North Scranton Congregation Buys North Main Church Property
Negotiations ended with the North Main Avenue Baptist church taking ownership of the North Main Avenue and Oak Street property from Michael Hannick. The congregation plans immediate construction of a new church to serve its rapidly growing membership in the district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of
Baptist Church
William Chappell
North Main Avenue
Michael Hannick
Oake Street
Munnick
Eisteddfod at West Market Street Welsh Baptist Church
An eisteddfod attracting much attention will be held tomorrow at the West Market Street Welsh Baptist Church. Key vocalists from the region will compete in various contests and a large audience is expected for the evening session. Choirs from the Puritan Congregational and all Welsh churches are entered, promising a spirited competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
Puritan Congregational
Death of 17 year old William Blanchard
William Blanchard aged 17 died yesterday morning at his parents home on East Market street from spinal meningitis. He was well liked in the city. The family has faced misfortune as another son was killed recently on the Delaware and Hudson railroad while working as a brakeman. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Blanchard
Joseph Blanchard
East Market Street
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Warrants Lead to Arrests in Priceburg and Providence Road
T H C Maloney issued warrants yesterday resulting in the arrest of Andrew Komiiski and wife, John Zizeneski and wife of Priceburg, and Mrs Patrick Gallagher of Providence road. They were arraigned before Alderman Roberts and held in no bail for court on liquor license charges. A new warrant batch was issued last night and will be served today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. H. C. Maloney
Andrew Komiiski
John Zizeneski
Priceburg
Patrick Gallagher
Providence Road
Alderman Roberts
Maloney
Alderman and Mrs Edward Ficher Host Reception
Alderman and Mrs Edward Ficher hosted a reception in honor of their guests in a community gathering. Neighbors and city officials attended, with warm remarks highlighting civic involvement and local service. The event showcased neighborhood cooperation and social ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman
Mre
Edward Ficher
Local nuptials and community notices from East Benton
Miss Annie Clark visits relatives in East Benton. Lewis Davies returns from Wayne Avenue. N. Welsh visits Starracea after a friend’s trip. A. McGinnis and Lita Sillick wed in Binghamton with reception at D. W. Salsbury home and Welcome at EH W Sillick residence. Elizabeth Thomas to wed Benjamin Evans tonight. Community groups stage a drama Innisfail tomorrow at St Mary's hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Clark
Green Street
East Benton
Lewis Davies
Wayne Avenue
Sooth Gibson
N. Welsh
Starracea
K. W. Sillick
Capouse
A. McGinnis
Lita Sillick
Binghamton
K. McCord
D. W. Salsbury
EH. W. Sillick
McGinnis
Elizabeth Thomas
J. J. Thomas
North End Christian Endeavor Choir
Presbyterian Church
Wilkes-Barre
Thomas G. Evans
Evans
Green Ridge Loyal Temperance Legion Opens Meeting
The Green Ridge Loyal Temperance Legion held its first meeting last evening in Nettleton's hall on Green Ridge street near Penn Avenue. Mrs Altemose of Marion street and Dr Isaac Lansing of Sunset avenue were in Philadelphia recently. The Foreign Missionary society of the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church will meet Thursday afternoon at Mrs R W Kellew’s home on Monsey avenue. Charles Packard and Conrad Reid are spending a few days in Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge
Bargain Stock Textiles Previewed For The Coming Season
A promotional notice describes stock fabrics in various weaves and colors with bargain prices. It highlights M-indh Chieftain suitings, 60 pieces 45-inch French Vigoreaux, 10 place high class all-wool French Vigoreaux, 40-inch English Covert Cloths, and other new season mixtures.
