Concert Program At Jackson Street Baptist Church
Testimonial concert for William Evans features Schubert Quartette, solos by Norma Williams George Martin Elizabeth Thomas Mrs Randall H Evan Williams with piano and bass solos, and a Welsh selections medley. Event set for Wednesday evening April 4 in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Evans
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Norma Williams
George Martin
Elizabeth Thomas
Bchubert
Angela
Evan Williame
David Stephens
Friend
Holy Vision
Elizabeth Thomas Alta Bolo
Rundell
Webster society inks Edward Marge new member
The Webster Literary and Debating society met at W. D. Evans's North Hyde Park avenue home and initiated Edward Marge. A debate on whether the United States should own and control the Nicaragua canal followed with William Elias and Sanford Phillips for the affirmative. Walter Evans and Edward Williams abstained on the negative. Judges ruled the affirmative. A reception honored Mr. Evans’s twenty first birthday with refreshments and social time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster Literary and Debating Society
W. D. Evans
Hyde Park Avenue
Edward Marge
United States
Nicaragua Canal
William Elias
Sanford Phillips
Walter Evans
Edward Williams
the Gartery
Evans
Ambulance Ready for West Side Hospital Debut Today
A new ambulance is prepared for service at the West Side hospital and will roll out today from the William Blume & Son carriage factory signaling modernization of local emergency care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Hospital
William Blume & Son
Dufour's French Tar Sells Through All Dealers
Portable health claim notes that Dufour's French Tar has achieved success selling through all dealers. It is advertised as a cure for colds and a remedy to help rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Ambulance Fund Event At Electric City Wheelmen Club
Undertaker William Price will remove the conveyance today from the shop. Hospital directors will host a reception for the young ladies who secured the ambulance funds. The event includes a dinner and dance at the Electric City Wheelmen's club house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Price
Hospital
Electric City Wheelmen's Club House
Lincoln Heights Meeting on Church Union Vote
Residents gathered at the school house Thursday to express views on uniting with Hampton Street Church to build a new structure on the Round Woods tract. Pardons presided while Rev. Henninger and Trustees Davis and Simona spoke. the vote opposed the proposition by a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Heighte
Hampton Street
Round Woods
Pardons
Henninger
Davis
Simona
Miner James Evans Receives Manila Flag from Son in Philippines
North Hyde Park avenue mine foreman James A. Evans received a Filipino flag sent by his son Ben, a member of the Fourth Illinois regiment in the Philippines. The red white and blue silk banner features stars and a moon and is highly prized by Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Evans
Hyde Park Avenue
Manila
Ben
Fourth
Ilinois Regiment
Philippines
Vans
Funeral of Joseph Andreas Held After Engine Accident
The funeral for Joseph Andreas, killed when struck by an engine at South Mill, was held from his parents home on Stratford Avenue at 2 PM. Services followed at St John’s German Catholic Church with burial in the German Catholic Cemetery. Another service for Thomas Bemis was planned at 3 90 this afternoon at 120 Langstaff Avenue with interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Andreas
South Mill
Stratford Avenue
St. John's
Thomas Bemis
Langstaff Avenue
Washburn Street
Washburn Street Church Choir Next Day Concert
The Washburn Street Presbyterian church choir, directed by Professor C B Derman, will render a morning service program with Adagto Prelude, Andante Offertory, and two anthems including O Little Town of Bethlehem and Give Unto the Lord, O Ye Mighty, followed by a postlude. The evening service features Day Is Past and Done, O Clap Your Hands, a Canzonetta, Mourlan, and Postlude. Clark provides the Allegro and other pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
C. B. Derman
Andre
Bethlehem
Mourlan
Shepard
Cabeund Buck
Schuman
Clark
News notes and personals brief from local residents
Mrs George Benore of South Main avenue left for a Brooklyn visit. Mr and Mrs John Davis and their son of North Bumner avenue visit friends in Pottsville. David Williams of Fynon street is home ill. Miss Verna Lewis of North Rebecca avenue visits New York. Alfred Twining, associate editor of the Times, is ill at his Swt land street home. Services over the remains of Mr and Mrs Theodore Behike s child were held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Benore
South Main Avenue
Brooklyn
N.Y
John Davis and
North Bumner Avenue
Pottsville
David Wiliams
Fynon Street
Ilinesa
Verna Lewis
North Rebecca Avenue
New York
Alfred Twining
the Times
Tland Street
Theodore Behike
Gentlemen Attention on Worth of Wearing Them
A concise promotional appeal invites gentlemen to try a product, asserting its numerous advantages and inviting all who do not wear them to visit for a demonstration of benefits. The tone emphasizes persuasion and practical appeal.
