West Scranton Choir Rehearsal Draws Large Crowd
Despite poor weather, a large turnout attended the Jackson Street church rehearsal for the national eisteddfod. Prof. Lewis Dwivies conducted The Night to Denorthye with praise, while TAB Thorns led the meeting and Chom Reese was elected vice-president. Next rehearsal set for Jackson Street Baptist Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street
Tab Thorns
We Tie
Org. Chom
Reese Wie
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Endeavor Day Observed by Bellevue Church Group
The Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church hosted Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor activities with morning services led by Rev William Davis and a child address by the pastor's wife. Miss Edith Davis and Miss Gwen James performed solos and a duet by Misses Isabel Davis and Elsie Williams preceded the day’s close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Endeavor
William Davis
Idith Davis
Gwen Dimes
Joan James
Thomas W. Jones
Isabel Davis
Elsie Williams
Congregational Meeting Closes After Address by D A Stone
The event concluded with an address by Prof. D A Stone following a congregational hymn, after which the gathering adjourned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. A. Stone
Surprise party for Mrs Florence Lewis at 1614 Lafayette Street
A Saturday evening gathering at Mrs. Florence Lewis home featured games and refreshments with many friends in attendance. Among guests were numerous Misses and Messrs including Beatrice Thomas, Kilmer Thomas, Dematt Widner, Frank Moran, and Joseph Gibbons, who later joined a field trip with Bt. Patrick's school pupils to Olyphant for a luncheon before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Lewis
Lafayette Street
Beatrice Thomas
Eloise Thomas
Marjory Weller
Margaret Clarey
Katherine Early
Lizzie Morris
Margaret Hughes
Violet
Ruble
Hattie Humphreys
Hattie Baldwin
Eleanor Woolbach
Mamie Fleming
West Side Lithuanian Club Elects Officers for Year
Friday evening the West Side Lithuanian club held its annual business meeting and elected officers: President Andrew Kraucheun, vice president Senior Cusiek, treasurer Chiles Slichius, secretary Charles Cnusiek, and directors Joseph Popal, Joseph Wiaiiugus, and Mithew Ailmerardas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Lithuanian Club
Tde
Andrew Kraucheun
Senior Cusiek
Chiles Slichius
Charles Cnusiek
Joseph Popal
Joseph Wiaiiugus
Mithew Ailmerardas
Fire narrowly averted at Scranton street gas house blaze
A possible major fire occurred Friday afternoon when a furnace sparked wood in a gas house on Scranton street. Limes shot from the blaze near the furnace as a hose quickly directed water, quelling the flames.
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Scranton Street
Police raid detains two known offenders on Frink and Sixteenth streets
Two men, James Black of Frink street and Hugh Sheridan of Sixteenth street, were raided by police and arrested. They were fined $50 at the station and will serve two months in county jail. Sheridan used space beneath a back porch as a wine cellar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sieukensies
James Black
Frink Street
Hugh Sheridan
Sixteenth Street
Mirigle Triaite
Defaud
Sheridan
Sermon and Anniversary Observed by Local Church
Dr Moffat preached to a small congregation yesterday morning on a text from Matthew 14 5 30 The Christian Endeavor society marked the twenty first anniversary of its birth at the evening service with several addresses and the gathering noted for its solemnity and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Moffat
Irom Mathew
Christian Endeavor Society
Bible School Orchestra and Choir Busy at Services
The Bible school orchestra and volunteer choir provided pleasant music during the morning service and Bible school session. An effort will seek funding to repair the parsonage as trustees report no funds for urgent church repairs.
