Thayer Edwards Marriage Blessed by Washburn Street Church
Ceremony uniting Edward W. Thayer and Miss Margaret Edwards held at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church at 8 30 last evening. Rev John P Moffat officiated in front of hundreds of relatives and friends. Bride wore white satin with Duchesse lace. maid of honor Anna Edwards. bridesmaids in blue and pink silk. reception at the Edwards home followed. After a honeymoon trip to New York Boston and the South the couple will reside locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. Thayer
Margaret Edwards
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
John P. Moffat
Mystic
Bauer
Froomeman
Herbert FE. Thayer
May F Edwards
Ella Williams
Edna Tuchards
Florence Gibbs
Frank Mansfield
Francis Wetling
H. P. Decker
John R. Edwards
Anna Edwards
H. M. Edwards
Gomer Price
Thayer
New York
Boston
South
Judge
Williams and Dillon Wed at Bride's Parents Home
Thomas S. Williams and Mrs. M Elizabeth Dillon were married at 7 40 yesterday morning in the Dillon residence, officiated by Rev BE R Lewis. The ceremony took place at the bride's parents home with only a few present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomass. Williams
Hampton Street
M. Elizabeth Dillon
Rock Street
BE. R. Lewis
Dufour’s French Tar Tackles Cold Cures and Rest
A sales item touts Dufour’s French Tar as effective against colds and a rest aid. Distributed by all dealers, the ad highlights its medicinal claims and broad availability in the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Local Weddings Document Ceremonies Across City
The article lists several yesterday weddings: Charles Softley and Gertrude Dawkins wed at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. James Benninger. they left for a wedding tour. Aaron James and Elizabeth Reese married quietly at their parsonage with Rev. Hugh Davis, then traveled to nearby locations. William A. Price and Kate Brrning tied the knot at Mifflin Avenue Lutheran church parsonage, leaving for New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City, planning residence on Irving Avenue. Additional couples marked the times and venues, including a bride in a tailored grey suit and a wedding march by Miss Alice Fivans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Alice Fivans
Williams
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Simpson Methodist Epiccopal
James Benninger
Charles Softley
Central City
Gertrude Dawkins
Sumner Avenue
Jonas Long
Thomas Williams
Swetland Street
Leila A. Tyler
Trev
David Jones
Bouth Lincoln Avenue
New York
Lackawanna
Hugh Davis
Aaron James
Elizabeth A. Reese
Jackson Street
Grant Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
William A. Price
William Blume & Sons
Kate Brrnning
Chestnut Street
Junior Epworth league entertainment at Hamp ton Street church
A large audience enjoyed an evening program by the Junior Epworth League at Hamp ton Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Recitations by many children followed by vocal and instrumental numbers and dialogues. Cast included Viola Rendle Mary Williams Irene Bateman Effie Browning and others. Ice cream cake and straw berries were served to patrons afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Viola Rendle
Mary Williams
Irene Bateman
Effie Browning
Bessie Heller
May Carter
Verna Williams
Eosm Sloat
Mandie Watkins
Irene Moses
Maud Weatherby
Bessie Diehl
Verna Roderick
Louisa Burstell
Ecclesiastical Meeting in Jermyn and Olyphant
The quarterly meeting of the Congregational churches of Eastern Pennsylvania will be held at Jermyn Memorial and Sunday. Rev. David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church reads a paper on Echoes from the Ecumenical Council and delivers an address at Children’s Day exercises in the Olyphant Congregational church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregational Churches
Eastern Pennsylvania
Jermyn Tombrory
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main Avenue
Ecumenical Council
Jones
Olyphant Congregational Church
Excellent Recital Delights Full House At Rogier Event
An audience at Thomas' magic store attended Professor Silas Rogier's pupils recital last evening. The programme featured piano selections rendered with high skill and refinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Silas Rogier
