West Scranton Day Events and Car Collision Near Oxford Street
A near collision occurred on South Main Avenue near Oxford Street when a horse frightened by traffic caused a buggy to overturn. Edward Conway and his wife and child were involved. Conway and the driver were briefly hurt, three wheels broken, the carriage rendered unusable, and horsed wandered off. Carmen Gardner helped control the horse. others assisted the injured. The incident cites driver error or loss of control contributing to the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Avenue
Oxford Street
Toby Oardner
Tr. Brown
Edward Conway
Wil Street
Nunmore
Conway
Gardner Caugnht
Strat Car
Ex-Council Candidate Joseph Oliver Seeks Nomination
Joseph Oliver former Fifteenth ward council member and select council candidate tours the district with a leaflet detailing his thirty six years of residence and four years service. He claims credit for locating a traditional electric utility route, renaming streets, restoring avenues, installing crosswalks, placing water mains on Fellow Street, and approving fire hydrants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Oliver
Rowk Street
Tliancerne
Fellows
Luserne
Croeswalk
Water Maine
Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Ball Committees Named
Sub committees for the Hyde Park Father Mathew society annual ball on Oct 1 are announced with Master of ceremonies T J Fleming and assistant John Shaughneely Jr. A large floor reception and five committees list many named members and a delegation to the Second district quarterly convention including J C Gallagher Jeffrey J Powers and Thomas Fleming among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
Father Mathew Society
T. J. Fleming
John Shaughneely, Jr
John W. Carroll
J T. Burke
Thomas J. McGraw
McHale
Michael Moran
William Kirk
Charles Canavan
Patrick Devers
Andrew Reilly
James Crowley
Daniel Heffron
Michael Heffron
Daniel Needham
Thomas Lavelle
Michael Lavelle
John Lavelle
Michael Jenning
James H. Arcawn
M. T. Lavelle
M.T. Walsh
T. B P. McHale
J. C. Gallagher
Jeffrey J. Powers
John Crowlevy
Edward Kennedy
Patrick McManaman
John R. Barrett
William Graney
John Mullden
Daniel Coleman
Frank Crane
Michael F. Moran
Reception Honoring Miss Bessie O'Hara at ISC
Miss Bessie O'Hara of North Main avenue was hosted to a reception Thursday by friends and acquaintances from the International Correspondence Schools while visiting Philadelphia. The pleasant gathering featured refreshments and a list of attendees including Misses Walton McCormac Durkin Dowling Byron McLaughlin Reardon Cadden Maloney Jennings and Messrs Howells Green Boland Coleman Govidrich Kelly Andrew Jibbons Handley Gilroy Owens Walton Healy McNulty Cavanaugh McCoy McCormac O Hara O Meara O'Hara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie O'Hara
North Main Avenue
International Correspondence Schools
O'Hara
Philadelphia
Jonnie Walton
M. McCormac
M. Durkin
R. Dowling
B. Byron
M. McLaughlin
N. Reardon
8. Cadden
Funeral of Philip Morgan Held After Death
The funeral of the late Philip Morton occurred yesterday afternoon from the home of his parents on North Filmore Avenue. Services were conducted by Rev. L R Foster of Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers were John T. Lewis, Thomas Jones, Edward Menace and John P D Jones. Interment was made in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Morton
North Filmore Avenue
L. R. Foster
Sumner Avenue
Choral Society Entertainment Slated for Monday Evening
The Choral Society planned an entertainment for Monday evening October 4. Details on venue and program were to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Choral Society of the
Gospel event and classes postponed to Monday evening
The Young Women's Christian Association timetable shifts with the gospel meeting moved to Monday evening. Mrs. George Howell chairs the exec committee as special music is planned. Night school enrollments continue with several girls already registered yesterday and more expected tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
George Howell
Gale Dancing Club Opens Season in Meers Despite Weather
