss Freeman
J. W. Davies
Between Seasons Weather Stirs Summer and Autumn
The piece describes an uncertain in between period as summer lingers with cool nights while autumn begins. It notes shifting temperatures from oppressive heat to brisk coolness and advises on clothing choices that fail to fit either season.
Incomplete Market Pitch Lines Breakoff Discussion
Fragmentary text hints at a sales pitch about full wear supply. It references satisfying customer needs but ends mid sentence with a note on some feeling of necessity. No clear entities, dates, or events are present.
Style Driven Crepe Skirt Sets Trend in Quality Wear
A new crepe skirt debut promises a smooth finish and high grade look. Retailers expect strong demand among buyers seeking both style and durability in apparel.
Funeral notices and local society updates
Funeral services for Geo Staples held at 10 30 at 1204 Mullan street then transported to Delaware Water Gap for interment aboard the 12 45 DL&W train. John Toole’s funeral from Hennessey court to Hyde Park cemetery. A West Side miner, William Cookson, treated for a hand injury at the hospital after an accident at Briggs shaft. Hotelkeeper Motlugh’s arrest and 50 day county jail sentence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo, & Staples
Mullein Street
Delaware Water Gap
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Roberts
North Main
John Toole
Hennessey Court
Hyde Park Catholic
William Cookson
Price Street
West Side Hospital
Briggs
FE. ¥. Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
Michael Monahan
Motlugh
West Side
Crystal Laundry
West Side Business Directory Entry Glitches
A garbled 19th century ad lists MRS PENTON and CLAIRVOYANT along with NOTARY PUBLIC B. G MORGAN & BON. It mentions Real Estate Foreign Exchange and Ocean Ticket Agents, rents collected, monthly settlements, address details, and a second hand furniture shop promising cash for items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Penton
Clairvoyant and
Prhonongia
North Main Avenue
B. G Morgan & Bon
Notaries Public
Foreign Exchange
Ocean Ticokel
Prempt
Jackson Street
Graves Drug Store
J. C. King
Minooka nabbed in Avoca robbery goose clue
Four Minooka youths suspected in stealing a barrel of ale and eight geese from Avoca. The getaway party reportedly fled to Minooka in the night and a goose’s loud cackle during the pursuit sparked local rumors that the loot was nearby.
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Minopia
Avoca
Minooka
Neary and Jones Involved in Mine Fund Aftermath Altercation
James Neary and John Jones attended the Storrs Mine Accidental fund event and drank together. An argument followed, Neary hurled a beer bottle at Jones, striking him and causing unconsciousness. Jones obtained a warrant and Neary was arraigned on aggravated assault and battery in front of Alderman Roberts, bail set at $600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Neary
John Jones
Storr's Mine
Neary
Jones
Alderman Roberts
Valentine Birtley and others seen in Middletown NY
Val entine Birtley William Eldridge and Walter Simpson were at Middletown New York yesterday. The Christian Endeavor Society of the Puritan Congregational church will hold a lawn social this evening behind the church. Mrs Mary Duffy had warrants issued for Daniel Kate and Amelia Flannigan after she was threatened and assaulted. The Flannigans were held on 800 bail and 200 bond at Alderman Roberts hearing. The Christian Endeavor choir meets for rehearsal at North Main Avenue Baptist church. Morris V Morris and family returned from Lake Winola where they spent the summer. Mr and Mrs Edgar Cornell of North Main avenue returned from Crystal Lake. Benjamin Davia of North Main avenue called on friends at Wallaville yesterday. Miss Charlotte Lloyd of Olyphant, guest of Miss Phoghe Smith, North Main avenue, returned home yesterday.
