West Scranton Rounded By Shootings And Children Day Observances
A violent incident on West Scranton ended with a man shot while trying to force entry into a house on Teanne avenue. Later in the day, Children's Day services were held across several churches including Simpson Methodist Episcopal, Washburn Street Presbyterian, and Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist, featuring baptisms, solos, and student recitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas’ House
Rowan
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Meboermott
Jenule Florey
Mise Kesete Hlote
Mise Bessie Line
Wyoming Seminary
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
AO Teaure
Pride Gramme
George Waters
AL the Mounning
Lydi
Primey Boys Glade
Arenette Howell
Amy Thevis
Wille Ploftiiuan
Moffat
Mdian Williams
William Duevies
Mattie Poole
Hh. Hedcond
Braden Ible School
Trumpton Street
Epworth
Bellevue
Observance of Ofthiven's Sunday by Local Churches
On Sunday many area churches observed Ofthiven's discon ermal day with shared exercises. The varied services reflected on spiritual themes and community worship, with congregations assembling for prayer and reflection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofthiven
Wesberdiey
Mortgage Bond Ceremony Planned at First Welsh Baptist
Incidental to the mortgage signing, ceremonies will be held at the First Welsh Baptist Church on South Main Avenue next Wednesday evening. A formal programme is being arranged with addresses and signatures to follow in the department later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Welsh Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
Disorderly House Arrest Fines In Local Court
Mrs Margaret Davis of 1028 Arison Street was fined 1 in police court for keeping a disorderly house. Three male companions were fined 2. Davis’s accomplice, a neighbor at North Timmere Avenue, was arrested by parents for disorderly conduct and fined 5.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Davis
Arison Street
Davis
Timmere Avenue
Shale
Minstrel Rehearsal Held by YM Institute Company
The Young Men's Institute minstrel company staged a fall dress rehearsal in Menvej Hall last night for a performance to be given tomorrow evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Institute Minstrel Company
Heldan
Menve’ Hall
Warm Weather Wash Fabrics in Peak Popularity
Warm weather fabrics are at their zenith with a vast range of weaves designs and effects. Early call is advised as complete lines in Dimities Batistes Pongees and more are now available with many patterns and colors at moderate prices.
Two Attractive Specials in Fashionable Wash Weaves
Dainty latest wash weave fabrics in pretty colorings and unique designs offered at a yard. Embroidered and fine silk ginghams in short lengths for waist patterns, handsome goods worth attention at the yard and in any newest patterns.
Funeral Services for Mrs Anne Rowan Held at Holy Cross
Funeral services for the late Mrs Anne Rowan were conducted at Holy Cross Church Bellevue on Saturday morning with Rev John Dunn delivering the sermon. Grandsons William Rowan Thomas Rowan J O Rowan Chit Towan F Rowan and John Btowin served as pallbearers. Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Rowan
Holy Cross Church
Bellevue
John Dunn
William Rowen
Thomas Rowan
Rowan
Chit Towan
F Rowan
John Btowin
Cathedral
Monthly church and union society meetings in city
Notices list a Women’s Home Missionary Society meeting at Sumpoon Methodist Episcopal Church and a Young Women’s Christian Association enrolment on Rome South Main and Waeh Durn Streets. Also a Lions of Deacons gathering at Jackson Street Baptist Church and a West Side Charity Ball special at Mrs. Loomis’s home 22 North Lincoln Avenue. Choir rehearsals at First Welsh Baptist and Columbia Hose Company meet tonight. Jackson Street Baptist choir to rehearse for Osphiwat concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiurh Davies
South Main Avenue
Welch
St. John's
Taek Son Street
First Welsh Baptist Church
