West Scranton Presbyterians elect new moderator at opening session
The Lackawanna Presbytery opened in Ward Street Church with Rev. Samuel C. Hodge of Tunkhannock chosen moderator. Rev. M. L. Cook was named temporary clerk and Rev. J. A. Webster along with Rev. P. H. Brooks were appointed permanent clerks. Withdrawals granted for members joining other presbyteries. several applications deferred. The retiring moderator preached on Timothy with themes of obedience discipline and courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel C. Hodge
Tunkhannock
Alexander G. Cameron
Sylvania
Lacka« Wanna Presbytery
Wardburn Street Presbyterian Church
Wes
How
Alexander G. Cemveron
Ramuel C. Hodge
Tankhannock
M. L. Cook
Merryall
Hn. A. Webster
P. H. Brooks
Wilkes-Barre
Joseph Vitale
Rochester
Henry C. Luce
City
China
Henry & Dunning
File Presbytery
ST Timothy
Cameron
Jesus Christ
N. EB. Spayd
D. D
W. Do. Day
W. H. Sawtelle
James McLeod
W. Ti. Swift
Joseph Colclaugh
H. N. Ives
T. A. Mls
Ph. D
Robert Bramfit
G. B. Guild
R. J. Weberer
A. M. Higgins
J. Y. Moffat
E. P. Morse
A. G. Cameron
W. A. Carrington
C. Hodge
W. D. Crockett
D. I. Sutherland
F. Hammond
F. C. Jones
Watkins
W. G. Funk
John Kennedy
Ty. R. Foster
W. OH. Larkins
J. Hamborazky
Presbytery Assembly Opens With Noted Elders Present
Elders listed include IL A Martin Canton OG J Chamberlain M D Dunmore D W Richards Dur you J Brandt Harmony La Hawley M D Nanticoke John Mane mat Plains KL T Mattes Scranton William Frink Wavehurn St Scranton W D Hiller Silver Lake John Cooper Tay lor The assembly convenes at 9 this morning and will spend the day on presbytery business Rev J J Rankin of Hawley presides at a popular meeting this evening in the Interest of Sunday felony work Pro slons as printed in the Tribune will be carried out in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Martin
Canton
J. Chamberlain
M. D
Dunmore
D. W. Richards
Duryou
J. Brandt
Harmony
la Hawley
Nanticoke
John Manemat
Plains
KL. T. Mattes
First Church
Scranton
William Frink
Wavehburn Street
W. D. Hiller
Silver Lake
John Cooper
Taylor
J. J. Rankin
Hawley
Tribune
Impudent Visitor McCormick Sentenced to 25 Days
Joseph McCormick, just released from the penitentiary, was jailed for 25 days by order of Alderman John after trespassing on Main avenue and assaulting Mrs Davis. He grabbed her wrist. screams alerted neighbors, and Patrolman McCulligan arrested him on Washburn Street with Davis’s prior shadows helping police identify him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph McCormick
John
McCormick
Dr. Davis
Main Avenue
Washburn Street
Davis
Davis House
Canavan and Nihil to Wed at St Patrick’s Church Today
Charles Canavan of 222 Fairview venue and Miss Henrietta Nihil of St. Louis will marry at St Patrick’s Church this afternoon at o’clock. Kate Canavan will be bridesmaid and James Quinnan will be groomsman. The couple plans a 4 pm Lackawanna train departure for a wedding tour. Canavan serves as secretary of the Catholic Total Abstinence union of the Stanton diocese and is a popular young man in West Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Canavan
Fairview
Henrietta Nihil
St. Louis
St. Patrick’s Church
Kate Canavan
James Quinnan
M. Lackawanna
Canavan
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Stanton Diocese
West
Scranton
Combination of Thrift and Beauty in Steam Sponging
The advertisement promotes fabrics for tailor-made gowns noting old cloth shrinkage and spotting. It claims a new steam process sponges fabrics free of charge, making them unshrinkable and spot proof, preserving finish and shape for rain or water exposure. No extra cost for the service.
Vast Display of Fancy Dress Goods at Vy Lu Store
An advertisement extols a wide range of fabrics and patterns including Afcheviats Homespuns and Plaid Back Sullings, promising superior values and stylish latest weaves and designs for discerning shoppers.
