Minooka Vaudeville Tory Delights South Scranton Crowd
The Btar Vaudeville company staged an evening of entertainment at St. Joseph's hall Minooka with a large audience. The program featured piano and solo acts, whistling, cake walks, recitations, duets, and comic numbers and ended with dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Btar
St. Joseph's Hall
Minooka
Charles Heffron
Will Lynott
Charles Graham
Electric City Trio
Daniel Donovan
Heffron
Julia McHale
Richard Shaughnessy
James Conboy
Will McIntyre
Lester Sisters
Conners
Alis
Charles A. Melvin
Mr. Hyde
James Mahon
Dan Kelly
Kate Hines
Master Washburn
Will Murphy
Men of St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church Entertain
The Men s Society of St Paul s Evangelical Lutheran Church will present an church entertainment this evening. A detailed program includes piano solos by Mrs Mary Ballhorn violin and piano duets by Professor Brunner and Miss Lena Schantz soprano solos by Miss Mary Kalina and Miss Annie Schuler and the Swiss Maennerchor. Rev Alfred Ballhorn will give the English Boer War address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
St. Paul's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Men’‘s Society of
St. Paul's Evangeelical
Lena Schantz
Ballhorn
Alfred Ballhorn
Maennerchor
Gustave Schmidt
Annie Schuler
Lena Lauber
Funeral of Mrs Margaret Moore Draws Large Audience
The funeral for the late Mrs Margaret Moore was held yesterday afternoon from her sister’s home on Pittaton Avenue. The cortege was one of the largest ever seen in the city, reflecting the high esteem in which she was held by many friends. The casket rested in the front parlor.
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Margaret Moore
Pittaton Avenue
Vin Mariani Tonic Praised by Medical Profession Worldwide
Vin Mariani is recommended by the medical profession worldwide for thirty five years as a reliable, effective and agreeable tonic and stimulant. It is claimed to prevent grip and advises against substitutes from all druggists.
Funeral cortege follows to Dunmore cemetery
Hundreds of friends gathered to pay last respects to a departed friend. At 2 o'clock the casket was closed and the funeral cortege proceeded to Dunmore cemetery where the remains were laid to rest.
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Cortese
Dunmore Cemetery
Germania hall hosts Swiss Maennerchor masquerade ball
The Swiss Maennerchor at Germania hall held its annual masquerade ball with ample costumes and successful social and financial outcomes. Prof Schmidt’s orchestra provided dance music. A committee included John Brunner Michael Roth Charles Wetter Ernest Gloor C H Danwalder and Thomas Burns of Pittston avenue who works at Lackawanna Knitting Mills.
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Germania Hall
Maennerchor
Prof. Schmidt
John Brunner
Michael Roth
Charles Wetter
Ernest Gloor
C. H. Danwalder
Thomas Burns
Pittston Avenue
Lackawanna Knitting Mills
Snooty's Hall
Local Address Orders for J. T. Sharkey in Cedar Area
Fragmentary notes place orders to J. T. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar, with phone 6683, associated with South Side and central city areas near Hyde Park, indicating a delivery or service address.
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Central City
Hivde Park
J. T. Sharkey
Surprise party honors Misa Helen King on thirteenth birthday
Friends held a surprise party for Misa Helen King of Philo Street on Tuesday evening. Attendees included Nina Dowrick, Helen Dolph, Emily Philo, May Hammond, Eveline Hammond, Clare Terwilliger, Helen King, Frank Twining, Joseph Paff, Floyd Philo, Marry Helly, and Clinton Staples. A supper followed at the Methodist Episcopal church lecture room. Mrs. Chase of Wilkes-Barre visits Mrs. B. J. Tripp of Providence Road.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Helen King
Philo Street
Nina Dowrick
Helen Dolph
Emily Philo
May Hammond
Eveline Hammond
Clare Terwilliger
Helen King
Frank Twining
Joseph Paff
Floyd Philo
Marry Helly
Clinton Staples
Chase
Wilkes-Barre
B. J .Tripp
Providence Road
Methodist Episcopal Church
Thureday
Frank Renn
Court Strest
Brownies in Fairy Land at Mears Hall Tonight
Palmer Cox's Brownies in Fairy land will perform at Mears hall this evening at 8 o'clock with a matinee tomorrow at 2 10 in the afternoon for children at 15 cents. Tickets and reserved-seat diagrams are at Davies' Drug store 106 Booth Main avenue. The program features a popular musical play in a lively entertainment lineup from St. David's Episcopal Church events.
