Local religious leaders speak at national Christian Endeavor event
Rev Hubert F Y Pierce of Penn Avenue Baptist spoke in Nashville at the international Christian Endeavor convention. W H Pearce D D former Elm Park pastor preached at Glen Summit. G Reeve of RK Long left for the convention to represent the Hill posting firm in the United States and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert F. Y. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Naahville
Tony
International Convention of Christian Endeavor
G. Reeve
RK & Long
Thesmo
Hi! Peeters
United States
Canada
Reese Will
Penney!bi
Organisation of delegates from Canada and state associations
The text references an organisation formed by delegates from Canadian and state associations. It notes a cross border coordination body with member groups and expected collaborative actions. The fragment suggests a formal assembly and forthcoming agenda.
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Wasoclationa
Social notes from Honesdale to Lakewood travels
Local society page lists visits and journeys of Miss Minnie Moore Rev. 1 AL Condit Miss Mary A Gerrity and many others. Names, places and brief movements include trips to Lakewood Chautauqua Summit Lake Butte City Camp Fleitz and various homecomings and arrivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie Moore
Honesdale
John ‘T. Swift
Archbald
H. J. Carr
Lakewood
Chautauqua
Benefit of Advertising Sparks Huge Opening Day at Jonas Long's Sons
Jonas Long's Sons held its first semi annual clearing sale with a two page ad. By nine o'clock the main floor was crowded and all four upper floors filled as the day drew on. Summer fabrics in wash and white goods drew attention while money flowed freely. Out of town shoppers came in large numbers and the firm emphasized free delivery of all goods nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jonas Long
Scranton
In & Me
Officers Installed at Washington Camp No 672
Public installation of officers by Washington camp No 672 Patriotic Order Sons of America at Finley’s hall Lackawanna Avenue. District President E L Haas led exercises as members and families attended. New officers named include President W S Bartlett and Vice President John F Shepherd. Auction of horses carriages and harness to occur at 1 pm today at the Auction Mart West Lackawanna Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haas
W. 8. Bartlett
John F Shepherd
Crawford Fehwarth
Fred Ludwig
Peter Wagner
W. H. Harding
Green Ridge Camp
Madisonville Camp
Fimhuretemp
Wilkes-Barre Post Office Reports Big Receipts Rise
The Wilkes-Barre post office shows a fiscal year ending June 1 1808 with total receipts from boxes and stamps, cards and envelopes at 145000 plus. This marks a jump of about 19 000 over the previous year ending June 3 1867.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Parke
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Reunion of Y. M. I. members sets Lake Ariel date
Representatives from Carbondale Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Luzerne and other areas meet in Pittston to fix the Y M I annual reunion for September 20 at Lake Ariel to mark Carrell birth anniversary. A planning committee is named for printing transportation advertising and organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitaten
Young Men's Institute
Thie
Lake Ariel
Carrell
Carrollton
Harvey’s Lake
Carbondale
Scranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
Luzerne
Mauch Chunk
Hagleton
Minooka
Dunmore
Aveon
Miner's Mills
Luzerne Borough
Marleton
J. P. Gibbons
John Mack
Lucerne
Taizerne
Thomas Donnahee
J. V
Donations Acknowledged By St Patrick's Orphan Asylum Board
The board of directors of St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum acknowledges donations from numerous individuals and businesses. Contributions include food, flowers, cash, dry goods, medical attendance, and daily newspapers, plus assorted goods from local providers and volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Orphan Asylum
St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Plonie
Winnie O'Connor
Bats
Ide Murphy
Mise Jones
Mise Filla McCarthy
John Toohey
Pavis
Witliam Fowler
T. V. Powderly
Bookn
Lewis, Reilly & Davies
Lisale Carey
Hugh Malloy
Drifton
M. J. Kelly
Heas
Central Labor Union Elects Officers and Plans Labor Day Parade
At a regular meeting the Central Labor union elected M. L. Figherty as president and Ben Lewis as vice president among other officers. Labor Day is Monday September 5 and Laurel Hill Park will host the parade and picnic following the labor and trades unions march. The group aims to make the parade the finest under Labor Day observances since it began.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
