West Scranton Edwardsdale Eisteddfod Draws Competitors
An Edwardsdale eisteddfod is planned for Monday with judge Edwards and Mine Inspector Prytherch among the adjudicators. Prizes include $50 for mixed choruses, $20 for male voice groups, and smaller awards for other musical and literary entries. DW. Dwilelt offers $10 for a mining essay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardsdale
Allentown
Siccoxsful
Eldorado
God Be Merciful
DW. Dwilelt
Philadelphia
H. M. Edwards
H. O. Prytherch
Scranton Choral Society Sets Meeting and Rehearsal
The executive committee is asked to meet at o'clock this evening in Ivorite hall. The regular choir rehearsal will be held tomorrow evening at Jackson Street Baptist church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Scranton Choral Society
Ivorite Hall
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Services Held for William Ord at Parental Home
Funeral services for William Ord were conducted yesterday afternoon at the home of his parents, 303 Quay Avenue. Rev. H C McDermott, pastor of Simpson M. Church, led the rites following his death in the Hyde Park shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ord
Hyde Park
Quay Avenue
H.C. McDermott
Simpson M
Memorial services for Keyser Valley youth held at church
A church service was conducted with a quartette from the Allis mission singing. The bereaved parents received much sympathy for their son, a beloved resident. Many floral tributes testified to the affection he inspired. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser Valley
Washburn Street
First annual Master dance at St David’s Hall April 2
The West Side Central Republican club social committee hosts the first annual Master dance at St David’s hall on Wednesday evening April 2. Prof Bauer and his top musicians will provide the music for the event which promises notable social appeal in Benson and West Scranton. The hall has been renovated and described as superior for dancing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Central Republican Club
St. David's’ Hall
Benson
Weat Scranton
Pattrons
Bauer
Hoorta
Excursion Train To Allentown For Eisteddfod Sails Monday
An excursion train to Allentown will depart the Central Railroad of New Jersey depot at 6 o clock Monday morning to accommodate singers for the Allentown eisteddfod. Return from Allentown is at 2190 p.m. A special round trip fare is set and several hundred people are expected. A large delegation from the old Columbia Hose Company will join for the day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Central Trailroad of
New Jersey
Old Columbia Hose Company
Taidles Ald society to serve claim chowder supper
On Thursday evening next week the Taidles Ald society of the First Baptist church will host a claim chowder supper in their cosy dining rooms. The clams are finey stock from Pocono imported for the society, with other good foods prepared for a first class supper served in first class manner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Prytherch
First Baptist Church
William Ord
McGuern and Backus Arrested for Hotel Beer Theft
Andrew McGuern and Fred Backus were arrested by the hotel keeper at Morris' hotel on West Lackiwianna avenue after stealing a barrel of beer. They were arraigned before Alderman Davies, with $300 bail demanded from each. Unable to pay, both were committed to the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew McGuern
Fred Backus
Morris
West Lackiwianna Avenue
Yesterdayy
Aldervtmuan Davies
Kafr Boy Choir Delights Community at Local Services
The Kafr boy choir proved a revelatory and educational success bringing much pleasure. Prayer meetings inspire and draw good attendance. The first meeting of the twentieth century conference will be held in our church in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Evening talks by Rev BK 6 and Rev I H Haslam on church roles
On April 1st the church hosts two addresses by Rev BK 6 of New York and Rev I H Haslam on youth in the denomination and Pennsylvania's future. A post meeting follows each Sabbath service and all members are urged to attend. Next Tuesday Alfred Bevan leads a talk titled A Noble Purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. W
Chirces
D. D
New York
I. H. Haslam
A. M
P. U
Ife
Alfred Bevan
Tople
Community notices and events from Wilkes-Barre area
