West Scranton Churches Hear Sermon on Filled with the Spirit
James G Bailey spoke at the First Baptist Church on the Holy Ghost, with text from Acts 19:2. He warned of clouded notions about spirits and urged belief in the Spirit as divine power guiding God’s will. The sermon followed Rev. Matthews illness and church notices of the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Bailey
First Baptist Church
W. Thomas
Bucknell University
F. Matthews
James G. Bailey
Arts
Paul
Ephesus
God
Christ
Ged
Glorius
Church of Christ
Vin Mariani Promises Relief For Nervous Fatigue
An old advertisement touts Vin Mariani as nourishing and strengthening for nervous low mood melancholy brain exhaustion fatigue and sleeplessness. It claims the tonic sustains and refreshes, sold by all druggists with refuse substitutes.
Spirit within Christians and the call to be filled
The text argues that Christianity rests on the Spirit not mere belief. Every Christian has the Spirit since it leads to Christ and enables belief. Salvation to others comes from being filled with the Spirit, not just possessing it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ
St Peters Elects Officers For Coming Year
The St Peters Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society held its annual meeting in Helle vue and elected officers for the year. A drum corps was organized, fifteen new members joined the senior society, and the secretary reported 185 members in good standing with $8 in cash and $5,000 in freehold real estate. New officers include President John F McTionouch, Vice President Patrick Ryan, and others listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's Total
John F. McTionouch
Patrick Ryan
Peter Gallagher
Martin Keegan
John McGreevy
John Cavanaugh
Miles C Park
John McClain
John E. Thegan
James Connolly
Thomas Cummings
Cadets
Cornelius Toole
Michael McGuinness
Miner Patrick J. Dempsey Dies of Typhoid Pneumonia
Patrick J. Dempsey of North Scranton died Saturday after being held in the station house Thursday evening in a demented condition and later moved to West Side hospital. He worked as a miner at the River Slope mine operated by the Delaware and Hudson company. Survived by wife and seven children of Pine Brook. Body moved from hospital to his family home and to be buried in Cathedral cemetery this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Dempsey
North Scranton
West Side Hospital
River Slope
Delaware and Hudson Company
Pine Brook
Cathedral Cemetery
Birthday Party Hosted by Miss Amy Hartley
Miss Amy Lillian Hartley entertained a large gathering of children on Washburn Street for her birthday. Attendees included Elsie Struper, Janette Struppler, Dorothy Howell, Margaret Lowry, Annette Howell, Charles Bryant, Mabel Hutton, Dorothy Paine, Ruth Evans, Margaret Richards, Russell Richards, Bertha Marshall, Josephine Kafi, Mille Hoff man, Esdras Hartley, Howard Hudson, Philip Crittenden, John Powell, Robert Lewis, Thomas Lowry, Marshall Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amy Lillian Hartley
Charles Hartley
Washburn Street
Elsie Struper
Janette Struppler
Dorothy Howell
Margaret Lowry
Annette Howell
Charles Bryant
Mabel Hutton
Dorothy Paine
Ruth Evans
Margaret Richards
Russell Richards
Bertha Marshall
Josephine Kafi
Mille Hoffman
Esdras Hartley
Howard Hudson
Philip Crittenden
John Powell
Robert Lewis
Thomas Lowry
Marshall Jones
Among the Churches Rev Boyl Preaches at Plymouth Church
Rev. F. A. Boyl, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church, occupied the pulpit in a Sunday service. The article notes his leadership and the church’s activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FE. A. Boyl
Plymouth Congregational Church
Revival Rallys Across City Churches This Week
The Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church held a six o clock service with a week of prayer theme Christ and the Individual Members of the Church. Evangelistic services were held at Jackson Street Baptist church with the Lord's Supper administered. Revival meetings begin at Hampton Street Methodist this week every evening except Saturday. Evangelist Rev P J Kain of Philadelphia opens two week revival at Simpson Methodist tonight. The Washburn Street Presbyterian church received the annual foreign missions offering yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Christ
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
P. J. Kain
Philadelphia
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Board of Foreign Missions
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Burials Reported for Several Infants and Children