M. L. Figherty
Ben Lewis
P. G. Moran
James Clarke
George Gorbier
Thoms Lewis
P. Dm. Carr
Joseph Davis
A. A. Dony
AL Garber
John Gray
T. Lewis
Laurel Hulpark
Mrs Wincham Sentenced in Shoplifting Case
Mrs Rachel Wincham appeared in court and was ordered held by Sheriff Pryor to begin a three day sentence for shoplifting. A previous stay of imprisonment granted last Wednesday due to her one year old child’s illness allowed her to attend court with the child, which accompanied her to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rachel Wincham
Sherif Pryor
Thomas
Driver Hurt In Wagon Wheel Accident At Taylor Shaft
John Suitser a driver in the Taylor shaft of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company was injured yesterday when his right leg was caught under a wheel of a moving freight car at work. The shin bone fractured flesh not severely lacerated he was taken to Moses Taylor hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Suitser
Taylor
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Moses Taylor Hospital
Rodway 15 Deter mined After Midge Man Warrants Issued
County Detective Leyshon secured a warrant for Sam Rodway yesterday as he pursues the so called Midge Man. Leyshon said the case involves ongoing investigations in the county. The warrant follows recent activity and aim to bring Rodway into custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leyshon
Sam Rodway
Liquor License Case Convicts Ridge Archbald Man
Archbald man Ridge Archbald faced charges of selling liquor without a license and creating a public nuisance. Before Justice W Arnold in Peckville he was jailed after being convicted within a year of a liquor law violation. He served three months and vowed to continue selling despite enforcement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Justice of the Peace
W. Arnold
Peckvile
Rodway
Valuable Horse Stolen Near 1914 Pittston Avenue
Sometime yesterday morning a sorrel horse with white face and white feet, weighing about 1100 pounds and nine years old, was stolen from Fred Hug a butcher at 1914 Pittston Avenue. A second lock torn, horse later returned without warning but the mules from Gibbon's colliery remain missing. A $10 reward was offered for information leading to the thief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Hag
Pittston Avenue
Jock
Patrick Kane
Hug
Gibbon's
Gibbon's Colliery
Insurance Agents Arrested For Soliciting Without License
John McHale and Thomas Dunn local agents of Old Wayne Mutual Life Insurance were arraigned by Alderman Millar for solicitation without a license. They waived hearing and posted $500 bail each. Patrick Farrell of 116 Everett Avenue posted $500 bail after warrant service. Major Barton J. Evans attended as state insurance department chief clerk. Frank E. Harmer, a home office adjuster, held on $1,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McHale
Thomas Dunn
Old Wayne Mutual Life Insurance Company
Indianapolis
Millar
A. A. Woeburg
Patrick Farrell
Everett Avenue
Clifford
Johny
West Scranton
Ball
Barton J0. Evans
Harrisburg
State Insurance Department
Evans
Scranton
Frank E. Harmer
Hammer
Langstaff Kelley Contest Reveals District Hearing Tensions
At yesterday's Langstaff Kelley election hearing, voters from the Second and Fourth wards were examined. A witness caused a stir by demanding immediate payment after giving testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Ward
Langstaff-Kelley
Michael Farrell
Michael Stern
Anthony McAndrew
Sebastian Liehl
Frank Muchowiski
James McNulty
Peter Reger
W. EF. Ryan
J. B. Connman
Emmett Nannan
Thomas Kunther
John Lawless
Theodore Nauman
Martin Kennedy
Peter Larkin
Hugh Larkin
Wiliam McAndrew
John Menninger
Fred Frank
Martin Mohr
Andrew Logan
Patrick Hughes
John Dailey
John Keehan
August Shields
James Kewitinski
Nicholas Telnig
George Keene
John Mullen
William Gibney
John McAndrew
Charles Kimonick
Lawrence Monahan
Henry Kreager
A. L. Barnes
Frank L. Decker
A. B. Mayo
N. C. Mayo
Walter Sample
John Brill, Jr
John Bolatki
Mrs D L Tate Injured In Mulberry Street Accident
Mrs Dr Tate injured by a severe ankle sprain after a fall walking down Mulberry Street. She was taken home to her father Hon Joseph A Scranton and physicians hope for a full but slow recovery. Lieutenant Tate is in Tampa drilling a new troop and may be ordered to Cuba soon. The notice also mentions a B Y P U convention in July and an excursion to Fairview with Bauer's band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reed Burns
