Funeral for Willie Jordan at St Patrick Church
Mr and Mrs Jim F Jordan of 612 West Lackawanna Avenue mourn the death of their son Willie who died last Friday from hidropholia. Services were at St Patrick Church Hyde Park cemetery interment followed. Flower bearers and pallbearers named. Also notes visitors and a wedding in Lansford with compliments to Miss Laura Griffiths.
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St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Jim F. Jordan
West Lackawanna Avenue
Willie
Hyde Park Catholic
St. Patricks Church
Cortese
K. Burnett
P. McHale
Edward
Joseph Burke
Join
Francie Fadden
Thomas Burke
John O'Donnhell
Football Opens With Tied 4-4 At Fairview Common
Fall sport transition from baseball sees a Saturday game on Fairview commonm ent No 18 school end in a 4 4 tie between public schools No 13 and No 18. Principal Owens of No 14 umpired with James Hughes of No 14 as referee. Williams left tackle Gordon Williams scored for No 14 and Oliver Williams right half for No 18 answered after a 20 yard run. Lineups listed.
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Fairview Commonment No
No. 13
Noo
David Owens
No. 14
Umbire
James i. Hughes
Gordon Williama
Oliver Williama
No. 18
Sarde
Fillowe
Mrs. Mee Chase Wins Five First Prizes at Pittston Fair
Mee Within W Chase of North Thornley Avenue received five first prizes for her artistic handiwork in linen drawn work and hand painted chinaware at the Pittston fair last week. The honors came unexpectedly as Mrs Chase did not intend to enter but friends exhibited her work. Each of her pieces earned a first prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Chase
Thornley Avenue
Pittston Fair
Indiscreet youths target North Midn Avenue store porch
A surge of trouble by a gang of youths and older men on North Midn avenue porch at WL T. Smith's general store has prompted action. Arrestees have been made before, but disturbances have grown worse and patrols increased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WL T. Smith
North Midn Avenue
Peters Fines Man for Noise From Porch Boxes
Peters captured a miscreant who received a hearing and a $4 fine for pounding the large porch boxes. Arthur Murphy denies disorderly conduct, claiming he was not where he ought to have been.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peters
Arthur Murphy
Progressive West Scranton Opens Modern Store at Jackson and Hyde
Morgan Thomas erects a double two story frame building at the Jackson Street and Hyde Park Avenues corner. Ground floor houses a dry goods and groceries shop while the upper floor serves as residence. The store features large show windows, good lighting, and a rear loading area. Nearby vacant plots yield to new homes as the area modernizes.
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West Scranton
Jackson Street
Hyde Park Avenues
Morgan Thomas
Thomas
Main Avenue
Tes timonial Concert For Evan Miles Chorister
A testimonial concert will be held Wednesday evening at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church in appreciation of Evan Miles for years of service. Rev. Hugh Davies acts as pastor. Miles plans to move to British Columbia with his family, who reside on Washburn Street, at the start of next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Miles
Calvanistic Methodist Church
Hugh Davies
Miles
British Columbia
Washburn Street
Local Social Notes From Kingston and Nearby Towns
Kingston residents spend the Sabbath with West Scranton friends. Robert Williams returns to McAdoo from his parents in Cressnut Street. Winfield Fellows leaves for Philadelphia to take a position with a major electrical firm. Mr. and Mrs. William Pickering visit Oak Street friends. Miss Daisy Wash visits Hawley hosted by the Mets. Mr. and Mrs. Evan Keen entertain in Berwick. Mrs. M. J. Fahey visits friends in Bingham. Mrs. Noah Roderick guests in Hazelton. Mrs. J. M. Eaton visits Bloomer. Mrs. Clara McDonald returns from Buffalo. Rev J B Sweet preaches at Tunkhannock. Miss Alice Curven of Swetland listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Lewis
Kingston
West Scranton
Robert Williams
Ebenezer Williams
Cressnut Street
McAdoo Lovtay
Winfield Fellows
John H. Fellows
Lafayette College
Philadelphia
William Pickering
Priceburg
W. B. Owen
Oak Street
Daisy Wash
Ninth Street
Hawley
Frank B. Mets
Tenth Street
Evan Keen
Berwick
M. J. Fahey
North Main Avenue
Binghamton
Noah Roderick
Hazelton
J. M. Eaton
Bloomer
Clara McDonald
Seventh Street
Buffalo
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Church
Tunkhannoth
Mise Alice Curven
Swetland
Seventies Pieces in Two Tone Cloth Choices Offered
A dealer lists seventy pieces of 38 inch novelty sultings in multiple two tone colorways. Options include Purple and Black, Garnet and Black, Myrtle and Black, Cardinal and Black, Navy with three colors, and Green and Black plus Brown and Green combos. Customers select preferred pairing in an early Fall stock assortment.