Recital Praised For Exceptional Talent In City
The audience applauded vocal numbers by Mrs Heckel Miss Markwick Mr Jones and Mr Morgan plus recitations by Miss Sloat. Professor Rosser was congratulated on a very successful recital regarded as among the best ever held in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heckel
Markwick
Messrs. Jones and
Morgan
Miss Sloat
Rosserin
Funeral Notices For Local Victims From Week
The funeral of Hugh O'Hara, killed in Briggs shaft on Monday, was held yesterday morning at St. Patrick's church with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Charles Trice’s funeral was at 2 pm from 1920 Price street, conducted by Grand Army of the Republic members at the German Catholic church, and burial followed in the German Catholic cemetery. John Reavers, who died at Lake Ariel on Monday, was interred yesterday afternoon at Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh O'Hara
Briggs’ Shaft
St. Patrick's Church
Cathedral
Charles Trice
Price Street
Grand Army of the Republic
John Reavers
Lake Ariel
Washburn Street
Local school outing and community notes mark June events
Pupils from No 14 school enjoyed an outing at Nay Aug park with refreshments. A pupil injured by a fall at a house under construction was reported. Many visitors arrived from Philadelphia and Boston to attend family events and weddings. Upcoming events include weddings at Plymouth Congregational church and a June 20 visit by De Moss performers, plus dances, socials, and church fairs across several local institutions.
Grain-0 Coffee Substitute Promoted As Pure Grain Drink
Advertisement touts GRain-0 a pure grain drink placed in grocery stores as a substitute for coffee. Claims include gentle stomach, near coffee taste, low price at 15 cents per package, and suitability for children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rocery
Narrow Escape From Wilkes-Barre Express At South Mills
Two men, John Kesaba and Mike Walowaki of Minooka, narrowly avoided being struck by the 7.65 Wilkes-Barre express at South Mills station after an argument on the tracks. A sober friend pulled them clear just as the train approached, and they resumed walking toward Minooka, disregarding the danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Kesaba
Mike Walowaki
Minooka
Scranton
South Mills
Miner Threatened by Stone Collapse at Meadow Brook
James Skenona of Breck Street, employed as a driver at Meadow Brook mines, had his foot crushed when a large stone fell from the roof as a mule carriage exited the slope. The overturned car pinned his foot and the mule was crushed. Dr J J Manley treated the injury at his Breck Street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Skenona
Breck Street
Meadow Brook
Scranton Athletic Club Plans Mountain Park Excursion
The Scranton Athletic Club held a Welle attended meeting at Alder street hall to discuss the July 23 excursion to Mountain Park. The committee, led by August Schneider and others, plans competitive games and a tug of war between old and young members for a $26 purse while arrangements proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Athletic Club
Alder Street
Mountain Park
August Schneider
George Wirth
Louis Hess
Charles Rose
Henry Spruks
Surprise party planned by South Scranton YWCA Loyalty Club
The Loyalty club of the South Scranton Young Women's Christian Association plans a surprise party this evening in the association rooms. Members and friends are invited, but the secret remains with the committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyalty Club
South Scranton
Scranton Saengerrunde
Mountain Park
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Lentes
Frederick Kirchhoff
Saengerrunde
Heartlake
Local Social News Notes and Upcoming Wedding
Joseph Riesig convalescent at Pittston avenue after a week of illness. William Niles visiting parents on Hickory street from City Pa. O M Coons relocated from 818 Cedar avenue to 742 Cedar avenue after sewer job. Miss Eleanor Burns and Miss Ella Weyland visit Mrs Cornelius Osborn at Avora. J J Brown went to Rochester N Y for a job with Rochester Tee Machine. Miss Anna Walker visits New York City. Mrs John Youngblood and Mrs Peter Youngblood with Miss Mary Youngblood visit Mr and Mrs George Helsner on Cedar avenue. Ernest Barnickle and Henry Grabent remain home with grip. Invitations issued for wedding of Miss Louisa Slagerwald and Thomas Perry on June 20. Born to Mr and Mrs Rehmer on Cedar avenue a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Riesig
