Debate on Newspaper Heading Versus Book Reading
The West Scranton Baptist Young People's union hosted a debatable program with the Welsh Baptist church group. Judges sided with the negative that book reading is better than newspaper reading. The event featured speakers including Palmer Williams Elizabeth Hughes and James R Hughes against Dr Tallesen Phillips Jennie Jenkins and John M Edwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People's Union of the Church
Holy Cross Church
Y. W
Young People's Soolery
First Welsh Baptist Church
David J. Davis
Baptist Young People’s Union
Hugh Williams
Elizabeth Hughes
Palmer Williams
James R. Hughes
James R. Hughes, and Dr. Tallesen Phillips
Jennie Jenkins
John M. Edwards
Charles FE. Daniels
R. Westcott
Rachel Powell
Pricet
Olyphant Baptist Young People's Union
John Davis
Olyphant
Elizabeth Lewis
Davis
Spain
H. BH. Woetcott
Theodore Stribs fifty fourth birthday celebrated at Mil wards court
A large gathering on Wednesday evening marked Theodore Strib of Mil wards court reaching his fifty fourth birthday. Mrs Straub received many tokens of esteem and refreshments were provided by the hosts with help from her daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore Strib
Milwards' Court
Social gathering in North Lincoln honors Miss Jonnie Williams
Miss Jonnie Williams of Minersville is the guest of honor at a North Lincoln home party hosted by Mrs. Mary Thomas. The evening featured games, music, dancing and refreshments with numerous friends in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Armhurst
Wille
Minor
Theodore J. Quick
Mary Thomas
North Lincoln
Jonnie Williams
Minersville
Ire
Thomas Williams
David Thomas
Jenkin Harris
Miro
Joni Williams
Misses Busan Thomas
Lizzie Davis
Annie Lewis
Sarah Thomas
Minnie Davis
Maggie Jones
Rhoda Williams
Miriam Jones
Jennie Phillips
Tillie Williams
Ruth Morgan
Nellie Williams
Daisy Roberts
Hertha Tobias
Listle Thomas
Martha Phillins
David Harris
Willam Evans
Rees Thomas
John Thomas
Reese Roberta
Thomas James
David Williams
Albert Joseph
Morgan Williams
Arthur Wil- Hames
James Jones
Anthony Davis
Joshua Lewis
David Jones
John Robinson
John Lewis
Edward Davis
Thomas Phillipe
Ladies Host First Baptist Supper To Aid Church
The First Baptist church ladies plan a supper next Thursday at Mrs Boddoo on South Main Avenue. A three letter hosts A BE and Cowill will serve, with ice cream and cake for 15 cents. Proceeds fund church improvements as the group unites for the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pii
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Plymouth Congregational Church
First Baptist Church
Mra
St. G. Boddoe
South Main Avenue
Cowill
Edward Guerrity and Bridget Lavelle Wed at Holy Cross
Edward Guerrity of Railroad Avenue and Miss Bridget Lavelle of Meridian Street were married at 6 pm Thursday at Holy Cross church Bellevue by Reverend W O'Donnell. Anna Lavelle was bridesmaid. Thomas Morris served as best man. Attire featured steel-colored tailor-made gowns. A wedding dinner followed at the bride’s home, with a trip to New York and Boston planned. They will reside with the Lavelle family after returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Guerrity
Railroad Avenue
Bridget Lavelle
Meridian Street
Holy Cross Church
Bellevue
Hey. W. O'Donnell
Anna Lavelle
Thomas Morris Wise
Gerrity
New York
Boston
Farewell Party Hosted by Mrs Martin Weber
A pleasant gathering occurred Thursday evening at Beanley Avenue home of Mrs. Martin Weber to bid farewell to Mrs. John Weber of Denver Colorado. Guests included numerous neighbors and friends such as Mrs. Faust Mrs. Ross Mrs. Waldron Mrs. Koehler Mrs. Kwithowsky and others in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Weber
Beanley Avenue
John Weber
Denver
Colorado
Faust
Ross
Waldron
Koehler
Martin
Kwithowsky
Mra
Hoetgeroth
Mra. Koch
Mire. Glassanett
Mra. Mitchell
Seaman
New Shirt Styles in Stripes and Color Blends
All the new fads in cross bars stripes and color blends. The coolest dressy shirts of the season. Other stores ask 75 cents for these shirts. Our price 45 cents.