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Palmer Cox
Mearshall
Davies
Booth Main Avenue
Supper at Simpson church draws large crowd. more planned
The Gleaners society's supper at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church serves over 200, with many turned away. A follow up supper is scheduled for Friday to accommodate ticket holders. Ticket sellers are to return tonight. Ten tables hosted by listed ladies. reception committee named. decor included a central candelabra and an upliving picture and phonograph exhibit by Prof. Acker.
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Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Gleaners’ Society
Jesse Knauss
Arthur Leyshon
May Jones
M. & Blair
Gussie Blair
Belle Snyder
George Peck
Stone
Jessie Polhamus
Carrie Gress
Will Williams
Fred Snyder
Samuel Snyder
Lillian Shivelly
Elizabeth Heermans
Grace Acker
Bertha Wettling
Missen Nell Fellows
Lois Fellows
Elizabeth Heiser
A. E. Betterly
E. D. Kingsbury
Grace Doud
Josiah Paff
B. E. Weldhe
Norman Howard
Douglass Harvie
Louise Davis
Sarah Jones
Frank Beck
William Yohe
Margaret van Camp
F. Y. Harrison
Charles Acker
Frank Shedd
Tillie Acker
H. M. Bass
Ebeneger Williams
J. B. Sweet
Selden Swisher
Gideon Moser
W. W. Davies
Sarah Slocum
Jennie Fellows
Prof. Acker
Entertainment at First Welsh Baptist church by BYPU
An evening program at the First Welsh Baptist church drew a very large audience under the Baptist Young People's union. Rev. D. D. Hopkins presided as several tableaux entertained attendees. Participants included Miss Elisabeth Lewis Eleanor Williams John Evans and others. Tea in the Sunday school room followed, with a colonial menu of bread butter jelly tea and cake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Baptist Church
Baptist Young People’s Union
D. D. Hopkins
Hilaabeth Lewis
Eleanor Williams
John Evans
D. BR. Thomas
Elizabeth Hughes
Martha Davis
Margaret Thomas
John Thomas
Barbara Lewis
Norma Hughes
John Reynolda
Elizabeth Lewis
Margaret Jones
Margaret Williams
May Richards
Edith Jenkins
Cassie Howell
Laura Roderick
Bertha Kelly
May Davis
Mamie Phillips
May Howell
Jennie Freeman
Mary James
Annie Howell
Catherine Phillips
Sarah Mere Mth
Sarah Thomas
Dora Jones
Hugh Williams
Luther Lewis
David Hopkins
Missea Mary Davis
Jennie Jenkins
Eleanor Jones
Ruth Jones
Richard Thomas
Sarah Jones
Norma Williams
Mra
Job
Maria
What Do The Children Drink Grain-O Ad
An old advertisement promotes Grain-O as a healthy substitute for coffee for children. It claims Grain-O is made from good storm and offers health benefits, urging parents to give more Grain-O to improve their children’s systems.
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Ibe
Bbc
Dinner Sale and Supper by Washburn Street Church Ladies
The annual dinner supper and sale of household articles was held by the Ladies Aid society of Washburn Street Presbyterian church yesterday. Helpers included Mre. Parker Luce Reynolds Florey Walker Stevens Barrowman Lan ning Potter Morse Stone Jenkins Coons Staples and Trope. Tables were organized by Lindabury Fellows Mott. Moffitt Kresge Welsenflve Welsenflue Ace. Nelmyer Pryce Thomas Winans Walker Burrall Yout Flynn Ellas Boldry. Chase Holdry Woldry Mears Howard Morgan. Richards Shannon Williams Miller Phillips. Strappler Luce Gibbs Williams Switser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
E.R. Parker
T. J. Luce
Reynolds
Florey
Robert Walker, Jr
Louis Stevens
Barrowman
Mra. Lanning
Mra. Potter
A. M. Morse
Henry Morse
Stone
G. W. Jenkins
William Coons
Staples
Trope
A. A. Lindabury
Eugene Fellows
Misa Marilla Mott
John P. Moffitt
Miss Kresge
Gertrude Welsenfllve
Lillian Welsenflue
Lottie Ace
Harry A. Nelmyer
Pryce Thomas
Bessie Winans
Grace Walker
Kate Burrall
Mabel Yout
Lauree Flynn
Rhoda Ellas
Minnie Boldry
George Chase
Mrs. Holdry
Mabel Woldry
Bessie Mears
Flossie Howard
Bessie Morgan
Thomas Richards
Mies Shannon
Ana Williams
Gertrude Miller
Mattie Phillips
Strappler
Renesaler Luce
Florence Gibbs
Ella Williams
Maybelle Switser
Salvation Army meeting led by two majors at hall
This evening a special Salvation Army meeting will be conducted in the Salvation Army hall by Major Jenkins of Philadelphia and Major MacFarlane of Wilkes Barre. Jenkins is general secretary to Brigadier Gifford and second in command of the Atlantic coast chief division, a fluent and long standing Salvationist.
