Scranton Birest Baptisl Church Elects Officers at Annual Meeting
The Scranton Birest Baptisl Church held its annual meeting with Rev. FF Matthews presiding. Officers elected include Trustees Robert Peekins and Hiram Stark to fill terms, church clerk R W Capwell, financial secretary G A Watkine, treasurer George Asbury, and several others on the auditing and organist rosters. A short social session followed the business meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Birest Baptisl Church
FF. Matthews
Robert Peekins
Hiram Stark
James MM. Kiaten
R W. Capwell
G. A. Watkine
George Asbury
Elec tric City Wheelmen Club Meeting At Jackson Street
The Elec tric City Wheelmen board met at the club house on Jackson street with President W. Meare presiding. Four proposed new members were acted upon. After business a members endal was held, featuring phonograph selections by G. A. Nelph, solos and piano pieces by members, with refreshments served by a special committee into the late hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Jackson Street
W. &. Meare
G. A. Nelph
Local residents share holidays and travel plans across towns
Mrs Muthh Jones and her son Herbert visit relatives in Akron Ohio. Miss Rhael Powell returns from Pittston. Fred TR Jones of New York City, visiting Jackson street parents, plans a trip to the metropolis. Mrs Harrison of Hackensack NJ visits her mother Mrs M J Williams. Benjamin Jones to sit at his Tripp plot home. G A Williams of the Republican recovers from grip. Edward Hughes, Lafas ete college student, departs for campus this morning. Miss Mattie Davie of Twelfth street is noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muthh Jones
Herbert
Akron
Ohio
Rhael Powell
North Garfield Avenue
Pittston
Fred TR. Jones
New York
Eity
Randolph Jones
Jackson Street
Miommar
Harrison
Hackensack
N. J
M. J. Williams
North Main Avenue
Mail
Local residents return from visits in Wilkes-Barre area
Mrs. Fred Dunkerly of South Bev enth arrest returns from a visit. Miss Alicia Cotton of Wilkes-Barre comes back after visiting cousins Viola and Berdella Evans on South Main. Arch R. Jones of Price Street recovers from illness. Mrs. John Ft Farr of North Hyde Park Avenue returns from Harrisburg. Joshua Mavis of Frostburg MD visits cousin Mrs. Benjamin Vans on Booth Main Avenue and goes home. Miss Anna Davia of Twelfth Street visits friends in Wilkes-Barre. Mrs. Thomas Jenkins of Albany NY returns from visiting her parents on South Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hes
Wilkes-Barre
Fred Dunkerly
South Beventh
Alica Cotton
Viola
Berdella Evans
South Main Avenue
Arch R. Jones
Price Street
John Ft. Farr
North Hyde Park Avenue
Harrisburg
Joshua Mavis
Frostburg
Benjamin Vans
Booth Main Avenue
Mies Anna Davia
Twelfth Street
Wilkes-Darre
Thomas Jenkins
Albany, N
B. J. Davis
Prize Drawn In Gammon Hill Shootout
A sweepstake shooting match with ten contestants took place on Gammon's hill Monday afternoon. Charion Kimmich and M. Williams shared first prize. The Ladies Auxiliary of the A C will organize at Warnke's hall this evening at 7 40 oclock with officers to be elected and installed. Co M Bh A Branch No 44 plans no public installation at Warnke's hall Wednesday evening Jan 11. State officers expected. Undertaker P W Tarue will handle the funeral of Anna Morgan of Margaret Avenue North End this afternoon. Interment at Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gammon's Hill
Charion Kimmich
M. Williams
A. C. If
Warnke’s Hall
A. C. Hi
Co. M, Bh. A
Warnke's Hall
P. W. Tarue
Charwe
Anna
William Morgan
Margaret Avenue
North End
Washburn Street Cemetery
Local Notes and Social Gleanings from Green Ridge
Green Ridge reports include B F Kitlam and family returning from Pacupack after missing. Ada Flarveyle visiting Blakely. Miss Ada Robinson on Art talk at the library meeting. a near runaway halted by Clarence Hodson saving Miss Hesac. a Green Ridge confluence of Heptasophs split into factions led by J H Hopewell and John Wolf, planning a six month membership drive with a banquet for the losers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Kitlam
Pacupack
Lathrope
Ss. P. Hull
Sanderson
Coe Durland
Honesdale
Minor Carrs
Dickson Avenue
Ada Flarveyle
Blakely
Robinson
Mise Besan
Green Midge
Heptasophs
Hopewell
John Wolf
Fragmentary Cardboard Notes From The War
Excerpt shows broken phrases about marksmen and wounded, with unclear speakers. It mentions Cupid, Spanish sharpshooters, and a character named Muck in a blurred battlefield context. The readable text hints at war chatter and casualty imagery without full sentences or clear events.
