West Scranton Ladies Aid Supper and Entertainment Run
The First Baptist church Ladies Aid held an informal reception and supper with over 200 served amid a Martha Washington themed setup.Tables were staffed by named local women. W. H. Courtright portrayed George Washington. program enjoyed by attendees. crime note on “Jack, the Hugger” arrested again for frightening women near Main and Lafayette. prior arrest and fine noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firat
Ladies’ Aid Society
Firat Baptist Church
Martha Washington
Mra
Netlin White
Missea Ada Dagger
Martha Moore
Mes
Edward Davis
Mrs Longshall
T. W. Swallow
Mipael Mary Youn
Anna Anderson
Elsie Reed
Gertrude Morgan
John Urvarit
Mises Alice Williams
Elizabeth Morris
Nettle Armitage
W. B. Morgan
Olina Noskelly
Sara Phillips
Mra. Macdonald
Martha Monte
Thomas Xavis
Misseg Father Daviez
Helen Fowler
Sadie Bush
Ruth Thediloo
Washington drill by eight boys and eight girls
A Washington school reports a joint drill involving eight boys and eight girls practicing synchronized routines. The program highlights cooperative teamwork and physical fitness in a classroom or gym setting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sleigh Ride Party of Pxcelsior Glee Club Members
The Pxcelsior Glee and Social club members and their ladies traveled to Dalton for a festive sleigh ride night. They sang danced and shared merriment for hours with numerous listed attendees including Elizabeth Erwelder Sarah Davis Whoda Thomas Margaret James Anna Reese Winnie James Heatrice Shaw Minnie Reese Anna Thomas Maud Jones May Fiske Margaret Rodway Edith Davis and many gentlemen such as John Williams Mendle Davis Reese Lewis David Edwards Richard James Edward Reese Ward Smith Chester Williams Frank Collins Thomas Griffiths Austin Jones Ralph Collins John Samuel Will Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pxcelsior Glee and Social Club
Dalton
Elizabeth Erwelder
Sarah Davis
Whoda Thomas
Margaret James
Anna Reese
Winnie James
Heatrice Shaw
Minnie Reese
Anna Thomas
Maud Jones
May Fiske
Margaret Rodway
Edith Davis
John Williams
Mendle Davis
Reese Lewis
David Edwards
Richard James
Edward Reese
Ward Smith
Chester Williams
Frank Collins
Thomas Griffiths
Austin Jones
Ralph Collins
John Samuel
Will Jones
Twelfth St David's Supper and Concert at Tabernacle
The twelfth annual St David's supper and concert will be held at Tabernacle Congregational church on South Hyde Park avenue Saturday afternoon and evening March 1. The event is expected to crowd the church with a meal served in the basement by church volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. David's
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Hyde Park Avenue
Neal
Supranors and soloists Perform at Evening Concert
In the auditorium the upper floor will host a supper starting at 4 90 clock to suit workers. The concert begins at 5 o clock with soloists including Mrs H Brundage Mrs BD Lewis Mrs Fannie J Byvnr n tenor Thomas Abrame bass Join Ww Jones with Mrs D B Thomas at the piano. The full programme will be published next week. Henry Gardner of Evanscourt has been notified through Attorney L B Carter that a pension of 8 per month is granted. Gardner, once in Company A Thirteenth regiment then Porty-Seventh Infantry, earned a Phillipines wound and limited life but remains around a gun with care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Byvnrn
Thomas Abrame
Jones
D. B. Thomas
Henry Gardner
Evanscourt
Lewis B. Carter
Gardner
Old Thirteenth Regiment
Porty-Seventh Infantry
Philippines
Thomas Murphy
Jackson Street
Masquerade Party Honors Daughters In North Main Street