Free lectures and community notices fill Scranton schedule
Yesterday afternoon Rev A J Ramer conducted services and interment occurred at Washburn street cemetery. A second free lecture on Our Public Schools will be delivered in Morgan's hall at 7 30 this evening by Rev M la Firor. Various local residents and events are noted including visits, socials, a wagon collision, and church conventions across Eastern Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ramer
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Washburn Street
Order of American Knighthaod
Morgan's Hall
M. la Firor
C. A. Faulkner
Hartford
M. F. Wymba
Jackson Street
Bessie Carr
Philadelphia
Misses Cannon
West Scranton
Young Women's Christian Association
Central
Grace Reformed
Wyoming Avenue
Gabeline
John Fbechtold
Ninth Stree
Charles Olver
North Main Avenue
L. B. Powell & Co
Round Woods
South Main Avenue
Tracey
Meare’ Hall
Arthur Banning
Bromley Avenue
First Baptist Church
Tribune
de Gruchy
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Moses
Congregational Churches of
Eastern Pennsylvania
Tabernacle Congregational Church
J. P. Moffat
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Beattie and Beatrice lodge social and community notes
A Green Ridge party for Nellie Bliss features dancing with many attendees. Reports on Mrs. Reynolds returning from Switzerland, the Ehrhardt residence move, junior church program, Beatrice lodge Beatrice anniversary events with music, recitations, solos, pantomimes, and a Daughters of Rebecca gathering led by Rev. W. G. Simpson and Attorney D. B. Replogle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
Capouse Avenue
Green Hidge
Nellie
Jessie Callender
Hazel Hessler
Mable Fordham
Edna Cary
Mable Fritz
Jean Mitchell
Grace Madox
Iris Burrus
Clara Woodruff
Hattie Lindsay
Mable Jayne Mesers
Bruce Fordham
Orin Carr
Harold
H. BR. Reynolds
Switzerland
Reynolds
William Ehrhardt
Delaware Street
Monany and
Eledric Avenues
Baptist Church
George Woodmansee
Walter Stevens
Corinne Loomis
Harriet McMillan
Frank Lewis
Alice
Gertrude Harris
Nettie Seeclig
Albert Hall
Olive Price
Trene Cooner
Grace Nolan
Mabel Jayne
Lula Constantine
Beatrice Lodge
Daughters of
Rebecca
Masonic Hall
W. G. Simpson
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Mies Wlare Slosum
Lulu Constantine
B. T. Jayne
Misa Leone Farnham
D. B. Replogle
Fragmentary Local Address Note to Central Hyde Park
Partial OCR shows an address request directed to J Pf Gharkey at 1914 Cedar with phone 663% in South Side central City and central Hyde Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central Eity
Central Hyde Park
Despondent Women Enduring Monthly Suffering and Hope
The article promotes Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy for painful menstruation and related female health issues. It cites testimonials from Lizzie Coleman and C D Morris praising relief from back pain, bearing down pain, headaches, and weakness. It urges women to seek advice from Mrs. Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinkham
Lizzie Coleman
Wayland
N. Y
Lydia E. Pinkham
C. D. Morris
Louisburg Square
Boston
Mass
Evening Socials and Local Meetings Highlight City Clubs
Members of the Schlaraffia Scrantonia, mainly central city businessmen, enjoyed a social night at the South Side Bowling Club. Tomorrow a mission service at Evangelical Church of Peace will feature Rev. E J Schmidt and Rev. Jacob Schoettle using a magic lantern to depict India’s famine. Lackawanna carpet weavers met at Joseph Mickus’s home to discuss joining the Central Labor Union. St Mary’s German Catholic church plans a ball on Easter Monday at St Mary’s hall. Michael Haggerty, injured at the South mill, was moved to Moses Taylor hospital as his condition worsened.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schlaraffia- Scrantonia
Central City
South Side
Conrad Schroeder
George Wahl
Fred Hummler
Charlies Koempel
Frank Luebhner
Otto Kracht
Carl Lorenz
Louis Rupprecht
Charles Falkoskie
Conrad Wenzel
Evangelical Church of Peace
Prospect Avenue
E. J. Schmidt
Jacob Schoettle
West Side
India
Lackawanna County
Joseph Mickus
