Lutherans Install Witke Pastor At Christ Lutheran
South Scranton event details installation of Rev. Jamen Witke as pastor at Christ Lutheran on Cedar Avenue. ceremony to be led by Rev. J 0 Schlenker with Rev. J Niemann delivering address and several clergymen including Rev. Dr. Ramer Rev. J W Randolph attending. Choirs and soloists perform. Ladies Aid decorates the church. Funeral of J G Hewitt noted plus local injuries and a meeting of fourteen friends planned tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christ Lutheran Church
J. D. Schlenker
J. G. Hewitt
Daniel Thomas
Jamen Witke
Cedar Avenue
Mr. Witke
With
Pennsylvania Synod of the
Lutheran Church
J. 0. Schlenker
Hazleton
Wilkes-Barure
Funeral for 3. G. Hewitt Held at Home and Cedar Avenue Church
From his late home at 1721 Pittston avenue, the funeral of 3. G. Hewitt drew immense crowds of friends and neighbors. The service at the house, led by Rev. Doty, preceded a eulogy at Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church. Burial followed at Dunmore cemetery with pallbearers John Williams, William Williams, and John Titheburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittston Avenue
G. Hewitt
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Doty
Dunmore
John
William Willams
John Tithe
Medicine Price List Fragment From Paine’s Celery Compound Era
A terse catalog of patent medicines with prices includes Paine’s Celery Compound at 75 cents, Pinkham’s Compound, Pierce’s Golden Medical Dis, Mellon's Food at 38 and 55 cents, and an unclear item labeled AToes. The snippet reflects early 20th century retail tonics and tonics pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paine
Pinkham’s
Gzoc
Pierce's
Golden Medical
Mellon’s Food
Funeral for Charles Splinder Held at Neptune Court House
The funeral of Charles Splinder of Neptune Court, whose brother Peter preceded him three days earlier, was held yesterday afternoon from his father's home. Rev. G. J. Stopper of St. Mary's Church conducted the services. Interment followed at the Catholic cemetery at No. 8. Pallbearers were Peter Hues ter, Charles Schank, Adam Fritchel and Edward Fuller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Simrell
John Sullivan
J. W. Bergbauter
Charles Splinder
Neptune Court
Peter
G. J. Stopper
St. Mary's Church
Peter Huester
Charles Schank
Adam Fritchel
Edward Fuller
Closing exercises of South Scranton kindergarten held tomorrow
The South Scranton kindergarten will hold closing exercises tomorrow at 2 30 p m in the Threop Memorial parish house at St Luke s church Wyoming avenue central city The Friends and parate of attending children are invited The Mothers club of the South Scranton branch of the Y M C A enjoyed a faurt to Elmburet Hotel Rosur has passed into the hands of Harry Saft Camp No 424 P O S A will go to Wilkes Barre to assist camps There will be a state encampment in August Miss Charlotte Lengler and Fred Gunther will marry tonight at the bride s home Special meeting of the Pourtern Friends at Hotel Best tonight The South Side kindergarten 2 30 p m closing exercise will include a using entertainment for parents Admission for members of the congregation and others is fifteen cents to support the kindergarten sustentation fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Scranton
Threop Memorial
St. Luke's Church
Wyoming Avenue
Central City
David Thomas
West Scranton
Lackawanna Knitting Mills
Dr. Walsh
Mothers’ Club
Young Women'a Christian Agencation
Faurt
Elmburet
Hotel Rosur
Harry Saft
Patriotic Order Song of America
Wilkes-Harte
Aveust
Charlotte Lengler
Birch Street
Fred Gunther
Stone Avenue
WA. North
Pourtern Friends
Hotel Best
South Side
St. Luke's Parish House
June Time Needs in Plenty
Have you seen the Sunshaies and Parasols for the present season. A full collection of novelties and beauties that fashion decrees shall be worn with smart toilets for walking and coaching.
Parasol and Sunshade Stock Promises Elegant Bargains
A local retailer touts a refined display of parasols and sunshades with standout prettiness available for surprisingly low prices. The advertisement boasts twenty years of selling experience and the claim that Scranton cash buys more today than ever before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
White Parasols In Stately Silk Styles For All Ages
White parasols in pin white silk with cord bars and deep stripe edges are popular. Plain white centers, lace insertions, and rich corded edges attract buyers. Velvet trimmer parasols with plum shade covers offer color contrast, while children’s styles imitate adult designs. Prices start at 19 cents and rise to 19 dollars.
