Ascension Services Noted Across Churches and Members Admitted
Ascension Day services drew large crowds at several churches. Hickory Street Presbyterian held morning and evening services with a final examination of prospective members in the presence of the congregation. Division 22 discussed keeping dues for members who enlist, and relief if they fall ill while serving. Also noted: Newton Engine excursion committee members at Lake Ariel and William Frable returning from Pittellagg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickory Street Presbyterian
Elhurch
Division 22
Thomas Shea
August Schimpff
Henry Kiefer
The
Neptune Engine Company
Lake Ariel
William Rable
Stone Avenue
Pittellagg
F. C. Christ
J. Mary's
Local Resident Leaves for Portland After Visit
Miss Theresa Canavan of Portland Oregon, a guest at James McDonald on Stone Avenue, departed for home yesterday. Michael Brown of Stone Avenue is dangerously ill with an attack of appendicitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre Yeateray
Misa Theresa Canavan
Portland
Oregon
James McDonald
Stone Avenue
Yatterday
Michael Brown
Stone Avenues
Green Ridge Local Items and Social Announcements
Cards announce the engagement of James Kenney and Mary O Hara. A horse ran away on Marion Street but caused no damage. Frank Suydam returns from Wilkes-Barre. Presbyterian Sunday school room remodeling proceeds. Funeral for Frank Snyder at his mother's East Market Street home this afternoon. Guilbert Lansing heads to Videryard Haven for the summer. Junior Order United American Mechanics meets in Luce's hall tonight. Thirteenth regiment members kept in good standing. Miss Taylor visits Olympiant from Mehmont Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kenrney
Fern Avenue
Mary O'Hara
Washington Avenue
Welrman
Marion Street
Prank Suydam
Uapouse Avenue
Wilkes-Barre
Presbyterian Church
Wna
Frank Snyder
East Markettreet
A. F. Chaffey
Forest Hill Cemetery
Guilbert Lansing
Sunset Avenue
Videryard Haven
Mage
London News
England
America
New York
Great Britain
Here
Tan
Bond Street
jJeweler
Albany
Washington
United States
London
Tle
Kognahman
France
Germany
Vietin
Bay horse in train dash causes late night alarm
A bay horse hitched to a light spring wagon belonging to Laundry Express frightened passengers on a train yesterday. The animal bolted on Gilmore Avenue and Fern Street before stopping at John J. Coyne’s hotel after the driver, George DeVinevent of Passaic New Jersey, escaped uninjured. John O’Neill, a local resident, is praised for his role in Canandaigua Canandaigua team and Palmyra squad in a New York State league game noted by the Rochester Herald for O’Neill’s backstop defense and Palmyrians’ attempted base stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laundry Express Company
Gilmore Avenue
Fern Street
Michael Murray
N. J
John
O' Nei
Ivurela
Canandaigia
Rochester Herald
Canandaigua
Palmyra
O'Neill
Obituary of Mrs George Meckert In Town
Death of Mrs George Meckert occurred yesterday at her parents home on the West Side. She was about 1 years old and had suffered from consumption for months. She had come from Penobscot seeking recovery but Providence ordained otherwise. The funeral is set for Saturday afternoon with burial in St Mary's cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Meckert
John Dougher
West Side
Penobscot
Providence
St. Mary's Cemetery
Pocono 6 Cent Cigar Leads In Good News Feature
A lighthearted note highlights the Pocono 6 cent cigar as a leading example of small pleasures recognized for bringing cheer. The brief feature underscores simple joys and local taste.
