West Scranton Man Dies at 78 After Long Life of Work
John Williams of 622 North Main Avenue, a well known West Scranton resident and former shoemaker, died yesterday at his home aged 78 after months of illness. Born in Pembrokeshire Wales December 1, 1842 he immigrated June 2 1861 and built a long career on South Main Avenue. He leaves a wife and daughter in Wales and several children in Scranton. Funeral will be held at his home Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Williams
North
Matin Avenue
West Scranton
Mr. Willams
Pembrokeshire
South Wales
America
Williams
South Main Avenue
Clifford
Benton
Joseph Hrietly
A. C. Renshaw
North Main Avenue
Evin W
Samuel
John M
Henry Williams
Wales
Mire
Mary Georgre
Mew
Dew Sant Lodge of Ivories
Cemetery Work Approved on Washburn Street
A notice states that a project will be carried out in the Washburn street cemetery. No further details are provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Couple Married at St Patrick's Church in Arcadia
Michael J May of 1599 Division Street and Mise Iwendolyn Davis of 59 Archbald Street wed at 5 pm yesterday in St Patrick's Catholic Church. Rev Francis Canavan officiated amid friends. The bride wore a tailor made golden brown gown with rose and black lace. bridesmaid was Mary Simms. groomsman Martin Sheridan. A reception followed at the groom's father Mrs Anna May's Division Street home. May is employed by Casey Bros.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael J. May
Division Street
Mise Iwendolyn Davis
Archbald Street
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Francis Canavan
Mary Simms
Martin 3. Sheridan
Pittetun
Anna May
Pooner Social Ends Abruptly At Columbia Howe Quarters
The permanent and bunk men of the Columbia Howe company held a pooner social with invited guests only from two horn ing chillies. A lighthearted gathering turned tense when the lone invited guests arrived late and most attendees left early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Howe Company
Feddrick
Sierere
Funeral rites held for late Ellen Ervin and relatives
The funeral of Mrs Ellen Ervin took place Sunday morning with service at Holy Pose Church and interment in the Cathedral Cemetery. Nearby mourners included John Burke and James Coleman among others. A separate private funeral for Mrs Reuben Dieter was observed with interment in the Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Die Timvathiy
Iite-lange
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
How. M.N. Tattam
Boleheel Clieman
John Burke
Willi Dee
John Coleman
Michael Butterman
James Coleman
Rean
Ellen Ervin
Holy Pose
Reuben Dieter Waa
Brath
Lieutenant Davis Marries Miss Dick at Home Ceremony
Lieutenant David W. Davis of Company L Thirteenth Regiment married Miss Elizabeth C Dick at noon yesterday. The ceremony took place at the bride's mother's home and was performed by Rev Mr Srythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David W. Davis
Thirteenth Regiment
Elizabeth ¢. Dick
Moosle
Mr. Srythe
Dress Goods Annex Show Week Promotes New Weaves
Great Dress Goods Annex invites visitors all week as show day. Dress Golf display highlights a colossal collection of new fabrics and fashion for every taste. Full color ranges include New Granite Cloths Plain and Corded Poplins Wis trar Finetta Cloths Prunellas Zebelines and more.
Scranton Couple Married at Avoca Presbyterian Church
The wedding of a groom from West Scranton and a bride connected to local service circles took place at Avoca Presbyterian Church with close relatives present. The bridal party included Mira Eugenie Dick and Will W. Davis. After a wedding dinner the couple departed for New York and Boston and will live on Electric Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca Presbyterian Church
Mira Eugenie Dick
Will W. Davis
Mr. Davis
New York
Hoston
Electric Avenue
West Scranton
Kalos Plegan
Filsbride
Goldemith
Strike Bulletin Draws Crowd to Main and Jackson
Reported at Jankine drug store last evening the Tribune bulletin announced an imminent strike. A later note said the order would take effect next Monday as mine bosses, workers, and businessmen debated likely outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
Jankine’ Drug Store
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
City street lighting changes spark taxpayer complaints
