Scranton Notes Add a Mixed Evening Tale Of Local Life
A Scranton youth counts barber clips and wonders about husbands tempers while laborers lunch nearby. A child dreams of a Mrs Smith’s twins and a cookery teacher travels to Saint Luke’s. A history of the Presbytery of Luverne, by Rev. Osmond, is due October with biographical sketches of ministers and churches in the coal region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mies Vernon
Girls’ Friendly Society
Bt. Luke's Church
Rover
Indy
Luverne
Jonathan Osmond
Minra
Richard Webster
John Ance
Thomas E. H. Nowden
A. A. Hodge
Milo J. Hickok
Presbyterian
Ecclesiastical Literature Project in Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre Record notes a new book project on church literature in Pennsylvania. The planned volume will run about 240 pages and be limited to 600 copies. The editors aim to place the work within reach of all readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre Record
Local social notes list visitors and travels across towns
Miss Mary Joint slowly recovers from rheumatism. The Minutes Kittle and Margaret Hefron visit Carbondale. Miew Mae Miller visits from Barton staying with Misa May Bimpeon in Quincy Avenue. L Gallen family and Mis Hart return to Carbondale. Ann Hart returns from Carbondale. Clara and Jennie MoN visit from Black Street. Larry Morrison returns from Carbondale. Margaret and Katie Heffron return from New York City. Mrs G G Barbour departs with friends for California Washington and Mexico. Mary and Katie Ruddy enjoy a trip to Asbury Park Port Hamilton and Newport City. B A Annie McAlister and Mina Mary Dougherty visit from Ithaca Foster. A G Hepler and wife visit relatives in Hepler and Mount Carmel. John Simpkins and son Howard visit Scranton friends while returning from Stroudsburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Joint
Kittle
Margaret Heffron
Carbondale
Miew Mae Miller
Barton
Misa May Bimpeon
Quincy Avenue
Misw Molyth Frankel
New York
Mia
Srn Witken-Barre
Miles Larry Morrison
South Wyoming Avenue
Mirson Margaret
Katie Heffron
Prospect Avenue
New York City
G. G. Barbour
California
Washington
Mexico
Mary
Katie Ruddy
Emmet Street
Asbury Park
Port Hamilton
Newport City
B. A
Annie McAlister
Ithaca
Mina Mary Dougherty
Foster
A. G Hepler
North Main Avenue
Hepler
Schuylkill County
Mount Cannell
John Simpkins
Howard
Hawley
Scranton
Providence
Stroud
Consolidation Talks Move Forward For Hi Bernian Orders
Rev FE J Phillips of Plains, national delegate of the Ancient Order of Hi bernians, met with Hon John P Quin nan state delegate to discuss consolidation of the two branches. Quinnan says the Atlantic City agreement is assured and Bishop McFaul must finalize details and declare offices vacant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. J. Phillips
Mon
J. P. Quinnan
RE. J. Phillips
Plains
Order of Hibernians
Erin
John P. Quinnan
Tribune
Quinnan
Father Phillips
Atlantic City
Bishop McFaul
Trenton
Firemen's State Convention Program at Wilkes-Barre
The slate outlines the Firemen's state convention in Wilkes-Barre in October with a reception, opening at M C A hall, a banquet at Ninth Regiment armory, a ball, a parade, and prize events. Prizes cover best uniformed company and equipment. A tournament at West Side Park is planned with prize details to be decided later.
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Wilkes-Barre
Fremen
Ninth Regiment Armory
Ninth Regiment Amory
Howe
West Side Park
Little Boy Lost in City Parade
Seven-year-old Eddie Fennett of Swetland Street wandered to central city to see the Knights parade. He became lost when wanting to return home and cried until police headquarters assisted. His sister found him and took him home to parents Mr. and Mrs. William B. Bennett of 1117 Swetland Street.