Ladies Waists In Prints Bring Value At Goc and Sec
We feature fine shirt waists with style and beauty in prints and solids. The right weaves and exquisite effects are displayed with matching trimmings and materials for discerning buyers.
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Goc
Sec
White Waists in Daisty Styles Offer at Low Prices
An advertisement touts white waist fashion in dainty styles with quality and comfort emphasized. It promotes waists at 1.25 and 1.50 dollars claiming equal to higher priced rivals and notable savings on this trifle.
Linen skirts priced from seven dollars and up in town
The shop highlights a line of linen skirts with plain, braided, and elaborately finished options. Prices start at seven dollars, with other styles advertised as durable and laundry-worthy, claiming no inferior items.
West Scranton Board Eyes Silk Mill and Sewers
The West Scranton board of trade met to discuss local matters including potential silk mill location on Seventeenth Street, sewer needs, and park plans. They noted Daly Brothers’ visit, possible site ground offers, and urged sewer funding over park bonds, with actions on taxes, hospital funding, and a new engine for the Franklin fire department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eynon Street
South Main Avenue
West Side Board of Trade
Hector Campbell
Joseph FP. Phillips
William Farrell
Joseph Oliver
C. E. Daniels
Edward M. Clarke
Thomas F. O'Boyle
B. G. Morgan
A. B. Holmes
Thomas Watkine
T. Fellows Mason
Jenkin T. Teese
P. FL Struppler
R. Jones
John R. Farr
Daniels
Oliver
E. M. Clarke
Manufactures’ Committee
Daly Brothers
HL. G
Moran
Duffee
John H. Fellows
Seventeenth Street
Recital by Prof Ressar's Pupils at D R Thomas' Store
Evening program features David Stevens tenor and H War Ten baritone with pupils of Prof Silas Ressar at 9 o'clock in the muscle store. Selections include Morry-go-Round and Squirrel Frolic among others, with titles and composers listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silas Ressar
D. R. Thomas
Rbrersle
David Stevens
H. War- Ten
Willaseiat
Muorry
Edward Farr
Les Pierrota
Aloe Barnickoels
Arthur Elias
David Stephens
Valse Berience
May Roberts
May Jones
Seeeees Pessie Slont
Edith Miller
George Martin
Protheroe and Watkins Fire At South Main Grocery
Fire discovered in the basement of Protheroe and Watkins grocery at 204 South Main yesterday before noon. Origin unknown. Columbias Monk and Ladder Eagles and Franklins responded and extinguished flames with little damage to Evan J. Davis's building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Protheroe & Watkins
South Main Avenue
Columbias
Monk and Ladder
Eagles
Franklins
Evan J. Davis
Hyde Park Avenue Pave Work Underway
Excavation and paving operations commence on Hyde Park Avenue to lay new pavement. Crews prepare trench work and surface restoration, with traffic cautions expected as machinery moves along the avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park Avenue
Grain-0 drink marketed as coffee substitute
An advertisement extols a grain based drink named Drink Grain-0 as a healthful invigorating and appetising non medicine beverage. It claims coffee like flavor a rich brown color and affordable price appealing to children and families despite unclear product origins.
Ply mouth Congregational Sunday School Entertains
Classes 21 and 22 stage an evening program at the church with a chorus, duets, and a milkmaid drill. Performers include Annie Davis, Jonnie Price, Nathaniel Davis, Winnie Stephens, Mary Owens, and Mary Had a Little Lamb. Byron Evans chairs. Miss Winnie Stephens accompanies.
