Easter Music At Jackson Street Baptist Church
West Scranton churchgoers heard Easter music performed by the Jackson Street Baptist choir and orchestra with solo by Master D. H. Williams and a Psalm 23 recital by Miss Anna Thomas. Rev Thomas de Gruchy preached at Belle vue Welsh Methodist, and Rev Luigi Angelini led worship at Washburn Street Presbyterian. Services also held at First Baptist with Lord's Supper and at Plymouth Congregational with A V Bower preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Bellevue
St. Patrick’s Church
James Benninger
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
D. H. Williams
Anna Thomas
de Gruchy
Luigi Angelini
Waldensian Church
Italy
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
First Baptist Church
F. Mathews
A. V. Bower
Plymouth Congregational Church
Crossing near West Lacka Wanna avenue car collision near miss
A South Main car No 138 narrowly avoided a collision with the Delaware Lackawanna and Western tracks on West Lacka wanna avenue at 9 15 Saturday night. Passengers were badly frightened as the west bound train approached while the conductor checked the crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
West Lackawanna Avenue
Passengers Escape as Trolley Jumps Wire Near Freight Yard
A trolley car briefly moved before the wire jumped and stalled the vehicle. As a freight train on the Hunt and Connell switch approached, passengers rushed to exits and all escaped unharmed. The car’s fender was badly damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hunt & Connell
Drunken and Disorderly Fines Slash Scranton Court
John Gibbons of Archbald mine fined 10 dollars for fast driving and insulting women on South Main avenue. Peter Durfee of Tallow Patch Han cock discharged with reprimand for drunken wandering at 2 30 a m. John Price of 1201 Hampton street fined 3 dollars for drunkenness. Patrick Kelly of Washburn street fined 4 dollars for drunk and disorderly conduct. Patrick McNulty of Grant avenue fined 2 80 for drunkenness. John Batruch of South Seventh street fined 25 dollars for drunkenness and pointing firearms on West Lackawanna avenue. Michael Marion of North Scranton fined 2 60 for sleeping on Jersey Central retaining wall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Archbald Mine
South Main Avenue
Peter Durfee
Tallow Patch
Hancock
John Price
Hampton Street
Patrick Kelly
Washburn Street
Patrick McNulty
Grant Avenue
John Batruch
South Seventh Street
West Lackawanna Avenue
Michael Marion
North Scranton
Jersey Central
Ida Loney Hosts Delightful Rural Party
Miss Ida Loney gave a Friday night party at her home 110 South Seventh Street. Hayden Richard of Wilkes-Barre sang several numbers and Mies Hendershot played instruments. The evening featured games and refreshments as guests enjoyed the festivity and departed late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Loney
South Seventh Street
Hayden Richard
Wilkes-Barre
Mies Hendershot
Plymouth Congregational Church Men's League Meeting Tonight
The Men's league of Plymouth Congregational church meets at 8 o'clock this evening. Daniel J. Reese will read a paper on Municipal Ownership followed by discussion. Growth in membership is noted. A top concert is planned for Friday evening with city talent. tickets available from members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's League
Plymouth Congregational Church
Daniel J. Reese
Neville Brothers retire from livery and undertaking business
William and Thomas Neville have sold their horses carriages and funeral equipment and retire from the general livery and undertaking business from their Price street operation. William Neville will devote his time to traveling in the interest of John B. Brown & Co. New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Thomas Neville
B. J. Neville
Price Street
William Neville
John B. Brown & Co
New York
Embalming Firm Appointment Set for Beaton Trip
Tea and coffee merchants and Thomas depart on Wednesday for Beaton to take charge of the embalming business of a large firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Beaton
New Organist Appointed at Simpson M E Church
Miss Ethel McDermott, daughter of Rev. and Mrs. Hugh C. McDermott, appointed organist of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church succeeding Walter Davis. She comes from Oneonta, New York, where she held a similar post and taught a large class. She began duties yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel McDermott
