WEST SCRANTON MISSIONARY WORK IN CHINA
Missionary Mark Wilbourne shared experiences from northern China after escaping the Boxer uprising. He described crossing the Gobi Desert to Siberia then to Europe, praising government aid and gospel work. He spoke of railway projects, foreign tensions, and renewed missionary activity guiding Christians toward self reliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mark Wilbwns
China
Shu Main Avenue
Siberia
Hina
Sean
Missionary Speaker Seeks Wider Support From Scranton
Mrs M Newell spoke three times to a large audience at Jackson Street Baptist Church and West Scranton churches urging aid for emigrants and the South, the Chinese in San Francisco, Mexican Indians, and missionary work among children. She described troubling conditions in San Francisco’s Chinese quarter and in Mexican communities, emphasizing open air schools and the need for Christian influence amid social hardship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Newell
Womens Home Missionare Soviets
West Scranton
Vesternay
Ovelock
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Ellie Lahind
South
San Francisco
Mexico
Joel
Globe Warehouse Wash Apparel Emphasizes Styles and Fit
The notice touts a vast lineup of shirt waists suits and skirts in wash fabrics including ginghams linens and mercerized goods. It promises fashionable ready to wear items with precise cutting and finishing and urges readers to inspect the summer wash lines for satisfaction and improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Missionary Effort Among Indians Urges Aid and Education
A speaker argued missionaries save Indian souls by domestic training and education rather than government aid. She stressed Indians seek education and Christian civilization, not land or money, and called for support to continue the missionary work amid a grand age of opportunity.
Sumner Avent Presbyterian Church Mourns Loss of Member
At a meeting of the Sumner Avent Presbyterian church, lasting last evening, the congregation adopted resolutions of sympathy for the bereaved and honored the departed friend and adviser. Dr Logan led services. Prof Dow Lewis of Holwardadale gave a solo “Roundise” and preached, with the pastor delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sumner Avent Presbyterian Church
Dy. Logan
Dow. Tewis
Holwardadale
Logan
First Baptist Church Sees Colorful Weekend Activities
The Sunday school received Children's day music promising a rare treat. Pastor Mathews preached on Y ou Is Love in the morning and delivered a vibrant sermon on Here a Little and There a little in the evening. On Thursday Mrs Newell invites ladies to Mrs Dershimer’s home for Wyowing Missionary Society work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mathews
Assault on John T. Lukas by two men after Wilkes-Barre trip
John T. Lukas, living near Sixteenth and Di Vision streets, was assaulted by Joli Mertin and Michael Shuseka returning from a Wilkes-Barre event. Lukas was knocked down and cut with a knife on Seventeenth Street, then treated at Dr. Robertis' office. Warrants issued. arrests followed at a catchment location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Lukas
Sixteenth
di Vision
Joli Mertin
Sherman Avenue
Michael Shuseka
Wigherinth Street
Wilkes- Barre
Ioineek
Seventeenth Street
Lugerne
Martin
Lukis
Shuseka
Robertis
Tinally Jones
Katchet
Local visitors and family visits across towns
Mrs Williah Sawer jondsen and Ralph visit relives in Paces toryville Mississippi Ella Williams of North Main aventure returns home with relatives in Hackensinck North Dakota Nellie Giereniy of Hoboken visits relatives on Ninth street Millie Coons Mary Dup ling Calvin Cooper and George Daniels return home from Hamenok New York Osc Price and Whildeen of North Sumner avenue visit relatives in Albany New York Mrs William J Evans and sons of Lafayette street visit Dalton Mississippi Jessie Brome of Hyde Park avenue visits relatives in Buffalo New York Mrs Albert Hecker of 62 Thirteenth street will entertain the West Side Charity tomorrow evening at 7 Thoms Tagwe and son Fred of the genre Pa spent Sunday with Mr and Mrs PLOW VMgue of Jackson street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Giereniy
Hoboken
Ninth Street
Millie Coons
Mary Dupling
Calvin Cooper
George Daniels
Hamenok
N.Y
Ais
Osc
Buffalo
Albert Hecker
Thirteenth Street
West Side
Thoms Tagwe
Fred
Mire Plow
Vmgue
Jackson Street
Local Notices and Meetings Spark Small-Community Events
The Colonia club plans a drawing for Bipelle pelowies next Thursday. A Cohumbba Hose and Chemical company meeting is set at Division street headquarters. The Barbers Union convenes this evening. Masonry lodge invites attention to Masone hall for the MoM degree. The choir at Street Rape Dat church prepares for a performance next month. Patrolman Means warned Bundy bell players at West Park to halt their practice or face arrests. The funeral for Robert Cooper will be held tomorrow at 2 PM with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. The Bethany ministers’ ice cream and strawberry festival is slated for Thursday this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonia Club