The electric light contractor for West Scranton plans to alter street lamps by lowering lumps from atop poles to mid height, reducing candle power and creating glare in front of sleeping apartments. Mayor faces mounting protests from local residents over the new illumination setup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric Light Company
Scranton
Ppsvoritly
M Weibs Moves to New Wyoming Avenue Home
M Weibs a renowned funeral director and undertaker has relocated with his family to a spacious new residence on Wyoming Avenue, replacing the former Longstreet dwelling. The move follows Scranton’s related shifting of a long time loons interests family to the same area. Weibs will continue his undertaki ng and livery business on Jackson Street with an office in the central city. Mrs Wymbs has been active in church and society work and charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Weibs
Tiversman
Wyoming Avenue
8. P. Longstreet
Scranton
Wymbs
Checkson Street
Central City
Mrs Banning to Leave for Mobile with Family
Mrs. Arthur Banning and her daughter of 222 North Bromley avenue plan a departure for Mobile Alabama where Mr Danning directs a large novelty store. Danning formerly worked at Mears and Haven’s dry goods. Mrs Banning has long served First Baptist Church and will miss the choir. Her sister and brother in law Mr and Mrs Tom Beynon now reside permanently in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Banning
Bromley Avenue
Mobile
Ala
Danning
Mears & Haven’s Dry Goons Emporium
Tom Beynon
New York City
Fall planning meeting to unite church workers
At 8 pm the executive committee and all committee chairs will convene to plan fall work. All workers must attend Sunday evening at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church. The service honors the Young Women's Christian Association with Mrs. FE Nipple presiding and Mrs. Lo Mintes following Kev. Dr. Sweet’s ads highlight West side Work. Prominent city workers will attend. the public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Young Waomons Christian Association
MB. Nipple
Lo Mintes
Kev
Sweet
West Side
Burns and O Boyle Wedding in Holy Cross Church
Joh Burns of South Scranton and Miss Margaret O Boyle of Railroad avenue were married yesterday morning at Holy Cross Church by Hon W B Dr Donnell. Attendants were Thomas and Anna O Bayly, relatives of the bride. Rose Conway played the wedding march. A reception and dinner followed at the bride’s home. The couple departed on the 3 39 Lackawanna train for Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joh Burns
South Scranton
Margaret O'Boyle
Railroad Avenue
Oelock
Holy Crone Church
W. B
Donnell
Thomas
Anna O Bayly
Rose Conway
Mite
Burns
Lackawanna
Philadelphia
Atlanticity
Local Social Notes Highlight Visitors and Gatherings
Miss Elizabeth Fitzpatrick of Carbondale visited Mea. Thomas Flannelly on North Sumner Avenue and returned home yesterday. A surprise party was held in her honor. Miss May, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Michael Foy, of North Solo Avenue, was observed Tuesday afternoon. The Ladies auxiliary of the Railroad Young Men’s Christian Association plans a lawn social tonight at Mrs. J. J. Decker’s home on Division Street. Miss Bessie Thomas of Conklin, N.Y. is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Fitzpatrick
Carbondale
Thomas Flannelly
North Sumner Avenue
May
Mia
Michael Foy
North Solo Avenue
Tesday
Ladies
Railroad Young Men's Christian Association
J. J. Decker
Division Street
Bessie Thomas
Conkiin, N
Doane Rhiney Pills Endorsed for Kidney Trouble
Scranton resident Mr G N Childs of 1508 Von Storch avenue testifies to relief from dull back ache through Doane Rhiney Pills. He praises the treatment, endorses it to friends, and notes Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo as national agents selling the remedy at a price of cents. Remember the name Doane and avoid substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
G. N. Childs
von Storch Avenue
Short & Higgine
Foster
Milburn @c
United States
Doun's
Local court actions and a funeral noted in city brief
Y. is a guest of Mrs. Reed Sivelly of North Bromley avenue while Miss Jesele Lorin of South Hyde Park avenue also cojourning at Atlantic City. Eri G Westcott of Everest avenue waived a hearing on blas phony and posted bail. George Joeph of Scranton street and Matthew Plynn of the Oxford were held for larceny and assault respectively. The funeral of Henry S Morgin was attended by Mr and Mrs George W Edwards and others at Edwardsville.
