Day's Doings of North Scranton and Local Notes
Avelyn, son of Rev. R and Jones, narrowly escaped injury after being knocked down by a horse on West Market Street as he and other youths crossed the road after school. A horse and car carriage sped past, the boy escaped with slight bruises and was aided by bystanders. Mrs E W Miller entertained friends at North Main Avenue. a rock drilling contest is set for Oct 8 and promises interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. W. Miller
North Main Avenue
Avelyn
Miller Reception Delights Friends At North Main Home
Mr and Mrs J W Miller hosted a pleasant reception at their North Main Avenue home last evening. A large party of friends attended including Alma Clancey Hertha Clancey Tonnie Fields Minnie Kilens Lisele Drivin Rachel Davie Rachel Evans Cora Harvey Mattie Hunteman Hannah Davis Mrs Fred Phillips Mrs Trewin Mr and Mrs Harry Freas Meesie Fred Wartsel Harry Danvers William Irler William Lewis Thomas Enos Thomas Evans William Evans Edwin Evans Burt Klees Denjamin Thomas Alvin Morgan Harry Freas Henry J Danvers John Payne Richard Ascott and others. The event was described as one of great pleasure for all present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Miller
North Main Avenue
Alma Clancey
Hertha Clancey
Tonnie Fields
Minnie Kilens
Lisele Drivin
Rachel Davie
Rachel Evans
Cora Harvey
Mattie Hunteman
Hannah Davis
Fred Phillips
Trewin
Harry Freas
Meesie
Fred Wartsel
Harry Danvers
William Irler
William Lewis
Thomas Enos
Thomas Evans
William Evans
Edwin Evans
Burt Klees
Denjamin Thomas
Alvin Morgan
Henry J. Danvers
John Payne
Richard Ascott
Rock Drilling Contest Sets Five Entrants for $100 Purse
The Tribune reports a challenge by David John and William Nichols with Lewis Beaven and George Dixon of Miners Mills to a rock drilling match for 100 dollars. The contest, at Palestine hotel near Driving Park, is set for Oct 2 at 2 PM with dry holes allowed and one man at the hammer. James Neary will adjudicate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David John
William Nichols
Joan
The
Tribune
Nichols
John
Lewis Beaven
George Dixon
Mills
Palestine Hotel
James Neary
Providence church choir rehearses this evening at seven
The Christian Endeavor choir will meet for rehearsal in the Providence Presbyterian church this evening at 7 o'clock. Ted Pritchard of Court Street has gone to a hospital in Uale for treatment. Miss Margaret Moran has returned from a long visit with relatives in Syracuse. Mrs. Patrick Devers of Davenport Connecticut is visiting West Market Street relatives. The attention of the street cleaning
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor
Providence Presbyterian Church
Ted Pritchard
Court Street
Uale
Margaret Moran
Syracuse
Patrick Devers
Davenport, Conn
West Market Street
Stree
Sewer Basin Neglect Sparks Urgent Renovation Call
Department workers were summoned to the Bris tol area to inspect the unclean sewer basin in front of the Bristol house. Accumulated refuse and foul gases force residents to flee the area. The piece notes visitors and relatives: Mirees Bertha Reese and Gertrude Harris from Taylor aiding Miss Marie Thomas of Spring Street. Various locals including Mrs Randolph Crippen of Dalton, Daniel Price from Rhythamton visiting, and Mrs Frank O'Brien of Brooklyn visiting Mrs William Alarke on West Market Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol House
Bertha Reese
Gertrude Harris
Taylor
Marie Thomas
Spring Street
Voruwiving
Randolph Crippen
Dalton
Yeasterday
Daniel Price
Rhythamton
Frank O'Brien
Brooklyn
William Alarke
West Market Street
Local rumors and police chase mix with community notice
A lengthy town chronicle describes a four week period of unusual activity on Drinker Street involving police pursuit of suspects on a weapon charge. It also notes a church gathering at Epworth Methodist with around 200 attendees, local arrests, a deserted case management, and various parishioner updates along with several residents’ travel and health reports.