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Plymouth Congregational Sunday School
Cines 2
Adoin
Thomas Tiots
Annie Davis
Jonnie Price
Oes
Davis Cwocum
Qluse
Keller
Nathaniel Davia
Winnie Stephens
Anna Davis
I. ‘Thomas
B. Davis
Mary Owens
Mary
Liete Lamb
Byron Evans
Birth Day Party Honoring Harold Leyshon
Mr and Mrs Arthur Leyshon hosted a birthday party at 2 North Bromley avenue for their son Harold aged five. Guests included Lydia Leyshon Grace Leyshon Marian Snyder Maud Jones Grace Shepperton Edith Morgan Mildred Lees Anna Davis Bertha Corey Florence Miller Clytie Morie Philip Leyshon Webster Leyshon Roy Jones Harry Cory Johnnie Sproats William Price Louie Dixon Wellington Tague Johanie Miller Philip Williams Bud Bruning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Leyshon
Bromley Avenue
Harold
Lydia Leyshon
Grace Leyshon
Marian Snyder
Maud Jones
Grace Shepperton
Edith Morgan
Mildred Lees
Anna Davis
Bertha Corey
Florence Miller
Masters Clytie Morie
Philip Leyshon
Webster Leyshon
Roy Jones
Harry Cory
Interments in City Cemeteries Include Two Infant Burials
The remains of Joseph West of A Eynon street were interred in the German Catholic cemetery yesterday afternoon. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Murphy of Washburn street was buried in the Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. Funeral services for Frederick Haines were held at his Fifteenth street home at four o'clock with interment in Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
John West
Eynon Street
Thomas Murphy
Washburn Street
Cathedral
Frederick Haines
Fifteenth Street
Burglars Loot Store On Eynon Street
Burglars entered Mrs. David Walters store on Fynons street Monday night and stole a large quantity of candy and soft drinks. The thieves carried the loot to a field near No. 13 school where children found it yesterday before ownership was determined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Walters
Fynons Street
No. 13 School
Ward Family Tragedy Linked to Paterson Visit
Judge Ward of North Sumer Avenue received a telegram from his brother Hon M Ward of Paterson New Jersey stating that a son of his had accidentally shot himself yesterday and may die. The young man John Ward is well known in this city having visited here many times. His cousin Douglass G Ward left for Paterson on the 140 train this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Ward
North Sumer Avenue
Hon. . M. Ward
Paterson
N. J
John Ward
Douglass G. Ward
Newark Man Visits Relatives and Attends Local Events
D J Lewis of Newark New Jersey visits relatives on South Rebecca Avenue. Hon H M Edwards on South Main Avenue holds court in Wilkes Barre this week. George Jacoby and wife attend a relative's funeral in Portland. Margaret Edwards of New Haven visits her mother on Swetland Street. LeRoy McCracken and wife travel from South Main Avenue to Penn Yan New York for their son’s wedding Kingston native Margaret Griffiths has been guest of Catherine Phillips on Academy Street and returns home today. Isaac W Evans of Quay Avenue attends Red Men convention this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Lewis
Newark
N. J
South Rebecca Avenue
H. M. Edwards
South Main Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
George Jacoby
Lincoln Avenue
Portland
Margaret Edwards
New Haven
WN. Y
Misa Margaret Griffiths
Kingston
Missa
Catherine Phillips
Academy Street
Issac W. Evans
Quay Avenue
North Scranton Happenings Celebrate Anniversary and Event
Dr. and Mrs. Henry Roberts of North Main avenue mark their fifty first wedding anniversary and his seventy eighth birthday with a 10 to 12 p m gathering. A West Market Street Baptist church entertainment Thursday features songs readings recitations and musical selections with prizes and adjudications by local figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Roberts
North Main Avenue
Dr. Roberts
Roberts
Thia
Providence
West Market Street Baptist Church
Lizzie Weeks
Mary Harris
Miea
Martha Thomas
W. J. Hopkins
Blanche Banfield
Miss Jenkins
fVonEs Trocilalion
Banfield
Blodwin
Thomas
Joseph Morris
Bolwcuon
Ceeseeeeeesssee Phonoertaph
BOM
BR. E. Jones
W. T. Watkins
T. K. Watkins
Reverend Progeer Receives Doctor of Philosophy Title
The Rev. Charles Progeer, pastor of the First Primitive Methodist church on East Market street, earned a Ph D in a post graduate program at Taylor University. He studied at Where leyan Theological Seminary and Taylor University, holding bachelor and master degrees. He serves on the faculty of Taylor’s Non-Resident school and has mentored several students entering the ministry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Progeer
First Primitive Methodist Church
East Market Street
Taylor University
Prosser
Flo
Weerleyan Theological Seminary
Delightful Surprise Party for Miss Ndith Harris
Miss Ndith Harris of Oak Street was surprised at a social gathering last evening. Guests, including Nellie Tilson Fella Harris Anna Davis Keturah Jones Alice Leonard Margaret Willis Hessie Evans Hessie Sterly Lavina Harris Edith Harris David Richards Thufus Richards Rosar Price Frank Davis Valentine Birtley David James Evan Jehu Thomas Owens and Thomas Pltitips, enjoyed light refreshments and charming hosting.
