Brain power urged for church growth and vitality
Rev. Dr. James Hughes urged cultivation of intelligence and piety in churches. He warned the absence of masculine thought and zeal weakens church life, insisting the head and heart must be developed together, with thoughtful members guiding active others for a stronger, more useful church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Hughes
Darken Street Baptist Church
Hughes
Fingland
Hugh Stowell Brown
Tiverpool
Liverpool
Martha
Rev Dr Mogg Preaches Lofty Sermon at Elm Park
Rev Dr C E Mogg of Central Methodist Wilkes Barre preached at Elm Park Church to large morning and evening crowds. He urged that knowledge of God, not earthly science alone, awakens spiritual kinship, redemption, and the need for divine communion through Jesus, the only path to salvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. E. Mogg
Central Methodist Church
Wilkes- Barre
Elm Park Church
Job
God
Mrs. Prowning
Chilren
Humanity
Geniis
Mim
Judah Breaks Fetters and Soars Toward Heaven
A lyrical passage evokes Judah breaking sin’s fetters and faith lifting the spirit above clouds as inspiration guides a toward heavenward flight. The imagery centers on spiritual ascent and divine influence guiding the soul.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judah
Heaven
Pulpits and Services Across Churches Gathered in City
Clergymen preached morning and evening at Providence and Hampton Street churches. Rev. Levi Bird led an afternoon at the YWCA on How Far are We Removed from the Savage. Rev. Joseph T. Smith, DD, LL.D, preached both services at First Presbyterian. Welsh and English services were held at First Welsh Baptist with Welsh morning and English evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Church
Joseph Madison
William Parrons
Hampton Street Presbyterian Church
Youngs Women's Christian Association
Mise Hancock
Levi Bird
People's Prohibition Church
FP. W. Pearsall
Railroad Department
Young Men's Christian Negociation
James Hughes
Jackson Street
J. F P. Moffatt
Washburn Street
Presbterian
Blinpeon Methodial Church
Mugh Davies
South Main Avenue
Welch Calviniatic Methodistchrch
Scranton Street
Allis Memorial Mission
Keyser Valley
William Crawford
Joseph T. Smith
First Presbyterian Church
Dorning
Second Presbyterian
J. Th. Bweet
Bimpton Methodist Church
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Vandervoort
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Licentiate DC
Thomas
Pearsall
Railroad Young Men's Christian Assa
Vhation
J. W. Williama
Swansea
Wales
First Welsh Baptist Church
Sauquoit Silk Mill Outing Draws 1800 Workers to Lake Arie
The Sauquoit silk mill held its third annual employee outing at Lake Arie sending 1800 workers and about 1000 guests by four trains. Bauer's band played as W H Davis and a committee oversaw arrangements. Cream plates were given to each worker. trains returned with no reported accidents and many Scranton officials attended as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sauquoit
Lake Arie
Scranton
Lehigh Valley
New York
Lake Erie
Western
Delaware and Hudson
Bauer
W. H. Davis
Reese Powell
Charles Davis
F. 2. Jones
William Naegle
Gus Rehner
Frank Mann
Henry Barnacle
Thomas Tewis
G. Lenois
Joseph Mack
Whnam Gelden
Ed. Connerton
William Shea
John Gyr
Davis
Funeral of Rev Dr J G Eckman
Funeral services for Rev Dr J G Eckman will be at Elm Park church this afternoon at 2:30. Morning viewing at the Eckman residence 459 Quincy avenue from 10 to 12. Rev W J Thorne presiding elder will conduct with brief addresses by Reva J C Leacock Dr A J Van Cleft and J G B Sweet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Bckman
Elm Park Church
Eckman
Quincy Avenue
W. J. Thorne
Honesdale
Reva
J.C. Leacock
A. J. van Cleft
J. GB. Sweet
