Jon Evans Chosen Leader of Scranton Choir Venture
North Scranton report notes John Evans selected conductor for a Wilkes-Barre edfest choir to compete May 20. Welsh Baptist church members meet at Wee Market Street to agree on singers and finalize organizational committees. Rehearsals start immediately with top local vocalists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pines
Wilkes-Barre
Edsteddfod
Wee Market Street
Welsh Baptist Church
Eachoir
John Evans
Cwilym Merlin
Evans
Multilingual Sunday Services At Churches With Noted Preachers
A calendar of Sunday morning and evening services across several churches. A. Evans, Rev W G Watkins, Rev Horace Peckover, and Rev Charles Prosser are listed with sermons and choir performances. Nellie DeGraw from Peckville to sing. Welsh Calvinistic and Welsh Baptist congregations hold sessions today and tomorrow. Bible school and youth society meetings announced. Evidence of a squeeze noted in text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Evans
West Market Street
Welsh Traptist Church
Thomas Jehu
W. G. Watkins
North Main Avenue
Nellie DeGraw
Peckville
Hervicea
First Welsh Baptist Church
Wayne Avenue
Houirs
Charles Prosser
Green Ridge
Davies
George Davis
Society of Young People
W. R. Owens
Isaac Willkimye
Death in Dust
The passage warns that windborne disease germs constantly enter the body and promises a powerful stimulant to kill them before they take hold. It asserts the stimulant is hard to find yet fully available in a certain source, urging readers to seek it to protect health.
Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Promoted as Health Enhancer
An advertisement extols Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey as highly recommended and popular claiming it is the essence of purity and that starting use will improve health and overall well being.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duffy’s Pure
Tunneling Effects Near Wayne Avenue Homes
In several cellars on Wayne avenue near Spring Street, crevices from the rock squeeze show as a result of ongoing blasting in the nearby coal vein four feet thick just beneath the surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Avenue
Spring Street
Alderman Fidter Oversees Domestic Assault Arraignments
Thomas Calligan was arraigned on wife beating and held in S40 bail for court. Mary Murphy, Anna Murphy, and Mary Murphy Jr faced scolding and malicious mischief charges with bail set at 360 each. Neil ODonnell was fined 3 for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Fidter
Thomas Calligan
Calligan
Mary Murphy
Anna Murphy
Thomas Mason
Neil O'Donnell
Miss Duggan Visits Friends and Local Events
Miss B Duggan visits Freeland friends as new cycle roller skates debut at Company H o armory drawing a large crowd. Funeral for Mrs Elizabeth Hislop held at East Market Street with Rev Ter Lansing officiating and Forest Hill cemetery interment. Copies of the bari tone solo The Old Ship available from secretary R J Richards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Duggan
Freeland
Ho Armory
Daniel Lee
Gardner Avene
Quecet
Mise
Marie Croasdale
Water Gap
J. Marelee
East Market Street
Emmett Hoyt
Dorranceton
Elizabeth Hislop
Hote
Ter. Lansing
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
Puritan Congregational Church
R. J. Richards
Richard Davies
Green Street
John Stopford
Honesdale
West Scranton Brief: Fatal Fall in Cellar Stairs
Patrick McAuliffe, 63, died after a misjudged dark step down a cellar stair at his 223 Seventeenth Street home. Born in County Limerick, Ireland, he came to the United States about 35 years ago and leaves seven children. Funeral arrangements will be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick McAuliffe
Seventeenth Street
J. J. Carroll
County Limerick
Ireland
Margaret Durkin
John
Michael
Daniel
Nell
William
Eugene
James
Painful needle fragment removed from Mrs Roberts foot