Silk Stripe Socks Offer At Special Price
Advertisement for men’s silk stripe socks featuring fine gauge and high class styles. Checks at 25c a pair with a today only price. Box with 3 pairs priced at 17 cents per pair.
Miller and Weber Family Notice Surface
Lena Miller, Lena Weber, Millie Weber, and Fred Weber appear in a local family notice. The fragment suggests a genealogical or archival item noting relatives with shared surname in a community record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Miller
Lena Weber
Millie Weber
Fred Weber
West Scranton YWCA to Open in Banner Block
The West Scranton branch of the YWCA will open in the Banner block at South Main avenue and Scranton street next Friday evening with an open house and a fine program. A large committee led by Mrs Randolph Jones plans arrangements. volunteers seek donations of chairs rugs door mats and other supplies to furnish the new quarters at minimal cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Young Women's Christian Association
Banner Block
South Main Avenue
Scrantontreet
Mra
Randolph Jones
D. B. Thomas
A. L. Ramer
Sarah Powell
Airs
Arthur Batining
Anna Ansley
Jevsie Fisher
Lillian Kenwood
Allee Williams
Daisy Poole
Margaret Jones
Grace Acker
Marion Hutchinson
Grace Waters
Vic Jones
Martha Nichols
Norma Nichols
Minnie Cobb
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Funeral Services for Griffiths and Kelly Families
Short services were held for Mrs. Griffiths at the Reynolds home then at Congregational church in Taylor with interment in Taylor cemetery. Separately, the child of Mr. and Mrs. James Kelly was buried in the Cathedral cemetery after a home funeral on Emmet Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Griffiths
John Reynolds
South Main Avenue
Horne
Congregational
Taylor
Taylor Cemetery
James Kelly
Cathedral
Emmet Street
Dantel Heints
Washington Avenue
Noop
Dochimah
Fred
William Heintz
Pittston Avenue
Webster Literary Society Holds Weekly Meeting
The Webster Literary and Debating society met last evening at Robert PD Pettit's North Rehocca avenue home. Charles Cadwean and Forbes Eaton were elected members. impromptu readings entertained and instructed. The next meeting will be at W. D. Evans’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Literary and Debating Society
Robert PD. Pettit
North Rehocca Avenue
Charles Cadwean
Forbes Eaton
Whith
W. D. Evans
Local accidents and upcoming meetings in Columbia area
Fred Jones a teamster from North Main avenue injured when thrown from a runaway wagon and treated at Wet Side hospital. Upcoming meetings include Columbia Hose company Monday at Division street HQ, Ripple Division No 45 Sons of Temperance tonight at Evans hall Main avenue, and Miss Murphy’s No 19 school mothers meeting yesterday. Also reports of injuries at Hyde Park shaft and South Main ventures, with several clergy scheduled to preach in local churches and the Ladies auxiliary of Division No 4 Daughters of Erin arranging events at Mears hall Monday night May 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Jones
North Main Avenue
Wet Side
Columbia Hose Company
Division Street
Miss Murphy
Ripple Division
Sons of Temperance
Evans’ Hall
Fouia Main Avenue
John Watkins
Hyde Park
Thomas Prosser
Dynon Street
Exciting
South Main Avenue
A. B. Neal
Pudley Street Baptist Church
Dunmore
Oie
Shert Weleh
Dievd
Taylor
Seeview
James Bonninger
Simpson Methodist
H. C. Winman
James Tohan
S29
Fifth Avenue
Dellavue
Davis
Reynolds
DD. W. Skellonger
Washington, D.C
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main
Division No. 4
Daughters of Erin
Hart Gari Hall
Mears’ Hall
Local Notes on Residents Visiting and Recovering
John Thomas of New York City visits his parents as David Thomas of Bellevue Street and Abraham Seidman of 412 North Main Avenue are home on sick leave from Company Fifteenth United States Regulars and will rejoin on Magis. William Hopkins of South Main Avenue slowly recovers from a serious illness. Patrick Shaw of Keyser Avenue visits friends in Washington New Jersey. Martin Delaney of Lugurne Street recovers from pneumonia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thomas
New York City
David Thomas
Bellevue Street
Abraham Seidman
North Main Avenue
Fifteenth Regiment
United States Regulars
Magis
William Hopkins
South Main Avenue
Patrick Shaw
Keyser Avenue
Washington, N. J
Martin Delaney
Lugerne Street
Local Notices and Social Updates From Green Ridge Area