City Notes and Local Happenings at a Glance
In this week’s notes, community events include the Anthracite hotel reopening under M. J. Martin, a Primitive Methodist Sunday school outing, Rev. M. G. Nahi’s residence at 610 Linden Street, and a charity performance of “Friend Win” by the Chicago Star company at Maude Hall. The county council joint committee meets to discuss specifications for Oro apparatus, while the Scranton Clearing House reports weekly bank exchanges totaling 797000.03 dollars across several dates Aug (values listed).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Martin
Bias Leon
Primitive Methodist
M. G. Nahi
St. Luke's
Neineopal
Linden Street
Priend Win
Chicago Star Company
Councus
Scranton Clearing Hose Association
Guardsmen Form Provisional Units in Pennsylvania
A general order from Harrisburg details the formation of provisional Pennsylvania units. It lists brigades, captaincies for Third Brigade companies including Reading Lancaster Carlisle Beranton and others, and confirms mustering dates for various troops. It covers transfers for pre April 28 1898 guardsmen, enlistment terms, and property handovers to new commands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
National Guard
United States Volunteer Service
Philadelphia
Reading
Marry M. Philipp
Lancaster
John M. Goff
Carlisle
Clinton C Heyd
Beranton
Frement Btakes
Maston
Benjamin Ruwh Pel
Compiny FF
York
Alonzo H. Failer
Compiny
Scranton
WH Ham A. Rewd
Harrieburg
Matrice BE. Finney
Lebanon
Michael Dy Fitzgerald
James OF
Dinvmlok
Vormpiny
Honesdale
Don . Cehern
Patteville
Jimes Arehtald
Phoenixville
Chester County
Henry H. Quimby
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
United States
Sade
Adjutant General
Williams versus Judge set for hard Beranton welter bout
Sporting notes describe Ton Williams preparing at Highbridge NY for a tough welterweight clash with Jim Judge. Judge, older but seasoned, could earn a title shot against Charley Johnson or Andy Walsh if victorious. Williams aims to win and then seek fights with top 140-pounders, while manager Skelly backs Judge and notes Williams’s 20-round draw with Dick Burge and a strong right hand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton Williams
Jim Judge
Beranton
Willams
Judge
Williams
Highbridge
Greater New York
Charley Johnson
Andy Walsh
Skelly
Dick Burge
England
Peter Miller
Mls
Dick Case
Sporting Man
New York
Jack Skelly
Case
Judge Shill
Johnson
Walsh
Recent War Tax Rulings Issued by Commissioner Scott
A summary of issued rulings on stamp taxes covering rent receipts when contracts reference use or hire, deeds and conveyances, mortgage records, warehouse receipts, insurance policy reissues, property pledges, tax sale certificates, social clubs, liquor dealers, and public exhibitions. The guidance notes which items incur 25 cent or higher stamps and when exemptions apply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. St. Scott
T. F. Penman
Insurance Polic
Promiun
Bell
Unclear Gear List Hints at Military Return Plans
A garbled inventory of camp gear and rations appears in the text, noting items such as coat, blanket, knapsack, canteen, and utensils. Hartleburn says no conclusion yet on the likely disposition of the National guardsmen upon their return, aiming for a satisfactory outcome for all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sardamen
Hartleburn
Buyers Win Charity Ball. Raise Funds at Athletic Park
In Saturday afternoon play the Buyers defeated Sellers 53 to 68 after three hours of batters, in a charity game before 800 spectators at Athletic Park. George Phillips John Br Law Frank Sturges and others starred for Buyers while Kh. 18 and Belford Harris led Sellers with notable scoring and fielding. The event included a ball, speeches, and a turkey-toned closing with eighty diners and Griffith Davis as toastmaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joral Commerce
