Social World Notes on City Charity Event Dances and Parties
Preparations for the Fere Champetre at Frothingham theater for Home for the Friendless proceed with praise. Dances include Sears and Gondolier numbers with listed chaperones and dancers. A large masquerade party for Edgar and Catherine Course is reported as among the city’s biggest children’s socials. Professor J Frank Siegel to run a domino hop at the academy of dancing with white dominoes and masks. A subscription dance is planned at the Bicycle Club house next Tuesday evening by several well known young men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frothingham
Agusta Archbald
Allis Dale
Flora Matthews
Frances Winton
Jessie Simpson
Lulu Welles
Skinner
Jessie Coursen
Frances Hunt
Susan Jermyn
Alice Beling Messrs
Frank
Theodore
Lawrence Fuller
Hunt
BE. Chase
Merrill
James Blair, Jr
John Brooks
J. H
Lynde
Bills
Russell Dimmick
H. E. Watson
G. Course. Batuany
Scranton
J. Frank Siegel
Academy of Dancing
Bicycle Club House
Oakford Purchases Interest in Loraine Park
Major James W. Oakford has purchased the interest of Wood Harmony Company in Loraine Park at Clarke Summit. Pillsbury's Flour mill capacity is 17 500 barrels a day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakford
James W. Oakford
Wood, Harmony Company
Loraine Park
Clarke Summit
Pillsbury’s Flour Mille
Wages of Sin Sermon Warns of Temptation's End
Rev. George G. Johnson of Ralston Spa NY preached at Penn Avenue Baptist Church in two sermons urging restraint from temptation. He warned that yielding to evil desires leads to death, citing James 1 15 and the Eden story, and used a lion cub parable to illustrate sin's growth from harmless to deadly. He urged turning to Christ before it is too late.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George G. Johnson
Ralston Spa
N. Y
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
C. F. Whittemore
Hisciple
Christ
Judas Iscarlot
Service In Memoriam For Mrs Saxton At Rescue Mission
Funeral service conducted in the Rescue Mission by Rev. George L. Aldrich for Mrs. A. Saxton late matron of the Florence Mission on Spruce Street. Sermon from Hebrews 11:4, tribute to her self denial and labor, remarks by Dr. G. F. Dean, solos and a duet, closing benediction by Aldrich.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. To. Saxton
Florence
Spruce Street
Franklin Avenue
George L. Aldrich
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
G. FE. Dean
Saxton
Blanche Dolph
Florence Robinson
Miss Hasty
Avoca
Miss Robinson
Visi
Alrich
Dr Morgan Declines Penn Avenue Baptist Pastorate
Rev Dr Charles T Morgan of Spring Garden Street Baptist Church Philadelphia has declined the call to lead the Penn Avenue Church Scranton. The decision followed a non unanimous vote and a plan to invite several clergymen for trial. Morgan may accept a call to the First Baptist Church of Haverhill Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Charles T. Morgan
Spring Garden Street Baptist Church
Philadelphia
The
Tribune
First Baptist Church
Haverhill
Mass
Morgan
Scranton
Secretary Call Extended to Miss Nellie Allen
The AY W C A board of managers decided Saturday to offer Miss Nellie Allen of Syracuse the secretaryship of the Scranton local association. Allen, with practical association work training, impressed Scranton delegates at the Bloomsbury convention with tact and ability. Her prior work has been in colleges. Miss Mac Curdy, a former secretary, recently declined a call to succeed Miss Tolles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women’s Christian Association
Nellie Allen
Syracuse
Miss Allen
Scranton
Bloomsbury
Miss MacCurdy
Miss Tolles
Archdeaconry Session Held by Pennsylvania Episcopals
The Protestant Episcopal archdeaconry of the central diocese of Pennsylvania meets at St. Luke's Church on Wyoming avenue through Wednesday night. Bishop Nelson S. Robison presides with clergy and laity from 27 towns and cities. Delegates will be housed in hotels and dine at the Hotel Terrace on Tuesday and Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protestant Episcopal Archdeaconry
Central Diocese of
Pennsylvania
St. Luke's Church
Wyoming Avenue
Nelson
Rulison
Christmas Music Highlights Multiple Church Services
Christmas music filled Simpson Methodist and other churches as ministers delivered sermons and topics on faith. Rev. gifts and pastors across Grace Lutheran St. Marks Green Ridge Providence etc preached on themes of morality, prophecy, strength, and devotion while Holy Communion and evening services noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Church
Paster A. Gift
Grace Lutheran Church
All. Ramer
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
Willian Holgur
Providence Methodist Church
de M. Chance
Second Presbyterian Church
Illinois
A. L. Hamer
Christ
Sloses
HH. W. Buck
Lewisburg
Green Hidge
S.C. Krigbaum
Penn Avenue
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Floyd
C. B. Robinson
James McLeod
