Warm Welcome and Sermons at Plymouth Congregational Church
Former West Scranton resident Rev. Bryan R. Williams preached two sermons at Plymouth Congregational Church, praising love as the essence of the gospel and urging unity in God. Evening talk focused on personal Christian choices from Joshua 24. The church was full for both services and Williams and his wife are visiting locally.
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West Scranton
Plymouth Congregational Church
West Side
Republican Club
St. John’s Church
Byran R. Williams
Coolville
Ohio
Evan J. Willams
Hampton Street
Willams
Mima Jones
North Bromley Avenue
God
Mr. Willams
Officers elected for Simpson Auxiliary mission group
At a recent meeting of the Simpson Auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society, officers were elected including President Mrs C R Acker First vice president Mrs H C McDermott Second vice president Mrs John Randolph Third vice president Mrs A M Shiffer Fourth vice president Miss Sarah Slocum Recording secretary Mrs Wrigley Corresponding secretary Mrs F C Hall Treasurer Mrs George Friant Superintendent of literature Mrs W R Castner Collector Mrs Julia Owens Collector of special funds Mrs James T James Secretary of reading course Miss Badic Peck.
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Simpson Auxilary
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
C. R. Acker
H. C. McDermott
John Randolph
A. M. Shiffer
Sarah Slocum
Wrigley
F. C. Hall
George Friant
Communion at St John’s German Church on North Main
Yesterday at St John’s German Catholic church on North Main avenue the following boys received first communion: Fred Schamberg, Christ Schieber, Lewis Foster, Frank Kries, John Kern, Nicholas Warner, Joseph Fritzen, Ernest Novak, Roman Snyder, Joseph Foster, George Langan, Peter Nels.
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St. John's
North Main Avenue
Fred Schamberg
Christ Schieber
Lewis Foster
Frank Kries
John Kern
Nicholas Warner
Joseph Fritzen
Ernest Novak
Roman Snyder
Joseph Foster
George Langan
Peter Nels
Village Party Held At Alder Street Home
A gathering for local youths occurred yesterday afternoon at the home of Frank Eilen at 440 Alder Street. Rev Father Fricker conducted services with music supplied by the choir directed by Professor Sless.
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Jennie Andrews
Vera Foy
Lissie
Gleidinger
Wallie Garateneker
Anna Rupp
Emma Lots
Anna Pfeifer
Tiese Kaiser
Marie Rupp
Servicea
Father Fricker
Professor Sless
Frank Eilen
Alder Street
Meeting and Debate in Men's League on Self Government
A Men s League gathering tonight at 8 features a debate on Philippine self government with Robert Hvens for the affirmative and Gordon Evans for the negative. Church members are invited. Rev Samuel R Jenkins of Merthyr Travil Wales will preach Sunday morning and evening and Rev W E Jenkins next Sunday.
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Men's League
Philippines
Robert Hvens
Gordon Evans
Samuel R. Jenkins
Merthyr- Travil
Wales
W. E. Jenkins
Garden of Life
Margaret G. Roberts
Lfe
Frances BE
Willard
James P. Harris
Five Swedes Arrested for Drunken Disorderly Conduct
Patrolman Malott with Daniel Davis and Citizens Kennedy and McGranh arrested five Swedes on Twenty second street early yesterday for being drunk, disorderly and fighting. At hearing they listed names including Nelson Alfred Giad Nelson Johnson Nelson Johnson No 2 Andrew Lindel Andrew Wenster Andrew Jacobson and Andrew Williams. They were fined five dollars each, paid, and released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Malott
Daniel Davis
James Kennedy
William McGranh
Twenty-second Street
Jackson Street
Nelson Alfred Giad
Nelson Johnson
Nelson Johnson No. 2
Andrew Lindel
Andrew Wenster
Andrew Jacobson
Andrew Williams
Clergy and Choirs Serve City Churches in Evening Services
Rev. J. P. Moffat preached at Bellevue Welsh C M church last evening. Rev. H McDermott spoke two sermons on The Preacher's Great Theme and the Way to Faith. John and George King played cornet duets at Jackson Street Baptist services with a brief address by Rev. deGruchy. The Scranton Wilkes Barre Lutheran Pastoral association meets today at St Mark's parsonage on Fourteenth Street. Rev. James McLeod preached at Sumner avenue Presbyterian church at 6 PM.
