West Scranton Conference Assignments and Funeral Notices
Conference Sunday held at the Methodist Episcopal chapel with lay preachers addressing congregations. Dr. Sweet made a significant remark about the Easter message as Rev Benedict and Rev Price spoke. funerals for Sidney Mears and Wesley Thomas proceeded with pallbearers named and Forest Hill cemetery interment noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Benedict
J. W. Price
Hampton Street
Dr. Sweet
Sidney Mears
Wesley Thomas
Funeral services held for Sydney Mears at Washburn Street Church
Services over the remains of the late Sydney Mears were conducted at the Washburn Street Presbyterian church. The ceremony reflected on Mears life and paid tribute to his contributions within the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney Mears
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Funeral for Wesley Thomas at Welsh Congregational Church
The funeral of Wesley child of Mr and Mrs Thomas D Thomas was held Saturday afternoon with Rev David Jones of First Welsh Congregational Church officiating. Pallbearers included Polly Anfield Mav Teese Dersie Hopkins Lizzie Stenner Bertha Davis Lillie Reese and Rachel Willams acted as flower bearers Interment was in Washburn Street Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley
Thomas D. Thomas
Mnon Street
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Polly Anfield
Mav Teese
Dersie Hopkins
Lizzie Stenner
Bertha Davis
Lillie Reese
Rachel Willams
Washburn Street
Special meetings of local unions and companies listed
A special meeting of the Columbian Hose and Chemical company on Division street followed by a Hyde Park group, Modern Woodmen of America gathering at Ivarite hall and a Journeymen Barbers local assembly at St. Leo's hall outlining upcoming sessions and locations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbian Hose and Chemical Company
Division Street
Hyde Park Damy
Woodbien
Community church services held across several parishes
At the local mass yesterday morning St Pacheik s church noted members of St Brenden s council and Young Men s Institute receiving motion to vote. Service continued at Jackson Street and First Baptist churches. Prof Pluinley preached at Shimer Avenue Presbyterian church, and the Simpson male quartet sang at the Rivalead Young Men s Christian discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Pacheik
St. Brenden
Young Mens Institute
Bole
Jackson Street
Piret
Pluinley
Shimer Avenue
Simpson
Geepel
Riailead
Public schools back open after break by Master vacations
The public serwoals will be re opened this morning after the Master vacations and teachers Institute. The trout fishing season opens to bias and many local fishermen will wade the streams in search of speckled beauties. Mrs Willam Vole will entertain the West Side Charity job tomorrow afternoon at her home. Tb Leach Bypain lew avenue. ATT meibeys are pecuiested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam Vole
West Side
Wate Ternoon
Tb Leach
Joplin Man Will Mears Visits After Father’s Death
Will Mears of Joplin Missouri reconnects with acquaintances after the death of his father. Lee of North biraiifesy avenue spent Sunday visiting friends in Honesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Mears
Joplin
Herve
Hiarlés
Lee
North
City Saloon Closures End At Midnight Across District
All saloons in the city closed at midnight yesterday as authorities enforced new hours. Patrons and workers faced curfews, with officials citing compliance efforts and municipal regulations governing nightlife.
