Eisteddfod prizes announced by Puritan church choir
At the eisteddfod Tuesday evening April 1 prizes are offered for best renditions across voices and age groups. Awards include glee Hig Dig for a small choir, "Come Distoneohite" quartet, "The Old Ship" bass solo, "Maid of Skull" tenor solo, "Angles Ever Hiright and Fair" soprano solo, "Monk" baritone, recitations of "Charge of the Light Brigade" and "Take Time to Be Holy" for various ages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Congregational Church Choir
Muller
Saene
Qgeorge M. Vickers
Joness
Ccctssece-Nec
Poem Contest Details for Youth Prize by T Jehu
The notice outlines a poem contest for boys and girls under 32 with a prize from T Jehu. It lists submission requirements including names of all competitors to be sent to secretary St J Richards at 220 Spring Street by April 1. Adjudicators names will be announced afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Jehu
Welch
St. J. Richards
Spring Street
Puritan church program praised. quilt winner named
Entertainment at the Puritan Congregational church drew a pleased audience though the focal point was the quilt contest won by Mrs Mary A Powell. Meanwhile arrests followed for alleged speak easy proprietors with Cunningham Knight and Davitt and Walsh before Alderman Roberts. A 2 year old burial, injuries in Marvine mine, skate crowd and thanks notes fill local items with several residents visiting or traveling.
Death of Mrs Mary O Boyle at Sanderson Avenue
Mrs Mary O Boyle died at her home on Sanderson avenue yesterday morning at 10 o'clock. She is survived by two sons John E of Boston and Michael W of the city and a sister Mrs Anthony Horn of Dunmere. The funeral will be at St Pauls church Green Ridge Saturday at 10 o'clock with interment in the Dunmere Catholic cemetery. Born on Wednesday night a daughter to Mr and Mrs Valantine Bliss Capouse avenue. Robert Clark of Corning NY visiting Gordon on Delaware street. Otis Stark of Factoryville visiting Mr and Mrs Del Foote on Penn avenue. Emma Thompson librarian of Green Ridge library slowly improving at Hahnemann hospital. P G Graybell of Capoose avenue returned from a business trip to South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary O' Boyle
Sanderson Avenue
John E
Boston
Mass
Michael W
Anthony Horn
Dunmere
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
Dunmere Catholic
Valantine Bliss
Capouse Avenue
Robert Clark
Corning
N. Y
Gordon
Delaware Street
Otis Stark
Factoryville
del Foote
Penn Avenue
Emma Thompson
Hahnemann Hospital
P. G. Graybell
Capoose Avenue
South Carolina
Bertha Kohntsman Weds John S Kester At Parents Home
The marriage occurred last evening at 8 o'clock in the bride’s parents’ residence 1935 Price street West Scranton. Rev Jacob Schoettle officiated with Amanda Carey as bridesmaid and Frederick Seamans as groomsman. Guests included numerous local families and out of town attendees Mr and Mrs Milton Williams Cresco Pa Mra C J Mertz Strondsbure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Kohntsman
John S. Kester
John Kohnteman
Price Street
Jacob Schoettle
Chestnut Street
German Presbyterian Church
Amanda Carey
Frederick Seamans
Mai
Kester
Bennie
William Summerhill
E. M. Cary
C. B. Michaels
Milton Williams
Cresco
Pai Mra
C. J. Mertz
Strondsbure
Doctor narrowly avoids collision with bicyclist on Main
Dr G B Beach of South Main Avenue barely escaped a crash with an unknown bicyclist on North Main Avenue near Jackson Street yesterday morning. Both cyclists were thrown. Beach’s front wheel was destroyed. the other rider escaped with minor discomfort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. B. Beach
South Main Avenue
North Main Avenue
Jackson A
Jackson Street
Main Avenue
Birthday Surprise for Miss Estella Yohe at Home
Friends gathered at Mr and Mrs William Yohe 124 North Bromley Avenue to celebrate Estella Yohe birthday anniversary with games and refreshments served at a 4 o clock. Guests included T H Kresge J Evans Wettling and several Misses Jones Hower Bennett Nauman Ave Weber Davis and others along with Messrs Harris Betterfly Pettit York Long Neeley Boldery Clark and A E Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Estella M. Yohe
