Unexpected Ladies Event At Addison Chase Home
The Slinogan Methodist Episcopal Women's Foreign Missionary society gathered at North Bromley Avenue Saturday evening, surprising Mrs Addison W Chase who hosted with help from her daughters in law. A dozen or more members attended sharing refreshments and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women's Foreign Missionary Society
Slinogon Methodist Episcopal Church
Addison W. Chase
North Bromley Avenue
Chase
Frank B. Chase
Giorge W Chase
William N. Chase
Charles Nh. Acker
Seth Wrigley
Sever
A. M. Shiffer
George Carson
M. L. Hall
Richard Castner
James RR. Jammer
Wright Broadhead
John Randolph
John Finch
John Fern
George Florey
Choong
Friant
W. C. Jones
Evan Jones
Mre
Frank Bryant
Chivis
Mra
A. Ed. Muehkes
Sadie Peck
Annie Koerner
Miss Bryant
Bara* Slocum
Harry Hurrus
Mra Depew
Church Officers Installed and Revival Concludes
John W. Steinman Joseph Atherton and Trustee Jenny Rickert of St Mark's Lutheran church council were installed by the pastor yesterday morning. Deacon Thoms of Jackson Street Baptist led the preview in the edifice last evening in the pastor’s absence. Hampton Street Methodist revival closes with fifteen converts admitted on probation and seven baptized by Rev James Benninger as Rev Hopkins preached the English sermon to a large crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Steinman
Joseph Atherton
Jenny Rickert
St. Mark’s Luetheran
Thoms
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Nev. Thomas de Gruvhy
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
James Benninger
Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Postponed Lecture on Cardial Newman Scheduled at St Leo’s
The lecture intended for yesterday afternoon in St. Leo's Hall, addressed to Attorney ML. FP. Conry, has been postponed for two days. No new date was provided in the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newman
St. Leo's Ball
Conry
For sale at 1015 Main avenue
Fragmentary ad fragment lists OG W. Denkins Drugelst at 1015 Main Avenue offering items for sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OG. W. Den.kins
Drugelst
Main Avenue
Anniversary Celebration Arranged by Father Mathew Society
The High Park Father Mathew society will mark its twenty eighth anniversary next Sunday at St. Leo’s with an entertainment and smoker. A musical and literary programme is being arranged for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Park
Father Mathew Society
St. Leo'n
Viaduct Committee to Hear Petition Drafting Plans
The viaduct committee of the West Side board of trade will meet this evening in the room over the bank to hear the report of the special committee drafting a petition to voters. More matters pertaining to the work will be discussed and a public meeting is expected soon. All interested are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Board of Trade
Burglary Attempt At South Main Fruit Stand
An early hour yesterday morning an attempt to burglarize the fruit stand at South Main avenue and Luzerne street failed as intruders fled. The front door tank was broken and a barrel of oysters lay on the sidewalk. Patrolman Collins arrested Michael Coggins nearby and he was jailed for an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Avenue
Luzerne Street
Collins
Michael Coggins
Taylor Couple Quietly Wed at Hampton Street Church
Harry Tanniels and Misa Mabel V. Whicht of Taylor married at the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church parsonage by Rev. James Benninger. Attended by Mr. and Mrs. Henry Schroeder, sister of the bride, the couple are well known in Taylor where they have begun housekeeping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Tanniels
Misa Mabel V. Whicht
Taylor
Hampton Street Methodist Epscopal Church
James Benninger
Henry Schroeder
Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events
Mrs Woolsey of Chestnut street is at home. Mrs J B Sweet wife of the Simpson Methodist pastor slipped on North Main avenue and sprained her wrist. Mrs Gideon Moser of Lafayette street is on the sick list. A country dance is set for Mears hall Wednesday evening February 14 hosted by Ladies auxiliary of Division No 1 AOH. The Bachelors club annual hall meeting will be in Mears hall next Friday evening. A Patriotic Order of Americans special will be held in Twerute hall tomorrow evening by Camp i Mere and grand son from North byde Park avenue visiting relatives in New York. Mortis Thomas of Clark's Summit returned to Hillside Home after a week with relatives in Bellevue. Miss Nellie Boland of New York is visiting relatives on Seventh street. Mrs Michael Hayes and son Joseph of Great Bend are guests of Mr and Mrs P Gallarher on Jackson street. Miss May Durkin of New York is staying a few days at her home on Laverne street. An important meeting of St Pauls Pioneer corps will be held this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolsey
Chestnut Street
J. B. Sweet
Eof Simpson
Bachelors Club
Mears’ Hall
The
Patriotic Order of Americane
Twerute Hall
Camp i
Laverne Street
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Vin Mariani Tonic Lauded by Medical Profession Worldwide
Renowned for 35 years as the most reliable and agreeable tonic and stimulant. Claims include grip prevention and broad medical endorsement. Advertises that all druggists stock it and to refuse substitutes.
