West Scranton Crime and Community Notes
Patrick O'Donnell of Twentieth street was arrested for malicious mischief at the Lafayette House on North Main avenue. He faced Alderman Davies in $100 bail and earlier resisted Patrolman Evans, with warrants issued for both offenses. TemPartance lectures by Dr. Tracy and Plymouth Congregational Church anniversary also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lafayette House
Plymouth Congregational Church
Alderman Davies
Dr. Tracy
Stetter
Patrick O'Donnell
Twentieth Street
North Main Avenue
Alderman Davis
O'Donnell
Evans
Plymouth Congregational Church marks eighteenth anniversary
Last evening the Plymouth Congregational church observed its eighteenth anniversary with a special sermon by Rev. E. A. Boyd and choir music. Tonight the annual roll call and a merit-filled program include an anthem by the choir, a solo by Mrs. Horatio Keller, a recitation by Miss Nora Davis, and a male quartet. Reports from church and Sunday school heads will be read.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
E. A. Boyd
Horatio Keller
Nora Davis
Concert to Aid Plymouth Congregational Church Debt
Several young men have volunteered to raise funds by staging a concert in late April to help pay off the church indebtedness. Sufficient talent has been secured for an excellent program, with details to be published in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Arrest Report Names John Cummings in City Case
Police report identifies John Cummings of 148 North Ninth Street as a man arrested late Saturday in an unspecified case. Further details were not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cummings
North Ninth Street
Satur
Vin Mariani Boosts Voice And Appetite Popular With Professionals
Historical note describes Vin Mariani as improving appetite and strengthening voice. It is widely used by clergymen lawyers teachers singers and actors as part of a general tonic. Sold by all druggists with a warning to refuse substitutes.
Drunk and Disorderly Fines Hit Several Men
Patrolman Matthews faced trouble during a police escort to the station house. A man fined ten dollars by Alderman Moses for drunken disorderly conduct. John Howells of North Everett Avenue and Thomas Howells of 1809 Jackson Street were fined in police court for disturbing Marsh's lunch room Saturday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthews
Moses
John Howells
Everett Avenue
Thomas Howells
Jackson Street
Marsh
Traey Illustrates Footsteps of the Prodigal Son at Mears Hall
A fair audience heard Dr Tra cey present an illustrated sermon on Footsteps of the Prodigal Son at Mears Hall. The talk highlighted hindrances to return and was accompanied by The Holy City and other songs, illustrated by a moving picture machine. lectures are by the Women's Christian Temperance Union and will continue next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tracey
Mear's Hall
Holy City
Moving Picture Machine
Women's Christian Temperance Union
Surviving relatives find large sum in Mrs Stetter home
Relatives of the late Barbara Stetter reportedly discovered a substantial amount of money in her North Main avenue house after her death. Exact total not learned, but estimates range from ten to eleven thousand dollars. Family members withheld comment, though Stetter was known for liking gold coins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Stetter
North Main Avenue
Services Held for Mrs. Podgee at North Eighth Street Home
Rev. E J Mc Henry conducted services for the late Mrs Richard Podgee at her sister Mrs Winebrake home on North Eighth Street. Pallbearers were Schindler Wilson Parker and Edwards. Burial followed in Washburn Street Cemetery. Also a child of Mr and Mrs John W Williams was buried yesterday afternoon in Washburn Street Cemetery after removal from Eynon Street residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Podgee
E. J. McHenry
Winebrake
North Eighth Street
Schindler
Wilson, Parker and Edwards
Washburn Street
John W. Williams
Eynon Street
Washurn Street
Birth of son to Mr and Mrs David Ruth on South Main and Oxford
A son was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs David Ruth residents of South Main Avenue and Oxford Street Eben P Davies of Eynon Street is seriously ill with pleuro pneumonia Rev A J Brown of Newfield N J visits his parents on South Main Avenue The remains of the late Thomas Burns were interred in Washburn Street cemetery on Saturday afternoon The funeral of Artemusa Stone will be conducted from his late home on Rock Street at 1 o clock this afternoon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Ruth
South Main Avenue
Oxford Street
Eben P. Davies
Eynon Street
A. J. Brown
Newfield
N. J
Thomas Burns
Washburn Street
Artemusa Btone
Rock Street
Mary Ann Jones
South Scranton
J. E. Morgan