Willian Yohe
North Bromley Avenue
T. H. Kresge
Enthusiastic Meeting on New Erection at Alice Mission
An evening gathering at the Alice mission on Crisp avenue approved starting construction of a larger edifice for services. Rev. J B Sweet chaired with William Crawford assisting, about seventy five attendees formed a committee to begin planning immediately. The mission owns two lot parcels on Keyser avenue at Luzerne street and excavation will start this week. Twelve new members were added, and missionary affairs show progress under Mr Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice
Crisp Avenue
J. B. Sweet
Simpson Methodist Church
William Crawford
Keyser Avenue
Luzerne Street
Crawford
Hampton Street Sabbath School Class No 4 Entertains
The Hampton Street Methodist Sabbath school Class No 4 held a successful social at the church with Prof. Bert Stone as chair. The program included orchestra selections, an invocation by Rev. F P Doty, recitations by Louise Hurechel Eve Browning Nettle LewTk Anna Thomas, solos by William Williams Charles Bennett Margaret Jones Frank Brundage Edwin Bowen Pillings piano duet by Stella and Laura Stubblebine and a piano solo by Lillian Shivelly, concluding with an orchestra selection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Street
Bert Stone
FP. P. Doty
Louise Hurechel
Evc Browning
Nettle LewTk
Anna Thomas
William Williams
Charles Bennett
Margaret Jones
Frank Brundage
Edwin Bowen
Pillings
Stella
Laura Stubblebine
Lillian Shivelly
Boy’s top spindown causes jar at drugstore window
Eleven year old John Porskelvis and other boys spun tops on Main avenue near Jackson street. A winding cord snapped as he swung a top, crashing through Pharmacist Jenkins’ large plate glass window. The startled boy stood immobile and was turned over to authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Porskelvis
Anthony Porskelvis
Main Avenue
Jackson Street
Jenkins’ Store
Porskelvik
Birthday Tea Honors Miss Emma Fellows
Thirteen young misses gathered at the home of Miss Emma Fellows on Tenth Street to mark her thirteenth birthday. Hostess sisters Nell Fellows and Lol Fellows, with Elizabeth Heler, assisted in receiving. tea was served at five o'clock to guests May Acker Belle Snyder May Green Kate James Anna Lewin Electa Laver Pauline Dodge Alyda Jeannette Lucy Bertha and Lulu Fellows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma
John H. Fellows
Tenth Street
Nell and
Lol
May Green
Kate James
Anna Lewin
Electa Laver
Pauline Dodge
Alyda
Jeannette
Lucy
Bertha
Lulu Fellows
Fight at Jackson Street home ends with arrest
Two men rushed into the West Scranton station after a disturbance at a Jackson Street residence near Robingon Street. John Donovan was found beating his brother Thomas. John was arrested for drunkenness and disorderly conduct after the incident. Thomas escaped during questioning. Donovan was fined $3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Mary Jones
Jackson Street
Robingon Street
Evans
Thomas
John Donovan
John
Donovan
Kellow
Local Residents Entertain Guests and Visitors
Miss Celia McAndrews is ill at home. Charles J. Watkins of New York City visits relatives here. J H Burrus hosts his brother Clyde Burrus from Sterling. Frank B. Freese visits Towanda. Mrs C L Kroge hosts her sister Mrs J Rausbury of Tunkhannock. Mies Jessie Polhemus visits relatives. Mies Ida Ace visits Hampton Junction. Robert Armstrong Sr returns from Corning New York. Mrs W Broadbent hosts sister Mrs J Gardner of Factoryville. Mrs A Gallagher visited by Mr and Mrs Frank Lament of Gillsboro New Jersey. D C Powell hosts relatives at Edwardadate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia McAndrews
McNicholls Court
Charles J. Watkins
New York City
J. H. Burrus
North Lincoln Avenue
Clyde Burrus
Sterling
Wayne County
Frank B. Freese
South Lincoln Avenue
Towanda
C. L. Kroge
North Sumner Avenue
J. Rausbury
Tunkhannock
Mies Jessie Polhemus
Clark's Green
Mies Ida Ace
Hampton Junction
Robert Armstrong, Sr
Jackson Street
Corning
N.Y
W. Broadbent
