Social Season Focused on Luncheons and Entertaining
A flurry of luncheons and elegant entertainments marks the season in this city. Mrs. BE Kingsbury hosted a pink tulip luncheon for twelve, while the Misses Reynolds hosted a large euchre party. A wave of weddings and anniversaries accompanied by dinners, dances, and musical evenings continues, with many gatherings at Delmont and Wilkes-Barre society circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
BE. P. Kingsbury
Henry Belin, Jr
H. M. Boles
James Archbald
W. W. Scranton
R. W. Archbald
Joseph Platt
C. H. Welles
Moffat
Milton Blair
George B. Smith
Ella Platt
Reynolds
Wyoming Avenue
J. A. Scranton
W. F. Hallstead
G. B. Jermyn
H. B. Reynolds
A. H. Christy
Walter Dickson
G. P. Griffiths
A. P. Bedford
G. M. Halistead
H. P. Simpson
H. B. Ware
J. L. Wentz
T. C. von Storch
Crane
LaBar
F. J. Platt
Murray
Scranton
Merrill
Phillips
Mc«Cormick
Pittsburg
Gilmore
Williams
Sharon
Matthews
Sprague
Dale
Howell
Maxwell Chapman
H. N. Patrick
Chapman
Green Ridge
Scrantonians
Wilkes- Parreans
Pittstonians
Timberman
John Watkins
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Pearce
Thomas Rippard
Wilkes- Barre
Widmeyer
Pennington Conservatory
Wilkes
Agnes
Annie McMillan
Will McMillan
C. BE. Smith
Tioga
Ll. S. Oakford
F. 5. Platt
N. G. Robertson
G. du B. Dimmick
B. Jermyn
F. H
Houghton
Society and Reading Club
E. 5S. Moffat
Movements of People in Various Cities and States
A long list of residents and visitors appears, noting movements between Scranton and cities such as New York Philadelphia Plainfield NY Wilkes-Barre Rochester and Washington. Individuals include Henry Reese G G Brooks A J Colborn Jr Misa Elizabeth Sherer Elizabeth Cooper Kate Walsh and others visiting relatives, attending events, or staying at hotels. several entries mention illnesses and travel for funerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Reese
Allentown
G. G. Brooks
New York
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Philadelphia
Misa Elizabeth Sherer
A. J. Connell
Kate Walsh
Bpruce Street
Cora Reese
North Rebecca Avenue
H. C. Dunham
J. W. Conant
Em Conant
Medford
EK. Morris
Vera
Meshoppen
Miss Moore
Rochester
Miss Hanley
W. L. King
North Lincoln Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Charles Magovern
South Lincoln Avenue
Henrietta Allen
Newton
N. J
Boyd
Jefferson Avenue
John Loomis
South Hyde Park Avenue
Albert Norton
Grace
George Stone
Scranton
North Carolina
Bharon
San Francisco
R. B. Williames
Washington
Patrick Tuffey
Moosic Street
Newburg
N. Y
Mary Donohue
F. M. Spencer
Ponce de Leon
Bt. Alustine
Florida Times-Union
James B. Lewis
Lake
I. A. Lake
Margaret Lake
Kingston
Mrr
Joseph Reynolds
Hampton Street
Rt. Denis
T. K. Rutter
Richard O'Brien
DT. KB. Taylor and Family
Miss Freeman
Only His Father A Strange Meeting in Eastern Oregon
A public meeting in Eastern Oregon featured Mr. Booth introduced as the sheriff’s son who hanged John Brown at Harpers Ferry. Booth and Solomon Brown spoke briefly. Booth confirmed his father’s role as the sheriff who officiated the execution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oregon
Booth
John Brown
Oksawatomie
Harper's Ferry
Solomon Brown
Mr. Brown
Harpers Ferry
Mr. Booth
The Star of Bethlehem Shines on Christmas Day
A poetic reflection on the birth of the Virgin’s son and the joy radiating from the Star of Bethlehem. The piece contemplates the world’s gloom without that holy event and celebrates the Saviour’s birth as a message of hope for all creation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hethleehem's
Prange Mae
Virginis
Mc Goemnell
Women's Auxiliary Meeting Across Scranton Area