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Salvation Army Hall
Jenkins
Philadelphia
MacFarlane
Wilkes- Barre
Gifford
Atlantic Coast
West Scranton News Roundup Weathered by Weekend
Local items note obsequies for Jacobs child to Shickshinny, weddings for Walter Northup and Nellie Datesman, and church services within Patriotile and Plymouth. Also mentions Dr Dean talk on ENT and various community events at St Patrick’s fair, Hillside Home band, and fireside social notes from Ira Tripp Hose and First Baptist youth union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Edward Jacobs
Shickshinny
Walter Northup
Tripp Park
Nellie Datesman
Clark's Summit
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Patriotile Order Sons of America
Plymouth Congregational Church
Red Men's Hall
Young Women's Christian Association
Scranton Street
South Main Avenue
Dean
Watkins
Taylor
Philip H. Warren
St. Patrick's Church Fair
Hillside
David J. Davis
Owen Davis
Jackson Street
John P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Washburn Street
Frank
John Judge
Hampton Street
Cathedral
Ira Tripp Hose Company
Baptist Young People’s Union
First Baptist Church
Hyde Park Avenue
North Scranton Notes at North Main Avenue Baptist
Social and entertainment at the North Main Avenue Baptist church featured two solos by Joshua Johns, a solo by William Evans with accompanists, and a duet by Misses Owens and Henwood. Pastor Rev. H. G. Reading spoke on church progress and projected summer construction for the new church project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Joshua Johns
William Evans
Misses Owens
Henwood
8. G. Reading
Twining Elected Memorial Baptist Church Trustees
In a Memorial Baptist church election Twining won a seat on the board of trustees. An inquest into Thomas Coleman’s death Wednesday evening ended with a jury not reaching a verdict. Mrs James Smith of Sunbury and Mrs John Hummel with her son Maurice of Northumberland are visiting Mrs M E K Sanders of Church Avenue Mia. John Vannan and Mrs George Kellow have returned from West Pittston after a week’s visit. Jesse Garahan of East Market Street is recovering from diphtheria following an attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twining
Memorial Baptist Church
Thomas Coleman
James Smith
Sunbury
John Hummel
Maurice
Northumberland
M. EK. Sanders
Church Avenue
Mia
John Vannan
George Kellow
West Pittston
Jesse Garahan
East Market Street
Death of Mrs E H Spettigue in Honesdale
Mrs E H Spettigue dies at 62 after paralysis in Honesdale. Survived by husband, seven children including H H Higgins, Julius Spaeth, Frank Lent, Sadie Spettigue, O L Spettigue, William Spettigue, George Spettigue. Funeral held Wednesday in Honesdale. Methodist Episcopal church ladies served a large supper and social at the Sunday school rooms. Local items note University of Pennsylvania student Michael J Murray visiting family, Cornelia Galpin and Ella Brongon home from school, Mat McHugh set to depart for Missouri, and Drinker Street family news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
George HK. Clark
Christian Church
Providence Presbyterian Church
Field of Honor
Winton'a
Grand Lodge
Anthony Murphy
Fulton Street
Holy Rosary Church
Cathedral Cemetery
Young Women's Christian Association
Brother Jonathan
Memorial Haptist Church
George Davies
E. H. Spettigue
Honesdale
Blakely Street
Pennsylvania Coal Company
H. H. Higgins
Scranton
Julius Spaeth
Carbondale
Frank Lent
Sadie Spettigue
O L. Spettigue
William Spettigue
George Spettigue
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Michael J. Murray
University of Pennsylvania
Drinker Street
Cornelia Galpin
Ella Brongon
Mat McHugh
Missouri
Exceptional concert in St Pauls hall Green Ridge last night
An exceptionally fine concert was given in St Pauls hall Green Ridge last night. The performance drew local music lovers and showcased skilled artistry.
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St. Paul's Hall
Green Ridge
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Princee Aldebaran
Ane Stanton Ringler
Holly Boutonniere
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Reene Chauncey Quater
Telott
Ira Reese
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Salvation Army Rally
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Dunmore
Lyceum
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London
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Sapho
Nellie Etting
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Philharmonic
William Friend
Mary Hagleton
Adams Avenue
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James Hughes
California Fig Syrup CO
Tribune
Horan & Merrill
Jen
Llen
Reese
Newburgh and
Sweet-Orr
M. J. Horan
Lackawar
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