Inaugurated a New Departure at Yesterday's Services
West Scranton notes report Rev. 2. BK. Sweet resumed duties at Blinp Fon Methodist Episcopal church with a new departive sermon on God’s work and obedience. Special music with Bagster tunes promised for next Sunday. Funeral arrangements for Byron Flyns at 58 Grant Ave set for tomorrow afternoon. Other obituaries and service notices listed with cemetery interments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Phillips
E. B. Whitman
Elk County
BK. Sweet
Blinp- Fon
Methodial Episcopal Church
Tilke
Ehety
Birthday Surprise for Miss Sallie McCracken
Miss Sallie McCracken of South Hyde Park Avenue was treated to a pleasant birthday surprise party last Friday evening. Refreshments were served after a enjoyable time with diversions and best wishes for many happy birthdays from the guests including Misses Hatije.
Dufour's French Tar Claims Cold Cure and Rest
Advertised as a remedy for colds and fatigue, the product Dufour's French Tar is offered for sale by all dealers. The notice urges buyers to obtain the tar through local merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Names listed in local notice appear for records
A collection of personal names including Gwen Jones Wade Davi Wodle Anna Morton Grace Snow Ethel Woodrut Saile Coslett Bessie McCracken Pearl Kresge May Tunnell desele Bouvers Hattie McCracken Mrs J F Dean Milton Moore Ralph Waring Harry Cary George Evans Fred Warner Charles Linker Ben Kynon Tom ignun Arthur Walter Walter James Jasper Jones Ray Fuirman Samuel McCracken Richard Dean Ed Davia Roy McCracken appear in a public notice or roster. The text reads as a fragmented list of individuals without accompanying context or actions.
Local Poultry Stealing Report From Jackson Street Area
Chicken thefts continue in the neighborhood with several hens taken last week. A pot of bananas was stolen from John Jenkins on Saturday night near Jackson Street and Rebecca Avenue. William Gray’s property in Fellows Patch was also broken into with multiple chickens stolen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John L. Jenkins
Jackson Street
Rebeccs Avenue
Wiliam Gray
Fellows’ Patch
Whitman Family Telegram Reports Sudden Death
The family of RE BR Whitman at 18 Routh Rebecca Avenue received a telegram from a relative in St. Marys Elk County Pa announcing Mr Whitman died suddenly yesterday. He had left here about three weeks ago to accept a position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RE. BR. Whitman
Routh Rebeccs Avenue
St. Mary’s
Elk County
Whitman
Novelties and Standard Styles in Farasols and Umbrellas
A May 1 display showcases a matchless line of parasols coaching umbrellas sun shades mourning and fancy umbrellas. The notice invites inspections during the week with promise of exclusive novelties and nobbiest styles, urging visitors to step inside for the finest display.
Parasol and Sun Shade Opening Day Tuesday
A roundup of umbrella and sunshade ideas features white silk taffeta coaching umbrellas chif fon trimmed sunshades and chiffon parasols in colors and styles. Includes mourning umbrellas and children’s sunshades with varied handles and opening day details.
Funeral for Daniel T Phillips Held With Masonic Rites
The death of Daniel T Phillips gathered a large family and the community. A letter postmarked Saturday indicated his well being before the mystery surrounding his passing. Services tomorrow begin at 2 PM at South Hyde Park Avenue and Wardburn Street Presbyterian Church with Rev John J Moffat officiating. Interment is in Washburn Street cemetery under Hyde Park lodge No 24 and West Side Conclave No 80. Members of the Masonic orders and related bodies will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Byron Flyns
Grant Avenue
Patrick's Church
Tiyement
Thade
Cathedral
Frederick Simon
Chesnut Street
Burind
Pittston Avenue
Mradite Bechtold
Owelock
MET
Aveniue Lutheran Church
Dunmere
T. Cituenin Ewan
Bramtes Avenue
Nanthouke
Daniel T. Phillips
Hyde Park Avenue
Wardburn Street Presbyterian Church
John J. Moffat
D. D
Hyde Park Lodge
West Side Conclave
Robert Morris Jedge
Washburn Street
Deacon Office Sermon Preached by Rev 8 F Mathews
Rev 8 F Mathews preached on The Office of a Deacon as anticipation grows for the forthcoming election this week. His sermon addressed scriptural and social aspects and drew an attentive audience. The Ladies Aid Society will meet in a monthly business session at Mr A H K Holmes's home this evening with a large attendance encouraged.