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Bible School
First Baptist Church Sermons and Monthly Meeting Note
Rev. KF Mathews filled the pulpit at both services of the First Baptist Church. Morning text urged strength in grace through Christ Jesus and evening spoke on the world to come. A monthly business meeting follows with important matters and full attendance urged. Ladies' Aid promotes Martha Washington entertainment and social Friday evening February 0.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
KF. Mathews
First Baptist Church
Jesus
Ladies’ Aid Society
Martha Washington
Religious Services With Sermons At Three City Churches
Attendance was strong at Jackson Street Baptist with morning preaching from the pastor on the perishability of a good life. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal held an evening service with a song service and a short address on the same theme, plus probationers and the Lord's Supper at 10 40. Rev A L Ramer of St Mark's preached two meritorious sermons on the efficacy of the divine word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
James Benninger
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
A. L. Ramer
Buster
St. Mark's Church
Fourth Ward Mission Grows Under Prof Hughes Leadership
The Fourth ward mission of the First Welsh Baptist church strengthens rapidly under Prof. James J. Hughes. Since he took charge the mission has shown noticeable progress, and the school has installed a new furnace in the building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
First Welsh Baptist Church
James J. Hughes
Bullddie
Funeral of Mrs Asah Joseph Held at St Patrick Church
The funeral for the late Mrs Asah Joseph was held Saturday afternoon. The body was taken from the home at 15 Hennessy Court to St Patrick's church where mass was celebrated before burial in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asah Joseph
Hennessy Court
St. Patrick'’s Church
Cathedral
Bernard Mawwn
Twelfth Ward
Jame Mulnoy
Sixteenth Street
Mary
Bridget
Kate
James
St. Patrick's Church
Cathedral Cemetery
February Social Calendar at Local Churches and Groups
This item lists multiple February gatherings across churches and organizations. Events include a clam chowder supper by St. Mark's Woman's Guild on Feb 6, Washington Camp No. 178 SOSA anniversary entertainment on Feb 12, a Lincoln Heights couple's Valentine wedding, a Columbian supper for Washington's Birthday at First Welsh Congregational, a Welsh Calvinist entertainment on Feb 14, St. David's church social, and Martha Washington entertainment by the First Baptist Ladies Aid on Feb 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Guild of
St. Mark's Church
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Mary Beecham
Edward Webber
Lincoln Heights
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
James Benninger
Washington
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main Avenue
First Baptist Church
Martha Washington
Idles
Items of Interest and Local Clerical Delays
Mrs D and BR Thomas ladles choir will not meet this evening and no rehearsals occur for two weeks. On Saturday B G Morgan was reappointed a notary by Governor Stone. The Salvation Army barracks on Price street closed indefinitely due to smallpox. Local 205 Team Drivers International Union meets Monday February 3 at Leonard's Hall.
Surprising Mer cant Jeff Schroeder Honored by Scranton Friends
John Schroeder a 40 year old Scranton merchant baker of 712 Cedar avenue was surprised Saturday by about forty couples at Zulager's Hall. The gathering hosted by local friends included a Morris chair presentation, a reception, a Supper and dancing with the Suengerrunde choir providing songs. Notables present included Rev. E. W. Schmidt, Mrs. Schroeder and many listed neighbors and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schroeder
Zulager’s
M Morris
Cedar Avenue
Mra
Rorick
Hess
Fur Mra
Welde
Zuliger
Schroeder
Scranton Snengerrunde
Lchroedel
E.W. Schmidt
John Schroedel
Adam Neuls
Horick
John Mais
Jacob Engle
Charles Piel
Jacob Hess
Jacob Schriber
Edward Graf
Ffred Herman
John Ziesmer
August Hagen
William Baumgartner
Frank Lehmkuhl
Berthold Schadt
Fred Schwenker
John A. Schwenker
Max Ludwig
Henry Welde
John Schneider
Adam Frantz
Sebastian Herrester
Willan Puhl
Theo Hemberger
Fred Otto
Charles Leheuch
Adam Leibling
Edward Conley
Adam Mazel
William Ehulke
John Schroeder, Jr
William Corman
Misnes M
Kuhn
Lena Michelli
Carrie Kelb
Barbara Gebhardt
Jacob Hartman
Jacob Sohns
Schroed
Community praise for South Scranton Kir fundraiser
The Teachers' Benefit Society credits the South Scranton contingent for a successful Kir affair and especially lauds Mrs. Thomias H. Spruks of Prospect avenue for her tireless, charitable work. Her kindness and Christian devotion are widely respected, with the Heints children also noted for contributing to the success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kirmess
Teachers’ Benefit Society
South Scranton
Thomias H. Spruks
Prospect Avenue
Fourteen Friends Hold Saturday Meeting at Bests Hotel
A resqued business meeting of the Fourteen Friends was held in Bests hotel Saturday night with large attendance. Important matters were discussed and two new members were admitted after complying with the society rules set by Sergeant-at-Arms Al Helter. The new members are Fred Kirchoff and Peter Zung Jr. A social session followed and the evening closed at midnight.