Miss Morgan Hosts Honor For Music Instructor Peck
Miss Morgan of South Main hosts a Saturday evening gathering in honor of her guest Miss Maye Slata Peck, music instructor at Keystone Academy Factoryville. The Thimble club meets tomorrow at the George T. Jones home on Pine Street. Later, Mrs. Allen and son Clinton visit from Michigan with Mrs. Kate Haines of Philadelphia and Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Edwards of North Bromley avenue. The Hickey child is buried at Cathedral cemetery, and Rev D P Jones of the Tabernacle Church speaks at Salvation Army camp tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morgan
South Main Avenue
Maye Slata Peck
Keystone Academy
Factoryville
Thimble Club
George T. Jones
Pine Street
Eugene Strong
Allen
Clinton
Michigan
Kate Haines
Philadelphia
Thomas Edwards
North Bromley Avenue
Arthur Williams
North Sumner Avenue
M. J. Hickey
Cathedral Cemetery
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Salvation Army
Neighbor Gratitude After Green Ridge Fire Rebuilds
A local note thanks neighbors and friends at Green Ridge for kindness during the late fire. Prescription refills may be requested at 418 Lackawanna Avenue. The Green Ridge store will reopen as soon as possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Lackawanna Avenue
Poraible
YOU'LL GET COLLARED SATURDAY SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES
A surprise party honored Reuben Norton on his fiftieth birthday hosted by Lackawanna mills assistants at his Cedar avenue home. Guests included William Marsden and Matthew Landt, with Mrs Norton assisting, a Turkish chair presented, and a supper, smoker, and entertainment by Cusick's orchestra.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reuben Norton
Lackawanna Mills
Cedar Avenue
Norton
William Marsden
Cusick
Slessrs
Matthew Landt
William Phillings
Charles Hornbaker
Jonas Phillips
Robert Whelan
William Lewis
Peter Traber
William Kellerman
James Keeler
Charles Beckett
John Evans
John Flack
Joseph Farrer
William Dutchen
James Keeler, Jr
James Ridgeway
Patrick Roche
Matthew Gard
James Durwin
Thomas McDonough
Charles Stone
Thomas Lewis
John Shorten
D. H. Whan
New York City
Alder Street Birthday Celebration and Local Notices
Miss Lena Herman celebrated her twenty sixth birthday with friends at home. Mrs Charles Miller had a narrow bleed out incident from a burst blond weasel. The funeral for Mrs Mathilda Madden will be at Woolocock and St Johns church. Neptune Hoge company meets tonight. Clarence Cooper returns to Phillipsburg New Jersey. Pea Coal delivered to South Side and Hyde Park by J E Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Herman
Alder Street
Miss Herman
Charles Miller
Cedar Avenue
Kolb
Mathilda Madden
Woolocock
St. John's Church
Cathedral
Neptune Hoge Company
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Hartman's Hall
Clarence Cooper
Phillipsburg
N. J
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J.E. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Obituary notices for Marguerite Morgan and Elizabeth Nicholls
Mrs. Marguerite Morgan formerly of Scranton died January 31 at East Main Street Pen Yan aged 68. Funeral from her home Friday. burial at Lake View. Survived by daughters Mrs. B Stewart and Mrs. W S Miller and Frederick Tuess seven-year-old son of Mr and Mrs George Tuess. The funeral for the Beech Street boy is at 2 pm with burial at Pittston Avenue cemetery. Elizabeth Nicholls widow of George Nicholls of Peckville died Saturday at her daughter’s home 615 North Main Avenue. Funeral services to be held tomorrow at Tabernacle Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite Morgan
Fcranton
8. C. Blowart
East Main Street
Pen Yan
N. Y
Lake View
Morgan
Stewart
W. 8. Miller
New York City
Frederick
George Tuess
Beech Street
Pittston Avenue
Elizabeth Nicholls
George Nicholls
Peckville
A. M. Clarke
North Main Avenue
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Funeral for Miles McDonald in Dunmore Holds Large Attendants
A large funeral was held Saturday at 9 o clock for Miles McDonald killed Tuesday on the Lackawanna railroad in Washington DC. St Mary's Catholic church offered a requiem mass conducted by Rev M B Donlan with the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division No 3 and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen joining in a full procession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miles McDonald
Lacka- Wanna
Washington, DD. C
Mt. Carmel Cemetery
St. Mary's Catholic Church
M. B. Donlan
Ancient Order of Hibernians
Brotherhood of Railroad
