Social Week Highlights From Scranton Society
The week’s social scene centered on the kirmesse with performances drawing dancers and families. Highlights include a Musicals program at Scranton Hicycle Clubhouse with Miss Freeman, Miss Allen, and Miss Hackman, and receptions hosted by Mrs. Hallstead, Mrs. Allen, and Mrs. Page. Numerous personal notices detail engagements, weddings, parties, and visits among Scranton’s social set, including Lizzie Tonjan and John ONeill’s marriage and the Liederkranz masquerade.
Novel Plan For Y M C A Membership Drive
The Young Men's Christian Association in Scranton plans a bold contest between two groups of about one hundred members each to recruit the most new members by a set date. The winning side earns a banquet or similar prize, with arrangements to be finalized next week. A featured speaker, a former Buddhist convert now promoting Christian ministry, will address Buddhism and Christianity tomorrow. The Rescue Mission marks its fourth anniversary with a large turnout, praising its work aiding the impoverished and housing the needy. Lent observance rules are issued for Scranton diocese Catholics, detailing fasting, meals, exemptions, and dispensation, with Bishop William 0 Hara. Also noted are a Swedenborg lecture in Scranton, a new Orange Baptist church forming among local colored congregants, and a three-denomination ministers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John A. Mears
Buffalo
HM. Leangfeld
New York City
George
Jessup
Montrose
Oflimartin
Peckville
Myer Davidow
Metropolis
Meredith L. Jones
New York
Miss Lowal
Easton
A. J D. Holland
James Morrison
Carbondale
Ollo Trust
Philadelphia
Cedar Avenue
Kate Saltry
North End
Wis
Weidleschus
Olive Coon
Edith Staples
West Side
Strowlabure
M. Phillips
Dalton
John Kennedy
Wyoming
Theodore Straub
Ralph Williams
Nichel- Bot
John J. Ruddy
New Bethlehem
Penn Avenue
Thomas 8
Loftus
Pittston
Bert Sweet
Factoryville
Lyman Giles
North Avenue
M. Lowenstein
Are
Mulford
Margaret
H. KE. Hand
Joseph P. Reddington
New Haven
Conn
Misa Minnie Gildea
Eynon Street
Jermyn
A. N. Adams
Fair Haven
Celia Davie
Binghamton
David Thomas
Wayne Avenue
John Moore
Jacksonstreet
West Site
Scranton Times
Malnard Pickering
Denver
Colo
Mr. Edwardes
Plymouth
Washington
George B. Knight
West Pittston
Beranton
Mixes Phillips
Selina Grove
Philip Warren
North Lincoln Avenue
Charles Hazlett
South Hyde Park
James McLeod
Jefferson Avenue
Patterson
Lackawanna Hospital
Henry Wherum
Lackawanna Iron and Sleep Company
A. J. Crown
Crozier Seminary
Mia. Bartley Crown
Booth Main Avenue
Ligaie Winters
Emma Wellburn
Minooka
Nave
Winton
D.C. Harrington
W. J. Connell
Harrington
F. W. Pearsall
Staihoad Young Men's Christian Association
Cleveland
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Williamsport
Kate Eaeoffy Wilkestarr
Jones
North Main Avenue
Sonn HH
Fellows
York City
Young Men's Christian Association
Scranton
Association
Rochester
Dayton
Mauch Chunk
Buddha
College Young Men's Christan Association
Himseelf
College Young Men's Christian Association
Sanborn
Holy Father
Leo XII
William 0 Hara
Funeral for Rev Theophilus Jones Held in Wilkes-Barre
Funeral services for Rev Theophilus Jones who died Thursday at Wilkes-Barre will be held Monday at his home 51 Sullivan Street Wilkes-Barre at 1 pm and 2 pm at Meade Street Welsh Baptist church with brief addresses by brethren in the ministry after which interment is in Forty Fort cemetery. Jones born February 2 1810 in Cartile Wales came to this country four years ago. Also note that Dunmore First Methodist Episcopal church is reopening after enlargement and improvement with services on February 20 1896 at 2 pm preached by Bishop E G Andrews and Dr J Ives Auburn NY. A praise service for the insulation is planned Sunday at 2 45 with a program including duet solos and choir selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theophilus Jones
Wilkes-Barre
Sullivan Street
Meade Street
Welsh Baptist Church
Forty Fort
Mr. Jones
Cartile
Wales
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore
E.G. Andrews
J. Ives
Auburn
N. Y
The
Insulation
Association Rooms
Myers
Miss Hewitt
Kate Levert
