Children Doings At West Scranton Sunday Schools
Pupils at First Baptist and Tabernacle Congregational Sunday Schools in West Scranton held morning and evening services with superb floral decorations and strong attendance. Superintendent Droit G. Medilde led at First Baptist with Miss Mattie Watving assisting. Rev S. F. Matthews preached, and Rev St M Thodertok gave a closing prayer as children recited and sang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist and
Tabernacle Congregational
Lemuel Nichole
William Nichola
Newa
Piret Baptist and
Tabormmele
Droit G. Medilde
Piret Paptiel Church
Che
Mattie Watving
S. FP. Matthews
St M
Thodertok
Liselle Stanley
Wilfred Mie
Chira Reed
Watkins
Litlle Blades of Grass Service Recited by Quartette Choir
A quartette performed Littl Blades of Grass with five tittle girls and solo parts by Ma Jones. Recitations by Yernlo Breece and Lillie Evans preceded a short address by Rew Da Jone. A six person group sang AM One His Mother Comforteth. Closing hymn God with 4 was rendered well as the service received commendation from an audience in the capacious edifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie Reene
Tittle
Margaret Heese
Louisa Cullen
Ligale Peene
Gladys Walters
Margaret Lewis
Ma Jones
Yernlo Breece
Lillie Evans
Rew da Jone
Mra
Unea Morgin
Carriage Accident Injures Local Man On Elmhurst Boulevard
William McNichols of Lazerne Street, 30, fractured his leg after being thrown from a carriage on the Elmhurst boulevard. The horse bolted near the Nay Aug bridge curve, entangling his right foot in a wheel as onlookers aided until Dr. McGrath and ambulance arrived. He had attended a race meet on the speedway and was returning home around six. The driver was thrown from the horse as it ran wild. The injured man was taken to Lackawanna Hospital for care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McNichols
Lazerne Street
Elmhurst
McNichols
Hore
Lackawanna Hospital
McGrath
Nay Aug
Boutevard
Iman
Chalk talk draws many young women at YWCA
A large group of young women attended a chalk talk by Miss Market Jameison yesterday afternoon at the YWCA rooms. The event featured singing and drew a sizable audience. Several churches held services and sermons last evening including Rev KE Methen at St Mark's Evan Lutheran and Rev Frank J Milman at Sumner Avenue Presbyterian. Baptisms and the Lord's Supper were administered at Washburn Street Presbyterian. The Jackson Street Tumult Sumas school children echoed Day exercises. The First Welsh Baptist preacher TD Hopkins delivered an English sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Market Jameison
Young Women's Christian Association
KE. Methen
Gouldsharp
St. Mark's
John P. Moffat
Jackson Street
Sumas
Charel
D. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Laurel Hill Park
St. Leo's Battaion
West Scranton
Water Jones
Novih Hyde Park
Sven
FD. Jones
Vomabure State Normal Vctoens
Harden Oliver
Belect Counciliman Joseph Olives
Watkin Willhams
Yremeloul Ot
Moomsburg
Matsonie Hall
FPF
Royal Arcanum
Lodore
Ipdienene Lielawinna Council
Went Scranton
John M Fain
Order of Histons
Mountain Park
Harvey's Lake
Ep Worth League
Hampton Street Methodial Episcopal Church
Baptist Young People’s Union
Pennsylvania
de Moss
Mueklins
Australia
Tirer Welsh Baptist Church
Tune
St Brendan's Council
Young Men's Institute
St. Pearl's Pioneer Corps
St. Mary's
Montrose
Kingston
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
James Hughes
Kimberley
South Africa
Hughes
Edwin Bowen
Dodge Mine
Tabernacle Congregational Church
A. Willams
Republican
Frank J. Milman
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Philadelphia
Loretta
Thomas Flaherty
West Lacuat Street
Cathedral Cemetery
John Smith
Meridian Street
Kiah Peters
Smith
Williams
Mason's Yellow Tablets Claim Digestive Relief
An old advertisement promotes Mason's Yellow Tablets as a remedy for dyspepsia and general stomach issues. The copy touts quick relief and cures for indigestion, urging readers to buy directly from the Chemica Company and highlighting brand names and preparation details.
