Children’s Day Observances at West Scranton Churches
West Scranton churches Simpson Methodist and First Baptist drew large crowds for Children's Day exercises. Infants were baptized by Rev. H. C. McDermott with Mrs. McDermott and assistants leading primary programs. Receptions included songs, recitations by Pearl Tildgway and Dorothy Fellows, and solos by Sylvia Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodial
First Baptist
H. C. McDermott
D. D
McDermott
Pearl Tildgway
Dorothy Fellows
Sylvia Jones
Jesus
W. W. Davis
Emma Lewis
Livele Heermans
Bessie Slant
Special bowling tourney opens at Electric City alleys tonight
A special bowling tournament debuts this evening with prizes for top score and average, most spares, and lowest score. First prize is a bowling ball, second a fishing rod, third a camera, and a booby prize completes the quartet. Thirty games per contestant. All club members may enter. Atterbury team and Green Ridge Wheelmen second team to meet tonight. Atterbury vs Nationals at North Scranton next Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Atterbury
Green Ridge Wheelmen
Atterburys
North Scramnton
Terms of Peace Discussion in Plymouth Congregational
A joint discussion on whether the recently concluded peace terms between Britain and the Boers are fair to both sides will be held at Plymouth Congregational. The event will cover the implications for Britain, the Boers, and international diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth
Eligible students enter High School next term
In addition to the large class from No. 14 school, plus Nos. 18 and 16, a list of students eligible to enter High School next term is announced. Names include Robert Rundle William J. Reed Arlington Reed Gwilym James Lewis Davis Edgar Davis Harrison Jones and others across Nos. 13 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Rundle
William J. Reed
Arlington Reed
Gwilym James
Lewis Davis
Edgar Davis
Harrison Jones
Arthur J. Bateman
Jeanette Fellows
Sara Evans
Ethel Evans
Annie Jones
Margaret Edwards
Margery Ott
Margaret Kelly
Kate Kelly
Kate O'Boyl
Olive Bowen
Francis Crofut
Florence Burke
Lillian Blume
Charles Keegan
Fred Schnell
Jennie Gibbons
Joseph Neville
Frances Gurrell
Arthur Faust
Gladys Jones
Smallpox Reported in North Malin Area Quarantined
Dr. D. W. Evans reported a new smallpox case, Thomas Griffiths of 123 South Filmore Avenue, to the board of health. The house has been quarantined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Evans
Malin Avenue
Thomas Griffiths
Filmore Avenue
Church Services Highlight Week Across Local Congregations
Special praise services with stereopticon were conducted at Jackson Street Baptist led by Rev. Thomas de Gruchy. Washburn Street Presbyterian administered the Lord's Supper and witnessed baptisms. Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist hosted Young People with Welsh sermon by Rev. William Davies. Sumner Avenue Presbyterian housed Rev. Edward Howell with recent pulpit duties and children’s day exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Thomas de Gruchy
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Bellevue Welsh Calvin
Religious Services Gather Congregants Across City Churches
Yesterday morning at the German Presbyterian church on Chestnut street and in the afternoon the gospel missionary service at Nay Aug park united the congregation. Rev. James Benninger of Embury M E church delivered a patriotic sermon to Knights of Malta. Rev. A L Ramer spoke at St. Marks on A Redeemed God and leaves for Muhlenburg college commencement. First Baptist hosted a Children’s Jubilee directed by Mrs Randolph Jones and Miss Clara Reed with recitations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
German Presbyterian Church
Chestnut Street
Nay Aug Park
James Benninger
Embury Methodist
Muhlenburg College
Allentown
First Baptist Church
Randolph Jones
Clara Reed
May Lord
Miss Tovey
Norman Lord
Helen Bartholomew
Lena Merliy
5. F. Mathews
Sermons by Rev Samuel R Jenkins at Plymouth church
Rev Samuel R Jenkins of Merthyr Tydvil preached two excellent sermons at Plymouth Congregational church yesterday. The Ladies' Aid society meets Wednesday at 3 pm for the last session before summer. A prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 45 pm. Next Sabbath Rev William Jenkins will lead both morning and evening services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel R. Jenkins
Merthyr Tydvil
Wales
Plymouth Congregational Church
Ald Society
William Jenkins
West Scranton News Briefs From June Events
West Scranton residents spent yesterday at Lake Winola and the Hotel Clifton season opened. A Luther League lawn social is planned June 25 at John Dean’s home. Flag Day observances were widespread, and the West Scranton Loyal Crusaders were entertained. A North Scranton lecture on physical culture featured a club swinging exhibition. A sewer-gas incident affected an Italian worker on South Main Avenue. Mine locals hold a morning meeting in Jayne’s Hall. A child on South Main and Hampden Street fractured an arm after a fall. The First Regiment TAC encampment reports underway at Lake Lodore next month. Rees Griffiths returns from Wilkes-Barre and Harveys Lake. A Browning child on Storrs Avenue is reported with smallpox. Harry Evans at the French Roof hotel issues a 100-yard race challenge for $100 to $500.
