Permanent Luther Sunday School Workers Form in Scranton
Representatives of Lutheran Sunday schools in Scranton met at St Mark's Lutheran church to form a permanent organization. Rev G Spicker presided and Nev A L Tanner was secretary with Courtright elected treasurer. The group plans bi monthly meetings and will oversee Sunday school teachers and lessons for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther
St. Mark's
Lutheran Sunday Schoal Workers of Scranton
Garlock
Claes
Lillian
Rere
Wo & Lauer
Entertainments at Washburn Street church raise funds
A Tin evening program by the Tadies Aid Rociety at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church featured Miss Julia Webster Nineveh N. followed by cornet solo Prov Thome Mile and recitation by Mr Griffin. Edward Marse and Miss Lydia Stiler sang while Charles Hartley, versatile performer with national recognition, opened with mimicry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
Tadies
Rociety
Julia Webster
Nineveh
Prov. Thome Mile
Thirteenth Regiment
Owlie
Griffin
Edward Marse
Lydia Stiler
Charles Hartley
Hartley Delights Audience With Ventriloquist Act
The performer Hartley impressed the audience with impersonations and ventriloquism. He was encored three times and, with piano accompaniment, drew loud applause. the program also featured Thomas J. Clipe with Lydia Saller in a duet and Beatrice Morris and George Martin acts. The Ladies' Aid served refreshments after the concert in the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartley
Thomas J. Clipe
Lydia Saller
Beatrice Morris
George Martin
Mires Webster
Anna B. Willams
Ladies’ Aid Society
Particimente
Ehireh
Fire damages barn and horse stable in Hennessey Court
A still alarm at 8 89 last evening from Box 35 reported a fire in a barn on Hennessey Court owned by Dr Heath. The blaze started when a lamp toppled onto hay. Flames caused no human loss but an additional alarm at 10 59 found the stable annex badly damaged, suffocating the horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Hose
Chemial
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Hennessey Court
James Giacomo
Dr. Heath
Scranton Street
Child falls and receives four stitches after street incident
Eloward Morgan aged five and companions on Jackson street fell and cut a deep gash. He was taken to West Side hospital for medical care. William Shaw, hospital orderly, dispersed a crowd. a boy threw a large stone hitting him on the head. Injuries are described as slight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eloward
Morgan
Jackson Street
West Side Hospital
William Shaw
Social Round At North Bromiley And Nearby Homes
Harry Evans hosted a reception on Wednesday evening at North Bromiley avenue in honor of Mrs vane sister Miss Murs Dein of Shimoekin. Norma Nichols welcomed friends at her Lafayette Streit home, while Miss Mary A. Evans received a gold watch and chain at a Swetland atrowt birthday surprise. Mrs. John Thomas hosted a gathering of ladies on Lafayette Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Evans
North Bromiley Avenue
Mra
Vane
Mise Murs Dein
Shimoekin
Norma Nichols
Lafayette Streit
Mary A. Evans
Swetland Atrowt
John Thomas
Lafayette Street
Silk fabrics sale offers dozens of silk pieces
Twenty 24 inch foulard silks in blue white black and white at 65 cents. Twenty pieces of figured taffeta silks in varied styles for linings at 59 cents. Ten pieces 27 inch black taffeta silks in pure dye, valued at 1.25 dollars. this week only at reduced prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allree Anes
Fancy Dress Specials at Low Weekly Prices
A complete line of Whipcards in popular shade fabrics offered at 69 to 75 cents per yard. Includes 44-inch French Beiges and 45-inch Two-Tone Whipcards, with previous prices and a special sale price noted as 5 cents for some pieces.