Police Order Closes Saloons For Overnight Lockout
A printed notice commanded midnight closure of all saloons and curbside vehicles with patrols enforcing the ban until Monday. Despite warnings the central city flooded with patrons as doors swung open at midnight and the streets emptied to reveal vacant rooms the next day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aiso
Firely Communion Held At St Marys German Church
A class of sixty boys and forty nine girls received first communion yesterday morning at St Marys German Catholic Church in Scranton under Rev Peter Christ. Names listed include Atwust Andrews Peter Andrews Joseph Aveling Martin Bater Louis Bauer Peter Bohr William Consolite Jos Elbes Jacob Fritch Theo Pukun Peter Gants Philip Cromdner and many others among the children and attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Marys’s
Peter Christ
Atwust Andrews
Peter Andrews
Joseph Aveling
Martin Bater
Louis Bauer
Peter Bohr
William Consolite
Jos. Elbes
Jacob Fritch
Theo Pukun
Peter Gants
Philip Cromdner
George Card
Michael Chirry
John Grant
Frank
Peter Phitit
Lorene Philip
John Palhin
George Stiedmiller
Rosar
Willie Reape
Fred Khoehrig
Theo
Banientink
August Schnetler
Chistian Schneider
Joseph Sehmelder
George Sossonu
George Sphner
Fred Sticht
Robert Ulmer
Lea Weinschenk
Willi Wiese
Anton Wippleh
John Wippich
South Scranton Scores Early Ikise Irall Win
Sunsets defeat Browns 12 to 7 on Dutch Hollow grounds after a strenuous spring game. Howe's solid batting leads Sunsets with standout hitting as the youth team shows promise for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scranton
Howe
Sunsets
Browns
Dutch Hollow
Ul. Bneons
Local Fraternal Meetings Prominent This Evening
The south side Browns Inese lacts Cibo hosts its first annual ball at Workingmen's Hall this evening. Cammy 450 Patriotic Order Suns of America meets at Talaridan's Hall for a gathering with the Columbus council. The St Trene's society holds its meeting and the Dialet Connell camel Thesday event is listed at Pharmiey Tall as well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Browns
Cibo
Workingmen'’s Hall
Cammy 450
Partriotic Order
Suns of America
Tallaridan'’s
Columbus
Connell Camel
Pharmiey Tall
St. Trene’s
so@ciety
Thoreauhir
Pharyikes Teal
Obituary notices from West Scranton area 1920s
A cluttered obituary listing multiple individuals with details on deaths, funerals, and survivors. The text names several residents, dates, and locations around Scranton, including Medical Center, South Main Avenue, and St. Patrick’s Church, with funeral times and service arrangements.
Dunmore Fire Officials Probe Incendiary Blaze
A vacant house at Sherwood Avenue, formerly owned by Thomas McAndrew and now John Okell, suffered a fire believed incendiary. Two youths at the scene fired at misidentified burglars. no one injured, but a near-miss bullet prompted police and residents to seek deterrence for ongoing arson in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Okell
Burglais
Murray
Sherwood Avenue
Thomas McAndrew
Monroe Avenue
Neptune
Teevin
Crawford
McAnihan Place
Wil
Mihanan Vogerebacher
Neptune Hose House
Nan
Vogelacher
Funeral for Daniel J Phaps in Green Ridge
Daniel J Phaps died in New Mexico after seeking health care. His funeral was held at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church with Rev Lynh Poster officiating. The church was filled with friends. Schubert Quartet provided music and pallbearers included J C Winke Bert Wilkins Charles Genter and others. Internment followed at Forest Pit cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel J Phaps
New Mexico
Cheen Ridge Presbyterian
Lynh. Poster
Schubert Quartette
John T. Watkins
J. C. Winke
Bert Wilkins
Charles Genter
Fhirry Kingsley
Wud Reynolds
William Conrad
Chaaklos M. Carr
Giddle
Forest Pit
Cameron
Suburban Dine Car Jumped Track Near Delaware Street
An unidentified car jumped the track at the switch above Delaware Street on Wyoming Avenue yesterday afternoon. A damaged axle caused delays as officials towed the wrecked vehicle away and assessed the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware Street
Wyoming Avenue
Strike at Murray’s mine ends after talks