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Scranton
Eddie Fennett
Swetland Street
William B. Bennett
Wedded at High Noon in North End Home
E. E. Hees and Miss Emma Gray both of the North End were united in marriage yesterday at high noon at the bride’s home 1241 North Main avenue by Rev. W G Watkins of North Main Avenue Baptist church. The ceremony was private. The couple left for the seashore to honeymoon and will reside in a Park Place home on return.
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E. Hees
Emma Gray
North End
North Main Avenue
W. G. Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Excursion Tickets to Buffalo For G A R Encampment
The New York Ontario and Western Railway will sell excursion tickets to Buffalo New York via Niagara Falls for the G A R encampment from August 21 to 31 at 6 75. Tickets may be returned until September 20 if deposited with the Joint Agent at Buffalo Aug 23 to 27. See advertising matter or ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Niagara Falls
Well Dressed Men Wear Laundried Linen at Crystal
An item notes the place to obtain laundried linen for well dressed men, pointing to the Crystal establishment as the source for the clothing item. The brief snippet emphasizes style and availability at the Crystal.
Jones Eicke marriage and Haines Snow nuptials in Scranton
In Scranton on August 15 and 17 1807 two marriage notices report BE M Jones marrying Caroline Eicke in a ceremony by Rev W H Holder and Mr Charles H Haines marrying Carrie BE Snow at 1322 Monsey Avenue with Rev C Moore officiating.
Death notices from Scranton and Niagara Falls
DIED ONYDER John Snyder dies at home of his parents on Itteton avenue Scranton August 16. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. STILLYWELL George Thurston son of Lewis Buckley and Mary Elizabeth Thurston Stillwell Niagara Falls aged 1 month interment Pittsburg August 1 1397.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Onyder
Gcranton
John Snyder
Mr. Snyder
Itteton Avenue
Stillywell
Niagara Falls
George Thurston
Lewis Buckley
Mary Elizabeth Thurston Stillwell
Pittsburg
Farwell to the Rev Thomas Bell at Plymouth Church
A farewell tribute gathers at the Wilkins home as Rev Thomas Bell departs for Moravia New York to lead the Pirat Congregational church. Charles Daniels presents a purse and friends praise his sermons and pastoral service. Henry A Parsons offers a public testimony to his character and impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Thomas Bell
And
Charles B. Daniels
Mr. Daniels
Mr. Bell
Mr. Dell
Moravia
N. Y
Pirat
Nat
Nazareth
Fife
Lfe
Our City
Lenat
Henry A. Parsons
Scranton
Adopted his trade mark doctors challenge Moon over sign
Dr C C Sapp, a dentist, filed a suit in equity yesterday against Dr C A Moon alleging rivalry over a similar business sign named New York Dental Parlors. Sapp claims he has operated in the city since March 4 1897 as the first to use the sign New York Dental Parlors and cites offices at 144 Wyoming Avenue and 103 Wyoming Avenue. He, through attorney John M Harris, states he has expended a sum on the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Sapp
C. A. Moon
Dr. Sapp
Wyoming Avenue
New York
Dr Noon Faces Injunction Over Fraudulent Sign Use
Judge Edwardes granted a temporary injunction against Dr Noon for using a sign imitating a trade and professional sign. Dr Sapp alleges the imitation deceives the public and harms his business, with a hearing set for August 23 to decide if the injunction should become permanent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Noon
Condition of Miss Judge After Long Unconsciousness
Miss Beasle Judge, injured by a heavy frame falling on Washington avenue Tuesday, regained consciousness after about twenty eight hours. Dr. Newbury reported her condition improving last evening and again at midnight, though the head wound prevents a definite prognosis.