Mrs. Luther Jones hosted a Thursday masquerade at North Main avenue for her daughters May and Norma and Mrs. James Boyd. Henry Thomas directed phonographic selections, Minnie Champion shot flashlight pictures, while Lena Jones and Edith Jenkins served refreshments. Attendees included A. F. Eynon and spouses, Jenkin Reese and spouses, Stevens, T. A. Eynon family, Harry Thomas and guests Helen Reese Lizzie Phennié Mariam Ferber Minute Champion Lena Jones Edith Jen king James Boyd Paul Lynon Howard Bynon Bennon Walter Jones and WIL Bush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther Jones
North Main Avenue
May
Norma
James Boyd
Henry Thomas
Minnie Champion
Lena Jones
Edith Jenkins
Mra
A. FE. Eynon
Jenkin T. Reese
Stevens
Jackson Street Baptist youths visit Dalton in sleighs
A party from Jackson Street Baptist church traveled to Dalton on sleighs on Wednesday evening. They were entertained at the Dalton house with amusements and supper at the hotel. The group included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Davies, Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Thomas, Mr. and Mrs. Smith, and several young members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Dalton
Dalton House
Albert Davies
Daniel Thomas
Smith
Norma Nichols
Margaret Griffiths
Mother Hughes
Ada Lewis
Ethel Lewis
Alfred Roberts
David H. Williams
W. L. Davis
Mr. Chandler
John Thomas
Avja Griffiths
Wy. T. Jones
Salamagundi Party Hosted by Miss Bass in Carbondale
Miss Helen Bass of North Sumner Avenue entertained guests Thursday at a salamagundi party. Prizes went to Arthur Switzer and Jessie Paty. Music was by Humphrey Bridley. Attendees included Donzella Lumley Helen Bass Rachel Peck Helen Corbin Stella Lanning Helen Hagen Jessie Paff Mabel Stram Misa Hathaway Carbondale Frederick Shelton Humphrey Bradley Arthur Switzer George Lull Arthur Kresky Lester Davis Smith Morse Bruce McDermott.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Bass
H. M. Bass
North Sumner Avenue
Arthur Switzer
Jessie Paty
Humphrey Bridley
Donzella
Lumley
Rachel Peck
Helen, Corbin
Stella Lanning
Helen Hagen
Jessie Paff
Mabel Stram
Misa Hathaway
Carbondale
Frederick
Scranton Choral Society Urgent Rehearsal Notice
Members urged to attend 8 o'clock rehearsal at Jackson Street Baptist Church. Conductor Prof. Lewis Davis asks each singer to write time address and part on a slip for a complete membership list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Choral Society
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Lewis Davis
Baptism and church events fill morning service
The pastor Rev. Thomas de Gruchy D D will baptize twelve candidates at next Sunday's morning service. Bible school attendance rose above 350 last Sabbath with a goal of 400. The Kaffir boy choir concert is set for Monday March 10 under church auspices, a unique entertainment. The Baptist Young People's union meeting last Tuesday was well attended with Dewcon Will James speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas de Gruchy
Bible School
Kaffir
Baptist Young People's Union
Dewcon Will James
Simpson Methodist service features choir and soloists
A special programme at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church tomorrow morning includes two anthems by the echo, solos by Mia and John Teese James with Prof W W Jones and Thomas Abrams, and the Simpson mite quartet. Pastor Stev McDermott will preach on The Words of Jesus. Evening service topic A Question That Cannot Be Evade. Rev McDermott to speak at Railroad YMCA at 4 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Ohtreh Tomorow
Echo
Mia
John Teese James
W. W. Jones
Thomas Abrams
Simpson Mite Quartette
Stev. McDermott
Jesus
McDermott
Funeral rites for Bella Morgan held at North Filmore Ave