John Evans Injured at Westridge Mine
John Evans of Hyde Park was injured Monday at the Westridge mine while hoisting coal. A brake slipped on an engine, striking his shoulder and breaking his collar bone. he was removed to his home by mine ambulance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Evans
Hyde Park
Westridge
Dean and Bellevue Pair to Wed at Holy Rosary Church
West Market street resident Mr. and Mrs. Dean of Bellevue will unite in marriage at the Holy Rosary church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Dwar Dean
Bellevue
Holy Rosary Church
Social visits and travel notes from Carbondale area
Carbondale residents and visitors frequent the region, with many guests staying on West Market Street and nearby avenues. People include Miss Katherine Jones, Miss Marion Sharples, Miss Dordt Davis, Mrs. J. P. Neary, and families like the Kellys and Prices. Several locals travel to Elmira, New York. Philadelphia. New York City. and Harvey’s Lake for visits and vacations. Thomas Jones is reported in a dangerous condition after a paralytic stroke at the Storra mine. Rev. R. J. Reese will lead services at Puritan Congregational Church next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Kelly
Carbondale
James Kelly
von Storch Avenue
Katherine Jones
Wales Street
Thomas Jones
Taylor
H. C. Hatten
Williams Street
Elmira
Samuel England
William Price
Spring Hrovik
North Main Avenue
Misa Margaret Vaughan
West Market Street
George Price
Hazleton
Marion Sharples
Philadelphia
Nettie Robinson
Delaware Street
Dordt Davis
Harvey's Lake
Messrs
Frank and
Thomas Williams
Thompson
James Watson
Parker Street
Mutherin
Laurel Street
Delia
Kate Dougherty
Archbald
Michael Barrett
J. P. Neary
Mary Neary
Mary Street
Schuylkill County
New York City
Storra
Sarah Gilmore
Schultzville
Stanton Street
Caroline Reese
Nanticoke
Elizabeth Reese
East Market Street
George Thomas
Wikes-Barre
School Street
Thomas Harris
Chiappell
Lake Ilewilde
Margaret Jones
Wilkes, Tarre
Esther Kennedy
Mount Hope College
Rogers
Ohio
R. J. Reese
Arnet
Puritan Congregational Church
Nellie Smith
Nellie Morean
Meade Avenue
Maud Warden
Albany
James Kenny
Hank Street
Plymouth
John Beltz
Deacon Street
A. L. Francois
Harrishire
Winnie Darling
Richmondale
Bart Williams
Wayne Avenue
Avoca
T. S. Jones
J. F. Johnson
Philadelphia guest of John McCrea and society meeting
John Coatelle of Philadelphia visits John McCrea as the excursion committee of St. Joseph's Society plans to meet tonight. FP J Quinn is in Harrisburg. The Lackawanna township school board also meets tonight at 7 30. The Connell Coal Company has workers opening a new road along the proposed railway track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Coatelle
Philadelphia
John McCrea
St. Joseph'’s Society
FP. J. Quinn
Harrisburg
Lackawanna Township
Connell Coal Company
Green Ridge Pharmacy Promotes Hair Growth Product
An old notice touts Imperial Queen Hale Tonle at Manners' pharmacy in Green Ridge offering the greatest hair grower, priced at $20. The ad claims it is the whitest soda and mentions 500 bottles, set on Green Ridge Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manners’ Pharmacy
Green Ridge
Imperial Queen Hale Tonle
Green Ridge Street
Obituary: Joseph West of UM Eynon Dies on Monday
Joseph West, son of Mr and Mrs John West of UM Eynon, died Monday morning. Funeral from his home at 2 40 in the afternoon with burial at the German Catholic cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Ind
John West
UM Eynon
Golden Giant Mines Playperforms at Washington Hall
The Dunmore Doings notes a dramatic company from the M U I and B society staged The Golden Giant Mines at Washington Hall. Cast included Alex Fairfax as The Gold Giant and others like John T. O'Neil, Jack Mason, Tom Flynn, Benjie Fairfax, Miss Jentna Golden, and Miss Annie Cooney. A social followed the production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.ciety
Crow
Washington Hall
Alex Fairfax
John T. O'Neil
Jack Mason
Wimbler
