Golden Age sermon at Simpson Church in West Scranton
The Hon. HB Olmstead of Tinchester N Y preached at Simpson Methodist Episcopal yesterday evening on the Golden Age. He reflected on past times and future hopes, contrasting old excesses with modern progress and noting the era’s political and social changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HB. Olmatend
Tinchester
N.Y
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Onnerendenid
Hiya Teen
New Bigland
Howe
Cehleow
Pett
Willie Poly
Olmstead
Steamer Failure Strikes West Scranton Fire Response
The Franklin engine company steamer is out of service, leaving West Scranton without a fully equipped fire unit. The incapacitated steamer was tested at a central city fire last Thursday evening and was removed after about ten minutes. A fireman was wounded during the response to Box 87, and a valued tool from the station was confiscated by another company and not returned. Local firemen’s spouses are asked to meet this evening to discuss the naming fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coulcilien
Franklin Engine Company
West Scranton
Central City
Sentinels
Frankine
Tatekawania Avenue
Couwy
Timbit Heese Campany
District Deputy Grand Master to Visit Why Fellows Lodge Moscow
District Deputy Grand Master David will visit Why Fellows lodge officers in Moscow this week. He travels with Grand Morehead David Davis Grand Warrendotin HW Rotheriand Secretary debn Francis Grand Treasurer John Hern and Grand Guard William Lewis. The visit aims to review officers' work then hold an evening of entertainment and a ride on the beuwlowerd followed by a short program at Mimburet by Colonel Schoonnuiker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David “Wen
Why
Moscow
Morehead David
Davis
Warrendotin
Widow and Husband Die After Long Illness
Mrs. John Ward of Keyser Avenue died Saturday at 12 in the evening after months of illness following an injury to her feet. Her husband, already deceased, left several small children. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Ward
Keyser Avenue
Injustice Cited After Patrolman Warns Individual
A brief police notice notes that an individual was cautioned by Patrolman Thomas for a potential infraction. The report records the caution and detours from further action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Dines
Redfern Declares Corset Foundation of Good Dress
Redfern proclaims the corset as the foundation of good dress and credits no living authority more knowledgeable on the subject.
Corset Fitting Week Promotes New Style Corsets
Corset fitting services will be available for one week starting Monday April 24. Visitors can learn about the new style corsets and receive help selecting models best suited to their figures.
Demonstration Highlights 11 12 and 13 Inch Lengths
A noted display features lengths of 11 12 and 13 inches, forming the focal point of the present demonstration.
Tumor Expelled by Lydia E Pinkham Remedy
Mrs Evrzanora Woretook of Magno ia Iowa reports recovery from a severe tumor after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She cites three months of health decline since change of life, plus bloating smothering spells and heart palpitations, then notes passing the tumor after three boxes and improved mobility since. She commends the medicine to others with female troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evrzanora Woretook
Magnolia
Iowa
Timan
Prxenam
Lydia Fr. Winkham
Petition Aims to Remove Patrolman Cited Trickery
A misused petition circulates among citizens claiming praise for a patrolman while its real aim is his removal from the force. The deceit harms a popular officer and could invite complaints against others over job performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellene
West Side mill site decision fuels local industry push
The West Side board aims to secure a mill site on South Main Avenue near Lincoln Theaters as Kietz Brothers of Carbondale confirm relocation plans. No obstacle to construction is reported, with workers and machinery expected to move in soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Atk
Thane
Stccess
Kietz Brothers
Sil
Carbondale
South Main Avenue
Lincoln
Meadern Maeliners
Mat
Twee
Bane Dreu Porsons
Funeral for A. J. Corey at St Patrick’s Church