Monesdale
Ward
Richard Hlorne
Gibson Street
Wr Por. Minit
Samuel Jewis
Lincoln Avenue
England
Wales
Grave Sanderson
Mixies
Northup
Raymond Sanderson
Bummit Lake
Magette McHale
Jefferson Avenue
Butte City
Mont
Wacon Nu. 1
Central City
Lackawanna Lawndry
Pennaverue
Josephine
Nellie Campbel
Freeland
Agnes Lynott
Olive Street
R. Nelson Atherton
D Th. Atherton
Othe Hoard
Pennsylvania
George B. Smith
J. W. Coolidge
New Mexico
Chatee
J. L. Peek
Metropolitan Hospital
New York City
John A. Nallin
Dr. Tate
Joseph A. Scranton
Mulberry Street
Tate
Tampa
Cuba
Judge Woodward to hear Smith case in Lackawanna county
Cornelius Smith seeks reinstatement disbarred in 1896 and asks certification to the president judge near trial. Judges Archbald Gunster and Edwards certify the case to Hon. Stanley Woodward Wilkes-Barre with bar committee consent and plan to bring Woodward here if possible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Smith
Archbald
Gunster
Edwards
Stanley Woodward
Wilkes-Barre
Bar Committee
Woodward
James Mahon
Smith
Cave
Lackawanna County
Thes
Aaid
Eleventh Judicial District
Sinking shaft enhances coal production at Laurel Hill area
The article notes a new shaft under the breaker is being sunk to access coal formerly mined from the Laurel Hill and No 2 mines. It stresses this development will be a great operational advantage for direct use and labor efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Hill
No. 2
Trane Mississippi and International Exposition Ticket Offer
Reduced rate tickets from June 10 to October 7 via Lehigh Valley Rail Road to Omaha or Kansas City. Inquire of ticket agents for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley
Omaha, Nebraska
Ense
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Omaha
Kansans City
Rail Line Ad Highlights NYC to Chicago Service
An advertising notice touts rail routes from New York to Chicago via Delaware Lackawanna and Western trains No. 6 and No. 7 Low. It emphasizes low fare rates, superb dining car service, fast time, and elegant equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chicago
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Monster coal breaker rises near Hazleton
The Lehigh Valley Coal Company is erecting a massive modern breaker three miles from Hazleton to process output from the Hazleton shaft. When completed it will handle about two thousand tons of coal daily, rivaling Nottingham and other large concerns. A notable feature is its all iron construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Hazleton
Nottingham
South Wilkes-Barre
Bamboo Arm Chairs and Taborets for Sale at Low Prices
Stained bamboo arm chairs with back and seat covered in Japanese goods priced at 3.90 after a 5 dollar value. Taborets stained bamboo taborets listed at 1.50, originally 2.50, available at reduced sale prices.
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Nopton
M. Norton
Main St
Ackawarra
Aundry
Mr. Perry
Dewey
Manila
Krabe
Vowe
Wriggs
Ludwie
Perry Brothers
America
Perry Bros
Wyoming Ave
Columbian Detective Agency
Philo
Iestor Koch, Jr
Scranton House
Garake
Anna KE. Huber
C. Cushman
Adams
Firet Close
IFG. CO
Clinton Place
Chas McMulley
the Traders National Bank Bld
Fort
Gul Rose Comerd
Kemp
Wyoming Avenue
Charles KR. Parke
Beranton
Glen Summit
Parke
Camp Alger
Brigady
Willie Barre
J. UH
J. Dennin
Wyoming Valley
Hue
Blark
Prod Wishert
Millie Logan
May Spellmoan
Mineral Street
Nelson Labar
Dawetter and Nut
Pines
Artel
Jonecet Osborne
Gormintoyne
Philadelphia
Washington
A .D. Bladkinton
H. M. Spencer
Andrew Keltin
Chendale Park
Fidney Broadbent Ik
Potteville
Stoddard Coal Company
Clarence EK. Pryor
Mount Clemens
Mich
St. Paul
Daluth
Minneapolis
George W. Marshall, Jr
Camp Fleitz
Lake Wirola
Harry Stanton
Harold Battin
8 Walters
Chaunver Derby
Reese Richards
Louts Senker
Harry Caskey
Elmner Decker
P. C
Washington Camp
Harnew
West LackaWanna
Will de Meld
Central Labor Officers
Mrs. Wincham
Waytor
John Suitzer
Harn
McHtale
Dunn
Farrell
D. L. Tate
Buffalo
Fairview
Bauer
Lackawanna Courts
MR. Smith
James H. Torrey
B. Price
BE. C. Newcomb
Ateam Heating and Plumbing
M. T. Howley
White Mountain Refrigerators
Clarke Bros
Price
Bittenbender & CO
Monster Coal Breaker
Liebecker & Watkins
Lackawanna Avenue
Maloney Oil and Manufacturing CO
Meridian Street
Hone Oy
ANT Druggists
Raynolds
the Flag
Papsiagans
Hand & Payne
Washington Ave
Snow
Weston Mill CO
Scranton, Carbondale, Olyphant
Kimball
George H.ives
West Market Streep
Barbour's Home Credit House
Lackawanna
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