Pittston Avenue
William Niles
City
Hickory Street
O. M. Coons
South Side
Cedar Avenue
Eleanor Burns
Ella Weyland
Genet Street
Cornelius Osborn
Avora
J. J. Brown
Pea Coal Delivers at $1.25 a Ton to Key Districts
Pea Coal charges $1.25 per ton delivered to the South Side central city and central Slyde Park. Orders to J. T. farkey at 1014 Cedor are. Phone 6633.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Coal
South Side
Central City
Central Slyde Park
J. T. Farkey
Clam Bake Party Hosted by Sanders at 314 North Binkely
At the home of Mr and Mrs F B Sanders a small circle of friends enjoyed baked clams and refreshments on a porch setting. The gathering featured decorative flowers and warm compliments as guests departed. A Methodist Sunday School class plans a large concert phonograph in the church auditorium for this evening with refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. B. Sanders
Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Messrs
J. J. Curtis
Honesdale
J. A. White
Arch
Strawbridge & Clothier Promotes Philadelphia Store
Foremost for a generation this dry goods house notes its Philadelphia base as a trade center and headquarters for wide lines. It boasts fair prices and strict fair dealing, inviting visitors during June convention week with low railroad fares and in-store amenities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Strawbridge & Clothier
West
Nightgowns Spotlight At Remarkable $1 Offer
Muslin underwear display illustrates department scope with nightgowns priced at $1.00. Twelve styles in cambric or muslin with various necklines and trims. Two catalogues offer mail orders free on request for women and children garments.
China Dinner Sets Offerings in Porcelain Finishes
Trade catalog notes porcelain dinner sets with gold finish and flower sprays. English porcelain in blue green and dove und glaze borders offered in 102 piece sets at 10.00. Austrian china 102 pieces priced 15.00, Haviland china rosebuds and florals 101 pieces priced 20.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haviland
Bargain Arti cle Prices on Travel Goods
Advertising notice advertises trunk and case prices including canvas trunks 28 to 86 inches from 4.60 to 6.20 dollars and dress suit cases 22 and 24 inches at 5.00 and 5.40 dollars. Telescopes in various sizes priced from 2.25 to 8.00 dollars and linen telescopes 16 to 26 inches from 0.55 to 1.30 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hercules
Continental sewing machines advertised with prices
An advertisement touts Continental sewing machines as risk free and the best, promising improvements if possible. It notes tight running, self threading, high arm, double feed and full attachments, listing prices from 15.00 to 24.50 with various drawer configurations and a Special No. 1 edition, plus a request to write for the Housefurnishings Catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Continental
Colored Shirt Waists Price List Offer
The advertisement markets shirt waists with a claim of value for money. It lists 50 cents Chintz Waists in striped effects with pearl buttons, 70 cents Pereale Waists featuring blue pink and black squares, and $1.25 Fine Percale Waists in stylish stripes with a French back and laundered collar and cuffs.
Rogers ware prices for tea spoons and more listed
Silver-plated ware prices include tea spoons 81.10 per dozen and table spoons 2.20 per dozen. Dinner forks 2.00 a dozen, knives 2.25 a dozen, sugar spoons 0.20 each, butter knives 0.20 each, gravy ladles 0.40 each, soup ladles 1.00 each. Also notices new books for sale with 25 percent savings and a 816-page catalogue with mail free request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Mackintosh Catalog Offers Navy and Tan Coats
Women's navy blue serge mackintoshes with laid linings two capes velvet collar priced at 4 and 4.90. Men's double breasted box coats in tan and brown priced 5.00 and 7.50. Write for complete catalogue.
Home textile listing with varied weaves and valances
Open weave rich color pillow and spreader priced at 1.00. Jacquard weave mixed colors with pore spreader and deep valance priced at 2.00. Canvas weave pillow and concealed spreader with wide valance priced at 3.00.