Merely a Resident Noted for Amiable Qualities
A fragment notes a resident of the city well known for amiable qualities and social standing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merly
Hte Elty
Church notices and clergy travel update
The article lists church activities including services at St. David's Episcopal and Plymouth Congregational along with meetings of Agnes' chapter and Washburn Presbyterian groups. ministers Rev J B Sweet and Rev James Henninger travel to Owego N Y for Wyoming Ministerial conference. both expect to be reappointed. A church supper is planned with an appealing menu.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Episcopal Church
Agnes’ Chapter
Renorta
Chipation Society
Washburn Presbyterian Church
Christ In Endeavor Society
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodial Episcopal Church
James Henninger
Hampton Street
Owego N. Y
Wyoming Ministerial Association
Gleaners' Society
Sweet
Plymouth Congregational Church
Minstrel show by Electric City Wheelmen at Mears Hall
The Electric City Wheelmen plan a minstrel performance at Mears Hall on Thursday evening May 3. Tickets have been requested from fans in Honesdale Carbondale Olyphant Pittston and Wilkes-Barre and hundreds are selling. The group’s popularity signals strong success for the event. The excursion follows last year’s large Binghamton trip and will now go to Montrose in Susquehanna County, with arrangements underway for a popular outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears’ Hall
Electric City Wheelmen
Honesdale
Carbondale
Olyphant
Pittston
Wilkes-Garre
St. Hrenden's
Binghamton
Montrose
Susquehanna County
Wat son deeds lot for Hampton Street church
Hon W W Wat son deeded a lot at the corner of Bryn Mawr and South Main avenue for a new Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church. The building will rise after the old property on Hampton street is disposed of on the Roundwoods plot. Rev Henninger's congregation gains a central location in Lincoln Heights lands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Street
Sudden Death of John Judge at Weat Scruntoy
John Judge aged 60 died suddenly yesterday after lunch while seated in an arm chair. Cause of death was apoplexy. He is survived by his wife and had lived in Weat Scruntoy for many years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Judge
Weat Scruntoy
Funeral of James 7 Hawley Held at Home and St Patrick's
The funeral for James 7 Hawley was held from the family home on Lafayette street yesterday morning followed by services at St Patrick's church attended by many friends. Pallbearers included John Quinnan John Barrettt Frank Johnson Wil Hany Crogain James Maughran and James O'Connell. Burial followed at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James 7. Hawley
Lafayette Street
St. Patrick's Church
Evenseil
John Quinnan
John Barrettt
Frank Johnson
Wil Hany Crogain
James Maughran
James O'Connell
Cathedral
Fishermen Reel In Trout On Roaring Brook
A large group of local fishermen fished Roaring Brook yesterday and reported good luck with trout. Der de Gruchy of Jackson Street Baptist Church returned home with a deskful of speckled beauties, catching them all himself. One fish measured 12 inches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roaring Brook
der. de Gruchy
Jackson Street
Baptist Church
Public schools closed for teachers institute this week
The public schools will be closed this week due to the teachers institute, and no collections were made among the children yesterday. St Patrick's parochial school reopens this morning after the Easter vacation. Mrs Mary Mulcahy of Pittston visits Miss Mary Durkin of Lafayette Street. Mr and Mrs John F Randolph of South Hyde Park Avenue celebrate their 38th wedding anniversary with a home dinner for family. Rev J B Whelan of St Patrick's church is able to move about again after a prolonged illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Institute
St. Patrick's Parochial School
Mary Mulcahy
Pittston
Mary Durkin
Lafayette Street
John F. Randolph
South Hyde Park Avenue
J. B. Whelan
St. Patrick’s Church
Misses Cusick Burke Join Syracuse Club Signing
Misses Anne Cusick and Anna Burke are Wishing fiend In Pittston and Mr John O Neill Jeaven heads to Philadelphia to join the Syracuse club with which he signed for the Bou aon. The funeral of Mrs William Nicolas of Weel Minooka occurred after a tilelineas. She was a young woman with many friends and was respected. Services were at National street home. interment Forest Home cemetery Taylor. The closing scenes of a two act domestic comedy opened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Cusick
Anna Burke
Pittston
John O'Neil Jeaven