Columbia Tose Company
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Osphiwat
Local News Briefs From Keyser Valley And Surrounds
Burt Williams opens a barber shop on South Main Avenue in Bel es Vue Heights while improvements are noted on ex Alderman Dailes property at North Main and Lafayette. The Weyser Valley Hose ex members held their annual picnic at Keyser Valley Park with warm attendance. Diamond Local No 2 miners linked to Amerten joined an excursion to Lake Lodere on Saturday August 24. Leek Seed club plans a meeting this evening on Van Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burt Williams
South Main Avenue
Belles Vue Heights
Dailes
North Main Avenue
Lafayette Street
Weyser Valley Hose Company
Keyser Valley Park
Anmerten
Lake Lodere
Leek Seed Club
Vans
Betel An Dieksan Street
Local Notables Visit Pine American Exposition
Walter Bull and companions from Bellevue and North Mice Avenue spend days at the Pine American exposition. Fred Peters and Walter Fevaitis tour New York on a short trip. Mrs. Bo Sweet visits West Scranton and plans to borrow for a few days. Mrs. Wilton Hadlett entertains Clara Myers in Stroudsburg. Philadelphia guests Robert Merrifleld and son Robe rtoo stay with George Jacoby in North Lincoln Mayen. Frank Pedrick and daughter Peach join visitors at the exposition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bull
North Mice Avenue
North Pivoriles Avenue
Stell Migauie Shui’holder
Bellevue
Fred Peters
Loven Clark
Walter DD. Fevaitis Ae
New York
Bo Sweet
Oneour
N.o
West Scranton
Tor
Sweet
Wilitn Hadlett
Northquarrers Avenue
Clara Myers
Must Stroudsburg
Robert Merrifleld
Robertoo
Philadelphia
George Jacoby
North Lincoln Mayen
Clarence Snover
Cecil
North Mila Avenue
Mhpity
Frank Pedrick
Peach
Address orders to J. T. Sharkey at Cedar Avenue
Fragmentary note mentions location South Side central city and central Tlyote Park with address orders directed to J. T. Sharkey at Cedar Avenue. Phane Guss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Tlyote Park
J .T. Sharkey
Cedar Avenue
Phane Guss
Dunmore Doings and Local Church Notes
A Dundispatched parish column records the Presbyterian services at the Dunmore church under Rev J D Dabney. It recaps Chil dren's Day at the Methodist church with a decorated interior and a program of songs recitations and readings led by local children and teachers.
Presbyterian Church Sunday School Hosts Children’s Day Program
Last night at the Presbyterian Church the Sunday school presented a Chil dren's Day program titled God Is Love. The choir and orchestra impressed, with Misa Beattie and the McKay brothers joined by Conrad Hudson Chindler and Stinsen. The program featured singing recitations responsive readings and an address by the pastor. A collection for Presbyterian Sabbath school missions totaled Sud.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Misa Beattie
McKay Brothers
Messrs
Conrad
Hudson
Chindler
Stinsen
Presbyterian
Tripp Avenue Church Counts Growth at Dabney Era Close
Rev. C P D Dabney marked the first anniversary of his pastorate at Tripp Avenue Christian Church. Membership stands at 140 with 85 added this year. Sunday school reports 228 attendees. The Jianier Christian Endeavor is strong. about 200 for home and foreign missions raised, and all debts paid. Plans for enlargement and remodeling are underway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
C. PD. Dabney
Jianier Christian Endeavor Society
Sion
Dabney
Remains of Mra iva Hall Observed at Home Service
Funeral service for Mra iva Hall held at Throop street home with Rev Charles IL Newing of the Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Music by the church choir. Interment planned in Manesi. Notices list many locals to contact for unclaimed letters and business matters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mraiva Hall
Throop Street
Charles IL Newing
Manesi
Allerive
Adwins Avenue
A. Beek
Madison Avenue
WL J. Brown
Aliza Conard
John Bingun
Duck Street
Chearge Fypietehel
Midge
Violet Chimdiner
Dh Hiaus
Wis Jeffersom