West Scranton school plans flag unfurling event
From public school No. 14 near 14th Street a 2x80 flag will be unfurled this afternoon at 2 with a program of exercises led by Principal David Owens. Pupils from No. 14 and No. 8 will participate. a fund of 182 was raised for the flag. The program includes songs, recitations, remarks, and the Star Spangled Banner, My Country Tis of Thee. Alvin Conklin fractured his right wrist during activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Conklin
St. Brenden
Progressive Euchre
Swetland Street
David Owens
Welcok
Owens
Em. Dom
H. S. Morgan
F. Mathews Fong
Cuba
Pune
Eee
Bohogt
E. Evans
Pesele Evans
Streetcar timetable changes extend lines on Swetland and North Main
A new time service goes into effect on Swetland street and North Main Avenue lines with extra cars and half hour or fifteen minute intervals. North Main service runs from Commonwealth building to Weaton's switch, from 6 00 a.m. to 10 53 p.m. Hyde Park terminus on Swetland and Lagerne branches operates every half hour. Police report a missing fourteen year old Polish boy found in Dureen and a girl linked to the incident may have assisted in taking him and another boy away, complicating the case due to language barriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swetland Street
North Main Avenue
Oltetal
Swethand Street
Lugerne Street
N Petersburg
Commonwealth Building
Washington Avenue
Weaton
Providence
Swetland
Lagerne Street
Hyde Park
Arrest of Two Men on West Lackawanna Avenue
Patrolman Collins took into custody two young men on West Lackawanna avenue who behaved oddly. At the West Side station house one claimed the name William Van Porn and said his wife lived on St Keefe street, Elmira. He complained of a stick under his right foot that moved and struck him on the back of his head and noted many cavities and dental complaints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collins
West Lackawanna Avenue
West Side
William van Porn
St Keefe Street
Elmira
Injury at No 18 school leaves boy with fractured wrist
Alvin Conklin, 13, was badly injured at No 18 school during a playful scuffle with an older boy, John Travis. He was pushed from a landing and fell headfirst, fracturing his right wrist. Dr F C Hall treated the break. Conklin is the son of Mr and Mrs Rogeye Conklin of North Garfield avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Conklin
No. 18
F. C. Hall
Deander
Conklin
John Travis
Is & von
Rogeye Conklin
North
Garfield Avenue
Drunken man causes disturbance on Jackson Street
A man sleeping on a porch on lower Jackson Street woke residents with a distress cry about 6 PM near the Robinson Street intersection. Patrolmen Mintthews and Colina detained him as onlookers gathered. He will have a police hearing this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Robinson Street
Mintthews
Colina
Jacktson Street
Local Names Listed in Visitor Notes From Waverly Area
Mrs R B Storm of South Main visits Waverly. Bruce Hartman of Benton returns home after a visit. Mrs Farah Benjamin of Nesquehon ing visits Patrolman and Mrs Lowry. Mistella Yoho of South Bromley visits Delaware Water Gap. Charles Murtley of New York City is noted in the list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. 8. Storm
South Main Avenue
Waverly
Bruce Hartman
Benton
Farah Benjamin
Nesquehoning
Thomas Lowry
South Sumner Avenue
Mistella Yoho
South Bromley Avenue
Delaware Water
Charles Murtley
New York City
Social notes list many local visitors and homecomings
The item catalogs residents visiting and returning from trips including Esdras Howell Washburn street, Fertha Wettling South Bromley avenue, Helen Long Altoona, Emma Bowles Altoona, J C Lone North Malin avenue, Marie Donovan Nanticoke, Kate and Minnie Jacoby Portland PA, Elisabeth Wlowd Jackson street, Amanda Smith North Hyde Park avenue, Martin Duggan Camp Meade, Winifred Hagerty Jackson street, with relatives and hosts across Scranton, Dallas, New Jersey, and New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esdras Howell