The funeral services over the remains of the late Bella Morgan were held yesterday afternoon at the house on North Filmore Avenue. Rev. Hugh Davis and Rev. Edward Howell officiated. Pallbearers and flower-bearers included Edward Richards, Thomas Richards, Thomas Harris, David Jenklie, David Davis, John Puchards, Robert Nickolas and Daniel Williams. The interment was made in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bella Morgan
Filmore Avenue
Hugh Davis
Edward Howell
Edward Richards
Thomais Richards
Thomas Hiarris
David Jenklie
David Davis
John Puchards
Robert Nickolas
Daniel Williams
Washburn Street Cemetery
Thewaelst
John Fi Jenkins
Jackson Street
David J. Jenkins
Helle Morgan
Washburn Street
Exercises commemorating George Washington held in public schools
Public schools observed George Washington's birth and life with commemorative exercises yesterday. Rev D D Hopkins planned an English sermon in the First Welsh church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Washington
D. D. Hopkins
Ken's Balkan for the Throat and Linge Demonstrated
A sensible man would use Ken's Balkan for the throat and larynx. It cures coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat troubles better than any medicine. The proprietor authorizes druggists to give four sample bottles free to prove its value. Price not specified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ken
Maa
Price
Pyramid Pile Cage Claims Twelve Years of Pain Relief
After suffering twelve years from piles and trying many remedies without relief, A E Auringer of Braidwood reports complete cure by Pyramid Pile Cage. Sold by all druggists for 60 cents a box. Free book mailed from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Auringer
Pyramid Drug Co
Marshall, Mich
Welsh services and obituaries mark church notice
The report notes morning Baptist services with Welsh evening services. It records the interment of infant remains at Washburn Street Cemetery and funeral services for Helle Morgan at the family home. Other items mention dance postponements, renovations, and community notices in Scranton.
Local Residents Return Home From Various Visits
Miss Clira Wilder returns from a visit with Mrs Matte Cooper in South Urde Park Avenue. Mrs Susan Stuley recovers from illness after being seriously ill for some time. George Leiwart hosts friends in Tripp Park. Miss Elizabeth Durkin mooring from puerpernia and Miss Minnie La Itieaux returns from a two week whet in Danville and Herchels. Several others entertain or visit relatives in Wilkes-Barre, Binghamton and Dunkirk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clira Wilder
Monexdale
Hus
Matte Cooper
South Urde Park Avenue
Edrward &, Hand
Cadonia
N.Y
Noth Sumner Avenue
Roonvorng
Misa Elizabeth Durkin
South Mun Avenue
Proumernia
Minnie la Itieaux
Tawthorne Street
Danville
Herchels
Louise Oberderfer
Ds M
Joseph Vaylor
Swetland Street
Rosser
Decker
Philippines
Mise Mabel Strauss
Wilkex
Marre
Mike Hathaway
Carbondale
Mra
T. M. Naes
Nort Sumner Avenue
I. Jones
North Sumner Avenue
Sinter
Mis
Jovepl Saiels
Wiikowlurre
Pothoius
Obituary for W. H. Anderson and James T. Watkins
W. H. Anderson a Civil War veteran and father of W. C. Anderson of Albany died at 10 a.m. aged 72. Born July 1 1881 in LeRoy New York he served in the 151st New York volunteers and was honorably discharged January 1864. He lived in Scranton since 1888 and funeral services are at his North Main avenue residence with interment in LeRoy. James T. Watkins 41 died at 1825 Lafayette Street. Born in England he belonged to Electric City Commandery Knights of Malta and Panooka Tribe Red Men. He leaves a wife and one son. funeral at his house Monday at 3 p.m. Interment in Cambria Cemetery. Electric City Commandery members to meet at 2 p.m. Monday to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Anderson
W. C. Anderson
Albany
N. Y
LeRoy
New York
151St Regiment
New York State Volunteers
Scranton
W. J. Anderson
Delaware and Hudson Company
Olive Branch
Masons