Rev. Lavelle led services at St Patrick’s Catholic Church Saturday for the late A J Corey held at 4 o clock. Many out of town friends attended as the interment was conducted by the Congregational minister. The remains of Mr and Mrs Rise Faeries of 240 North Bromely Avenue were taken to Washburn Street Cemetery yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Por. Lavelle
Bt. Patrick's Uathony
A. 2
Corey
Rise Faeries
North
Bromely Avenue
Washburn Etrout
Steiner
Jackson
Jah M. Heath
Italian Art Club
Suranton Street
St. Paul's Plonowr Corps
Hydy Park
Father Mathew Society
Dglekatea
Local unions elect delegates to May convention
The Young People's union delegates David J. Davis Leah Williams Luther Lewis and a female member were chosen to attend the May 12 convention in To stoy. Other notes mention Welsh church representatives, a temperance meeting, and plans for ground surveying at Tipp Land company amid community events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weel Sommytoy
David J. Davis
Leah Wiliams
Luther Lewis
Fendi Dentine
Young People’s Union
Tostoy
Ponneymiania
Sons of Temfermnce
Ube
Seimphons
Musthall
Meee
Wheelen
Omarrow
Thetra Tripp
Mose Company
Vripp Turk Association
Tipp Land Company
Rocedyue
UN Hall Builders
Local social notices and family updates from Iowa region
Mr and Mrs Thomas Brooks of Iowa visit Mrs John MIl len of North Filmore Ave. Miss Helen Davis of South Sumner Ave is on the sick list. Mrs Ann Matthews and family of Fairview Ave and Price St will move to New York City this week. John Smith of South Main Ave entertains his sister Mina Hadima Snyder of Shenandoah. P Custer and son Robert of Fairview Ave attended the funeral of Mr Custers niece at Stroudsburg yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Brooks
Iowa
John Millen
North Filmore Avenue
Helen Davis
South Sumner Avenue
Ann Matthews
Fairview Avenue
Price Street
New York City
John Smith
South Main Avenue
Mina Hadima Snyder
Shenandoah
Myre
P. Custer
Robert
Kemp’s Balker for the Throat and Lungs Advertised
An advert notes daily use of Kemp’s Balker for throat and lung relief. It claims it cures coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption and urges readers to obtain a bottle immediately. The wording appears garbled but promotes a patent remedy with broad health claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
New Pastor Chosen At Christ Lutheran South Scranton
Rev James Witke, 27, from Bridgeport Conn, succeeds Rev H Lisse at Christ Lutheran Church on Cedar Ave in South Scranton. Lisse delivers farewell sermon as Witke is welcomed in a crowded morning service and a congregational meeting follows to confirm the new pastor. Lisse and his family depart for Augusta to lead Zion Lutheran in that city. a reception for Lisse, and departure of Rev von Busse to Buffalo, N Y, highlight tonight’s events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Lutheran Church
H. Lisse
Mr. Witke
Bridgeport
Conn
Christ Southeran
Cedar Avenue
HH. Wake
James Witke
Lisae
St. John ii
Tey
Lisse
Christ
Witke
Bf Schneider
New York City
Hernny
Cem
Kev
Auvinsbure
Zion Lutheran Church
Markshure
Concert Preparations For Scranton Singing Society Event
Preparation has been made for the committees of engagements for the concert tonight in Satters hall by the Scranton Singing Society. The program includes German selections, American songs, duets, quartets, and a tenor solo with conductor Gustav Reppert leading the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satters Hall
Tienherms
Scranton
Boole Wolf Abe Rand
Infant Falls From Photo Chute. Fracture Feared
In a photo session at 206 Teving Avenue the infant son of Mr and Mrs John Steinbraker fell from a chute and struck his head. Dr J Z Walsh attended as the child endured only shock and bruises. Another boy Nicholas Gants of South Washington Avenue had a finger cut by a rock thrown near the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yeeteriny
John Steinbraker
Teving Avenue
Teill
J. Z. Watsh Wie
John
Mets
Nichola Gants
South Waoehington Avetinte
Br, Walsh
Community notices and events brighten Botugdes streets
Catherine Phillips hosts anniversary at 45 Alder Street as officials announce new annex opening at No 2 Crown Avenue for school use with 80 pupils. Ringgold hall hosts a social night with a rooster and hen, while the Scrapten Baengeminde presents a concert and games at Natter's on Alder Street. Ex City Assessor Christiaan Pichu recovers from rheumatism. his wife improves. Iva M Stevens returns from a long stay at South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mes
