Utah and Its People Reform Stance In Mormon Polygamy Debate
Dr. Lamb speaks for the Clergymen's Retiring Fund Soci ety while Edward H. Snow lectures that plural marriage ceased in the Mormon church a decade ago. He argues Mormons uphold American law, pledged to end polygamy, and blame political and clerical opponents for the current anti Mormon backlash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Lamb
Philadelphia
Clergymen's Retiring Fund Society
T Illustrated
Jackson Street Baptist Church
United States
Seoul
Congress
Supreme Court
Wilford Woodruff
Church
Viah
Utel
America
Bered
Storm Bureau
New As
Rocky Mountains
Aples
Mormonitin
Territorial
Fire destroys West Park double frame building
Flames lit up Weat Scranton late Saturday night as a large double frame building on North Main avenue burned completely. Erected for N. L. Vonrad and slated to open April 1 the structure, valued at 2000 dollars and recently insured by contractor D P Oakley, was thought to be in flames before firefighters arrived. Origin remains a mystery with no stoves in use amid a strong gale. Sparks spread but no other homes caught fire due to vigilant firemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat Scranton
West Park Land Company
North Main Avenue
N. L. Vonrad
D. PD. Oakley
Main Avenue
Baptism and Illustrious Sermon Mark Jackson Street Service
Twelve candidates were baptized after the morning service at Jackson Street Baptist Church by Rev. Dr. de Gruchy. The evening service featured the first sermon in a series with the topic Abraham, the Friend of God. The seating capacity was taxed and the singing and illustrations were praised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Street Baptist Church
de Gruchy
Abraham
Friend of God
Clergymen's Retiring Fund Speaker Urges Support
Rev James H Lamb of Philadelphia spoke at St David's Episcopal Church on behalf of the Clergymen's Retiring Fund Society. He described actions by other denominations for retired clergy and urged congregants to back the society's work aiding aged and poor Episcopal ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James H. Lamb
D. D
Philadelphia
St. David's Episcopal Church
Episcopal Church
America
Spring 1900 Modes and Fabrics Revealed in Fashion Tests
Fashion leaders in Northeast Pennsylvania announce that the Spring and Summer 1900 styles have passed the crucial tests and are now defined. Weaves makes and colorings for the season are determined, aiding dress goods buyers as trade ramps up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Textile Exhibition Opens This Week At Local Store
Open this week to public viewing as the store showcases its extensive textile stock the largest in the region. The announcement stresses the unique variety and urges visitors to inspect the new creations in person.
Special display offers wide range of fabrics at Globe Warehouse
Among the new shades and color blends are Homespuns Cheviots Zebelines Westras Camel's Hairs Albio Suitings Broadcloths Vitalis Venetians Klados Wolfrades Eper on Cloths Prunella Cloths French Beixes Poplins Granites Serges Mohairs and more. Exclusive to the Globe Warehouse the collection also includes high novelties for special show days this week for seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe
Parish fund drive progress and trustee appeal
The speaker blamed current conditions on parishioners lack of knowledge. Last year 242 members were pensioned and over 70,000 dollars have been raised since the society began. Contributions may be sent to the trustees through the rector Rev. E. J. McHenry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. J. McHenry
Abraham the Father of Faith Paper Leads Welsh Baptists
The Baptist Young People's union of the First Welsh Baptist church opened a series on great Biblical characters with Oliver Harria delivering an eloquent paper on Abraham. A lively discussion followed with T. J. Williams D. J. Davis Prof. James R. Hughes Miss Meredith Miss Jenkins and Rev. D. D. Hopkins taking part.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptist Young People's Union
The
First Welsh Baptist Church
Israel
Oliver Harria
Abraham
T. J. Willjiama
D. J. Davis
James R. Hughes
Miss Meredith
Misa Jenkins
D. D. Hopkins
Ancient Order of Hibernians Plan Ball and St Patrick’s Day Event
The Tourist club of Division No. 1 invites members to its annual ball at Mears' hall next Friday with The Star orchestra providing music. On Saturday, Division No. 1 hosts a St Patrick’s Day commemoration featuring Rev. F P McNally of Georgetown Pa as speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
Mears’ Hall
Star Orchestra
F. P. McNally
Georgetown
St. Patrick's Parish
Burial Notices Chronicle Several Local Remains