Hugh C. McDermott
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Walter Davis
Salvation Army in Scranton Holds Week of Self Denial
Captain John Lyons led special meetings at Price street hall on Saturday and yesterday and will assist again tonight. Salvation Army members worldwide began their annual week of self denial with prayer services, visits to the poor and other Christian duties. Open air meetings resume with the band conducting brief services on the streets each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lyons
Scranton Corps
Salvation Army
Price Street
Tittle Band
Remains of Dennis Barrett Taken for Burial in Carbondale
The remains of Dennis Barrett died at his brother James Barrett's home on Tenth Street were sent to Carbondale for interment in St. Rose cemetery. Services for Samuel Koerner were held at 10 o'clock Saturday morning at 528 North Lincoln Avenue with Rev. H. C. McDermott officiating. A Washington camp delegation from Patriotic Order Sons of America No. 353 attended. The coffin departed for Mt. Pocono on the 10 a.m. Delaware, Lackawanna and Western train for afternoon interment in the local cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dennis Barrett
James Barrett
Tenth Street
Carbondale
St. Rose Cemetery
Samuel Koerner
North
Lincoln Avenue
H. C. McDermott
Simpson Methodiat Episcopal Church
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Mt. Pocono
Delaware, Lackawanna
Swedish Citizens Club Holds Monthly Meeting Tonight
The Swedish Citizens' club will hold its regular monthly business meeting this evening in the French Roof hall on Washburn Street. Hayes Brothers' orchestra will provide music as the Onella Dancing class hosts a social in Washington hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swedish Citizens’ Club
French Roof Hall
Washburn Street
Washington Hall
Hayes Brothers’ Orchestra
Local notes feature injuries and community life
Thomas Williams, a Scranton machinist, smashed fingers at work. a 6 year old, David Williams, twisted his arm in a wagon wheel. Cemetery owners plan 200 young poplars and other improvements. Weddings, birthdays, club formations and church notices fill the town brief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Williams
Scranton Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Cambria Cemetery
David
William J. Williams
Thirteenth Street
Ebenezer Evans
Lydia Harvey
South Main Avenue
James Henninger
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Chestnut Street Presbyterian Church
Fred Leber
Frank Hess
William Pfeiffer
Louis Smith
Bald Eagle Tribe
Randolph Jones
William Gaul
Charles Moyer
Thomas Loney
H. W. Sexton
J. G. Deltrick
Adam Wheeler
W. H. Becker
William Whitesel
West Mountain
Michael Rainey
Archbald Street
Kittle McNiff
John Gallagher
Luzerne Street
Alfred Linton
Jackson Street
Allis-Chalmers Machine Company
Bessie Callaway
Mrs. Sampson
Chestnut Street
St. Brenden’s Council
Young Men's Institute
Open Window Club
Mears’ Hall
Thomas McHugh
Richard Lornegan
Will Neville
Eugene Cosgrove
Thomas Hurst
Michael Fox
Thomas Fleming
Thomas Murphy
Michael Culkin
Edward Walsh
Edward McLain
Patrick Duffy
D. B. Thomas
Miss Dawson
Moosle
Cora Detrick
Pleasant Street
D. J. Hartman
Hackettstown
N. J
Price Street
James Powell
Baltimore Life Insurance Company
Institute of Human Development Gym Opens In North Scranton
The new Institute of Human Development gymnasium in North Scranton has operated for two weeks with growing attendance. Dr. Young offers varied classes for men, women, and children, combining disciplined training with enjoyable activities. Members praise the low fee that makes participation accessible to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Institute of Human Development
Young
Schedule of classes for various groups and times
The following timetable lists classes for boys on Monday and Thursday from 4 to 6 40, girls on Tuesday and Friday from 4 to 6 30, men on Tuesday and Friday from 7 30 to 9 30, women on Monday and Thursday from 7 30 to 9 80, High school girls on Tuesday and Friday from 2 30 to 2 40, ladle on Tuesday and Friday from 7 to 7 30, and business men on Wednesday night from 8 90 to 9 30.
