St Mark's Lutheran Church Holds Annual Session
Members of St Mark's Evangelical Lutheran church met in annual session at the Washburn and Fourteenth streets church. Rev. A Le Ratner led reports on church work including plans for a new edifice with bids soon to be called. Building committee D W Moyer William Grass A T L Meyers Charles Schuster Magnus Nelson and architects Davy & Brother oversee plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Evangelical Lutheran Church
Washburn and
Fourteenth Streets
A. le Ratner
D. W. Moyer
William Grass
A. T L. Meyers
Charles Schuster
Magnus Nelson
Davy & Brother
PD. W. Moser
D. W. Moser
Axel Kullberg
A. JL. Meyers
Henry Kreinbere
William George Smith
Chester Cammer
The
Building Fund
B. W. Houser
RK. BE
Meyer
Alfred Anderson
Franklin Engine Company Ball Comes to Mears Hall
The Franklin Engine Company No. 1 hosts its forty second annual ball at Mears hall this evening. Bauer's orchestra provides music for promenade and dance as the hall is artistically decorated. Admission is one dollar for ladies and a gentleman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears’ Hall
Franklin Engine Company
Bauer
Farewell Reception For William Jenkins By Welsh Sabbath Class
Members of the South Main Avenue Welsh Calvinstic Methodist Sabbath school hosted a farewell at 146 South Hyde Park Avenue for William Jenkins who will move to Alexandria Indiana to live with his brother John G Jenkins. James Powell presented a pearl handled gold pen on behalf of the class. Mrs Jenkins and guests assisted with refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Avenue
William Jenking
South Hyde Park Avenue
Jenkins
Alexandria
Ind
John G. Jenkins
James Powell
Gomer Price
Mra
Joseph Evans
Gwennie Thomas
Rachel Powell
Edna Williams
Margaret Powell
Jennie Hawkins
Elizabeth Reise
Anna Price
Jennie Davis
G. A. Williams
Eli Harris
Pryce
Edwin
Daniel
Thomas
Thomas B. Jones
David Cadwean
Parry Thomas
John Roderick
Jonah George
Rees Morgan Hawkins
T. R. Williame
E. A. Croft
Anna
A. Mary Croft
Berwick
Prof Daniel Protheroe to Visit Local Musical Scene
Congregation of South Main Avenue Welsh Calv Morning Methodist Church plans a reception for Professor Daniel Protheroe of Milwaukee. He will pass through in early May en route to Yerrad evalas South Wales for summer. Protheroe has led Elm Park church music and Cymrodoriana for fame and now heads Milwaukee choirs and lyric Glee Club. Mrs Protheroe, Hannah Harris to accompany him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Avenue
Daniel Protheroe
Milwaukee
Wis
Yerradevalas
South Wales
Protheroe
Elm Park Church
Cymrodoriana Choral Society
Baptist Church
Frederick Evans
Stylish Capes Lead Income With Fur Trim Debut
About 15 ladies feature capes with fur and cloth trim in a full sweep and latest cut. The season showcases a leader priced at $12.50.