The Gale Dancing club opened its season in Mears last evening with good attendance despite inclement weather. An orchestra provided music and the dances were popular and up to date. The committee in charge consisted of Arthur Davis Edward McClain George Vipond and PF Devers. The club plans to hold dances throughout the winter months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale Dancing Club
Mears
Deapi
Wits Orchestra
Arthur Davis
Edward McClain
George Vipond
PF. Devers
Flashlight Party At Miss Denike Home
A flashlight party was held at the home of Miss Jessie Denike on North Tromley avenue Thursday evening. The event featured singing and playing by Miss Sadie Edwards. Attendees included Beesie Winans Della Davie Nellie Hornbaker Sadie Edwards Jessie Denike Harold Lee Henry Reinhart William Davis Hugh Fitzpatrick and Oscar Oswald.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Denike
North Tromley Avenue
Sadie Edwards
Beesie Winans
Della Davie
Nellie Hornbaker
Harold Lee
Henry Reinhart
William Davis
Hugh Fitzpatrick
Oscar Oswald
Miner George Williams 16 Hurt In Mt Pleasant Mine Incident
George Williams aged 16, a driver at Mt Pleasant mine, had his leg fractured Thursday afternoon when three mine cars came on a narrow track. He stepped aside but was squeezed between the rib and a car. He was taken home by ambulance to North Garfield avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Willams
Mt. Pleasant
North
Garfield Avenue
Union Steam Fire Engine guests Franklin Engine next week
The Union Steam Fire Engine company of Lebanon will visit Franklin Engine company next week. The Union, among the oldest state organizations, recently celebrated its 140th anniversary. Emerson D. Owen resigned as West Scranton correspondent for the Truth and moved to New York, joining the Telegraph. David Owens succeeds him. William Miles was injured in a bicycle accident on Hillimpton Street, requiring stitches from Dr. Beddoo. The Jackson Street Baptist choir plans a Thanksgiving concert. A marriage occurred Wednesday: Rev. J. B. Whelan wed John Smith and Mrs. Bridget Webb at 6 o’clock. Constable John Lance seeks Owen Moran on a warrant. Moran fled through a window. Ker AL Sweet topics tomorrow on Women of the Old Testament. Miss Mary Haines entertained friends Thursday evening with Hertha Chestnut and others in attendance. A concrete door was placed in the Columbia base house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Steam Fire Engine Company
Lebanon
Franklin Engine Company
Emerson D. Owen
West Scranton
Truth
New York
Telegraph
David Owens
Willam Miles
Hillimpton Street
Thomas Miles
Beddoe
Jackson Street
Baythet
J. B. Whelan
Fatrick
John Smith
Filmore Avenue
Bridget Webb
Pine Street
Johun Lance
Fiftteenth Ward
Owen Moran
Hampton Street
Owen
Moran
Hager
Trootte
Mary Haines
Fifteenth Street
Hertha Chestnut
Catharine
Lizzie Evans
Mary Davin
Anna Jones
Lizzie Thomas
Leah Jones
William Davis
Seth Jones
Thomas Francis
Fred Heecham
Samuel Edwards
Columbia Base House
Miscellaneous Local Visits and Guests Across Town
Addison W Chase Jr of North Bromley avenue and Charles Acker Jr of Farview avenue are in New York. Mrs M F Wembs of Jackson street returned from a visit with friends at Buffalo and Bradford county. Miss Lalu Hemus of New York visited Miss Elizabeth Pfeiffer of North Hyde Park avenue. Mrs Thomasa Foster of Binghamton visits Mrs John Dublin of Chestnut street. Miss Ruth Davis and Agnes Davis attended a wedding in Wilkes Barre. David Br Evans of Blogsburg visits town. George Robinson of Washington DC is guest of Mrs A M Shiffer. Mrs A Lewis of Division street recovering from illness. Rev I Evans of South Main avenue returned from Wilkes-Barre and will go to Forest City to preach tomorrow. Alexander Martin and Thomas WilHama of Pittston visited Mr and Mrs H J Hughes of North Bromley avenue. Miss Mary Brien of North Rebecca avenue visiting friends in Nanticoe. Mrs G LeaBar of Ninth street guest of Stroudsburg friends. Mrs Thomas Meehan of North Main avenue guest of relatives in Binghamton. John W Rittenhouse Sidney Hughes and Edward O Malley among the Deweyites in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addison W. Chase
1. Evans
South Main Avenue
Wilkes-barre
Forest City
Alexander Martin
Thomas Wil- Hama
Pittston
H. J. Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
Mary Brien
North Rebeccs Avenue
Nanticoke
Letter of Gratitude for Lydia E Pinkham's Remedy