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Best's
al. Helter
Fred Kirchoff
Peter Zung, Jr
Regular society meetings and local incidents in town
St Marys Glee and Dramatic Association will hold its regular monthly meeting this evening at o clock at St Marys hall rear of Hickory Street. The Choyal Union continues rehearsals for Under the Palms to open the new parish house. The Junger Maennerchor meets next Friday at 8. Camp 40 P O of A meets this evening. A stove fire on Schimpfis court near Hickory Street called Century Hose. the blaze was extinguished.
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St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association
St. Mary's Hall
Hickory Street
Choyal Union
Junger Maennerchor
Lorenz Haberatroh
Cedar Avenue
New York City
Schimpfi
Schimpfi's
Century Hose Company
The Homeliest Man in Scranton and Hemp Balsam Offer
An old advertisement touts Hemp’s Balsam for coughs and throat ailments. It promises free trial bottles from druggists and claims to cure chronic and acute coughs, bronchitis, and consumption with a guaranteed effect.
North Scranton Fair Week Showcases Local Talent
North Scranton patrons enjoyed top concerts as the North Scranton Glee Club performed a fine program Friday. Saturday’s Providence Silver Cornet band offered a varied program with marches solos and medleys under Prof. M J Kane. The community saw obituaries visits gospel meetings nurse returns and a minor fire scare at Leonard’s hotel. The Crackerjacks head to Bloomsburg to face the Normal School team this evening.
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North Scranton
Dolly
Frang Blam
M. J. Kane
Fred O. Fronberry
Amelia Avenue
Helen J. Rockwell
New York
Vosburg
Parker Street
Daisy Ryan
Bert Emery
J. Russel Conwell
Philadelphia
Church Avenue
Weystone Dramatic Club
Liberty Hose House
Leonard’s
Market Street
Young Women's Christian Association
North Main Avenue
Crackerjacks
Bloomeburg
Echonl
James McCluskie
Leggectt’s
Local Social Notes From Green Ridge Area
Ralph Snowden of Cornell University spent the Sabbath with his parents on Sunset Avenue. Mrs M Fort Kays of Sanderson Avenue has returned from a two week Washington visit. James Atherton of Poyntwelle Ice Co visited his father in Cilesburn. Constable T B Hustling was a busy visitor at Wilkes-Barre. Mr and Mrs EB Sturges plan a two week abroad trip visiting China and Japan. Vance Lidstone of Sanderson Avenue is mobile again after a week of illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Snowden
Cornell University
T. J. Snowden
Sunset Avenue
M. Ft. Kays
Sanderson Avenue
Washington, DC
James Atherton
Poyntwelle Ice Company
Cilesburn
Wilkes-Barre
EB B. Sturges
China
Japan
Vance KR. Lidstone
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Dujour
G. W. Jenkins
Washburn Street Church
Wtae UW Uws
Aou
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Avalon
Batiste
Foulard
Globe Warehouse
David A. Williams
Sixth Street
Robert B. ¥. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Sigoudsburg
South
Jonas Long
Marion Harland
Slamion
Harland
Green Ridge
NEW Armory
Paderewski
Fred. C
Powell’s
Sewantele Dranatic Company
Chinatown
Poris
Desert
Ataves Stores
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Nankerville
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Si Tome
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Harry Marshipll
Prince Idre
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Augustus Thomas Pliy
Colorado
Wallick
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Frank Daniels
Hie Company
Legitimte
Urbek
Joseph Murphy
Shaun Rhue
Peiiee
Star Theatre
P. G. Liemrington
Slasager
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