First Presbyterian Church
Judge Heaver
Young Men’s Christian Association
Hellefonte
Isis
St. James Mcleod
Plymouth Congregational Church
T. Bell
Keystone Lodge
Loyal Rights of America
Funds for the Friendless Building Drive Grows
The Scranton Tribune urges readers to donate to the Home for the Friendless building fund. Contributions, including the paper's subscription, aim to concentrate on a fireproof new home. Receipts from St. Luke's Parish push the total toward the $13,000 goal as of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home For
Tribune
Philanthropic Tribune
St. Luke's Parish
Telow
Falkar in Bail for Assault on Nurse Attendant
John Falkar of Division Street beat and threatened to kill Mrs. Mary Wood, a nurse attending Mrs. Falkar in Alness, after a dispute over pay. He was held in $600 bail by Alderman Millar. Also notes Parker death in Newark and O'Brien selling barber shop to Joseph Held, to open April 1 at Hotel Jermyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Falkar
Division Street
Mary Woodsick
Falkar
Woodsick
Millar
Dime Bank
Wiliam O'Brien
Joseph Held
Mr. O'Brien
Jermyn
New St Josephs Foundling Home Site Planned in North Park
The Catholic Diocese plans a new St Josephs Foundling Home on a 2.5 acre North Park site donated by the late John B. Smith. Bishop Yeara endorses parish fund drives with Father J J B Feeley coordinating canvass, while the present Jefferson Avenue home houses 57 children with care by the sisters. Funds will cover a modern diocesan building to fit the charity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Peter's
Yeara
St. Joseph's Foundling Home
John B. Smith
Dunmore
North Park
Jefferson Avenue
Orphan Asylum
Sis
J. J. B. Feeley
Father Feeley
Scranton
Borough Sues Over Main Street Grading Damages
Assistant District Attorney John M. Harris led the borough case with Attorneys Kelley and Watson for property owners and City Solicitor Torrey for the company. C. A. Hattenberg recorded testimony. Testimony focused on grading Main Street with property owners fixing damages at various amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ninth Street
W. T. Davis
F. L. Hitchcock
T. V. Powderly
Ninth and
Robinson Streets
John P. Kelley
J. ¢. Vaughan
David J. Davis
Still in the Ring Olyphant Man Faces Assault Charge
A 72 year old Olyphant resident was jailed after assaulting his son in law Patrick Murray. The act occurred yesterday, with a magistrate hearing held soon after. Constable McLaughlin noted the whisky used as the motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Murray
Olyphant
Thomas McHale
Justice of the Peace
McNally
McLaughlin
Glass framed pastel picture with white and gold frame
A 20 by 24 glass framed pastel artwork, features a white and gold frame with E back boards noted. The piece is described as ready for display and sale.
Verdicts in Local Court Cases Endorse One Dismissals
A jury delivered a defense verdict in the Morris and Essex Mutual Coal case over a cal dump in Old Forge township with $210,000 sought in damages. The railroad argued consents and the statute of limitations. Other cases ended in favor of defendants in Love, Knowles, and Hunt actions. An adjourned arbitration hearing occurred in Taylor against the borough and the Scranton and Pittston Trac.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Warren and Co. P. O'Malley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Morris and Essex Mutual Coal Company
Old Forge
James H. Torrey
Garrick M. Harding
John S. Harding
Wilkes-Barre
William Repp
Morris and Essex Company
Jacob Harris
George C. Wilson
Sophia Lowenstein
Edward Lowenstein
Taylor
Scraunton and
Pittston Trac
New Firm Promises Fresh Service and Modern Stock
An eager newcomer boasts a young, dynamic firm with a modern stock lineup and a strong appetite to win clients. The message highlights rapid growth, a fresh order book, and a focus on turning customer payments into profits.
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Sol
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May
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Mra
FL Dutty
Price Street
Henry Watterson
Willam T. Smith
W. LL Taylor
George Sanderson
Hichard Matthews
Everhart
James Inglis
Muse Kek. Worthen
Passaic
George Wurts
Paterson
Cail
N. J
Court House
Passagevouni
News OF Social World
Venn Avenue Baptist Church
GL. Aldrich
DR. Morgan
Episcopal
Scranton Tribune
Henry A. Knapp
Oweesaweeseerexsen
Walsh
Scrantonian
Everett Parker
Newark
Lila F. Parker
Held
O'Brien
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Hev
Hood
Hayler
Rexford’s
Lackawanna Ave
Morris & Fasex Mutual Coal Co
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
M’cann’s
Wyoming Ave
Ge Clothiers
Alles
Steinway & Son's
Decker Bros., Kraniche & Bache
N. A. Hulbert
Music Store
AIA
Empere
Coal Exchange
A. E. Rogers
Watchmaker
Aylesworth’s
Lackawanna Bank
G. Elmensdorf
Elmira
Megargel & Connell
Scranton, Pa
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