Day’s Doings in North Scranton and Local Mobilization
A community page notes a committee from the Welsh Congregational Church seeking a new site, plus a muster of volunteers for Company H. Captain Corwin met the recruits and issued packing guidance as they depart for assembly at the armory and then the central city guard armory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Company H
Wella Corwin
City Guard
Joseph Hirtley
David Evans
Gwilym Davies
John H. Evane
Alvin H. Price
John Smith
Willam HH. Baker
William Kennedy
Lawrence McTighe
Martin J. Gairnes
James Atkinson
Michael Rewly
George Fox
John Broughton
Benjamin Lewis
Merritt Co
Ru Pungnan
Michael Armstrong
Thomias KE. Mills
Robert Culberton
Henry Stanton
Bernard Berry
Reuben Willams
John Cbd
Jones
David K. Watkins
Harry Quinn
Isaac R. Mills
William Bowen
P. J. Barrett
Michael Baskerville
William Reddy
Patrick Brennan
Martin Murphy
Willand Blackmore
Howard GB
Klees
Thomas Henry
John Ht
Baker
Michael Ford
Luke EE
Hinnon
James FB
Tniehe
John Lynn
William J. Tighe
John L. Jones
Irving Hoover
Grove W. Wolford
Welsh Congregational Church Forms Committee for New Edifice Site
At Sunday evening church meeting a committee was appointed to select a suitable site for a new Welsh Congregational church building. Members include Daniel Price Exan Price John Lloyd Thomas Evans John Evans Merthyr Jones Robert F Williams Henry Hitchings and several women. They convene this evening in the church parlors to determine the most desirable locality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Welsh Congregational Church
Daniel Price
Exan Price
John Lloyd
Thomas Evans
John Evans
Merthyr Jones
Robert F. Williams
Henry Hitchings
Joh Jenkins
Thomas Williams
Margaret James
Willim Trichards
Local Notables Involved In Late Evening Court Actions
John Stanton, a medical student from Sollewine heenital New York, plans vacation with his parents. Paul Carlitus faced a hearing by Alderman Hoberts on larceny charges. bail set at $200, he was committed to the county jail. Reports describe new council and institute events and social evening activities in Marquette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stanton
Sollewine Heenital
New York
Paul Carlitus
Hoberts
Mra. la Mosteller
W. Seelat
Eluh
Marquette Council Literary
Young Meg
Tnetitute
Wilkes-Barre Man Attacked by Polish Family
Joseph BE Franklin of Wilkes-Barre came Friday to collect a bill from a Polish family. Attacked as he approached the carriage, he escaped and complained to police. Patrolmen Perry and Jones arrested two suspects after a hearing before Alderman Fidler. John Grier is depressed. An entertainment was held at the First Welsh Baptist church tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph BE. Franklin
Wilkes-Barre
Franklin
Perry
Jones
Alderman Fidler
John Grier
Wayne Avenue
First Welsh Baptist Church
Entertainers Highlight Abaliew Hall Benefit
Eighteen young ladies led by Mitei Hianenythar por performed clever marching and songs to fund a new public school library. Local servicemen enlistments and court actions dot the report, including Rawlston jailed for failure to post bond, and several obituaries and upcoming community events.
Patrolman Thomas Returns To Duty In Scranton Area
Patrolman John D. Thomas resumes duty yesterday with the West Scranton detail after being seriously stabbed about two months ago on North Main Avenue by a drunken man. He will serve as day patrolman this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Thomas
North Mein Avenue
West Scranton
Mr. Thomas
Globe Warehouse Ladies Suits and Coats Advertised
The Globe Warehouse touts its garments as the acme of perfection in fabrics, style, trimmings, and tailoring with guaranteed perfect fitting. It notes prices are broken early in the season, claiming no valid reason yet to raise them.
