Sudden Death in West Scranton From Typhoid Fever
Harry Peck, 27, a Lehigh mechanical engineer and son of a Delaware, Lackawanna and Western engineer, died at 32.20 this morning after arriving from Allegheny City with typhoid fever. He had recently taken a position with Carnegie Steel in Brad dock and was to be married in October. Funeral plans to be announced. community mourns a well known local figure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Peck
Price Atrest
Mitty
Alleghenyity
Kebieh University
Delaware, Lackawannd Wad
New York Central Railroad Company
Albans
Leyshon Hosts North Bromley House Party
Mr and Mrs Arthur Leyshon entertained friends at a house party last evening at their North Bromley avenue residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromley Avenue
Arthur Leyshon
North Bromley Avenue
Prohibition candidate calls for public debate on crime
Comer D Reese, candidate for the First district legislature, challenges members of Christian Endeavor Epworth Catholic Baptist Young People's unions and Young Men's guilds to a public discussion. His temperance platform asks whether a Christian nation or Christian individual tolerates trifling that fuels a large portion of U S crime.
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D. Reese
Christian Endeavor Societies
Epworth Saga
Baptist Young People's Union
Young Men's Guilds
United States
Saloon Incident Ends With Fine For Loftus
John Loftus, a minor, entered a North Miln Avenue saloon with his wife seeking a drink. The proprietor refused service citing no ladies room, Loftus complained of discrimination over his strike stance, fought, and was battered, jailed, and fined after an alderman’s hearing last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Loftus
Briggs
North Miln Avenue
Loftus
Moses
Baltimore and Ohio Fruit Car Derails on West Lackawanna Bridge
A Baltimore and Ohio fruit car No. O6548 jumped from under the West Lackawanna avenue bridge, drawing a large crowd as Central railroad workers battled to clear the car. George Thomas, son of Street Commissioner Thomas, was thrown from a wagon during the commotion but escaped serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore and Ohio
West Lackawanna Avenue
Central Railroad
George Thomas
Thomas
Trolley Parties Spark Summer Amusement Among Youth
The text notes a craze among young people for trolley rides as a popular summer amusement. It mentions the term trolleyyosis to describe the widespread enthusiasm and a strong social trend developing around trolley parties.
Underwear For the Family From Cradle to Grave
An advertisement touts a full range of undergarments for all ages from infants to seniors. The copy promises warmth softness and comfort across the family wardrobe with a complete selection for every stage of life.
Underwear Offer From Oneida to Lackawanna Mills
A historic advertisement touts men’s underwear in all sizes and weights from Oneida New Brunswick Lackawanna Mills and many others. It promises comfort and health depend on the right underwear and claims unmatched prices due to access to top markets. The copy invites readers to try the product this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steining
Oneida
New Brunswick
Lackawnanna Mills
Women's Underwear Stock in Scranton Ads
There is a wide selection of women's underwear, with garments guaranteed to fit and offered at lower prices than other stores. The copy notes abundance, quality, and finish not found in rival shops in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Quanty
Children’s Underwear for Little Ones and Adults
An advertisement touts complete lines of children’s underwear matching adult sizes in many cases, offering just-right fits at lower prices than elsewhere. It emphasizes equal quality and lower costs for both boys and girls as well as men and women.
Underwear Stock Outshines All in Town
A local store touts its underwear range claiming superior completeness and variety compared with all competitors. The boast highlights the breadth of sizes styles and fabrics available under one roof.
Fall Popularity Aspirants List Includes Dozens
A local feature lists candidates for popularity this fall including Daniel Harrie Elmer Hughes Reese Jenkins Andrew Muir Join Tewta William Thomas Frank Miller Henry Weber Fred Knapp Ward Bloomer Isaac Jones Fred Dickson Edward Bunday Jessie Jones Viola Rodergk Exina Lang Carrie Phillips Norma Willams Muth Jones Mary Powell Hertha Langworth Jennie Williame Mise Compton.
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Tinue
Daniel Harrie
Elmer Hughes
Reese Jenkins
Andrew Muir
Join
Tewta
William Thomas
Frank Miller
Henry Weber
Fred Knapp
Ward Bloomer
Isaac Jones
Fred Dickson
Edward Bunday
Jessie Jones
Viola Rodergk
Exina Lang
Carrie Phillips
Norma Willams
Muth Jones
Mary Powell
Hertha Langworth
Jennie Williame
Mise Compton
Community church notices for Sunday and week events
Shleeped service Sunday at 3 40 led by Stew Frank Milman. All women and girls invited. Monday girls Bible class studying ceresis with helpful thoughts. Saturday Mothers helpers club for girls five to eleven. Saturday 7 90 T FP club meeting. After Bible lesson Dictionary girls entertain. Girls over thirteen welcome.