Washburn Street
Fertha Wettling
South Bromley Avenue
Stroudsburg
Arthur Hughes
North Sumner Avenue
W. W. Hughes
Danville
Mies
Helen Long
Altoona
Mire Emma Bowles
New York Cty
Martin Duggan
Company F
Thirteenth Recient
Camp Meade
Price Strewt
Winifred Hagerty
Jackson Street
New Jersey
South Scranton Man Severely Burned at Steel Plant
Henry Te of Brook street suffered a severe leg burn at the Southworks yesterday when a long piece of pillar steel touched his right leg below the knee. Fellow workers freed him. Dr. Walk treated him and he was removed home in pain. Medical condition feared to require amputation. he remains very weak from blood loss and suffering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Te
Brook Street
Lee
Invin. Jr
Funeral Procession Follows Largest Route in Months
John Leonard is buried after a funeral from 18 River Street to St. Peter's Cathedral with a long procession. Rev J C Feeley celebrated mass for the repose of his soul, then the pallbearers and family moved to Cathedral Cemetery for interment in the family plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leonard
River Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
Nine Ocink
J. C. . Feeley
Cathedral
Pallearere
Thoms
Anthony Hope
Michael Leonard
William Newton Willliam Oo Aarne
Anthony Neilon
Local Birthday Party Celebrates Major Event
Mrs Phillip Webbel of 71 Pittaton Avenue observed a twenty seventh year. A large crowd gathered at her home last night to celebrate the occasion with lively entertainment. Mr Wetchel received a graceful and handsome toast to honor the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillip Webbel
Pittaton
Wetchel
William Connell company to parade and impress firemen
The William Connell company will meet in a special session to arrange a serial parade and the department's deployment tomorrow. They will appear in newly issued uniforms. At the evening session delegates will represent Lebanon and receive instructions at the annual state firemen convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connell
Winneet Tankeht
Opie Pear
Delates Wheel
Lebanon
Parade plans and community notes amid city updates
Last night before the annual parade and upcoming trip to Lehannon next week. Attendance was large and Captain O Mara Ja believes his men will make a creditable showing. Members attending the parade will be at the hore notes tomorrow at o o clock. The company will meet in adjourned session Sunday afternoon. A political club for voters of the Second district, Twentieth word, will be organized at John Woelker s pool room, OM Cherry atrept, Saturday night. Andrew Heen, injured at the new No 8 school building, is improving at Lackawanna hospital. the escape from death is considered precarious. Mr and Mrs Henry Zeigler Sr returned from a three month foray in Germany. John Flaherty, the barber, left for Hutte Clifs Montana to engage in hotel work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehannon
O'Mara
Mherte
John Woelker
Cherry
Andrew Heen
No. 8
Henry Zeigler
Fojurn
Germany
John Flaherty
Hutte Clifs
Montana
Green Ridge Temperance Union Meeting And Entertainment
The Green Ridge Woman's Christian Temperance union plans a Thursday 2 oclock meeting at the library. All members are urged to attend and discuss district affairs. The Loyal Temperance Legion of Green Ridge hosts an entertainment on Gren Ridge street tonight with state superintendent Aite Preston to speak. Ice cream and cake will follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Monsey Avenue
Tomwrinee
Lewian
Green Ridee
Gren Rige
Aite
Preston
The
Loyal Temperance Legion
Willike