Philadelpia
Syracuse Club
Bou Aon
William Nicholas
Weel Minooka
National Street
Forest Home Cemetery
Taylor
Polish residents in court over assault case at Miners' Hill
In Bauke O Neill s court a four to five Polish residents from Miners Hill faced charges of assault and battery as Victor Dumbinski and Joe Dyneski were named as principal and accomplice. A cross assault accusation also arose over an alleged attack on a sick wife with a stone. All defendants were held for court with bail set. Also reported, Mrs Anna McCahill died at her sister’s home on Malti street after twenty months of pulmonary illness. Her funeral is scheduled for Tuesday at 2 20 p m at St Joseph s Church with interment in Minooka cemetery. She leaves a husband a daughter plus a sister and brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bauke O'Neill
Miners' Hill
Victor Dumbinski
Joe Dyneski
Anna McCahill
Peter McCahill
John Nairn
Malti Street
St. Joseph's Entirch
Farewell Reception For Rev William Bdgar At Providence Church
Members and friends of Providence Methodist Episcopal church held a farewell reception for Rev William Bdgar and his family last evening in the church parlors. The event, organized by the Ladies Aid Society, filled the rooms as the congregation bid farewell and celebrated the pastorate with a gift of a Haviland dinner set presented by M F Sanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
William Bdgar
Ladies' Aid Society
Edguar
Haviland
M. F. Sanders
the Truth
Indies
Edgar
One of the Bravest staged by Keystone club at Audi torium
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic club presented One of the Bravest, a military drama, with an excellent cast. A social followed and the Excelior orchestra provided music for dancing. A benefit event is planned Friday evening to fund an artificial limb for Francia Jones. Funeral services were held for Mary Mulchrene and Mary Currien, both interred at Cathedral cemetery. John Evans of Pantyorywys Wales will preach at Welsh Congregational church on Wednesday night. The Welsh Christian Endeavor meets Thursday night. Miss Mary A Wills and Peter Thye will be married Wednesday at 4 pm. Bible study at the Young Women’s Christian Association is at 4 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club
Francia Jones
Mary
Patrick Mulchrene
Cathedral Cemeteri
James Currien
Cathedral
Hey
John Evans
Pantyorwys
Wales
Welsh Congregational Church
West Market Street
Mary A. Wills
Oak Street
Peter Thye
Fulton Street
Young Women's Christian Association
Reward Offered for Catarth Cure and Firm Trust
One hundred dollars reward offered for a cure that cannot be used by all. Cheney & Co., Toledo, props, claim forty years of honorable business. Includes mention of We, vine and Truss Wholesale in Toledo and Kinnan & Marvin sale drugmints. Mall's Caurrh Qune advertised with blood and mucous system claim. Pills and testimonials offered with price per bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheney
Toledo
Vine
Lave
Wa & Truss
Ism
Kinnan & Marvin
They Say There in Arsenic a Play the Carde
A cryptic Plain Dealer excerpt hints at a poker era remark about arsenic and hand strength. The fleeting quote contrasts belief and luck in high stakes games, reflecting period gambling mood and slang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Plain
Choral Union Debuts to Large South Scranton Crowd
At Hickory Street Presbyterian Church the Choral Union directed by Professor Chase B. Derman made its first public appearance. The crowd filled the church for a debut praised for harmony and mastery of difficult pieces with Bauer's band providing accompaniment. Solos by Miss Marie D Wirth Lydia Sailer and Jacob Emick highlighted the program. Beatrice Morris read Haunted by a Song in a clever rendition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lhat
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Choral Union
Chase B. Derman
Bauer
Marie D. Wirth
Lydia Sailer
Jacob Emick
Beatrice Morris
Funeral for Mrs Anthony Quinn Held at St Peter’s Cathedral
From her late home on Stone Avenue the funeral of Mrs Anthony Quinn who died suddenly at mass at St Peter’s Cathedral was held yesterday morning. The mass was celebrated by Rev J J Loughran, the procession then proceeding to Dunmore Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers were P J Nealis Thomas Brown James Nealis Peter Reagan John Regan Stephen Reap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stone Avenue
Anthony Quinn
Peter's Cathedral
J. J. Loughran
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
Messrs
P. J. Nealis
Thomas Brown
James Nealis
Peter Reagan
John Regan
Stephen Reap
Annual entertain ment and ball at Athletic hall