Trade boost aims to revive fall and winter sales locally
In response to prolonged heat, merchants plan a promotional push to stimulate demand as the season edges toward its end. The strategy targets lingering buying activity in the hills and valleys, hoping to stretch sales through the upcoming cooler months.
Dress Selling Extraordinary Sale Urges Daily Gowns
A brief notice promotes a limited dress sale offering reduced prices on everyday gowns for a week. The ad emphasizes extraordinary low costs and urges shoppers not to miss the opportunity while the sale lasts.
Seven Makes and Grades at 3 Popular Prices
Crochet guide notes lot one with 38 inch pieces and a wide range of color combinations. The item highlights a splendid range of crochet sultings and diverse finishes at three popular pricing points.
Silk and wool fabrics offered in varied color blends
Six pieces of raw silk and wool novelities described as a most effective cloth in Old Rose and Green Black and Green Brown and Green Black and Grey Navy and Grey. Twenty pieces of inch twine weave sul tings in attractive color mixes. Twenty pieces 34 inch all wool broken check suitings in medium shades with dressy full color harmonies, eight styles to choose from.
Forehead wound victim refuses name at West Side hospital
A Polander with a four inch forehead wound was brought from the Continental to West Side hospital last evening. He would not identify himself or explain the injury beyond saying he was fleetin. Police later fined Edward Mullen four dollars for drunkenness. the fine was paid.
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West Side
Fleetin
Edward Mullen
Pellevue Republican Club
South Main Avenue
Plymouth Congregational Church
Edith
John L. Davis
Archbald Street
Washburn Street
J. T. Morris
Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church
Bellevue
Bridget
John Donahoe
North Main Avenue
Hyde Park Ethoile
Devine Saint Lodge
True Ivorney
West Side Business Directory Ad Listings
A compact listing for MES Fenton and Clairvoyant and phonologist at 412 North Main Avenue offering second hand furniture and cash for goods. Includes J C King stock at 110 708 West Lack and Wannk Avenue with furniture tools and related items.
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West Side
MES, Fenton, Clairvoyant and Phonologist
North Main Avenue
J. C. King
West Lack
Wannk Avenue
Christian Endeavor gathering heals San Francisco reports in North Scranton
At Providence Presbyterian church a large Christian Endeavor meeting reviewed the recent San Francisco convention reports. Delegates spoke on topics from Enroute to San Francisco to aggressive work, with choir performances and hymns. Local visits and anniversaries also noted in the finish.
Asbury church to host Senior Fipe meeting this evening
Green Ridge notes a church meeting with election of officers for the coming year. Mrs. J. T. Bellamy entertains Mines Marie Found and others. a funeral for Miss Catherine Elwell was held at her Wa Penn avenue home with ministers and a quartet. Delegates were chosen for the Women's Foreign Missionary Society to attend the Ashley meeting.
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Asbury
Mra
J. T. Bellamy
Delaware Street
le Entertaining Mines
Marie Found
Promypton
A.C. Laurn
Ralph Snowden
Falls
Catherine Elwell
Eckman
Jesus
Lackawanna
Marcy
J. 8. Miller
Jennie Reynolds
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Asbury Church
Ashley Wednesday
J. W. Hopewell
Hazel
Sanderson Avenue
Freik arate lodel anniversary and local updates
South Scranton marks the twenty fifth anniversary of Freik arate lodel with a Kiemcee at Baengerrunde hall featuring many committees. The brief notes include a liquor license case against Frederick Schomer, a birth to Mr and Mrs M R Heaney, Mrs C T Boland visiting New York, a funeral for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Charles Badelmeyer, St John’s forty hour service, YWCA outreach and activities, and South Side Basketball club hosting Providence Stars with Frank Sweet arranging attendance.