Funeral of David Reynolds
The funeral of the late David Reynolds was held yesterday afternoon at 310 Thirteenth Street. Representations from Star of Hope lodge 109 American Protestant association and Dewi Sant lodge 59 American Order of Ivorites attended. Rev David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church officiated and preached the service. Burial followed at Washburn Street cemetery with pallbearers from the two lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Reynolds
David Reynolde
Thirteenth Street
Star of Hope Lodge
American Protestant Association
Dewi Sant Lodge
American Order of Ivorites
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
Washburn Street
Reform Advocate Dr Wilbur F Crafts to Speak at Washburn Street
Dr Wilbur F Crafts, noted reform advocate and superintendent of the Reform Bureau in Washington DC, will deliver a lecture at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church next Sunday evening on The Imperilled Sabbath and Other Reforms. He invites all to attend regardless of creed. seating is ample.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur F. Crafts
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Crafts
Reform Bureau
Washington
DD. C
Local residents report returns from visits and guests
Miss Hattie Moore returns home from visit with Miss Anna Rencler in Lafayette Street. Miss Tessie Saul comes back from Price Street visit at Honesdale. Miss Gertrude Hughes visits Pittston friends. Rose Carroll returns from West Scranton visit. Maria Snyder returns from Pittston visit. William Hutton slowly recovers from typhoid fever. Dr and Mrs L W Peck host Mrs Frank Williams of Binghamton. Leo Crossin hosts John Mullin of Philadelphia. Mrs S S W Wrigley visits Pittston friends. Risden Powell and daughter Mrs W Morning return from Denver after visiting relatives. Dr and Mrs F C Hall return from Plymouth. Mrs William York returns from West Scranton visit. John Clark visits Clark's Summit guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Moore
Factoryville
Anna Rencler
Lafayette Street
Tessie Saul
Price Street
Honesdale
Gertrude Hughes
North Hyde Park Avenue
Pittston
Mies Rose Carroll
Carbondale
West Scranton
Misa Maria Snyder
Washburn Street
William Hutton
L. W. Peck
Chestnut Street
Frank Williams
Binghamton
Leo Crossin
North Lincoln Avenue
John Mullin
Philadelphia
S&s. W. Wrigley
South Main Avenue
Risden Powell
W. Morning
Denver
Col
Mra. F. C. Hall
North Main Avenue
Plymouth
William York
John Clark
Swetland Street
Clark's Summit
Local Societies Host Receptions and Installations This Week
Sunday through Tuesday events include the Ladies' Catholic Benefit Association reception for Mrs. Dunleavy at Pharmacy Hall and a Storrs Hall meeting of the Royal Arcanum with officer installation. Also noted are the Scranton Athletic Club anniversary on January 21 at Germania Hall and various notices from Loyalist groups and Knights of Pythias detailing officers and social sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pharmacy Hall
Ladies’ Catholic Benefit
M. Dunleavy
Hibernians
St. John's Hall
Philip McHugh
Thomas Hope
John McGrath
James McHugh
Thomas Murry
Sentinel
Patrick Jordan
John Guy
Richard Grimes
McHugh
John Monahan
Joseph Donnelly
John Philbin
Patrick Meanitt
Patrick McCann
Daniel Melvin
Comet
Knights of Pythias
Martin Graff
Philip Rare Maister
Local Civic Notices And Social Updates In Factoryville
Teen months mention of Harry Krauminser and ceremonies led by City Engineer Joseph P. Phillipa. St Johns Total Abstinence Society plans a meeting to organize a Tourists club. Council tonight at city hall discusses proposed South Ride rewer. Miss Van Nort of South Side YWCA visits Factoryville. during her absence Miss Marie Clearwater leads the rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Krauminser
Joseph P. Phillipa
Bt. John's Total
North Scranton Eisteddfod Planned for March
Music lovers in North Scranton gathered at West Market Street Welsh Baptist church to set an eisteddfod for March 17. Committee heads include Chairman S. Lewis and Vice-Chairman Lewis H. Jones with Thomas J. Snook as second vice-chairman and David T. F. Davis as corresponding secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
8S. Lewis
Lewis H. Jones
Thomas J. Snook
David TF. Davis
J. W. Lewis
Isaac R. Edwards
Local church choirs and services noted in city listings