Black Dress Goods Sale Offer at Bargain Prices
A local retailer touts Black Dress Goods including 10 pieces of Black Mohr Brocades and 15 pieces of another fabric. The ad claims unmatched extent and completeness compared with New York or Philadelphia and promises special sale prices to entice bargain buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Philadelphia
Toa
West Scranton general meeting on volunteer company plans
A large meeting is planned at St. David's Hall tonight at 7:30 for volunteers signed to form a United States volunteer company from the West Scranton area. Ex-captain John H. Lewis and Sergeants Major Albert Davis and John M. Edwards will attend to discuss drilling and offers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Thirteenth Regiment
National Guard
John H. Lewis
Albert Davis
John M. Edwards
Jenkins’ Pharmacy
Meshoppen
St. David's Hall
Relief From Pain and Menstrual Ailment Testimonials
A Georgia reader from Olbaon writes of relief after using Vegetable Compound Liver Pills and Sanative Wash claiming life improved and pain eased during monthly periods. Another Lancaster Ohio resident reports suppression of uterine inflammation after following the same regimen and now feels well.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Walden
Olbaon
Two Residents Clash Over Loaned Violin Instrument
Thomas P. Howells and John Griffiths, neighbors, are estranged over a missing baritone violin borrowed by Griffiths last March. Alderman John Howells requested a warrant. Constable Jones arrested Griffiths for larceny by taking. Griffiths admitted borrowing the instrument but said he lent it out and had not recovered it yet. He was held on $100 bail for court appearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas PD. Howells
John Griffithe
Thie Side
Griffiths
Howells
John
Jones
Kiallee Wits
Grititha
Lydia E. Pinkham's Remedy Praised by Sufferer
W R Bates of Mansfeld Louisiana reports severe menstrual pain leucorrhea and lower abdominal soreness before using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound He credits the remedy with a dramatic improvement and attributes his improved appearance to it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Bates
Mansfeld
Lydia BK
Pinkham
List of Names in Historical Record Noted
A sequence of personal names appears in the accessible clipping, including Moyers, Cheater Holley, Peter J. Lewis, William Green, Schuler, Harry Hancock, Emmett K. Biddleman, W. J. Thomas, Bert Thomas, G. Vanluren, Lawrence Méloon, William Robingen, Thomas Boston, Edward Craft, H. Byane and John Chisford.
Miss Margaret Wymba Alloted Fifth Birthday Tea
Miss Margaret daughter of Funeral Director and Mrs M F Wymba reached her fifth year and a tea for about fifteen friends followed. Mrs Wyle with Misses Celia Connors and Anna Wymbs cared for guests and the day ended with several timely presents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret
M. F. Wymba
Wyle
Celia Connors
Anna Wymbs
Patriotism Bunting and Flags Disappear on South Main
Citizens note repeated thefts of bunting and flags from residences along South Main avenue. In one case a suspect is known and may face action to recover property. Other thefts leave flag displays missing, with the same outcome likely across affected homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Avenue
Ranton
Fuesday
America
Walter L. Main
Paragon T Amusement
Ateneo
Eddy
Caste or the Eccles Sisters stage farce delights Mears hall crowd
St. Cecilia's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society presented a humorous play titled Caste or the Eccles Sisters last night. Miss Margaret Gibbs directed rehearsals with Misses Nellie Gibbons Margaret Horn and Mame Flaherty and Messrs Daniel Regan John Burns Patrick Madden and Michael Roap taking parts. PL W. Tague supplied stage furniture from South Main avenue and Miss Mame Shea provided music for a social after the show.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mears Hall
St. Cecilia's Total
Eccles
Margaret Gibbs
PL W. Tague
South Main Avenue
Mame Sheamis
Nellie Gibbons
Margaret Horn
Mame Flaherty
Daniel Regan
John Burns Patrick Madden
Michael Roap
Ben Hur lecture draws large audience at Washburn Street church
Nev D W Skellinger of Washington DC delivered a Ben Hur lecture at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church with 120 illustrations including original views. A piano solo by Aline Daisy Poole accompanied the chariot scene and a quartet performed. A reception for the speaker was planned that evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nev
D. W. Skellinger
Washington, D
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Ben Hur
Aline Daisy Poole
Missex Messer
Baxe
Dale
Hall
Chi Upsillon
Skellenger
Simpson Methoniat Church
Ladies Ald Society
First Welsh Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
Hugh Williams
Mra
John
Division Street
R. H. Hartman
Wactoryville
Mra. Jones
Mr. Wodden
Hattie Graves
Margaret Thomas
Myrtle Corey
Tonrl Murray
Lillie Murray
Mise W. Schall
Mandie Corey
Margaret Davis
Leah Jones
Belle Davis
Besule Schall
Emily Holley
Clara Lewis
Miss &. Jones
Mies R. Jones
Mies Brown
Willard A. Beers
Local Residents Visit Friends and Return Home