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Freikarate Lodel
No. I
D. OG. H
Baengerrunde Hall
John Fichtel
Jacob Hees
John A. Schwoenker
Jacob Manweiler
Frederick Cambier
Frederick Schomer
Prospect Avenue
Alderman
Charlee Badelmeyer
Cherry Street
St. John's Catholic Church
Young Women's Christian Association
South Side
Fanny Crosby
Providence Stars
Dunmore Community Notices and Local Movements
Dunmore residents see many changes with moves and visits. Mrs Henry Hogeaip remains on Booth street while Thomas Brink plans to move to Apple street tomorrow. Members of No 1022 Junior American Mechanics head to South Scranton council initiation Wednesday evening, leaving the Corners at 7 16 p m. May Higcine and Harry Krouse wed in Beranton last Saturday and will live in Dunmore. Harry Tregear is repairing his South Blakely street store. George Jones relocated his store from the Odd Fellows’ building to the Blanton building on West Drinker street. Mrs William Powell departs today for Tyrone Pa as Daughters of America state convention delegate. August Kuntz family moved from Fine to Blakely street. St Stephen commandery Knights of Malta to meet tonight. all members urged to attend. Alonzo Crow and E Masters ill at home on Apple and Joseph streets. H M Bone has recovered from recent illness. Charliee Smith visiting his mother in Union N Y. Charles Sloat’s children with Mrs Marion Tuthill returning from Hawley. Mrs J G Bonets at North Blakely street home. Exsuitable Building and Loan issues third stock series dating August 1897. subscriptions take place at Maniley’s hall Tuesday Sept 3.
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Henry Hogeaip
Booth Street
Thomas Brink
Apple Street
Wesley Pinned
Dunmore Council
South Scranton
Blakely Street
George Jones
Odd Fellows
Blanton Building
West Drinker Street
William Powell Leaven
Tyrone
Alonzo Crow
E. Masters
Joseph Street
H. M. Bone
Charliee Smith
Union
N. Y
Charles Sloat
Marion Tuthill
Hawley
J. G. Bonets
North Blakely Street
Exsuitable Building and Loan Association
Maniley’s Hall
Obituary notices mark passing of Scranton pioneer Esther Derby
Obituary details Esther F P Derby widow of Chauncey H Derby who died at her son William Derby’s home on Price Street after about four weeks illness. Born on Green Ridge farm later Scranton’s growth, she was a descendant of the Careys of Wyoming and the Revolutionary era. Survived by two sons James M Derby and William H Derby and many grandchildren. Funeral announced in today’s paper. Also noted: Mrs Sarah J Coleman longtime North End resident died at HH Oak Street leaving one son James Coleman. Funeral Tuesday at Holy Trinity Church with Hyde Park Catholic interment. Lathrope Tracey of Mansfield died in Cambridge Springs after health issues. married late Mr Kirkland’s daughter of Honesdale.
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Scranton
Esther FP. Derby
Chauncey H. Derby
Green Ridge
Ilneal
Careys
Wyoming
Dunmore
James M. Derby
Mt. Carmel
Willem H. Derby
Tints City
Papera
Sarah J. Coleman
North End
Oak Street
County of
Mayo
Ireland
Lathrope Tracey
Mansfield
Cambridge Springs
Tracey
Mr. Kirtland
Honesdale
Mansfield, O
Unassuming friends discuss care for a gravely ill husband
Bho anxiously awaits a physician visit as her husband lies ill. The doctor reassures no immediate danger and the couple debate medicines. The wife frets over an expectorant while recalling past prescriptions and the political atmosphere surrounding McKinley’s election.
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McKinley
Grain O Coffee Advertises Health Benefits
An old advertisement touts Grain O as a healthful beverage for children and adults. It claims the drink is made from pure grain, resembles Mocha, and offers greater benefits than traditional tonics, urging readers to ask grocers for Grain-O.
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Java
Scranton Keystone City of Industry and Culture
Scranton presents itself as the third city of the Keystone State a busy convention city with a $1 000 000 city hall new post office and numerous amenities. It boasts 72 churches three theaters 30 000 operators many parks public schools hospitals and a thriving business scene supported by banks and a strong electric and water infrastructure.