The annual gathering of the Women's Auxiliary of the Archdeaconry of Scranton met at Trinity Episcopal in Pittston with delegates from fourteen parishes including Scranton Wilkes Barre Plymouth Dunmore Carbondale and Ashley. Bishop Talbot spoke and a $5000 memorial fund for mission work was urged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Trinity Episcopal Church
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Plymouth
Dunmore
Carbondale
Ashley
Jermyn
F. Harrington
Talbot
Rogers Israel
Williamsport
Rulison
Coxe
Alden
Religious Notes Preview Gospel Meeting and Y M C A Service
The Rev A F Chaffee will address the gospel meeting at Green Ridge M E church and the Railroad Department Y M C A on Sunday Feb 18 at 345 pm. The Y M C A service at 124 Washington Ave begins 345 pm with George G Mahy leading and J M Chance orchestra. A prayer service for a local young woman is set for 230 pm at the Volunteers of America hall 613 Lackawanna Ave. Colonel Lindsay will perform on cornet and organ Feb 17 at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. F. Chaffee
Green Ridge
J. M. Chance
Volunteers of America
Lackawanna Avenue
Lindsay
Second Presbyterian Church
Charles BK. Robinson
D. D
Berviers
Sumner Avenue
Frica Street
Band of Hope
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
John P. Moffat
Junior Christian Endeavor
Intermediate
Christian Endeavor
Young
Providence Presbyterian Church
George BK. Guild
Wwe. m
Lp. m
Prank
Marshall
Doe
General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church
Providence
Klusac
Evening and Morning Services Across Many Churches
A long listing of religious services across multiple churches with pastors named. Preaching at various times from 10 a.m. to 7:40 p.m. Sunday schools and Epworth leagues noted. Subjects include The World's Unkindness and The Sinner Praying to Be Saved. All seats free and all welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Him Park Church
M. Giffin
D. D
Epworth
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
J. B. Sweet
Rexzdar
Epworth League
Thimpton Street
Court Street
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
William Edgar
Kennes
Howard Place
African Methodist Episcopal Church
H. A. Grant
J. W. Brown
Waverly
W. H. Brown
Methodist Episcopal Church
Clark's Summit
Frank W. Young
Frank Case
Eather
Mission of Woman
Moscow Methodist Episcopal Church
Guy Snowden
GB. D
David
Vermont Governor Grout and Paine's celery compound endorsement
The text profiles Governor Grout born in Canada and long-time Vermont resident, his Civil War service and political career, including speaker of the house and senator in 1892. It includes a dated endorsement letter from Paine's celery compound praising nerve health benefits and urging use to combat indigestion nerves and rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Mountain
Canada
Vermont
St. Johnsbury Academy
Hia
Co. I
First
Vermont Cavalry
Twenty-Sixth
New York Cavalry
Grout
Mosby
General Grout
Paine
Sunday Services and Sermon Topics at Local Churches
Morning and evening services listed for Plymouth Congregational Church and Tabernacle Congregational Church with sermons by Rev. Daniel D. Davis and Rev. D. P. Jones. All Souls Universalist Church holds morning and evening subjects. note choir rehearsal scheduled for Saturday night February 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Jackson Street
Sherman Avenue
Daniel D. Davis
Minneapolis
Minn
Tabernacle Congregational Church
All Soule’ Universalist Church
F. W. Wilppen
Religious services listed for Grace Reformed and local churches