Cherry Street
Jonen
West Scranton
Edwin Jones
Pittston Avenue
Alesian Jones
New Season Fabrics Prominently Displayed in Scranton
The display features Plerolas Baratheas Mohair Lustrine Luxors Whipcords Mohair Crepes Corkscrew Granite Armure Cloths Poplins Zebelines Uncut Worsteds Clay Serges Cheviots Imperial Diagonals Camel's Hale Cana densis French Serges Henriettas Mohair Crepons and exclusive novelties not found elsewhere in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canadensis
Community notices and church events fill Morgan's hall and aisles
Interment arrangements for the deceased at Dalton. Mrs. Kate Miller visits her brother Byron Hunsinger. Mrs Shaw and Miss Shaw in New Rev. Lectures at Morgan's hall on public schools. Wheelmen elect officers. St Pauls pioneers and Father Mathew society meet. Jobs move for Robertson and Davis. St Marks church consecration planned for April. Young woman speaks on home nursing at the YWCA tonight. Easter Monday ball planned by St Leo's Tourist club. A six year old injures hand in accidental shooting. Pastor de Gruchy lectures at Jackson Street Baptist church. All women and girls invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dalton
Kate Miller
Pimira
Byron Hunsinger
South Main Avenue
Martha Smith
Ella Shaw
North Hyde Park Arena
New
M. L. Firor
Calvary Reformed Church
Morgan's Hall
Eiedric City Wheelmen
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Father Mathew Society
William Robertson
North Rebecca Avenue
Philadelphia
David J. Davis
West Side Bank
Dime Bank
S J. Mark's Lutheran Church
Charles
George Thorn
North
Rebecca Avenue
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Thomas de Gruchy
St. Leo's
Hahnemann Hospital
Young Women's Christian Association
Main Avenue
Dunmore Teachers Institute Proceedings Highlight Reading and Geography
The Dunmore monthly teachers' institute opened with music led by Professor W. Jones and minutes read by Miss Mary Gilligan. Miss E Robinson spoke on Reading, praising the Pollard method. Dr. T J McCannon closed with Vertical Writing remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bovard
W. Jones
Mary Gilligan
Misa E. Robinson
Miles M. Black
Wilkes-Barre
T. J. McCannon
Unclaimed Letters Notice for March 27, 1991 Period
Post office advertisement calling for owners to claim letters listed to Mra John Carey Lucy Dougher Della Dwyer Edward Heene y care of John Price Harry Kreibler C Kneibler and others at various street names and addresses. Claims must be made by deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mra
John Carey
Grove Street
Lucy Dougher
John Dougher
Hill Street
Hille Compton
Della Dwyer
Edward Heeney
John Price
Harry Kreibler
Stove Works
C. Kneibler
Williams
Angler Chovanng Janes
Vinceng
Maglloclo
Penalty Added for Taxes Unpaid After March 27
A 5 percent penalty will be assessed on all taxes remaining unpaid after March 27. Collections will occur at Borough Building on the 24th, 26th, and 27th in the afternoon, overseen by W. E. Correll, Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. E. Correll
Paris Dancing class hosts third annual social
The third annual social of the Paris Dancing class will be held Monday night April 16 in Odd Fellows hall with a waltz contest for a silver cup. St Marys choir plans a major Season entertainment at Washington hall April 19 to aid the church improvement fund. Professor R N Davis and Superintendent F D Bovard attended a local institute at Olyphant Saturday afternoon. Michael McNulty of New York City visits Mr and Mrs J J Brogan on Chestnut street. Dr Elkin remains very ill at his in law's home on North Blakely street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Odd Fellows Hall
St. Mary's Choir
Washington Hall
Church Improvement Fund
R. N. Davis
F. D. Bovard
Olyphant
Michael McNulty
New York City
J. J. Brogan
Chestnut Street
Dr. Elkin
Blakely Street
Providence Presbyterian organ recital features Evans and Brundage
North Scranton program at Providence Presbyterian Church lists Haydn Evans as soloist with Mrs. Tignes Hughes Brundage and W A Roberts, plus Rose Conway and Penn Avenue Baptist Choir. Ranging from Organ-Sonata No 1 in D Major to The Heavens Are Telling, the recital includes Bach and Buck works and multiple vocal items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Church
Haydn Evans
Rodney
W. A. Roberts
Stabat Mater
Rosaint
Ligghe Hughes-Brundage
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Dana
Behubert
Bach
Israel
Dudley Buck
Brundage
Grain-O Health Drink Promoted as Safe Coffee Substitute
An advertisement claims Grain-O, a grain based drink, avoids coffee's negative effects on digestion nerves and complexion. It marketises Grain-O as a wholesome nourishing beverage suitable for children and adults, recommending readers ask their grocer for Grain-O.