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Stew
Frank Miilman
Atl
Mothers’ Helpers
Atl Kirts
Fie
T. FP
Celal
Sirle
Welowne
Local notices mix with parade plans and arrests in Scranton area
The social committee of the Miocheie ry Wheelmen is summoned to meet in the elut house tomorrow at 14 oelowk. North Main avenue figures in many items as union halls plan parade duties and workers assemble. Dr J Roberts operated successfully on Evan Williams at 1219 Ey HON street, while several funerals and arrests are reported including Patrick McAndrew and a wife beating arrest.
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Miocheiery
Elut
Ofelowk
Foln Handen
North Main Avenue
Scranton Tailway Company
Tint Union
Ces Operative
Laurel
Ciham
J. Roberts
Evan ‘Ft. Williams
Ey Hon Street
Alien
Thompson and Payne
Frain Mungan
Lugerne Street
Haley Croke Chartod
Cathedral
O'Vlock
James KC
Cumbria Emeters
Patrick McAndrew
Luxerne
Constable Lane
Michael G@'Brien
Plowsantsipeet
Krellow
Anna Jenkins
North Fil- Morr Avenue
Henry Harris
Lafayette Street
Mothers’ Helpers Club
UFOC
Frank Milman
Henry Kreinhberg
North Everett Avenue
Jeffersonville
N. V
Reap
James Pinnotty
Sixteenth Street
Lover
Mise Marths Smith
Hyde Park Avenue
New York
A.W. Musgrave
Bloomsburg
Austin Griffin
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Flanagan’s Hall
John H. Reynolds
Wilkes-Barre
Sunday Services and Sermons Across Local Churches
Tomorrow services in the Methodist Episcopal church led by Rev. A. J. Van Cleft preach on Rejoicing In the Lord and The Great Battle for Bread. Dudley Street Baptist Church offers morning and evening sermons by Rev. J. L. Kreamer, Davit the Penitent and The Remedy for Sinful Hearts. Tripp Avenue Christian Church hosts Sunday school at 1 PM with Rev. J. D. Dabney presenting Watchfulness and Sin and Its Cost. A drama titled St Anthony will be staged by the Italians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. van Cleft
Solllows
Dudley Street Baptist Church
J. L. Kreamer
J. D. Dabney
St. Anthony
Grain-O: A Coffee Substitute Tonic With Lasting Effects
Grain-O is described as a tonic not a stimulant like coffee and is touted as a successful substitute with permanent effects and coffee flavor that many people enjoy. It positions Grain-O as a unique food drink amid many coffee substitutes on the market.
Milk Depot Openings and Closures Stir Local Trade
The notice notes William Reed of Loom Street will serve Monday for British Columbia. Proprietor Jones of the milk depot on Drinker Street will discontinue his business at month’s end, citing Thinmore’s inability to support six milk depots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Reed
Loom Street
British Columbia
Jones
Drinker Street
Thinmore
Court Street church hosts benefit supper in New York trip notes
Mrs BK W Miller of Court Street visits New York with friends while Court Street Methodist Episcopal church members held a supper in the church lecture room on Thursday night to aid the pastors. Miss T Gieney of Monsey Avenue visits Miss Gertle Heart of Pittston, Joseph F L Tell of West Court Street and Elmer Chermak of North Main Avenue are spending a few days in
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
BK. W. Miller
S08
Court Street
New York City
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
T. Gieney
Tit Monsey Avenue
Mise Gertle Heart
Pittston
Joseph FL Tell
West Court Street
Elmer Chermak
North Main Aveohic
Night school plan prompts teacher standard debate
City education committee weighs extending annexes for miners' families and night classes. Proposals include hiring extended night school teachers, requiring student registration, and allowing in many cases open access if strikes persist. Some members oppose extra funding while others urge higher teacher standards.
Green Ridge Women Elect Officers at Regular Meeting
The Green Edge Women’s Christian Temperance union elected officers for the coming year at the Baptist church session. Officers include President Mrs J W Howell and Secretary Mrs J W Miller with other posts filled and delegates to the Moscow convention postponed to September 27. A recent library fundraiser at the library building drew a good crowd, while Lovell Lawrence sprained his right arm playing football and RK Linteny stayed home ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Edge Women's Christian Temperance Union
Baptist Church
J. W. Howell
J. W. Miller
T. B. Jackson
Moscow
Lovell Lawrence
Delaware Street
RK. M. Linteny
Monsey Avenue
Dunmore Man Rescued After Suicide Attempt at Cedar Avenue Bridge
Charles McHugh of Dunmore, intoxicated, climbed the Cedar Avenue Bridge railing over the Rolling Brook last night. Lieutenant Yoru and Patrolman Boland intercepted him, dragged him to safety, and he was held at the Alder Street police station after being subdued. A hearing is scheduled for this morning.
