Resignation of Rev. Thomas Bell Deferred by Plymouth Congregational Church
The Plymouth Congregational Church board of deacons and members met to consider the Rev. Thomas Bell's resignation. J. W. Phillips led the session and a vote of confidence in the deacons was taken. Bell's resignation remains unresolved and will be revisited at the next board meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Thomas Bell
J. W. Phillips
Board of Deacons
Pastor Bell
Funeral Services Held for Mollie Gwen Hignett Dole
Mollie Gwen Hignett daughter of Mr and Mrs A R Hignett died recently funeral services were held at 1014 Lafayette street Rev BE J Haughton officiated large attendance floral offerings were simple and chosen pallbearers included Kathryn Pugh Rutie Conklin and others from Wilkes-Barre Kingston and nearby towns interment at Washburn Street cemetery Rev Haughton read burial service Also funeral services for Violet Hughes daughter of Mr and Mrs John R Hughes were held at their home 1218 Luzerne street interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mollie Gwendoline
A. R. Hignett
Lafayette Street
BE. J. Haughton
St. Mark’s Mission
Kathryn Pugh
Wilkes-Barre
Rutie Conklin
Pauline Dodge
Mamie Williams
Jennie V. Lewis
Cora Hallett
John R. Hughes
Luzerne Street
Washburn Street Cemetery
Wyoming conference session opens with Rev J B Sweet
The Rev J B Sweet attends the forty eighth annual Wyoming conference session in Oneonta today. Socials at Bellevue Welsh Methodist church feature Welsh cockles and a church social hosted by the Ladies Aid Society. Several local residents visit friends and family, with updates on weddings, travel, and a funeral planned tomorrow for Idrya A., daughter of Rev W B Jones.
Local notices and obituaries from Bloomsburg area
Interment will be made in Washburn Mise Clara Jones on North Lincoln avenue resumes studies at Bloomsburg State Normal after visit with parents. Miss Connors of Wilkes-Barre substitutes Mise Smith at West Side hospital. Mr and Mrs Edward Mareh will reside at 1239 South Hyde Park avenue after moving from Boston. Dr K Y Harrison dentist Mears Hall 1138 Main avenue. The elisteddfod tomorrow evening at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church Bellevue includes choirs from Taylor Providence Olyphant and the city. Albertan Moses issued a landlord’s warrant against John Davis of South Main avenue for rent due Mrs Hannah Williams of Hampton street. Daniel Wm Robertson and Thomas Anthony returned from Philadelphia after visiting two sisters Mrs JL Kane and Mrs William Dempster. Palmer McDonalds Florist 544 Spruce Notary Public B G Morgan & Son Notaries Public Real Estate and Ocean Ticket Agents. Rents collected. Harriet J Davis Florist 14 South Main avenue. Second hand furniture dealer J C King 701 West Lackawanna avenue.
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Washburn Street
Mise Clara Jones
North Lincoln Avenue
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Miss Connors
Wilkes-Barre
Mise Smith
Weat Bide Hospital
Miss Smith
Holidayaburg
Edward Mareh
Hyde Park Avenue
Baeton
K. Y. Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
Bellevue
Taylor
Providence
Olyphant
Albertan Moses
John Davis
South Main Avenue
Hannah Willams
Hampton Street
Daniel WH. Robertson
Thomas Anthony
Philadelphia
JL. M. Kanan
William Dempster
Cholsae
Poalmer & McDonalds
Multiple Obituaries Reported in Beranton and Surrounding Towns
Lydia Jane Thompson 72 died after a three day grip at her 222 Adame avenue home. Survived by husband Adam and children Franc T Vail and Captain George E B Thompson plus eight grandchildren. Funeral plans pending. Also reported deaths include Mrs Frederick Perry of Main street Avoca, Mrs Margaret McNally at 14 South Seventh street, May Coyne six at Forest City, Benjamin Place 84 in Stroudsburg, and infant Gleason of Luzerne street with funeral arrangements forthcoming.
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Lydia Jane Thompson
Adam Thompson
Adame Avenue
Grip
Beranton
Franc T. Vail
George EB. Thompson
George J. Pryor
Howard L. Vail
John Burson Vail
Frederick Perry
Main Street
Avoca
Devensed
St. Johnna
New Foundland
St. Mary's Cemetery
Lost gold watch near Main Avenue sought owner
A gentleman who picked up a gold watch near Dr Beneh's on South Main M4 is asked to return it to owner Mrs Rice Proser of 20 Landis Street Hellevoey. The watch includes a chain two rings and a monogrammed medallion. A reward is offered for its return.
Scranton Clothiers Promote Spring Overcoat and Suits
A local retailer touts a spring overcoat in covert cloth with wrinkle resistant hang and low prices. They promise even lower value than rivals and invite customers to inspect spring suits and garb offerings at Scranton's foremost clothiers.