Social gathering hosted by Mrs Williams and guests
A cordial 6 o'clock gathering last evening was hosted by Mrs. Williams. Guests included Mia Williams, William Kivans, and Mrs. Thomas Davie. The event was pleasant and enjoyed by all in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Willams
Mia
William Kivans
Thomas Davie
Edwards court arrests and bail set in threats case
Mire Ann Walters from Edwards court was arrested Monday at the request of Mrs Eva Haskins and her daughter Edith. She and another defendant were held on $900 bail by Alderman Davie for threats and sworn out a warrant for a separate Haskins arrest. Both defendants were held on $200 bail each on condition of own recognizance until next Monday evening. Patrick Reap obtained a warrant before Alderman John for Patrick Hennigan on assault and battery after a quarrel in an alley. Hennigan was discharged for lack of sufficient evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Walters
Edwards' Court
Eva Haskins
Edith
Davie
John
Patrick Reap
Patrick Hennig
Infant of Kellys to be buried in Cathedral Cemetery
The infant child of Mr and Mrs James Kelly of 418 Emmet Street will be interred in Cathedral Cemetery this afternoon. Funeral services for Mrs John P Griffiths are at 1:90 this afternoon at her daughter Mrs John Reynolds residence 78 South Main Avenue. Interment follows in Taylor. The funeral of Charles KE Harland was yesterday from Price Street residence with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kelly
Emmet Street
Cathedral Cemetery
John P. Griffiths
John Reynolds
South Main Avenue
Taylor
Charles KE. Harland
Price Street
Tov. S&s
FL Mathewa
Washburn Street
Phillips and Davis Marry Quietly at Tabernacle Parish
Richard J. Phillips Jr. of South Hyde Park and Miss Margaret L. Davis of Belleville wed quietly last evening at the Tabernacle Congregational parsonage on South Hyde Park Avenue. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. D. P. Donce with no attendants. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents in Hethiewine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard ©. Phillips, Jr
South Hyde Park
Hethiewine
Debate on Newspaper Reading Versus Book Reading Tonight
The Baptist Young People's union of the First Welch church holds a debate in the church lecture room this evening starting at 8 o clock. The question: Resolved that Newspaper Reading is More Profitable Than Book Reading. Debaters include James A Hughes, Dr Taliesen Phillips, Palmer Williams, John M Edwards, Miss Lizzie Hughes, and Miss Jennie Jenkins. Judges are Attorneys Charles A Deniels and John K Edwards and W H Hughes of The Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Youngs People's Union
Welch Haptlan
S Oelovk
James .A. Hughes
Taliesen Phillips
Palmer Williams
John M. Edwards
Lizzie Hughes
Jennie Jenkins
Charles 4. Deniels
John K. Edwards
W. J. Hughes
The
Tribune
Local Society Notes From St Pauls And Scranton
St Pauls Pioneer corps held a well attended drill at St Davids hall. Webster Titelary and Debating society meet at 34 North Rebecca avenue. Steamship agents meeting at Morgan's hall at 7 40 this evening. Electric City Wheelmen held a waxing bee on Jackson street. Rev Po Moffat to preach on The Cause of the Present State of Affairs and the Cure of the Conditions Existing in the South. Young Peoples Dancing class meets in Mesure hall with Miss Elizabeth Lewis teaching. A. BR. Eynon class at Plymouth Congregational Sunday school to entertain Monday evening May 1. Sewer repair work along Park Avenue under Street Commissioner Eagle. West Scranton ladies urged to meet at city hall at 7 PM for the fair. A mother meeting held at Miss Murrays room No 1 school. Miss Murphy’s son and Miss Alkille unite in marriage in Philadelphia. Emma Smith of Shenandoah visiting Mrs Sith and returning home. Mrs Libbie Parsons visiting Sydney NSW returns. Owen Dannegan goes to New York to enlist in the navy.
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St. Paul
Jackson Street
Po Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Mesure
Elizabeth Lewis
A. BR. Eynon
Plymouth Congregational Sunday School
von Pyde
North Scranton Surprise Party for Annie Davis
A surprise party was held at Miss Annie Davis home on Onkateeet Avenue. Guests enjoyed games music and dancing with refreshments served late. Attendees included Ketural Jones Alles Leonard Margaret Willis Helen Tileon Bessie Evans Edith Richards Lavinia Harrie Merers David Richards Frank Davis and others. The Ladies Aid society of the Providence Presbyterian church will hold...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Davis
Onkateeet
Jesse
Ketural Jones
Alles Leonard
Margaret Willis
Helen ‘Tileon
Bessie Evans
Geese [Iterly
Edith Richards
Bellin Harris
Lavinia Harrie
Throat and Lung Remedy Endorsed for Wide Range of Ailments
This week only at Kemp's Hallam Drugstore a popular home remedy for coughs croup bronchitis asthma and consumption is pitched as the most successful. A bottle is urged for home use with price and sample details promised.