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West Scranton
Lake Winola
Hotel Clifton
Luther League of
South Main Avenue
Jayne's Hall
Mangan
Hampton Street
Lanvers
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
St. Leo's Hall
Lake Lodore
Rees Griffiths
South Filmore Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Huarvey's Lake
Browning
Storrs Avenue
Board of Health
Harry Evans
French Roof Hotel
Local residents spend time at Lake Winola and visits noted
A long list of Swoyersville and Kingston residents are reported visiting relatives and spending time at Lake Winola during the summer. Names include the Eynon, Hughes, Morgan, Daniels, Howell, Peck, Kern, McKnight, and Carey families with several trips and convalescences recorded.
New Scranton Loan Guarantee Co offers furniture loans
Arrangements made to lend money on household furniture at very low rates. The Scranton Loan Guarantee Co operates from 207 Wyoming Avenue and will loan from $10 to $200 for one month to one year with no compound interest and no upfront charges. Repayment plans are flexible and loans are available within twenty five miles of Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton Loan Guarantee Company
Scranton
Scranton Loan Guarantee Co
Spruce Street
Keystone academy graduates and visiting residents noted
Avenue residents and students are listed as this year’s Keystone academy graduates. Miss Mary Yetty of Hampton Street has returned from Hazleton. Miss Elizabeth Jenkins of Olyphant visits Mrs. George Markey on North Bromley Avenue. Miss Edna Sutton of Mt. Pocono, visiting Mrs. Smith on North Rebecca Avenue, returned home Saturday.
Temperance Meeting At North Main Avenue Church
The Women's Christian Temperance Union held a well attended meeting at North Main Avenue Baptist Church last evening. The service opened with congregational singing and prayer by Rev. J. M. Howell. National evangelist Mrs. Louise Rounds gave an eloquent sermon on The Fidelity and Faithfulness of Ruth.
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The
Women's Christian Temperance Union
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
J. M. Howell
Louise Rounds
Union
Ruth
Children’s Day Exercises at Providence Presbyterian
Children’s day exercises were observed at the Providence Presbyterian church yesterday morning. An excellent programme with recitations solos and choruses was rendered under KE L Benjamin superintendent of the primary department aided by Mrs J Wolf and Miss Alice Lord. The pulpit was adorned with plants and palms. The dialogue The Message of Flowers was performed by eight girls. Baptism was administered to eight children by Rev George A Cure pastor.
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Providence Presbyterian Church
KE. L. Benjamin
J. Wolf
Alice Lord
A. Cowles
George A. Cure
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
E. S. Pratt
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Lake Lodore
Green Ridge
P. J. McManus
Fire at Moran residence on Keyser Avenue limited damage
A small fire was spotted near the chimney of Patrick Moran’s home on Keyser Avenue yesterday morning at 1140. Fire crews from Box 86 arrived, but no action was needed. The blaze was caused by a defective flue and damage was slight.
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Patrick Moran
Keyser Avenue
Farewell smoker for Jeremiah Belles ends Providence tenure
The Providence conclave of Hepta sophs holds a farewell smoker for Jeremiah Belles who leaves for his former home in Bethlehem Tuesday evening. Miss Marie Thomas of Belmont ter race starts a Wales trip today. Misses Hannah and Claudia Williams of School street proceed on a month in Europe.
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Providence
Heptasophs
Jeremiah Belles
Bethlehem
Marie Thomas
Belmont Terrace
Wales
Hannah
Claudia Williams
School Street
Europe
South Scranton Notes: Accident Involving Mathew Pfatt
Mathew Pfatt, a Meadow Avenue resident and teamster, was seriously injured Saturday when his wagon horse bolted. His leg was mangled in the wheel and he was taken to Lackawanna hospital after examination by Dr. Walsh. Also noted are the funeral arrangements for Patrick Ruane, 72, with services at St. Joseph's Church and interment at Minooka cemetery.
