North Scranton Happenings at Wayne Avenue Baptist Church
A grand literary and musical event was held at Wayne Avenue Baptist Church on Wednesday evening with Alderman U N Roberts presiding. Thomas Andrews, over fifty, won first prize in the Schubert Glee Club contest as eleven contestants performed on the tune St Andrew. prizes were shared by David Gravel and Evan Fruehan for a promptu speech. a tenor solo Sin No More was rendered. D T Lewis acted as adjudicator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. N. Roberts
Thomas Andrews
Schubert Glee Club
Miner
Wayne Avenue Baptist Church
America
Li NS. Roberts
News of
Cambria
St. Andrew
Thomas Richania
David Gravel
Evan Fruehan
Hughes
Evan Froehan
James Freas
Bolus
Edward Hughes
Evan Frehame
James Frear
David Smith
Thomas Morris
James Moran
D. T. Lewis
Schubert Glee Club Elects Officers and Plans Rehearsals
The Schubert Glee Club elected officers for the year including President Wid Owens, Vice President D. J. Lyons, Secretary Titus T. Davis, Treasurer W. Tf. Davis, Librarian O. J. Cox, Leader William J. Davis, and Assistant Leader Thomas K. Owens. New members joined and rehearsals set for Sundays and weekdays. They plan to compete at Forestris on Decoration Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schubert Glee Clitell
Wid Owens
Vicw
D. J. Lyons
Titus T. Davis
W. Tf. Davis
Lrarian
O. J. Cox
Yeader
William J. Davis
Thomas K. Owens
Forestris
Lara Piriwe
Miner almost killed as shaft laborer fails to act
Frank Miller a miner working in Iho Storra shaft No 1 narrowly escaped death Wednesday afternoon due to a laborer Adam Lusick's careless actions and lack of prompt response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Miller
Iho Storra
Adam Lusick
Purest Drugs Sold at Jenkins Drug Store Corner
Readable note indicates availability of purest drugs at George W. Jenkins drug store located at the cor Main Ave and Jackson St. The brief item highlights the shop’s address and product quality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Jenkins
Cor, Main Ave
Jackson St
Roof Props Cause Accident at Site
Workers set a prop to support a weak roof area when it slipped and a heavy sledge labeled Lustek struck Miller on the forehead. He collapsed and remained unconscious for hours before being taken home for medical care with no serious injuries expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lustek
Miller
Tewurre
Funeral of Nelson La Frose at Donavan Street residence
The funeral for the late Nelson La Frose will be held this afternoon at 2 30 from 418 Donavan street. Interment is planned at Dunmore cemetery and members of Court Scranton No 4 Foresters of America and Visiter lodges are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson la Frose
Donavan Street
Dunmore Cemetery
Menmibet's
Scranton
Foresters of America
Vister
Illness Recovery For A F O Boyles Daughter
Anna O Boyle of Cusick Avenue is recovering from a severe illness. Lizzie Collins of Archbald has returned home after visiting friends here. The Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church primary department hosts a Mother Goose entertainment this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna
A. F. O'Boyle
Cusick Avenue
Lizgie Collins
Archbald
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore Lodge Nominates Officers. Red Men Elects Officers
At the Dunmore Lodge No. 16 Independent Order of Odd Fellows meeting in Washington hall nominations were made with election set for next Wednesday. Noble grand John Wardell, vice grand H E Spencer, F M Marshall, Thomas Keller. secretary J C Dainty. trustee Eber Branning. delegate Christopher Vickers. Puquest Tribe No. 137 elected officers for the upcoming term including Sachem Carl Minnich and several Sagamores and other posts. Several local social and personal notes follow, including guest visits and a planned church social for March 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmone Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Washington Hall
Noble Grand
John Wardell
H. E. Spencer
F. M. Marshall
Thomas Keller
J. C. Dainty
Eber Branning
Christopher Vickers
Puquest Tribe
Sachem
Carl Minnich
Sagamore
Clinton Hedglin
PF. O'Hara
William E. Dexter
Thomas L. Sansenbaugh