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Melle Miller
Pittston
Helen Thayer
South Main Avenue
William Williams
Canada
Evan J. Williams
Hampton Street
Mary E. Quinnan
Keyser Avenue
Fayette
Ind
J. W. Roberts
West Lackawanna Avenue
Stroudsburg
A. B. Holmes
Elizabeth Heermans
Scranton Street
Hackensack
N. J
H. ©. Hinman
Tenth Street
Thomas GB. Carey
Price Street
Chicago
Charles Auer
N. Garfield Avenue
Clark's Summit
George Rice
Franklin Forka
West Scranton
Martin Meehan
Chestnut Street
Baltimore
Epiphany College
William Griffiths
Parsons
Richard Daivis
Jackson Street
Mies Kresge
North Hyde Park Avenue
Bortree
Marks Summit
B. 4. Beddoe
Esther
Gray
Belleyvue Helehta
Matiie Thomas
Martha Nicholls
Peckville Thesday
Boston
Lincoln Avenue
Ann Leyshon
North Bromley Avenue
Peckville
Hopkin Maddock
Rebecca Avenue
Maria Jones
Century Hose Company
Middletown
John Walsh
South Woshington Avenue
John Mangan
Mass
Minooka
Bridget
Patrick Hewley
Palm Street
Archibald
Frank
Stafford Avenue
Elm Street
Rose Kane
Ashley
Patrick Ruddy
Cedar Avenue
St. Mary’s
Valentine Birtley
William Eldridge
Walter Simpson
N. Y
Christian Endeavour Society
Puritan Congregational Church
Mary Duffy
Daniel
Kate
Amelia Flannigan
Alderman Roberts
Christian Endeavor Society
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Morris V. Morris
Lake Winola
Edgar Cornell
North Main Avenue
Crystal Lake
Benjamin Davia
Frorida
Wallaville
Charlotte Lloyd
Olyphant
Phoghe Smith
Dudley Street Banttat
Peekville
O'Neal
Charles Bogart
Tha Wuatrous
Marlon Moffatt
Messia
John Moffatt
James Moffatt
Lawrence Brink
Dudley Street Bapilst
Methodist Church
George Kenney
Tindler Street
Mia
William Pyne
William Street
William Snedscor
Bert Brink
William, Street
Milford
Georgia Jones
Brock Street
Lake Ariel
Houser
T. KE. Boland
Lizgle Hastings
Mina Lingie Gallagher
East Drinker
Blakely
Dudley Street Baptist Church Leaders Attend Peekville Meeting
Representation from the Dudley Street Baptist church at the regional gathering in Peekville yesterday and today includes Hen A O Neal and several members. The church will hold a special business meeting this evening.
School board meeting ends in wrangling after resigning professor vacancy
The board did not fill the vacancy created by Prof. M. H. Jordan’s resignation. It adjourned at midnight and planned to reconvene Friday night. Debates and wrangling marked the session, with discussion spanning Green Ridge streets and surrounding areas formerly served by pupils.
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Gen Ridge Street
Quincy Avenue
Green Ridge Atrest
Blakely Street
Dudley Street
Bunker Hill
Mortimer Street
M. HW. Jordan
Miner injured at Greenwood No 1 shaft and school board actions
Michael Walsh of Pittston avenue was slightly injured yesterday when bumped between two loaded mine cars at the Greenwood No 1 shaft. The township school board met at No 1 school with little business, debating teacher hiring clauses and airing the Lincoln Heights plot issue, which was tabled for next meeting. A child of John Rafter died after a short measles illness. The Daniel O’Connell council Young Men’s Institute will meet this evening with James A Mulligan of Louisville, Ky, addressing the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Walsh
Pittston Avenue
Greenwood No. 1
Township School Board
No. 1
O'Lenahan
Lincoln Heights
Aetion
John Rafter
Connell Street
Daniel O'Connell Council
Young Men's Institute
Old Absolutely Dies of Typhoid Pneumonia at Lackawanna Hospital
Thomas Edward Whiting known as Old Absolutely died yesterday at Lackawanna Hospital from typhoid pneumonia. He earned his nickname from agreeing to every proposition and working at the Dime Bank barber shop for five years. Born near Lock Haven he was about forty two and divorced from his wife. His burial fund was raised by barber shop patrons and his chair sign mournfully marked the loss. His father in Washington DC and a Lock Haven Masonite lodge were notified of his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diack
Dime Bank
Lackawanna Hospital
Old Absolutely
Thomas Edward Whiting
Lock Haven
Lves
Washington, D. C
Klondike Fever Causes Missing Farm Outfit
Thomas Hill took a horse team wagon and produce from Jason Ayres of Buttermilk Falls Wyoming county. Hill vanished after leaving to sell goods in town and Ayres suspects Hill fled with the outfit to fund a Klondike gold dream. Ayres reports Hill talked of striking it rich and may have disposed of the assets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Hill
Klondike
Jason Ayres
Buttermilk Falls
Wyroming County
Hill
Ayres
Glarmeil
Hin
Hil
el Dorado
Taok
Great surprise for Howe at the Urano package pickup
A jumbled notice promises a surprise for Howe today at a theater near East 4th Street offering Urano products. It touts healthful drinks and coffee blends described as the finest Mocha Java grades, claiming long lasting benefits and a promotional tasting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Java
Price of Electric Light Reduced In City Limits
Suburban Electric Light Company lowers lamp hour rate to five eighths of a cent per hour on Sept 1. Discounts of ten to twenty percent apply based on current consumption if the bill is paid by the 20th of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suburban Electric Light Company
Professional Directory advertisement list with doctors and attorney
Ads show two physicians Dr Kay at 2 Penn Ave and Dr Bateson at HT N Washington Ave with hours in daytime, plus James H. Torrey attorney at law in Commonwealth Building. Classified style notes rates five dollars per line per year.