Lafayette Street
J. Gardner
Factoryville
A. Gallagher
Luzerne Street
Frank Lament
Gillsboro
N. J
D.C. Powell
North Garfield Avenue
Edwardadate
Entertaining program at Scranton Street Baptist Church
An entertainment is planned for next Thursday evening March 17 at Scranton Street Baptist Church featuring grapho phone selections and choir music directed by Mrs B G Heddee with Mr Jenn Owens in charge of the graphophone. The Ladies Aid Society will serve a supper in the church lecture room from six to eight. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Mra. B. G. Heddee
Jenn Owens
Ladles’ Aid Society
W. P. Welles
John
Welles
Seith
Briggs
Germania Band Concert and Local Events in South Scranton
In South Scranton a Germania band concert is planned with Professor Guth directing a program of marches overtures and choral selections. A wedding of Dr. Reeser and Miss Baker occurred in Philadelphia. A runaway horse incident on Cedar Avenue was resolved by Charles Schneider. Alderman Ruddy issued warrants for three youths on a malicious mischief charge later discharged. St Aloysius Young Men's Society hosted an event with Attorney P A O Boyle as speaker. Remains of Mrs. Fred Schneider to be buried at St Marys church. Local societies and residents, including Yunger Maennerchor rehearsals and visits from Wilkes-Barre residents, were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Band
Guth
Scranton Saengerrunde
Workingmans' Glee Club
Maennerchor
Reeser
Cedar Avenue
Philadelphia
Fredonia G. Baker
North
Fifteenth Street
Luthon
Tenth Street Presbyterian Church
John J. Gorman
Central City
Ted
Edward Kellerman
John Kelley
Aloysius Young Men's Society
Pharmacy Hall
Lenethy
P. A. O'Boyle
Pittston
Fred Schneider
St. Mary's Church
Camp 66
Patriotic Order Gons of
Storr's Hall
Tonnhe
Yunger Maennerchor
George Saul
Wilkes- Barre
Sigegle Harbach
George Lohmann
Gus Rencke
Cincinnati
Scrantom Athletic Association
Night Ball Committee Report Details Dance Joy
The ball committee issued a report noting the recent club dance produced a gratifying result. Members praised attendance and atmosphere of the event, highlighting successful organization and enjoyment by attendees.
Funeral Attendance for Mrs McDermott Marks Town Losing One
Town residents attended the funeral for the late Mrs. McDermott of Providence. The report notes Burke Bros. workers returning to duties after a layoff and Mary McGrail’s recovery from injuries. John Rogan bought the Terrace Hotel on South Blakely Street. William Berry suffered a severe fall at the O Grove colliery, with doubtful prognosis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McDermott
Providence
Burke Bros
T. P. Litchworth
Bertrand
Throop
Mies
Mary McGrail
Willow Street
Yeager
Harry
Mosee
National
Odd Fellows
Prof
Johnson
Scranton
South Side
John Rogan
Blakely Street
A. Norris
Keystone Brewing Company
William Berry
Haet Drinker Street
Ocypey Grove
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Berry
Jim Judges Plans After Bartley Bout Face Big Fight
Jim Judges plans remain uncertain after he faces Frank Bartley of Binghamton in a 20 round bout. Manager Jack Skelly teases a final test before a world title bid with 140 pound limit noted. Referee Sam Austin named, reflecting the fight's importance and high authority attached by the American Sporting Club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Judge
Frank Bartley
Binghamton
Jack Skelly
American Sporting Club
New York
Skelly
Bartley
Scrantonian
Juge
Ryan
Sam Austin
Austin
Three Pension Grants to Scranton Residents
Notice reports pension awards for three Scranton residents. Mrs Mary M Miller of 1968 North Washington avenue receives a widow's pension of eight dollars monthly and her son gets two dollars monthly. John Minneweather, a central city resident, is granted an increased disability pension from rheumatism and heart trouble from six to twelve dollars monthly. The article notes his alternate name Jackson Merryweather and a badge as a Black Union veteran who enlisted under a nom de plume to avoid capture. the grants were secured through Alderman BL Wright, local pension agent.