Cedar Avenue
Central Labor Union
St. Joseph's Society of St
Brunnermore Doings Methodist Anniversary Services
The Brunnermore church marks a special anniversary with twentieth century services. The old Chestnut Street brick church began in 1861 and was dedicated April 8. The current edifice was dedicated February 24, 1889, with remodeling four years ago. Rev J E Sawyer will preach at 10:30 AM and later pastors will speak. Sunday school meets at 2:30 PM followed by addresses. Evening programs at 7:30 PM feature Rev Leacock and Dr Sawyer with special music. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Chestnut Street
Cloges
J. E., Sawyer
D. D
Northern Christian Advocate
Syracuse
N. Y
J. C. Leacock
Sawyer
Tax Payment Due with Penalty Notice
A 5 percent penalty applies to all taxes unpaid after March 27. Tax collection will occur at Borough Building on the 24th 26th and 27th in the afternoons. W E Correll is the collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Correll
Weekend religious services and weddings in city notices
Tomorrow Presbyterian and Baptist services led by ministers W F Gibbons and J L Kreamer with Sunday school at noon and prayers at 7 45 pm. The Nie meyer Zeller wedding is set for tomorrow at 10 am at the bride’s Madison Avenue home. Ernest Bovard travels to Washington DC to meet his brother. YWCA rooms close Sunday. union YWCA service at Grace Church features Rev A C Gaebelein. Balint Mark’s church Fourth Sunday in Lent with Holy Communion and evening prayer. Tripp Avenue Christian Church to host morning and evening services with 10 am Sunday school and 7 30 pm service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. F. Gibbons
Christian Endeavor
J. L. Kreamer
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Helen Niemeyer
A. L. Zeller
New Albany
Ind
Madison Avenue
Ernest Bovard
Washington, D. C
Harry
Younes Women's Christian Association
South Side
Union Y. W. C. A
E. J. Haughton
J. D. Dabney
Christian Church
Barry, UL
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Minooka Notes Include Funeral and Local Happenings
Patrick Laffy laid to rest in Minooka cemetery after requiem at St. Joseph's church. Local youth Stephen Joyce out of Lackawanna hospital following bullet injury hand. Visitors include Miss Mary Hartman and Miss Anna Burke. Sycofsk Walsh trades in Pittston. P J Mulkein back on his feet after Beranton Axle incident. Mail service increased to four daily. Local drama group to stage a production after Easter. St Joseph's Sunday school rehearsing cantata.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Laffy
Minooka
Gilmore Avenue
St. Joseph's Church
W. A. Gorman
Stephen
Thomas Joyce
Stafford Street
Lackawanna Hospital
Multiple Local Obituaries Chronicle Lives of Residents
A string of obituaries from a local newspaper reports Nicholas E Britton dying at his sister’s home and lists surviving family. John Mitchell dies after long illness at 63 with a son and daughter as survivors. funeral Sunday at 2. Artemus Stone dies at 18 from lung trouble with funeral at home and burial in Dalton. Thomas Warris dies after brief illness just days after his wedding. funeral to be announced. Mrs. Richard Podger dies, survived by husband and children. funeral tomorrow at 2 with Rev J J McHenry officiating. Margaret Williams age two, funeral tomorrow at home. burial Washburn street cemetery. Ella Kruse age two months dies. funeral today at 2 with Cathedral cemetery burial. John Truse infant dies of scarlet fever. funeral today with Cathedral cemetery burial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nicholas E
Charles Britton
P. H. Brown
R. M. Casa
Pear Street
P. 11, Brown
Rendham
John Mitchell
North Main Avenue
Ile Ie
Wesley
Bertha Stevens
Artemus Stone
Rock Street
Dalton
D. A. Stone
Thomas Warris
Brick Avenue
Richard Podger
West Mountain
Kb. J. McHenry
St. David's Episcopal Church
Ella
John Kruse
Benington Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
John ‘Truse
Providence Sunday School Officers Visit Rendham