Married by Alderman Fuller in Clerk of Court Office
Alexander McVicar and Misa Judson wed in the clerk of court office after securing a marriage license. They came from Olyphant yesterday afternoon and proceeded with the ceremony with Alderman Fuller present. The couple left the courthouse arm in arm and happy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander McVicar
Misa Judson
Mary Ellen Judgin
Olyphant
Obituary for Charles Engle of Ged
Charles Engle aged about 77 of 77 Pittston Avenue Ged passed away at his home Tuesday morning. He had lived here many years and made many friends. The funeral will be at 2 o’clock this afternoon from the residence with burial at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Engle
Pittston Avenue
Ulm Hong Thane
Muile
Pitieton Avenue
Horford's Acid Phosphate Endorsed by Dr Henry in New York
When tired from prolonged wakefulness and overwork Dr M H Henry of New York praises Horford's Acid Phosphate as highly valuable as a beverage. Sleeping car for New York via Lehigh Valley may be occupied at Wilkes-Barre after 9 PM and arrives in New York at 8 23 AM. Tickets at 309 Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Henry
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Lackawanna Avenue
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Elizabeth
Howard Davis
Sloan Street
M. H. Jones
Tiptist
Pardons
Washburn Street
Will Cassidy
Walter FP
Lewis Davie
Willie Hopkins
Maud Davis
Mary and
Alice Jones
Sarah Naeh
Pastor DE Gruchy
MR. Davis
Globe Warehouse
South
Scranton
North Scranton
Organization of the Loyal Knights of America
Garfield Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
Edward Kelfer
Company Harmory
Friends of the Organization
W. B. Owens
North
Mountain Park
Donmore
Old Dominion Line
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Beach
Richmond
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
Pier
North River
W.L. Guillaudeu
Traffle
Wolf & Wenzel
Adams Ave
Richardson
Boynton's
United States
Gold Crown and Bridge Works
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Wyoming Avenue
E Robinson
Pasener Oger Beer
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
Penn Ave
DR. Bateson
Washington Avenue
Cc. L. Frey
Nee
Jewell
Spruce Street
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Homeopathiat
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Borice Street
Beranton
P. W. BE. Allen
Ll. M. Gates
Board of Trade
Siofa
Madison Avenue
W. G. Rook
Ospital
Linden Street
Prank E. Boyle
Burr Buildings
Edward W. Thayer
Rtooms
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Attorneys- At-Law
Commonwealth Building
Warren & Knapp
Republican
Jessup
Law
Patterson & Wilcox, T Iy National Bank Building
Radres
Alfred Hand
William J. A
Tolanwealth
Foome
Pran Lokeli
RAN
COREL
Law Twwom 5
Coal Exchange
Merkin Vip
Jamas
W. Oakford
Ronis
Hees
Aears
A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Pitcher
Seranton, Pa
Comegys
Renal Estate Security
Moore Bulliing
Corse
Washington Ave
Killam
Jas. J. HL Hamilton
Attorneytaha i Commonwealth Bldg
Percival J. Morris
Hoard of Trade
Edward H. ‘Davis
BH. L. Walter
Offich Ra
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Cor. Wash. Ave
Frederick L. Brown
Archithot
Rose Building
Cranton
Lacey & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
I. C. Lyman
Pr. F. L
H. F. Reynolds
BE. ¥. Harrison
Main Ave
C. C. Laubach
Wyoming Ave
Snover
Lacka Ave
M. BE. Davis
Barring & Msweendey, Common
Wealth Building
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Jos. Kuettel
Boranton
School OF the Lackawanna
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Beedmen and Nurserymen
Green House
Nh Avenue
ELK
Franklin Avenue
Zrigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Bauer
Balla
BR. J. Beaver
Hulbert
Megargeb Brothers
Frank P. Brown & CO
Wert Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Williame
Post Office
Rex
Ho Trinune Publishing CO
Alderman Fuller
Horford's
Dr. Peal
John H. Phelps
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