Wedding at 1611 Lafayette Street in West Scranton
Miss Mae L. Davis married John Jacobs at the Davis home on North Everett Avenue. Ceremony led by Rev. Thomas De Gruchy with attendants Dora Jacobs and other guests listed. The couple will reside at 1611 Lafayette Street and begin housekeeping after a post nuptial feast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae L
R. Davis
John Jacobs
Lafayette Street
Everett Avenue
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Dora Jacobs
Miss Jacobs
Lawrel Thomas
Pittston
Westman
Mra
W. C. Browninge
Jacobs
1611
Emil Mitcheel
W. C. Bruning
Griffith Thomas
James W. Reese
Michael McManus
H. 8. Jacobs
J. Fink
H. Geiss
Simon Dickson
J. Kintwerky
James Hawk
Herman Englehart
Thomas Diuvie
Benjamin Evans
Mise Gertrude Thomas
Daniel Thomas
Frank Evans
Enoch Davis
Davill Jones
Lee
James Ciolden
Wyoming
May
Sallie Williams
Lily Jones
Marian Williams
Wilkes-Barre
David Harris
Neschohny
Electric City Wheelmen Host Anthracite Guests in Social Evening
The Electric City Wheelmen on Jackson Street hosted the Anthracite Wheelmen of North Scranton for a well attended social evening. The club rooms were decorated by Miss Harriet Davis with palms and flowers as entertainment included piano solos, guitar and zither numbers, and an address of welcome. A late lunch featured croquette sandwiches and coffee, with cigars offered afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eleectric City Wheelmen
Jackson Street
Anthracite Wheelmen
North Scranton
Eiectric City Club
Harriet Davis
South Main Avenue
Edwin G. Peters
Torwerth Prosser
David Owens
Robert Frederick
B.D. Curtis
J. R. Relph
W. 8. Mears
Electric City Wheelmen
C. R. Pitcher
E.q
H. A. Smith
Solog
John Cleason
James Cummings
Owen
Plano
Forwerth Prosser
Orphens
J. M. Chance
William Stanton
Cornet
Fred Widmayer
Louis Zorzis
Clemonet
Charles Doersam
Electric City Club
J. J. Owens
Charles Hopewell
Lester KE. I4isey
H. A. Gillespie
J. D. Keator
H. W. Lehr
L. Kline
D. O. Emery
Jonathan Vipond
H. Ward
Harold Benjamin
Washburn Street church class presents first class entertainment
Members of class No. T at Washburn Street Presbyterian, taught by Miss Amanda Nicholls, staged a successful evening at the church. The program featured the Orpheus club with Prof J M Chance, William Stanton, Fred Widmayer, Louis Zorzl, Charlee Doersam, plus recitations by Miss L Ansley Porter and solos by Cordelia Freeman, Lida Garagan, Susan Black, Mrs H Baldwin Balentine, tenor by Thomas Beynon, a quartet by Misses Black and Garagan with Messrs Morgan and Beynon, Elizabeth Henwood on piano, and Widmayer on violin. The event drew a large audience and showcased varied talents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Amanda Nicholls
Misa Nicholls
Orpheus Club
J. M. Chance
William Stanton
Fred, Widmayer
Louis Zorzl
How to remain young a doctor’s blunt health tips
A New York Medical College professor extols feeding internal organs to stay youthful. He pins fatigue on overworked kidneys liver heart and lungs and touts Warner’s Safe Cure as a food for kidneys. He claims daily small doses boost energy mood and ambition, especially for women, urging usage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Medical College
Warner
Artist Pator Highlights Evening, Accompanied by Blackman and Doersam
Artist Pator delivered a strong performance echoing prior events with Miss Blackman and Charles Doersam acting as accompanists, providing supportive musical collaboration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pator
Miss Blackman
Charles Doersam
Family feud leads to assault charges in Frink Street dispute
Warrant issued by Alderman John brings charges of assault and battery against four women and Joseph H Canterbury, all relatives of William F Canterbury Sr. The dispute centers on housing with William F Canterbury Jr. as plaintiff. Bail set at 300 dollars each. A second warrant for perjury and further assault was issued against the Jr. Canterbury. Trial scheduled for this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. Canterbury
Frink Street
Kate Freeman
Kate Walsh
Ellen Thomas
Joseph H. Canterbury
Alderman John
Wilbum F. Canterbury
Neightors
Canterbury
Canterbury, Jr
John
William F. Canterbury, Jr
Thomas
Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Jones held at Bellevue church
The funeral for the late Mrs. Thomas Jones who died Friday from carbolic acid overdose was conducted at her residence 00 South Main avenue with Rev. J. T. Morris officiating. The procession to Washburn street cemetery was large with pallbearers Benjamin Lewis, Benjamin Bowen, Watkin Harris, John Bartley and David Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jones
Main Avenue
J. T. Morris
Bellevue