A mixed advertisement lists times for Grace Reformed Episcopal Church and multiple nearby churches. It notes prayer and worship times, preaching by pastors, Sunday schools, Young People's groups, and Union Bible class with free seats and open invitations to all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Wysoming Avenue
Mulberry Street
Babbath School
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Union
First Church of Christ (Scientist
Adams Avenue
First Presbyterian Chuch
McLeod
Calvary Reformed Church
G. W. Welsh
Monroa Avenue
Gibson Street
Lucas
Green Ridge
Penn Avenue
Marion
New York
Srinaiet Natn Kasanth
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Weston
Bt. Sturges
J. P. Dickson
Mra
A. Ke, Hunt
Swaby
Seneca Falls
W. G. Parke
Belin
Troy
George Sanderson
Platt
Sanderson
Mary Kays
van Bergen
J. F. Dickson
Rey
A. D. Blackinton
Binackinton
E. B. Sturges
A. M. Decker
A. E. Hunt
Theodore G. Wolfe
J. F. Foulke
Sue Foulke
May
Helen Foulke
Stroudsburg
Davidson
Primrose
Cherokee
W. A. Coleman
B. H. Pratt
N. E. Rice
P. S. Page
J. H. Phelps
F. Chamberlin
George Huss
Grant Pelton
T. F. Penman
Kirkpatrick
M. J. Anderson
C. D. Sanderson
F. H. Kingsbury
G. M. Hallstead
C. B. Penman
G. F. Barnard
E. H. Lynde
F. B., McGowan
Eugene Healey
Diehl
Walters
Frederick Fleitz
G. B. Smith
Gibbons
Louis Smith
Miss Close
Mrs. B. Price
Miss Stork
Baltimore
Miss Finch
Washington Avenue
Charles M. Giffin
Elm Park Church
Alabama
William Connell
Erdman
Morristown
Thomas Dickson
Joseph A. Scranton
L. Frey
Carrie Straub
Theodore Straub
Edwards Court
William Quick
Jennie Richards
George Edwards
West Scranton
D. M. George
First Congregational Church
Clara
Bills
Sanderson Avenue
Mary Florence, Harris
Breckcourt
Robert H. Smith
St. Luke's Church
Rogers Ierael
R. A. Fraser
Colorado Springs
Col
Nannie Fraser
Colorado
Jennie Boons
John Jones
Sinck
G. A. Miller
Robert Skinner
John Perks
George W. Beldleman
Edward Softley
Arthur Carr
James Best
George Schlager
Charles Mayers
J. Seamons
C. O. Ewartz
Levan Hoston
Mary Miller
Jennie Nash
Mary Walters
Susie Holen
Susie Dickson
Lizzie Dorsey
Mise Sickler
Marth Softley
Isabella F. Firnb
E. L. Fuller
BE. G. Coursen
Rowley
Alice Barber Stephens
Thulstrup
Gibson
Helen Sanderson
Cora Decker
Louise Matthews
Miss Linen
Miss Rice
Emma Hanley
Miss McGaughey
Anna Russ
Louis K. Brown
Charles Broome
George Russ
Fuller
Chance
Sloan
E. Ll. Fuller
Wilson
Wade
Hand
Blanchard
Boies
Mra. Belin
Albro
Watres
Lee
Grewster
Birdeall
Tewksbury
Rumsar
Willard
Gearhart
Selden Blair
McComb
Barker
Foster
William Matthews
Charles Doergam
Gavafan
Withers
Ruth Hanley
Newton Croft
Cuticura
Kura
Word
Porras D
Dudley Buck
Euphrates
Miss Garagan
Cceccwwe
Parker J. M. Chanes
Spinney
St. Mark's Church
Young Women's Christian Association
Hell
Wolock
First Presbyterian Church
I. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Religious News Notes
Methodist
Episcopal
T. Luke's
Edward J. Houghton
Bexagesima Sundey
Mark's
St. George's
Olyphant
South Side Mission
Wig Street
East End Mission
Prescott Avenue
Church of the Good Shepherd
All Seare Free
All Welcome
Br. David's Episcopal Church
Bromley Avenue
EK. J. Melloury
Presbyterian
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Dixon
Thomas de Gruchy
Tsharn
Pratee
Aong
First Baptist Church
Scranton Street
F. Matthews
A. m
Corie
B. G. Beddoes
Superi
Jacob Koch
Industrial Wehoal
Annie Morgan
Lutheran
Evangelical Lutheran
Holy Trinity
UC. G. Spieker
Luther League
M. St. Mark's Lutheran Church
A. Ll. Ramer
Serviews
God
Zion's Lutheran Church
P. FP. Zizelmann
Bi. Peter's Lutheran Church
Hev
State of Vermont
Wells, Richardson & Co
Burlington
Josiah Groat
Ames
Universalist
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