Anniversary planned for Rev. Fr. S Jones by Welsh Congregational
The Ladies Aid Society and Welsh Congregational church members on West Market street prepare for the thirtieth anniversary of Pastor Rev. Fr. S Jones on April 20 and 21. Sunday services will be led by the Sunday school with a strong programme, and Monday features clergy from across the state delivering addresses. Refreshments will be served in the church lecture room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ald Soociety
Welsh Congregational Church
West Market Street
Jones
Ladies’ Aid Society
Local Fair Opens in St Marys Hall with Evening Auctions
The St Marys Hall fair opened early this week to strong attendance. An engaging program will be performed each night with several valuable articles to be auctioned off. In addition, the Coates household on Amelia Avenue welcomed a daughter, and Griffiths on Mead Avenue celebrated the arrival of a baby boy. Tonight a basketball series begins between High Works and Defenders of South Scranton in the Auditorium. Tomorrow North Erd Stars face High Works in a three game set for a $100 prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Hall
John Coates
Amelia Avenue
High Works
Defenders
South Scranton
Thomas Griffiths
Mead Avenue
North Erd Stars
Obituary notices for Staples Maloney Clark and others
Multiple obituary notices from Archbald area announce the deaths of Mrs Gertrude Staples at 322 North Hyde Park Avenue following injuries, Thomas J Clark, Elizabeth Prevost Warg, Mrs Catharine Hurd, Mrs Maria S Gardner, and Morgan Coffman. Surviving relatives include husbands, children, siblings, and extended family. funeral plans forthcoming or arranged locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Staples
Judson Staples
Owen D. John
Hyde Park Avenue
Ellsworth
Alfred
Horace John
Staples
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Funeral notices for Henry Siglin and infant child
The funeral for the late Henry Siglin will be held tomorrow morning at 0.30 o'clock from the family residence 1WL Pittston avenue. The remains will be taken to Moscow for interment on the 2.45 p m Lackawanna train. The infant child of Patrolman and Mrs George Jones will have a funeral this afternoon from 026 Cedar avenue with interment in Forest TN cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Siglin
Pittston Avenue
Temainuw
Moscow
Lackawanna
George Jones
Cedar Avenue
Forest TN Cemetery
Esrop’s Balen and the Cautious Folk’s Cure
Fragmentary OCR reads about medical balances and cautionary folk beliefs. It mentions a remedy named Esrop's Balen and a warning tone about trying new cures. The text includes garbled phrases and unclear references to Vince and Triad size tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Esrop
Big Store Opens Shoe Bargain Feast for Families
Thousands found joy on Saturday and more will benefit this week from phenomenal shoe bargains. The stock features top makes for the whole family and promises standout prices. Follow the crowds Monday to the Big Store for the shoe feast.
Dunmore Stag Banquet Highlights Fire Company History
The seventeenth annual stag banquet of the Independent Fire Company in Dunmore drew borough officials and fire department officers. Victor Burschell presided as toastmaster. Councilmen McAllister and McLaughlin spoke along with others. The piece recounts the company’s origins in 1885 and milestones such as the first homegrown hose carriage and early independent funding, ending with notes on the borough superintendent race where Prof. E. D. Bovard appears favored for re election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independent Fire Company
Dunmore Department
Victor Burschell
McAllister
McLaughlin
Wahlers
Independent Hose Company
Dunmore
William Nickerson
Warner J. Hall
B. J. Kelly
Frank K. Nickerson
John C. Schleng
John J. Gill
Percy Carr
Willian J. Purcell
Lewis G. Alickens
Jamen McGill
William Beckman
Albert Williamen
Mesara
Victor Barachell
Frank Nickerson
J. J. Gill
John Schlengz
Albert Williams
Regular monthly meeting of the school board