The Odd Fellows plan to initiate two candidates at the imminent Thursday night May 4 meeting. Mr Voight and family move from Dickson avenue to Hollamburs. Thompson Benno fished Thursday at Moscow trout run. Heptasophs to meet Monday evening to initiate a candidate. Mrs Howe has returned from New York trip. Mrs Stevens returned from Prompton visit. Miss May Austin and Fletta Finch to visit Factoryville Sunday. J C Warner of Monsey avenue called to Mintrose by sister’s death. Williams Ice Cream with Soda Water drawn at Manners drug. Pupils at No 28 school observed Arbor Day yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prompton
May Austin
Fletta Finch
Factoryville
J. C. Warner
Monsey Avenue
Mintrose
Williams
Manner
No. 28
Handsome remedy promise invites free trial bottle
An advertisement touts a free trial bottle of Hassam for the throat and lungs. It claims to cure and relieve coughs asthma bronchitis and consumption, available at Chrome and are Coughs, with a price of 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price Bo
No Woman Is Exempt From Regularity And Health
An appeal emphasizes regular menstruation as vital and warns against pain and derangement. It cites Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash as helpful, notes Mrs. Pinkham’s decades of guidance, and invites women to seek advice at Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Onn
Eldred
Dean Mua
Pryewam
Lydia E. Pinkham
School profiled talks and a wedding noted in brief
The article records planned Friday talks on business forms and banking by Benjamin Hicks at No. 28 school with Principal Burdick arranging weekly sessions. Patrick Ferguson and Miss Marie Kelly wed at St Pauls church. they will reside on Hichter street. Grammar A and H pupils will take an annual outing to Mountain Lake. Manners pharmacy advertises fruit juices and rock candy syrup on Green Ridge street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quincy Avenue
St. Pauls Church
Martin
Katie Kelly
Michael Garvey
South Scranton
Hichter Street
Mountain Lake
Manners Pharmacy
Green Ridge Street
Pen Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park
Coal delivery note shows price of 1.25 dollars per unit to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders addressed to C. B. Sharkey at 1014 Cedar Ave with phone 6692.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Local notices mix court, injuries, and community events
Charles Nicodemus of Fig Street was arraigned before Alderman Lentes on assault and lottery charges brought by his wife. The couple seek a separation and division of property. Mary Titzeber of Palm Street injured when left hand caught in a machine at Fanquoit Silk Mill. She was cared for at home by Dr J J Walsh. A Keystone Fishing Club event at Smith’s hotel. James Rader of Mauch Chunk visiting his parents for a gospel meeting at the YMCA. Captain Mary Thompson to speak at Amur van Volunteers event. Burial for Joseph Schumacher scheduled at 8 o'clock this morning from Willow Street home with a requiem at St Mary’s German Catholic Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chiarles Nicodemus
Fig Street
Lentes Yeosterday
Nickodemus
Mary Titzeber
Palm Street
Fanquoit
J. J. Walsh
Smith's Hotel
Rae
Keystone Fishing Club
James Rader
Mauch Chunk
Philip Rader
Birch Atreat
Minooka Runaway Ties Up Main Street Undercarriage Damaged
An early morning runaway on South Main Street involved Undertakers HH Jordan driving an undertaker van. The team bolted after a line car from Scranton Traction, overturned near Greenwood Hill, and halted at the No 11 drift after miners intervened. Jordan injured his ankle when a line broke. The beer wagon behind also broke loose and stopped after colliding with the Keystone Brewing team. A South Side club and local miners prepared for a rival match the following afternoon amid talk of the United Mine Workers meeting at Fasshold's hall that did not occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Souith
Undertakers
Jordan
Scranton Traction Empany
Greenwood Hill
Keystone Brewing Company
United Mine Workers
Fasshold’s Hall
Epworth League Meeting in Dunmore Church
Representatives from Scranton and Dunmore Epworth League chapters gathered at the Dunmore Methodist church for an engaging session led by President John J. York. The program included prayers, a sermon, readings by Eva Dorsey and a song by Miss Lichter, with a question box and refreshments afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Scranton
Dunmore
Dunmore Methodist Church
John J. York
Simpson
William Mdgar
A. J. van Cleft
