City Notes and Community Events Highlight June Activities
City notes list a Lawrence band concert at the Y M C A hall and an Excelsior Athletic club meeting at 10 in the morning. Piers for Hotel Jermyn foundations are under construction. A piano recital by Min Nellie Albright directed by E E Southworth is planned for next Monday night at Powell's. The St Luke's church guild hosts a cake sale today and Sunday evening services resume in summer at 7.00 with no sermon. Westminster south wall tearing continues after Arcade fire damage. Rev Flu Gift will speak at Erch Mission Sunday evening. Green Ridge Evangelical Sunday school will hold its first annual Children's Day service with a program The Open Door. Samuel T Jones of New York will preach at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church Hyde Park. Jersey Central offers a 4.5 excursion to New York from June 1 to 24 with return on any train. City Liederkranz to compete in Saengerfest June 22–26 at Madison Square Garden. Dunmore Presbyterian holds special services with graduates of Prof Cinu's School of Fontanton attending. Children's Day exercises and Christian Endeavor events scheduled. National Guard Companies A and B drill at the armory with Major Mattes in charge and a dress parade to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Band
Young Men's Christian Association
Excelsior Athletic Club
Hoston
Jermyn
Powell's
Nellie Albright
E. E. Southworth
Woman's Guild of
St. Lukes’ Church
Washington Avenue
Penn Sr
St. Luke's Church
Westminster
Flu. Gift
New England Lutheran Church
Erch Mission
Green Ridge
Caponesvence
Suneday
Samuel T. Jones
New York City
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Hyde Park
Tarvard University
St. Bartholomew's Mission
Christian Endeavor
National Guard
Armoory
Mattes
Half Holiday Half Holiday Wood Lawn Park Sale
Special sale this afternoon promotes house sites at Wood Lawn Park with no further sewer or grading assessments. Advertisements claim discounts on lots and list local businesses including Lackawanna Avenue shoe retailer and a dentist office on Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood Lawn
Trial Returns Verdict for Plaintiff in Hand O Brien Case
The trial before Judge Archball resumed with Dr Hand versus Central Telephones and Supply Co. and Dr O Brien testifying on electric shock claims. A verdict for the plaintiff was returned, along with further hearings on Flora Levi vs Miller David Waight and Northwest Coal cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Hand
Dr. O'Brien
Flora Levi
J. S. Miller
David Waight
Northwest Coal Company
Edwards
Splendid Sunday School Orchestra Entertainment
The Second Presbyterian church lecture room hosted a Sunday school orchestra program featuring a tenor solo by Mr Hynon and Miss Catharine Parker performing In Tune and Little Golden Hair. Mrs Jayne delivered Arditis Dove, with the ensemble praised for Gavotte, Pantuste militaire and Violinist Widmayer’s rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Second Presbyterian Church
Hynon
Jayne
Arditis
Dove
Catharine Parker
Parker
Ife
Ture
Widmayer
Leonard
Rockwell
Miss Smith
Banquet And Jewel Presentation At Hiram Lodge Meeting
After the Hiram lodge of Free and Accepted Alsons on West Market Street held its Thursday meeting a banquet was served for about 100 attendees including visiting brethren. The highlight was the presentation of pastmaster jewels to 17 living pastmasters, with remarks from A. D. Colborn John F Scraje ex mayor Fellows and T Frank Penman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. M
Hiram Lodge
West Market Street
Hunt Brook
Windsor Hotel
A. d. Colborn
John F., Scraje
Fellows
T. Frank Penman
Excursion To Farview By Young Women's Christian Association
The Young Women's Christian Association sponsors a morning excursion to Farview from Scranton. Departure in the city at 75 cents with a return fare of 80 cents. Children under 42 inches tall pay 5 cents. Organizers urge all supporters to join this charming local trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Men’s Christian Association
Death of Young Brakeman Sammon After Avoca Accident