Mrs N J Lockheart of Eniza Beta Pa shares a testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Liver Pills for her years of dropsy kidney trouble and female weakness. She notes relief from bloating tumors and pain after using five bottles and two boxes, and hopes others find similar relief. Mrs Pinkham offers free replies to letters from suffering women from Lynn Mass.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Thad
L Asso
Mias N
Box 16
Eniza- Beta
Unfortunate Child Dies From Burns in Dunmore
Elizabeth Wilson, daughter of Mr and Mrs James L Wilson of Spencer Street, died after severe burns incurred when her dress caught fire. Despite brief improvement, she succumbed to injuries with funeral plans to be announced in Monday's Tribute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth
Jamesl. Wilson
Spencer Street
Dunmore
Funeral of Mrs Thomas Gallagher Attracts Large Local Assembly
The funeral of Mrs Thomas Gallagher attracted a large crowd at Prospect Avenue home and St John’s Church. Rev M J Pleming conducted high mass and delivered a tribute honoring the deceased. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers Frank Wren Michael Wren Edward Pentle William Kelly Brian Byron and John Kane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Gallagher
Prospect Avenue
Marine
St. John's Catholic Church
M. J. Pleming
Fieming
Cathedral
Frank
Michael Wren
Edward Pentle
Willian Kelly
Brian Byron
John Kane
Firemen contest hopes dim after captain falls ill
The Independent Hose Company boys face setback as captain and drill master Victory Brurschell falls ill with typhoid pneumonia. Al Matnes takes temporary command to lead practices rest of the days before the state convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victory Brurschell
Burecell
al Matnes
Prise
Death of Thomas J. McGownan at Chestnut Street
Thomas J. McGownan died at his home on Chestnut street after two years of illness. Born in Dunmore, he lived here his entire life running a store and later a hotel on Chestnut street. He leaves a widow and children. funeral tomorrow at St. Mary’s Church with a solemn requiem Mass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. McGownan
Chestnut Street
Mr. McGowan
Dunmore
St. Mary's Church
Miss Mary McHale Expected Home From North Carolina
Miss Mary McHale of Elm Street near Ashley North Carolina is due home early next week after a two month absence. She was the first primary teacher in No 4 building but could not begin at the opening of school in September. Miss Ella Scott has served as substitute in her absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McHale
Elm Street
Ashley
North Carolina
Miss McHale
Ella Scott
Harvest Home Sunday Meeting at South Side
The meeting is scheduled Sunday at 3 48 o clock at the South Side. W C AL 1041 Cedar avenue invites all women and girls. Special music will be provided and Mrs FE N Ripple will attend along with Miss Mary Dunn former state secretary now from Rochester New York who will speak. The room will be decorated for the occasion.
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Moener
W. C. AL
Cedar Aconre
Fen
Ripple
Mies Mary Dunn
Bit Now
Rochester
N.Y
General Wheeler Praises Peruna Dubbed Cure for Catarrh
Major General Joseph Wheeler commander in front of Santiago endorses Peruna in remarks cited by Senators Sullivan Roach and McEnery. Letters from B D McEnery W V Sullivan Roach and others praise Peruna as an excellent tonic and effective catarrh remedy with testimonials from New Orleans Oxford and Langworthy North Dakota addresses. A free catarrh book is offered by The Peruna Drug Mfg Co Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Wheeler
Santiago
Peruna
Sullivan
Roach
McEnery
Larinwore
North Dakota
M's'¢ Co
Columbus
Obhio
Lodgesman’s Europe tour inspires town talk
Ridge Lodge 603 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows heard Mr. Smith recount a four month journey through London’s bobbies and Tower Bridge, Brighton electric rail, Holland’s dykes and windmills, the Rhine and its castles, Swiss Alps, Jungfrau, and Paris boulevards and cafes, with Americans abroad a key thrill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jungfrau
Paris
Mr. Smith
Willow Street cave-in injures workers near Celic Avenue site
