First Baptist Church to buy Mott property on South Main
West Scranton reports indicate the First Baptist church voted to sell its Scranton street lot and purchase the Mott property on South Main avenue. The tract 60 by 125 feet between Scranton and Washburn streets is valued highly and owner Harriet C. Mott will allow a $1000 deduction. Trustees to finalize transfer papers. church aims to bolster worship and Sunday school work. Also notes about Hagerman alias Professor Lamoran, whose recent travels and debts stir local talk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Mott
Main Avenue
S. W. Hagerman
Williamsport
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Morgan's Hall
Scranton Street
South Main Avenue
Fort Find
Scranton
Washburn
Harriet CC, Mott
Hyde Park Avenue
Williamsport Man Hagerman Causes Police Trouble
S. W. Hagerman is causing trouble for police in Williamsport. Chief Gurrell has information that he claims to be from this city and represents himself as a property owner here. Previously he posed as a moral young man to gain access to Woxt Scranton’s social circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. W. Hagerman
Williamsport
Poller Gurrell
Woxt Scranton
Wonderful remedy for lung trouble relief and cure
Describes a medicine that gives instant relief from lung trouble, eases coughing, and allays inflammation with the claimed effect of a cure. Price xc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Price
Prescriptions Compounded at Jenkins Drug Store
George W. Jenkins Cor on Main Ave and Jackson St offers carefully prepared prescriptions using purest drugs. The drug store emphasizes precise compounding and quality control for all customers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
St Jenkins
Corner Main
Jackson
W. RB
Hiughen
George W. Jenkins Cor
Main Ave
Jackson St
Funeral services held for Thomas W. Davis and others
Friends gathered at the South Main residence yesterday at 3 PM for the Thomas W. Davis funeral conducted by Rev. DP Hopkins and others in English and Welsh. Pallbearers included John J. Morgan and Henry P. Davis. Interment at Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Davis
South Main Avenue
DP. D. Hopkins
Welsh Baptist Church
Trev
D. P. Jones
Trabernacle Congregational Church
Rev. Lioyd
Taylor Baptlet
John J. Morgan
John T. Williams
Torrah D. Llovd
Henry P. Davis
David Vaudin
Washburn Street
Mre
Inez Weber
Fourteenth Street
A. T. Ramer
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Church Entertainment Night by Christian Endeavor Society
The Christian Endeavor society held an evening of entertainment at the church with a literary program including piano solo by Gertrude Parrowman, impersonations by J P Toohey, violin solo by Jose Snover, recitation by Mattin Huches, and solos by A J Harber. Refreshments of ice cream cake and coffee were served in the basement, under a committee led by H Rattenbere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian Endeavor Society
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Gertrude Parrowman
J. P. Toohey
Viollin
Jose Snover
Mattin. Huches
A. J. Harber
Manty
H. Rattenbere
Misa Tlouise Flynn
Misa Grace Pook
Mattie Phillipe
Pleasant surprise for Miss Mary Heberling at home
Miss Mary Heberling of 620 North Lincoln avenue received a pleasant surprise Monday evening at her residence. The Anthracite Glee club provided music with Bing selections and Miss Heberling was assisted in serving refreshments by Misses Della Davis and Gwennie Jones. A large party of young people attended and the evening was enjoyed by all.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Heberling
Lincoln Avenue
Tabernacle Congregational Plans St David’s Banquet Tonight
Members of the Tabernacle Congregational Church will observe St David’s day this evening with their annual banquet and entertainment. The event features a program of readings and music in a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tabernacle
Annual Sale of Men's White Shirts Opens Saturday
Local retailer announces the annual sale of men’s white shirts. The offer features the same quality and finish as year round stock with guarantees of proper fit across sizes including short tall slim and stout.