Oscar Sammon aged 21 of Little England near Dunmore died from severe injuries received Thursday night at Avoca. He worked as a brakeman on the Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad and passed away at his home yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Sammon
Little England
Dunmore
Avoca
Joubg Sammon
Erie and
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Tragic Accident Claims Man Near Avoca Station
A man resting on the track beside a stationary train at Avoca fell asleep and was run down. He lost both legs and an arm and died early yesterday morning after being taken home for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avoca
Toom
Matinee at Frothingham features Chimes of Normandy
The Mackay Kennedy company presents Chimes of Normandy at Frothingham this afternoon with strong performances by Myers Gonzales and Holmes. Noted hits include Roadway as the notary and a refined production. next week features Bohemian Girl Olivette and Mikado with reserved matinee pricing for today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Normandy
Frothingham
Mackay-Kennedy
Thle Alty
Panny Myers
Sigele Gonzales
Messrs. Young
Luanglote
Holmes
Edd
Notary
Mayor Calls for Sunday Drugstore Closures in Alleged Pact
Mayor Connell announces letters urging druggists and cigar dealers to stop selling merchandise on Sundays except for sickness needs. Reports indicate several vendors will comply, while opponents say they will not bow to Mr. Dony’s wishes and a meeting will review the mayor’s request.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Connell
Balbath
Thaese
Sonaston
Dean
W.L. Cosskan
Phelps
Aly
Bony
Trincne
Phelpa
McGirrah & Thomas
Ac Qtivat
Ki Moses
Lackawanna Ayénus Ciour
Druugist Ryan
Peon Avenue
Dony
Tribune
Warrant Not Served In Dony Perjury Case
Rev F A Dony was in Wilkes-Barre yesterday on business, so a perjury warrant issued by Drug Clerk Frank Beavers was not served. Druggist Phelps says no entrapment was intended, noting Beavers was unaware of A New York trip by his staff. The warrant is expected to be served this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
UH. W. Johns Manufacturing Company
Willian Connell & Sona
Eiwarda
Charles H. Wells
Attorneya Watson & Deihl
James Gunoon
Edwards
Frank Beavers
F.A. Dony
Dony
Wilkes- Barre
Phelps
Deny
Beavers
New York
R. Dony
Girls Narrow Escape as Pony Cart Upsets
Two girls, daughters of George Hand and City Solicitor Torrey, were riding a pony cart on Gibson street toward Mole court when the cart toppled. The pony reared and fell, injuring itself slightly. Passersby rushed to aid, but the incident caused only a bad fright and minor injuries to the girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ming Hand
Mies Torrey
George Hand
Torrey
Gibson Street
Mole Court
Parsons
Wonderland Hosts Week of Standard Plays by Moilart Star
Wonderland theatre announces a weeklong season by the Moilart Star players opening Monday. Matinees daily offer plays including Hagel Kirke Forg veieus Forget-Me-Not Fairly Accused Fon on the Bristol and Private Secretary. Admission 10 and 50 cents with a chance to win a high grade bicycle for each ticket holder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wonderland
Wonderland Theater
Moilart Star Players
Hagel Kirke
Forg§veieus
Bristol
Avery
Visit to the training school impressed school board members
Directora, trustees Jacobs and Mitchell with W J Welsh visited the training school yesterday. Miss Laura Boles gave an object lesson on school operations. They praised the institution. Children's Day events planned at Trinity Evangelical Sunday School Little England corner Lake and Kurt streets with a morning sermon by Rev J A Whitemore at 10 a.m. followed by 2 p.m. Sunday school and 7:30 p.m. children services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wormser
Jacobs
George Mitchell
W. J. Welsh
Board of Control
Phillips
Jeachora
Laura Boles
Wood Lawn Park Lots Offer No Sewer or Grading Assessments
Market notes highlight Wood Lawn Park lots as best due to absence of sewer or street grading assessments. A special mule event is announced for this afternoon, plus a potential 6 to 5 p.m. window.