After several conferences between owners and men the Murray’s mine strike ended on Monday morning. The dispute arose over guarantees of flag pay and output. The mine was shut down as workers demanded better conditions before resuming duties. Expected work will resume soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray's
Spencers Mine
Local Notables and Visits Highlight Week
Mrs A T Sihnvell and son Deland of Sanderson avenue visit friends at Starracen OD Hughes of Dickson avenue travels to Bloomsburg for a friend’s funeral Rev WL Tord of the Tayen Idee Baptist Church spoke to the Y M C A yesterday Miss Paxidstn on Washington avenue sails from New York for Europe Miss T Deividson and Mrs FO PY Anant of Brooklyn visit Dre convalescent Miss Mary Viadeeth Ioops on Sauer sen avenue recovers after tomsilitis School Controller A L Francois of Mirket street in New York City Mr and Mrs I H Van Allen of Buffalo Sabbath visit with Mr wood Mes A Ge Thennison of Nepen Park noted
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. T. Sihnvell
Deland
Sanderson Avenue
Starracen
OD. Hughes
Dickson Avenue
Bloomsburg
WL Tord
Tieen Idee Baptist Church
Young Men's Christian Association
Fie
Washington Avenue
New York
Mr. Wood Mes
A. Ge ‘Thennison
Nepen Park
Neighboring boys charged over stone throw at mill windows
Oscar KBhrgood of Plakely street accused of provoking several neighbors' boys on Saturday. They faced squire Cooney who ruled evidence showed no damage from winee. costs were assigned on the presascenton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Kbhrgood
Plakely Street
Blakely Street
Squire Cooney
Letters for mailing list amid period ending April
A list of names is given for letters to be kept unclad during the period ending April 12. Individuals listed include Annie Brown 312 Chestnut Street Thomas Brown Quincy and Grove Street Mrs Cooney 1404 Madison Avenue James Rawler Apple Street Edith Urny A De Plool Buddy Koons Minnie Sungs Linale Kennedy and others on various streets. A large Mietha district church delegation attended a Pittston conference session. The Wignar fund by the Laudlos Abd society of the Presbyterian church raised 800. Mrs A L L Byrden is in Pittston due to her son's illness. Mrs Petey Suwner is ill on Ward Street. Janes Moffatt visited relatives on Drinker Street and returned to New York. Funeral for the daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Fadden, who died of diphtheria, was held yesterday at Mt. Camper cemetery. Rev W O Smith of Bethany spent Sunday in town for a morning service at the Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Power
Annie Brown
Chestnut Street
Thomas Brown
Quincy
Grove Street
Mra. Cooney
Madison Avenue
James Rawler
Apple Street
Edith Uarny
A. de Plool
Buddy Koons
Minnie Sungs
Linale Kennedy
D. Laon
Kase Drinker
Aloc
Moore
Finley Alartin
Thomas Merten
John Walter
Cireen Ridge
Madison Avenues
Hine Watson
Quinncy Avenue
Johannes Azaileher
Pittston
Tlaudlos Abd Society
Presbytervlin
Mie
A. Ll. Biryden
Petey Suwner
Ward Street
Janes Moffatt
Drinker Street
New York
Thomas Fadden
Mt. Camper Cemetery
Ev. W. Ow, Smith
Bethany
Wayne County
Religious News Notes Recap from Calvary and Local Clergy
The piece lists sermons and religious events from Calvary and neighborhood churches. It mentions Pastor Ribor of Calvary and Rev. Pieece of Peon Avenue Vigil at Wheat, with topics including The Triangle Dreamer and Pil Urine Progiess. The account notes evening services, sacraments, and sermon details across several congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emane Kayiton
Jatcie Teed
A. OV
Ptewer
Dennis Jie
Kee
Macian B. Ribor
Ohare
Niaber
Vynet Besbiter
Udiila
Tony Teading
Udine
Nial
Funeral for Helen Harrett Held at Cathedral Cemetery
North Scranton reports the funeral for Helen Harrett, daughter of Mr and Mrs Budward Harrett of Summit Avenue, held Saturday afternoon at 2. Interest centered at the cathedral cemetery. Also notes a Young Women's Christian Association sewing class and other local items including a Providence Methodist service and a debate trip by Henry Kemmerting and Griffith Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen
Budward Harrett
Summit Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
Young Women's Christian Association
North Main Avenue
M. E. Sanders
Church Avenue
Philadelphia
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry Kemmerting
Griffith Willams
Binghamton
Thomas Gallagher
Muag
Fire Hazard Near Cowell's Candy Stove Alarmed