A cave-in on Willow Street near Celic Avenue, where Joseph Savensky died weeks earlier, traps debris and halts work on the Seventeenth district sewer project led by Contractor Coons. The incident occurred around 4 50 in the morning amid quicksand and water with crews scheduled to clear debris today and Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willow Street
Joseph Savensky
Celic Avenue
Coons
Funeral for Miss Brid get Haggerty Held in Palm Street
The funeral services for Miss Brid get Haggerty occurred at her home on Palm street at 9 this morning. A high mass was said at St John's church followed by interment in Cathedral cemetery. Alderman Ruddy James Barrett and Perry Purcell traveled to New York yesterday morning. Jaco Kelper of Altoona attended as the Altoona Engine company’s delegate for the upcoming fireman’s convention. Mr Kelner long resided here and visited old friends yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridget Haggerty
Palm Street
St John’s Church
Cathedral
Alderman Ruddy
Twentieth Ward
James Barrett
Perry Purcell
New York
Jaco Kelper
Altoona
Altoona Engine Company
Kelner
Funeral notices and society items from 1899 Dunmore paper
The death of Walter Carter leads with a funeral set for tomorrow at 2 PM at his father's home on Jessup avenue with Rev. Haughton of St. Marks Episcopal officiating and burial in Washburn Street Cemetery. Also details a special Independent Hose Company meeting to host visiting firemen during convention week, tax collection notice from Correll, marriage announcement for Edith Wert and Arthur Case on October 1, and social notes including Mary McGrail's seventeenth birthday. A funeral for Thomas J. McGowan at St. Marys Church is listed, along with a sermon by Roy Dubin and a note about William FE Osborne visiting Dunmore friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Carter
James Carter
Jessup Avenue
Haughton
St. Mark’s Episcopal Church
Washburn Street
Independent Hose Company
South Bravely Street
Dunmore
FE. Correll
Edith Wert
North Blakely Street
Arthur Case
Elm Street
Mary McGrail
Thomas J. McGowan
Chestnut Street
St. Mary's Church
Roy, Dubin
Christian Church
Douglass the Celebrated Magician at Providence Auditorium
The Providence Presbyterian church Ladies Aid society brings Douglass the eminent magician and illusionist to the Providence Auditorium in the North End Friday evening of next week. He tours as a Keystone Lyceum bureau member and carries high testimonials from Philadelphia Buffalo and Harrisburg. Critics hail his entertainment as original necromancy aligned with recent scientific discoveries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyceum
Providence Auditorium
Douglass
Keystone Lyceum Bureau
Philadelphia
Buffalo
Harrisburg
North End
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Presbyterian Church
Rain and funeral notices in local scene
Last evening rain caused flooding with a station house submerged sidewalks on North Main and mud laden streets. Michael Duffy aged about 60s had a funeral at his nephew’s residence on McDonough avenue with pallbearers named. survived by two daughters and a son. A surprise tin wedding party for Mr and Mrs Thomas Regan on West Market street ended with refreshments. A two year old daughter of Simon Shunmiaki died at home on Charles street with funeral planned today. Thomas Homes of Legretts street injured at Leggett Creek colliery after slipping from a beam, falling twenty feet and spraining his ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
Michael Duffy
Martin Duffy
McDonough Avenue
Messia
Cornelus Mulherin
Patrick Battle
Anthony Gallagher
Michael Moran
Martin
Thomas Regan
West Market Street
Simon Shunmiaki
Charles
Thomas Homes
Legretts Street
Leggett’s Creek Collery
Forefinger Severed at Drop Forging Plant
Walter Heckman, a workman at the Drop Forging company, lost the first joint of his left forefinger while operating a trip hammer. He pushed welding links under the hammer with his fingers instead of using tongs, causing the finger to be clipped and crushed under the hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Heckman
Drop Forging Company
Peacoal Sold to Teams at Seven Cents a Ton
Coal contract shows peacoal sold to teams at seven cents per ton. Corner of Cedar Avenue and Gibbons Street identified as sale site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Gibbons Street
Social Clippings Mention Local Residents and Travel