J. Evens
Donegan le Moyn
Sharper
Matt Woollean
Tom Flynn
Shamrock
O' Hara
Jim Bixby
Ene
Thomas ‘Taylor
Max Wigsne
Ponvier
T. Reilly
Benjie Fairfax
Alex
Mise Kotevieve Gillespie
Ethel Wayne
Jentna Golden
Annie Cooney
Social at Harbor Street Home by Colonial Council No 27
Colonial Council No 27 Daughters of America hosts a social this evening at Mive Christine Pletcher’s Harbor Street home. Ice cream cake strawberries and sandwiches feature on the menu. a programme is planned. Also Lutheran church members plan an ice cream picnic at Nay Aug falls today. Mr and Mrs William Connolly of Electric Avenue announce the birth of their son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonial Council
Daughters of America
Mive Christine Pletcher
Harbor Street
Lutheran Church of
Pr Carty Returns From New Jersey Visit
Miss May Hughes remains convalescent at her South Blakely street home while Pr Carty recovers after visiting his parents in New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pr Carty
New Jersey
Miss May Hughes
South Blakely Street
Unclaimed Letters in Scruton Tribune Period
Unclaimed letters listed with addressees including J D Andrewe Alge Street Mrs Barrett South Blakely Street R A Bidwell Fourth Street Mrs Patrick Golden Gallway Street James Gallagher Prescot Avenue Lois Kratt 41 Larch Street M Kennedy 234 Walnut Street Mrs Holland Colling James Haeleln J T Kearney James Kelly A McDonald John Melle James Nealous Edward Paulfrey foreign Bamwel Post Will iam Lees thierry Race Mrs Minor Rodgers Stoeckel Mrs Charles Washburn Caraineo del Moneco Giovanni Galin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scruton Tribune
J. D. Andrewe
Alge Street
Barrett
South Blakely Street
Robert Tsushnell
Clay Avenue
Grove Street
R. A. Bidwell
Pourth Street
Patrick Golden
Gallway Strent
James Gallagher
Forelen
Blakely Street
Christian Heldig
Prescot Avenue
Lois K
Charles Washburn
Caraineo del Moneco
Ciovannal Galin
Black Hills cattle and sheep output tops regional stats
The Ft. Louis Globe-Democrat reports Belle Fourche Rapid City and Edgemont areas yielded 2 500 carloads of cattle valued at 4 740 000 and 125 000 pounds wool valued at 17 500 plus 200 000 pounds from Pierre. Sheep herds rise as 18 000 head shipped east for mutton and total sheep value reaches about 211 509 with future doubling anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Black Hille
Ft. Louis
Black Hills
Pennington County
Rapid City
Pierre
Black Hille Ranges
Edgemont
Mack Hille
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James Witeke
George W. Jenkins
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey
Iacoes
Sabvonars Rand
G. B. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Pique
Globe Warehouse
West
Board OF Trade
Strupmler
Park Committee
Medford
Croyle
Farrell
Park Commissioners
Round Woods
Campbell
George Benore
Barber
Gb. G. Morgan
Farr
West Bile Hospital
Keyser Valley
Burke
Paralisia
Alecatrae Paving Company of
Entertainment Tonight
Electric City Wheelmen
Pride of
Electric City Temple
Edward Hufford
Lafayette Street
Hyde Park Lodge
Knights of Fythias
Evans’ Hall
Franklin Engine House
First Baptist Church
Margaret Gibbs
Bessie Mayo Sloat
Sadie Jones
Phoebe Smith
Edwin Bowen
Carson & Davis
Columbia
Franklin Companies
St. David's Hall
Franklin Engine Company
Edwards Court
Gaylord Price
8. B. Price
South Decker's Court
Charles Barton
Elizabeth Greenwell
Scranton Street
Alderman Kelly
St. John's
Central Park Garden
North Scranton
Mrs. Henry Roberts
Golden Wedding
Charles Prosser
T. V. Evans
Evans
North End
O'Malley's Hall
Cuba
Professor Taylor
J. R. Davis
Edward Lewis
Mount Carmel
Puritan
Independent
Order of Foresters
Providence Conclave of Heptasophs
Rescue Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Osterhout
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Bons of America
Mary Garrett
Beecham
Leader Scranton
Dunmore Doings
Golden Giant
Short S'Teme
Black Hill Products
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