Obituary notices for Michael Murtaugh and Mrs Henrietha Weeler
Michael Murtaugh of Oak street died Saturday morning after illness at age. He was a student at St Marys College Emmetburg Maryland and Toronto Canada before illness forced his withdrawal. Funeral at Holy Rosary church. Henrietha Weeler of Locust street Booth Berinton died yesterday at age. She was born in Germany and came to the country as a young woman. Survived by three sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Muartijush
Thomas Murtaugh
Oak Street
Mary's College
Emmetaburg
Henrietha Welee
Locunt Street
Booth Berinton
Germany
Mre
Joneph Woellgers
Henry
Death notices for Wolf and Andrew Flannery
Wolf died yesterday at his home in T8 Hallstead court after three weeks of illness with pneumonia. He was 5 years old. Funeral from Weileonte Priiay on Sept 2 at 2 pm, Dunmore cemetery. Rev. A. T. Ulrich will officiate. Andrew Flannery died at his son’s home at 14 Fourth Street yesterday. Funeral notices to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wolf
Hallstead Cour
Fries
Weileonte Priiay
Dunmore Cemetery
A. T., Ulrich
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Andrew Flannery
Asda
Flannery
Fourth Street
Election Contest Amidst Dickson City Voters
A session of election contest commissioners reported a large Dickson City turnout with many voters named. A morning dispute saw Mr. Hamilton object to a ruling and threaten court action against the stenographer, who stood by the commissioners. Witness subpoenas remain unanswered, with attachments planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dickson City
William T. Pervis
Bryan Fallon
Luke Hall
John Germander
J. Barrett
H. M. Barrett
James Cay
Joe Buckford
Matthew MacPherson
Matthew M. Gettrick
Jacob Willard
Martin Walsh
J. J. McGuire
George Smith
James Logan
Harry McGerrity
P. H. Gallagher
John Mullen
John Lark
Thomas
Battenberg
Hamilton
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Jonas Long's
North Scranton
Eveyln Jones
Dunmore
Hove
Comliadeabte Tetris
Drinker Street
Aisha Renee
Allison
Weonstone End
Hever
Goth
Powell
Pattorn
Anthony Morin
Apple Street
Barrie Keelser
Frank Hlobeek
Apple Avenue
Depue Ptrit
Crawford
Throop Street
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Noble
Frank Spencer
Noble Elan
John Waddell
Byron Hirads
J.B. Dainty
Jones AL Masters
Christopher Vickers
Erin Lodge
Arthur Spencer
Alter
Harland Pinkney Dia
Victor
Porto Rico
Cowie
MacAndrew
Eleventh Remahir Infantry
Law
Glenn Herring
Etite
Han
Mies Billa Mullock
My Avenue
Towa
Mie
Bitte Ton
K. J. Tighes
South Takellie Street
Jacob Deinuckir
Ariel
Oo. W. Jones
FB. OW. Bishop
Mise Eide Decker
Big Pond
Globe Warehouse
Europe
America
West Scranton
NO. 13
Ming
Pelmary
W. Howell
Change TN Service
Dureen
OH Hobincen Street
Heiwie
Ta Ptallon Lal
Bauer
Scranton
Jonas Long
Sarah
Atella Meredith
Arthur Steredith
Eliaibeth dJones
J. Jenkins
Farah Davies
Marie Gillwoyle
Mather Pubhes
Frank Evan
David Jones
William Daivis
Thomas Reese
Ridgar Meredith
Andrew Swanston
Selle Gpeve
Dr. We On
Perkins
Mus. Rae
Boston
Eizabeth Thomas
Lil Morgane
David Stephens
B. A. Warren
Excelsior Gleethich
North Main Avenues
St. Lronden's Counci
Your Men's Institute
Yeomis, Dver Jenkins
Bouth Maiin Avenue
John Duarkin
Glover
M. J. Filgeshbens
Ivorite Hall
Booth Main
Pahove
South Scranton
Henry Lee
Jon Leonard
NHB OF
Young Women's Christ In Association
Msasociationi
Cedar Avenue
Orpheus Orchestra
St. Aloyeuls Total Abstinence Society
Seselon da Pharmacy
Lyceum Theatre
Evans and
Hmowy
Hoyt
Comein
Lyman H, Howes
Ade
Academy OF Music
Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H.R. Long
Agnes
Herndon
Gaiety Theatre
Amerigan Bryant
Burlesquers
Matson
Lie
Doe
Wales
August
Albert Mey
Heme
W. A. North
Hickory Street iYrebyiedian Eloved
Pittston Avenue
Mgr. Hamilton
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