West Scranton Honors Pastor Boys With Gold Watch
In Plymouth Congregational Church a farewell for Rev. B A Boys and his wife drew a packed crowd. Speakers included Rev Thomas, Rev Evans, Rev R S Jones, Rev E J Norris, Rev J J Reese and others. Mrs John Morfan sang a solo and a gold watch and chain were presented. Revival festivities featured an orchestra, refreshments, and tributes to the beloved pastor as the congregation bids him farewell before moving to Camden. Also notes a marriage between Miss Elizabeth Reese and George Gleason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Reese
George Gleason
Plymouth Congregational Church
B. A. Boys
Camden
Thomas
Carbondale
BE. J. Evans
A. B. Synon
R. 8. Jones
North End
E. J. Norris
Wilkes-Barre
J. J. Reese
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Naleo
Ladies' Aid Supper At First Welsh Baptist Church
The Ladies' Aid society hosted a social and financial supper and entertainment last evening in the church basement. Tables were arranged in a decorative form and the event raised funds for church work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Marriage at Jackson Street Baptist Church
At the parsonage Rev. Thomas de Grinchy joined Miles Ele beth Reese of Peckville and George Cleason of Morris Court in marriage. After the ceremony they went to the groom’s home for a reception and wedding supper, with plans to reside in West Scranton following a trip to New York Philadelphia and Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Thomas de Grinchy
Miles Elebeth Reese
Peckville
George Cleason
Morris Court
New York
Philadelphia
Washington
West Scranton
Plymouth Church Men's League Sets Evening Meeting
The Men's League of Plymouth church will hold a special meeting this evening at o clock sharp. On Friday evening April 11 a concert will be held under the auspices of the league, one of the finest events of the season. At the next regular meeting on Monday April 7, a paper by Mr. Daniel J. Reese on Municipal Ownership will be discussed by members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's League
Plymouth
Daniel J. Reese
Brakeman Defuses Hidden Knife Threat Aboard Rail Line
West Side railroad worker Brakemin Smith spotted an Italian crouched inside a coal car near Hoboken. He commanded the man to surrender, the intruder drew a knife, Smith used his brake stick to disarm him, and the fugitive leaped from the train. Smith recovered the knife and showed it to friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byas
Smith
Merchant Morgan Thomas Returns From South Visit
Jackson street merchant Morgan Thomas and his wife return home after four months away in the South. They visited all principal points of interest and report being improved in health by southern breezes. A new social organization was formed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan Thomas
Jackson Street
South
Southland
Dress Goods Sale with Fresh Fabrics Displayed
Hair stripes in grays and browns at 45 inches wide selling for 1.25 a yard. Prunella cloth in ly fine new colors 54 inches wide at 1.46 a yard. Venetians delicate fabrics four inches wide priced at 1.50 a yard. These are among the dainty dress goods on hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Castor
Black Wool Fabrics Offerings in Spring and Summer Weights
The notice lists spring and summer weight black dress fabrics including Albatross Batiste Crepe Egypta Crepe Wellings Grenadines Nun's Welling Lanksdownes Kutamines Voilles and related items with 50 OM.
Tailor Made Suits Promote Classic Fabrics for the Year
The notice lists fabrics including Professor Moth Prunella cloth Cheviots Venetians Broadcloths Thibets Friese Dragonets Whip words Pebble Cheviots and unfinished worsteds as the season’s approved suit materials. The list emphasizes traditional attire for the current year.
Our Silk Department Teems With New Silk Gems
Our Silk Department offers Silken Gems straight from the beet makers in fresh styles and hues. Moires in black white and colors Foulards with new effects and exclusive patterns Peau de Soie for Bkirta in black and colors Rest Lining Taffeta in colored and black Silver Velvet promises fewer wrinkles than Panne for easy care.
The Dress Trimmings Display Attracts Attention
The stock has increased its popularity through taste and energy, while the selling remains uninteresting. The display invites shoppers to choose fine dress trimmings that will hit the mark for their needs.