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J. P. Moffat
D. D
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Bellevue Welsh C. M
H. (. McDermott
Simpson M. E
John
George King
Jackson Street Baptist Church
deGruchy
Scranton-Wilkes-Barre
Hampton man honored with gift chair on 67th birthday
Christian Naumann of Hampton street, aged sixty seven, was surprised by friends and relatives who presented him an easy chair. Rev. Jacob Schoettle delivered the presentation speech as a large gathering looked on.
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Christian Naumann
Hampton Street
Jacob Schoettle
May party honors Annabelle Fiehler and local gatherings
Mrs George Fiehler hosted a May party for her daughter Annabelle with Miss May Cook named Queen of the May. Community reports note encampments, bail actions, and upcoming games by local clubs including Alumni Base Ball, West Scranton Loyal Crusaders, and Continental mine workers. Memorial day plans feature Carbondale at Lake Lodore and a June 18 event at Mears Hall with the Oxford Glee party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Fiehler
North Sumner Avenue
Annabelle
May Cook
Thomas Reiber
Bellevue
Alderman Kellow
George Holtamn
Julia Predeluto
Jackson Street
Alderman Kelly
Annie Fletch
Michael Regan
Fifth Street
William Nealon
Lugerne Street
Joseph Smith
Continental Ai
Continental Mine
Wyoming Seminary
Carbondale
Lake Lodore
West Scranton
M. J
M. J. Langan
Ancient
Order of Hibernians
D. M. Jones
South Main Avenue
John T. Lewis
Bynon Street
Mt. Povono
Harry Mott
State College
United Mine Workers of America
Mears’ Hall
Oxford Glee Party
David Jenkins
Philip Warren
Thomas Abrams
David Stephens
Michael Dunnigan
Norma Williams
Vera
John E. Jones
North Ninth Street
B. I. Evans
Washburn Street
West Side
Browns
Wahler’s Grove
Newlywed Clarks Return Home From Wedding Trip
Mr and Mrs Loren Clark have returned home after their wedding trip and will reside on Fourteenth Street Lewis Davis of Archbald Street has been noted as well.
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Mra
Loren Clark
Fourteenth Street
Lewis Davis
Archbald Street
Local Notes: Illnesses and Visits Across Wilkes-Barre Area
Bellevue resident visits friends in Wilkes-Barre while Mrs Walker on Diviaton Street is reported seriously ill. Several residents, including Mrs Cobb, Mr Tierney, and Miss Fagan, are listed as ill or recovering. Morgan sails for Wales with his sons and daughter, and Rev Jones preached in Pittston yesterday.
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Bellevue
Wilkes-Barre
Robert Walker
Diviaton Street
Thomas Howell
Washburn Street
Inesa
Howard Tierney
Jackson Street
Springfield
Pimarye Conkin
Rebecca Avenue
William Kresge
Mill City
North Hyde Park Avenu
David KK. Morgan
Thirteenth Alived
Wales
Harry
Edward
Dinah
Myron Cobb and Son
Factoryville
Eli Longacre
Division Street
Olyphant
Thomasb. Carey
Price Street
Gouldshoro
Mary Fagan
Chestnut Street
D. P. Jones
Hyde Park Avenue
Pittston
Sale Event At Osterhout Building In May
Overhout building at 110 West Market Street hosts a three day sale on May 8 9 and 10 featuring furniture dry goods shoes and hats. Proceeds aid the Young Women’s Christian Association with donation pickups Tuesday afternoon and Wednesday morning.
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Overhout Building
West Market Street
Young Women's Christian Association, Sendal
Osterhout Building
Society Receives Gifts of Books and Music
The society thanks Prof. Whitmore, Jeffereson avenue. John Powell, Margaret avenue. and Thomas Richards, Spring street, for large gifts of literature and songs. A special meeting is set for next Wednesday May 7 with Judge Vosburg and the executive committee addressing the gathering. The group notes the Odd Fellows anniversary was endured with a out of tune piano and vows to secure a good instrument. Music is praised as a solace for orphans widows and the weary.
