Shoemaker William Drysdale Ends Life By Gunshot
William Drysdale a well known Taylor shoemaker died by self inflicted gunshot in a yard behind his shop just before 8 pm after drinking heavily for two weeks. He had threatened enemies and previously been beaten, leaving no known relatives. He lived with Thomas Nicholas on Main Street and died at the station house after being removed there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willis Drysdale
Taylor
Pyne Street
Hooger
Drysdale
Thomas R. Nicholas
Main Street
Robert Moore
Davis
Man With Nine Lives Narrowly Escapes Train
Michael Holleran of the Twentieth ward faced a miraculous escape while walking on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks near Taylor. A south bound train struck him twice, tossing him down a bank into the river. He reached home with only severe shock and no broken bones after medical check.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Holleran
Twentieth Ward
Rendham
Delaware
Lackawauns and Western
Taylor
Manly
Excursion to New York on Sept 18 from Lehigh Valley rail
An excursion to New York is planned for Sept 18 over the Lehigh Valley railroad. Round trip tickets cost 1.55 and are valid seven days. The train departs Delaware and Dean depot at 7 45 a m with dining car and refreshments. This is the last reduced rate trip to New York this season with a week stay and noted scenery along the route. Also dated Sept 15 offer for 1.55 round trip tickets valid seven days.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Excor
Delaware and Dean
Moody Meetings Open With Large Crowd In Wet Tent
Evangelist Frederick Schievera opened on the West Side to a crowded tent despite rain. Singer Weedon led the choir, with Stubblebine on organ. Schievera preached and praised singing, promising the town a major revival. A North Main Avenue Baptist church meeting preceded the tent events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schievera
Mr. Bliss
Providence
Weeden
Frederick Schievera
West Side
B. W. Bliss
W. Wooden
Schievern
Binger
Stuila Stubblebine
D.C. Hughes
Schiavern
Sankey
Moody
Weedon
T. J. Collins
Scranton Street
Schevera
Chicago
Ecutacles
Dr. Pearce
Elm Park Church
Evangelist Schievera
L . Floyd
D. D
William W. Jones
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Mortinga
Seblevera
Schievers Asiin
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
E. W Bilias
Gilas Qiork
Bliss
Christ
Tenny
Clark
North End
Puritan Congregational Church
George B. Guild
Presbyterian Church
W. G. Watkins
North Main Arenas Baptist Church
Sixty Converts Affirm Profession of Faith at Meeting
A large gathering at a local church heard sixty converts publicly affirm their faith during yesterday's afternoon session. Underscored by a strong revival tone, the event highlighted personal testimonies and a call to active church involvement.
Moody revival converts testify to renewed Christian life
Christian association rooms hosted reception for young converts from Moody services. The association male chorus performed glees and part songs before General Secretary Mahy spoke on essential Christian life. Over 100 young men in the city showed thorough reformation, and sixty gave testimonies of commitment to live upright lives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Association
Moody Evangelistic Services
Association
Mahy
Squier Denies Democratic Praise for Kelley’s DA Office
In the Elmira Telegram a portrait caption praises John P. Kelley as district attorney and his three year renewal. County Auditor B T Squier, a Republican, denies giving such opinions and says he has not audited or commented on Kelley’s performance. He asserts he never was questioned or quoted approving Kelley’s conduct.
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Elmira
John P. Kelly
Dstrict
B. T. Squirr
Kelly
Squier
Tribune
Kully
Kelley
West Side Inebriates On Streetcar Rampage
Two intoxicated men on the 9 30 Washburn street car Saturday evening ignored rules against smoking and used vile language. They assaulted conductor and tripped Mrs Stevens injuring her leg. She was confined to her home with illness. arrests likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Traction Company
Mra
Stevens
North Sumeravonde
Local names and events noted in Welsh area and city visits
A patchwork of New York and Wilkes Barre area notices lists residents with travels and visits to Kingston Waterbury Conn and Wilkes Barre. It notes meetings of the Welsh Philosophical society and Hyde Park Literary and Debating society with discussions on Crawford county primaries. A court hearing fines two youths for interfering with a pawn keeper. Mrs Henry D A Krager dies at home after long West Side residence. Hyde Park Business College reopens for day and evening sessions Monday Sept 17.
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John, R. Harris
Washburn Street
Waverly
Augie Reese
North Slyde Park Avenue
Stroudsburg State Normal School
Damey Batcher
North Lincoln Avenue
Kingston
Alyttle DeWitt
North Sumner Avenue
Waterbury, Conn
John Davies
Arthur
New York City
Susie
Kate Jolmaon
South Main Avenue
Mev Nottie Elias
South Lincoln Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Welsh Philosophical Society
Peter
John Burcel
Joseph Mullick
Hyde Park
Local School Home Let. Construction to Start At Once
Advertisment item notes the $40,000 School Home for Columbia avenue has been let and will commence immediately. Remaining lots offered at a low price. Bradley information and local notices appear mixed with unrelated fragments about a Sunday gathering at Adam avenue and Gibson street referring to Humphrey Bradley.