Catherine Phillips
Gee Ratumiay
Homer
Alder Street
Beech
Birch Streets
Ruuinely
Wissie Kelley
Mise Nellie McGuinness
Ringgold Hall
Proaspat
George Spitzer
Prin Neil O Pennell
John Th.hase
Iva M. Stevens
South
Sterling Returns to Post at Common Corn Hotel
Sterling resumes his role today at the hotel of Common Corn eliman Smith in the Nineteenth ward on Pittston avenue. Peter Robling Jr of Cedar avenue is to return soon after a brief setback. Pea Cowl delivered at $1.25 to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to B Sharkey 14 Cedar Ave Plone 6682.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling
Common Corneliman Smith
Nineteenth Ward
Pittston Avenue
Peter Robling, Jr
Cedar Avenue
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Movement to Organize a Local Bicycle Club
A movement is on foot to form a bicycle club here with local cyclists invited to join. A meeting will be held soon to discuss membership, after which a list of eligible wheel owners in the borough will be circulated for attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Club
Patrick Cleary
William Kennedy
Talore
Funeral for Patrick Clary Held at St Marys Church
Friends gathered Saturday for the funeral of Patrick Clary from Potter street. The remains were carried to St Marys church for a requiem Mass conducted by Father Donkin, then interred in the family plot at St Mars cemetery with pallbearers listed as Mosers John M Coleman PP DPD Manley Thomas Wawley James Cullen Patrick Gill and Stoger OHara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Clary
Potter Street
St. Mary's Church
Mer AM DL Donkin
St. Mars's Cemetery
Mosers
John M. Coleman
PP Dpd
Manley
Thomas Wawley
James Cullen
Patrick Gill
Stoger O'Hara
Surprise party honors Williany inn back home
A Saturday evening gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Williany inn back on Mill street became a surprise party hosted by close friends. Patrick Gaugher and Matt Philbin provided entertainment while refreshments followed. Attendees included Mrs Elmer Kennedy Mr and Mrs Dr M Collins Mr and Mrs John Slimpson Mrs Murry Rigers Miss Ida Simpson Miss Emily Meyers Miss Kate Kinhack Miss Hattie Meyers Mr O WM Kintack Mr Albert J Kinhack Mr George Coakley and others from Peckville Arch Bald and Mansfield.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williany Inn
Mill Street
Patrick Gaugher
Matt Philbin
Arelald
Elmer Kennedy
Peckville
M. Collins
John Slimpson
Murry Rigers
Mieses Ida Simpson
Emily Meyers
Kate Kinhack
Hattie Meyers
Archiard
Chora Collins
WM. Kintack
Albert J. Kinhack
Archbald
Theeopge Coakley
Masfield
Richa Wellner
Community notices and social schedules in local churches
A list of church and community events includes a Presbyterian congregation gathering on Thursday from 4 to 6 and 7 to 8, a Ladies Aid Society social at the Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesday, and a St. Mark's Episcopal church social at Jacob Bronson's residence on Wednesday. Additional items note local arrests and residents visiting relatives in nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine Vieallet
Inet
Peravne Collie
Misa
Bulgin
Ellen Fathen
Patrick Mefivath
Mrs. Sanders
Lou Vauther
John Wells
Same
Episcora Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Jacob Bronson
Bling Street
Marper
Selme
Hurgess Powell
Ida Simpson
Teckville
Lwo
M. Calling
Butler Street
William F Purcell
East Drinker Street
Wilkes-Barre
Peter Pinkney
Irescott Avenue
Pittston
Nellie Harker
Carbondaly
William Wallace
Makely
Harper Street
Mr and Aire
Walter Bunker
Hyde Tark
John Webber
Yose Tendny
Obituary for Mrs Beridger McGraw of Foole sire Dunmore dies at home
Mrs Beridger McGraw of Foole sire Dunmore dies at home Monday after failing health. Survived by husband and several children including Mar, Alice, Pembel le, Ida and Michael. Funeral mass at 8 o clock. Requiem held in St Mary’s Church. Interment at Mt Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beridger McGraw
Foole Sire
Dunmore
Mrnday
Ngiring
Cael
Mar
Alice
Pemtbelle
Michael
Mary
Mt Cure Comebens
GRAINE O HEALTH DRINK PROMISES NOURISHMENT FOR CHILDREN