Bargain Inducements on Shirts Offer Low Prices
Men’s white shirts in full length with reinforced backs and fronts and continuous facings go on sale at 25 cents. Correctly cut with collar sizes stamped for comfort. The best white shirt in Scranton with long or short bosom sleeves and deckband. A dress shirt at 59 cents with extra linen bosom. Boys’ white shirts in sizes 12 and 14 offered at 45 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Men’s Night Shirts in Fancy Trim and Quality
Classified sale ad offers Men’s Night Shirts in three grades. Fancy trimmed fronts and cuffs, 9 inches long, full width. Superior and Best Night Shirts described as well made with high quality muslin priced at 35, 13, and 12 cents respectively.
Trials of Saleswomen and Women’s Health Remedies
A pamphlet discusses why many women walk to ease discomfort rather than stand. It urges contacting Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts for vegetable compound and Liver Pills to relieve menstrual pain and fatigue. A testimonial from Mrs Anvengox Lewis ton Maine praises improved health after using the products.
Supper and Program at Local Evening Event
Supper will be served at 6 o clock and continue through the evening. Auditory exercises begin with Benjamin Hughes presiding. Attendees include Trane Prundace Daniels Hi Warren Johns Mee Lewis Davis and others. Mrs Dr Thomas will accompany. The jesters will provide a fine supper and the entertainment aims for high social standard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ACS Oeloes
Auditorian
Benjamin Hughes
Trane Prundace
Cbe. Daniels
P. Hi. Warren
Joshua Tohns
G. C. Lewis
Henry
Alderman Hosts Trlenda Party For Daughters
Alderman and Mrs. George Kellow entertained Trlenda last evening on Cheattrut Street in honor of daughters Maude and Marke. Mrs. Kellow presided as hostess with Jessie Kellow, games and refreshments followed. Attendees included Anna Welsenfiue Martha Risbing Marion Hall Clarence Florey Fra Welsenfine Nellie Stuart Wel en Kellow Jeesle Florey Ligarle Davis Laura Dris ell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kellow
Cheattrut Street
Maude
Marke
Kellow
Misa Jessie Kellow
Anna Welsenfiue
Martha Risbing
Marion Hall
Plarence Florey
Fra Welsenfine
Nellie Stuart
Welen Kellow
Jeesle Florey
Ligarle Davis
Laura Drisell
Electric City Wheelmen Move to Adjoining Building
The Electric City Wheelmen vacate their Jackson street clubhouse and relocate to the adjoining building. A work force is renovating the new space and preparing a room for temporary quarters. They plan to enroll new members and expect to add about 150 recruits by the start of July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Wheelmen
Jackson Street
Community meeting notes and arrests from Lewinville area
The Lewinville Independent club met on Lugurne street to discuss local business. The Ply mouth Congregational Ladies Aid plans a Thursday meeting. Tripp's Park property owners group schedules a Thursday planning session for a house project. First Baptist church members pray tonight at Welsh Baptist on Main. Silurian Lodge initiatory degree set for Friday with Priceburg delegation. refreshments to follow. William Radavitch was arrested by Patrolman Lowry at 1 20 AM near Mrs. Davies yard for intoxication and fined $2 by Alderman John.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewinville
Lugerne Street
Ladies Aid Society
Plymouth Coneertional Church
Tripp's Park
Arranee
Hove House
First Baptist Church
Welsh Baptist
Local Notices From Lattimer To Carbondale Snippets
Mrs Samuel Willan of Lattimer leaves for Carbondale to stay with her brother F W Weisenduc of New York City. Albert J Bruen of Prooktyn visits Chestnut Street, returns home. Dboin McCall of Wilkes-Barre to receive Vignoy at Harriet Lunney residence on North Sumner Ave. Dr George B Koestne of North Mall Ave called to a Foret ity with Dr Wheeler of Cordondale on a various case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Willan
Lattimer
Mere
Tiech Harrie
Weaterday
Carbondale
F. W. Weisenduc
New York City
Albert J. Bruen
Prooktyn
A. Weisenflue
Cheatnut Street
Hovill
Doin McCall
Park Place Visitors and Society Meeting Noted
Mrs. J. L. Smith and Miss Sadie Pers visit Mrs. Smith's brother W. T. Ackerson of Wood Street Buffalo resident Griffin visits Willem Twining. The Home Literary Society meets this week at T. Miller's. Mr. Roberts grocer on Court Street is closing out his business at Nanthooke nearby.