Fragments report a fire near a candy stove at Cowell's shop around 2 o'clock. A group of men attempted to quell the blaze but quick discovery prevented greater damage. The incident highlights risk from nearby fuel and kitchen gear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowell
Dress fabrics and wovens offered for Monday sale
A Monday sale lists multiple dress fabrics including 35 pieces double fold dress plaids in bright and dark colors, 640 ys-inch wool serges in spring shades, satinette cloths with stripes and dots, 36-inch trico flannels, 42-inch worsted serges ready to use, 32-inch all wool French charlies in various colors, and remnant pieces priced at a discount. Also featured are 45-inch black novelties, 45-inch black brilliants, and 63-inch all wool extra heavy black Cheviot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canvileret
Sob Ostelecaesiale
Sermon Urges Press to Spread Moral Truth
The Rev W A Crawford Frost, a Baptist Episcopal clergyman in Baltimore, denounces neglect of religion by the press. He says many sins come from allowing the public to remain asleep to opportunities for spreading righteousness and warns God will hold pastors accountable if they fail to awaken the people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bir Bachielve
Associate Press
Baltimore
W. A. Crawford Frost
Vessalel
Clive Public Press
Voice
God
Untangling a Complex Plot in a Historic Philadelphia Trade
A murky OCR fragment discusses a Philadelphia business scene with references to orders, testing, and a 10000 Lae claim. Names like Maciek and Tomas appear amid cryptic lines about a quarter end and an April deadline, suggesting a stalled deal or courtly notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphie
Ager
Maciek
Salem Coal Strike Prompts Wage Demands and Aid
The Associated Press reports a miners strike at the Salem Coal Company’s Clive Valley mine. Workers demand better pay and severance while management promises future review and potential aid to families harmed by the dispute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pree
Best Pivanpoad
Apeil
Srike
Cly Plovied
Salem Coal Company
Clive Valley
Peon
Amd
Tie Kone Coal Vonpans
Tas
Nliers
Aeakis
Deaths of a Day Chronicle and Public Figures
A garbled wire report from an American agency notes multiple deaths including Colonel Johnny and others in a broad, unrestful memorial. The item mentions Washington, Fort Wayne, and Pittsburgh with scattered names, dates, and locations, but the text is largely unreadable.
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West
Scranton
Fuller
Simpson M. E. Church
Methodist Episcopal
Phew
PR Williams
Moaneetist
Ress
Priller
Dy Daferin
Prenelial
Othe Evenine
Benedet
Ba Pton Street
Movitrade
Sweet
Saweet
Hiss Specind
Fev
D. D
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
John P. Moffatt
William Blume
James Young
Thomas Hale
Morgan
R. W. Walker
W. J. Thiser
Forest Hill Cemetery
Mears
Dufour
General News
Trenton
Wcnestoy
Globe Warehouse
St. Mary's Church
Simmoe
Shaun
West Scranton
Elran Sahay
Weston
Anil
Tim Palo
Tie South Mall Avenue
Mitiel
Sarit
MNO
Ginotieonmink
Delkins
Bre
Thompson
St. Matrick’s
Gwoneb
AL Blue Wade
Bethe
Sailer Mieriiiw
Margiret Domes
Wity
Dolg
Davi Mohime
South Main Avenue
Dig Utter
Devcool
South Wales
Hee Wuhan
Wallile
Atiech
Bitealwouls Richards
Asvid M) Hichanis
Eure
Tyne
Iptermont
Walle
Mas Tetci Greer
Ayilie Silane
Horace Shiver
Dupwitad
Sabina
Mirager
Lily Fale
Tanita
Dunmore Doings
Istrate Muller
Tragistrate
Welch Congreg Itional
North Mind Styne
Auditorum
Piytrance
David Guallek
Cartondale
Arnie Kline
New York City
Green Ridge
D. J. Phillips
Arcane
Cieener
CAL
Religious News Notes
North Scranton
Mira
Lloyd Dock
At & O'Clock
Sundeygon’s
Dime Store
Mim Aiterbon
Uae
Oly Lanett
Jonas
Long's Sons
Donas Long
Ledger Coal
Johny i
Mastek
Wither
Wenraatinwd Wiile
bin Adiatil
Musics
Tay Moe
Warlaingtiu
Washington
Washiitod
Ander
Gavin
Low Winkuit
Darlain Witeis
Ayadl
Ian Doe
Baltes Bam
Pittbur
Apuil
Monty Beincke
Boon
Lycceun Theatre
Tess & Burgunder
Lessees
An A. Dupey
Messrs
Carl Carlson
Serling
Plusic, Reis & Burgunder
Harry A. Brown
Lesasees
Corse Payton Stock Co
Theate
Alls G. Thetington
Irwin
W.winth Street
Suranton, PA
Ditolae
Wetpidlid
Cowes
Boltike
Wilson Ate
Gil Plotting
London
Miimelveston
Metropolitan
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