Miss Carrie Reynolds of Providence road entertained Carroll J. Kelly a Jefferson Medical College student from Philadelphia and Clyde W. Bilesy of West Nicholson for the past few days. Mrs J Stanson of North Malin avenue is in New York attending a Dewey demonstration. Moesure Go Sunberry L L Whipple and John Evans returned from a two day fishing trip at Keens pond with seventy five pounds of fish. Mrs W M Tesler of Diamond avenue attended her brother funeral in New York state on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carrie Reynolds
Providence Road
Carroll J. Kelly
Jefferson Mudical Colina
Philadelphia
Clyde W. Bilesey
Weat Nicholson
Gaga
J. Stanson
North Malin Avenue
New York
Moesure GO
Sunberry
L. L. Whipple
John Evans
Keen's Pond
Local Notes on Residents and Visitors in Town
The column lists residents and visitors including Mrs Charles Shook convalescing after illness, Miss Annette Davis and Marie Thomas in New York, R J Beamish moving to Summit Avenue, Miss May Schoert staying with Miss Grace Hell, Charlee Reehe promoted to foreman at Warren Erhret, William Jervis at the Dewey celebration, J B H Armstrong entertaining Mrs Hayden in Philadelphia, Eva Brown in New York, W J Lewin leaving for Denver, Patrick Gibbons injured at Von Storch shaft, John J Gallagher visiting Brooklyn, and Mrs Joehua K K Thomas plus Howell Gabriel in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Shook
Edna Avenue
Annette Davis
Marie Thomas
Spring Street
New York City
R. J. Beamish
E.q
Summit Avenue
Clearview Street
T. C. Smith
May Schoert
New Jersey
Grace Hell
West Market Street
Charlee Reehe
Warren- Erhret Company
William Jervis
Wayne Avenue
Dewey
J. BH. Armstrong
School Street
Mre. Hayden
Philadelphia
Eva Brown
Green Ridge
New York
W. J. Lewin
Adna Avenue
Denver
Patrick Gibbons
von Storch
Gibbons
John J. Gallagher
Brooklyn
Oak Street
Joehua KK. Thomas
Weed Street
Howell Gabriel
Obituary of Edward Gilroy A North Malonenue Youth
Edward Gilroy son of Mr and Mrs John Gilroy of North Malnovenue died after a week's illness from spinal meningitis. He was a bright energetic youth with a promising future. The death is a severe blow to his parents and those who knew him. Funeral arrangements not yet completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Gilroy
Mere
John Gilroy
North Malnovenue
Local branch proposed for Ladies Catholic Benevolent Assn
At St Marys hall a meeting of the ladies of the Holy Rowsiury parish took place Thursday evening. Mrs B J Welles of Archbald, supreme deputy, reviewed the groups work and enlisted interest. Several ladies favored a local branch but no firm decision was made. A follow up meeting will be held in a week or two to decide on temporary orientation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies of the Holy Rowsiury
St. Mary's Hall
B. J.welles
Archbald
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Jocal
His European Trip Past Grand P F P Smith of Green
A fragment notes Past Grand P F P Smith of Green completed a European trip. Details are sparse but indicate a notable fraternal or ceremonial journey within the Masonic or lodge context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F P. Smith
Green
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West
Scranton
Philip Morgan
Mathew Bell
Bellevue Treaker
Delaware
Lackawanna
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
Father Mathew Socirty
Young Women's Work
Globe Warehouse
Lette TO Was
Piseham KO
Dunmore Borough
Elizabeth Wilson
Victor Burschell
South Scranton News
T. J. M'Gowan
W. C A
Gen
Joe Wheeler
United States
Senator McEnery
D. McEnery
Louisiana
B. D. McEnery
New Orleans
Suullivan
W. V. Sullivan
Oxford
Mies
San Juan Mill
Uuil
Ullu
Tim Murphy
Opie Read
Mk Pixley
Terent
B& Lipmat
North Scranson Notes
Walter Hickman
P. P. Smith
Mr. Duffy
Meadow Brook
Park Place
Lyceum Theatre
Roy Nder & Reis
Leseece, Long
MR. Prank Mekeek Presents
Otis Harlan
Hulk
Academy OP Music
BOR R & Ams
Lessees
KK. Long
Katherine Roberto Matines Bilt
Erening Bilt
Becomte
Cameron Clemens
Capadle
Matinees
Hoey & Norton
Morris
Second Ward
Bie
and Mis
John Henry
Green Ridge Street
Cora Griffin
Gilmore
Mary
Order of the Good Shepherd of
Pinsbury
Thomas Ruddy
Sabina Kane
Rockwell Street
Company B
Eleventh Regiment
Porto Rico
Messre
William Campbell
Edward Keenan
Thomas Sullivan
Martin Healey
Castoria Tor
Mieke
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