Social notes from North Main Avenue community
A batch of social items from the North Main Avenue area lists visits and hostings among residents. Names include Mr. and Mrs. John K. Ketchum, Miss Amelia Wright, Miss Bertha Reeve, Mary Hartshorn, and many others visiting relatives and friends on streets such as West Market Street Spring Street and Williams Street. Notable mentions include a Foresters delegate election and a funeral attendance in Olyphant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
John K. Ketchum
Duryea
West Market Street
Eugene Robbins
Plymouth
Willams Street
Amelia Wright
New York
Spring Street
Bertha Reeve
Taylor
Mary Hartshorn
Jermyn
Conrad Murray
Oak Street
Bay City
Michigan
Willam J. Owens
Court
Robin Hood Lodge
Independent Order of Foresters
South Bethlehem
Thomas Rodham
White
Belle
Scott
Matthew Morris
Green Street
Jesse Morris
Olyphant
Sarah Kennedy
Williams Street
Peckville
Bert Stevens
Fenner & Dickinson
Bessie Mangan
Plains
Annie Neary
von Storch Avenue
Grice Weniell
Clark's Summit
Thomas Wheatley
Clark's Green
Thomas Reese
Revered talks and local events fill Dunmore agenda
In Dunmore yesterday a Presbyterian guest stayed with Mr and Mrs A D Blackinton on Elm Street. Rev Dr Levi Bird previews tonight’s Ideal Man lecture at the Tripp Avenue Christian church following Rev Dr Power’s Ideal Woman talk two weeks ago. Admission free with a silver offering. The Odd Fellows portico on Chestnut Street now houses the post office. Independent Hose Company weighs columbias alliance for events on the 1h. Emwerth league meets at Methodist Reformed Church with fleet chapters expected. A new daughter arrives for Mr and Mrs Snyder of William Street. Mr and Mrs Mlouth host visitors in Tw eighton Pennsylvania. Mrs Kinin Foley visits Mina Bilis at Church Street. Mr Boath plans to overhaul electric machinery in Oliphant. Changes proposed where needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
A. D Blackinton
Elm Street
Levi Bird
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Dr. Power
Washington, D
Hox’ Company
Ing
Columbias
West Boranton
Emwerth League
Mra
Samuel Snyder
William Street
William Mlouth
Tweighton
Mere
Richard Winterstein
North Blakely Street
Mies Kinin Foley
Cobb
Mina Licey Bilis
Church Street
Peeterdiy
HM. Boath
South Makers Street
Te Oliphamat Todas
J. Robinson's Bons Took Weel Park Place
John Auritvh of North Main avenue was honored with a surprise party at his home Tuesday evening. Home Literary Society members met at Frank Wrenn's residence. Albert Gianer of LaFlame visited friends yesterday. Epworth League members are urged to attend the League union meeting at Primere tonight at 7 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Auritvh
North Main Avenue
O& Irahday
Home Literary Society
Frank Wrenn
Albert Gianer
Lafplame
Court Street
Epworth League
League Union
Primere
Red Hair Beliefs Challenged by Lecturer
A lecturer declares that red haired individuals are not more prone to baldness, denying a common superstition about hair color and male grooming. the remark is noted in the Indianaapolis Journal.
Annual Banquet Planned by South Scranton Friends Club
A joint meeting at Hotel Best finalized details for the third annual Fourteen Friends banquet at Natter's hall on Alder Street next Monday. Alderman John Lentes to speak. about 110 couples expected. Lawrence orchestras to provide music. Fuhrman’s staff to serve a multi course menu. Albert Heier presided with Philip Scheuer chairing the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hotel Best
Jelende
Natter’s Hall
Alder Street
Albert Heier
James F. Beat
Fuhrman
Lawrence
John Lentes
Funeral held for Robert Schimpf at family residence
From the family residence at 502 Cedar Avenue the funeral for Robert Schimpf son of Mr and Mrs August Schimpf was held yesterday afternoon. Rev EB Schmidt of the Church of Peace conducted the services at the residence and preached a consoling sermon to the grieving parents. The procession then moved to Pittston Avenue Cemetery for interment with floral tributes from Mina Robinson Paulin Robinson Robert FE Schimpf Mr F L Terppe Eugene Tannler and others. The flower bearers were William Gutheing Otto Mpp Anthony Ridenbach William Elsing John Haner Anthony Dippre William Stein and George Wirth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Robert Schimpf
August Schimpf
EB. J. Schmidt
Church of Peace
Pittston Avenue
Mina Robinson
Paitin Robinson
Robert FE. Schimplf
F. L. Terppe
Eugene Tannler
William Gutheing
Otto Mpp
Anthony Ridenbach
William Elsing
John Haner
Anthony Dippre
William Stein
George Wirth
Progressive Euchre Party by Ladies' Catholic Benevolent
The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association branch held a euchre party at Pharmacy hall on Wednesday night. Games started at 9 and the final seventh game crowned winners Mrs Boland Miss Gavin Mr De Oro and Mr McGuire. Dancing followed with Miss Kate Reardon providing music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association
Pharmacy Hall
G Boland
Jennie Gavin
Mr. de Oro
Mr. McGuire
Kate Reardon
Funeral of Frank Mac Donald Held at Local Church
The funeral for Frank Mac Donald was held from his Cedar Avenue home yesterday morning. At 1 p.m. the body was taken to St John’s Church for a high mass of requiem by Rev Father Fleming, who also delivered the sermon. After services the casket was moved to Cathedral Cemetery for burial, with Columbus council and Young Men’s Institute members in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank MacDonald
Cedar Avenue
St. John’s Church
Father Fleming
Cathedral
Columbus Council
Young Men's Institute
Ladies pick district four fair booth chiefs at Neptune Engine House
The three fire companies of this side and the Nellis Engine Company of Petersburg selected representatives to preside at district four booths at the upcoming firemen's fair. Miss Tony Roser chaired the meeting at Neptune Engine House. Canvassers reported favorable feedback and details needing attention were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellis Mngine Company
Petersburg
Neptune Mngine
Tony Roser
Corne
Birth of Son in Henry Fenn Family at Cedar Avenue
A son was born into the family of Henry Fenn, permanent man of the Neptune Engine company, Wednesday, at their residence on Cedar Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Fenn
Neptune
Cedar Avenue
Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park
Coal delivery offered at $1.25 for central city and Hyde Park areas. Orders directed to C. B. Bharkey at 1914 Cedar, phone 6482.