Local churches plan suppers and meetings for next week. Catholic Total Abstinence group to hold a smoker at St Leo's hall tomorrow afternoon. Ten pin game Electric City Wheelmen vs West Find Wheelmen set for Thursday at their alleys. A hospital appendicitis operation reported for Harry Johnson. Burglary thwarted at Joseph Embrey's butcher shop on South Seventh. A 112 year old, Allisonce, injures arm after a fall on Lincoln Avenue. Garfield Sanders bitten by a mule at an Erie min e. Shooting match on Gammons Hill scheduled for today at o clock. I W O H circle at Hampton Street M I church elects officers. Division No. 1 AOH hosts social at St David's hall next Monday. W A Thompson family relocates to 14 Wyoming Avenue. Mrs J R Davis wins mining tools set for William X Williams benefit. Mrs A A Lindabury entertains missionary society of Washburn Street Presbyterian. Colonial club weekly dance in Washington hall last night. Oxford Glee Club offers reduced ticket rights for Allentown festival on Monday. Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist services tomorrow at 10 am English and 6 pm Welsh. First Welsh Baptist church prayer meeting and Welsh language service at 10 am. Sunday school 2 pm. Bellevue English service 6 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpeon M. WT
Catholic Total Abstinence Regiment
St Leo's Hall
Electric City
West Find
Wilkes- Barre
Harry Johnson
South Seventh Street
Scranton
Joseph Embrey
Allisonce
Ira Lee
Lincoln Avenue
Garfield Sanders
Lafayette Street
Erie
Dinimore
Gammons’ Hill
1. W. OH
Hampton Street
M. 1
Gillesre
Abbie Hancock
Edna M. Bonner
Sue Medley
Whiting
Fourth Ward
Bryn Mawr Street
Bellevue
Local residents and visitors listed in social notes
Mrs Reese mother of Jenkin T Reese is at home on Washburn street. Harry Angle of Pocono lake visits Alfred Kern on Scranton street. Robert Farrington of North Hyde Park avenue is ill. Andrew Heffron of Twenty first street is seriously ill. Mrs Patrick Flughes of Evanscourt is recovering. Mrs TD Phillips of North Malin avenue is guest of Wilkes Barre friends. Peter McCormick of South Scranton has a job at Clarke Bros. WIHT Moser of North Everett avenue is ill. Mr and Mrs Bunnie of Danville visiting Me and Mrs La Tue Tripp's park. Miss Chava Sanders of West Talim Street will spend Sabbath with Wilkes Garr Mi. Migeermin of Norristown No 7 visits daughter Mrs Gert Hackett of North Hyde Park avenue. James Joplings of Inkerman inviting daughter Mrs W A Reid of Jackson street. Arthur Stover of Lafayette street will attend the state assembly of the Royal Order of Creod Fellows at Pittsburg late this month. Mire P O Struppler of South Main avenue recovering from illness. E Robinsons Sons Bock Beer will be on draught at all hotels today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reese
Jenkin 'T. Reese
Washburn Street
Harry Angle
Pocono Lake
Alfred Kern
Scranton Street
Robert Farrington
North Hyde Park Avenue
Andrew Heffron
Twenty-first Street
Patrick Flughes
Evanscourt
Reese TD. Phillips
North Malin Avenue
Wilkes- Barre
Peter McCormick
South Scranton
Clarke Bros
Wiht Moser
North Everett Avenue
Bunnie
Danville
la Tue
Tripp
Daghter
Gert Hackett
James Joplings
Inkerman
W. A. Reid
Jackson Street
Arthur Stover
Lafayette Street
State Assembly
the Royal Order of Creod
Pittsburg
P.O. Struppler
South Main Avenue
Local notices on river bridge extension and street changes
Green Ridge news notes discuss petition to extend Lackawanna river bridge and new bridge construction from Sanden Avenue. Residents at Nickola and Smith Place report travel disruptions and water shutoffs on nearby streets. Officials from Deacon Thon and Bust Market area present a municipal request for road realignments affecting Hace Street and Houlevant Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cos
Wyder
Odd Fellows
Dichsn
Smith Place
Nichola
Otroota
Lackawinna
Sanden Avenue
Houlevant Avenue
Hace
Minooka Notes and Local Meetings Report
Minooka residents reflect on the funeral of Timothy Fyden held Thursday at St Josephs altar. Interments in Minnoka Center cemetery. Annie Snyder and May McQuisher of West Forge visited Minooka yesterday. John Mark of Stafford Street plans a trip to Sayre Virginia. The town board met last evening in the new Evhuo for a fraternity event. St Josephs Benevolent pocket and Abelingne group plan plantings at St Josephs hall tonight. The Twentieth Century Docket Hall team defeated Callerys Hall 4 to 2 in a local game.
