Personal notes from a local gathering and visitors
A mixed set of social items notes E Oel of Curburndile Wisconsin visiting at 15 Addisonville Ohio? Drifting names include Mrs Freedman of 27 Penn Ave and Deputy County Treasurer John A Rohit after an attack left him near death. A luncheon in May honors Mr Shafer and guests from Lambertville New Jersey and Mrs Cassell along with a party of several local ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.oel
Dow
Curburndile
Wis
Galveston
Tes
Sfreedman
Penn Avenue
John A. Rohit
Agaln
Erip
Nils
Mira
Johnermyn
Jermyn
Mor
Cami
AL J. Matthews
Alatthews
Eure
Shafer Cave
Cochran
Sturdevant
Lambertville
N. J
Cassell
Mra C. OW
Jirkpatrick
E.G. Coursen
J. Puller
T. du, Dimmick
W. J. Brown
Mire
Rose
Colling
Archbald
Services At Y M C A and Local Funeral Notices
Services at the Young Men's Christian Association drew many young men with a song service and a talk by Secretary George Mahy on temptation. A. Bowers and Will Stanton provided music. Frank Early, a late comrade, died at 251 North Bromley Avenue. Funeral at 2 p.m. Monday with Forest Hill cemetery interment. The G A R post to attend in uniform. Drum Corps of the Thirteenth Regiment to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christan Association
George Mahy
A. ¥. Bowers
Will Stanton
Charles Doergam
Mahy
Griffin Post
Scranton
Frank Early
North Bromley Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
Lo P.m. Sharp
Thirteenth Regiment
A. H. Btevens
Jonis
Adin
Special Sermon on Brotherhood by Odd Fellows Leader
Rev. J. G. Sweet addressed Globe lodge delegates at Simpson Methodist church on the question of brotherhood. He argued that Odd Fellowship supports human helpfulness and that the church and the order should complement each other while clarifying the roles of fellowship, charity, and moral duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Sweet
Simpson M. E. Church
Odd Fellowship
Sweet
Globe Dpe
Simpson Methodist Fytseapal Church
Mr. Sweet
Abraham
Lot
Order of
Old Fellows
Petrowastilp
Jesus Christ
Tehip
Two Gates and Two Ways Sermon by Dr McLeod
Dr McLeod delivered a sermon on two gates and two ways to a large congregation. He discussed the Sermon on the Mount, the wideness of destruction versus the narrow path to life, and debated faith and works while urging personal salvation through belief and repentance. The sermon emphasized urgency, judgment, and that those who strive to enter will be saved, while many seek but fail to enter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James McLeod
McLiod
Jesus
Christ
Nero
Chriet
MelLeod
Ile
Jess
Jesus Christ
Judement
Origin and End of Man Sermon at Cathedral
Rev W P O'Donnell preached at the cathedral last night as the first in a Lenten series for men. He argued that God created man for a purpose and urged mindful devotion to God now and in the next life. Next Sunday Rev McCabe will speak on Hell. women’s sermons begin Wednesday. Friday child sermons at 4 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wood O'Donnell
Holy Hosary Church
Jesus Christ
Father McCabe
Avoca
Hell
Father Feely
Cathedral
Pittston Men In Luck At Girard Colliery Vein
A new vein was found at the Girard colliery near Shamokin. John J. Law, general manager, and Alexander Law, superintendent, celebrate the promising find. The 46 inch seam is tapped at the base and is expected to yield a long lasting supply. Initial tunneling efforts stalled after 250 feet and again after 40 feet with limited success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Girard
Shamokin
John J. Law
Alexander Law
Pittston
Sabbath News Notes Highlight City Sermons Across Several Churches
Rev. Fr. Webbing of Philadelphia preached morning at Meng Avenue Baptist Church and led rites. Rev. Dr. Joseph K. Dixon delivered evening messages on Last Words of Our Land. Other pastors, Rev. J M Beheldy, Rev. James M Pickding, and Rev. Dr. N G G Parke, preached at local congregations. Miss Harriet Ward and violin players accompanied mass at St Patrick's.
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Webbing
Philadelphia
Meng Avenue Baptist Church
Joseph K. Dixon
Our Land
J. M. Beheldy
Trhikty ‘Lutheran Church
James M Pickding
Penn Avenue Church Endorses Opposition to Local Saloons
Penn Avenue Baptist church members publicly endorsed church officers action against licenses near the church. Rev Dr Joseph K Dixon read plain resolutions protesting saloons where laws are not observed and pledging support for enforcement, citing moral danger to Sabbath scholars and Sunday school children.