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Dunmore
Oeday Avenue
Zang
Boland
Albert
Loyalty Club
Charles McHugh
Cedar Avenue
McHugh
Central City
Collar Avenue
Wodl
Yoru
Catrolman Boland
MelHugh
Alder Atreet
Wilmington
Adelbert Albert Funeral At St Marys Church
The funeral for Mr Adelbert Albert was held yesterday from the family home on Stone Avenue. It proceeded to St Marys Church on River Street with a requiem mass and a funeral sermon by Father Stopper. Interment followed at German Catholic Cemetery. pallbearers and mourners were listed.
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Adelbert Albert
Wvelock
Fi Stone Avenue
SN O
St. Mary's Church
River Street
Stopper Heluge
Father Christ
Nower
Laadare Miller
Frank Schraner
John Hiden
Michael Sporer
Philip Meyer
Joseph Kramer
Une Hertiker Miller
Fiunerial
Loyalty club reorganization at South Side YWCA meeting
The Loyalty club of the South Side Younes Women’s Christian association reorganised for autumn in the association rooms. Despite bad weather the meeting drew good attendance and signals of growth for the coming year with last year’s seventy five members seen as a banner figure. Plans discussed include self-government and changing the society’s purpose. Meetings will be weekly with monthly focus blocks: business, industrial, entertainment, and troopel.
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Younes Women's Christian Association
Surprise party honors Miss Sarah Spellman on Gilmore Avenue
A large group of friends hosted a pleasant surprise party for Miss Sarah Spellman of Gilmore Avenue last evening. The event featured a warm gathering and festive atmosphere enjoyed by all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celine
Sarah Spellman
Gilmore Avenue
Minooka Ose Company
M. HW. McDonough
Lovelace Fifteenth Anniversary and Birthday Celebration
Mr and Mrs Joseph Lovelace entertained friends at their North Main avenue home for their fifteenth wedding anniversary and Mrs Lovelace birthday. Guests included numerous couples and individuals, presenting a chair as a remembrance, with refreshments later.
Obituary notices for Mn Mutie Everett and Mrs felith Brepingers
Mn Mutie Everett died at eight o'clock Sunday at her sister's home on Stratford Street after a three month illness from Bright's disease. Her husband serves in the United States military in the Philippine Islands. Mrs felith Brepingers died yesterday morning at eight o'clock at her home between Maple and Delaware, followed by burial arrangements. Ruiner Sinha is noted, with service at 26 Greek Saviors and Peters. other church rites to follow.
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Mn Mutie Everett
Eelock Nestonday
Heber
Stratford Sevane
Bore
Mir
United States Service
Philippine
Felith
Peters
Gorman Ehareh
Danninen
Personal Jottings From Cedar Avenue Society
Will Huester returns from New York after weeks away. Rev and Mrs Witke of Cedar Avenue Christ Lutheran celebrate a new baby girl. Charles Jenny of Philadelphia visits Cedar Avenue. Edward Knoeller from Century Hose Co on vacation. George Hartman of Pillaton Avenue returns to his duties. Mrs P S Stefang of Honesdale visits Charles Kaecstner on Cedar Avenue.
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Will Huester
Cedar Avenue
Yerterlay
New York
Witke
Christ Lutheran Church
Charles Jenny
Philadelphia
Edward Knoeller
Century Hose Company
George Hartman
Pillaton Avenue
P. S. Stefang
Honesdale
Charles Kaecstner
Minooka Socials And Strike Affects Local Coal Supply
In Minooka the Ancient Order of Hibernians hosted a social at St Josephs hall for women who aided at a recent picnic. The Gibbons colliery supplying nearby neighborhoods halted operations due to a strike begun yesterday. A weekly social at Callerys hall drew a good crowd as Mark Wonner visited from Phila. Greenwood Polunderas face internal disputes with officers staging an apparent false arrest of Stanley Gelinski on an alleged wife beating charge.
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St. Joseph’s Hall
Gibbons
Callery'’s Hall
Mark Wonner
Phlilaw
Minooka
Polunderas
Greenwood
Stanley Gelinski
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German Presbyterian Church
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Fred Mursech
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Volumbus Council
Young Men's Institute
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Delaware and Hudson
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Wees Esa Bie
Mount Pleasant Coal
Connell Building
Wuppi
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Bae
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
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Lackawanna Ave
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H. S. Gordon
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