Social Evening at Fritz Residence Delights Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Philip Fritz hosted a Friday night gathering at 311 North Blakely street with many friends. Prof. Joseph Gray and Mrs. George Fritz provided vocal selections amid social chat and pastime through the evening, with numerous attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philip Fritz
North Blakely Street
Joseph Gray
George Fritz
Mark Simpson
Earl Bishop
Frank Stevena
Daniel Powell
E. D. Bovard
John Oswald
Frank Sanders
Charles Russell
Unclaimed Post Office Letters List Ends Feb 3
Unclaimed letters at the post office for the period ending Saturday, Feb. 3 include Thomas N. Bigiin No. 12 Madison Avenue, John Barnes esq, Mrs. Mary De Kenner, George H. Grey piano dealer, Mrs. Philip Garlitz, Thomas Kelly, Mrs. George Long, Mrs. Bridget Langman, Mamie McHale Smith Street, Mr. Stout piano tuner, Miss Lillie Sanders, William Thompson, P. W. Taylor, Charles Weber No. 740 Adams Avenue, P. J. Ward, Salvatore Rosa, Salvano Bocso.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas N. Bigiin
Madison Avenue
John Barnes, Esq
Mary de Kenner
George H. Grey
Philip Garlitz
Thomas Kelly
George Long
Bridget Langman
Mamie McHale
Smith Street
Mr. Stout
Lillie Sanders
William Thompson
P. W. Taylor
Charles Weber
Adams Avenue
P. J. Ward
Salvatore Rosa
Salvano Bocso
Nineteenth Anniversary Services Across Local Congregations
The Young People's Society of the First Presbyterian church marked its nineteenth anniversary with services led by George W. Allen and guest remarks on Things that Endure. Rev. W. F. Gibbons praised the theme, and Rev. A. J. Van Cleft preached on The Model Church and God's Manifested Love at morning and evening services in the Methodist Episcopal church. Special St Blasine day services were held at St Mark's Episcopal church with strong attendance. Holy communion was observed at 8 o'clock, and William Parsons preached two sermons at Duisley Street Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People's Society
First Presbyterian Church
George W. Allen
W. F. Gibbons
A. J. van Cleft
God
Methodist Episcopal Church
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
St. Blasine
William Parsons
Duisley Street Baptist Church
Widowner Relative Feels Stroke. Epworth League Plans Event
Mrs A J Widner aged, riding with daughter Mrs Hugh Higgins on South Blakely street, suffered a paralysis stroke Saturday causing anxiety among relatives. At last reports she was resting easier. Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church will conduct a literary entertainment tomorrow evening. Mission Circle of the First Presbyterian church will hold monthly meeting Thursday afternoon at L M Smith's home on Drinker street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Widner
Hugh Higgins
Blakely Street
Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal Church
Mission Circle
First Presbyterian Church
L. M. Smith
Drinker Street
Petersburg man joins duties at Palmer’s store in town
George Engle of Petersburg has entered upon new duties at T. T. Palmers store on Third street. Mrs. Raymond of South Norwalk Conn visits parents Rev and Mrs A J Van Cleft on South Blakely street. Howard Derby of Drinker street left early this morning for Philadelphia on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Engle
Petersburg
T. T. Palmers Store
Third Street
Mrs. Raymond
South Norwalk
Conn
A. J. van Cleft
Blakely Street
Howard Derby
Drinker Street
Philadelphia
St Lawrence Church Wedding Ties Philadelphia Pair
Miss Katherine Hammond and Charles Mallock wed in St Lawrence church Philadelphia with many friends present Miss Mallock formerly of North Scranton. Bridesmaid Miss Mary ODonnell and best man Mr James Murphy attended. In Scranton area, pupils from No 25 school enjoyed skating at Lake Scranton with teachers Professor Henry Kemmerling and Miss A May Benedict and a large group of youngsters and chaperones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 25 School
Henry Kemmerling
Mise A. May Benedict
Lake Scranton
Misa Ruth Perry
Lulu Constantine
Edith King
Ethel Clark
Ethel Vipond
Pearl Henry
Margaret Noon
Gertrude Tripp
Ernest Scrum
Eddie Colins
Henry Twining
Edward Burke
Alfred Finn
David Birtley
Clarence Henry
Tracy Babcock
Holden Tripp
Percy Henry
Katherine Hammond
Philadelphia
Charles Mallock
St. Lawrence Church
Mary O'Donnell
Green Street
James Murphy
Warren Street
Mallock
Vetty
May
Heasasie Powell
Summit Avenue
Grain-O Grain-O health drink advert promises digestion aid
An advertisement extols Grain-O as a nourishing grain drink sold by grocers. It claims to aid digestion, strengthen nerves, and suit both children and adults, noting it costs about £4 per package and is not merely a stimulant.