Grain-Overtone Coffee Adails Nourishment Claim
Grain-Ob2ing relief to coffee drinkers touts grain as a universal habit aid. The ad claims grain tones the nerves and steadies digestion, presenting it as nourishing and harmless versus coffee's effects on the heart and nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University
Fire Damages Burke House in Brook Street Blaze
An alarm from box 14 near Webster avenue and Wort Brinker street summoned the Neptune and John Smith Hose companies yesterday morning. The fire, caused by a defective flue, consumed the roof and attic of the dwelling of M. Burke on Brook street before suppression. Burke’s loss, partly insured, totals about 1400 dollars including water damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Avenue
Wort Brinker Street
Burke
Brook Street
Tadmimrose
Neptune
John Ff Smith Hose Companies
Surprise visit honors Didley Street Baptist pastor
A number of Didley Street Baptist Church members surprised Rev. St. M. Pederick and family with a Saturday evening visit bringing gifts for the home. They praised the pastor for reorganizing the church in under two months and reviving all departments. The congregation expressed appreciation and gratitude for his leadership and kindness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didley Street Baptist Church
St. M. Pederick
Teilertek
Conductor Suffered Severe Hand Injury In Avon Car Coupling
North Makely street conductor Janes Connelly of the Fire and Wyoming Valley railroad had his hand badly smashed while coupling cars on Monday at Avon. He was moved home for quiet recovery, with amputation unlikely. A horse ran away on South Blakely Street, wrecking a carriage near Dudley Street after a near collision with an electric car near John son’s store. Alr. Hoesen sustained brake injuries in a previous runaway that fractured his collar bone. Maud Purdy, age unknown, daughter of Mr and Mrs Purdy of Apple Street, was severely hurt jumping at night and fell hitting the back of her head. Dr Winters attended and she is expected to recover in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janes Connelly
North Makely Street
Fire
Wyoming Valley Railroad
Avon
August Hagen
South Side
South Blakely Street
Dudley Street
Johnson
Alr
Hoesen
Maud
William Purdy
Apple Street
Ettire
Tr. Winters
Local notices and church events fill town notes
Harry Young, grandson of Mrs William Webber, is under treatment in Lackawunk hospital for a diseased jaw bone. His recovery is expected soon. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church will meet at Mrs L M Smith’s home tomorrow afternoon at the regular time. Independent Hose Company to elect officers tonight at 5 o’clock. Christian church on Tripp Avenue hosts a well attended gathering with a program including recitations and musical selections. Professor Hawker spoke on The State of the Nation at the Methodist Episcopal church, drawing a good crowd. The Ladies Aid of the Presbyterian church served supper in the church lecture room last evening from 7 to 9 o’clock. Mrs Marvin Correll of Fifth Street is seriously ill. Infant son of Mr and Mrs Smith of Bilge Street listed as quite ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Young
William Webber
Lackawaunk
Harry
Pennsylvania
Weheol
Tim
Theresbyterian Church
L. M. Smith
West Drinker Street
Tomor
Independent How Company
Christian Church
Tripp Avenue Way
Mies Bertha Cole
Leonia Johler
Helen Kraus
Olive Swartz
Ethel Brady
Helen Cole
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hawker
Presbyterian Church
Marvin Correll
Fifth Street
Ee Bmilth
Bilge Street