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Fuavtl
Nmothy
Wankers
Oller
Evhuo
Military Organisation of
St. Josephi'e Total Abelingne and
Benevolent Pocket
St. Joneph'a
Callery's
La Grippe Epidemic Warns of Airborne Spread
An 1910s era note explains La Grippe spreads through the air and affects health, noting healthy individuals resist while those in poor health fall ill. It promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a remedy for initial catarrh symptoms to avert pneumonia, citing Rev. L. E. Palmer of Ceresco Michigan praising the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
L. KE. Palmer
Ceresco
Mich
John Bour Injured In Accidental Foot Crush
John Bour a longtime machinist for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western company suffered a serious foot injury when a large iron pipe rolled onto it yesterday. He was taken to his home on St Hickory Street where Dr. Albert Kolb treated a badly swollen foot and may have broken bones pending further examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bour
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Injured Brakeman Fink Hurt Jumping From Train Near Avondale
William Fink, a brakeman, jumped from his train near Avondale and landed on scrap, suffering severe leg injuries. Comrades helped him to the caboose, then he was brought to Feranton and his home at IRving Avenue where Dr. Wilsh dressed the wounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Fink
Fink
Avondale
Caboose
Feranton
Git Irving Avenue
Wileh
Funeral services for Joseph Neu haus and Patrick F. Ruddy
The funeral for Joseph Neu haus proceeds from 618 Birch street with the Whights of St George and Servites attending and pallbearers provided. Solemn mass at St Marys German Catholic church at 9 o clock, burial in Twentieth ward cemetery. Patrick F Ruddy funeral at 9 am in St Peters Cathedral with interment in the Cathedral cemetery. Friends assemble at 27 Hickory street at o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Neuhaus
Birch Street
St. George
St. Mary's
Twentieth Ward
Patrick FE. Ruddy
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Cathedral
Hickory Street
Local notes and events from Cedar Avenue to Niles Ohio
A Cedar Avenue plaza cleaned by public works crew. Electric City Rue club held a weekly shooting match at Blatter's with high scores. A baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Fred Lear of Stone Avenue. Generil Grant commandery Knights of Malta met in Hartman's Hall. Dr Schley's Lung Healing Balm advertised with no cure no pay. James Burns and Miss Bridget Burns travel from Pittston Avenue to Niles Ohio for funeral of Mrs Joseph Webster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Oworks
Cedar Avenue
Electric City Rue Club
Blatter
Fred Lear
Stone Avenue
Generil Grant Commandery
Knights of Malta
Hartman
Schley
James Burns
Miss Bridgeturns
Pittston Avenue
Niles
Ohio
Joseph Webster
Reverend Charley HM Sewing Plans Return For Another Year
At the Methodist chapel official board meeting on Thursday evening an annual extension was granted for Rev Charley HM Sewing to continue. The report notes the chapel in good overall condition across departments with ongoing improvements. Several locals are mentioned visiting or traveling including Mrs Royal Tult of North Blakely street and Mbe Helle Webber of Marpur plicet among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Chapel
Charley HM
Mins Sutherland
Brooklyn
Royal Tult
North Blakely Atreet
Blewget
Anua
Chery @ieet
Hawley (Ries
Helle Webber
Marpur
Plicet
Ly Blakely
Mie Willim Orlwenrothur
Dalukergtmoot
Atlantic City
North End Glee Club Prepares for Allentown Eisteddfod
North Scranton coverage describes the North End Glee Club touring to Allentown Monday for the Eisteddfod. It notes leadership under Prof Gwilym Morrals and a locally sourced soloist, John W. Jones, plus a long list of club members and the 6 o'clock departure by Central Mail Road of New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North End
