City Notes: Local Events and Meetings Ahead
Upcoming events include Preston Park lodge opening for members on Friday, a Penn Avenue Baptist Church entertainment by John Howard, and a St Luke's Guild musicale next Thursday. Mary of the YMCA will lead a Sunday Bible study, while McAll Mission auxiliary meets at Mrs Archbald’s home. Philadelphia orator J Ryat speaks June 14 at the St Vincent de Paul Academy of Music. Babylonian groups meet at YMCA and Thirteenth Regiment armory this afternoon. Exchange totals at Scranton cleaving oun report weekly figures. Doctor of Alcantara opera postponement shifts to June 11 and 20 due to cast needs. Miss Laura Scott birthday party at Franklin avenue features gifts.
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Preston Park Lodge
Young Buns Christian Association
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
John Howard
St. Luke's
Guild of St. Hilda
Mary
Young Men's Christians Association
McAll Mission
Jamoa Archbald
Jafarson Avenue
M. J
Thirteenth Regiment
Scranton
College Hall
Eichberg Opera Company
Laura Scott
Franklin Avenue
George Zink
W. H. Schoonover
Mixson Matis Cornin
Edith Murphy
Bonnie Smith
Nora Murphy
Nick Nealon
Rosa Williams
Gertrude Taylor
Amy Lintner
Ray Beott
Carolina Seow
Masters Frank Hollinhead
Harry Murphy
Bert Cornin
Frank Koch
Fred Lindner
Ladelpi Oser
Jonn Blower
Harry Taylor
Jenny
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Jubilee Service Celebrates 50th Anniversary in Scranton
A jubilee service was held yesterday afternoon at the Railroad Young Men's Christian Association hall to mark the fiftieth anniversary of the birth of the first Christian association. Speakers included Andrew Weisenflue Secretary Pearnall and Frank Glover with remarks on past work present aims and future plans. M J Swazye Joseph L Mann and Joseph Hornbaker also spoke reflecting on the association's history and railroad youth efforts.
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Addrensen
Railroad Young Men
Chriatian Association
Andrew Weisenflue
Pearcull
Frank Glover
First Christian Association
Weisenflue
Pearnall
Glover
M. J. Swazye
Joseph L. Mann
Joseph Hornbaker
Swazye
Scranton Railroad
Young Man’s Christian Association of Scranton
Were Open As Usual Therses Wo Apparent Change in Sabbath Observance
A brief notice reports no visible shift in Sabbath observance with businesses remaining open as usual. The item notes normal weekday schedules despite public interest in religious practice.
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Therses
Thriving Sunday Drug Trade Sparks City Debate
The Saloon Door Soda Fountain and Cigar Trade face Sunday closing pressure as pastors plan to hire detectives. Druggists like Phelps and Ryan defend free ice water as a factor, while unions fund detectives to push the measure, and police officials weigh municipal action.
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Vanal
Sile-Loor
Dony
Avena
Phelpa’ Drug Store
Wyoming
Bningsa
Uulewa
Dragnet Phelpy
Doty
Phelps
Ryan
Senos Street
Pea Avenue
NeGarrah & Thomas
Lacke- Wotiha Avenue
Fierce Fight At Priceburg Ends With Injuries
A mob from Scranton and residents of Priceburg fought at Twiss hotel yesterday in a bloody affray. Bottles pelted combatants as Cat heads and bruising marked many. Mrs Twiss and hotel employee Woolkers were badly wounded while separating fighters. Scranton men retreated toward Olyphant and several were later detained back in Scranton.
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Priceburg
Twiss
Woolkers
Scranton
Olyphant
Catholic Parish Excursion Planned at Mountain Park
A Catholic parish meeting in College chapel selected John Roche as chair and approved an excursion for Monday August 1 at Mountain Park. An executive committee of fifteen led by J O Boyle and J Roche organized purchasing and printing duties with meetings set for Wednesday night and a follow up in College chapel on Sunday June 24.
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College Chapel
Fisher O'Reilly
John 12 Roche
Martin J. Mlynn
GE Leonard
Father O'Reilly
Place Mountain Park
Laurel Will Path
Wis
D. J. O'Boyle
Vine Stleet
T. J Moore
BE Leonard
A. I. Howley
John P. Roehe
Martha P. Fiyon
J. McNalley
James J. O'Malley
W. J. Grady
John McLenan
Bellevue
MJ. Kelly
EP. Mitevell
Pine Brook
John P. Quinan
C.O Donovan
P. Gibson
South Side
J. W. Mclean
J. J. Maghran
W. J. Burke
John Eilendon
J Howley
Werd
J. Oer
James O'Connor
R. J. Beamish
Patrick A. Barrett
Thomas 2. Dutly
Jon Pir
Simmmons Werd
Hand Case Apainet Telephone Company Trial Resumes Saturday
The Hand case at Central Telephone and Supply Company was heard before Judge Archbald Saturday morning. Court adjourned at noon and will reconvene in the morning with expert testimony expected from the defendant's side.
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Apainet Telephone Company
D. B. Hand
Central Telephone and Supply Company
Archbald
Mioh
Oom
Electrician T D Lockwood to test in case
T D Lockwood of Heston who serves as general electrician for the African Bell Telephone company will be put on the stand. He is also the author of several works on electricity and is recognized by authorities in the field.
La Mascotte Chimes of Normandy and Olivette In Week Opera
The Mackay Kenney company presents La Mascotte Chimes of Normandy and Olivette in the second summer opera week at Frothingham. If good weather holds, large houses are expected as the cheap admission 15 25 and 60 cents last week return with performances Monday Tuesday for La Mascotte Wednesday Thursday for Chimes of Normandy and Friday Saturday for Olivette. Mat de Hon will appear inter.