Open Window Club formed by St Brendan's council members
Sunday evening the members of St Brendan's council founded the Open Window Club a society not connected with the M 1. Forty members elected Edward McLain as president and Edward J Hurst as secretary treasurer Preparations are planned for a dance at Meure hall in April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brendan's Council
Young Men's Institute
Open Window Club
M. 1
From &T. Brendan's Council
Edward McLain
Edward J. Hurst
O. M. CC
Meure’ Hall
Lachkawan nah venue store takes Edward Davis as head
Edward Davis, a popular West Side figure, is placed in charge of the new Lachkawan nah venue store of Louis H. Tannes, after years with Mr. Isies and a reputation for diligence. Several local items follow including church cantata plans, a drunkenness fine, a Broadway soloist appointment for Tom Beynon, an arrest in South Everett avenue, and community entertainments and society news.
What Happened to Jones at North Scranton
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic club presented What Happened to Jones a Broad hurst farce at the Auditorium yesterday and last night. The local company delivered a finished performance showcasing high artistic standards with specialties by John Sherman James Bowen and Hughes and Jones drawing large afternoon and evening audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Auditorum
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club
John Sherman
James Bowen
Hughes
Sunday Raids End Buster Celebration Riot on Charles Street
Police raided Charles street residents celebrating Buster causing fights. Patrolman Ross captured a fighter, who struggled jail, then Liberty hose wagon, Evan Simms in charge, arrested more. Lieutenant Palmer and squad secured eight more. All fined ten dollars each yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Street
Ross
Evan Simms
Palmer
Easter Ball Delights Scranton Saengerrunde Members
An informal Easter gathering at St John’s Hall on Stone Avenue opened the social season for the Scranton Saengerrunde society. Attendees included members, wives, and families, enjoying informal music and dancing with refreshments, as plans for a formal Easter event were abandoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Saengerrunde Society
Athletic Hall
Ball for Eleven Friends at St Johns Hall on Stone Avenue
St Johns Hall on Stone Avenue hosted a social event by the Eleven Friends club. The hall was well adorned and lit, doors opened at eight, grand march at nine, and dancing continued into the early morning hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s Hall
Stone Avenue
The
Eleven Friends
Roaring Brook Heptasophs Plan Social Meetings
The Ways and Means Committee of Roar ing Brook Conclave No 214 proposes to start social sessions after routine business at semi monthly meetings. The first event under the plan is set for tomorrow night with officers expecting large attendance and a smoker with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ways and Means Committee
Roaring Brook
Heptasophs
William Fischer Weds Ella Still at Crown Avenue
At 707 Crown Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. John Still hosted the wedding of William Fischer and Ella Still with Rev. F P Doty officiating. Only immediate relatives attended. The newlyweds will reside at 707 Crown Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Still
Crown Avenue
William Fischer
Ella Still
F. P. Doty
Still
Patrick Grimes Dies in California After Ill Health
Word was received that Patrick Grimes, a former resident and plumber, died March 2 in California after leaving Scranton two years ago seeking a healthier climate. He had been in delicate health and his remains were laid to rest in his adopted land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Grimes
California
Scranton
Choral unions meet and lodge notices fill local schedule
The Hickory Street Presby terian church hosts a special rehearsal by the choral union and Division 22 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians invites members to tonight's regular session. Various groups such as German Beneficial Society and Knights of Pythias announce meetings and social events with proceeds aiding the Louis Kossuth monument fund. Richard Aweger sells Arlington hotel interest, license to transfer to Philip Roll pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Division 22
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Sehley
John O'Connor
South Side Bowling Club
The
Arlingtons
German Beneficial Society
Mirtz's
Comet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Hartman's Hall
Magyar Social Club
Hell No Social
Schimpff's
Local visits and community notes from Honesdale area
Boston visitors Mr and Mrs Thompson and daughter Mire attend at Mrs Thompson's parents Mr and Mrs J B Miller of Penn Avenue. Mainie Osmond of Dickson Avenue visits friends in Honesdale. Mr and Mrs W H Peck and Miss Peck return from southern trip via Charleston exposition. Ralph Snowden and Donald Hull, Cornell students, spend summer vacation at home. Alderman Batley returns to office after illness. William Moffitt injured in Von Storch mine accident slowly recovers. Camp 25 P O S A to meet in Masonic Hall Dickson Avenue. possible visit by state GL president A W Thomas. Luis of Von Storch Avenue back to health after three weeks illness. Mrs William Wouser of Namonie Pines visiting Green Ridge. Arthur Dunn and son Arthur visit Carbondale friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mire
W. Thompson
Mtuth
Boston
Mrs. Thompson
J. 8. Miller
Penn Aveting
Mise Mainie Osmond
Dickson Avenue
Honesdale
Mra
W. HH
Peck
Miss Peck
Ralph Snowden
Sunset Avenue
Donald Hull
Glate
A. W. Thomas
Luis
von Storch Avenue
William Wouser
Namonie Pines
Green Ridge
Arthur Dunn
Arthur
Carbondale
Obituary of Mrs Margaret Evans in Sloan Patch
Mrs. Margaret Evans widow of Daniel Evans of No. 7 Sloan Patch died yesterday after two years of illness from a tumor. The deceased was born of the Evans family and leaves relatives in the locality. Obituary notice continues with survivors and funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Evans
Daniel Evans
Sloan Patch
Obituary Notice for Mrs. Echoll and Son George Echoll
Mrs Echoll born in South Wales on May 4 1867 died yesterday at the family residence 728 Beech street due to consumption. She is survived by her husband and four children Craddock Margaret May and Anthony. George Echoll son of Daniel Scholl died earlier after the Key ser Valley creek flood. He was a member of Camp 490 Patriotic Order Sons of America and will be buried Thursday at 2 o clock with services by Rev William A North at Pittston Avenue Cemetery.