Happenings in North Scranton at Welsh Congregational
Attendance at the Capouse Mission events drew over one thousand across two nights. A musical program directed by Henry Huehner featured solos, recitals, a wand drill, and a White orchestra. The Ladies’ Aid ran a large supper with many table sections and hundreds of tickets sold, marking the best church fair in memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welsh Congregational Church
Henry H. Huehner
Jones
May Davie
Joshua John
John T. Evans
Mia
Lewis
Beau Price
Phoebe Evans
John L. Evans
Maggie Lewis
Misa Rachel Griffiths
Mies May A. Jones
Evan Price
Thomas M. Jones
Misa Ei. Jones
Tilson
Henry Williams
Mise Magele May
Hitchner
William Richards
May Davis
May Evane
Williams
M. J. Price
J. Hughes
A. Jones
M. H. Williams
Titus Lewis
Lewis Harris
R. Thomas
T. R.williams
T. R. Thomas
Jane Williams
David Richards
John KE. Jones
John LD. Evans
William Jones
Meth Jones
T. R. James
Esau Price
Pupil entertainment postponed and church events listed
The St Marys academy pupils entertainment is postponed to the 15th. The Chatauqua circle meets Thursday at G W Benedict's home. Excelsior orchestra to play for the country dance. Tom Gogs was shot in the leg after New Year’s service. no suspect identified. Schubert Glee club to meet for business. Night school reopened. Rev Wilson to lead special Capouse mission meetings all week with Green Ridge Willing Workers aiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary's Academy
Chatauqua
G. W. Benedict
North Main Avenue
Excelsior Orchestra
Tom Gogs
Deacon Street
Primitive Methodist Church
Treverton
Schubert Glee Club
Wilson
Capouse Mission
Green Ridge
Local residents return home from holidays across towns
The Misses Winchell of North Main avenue return from with their uncle Judge D O Graham of New York City. Eva Meredith of Moscow goes back to school after holidays with parents on Wayne avenue. Several residents travel for family illness and visits including Mrs James Polk of Honesdale and Mrs John Richards of School street who leaves for Olean New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winchell
North Main Avenue
D. O. Graham
New York City
Eva Meredith
Moscow
Wayne Avenue
Dr. Smith
Richard J. Richards
Ogterhout
William Chaptel
Mise B. Loftus
Wilkes-Barre
Jennings
Clover Street
James Polk
Honesdale
Co. W. Treverton
Theodore Wall
Hawley
Florence James
Stroudeburg
Edna Menner
Charles Wood
Carbondale
Jennie Murth
Port Jervis
Maggie Williame
Putnam Street
Nanticoke
John Richards
School Street
Olean
N. Y
James Corcoran
Minooka Items and Local Movements Mentioned
Wilkes-Barre traveling representative P J Brodrick of the Alexandria lung dealer ventures. John C Manning and wife depart for New York after his discharge from the US volunteer army. Township schools reopen after holiday. Joseph Kelly and John Gibbons return to Toronto to resume studies. Miss Mary Comer returns to Plains after visit. Daniel O Connell council YM I session set for Thursday January 6, with political speculation noted as crop of aspirants grows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. Brodrick
Wilkes-Barre
Dr. Alexandria Lung Dealer
John C. Manning
New York
Manning
United States Volunteer Army
Joseph Kelly
John Gibbons
Toronto
Canada
Mary Comer
Plains
Daniel O'Connel
Woman's Blues Reflects Medical View On Nervousness
A historical note asserts the blues in women signals disease of generation organs and warns against relying on willpower. It promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a trusted remedy and cites Mrs. F. S. Bennett of Kansas who reports relief after treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn
Masa
Lydia E. Pinkham
Moosic Borough Candidacy Hopes Yet to Bloom
The Lackawanna borough eyes spring elections with no clear candidates yet. The Democratic slate appears slim as extensive candidate advertising has yet to begin. Rumors hint Supervisor Quinn may seek re election, prompting speculation about future campaigns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moosic
Old Lackawanna
Quinn
Grace Bannert Dies at 42 in Wilkes-Barre Home
Mrs Grace Bannert widow of Jacob Bannert died at her home on West Prospect Avenue Monday She was 42 and survived by six children and two brothers Perdi and Herman Hagen of Alder and Capouse avenues The funeral with a mass of requiem was held at St Marys Church today followed by burial at St Marys Cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Bannert
Jacob Bannert
Wic
Prospect Avenue
Perdinand Hagen
Alder Street
Herman Hagen
Capouse Avenue
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Cemetery
Paris Exhibition 1900 Prompts Rail Corridor Car Push
French minister urges major railways to add American style corridor cars for the Paris Exposition of 1900. Reports show limited progress with several lines citing cost and debt, leaving only a few hundred such cars for all classes by 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Eastern Railroad Company
Germany
Fiest
Orleans Company
Spain
England
Belgium