Acgrey
Adams Avenue
Adams Avenue; By In Koerner
Kurtz Street
Joli Lesver
Grove Street
Lydia Shannan
Bs Adminis
Ffr Mires
Bridget Swang
Cove
Adolph Torwilliger
Pakquale Sehhavare ¢Ha
Pal Kalvak
McMillian Bros
Well Krowe Liversmen
Tawe
Warner
Green Ridge
Mir
Bow
Bishop
Rin Yost
Ian
Woaehigton
Anh
Weariney
Beeg Street
Falo
Conrad Schraeder
J. Fh. Joineon
Mimira
N.Y
Mire
TW Ripley
Monroe Avenue
Gheorgee Frity
Priie
Olean N.Y
Local notables and students gather for family and graduation events
George Lindsay a medical student from Monsey avene returns home for a celebratory Vidalon. Isaac Dean of North Main avenue marks his ninetieth birthday with a family gathering at Apple Blossom cottage Waverly. Miss Howe of Copouse avenue to graduate from Wilkes Bar Hospital training school Wednesday night. Green Ridge Wheelmen plan a business meeting tomorrow evening. Asa A Stecker of Larveh street arrested for non support and threats to his wife Amma Stecker by Alderman Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Lindsay
Monsey Avene
University of Tennelvania
Robert Patterson
LaPlairie
Wis
Green Ridge
Wid
G. Midgar Dean
Monnoe Avene
Apple Blossom Cottage
Waverly
A. D. Dean
Isaac Dean
North Main Avenue
Miss Howe
T. B Howe
Copouse Avenue
Nuuses
Wilkes-Barre Hospital
Asa A. Stecker
Larveh Street
Bailey
Amma Stecker
Explosion at quarry rattles Cree Phdae as dynamite used
Residents of Cree Phdae reported a loud explosion near noon on Wednesday caused by dynamite work at the ol ghiss works chimney destruction. Green Ridge Presbyterian church Sunday school elected Thomas R. Wells as superintendent and named officers for a one year term. Children's day set for June 22. Lord's Supper observed at Capouse mission chapel with Elders Witehoork Carroseistiog and Poster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ny Hari
Thoniae McDoud
Pr. Bateman
Cy. M. Care
Ol Ghiss Works
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Thomas R. Wells
George Phillips
Harry Ringley
WiTin Foster
J. J. Hingishorlester
G. F P. Whittemore
Laure Meldrum
Capouse Mission
Ft. Witehoork
M. ¢ Carroseistiog Rew
LF Poster
Mission Begins at Holy Rosary Church North Seraiton
A mission started yesternly morning at the church of the Holy Rosary in North Seraiton and will run two weeks. It is led by Fathers from New York City and others, with Mass at noon and evening services at 7 and 9 o clock. Confessions are scheduled daily, and services this week focus on women while next week focus on the parish’s men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othe Church of the Holy Trosary
North Seraiton
New York City
Mev
PLA
Dinahian
O. P
McPeely
A A. Blineh
O. BP
Clebey
Sand
Pather Melheoly
Hows
Providence Abothadisn
North Main Avenue Baptist offers new development school
A superior school of The Develope ment will open on North Main Avenue Baptist church premises. Corel cukin includes mental development elocution and physical culture with a New system of education. Instructors Miss Rinne Crosby and Rev Albert Thucher and Prof Silas Neff will lecture. Free to all with classes for girls and women. morning sessions for young women and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Main Avenue
Baptist Ehiveh
Cukin
Rinne Crosby
College of Physical Culture
Albert Thucher Sidth
Silas Neff
Neff College
Philidelphvia
Unclear Playhouse Listing with Mixed Names at Auditoriun
Fragmented OCR text describes a reading or play titled ORI Puosstun Shiva presented at an auditorium on a Wednesday evening. It names Barethes Champeliell and various attendees, with many garbled phrases and misplaced words surrounding the event details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiva
Auditeriui
Barethes Champeliell
North
Beriniton
Rotier Cdhuiving
Mne
Tchen
Hho
Lewis Will
Lee
Milne Beglingoml Segal
Good Quality Prints Offered In Sizes 32 To 44
The advertisement promotes print garments with V neck and wide fit in sizes 32 to 44. They are offered as good value at 6g cents per unit, with a Monday sale featuring 44c skirts priced at $4.49.