Funeral for Mrs. Ann Reader Held at 109 Hampton Street
Rev. Thomas de Gruchy officiated at the funeral of Mrs. Ann Reader yesterday afternoon. Services were at the house, 109 Hampton Street, with many relatives and friends attending. Pallbearers included Te Culman, D Culman, Weatherhog, J. G Evans, J Howell, and Ro Saulzer. Interment was in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Ann Reader
Hampton Street
Te, Culman
Culman
Weatherhog
J. G, Evans
Howell
Ro Saulzer
Washburn Street
Scranton Neighbors News Roundup Highlights
Local notes report a small fire at 315 North Filmore avenue. repairs and damages cited. Various residents visitations, graduations, funerals, and craft events fill community life. A new washery planned at Briggs Colliers. multiple meetings and rehearsals scheduled across organizations and venues.
Pea Coal Delivers $1.25 a Ton to City Areas
The notice announces pea coal at 1.25 per ton delivered to the South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be directed to J. T. Fuarkey at 1914 Cedar Ave, phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. T. Fuarkey
Cedar Ave
Junger Maem eterhoy Prepare for Brooklyn Baen Verfest
The group met yesterday afternoon to rehearse the prize song and concert pieces they will perform at the Brooklyn Baen verfest in June. Arthur Klaasen, director of the Saengerfest, will visit Scranton on May 23 to assess the choir. Funeral services for Henry Buarnikow, young son of Mr and Mrs William Buarnikow, were held Saturday from 1220 Crown Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Maemeterhoy
Arthur Klaasen
Scranton
Henry
William Buarnikow
Crown Ave
Public Endorsement Testimony From Scranton Stresses Dean's Kidney Pills
A Scranton resident Mr A W Klots cites severe bladder troubles and kidney pains after a cold. He credits Dean's Kidney Pills from Matthews Brothers Drug Store with relief after other remedies failed. Sold 50 cents by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole agents. Remember the name Dean's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
A. W. Klots
Lafayette Street
Dean
Matthews Brothers
Price
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Dean's
Community Rites Mark Memorials And Ceaseless Edges
The article notes the Zion Lutheran church interment at Washington Avenue cemetery and a Patriotic Order Sons of America eleventh anniversary banquet at Athletic hall Camp 4 with anticipated speakers. It also reports the burial of Mary Janssen, 18 months, at German Catholic cemetery No 5, and mentions Rev Peter Christ and Rudolph Schafer journeying from Alder Street. George Truehon will return to Philadelphia to resume studies at the Dental College after his brother’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tor of Zion Lutheran Church
Washington Avenue
Athletic Hall
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Mary
Frank Janssen
Prospect Avenue
Peter Christ
Rudolph Schafer
Alder Street
Sparrow Point
George Truehon
Philadelphia
Philadelphia Dental College
Green Ridge Industrial school closes with prizes and ice cream
The Green Ridge Industrial school held closing exercises in the library building on a Saturday afternoon. Mothers attended, and pupils performed songs and recitations. Kindergarten work by Misses Dimmick was shown, and prizes were awarded by Mrs. Preston Robinson. Interment for Frank Millican occurred at Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers listed. Mrs. H J Wilkins travels to Nicholson, Pa. A baby boy arrived at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Lick’s home on Dickson avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Frank Millican
St. Paul's Church
W. J. Malone
William Ginger
William Gallagher
Robert Taylor
Jeremiah Ryan
Edward Victory
Charles Beebe
Cathedral
H. J. Wilkins
Nicholson
Frank Lick
Dickson Avenue
New Pastor Takes Charge at Providence Methodist Church
The Rev G A Cure was formally introduced by the retiring pastor Rev William Edgar and preached his first sermon to a large congregation. He urged patience in dark hours and faith in God, self, and the people, with a right hand of fellowship afterward. The evening service used Gen I 2 as text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Patience
Joseph Sweetser
William Bryant
G. A. Cure
Providence Methodist Mplacopal Church
William Edgar
Mr. Cure
Falgar
Mev
Cure
Haydn Cousins
Mra. Cousins
Jesus Christ
First Pick Slated as Councilman Finn Takes Center Stage
The morning session features the first pick to be swung by Councilman Wade M. Finn as part of the ongoing council agenda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wade M. Finn
Glen Falls guest returns home after visit
Mise Alice Lynch of Glen Falls North Carolina returns home after visiting Mire May Cawley the previous week. Martin W. Cusick an insurance agent on Mainstreet leaves Wednesday for Cleveland to remain permanently. A social is planned tonight at Joseph's hall for Mina Marie Gilgalion of Beranton with entertainment and a following social. Mary Kane of Pittston visited Miss Marion Gogart of Greenwood yesterday. James Williams of Wilkes-Barre visited town yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Alice Lynch