Lyons Company
France
Italy
Western
Havre
Cherbourg
Brent
South Scranton Candidates Vie for Unexpired Council Term
In South Scranton John J. Schneider a plumber and merchant announces a bid for the Republican nomination to fill the late Robert Robinson’s unexpired council term. He faces Philip Wirth, with Henry Ziegler Jr. and Charles Rocar seeking Democratic nomination. Party leaders have not set caucus dates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Schneider
Schneider Brow
Robert Robinson
Schneider
Schneiders
Philip Wirth
Common
Henry Ziegler, Jr
Charles Rocar
Ziegler
Rorar
Common Council
Funeral of Mrs Catherine Fisch Held at St Marys Church
The funeral for Mrs Catherine Fisch was held from her son Anton Fisch’s Cedar avenue home and drew a large crowd. At 9 20 a.m. the procession went to St Marys church where Rev Peter Christ said a high mass of requiem and delivered a fitting eulogy. Burial followed at St Marys cemetery with pall bearers John Demuth Peter Kuechner Fred Phillips and Henry Wetter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Fisch
Anton Fisch
Cedar Avenue
South Scranton
St. Mary's Church
Peter Christ
St. Mary's Cemetery
No. 6
John Demuth
Peter Kuechner
Fred, Phillips
Henry Wetter
Narrow escape for Kaestner and Kolb after rail crossing accident
Jacob Kaestner remains critically injured after a Delaware and Hudson rail crossing incident on Elm Street with constant medical care and a nurse at his bedside. Dr. Kolb underwent skull trepanning after a piece of bone pressed on the brain. doctors expect recovery though cautious about complications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Kaestner
Kolb
Elm Street
Delaware and Hudson
Kaestner
Webb
Tribune
the Tribune
John J. Walsh
Wehinu
Thompson
Grant
William Connell hose company hosts meeting on fire service
A citizens' meeting, led by the William Connell hose company, discussed purchasing a combination chemical and hose wagon. Councilmen promised consideration. Delegates Charlies Simrel and Richard Farrell were elected to attend Firemen's Relief association sessions. Firemen's night at St. John's church fair offers a prize for the unit with the largest uniformed turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Connell Hose Company
Hose Company
William Connell Company
Charlies Simrel
Richard Farrell
Firemen's Relief Association
Neptune Engine Company
Tribune
Century Hose Company
William Connell
Century Home
St. John's Church
Local Guests and Fire Chief Recovering In Connecticut
I J Lynch of Bridgeport Conn along with Matthew Gaffney and Henry Snow former South Scranton youths are guests at the parental home of Mr Snow on Prospect Avenue District Chief Wirth of the fire department is slowly recovering from a severe illness George Rosar of Birch Street is mentioned in the report for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. Lynch
Bridgeport, Conn
Matthew Gaffney
Henry Snow
South Scranton
Mr. Snow
Prospect Avenue
Wirth
Fire Department
George Rosar
Birch Street
Grain-O Food Drink Offers Coffee Substitute
Try Grain-O today as a coffee substitute. Children may drink it safely and adults enjoy its rich seal brown color. Made from pure grains, Grain-O is easy on the stomach and costs about the same as coffee per package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
Local Social and School Notes Include Visits and Illness
Misses Kate O Malley and Gertrude Magee of the Twentieth ward returned to Stroudsburg Normal school to finish their course this year. Miss Anna Brady visits Pear street while John Gavin returns from Lehigh University to continue his work. Miss Susan Barrett stays with the Magees on Cedar avenue. Michael Fuller regains strength after a long illness and James Clifford resumes duties at Woolworth's after illness. Bauer's band misses tonight's fair but attends tomorrow as firemen's night features the Excelsior Fife and Drum corps arrives as the extra attraction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate O'Malley
Gertrude Magee
Twentieth Ward
Stroudsburg Normal School
Anna Brady
Audenried
Cannon
Pear Street
John Gavin
Prospect Avenue
Lehigh University
Bethlehem
Susan Barrett
Luzerne
Mage
How to Prevent Pneumonia With Chamberlain Cough Remedy
The text explains pneumonia often follows a cold or la grippe but claims Chamberlain's Cough Remedy prevents this progression. It asserts the remedy counters the tendency of colds to develop pneumonia and markets it as the best remedy for bad colds and la grippe, with Matthews Bros. as agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Matthews Bros
Joseph Jefferson Recounts Hartford New Haven Welcome
During a New York dinner Joseph Jefferson and Florence recall boyhood games near an old church in Hartford then acknowledge New Haven welcomes. A front-row observer mistakes New Haven for Hartford and Florence corrects him with grave humor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Jefferson
New York
New Haven Hill
Florence
Hartford
New Haven
Pittsburg
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