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Columbia Avenue
Arriion Prothingham
Completions Promised for South Side Street Railway Extension
Work began Saturday on Hickory street to extend the South Side line and finish within three months as the traction company agrees to forfeit 1 000 and franchise if not built. The project aims to serve residents in the eastern South Side and follows a council meeting note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side Street
Hickory Street
Traction Company
Ite
Tne Triposs
Birthday party marks Miss Levert’s nineteenth year
A birthday party was held at the home of Miss Katie Levert of Willowstreet on Saturday night. The event celebrated her nineteenth birthday with a gathering of friends including Yettie Art Mary Wirth Carrie Nenifer Katie Guenier Lena Stein Bessie Lewert Wanda Westpfahl Louis Geschwindt Theodore Bausehouw Sol Cohen Fred Guenter Louis Gordon Gust Grenter August Kratt John Burkhoweer Charles Snyder John Levert Jacob Coriatophel Join McGraw and Charles Levwert.
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Katie Levert
Willowstreet
Yettie Art
Mary Wirth
Carrie Nenifer
Katie
Anon Guenier
Lena Stein
Bessie Lewert
Wanda Westpfahl
Louis Geschwindt
Theodore Bausehouw
Sol Cohen
Fred Guenter
Louis Gordon
Gust Grenter
August Kratt
John Burkhoweer
Charles Snyder
John Levert
Jacob Coriatophel
McGraw
Charles Levwert
Hasty Execution of Bulldog After Bite Incident
A bulldog owned by Fred Dimler in Hemlowk Street killed a 10 year old boy named Willis Brazille after biting him while playing in the street. Neighbors and law enforcement intervened. Dimler produced the dog and Officer Coleman shot the animal in the rear alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dimler
Hemlowk Street
Willis
Jotin
Brazille
Coleman
Mea Dimler
South Side Jottings Briefs From Local Notes
H C Hank of Power's drug store returned home from Pittaborg. Scranton Axle works will resume operations. water and steady works expected. Mrs. Alexander Radler of Willow street died Saturday at home. Michael Malin of Cedar avenue is in critical condition after a paralytic stroke Saturday noon. P D Lavelle of Maple street, a theology student at St Mary's Seminary Baltimore, returned to school after vacation. The marriage of Miss Alice L Quinn of Stowe avenue and Arthur M Kvans of West side is planned for Wednesday at 6 at St Peter's Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Hank
Power
Pittaborg
Scranton
Mra
Alexander Radler
Willow Street
Michael Malin
Cedar Avenue
P. d. Lavelle
Maple Street
St. Mary
Death of Humphrey Bradley in Scranton
Humphrey Bradley died at his home on Adams avenue and Gibson street after pneumonia. He was 50 and had lived 35 years in Scranton and nearby areas. He leaves a widow, three daughters and two sons, plus several stepchildren. Bradley served as county jury commissioner and deputy sheriff, and was a member of Elm Parks church. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey Bradley
Adams Avenue
Gibson Firest
Scranton
Taude Liter
Tleig
Franela Seeley
Mire
M. Bass
Arthor Ridgway
Anne Bradley
John
Robert Bradley
Fahey
Elm Parts
Bradley
Prominent Women to Attend Lackawanna Temperance Convention
A Lackawanna county Woman's Christian Temperance Union convention will convene next Thursday at Mogeow, featuring speakers including Mrs Clara Hoffman of Missouri. Clergymen are expected, and the Moscow union assists with accommodations and entertainment for delegates. Officers from the county union and a jeweler advert appear in the text.
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Mra
D. B
Hand and Mere
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Spruce Street
William Drysdale
Hollerat
R. G. Baoers
Washington Avenue
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Hari Asd
Dupli
Puavr
Boor Bron
Evangelist Bliss
John Ginader
Maggie
Rd. Helms
North Bromley Avenus
Pleoriey
Mrs. Slocum
Emnoria
Kan
Albert Elias
Lake Ariel
Mra. J. J. Carroll
Jacksonspite
Silver Lake
Nougherty
Hydé Park Business College
Nori
Pratr
Boor
Adama Avenue
Gibson Street
Neral
Traction Company Plans
Miss Levert's
South Side
Woo
Pruisnony
Rexford Jewelry Go
Pratt’s Book Store
Torry
Williiner
Penn Ave
China Hall
Weichel & Hillar
Wyoming Ave
Arge
Wyoming Avenue
Lacka. Ave
Artina
Sprouck ST
Old Post
Schank
Furr
Spruce ST
Avenol
Christian
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Apall
Clarence I
Florey
Florey & Holt
C. W. Freeman
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Penn Avenue
Complete Outfitters
L. Gallen
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