Wrong Bonn defendant delayed in trespass suit
Mrs. Jennie Cohen sued in trespass in Alderman Wright's office seeking damages for jewelry valued at 28 dollars allegedly taken from her home by A Bonn and Henry Bonn. A misnaming showed Emil Bonn should be co defendant, causing a five day postponement. Defense says Cohen had possession of the jewelry and it was recovered with a search warrant. goods now in Alderman Miller's custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Cohen
Alderman Wright
A. Bonn
Henry Bonn
Emil Bonn
Cohen
Bonns
Tierney
Alderman Miller
Klondike Expedition Telegram from Edmonton
A telegram dated March 9 from Edmonton reports Edmund Bartl and party have started with twenty horses toward the Klondike from the last outpost. Bartl, vice president of the National Klondike Mining and Trading Co., is leading the expedition with supplies for two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmund Bartl
Edmonton
Northwest Territory
Bother in an Athletic Club Case Seeks Furniture Recovery
John Byrne and others of the West Side Athletic Club sued Daniel Mac Auliffe alleging he took furniture and furnishings worth 200 dollars. The suit was filed yesterday as trouble arose within the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Byrne
Patrick Cooney
Thomas Tierney
Michael Hannagan
John J. O'Grady
James Enellah
Patrick Durkin
John McDonough
Philip Salmon
John Carroll
John Hennigan
John Healey
West Side Athletic Club
Daniel MacAuliffe
McAuliffe Withdraws with Fixings Over Alleged Club Claim
The article notes that McAuliffe withdrew and took with him all the fixings to cover an alleged claim he had against the club. Attorney M. F. Conry represents the club.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McAuliffe
M. F. Conry
Excellent concert by Grace Lutheran Ladies Aid Society
Last night Grace Lutheran church hosted a high quality concert by the church Ladies Aid. The program featured vocal and instrumental pieces, a graphophone rendition by August Merrick, and desserts served afterward. The lineup included Miss Louise Johnson and Miss Carrie Ravencrans piano duet, Bessie Slant recitation, Richard and Herman Neubauer with Esther Smith mandolin and guitar trio, Ada Mason vocal, Richard Neubauer mandolin, J H Griffin recitation, William Allen violin, Sadie Doherty vocal, J M Griffin recitation. Ice cream and cake followed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Lutheran Church
Ladies’ Aid Society
August Merrick
Louise Johnson
Carrie Ravencrans
Bessie Slant
Richard Neubauer
Herman Neubauer
Esther Smith
Ada Mason
J. H. Griffin
William Allen
Miss Sadie Doherty
J. HM. Griffin
Obituaries from Pittston West Scranton area deaths
The notice lists multiple deaths including Isaac Everitt of Pittston aged 76 with a long local business career, Thomas Gerrity of West Scranton after six days illness, Thomas P. Durkin of West Scranton, Verna Burge diphtheria victim, and several other deaths with funeral details. Survivors include a son George B Everitt and a granddaughter Mrs Mary LaBar, with interments at Hollenback and Hyde Park Catholic cemeteries. Continuous obituaries note their residences, causes, and funeral arrangements across several streets and towns.