Missionary services and funeral notices from local churches
Kenshaw and his orchestra performed selections. The Scripture Lesson was read by C. W. Benjamin and Rev. William Edwar led prayer. Miss Mary Davis sang Cast Thy Bread Upon the Water. Grace Williams Margaretta Williams and Susie Barnes recited. Missionary collection totaled 224.84. Funeral of John Mitchell held at 3 pm from North Main avenue home with Rev. William Edgar presiding and Dunmore cemetery interment. Special revival at Providence Methodist Episcopal church each evening this week except Saturday. Wednesday dinner saw election of Sunday school officers. Annual missionary Sunday observed at North Main Avenue Baptist church. Mr and Mrs Merton Wescott of West Market street plan to live in Carondale. Katherine Courtney of North Main avenue convalescing from severe illness. Alderman Myers to occupy new office over OHara's millinery store after April 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenshaw
C. W. Benjamin
William Edwar
Mary Davis
Grace Williams
Margaretta Williams
Susie Barnes
John Mitchell
North Main Avenue
William Edgar
Dunmore Cemetery
Providence
Green Ridge Community Notes and Local Appointments
W W Paterson of Philadelphia is in Green Ridge to oversee improvements on his North Park property. Mrs M C Carr of Dickson avenue is homebound with grip. Mrs George J Burlinghof will host an afternoon tea on Wednesday 4 to 6. Thomas Moore, moving into Loomis property April 1. Green Ridge Woman's club meets at 3 99 this afternoon at the Presbyterian church. Green Ridge castle 196 will attend the funeral of Thomas Harris. Miss Anna Jenkins from Stroudsburg State Normal is visiting family. Donald Hull returns from Cornell for a short vacation. Green Ridge Presbyterian church class elects officers led by President Henry W Crocker. Hereafter, E M Stahl is vice president, Charles Ross secretary, J M Atherton treasurer, George Rogers social chair, Fred Beera membership chair. Dr Pursell of Easton visiting Mrs M R Kays. Miss Clara Van Cleff returns from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Paterson
Philadelphia
Green Ridge
North Park
M. C. Carr
Dickson Avenue
George J. Burlinghof
Capouse Avenue
Thomas Moore
F. M. Loomis
Paterson
Green Ridge Woman's Club
Presbyterian Church
Green Ridge Castle
Order of the Mystlc Chain
Thomas Harris
Anna Jenkins
Stroudsburg
Henry W. Crocker
E. M. Stahl
Charles Ross
J. M. Atherton
George Rogers
Fred Beera
Pursell
Easton
M. R. Kays
Sanderson Avenue
Clara van Cleff
New York City
Obituary notices from Scranton honor multiple residents
A list of obituaries from Scranton details William F Helrlegel aged 27 who died at home after twelve years of spinal trouble and was buried at Dunmore cemetery. Others include Mrs Mary Ann Jones, Kate McAndrew, Mary Stern, Elmer Rudolph Hess, Nellie Logan, Harvey Hoffman, a child and several others with funeral arrangements and burial also listed.
His Attempt Caused His Arrest on Saturday
Oscar Pittack of 105 Broadway sought to move within the city and his attempt to compel his...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Pittack
Broadway
Scranton Adopts Doan's Kidney Pills Testimonial
A Scranton resident Mrs Samuel R Jones of Hyde Park praises Doan's Kidney Pills for years of back pain and bladder discomfort. She says eight to ten boxes brought marked relief and notes her husband also found relief. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sells Doan's at 50 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Citisen
Backa
Dean
Samuel R. Jones
Eynon Street
Hyde Park
Jones’ Drug Store
South Malin Street
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan
Consumptive Wife Case Leads to Aldermanic Action
A case in Pittack involved Levi Gets filing against Peter Schultz Charles Lierman and Otto Pittack before Alderman Howe. Thewife Carrie Pittack, ill with consumption, was deemed too sick to move per a doctor's certificate. Pittack began removing furniture, prompting the action. the case was discharged with orders that goods not be removed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittack
Peter Schultz
Charles Lierman
Otto Pittack
Alderman Howe
Levi Gets
Emmet Street
Carrie Pittack
Attorney Okell Denies McAndrew Loan Interference
Attorney George M. Okell declares he advised the McAndrews against a loan from Dunmore lenders and details arrangements to aid their sale of property. He says he arranged for his father to acquire the property and offered rental terms, while denying the McAndrews’ allegations as false. The issue, tied to a sheriff sale and bank judgment, awaits court resolution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Byron Brady