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Scranton
Lincoln lodge officers installed by district deputy
Suburban notes report the installation of Lincoln lodge Independent Order of Old Fellows officers led by Noble Grand Alfred Pierce and Vice Grand Thomas Foulkés with J A Owens as assistant secretary. Attendees from multiple lodges gathered as Mame Bryden visited Pittston. Also announced is the marriage of Dominick Pariden to Bridget Flaherty and a Welsh Congregational Church testimonial on April 11 for Rev BR Jones completing 25 years.
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Lincoln Lodge
Order of Old Fellows
EB. T. Davin
Hie
Noble Grand
Alfred Pierce
Thomas Foulkés
Ansistant
J. BA. Owens
Order
Mame Bryden
Pittston
David Davies
School Street
Dominick Pariden
Bridget Flaherty
Mra. Bloom and Daughters
New York City
George Mabey
Hristo! House
Welsh Congregational Church
Birthday Surprise Party for John Guy at East Market Street
A surprise party honored John Guy for his 68th birthday at his East Market Street home. Captain BE Pearce gave a presentation speech as the Asbury quartet performed. Attendees included W H Treverton and others, with a large repast served.
Funeral for Miss Winifred Whelan Held
The funeral for Miss Winifred Whelan proceeded from her parents home on Pittston Avenue and Orchard Street. A requiem mass was celebrated at St Peter's cathedral by Rev J W Malone who delivered the sermon. Pallbearers included Lavelle Lavelle Walsh Cullen Nolan Gower. Interment followed at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Palmer and McDonald provided cut flowers at 644 Spruce. Crystal Laundry advertises stiff collars with soft button holes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Whelan
Patrick Whelan
Pittston Avenue
Orchard Street
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. W. Malone
John Lavelle
David Lavelle
James Walsh
Joseph Cullen
Patek Nolan
Michael Gower
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Chotee
Palmer & McDonald's
Local resident visits and guests listed in Dunmore area
J M Matteson returns from North Abington trip while John Nolan visits Mrs James Moore in Grove street. T F P Letchworth hosts in Chestnut street Shamokin. Fred King from Boon Ia visits J M Matteson and plans Dunmore as home. Mrs James Matteson returns from Waverly. Barbara Mahady returns from Carbondale. Dunmore directory notes meat market and grocer listings.
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J. M. Matteson
Throop Street
North Abington
John Nolan
Kingston
James Moore
Grove Street
T. FP. Letchworth
Chestnut Street
Shamokin
Fred King
Boon, Ia
Dunmore
James Matteson
Prospect Park
Waverly
Barbara Mahady
Jefferson Avenue
Carbondale
Fred Fish
H. BE
Spencer
Griffith Davis touted as prothonotary candidate in Lackawanna county
Political speculation in the South and Southwest Lackawanna districts centers on Griffith T. Davis of Greenwood as a leading prothonotary candidate. Davis, a Greenwood Republican, is praised for his political knowledge and community leadership, with strong local support expected in the county convention.
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Fitch
Susquehanna
Charlies W. Gallagher
Pittston
Lackawanna Township
Griffith T. Davis
Greenwood
Davis
Charles Fitch
Dunmore Friends
Dickson City
Taylor
Delaware and Hudson
Minooka
Stafford
Amusements at the Academy of Music and Brownies finale
Peter F. Dalley stars in A Good Thing at the Academy of Music with his auctioneer role and lively stage presence. Palmer Cox Brownies closes its Beranton run at the Frothingham with Friday and Saturday shows and a special souvenir for the first floor ladies accompanying the thousandth Brownies presentation.
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Peter F. Dalley
Academy of Music
Mr. Dalley
Dailey
B. Jefferson
Klaw & Erlanger
Palmer Cox
Beranton
Frothingham
Scranton
Serrment
Peter F. Dailey
New Elements to Light Up The Brownies Show
Ida Brooks stars in the updated Brownies production alongside Richards Canfield and Hoyts A Temperance Town. The New York Sunday Recorder lauds Richards and Canfield, praising Richards as tasteful and Canfield’s dry humor. Bingo Jones’ Eugene Canfield is noted for its lively stage courting scenes, with the piece to be seen at Frothingham on Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Sunday Recorder
Richards
Canfield
Hoyt
Mink Jones
Mr. Richards
Bingo Jones
Eugene Canfield
Frothingham
Reorganization Debate Shapes Scranton Transit and Health Policy
The document argues against fare reductions for Scranton Railway and urges continued investment in extensions, warning lower fares would harm wages and development. It also outlines health and sanitation needs, proposes municipal farms and bag collection, and requests support for elderly and unemployed residents. Mayor James G. Bailey endorses efficiency and cooperation.
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Scranton
Petroit
Buffalo
James G. Bailey
Thirteenth Regiment Hazy On New York Trip Details
Officers of the Thirteenth Regiment remain unrevealed on plans to travel to New York City on April 27. Regimental transport is arranged but quarters provisions by the New York executive committee are unclear. Some officers favor participation in the Grant dedication, but many oppose the expense and fatigue of a one day parade. General Gobin urges guard participation in both New York and the Washington monument dedication in Philadelphia next month.
