West Scranton Concert and Welsh Church Events
A detailed listing notes the West Scranton programme at the First Welsh Congregational Church with Reverend William Davis presiding and performers including Professor Ladybuck and pianist De Witt Paderewski. It also reports a very successful supper at the church with young ladies and gentlemen in colonial costumes serving and a roster of workers and waitresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belleyvue
Lizzie Jenkins
Esther Thomas
Mary A. Thomas
Helen Jones
Helen Thomas
Sarah Davies
Cassie Jenkins
Catherine Abraham
Amy Theynolds
Lissie Thomas
Alice Phillips
Anna Jones
Alma Davies
Local Names Gather at Suppers and Tickets Event
Names including Misabhel May Jones Casele Evana Maggie Davies Mise Jennie Willlanes Aline Maggie Harris Joshua Eline Norma Williams Mrs Bowen W J Thomas Tom Ellas Richard Jones Arthur Thomas D Williams Gwilymn Griffithe Joh William Tanhe Davies Inkitchen Mrs Bethel Abrihan Thomas Mrs Join Edwards Mary T Jenkins Mite Charles Tbel Mrs Artold Mrs Noah Davies Mr Lewis Davies Morganscarver Edward Davies manager of supper Theophilus Bowen superintendent of Sunday school attended taking tickets at door and at table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misabhel
May Jones
Casele Evana
Maggie Davies
Mise
Jennie Willlanes
Aline Maggie Harris
Joshua Eline
Candy Tai
Norma Williams
Mrs. Bowen
W. J. Thomas
Tom Ellas
Richard Jones
Arthur Thomas
D. Williams
Gwilymn Griffithe
Joh William
Tanhe Davies
Inkitchen
Mra
Bethel Abrihan
Thomas
Join Edwards
Mary T. Jenkins
Mite
Charles Tbel
Artold
Noah Davies
Lewis Davies
Byane
Morganscarver
Edward Davies
Theophilus Bowen
Raid on Sehnell Court House Ends in Fines
Lieutenant Davie and squad raided a house on Sehnell court Saturday night. Ellen Mitchell and four others including Nora Brody Davi Turner Andrew Hershell were arrested. Mitchell fined 19 with 80 days in default. Others faced smaller fines and days in default. McNimara's wife case led to 87 fine or 0 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davie
Sehnell Court
Ellen Mitchell
Nora Brody
Davi Turner
Mineral Street
Andrew Hershell
Weat Lickawanni
Mitchell
Brady
Wid Turner
Herachell
Joseph McNimara
S18
Scrintontreet
Uw 87
West Side Republican Club Plans April Barter Dance
The Social committee announces a spring Barter dance at Washington hall or St. David's hall in early April. Floral decorations and gowns will feature. music will be provided by River Will, with Wil De in charge of details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
Republican Club
Washington Hall
St. David's Hall
River
Sine Gentlemen
Wil de
Local Music Groups Prepare for Allentown Contest
The Electric City Wheelmen Minstrel company rehearsed yesterday and shows promising form. Scranton Choral Society met at Jackson Street Baptist Church for the national elisteddfod selection rehearsal. Oxford Glee Club met at Cooperative Hall and plans to compete at the Allentown elisteddfod on March 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Scranton Choral Society
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Oxford Glee Club
Jin Cooperative Hall
Allentown
Plymouth Congregational Men’s League Forms New Chapter
The Men’s League of Plymouth Congregational church met after the service to discuss its role as a new factor in church life. Members agreed to slow some activities while planning future work and leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men's League
Plymouth Congregational Church
Fuld
Church to Hold Regular Meetings Beginning March 8
The church announces regular meetings on Mondays with the next session set for March 8. All male members are expected to attend in person.