An infant of Mr and Mrs William Crummins on North Sumner avenue was buried in Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. The late Mrs Margaret Gilroy will be buried from 435 Fourth Street with services at Holy Cross church then interment in Cathedral cemetery. A Whitman child on South Hyde Park avenue was privately interred in Forest Hill cemetery Saturday afternoon. Mermon, 4, of 1022 West Linden, interred in Cathedral cemetery yesterday. James, 9, son of Mr and Mrs William Gibney of North Everett, interred yesterday in Cathedral cemetery. A 2 year old child of Mr and Mrs Alfred White on South Lincoln avenue buried in Washburn Street cemetery yesterday. Another Davis child on Sloan street privately buried in Washburn Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Crummins
North Sumner Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
Margaret Gilroy
Fourth Street
Holy Cross Church
William Whitman
South Hyde Park Avenue
Forest Hill
Washburn Street
Jonathan Davis
Sloan Street
William Burlingame
West Scranton
Ims
South
Hyde Park Avenue
Local incidents and gatherings in Wilkes-Barre area
A parade of brief notices reports accidents injuries and social events from Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns. Richard Maxey of North Rebeca avenue suffers critical condition after an incident in Binghamton. Robert Owens Jr. injured by a fall near No. 13 school. Margaret Lloyd cut her foot on glass. Community notices include a dance at Mears Hall a West Side board of trade meeting and ward political caucuses. Various residents are listed with injuries visits illnesses and social engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Maxey
North Rebecesa Avenue
Binghamton
Deckelnick’s Hotel
South Mainatenue
Robert
Robert Owens
Bellevue
Lee
No. 13
Margaret Lloyd
Benjamin Lloyd
Twelfth Street
John Disch
Honesdale
Sylvester Kuhn
Luzerne Street
Order of Hibernians
Mears’ Hall
West Side Board of Trade
Struppler
Fifteenth Ward
Mullaney’s Hall
Select Council
Benjamin Liegd
Twentieth Street
Continental
John Beck
Jackson Street
Ier
Byron Slate
Swetland Street
Robert Eldred
North Hyde Park Avenue
William N. Chase
North Bromiey Avenue
L. R. Foster
North Lincoln Avenue
H. L. Morgan
William Wilson
Wyoming
Orin Bennett
New Milford
W. H. Fuller
Eynon Street
Margaret Condon
Luzerne
M. J. Tdoud
van Buren Avenue
James Orr
Chicago
Williams
Deker's Court
James Mahon
Washburn Street
Arthur
Daniel Young
Pettebone Street
Eilmore Avenue
Christian Endeavor Society
Plymouth Congregational Church
Fdna Evans
Routh Main Avenue
Welsh Congregational Church
St. Peter
William J. Davis
Dean's Kidney Pills Promote Public Endorsements
A reader recounts recovery from years of back and kidney trouble after using Dean's Kidney Pills. Mrs William Riley of 1014 Capouse Avenue states she bought three boxes from Matthew Bros drug store and was cured. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
William Riley
Capouse Aventuc
Matthew Bros
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
United States
Ceremony at home Thursday Evening January 26
Poore announces a ceremony to be held at their home Thursday evening at 8 o'clock. Professor J B Hawker principal of No 27 School is reported to be suffering from a sprained ankle.
Nine teenth ward caucus lists local Republican ticket
South Scranton notes report a ward caucus at Kramer’s hall Saturday evening. John Hartman chosen chairman Frances Loewenstein secretary and Gerhard Bresser selected as select council candidate. District caucuses name judges inspectors and registers of voters: First District William Mammen Hartman Jansen. Second District Henry Schaff Adam Willman Fred Jander. Third District Jacob Ruppenthal Ferdinand Dambacker J. J. Kramer. Fourth District Frank Moeller Ferdinand Zwick Ernest Loewenstein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer's Hall
John Hartman
Frnes Loewenstein
Gerhard Bresser
Select Council
William Mammen
William Jansen
Henry Schaff
Adam Willman
Fred J&nyder
Larceny case leads to bail and release. funeral and weddings noted
On Saturday Aldermen Ruddy and Kasson handled charges of larceny against D. Beemer and Mrs. JF Miller with household goods valued at 800 allegedly exchanged for a silver bell. Bail set at 400. later freed after bail was posted. Funeral services were held for 14 year old Peter Kuhn on Cherry Street. interment at German Catholic cemetery. Bernard McGeehan and Miss Anna Reidenbach plan marriage January 31. Prof Joseph McDermott and wife visited Rendhan over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. & Beemer
JF. W. Miller
Ruddy
Frank W. Miller
Miller
Beemer
Hall
Kasson
Peter
Joseph Kuhn
Cherry Street
Peter Christ