The regular monthly school board meeting was held Saturday night with all members present except Mr. Miller. Superintendent Bovard reported February and March attendance averaging a low rate due to holidays and absent a truant officer. He proposed withdrawing the compulsory vaccination rule if safe. A resolution by Mr. Irwin directed teachers to notify parents when a student is absent three times in three consecutive weeks. Bills and payroll totaling 2727.40 were ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miller
Bovard
Irwin
Bryden couple at Pittston contending with father in law
Mr and Mrs A L Bryden are at Pittston where they are called by the seriousness of Mrs Bryden's father. Sidney Matthews of Blakely street left yesterday for a sing with friends in Pottsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Bryden
Pittston
Confirmation Services Held at St Marys Church
South Scranton notes report a confirmation at St Marys Church with Rev Father Peter Christ delivering an impressive sermon. It lists 108 young performers in a class divided into boys and girls with names including George Ackerman George Buck Henry Eiden Joseph Filler and Amelia Waller Rosie Dickert Katie Hundacker Amalie Stohle Repina Folen Addie Schiel and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Church
Father Peter Christ
George Ackerman
George Buck
Henry Eiden
Joseph Filler
George Houck
Fred Hennty
Andrew Johnson
Willie Kulner
Edward Mayer
Wille Miller
Fred Phillips
Charles Beher
George Rehner
Ben Strausburger
Matt Schwalbach
Rudolph Wisnewski
Willie Bruneweller
James Brier
Charles Engle
Michael Graff
G. A. Hemmer
Joseph Hillerman
Charles Jacob
Frank Klose
Maurice Moeller
Joseph Marks
Frank Phillips
Theodore Riedmuiler
Jacob Kor Ick
Albert Scholl
Alfred &Porer
Fred Weiss
Joseph Hart
Amelia Waller
Rosie Dickert
Katie Hundacker
Amalie Stohle
Rep Ina Fole
Mary van Buskirk
Louisa Noll
Elisa Foster
Annie Rosar
Katie Theobald
Adella Wagner
Margaret Haas
Veronica Herts
Katle Kraft
Josephine Albrecht
Lena Puhe
Anna Sossong
Mary Hodiug
Josephine Fassold
Anni Weller
Emma Snyder
Rosie Klumpp
Regina Simonson
Ida Greenfield
Julia Trapper
Annie Kenchick
Julia Kellar
Miurie
Mrs Schiel Hosts Willow Street Party for Addie's Confirmation
Mr and Mrs Joseph Schiel entertained guests at their Willow street home in honor of daughter Addie after morning confirmation services. The gathering included numerous relatives and friends from the Demuth, Klumpp, Kugler, Haller and other local families. An infant child of Patrolman George Jones died on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Schiel
Willow Street
Addie
Wilgabeth Demuth
Philip Robinson
Jaacob Demuth
Jacob Eugles
M. Eustach Klumpp
Mivtenel Klumpp
Alewood
Leonard Helnta
Albert Kolb
Sophie
Minnie Klumpp
Bromma
Ming
Annie Méinty
Rose
Minnie
Louisa
Anna Kugler
Minmie
Annie
Magdalena Hobinson
Adeling
Hosle Schiel
Pauline Haller
Brooklyn
Joseph
Henry Kugler
Jacob Haller
N. Y
George Jones
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
Simpson M
Dufour
Geo. W. Jenkins
Main Ave
Baya Navy
Sioy
Tica
Aed
Globe Warehouse
General News
North Scranton News
Dr. Lyon
NEWS_NOTES
Martin Maloney
James P. Maloney
Phelps Street
Maloney
John T. Maloney
Thomas J. Clark
Archhbald
James Clark
Pine Street
Archbald
Knights of Columbus
Knights of Father Mathew
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Patrick H
James
Nellie
Mary
Elizabeth Prevost Warg
John B. Hobday
Apple Street
Newtown
L. I
Chambersburg
Alma Hadling
Bradford
Frank Bhogart
George Schryer
This Place
Newark
John
Blooming Grove
Peter
Catharine Hurd
Lackawanna Avenue
James Henley
Mechanicaville
Marie Hurd
William Delaney
Chicago
Mary Delaney
Penably
Maria 8. Gardner
J. N. Gardner
Gardner Business College
Detroit
Mich
Saginaw
Morgan Coffman
South Keyser Avenue
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Newark Shoe Co
Jonas
Long’s Sons
Dunmore Doings
E. D. Bovard
Lyceum
M, Reis
A. J. Duffy
Ricie and
Harris
Leo Ditrichstein
Dan Daly
George W. Lederer Co
AML
Orchestra
Chess Cirelo
Balcony
Sue
Chas. Mason& Mason
Cormany
Rudolph
Adolph
Vrions
Tae
Academy of
Lusic M. Tess
Lemsee
A. D. Duffy
ALL Tillk Week
Waite
Ladies’ Earthonneais Orchestre
Strong Scenic Company
Pricee
Inating
Star Theatre
Alf. G. Herrington
Ther
AM Wilsp
Devil's
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