Camp 17S
Baetrielle Ondersons of America
Thursdine
Cohumbba Hose and Chemical Company
Hyde Park
Tie Praethoe
Robert Cooper
Otelowktos
Mipp Park
Porest Hill
Bethany
At. David's Church
Joseph Knight
Methodist Episcopal Church
Charles 11. Newing
I. Wert
Samuel Cole
Bishop
Michael Luts
Porest Jil
Thinsley
Staten Ishin
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Tin Women's Christian Temperanes Union
John Wardell
Oold Fellows
Gettiesburg
Willis Sweet
Oneonta
Thomas Crifin
Grove Street
Alt
Anna Banning
Fifth Street
Wilkes-Barre
H. EF
Spencer Iail
Webster Avenue
Fred Berry
Ward Street
Minnin Tandwig
Fin
Rahway
N. J
Manley’s
Dunmore
Morton
Centract City Attiown Methodist Episcopal Church
Kemp's Balsam Sample Offer for Lung Ailments
A promotional note claims Kemp's Balsam cures coughing and lung troubles including bronchial and croup symptoms. The proprietor offers a sample bottle to convince customers of the remedy’s merit and invites readers to try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kemp
North Scranton Notes Sunday baseball near residence prompts police action
Sunday baseball at the Von Storch field near Church Avenue homes drew hundreds of youths. Patrolmen Finlay Ross and Constable Thomas Mille dispersed the crowd after warnings, with officers to monitor the site to prevent future Sunday play.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Storch
Church Aves Nue
Nic
Third Precinct
Vna
Horse Stolen From John Hughes Barn Found in Rendham
The horse and bigey stolen last month from John Hughes's barn were found Friday in Rendham by Chief Loftus of Pittston and Superintendent Robling. Hughes identified the property, and the carriage was located in a shed owned by a Polish man who bought the horse from two young men for 25 dollars. Hughes has a full description of the youths, whom he suspects are local, and plans to have them arrested for horse stealing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hughes
Rendham
Loftus
Pittston
Mr. Hughes
Iharn
Hughes
Vesner Social Society Plans Annual Ball at Auditorium
The Vesner Social Society, a leading group in the area, will host its first fret annual ball at the Auditorium next Friday evening. Lawrence's full orchestra will provide music for dancing and invitations have long been listed, with expectations of a top season event in this section.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vesner Social Society
Lawrence
Passion Slave presented by Keystone group at North Mnda Glee Club
The Keystone Literary and Dramatic club will present Passion Slave under the North Mnda Glee Club on Wednesday June 5 at the Auditorium. The Glee Club will render selections between acts. Mr and Mrs Vandermark visited with Mr and Mrs Vandermark of Carbondale yesterday, with more than fifty voices expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keystone Literary and Dranitie Lib
North Mnda Glee Club
Glee Club
A. Wl. Vandermark
J. Vandermark
Carbondale
Holy Communion at St John’s Church in South Scranton
A class of forty six girls and six boys received their first Holy Communion at St John’s Church on Sunday morning during the 10 30 mass administered by Rev J Melley. The ceremony featured an extensive list of communicants and the St John’s choir provided music for the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Trev
BE. J. Melley
Sodality at St John’s Church Holds Four Receptions
The sodality of St John’s Church held four receptions last evening at the church. A fine sermon was preached by Father O'Malley of Honesdale. He spoke on the society’s history and its purpose for youth. A special musical program was arranged at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sodality of
St. John’s Church
Ey. Pather O'Malley
Honesdale
Specia Musical
St. Ohn
Local club meetings and incidents noted in Hartman Hall and Cedar Avenue area
Times reports Touhill traveling to Syracuse for vacation. Camp 490 Patriotic Order Sons of America meets in Hartman Hall. Cedar Avenue Methodist Ladies' Aid rummage sale set for Tuesday at 41 Wyoming Avenue. Orpheus Glee Club rehearsals at St John’s. A worker on Birel Street suffers a severe arm injury after a fall. Kim William Teso and Joji Sehr arrested on Prospect Avenue for drinking and disorderly conduct. fined before Magistrate Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Touhill
Syracuse
N.Y
Patriotic Order Sans of America
Hartman's Hall
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Wyoming Avenue
Orpheus Glee Club
St. John's Clavel
O'Clack
Willim
Birel Street
Kim Willicin
Fragmentary city orders reach central areas
The text references zones in South Side central city and central Hyde Park with orders to aT Bharkey at HHI Veday avenue. Phane GH. The readable fragments suggest official directives affecting multiple neighborhoods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central City
Hyde Park
Adindrese
Bharkey