P. D. Manley
Scranton Ravings Bank
Capwell
McAndrews
Magley
New York
Comegys
Montreal
Brooklyn Saengerfest events and preparations noted
Arthur Elaaseen of Brooklyn will visit South Scranton on April 8 for a rehearsal with the Junger Maennerchor. The Brooklyn Saengerfest director Arthur Klaassen will attend the April 8 rehearsal for inspection. The committee plans an April 24 entertainment and ball and is finalizing arrangements amid a busy schedule at St Marys and Church of Peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Maennether
Schmidt
Arthur Klaassen
Brooklyn Saengerfest
Junger Maennerchor
Buelly
Lady Grant lodge elects officers for coming year
Lady Grant lodge No. 22 AJPL A met at Phillips hall Fig street and elected W M L Litzemberger W D L Acker FR E Davis F8 L Fuess AR 8 L Penman T F Dunning C A Dell man A C Mra Pollard 1 8 L Dimler 1 8 Mrs Dalton trustee three years R Dunning representative to grand lodge Mra Charles Tross Next meeting April 1 when new officers will be installed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lady Grant Lodge
AJ P. L. A
Phillips’ Hall
Fig Street
W. M
L. Litzemberger
W. D
L. Acker
E. Davis
L. Fuess
A. R
L. Penman
T. F. Dunning
C. A. Dellman
A. C
Mra
Pollard
L. Dimler
Mrs. Dalton
R. Dunning
Grand Lodree
Charles Tross
Missionary Lecture At Evangelical Church Of Peace
That evening a mission service at the Evangelical Church of Peace drew members from the congregation and other churches. Rev Jacob Schoettie of West Scranton presented an illustrated lecture with a eutereopticon on missions in India where natives die of hunger. The lecture and pictures attracted interest and the funds raised supported starving natives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church of Peace
Jacob Schoettie
West Scranton
India
Pleasant surprise party honors Pittston man on 32nd birthday
Berthold Schott of Pittston avenue was surprised Saturday evening by friends in a warm party. Guests enjoyed diversions, then a dainty supper.
Address orders reach J.T. Sharkey in central city zone
The note directs orders to J.T. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave in central city Hyde Park area with phone 668%. The fragment indicates delivery or pickup instructions in a South Side central Hyde Park context though details are incomplete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J.T. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Foley and Bone Lead Scranton Bowling Tour with Record 253
In the Scranton Bicycle club alleys last week Foley and Bone topped the handicap tour, Foley averaging 161 and Bone 158. Foley set a new record with a 253 game, the highest on the alleys, surpassing Northup's 236. The tournament continues this week with detailed scores for Foley and Bone listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bicycle Club
Foley
Bone
Northup
Messrs
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Dufour
Vin Mariani
Mariani
DR. Tracey
the Woman In
Lobe
Globe Warehouse
Dunmore Doings
Teachers’ Institute
North Scranton
William F. Helrlegel
Oscar L. Helrlegel
Ndecemed
Mr. Helrlegel
Wood's Business College
T. J. Willame’ Planing Mill
Mia
Kate McAndrew
Wyoming Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Mary Stern
Michael Stern
Hyde Park Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
J. P. Moffat
D. D
Elmer Rudolph Hess
James B. Hess
Penn Avenue
Nellie Logan
John Logan
Mineral Street
Cathedral
Harvey
Jacob Hoffman
Mill Street
Mary
Augustus Jones
Archbald Street
Jefferson van Why
Bloom Street
P. Moran
Tiga Street
St. Mary's Cemetery
Okell
George M. Okell
Tribune
O'Brien & Kelly
George M. Okoll
A. D
Myron Kasson
Castoria
Arthur Elaaseen
Brooklyn
Church of Peace
Berthold Schott
St. Mary's Church
Yomenne
Morrie Bayling
Zedekiah
Jedediah
Tom” Ceeces
Mary's
Jonathan Tompkins
Mission Service
H. Uartman
J. D. Schwandt
Ferdinand
Anthony Mehren
Cedar Avenue
Minooka
A. J. Mulderiy
Pea Coal
Rene Iy
Munyon
Bright
Alan Dale
New York Journal
J. K. Tillotson
Tim Murphy
Opie Read
Frank 8
Pixley
Tek
New York Press
Tim Murephy
Mic
Charles Frohman
New York Criterion Theater
Maxim's
N. Y. Journal
Kirke LA Shelle
Opera Comique
Princess Chic
Boston
Baltimore
Washington
Tuesaday
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Rbis
Lessoes
Long
Maude Hillman Company
Cook-Church Stock Company
Harvey Cook
Louie Church
Beenie
White Squadron
ST. Thomas College Hall
Pierce’s Market
Pierce's Market
Avenue Four
Scranton, Pa
Matthews Bros
H. C. Banderson
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