The remains of Samuel Wal lace age 4 of 132 South Bromley avenue were interred at Washburn street cemetery yesterday afternoon. John Wisely, son of Frank M. Zingel of Flint Street, buried at 2 pm in German Catholic cemetery. Mrs. Thomas Hennegan honored with high mass at Holy Cross church and interment in Cathedral cemetery. Mrs. Thomas Glynn of Hampton street to be buried at Cathedral cemetery Florence after 9 am service at St Patrick's. Archie Cranston's five month old died and will be buried at Washburn street cemetery tomorrow at 3 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel
George Wallace
Bromley Avenue
Washburn Street
John Wisely
Frank M. Zingel
Flint Street
Thomas Hennegan
Holy Cross Church
Dunn
Lend a Hand Mission Meets at Mrs Hitchcock Home
Green Ridge Presbyterian church group gathers at Mrs F L Hitchcock on Washington avenue tomorrow evening. Green Ridge lodge nominates O L Colvin for district deputy grand master at the Grand Odd Fellows convention tomorrow. Colvin, a member of Hyde Park encampment No 249 and Canton Scranton No 4, is praised for fit and leadership. Rev A A Myers preached at the Presbyterian church on The Apostle of the Cumberland Mountain. St Pauls Total Abstinence and Benevolent society moves to Killums hall Capouse av.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
F. L. Hitchcock
Washington Avenue
Green Ridge Lodge
Colvin
Hyde Park
Canton Scranton
A. A. Myers
Cumberland Gap
Tenn
I. J. Lansing
Presbyterian Church
Cumberland Mountain
St. Paul's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Capouse Avenue
Green Ridge Street
Killum's Hall
New Coffee Aids Claim Relief For Some Drinkers
A quirky greens store notice promotes a new preparation called crin bs or the place of le cate stomar, claimed to aid a class of people injured by coffee. The ad urges trying the product, noting low cost and ease of use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greens
le Cate Stomar
Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough
Ministers discussed topics at yesterday's services. Vic tor Burschell was named vice president of the State Firemen's Association. Unclaimed letters await owners at the post office. A branch of the W OC T U organized. Police reorganization sets seven patrolmen and one day officer on duty 7 to 11 p m. Day officer D P Higlin salary raised to 50 dollars. Retiring officers include Jacob Pletcher and George Dierke with others leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Burschell
State Firemen’s Association
D. P. Higlin
P. J. Henley
Patrick Kays
Patrick Boland
Frank Saito
Michael Quinn
Fred Beaver
James Golden
Jacob Pletcher
George Dierke
Michael J. Bulger
Louis Sawyer
Sermons Across Churches On Lent Sunday
Clergy at Dudley Street Baptist Presbyterian and Methodist churches delivered morning sermons with themes including Help from the Hills Recognition in Heaven Christ Our Passover Liberty in Christ Jehosaphat's Great Victory and David's Repentance and Restoration. Communion services were held at several services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Kreamer
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Golden Eagle Lodge
W. F. Gibbons
A. J. VanCleft
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hls
Jehosaphat
David
Episcopal Church
FB. J. Haughton
Local Firemen's Leader Named Vice President in County
Victor Burschell, newly elected burgess, is appointed vice president of the State Firemen's association for Lackawanna county by President Samuel H. Smith of Norristown Pa. He will organize new companies and safeguard firemen interests and welfare in the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Burschell
State Firemen's Association
Lackawanna County
Samuel 8. Smith
Norristown
Burschell
Unclaimed Letters As of March 10 1900
Unclaimed correspondence list includes M. K. Bishop Mrs Bridget Brown Thomas J Conroy Bessie Coolican B Curtis Martin F Golden Ellen George Joseph P Gibbons Mrs Andrew M Holmes William Heyleman Patrick Hoolman John Harper George Hazen Richard Johnson F W Kleeman Richard MccMahon F B R McIntyre Frederick Mareh Mrs P O Hara J F Reiily foreign Angelo Sandorino Felice Tomainafu Cruce Mrs George Phillips Mrs W S Baker Quincy Avenue Delaware Street notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. K. Bishop
Bridget Brown
Chestnut Street
Thomas J.conroy
Johnson's Patch
Bessie
Coolican
B. Curtis
Martin F. Golden
Walnut Street
Ellen George
Jefferson Avenue
Joseph P. Gibbons
Andrew M. Holmes
Adama Avenue
William Heyleman
Patrick Hoolman
Pay Your Taxes Now to Dodge Penalty
To Dunmore taxpayers the notice urges immediate payment of taxes to avoid penalties and ensure compliance with local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Epworth league to hold pound social for distressed family