Man Recovers After Fall Before Helser Warnke Store
James Grimthe of Fourteenth Street fell on Main Avenue sidewalk in front of Helser and Warnke’s store last evening. He was picked up unconscious, taken to Davies Drug Store, revived quickly, and later went home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Grimthe
Fourteenth Street
Helser & Warnke
Main Avenue
Wuncon&cious
Davies
Weather Forecast Urges Storm Readiness and Flood Prep
Weather man Clark predicts a rain storm today and warns of a likely flood. Property holders should clean sidewalks and gutters promptly to avoid dangers and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark
Peole
Missionary Sermons And Welsh Services Highlight Day
Rev James Benninger preached the annual missionary sermon at Hampton street Methodist Episcopal church on The Romance of Missions. Rev Willi Davis of Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist preached in Welsh. The Young People Society led the 6 oclock service with an orderly program. First Welsh Baptist conducted English morning services by Rev DL Hopkins who spoke Welsh at the evening service. Baptism was administered at Jackson Street Baptist Church. Simpson Methodist offered a special morning music program. Rev David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational preached at Plymouth Church in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Benninger
Hampton Street
DL J. Hopkins
Jackson Street
Buother
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Plymouth Church
Wheelmen and Miks to bowl match on Bleetric alleys
The Bleetric City Wheelmen and the Miks plan a match game on the Wheelmen alleys this evening. Rev Robert I Y Pletee will deliver the Fen Hur lecture at the Firet Welsh Baptist church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bleetric City Wheelmen
Miks
Community events and incidents from Scranton area notes
Catholic groups plan communion at St Patrick's next Sunday at 9 am. A man nicknamed Jack the Wagger fined $2 for harassing women on the streets. An eisteddfod is set for St David's Day at the Welsh Congregational church with few entries. Knights of Malta to attend funeral for James T. Watkins. Several cutters overturned on Main Avenue. Patrolman Malott aided bystanders with no injuries. Ladies choir rehearsal set for 5:00 pm at Plymouth Congregational Church.
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St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
St. Leo's Battalion
Catholic Total Abstinance Union
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
George Washington Raraplugh
Jack the Wagger
Welsh Congregational Church
North Scranton
St. David's
West Scranton
Micéette
Knights of Malta
James T. Watkins
Main Avenue
Malott
Ovlock
Plymouth Congregational Church
Community Notices and Local Engagements Highlight Weekend
Mrs M I euch of Jackson Street attended a Maplewood funeral Saturday. Mrs J P Moffat of Washburn Street hosted her Sunday school class with Mrs W H Freeman and Miss Marie Burlingame assisting. Calvin J Coons plans a move to Colorado. James Newton leaves for a three month trip to the old country. Edith Fowler visits friends on South Hyde Park Avenue. Thomas Morris recovers from pneumonia. George Scheuster is ill at home. Miss Hattie Bevan visits Miss Mable Spencer. Irving Kern of Scranton Street, Republican representative at home. Bon Ton Burlesquers set Stir engagement with matinee this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edith Fowler
South Hyde Park Avenue
Spy
Thomas Morris
North Main Avenue
George Scheuster
North Garfield Avenue
Hattie Bevan
West Pittaton
Mable Spencer
Jackson Street
Irving Kern
Scranton Street
Je H
Community banquet in Green Ridge marks week of events
A Green Ridge gathering includes a church or civic group banquet at a local home, with a formal program, a list of attendees and speakers, and an evening of light drama. Several named individuals are noted among the guests and participants, reflecting a community social calendar.
Great Surprise for Whowee Kemp's Balan and Lilies in Store
A cryptic item promises a remarkable treat to readers and patrons. The text mentions a miracle remedy and a performer named Daud in a period voice, suggesting a promotional or theatrical surprise line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Norths Granton men held up Lovelass near Bull's Head
John Leon and Dominick Volpe of Bull's Head attempted to rob George Lovelass Friday night. They were committed to the county jail without bail after Lovelass testified at Ruddy's store. A second assailant fired at Dominick Ruddy. patrols chased and captured the trio at the Red Barn and lodged them at Providence station house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Leon
Dominick Volpe
Bull's Head
George Lovelass
Ruddy
North Main Avenue
Hiis
Cerine
Johter
Red Barn
Providence
Funeral services for James Brave on Will lui street
The funeral for James Brave of Will lui street was held yesterday at 2 pm from his home. Rev J W Davis of the First Welsh Baptist church officiated with Rev A H H Smith of the North Main Avenue Baptist church assisting. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery. The remains of W A Anderson of North Main avenue were taken to Leroy N Y via Lackawanna railroad for burial Saturday evening. Services were led by Main Griffin post No 139 Grand Army of the Republic and the Masonic order at the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Brave
Will Lui Street
J. W. Davis
First Welsh Baptist Church
Market Street
A. H H. Smith
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Washburn Street
W. A. Anderson
North Main Avenue
Leroy
Lackawanna
Griffin Post
No. 139
Grand Army of the Republic
Masonic Order
Nine of Jolly Ten Surprise New Bride Couple
The Jolly Ten learned Isaac Jones wed and gathered at the couple’s home on Friday night to present a fine armchair. Members present include Mine Inspector Roderick, Mail Carriers Armit Thomas CBD A Heese Richard Roderick Lewis H John John B Owens Thomas D Davies Richard J Rehards and Morris Wiehes of Peckville.