Lute
Smith and Rentsehler
Association Choir
Religious services group schedules in Scranton area
A roster of church services in Scranton lists St Mark's Dunmore, Keen Pidge Baptist, Elm Park Methodist, First Presbyterian, Holy Trinity Evangelical, Grace Reformed, Calvary Reformed, First Baptist, Washburn Street Presbyterian, and other congregations. Morning and evening sermons, Sunday schools, Epworth leagues, and special subjects are noted with dates, times, and pastors. The piece also covers Ex celsior Athletic club boxing results from Music Hall, detailing bouts, winners, and attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's
Dunmore
A. I. Trban
W. J. Ford
Simpeoy Methodist Episcopal Church
L. Poller
Methodist Episcopal Church
Owego
Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church
W. H. Pearce
Epworth League
First Presbyterian Church
McLeod
St. David's
Jackson Street
Bromley Avenue
St. Luke's Church
Hogera Israel
Church of the New Jerusaem
Adame Avenue
Udhner
Christ
Evenig
Emanuel Swedenborg
Pup Hete
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Milton O. Bryans
Crozer Theological Seminary
Chester
Howard Place
C. A. McGee
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Fourteenth and
Washburn Street
L. Kamer
Jerusalem
Green Ridge
Evangelical Church
K. L
Second Presbyterian Church
Charles M. Robingon
D. D
Holy Trinity Church
Adams Avenue
Mulberry Street
Edwin Lunn Miller
William Bridger
Evenue
M. Epworth League
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
Wyoung Avenue
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Calvary Reformed Church
Monroe Avenue
Cibvton Street
First Baptist Church
Scranton Street
FL Mathews
Saebbath
UW. Oo
Beldoo
P. m
Mine Laborers Burned In Providence Gas Blast
Four men John Mullen Martin Loftus John McGowan and Michael Healey suffered serious burns in a gas explosion at the von Storch mine in Providence Thursday night They were working as company hands in a tunnel along a fourteen foot vein The gas ignited by a naked lamp about 9 o clock causing the blast All four were sent home to recover and were reported resting easily last night The mine sustained little damage but the blast was loud
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Storch
Providence
John Mullen
Martin Loftus
John McGowan
Michael Healey
Funeral for J H Fuleston at Wilkes-Barre
The remains of J H Fuleston of Buttermilk Falls Wyoming county were removed to his brother Harry Elleston’s home in Parsons after asphyxiation in the Arlington hotel Wednesday night. The funeral will be held today with interment at Wilkes-Barre. Attend the Republican mass meeting at the armory tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Fuleston
Buttermilk Falls
Wyoming County
Arlington Hotel
Harry Elleston
Parsons
Wilkes-Barre
Williams Society Presents Student Entertainment Night
The Williams Literary and Debating Society at Wood's Business College hosted an evening of literary and musical entertainment. The program featured Star Orchestra, Columbia Quartet, recitations by several students, vocal solos, a club swinging exhibition, and a piano duet. Dancing followed at Excelsior Hall on Wyoming Avenue, with the event ending around 1 a.m. The organizing committee included F. J. Mam Lyn and Thomas J. McNamara.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Wood's Business College
Excelsior Hall
Wyoming Avenue
Star Orchestra
Columbia Quartette
Charlotte Hawks
Anna Hurst
Katie Walker
Mamie Holand
Jemima Jones
Katie Craig
James Folan
May Jordan
Edward Kelley
William Burke
Joseph Murphy
Joseph Moore
David McDonald
Esther Burke
McQuigan
Craig
Panay
F. J
Mam Lyn
Thomas J. McNamara
Leaders Bargains In New Spring Goods And Remnants
Stocktake completed. new spring goods on display with daily arrivals. One lot corsets and garments at Leader's Prices including muslin skirts gowns shirts waists and lingerie. Also blankets, comforters, lace, damask, towels, silks, dress goods and muslin yardage deeply discounted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leader's
W. B
P. D
Warner's and
Ferris
Leaders
Abington Turnpike Plan Discussed in City Council Meeting