Nellie Stanton Weds Michael J Hoban in Holy Rosary Ceremony
Miss Nellie Stanton daughter of Mr and Mrs John Stanton and sister of Dr J P Stanton wed Michael J Hoban of West Market Street at Holy Rosary yesterday at 3 pm Rev J J O Toole officiated with Rev W F Da View later hosting a reception at the bride’s Stanton Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Rosary
Nellie Stanton
John Stanton
J.P. Stanton
Michael J. Hoban
West Market Street
Mendelasohn
Mise Margaret Thornton
J. J. O'Toole
Mise
Nellie McGreevey
William McNamara
Stanton Street
Mire
Hoban
Delaware, Lackawanak
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Memorial Baptist Church
W. FL da View
Familly
Mmen
Iechur Sul Pleisanter
Lodties
Providence Presbyterian Church
Perrform
G. J. Guild
Patrick Mulehrone
Pocheth Holy Rosary Church
Toole
Ald Sorviety
Final Christian Church
Harvey’s Lake Yesterndaay
Charles Foery
Hust Market Street
Howee
Church Avenue
G. Reading
Rachel Williams
Yestern
Fhen
Blakely
Young Women's Chilkilan Association
Mice Baithe Banfield
Pittston
Mariah Jone
D. M. Jones
North Scranton
Harvey's Lake
Local Work Crew Clears Site After Obscure Injury
A group from the Titcthon company began excavating near Gowmwoni hill to remove a recently laid feature by the herotal ree. The operation aims to lower the Prewitt Higher pivot tear. Misses Awech Ann Prenghell and others from nearby streets attended a gathering related to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minhots
Lowey
Ciewnweil
Westerday
Titcthon
Gawmwonl
Oeder
Awech Ann Prenghell
Moye
S. 4
Ubolr Lowthier
Ulin Cuyplell
Mein Street
Mise Kile Waleh
Gilmore Avenue
Mingston
Mies Mita Coonelly
Thhe Place
Mrs Wiel
Poteet City
Jane Collined
Atlantic City
South Scranton Weddings Tie Local Notables
Miss Lena Schantz wed Edward P. Janne at her Cedar avenue home with Rev. F P. Pierce assisting. The bride wore blue poplin with white satin and lace. best man was George Phillips. The couple left for Philadelphia and Atlantic City after a reception attended by family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charge Schantz
Cedar Avenue
Mise Lena Schants
Louis &Chauis
Edward PB. Janne
Park Pisce
BR. F. ¥. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Wilde
Elizabeth Kiefer
George Phillips
Bessie Meyers
Mendelssohn
Delaware and Hudson
Philadelphia
Athantic City
Loula Schautz
George B Schautz
George Schauts, Jr
Mra
Frank Tuft
Jacob Saur
Mott
Janne
Mise Filizabeth Janne
Mies Able
Mra. Phillips
Edward Hunt
Lowuls Rade
Mise
Mmily Maulet
Mary Stuof
Pittston
Gus Huttlemeyer
Cheong Hunveld
Peseie Meyers
Alert Bartz
Pretty wedding at St. John's on Fig Street
Miss Anna Dougherty of Teving avenue wed John F. Durkin of Weal Scranton at St. John's church on Fig street at 11 30 p m yesterday. Rev EJ Mel jen officiated as friends filled the church. After a dinner at the bride's home they left for a tour of the western states. Durkin works as a book keeper at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Schantz
Edward P. Janne
Anna Dougherty
John F. Durkin
St. John’s Church
Ina Dailey
Alfred J. Balcher
F. P. Doty
Fig Street
Teving Avenue
John FP. Durkin
Weal Scranton
EJ. Meljen
Aliss Kate Reardon
Miiteh
Mies
Margaret Dougherty
Milehael Fitevibhon
Owen Dougherny
Irving Avenue
Durkin
Mr. Durkin
Delaware, Lackawanna
Miss Ina Daley Weds Alfred J. Hatcher in Pittston
Miss Ina Daley of Pittston Avenue and Herr Street married Alfred J. Hatcher of Binghamton yesterday at Cedar Avenue Methodist Church. The ceremony was conducted by Rev F P Mary. The bride wore blue broadcloth and was joined by Miss Maud Daley as bridesmaid. Hilis Daley stood as groomsman. The couple left by 108 train for a brief New York wedding trip and will reside with the bride’s mother on return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ina Daley
Pittston Avenue
Herr Street
Alfred J. Hatcher
Binghamton
Ev. F. P. Mary
Cedar Avenue
Kple Popal Church
Maud Daley
Hilis Daley
New York
Wagon overturns injures horse and damages groceries
On Willow street a delivery wagon driven by Will Dudgenss and loaded with groceries toppled. Hue Astesworth and a companion aided by John Haas wrestled near the horse to prevent escape. The horse escaped with minor injuries, but the wagon and gear suffered extensive damage worth about $25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M. Storr
Adams Avenue
Will Dudgenss
Willow Street
Hue Astesworth
John Haas
Westprehil’s
Young Ridgeway
Aylesworth
Beech Street residents involved in warrant and arrest mix
Tuesday’s hearing centers on Anna Helving and Bella Helving of Beech Street with a warrant for a common assault charge. Mrs. Liarle Nelson faced abortion charges as the case proceeded, Max Firestein interrupted court with a warrant and was jailed for a brief period. The hearing continues today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Helving
Beech Street
Puddys
Mise
Bella Helving
AL Om
Liarle Nelson
Beech Surceet
Max Firestein
Kaseon
Mre. Nelson
Muddy
Phe Stein
Social Evening Events Outline South Side Outing
A jolly party from the South Side traveled to Tiily lake and went supper at Lily lake. The group included William Heinz Daniel Heinz Mire Kohler and other couples. Columbus council 17 Youre Men's Invittuis held a reception and social at Pharmacy hall. Music by usick s fli or chestra. Henry Lavbecher plans an old fashioned clam bake with music and ten pin matches this summer garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Tiily Lake
Porm
Lily Lake
Wiilam Heinz
Daniel Heina
Mire. Kohler
Mra. Gebhardt
Louis Schouer
Mire
Inehart
Fogelwong
Mererhberger
Death notice for Miss Simons
Announcement of the death of Miss Simons, aged 17, at home of her guardians on Parker Street after a fever. The report notes the illness as the cause and states a full notice will be made later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aes
Rachel Sinewiots
Parker Etreet
Garentea
Miss Simons
Yeura
Fuera
Peruna Cited By Officer and AArkansas Man for Kidney Cure
A police officer praises Peruna for curing kidney trouble after severe colds and pelvic pain. An Arkansan, Mr. J N Howard, says Peruna and Life Ills directions revived him from dropsy and hopeless illness, noting dramatic health return and appetite. Address Perrin Medicine Co Columbus Ohio for a free booklet.
