West Scranton Singers Organize Mixed Choir at Jackson Street Baptist
West Scranton singers plan a mixed choir led by Prof. Lewis Davis at Jackson Street Baptist Church tomorrow evening. Prizes total 1000 and 250 for Mendelssohn hymn of praise with 17% voices. A ladies choir rehearses under Mrs D B Thomas with 60 to 65 voices for Spanish Gypsy and New Year’s Eve. A juvenile chorus and male chorus contests are in discussion with local glee clubs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Lewis Davis
D. B. Thomas
Churches—Board of Trade
West Scranton
Iit
Davis
Oxfords
William Connell
North Beranton
Fifth Ward Constable Recovers After Assault
Constable Timothy Jones of the Fifth ward is recovering slowly from injuries suffered in an assault by Patrick Barrett of South Seventh Street. Jones sustained more serious injuries than initially reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Timothy Jones
Fifth Ward
Patrick Barrett
South Seventh Street
Constable Jones Re-elected Despite Dangers During Warrant Hunt
At first reported Jones faced danger as a litter horseman fled during a warrant search for Barrett. The constable chased him up the railroad where Barrett felled Jones with a stone, and the constable narrowly escaped a moving train. Jones, though unlucky in incidents, is praised as fearless and strong, and his constituents renominated him for re election without opposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
Barrett
Slde Pain
Special meeting urged by West Side board of trade
Secretary Wallace G Monrer of the West Side board of trade called a special meeting for next Monday evening at the Electric City Wheelmen rooms on Jackson Street. Attendance is urged for proper consideration of important matters. A special committee on city water rates is expected to be discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace G. Monrer
West Side Board of Trade
Electric City Wheelmen
Jackson Street
Degree team of Hiawatha coun cil hosts dinner
Mrs. Louisa Grass of North Hyde Park Avenue entertained the degree team of Hiawatha council at a Thursday afternoon dinner. After the meal several members gave remarks. The team members listed include Mrs. Dora Sloat, Mrs. Ida Eldred, Mrs. Anna Seamans, Mrs. Josie De Welde, Mrs. Clare Dunnings, Mrs. Josephine Price, Mrs. Anna Straues, Mrs. Etta Jones, Mrs. Helen Mayer, Mrs. Tillie Roberts, Mrs. Lizzie Dorsy, Mrs. Charlotte Stock, Mrs. Ellen Transue, Mrs. Josie Robbins, and Mrs. Lewis A. Grass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha Council
Louisa Grass
North Hyde Park Avenue
Dora Sloat
Ida Eldred
Anna Seamans
Josie de Welde
Clare Dunnings
Josephine Price
Anna Straues
Etta Jones
Helen Mayer
Tillie Roberts
Lizzie Dorsey
Revival Services Show Excellent Results Across Churches
Revival services in several churches drew large crowds and left pastors gratified. At Jackson Street Baptist Rev David Spencer spoke to a full house. First Baptist under Rev J F Mathews reported fruitful outcomes. Simpson Methodist teachers and scholars heard talks by George Peck and H C McDermott, with a brief sermon on Those that seek Me early shall find Me. Seventy five youths responded to the invitation seeking a better life as Arthur Beck sang a solo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
David Spencer
Blakely Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
3. F. Mathews
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
George Peck
H. C. McDermott
Arthur Beck
Church Meeting Concludes With Successful Session
A church meeting enjoyed its most successful run to date and will continue next week. A reception for members is set for Sunday morning at the church followed by an evening service preached by Rev. Austin Griffin OD D WHL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Griffin
WHL
St Meyvk’s Lutheran Church Elects Deacons and Officers
The men ters of St Meyvk's Lutheran church elected D W Moser and Conrad Bilstrom as deacons for a three year term and Adam Stockel as trustee for three years. The parsonage nearby nears completion and public services will begin. A committee ranges for the annual excursion as pastor Nev A Ta Ramer officiated most Sundays with 20 baptisms, 38 accessions, 13 funerals, eight weddings and 476 family calls. The church is thriving and the Women's Guild will hold a social on Thursday evening February 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Meyvk's Lutheran Church
D. W. Moser
Conrad Bilstrom
Adam Stockel
Nev. A. Ta Ramer
Women's Guild
Rev Spencer Preaches During Busy Week At Local Church