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Mackay Kenney
Frothingham
Normandy
Olivette
Lating
Inital
Ghimox
Notes of the Guard announce promotions and elections
The document lists several National Guard actions including reductions in rank for two corporals, a regimental sergeant major appointment, and an upcoming election for colonel in the Ninth regiment to fill a vacancy. It also notes a $50 canvassing incentive for Company G and mentions personnel transfers within Company D. The tone is formal military orders with dated context.
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Ripple
Wr Reaickt
Tino Magan NG
Finston
Jouve
Petir Bobling
Layton Bhoomaker
Illcor
Gered
Covough
Ezna
Minnan
Hkapgeathicis
Ti P. Senate
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Felbanitt
Danits Hoirs
C. C. Mattes
BOM
Third Briaite
CoLuxen
H. Rateny
W.S. Mintan
Hianguanens Wry Aliement Tin Rua
N. A. Py
Pcranton
Duned
John W. H Hughes
Co. D
Claud
Conklin
Bitaldon
Orror
Con
Bena H
Rivver, W
Mattan
Ajatan
Alney
Line
Liscompany
Ninth Regiment
Keel
Reese Watkins
John Hughes
Strike May End as Bricklayers and Contractors Plan Talks
Eight member bricklayers committee met with the contractors at the Builders Exchange to seek a settlement. The men sought a slight raise above 5 and 10 per hour, while contractors stuck to the old scale. No agreement was reached and the meeting adjourned to today in Conrad Schroeder's office. A later conference was planned to decide whether to resume work at the old rate. Builders committee members include Schrowler Colligan Sykes and Schmidt.
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Bricklayera and
Contractora
Echropherta
Conrad Schroeder
Commonwealth
Iter
Messrs. Schrowler
Colligan
Sykes
Schmidt
Elaborate Preparations for Frothingham Oratorio in June
Great musical event under way in Scranton for the coming oratorio at the Frothingham on June 2 and 20. The cast will exceed 100 singers and actors with a five act work. A Jewish chorus of over 60 voices and a Babylonian chorus about 200 are planned. Over 150 young ladies from Belstingzar a couch participate in a fancy drill directed by Professor Frank Sigel. Stage manager John T. Wat Itins assists with John M. Harris and Dan Young of the Mackay Kenng Opera company.]]
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the Frothingham
Butterfield
Babyloning
Belstingzar
Frank Sigel
John T. Wat Itins
John M. Harris
Dan Young
Mackay-Kenng Opera Company
Tallie Morgan
Saints Discuss Faith and Purity in Scranton Meeting
Mr. Kelly and colleague spoke to Latter Day Saint adherents in Scranton defending direct revelation and early church beliefs while distinguishing their group from Salt Lake Mormons. Their sect rejects polygamy and aims to restore apostolic practice, with park sites and city lots planned for a new religious settlement.
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Wilat
Athi
Mr. Kelly
Tae Taimoxe
Mormona
Mer. Kelly
Gol
Iosiles
Opening of Woodlawn Park in Scranton City
Woodlawn park will be opened today as a new breathing spot for Scrantonians. The park gifts the city with shaded walks and a central fountain planned, extending from Boule verd to Washington avenue and north of North Park. Donors include Hanvon Carpenter, George W. Sidady, Mandelaric W. Bing, and Cecorge BR. Clark. the park lies near the river ravine and will receive annual appropriation for maintenance.
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Scranton
Lackawanna River
Nort Scranton
Annomense
Hanvon Carpenter
George W. Sidady
Mandelaric W. Bing
Cecorge BR. Clark
North End Children Celebrate with Church Services
The North End observed Children's Sunday across Providence churches with decorated interiors and choirs. At the Congregational church a varied program featured solos, quartets, and a notable address by the pastor, while Providence Presbyterian emphasized child-focused pieces led by Ruth Jackson and JoJ Davien. Welsh Baptist services showcased a children’s program with recitations and carols, highlighting the choir under Lizzie Wolwunde and a pastor’s colloquy on the festival’s origin and aim.
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Lalo
Providence
Parlian
Hell
J. A. Evans
Sanday Adhool
Elward Lewis
Maury Elwards
Edgar Hichards
Ha Henry
Griffith
Davies
Annie Rowse
Nenytom
Ski Die Averiess Ware
Edward Lewis
Miswon Mary Pidwards
Mmm Hullubroy
Uallie Elyards
Miasis Davis
Ale
J. T. Lewhi la HA Jour
G. BR. Davies
Ala
Prothetoe
Providence Presbyterian Church
Muder
H. A. McKean
Miax Ruth Jackson
Orgas
Joj Davien
T. J. Davies
P. H. Warren
Sune
Willian Evans
Alles Mitchell
Panther
Welsh Baptist Church
Magpie FP Jones
Kora Roberta
Lali Sims
Lizzie Wiliima
Mags Gie ‘Vorsing
Bertha Sims
EL Jones
A. Morgan
Irl
Lizzie Wolwunde
Ueimberg Ag
Wil
Glijid Rens
W. FE. Davies
Masgie J. Jones
St Leo Battalion Parade Draws Thousands At Laurebill Park
The annual St Leo's Battalion drill event drew several thousand attendees at Laurebill Park Saturday afternoon. Under Captain McNamara the unit performed an exhibition drill while crowds browsed at nearby shops and markets.
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St. Leo's
Anntal
Weel
Laurebill Firk
Untiatia Y
Cipsain McNamara
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