The Epworth league of the Methodist Episcopal church plans a pound social this evening in the church Sunday school rooms to aid a worthy family in distress in the borough. A Women’s Christian Temperance Union formed with Fifteen members pledging to work for temperance and Christianity. A meeting at the Methodist Holocopal church is set for Friday March 16 at 3 PM. Court Pride Lodge Foresters of America plans its second annual ball Friday March 16 with dancing and a social.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal Church
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Methodist Holocopal Church
Court Pride Lodge
Foresters of America
North Scranton Notes Local Contest At Puritan Church
The North Scranton note announces an evening event at Puritan Congregational church with Sunday school backing. Prizes totaling 42 dollars await participants in music and recitations, including children's items and choral pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puritan Congregational Church
Sunday Schol
Americ
Bethlshem
Judea
Wales
John T. Evans
Magon
Mrs. Tizzard
Funeral for Mrs. Mary A. Parrish Noted Briefly
Brief obituary note reports the funeral for Mrs. Mary A. Parrish. Details such as date, time, or location are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary A. Parrish
Widow of Archippus Parrish Rites Held at Green Ridge
The widow of Archippus Parrish ceremonies were held at 10 this morning from her Green Ridge home with interment in Wilkes Barre. The Providence Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid Society meets at 2 this afternoon for a special session. The Junior Epworth League hosts an entertainment in church parlors. Welsh Memorial church youths plan a social next Thursday with graphophone selections. Shield of Honor lodge members meet at Osterhout's hall Friday evening. A small brown water spaniel is missing near 1907 North Main Avenue, reward offered. Rev W F Davies travels to Wilkes Barre to present a paper on the Bible as a Literary Production before the Welsh Baptist ministerial conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archippus Parrish
Green Ridge Street
Wilkes-Barre
Ladies’ Aid Society
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Marehal
Epworth
Shield of Honor Lodge
Osterhout's Hall
North Main Avenue
W. F. Davies
Wilkes- Barre
Welsh Baptist Ministerial Conference
Local News Briefs From Oak Street and Wilkes-Barre Visit
Mrs William Edgar is somewhat improved after a serious illness. Miss Blanche Halstead hosted friends from Wilkes Barre at her Oak street home Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs P J Keegan of Oak street celebrate the arrival of a baby boy named Joseph Watkins of North Main Avenue who spent last week in Wilkes Barre and has now returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edgar
Blanche Halstead
Wilkes-Barre
Oak Street
P. J. Keegan
Joseph Watkins
North Main Avenue
Wilkes- Barre
Pea Coal Delivered to South Side Hyde Park Areas
Coal price set at 1.25 dollars per ton for delivery to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders accepted with J I Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave and phone 6683.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pea Coal
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. ‘I. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
South Scranton Maennerchor Gathers for Brooklyn Saengerfest Plans
The Junger Maennerchor met at Germania hall for a well attended rehearsal. Active singers are practicing for the Brooklyn Saengerfest in June under a satisfied instructor. The society will join a group to Music hall tonight for an entertainment by united lodges of the D O H.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Maennerchor
Germania Hall
Brooklyn
Mrs Herman Graebner Celebrates Fiftieth Birthday
Mrs Herman Graebner of Prospect avenue celebrated the fiftieth anniversary of her birth yesterday. She entertained a few intimate friends including Mr and Mrs Philip Klein Mrs Charles Kaestner Mrs Casper Jenny Mrs Emil Herr man Mrs Charles Johnson Miss Marie Haggerty and Miss Mathilda Klein. She received many costly and useful presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herman Graebner
Prospect Avenue
Philip Klein
Charles Kaestner
Casper Jenny
Emil Herrman
Charles Johnson
Marie Haggerty
Mathilda Klein
Graebner
Birthday Salutes for George Kirchoff Highlight Local News
George Kirchoff of Irving avenue turns 77 as friends extend congratulations and gifts arrive including a cane from Rev. William A. North. Funeral services were held for Arthur Dunnigan, age 3, from Ripple street with interment at Dunmore Catholic cemetery.