Glee Club
John J. Soane
Slatington
Athinitle City
Dr. Mason
Wilkes- Barre
Lake Lodore
Oliae
Gwilym Morrals
Eity
New York
John W. Jones
Allentown
Muailroid
New Jersey
Dr. Jenkins
Tt. Wehr
Thomas Price
Willeam J. Davis
David PD. Lewis
David Owen Cox
Henry Danvers
Professor Martin
John McGovern
John —. Powell
Clarey Wanvers
Willian Marshall
Alex Giller
John Devon
Daniel B Evang
Willum d. Dlooking
Gharis Melvin
Mavid A. Jones
Welly Sores
Shame
John Broke
Brechan Thomas
Second Horse
John Wo Tones
William Evans
Frelwin Evans
William Itirhe
Charles Mitelei
Daniel HH. Evane
Davi Ry Jones
Davi Thughes
Williamiod Lewis
David Jones
Willian Jones
Daniel Thomas
Ben Jenkins
Johnsian
Charles A. Clark
George England
Mowell Powell
Itolin Hay
James Hodgeon
Daniel Evans
Summit Man Injured in Mine Roof Fall at Leggett's Creek
David Jones of Summit Avenue sustained serious injuries yesterday when a roof collapsed at Leggett's Creek mine. A laborer near him heard cries, and Jones, struck on the back, was carried to his home via the mine ambulance. He bears several large cuts and a severe back injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
David Jones
Summit Avenue
Leggett's Creek
Jones
School Officials Inspect Addition to Grounds After Visit
President John Gibbons and School Controller A L Francois studied the proposed school grounds addition on Monday afternoon. Grammar A pupils passed the high school entrance exam with top averages led by Chare Verwilliger and Margaret Gibbons among the class of studious graduates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gibbons
Board of Control
A. L. Francois
Chare Verwilliger
Margaret Gibbons
Milviced Watkins
Hy Truth Thonpoon
Ethel Howham
Regine Ore
Ty Mir Liemer
Gretta Purcell
Hy Cenevieves Fivnm
Fay Louly Mick
Moe Davie
Joona Twinthig
Ann O'Donnell
St Prank
Seleti
Homer Busley
Anna Plano
Helen Sadler
Fannie McSamuca
Local notices and social updates from a Scranton area page
Miss Amelia Bekersly of Court street recovers from a severe attack of pneumonia. Mrs Moore of Upper street suffers a severe typhoid pneumonia. Mr and Mrs John Phillips of Wayne avenue welcome a baby boy. The Barbers' union held a meeting at McHale's shop on West Market street. The Ladies' Aid society of the Christian church on North Main avenue prepares for their olde follies' convert. In the Auditorium on March 28 Harry Jones of International Correspondence Schools in Cleveland visits the home of his parents on Wayne avenue. John T Crans of Warren street leaves for Shamokin to attend the United Mine Workers convention for Local 1650. At the mid year meeting of Lackawanna county Woman's Christian Temperance Union in Dunmore Providence union represented by Mrs Trobert Von Storeh Mrs P J Murrell Mrs Alice Vall Mrs ...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia Bekersly
Court Street
Moore
John Phillips
Wayne Avenue
Barbers’ Union
McHale's Barber Shop
West Market Street
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Christian Church
North Main Avenue
Harry Jones
International Correspondence Schools
Cleveland
Lewis Jones
John T. Crans
Warren Street
Shamokin
United Mine Workers
Worman's Christian Temperance Union
Lackawanna County
Dunmore
Providence Union
Trobert von Storeh
P. J. Murrell
Alice Vall
Quickest Cough Eradicator Praised By Local Editor
In SihirisviW New York Enterprise the editor extols Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the fastest cure for hacking coughs and lung affections. The article claims no paid promotion and notes the remedy is sold by all druggists with many local supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Y
Chamberlain
Gospel Meeting At North Scranton YWCA Rooms
Gospel servings at the North Scranton Young Women's Christian Association rooms Sunday afternoon at 4 30 o'clock with Mise Belby in charge. The Providence Presbyterian Sunday school adopts a new singing book for Sunday schools. There is a strong demand for houses in good locations this spring, with prompt rental expected.