Mrs J J Roberts wife of Dr J J Roberts of South Main avenue underwent a two hour operation yesterday at her residence to extract a very small needle fragment from her left foot without anesthesia. Dr Roberts was assisted by Dr M J Williamen. An X-ray by Dr Newberry at Lackawanna hospital located the fragment two weeks after she stepped on a needle. The object lay in the tendon beneath the second joint near its entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Roberts
South Main Avenue
Roberts
M. J. Williamen
Bible class benefit at Washburn Street church
A well attended and entertaining social was hosted by Miss Jeannette Davia at 121 North Sumner Avenue last evening. The Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible class, taught by Mrs. G W Philips, aimed to help pay church debt. The program featured graphophone selections, recitations by several Misses, piano, violin, vocal solos, piano duet, and mandolin guitar duets. A substantial sum was realized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeannette Davia
North Sumner Avenue
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
G. W. Philips
A. EB
Moree
Mattie Hughes
Christine Fellows
Alice Williams
Blanche Williams
Funeral Services for Inte Mrs Jenkin Richards Held
Funeral services were held yesterday at 1366 Washburn Street for Inte Mrs Jenkin Richards with a large attendance. Rev W F Davies of Providers Baptist Church officiated assisted by Rev Thomas De Gruchy of Jackson Street Baptist. Pallbearers named include Thomas Carson Thomas Howell John J Morgan Edward Thomas John T Will intar and David Morgan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkin Richards
Washburn Street
W. F. Davies
Neo Baptist Church
Thomas de Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Thomas Carson
Thomas Howell
John J. Morgan
Edward Thomas
John T. Willintar
David Morgan
Filmore Avenue
Mra
David Dd. Jones
Edward Howell
Jackson Street
George White
Thamis Davies
David E. Jones
Rietuart Davis
Wiltham Davies
Juin Davies
Panooka Tribe Elects Officers at Red Men Hall
Last Wednesday evening the Panooka tribe No. M1 Improved Order of Red Men met at Red Men hall on South Main avenue and elected officers for the next twelve months. Past Sachem Thomas A. Davis presided over the social session after the meeting. New officers include Thomas A. Davis prophet Willan M. Howell gachem John W. Richards senior sagamore William H. Morgan junior Sagamore John Reid chief of records Griff W. Jones assistant chief of records Charlee Pichler representative to great council.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Counc
Red Men's Hall
South Main Avenue
Thomas A. Davis
Willan M. Howell
Gachem
John W. Richards
Sagamore
William AH. Morgan
John Reid
Griff WV. Jones
Charlee Pichler
Great Council
Local Residents Return From Trips and Visits
The Mit were May Jones and Margar et Corey of Clarke Bros have returned from a business trip to New York City. Mrs Joseph Pugh and children of Nanticoke visit Mr and Mrs W W Roberts on Archbald Street. Mrs Charles Sweet of North Rebec ca Avenue goes to Fall River Mass to reside. Mr and Mrs Morris Chance of Academy Street return from Hartwick NY where they attended a funeral. John Flannigan of Waymart, guest of West Scranton friends Mr and Mrs Samuel Diehl of Mirook-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mit
May Jones
Margaret Corey
Clarke Bros
New York City
Joseph Pugh
Nanticoke
W.W. Roberts
Archbald Street
Charles Sweet
North Rebecca Avenue
Fall River
Mass
Morris Chance
Academy Street
Hartwick
A Talk With Mrs Pinkham on Uterine Health
Public health advice from Mrs Pinkham highlighting common uterine weaknesses in women. The letter cites excessive menstruation as a sign of weakness and promotes Lydia E Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with testimonial claims of curing flooding and kidney pain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia K. Pinkham
