West Scranton Encampment Formed for C T A U Movement
A temporary organization for a nation scoped military encampment of the Catholic Total Abstinence Unions is formed in West Scranton with Thomas Gilroy as president and T P Purley as secretary. A permanent body will be established February 15 and may grow into a state organization with equipment to be supplied by state authorities. Members from multiple societies across Scranton Diocese join, including Father Mathew branches and St Leo’s units. The home church also notes the Rev H C McDermott’s return and announces upcoming church events and meals by the Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uniformed Corps
Thomas Gilroy
T. P. Purley
Scranton Diocese
Young Men's
Father Mathew Society
Archhbald
Father
West Scranton
Young Men's Driil Corps
Wilkes-Barre
St. Gabriel's Society
Warleton
C. T. A. U. Society
Pittston
Knights of Father Mathew
Carbondale
Simpeon Methodial Episcopal Church of
Scrinton
Wyoming
Austin Griffin
High C. Mcformott
Midet
Home Missionary Society
Ladies’ Aid Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Adopts Unanimous Resolution
At a quarterly conference meeting last evening the congregation adopted by rising vote a unanimous resolution praising their pastor. The text commends the preacher as a strong earnest Christian gentleman and a father to the congregation, reflecting a year of fellowship and appreciation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Mplscayal Church
Yastor
Msten
Reginald Taylor and Emma Morris Wed at Plymouth Church
Reginald Taylor and Miss Emma Morris of Garfield Avenue united in marriage last evening at the home of Rev. Rh A Boyl of Plymouth Congregational church on Price Street. John Pindo and Miss Carmenuk Cassesse wed at 9 30 o clock in St Lucie s Italian Catholic church on Chestnut Street with a large crowd attending. The bride wore white silk with a bridal veil and was accompanied by three children as flower bearers. The ceremony was by Rev Dominick Brocco with Miss Cavanaugh as music. The Cassesses hall hosted a reception afterward with many prominent Italians in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reginald Taylor
Emma Morris
Garfield Avenue
Rh. A. Boyl
Plymouth Congregational Church
Price Street
John Pindo
Carmenuk Cassesse
St. Lucie's
Chestnut Street
Carbondale
Dominick Brocco
Turkish and Arabian knights wed. noisy scene ends without arrests
Sunday night Nealis' court hosted a wedding with Turkish and Arabian knights. A mid night disturbance prompted a Jackson Street police response. officers found the room crowded with about twenty five people and thick smoke. No arrests were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Nealis
Jackson Street
Services Set For Ash Wednesday At St. David's Church
The schedule lists Ash Wednesday services at St. David's Episcopal Church led by Rev. E. J. Mc Henry. Morning celebration of holy communion at 10:30 with Titany and penitential office and sermon. Bible study at 7:30 p.m. Titany leads a Bible study at that hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's Episcopal Church
E. J. McHenry
A. T. Titany
Titany
Weekly school collection totals for city public schools
Weekly collections from Public Schools Nos. 14 and 19 totaled 26.32 dollars and were deposited in the West Side bank by teachers including David Owens Ellya Lewis Bertha Kelly Nellie Richards Edna Lewis Eliza Price Martha Watkins Alice Evans Edna D Evans with various small amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Bank
David Owens
Ellya Lewis
Bertha Kelly
Nellie Richards
Edna Lewis
Eliza Price
Martha Watkins
Alice Evans
Edna D. Evans
Fractional Sums and Names Appear in Ledger
A list of named individuals alongside small monetary amounts appears. Entries include Catharine Phillips Sarah McDonald Florence Freeman and others with sums ranging from fractions to dollars. The document resembles a ledger or payroll snippet with totals noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catharine Phillips
Sarah McDonald
Florence Freeman
Miss Murray
Milas Beamiah
Mise Hutton
Davia
Mise Wade
Miss Murphy
Miss Burail
Misa Nicholls
Misa Morgan
Mise Evans
Mine Kellow
Miss Flynn
Mise Peck
Mrs. Ferber
Lenten Services Begin at St Patrick's Church
The annual Lenten services start tomorrow at St Patrick's Catholic church with Ash Wednesday blessings and distribution. Lent services follow at 6 40, 7 and 9 am with a sermon and benedictions on Wednesday and stations of the cross on Friday evenings. A collection for the colored and Indian missions will be taken next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
Catholic Church
Services for Patrick Sheerin Held at St Patrick's Church
A requiem Mass was said yesterday morning at St Patrick's Catholic church for Patrick Sheerin with a large attendance. He was laid to rest in Cathedral cemetery. Separately the infant child of Mr and Mrs David Reese of 331 Evans Court was privately buried in Washburn Street cemetery yesterday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Sheerin
St. Patrick’s Catholic Church
David Reese
Evanscourt
Washburn Street
Prize Offered for Best Essay on Preventive Medicine
A prominent manufacturer offers a $1 000 prize for the best essay on preventive medicine arguing it benefits humanity. The article promotes prevention over cure and claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can prevent pneumonia arising from colds or influenza. Sold by all druggists.