Photographic Supplies Ad Offers Cameras and Outfits
Complete line of leading cameras Eastman Premo and Pace offered at low prices from five to eighty five dollars. Cameras 844x8% inches priced at two fifty maker's price. Outfits for developing and printing one dollar twenty five cents. Instruction Book explains how to take develop and print pictures twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eastman
Premo
Pace
Local visitors and travel news from town yesterday
Strawbridge and Clothier representatives called on E D Bovard yesterday. Ada B Dean from Wilkes-Barre visited the High School yesterday. James Bryden of New Street has returned home after ten months traveling through the western states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. Bovard
Ada B. Dean
Wilkes-Barre
James Bryden
New Street
Local Social Notes and a Bicycle Accident Report
Dalton and Mrs Giles Decker hosted guests on Cayuga street while Rev O F Filppo returned to Philadelphia after visiting Rev and Mrs G Reading. Mrs J E Kennedy visited relatives in Clifford as Sarah Hogan suffered a serious injury from a bike accident involving a wheel and a dog was kept under control. No arrests were made yesterday.
Choir Event at Court Street Methodist Church
The Court Street Methodist Episcopal church hosted a musical program last evening in the church auditorium. The audience enjoyed a strong lineup including Let Music and Song sung by the choir, a piano duet The Witchs Flight, a banjo solo by Prof. George Carr with Mrs. Carr on accompaniment, and an encore. Ice cream and cake were served in the church parlors, with proceeds toward paying off the church debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Guyer
Morris
George Carr
Carr
Ice Cream Socials and Meetings Worded Across Parish Notices
Community notices describe ice cream and strawberry socials at Providence Methodist church and Morells hall by lodge councils, with reminders for Shield of Honor and Junior Order members. A mine disaster in Duryea claims John Jenkins, a former local, and funeral plans are in progress. A Providence church reception lures attendees with a program of duets, piano pieces, and refreshments. The Home Missionary Society meets with Mrs Von Storch on North Main avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Shield of Honor Lodge
Leonard's Hall
Monles
United American Mechanics
Morell's Hall
T. D. Lewis
John Jenkins
Duryea
Mia
Dinah Evans
Wayne Avenue
Colorado
Wordmaa
Providence Presbyterian Church
North End
Ald Society
Phoebe Smith
Frank Norton
Lilian Simpeen
Conrad
Home Missionary Society of the
Mra. J. Dd
von Storch
North Main Avenue
Mrs Stanler Visits Relatives in Tunkhannock Section
Mrs Stanler of Tunkhannock visits her mother Mrs W Anderson of West Market Street and other relatives. Mrs Decker and daughter Mabel of [location truncated] are mentioned in this section.
Missionary Rev Messenger at Central Pennsylvania College
Rev J W Messenger of United Evangelical church attends commencement at Central Pennsylvania college in New Berlin. Mrs Hughes and granddaughter Irene Hughes visit Philadelphia friends. Invitations issued for marriage of Mary Louisa Messinger to Harry of New Berlin Pa with ceremony June 28 at 1368 Capouse Ave. Green Ridge lodge Odd Fellows conferred degrees. Green Ridge Presbyterian church prepares for 25th anniversary on June 2A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Messenger
United Evangelical Church
New Berlin
Central Pennsylvania College
Hughes
Irene Hughes
Penn Avenue
Philadelphia
Mary Louisa
J. W. Messinger
Harry @i
Capouse Avenue
Green Ridge Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Resolutions Adopted by Order of American Knighthood
Resolutions passed by Commandery No. 1 of the Order of American Knighthood endorse reform efforts for better government. They condemn corruption and pledge support to those seeking justice, praising the late county auditor’s work on courthouse repairs and urging commendation for public servants. Signed by James K. Chandler, BG, Morgan, Deville Foote, committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of American Knighthood