An old advertisement touts a product named GraineO as a delicious nourishing drink for children. It claims to aid digestion and strengthen nerves, resembling ordinary coffee but free from harmful effects. The copy urges households to buy from grocers and prepare properly for best results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole aiMou
Local youths suffer injuries in weekend accidents and social notes
Eight year old Harry Weiss was run over by a carriage on North Main avenue and badly injured. Eddie Gibbons burned after seizing mining powder, with face and hands badly burned. Five year old Lawrence McHale severely burned when clothes ignited. Mark Mullin struck by a horse during mine work, suffering facial injuries. Mrs. Evan Phillips recovering after a nonspecific ailment. Dancing class social to close the season at O Malley’s hall. Various residents, visitors, and travelers named, with routine reports of visits and returns. Peter Lynott, aged 17, arraigned on assault and battery and incorrigibility charges. bail set at fifty dollars. committed to county jail in default. Court proceedings heard and a successful entertainment event noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Weiss
North Main Avenue
Eddie Gibbons
Frick Avenue
Lawrence McHale
John McHale
Brick Avenue
Lawrence
Mark Mullin
Dunmore
Nas
Dickson Mines
Maltin
Evan Phillips
Throop Street
Taylor Dancing Clase
O'Malless Hall
Charlies Wricker
West Market Street
Wick
New York
Daniel Evane
Danville
Julia Gallagher
Broadherst
Chinchilla
J. J. Swartz
Avaca
Martha Evins
Pittstin
Saturnae
Parker Street
Patrick Burns
Schuylkill County
Celia Kane
Thuckwell Strat
David Nicholas
Ferdinand Street
Olyphant
Marie Morris
Plymouth
Gavennie Davis
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas Jones
C. BL Pickett
L. GL. Burdick
Hartford
Susquehanna County
William Nicholas
Delaware Street
August Bonner
West Virginia
Moses Bonear
Breacon Street
Mise Nellie Evans
Carbondale
School Street
Simon Hingdorf
Miami
Thoeas Priew
Nanticoke
Thomas Morris
Werat Market Street
T. DO Powell
Pechvile
Peter Lynott
North Scranton
Sipert M. Bo
Weekend social notes from Green Ridge and nearby towns
A busy period of visits and travels is recorded with names including Mr and Mrs B G Bhevent in Bale MY Mrs Warren Kimble in Carbondale ME T Jayne returning from Potteville and Mrs J H Stevens leaving for Prompton relatives Misses Mabel and Vera Utley visiting Delaware vineet Prose Cap tain O Branson to speak at Primitive Methodist church and building fund reported at 4000 with Rev Simpson named as pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvine
B. G. Bhevent
Bale
Warren Kimble
Carbondale
T. Jayne
Potteville
J. H. Stevens
Prompton
Mabel
Vera Utley
Pinghamton
Merv @. Prose
Delaware Vineet
Fannie Elfridge
Waryte County
Weasley League
The
Primitive Methodist Church
Bluck
O. Branson
Wi Go Pord
Mr. Simpson
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
E. B. Olmstead
D. D
Simpson Church
Franklin
George W. Jenkins
S Main Avenue
Japan
China
India
Africa
Dird
Antnay EY
Redfern
Globe Warehouse
Lydia BF. Pinkham
Emvicks
Nerrea
South Scranton
Tontohts Concert
Ervanton
Sammercanile
Biba
Hollander
Albin’ Kora
Boprun Bale
Harris
Alisa Lyvlin
Luther
Quartette
Phebe Bel Min VW
Alrimermin Morere
Cidetio Schulta
Prolocioi
Willen Fucaguinetier
Thromian
Leanwert, Bung
Woldnotsehein
Dehmnder Atheiter Fordinoune Verain
Salo
Erb Konie
F. Behubbert Alphaetos Broggiort
Eavesee
Aoe
Seranion Liederkrang
Trio
Soprene
Mies
Rustian Sea
Gwits Siler
Mossre
Gustav Reppert
Theodore Lawart
Cinta Reppert
Aid Medan
Cie J. Tobinson
Earths
Go Lewert
Vino Rosa
Lluntingg Boon
Albin Korn
Senenrassr
Guataw Kepport
George Fran Vat Feng
Die Guisterschmitt
Wiihion Kyenehmer Serayton
Murs
Munyon
Dunmore Doings
Puneral
Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Lyceum
Apri
R. Caral Norton
Science
Green Ridge
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessees
Long
MR. Henry Miller
John E. Brennan
J. 4
Magee
McFee
Londonm Gaiety Girly
Guernsey's Hall
Washington Av
Elisha B. Worrell
Lew England
Coutent
Aggussie Museum
Cambridge
Aif Commercial Museum
Philadelphia
Worrell
Orrell
Peld
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming Avenue
Dickson M
Peronton and Withed-Barceba Manufacturers
Sary
General Office
Scranton, Pa
Asbury
Keene
Tunkhannonk
Sedo Water of Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
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