Obituary notices ignite Scranton area deaths
Several local obituaries report deaths in Scranton area. Samuel Miller Lewis, died at Moses Taylor Hospital after a post operative shock. funeral at his mother's home. Thomas Clarke aged into advanced years, funeral at Holy Rosary Church with Cathedral Cemetery burial. Emma Richards, Montrose born, sister Lilly Richards survives. Elizabeth Burge aged 88, funeral planned at 0 o'clock with Cambria Cemetery interment. Mrs George Pfeiffer dies at 82, funeral set at son Jacob Pfeiffer’s home Oxford Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samull Miller Lewis
T. Dbd. Lewis
North Scranton
Moses Taylor
Ahock
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
North Main Avenue
Putnam Street
Thomas Clarke
West Market Street
M. J. Clarke
Martin
Holy Rosary Church
Elizabeth Burge
Evans Court
Cambria
Ghonge Pfeliffer
Jacob Pfeiffer
Oxford Street
Improved Train Service to Lake Lodore Prospectus
The D and H prospectus for Lake Lodore outlines excursions from Lackawanna and Wyoming valleys via Archbald Cut-Off. Regular trains will carry passengers from Jermyn Mayfield and Carbondale with listed travel times from Scranton to Archbald and surrounding stops. Lake Lodore grounds are controlled by the Improvement Company and no outside refreshment stands or nearby hotels are allowed. Secure a date for your excursion with W L Pryor, District Passenger Agent, Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Archbald
Jermyn
Mayfield
Carsbondale
Scranton
Dickson
Olyphant
Peckville
Winton
W. Ll. Pryor
Mountain Park Excursion Upgrades and Travel Deals
Mountain Park plans ten thousand dollars in improvements this spring including a new bowling alley carousel and coaster, enlarged refreshment kitchens, tiled grounds, and enhanced water supply. The park, owned by the Central Railroad of New Jersey, directs rail service from Scranton, Taylor, Moose, Aryong, Fittson, and Wilkes-Barre with many excursions already sold from nearby cities. Special colonial era travel rates to California and the West by Southern Railway are offered through April 30 with limited dates remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lakire
Carousil
Mirage
Central
Awampe
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Mountain Park
Scranton
Taylor
Moose
Aryong
Fittson
Wilkes. Barre
Forest City
Carbondale
Bscranton
Pittston
Wilkes-Barre
J. &. Bwisher
Beranton
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Edwardsdale
Eisteddfod
ST. Patrick's Day
Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
Jackson Street Baptist Notes
Ma ApyAeSa cd
Funtevieu i
Pillow Cavern
Globe Warehouse
General News
E. Robinson
Bock Keer
Green Ridge
North
North End Glee Club
Lyceum Theater
Madame Schumann - Henk
Claire Horan
Tenberger
Theodore Hemberghh
MPL
Tsadore Luckstone
Thingrim
Emma Richards
Cheristhin Science Building
Montrose
Benjamin S. Richards
United States Navy
Lilly Richards
Queen of al
California
Arigaya
New Mexico
Southern Railway
Washington
Los Angeles
San Pranchico
Lyceum Theatre
Reis
A. J. Dafey
Pusbox
Marcie
Charles Frohman Jrewen
Brilliant Young Comedienne
Ethel Barrymore
Clyde Vitel
Captain Jinks
Academy of Music
M. Reis
Duffy
Matinee
Chester de Vonde
London
Star Theatre
ALF
G. Herrington
Thurelay
Marely Wj
Joyce
USC
Joyce Stores
NEW York Hotels
Westminster
Sixteenth St
Irng Place
T. Thompson
Wanamaskera
Siegel Cooper's
HOTEL
Albert New York
University PL
Broadway
Barney
LAW
San Francisco
U P. mm
Charles L. Hopkins
Wapent
Robinson
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