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South Wales
Craddock
Margaret
May
Anthony
Keyser Valley
George Echoll
Beech Street
Daniel Scholl
Patriotic Order Sons of America
William A. North
Pittston Avenue
Funeral service for Fe De Titty at Alternont Court
Interment will follow at Forest Will. The funeral, initially planned as private, will now be public due to the strong demand from many friends. The service is at 2.40 o'clock at 721 Court atrowt, at the residence of Marshall Preston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fe de Titty
Alternont
Funeral of H C Eldred in Dunmore with Elks service
The funeral for the late H C Eldred was held from J B Bronson's Elin street home. Rev J Haughton officiated with a Scranton Elks delegation performing the burial service at the grave. Attendees included many friends and co workers, floral tributes filled the casket, and a quartet performed. Pallbearers were J E B Hood J M Davis I J Swan J G Lingood oO J Marey and John Partle. Honor bearers included B E J Dimmock A G Mitchell P Strong and Lawrence Fowler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Eldred
J. B. Bronson
Elin Street
J. Haughton
Saxton and McKane
Thomas Matthews
Dunmore Cemetery
J. EB. Hood
J. M. Davis
I. J. Swan
J. G. Lingood
Oo. J. Marey
John Partle
Messers
BE. J. Dimmock
A. (. Mitchell
P. Strong
Lawrence Fowler
Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Miller's Home on Blakely
The Ladies' Aid society of the Baptist church will meet at Mrs John Miller on Blakely street Wednesday at 3 o'clock. Tea will be served from 3 to 7 with a silver offering collected. A J Murray of Drinker street leaves for Lopez to oversee mining interests. Dr J B Dorsey returns from New York for a few days. John J Reilly of Lopez visits Throop street with his family. Born to Mr and Mrs John Sykes a son. Funeral services for Mrs Sarah Remley held at her daughter's home Wednesday afternoon at 4 30 with interment Thursday morning at 6 20 in Orangeville. A P McDonough leaves for St Louis to buy horses. The Dudley Street Baptist concert was well received and the after meeting urged better living with continued meetings tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Bapist Church
John Miller
Blakely Street
A. J. Murray
Drinker Street
Lopez
J. B. Dorsey
New York
John J. Reilly
Throop Street
John Sykes
North Blakely Street
Sarah Remley
Oscar Yost
Orangeville
Columbia County
A. P. McDonough
St. Louis
Dudley Street Baptist Church
New Painter Scale Enters Effect Amid Strike Threat
A city strike was declared by the union painters against non signers of a new eight hour day scale at 284 percent pay. About 100 men face idle status until others join, with open meeting at U W hall and a roll call at 308 Lackawanna avenue. Union No 218 to meet tonight for reports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Co
U. W. Hall
Lackawanna Avenue
Union No
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church Holds Annual Meeting
The annual meeting of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church on Wyoming Avenue last night featured reports from accounting warden Colonel EB Ripple on finances, John Perks treasurer of the synodical mission fund, Rev. George L Ulrich pastor and missionary fund custodian, Mrs E H Ripple of the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society, and Miss Fannie Scott of the King’s Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Wyoming Avenue
EB. H. Ripple
John Perks
Synodical Mission Fund
George L. Ulrich
E. H. Ripple
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Fannie Scott
The
King's Daughters