Mrs. Martin Hoover of North Main avenue visits Bing hamton. Miss Bertha Kelly of Eynon street returns from Mymouth. Mrs. Thomas Astory of North Sumner avenue returns from Wyoming. Miss Harriet Tyler of Lincoln Heights returns from Montdale teaching. Mrs. George Benore and son John of South Main avenue visit New York City. Mrs. Harry Widener of North Hyde Park avenue visits Spring Brook. Mrs. Kate Fenton of North Main avenue visits New Miss Nellie McAuliffe and John McAuliffe of Luserne street in Bing hamton. Mrs. R. Rielly of Meridian street returns from Honesdale. Mrs. M. Evans of Wilkes Barre visits sister Mrs. Mary Wilson of Kevier avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hoover
North Main Avenue
Binghamton
Misa Bertha Kelly
Eynon Street
Mymouth
Thomas Astory
North Sumner Avenue
Wyoming
Mise ‘Harriet Tyler
Lincoln Heights
Montdale
George Benore
John
South Main Avenue
New York City
Harry Widener
North Hyde Park Avenue
Community notices and upcoming events in local parish and church groups
The Mise Rachel Hoane Sunday school group enjoyed pleasant woods outing with chaperones Ulisses May Evans and Lilian Davis. The Catholic Young Men's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society plans its 29th anniversary drama Among the Breakers next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mise Rachel Hoane
Ulisses May Evans
Lilian Davis
Matthewson
Norwich
H. B. Mathewson
John McCourt
A. O'Malley
Brice Munter
Loftus
Chrenmos
Mog
Peter Paragrapher
McLoughlin
Seud
Gibbons
Minne Daze
Huntershire
Lucy Gardner
Gese Star- Hight
Jennie McCann
Mother Carey
Alice Gillesple
Biddy Bean
Mins Ligete Dempsey
M. J. Walsh
Welccome
Hal
Christian Endeavor Society of the Presbyterian Church
Hall
Raymond Ward
Iprat Eient
Peter Hoberts
David Lloyd
John Wathina
Louise Blockberger
Minses Edith
Rachel Evans
Annie Robert
Maury Morgan
Bunluy
Co Inference
Filtatan Wadridvday
Joseph
Tenth Pennsylvania Volunteers Arrive in Pittsburgh
Five thousand people greet the Tenth Pennsylvania volunteers at Union Station as the unit travels from Pittsburgh to San Francisco and Manila. Three thousand stay up all night, with Western Pennsylvania towns furnishing a hearty welcome before the troops depart for the west after breakfast. Battery B of Pennsylvania also passes through en route to Chickal Lug.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mittsburg
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Union Station
San Francisco
Manila
Pennsylvania
Battery
Chicka- Lug
Kemp's Haleam Promoted For Throat And Lungs In Scranton
A local ad claims Scranton residents suffer throat and lung complaints and urges visiting a drugstore for Kemp's Haleam. The note mentions high prevalence and promotes a free trial with sale through druggists.
English and American newsroom contrasts in journalism
A London News excerpt contrasts English and American reporting styles. It notes England favors shorthand and cautious ethics while America prizes proactive, assignment-driven reporters and bold interview tactics.
Conflicting Claims Prompt Public Interest Debate
A fragment describes dialogue with critics who doubt public interest in coverage and note editors receiving letters over published interviews. It recalls a Times piece from February and recounts accusations of falsehoods, apologies, and a hotel eviction of a claimed daughter of a titled person.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times
Janee
Mra
Physiology in Schools Sparks Medical Society Resolution
Lancaster May 19 nearly four hundred delegates to the State Medical Society registered for the large meeting. Dr Lautenbach of Philadelphia urged a committee to audit anatomy and physiology textbooks used in public schools citing misleading and dangerous content. The resolution passed unanimously as papers were discussed and concluded in the afternoon sessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
State Medical Society
Lautenbach
Philadelyma
Senate confirms nomination for Mithintown postmaster
The senate today confirmed the nomination of BW. Mi Allison to be postmaster at Mithintown, Mi.
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South Scranton
Lawrence
Connell's Park
KW. CA
Connell Park
Mids VanNort
Loyality Club
Mr. Aldrich
Grace Reformed Church
Eafternoon
MBS OF News
Green Ridge
Globe Warehouse
Ummer
Fale Pmich
Bale Phice
West Scranton
RT. David's Wall
HY &T. Cecilia
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Florence A. Wolfe
Gig
Olyphant
Tonth Pennnsylvania
Pittebure
Scranton
Sttatese
First District
Viret
Lackawant County
Morrisburg
Diatricta
Follacs
Wu Palla
Firat
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W. A. Paine
Milhintown
Boston
Dental Parlors
Originators of
Deston Dental
Boston Dental Fariors
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Aves
Newark
Awe & McKee
Hoyt
SOC
Washington Avenue and
Ash Street Scranton
Pawnee
Historic
BILLS
Wild West
Nature
Pampas
Nanticoke
Cunalog
Museums of Wonders
Eleces
We'elock
Cmos Pulte
Matthews Tros
Lackawanna Avenue
Grentiemanly Obers
Zand
Scranton Tribune Bindery
Tribune Building
Mair
Cook Remedy CO
Old Masonic Temple
Chicago
Otoott
Lackawanna Lumber CO
Mili
Cross Fork
Potter Co
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Beson Coudersport
Port Allegany
KAL
Board of Trade
Vigor
John H. Phelps
Pharmacist
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Woorming Avenue
Spruce Street
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