Hhi Veday Avenue
Phane GH
Junior League Meeting at Assbury Methodist Church
An evening gathering of the Junior leagues at the Assbury Methodist Episcopal church included bible study, a brief address by Merrell, and a program with twelve young participants. Mrs. Manse of Pon Avenue returned from Elk Lake while Mr. and Mrs. Jadwin, formerly of Homesdale, occupy the former Madison residence on Monsey Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dak Benton
Assbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Avs
Slinpaou Aye
Merrell
Bible Sisters
Hagel Fervill
Ana
Ferest
Public Excursion Plans and Local Visits Highlight Week
Sunday visits marked by Ing Improved and Abrose at Green Ridge friends with Willtam Peck from Weet Pittelon and Win Cart from Wyoming seminary. Sabbath calls with the parenta Me and Mrs William Che of tenn Ridge, and W O W Patterson of Piladelpill. San Detoah avenue guest Mrs Hatin of Honesvhile. June 1 public excursion tickets on sale at Green Ridge stores. Joh Geiger, a Connell colliery worker, injured by rock fall Saturday. attended by Dr Walsh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willtam Peck
Weet Pittelon
Wyoming Seminary
William Che
Tenn Ridge Street
W. O W. Patterson
Piladelpill
Green Ridge
Hatin
Honesvhile
Hleten Kronklin
Sandeteoh Avenue
Sheating
Joh Geiger
Connell
Wis
Tr, Walsh
Obituary notices of Olyphant residents mark long lives
Several funeral notices survive the Scranton area obituaries. Mrs. Welldlam S. Davis, born in Aberdare Wales in 1848, died in Olyphant after forty years there. Mary E Archbald, wife of George Archbald, died at home with several children and relatives, funeral in Dunmore cemetery. Patrick Connolly, a local respected citizen, died at his residence with family mourning and services at Holy Cross cemetery. Mrs Hans A. Davis, wife of a soldier serving in the Philippines, died at Lackawanna hospital. Mrs L W Cooper died after a long illness, with services at home. Funeral plans note interments at Peckville and Dunmore, reflecting the local city cemetery network.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welldlam S. Davis
William S&s. Davis
Olyphant
Aberdare
South Wales
Carbondale
Davis
W.C. Jenkins
Taflayette Street
Susquehanna Street
Lovelock
Peckville
Mts
Aho Archbald
Mary E
George Archbald
Oelock
Lilo Williams
Wrank
St. Claire
George EL
Willian
Molock
Dunmore Cemetery
Patiick Connolly
Thatvtele
Ole Aarud
Kevie
Vhssem-di-hiw
Aledoh
Oldherts
Roueth
James Culpin
Cloheriy
Daannes
Alloor
Oelack
Holy Criss Conestery
Drternent
Ib Duniaelle
Patri Coreet
Lackawanna Hospital
Frank
Patrick Corbett
Mary Pdealey
Cedar Avenue
International Trap Shooting Trials Set for May Match
The Assielaned Breas from New York reports a $5000 sideshow to Britain with Amerin Cu AN PUES tripshie voters joining the event. Middlesex cue eh and others prepare in England and on steamship voyage to London expected Sunday next. Team members include Thomas A. Marshall of Welthsburg Illinois, with practice planned in England before the match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hetho
Jour
Yepuesens
The
Tean
Thomas A. Marshall
Welthsburg
Ils
Unclear OCR Fragment Highlights Names and Phrases
An unreadable OCR pass presents a dense string of garbled names and terms, including scattered proper nouns and possible place or event fragments. No coherent events or facts emerge beyond a jumble of individuals and tokens.
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West
Scranton
Mark Williams
Pekin
Gobi
Williams
Te Sali
Momemnber
Miuidens
Cape
Eminest
Hove
Desert
Sberia
St. Petersburg
Huyler
G. W. Jenkins
Eliireli
Seoawell
First Baptist Church
Williah Sawer Jondsen
Ralph
Relives
Pacestoryville
Ella Williams
North Main Aventure
Pam
Hackensinck
N. d
General News
North Scranton
South Scranton
Torean Walsh
Katie Toomer
Genevieve Clara
Teresa Sullivan
Ella Corne
Genevieve Vale
Mery Thich
Annie Brennan
Mars Moldesta
Lona Doughorn
Anna Jair
Catherine Quinn
Rose Belly
Veronica Marple
Olin Winton
Katie Taeper
Ann Jordan
Anna Delan
Stella Kiln
May Mullen
Nellie Menter
Irie Tharvert
Matilda Mmm Walsh
Gethin Scott
Agnes Kenry
Martha Melhele
Mane Gallagher
Anna Olan
May Holden
Thiniel Ladin
James Devers
Pea Coal
Mrts
Hans AE Davis
Mire Tlannah Davis
Viele Baim
Satur Ag
Leekawaenne Hospital
Hati
Works
Cooper
Ooow
Batu Telit
All Tee
Cambria
Cambria Cemetery Company
Washburn Street
Keyser Valley
George Rowlands
City
Michaelian Bros. & Co
Washington Ave
Saratoga Springs
Best Wilton
Arlington
Washington Avenue
Circus Trust
America
Nelson Family
Cat
PRGA
Angie
Pronk
Pavoieles
Uh Halliotth
Sete
Heides
Devito
Che We den
di Beahe
Towies
RS Tresby
Cr Riabboi
Ula J
Panning
Dewres
Gabiarit Hanks
Manvaem
Treeae Dee
Mtis
PRI
MPD
Ined
Arius Biba
Diaga
Viemana
Mage
Obiqumenie
Vera de Noie Stock Company
Ee Ceperlunda
Mela Mies
Devil's Island
Anette Dadri
Moe Tieth
Aellis
Wildestona
Aabioaleas
Pie
Abied Shew
Pat
Stein
Masried
Wailot
Bates Aidies
Pias Ok Ld Catala Peloda Aid Fiat
Culombien
iQal
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