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the Jolly Ten
Isaac §. Jones
Roderick
Armit Thomas
CBD
A. Heese
Richard Roderick
Lewis H. John
John B. Owens
Thomas D. Davies
Richard J. Rehards
Morris Wiehes
Peckville
Youn Women’s Christian Association Program Tonight at 2048 North Main
A group event at the Youn Women’s Christian Association parlors features Miss Tania Guabried, Miss Ruth Whyte, Miss Anna Reese, and others in a colonial and character dress showcase. Pianist Hertha Wihme and Farber Waele will perform as many young women model period costumes for a lively evening.
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Youn Women’s
North Main Avenue
Wigna
Tania Guabried
Ewe
Ruth Whyte Piet
Miers
Anna Reese Tollatipa
Etree
Mike Elizabet Ly Motion
Marion
Wiliam
Mises Hertha Wihme
Memorial Baptist class promises Wednesday evening entertainment
Li of Memorial Baptist church will present an evening program in the church auditorium. J. H. Wheeler of Green Grove is providing callers in town. Mr and Mrs Robert McGuire welcome a baby girl. Mrs Emma Travis and daughter Mabel of Factoryville visit North Main avenue. Dr W A Peck of North Main avenue has returned from a brief business trip to Philadelphia. Clerks of Mulley’s store defeat Chappel’s clerks in a bowling match at North Scranton alleys. Mrs Harry Dietrick of Kingston visits Mrs George W Davis on West Market street. Brychan Thomas is seriously ill at his Wayne avenue home. The Bon Ton Burleaguers will perform at the Star starting with a matinee this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Baptist Church
Wheeler
Green Grove
Robert McGuire
Emma Travis
Mabel
Factoryville
North Main Avenue
W. A. Peck
Philadelphia
Mulleyv
Chappel'’s
Scranton
Harry Dietrick
Kingston
George W. Davis
West Market Street
Brychan Thomas
Wayne Avenue
Trouble with firearms near Connell hose house in South Scranton
Local youths face scrutiny for unsafe handling of Mobert guns aimed at sparrows. A shot flew through a parlor window and narrowly missed a resident, highlighting ongoing safety concerns in the neighborhood.
Obituary notices from Jermyn and Archbald area deaths
Several obituaries report deaths in small towns including Jermyn Archbald and Scranton. James H Timulin aged around 56 from Bright's disease died at home on Main Street Jermyn. John Hayes 46 died after Spanish American War service. Anthony Kinback Archbald funeral details. Mrs Richard Murphy died at Bulwer Street. James Fivughues former Conway House bartender. David T Royall infant chief of Royall family. Interments planned in local Catholic and Washburn Street cemeteries.
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John Hayes
Pitttston Avenue
Thirteenth Regiment
Augusta
Gobin
David T. Royall
William B. Royall
Prive’ Street
Washburn Street
Electric wire causes damage at Carver building
A Saturday afternoon incident involved an electric light wire damaging the Carver building located at the southeast corner. The event disrupted the area as responders assessed the damage and ensured safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carver
Fire at Adams Avenue destroys upper floor tenants suffer losses
A blaze on Adams Avenue and Linden Street damaged the upper floor housing J Frank Siegel's dancing academy and several tenants including Scranton Conservatory of Music Alfred Wooler Miss Hardenberah Miss Worthington Gotely Pitugerald Carter Hiecker. Owner P M Carter faces rebuilding as losses are tallied. Firemen contained the fire within an hour and no interference with regular work at the conservatory was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams Avenue
Linden Street
J. Frank Siegel
Dancing Academy
Professor Siegel
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Alfred Wooler
Miss Hordenberah
Mies Worthington
Gotely & Pitugerald
Carter & Hiecker
P. M. Carter
Duniwine
Death of Bishop Latane
A Grace church vestry met Sunday noon February 2 to honor Rev Jules A Latane a Baltimore bishop of the Reformed Episcopal Church. By unanimous vote Rev George J Ulrich was asked to attend the bishop s funeral as the representative.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Church
Jules A. Lito
Baltimore
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Conrad Pell
South Side
Henry Keiper
Camasevaga
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Bright
Barbie J
Ramedy
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Brooklyn
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J. & Dean
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Church of the Sacred Weart
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Germany
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Peekville
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Bulwer Street
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