Wamypum
H. B. Cole
Wampum
J. Knapp
Samuel Vole
Great Council
Thomas L. Sausenbaugh
Genévieve Ehrgood
Dudley Street
Scranton
Weimmsday
Presbyterian Church
Mance
Emily Strong
Peckville
Lillian Tudge
Apple Street
Gustav Scholla
Swartz Street
Wilkes- Barre
Frank and
Winifred Ferguson
Orange, New Jersey
John Oswald
Ladies Spring Attire Display Opens in Scranton Store
The store invites visitors to inspect its complete Ladies and Misses garments this week. The exhibit features latest novelties in costumes skirts waists coats shirt waists and more with emphasis on labor material cut and finish. Opening arrangements and a favorable reception await patrons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Pretty West Scranton Wedding at North Main Ave Residence
A wedding was held last evening at 426 North Main Avenue when Rev. J. B. Sweet of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church joined Custin M. Bechtel of Glenburn and Miss Alice M. Strahan of Dalton in marriage. The bride was given away by Fld. Metzaar of Glenburn. Guests included immediate relatives and friends. after the ceremony a repast was served. The couple plan a short honeymoon in Scranton and then reside in Glenburn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. (. Smithing
North Main Avenue
J. B. Bweet
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Custin M. Bechtel
Glenburn
Alice M. Strahan
Dalton
Fld. Metzaar
Bechtel
Fechtel
Glenthurn
Debate on electing U S Senators by the people
The St Brenden’s council Young Men’s Institute will hold a Thursday March 50 debate on the proposal that United States senators be elected by the people. Patrick Duffy Robert Barrett and John J Durkin speak for the affirmative J F Durkin William Larkin and R Lonergan speak for the negative. A reading by M Kelly and an essay by Thomas Fleming follow. George Orr gives a declamation and other features are planned. Members will receive holy communion at 9 am Mass at St Patrick’s church next Sunday with roll at 8:30 am in the rooms. All members urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden's Council
Young Men's Institute
United States
Patrick Duffy
Robert Barrett
John J. Durkin
J. F. Durkin
William Larkin
R. Lonergan
M,. Kelly
Thomas Fleming
George Orr
St. Patrick's Church
Birthday party hosted at Mears residence
Mises Elizabeth Milnes attended a birthday anniversary gathering last evening at 23 South Main avenue, hosted by Mr and Mrs Joseph A Mears. The event featured Miss Purlingame's Bible school class members from Washburn Street Presbyterian church and several guests enjoyed the evening. Attendees included Gertrude Miller Jessie Becker Nettle Meare Lacy Ritenauuer Anna Pool Bessie Mears May Edwards Gertrude Barrowman Myrtle Fraunfeiker Sydney Milnes Herbert Waters Sidney Mears Jesse Snover Will T Burrall Daniel Milnes Arch Mears and Leo Campbell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mises Elizabeth Milnes
Joseph A. Mears
South Main Avenue
Miss Purlingame
Bible School
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Miss Buringame
Gertrude Miller
Jessie Becker
Nettle Meare
Lacy Ritenauuer
Anna Pool
Bessie Mears
May Edwards
Gertrude
Progressive euchre party at Carson residence
A progressive euchre party was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. George Carson on Washburn street for their son Robert Carson. Attendees included the Mixses Filla Show Lida Davis Jennie Davis Pesslie Davis Edna Lewie Bertha Carson Ruth Carson Robert Bradley George Daniels Frank Magovern and Edward Davis. Carson served lunch before departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Carson
Washburn Street
Robert Carson
Mixses Filla Show
Lida Davis
Jennie Davis
Pesslie Davis
Edna Lewie
Bertha Carson
Ruth Carson
Messrs
Robert Bradley
George Daniels
Frank Magovern
Edward Davis
Carson
Franklins Entertain Friends at Headquarters Honor
Franklin Engine company members hosted guests last evening at their HQ in honor of Harry Edwards and Frank Jones of the Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania volunteers. Vocal and instrumental selections were offered by guests, followed by stories of camp life and light refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Engine Company
Harry Edwards