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Keystone State
Peckville
Olyphant
Throop
Taylor
Pittston
United States
Capital
Surplus
Has & Savings Danke
Was
Trust Company
Masonic Temple
The Necessary Man Mirth From The Emancipated Ones
A quip from the Indianapolis Journal notes the presidentress of the Emancipated Ones says men are useful at times for killing mice. The playful remark highlights gendered humor in civil society.
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Indianapolis Journal
Not in the Same Class Tid-Bits and a Liver Quack Ad
An old tidbit quotes a humorous exchange about marriage and charms then markets Dr Agnew's Liver Pills as a cure for torpid liver and billousness. A brief railroad notice promotes Lehigh Valley sleepers from Wilkes-Barre to New York with a 9.00 p.m. departure and 8:23 a.m. arrival, reservations at 209 Lackawanna Avenue.
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New York City
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
New York
City Ticket
Lackawanna Avenue
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Willie Jordan
Phiaipa
Miller Thomas
Willams Appesar
Powell
Ceeeees Otter Éwaseueus
Lewis
Clark
Eynon
Thomas K
Alagovern
Enil
Homieaa Lewis
Tia Lewis i
Lews
Carpenter
Wiltmviens
Hartis
McHugh
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
Providence Presbyterian Church
San Francisco
Margaret Davis
D. J. Phillips
Louise Williams
Milk May Benedict
C. J. Paine
Willem Hotchkles
Montreal
J. R. Peck
Belmont Terrace
Atherton
Dudley R. Atherton
Brooklyn
George Anderson
Putnam Street
Wilkes
Barre
Daniel Blackwell
Nanticoke
J. J. Chenoweth
Wayne Avenue
Jimd
Edgar
Thomas Meredith
Edgar Lumereaux
Samuel Calloway
Merton Calkins
Baroh Robinson
Dawghter
Lizzie
Euphemia Wella
Mandie Bisbing
Maggie Davia
Gertrude Chenoweth
Nettl Davis
Joe Histilings
Mikes
Kate Manley
Brick Avenue
Syracuse
Mise Lauran Jennings
Hazleton
Canada
South
Ruby Lipe
Lackawanna and Wyoming
Aves
Newark
Wyoming Avenue
Sreseres
Ned Pyar
Peeballs Apts
Mill & Connell, Protheroe & Co
A. EB. Strong
Lyceum
Theater
Kellar
Box Office
Academy of
Lusic Reis & Burgunder
H. & Long
Jenny
Wacka, Ave
Browns
Dr. Jaeger
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
Penn Ave
DR. Bateson
Washington Avenue
Mary A. Shepherd
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Spruce Street
Beranten
W. B. Allen
North
W. G. Rook
Linden Street
James H. Torrey
Commonwealth
Frank E. Boyle
Burr Buildings
Edward W. Thayer
Attorne
Republicea Bide
Jeppreys & Ruddy
Attorneys- At-Law
Commonwealth Building
Warren & Knapp
Republican
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Hoonme i
Rank T. Okell
Seihuchhanee Scranton
James W. Oakford
Egies
Board of
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Ref
KM Pitcher
Attornney
Comegys
D. B
Mears Building
B. F. Killam
H. Hamilton
Beran- On
Watson, Deihl, Hall & Kigmmera
Third Moor
Percival J. Morris
Board of Trade
Bdward H. Davis
BE. L. Walter
Orries
Lewis Hancock, Jr
Spruce St
Cor, Wash. Ave
T. I. Lacey & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
Lyman
DPR
L. M'Graw
H. F. Reynolds
B. ¥. Harrison
Main Ave
Laubach
Wyomingtva
Snover
Ea ‘Lacka- Ave
Dressmuaker
M. BE. Davis
Parking & Meweeney, Common
Wealth Building
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Jos, Kurttel
Lacka
Wink Avenue
School OF the
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Berdmen and Nurseryman
Washington Aves
Green House
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
P. Zeigler
Scranton Houss
Victor Koch
Prop
Bauer
Oddrega KH
J. Bauer
Aductor
Megarges Brothers
Beranton
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Willame’ Building
Post Office
Tilt Tribune Publishing
Davis’ Theater
Wood Sisters
Handsome G. Dly
Pune
High Clays
Isle of Scranton
Castoria
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