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Whitmore
Judge Vosburg
Future of American Steel Foretells World Leader Status
Andrew Carnegie foresees a vast rise in U S iron and steel exports surpassing world output. He cites past growth from 1873 to 1900 and predicts the United States will produce more steel than the rest of the world combined, reshaping global industry.
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Republic
Weo
United States
Great Britain
Monarchy
South Scranton Couple Celebrates Silver Wedding
John S Bour and wife marked twenty five years of marriage with a high mass at St Mary church and a home reception at 614 Hickory street. Friends and eleven children attended, a large bridal cake, and gifts followed after the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Boar
Hickory Street
Bour
Father Schelle
St. Mary's Church
River Street
St. Mary Church
Father Staub
South Scranton
Century Hose Company
No. 10
Junger Muennerchor Practice Ahead of Eis Teddfod
The Junger Muennerchor held a lively session at Schimpff's hall on Cedar avenue yesterday afternoon. They practiced the prize song for the eis teddfod in the new armory on May 90, with good attendance and progress. New members are joining, and several names were added to the board. The Beranten Saengerrunde, in the same class, also works hard with recent talent and strong attendance at rehearsals. Professor Theodore Hemberger directed them in Schimpf's hall for several hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Muennerchor
Schimpff
Cedar Avenue
New Armory
Beranten Saengerrunde
Maennerchor
Schimpf
Theodore Hemberger
Drunk and Disorderly Arrests Lead to Fines
Thomas Sheviln and John Cauley were arrested by Officer Haggerty for being drunk and disorderly. They appeared before Magistrate Storr and were fined $3 each, which was paid. The Knights of St George held a monthly meeting at St Marys hall with a large attendance and substantial business. Dr Schleys Lung Healing Balsam is advertised with guaranteed cures and a no cure no pay claim. Mrs Omally, formerly Miss Nallin, is dangerously ill at 640 Willow Street awaiting update. The St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church Ladies Aid society met weekly and Camp 450, Patriotic Order Sons of America, met in regular session. Henry Pflaier, retired soldier, on furlough at Mine Soldiers home, visits relatives nearby. The Pansy Club of the Young Womans Christian Association held a meeting.
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Thomas Sheviln
John Cauley
Haggerty
Storr
Knights of St. George
St. Mary's Hall
Schley
Mra. O'Malley
Miss Nallin
Willow Street
St. Paul's Methodial Episcopal Church Ladies' Ald Society
Patriothe Order Bons of America
Henry Pfaiier
Mine Soldiers' Home
Young Women's Christian Association
Unscrupulous Peddler Promises Cure All With Fake Medicine
A garbled 19th century style notice accuses a fraudulent seller of touting a medicine named KeepMbalua or similar promise to cure all diseases with a single dose. The ad offers the product at “price a laale” and claims a guaranteed cure from all druggists, highlighting deceitful medical claims.
Fourteen Friends Meet at Best's Hotel Parlor
A meeting of the Fourteen Friends was held in Best's hotel parlors Saturday evening. Dr. Quinn has moved to 725 Pittston Avenue. Both phones.
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Nay Avg Park
Quinn
Pittston Avenue
Fourteen Friends
Best
Dunmore Doings At Presbyterian Church Anniversary
Rev. William F. Gibbons marked the sixth anniversary of his Dunmore church arrival with a sermon on I Have a Goodly Heritage. The service reviewed church work over the year including sermons 102 prayer meetings 48 Sunday school lessons 51 pastoral calls 500 to 600 funerals 12 baptisms 9 weddings 9. Financials show various societies raising funds and expending amounts for missions and Christian Endeavor.