Various weeknight meetings yielded positive results as Rev David Spencer preaches with vigor. Singers will use a new book next Sunday night and books are sold for 25 cents. The finance committee urges universal church support and envelopes for all attendees. The pastor plans a sensational event featuring The Kaffir Boy choir from Darkest Africa with a Basuto and a Zulu member in a novel performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Spencer
Caan
Africa
Funeral of Benjamin Edwards Led by Rev D D Hopkins
The funeral service for Benjamin Edwards was held yesterday afternoon at his North Bromley avenue home with Rev D D Hopkins of the First Welsh Baptist church officiating. Diamond Fund members gathered with mourners, pallbearers included Jonah Redmond George Kynon Alfred Rodney Michael Grogan William Schumaker and Peter Mahon. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Benjamin Edwards
North Bromley Avenue
Diamond Fund
Jonah Redmond
George Kynon
Alfred Rodney
Michael Grogan
William Schumaker
Peter Mahon
Washburn Street
Great January Clearing Sale at Richards and Wirth
January clearance at Richards and Wirth 220 Lackawanna avenue features overcoats reefers and heavy-weight salts with a big discount across the stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richards & Wirth
Lackawanna Avenue
Miss Griffiths Operated On By Dr Raymond
Miss Maria Griffiths of Hampton Street was operated on yesterday by Dr L H Raymond and is resting easily, expected to recover soon. James Baldwin of South Sumner Avenue, a spike mill engineer, had his left hand severely injured Thursday evening. Dr J J Brennan attended him. The Oxford Glee Club roster omitted Miss Norma Williams accompanist and Tallie M Evans basso. The Hicktrie City Wheelmen bowling team will play the Elks on their owl alleys next Monday evening. All Oxford Glee Club voices should report for rehearsal at Co operative hall tomorrow at 3 30. Patrick J McNamara caused the arrest of J G Gallagher of Jackson Street for alleged assault and battery, but the evidence was insufficient and Alderman Davies dismissed the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maria Griffiths
Hampton Street
L. H. Raymond
James Baldwin
South Sumner Avenue
J. J. Brennan
Norma Williams
Tallie M. Evans
Oxford Glee Club
Hlcktrie City Wheelmen
Elks
Co-operative Hall
Patrick J. McNamara
J. G. Gallagher
Jackson Street
Alderman Davies
Local Social Notes From Scranton and Nearby
A roster of visits illnesses and recoveries. Mrs Albert Thirwell of Joplin Missouri visits Mrs Charles Munson in Scranton while Mrs William Monniger of Lafayette Street visits friends in Baltimore. Edward Taylor of Baltimore spends days with West Scranton friends Ensign Lentz returns from New York state. Mrs L M Bunnell of Price Street visits her parents. Marie Burlingame of South Hyde Park Avenue recovers from illness in Clifford Susquehanna County. Oscar Oswald of Merrifield Street resumes duties at Powell's Music Store after a recent operation. Mrs C R Shrier of North Main Avenue recovers from diphtheria Frances Kerrigan and Miss Midith Fowler on sick lists. Mrs William Ord of Swetland Street is able again after a brief illness. Edward Searing of Price Street recovering from a mining injury. Elizabeth Thomas of North Garfield Avenue entertains friends Thursday. Minnie May Reese of Chestnut Street returns from New York where she attended a funeral. Reese L Davis of Archbald Street seriously ill. W B Davis of Acker Avenue recovering from rheumatism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Thirwell
Joplin
Charles Munson
South Hyde Park Avenue
William Monniger
Lafayette Street
Baltimore
Bdward Taylor
West Scranton
Ensign Lentz
The
Salvation Arnisé
New York State
L. M. Bunnell
Price Street
Clifford
Susquehanna
Reese L. Davis
Archbald Street
W. B. Davis
Acker Avenue
Community supper draws crowds at Asbury church
GREEN RIDGE reports a well attended supper hosted by the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church women. proceeds bolster the ladies fund as patrons enjoyed a pleasant evening. Meanwhile chicken thieves plagued Deacon Street during the first week, prompting owners to lock up their finest fowls. Colonel F. Holcock of Wash-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Deacon Street
F. Oi. Ailehcock
Sensible Man Recommends Baleam For Throat And Lung Ailments
A sensible man touts Kemp's Baleam as the best cure for throat and lung troubles, claiming it beats all other medicines. The promotional text invites readers to try a sample and notes price at 50 cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
Frey
Out of Deaths Jaws How Mrs Tucker Was Saved
Mrs. Tucker of Ulloa New York describes a near fatal nervous and stomach illness cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People. She details fainting, weight loss, numb limbs, insomnia, and eventual recovery after several boxes. The ad proclaims the pills as a cure for numerous ailments and lists contact details for Schenectady New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mre