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New York City
Coursen
Stewart
Richardson
Adjutant General's Department
New York
Harrisburg
Mattes
Gobin
Hawley Gas Well Hit in Wyoming County
A Scranton capitalists group drilling at Lovelton in Wyoming County struck a strong gas flow at 800 feet after earlier tests 18 years ago. Principal investors include Charles L. Hawley and Congressman Connell of Scranton, who have leased thousands of acres in Bradford County and plan to pipe gas to Scranton for industrial fuel. Connell disclaims involvement. Hawley declines comment.
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Scranton Capitalista
Lovelton
Congressman Connell
Scranton
Charles L. Hawley
Bradford County
Gesto
Dr Agnew’s Ointment for Teething Skin Eruptions
Advertises Dr Agnew’s Ointment as a cure for skin eruptions in children during teething and scalp irritation in adults. Claims relief within a day and notes a price of 36 cents.
Barrett on O'Reilly by John E B Barrett lecture
The third St. Thomas college lecture will be given next Wednesday evening by Hon. John EB Barrett editor of the Truth. He will discuss John Boyle O Reilly detailing his life as patriot poet journalist and orator and share personal impressions from a long friendship.
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St. Thomas College
John EB. Barrett
The
Truth
John Boyle O'Reilly
Railway Notes Celebrate Editor Frank N Barkadile Birthday
The story notes Colonel Frank N Barkadile of the Pennsylvania Railroad literary department marking a birthday. It discusses the Lackawanna Railroad offering free passenger transport and baggage transfer on a streetcar line between its Elmira station and the Erie line at Elmira, and Erie protesting the Lackawanna transfer advantage to the Joint Traffic association as injuring Erie’s passenger business.
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Frank N. Barkadile
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Lackawanna
Mystic Cure Claims Rheumatism Relief From Indianapolis Doctor
Dr. H B Hettinger of Indianapolis reports chronic rheumatism improved after spraining ankle. After trying Detchon’s Mystic Cure for Rheumatism he could walk without a cane in four days and two bottles cured him. He recommends Mystic Cure to others. Bold by Carl Lorenz, druggist, Scranton.
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H. B. Hettinger
Indianapolis
Ind
Detchon
Carl Lorenz
Drugglar
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
To Cure a Cold in One Day Promises Bromo Quinine
An old advertisement touts a one day cure for colds with laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. It claims pharmacies will refund money if the remedy fails. The copy notes a price of 260.
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Munyon
Price
Arcatfret
West Side Department
J. B. Sweet
Oneonta
Wyoming
John Rendler
Nettle Moore
Detroit
Crystal
Ladies’ Aid Society
John Miller
North Filmore Avenue
William Mucklow
Grenuel Seeley
Roberts
North Matne
J. TD. James
Elm Street
Max Morello
Enoch Harris
Idrya
W. &. Jones
West Side Business Directory
B. G. Morgan & Son
Notaries Public
Reat Eatate
Foreign Exchange
Ocean Ticket
Jackson Street
Musgrave’s
Harriet J. Davis
Florist
Malin Avenue
J.C. King
Lackawanta Avenue
Margaret McNally
P. O'Connor
South Seventh Street
Mia
Nora Flannaghan
Thomas
Patrick McNally
John Coyne
van Buren Avenue
Forest City
Benjamin Place
Monroe County
Stroudsburg
Edeward Gleason
Samter Bros
Green Ridge
John Guy
East Market Street
BE. W. Pearce
Asbury
W. H. Treverton
C. W. Treverton
W. H. Lanyon
KB. W. Pearce
William Harvey
A. H. Lidstone
DL. Colvin
Sarah A. Acker
Addie von Storch
Cora Harvey
H. B. Andrews
Capotise Avenue
W. L. McCullouch
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Mises Grace Benson
Grace Stackhouse
Blanche Tompson
Geneveva Overbaugh and
Masters
Walter Luts
South Side
J. B. Hopday
Brook Street
Excelsior Meat Market
James Beattie
Ida Brooks
Scranton Railway Company
C. M. Clark
MR. Hawley
Wyoming County
Tunkhannock
Connell
Tribune
Hawley
Dispatch
Barrett
O'Reilly
Thomas’ College
Castoria
A. W. Jurisch
AQT
Spruce St
MT. Pleasant
WM. T. Smith
Thedd Dickson Manufacturing CO
Mig
Anton
Royal Reading
Floreys Zomine VY. M. C. A. Building
Old Point Comfort
Ginia Beach
Richmond
OLD Dominion Steamship
Pier
North River
W.L. Gquillaudes
Vice
Press & Traffic
Mgr
E. Robinson
Pisenet Loge Beer
Canadian Pacific RY
Maine
Canada
Maritime Provinces
Minneapolis
St. Paul
United States
Northwest
Vancouver
Ite
Tacoma
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
E. V. Skinner
Broadway
Bermuda
W. H. Pierce
Penn Ave Market
Crest Statley Comedy Company
Hoston
Philadelpile
Balance Ago
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Ave
the Tribune
the Protringham
Jenners
Falmer
Davis’ Theater
al. Reeves
Americ
Monet
Curtela
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