A conference between the special council committee and the Providence and Abington Turnpike company reviewed Mr Roche’s plan to deed 5000 feet of road to the city in exchange for paving and improvement. Turnpike leaders pledged careful consideration, while distrust from past city actions was acknowledged. The letter from Judge Hand defending honest government reinforces public support for reform and a trusted candidate for mayor, Colonel Logan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abington
Roche
Tribune
Sowing the Wind Theater Review in Wilkes-Barre
A Grand Opera House audience in Wilkes-Barre enjoyed Sowing the Wind with Miss Hampton as Rosamund delivering a delightful interpretation. The production pleased a large crowd and features J. H. Olimeour in the Prabazen alongside a well balanced cast. the company performs again at the Academy of Music in the city tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes+Barre
Grand Opera House
Wilkes- Barre
Miss Hampton
Rosamund
J. H. Olimeour
In Benalf of Manhood Letter to Judge Hand Defense
A longtime city citizen commends Judge Hand for a timely letter defending Mr. William Connell and Colonel Ripple. He frames it as a nonpartisan defense of truth and Christian manhood, denouncing recent municipal political poison and praising the city’s worthy citizens and past generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hand
Connell
Ripple
Judge Hand
the Tribune
William Connell
Colonel Ripple
Mrs Gibbons Injured In Ice Fall On Gibson Street
Mrs Patrick Gibbons of Gibson street slipped on ice yesterday morning and fractured her leg near the ankle. Able speakers will discuss city matters tonight at the armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armory
Patrick Gibbons
Gibson Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bicycle House
George M. Hallstead
W. E. Allen
Page
Mrs. Hallstead
Allen
W. F. Hallstead
James P. Dickson
F. M. Spencer
Missea Jermyn
Melvin Corbett
Hlnge
Miss Freeman
Newark
Miss Blackman
Miss Allen
Berenade Florentine
Eevee
Biinlowth
Parker Misa Freeman
J. M. Boles
Lain
Bigelow
Thomas Dickson
ER. N. Willard
Alfred Hand
Ruth Q. Powell
CC. W. Kirkpatrick
Henry Helin, Jr
Ki. L. Fuller
George H. Neatley
Helin
Welles
Augusta Archbald
McCormick
Harrisburg
Willam Dunkerly
Meridian Street
J. Lewis
M. Dorssy
E. Dunkerly
FE. Fetherman
A. Langguth
FE. Davies
E. Driscoll
Ek, Washburn
J. Fetherman
L. Webster
Miss Hunt
Misses Downs
Germantown
Moffatt
Watertown
Leonard
Albany
Hutchins
Hartford
Archbald
Susan Jermyn
Coleman
Coursen
Jesele Coursen
Flora Matthews
Simpson
Dale
Miz
F. J. Platt
Misa Lizzie A
Ton- Jan
John TF. O'Neill
St. Peter's Cathedral
Western Union Telegraph
Company
Annie
Kate Connell
Tilney Avenue
Missea
Kate Donahoe
Annie Fitshenry
Mamie Coyne
Ella F. Donahoe
Winifred Melvin
Scranton Liederkrang
Music Hall
Henry J. Wetter
Maud List
Patrick Murphy
Winifred Cook
St. Mary
M. B. Donlan
Ruddy
Georgie Frampton
J. D. Williams and Company
Clark's Green
W. C. Williams
John J. Phillips
North Park
ER. C
BE. H. Lynda
Wolfe
Joseph A. Scranton
Shoreham
C. L. Thurlow
Mixes Millie A. Bruner
Stephen A. Cahoon
August Bruner
Park Street
Tuesay
Miss Heath
Mary Connolly
Muudison Avenue
Aloxzo Hatch
Bettis
and Church Services
Swedenborg
New Jerusalem
Odhner
Academy of the New Church
E. T. Irwin
Union Street Baptist Church
Penn Avenue Bapthet
Elm Park Parsonage
CC. Logan
Foreign Missionary Societies
Abington Baptist Association
Excelsior Club
Hela
Willischer
George Hendley
Trenton
N. J
Mimself
Excelsior Athletic Club
John Boland
Excelsiors
Joe Willischek
Harry Marx
Boland
Willischek
Anl Marx
Joseph McNally
John T. Brown
James J. Coleman
Sig. Cohen
Jerry Heenan
Nonpareil Athletic Club
Holand
Scranton Lavera
Guood
Fred Clark
New Jersey
Heenan
Sam Weldoff
Edward Dempsey
Dempsey
Hendley
Kennedy
John Tighe
Marx
Farley
Caledonian Club
James Farley
Nonpareils
McNally
Mars
Tighe
Hrowm
Tiche
Eader
Mother Hubbard
Castile
Abington Turnpike Company
Barrett
Joseph H. Scranton
Boards of Trade
Christian Associations
Albrights Ism
Grvat
Conneil
A. W
C. Logan
Benalf
Manhood
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