The Christian Endeavor choir rehearses at North Main Avenue Presbyterian Church with Rev. J Cavs anaugh from Free Methodist leading a 7 00 oclock session. Rev. J J OToole visiting relatives in Mt Carmel Pa. Infant dies. funeral and interment planned at Washburn Street Cemetery. Woman's Home Missionary Society to meet at Mrs. Lewis on Edna Avenue tomorrow afternoon. Special Wayne Avenue Baptist meetings led by Rev W F Davis with address prayer and song nightly. Funeral of Mrs Ann Mitchison on Parker Street this afternoon with interment at Priceburg Cemetery. George W Davis and Benjamin Robinson returned from New York City. Mrs William Edwards entertained by sister Mrs Thomas Jenkins. Jessie Klees returns to Archbald after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Dickerson of Flanders N J visiting son Richard Dickerson on Church Avenue. Liberty Hose Company No 2 quarters updated with gym equipment. Marquette Council YM Institute donates 10 for Cuban relief. Agnes Kenny and John Mulchrone marry at Holy Rosary Church, reception at bride’s home, wedding trip follows. Large crowd at Company HM Armory sees polo match Electric City Wheelmen win against Anthracite Wheelmen. Team rosters listed with members Williams Grive Hopewell and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Choir
North Main Avenue Presbyterian Church
J. Cavsanaugh
Free Methodist
North Main Avenue
J. J. O'Toole
Mt. Carmel
Joshua John
Wayne Avenue
Washburn Street
Woman's Home Missionary Society
Providence Presbyterian Church
William J. Lewis
Edna Avenue
Wayne Avenue Baptist Church
W. F. Davis
Ann Mitchison
Parker Street
Priceburg
George W. Davis
Benjamin Robinson
New York City
William Edwards
Olyphant
Thomas Jenkins
Oak Street
Jessie Klees
Archbald
Mra. Dickerson
Flanders
N. J
Richard Dickerson
Church Avenue
Liberty Hose Company
No. 2
Marquette Corncl
Young Men's Institute
Cuba
Agnes Kenny
John Mulchrone
Holy Rosary
M. B. Lynott
HM Armory
Anthracite Wheelmen
Hicetric City Wheelmen
Trem
Electric City Wheelmen
Electric
Conset
Axiine Williams
Grive
Ocuues
Emery Wolnss
Gilleapie Thomas
Corner Point
Hopewell Pouccis
MORAL
DAVEE
Dunmore Local Notices and Handle On Borough Elections
Dunmore residents receive family and job updates including Mrs. Biesecker visiting in Hollisterville and Edward Bishop taking an engineer post at Scranton Packing. Obits follow for Mrs. Bridget Conlon of Butler street with five children surviving. The Republican borough primary is set for January 22 with a borough convention January 27 at Odd Fellows hall to nominate candidates. Vigilance committees notify districts of representation, listing ward by ward allocations. Local business visits note Hoffner Soap representative George Walters in town and St Joseph church choir planning an event at Father Mathey hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Biesecker
Hollisterville
Brook Street
Edward Bishop
Scranton Packing Company
George Judge
MrInexa
Frank Bingham
Bridget Conlon
Butler Street
Patrick Conway
John Heardy
Mannville
Philip
John Conlon
Hawley
Dunmore
Republican Party
Delecati
George T. Walters
Danbury
Attentive Listener and Disputed Polling Scene
City resident Mr. Cusick listened to Senator Wolcott on the theory of international bimetallism. The plan to disfranchise the so called carpetbaggers behind a polling place uproar appears to have collapsed. Nine tenths of the disruptionists are phoneable like a weather vane, accounting for current quiet. W Gallagher departed for Booth, Amboy, New Jersey to visit his brother Frank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cusick
Wolcott
W. Gallagher
Booth Amboy
N. J
Frank
Railroad Wreck Sale At 427 Lackawanna Ave Scranton Pa
Excitement grips trade circles as the Railroad Wreck Sale opens at 427 Lackawanna avenue Scranton Pa. The sale promises drastic reductions with hundreds of items including suits hats coats and accessories at deep discounts and open evenings until 9 p.m. Earnest customers and startled competitors await the doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Avenue
Wyoming
Washington Avenues
Scranton
Carr
Melton
Harris Cassimere
Nobby Youths
Washington and
Wyoming Avenues
Postmaster Nominations From Pennsylvania List
President nominates several Pennsylvania postmasters including Daniel W. Heden of Shenandoah, Charles F. Humrich of Carlisle, W. H. Baker of Ridgway, William Kerr Galbraith of Canonsburg, and Solomons Ketcham of Overbrook as part of today’s selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pennsylvania
Daniel W. Heden
Shenandoah
Charles F. Humrich
Carlisle
W. H. Baker
Ridgway
William Kerr Galbraith
Canonsburg
Solomons
Ketcham
Overbrook
Castoria for Infants and Children advertisement card
An old advertisement fragment promotes Castoria for infants and children. It highlights the product as a soothing remedy and generic claim of gentle relief for upset stomachs and teething discomfort.