Eva Dorsey
Misa Lichter
Debates and Entertainment By North Scranton Societies
The North Scranton Young Men's Institute and Father Whitty Society plan a May 1 event in St Marys hall featuring a debate on municipal ownership of utilities. Speakers include J J Bourke and members from both groups. The evening also offers musical and literary numbers and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Institute
Father
Young Men's Institute
Father Whitty
de Willing
A. Lynott
Admiral Dewey
Camp Life
Sos
R. J. Bourke
Boo
F. Lignott
Michael Sweeney
T. A. BR
Thomas F. Homer
Jo0hn Marthur Bong
Jon Noland
Evang
Margaret Thornton
Brutus
Cassius
James A. May
John HM
Ixelsey
Miner Injuries Reported At Von Storvh Mine
Peter O'Hara, a driver boy, was painfully injured yesterday while riding the bumper of a trip at the Von Storvh mine. He was caught between two cars and bruised the leg, then taken home for medical care. Patrick Noone, of Wiles street, was seriously injured in a separate incident while attempting to spray a whip at the Storrs mine. struck on the head by coal, his scalp lacerated, and he was driven home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter O'Hara
von Storvh
Fie
Putnam Street
Patrick Noone
Wiles Street
Storrs
Twenty Years Discourse At Providence Presbyterian Church
Reverend George B. Guild will deliver the twentieth annual discourse at Providence Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 10:50 AM, with a brief review of the church’s past twenty years. Special anthems by the choir. Sunday school and Endeavor meetings follow usual hours. former members are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Guild
Providence Presbyterian Church
Chor
Welsh Methodist Church
Warne Avenue
Key
W. C. Wrathing
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Clark's Summit Baptist Church
W. F. Davis
Providence First Baptist Church
Wayne Avenue
Doble School
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Tev
Willan Edgar
Epworth Teague
Local Socials Note On Visits And Farewells
John McPlaherty of San Francisco visited friends on Keyser avenue. Miss Lizsie Williams of Wilbur Street received a surprise party at her home last evening. Philip Dunn of East Market Street leaves today for Fast Hamp ton Long Teland. Alfred Harris of Taylor visits friends on Mary Street. Mrs Margaret B Williams of Margaret Avenue, long ill at home, will be moved today to the West Side house hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McPlaherty
San Francisco
Keyser Avenue
Lizsie Williams
Wilbur Street
Philip Dunn
East Market Street
Fast Hampton
Long Teland
Alfred Harris
Taylor
Mary Street
Margaret B. Williams
Margaret Avenue
Itel
Appointment of Wayne avenue man as delinquent tax collector
William J. Gwens of Wayne avenue was named collector of delinquent poor tax for 1495 in the First ward. The Ladies' Aid Society of the Providence Christian Church will hold a Teoney sovlad in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Gwens
Wayne Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Christian Church
Grain-O-maile Beverage Promises Healthful Table Drink
An old time advertising snippet touts Grain-O-maile as a healthful grain beverage suitable for all ages. It claims it strengthens the system, can replace coffee, and nourishes both young and old, urging readers to buy from their grocer and follow preparation directions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lidy
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George W. Jenkins
S Main Avenue
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General News
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Bock Beer
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Bock Peer
E. Robinson's Sons
Nock Hhier
E. Rodinson
Epworth
Scranton and
Dunmore Center
North Scranton
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Alaion
Dr. Williams
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
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Foote & Fuller Co
Mears Building
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Chauncy Olcott
Lila Caroer
Athlone
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Thomas Gerrity
Wyoming Avenue
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Lacthawania Hospital
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West Beranton
Sixteenth Street
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Michael Hotten
J. Robinson
Mindfald Davine
Toat Poony
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