Mas
Bowix Ennie
Church St
Bethlhem
Lydia B. Pinkham
Local residents return home after visits in Scranton area
Lyn New York and Miss Rose Nolan of Washington D C returned home after visits with friends in West Scranton. Fred Reynolds of Lincoln Heights is seriously ill. Mr and Mrs Herbert Jamoa of Cat aswadaua returned home after an extended visit with Scranton friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lyn
N. Y
John Diehl
Jackson Street
Rose Nolan
Washington, D. C
West Scranton
Fred Reynolds
Lincoln Heights
Herbert Jamoa
Cataswadaua
Community notices announce May excursion and events
The Improved Order of Red Men plan a May trip to Honesdale near the state council meeting. A Woodworkers union concert and social led by Philip J. Thomas features Mrs B Thomas, George Kern, and Mrs Agnes Malott. Ripple Division meets at 7 09 p m. An Edison animatoscope event is set for next Wednesday at Jackson Street church. Bereavement thanks from the family of Mrs Ann Richards. The Male Party invites members to a Wilkes-Barre elstedfod appearance, led by Professor lorwerth Prosger, at Jones Hall this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Red Men
Honesdale
State Council
Order
Mears* Hall
Woodworkers’ Union
Philip J. Thomas
Building Trades Council
B. Thomas
George Kern
Agnes Malott
Ripple Division
Bows of
Temperance
Moone’ Hall
South Malin Avenue
Jackson Street Presbyterian Church
Edison
Ann Richards
Washburn Street
John W. Williams
Evan L. Williams
Mary Williams
Betsie Thomas
Wilkes- Barre
Pleasant surprise party honors Edward Schroeder in Dunmore
A surprise party at 219 Locust street honors Edward Schroeder with many attendees from the local community. Rev. William Bannerman speaks at the Presbyterian church, while other town updates note illnesses, deaths, forthcoming services, and church events.
South Side baseball club reorganized at Burns bar shop
James Kennedy presided as chairman with Martin McHugh secretary and William Burns treasurer at Burns bar shop last night. John Ward was selected manager and players named with positions including Hastings pitcher, Laley catcher, Vaughan captain, Watts first base, Melvin second, Fallon third, Carey right field, Merrick left field. Newcomers Watts and Merrick highlighted, Connell park land donated for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Burns
James Kennedy
Martin McHugh
William Burns
John Ward
John Hastings
James Laley
Will Vaughan
George Watts
Owen Melvin
Don Fallon
Thomas Carey
Patrick Merrick
James Crane
Michael Fallon
John Fallon
Watts
Merrick
Kennedy
John Gibbons
William Connell
Connell Park
Messrs. Connell
Gibbons
Joachim Klump
Irving Avenue
St. Mary's Church
Peter Christ
Father Christ
Bricklayers’ Union
Hickey
Fire Department
Donnelly
Century Hose Company
Tribune
Mies Besele Myers
Pittaton Avenue
Gus Bower
James Willams
Mistens
Marie Clearwater
Marie Goddard
Mary Sykes
Gussie
Ametia Schuman
Casele Harris
Kate Meyers
Belle Tolemy
Mattie Huntsman
Myrtle Green
Elegie Edwards
Louisa Opper
Lene Schuman
Lydia Rader
Rose Platter
Lizale Holmes
Jennie Meyers
Willam Widener
Bert Sherman
Fred, Perry
Will Meyers
Whi Hartman
Hannon
Nellie Warner
Bernetta McHale
Ella
Mame Regan
Kate Crane
Sadie Penman
Louiisa Brown
Lydian
Emma Burkhouse
Mame Murphy
Margaret Price
Mary Burke
Mame
Kate Hannon
Charles Hurlhurt
John McHale
Teddy Primrone
William He
Social Evening At Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Miss Blanche Wood visited Miss Killam while Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Northup stayed with Mrs. J. M. Atherton. Mr. and Mrs. Jacoby Tigburry visited Mr. Asa Cahoon. W. H. Thompson and Mrs. Keller were mentioned in local notes. The Epworth league held a social at the Asbury church with a recitation by Miss Anna Jenkins and a solo by Miss Mary Yost followed by refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanche Wood