Tervous Troubles All Cured with Animal Extracts
Ad promotes Washington Chemical of New York offering a free book on cures for nervous troubles using animal extracts. Claims to reveal treatment options and emphasizes relief through their product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chemical
San Washington, L. i
Scranton Train Schedules Update for Jan 17
The notice lists departure times from Scranton on Monday Jan 17 for Carbondale Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston and England routes with multiple morning and afternoon slots. It also shows arrivals from Carbondale and the north and from the south with a series of times. Complete rates to US and Canada are available at the depot ticket office JW Burg P A Albany NH and W chose D PLA Branton involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Carventale
Albany
Saratone
Montreal
Bos- Et
England
Wilken
New York
Labigh Valley
Pola
Fennayiva Ania R. R. Polata
Lehigh Valley
Carbondale
North
United States
Canada
Western
JW. Burg
P. A
D. Pla
Branton
Central Railroad of New Jersey Stations in New York
Central Railroad of New Jersey timetable lists stations at foot of Liberty and Whitehall, with coal usage, trains to Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Reading Terminal and connections to NYC Newark Elizabeth and Atlantic City. Also shows Sunday times, through tickets, and connections to elevated trains, ferries, and Long Island RR. Baldin and Olhausen cited as officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Liberty
Kent
N. RR
Whitehall
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Lakewood
Atlantic City
Newark
Elizabeth
Expresa
Philadelphia
Reading Terminal
York
Maunch Chunk
Allentown
Bethlehem
Easton
Haritsmore
Washington
Parte Bouth
Weat
Long Branch
Ocean Grove
Ltc
Reading
Lebanon
Harrisburg
Fiona
Liberty Street
North River
Epa
Whitehall ‘Street
Booth Ferry
Broadway
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Rene Central Spot
Long Island
Adele
Baldwin
J. H. Olhausen
Lehigh Valley Rail Schedule Highlighting Coal Use
The notice lists Lehigh Valley Railroad departures from Scranton to Philadelphia and New York via D. L. & H. routes with times including 6:45, 7:00 a.m., and 12.06 p.m. It also covers connections to Hazleton, Pottsville, Wilkes-Barre, Easton, Reading, Harrisburg, and intermediate towns, with multiple daily trains and the Diamond Express indicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Lane Harrisburg
Altimore
Hazleton and
Wood
Gen‘ Pass
J. B. Hutchinson
New York
Wae
D. Ety R. R
Fort Haven
Pottsvile
Bree Hk
D. R
DS Hichern
Easton
Aistic Diamond On Press
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
Valley after cars on all trains between Wilker Barree and Philadelphia
Scranton office listing shows region wide disruption with railroad officials indicated. General superintendent Chas Deksa and assistant A Nonnemacher oversee operations from Philadelphia with a Lackawanna Avenue Scranton office.