Prodigal’s Brother Topic Echoes at Hampton Street Church
Rev. James Renninger spoke at Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church on The Prodigal's Brother Is He a More Commendable Character Than the Prodigy. The discourse was powerful and eloquent as he addressed the congregation yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Renninger
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Surprise party for Master John Greening held at 41 North Deckers Court
A Friday night gathering at 41 North Deckers Court honored Master John Greening with games and a late phonograph session. Mrs. Greening and daughter Miss Hannah Greening served a luncheon at 1 o clock. Attendees included Elaworth Williams Albert Morgana John Evans Willie Evans Janes Morgan George Kimmick Harry Watkins Elmer Jenkins Hertha Thomas Anna Williams Maggie Edwards Lisze Kimmick Mary Starke May Roberts Leonia Hixerth Maud Parry Jennie Lance Hannah Greening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Greening
North Deckers Court
Hertha Thomas
Anna Willams
Maggie Edwards
Lisze Kimmick
Mary Starke
May Roberts
Leonia Hixerth
Maud Parry
Jennie Lance
Hannah Greening
Funeral for Lemuel Nichols Held at Home then Interred
The funeral for Lemuel Nichols was conducted from the family residence on South Everett avenue yesterday afternoon with Rev. L KR Foater officiating. The remains were laid to rest at Washburn Street cemetery. Pallbearers included Oto Snelkert Christopher Snelkert Benjamin Allgood William Reymond George Washburn James Crowler John Pettick Joseph Stephens Henry Walters George H Nichards George Threlfall and John Davis. Flower-bearers were Hoste Thomas and Thomas Phillips. The remains of John Jenkins, killed by a gas explosion in the William A. colliery, were also interred at Washburn Street cemetery yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemuel Nichols
South
Everett Avenue
L. KR. Foater
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Washburn Street
Oto Snelkert
Christopher Snelkert
Benjamin Allgood
William Reymond
George Washburn
James Crowler
John Pedtick
Joseph Stephens
Henry Walters
George Hnichards
George Threlfall
John Davis
Hoste Thomas
Thomas Phillips
John Jenkins
William A
Geste
Dwin Beale
North Mile Avon
G. Reading
North Mill Avenue
G. de Alried
Gibbons
North Main
Rover
Bleotele Park
Gomer Daines
John Colvin
Gaines
Mies Wilith Davis
Mactoryville
Harriot Qhveni
Heick Avenue
Mie T. B. McKeehan
Jones Attest
New York City
Local Laurel Hill Park events and community notes
The week features a St. Leo's battalion event at Laurel Hill Park with hundreds in attendance. West Scranton residents attend various civic activities, lectures, and church outings including Mt Pleasant kindergarten closeout at Tripp Park and a Boer English War lecture by Rev James Hughes.