Frank Jones
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Thro Escape Attempt Denied By Hospital Officials
A report claimed John M. Thro of the Thirteenth regiment tried to escape West Side hospital by leaping from a second story window. Nurses and police deny the incident and say Thro likely could not have recovered enough to participate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Thro
Thirteenth Regiment
West Side Hospital
Tribune
Williams
Hart
Thro
Sensible Man promotes Kemp's Baleam for throat and lung relief
A bold claim promotion touts Kemp's Baleam as the superior remedy for throat and lung troubles. The proprietor asserts no druggist can beat its proof offering a free sample to convince buyers of its efficacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird
Kemp
Soldiers Honored at Columbia Hose and Chemical Reception
Lewis Parry and William Llewellyn of the Columbia Hose and Chemical company, serving as volunteers in the United States during the past year, were feted at a reception last evening at the home house on Division street. Soldiers and others spoke, with phonograph selections by W. H. Fuller. The event was described as very pleasant and enjoyable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Parry
William Llewellyn
Columbia Hose and Chemical Company
United States
Thirteenth Regiment, Pennsylvania Volunteers
Division Street
W. H. Fuller
Knights of the Golden Eagle hold supper at Connolly residence
Electric City castle No. 075 Knights of the Golden Eagle conducted a supper at the residence of Fred Connolly 214 North Ninth Street last evening between 6 and 10 o clock. Many friends and members attended and enjoyed the supplied delicacies. The supper was in charge of committee members Fred Connolly Joseph Brown Charles Begas Mr Hand and Isaac Thee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Electric City Castle
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Fred
Connolly
North Ninth Street
Fred Connolly
Joseph Brown
Charles Begas
Mr. Hand
Isaac Thee
Doctor narrowly escapes serious injury in home accident
Shortly after supper Dr. George A. Beach of 232 South Main avenue descended to his cellar to fix the furnace. He struck his head on an unseen object, breaking his glasses and cutting the skin around one eye. Help was summoned and the wound dressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George A. Beach
South Main Avenue
Washburn Street Church Holds Concluding Service
Nev J P Moffatt, pastor of Washburn Street Presbyterian church, led special services last evening. Tonight the concluding service will present a preparatory lecture for Sunday communion. Sunday morning will include reception of new members and adult and infant baptism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev. J. P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Funeral of Mrs Mary Feeney Held at Holy Cross Church
Funeral services were held yesterday morning at Holy Cross church in Hellevue for the late Mrs. Mary Feeney mother of Patrolman James Feeney. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev W P O Donnell and interment followed in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Feeney
James Feeney
Holy Cross Church
Hellevue
W. P. O'Donnell
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Fifth Ward
Friends
W. Haydn Evans
Sumner Avenue
George Rowlands
United States Army
Idaho
Hampton Street
Waco Council
Pocahontas
James Aney
James Aney; Wemonah, Eitza Biddleman
Julia Sterling
T. E. Evang
K. of R
Dolmetsch
J. W. Walters
Lizzie Jones
Sarah Archer
Grand Council
Walters
Mra
Archer
William J. Burschell
Thirteenth Regiment
Mary Conklin
Garfield Avenue
Mary Richards
Sarah Griffiths
Sarah Davies
Sarah Lewis
Mary Davis
Jennie Jones
Ella Davis
Margaret Davis
Wilkes-Barre
Philip H. Weartren
Olyphant
St. Leo's Hall
Local Residents Report Recoveries and Moves Amid Social Roundup