North Scranton reports the Providence Methodist Episcopal Sunday school officers and teachers rode to Rendham to honor Mrs. Adam Stegner formerly Amy Decker with a party and gifts. The event featured music, refreshments, and a taborette presentation. Attendees included numerous couples and individuals from local families and the Decker and Stott lineages. Funeral services for Marguerite Stansbury are noted for tomorrow with brief notices of church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Methodist Episcopal Sunday School
Rendham
Marguerite Stansbury
Adam Stegner
Amy Decker
Stegner
Cowles
Margaretta Williams
Alice von Storch
Lydia Corwin
Anna Fadden
Stella Wedeman
Clara Tonkins
Nellie Benjamin
Susie Barnes
Alice Williams
Mabel Harrieton
Mary Davis
Eliza Guest
John Wolf
PB. Hatch
Charles Constantine
Joe Linney
Funeral for Marguerite Stansbury Held. Death by Scarlet Fever
The funeral for Marguerite Stansbury five died from scarlet fever. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs. Stansbury is seriously ill with quinsy. Upcoming church services include Memorial Baptist and Methodist churches with sermons, Bible school, and union events led by Rev. Davies Rev. Reading and Rev. Gerbelein. The Epworth League social occurred at Providence church with recitations music and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marguerite
H. W. Stansbury
Diamond Avenue
G. C. Lyman
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Forest Hill Cemetery
G. Reading
North Main Avenue
North America
Young Women’s Christian Association
Central Association
Grace Reformed Church
Gerbelein
New York
Epworth League
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Wpworth League Association
Local residents head to new posts and homes
John Walsh departs Monday for Montana to settle there permanently. Jonathan Rodham and George Richardson of Park Place leave for Boston to begin new jobs. Miss Mattie Thomas of Frostburg Maryland visits Rev. and Mrs. W F Davies of Summit Avenue. Readers can drop news at Davis’ drug store for prompt handling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Walsh
Montana
Jonathan Rodham
George Richardson
Park Place
Boston
Mass
Mattie Thomas
Frostburg
Maryland
Bucknell
Local Obituary Notices From Beranton and Scranton Dated March 1900
Pauline LaBar two years old dies in Beranton Pa with funeral at the house on Saturday and private interment. Mrs Richard Podgee of West Mountain dies aged 44 with funeral Sunday at 10 from Mrs Winebrake’s home and Forest Hill cemetery. Mrs J W Garney of Scranton dies aged 61 years 10 months 12 days with funeral Saturday at 3 at the house on North Washington avenue and private interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winebrake
North Eighth Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Garney
Scranton
J. W. Garney
North
Washington Avenue
First German Lesson by Prof Colby Draws Good Class
Professor W Irving Colby opened a twenty five lesson German series in Guernsey hall with a large class. The first two lectures are free and he promises practical German in five weeks. He uses a conversational method and is praised for knowledge and engaging teaching style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. I. Colby
W. Irving Colby
Guernsey Hall
Cierman
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Webster Literary Society
Lincoln Heights
Diana
Schubert Quartette
H. Evan Williams
Belection
Websters
Globe Warehouse
South Scranton
Pythias Temple
Rathbone Sisters
John Blatter
Maple Street
Brunmore Doings
Dunmore Taxpayers
Margaret
John W. Williams
Eynon Street
Maide
North Scranton
E Rodinson S
Pilsner
Suranton, PA
Mount Pleasant Coal
Mount Pleasant Coal CO
R Ames Es
Lyceum Theatre
Mane
Mae Lesse
Stetson
Barnum
Pri Fp Be
Alan Dale
New York Journal
J. K. Tillotson
Avril Fh
Tim Murphy
Opie Read
Pixiey
T. S. Saunders
New York Press
CN. Y. Journal
Tim Murephy
Charles Frohman
New York Criterion Theater
Maxim
Academy OF Pusic, Burgunder & Kbis
Lessers
H.R. Long
Maude Hillman Company
Cook-Church Stock Company
J Mr . Cook
Lotte Church
Beenie
White Squadron
Matinees Daily
St, Thomas College Hall
Pierce’s Market
Ei Pa
B Bros
H. C. Sanderson
Matthew Ruggists
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