Mr Kelly to Lead Carbondale Traction Company
In South Scranton a surprise gold watch honors P. J. Kelly of Columbus council 179 Y M I as he leaves to become superintendent of the Carbondale Traction Company. The event followed a lively smoker at Pharmacy Hall with songs, dances, recitations, and a touching farewell speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kelly
Carbondale
Carbondale Traction Company
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Edward Claus
Pharmacy Hall
Columbus Council
M. J. McHugh
Young Men‘’s Institute
Young Men's Institute
Kelly
Cohumbus Council
Curick
Scrainton Traction Company
Elaborate Children Day Services at Hickers Street Presbyterian
Yesterday at Hickers Street Presbyterian Church elaborate Children Day services were held with morning and afternoon sessions in German and English. The church was decorated with flowers palms and bunting and the program included hymns readings and special songs performed by a large audience and school groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickers Street Presbyterian
Germany
Heckathon
Seeeechtilea Kaextyer
Pojarteont
ALLON
Mamie Bohall
Amtohn
Lottle Wolfram and
Sheaie
Birthday Surprise Party for Mrs Edward Claus at Willow Street
A Saturday evening birthday surprise for Mrs. Edward Claus was hosted by friends at her Willow street home. Guests enjoyed solos and piano vocal performances by Messia, Krause, and Stins, followed by refreshments and well wishes for many more happy birthdays. Attending couples and individuals included Mr. and Mrs. A. Wockroth, Mr. and Mrs. A. Hagen, Mr. and Mrs. Schott, Mr. and Mrs. E. Bene, Mr. and Mrs. C. Pile, Mr. and Mrs. C. Freyhorn, Mr. and Mrs. J. Kilne, Mr. and Mrs. C. Schwindt, Mr. and Mrs. W. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. L. Krouge, Mr. and Mire Laubscher, Mr. and Mrs. RK. Zuliser, Mr. and Mrs. J. Maes, Mr. and Mrs. Hoffman, Mrs. Lovisa Nape, Miss Minnie Hoffman, and Messrs. Schwenker, Corman, Clause, Auguet, and Robert Hoffman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Claus
Willow Street
Messia
Krause
Stins
A. Wockroth
A. Hagen
Schott
E. Bene
C. Pile
C. Freyhorn
J. Kilne
C. Schwindt
W. Miller
L. Krouge
Mire, Laubscher
Man Suffers Severe Étirection Injury Near Nep tune Engine House
Frederick Petrie burned an artery on his leg Saturday morning on his way to work near the Nep tune engine house. He collapsed twice but regained his footing and walked about 300 feet before fainting again. Helpers Hen and Fickus and bystander Lent aided him and he was taken by wagon to his home on Stone Avenue where Dr. Kolb attended him. He remains weak from the blood loss but improved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Petrie
Neptune Engine House
Hen
Dr. Kolb
Strawberry and ice cream social at Cedar Avenue church
The Young People’s society of the Lutheran church Cedar avenue hosts a strawberry and ice cream social in the church basement on Wednesday evening with a fine literary and musical program. Admission is ten cents. Edward Gallipher of Booth Cedar avenue sustained severe burns at Bouwwh mills from molten metal and was taken to Maes Taylor hospital for treatment. On Saturday, Mise Kate Shiginaha.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of
The
Lutheran Church
Cedar Avenue
Edward Gallipher
Booth Cedar Avenue
Bouwwh
Maes Taylor Hospital
Mise Kate Shiginaha
Exhibits well worth Inspection of Philadelphia stock
A vibrant catalog highlights a vast Philadelphia department store. The sale features dress goods including silks and cottons, plus wool and wool-silk blends, silk and cotton waists, skirts, wraps, golf capes, and tailor-made outfits. Sections cover chinaware, glassware, silverware, carpets, oriental rugs, footwear, furniture, upholstery, and house furnishings with savings across twenty departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Fine Cotton Dress Goods at Lowest Prices
Wide assortment of Zephyr Ginghams 10c, Scotch peas 20c and 25c per yard, Irish Dimities 4c, Sea Island 15c, Madras patterns domestic 4c and imported 40c, Lawns 8c 10c, Printed Organdies 12 1 2c, Percales 12c. Samples with prices mailed free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sea Island
Madras
Linen department promotes pure linen goods in Philadelphia
Advertisement touts all linen items with no cotton content and low prices. It highlights heavy cream table linen, double damask table linen, bleached napkins and towels, and unstitched damask towels with prices per dozen or each. It invites readers to request a linen catalogue featuring exclusive designs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
White Shirt Waists Offer Wide Variety in Latest Styles
Thousands of crisp White Waists in latest style ready to wear. Prices 74 cents for lawn waists with new French back, four plaits and laundered details. Higher grades list 1.25 to 1.50 for finer lawn waists with embroidery and tuck details plus separate collars.