Gout and Rheumatism Carlsbad Waters Promoted
Gout arises from excess uric acid in the blood and is aided by Carlsbad Waters. Dr Lustig supports the therapy's efficacy in acute and chronic rheumatism in a pamphlet. Eisner Mendelson Co. New York sole agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carlsbad
Lustig
Anes
Eisner & Mendelson Co
New York
Finest Solderless 18k Wedding Rings Debut
A contemporary line featuring solderless 18k gold wedding rings in a Tiffany style echoes premium craft and modern design. The collection emphasizes clean lines, timeless elegance, and versatile wear for daily use and special occasions.
Wedding Presents Our Optician Mr Adams
Our optician Mr Adams offers fitting services for all defective vision cases. Prices are very reasonable and suitable for wedding gifts or celebrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams
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Order of Foresters
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William Mulchrone
Marvine
Court Robin Hood
Archbald’s Hall
Ledeca
David Jehu
William T. Lewis
Court Pride of
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David D. Lewin
James B. Davis
Fred, Gxelum
Thomas Jehu
Richard Sharpless
J. G. Davis
Coming Eisteddfod
Puritan Congregational Church
Mary A. Powell
Hot
Maloney
William Cunningham
Anthony Knight
William H. Davitt
Patrick Walsh
Alderman Roberts
Cunningham
Knight
Davitt
James Kenner
Cayuvk Street
Flyde Park
William Mulehrane
Harmory
Fleetge City
Mroo
William Plearn
David Anglemler
Monroe County
Genree
Archbald
West Market Street
Eva Meredith
Moscow
Thomas Meredith
Wayne Avenue
Globe Warehouse
Brussels
Venice
Normandie
Point Venice
Velincon
Chemtilly
Mise Bertha Kohnstman
John Kester
Ming Entelin M. Vohes-Neon
Allis Mission
Entertainment and Social
Saul
Miss Fellows
South Scranton
Dunmore
Mrs. Cohen
Bartl
the Klondike
Grace English Lutheran Church
Isaac Everitt
Exeter
Linden Streets
West Pittston
Fiveritt
Wyoming Valley
Montague
Sussex County
IMS
Everitt
Pittaton
Abram Embleh
Adams Express Company
Pittston. Mr. Everitt
George B
Aldo
Mary BE
LaBar
Laceyville
Dr. Harehaw
Hollerback Cemetery
Willie Barre
Thomas Gerrity
Aire
Merrifield Avenue
Treland
St. Patrick's Church
Dugiouxe
Owen Finnegan
Kathe
Jimn
Mary
Miche
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Thomas P. Durkin
Weat Boranton
Liegerne Street
Leland
America
Father Mathew Society
Hampton Mine Acidental Fund
Mise Hridget
Hyde Park
Verna
George Burge
Bwetland Street
Washburn Street
Charles H. Ridgeway
Paul Street
Grand Army of the Republic
Murry
Patrick Clarke
Carbon Street
Mary Mervin
Albright Avenue
Court Street
Elizabeth Hodgron
Thomas Hengxon
East Market Street
Dunmore Cemetery
Geo. Cunningham
Mire
George Cunningham
Second Street
Mary O'Boyle
Owen O' Boyle
Dunmore Catholic Cemetery
Josephine
A. J. McConnell
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
Hercules
Warren-Ehret Company
Ehret
Washington Avenue
Pilsner
East Rivers
Maurice River Coves
Mill Orgs &c
AL Pierce Penn Ave Market
Dickson Mfg CO
Jeranton and
Wilket-Harre
General Omics
Branton, Pa
Washington Chemical Vo
Washington, D. C
AU Uso
Cook Remedy CO
Masa Tempe
Chicago
Lackawanna Lumber CO
MILI
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Dr. Peal
John H. Phelps
Wroming Avenue
Spruce Street
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