Athletic Park
Teem
Buvera
Buyer
Apy
Jane Blacks
George Phillips
John BR. Law
Willan Tritt
Pio Cheeee
Sturges
Belford Harris
Ai Gernon
My Wall
Ceeerss
Pan
GQ. KR
Nelson
Henry Lindermainif
T. R. Brooks
DO. Parker
Bes Tatil Svexene
Fevedoncay
Frane
TVET
Ruyere
Seliora
Trim
Filley
Sehinger
Prooks
Schliwer
Threeshaee Hikte
Beai
Brioke
Dinan
Martht
Godfrey
Dre
Piit Pa
Wils
Linderman
Nelwan
Brooks
Sohinger
Marnie
MeTague
Pilley
Mouna Parker
MeTaewe
Mugen
Yin Byw Plitcher
Hy ‘Trim
Val
Wild Plitches
Behloger
Trin
Piebalia
Goodfrey
Uimpires
Wil Vom Kimo
W. L. Betts
Cuie
Griffith Davis
Minooka Team Defeats Harmoniess in Patchy Contest
A Minooka victory over Harmoniess ended 1 to 8 as the home team lagged in pitching and effort. A J Quinn departs for Altoona to attend the Grand Council of the Pennsylvania Jurisdiction of Young Men's Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Quinn
Altoona
Pennsylvania
Young Men's Institute
Myr
Quinn
Daniel O'Connell Wounell
Meeers
John Burke
Edward McLauchlin
Philip Martin
Pittston
Main Street
Maroons
Priveburg Club
Mary J. Lovehney
Athaetic City
James Connolly
Moscow
Nosistey
Marx
Thomas Loughney
Mies Maud Kennedy
Jermyn
Mise Mary Kagan
Yeateruy
Minooka
Latlesa
Obituary notices for Michael Matloy and Mrs Jane Jehu
Michael Matloy of 72 Adams Avenue Dunmore died Friday at home aged about 65 a native of County Mayo Ireland. Funeral Mass at St Pauls church Growndide interment in Dunmore Catholic Cemetery. Also Mrs Jane Jehu of Wayne Avenue grocer family woman died Saturday after illness aged 54 married twenty six years anniversary to be observed next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Matloy
Adams Avenue
Dunmore
Malloy
Ape
County Mayo
Ireland
Ile
J. Whitney
Dotin J. Malloy
Mary Malloy
Margaret Malloy
Thomas Mallow
Dunmere
St. Paul's Church
Grown Idee
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
Jane Jehu
Wayne Avenue
Thema Jelu
Jehu
Catmorganshire
Soeuth Wales
Immigrant Woman Dies. Funeral to Be Held This Week
A long time resident immigrant woman died after illness. She attended the Church of the Good Shepherd in Green Rider and the Epiphany church. funeral services are set for 2 oclock at the family home residence with Rev. Pallantiie officiating. Burial will follow in Wuehburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epiaconal Church
Church of the Good Shepherd
Green Rider
Ballantine
Wiasne Avenue
Pallantiie
Len. A. Evans
Wolk Haptiet Church
Weel Market Street
Wuehburn Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Jackson Street Baptist Church
DR. Mogg
Wilkes-Barre
Elm Park
Horsford
Lake Ariel
DR. Eckman
City Notes
Tribune
Wilkes-Bargo
Stewart L. Tharnes
Williamsport
William P. Clark
Sunbury
William HH. Heim
Hazgleton
Andrew Lee
Wilker-Barre
Catain
Arthur W. Jackson
Winamle
James A. Dewey
Plymouth
Charles J. Peek
el. Shickehinny
Mason Kh. Hughes
William G. Simpson
Tunkhannock
Norval W. Reynolds
Meshoppen
Samuel Hawke
Allentown
Davi R. Herne
Philadelphia City Cavalry
Richard Tilghman
Tyrone
Male County
Thomas M. Fleck
Waorrisburg
Daunhin
Charles P. Meek
Springfeld
Sporting News
Bobby Dobbs
George Kerwin
Chicago
Kerwin
Moet Dobbs
Olympic Club
Buffalo
Greenwood Club
Brooklyn
Dobbs
John Ro Kime
I North Hyde Park Avenue
F. J. Brown
Marrlaen Avenue
Hal Ofelock
Rookwood
Wyoming
Pierce’s Market
Spring
Heart Lake
Montrose
U. E. Crofut
China
Wyoming Avenue
Oxford
Standard Shoe Store
the Great
Jon I. Ladwig
A. F. Kizer
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
UN Suran:ton Savings Bank
Mercereau & Connell
Dole
Mt, Pleasant Coal
Arges
Hirdseye
Www
Te Smith
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