Brass and Metal Beds Line Advertisement
An advertisement offers a complete line of brass and white enamel beds with prices listed for white enamel cribs at 85.00 brass cribs at 24.00 white enamel beds from 84.75 to 25.00 and brass beds from 24.50 to 155.00, claiming prices lower than usual.
Seasonable Clothing For Men and Boys Ad
Stores offer up-to-date styles with summer suits in Worsteds Flannels and Serges in stripes checks and solid colors. Regular sizes include extra stouts and extra slims with savings versus other shops. Prices shown: Men's Stripe Flannel Suits 5.50 10.00 12.00 Serge Suits 8.50 10.00 12.00 Boys Suits 2.50 3.50 Wash Suits 1.00 to 2.50.
Unusual Department Sales Highlight Low Prices
The department offers Andersons Madras String Ties six for 25 cents and Silk Flowing and Four in Hands at 25 cents each, Balbriggan Shirts and Drawers at 25 cents, half hose from 25 cents to 1 dollar, Madras Shirts from 40 cents to 2 dollars, plus a full range of Night Shirts Pajamas Bathing Suits and Belts at moderate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anderson
Madras
Warrant Heard For Liquor Sale To Minors On Sunday
Warrant sworn before Alderman Ruddy for the arrest of William Pogelstein of Cherry street on charges of selling liquor without a license to minors and on Sundays. The case will be heard tonight. Other items note Chise receives a cornet satchel for long service with the Ringgold band, a band reception at Kramers hall, and various local social outings and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cherry Street
Ruddy
William Pogelstein
John Chise
Crown Avenue
Ringgold
Kramers Hall
Prospect Avenue
W. A. North
Nay Aug Park
Nordt
Hickory Street
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes- Barre
Katherine Hawk
Plymouth
George Hocklander
Willowstrowt
John Tigue
Pitteton
James Ferguson
Btone Avenue
John Hannock
Jamee Lavelle
Thomas Boland
P.J Nealon
Edward McGiouly
Pittston
Pea Cowl Delivered for $1.25 a Ton to City Areas
A local supplier advertises pea coal at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to the south ride central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be sent to J. T. Piarkey at 1914 Cedar Ave and phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bouth Ride
Central City
Hyde Park
J. T. Piarkey
Cedar Ave
Children's Day Exercises in Court Street Methodist Kodesropal
Children performed at a local church with five exhibits decorated with roses and a floral arch. The program featured readings by students from the primary department and a speech by Pastor Rev. G.C. Leven. An accident injured Patrick Murphy on North Main Avenue when a platform gave way during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thy Court Street
Kodesropal Wiil
Leven
Icv
Moiliwil
Patrick Murphy
North Main Avenue
Murphy
Ani
Lincoln Avenue
Francis Flowe
Ada Ani Margarite
Ithae
Community notes and social updates from Green Ridge and surrounding area
Local residents report weddings travel and guests returning from Cumberland Gap Preston Park and Hillcrest area events. Church services and sales are announced with details on locations times and hosts including Green Ridge Street and Sanilomon Avenue residents.