Tailor Made Suits Move Fast in Our Suit Department
Lively selling in our Suit Department with many suits priced at 10 and 15 dollars fetching buyers. Several of the best styles remain available for shoppers seeking value in durable, stylish tailoring.
Obituary notices for Sister Sylvia and other locals
The obituary notes Sister Sylvia Dippre, 26, of Alder Street, died at Holy Mam Convent Danville Pa after long illness. Funeral set for Tuesday with Rev. ComVeIL General. Also announced were deaths of Mrs Minnie Boletoria Boettcher, Amelia Tartiengle, and related family details with surviving relatives and residences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia
Peter Dippre
Alder Street
Danville
Ainness
Siewie
Ant
Wilkes-larre
Dadville
Bama Dippe
Wether
Sistas
Amelia Tartiengl
OW. Bhardinag
Hillebora
Dording
War Costs England Faces in Unwise Conflict War
The article argues England bears heavy losses and public strain from a war not justified, detailing supply strains, casualties, and the burden on civilians. It notes military costs rising to 24, 290 pounds and mentions officers and logistics stretched across the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Prussia
Ohibor
Niles
Dunkards Quit Pennsylvania Settlement Wave
A fragmented 19th century note describes Dunkards leaving Pennsylvania and settlers from the group moving to Union lands. The text mentions Bagitsity and a wave of migration, with vague dates and locations, and references to land plots and community actions during the period.
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West
Scranton
Thomas Thomas
Robert Roche
Mii
Thomas Ie
Pietrolman
Davie Weber
Goth
Wineries
Aiavaniend
Toma Roche
Roche
Ravers Orchestra
John T. Watking
Wand
Huyler
G. W. Jenkins
Minstrels
Batistes
Globe Warehouse
Mra. Rowan
General News
Penn Coal
South Scranton
Hickory Street Presbatchen Churet
Leo Ieeees
Prat A Sinitih
Carp GM Patriotle Order
Atweriat
Pheriminn
Phavinaey Hall
Park Place
Mie
Marshal Preston
Calt Street
Fhundy
Lancaster
Reed
Pittsburg
Corser
Out Street
Cour Ripert Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore Doings
Methodist Church
Tripp Avenue
J. D. Dabney
Eva Hall
Chiltren
Jool
Cocci
Maria” Rani Bartholamete
Eisie Harper
Helen Sunseritiaiel
Mare Seene Sola
Cere Reece
Bessie Powell
Liviton
Newin
Clisa
Shoe
Charles WH. Newing
North Scranton
The
School of Human Development
Providence Presbyterian Church
Cty
King’s Daughters’ Society
J. M. Brundage
William A. Roberts
Kisse
William Whitman
America
Haridel
Phoebesmith
Chora Long
Mr Roberts
Miss Lange
M McDonald
Chirge
Whittemore
Holy Rosary
Jonas Longs
Donas Long
Minnie Bole Tohisa
Henry Boettcher
Pyne Bund
Walia
Ter Neitber
Mans
Mary Sellerman
Willian
Lord Roberts
Hicks- Bench
Myon
Dunkards
Pennsylvania
Bagitsity
Moosic Powder CO
Bcranton, PA
Laplin & Rand Powder Co
Kicoirio
Repauno Chemical Co
Atlantic City Hotels
Grand Atlantic Hotel
NO Annex
Virginia Ave
Meaeh
Atlantic
Ity
Naomi Eng
Whith
Wulter Latha
Uje Steel Omep
Orchestra
Sb Byvooy
Shechil Pates
Charles E Cope
Hotel Osborne
Curia Md
Lenni
Rock Tree
Jal Meebuvk Co
Cleveland
Ohio
Porgale Ty
John H. Phelps
Wyoning Avenue
Spruce Street
California Fig Syrup CO
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