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Mathew Pfatt
Meadow Avenue
Pratt
Walsh
Lackawanna Hospital
Patrick Ruane
Birney Avenue
Murphy
Chicago
Prendergast
Pittston
St. Joseph's Church
Minooka
Schley
David Roderick
Hamm Court
Washburn Street
Remains of Mrs. Henneforth Interred in Petersburg Cemetery
The remains of the late Mrs. Henne forth were interred yesterday in the Petersburg cemetery after a tribute at 925 Maple street by Rev. Ritter. Pall bearers included J W Dinner Andrew Kearns John Kennedy John Kearns Thomas Jones and M T Keller. Separate pall bearers listed as William Becker Nicholas Brauer Gustav Bohrer Gustav Sterke Henry Dankwertz and John Chase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jones
Lincoln Avenue
J. W. Dinner
Andrew Kearns
John Kennedy
John Kearns
Thomas Jones
M. T. Keller
Henneforth
Petersburg
Maple Street
Mr. Ritter
Messrs
William Becker
Nicholas Brauer
Gustav Bohrer
Gustav Sterke
Henry Dankwertz
John Chase
Obituary of Clarence M. Sanderson of Newark New Jersey
Clarence M. Sanderson of Newark died yesterday at his Madison New Jersey summer home after a two year illness. Born June 9 1829 in Charlestown Neck near Arlington Massachusetts he descended from Mayflower passengers and Revolutionary War soldiers. He left West Cambridge at age thirteen for Vermont then Lake Superior copper mining later moving to Boston in 1865 to join Day Huddle Co in coal business.
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Clarence M. Sanderson
Newark
N. J
Madison
Clarence Marcellus Sanderson
Charlestown Neck
Arlington
Mass
Benjamin Lawrence Sanderson
Mary Cutter Cooke
Edward Sanderson
Mary Eggleston
Waltham
Samuel Sanderson
C. M. Sanderson
Mary Munroe Sanderson
Lexington
Lexington Historical Society
Munroe
Lewis Downing
Phoenix
Pittston
Pancasast Coal Company
Scranton
Throop
James Murray Sanderson
Sanderson
Essex Club
Boston Commandery
Knights Templar
Lu Lu Temple
Nobles of the Mystic Shrine
Philadelphia
Scranton Lodge of Elks
Royal Arcanum
Knights of Honor
Allen's Foot Ease Powder Advertisement
An old style advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder claiming it cures foot pains and ailments including corns bunions and sweating and makes shoes feel lighter. It urges purchase from druggists and shoe stores and offers a 20 cent mail order trial with a free sample.
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Allen
Etamya
Allen 5
Olmsted
le Iw
Misses and Women’s Homespun Eton Suits Feature Satin Banding
Advertises Misses and women’s suits in homespun and Melton Eton styles with silk lining and three rows of satin stitched bands. Skirt flares fully and is bound at the bottom for a neat finish, offered as good value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melton Eton
Eton
Suits of Homespun Venetian Cloth Show Quality Craft
Suits described as all tailored for men with homespun Venetian and broad cloth, featuring Eton and coat style jackets, taffeta silk linings, and soft percaline skirts. The text claims the material alone would justify the price, marketing the item as a cheap yet quality purchase.
Prominent Scranton Figure Dies and Community Notices
Obituaries and notices report the death of several local residents including Sanderson of Throop and Pittston ties, Mrs. Cann of Madison and Newark, Catherine Brown in Scranton, John May of South Side, and Anna May Michels of Throop. Funeral details, residences, and surviving relatives are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna May Michels
Olendick
Throop
Forest Hill Cemetery
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West
Simpson
First Welsh Baptisl
Plymouth Church
John M. Edwards
David J. Davis
Charles Eb, Daniels
John R. Thomas
Dufour
GEO. W. Jenkins
S. Main Ave
Globe Warehouse
Plymouth Church Notes
General News
A. BE. Eynon
T. A. Eynon
James D. Edwards
Kingston
Morgan P. Daniels
Division Street
Timothy Jones
Fifth Ward
Lebanon
Red Men
John A. Hughes
North
Bromley Avenue
Thomas T. Howell
Robert Hughes
Carbondale
Alexander Grogan
Tripp Park
Buffalo
Christian Nauman
Freeland
Frederick Schroeder
Jeddo
Alta Kresge
North Hyde Park Avenue
Dalton
Sarah Brown
Mit
Pocono
Henry Davis
Jackson Street
Law Department
University of Pennsylvania
Edgar Powell
Herbert L. Williams
South Main
Atterbury System
Samter Bros
North Scranton News
South Scranton
Borat Len
Melton
Sarah
George W. Cann
Brooklyn
N. Y
Mary 8. Plumsley
B. C. Sherry
Walter H. Buell
Lakeville
Conn
Middletown
Del
Catherine Brown
Michael Lynn
John
Patrick Healey
Thomas McAndrew
Margaret McKenna
Lynn
Hempstead
L. I
Stone Avenue
St. John's Church
Avoca
John May
South Side
Cedar Avenue
John Wagner
Henry Belin, JR
Wyoming
Dupont
Repauno Chemical Company
Cor Bell Building
Beranton
John B. Smith & Son
Ge. W. Mulligan
DR. Densten
Spruce St
IP Ryouse
Birch Street
Pittston Avenue
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