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Dixon
Penn Avenue
Joseph KK. Dixon
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Unie
Indueli
Permanent league organized with A A Knapp chair
The league met at the home of trade pooms and perfected a permanent organization with ex Judge A A Knapp elected permanent chairman. Funds will be raised by hiring a solicitor for the Good Roads national association paper, with a 60 percent commission on subscriptions. Public meetings to follow in Lackawanna County and other counties with speakers planned in Wilkes-Barre Williamsport and Harrenburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
League
A. A. Knapp
National Association
Good Roads
Ailow
Lackawanna County
Traile Rooms
Wilkes-Barre
Williamsport
Harrenburg
Firemen's Fund Tax Rules for Pennsylvania Insurers
The 2 percent tax on foreign fire insurance premiums will be split with one half returning to cities and boroughs to aid insured and disabled firefighters. Many towns expect benefits, but overall the $75,000 pot will favor larger cities where most business is done. Smaller towns see little return, and the fund may not cover all needs.
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Grosa Premi-Ums
Foreien Fire Tsurine
Pennavivania
Lambert
Flarrisburg
Ex- Peet
Stij Wl
Foreien Insurance
Forelen Firs
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Erie
Harrisburg
Williamspert
Scranton
Reading
Wilkes-Barre
Smatler
Nelal
Obsequies of Mrs Mary von Storch
Funeral held Saturday from North Malin avenue residence with large attendance at Providence Presbyterian church. Reverend George Be Guild and Reverend W Watkins officiated. quartet sang as William Love Charles Wy Aeteler Aaron MccDonnell Jacob Palmer Henry P Hurlbutt Frank P Freas served as pallbearers. Interment in von Storch family plot near the house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary von Storch
Godfrey von Storch
North Malin Avenue
Providence Presbyterian Church
George Be, Guild
Ww. J. Watkins
Baptist Chrch
Watkins
Keckel
Mary Davis
William Reid
Thomas Morgan
Local Court Roundup Blames Drunken Conduct and Begging
George Jones in Reymond court faced disorderly behavior and intoxication, receiving ten days. Mary Kilpoluck, alias May Howard, described as homeless, also got ten days after a late night disturbance on Paradise Center Street. Kate Kelly on Leckawanna Avenue was jailed ten days after failing to account for herself, while Themis Mooney was sentenced to thirty days for begging and cursing at passersby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jones
Reymond Court
Mary Kilpoluck
May Howard
Reese Jones
Themis Mooney
Committee Organizes Third District GOP Officials Elected
At a Republican standing committee meeting for the Third district Thurston Parker of South Abington was chosen chairman with George J Powell as secretary. A convention is set for March 2 at the courthouse to elect delegates to the state convention. Primaries will be held the prior Saturday. Caledonians urged to meet Monday at 8 for business of importance. Rankin signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Standing Committee
Thurston Parker
South Abington
George J Powell
Court House
Mysticure for Rheumatism Said to Save Life
Morton Ts Hi of Lebanon Indiana says his wife suffered inflammatory rheumatism for six weeks before using Mysticure for Rheumatism. He claims immediate relief and the ability to walk within three days, asserting it saved her life. Sold to Cael Loren, druggist, 418 Lackawanna Avenue, Scranton.
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Morton Ts Hi
Lebanon
Tnd
Cael Loren
Drugsist
Scranton
Lackawanna Avenue
Street Walkers Arrested in City Police Court
Three street walkers were among prisoners who faced the mayor in police court yesterday. They were picked up at various central city locations under an edict by the chief to curb the scandalous practice at any cost. One of the trio was arrested at o'clock yesterday morning by patrol-
Good Roads Movement Meeting in Board of Trade Rooms
The Lackawanna County Good Roads executive committees met in the Board of Trade rooms to discuss highway improvements and local infrastructure plans. Key participants outlined forthcoming steps and funding options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County League
Board of Trade Rooms
The
Lackawanna County
Good Roads
Damask and Linen Sale Listings with Discounted Prices
A catalog-like item lists cream damask in several patterns and colors with prices from 40e to 60e. Bleached Snow White fabrics are offered in new patterns at $1.00 to $1.25. Napkins and dinner napkins appear at 50c to 2.50 with mentions of large dinners and higher-priced goods.
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Lackawanna Avenue
Lehigh Valley Ticket Office
Copenhagen Vases and Plaques Reflect Artful Glaze Shades
New ware from Copenhagen features vases and plaques with delicate glaze shading. The pieces are copies of famous paintings drawn from public and private galleries.
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Norton
M. Norton
Lackawanna Ave
Weston Mill Co
W. B. Henwood
Beecham
Spruce Street
ODD Fellows
J. Sweet
Man
W. P. O'Donnell
Mort Iberdl
Diyon
Heller Trate
Laecka- Wann Avenue
John C. Welchel
Frank M. Amsbry
Welchel
Michael Bannon
Christ Gomeringer
Tribune
Caledonians
Hal
K. W. Rankin
Elgin
Waltham
James Bass
Keystone
the Rexford Co
Thiele
Scharwenka Conservatory
New York
Herr Kopff
Lodge and Corporation
Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Good Roads Movement
Inje-Vaz
Copenhagen
China
Lockwood
Utica
de Utica
Hadgen
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