Anna M. Tucker
Koesith Avenue
Ulloa
Dr. William
Dr. Willam
Dr. Williams Medicine Co
Schenectady
N. Y
Ice thievery at Dickson avenue watering trough
Four men broke and carted away ice from the Dickson avenue watering trough corner yesterday. Ice had formed for weeks making the trough hard to reach. Attorney D. B. Replogle of Sunset avenue returned from Maryland after his father Wesley Erhardt of Honesdale died.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ington Avenue
National Capital
Dickson Avenue
D. B. Replogle
Sunset Avenue
Maryland
Wesley Erhardt
Honesdale
Green Ridge
Dunmore Funeral For John Allen Led By Sunday School Class
W S Gibbons conducted funeral services for John Allen yesterday afternoon. The ceremony drew many friends from Pittston and Avoca, with numerous floral tributes including a Sunday school class wreath. Nay Aug colliery workers sent a Gates Ajar arrangement and Local 127 of the United Mine Workers sent a crescent. Pallbearers were Frank Bogart Robert Beattie Norman McKay Harry Black Arthur Clarke and Kenneth Ramsey. Burial took place in Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tev
W. S. Gibbons
John Allen
Pittston
Avoen
Nay Aug
United Mine Workers
Frank Bogart
Robert Beattie
Norman McKay
Harry Black
Arthur Clarke
Kenneth Ramsey
Dunmore Cemetery
Dunmore and nearby churches outline weekend services
Dunmore Presbyterian led by Rev. W F F Gibbons offers 10 00 a m and 7 40 p m services with morning and evening topics The Tripp Avenue Christian Church under J D Duhney presents morning topic The Lame Man Healed and evening What Right Have We as a Religious Body to Live in Dunmore Sunday school at 10 00 am Other churchs schedule 10 30 am service and 7 00 pm service with topics I Knowledge Through Love and The Beginning Includes class meetings Epworth League and mid week prayer sessions schedule listed
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
W. FF. Gibbons
Tripp Avenue
Dunmore
Epworth League
Local weddings and church notices populate Blythe area events
At Marvin Tuthil’s residence Rev Charles H Newing joined Annie Woodward of this place and J Frank Kenyon of Clifford in marriage. They plan to live in Clifford. Mrs F A Dony travels to Hartford Conn to visit her son Harry Dony. Mrs J W Whetman returns home at Moosic after weeks away. Mrs Charles Chamberlain of Church street has been bedridden for three weeks. Wallace M Burt of Springfield Mass a guest at Orville Miller’s. Rev David Spencer will preach tomorrow at 1 pm at Dudley Street Baptist Church. Mr Fred B K Wilson and Miss Daisy B Hall of Beranton conduct gospel song service. St. Mark’s Chapel on Potter and Blakely streets lists services with holy communion at 8. morning prayer and sermon at 8 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Tuthil
Fifth Street
Charles H. Newing
Annie Woodward
J. Frank Kenyon
Clifford
F. A. Dony
Hartford
Conn
Harry Dony
J. W. Whetman
Moosic
Charles
Thin Hithe
St. Mark's Chapel
Potter and
Blakely Streets
Edward J. Haughton
Crackerjacks Lose To High Works In City Basketball Showdown
In North Scranton the High Works defeated the Crackerjacks 6 to 4 in a tightly fought city championship game at the auditorium. A disputed basket sparked a brief clash as players argued with the umpire, and rough play drew multiple stoppages. Umpire Kern officiated as Williams and Hughes scored for Crackerjacks while Ellisy, Mey, and others contributed for High Works. Next Friday Crackerjacks face the Ninth regiment team from Wilkes Barre with a $100 forfeit on any date offered by Crackerjacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Works
Crackerjacks
Bert Hughes
Memorial Baptist Church To Hold Week of Evening Meetings
The Memorial Baptist church schedules daily meetings starting 7:40 p m through the week except Saturday with Rev W F Davis and church members delivering short talks on religious topics. Sunday service will be in English. The Women’s Bible class led by Mrs Anna Tl Davis meets weekly in the church lecture room, now in larger quarters due to growth and open to all women.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memorial Baptist Church
W. F. Davis
Anna Tl. Davis
Funeral of Mrs Gillespie Held at Holy Rosary Church
The funeral for Mrs. Gillespie of Rockwell street was held yesterday at 2 pm from her home. The Holy Rosary church was filled to capacity before the service, which honored the deceased. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gillespie
Rockwell Street
Holy Rosary Church
Cathedral
Richards and Wirth Mark Down in All Departments
Great bargains in this sale across all departments for men boys youths and children suits and overcoats.