Honesdale
Washington Avenue
Epworth League
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Anna Jenkins
Mary Yost
Minerva M Hull Dies in Pennsylvania Seminary
Minerva M Hull daughter of Mr and Mrs T Hull of Clifford Pennsylvania died Thursday afternoon in West Chester Pennsylvania after a short illness from pneumonia She was one year old The remains were brought to Clifford by funeral director William Price The funeral will be held at 28 Quincy Avenue Monday afternoon with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery Also note another obituary line about Thomas Philbin arriving from Archboldsville (unconnected).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Hull
Quincy Avenue
Porest Hill Cemetery
Longtime Archbald Official Dies After Illness
Archbald borough faithful 68 year old man dies after pneumonia. Born in Hollina Mayo Ireland he came to the United States at 19 and settled in Archbald after three years. He served on the borough council two terms and was tax collector. Survived by wife and daughter Mrs P W Padden of Olympiad and seven sons. Funeral set for 2 pm Sunday with requiem mass Monday at St Thomas church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archbald
Hollina
County Mayo
Ireland
Archibald
P. W. Padden
Olymphant
John J
Patrick A
James J
William H
Matthew
Edward
St. Thomas’ Church
Reporter Fired For Bolivian Revolution Scoop
In a Brooklyn newsroom, editor Thomas Kinsella dismisses a reporter who pursued a Bolivia revolution story. The editor emphasizes local interest, firing the journalist to prioritize coverage of prominent city figures over South American upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Didatt
New York
Thomas Kinsella
Brooklyn Fagle
Pearl Street
Bolivia
Chile
South America
Kinsella
City Press
Brooklyn
McLaughlin
Levy on a hot dinner becomes famous tale of debt collection
In 1868 or 1869 Memphis marshal T Ball recalls levying on a hotel dinner to satisfy a judgment against Colonel Cockerill. He set up guards at doors, kept diners out, and demanded payment or security. The colonel, ill in bed, sent a bookkeeper with $500 and later a watch and chain under his pillow as security.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Memphis Commercial Appeal
Squire Bell
Memphis Municipal Court
Cockerill
Ball
Wroth
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Jonn Evans
Alderman Fidler
Elizabeth Mistok
Church News
Globe Warehouse
Hermsdorf
Jeannette Davis
Fine Entertainment
NED
Dunmore
Edward Schroeder
Locust Street
Airs
van Buskirk
H. E. Davis
Jennie Edwards
Gwennie Edwards
Annie Watkins
Gwernnie Hopkins
Jennie Bynon
Maggie Bynon
Delia Basset
Mattie Wagstaff
Minnie Webster
Edith Fowler
Emma Wilkes
Bellaark
Blanch Warndka
Katie Snyder
Lena Gets
Maud Moser
Lena Wheerlie
Emma Wagner
Clira van Muskirk
Thomas Thomas
Charles Wagstaff
Morgan Watkins
Thomas Griffiths
John Davis
China Whorte
Hycianth Altmaire
August Getz
Harry Wademan
Walter Leford
Elmer Davis
John Schroeder
John McLane
Steven Richards
Frank Rhine
Herbert van Buskirk
William Bannerman
Presbyterian Church
Instalent
Bannerman
John G. Kleeman
Petersburg
H. A. Purple
Carribondale
Hotel Jermyn
T. P. Letchworth
Thomas Ratchford
East Drinker Street
Mr. Huntington
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Christ
Young Men's Reading Rooms
Ralph Gillam
Dr. Plum
Hawley
John Taylor
Cherry Street
Ella Branning
Nelia Bidwell
Ladies’ Aid Society
Medford
Mase
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
A. D
South Scranton News
Archhbald
Thomas Philbin
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Aya
Radway
Radway & CO
Elm ST
ORILI
Geonly
Dental
Lackawanna
Andyoming
Newark
Conrad
Killer & Stetson
Agency
Lacka. Ave
Adams
Mercereau & Connell
Wyoming
DR. Shimberg
Spruce Street
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