Funeral in Scranton for Mrs. Charles Schneider
Large turnout marks funeral held from the Mets home on South Main avenue to Hickory Street Presbyterian Church then to Pittston avenue cemetery. Rev W A North led service with sermon from Genesis 35 16 20, accompagnied by a quartet and congregational hymns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Avenue
W. A. North
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Reidmiller
Charles Schneider
Pittston Avenue
Andrew Mets
West Scranton
Wos
Hev. W. A. North
Teneath
Jacob Trester
Lydia Nordt
Jacob Emich
Gustave Reppert
North
Bethel
Ephrath
Quartette
Jesus
Wils
William Fickus
John Relter
William Rosar
William Heuster
Peter Rosar
Birthday Party for Mrs Edward Reidmiller in Neptune Place
Mrs Edward Reidmiller, aged 32, hosted a reception at her Neptune Place home last night with a bountiful 7 o'clock repast. She received many valuable presents from friends and family including Edward Reidmiller senior and the Rogar family, Birch Street, retired milk dealer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Reidmiller
Neptune Place
Collections at No 10 School Savings System
The weekly totals for the No 10 school savings collections show multiple classes and students contributing. Names include Anna Mutia Kate Lavelle Mary Murphy Maggie Murphy Mary Rhea Margaret Murphy Katie Murphy and Elizabeth Snow with amounts ranging from 1.10 to 2.70 dollars, totaling 1201 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 10
Grammar
Anna
Mutia
Mica Margaret Durkin
Lila Frable
Kate T Lavelle
Mary Coleman
Maggie M. Murphy
Mary Rhea
Margaret Murphy
Katie T. Murphy
Elizabeth, Snow
Local Notables and Upcoming City Events Highlight Town News
Eighteen years ago yesterday Frank Scheuer, Cedar avenue meat dealer, arrived from Germany to settle here and has since built a respected business. George Hauseroth of Gutheinz meat market announces candidacy for city inspector. Adam Pestor of Neptune place recovers from in-wheel accident at Lackawanna plant. Frank Kohler of Dudenbach’s barbershop celebrated birthday. Misses Schumann host a dance at Birchstrot home. Century Hose Danpang to hold regular meeting with officer elections. Hickory Street Presbyterian services tonight. Ladies Aid and Young People’s Society meet tomorrow. Lenten devotions at St Mary’s at 7.40 pm. Benediction and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament planned. Alderman Storr to preside at polices court this month. Albert Heirr returns from Freeland. William Geseheidle visiting his father Patrolman Geecheidle in Drifton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Scheuer
Cedar Avenue
New York
Germany
Scheurer
George Hauseroth
Gutheinz
Tribune
Adam Pestor
Neptune Place
Lackawanna Tron and Steel Commons
Frank Kohler
Dudenbach
Schumann
Birchstrot
Century Hose Danpang
Hose House
Hickory Street ‘Presbytrian
Aldabil the
Peanvte
St. Mary's Church
Alderman Storr
Polles Court
Albert Heivr
Im Street
Freeland
William Geseheidle
Drifton
Geecheidle
Pleasant surprise party hosted for Edward Jones
A group of friends gathered at Edward Jones’s Greenwood home last evening to honor him with a pleasant surprise party. The event featured a short program of vocal music and well wishes for the guest of honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Jones
Greenwood
Voyal
Remedy for the Grippe with Kemp's Mal-Hom
An 19th century remedy recommends Kemp's Mal hom for grippe treatment especially for throat and lung issues. Do not wait for first symptoms get a bottle today and keep it on hand for immediate use. All druggists sell the preparation and advertise its benefits for grippe care.