Glen Falls
N. C
Mire May Cawley
Martin W. Cusick
Mainstreet
Cleveland
Mr. Custek
Joseph's Hall
Mina Marie Gilgalion
Beranton
Mary Kane
Pittston
Marion Gogart
Greenwood Yerterday
James Williams
Wilkes- Barre
Obituary notices from Crdar avenue area
Obituary notices report the deaths of Peter Londorf aged between 70 and 95, Clarice Lanedrof on Crdar avenue and Hinory street, and other residents including Mary Strain, June Morkwick, and a son of Mr and Mrs Michael Neulon. The notices describe funeral plans, interments, and burial places at local German Catholic and Washburn Street cemeteries with references to family, veterans, and church affiliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Londorf
Wee
Jacob Lanedrof
Crdar Avenue
Hinhory Street
Pawl
Ines
St. Mary's Chitin
Ani
St. Mary's
Local Socials Highlight Young People Party and Wedding
Mr and Mrs William Bryant hosted a Friday evening gathering on Court Street with many young guests. Frances Cateon of Ashbury Park Nod attended as a guest of honor. music and dancing filled the night until refreshments were served. The wedding of Eds Roberts to Mary Jeffries took place at the groom’s sister’s home with Rev RA Reeve officiating and a brief relatives reception. The couple plan a honeymoon in New York City and other eastern points. both are well known in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bryant
Court Street
Frances Cateon
Asbiry Park
Nod
Uwewal
Kerra
Miseex Eliabeth Warren
Anna Conway
Lazia Caffrey
Mary Feeney
Clara Foster
Mame Carrol
Anna McLane
Kate O'Brien
Daley Bryant
Mamie Corwn
Messrs
S. J. Taylor
Henry Koch
Fred Thomas
John O'Brien
Lawrence Keegan
Frenelic McAndrew
Fred Speicher
John Grines
John Metann
Harry Kelly
William Murphy
A. A. Reilly
Martin Meeaa
Edds Roberts
Mary Jeffries
Reeve
Puritan Congregational Church
John Gillespie
Oak Street
New York City
Roberts
City
Funeral for Joseph Sweetser Held at Court Street Church
The funeral for Joseph Sweetser, who died last Thursday, was held yesterday afternoon at the Court Street Methodist Episcopal church where he was an active member. Rev G Lyman officiated with pallbearers W Ward BE Miller Elijah Miller John Heel George Houser and George Hoffman among the mourners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Sweetser
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
G. Lyman
W. Ward
Be.miller
Elijah Miller
John Heel
George Houser
George Hoffman
North Main Avenue
Girard Construction Company
Grain-O Ad Promises Healthful Drink for Children
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a grain based beverage to replace coffee for children. It claims Grain-O tastes like coffee when prepared properly and sells for 25 cents at grocers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Callea
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
J. B. Sweet
Munyon’s
Bright
Munton
Archet
Phila
Dewey Day
Welch Baptist Church
Ai Ppm
Jesus
D.C. Edwards
Taylor
D. Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Globe Warehouse
Hoe Ie
D. L Phillips
First Baptist Church
John W. Colborn
Ninth Street
Ashley
North Filmore Avenue
John Jones
Star Laundry
William F. Green
North Sumner Avenue
New York College of Pharmacy
Mayo
Byron Sloat
Swelland Street
Great Bend
Michael Mack
Ashland
Arabella Callagher
Luzerne Street
Heese Powell
Sterling
N. J
Young Women's Christian Association
Mattie Watkins
Harmony Athletic Club
Mears’ Hall
Co-operative
Briggs Collers
Colmn Bank
Division No. 1
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Hari Garhall
Electric City Wheelmen
Minstrel Company
Kualos Plegan
North Scranton
Missionary Society of the
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
A. B. Holmes
Bouth Main Avenue
Elmira
George Shoemaker
Jennie Lewis
South Main Avenue
Plymouth Church Christian Endeavoor Society
Lackawenns
Rendham
Edward Davies
Edith
Albert Davie
Robert Bradley
Plymouth Congregational Church
Smoky Hollow
South Scranton
Peter
Tly
Peldae
Seoul
Grand Army of the Megalitin
Sotriens
Abellie
Ama
Wieter
Bowie
Tve
William
Donywille
Mercuret
En Me
Amd Wes Williamstohnsin
Sony van
Waxhhorn
Aml Mes Miehawl Neulon
Sixth Street
Velsettfy
Yeure
Hay
Agi
Dowpl MacGouldrick
Mason
Mason's Health Defenders
H. T. Mason Crem. Co. Gro Arch
Asc
Matthews Hrotiters
vOlewate Ate
Lacka. Ave
M'Garrah & Thomas
Licka. Ave
Yceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis
Lesser
H.R. Long
James Young
Lord Byron
Academy OF Music, Hurounder & Reis
Lessess
Rk Long
Jessie Sawtelle
Ste
Hove
AJAX
Merrouws
eLacure Boers
Elz
Pupes
Pete
Scranton, Pa
Matthews and
H. C. Sanderscen
California Fig Syrup CO
the Dime Deposit and Discount Bank
Nickel Savings Bank
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