Richmont Park Promises Scranton Residential Paradise
A feature on Scranton's push for residential parks highlights Richmont Park on Green Ridge as the city’s premier new suburban retreat. It notes elevated terrain, varied views, and early model homes by B F Dunn with plans by F L Brown & Percival J Morris, stressing modern amenities, strict design restrictions, and new commerce and law offices backing the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Bou IE
Richmont Park
Upper
Green Ridge
Miedmont Park
Placua
Stedmont Park
B. F. Dunn
F L. Brown
Percival J. Morris
First Graduates of Season at Lacksa Wanna Was School
The class of yesterday at the School of the Lacksa Wanna Was received state college certificates. Prizes awarded for reading, German, algebra, Latin and herbarium work. intermediate honors given to several students. The event featured a floral display, prayers, readings, singing, and speeches by Rev. L. Floyd D. D. and Rev. Harry W. Joce, with medals presented by Mr. Cann and prizes announced by Mr. Buell. A later note lists business promotions and local sales at nearby shops with promotional language and lunch offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
School of the
Lacksa Wanna
Misyey
Augusta Pratt Fordham
Pauline Meredith Pitcher
Lounge Bidwell Hull
Mary Allen Pennypacker
Robert W. Archvald
Rhorles J. Cole
Frank E. Stovker
William J. Torrey
Arthur LB. Willams
George S Holderman
Jainey L. Pathock
Arthur C. Thompson
Bilward S Muller
Janes W. Gearhart
Frank
Prizsas
Marlon F. Crane
Charles M. Hathaway
Mika Auguste P Fordham
Miai Lille Lutchings
Myrtis Foote
Giarlos W. Pond
Cyrria Bennett
Alics Odlterhont
Halle
Davis J. Davis
Albert H. Crane
Gverman
Myrtis
Crawjey
Farrington Saytam
G. Clark Galld
Carl Bernard
Anna Merriman
Mr. Guild
Ma- Ton Crave
L. ©. Floyd
D. D
Harry W. Jioce
Cann
Buell
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Newman's
Spruce Street
Norrman& Moore
Wyoming Avenue
Grenadines
Haskell
Mears & Hagen
Lacka
Ave
Lackawanna the
Wyoming Ave
City Notes
Lohman
Lackawanna Avenue
MarcuLess Snow Pianos
Stelle & Seeley
Ricard O'Brien
Central Telephones and Supply Company
Archball
Inenranes Company
Equamett O'Brien
Moade
Dro
Jaya
Thomas A. Edison
de. Haun
Ward Newve
Arthur Lewis
Wilken-Burte
O'Brien
Weatro Union Telegraph Company
Witnses
DJ Levi
Miller
Benjamin Levi
Colling
D. J. Lavi
Searle
John F. Scragg
Northweat Coal Company, Limited
Agile Ricketts
Wilkes-Barre
E. N. Willard
Northwest
Farview
Avcom
Mr. Dony
Trinity Evangelical Sunday School
Corner Lake
Kurta
J. A. Whitemore
Wood Lawn Park
QU City
Bert
Things and Co
Richmont Avenue
Penn Avenue
Attorner Hlm
Hannah
Richmont
Cara
Danmore
Oval School
Greesy Lawiag
School of Lackawanna
Dr. Gibbons
Pod, Millica
C. H. Miller
Woodawn Turk
Remnater's Market
Livan
Dimmork
Foodle & Weer2
Ballantina
E. J. Wats
Avene
Reinvanys
Wood Lawn Fork
Halil
Weber
Guernsey Bros
Gautecht & Sons
Philadelphia
H.brattin & Co
Rorantovs Hardware
Spitaliona
Peni Ave
York
Are Again
Capes
J. Bolz
Dunn
Beck
W. W. Berry
Jeweler
Lacka, Ave
Ince Aid Congress
London
Russia
Congress
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Complete Outfitters
Scranton, PA
Ss. L. Gallen
SHOE
I & Zuro
Mui
Owl
G. Coursen
Lacka. Ave
S. C. Snyder
D.d.s
Banister's Shoe House
DR. Jaeger’s Woolen Goods
Lagokawanna Ave
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