St Leo's Battalion Bids Godspeed to John Welsh
St Leo's battalion gathered at St David's hall for a farewell reception in honor of John Welsh who departs for Mt Gretna to enlist in the Thirteenth regiment. A gold badge gift, speeches, solos by local singers, and patriotic songs marked the event as he pledges to uphold duties in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Leo's
St. David's Hall
Neewloon
John Welsh
Welsh
Mt. Gretna
United States
John Cadeon
J. H. Devine
Leo
Thomas Ford
Michael McDonough
J. Shaughenessy
Joseph McLaughlin
J. P. Kelly
Thomas Murphy
P. J. Gilroy
Mr. Walsh
Washburn Street to Gain Streetcar Service Extension
Construction has started on expanding tram lines from the Washburn street end toward South Filmore avenue and beyond to Jackson street, extending about twelve blocks. Foreman Edward Reed leads crews grading Washburn street to connect the city line to the Washburn Laurel Hill route, with Luzerne and Swetland extensions planned later. Rails are 60 feet long and weigh 200 pounds per yard, flange type.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street
South Filmore Avenue
Grant
Jackson Street
Keyser Avenue
West Mountain
Edward Reed
Washburn
Laurel Hill
Luzerne
Swetland Street
Welch
Dedication Plans Formed for Washburn Street Church
The Washburn Street Presbyterian church set in motion preparations for the dedicatory services on Tuesday evening June 7 with Rev J P Moffatt presiding. Former pastors Freeman Clark Skellenger and Stains were invited. Five committees Finance Programme Invitation Entertainment and Reception will be appointed this week. The dedicating sermon has been chosen and the services are expected to mark an epoch in the church history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
J. P. Moffatt
BD. K. Freeman
D. D
Huntingdon
A. K. Clark
Rhode Island
Db. W. Skellenger
Washington, DC
W. J. Stains
Danville
Savings in Sayings Fund Grow at Local Schools
The article lists deposits from the sayings fund among young scholars in rooms No 4 and No 14. Amounts include Principal David Owens and several named students with individual sums, totaling 42.11 for room 4 and 14.00 for room 14, indicating steady growth in the savings effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Owens
M. Watkins
FE. Lewis
A. Evans
I. Kelly
N. Hichards
C Phillips
N. Kelly
8. McDonald
Mise Bs
M. Norris
Josie BD. Lees
H. Follows
Volunteer Talk At Knights Of Columbus Meeting
A Knights of Columbus literary club meeting at William Mobertaon’s North Rebecca avenue heard solos recitations and short essays. Charles Cadwgan, former Company F volunteer for the U S service, spoke on Camp Hastings Mt Gretna experiences despite being physically disqualified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
K. of K
William Mobertaon
North Rebecca Avenue
Charles Cadwgan
United States
Camp Hastings
Mt. Gretna
Humorous remarks on service and recall in 177th notes
The account recalls Henry P Davies Jr and his brother John J Davies connected to Company F at Mt. Gretna. The event centers on a humorous critique of recruitment quirks and selective passing. Davies Jr learns he is recalled by Captain Fellows after a prior dismissal. He had an excellent company record with only a minor demerit for being too light.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry P. Davies. Jr
Procelst
John J. Davies
Mt. Gretna
Welcotts
Captain Fellows
Harry
West Scranton Social News Highlights Local Moves
Patrolman James J. Saul shows improvement after a Saturday incident at the West Scranton station house. Elizabeth Reily returns home from Hudson after visiting Mrs. Mary McCoy. Ex Policeman John D. Evans slowly recovers from two month blood poisoning. Edward Jenkins returns from Indiana viewed. Patrick Mangan visits from Hudson. Tallie M. Evans born to South Rebecca neighbors. Louis Shannon returns from Jersey City after visits. Mr and Mrs Harry A. Wrigley receive congratulations on birth of a son. Louis Lanman travels to Allentown on business. Philip Davies home for summer from College of Pharmacy. Mrs Wilson Ball hosts Miss Marie Vergason. Mrs A B Ridgway visits Wilkes Barre. Mr and Mrs Thomas Edwards spend Sunday at Moscow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James J. Saul
West Scranton
Elizabeth Reily
Hudson, Pa
Mary McCoy
Tenth Street
John D. Evans
Eynon Street
Edward Jenkins
Rewell Court
Indiana
Patrick Mangan
Mattcurrier
William Mor
Tallie M. Evans
South Rebecca Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Louis Shannon
Jersey City
N. J
Harry A. Wrigley
Louis Lanman
Patrolman Collins joins South Main beat in City
Patrolman Thomas B. Collins assigned to Weet Scranton's detail under Lieutenant Williama and began duty last evening on South Main avenue beat. West Side board of trade members urged to attend tonight in West Side bank building. Camp 8 Sons of Veterans to hold entertainment at Mears hall on South Main avenue tomorrow. Michael Smith moved from Washburn street to Hillside Home after insanity ruling. The funeral for Margaret Gallagher set for tomorrow from 1223 Division street with requiem Mass at St Patrick's Church and interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Collins