Benjamin Lewis
Benjamin Bowen
Watkin Harris
John Bartley
David Jones
Boy Injured After Fall From Trestle Near Oxford
Fourteen year old Edgar Davis fell about twenty five feet from a high trestle between the Oxford breaker and the pea coal dump. He landed on mine props, was taken to his parents home in Aswell court, and a physician found a fractured left arm and minor internal injuries. He is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Davis
Oxford
Samuel Davis
Aswell Court
Visitors and stays listed in Scranton area society notes
Miss Rosella Williams returns home from Middle Granville New York after visiting her sister Mrs J J Roberts. Marion Hall recovers from diphtheria. William O Brien visits Newark New Jersey friends. Mise A Pelitz from Hawley visits West Scranton friends. Mrs J Huntainger’s guest Mrs G W Twining of Mauch Chunk. Miss Jennie Jones hosts Miss Georgia Arndt of New York City. Miss Hoeinickel of Honesdale visits friends locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosella Williams
Middle Granville
N. Y
J. J. Roberts
South Main Avenue
Marion
F.C. Hall
North Main Avenue
William O'Brien
Archbald Street
Iz Vieliing
Newark
N. J
Mise A. Pelitz
Hawley
Honesdale
Hench faces assault charge in hearing before Alderman Davies
Thomas G Hench of North Garfield avenue appeared yesterday morning before Alderman Davies on a charge of assault and battery and threats. His wife Elizabeth Beach was the alleged sufferer and the arrest was made by Mrs Martha Evans, her daughter, with bail set at 300 dollars for Hench's court appearance. A Washburn Street Presbyterian Sabbath school class plans a Friday home social at Miss Jeannette Davis 121 North Sumner avenue featuring homemade candy for sale. The public is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas G. Hench
North Garfield Avenue
Alderman Davies
Elizabeth Beach
Martha Evans
Peach
Washburn Street Presbyterian Sabbath School
L. A. Stevens
First of the Season KE Robinsons Sons Rock Beer on Tap
The KE presents the season opener featuring Robinsons Sons Rock Beer pouring on Thursday at the tavern. Local brewery marks return of flagship ale with limited samples and live music anticipated by patrons.
Concert by Germania band a standout in South Scranton
A large crowd filled Germania hall for a benefit concert by the Germania band and orchestra led by Professor Guth. The program featured eight numbers with encores after each piece and included Die Stille Was senrose, Die Stille, and the William Tell overture amid performances by Scranton Saengerrunde and joined orchestras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germania Hall
Germania
Guth
Hoya
Yunger Muennerchor
Ingmane
Funeral of Mrs. Martin Graf Held at Cedar Avenue Home
From her late residence on Cedar avenue the funeral of the late Mrs. Martin Graf was held yesterday afternoon. Rev W A North of the Hickory Street Presbyterian church preached from I Corinthians thirteen about faith hope and charity. The interment followed at Pittston avenue cemetery with pallbearers H K Krauminger John Miller Henry Webber August Schneider Alex Rudler and William Scheitler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Martin Graf
W. A. North
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
North
Pittston Avenue
H. K. Krauminger
John Miller
Henry Webber
August Schneider
Alex Rudler
William Scheitler
Funeral Procession for Mies Dora Bresser Moves to Cemetery
Ten hours after the Graf mourners returned from the grave, Dora Bresser funeral proceeds to the same cemetery. Rev. Nordt officiated and praised the deceased’s spotless life in a fitting sermon. Floral designs carried by Mamie Meyers Minnie Bursch Helen Leigh and Pauline Leigh. Pall bearers were Kate Mirtz Emma Leugier Carrie Nape and Lizzie Auspenshlack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Graf
Mies Dora Bresser
Mr. Nordt
Mamie Meyers
Minnie Bursch
Helen
Pauline Leigh
Kate Mirtz
Emma Leugier
Carrie Nape
Lizzie Auspenshlack
Chain of work accident and local society notices in Scranton
John D. Boland of Cherry street suffered a severe right hand injury at work near the Rumpler on the South Side when a swinging ash car door fell and crushed his hand possibly requiring amputation. Miss Stella Brownell of 20 Fig street married George Owens of Carbondale with Rev. J. L. Race officiating. Interments scheduled for Thomas Mahon and James Williams with services at St John's church. Local groups announce Knights of Macabees, St Aloysius society, and South Scranton Tourist Club activities. The Lackawanna Vaudeville Club promises an evening of entertainment at St John's hall with a strong lineup. Lauretta Convey returns from Baltimore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Boland