Miss Rose Connor on North Malin avenue recovers from quinsy. George P. Wadsworth of Binghamton returns home after visiting here. Miss Alice Carey on Meridian street also recovers from the grip. Mrs. Mary Nealon of Swetland street cannot leave home due to rheumatism. Walter Rainey of Lakewood N I visits relatives on Hampton. Robert J. Williams on South Main avenue returns from Germany. Mrs. William Lewis on Hampton street hosts Mrs. Weston of Kingston. Miss Jenkins of Shenandoah visits Miss Lillian Jones on South Main avenue. Mrs. James Benninger of Ninth street suffers the grip. Edward J. Canavan of Lebanon visits friends here. John Valentine, ex-employee of John Henore & Sons, goes to New Mexico to supervise building erection. Hugh Smith and Mrs. Anna Wright of 235 Meridian street wed at Hampton Street M E church. Edwin Gmith of 1412 Jackson Street returns from week with friends at Shickshinny. Mrs. Phillip Warren of North Lincoln avenue returns from a week in New York. Mrs. Hopkin Williams of Eynon street, formerly ill, is recovering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rose Connor
North Malin Avenue
George P. Wadsworth
Binghamton
Alice Carey
Meridian Street
Mary Nealon
Swetland Street
Walter Rainey
Lakewood
N. 1
Hampton Street
Robert J. Williams
South Main Avenue
Germany
William Lewis
Weston
Kingston
Miss Jenkins
Shenandoah
Lillian Jones
James Benninger
Ninth Street
Edward J. Canavan
Lebanon
John Valentine
John Henore & Sons
New Mexico
Hugh Smith
Anna Wright
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Meridan Street
Edwin Gmith
Jackson Street
Shick
Phillip Warren
North Linecoln Avenue
Mra Hopkin Williams
Eynon Street
Local notes update from Green Ridge and surrounding area
Misa May Nutt returns from a visit with Pitteton friends while J. C. Matti plans to move his family to the central city. Wesley Kimble comes back from Elmhurst. Manners' Barsapirilla promotes spring cleansing and vigor with a large bottle available at Manners' Pharmacy on Green Ridge street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Misa May Nutt
Green Ridge Street
Pitteton
J. C. Matti
North Washington Avenue
Central City
Wesley Kimble
Elmhurst
Manners’ Pharmacy
Obituary of dacol Belehiine from Black Creek township
Dacol Belehiine, aged 88, longtime Black Creek resident, died suddenly of heart trouble at his son-in-law Emil Mroderick’s residence in Conyngham. He formerly farmed in Butler Valley and had lived with his son-in-law for two months. Survived by five sons and three daughters including Mrs Emil Frederick and Mrs William Fenstermacher. Funeral held yesterday at 9:50 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dacol Belehiine
Black Creek Township
Emil Mroderick
Conyngham
Butler Valley
Ile
Emil Frederick
Willam Fenstermacher
Alexander Weand
St. John's
William
Scranton
Frank and
Charles
Buck Mountain
David
St. John’s
Edward
Conynehim
Grain-O Advertising From Ruins Widens Healthy Drink Range
A reader letter promotes Grain-O from pure ruins as a nourishing beverage. The testimonial notes initial dislike of the drink formation but after a week, it becomes preferred over coffee. The ad suggests Grain-O as a strengthening substance of pure grain with directions for preparation and enjoyment for all ages.
Also Mentioned on This Page
North Scranton
Wayne Avenue Church
OLE Club
Dunmore
Globe Warehouse
West
Miss Strahan
MR. Dechtel
J.B. Sweet
W. C. Smithing
Franklin Engine
Columbia Chemical Companies
G. A. Beach
Red Men
Jenkin’s Drug Store
Main Avenue
Aes Bolo
Randolph Jones
Mica Courteigh
Ordeasanes Imperial Trio
Cole
Sepler
Wilhelm
Elsie Squane
Burdett
Hovesedennse
Mist Watkins
Atisu
Rose Griswold
Thorite Horton
Mr. Pfeiffer Bird
Nes Belle Quartette
Emma Domb
Bolo
Ifiss
Rhoda Clark
Seebee
Eeree
Dawis
Michael Brill
Waft
Terrey Bolo
Sass
Miso
Naomi Williamseeavukaa
Mra. 2D
A. Thomas Accompanist
ST. Brenden's
Progressive Euchre
Franklins
Columbias
DR. Beach
Washburn Street Church
Green Ridge
Order of Hibernians
B. B. Franklin
Joyce
York State
Wwillam
West Lackawanna Avenue
McBride
licBride
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H. R. Long
Ing
N. Y. Empire Theater
Dickson M
Wilkee-Harra Pao Moorloaoturers of
General Office
Acranton, Pa
Snower's Hall
Elisha B. Worrell
New Eugianil
Agassie Museum
Cambridge
Commercl Museum
Philadelphia
Mr. Worrell
Soulur
Lyceum Theatre
Reis & Burgunder
Lessees, Hh, & Long
James Whitcomb Riley
Annals of the Poor
OMING
Klaw & Erlanger
rNues
Matt J. Flynn
Woolfe
Merry Wideows
George Dixon
Florey & Brooks
Washington Ave
Court House
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