Colonial club marks first anniversary in Washington camp rooms
The Colonial club of Washington camp No 178 P OSS of A observes its first anniversary this evening in its rooms. Welsh Baptist ministerial association meets at First Welsh Baptist church South Main avenue with 2 30 PM paper by Rev W D Thomas of Pittsburgh and English and Welsh sermons by Rev Morris Nanticoke and Rev Roberts Wilkes Barre. United Mine Workers Local 1074 holds important meeting in D C Evans hall with deputy William Lewis reporting. West Side board of trade monthly meeting at Wheelmen's club house Jackson street this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Club
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Ministerial Association of
Welsh Baptist Churches
Pennsylvania
First Welsh Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
W. D. Thomas
Pittston
Morris
Nanticoke
Roberts
Wilkes-Barre
United Mine Workers of America
D. C. Evans Hall
William Lewis
West Side Board of Trade
Wheelmen's Club
Jackson Street
Eleetric City Wheelmen's Minstrel Company
Thomas Williams
The
Dodge
Storrs Avenue
John Francis
Keyser Avenue
Alderman Davies
Thomas Jones
Snon Street
Main Avenue
Albert Morgan
Eynon Street
Arthur Zimmerman
Meridian Street
Oxford Street
Bellevue
J. Henry Jones
West Scranton
Elmhurst
Charles Hartley
Thomas Abrams
David Jenkins
Via Jones
Gertrude Freeman
James Heckel
Ladies’ Glee Club
Thomas Moran
John Betzel
West Side Central Republican Club
Ek. A. Boyl
Plymouth Congregational Church
Camden
N. Y
Gamu Nu Society
Washburn Street
Presbyterian Clurch
First Baptist Church
St. Brenden's Council
Young Men's Institute
Board of
Jackson Stre
Baptist Church
Rt. David's Church
James Henninger
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Jermyn Methodist Episcopal Church
Electric City wheelmen minstrel troupe plans rehearsal
Rehearsal invitations go out for next Friday as members cancel engagements. A cantata "A Dialogue of Birds" is being prepared for Bellevue Welsh Calvinstic Methodist Church late March under J Henry Jones. Nearby, old news covers accidents, parties, meetings, and church events from Scranton.
Dunmore Candidate for Borough Treasurer Savage Born in 1864
C P Savage, Republican candidate for Dunmore borough treasurer, was born in Dunmore in 1864 and has remained a resident. He held various roles in local and regional companies, including Dunmore Gas and Water and Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad, totaling twenty two years in purchasing and related offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. PB. Sauvage
Dunmore
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Dunmore Gas and Water Company
Western Union System
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Dunmore Iron and Steel Company
Erie Railroad Company
New York
Sayce
Savage
South Scranton Prize Winners at Mask Ball Event
At the Scranton Athletic Club mask ball prizes were offered for best dressed couple and for the most fantastic march. Master William H. Koch Jr, son of Register Wille and Mrs Koch, attended the event at 723 Cedar Avenue in Scranton. Mrs Ellen King was acquitted of liquor license charges, Roy was harmed by a mule, and other notes from the night were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Snengerlund
Ellen King
Roy
Scranton Athletic Club
Wiliam H. Koch, Jr
Register of Wille
Young Contestant Wins With Britisher Look
A 10 year old boy named Master Wooch dressed as a Johnny Bull won first prize for an outfit resembling a world famous Briton. His scarlet coat with brass buttons and Union Jack striped vest matched the Puck image. He wore a silk umbrella as a prop and a silk hat completing the ensemble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny Bull
Puck
Master Wooch
Scranton Saengerrunde Carnival Ball Impresses Big Crowd
The Scranton Saengerrunde society held a mask ball in a packed athletic hall. German flags bunting and Bauer’s orchestra set a festive mood as attendees enjoyed costumes, laughter, and late dancing. proceeds added to the treasury. Committee members included Berthold Schott, Gustav Schultz, Jacob Tless, August Hagen, Edward Claus, Louis Haberstroh and John Schroedel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Saengerrunde Society
Bauer
Berthold Schott
Gustav Schultz
Jacob Tless
August Hagen
Edward Claus
Louis Haberstroh
John Schroedel
Arrests Over Liquor License Charge And Disorderly Conduct
Mrs Ellen King of 420 Genet Street was arrested for selling liquor without a license. The hearing before Magistrate Storr found the evidence insufficient and she was discharged. Willan Brennan was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct. Alder man Storr fined him eight dollars in costs or twenty days jail. He could not pay and was sent to the sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen King
Genet Street
Zang, Boland and Sartor
Storr
Schaudt
Boy Injured By Fractious Mule At Murray Mines
The old year old son of Mr and Mrs Christ Bolir residing at Crown avenue and Maple street was severely injured at work yesterday as he led a mule to the barn at Murray mines. The animal kicked him on the head causing a nasty jagged wound over the eyes. He was rushed home and Dr Walsh attended him. If the hoof had struck an inch lower the boy would have been killed. Several stitches were required to close the gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Congregational Church