Commandery No. 1
James KE. Chandler
Morgan
Deville Foote
Obituary notices for Semple Moran and Kelly families
Yesterday morning Mrs Franc is Semple died at her Dunmore home after a sudden collapse. Survived by seven children including Mrs William Mogg and Miss Nelle Semple. Funeral tomorrow at 9 0 at St Marys Church then interment in Moscow Catholic cemetery. Also illumed are Lemuel Nichols 88 at 124 Kowth Everett Ave with funeral Sunday and Washiawn Street cemetery burial. Sallie W Snider 78 died at Mra S M Hursturns residence 387 Monnie Ave with Hazleton burial to follow. Infant James Moran died yesterday with funeral at 9 this morning in Forest Hill cemetery. Thomas Kelly 1898 Gibson Street died recently with funeral tomorrow and Moscow interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Semple
Pottar Street
Dunmore
William Mogg
Mostow
Missna Nelle
May Semple
Thin
James
John
George
Frank Semple
Ofcleck
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Moscow
Lemuel Nichols
Kowth Everett Avenue
Washiawn Street
Sallie W. Snider
Mra
James J
Thomas Moran
Taylor
Forest Hill Cemetery
Thomas Kelly
Gibson Straet
Dangerous dog attack reported by cyclist on Wyoming avenue
Chief Robling was notified of a ferocious Newfoundland attacking a cyclist near Welcher's China Store on Wyoming avenue. The dog, owned by M. J. May of Minooka, had been lying under a wagon and rushed at the rider as the owner arrived in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robling
Wyoming Avenue
Welcher
M. J. May
Brewellat
Mr. May
New Foundland
Terrible Terry McGovern Praised by New York Critics
The New York Journal sports editor Right Cross lauds Terrible Terry McGovern for boxing prowess and athletic physique. He notes McGovern’s instinctive crushing punches, strong legs, and visible muscular framework as foundational to his knockout power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Terry McGovern
Scranton-Wilkes- Barre
Andy Daly
The
New York Journal
McGovern
Terry
Marriage at Parsonage Seals City Couple
Rev. Tr. F. Pierce of Pew Avenue Baptist Church joined Harry Mitchell of 730 Adams Avenue and Miss Maybe A. Ross of 425 North Eighth Street at the parsonage on Mifflin Avenue. The bride is the daughter of William W. The couple will reside at 720 Adams Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. F. ¥. Pierce
Pew Avenue Baptist Church
Harry Mitchell
Adams Avenue
Maybe A. Ross
North Eighth Stree
Mifflin Avenue
Mr. Mitchell
Mra Fit
William W
Adams
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. W. Thayer
Edwardes
Moffat
Hampton Street Church
Rosser
Congregational Meeting
Redfern
Paris
Thomson
Her Majesty
W. B
Dr. Warner
C. P
Globe Warehouse
Bishop McCabe
Dr. James
General News
No. 14
Mary Wiliams
Nay Aug Park
Frank Frutchey
Lincoln Heights
H. B. Frutchey
Thomas Db. Thomas
South Hyde Park Avenue
John Beechey
David Steinson
W. Byron Evans
Annette Davis
Plymouth Congregational Church
William Ruch
Lafayette Street
No. 19
Misa Josephine D. Lees
Daniel Elsinger
North Malin Avenue
H. B. Stevens
Esther
Mass
S. M. Reese
North Hyde Park Avenue
de Moss
First Welsh Baptist Church
Albert Carson
Carson & Bender
Elizabeth Stetter
Hyde Park Avenue
Stenner
Peter Roberts
Yale College
Philip J. Warren
North Lincoln Avenue
Evina Lewis
Bessie Davis
Dmoomsbury State Normal School
Richard Roberts
Wardhurn Street
St. David's Episcopal Church
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Lodge
Brotherhood of Railroad
Beff
North
F. A. Fricker
St. John's
Germany
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Wilkes-Barre Express
James Skonona
Meadow Brook Mines—Athletic Club
Nowa
North Scranton
Choir of
Court Street
M. E. Church
Green Ridge
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