The South Side gymnasium boys held their first annual entertain ment and ball at Athletic hall last evening. A strong program featured a gymnastic exhibition with acrobats F. W. Kaiser John Zeiss C. Berg and Charles Henn. Dancing followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Hall
F. W. Kaiser
John Zeiss
C. Berg
Charles Henn
Charles Johnston
Messrs
Phil
Meyer
Gust
Rehner
Adam Wassner
Phil, Scholl
Michael Becker
St. Paul's Evangelical Church
Local court actions register assault and theft charges
Albert Henderson testified against Eugene Brown on assault and battery and threats. Brown remanded in $100 bail after a hearing. Bondsman George Edgenton qualified. Anthony Bellamy faced Alderman Leates for defrauding his boarding house. Stef Lancow faced larceny charges but was discharged after insufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Henderson
Albright Avenue
Eugene Brown
Marion Street
Alderman Lentes
George Edgenton
Anthony Bellamy
Alderman Leates
Stef Lancow
Farewell for Joseph Radie before Colorado departure
A group hosted a farewell for Joseph Radie last night, escorting him to Lackawanna station. He leaves on the 1 am train for Colorado to make it his new home, with friends offering best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Radie
J. Ledger
Cedar Avenue
Grocery Store Owner Leaves Prospect Avenue
William Witt, who for seven years ran a Prospect avenue grocery, departed yesterday afternoon with his wife for Detroit Michigan, ending his local business run.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Witt
Prospect Avenue
Detroit
Mich
Barrels of Samples Offer Free Dr Kennedy Remedy Trial
Special arrangement with Dr David Kennedy's Manufacturer enables readers to obtain a free trial bottle and pamphlet by sending full name and address to Dr David Kennedy's Corporation New York and noting the paper. The ad claims cures for kidney liver bladder blood rheumatism dyspepsia constipation and female weaknesses and notes the remedy sells for one dollar at druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kennedy
Handout
N. Y
Family Plans For Future Home Amid Illness And Fraternal Meet
John Tierney of Stone Avenue visits his brother T W Tierney a St Josephs seminary student in Dunwoodle NY. Two Brombacher children on Stone Avenue are seriously ill. Patriotic Council No 22 JO UAM hosts a smoker this evening at 7 p m in its hall at Hickory and Adame avenues to welcome a new member and unite junior and senior mechanics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Tierney
Stone Avenue
T. W. Tierney
St. Joseph's Seminary
Dunwoodle
N.Y
Louis Brombacher
Patriotic Council
United American Mechanics
P. m
Hickory Street
Pen Coal delivers to South Side and Hyde Park
Pen Coal offers coal at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be directed to J. T. Suarkey at 1914 Cedar Ave, phone 669.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. T. Suarkey
Obituaries for Tagwart and local residents in Scranton
Mrs. Margaret Tagwart of 418 Mulberry street died yesterday after a week of illness at 74. She moved from Hudson New York and lived in Scranton for over forty years. Survived by son William J. Taggart and James H. Taggart and daughters Kate and Margaret. Funeral plans to be announced. Also listed are Michael Kellett 69 of 6 South Sherman avenue died Sunday evening after extended illness and James Stephens 11 of 100 Jackson street died of heart failure with funeral tomorrow. Mrs Albert I Jones of Lake Ariel died after a long illness with funeral there tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Tagwart
Mulberry Street
Hudson
New York
Scranton
Lackawanna Valley
Ines
Michael Kellett
Sherman Avenue
St. Partick’s Catholic Church
Cathedral
James
James Stephens
Jackson Street
Washburn Breet
Albert I. Jones
Lake Arkc
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Dufour
Crimertete
Hetuse Suleitutes
Marian & Co
Handcome Boek
Globe Warehouse
Lfc
Price Soc. Pte Bott
North Scranton
William Edgar
Methodist Episcopal Church
South Scranton
Hickory Street Church
Anthony Bellam
Wyoming Avenue
Gunster & Forsyth
Povatitaren
Amusements. Annu
Lyceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H.R. Long
Robert B. Mantell
Me W. Hatley
Cross
Joseph Hatton
A. Tremayne
John PF. Slocum
Jefferson DE Angelis Opera CO
Jefferson de Angelis
Prop
Jolly Musketeer
Julian Edwards
Stanislaus Stange
Richard Barker
Savoy Theater
London
Thurada
James H. Wallick
Eleanor Merron
Fourtenth Street Theater
Academy OF Music, A & Oe
Long
Man
Little Irene Myers Company
Baxter
Matinees Daily
Rentz-Santley Burlesque
Pierce
Boston
Pierce’s Market
Avenue
Hayes & Varley
Spruce St
Bet
Washington
Wyoming
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