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South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Bharkey
Death Notice and Local Figures Visit. Funeral Held
The fragmentary item notes visits by Edith Boreants and Philip Fiel, a Long Island trip for ho.safford, and a funeral for the late David Cobb. Pallbearers listed include J. DL Stevens and others. Rev. Ford and Rev. Moore spoke briefly at the church before interment at Morest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dackeon
von Auken
W. J. Ford
Moore
Morest Hill
Bert Hainey
Harry Francis
Grain-O Drink Promoted As Coffee Alternative
An advertisement urges readers to choose Grain-O after learning coffee is not recommended. It presents Grain-O as a healthy, invigorating food drink made from pure grain with a rich seal brown color and coffee-like taste.
East Hampton Man Takes Post at Pittston Drug Store
Philip Dunn of East Market Street will relocate to East Hampton tomorrow after accepting a position. At Manners Pharmacy on Green Ridge Street, pure fruit juice and pep candy syrup soda favors are offered.
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Pittston
Philip Dunn
East Market Street
Tomocrow
East Hampton
T. 1
Oh Prowl Tv
Manners Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Obituary notices from Scranton announce multiple deaths
Joseph Shoemaker died suddenly of heart trouble at 72 Willow Street aged 40. Survived by wife and three children. Interment details to follow for Mrs Mary Lewis of Audenried and Mrs Catherine Staples of North Scranton. ages 76 and 88 respectively. Funeral arrangements for Mrs Hoffman and others noted with services at home and Providence Methodist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Shoemaker
Willow Street
Burglar Swindler Linked to Local Feud Name
A Susquehanna Transcript item reports Police Officer John McHale detaining a frightened man in Hagerton. The man claimed involvement with bur glars tied to the May feud, with misread illness and police questioning. The piece names Job Cheater Peck and Ed Perhon in connection with the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Susquehanna Transcript
Archbald
John Tt. McHale
Hagerton
van Jonewee
Mavilel
Fiynn
Jobo
Ed Perhon
Robinson's Sons Hock Beer Miner Burned at Singelen
John Jones, an employed miner at the Woodward colliery run by the Delaware Lichevontia and Weeteurn company in Singelen, was severely burned yesterday morning. His injuries affect the back, arms and shoulders and he was taken to Moses Tayi hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jones
Woodward
Delaware, Lichevontia and Weeteurn Company
Singelen
Moses Tayi
Scranton Coal Eyes Blue Ridge Colliery Sale
Scranton Coal Company engineers survey the Blue Ridge Colliery near Peechville as they prepare to negotiate a transfer of ownership. If negotiations proceed, a sale could be arranged, marking a potential mine acquisition for the Scranton firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Coal Company
Blue Ridge Colliery
Nogineers
Peechville
Lost Time and a Thought on Periods in Drink Says
A fragment from the Cincinnati Enquirer discusses time, coverage, and a period of twenty years with remarks on long intervals between drinks, reflecting a newspaper voice. The readable text centers on a casual debate over time, duration, and repetition in social behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnat
Kmnquirer
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
St. Mark's Church
Hennessy Court
Phillips-Davis
Atlantic
George W. Jenkins
Social
Wibek Allensendee
Hepore
Hk. Robinson's Sons
Bock Beeh
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
Munyon
Arch Street
Phila
Aga Allt
BE. Robinson's Sons
Dunmore
J. Robinson
Park Place
Indianavelis Jour
South Scranton
Lady Friends
Robert Schimpff
Frank McDonald
Progressive Euchre Party
M Donald
Ane
BE. Robinson
Bons Hock Beer
Green Ridge
Warner
House Furn
ING Store
Foote & Fuller CO
Mears Building
Washington Avenue
Mary Lewis
Audenried
T. Tt. Watkins
Wales Street
John Hoffman
W. A. North
Catherine Staples
North
Providence Methodist Church
Edgerton
Miner
Robinson's Hons Bock Beer
Academy OF Music, Breo & Reis
Lesseet, Long
PN Ab
London Caiety Girls
Merry Widows
J. N. Pierson
N. Pierson
C. A. van Wormer
van Wormer
Yeerterday
Tunkhannock
Fred, &. Bois
Laceyville
Josephine
Aletera
Mile Duchesnois
Alfred de Vieny
Napoleon
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