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
North Main Avenue
James T. Watkins
Lafayette Street
England
Alnee
Electrie City Commandes
Knights of Malta
Panooka Tribe
Order of Red Men
Cambria
Electric City Commandery
Nominees Named by General Grant Commandery Knights
Hartman residence hosts surprise party as Officers for General Grant Commandery Knights of Malta are announced. Obituary notes Lena Yourhaim buried in Dunmore cemetery amid a snowstorm. Pallbearers named. services held at 27 Willow Street with Pastor William A. North praising the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
Lena Yourhaim
Dunmore
Peter Lofl
Willow Street
William A. North
Jacob Ballus
William Partridge
J. Yeleoher
Christ Fickus
Hartman fifteenth birthday surprise party at Birch Street
A pleasant surprise party was held last evening at the Hartman home 438 Birch street. Despite the inclement weather the event drew a large attendance in honor of Julius Hartman turning fifteen. Guests included Misses Louisa Kleingcrodt Christina Hartman Mollie Hartman Annie Fickus Gertie Franz Emma Miller Emma Scheuch Clara Harnes Anna Harnes Lottie Hartman Anna Buntz Lena Lentes Meyers Julius Hartman Pred J Huester Willie Brandt Frank Huester Christ Banick Willie Scheuer Otto Bresser Charles Teusner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartman
Birch Street
Julius Hartman
Louisa Kleingcrodt
Tile Christina
Mollie Hartman
Annie Fickus
Gertie Franz
Emma Miller
Emma Scheuch
Clara
Anna Harnes
Bowling Exhibition Lights Up Zulager Alleys Night
The Arlington and Scranton Bowling clubs played on Pittston avenue with several fine scores. Arlington won by a close margin led by J. Jeifer as high scorer and Meister with the top average. After the game, refreshments honored the victors. Next Friday an exhibition between Rubber Necks and an unnamed team is planned. Thursday the Three V's defeated the Social Club on the same alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlington
Scranton
Zulager
Pittston Avenue
Arlingtons
J. Jeifer
Meister
Domestic clash leads to assault charges at Brook Street house
Dominic Mahon and his wife faced Alderman Lentes on assault and battery and threats charges. William Firley testified that after failing to gain entry for a beer, he found his path blocked at 302 Brook Street and accused Mahons of beating him back. The court held the couple for trial in 700 dollars bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dominic Mahon
Lentes Just Hight
William Firley
Firley
Brook Street
Alderman Lentes
Bizarre Local Notices Blend Cures Death and Service
An odd mix of ads and notices appears, including a guaranteed cough cure by Nelon Boughton, a death and funeral arrangement for someone named at Maple Street, and a church supper at Cedar Avenue. The garbled text also mentions free vaccinations and vehicle delays on a city street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sohley
Nelon Boughton
Maple Street
Panky Port
Martha Washington
Cedar Avenue
Nervine Pills Proclaimed Superior by Scranton Testimony
Mrs. James Watson of 12th Street Scranton Pa testifies that Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills cure nervous sick headaches and nervousness. She says they stopped headaches after use and restored mood strength and nerve steadiness after grip. The pills are sold at 50 cents a box by dealers and from Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
A. W. Chase
James Watson
No.ais Twelfth Street
Matthews Bros
Luckawanda Avenue
A. W. Chase Medicine
Buffalo
M. D
Regular Meetings Patchwork of Local Societies Reported
The piece notes visits by Louise and Rose to Mr Lind Mex at Factoryville and describes a Star Social club meeting in Mints Will Taat. Washington honors were observed at nearby schools, and Camp Patriotic Order of America held a session in Freuhan’s hall last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Rose