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Presbyterian Church
William F. Gibbons
Dunmore Church
Christ
Knox
Calvin
Augustine
Paul
Delegates elected for Lackawanna Sunday School Convention
Yesterday the Presbyterian and Methodist Sunday schools selected delegates to attend the Lackawanna Sunday school convention in Providence on Tuesday. Methodist picks were Rev. Charles H. Newing, Daniel Fowell, Mrs. Peter Siegle, Miss Kenny, HH. C. Hubler. Presbyterian picks were Rev. W. F. E. Gibbons, Frank Marshall, G. W. Allen and A. L. Bryden. Miss Iva Rosecrans of Pittston visits Mrs. John Cordy of Blakeley street. The council will meet this evening in the borough building.
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Presbyterian
Methodist
Lackawanna
Providence
Methodist Sunday School
Charles H. Newing
Daniel Fowell
Peter Siegle
Miss Kenny
HH. ¢. Hubler
Presbyterian Sunday School
W. FE. Gibbons
Frank Marshall
G. W. Allen
A. L. Bryden
Iva Rose
Obituary notices for Ann D. Thomas Anna Kirst and Burr Wolf
Ann D Thomas 72 dies at home 1214 Luzerne Street after four weeks illness. Born in Pembrokeshire Wales she lived in West Scranton 22 years and leaves sons David John and daughters Mrs David Reese Mrs Reese Bryant and Mrs John Rowlands. Funeral at 2 30 pm tomorrow at 1214 Luzerne St by Rev David Jones. Burial in Washburn Street cemetery. Anna Kirst 76 widow of Philip Kirst Sr died at 16 00 yesterday morning at 1020 South Washington Ave after 35 years in the United States. Survived by four children Fred Jacobh Charles and Miss Kate Kirst with Philip Kirst Jr formerly street commissioner deceased. Funeral tomorrow at 2 pm from the house with interment Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Burr T Wolf dies Saturday afternoon at his mother’s home 441 Adams Ave. A Lackawanna Iron and Steel inspector since 1873 he was a musician and a longtime member of Bauer’s Orchestra. He belonged to Lackawanna Odd Fellows and Union Lodge Pree and Accepted Masons. He was grandson of a former governor. Funeral details to follow.
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Ann D. Thomas
Luzerne Street
Pembrokeshiire
South Wales
West Scranton
First Welsh Congregational Church
David
John Thomas
David Reese
Reese Bryant
John Rowlands
David Jones
Lrst
Welsh Congregational Church
Washburn Street
Anna Ti. Kirst
Philip Kirst
Germany
South
Washington Avenue
Asa
Sterling
Charles
Kate Kirst
Philip Kirst, Jr
Pittston Avenue
Burr 'T. Wolf
Adams Avenue
Lackuiwinnit Iron and Steel Company
Hole
Bauer
Lacktwanna Lodge of Odd Fellows
Union Lodge, Pree
Masona
Death notices and obituaries in Scranton area
AMQS Bond aged 72 dies after brain fever at 448 North Hyde Park Ave. He leaves one son and three daughters and will be buried at Elmhurst after a noon service at 1032 Lafayette St. Nelson Godshall 17, son of Rev. M B Godshall, dies at Waverly parsonage with funeral May 6. Elizabeth Jenkins 65 dies at 2635 Jackson St. Survived by husband and several children. Rodger O Boyle 70 dies at daughter's Drinker St home. funeral from St Marys church.
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Amqs Bond
Elizabeth Simons
North
Hyde Park Avenue
Efforts
Monroe County
William Bond
Charles Fuller
R. N. Phinney, Jr
J. W. Walter
Wilkes-Barre
Nelson Godshall
Godshall
Waverly Methodist Church
Griffin
Wyoming
Elizabeth Jenkins
West Scranton
Jackson Street
Their Common Falling
A dialogue excerpt shows a man with an eye patch detaining Liat to ask for directions to the Baptist Publication Society headquarters, with a wry exchange about wealth, appetite, and danger in a town setting. The tone mirrors a newspaper strip captions, capturing social banter and urban misdirections.
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The
Baptist Publiation Society
Chicago ‘Tribune
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New York City
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Schiller
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Alf
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Innocent Maids
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Lyceum Theatre
Carol Norton
Christian Science Board of Lectureship
Church of Christ’s Scientists
Boston
Mass
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Saat
William Sport
Rodger O'Boyle
John Murphy
Drinker Street
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