Daily Train Schedule for Del Lacka and Western Nov 1697
Trains leave Scranton for New York Easton Trenton Philadelphia and the South with multiple departures in the morning and afternoon. Express services run to Binghamton Oswego Elmira Ithaca and Buffalo with connections at Buffalo to Western routes. Fares to Utica Richfield Springs and Northumberland listed. sleeping coaches on all express trains. For complete pocket timetables consult Smith at the passenger agent depot ticket office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York
All Points
Easton
Trenton
Philadelphia
South
Washington and Way
Tobyhanna
Binghamton
Osw
Elmira
Corning Bath
Dansville
Morrin
Buffalo
Nicholson
Binghamton and
Utica
Richfield Springs
Ithaca
Northumberland
Pittston
Wilkes
Barre
Plymouth
Bloomsburg
Northumber
Williamsport
Harrisburg
Baltimore
Washington
Nanticoke
Imanl
Dinet
Erie and Wyoming Valley Train Schedule In 1897
Trains leave Scranton for New York and intermediate Erie points Hawley and local points at 7 05 a m and 2 25 p m effective Sept 19 1897 Arrive at Scranton from above points at 10 23 a m 3 15 and 9 38 p m
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York
Erie Railroad
Hawley
Scranton Professional Directory with Multiple Practitioners
A historic listing shows numerous doctors and professionals with addresses, hours, and services. It includes physicians such as Dr Kay and Dr Bateson, surgeons, attorneys, veterinarians, printers, and merchants, all with practice locations around Scranton and adjacent avenues.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Side
City
St. Mark's
Franklin Company
Parewell Party
William Jenkina
Yesters
Globe Warehouse
DR. Craft
Lincoln J
John G. Owens
West Locust Street
Clifford
Delaware and Hudson
James Hughes
Jackson Street
South Africa
Kingston
D. €. Edwards
William Mainwaring
Mainwaring
Mattie Williams
Academy Street
Samuel Harris
Annie Roberts
Elsie Mainwaring
Margaret Harris
Sarah Abram
Norma Williams
Mary A. Thomas
Kate Willams
Eliza Jones
Anna T. Humphreys
William J. Davies
David Davies
Edison Harries
Fred. Kelly
William Merrill
Art Wilson
Wallace Main
Iwylim Jones
Hyde Park Avenue
M. J. Dacey
Luzerne Street
Jones
Dodge Mine
Dacey
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
J. G. King
West Lace
Avanna Avenue
South Scranton
North Scranton
General News
Beconml
Sssesessea
Byron Hrady
Willam Potter
Berretory
Serseteeeenee
Beers Ane
Ae Eee
Brio Medical Co
Niagara ST
Erie Medical CO
Castoria
Lehivite
Gary
Fairbank Company
Loula
Boston
Philtelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Lehigh and Busuehanna Division
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Del
Lacka
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
Scranton Division
Silve Y. Franklin
Pivasant Mt, Vriondale Forest City
Carbonda
Providence
Beracton Ave
Eeee
Pas
Aurui
Ontario
Jenaereen
Filtcroft
Soreoten
Physicians and Surgeons
Kay
Penn Ave
Bateson
Washington Avenue
C. L. Frey
Wyoming Avenue
Mary A. Shephrd
M. D
Adame Avenue
A. Trapold
Byrnee Street
W. E. Allen
Nor
Ipeton Avenue
North Wash
L. M. Gates
Ws Board of Trade
Oice Hours
Madison Avenue
B. W. Vamorfaux
Fy Adama
Flesidence
Mulberry
G. Rook
Tinden Street
Aie
Baver
Halle
J. Bauer
Hulbert
Megarger Brothers
Secrantion
Franid P. Brown & Co, Witcte
West Lackawanna
Auvarey
Willan
Pastolice
Rex
D. B. Replogle
Mears
Spruce Streec
Watson, Diehl, Hall
James I. Torrey
Houma
Frank BE. Boyle
Burr Building
Rooma Iy
Jessup
Commonwealth Building
Alfrie D. Hand
William J. Hand
Commonwealth Bulldog
Roomnly
Frank T. Ukell
Com
Coal Exchange Scranton
James W. Oakford
Law
Board of Trade Building
B. FP
Killam
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Seeran
Edward W. Thayer
Mand
Josh Pil Jeffreys
Tandy Burr Building
L. A. Watres
Lackawanni Ave
C. Br, Pitcher
Patterson & Wilcox
National Bank Building
A. W. Bertholp
Atty
Spruce
School OF the Lackawanna Scranton
Bond
Catalome
Thomas M. Cann
Walter | Buell
A. M
Barking & Mswheney
Common
Wealth Building
Interstate
Percival J. Morell
Hoard of Trade
Edward H. Davis
Scratton
BE. L. Walter
Oni W. Washington Avenue
Lewis Hancock, JR
Wash. Ave
Frederick B. Brown
Architest
Price Building
Lacry & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
DR. J
Lyman
DR. F. L. Mgraw
H. F. Reynolds
DR. CC
Laubach
Wyoming Ave
Snover
JOS. Kuettel, Rear
Lacka- Winne Avenue
Heronton, Pa
Leeds
G. RB. Clark & Co, Sreedmen
Green House
Ziegler
Cran'ton House
Apotvices
J Bueropean Olin
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