Lind Mex
Andrew Rkelitlein
Factoryville
Star
Mints Will Taat
Washington
Yeaterday
Patriotic Order of America
Freuhan‘’s Hall
Scranton Men Prominent in Allentown Festival
Four NE Pennsylvania male voice groups compete in the St Patrick Day festival in Allentown on March 17. Entrants include Oxford Glee Club, North Scranton Glee Club, Dr Mason Glee Club, and Anthracite Glee Club. Soloists John W Jones John T Watkins and Harry Jones will perform. Each group exceeds one hundred voices. Oxford Glee Club concert planned March 20 at First Welsh Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
St. Patrick's Day
Pennsylvania
Pilgrim's Chorus
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Taylor
Oxford Glee Club
North Scranton
Anthracite Gle Club
John W. Jones
John T. Watkins
Harry Jones
New York
Oxfords
Tisteddfod
Oxford Glee Clib
First Welsh Congregational
South Main Avenue
Towanda Notes Include Local Events and Elections
Special dispatch from Bradford County reports engagements and social affairs in Towanda, with items on Atlantic City travel, church activities, funerals, and a large revival in Bradison. It notes a bankruptcy petition, reorganizations, police and election officers, and a Lehigh Valley meeting addressing local business concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Suma
Atelantic
Atlantic City
John F. Yeager
Waynesville
Neocan Bundagy
Watkins Post
Grand Arms of the Republic
Methodiet Eplidopal
Kolttimganill
Troy
Depews Ny
George CO. Newitlani
Monchy Te Melina
Bradiond
Brotherhood of St. Maul
Athens
Bellow
Looper
Molungottem
Mason
Brooklyn Nya Sari
Chile
Lehigh Valley
Dodge
Klint
Nail Aly
Berigh
Waite Olowen
Entil Biraabarl
Biewart
Olwtohks
Poroaldeng
Rokengront
Methodist Episcopal
Ehiurely Cormetary
Row.i
AL Germant
Chrlat
Ehuety Treaaumer
Dogivar
Clio SN
Dave Wythorn
Willhurieport
Landon
WM & Co
New Alling
Sal
Dorman
Girs
Wille
Lehigh Trainen
Leaninayt Ligg Biutinens
Anion Tha Premwint
Ceneral Ditiglo
Murphy
Order of Tullhwaig
Meechester
Seonany F Daod
Kastan
Fragmented telephonic confusion amid a midtown outage
A garbled reminiscence tells of a faulty phone line in upland city, with a doctor misdirected to a wrong patient and an operator struggling to reroute calls. The piece hints at a malfunctioning telephone intelligence system and miscommunication within a modern workplace setting.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Ladies’ Aid
First Baptist Church
Welsh Baptist Church
Jack
Morgan
Tabernacle
Thompson
Hettes
Veekens
Bush
Rorapaugh
Gc. W. Rorapaugh
Adame Avenue
Medligan
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
Jolly Sleighride Party
Intermediate Baptist Young People’s Union
First Welsh Baptist Church
Roy
Reba Williams
James Lewis
Paul Jenkins
Lillian LaBar
Bessie Richards
Alma Gealey
Edgar Davis
Florence Thomas
Willie Reese
Stella Thomas
Mrs. DD
B. Thomas
Elizabeth Hughes
Globe Warehouse
Jackson Street Baptist Notes
General News
Trehard Williamson
Joseph Clapp
Mra. M. Ti. Beach
Mra. Frisbie
Maplewood
Washengton Wall
West Scrantony
Adilions
Care Trutine
Jenkins Thru
South
Lena Yougham
The
Molson
Kiefer Sis
Scmanton
Golub
Lentes
Dr. Chase
L.c.sa. Circus
Henry F. Dixie
New Armory
Powell's
Paderewski
Fred
Powell's Music Store
Scrantonians
Bradford County
Scranton Tribune
Uggs
Tinos Magazine
Lyceum Theatre
M. Reis
Testor Nd
Ald
Duffy
Twusinee
Kirke LA Shelle Preventa
J. H. Stoddard
Universal
Theater Republic
Hla Jong
Bonnie Briar Bush
Matinge
Giao
Feuta
Towle
Mann
Lipman
Eliza
Seite
Youre
Andrew B Lack
Tom Moore
Senta
Seule
Marks Brothers Dramatic and Vaudeville Company
Metropolitan Star
May Bell
Peuri Arv Santi
Maud Hillman
Andor Company
Joyce
Joyce Stores
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