Parish synod names officers and elects bishop candidate
The report of Rev. George L. Alvich highlights parish work. Vestrymen and wardens are listed along with delegate and alternate names. An special synod meeting in Philadelphia is set for the first Tuesday in May to elect a bishop to fill the Latane vacancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary McCulloch
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Evelyn Frear
Young People's Society of Christidian Endeavor
Apple Moyer
Helping Hands Society
Laura Waugh
Fo Welsenflue
George L. Alvich
Thomas . Lyddon
J. H. Ripple
W. W. Lathorpe
J. K. Chandler
W. H. Stoves
R. H. Frear
EF. Hess
W. McCulloch
T. Hackett
W. W. Lathrope
B. HM. Ripple
W. W. McCulloch
Synodical Missionary Fund
John Perks
K. H. Frear
A. BP
Uthill
BE. H. Ripple
George DeWilde
C. F. Hess
W. T. Hackett
William Bell
J. &E.handler
T. J. Lyddon
Rh. H. Frear
Synod of the General Council
Philadelphia
Latane
Diamond Ring Contest At Washington Camp Music Hall
The Raster ball of Washington camp lit Music hall with about 100 attendees from South Scranton. Prof. Doluton played for the program of twenty four dances. A committee led by FH Jams A Balr W Snyder PF W Rice Sams and others oversaw the event. During the evening Miss Emma Miller of South reratt competed for a diamond ring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Music Hall
South Scranton
Prof. Doluton
Tian
Cmmittw
J. Balr
W. Snyder
Sams
Meisner
C. Bamnes
H. Weln
F.C. Miller
FL Divsing
A. J. Mamonen
Jones
V. Kellerman
MH. Kieter
W. Prana
J. W. Smith
Wlr. Birches
Emma Miller
South Reratt
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Messrs
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Ivor Price
Lewis Lewis
John Thomas
John Davis
Dufour
Geo. W. Jenkins
Main Ave
AMM
United
the Men's League
New Social Society
Crep Redona
Melrose
Armorel
Panama
Our Silk Department
Globe Warehouse
Edward Davis
Lachkawannah
Louis H. Tannes
Davis
Isies
B. G. Beddoe
First Baptist Church
Scranton Street
Friends
Tom Beynon
Broadway Tabernacle
New York City
Beynon
Calvary Episcopal Church
James Thomas
Henry Walters
Everett Avenue
Walters
Washington Hall
Baptist Young People’s Union Society
William Nicholls
Annie Thomps
E. Y. Aurrison
North Main Avenue
Stroudsburg
John Teels
Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church
Thomas King
Hugh Davis
William James
Edward Hawkins
Kate Jones
Robert Roberts
D. C. Powell
North Scranton News
Jessie Kelper
Alice Osterhout
Carey
Avoca
Wayne Avenue
Lilian
W. W. Jenkins
Olyphant
Buck Avenue
Providence Presbyterian Church
Oscar Davis
W. FP. Davis
Summit Avenue
Bucknell
Ellicott
Parker Street
William Wescott
James Pisley
Raymond Wescott
Celestial Lodge
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Noble
Ralph von Storch
William T. Roberts
William Kase
W. C. Cowles
O. D. Meyers
Beltic
Kemp
Saengerrande
St.,John’s Hall
Dunmore Doings
Congregation of
Dr. Greene
Greene
Charles W. Eggleston
Eeq
Park Ave
Worcester
Mass
Strictly Fresh
Aign
Lyceum
M. Reis
A. J. Duffy
Charles Froiuman
Virginia Harned
Edward F. Rose
Laverie Thompson
Alice of
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Vincennes
Charles Frohman
Garden Theater
Charles Fronman
FB. E. Rose
Irving Bichelier
Eben Holden
Savoy Theater
Manhattan
America
Minstrel
Billy van
John King
Carr
Clement Stewart
Zeb
Zarrow
Academy of Music
Lesace
J. Duty
Ali
Dainty Irene Myers
Star Theatre Alf
G. Bannan
Marc nMa
Weber
J H Bomi
Lymam H. Howe
China
Philippines
South Africa
Venice
Powell
Phciffer
Weal ‘Boranton
John F. Walsh
James J. Marion
Conor
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