Rev Reading Heads to Danville for Revival
Rev G Reading of North Main Avenue Baptist church leaves today for Danville to lead revival work with Rev Sowser. He will be gone two weeks. Providence Presbyterian women plan a New England supper on Washington's Birthday. Mrs Josephine Von Storch recovers use of her right arm after a fracture. Jose Saunders of Wilkes Barre visited Dr H S Saunders. Kate Henry and Mary Merrick guest at Wayne Avenue home. Harriet Finn visits friends in Binghamton. Charles K E Weeden of Howard's Hibernian Comedy previews new farce A Hot Time in Irishtown for Wednesday at the Auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Saunders
Wilkes- Barre
H. 8. Saunders
North Main Avenue
Mises Kate Henry
Mary Merrick
Robert Merrick
Wayne Avenue
Harriet Finn
North Main Avenues
Binghamton
Charles KE. Weeden
Howard
Hibernian
Irishtown
Destruction of New Zealand’s White and Pink Terraces
The report recounts the eruption of Tarawera and Rotomahana in 1886, destroying the White Terrace and nearby Pink Terrace famed for dazzling silica formations. It details ash fall, darkness from dust clouds, extreme cold, and lava obliterating villages including Wairoa, with casualties among English visitors and local Maori.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hrotomahana
New Zealand
M. Falcoaur
Tarawera
Hot Lake District
Rotomahana
Amd
Tauranga
Wairoa
Rotomahana Destruction Reshapes North Island Landscape
Report describes vast cracks and lava covering Rotomahana area as upheaval destroyed terraces and vegetation. A nine mile steam column rose from Rotomahana lake while geysers persisted, leaving a barren lava covered landscape in six hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotomahana
North Island
Mud shower yarn ties together money, lies, and a fake windfall
A Buffalo visitor recalls a Sitting Bull money windfall tale after debunking mud showers as a fraud. He recounts counterfeit money flooding streets, a cyclone explanation, and a Secret Service raid that led to fines.
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West
Scranton
Foreign Missionary Society
Addison Chase
Viaduct Committee
Daniels-Knight
Vin Mariani
Mariani
Carl Lorenz
South Scranton
Globe Warehouse
Dunmore Borough
Miles M'Donald
Postoffice
North Scranton
Uneeda Biscuit
Uneeda
National Biscuit Company
Windsor
South Dakota
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Oklahoma
Buffalo
Sitting Bull
Wyo
Secret Service
Lyceum Theatre
Lessese
H.R. Long
Lewis Morrison
Nuremburg
Wmn. A. Brady
Jon KR. Guamaen
Manhattan Theater
New York
M. A. Kennedy
Atiood
Ihe
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Rbis
Lesaces
H. R. Long
Maunee Lully
Ste. Matinee
Gibney-Hoeffler Co
Gaiety
Matinees Daily
Teesday
Old Dominion Line
Norfolk
Old Point Comfort
Richmond
Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
OLD Dominion Steamship CO
North River
BH. B. Walker
J. J. Brown
Yana Ald
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