Cherry Street
Hls
Boland
Stella Brownell
George Owens
Carbondale
J. L. Race
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Owens
Thomas Mahon
Fig Street
St. John’s Church
Minooka Catholic
Columbus Council
M. I
St. Aloysius Society
South Scranton
James Williams
St. John's Church
Lackawanna Vaudeville Club
St. John’s Hall
Mame Sheeran
Rose Aragon
Mame Cook
Ben Morgan
Kearney
Cawley
Sidney Hughes
Tony Cawley
Klondike
Dunmore Doings Council Meeting Last Night
At the Dunmore council meeting present were Messrs Medway McCullough Weber McAllister Harker and Jones. Medway proposed new rules sent to rules committee. Drinker Street property owners asked for a sidewalk grade referred to the railways committee. Thoroughfares in the area are owned by the Drinker Turnpike Co affecting the communication. Burgess nominees approved including John G Derks for chief of police and patrolmen Louis Sawyer and Fred Beiber to succeed Healey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Medway
McCulloch
Weber
McAllister
Harker
Jones
Committee On Rules
Drinker Street
Railways Committee
Drinker Turnpike Company
Mayor nominates janitor for borough building post
Anthony Pace and Michael Dolphin report another nomination by Mayor Fred Pletcher to succeed P. Bigs lin as janitor of the borough building. Borough treasurer Louis Engle receives a $50,000 bonus and Aleh Constable Phillip Hoffman gets $1,000. both referred to bonds and borough attorney. Neptune Fire Company seeks a new hose cart amid 400 feet of worthless hose. Costs in the county election contest set to be paid: D. J. Reedy 1,300. Richard Holwater 31250. M. J. McAndrew stenographer 1,544. Additional chairs and furniture for the council room ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Pace
Michael Dolphin
Fred Pletcher
P. Bigslin
Wis
Louis Engle
Aleh
Phillip Hoffman
Neptune Fire Company
McAskie
D. J. Reedy
Richard Holwate
M. J. McAndrew
First annual masquerade ball by National Drum corps
This evening at the Odd Fellows hall the National Drum corps holds its first annual masquerade ball with dancing starting at 8 20. The funeral of the young child of Mr and Mrs William Henning of Apple street took place yesterday at 2 pm with interment at Mount Carmel Catholic cemetery. John Gossler of Dudley street is dangerously ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Odd Fellows’ Hall
National
Drum Corps
William Henning
Apple Street
Mount Carmel Catholic
John Gossler
Dudley Street
Theatrical Attractions in Creston Clarke and Robies Burlesquers
Creston Clarke appears at the Lyceum Friday and Saturday in The Last of Mrs. rave a romantic play praised in major eastern cities. Adelaide Princes headlines with Clarke, a former Daly company performer. Robie’s Bohemian Burlesquers play Music Hall for three nights from March 17 with new acts, stunning scenery and The Ho-Bo Prince musical skit closing the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Creston Clarke
Lyceum
Mrs Rave
Baltimore
Washington
Philadelphia
Brooklyn
Middle States
Clarke
Mise Adelaide Princes
Augustin Daly
New York
London
Robie
Music Hall
EB. Robinson's Sons Bock Beer On Tap Thursday Ad
Local advertise EB. Robinson's Sons promote their Bock Beer on tap with Thursday availability. Community readers learn where to find the beer and what to expect from the product.
Nervous Troubles Cured by Animal Tracts Free Book
An advertisement from Washington Chemical Co claims 44 nervous disorders cured with animal extracts and offers a free book explaining the method. The note touts quick results and urges readers to request the pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella How
Washinglton Chemical CO
Washington, B
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Pearl Uterly
Annie Kellaway
Edna
Helen Bamford
Susie Pidlan
Maud Williams
Alice Munn
Lil- Iian Steele
Alva Washburn
Hilda Nyhart
Ambrose Mulley, Jr
Joseph Fidian
Globe Warehouse
New Jamestown
West Scranton
Mae L. Davis
Mride
Eleectric City
Clings No. 7
Washburn Street
Ke, Robinson's Sons
Professor Guth
Dora Bresver
Miss Bresser Burted
Dunmore Doings
Carlsbad
Eisner & Mendelson Co
EB. Robinson’s Sons
Spalding Bicycle
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Conrad
Killer & Stetson
Lacka. Ave
Charles B. Scott
Franklin Ave
Wells Light
National Supply & Metal CO
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M. E. Keeley, Mnegy
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Lagkawanna Lumber
Mili.s
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
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Dr. Peal
Dr. Fens
Alan Iddsens Peal Mapician Vo
Cleveland
John H Phelps
Wroming Avenue
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