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Beasle Judge
Ginef
Washington Avenue
Newbury
Misa Judge
Old Folks Concert at AME Church Tonight
An Old Folks concert at the African Methodist Episcopal church features home talent. Aunt Malinda Jane delivers a lecture on Woman's Rights and Cephas Scott, Sr performs Mary's Little Lamb. A Mother Hubbard drill by twelve girls closes. Bishop Lee attends as proceeds fund the pastor's annual conference trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
African Methodist Episcopal Church
Scranton
Malinda
Hart
Ma Limkins
Julia Hill
Pa Limkins
Jerry Logan
Sophia
E. Nelson
Jerichanh
Ed Nelson
Phicilla Hopkins
Jennie A. Howard
Rastua
Peter Hart
Gardner
John A. Walker
Phillis Ann
Eadle J. Morton
Polly
Ella Lane
Ella Lane; Little Huttercup, Miss C. P. Foster
Bishop Lee
African Methodist Episcopal Conference
Season attractions planned for Academy of Music and Lyceum
Wilkes-Barre and Syracuse planners visited to arrange the season at the Academy of Music and Lyceum. The Academy opens Sept 1 with six evening and four matinee shows weekly and a Corbett Fitzsimmons film. The Lyceum starts Sept 15 with The Wedding Day starring Lillian Russell Della Fox and Jefferson De Angelis. Harvey Long will continue as Academy manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. H. Burgunder
Wilkes-Barre
J. L. Kerr
Syracuse
N. Y
Academy of Music and Lyceum
Academy of Music
Carson City
Lyceum
Lillian Russell
Della Fox
Jefferson de Angelis
Charles L. Purrington
Williamsport
Waener & Ries
Harvey Long
Philadelphia Knight Delgate Loses Valuables in Scranton
Major John W. Wood, a visiting Knights of Pythias delegate, arrived in Scranton and stayed at a boarding house on Franklin Avenue. After a long ride he slept as thieves entered and robbed him of a heavy gold ring and his purse. A disappearing servant was later reported and police watchdogs monitor the suspect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wood
Knights of Pythias
Scranton
Franklin Avenue
Major Wood
Morpheus
Alep
East Coulterr Street
Philadelphia
Pleasant Lawn Social Aids Trinity Furnishing Fund
The Ladies of Trinity Lutheran Church hosted a lawn social on church grounds last evening to benefit the furnishing fund. Assisted by Mrs. Fr K Stock, Mrs Garagon, Mrs Shelves, Mrs Schuber, Mrs Warner, and Mrs Welch, the event drew a largely attended gathering.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fr. K. Stock
Garagon
Shelves
Schuber
Warner
Welch
Boy Runs to Scranton in Quest for Life
A fifteen year old boy arrived in Scranton seeking life in the big city. Police detained him after he ran away from Wilkes Barre to emigrate. He will be re committed today after the short intervention by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Sigharts
Wilkes Barra
Elocution Teacher Mise Carolyne Dorsey Revealed
Mise Carolyne Dorsey, a teacher of elocution and oratory, is listed with a Wolming avenue address, 107 Wy oming, indicating a local instructional figure in voice training and Delsarte methods.
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Mise Carolyne V. Dorsey
Wyoming Avenue
Cure a Cold in One Day Laxative Ad Claims Refund
An old ad promises a quick cure for colds with Gramo Quinine tablets. It guarantees a full refund if the remedy fails, urging readers to buy from any druggist.
Miss Vernon's Talk on Ices Opens With Demonstrations
Yesterday at St Luke's parish rooms Miss Vernon presented a preliminary lecture on ices. She demonstrated recipes and flavors by making peach lemon chocolate vanilla cream and samples for attendees. The series will begin September with morning sessions at the old Faurot House and cost one dollar for full demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon
St. Luke's Pariah Rooms
Miss Vernon
Vernonia
Faurot House
St. Luke's Parish Room
Price of Electric Light Reduced by Suburban Company
Suburban Electric Light Company announces a rate cut effective Sept 1 for incandescent lamps within the city limits. Price falls to five eighths of a cent per lamp hour with a 10 to 20 percent discount based on usage. Pay by the 20th of the month to qualify. unrelated notices follow about a locomotive passenger excursion and other local services.
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Suburban Electric Light Company
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