Bernard McGeehan
Anna Reidenbach
Joseph McDermott
Dougherty
Rendhan
Address orders to J. IT Sharkey 1914 Cedar Ave
The note directs orders to J IT Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Avenue in central South Side, central city and central Hyde Park. Phone 6682 appears as a contact detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Double Funeral Honors North Scranton Couple
North Scranton notes report the double funeral of John H. Moore and his wife held at the First Christian church on North Main Avenue. Rev W D Clymer led the service with assistance from Rev Robert F Y Pierce. a quartet and congregants sang hymns as mourners viewed the deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John H. Moore
Thomas G. Moore
Moore
First Christian Church
North Main Avenue
Rtev
W. D. Clymer
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Mr. Clymer
Percy Henry
John Crown
Ethel Watkins
Evan McGinnis
Jesus
Ladies’ Aid Society
Harry MacGinniss
James McGinnis
George Biddleman
James Crown
M. Huff
James Perry
Frank Norton
Andrew Mith
H. F. Babcock
Evan Mc
Hearses Transported to Forest Hill Cemetery Interment
John Ginnis, Bexon John, and John Watkins were laid to rest as hearses moved side by side to Forest Hill cemetery for the interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginnis
John Bexon
John Watkins
Forest Hill Cemetery
Testimonial entertainment for John T. Rees at Welsh Baptist
A testimonial event at the Welsh Baptist church on West Market Street will raise funds for John T. Rees. The program lists multiple performers including John T. Evans Titus Davies Evan Price Griffith R Davies William Butland William J. Davies Katharine Hutchings and others with songs recitations solos duets and an address. A gold ring and cane will be contested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Rees
Welsh Baptist Church
West Market Street
John T. Evans
Titus Davies
Evan Price
Griffith R. Davies
William Butland
William J. Davies
Thomas Lewis
Katherine Hutchings
William J. Hopkins
Isaac Watkins
Dbd
D. Lewis
Wilhelmingn Griffin
Joshua John
R. F. Jones
Fisart
W. M. Davies
Social will decides bedroom suite and sideboard contests
A social at Memorial church on Wednesday evening January 17 will close with decisions on the bedroom suite contest between Mrs. Elijah Young and Mrs. Samuel Howell and the saideboard contest between Mrs. Charles Richards and Mrs. Thomas Griffiths. Also notes a prosperous year for the local postal substation ending December 31 1898 with receipts over 41000 and 3104 money orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Church
Elijah Young
Samuel Howell
Charles Richards
Thomas Griffiths
Carladlawn Lodge of the Order of Ivorites
David Jeffries
Thomas G. Edwards
Thomas Evans
Luther Edwards
Lewis Harris
Thomas Hutchins
Edward Edwards
Richard Roberts
G. E. Guild
Providence Presbyterian Church
Social Roundup Notes of Local Guests and Travel
Miss Lena Jones of Mary street invites Miss Beatrice Lane of Wilkes-Barre as a guest. Rev Langfor of Pittston visits Rev and Mrs 8 G Reading on Church avenue. Miss Clara Meormick of Roane street is convalescing from typhoid pneumonia. A F L Oroyle of William street made a business trip to New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Jones
Mary Street
Beatrice Lane
Wilkes-Barre
Langfor
Pittston
G. Reading
Church Avenue
Clara Meormick
Roane Street
A. FL Oroyle
William Street
New York City
Dunmore Teachers Hold Local Institute in Central Building
The Dunmore borough schools held their first institute of the year in the central building. About fifty teachers attended as Prof. Jones led music. Superintendent Bovard spoke on The Course of Study and Work Accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Bovard
Kate Mongan
Methodist church services featured Lincoln sermon and Jacob essay
The Methodist Episcopal church held morning and evening services with sermons on The Got of Jacob and Life and Character of Abraham Lincoln. A monthly church tea is planned for Jan 18 in the Sunday school rooms, aiding the church financially and socially. An entertainment by Lee F B Cake and Ella June Meade is scheduled for Jan 29 at the Odd Fellows hall with impersonations readings and songs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. van Cleft
Jacob
Abraham Lincoln
Order of Odd Fellows’ Hall
Lee FB. Cake
Ella June Meade
New York City
Meade
Grain-O New Grain Drink Dubbed Coffee Alternative
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a tasty nourishing coffee substitute made from pure grains. It claims Grain-O costs about a tenth as much as coffee and is sold by all grocers, with a lic. and 5c price.