School Board to Meet Tonight for Regular Session
The board of school control will hold a regular meeting tonight. The Lackawanna district of Harigari lodge marks its fifty second anniversary with a ball and entertainment in Muste hall tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of School Control
Lackawanna
Harigari
Muste Hall
Scranton Lodge Event Spotlight Jewish Leaders and Guests
The Scranton Lodge of the Sons of Benjamin hosts a dinner with Rev. Dr. Chapman Rabbi Jacobs and Grand Master Levy evoking praise for Jewish women and mothers in Israel. Speakers laud the lodge’s growth, humor in remarks, and the role of women in Jewish life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hering
Grand Lodge
Scranton
Jacobs
New York City
E. M. Chapman
Aun
Rabbi Jacobs
Levy
Israel
Barak
Terael
Landau
Rudolph Hering
Order
Ferdinand Levy
Louie Strauss
Isadore Finkelstein
Dr. Feinberg
Lipson
M. Lipson
W. Weisberg
LL. B. Landau
D. Landau
A. B. Cohen
Cohen
Ike Fala
Ti. Goldman
H. Relsman
L. Aayers
Minooka News Briefs and Local Deaths
Minooka Hore company met at McDonough's hall to discuss fundraising for fire fighting apparatus. An infant of George Merea, son-in-law of Anthony Hart, was buried in Minooka Catholic cemetery. Funerals held for children of Michael Hanahue in Providence cemetery and for Barbara Walsh in St. Joseph's cemetery. James Ryan regains health after illness. A Murray child, once ill with dia theria, is now blind. St Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent society met in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Theresa Higgins
Helen O'Hara
Hyde Park
Minooka Hore Company
MccDonough
Cilezgns
George Merea
Anthony Hart
Main Street
Minooka Catholic
Michael Hanahue
Greenwood
Providence Cemetery
James Ryan
Stafford Street
Martin Murray
Barbara
Richard Walsh
St. Joseph's Cemetery
St. Joseph's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society
Obituary for Hugh Connell and Curtis Crane
Hugh Connell of 217 Railroad avenue died Saturday morning after four days of illness from pneumonia. He was a longtime trainman on the Bloomsburg division of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad and is survived by three brothers and two sisters. Curtis Crane, longtime resident of this city, died in Brookline Massachusetts on Friday. he was brother of F L Crane and lived here until four years ago. He married Miss Eleise Spencer of the city, who survives with two sons and a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh Connell
Railroad Avenue
Jregg
Bloomsburg
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Rnlread
Joseph Campbell
Capouse Avenue
Thomas
Wyoming Territory
Daniel
Janos
Annie
Lellevue
Curtis Crane
Brookline
Mass
F. L. Crane
Ely
Elele Spencer
Span of Life to Open at Burgunder and Reis Theatre
Academy of Music presents The Span of Life with Donazetta acrobats for three nights starting March 12. Matinees 15 and 25 cents. evenings 15 25 40 and 60 cents. Also Faust in Goethe’s immortal tale with full stage effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lesser
R. Long
Donazetta
Mephisto
Porter J. White
Faust
Death of Ruth Williame-Levi Aged 1 in Green Ridge
Ruth Williame-Levi youngest daughter of David J. and Lica Williame-Levi died Saturday at the parental home in Green Ridge at age 1 due to heart trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
David J
Lica Williame-Levi
Greenridge
Aldermanic cases on larceny and burglary held on Saturday
Edward Halleck admitted to jail on $1.08 bail after pleading guilty to larceny of jewelry and cash from a brother in law. Others named—Richard Day Patrick Hart Patrick Shields Martin Murray John Judge—held on bail for burglary at a Lloyd street saloon. Charles Fisburn of Philadelphia was jailed awaiting trial for stealing from his uncle in North Seeran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Halleck
Alderman Howe
Halleck
New York
Richard Day
Patrick Hart
Patrick Shields
Martin Murray
John Judge
Albert Buchts
Lloyd Street
Charles Fisburn
Philadelphia
Mr. Morks
North Seeran Wus
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Utah
Eer
Elder
Edward H. Snow
Eastern States
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Dufour
Jackson Street Church
Globe Warehouse
Munyon
Arantee
Jum. Sciatica
Gui
Phila
Columbia Hose and Chemical Company
DiVision Street
Franklins and Board of Trade
Caleb Evans
Martha Grimthe
D. P. Jones
Tabernacle Congregational Church
A. L. Ramer
South Lincoln Avenue
Allentown
Alice KR. Tracey
Honesdale
Hattie Cooper
South Hyde Park Avenue
George Felhler
North Sumner Avenue
Tamaqua
Elmer Barnes
Elmira
Hiawatha Council
Pocahontas
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Masonic Hall
Father Mathew Society
St. Leo's Hall
St. Leo's Tourist Club
St. Brendin's Council
Young Men's Institute
Jacob Schocile
German Presbyterian Church
India
Green Ridge
Dunmore Borough
MR. Burschell
North Scranton
Uneeda
Uneeda Biscuit
National Biscuit Company
South Scranton
Grabner
George Kirchoff
Irving Avenue
Dunmore Catholic
Snover's Hall
J. Patrick’s Day
Beranton Baengerrunde
John Lentes
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Hartman’s Hall
Glee and Dramatic Club
St. Mary's Church
St. Mary's Hall
South Side Bowling Club
Maple Street
DrBull
Lodge OF Sons OF Benjamin
DR. Chapman
Matinees
al, Reeves
BIG Company
Inez Mecuseer
Indian Maiden Burlesque CO
Clark & Snover CO
C.d& S
California Fig Syrup CO
Shaye
Ter
Christian Befence
Adams Avenue
Jezie Schnickert
Otto Schnickert
Everett Avenue
Aldermanic Cabes
Infante
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