Dunmore Church Services Hear Varied Sermons
A laten congregation heard sermons at the Providence Presbyterian and other churches in Dunmore yesterday. Rev. W F Gibbons spoke on The Meaning of Gul in the evening, with Rev A S Vanett delivering the tenth in a Christian Science series. Letters remaining unclaimed listed several names, with requests to respond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Eodivi
Providence Prodhyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
Gul
A. JS. Vantett
Perna
AL KF. Archibald
Mary Allen
Olav Avenues
Mim
Martin Crane
Crewe Street
Mra Kagehinin
Joseph Han
Fo J. Leonard
Jefferson Oven
George Mans
James McCarthy
Dota A. Phillies
Jefferson Avenue
Eva Phinney
J. Padden
Erie and
Wyowing Valley Railroad
Charles Trestel
Mattie Turner
John Macka
Meny Webber
Som
Claytou
Vacationers Move From Stroudsburg and Lansford Meeting
The report notes a weeklong vacation spent in Stroudsburg and a ten day stay planned in New York. Dr Winnell and his daughter Hone departed this morning. William Tanner of Lansford visited KE Bovard on North Blakely Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stroudsburg
Winnell
Hone
New Yorkely
William Tanner
Lansford
KE. D. Bovard
Blakely Street
Obituary notices from Whitney's Point area claim many losses
Obituary notices recount Mrs Caroline WL Stevens dying at Whitney's Point with ties to the Second Presbyterian church and city life. Other deaths include Miss Nellie Prynn of New York visiting Olyphant, Clarence Farnham long time Scranton resident, Wilkes-Barre merchant Robert Muffaly, and Catherine McAndrew widow of Michael McAndrew of Pittston. Interments planned locally or in New York as details vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline WL Stevens
Whitney's Point
Steven
Gail
Second Presbyteran Church
Milimary
Stevens
Squires
George J. Whitmore
Louis Seymour
South America
Nellie Prynn
Michael Walsh
Dunmore Street
Olyphant
Miss Flynn
Washington Street
New York
Clarence Farnham
John FP. Farnham
Carbondale
TMS
Scranton
Singeree
Samuel
Newark
N. C
Angusta Dorrann
Mechens
Katharine
Rexford Pierce
Kifalo
Ale Brother
Alexandir Fournham
Wilkes-Barre
Slater
Mm Bo HL Abbott
Carbandale
Fatere
Fiterment
Dellenbick
Fragmentary dialogue hints at operas and winter timing
Fragmentary Chicago Record excerpt shows a conversation about attending an opera with names Henry and Ametias. The garbled text references taking someone to the opera and a remark about winter or retalia tion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry
Oper
Ametias
Chicago
The Two Fluences in Washington Town Meeting
A fragmented quip on influence and affluence appears in a Washington Daybook style note. The speaker contrasts vanity with practical politics, hinting at crowded power dynamics and the limits of wealth in public office.
Poem fragment by Henry A. Jeffrie in Indiana Freee
A fragmented verse by Henry A. Jeffrie from the Indiana Freee era speaks of moonlit beauty and distant stars. The lines urge a maiden to choose the nearest wish from an intimate archive of wit and art, framed by a calm evening and high silent imagery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Heny A. Jefliie
Indianauolia
Freee
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the Tabernacle
Tabernacle
Tuck A. Jones
Laie Jenkins
Jone
Anil Wehool
Evan C. Rees
Victoria Gullo
Collen
Etta We Nate
Agnie Thomas
Jennie ‘Thomas
Willie Towel
Nettie Jones
Bertie Deacon
Mc. Morcans
Miss
Nese
Mirantwet Morgans
Evelvod Thiby
Weyer Mannor
Dufour
Brussels
Point
Nottingham
Globe Warehouse
Mason
Tyr Mason
Maeon
Owen
Chemtca Company
Lena
Akin
Gesegbal News
South Scranton
P. J. Kelly
West Store
North Scranton
Green Ridge
James JH. Kays
Hele
S.J. Mull
Sandereon
Edward AW. Jones
Blakely
Roanager
Riversite Coal Company
Whi- Tan FB. Carr
Green Ridge Street
Westerday
Lansing and Daneleré
Helen
Ron
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
Queen Ridge
Itevnolds
Sanilomon Ave
Oeliok
M. Pond
Bunert Avenue
Preston Park
Lueiie Genetie
Preston Turk Lodge
Profycor
TT Thorpe
Forest City
EL Tokey
Caponearenia
Midanehlin
Parest Chip
de Vishing
Runnell
Siitenkatenet
Tie Oqraentia
Lal
Green Ridge Veople
Capoose Avenue
Sunt Street
Totus
Hichard Hughes
Dunmore
Stobert Muffaly
Lebanon
Mie Cuthiwin McAndrew
Michael McAndrew
Tomhy
Frederick Street
Kearl
Myleay
Mie
James Medlol
Thomas Durkin
Pitteen
Air
Thomas Leigun
Scruvtor
Edward, Thomat
Patrick Comber
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