Weet Scranton
Williama
South Main Avenue
West Side Board of Trade
West Side Bank
Camp 8
Sons of Veterans
Mears’ Hall
Michael Smith
Washburn Street
Hillside
Margaret Gallagher
Division Street
St. Patrick's Church
Hyde Park Catholic
Green Ridge Social Notes Highlight Local Guests
Mrs 8 C Dorsey of Delaware Street recovers from rheumatic fever. Mrs AF Chalfen left for New Jersey after word that her mother is near death. Mrs William Clark of Honesdale visits Mrs W C Lord on Washington Avenue. W G Parko returns from Mt Gretna with son Norman. Mrs John Powers of Delaware Street is seriously ill. Mrs Chamberlain of New York Street visits Mr and Mrs Levana on Capouse Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Dorsey
Delaware Street
Netraleia
AF. Chalfen
New Jersey
Periwiuwhyi
William Clark
Honesdale
W. C. Lord
Washington Avenue
Foret fires burn at Nackhall tract behind Greenwood coal drift
A fierce forest fire rages on the Nackhall tract near the abandoned No 10 drift of Greenwood Coal Co. Officials fear coal ignition while workers fight to extinguish it. Origin unknown, suspected to involve men removing eras from old sites. James Merrick of Greenwood leaves for Mt Gretna. Miss Anns Butler of Pittsburg visits uncle Thomas Butler in West Minooka.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nackhall
Greenwood Coal Company
Oftertiln
James Merrick
Greenwood
Mt. Gretna
Merrick
Infantry
Fort Worth
Tex
Anns Butler
Pittsburg
Thomas Butler
West Minooka
Obituary notes from Hill Street Arct bald area
Joseph son of ex Justice of the Petite Gilden of Hill Street Arct bald died Sunday after long illness. Funeral this afternoon with interment at St Thomas Catholic Cemetery. Hilta infant daughter of Richard and Mary Dickson died age eight weeks. Funeral Wednesday at 2 oclock from residence Oakwood Place. Mrs Morrigan formerly Mia Cora Milley of Green Ridge died Loveland Colorado Monday April 9
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph
Petite Gilden
Hill Street
Arctbald
St. Thomas’ Catholic
Hilta
Richard
Mary Dickson
Oakwood Place
Morrigan
Mia
Cora M. Milley
Green Ridge
Loveland
Col
Amateur Ball Notes Highlight Dunmore Uniques Win
The Dunmore Uniques formerly the Nonpareils defeated the Priceburg Nonpareils on Priceburg grounds with Thornton pitching, Golden in center, and OHaras right field drive. Batter notes list Thorntons and Payton for the Uniques and Allen and Jones for Priceburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore Uniques
Nonpareils
Priceburg
Goldens
Thorntons
O'Hara
Inniings
Uniques
Thornton
Payton
Allen and Jones
Umphee
Welsh
Lawler
Sheridan
Silders
Rue Belle
Bellevue
Cowfield
Tribune
G. Whymeyer
T. Troy
Siiders
Sliders
Myrtle Street
Young Diamonds Reform lineup for Hyde Park club
The Young Diamonds of Hyde Park reorganize with Areti Koos catcher and George Morton at third, others include Evans pitcher and Davies second base. A meeting of the Sliders is set for Wednesday at 7 at Sliders HQ. The Earls challenge Walnut Street Slam for a game Sunday May 11 at 2 pm on the Kye field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emlyn Davies
George Wallace
Harry Davies
Love Field
Frank Quinn
Ted
Wilbert Stevens
Keht
Kye Feld
Ahswor
Thomas Lottie
Charter for the Firemen in Scranton Courts Relief Association
City Solicitor McGintey Aled filed yesterday for a charter for the Firemen's Relief Association of Scranton to run a five trustee board for five years. Charter members include J. A. Miley A. BR Simrell George Suydam Joseph W. Hall Charles Wirth and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McGintey Aled
Firemen's Relief Association of
Scranton
J. AL. Miley
A. Br, Simrell
George Suydam
Joseph W. Hall
Charlee Wirth
J. Hickey
H. BR. Long
A. B. Holmes
Emil Boun
P. F. Gordon
J. H W. Riley
A. FR. Simrel
George J. Suydam
J. W. Hall
Charles Wirth
Simon Thomas
Peter Robting, Jr
Charivn F. Warner
Michael Mechler
George Billey
Charles J. O'boyle
J. J.malley
J. W. Moir
M. H. White
L. L. Wright
George A. Conner
Fred Warnke
Robinson
W. A. Johnson
Charles Fimrell
John A. Fink
Ambrose Hers
John J. Costello
James J. Grier
Charles H. Schadt
C. M. Zizleman
J. J. Martin
Harry F. May
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North
Mr. Gretna
Marquette Council
Young Men's Institute
Dunmore
Abaliew
Ladiea
Mitei Hianenytharpor
Marcnlg
Nelle Dougherty
Lucretia Snyder
Snyder
Charles Krom
Frank Chamberlain
Go Mulion
Carl Wyman
Harry Murray
Henan Waller
Richard Clifford
Walter Rawlston
Squire Krother
Rawlston
Jose Corluch
Willow Street
Moo'dock
Alt. Larmel
Frank
Frank Morris
St. Mary's Cemetery
Musgrove
Siindey
Butler Street
Sterling
Wayne County
F. A. Sinsenbaugh
York
St. Blephin’s Commandery
Knights of Malta
Samuel Cole
Lunesale
Order of
H. B. Cole
J. W. Pinnell
George Cummings
T. R. Theme
L. Okell
Philadelphia
Henry Webber
Harper Street
Floyd Bortree
Lake Ariel
Thomas
Globe Warehouse
Minek
Navy
Gretna
Washburn Street Church
Samter's
Sumter
Samter’'S
R Samter
E. C. West
Barrennes
Wm G. Clark
Penn Ave
Washington Chemical Co
Washington, D.C
AO Ih
Hionor
NEW Auction House
Penn Avenue
Hr. R. Westcott
Linden Street
Sella Brooms
Bros 4
Samter
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