Borough Churches Hold Services and Gather for Meetings
The Rev W F Gibbons preached at the Presbyterian church to large morning and evening congregations. The church will elect two trustees and settle pew rents tomorrow evening. Rev C B Long, new Christian church pastor, preached yesterday afternoon. Week of prayer observed with daily services. St Marks held communion yesterday. The new school library was opened by Sunday school members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
C. 8. Long
The
Christian Church
Tripp Avenue
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Letters At The Post Office January 13 1900 List
The list of letters remaining unclaimed for the period ending January 13 1900 is published. Names include M K Bishop postmaster Mrs L W Barnes 18 Madison Avenue Nellie Barrett care of James Mellody 713 Madison Avenue 2 Mrs M J Cramme Mrs F Eagan Charles Frice L L Griffin John Gallagher John Judge 711 Madison Avenue Miss Jessie Palmer Thomas Ratchford A M Slack Diego Apa 2.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Bishop
L. W. Barnes
Madison Avenue
Nellie Barrett
James Mellody
M. J. Cramme
F. Eagan
Charles Frice
L. L. Griffin
John Gallagher
John Judge
Obituary Notices From Scranton Area
Obituaries report Bernard J. McCabe brother of John McCabe of the St. Cloud hotel died Saturday at Scranton Private hospital after months ill. Services Monday 9 AM at St. Peter's cathedral with interment in cathedral cemetery. Also listed are Thomas Snyder of 617 Moosic Street, William Burlingame age 87, Dante Haecerty elder South Side resident, Mrs Frank Hellring, and a 1 year old child of Mr and Mrs Max Rosar with funeral plans and cemetery interments noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard J. McCabe
John
Ferhil
Ancient
Rder of
Hibernians
Machinists’ Union
Thomas Snyder
South Side
Moosic Street
Marth
Lena
Millie
Mary
Caspar
St. Mary's German Catholic Church
Ueormin Cathole
Petersburg
Undertaker Called For Curse Quandary
A grimly humorous exchange features a weary doctor asking who to call for a baffling curse and the undertaker replying in grave fashion. The line hints at a macabre, darkly comic vibe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor
Gruffy
Undertaker
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Mathews
St. Peter's T. A. B. Society
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S&s. Main
Vin Mariani
ST. Peter's
Dent
Hermsdorff
Globe Warehouse
Green Ridge
James M. Atherton
I. J. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Green Ridge Lodge
Koch
H. W. Crocker
H. P. Dimmick
B. T. Jayne
J. N. Garrett
W. H. Btone
C. B. Gardner and
Philip F. Bottong
Waverly
Green
South Scranton
Nineteenth Ward
Pea Coal
Dunmore Doings
Teachers’ Institute
OF the Churches
Dante Haecerty
Frank Hellring
Price Street
Honee
Max Rosar
Alder Street
C.c.d. Wellsane
Erie Medigal CO. Buffa.o. N.Y
Gol
Denal
Alway
Iwatiorziala
Mark Hilt Cerns
Chichester
Ajax
Boca
Matthews Brow
H.C. Rundersen
Druggtats
Munton
Bright
Golde
Lyceum Theatre
Antoine & Acon
R. Lang
Mana
Adelphi Theater
Lowen, Mesere
Liebler & Co
New York
London
Israe Zuncewilli
Wilton Lackaye
William Norris
Robert Edeson
Gua Weinberg
Adolphe Lestin
Gua Frankel
Emil Hoch
Frank Cornell
Fred Lotto
James Prices
Rosahel Morrison
Mme
Cottrelly
Matel Taltaterra
Ada Dwyer
Laura Almosnino
Ada Curry
Ellen Berg
Toulse Muldener
Sadie Etringham A
Horne
Ihe
Goe
Charles E. Blaney
Johnston Bennett
Nellie O'Neil
Willis P. Sweatman
America
Andrew Mack
Mack
Greater Minstrels
Tre
Philippines
Hotel
Waldorf
Jay
W. J. Fielding
GaleEra
Matinees
Robin’s Kvicksrbosksr
Myer Davidow
Lackawanna Ave
Davidow
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