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A. Swanson
Council
Plaffa, Jr
Dannebro Brotherhood
Peruna
Ele Siys
J. N. Howard
Green Forest Ark
Manall
Bright
Hartman
Peeruna
Howard
Perrin Medicine Co
Columbus
Ohio
South Side YWCA Trolley Party Plans and Local Notes
The South Side YWCA will hold a trolley party this afternoon with two cars. Tickets cost 40 cents. departure is 2 o'clock from Maple Street and Pittston Avenue, proceeding to Throop with refreshments provided. Also, Junger Maennercher will meet Friday night at Germany Hall to nominate officers for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Young Women's Christian Association
Maple Street
Pittston Avenue
O'Elock
Throop
Junger Maennercher
Germany
Htarham Manley
Cedar Avenue
Atame Wynne
Kate Kirwin
Mil Street
Wilkes Barre
Mome Manley
Joseph
Philadelphia
William Heinz
South Washington Avenue
Lorene Weurehl
Brooklyn
Philip Kovah
Willow Street
Rose Kirwin
Elm Street
Lake Arched
Margaret Rowch
Cherry Street
Uniondale
Crystal Lake
Fragmentary local notice list
The readable fragments reference several city areas including South Side and central Hyde Park with an unclear address line and stray phrases. The incomplete text provides no definite action, date, or official names to detail a notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Hyde Park
Cedar Avenue
Phowe
Miner Hurt In Shaft Incident And Borough Fires Report
Owen Ruane sustains severe injuries while tending at the foot of shaft No 56 of the Pennsylvania Coal Company after being thrown from a moving carriage. A 2 am fire at a Oak Street dwelling owned by Michael McDonald causes light damage. Special Red Men meeting set for 7 40 this evening at Odd Fellows hall. Funeral services held for Veto Laluso and Frederick Miller. Mrs Albert Wagner and daughter Jessie return from Lake Winola. Twentieth Century Dating Class opening social at Odd Fellows hall. Krishta of Malta mentioned in borough note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen Ruane Jaying
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Ruane
Stox
Oak Street
Michael McDonald
Scranton
Improved Order of Red Men
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Veto Laluso
Smith Street
Mount Carmel Cemetery
Frederick Miller
Cross Street
Dunmore Cemetery
Albert Wagner
Jessie
Bouth Blakely Street
Lake Winola
Order of Odd Fellows
Order
Krishta
Malta
Green Ridge notices and church events update
Local residents travel updates include Oran Carr and Hole Hessler heading to Wyoming seminary and Mrs Fidiam returning from Detroit. The Green Ridge Presbyterian Ladies' Aid hosts new member reception after prayer meeting. Temperance groups plan a festival to fund a drinking fountain debt and meet at the Baptist church with social committee preparations underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran Carr
Wil Carr
Green Ridge Street
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston
Joseph Fidiam
Deacon Street
Detroit
Mich
Hole Hessler
Kingstone
P. Slack
Penn Avenue
Ladies’ Ald Society
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Dickson Avenue
Green Fridge Street
Green Ridge Women's Christian Temperance Union
Monsey Avenue
Dr Krause's miraculous cure praised by Matthews Bros
An article extols German court physician Dr Krause for prescribing a remarkable treatment still before aspirin. It claims rapid relief from distressing cases and notes Matthews Bros sell the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Krause
Germany
Matthews Bros
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A. W. Swanson
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Stroudsburg State Normal
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Pea Coal
Dunmore
Academy OF Pusi
Burounder & Rbis
Lessees
H.R. Brown
Palance OF
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Katherine Rober
Metropolita
Sheridan-Wolford Co
Life
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H. S. Gordon
Sith
Spruce Street
Independent Order of Odd Fellows’ Hall
RB. N. Davis
Blakely Street
Green Ridge
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