Two Chicago Senators Endorse Pe runa For Catarrh Cure
Two Chicago senators share experiences with Pe runa amid warnings about chronic catarrh. Edward Dwyer and John Morrison claim lasting relief after months of use, while the ad notes Pe ru na treats catarrh by acting on the vaso motor nerves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Edward Dwyer
John J. Morrison
Reaper Binck
City of
Peru
Piruna
Hartman
Peruena Droge Manufacturing Company
Columbus
Ohio
Local clubs plan spring reorganizations and fund drive
The Daniel OConnell council Literary and Magazine club will meet to effect a permanent organization. The Minodka baseball club reorganized for the coming action. A group advances a plan to enclose town grounds with a fence, seen as financially viable. The club aims to strengthen locals with the season opening. An entertainment and vocal event is set for Friday evening April 28 at Father Matthew hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Oconnell
Social Notes From Green Ridge and Nearby Towns
Green Ridge visitors include B F Killam and family from Paypack and George Sanderson with daughter Marion from North Washington avenue. Mrs E L Keene leaves Elmont street for Lake Ariel due to her father’s illness. Joe Stark visits Haste Lemon relatives. A baby girl arrives for Mr and Mrs George Donlin on Capouse avenue. Mrs William Maynard visits friends in Jermyn. A reception for Mr and Mrs Henry Arthur of Honesdale hosts guests at Mr and Mrs Charles Scanion on Wyoming avenue. attendees include Dr and Mrs C W Treverton and daughter among others. The Womens Christian Temperance Union plans a library meeting. History division of the Women’s Club held an engaging session. Miss Josephine Voight hosts a party on Marion street with Heth Attinger Ella Teeler Georgie Teeter and others. supper served at 6. Mrs A G Ives plans to quit it. Mrs L L Griffin improves slowly from illness. K B Hurley’s two new homes on Electric avenue progressing. The young child of Mr and Mrs Perigo is very ill. Mrs Andrew Nicol of Sanderson avenue ill with grip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. F. Killam
Paypack
Green Ridge
George Sanderson
Marion
North Washington Avenue
Florida
E. L. Keene
Elmont Street
Lake Ariel
Joe Stark
Lemon
George Donlin
Capouse Avenue
William Maynard
Jermyn
Henry Arthur
Honesdale
Charles Scanion
Wyoming Avenue
Werte
C. W. Treverton
C. W. Miller
John Hand
Mra
Sid Duo
Otto Shupp
EB. Sherrick
T. Tamlyn
John Tamlyn
G. Watson
George Lutts
H. Barber
FB. Youngs
Womens Christian Temperance Union
Women's
Ela
Mira Frances Connor
Josephine Voight
Marion Street
Affternoon
Heth Attinger
Ella Teeler
Georgie Teeter
Kathe Bong
Gracy Sailer
Ella Sailer
Josie Voight
George Voight
George Woodmunsee
Oelook
A. G. Ives
L. L. Griffin
K. B. Hurley
Electric Avenue
Mra. Perigo
Andrew Nicol
Sanderson Avenue
Green Ridge Pharmacy Praises Maneor Medicine
At a local meeting in Green Rifae and vicinity residents unanimously praised Maneor a cod liver oil preparation as one of the finest remedies for puffiness and various ailments. The note highlights its laxative strengthening convalescence value and affordable price at MANNER PHARMACY 9M Green Ridge Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Rifae
Alma
Green Ridge Street
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Pitleton
Mra. Long
North Main Avenue
Tiichard Nichols
Jane & Hartman
Sincs Hill
Hagerman
Lamoran
Wim
Dr.Bull
ST. David
HOYS
Globe Warehouse
Mrs. Pinkham Save
Witerlmen
Park Place
Dunmore
M. J. Burke
Smort Paragrapss
South Scranton
Schneider
Chicago Senators
Metropolia
Hon
John J, Morrison
Academy OF Music
Burgunder & Reis
H.R. Lung
Bennett & Moulton
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessees
Hoyt’s
Cresion Clarke
Miss Adelaide Prince
David Garrick
MH Millar
Fieautital
Supporiig Company
Dal Bh Matinee
Adulix
Bic
Chile
Darktown
Oper
Minatvelay
Matees
Matines
Vatlovilie Ca
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