West Market Street
Gertrude
W. C. McDonald
North Main Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Katherine Loftus
Olyphant
J. Lynott
McDonough Avenue
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Philip O'Malley
Bloom Avenue
Dutch Gap Mission Sunday School
Malin Avenue
Helen Hern
Beatrice Perry
Jennie Dawson
Hannah Hern
Pittston
Miss Lavigne
Avoca
William Thomas
Putnam Street
White Haven
Aniel Davis
Davis
Cayuga
Christ Bolir
Crown Avesnue
Maple Street
Murray Mines
Bohr
Revival Meetings At Tripp Avenue Church This Month
Revival meetings begin tomorrow night at Tripp Avenue Christian church for the next month with interesting speakers and special music. It is hoped for large attendance and community involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Mary's Church
Washington Hall
Hunley
Scranton
J. B. Garvey
New York City
Charlies Collins
Cherry Street
New York
Cly
Notable Residents In Green Ridge Community
Edward Nettleton remains at home in Green Ridge due to illness. Joseph Losey, Scranton Lumber manager, returned to work after two weeks ill. Mrs. James Francis visits Green Ridge relatives. Miss Mary Wells spends a month at Muston. Thomas J. Davis joins G. B. Montes after leaving Mulley’s plumbing. Addie Von Storch plans winter in the Blue Grass state. Green Tide Dancing Club held a social at Green Ridge Wheelmen with about forty guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Nettleton
Green Ridge Street
Joseph Losey
Scranton Lumber Company
James Francis
Kingston
Green Ridge
Mary Wells
Breaker Street
Muston
Thomas J. Davis
Mulley
G. B. Montes
Dickson Avenue
Addie von Storch
East Market Street
Blue Grass
Green Tide Dancing Club
Obituaries for Foin Devine Atwater Davis and Kroutter
Obituaries report deaths of Mes John Foin at 403 Penn Avenue after a three month illness from pneumonia. Bridget Devine, 85, died at her daughter Catherine Marion’s home on Mineral Street after fifty years in the city. George M. Atwater, 47, died at home 615 Eilis Court, survived by wife, two children, father, siblings, and is a member of Moosic council 218. Anna Davis of 114 Wells Street dies after active church work. funeral Wednesday at 2 pm. Amelia M. Kroutter, 48, widow of 911 Price Street, died yesterday leaving three children. remains to Stroudsburg for interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foin
Penn Avenue
Charles
Joseph
Bred
Margaret Bfain
Henry Wockroth
Sylvester
Cape Charles
Bridget Devine
Catherine Marion
Mineral Street
George M. Atwater
Eilis Court
Atwater
Belleville
Moosic Council
United American Mechanics
Anna Davis
North
Scranton
Wells Street
Amelia M. Kroutter
Price Street
Stroudsburg
High Works Indians Triumph Over South Side Defenders
The High Works Indians defeated the South Side Defenders 19 to 1. Hughes starred for High Works and Kane for the Defenders in a game noted for their brilliancy. John Murphy of Stanton street fell and broke his leg yesterday near home. An evening entertainment is planned for the widow of Lewis amet to aid his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Works Indians
South Side
Hughes
High Works
Kane
John Murphy
Stanton Street
Beneft
Lewis Amet
Leav
Bowling Club Meeting and League Plans
A bowling club met at its headquarters last evening with a social session to follow. A match between the first and second teams was played and arrangements were made for the regular league game tomorrow night. Charles Kaestner, a well known hotelkeeper, has shown improvement after illness and last week’s operation. Comet lodge Knights of Pythias will meet in regular session this evening. The Arbiter Fortbildings Verein held a successful masquerade ball at Workmen's hall with ample refreshments and fine music for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Comet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Charles Kaestner
Pouve
Prospect Avenue
Oy Mth
Fortbildings Verein
Workmen's Hall
Questionable Remedies and Curious Claims Mentioned
Jumbled OCR fragment discusses foolish people and a proposed cure named Kemp’s, noting alleged dramatic effects. Mentions price points 25e and 60c and a first trial, but text is garbled and hard to parse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Lincoln Day Exercises At High School
Lincoln day exercises to be held Wednesday morning at the high school with the unveiling of a Lincoln portrait. Superintendent Howell will give the address and students will perform recitations songs and an oration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Howell
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West
Simpson Church
H. C. McDermott
Dujour
GW. Jenkins
Nealis’ Court
Milreda
Prunellas
CREPE
Egypta Milo Armoures
Veilinge
Albatross
Lansdownes
Globe Warehouse
Rari
St. Patrick's
Dunmore Doings
C. P. Savage
C. B. Savage
South
William H. Koch AS
John Bull
William Koch
Ball
Donas Long
F. B. Harrower
Wilkes-Barre Wholesale Manufacturing Co
Dresser
North Scranton
Lyceum Theatre
M. Reis
A. J. Dupfy
Sankeville
Hall Caine
Penitent
Mapk 'Theater
Boston
Whursday
M. W. Thinley Pies
Robert Mantell
Hamlet
Academy of
Lusic AM
May Fiske
Conan
Vice
Choris Gilly
Poe Walfington
Weemstiey
Simson
Tom Thumb
Baton Magi
Pirives
Star Theatre
Ly Night Owls
Allis-Chalmers Co
Dickson Manufacturing Co
SS. Craig
Aluaindria, Pa
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