Local social notes and community events update
Tsaav Dean and daughter-in-law leave for a southern trip while revival services at Providence Methodist Episcopal church draw crowds. Local social news mentions visitors Miss Margaret Thornton and Miss Nellie O Hara, a trophy display in Mulley s, and public notices from M H Burns and the Institution of Human Development committee. Two men, William Nelson and others, were fined for drunk and disorderly conduct, and the North End Republican club held a meeting. A gospel service at Penn Avenue Baptist church invites all young women and girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tsaav Dean
Main Avenue
W. A. Dean
Dalton
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Nellie Moran
Cayuga Street
Black Diamond Bowling Club
Mulley
Stephen O'Boyvle
Sayre
James O'Poyle
Warren Street
Margaret Thornton
West Market Street
Wilkes-Barre
Nellie O' Hara
Olyphant
W. W. Jenkins
Lewis Harris
Brick Avenue
Nettie George
Church Avenue
New Jersey
M. H. Burns
Institution of Human Development
Smith
Malin Avenue
Bert Hughes
St. Chair
William Nelson
Joseph Green
John Wishnowsky
John Moon
Bt Mary's Hall
North End Republican Club
North
Wedl Youngs Women's Christian Association
Atlis
Krigbaum
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES CAMP ELECTS OFFICERS FOR YEAR
South Scranton Notes Camp 4% Bugle Fife and Pram corps held a lively session last evening. Officers for the coming year were elected: President Pred Jones, vice president Willian Frans, recording secretary Charles Schideder, assistant secretary Fred Clesing, general secretary Weedy Miller, treasurer William Kirchoff, chief musician Fred Jones, assistant chief Charles Salies, drum sergeant Chis Schneider, assistant drum sergeant A J Hannan, manager William Kirchoff, or treasurer for eighteen months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pram Corps
Pred Jones
Willian Frans
Charles Schideder
Fred ©. Clesing
Weedy" Miller
William Kirchoff
Fred Jones
Charles Salies
Chis
Sehneider
A. J. Hannan
William Kircho
Twussee
Henry Kiefer Leads Local Drum Corps Prepares for Charity Work
Henry Kiefer reviews the drum corps, a group of well known young residents and a prosperous state organization. President Fred Jones thanks members at a social session after the election. Philip Phillips of 608 Pittson Avenue suffered a bad hand injury at Axle Works yesterday morning. Knights of Malta held an interesting session in Hartman's hall last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Kiefer
Fred Jones
Philip Phillips
Pittston Avenue
Knights of Malta
Hartman
Office Hours at Dr Nolb Daily Schedule
The notice lists daily visiting hours at Dr Nolb's office from 9 a.m. to 9:40 a.m. and 1 to 2 p.m. with a final slot 7 to 8:40 p.m. for appointments.
Discount Suit Sale at 226 Lackawunma Avenue
A store advertises a large discount on all stock with suits now in progress at 226 Lackawunma Avenue.
Obituary for Edward H. Kepple and Mrs. Joseph Harper
Edward H. Kepple of 538 Alder Street died yesterday at 4 50 p m He formerly lived in Allentown and is survived by a wife and one child Funeral arrangements to be announced Mrs Joseph Harper 72 died at her home 622 Mill Street after forty years in the city Survived by three sons Joseph Jacob and Charles all of Scranton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward HH. Kepple
Alderstret
Allentown
Joseph Harper
Mill Street
Joseph
Jacob
Charles
Scranton
Avoca Council Seeks Smallpox Prevention Measures
At a council meeting resolutions urged residents to purge premises of garbage and vaccinate every family member to curb smallpox. Peddlers and canvassers were barred from borough business, factories told not to take goods from infected districts, with fines of 10 and 50 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Allen
James Allen
Dunmore
No. 3
Thomas Pyterell
el Mary's
Fairy
AO. H. Soviets
Kleibert's Hall
James Bhiehard
Oak Pttl
Tidertaker
Morton Lo Meshoppen
Uncertain dialogue amid presidential visit
A fragmentary exchange during a presidential visit shows dialogue about speakers and a discussion with Mr Scolt. The text references Mekinler, Mrs. Sit, and a battery sighting, but many names and details are unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mekinler
Scolt
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