Union services host speakers Wishard Gailey at Washburn Street church
A large crowd attended union services at Washburn Street Presbyterian with Luther D Wishard and Robert R Gailey outlining the undenominational evangelization drive backed by the Young Men's Christian Association and Princeton University. The meeting featured choir soloists, a Royal Arcanum day update, and a safety note on organization efforts. A mule harness tangling incident injured James Sheridan, who suffered a compound skull fracture.
Lackawanna Arcanum Initiation Draws Local and Visitors
Lackawanna council 1113 Royal Arcanum held an evening session at Robert Morris lodge rooms. FE Thayer and Thomas Roderick were Initiation candidates, initiated by the Electric City council degree team from 141 South Side. The team included Edward Goddard, Ambrose Hers, John H. Brooks, F. J. Dickert, A. J. Hewitt, Frank Warnick, Oscar Grambo. About 100 attended, with visitors Peter Yoos H Spruks G S Pellet Frank Fuhr Frank Wenl gar George Haausroth and H Kisau meinzer. Refreshments followed, served by the entertainment committee and enlivened by graphophone selections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Council
Royal Arcanum
Robert Morris
Thayer
Thomas Roderick
Electric City Council
South Side
Edward Goddard
Ambrose Hers
John H. Brooks
F. J. Dickert
A. J. Hewitt
Frank Warnick
Oscar Grambo
Peter F. Yoos
H. J. Spruks
G. 8. Pellett
Frank Fuhr
Frank Wenlgar
George Haausroth
H. Kisaumeinzer
Ll. Morgan
BE. A. Cruttenden
H. L. Burdick
Graphophone
John EK
Edwards
Welsh Cymanfa Ministers Gather For City Session
Private preliminary session of Welsh ministers arrived in the city and met at Welch Calvary Methodist church on South Main. They planned to conduct the Cymanfa in Welsh with Rev. John Jones as moderator and Rev. John Evans as secretary. A sermon addressed aims of the Cymanfa and the first regular business session begins at 9 o clock this morning. Tomorrow Sabbath services feature visiting ministers in each Welsh church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch Calviniathc Methodist
South Main Avenue
John ©, Jones
Wilkes-Barre
John Evans
John O, Jones
Mass for John McFadden at St Patrick's Church
A high mass of requiem was celebrated yesterday morning at St Patrick's Church for John McFadden of Chestnut Street. Rev Father J B Whelan officiated with Fathers Dunne and McNally assisting and preached a funeral sermon. The service drew many friends before the remains were taken to Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery for final rest with pallbearers Frank L McLain Joseph McLain Thomas McLain M J McLain George Weber and John Mullen and bearers Anthony McHugh and Michael Reap acting as frostowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick’s Church
John McFadden
Chestnut Street
J. B. Whelan
Dunne
McNally
Father Whelan
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Frank L
Joseph
Thomas
M. J. McLain
George Weber
John Mullen
Anthony McHugh
Michael Reap
Fower-Swarera
Memorial Service by Grand Army of the Republic at Simpeon Church
The Lieutenant Exram post of the Grand Army of the Republic will hold a Memorial service tomorrow evening at Simpeon Methodist Episcopal church. Camp No 8 Sons of Veterans and the Woman's Relief Corps join the service. Rev J B Sweet will preach a special sermon. The choir will be augmented and render special music. The church will be decorated with national colors and flowers. A B Morse will perform saxophone selections with Walter Davis on organ.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exram. Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church
Camp No. 8
Sons of Veterans
Woman's Relief Corps
J. B. Sweet
A. BE. Morse
Walter Davis
Fan Social by Indy FEeranton Turn Verein Ends Season
The Indy members held a fan social at Turner hall last evening attended by many. Music by Miss Nellie Curran delighted the dancers as the social closed the season’s Turn Verein events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indy
Feeranton Turn Verein
Turner Hall
Nellie Curran
Terpsichore
Turn Verein
Boy Stung by Bee at Millinery Shop on Lackawanna Avenue
George Wheeler employed at Hae lacher's millinery estare on Lackawanna avenue was stung by a bee while at work on Thursday afternoon. His arm became inflamed and swollen and a physician was called to relieve his pain. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Wheeler of South Main avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wheeler
Haelacher’s
Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas Wheeler
South Main Avenue
Local Social Notes From Pittston and Vicinity
Edward Evans of Bromley avenue has accepted work at Vulcan Tron in Pittston and may reside there. Mrs. John Frauenfelter has moved to Frenchtown to live with her parents. Mrs. Hayes entertains her sister Miss Shea of Binghamton. Mrs. Frank E. Shedd has returned from Philadelphia after eye treatment and shows improvement. Several parish members attended the Wyoming district Epworth league convention in Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Evans
Bromley Avenue
Vulcan Tron
Pittston
John Frauenfelter
Jackson Street
Frenchtown
Hayes
North Sumner Avenue
Miss Shea
Binghamton
N. Y
Frank E. Shedd
South Sumner Avenue
Philadelphia
Shedd
Couse
Jermyn
J. B. Sweet
North Hyde Park Avenue
John Frank
George Worden
Factoryville
William Morgan
Peckville
Paul Jones
Local incidents and notices from Grant Avenue to Main Street
A boy was bitten by a large dog on Grant Avenue as he played near home. dentist Dr. E Y Harrison is listed. a Willim Swartwood case for threatening harm before Alderman Johns ended amicably. barbers seek a May 29 closing day. Decoration Day services announced at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church with sermons and Epworth League activities. local post Ezra Griffin sermon noted. Roberts announces latest hat styles at 126 North Main.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. F. Moran
Grant Avenue
J. J. Carroll
Crystal Landry
George Cooper
South Hyde Park Avenue
Willim Swartwood
Ransom
Johns
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
North Main Avenue
J. R. Sweet
Kennedy
Pennsylvania Society
Epworth League
Ezra
Griffin Post
Grand Army Republic
Joshua
Roberts
North Main
West Side Business Directory Listing Items and Firms
Notary Public B. G. Morgan and Hon offers real estate foreign exchange and ocean ticket services with prompt monthly settlements at office on DG Jackson Street over Mus Grave's drug store. Harriet J. Davis Florist at 1 South Matin Avenue near Jackson Street offers cut flowers and funeral designs. Second Hand Furniture by J. C. King at 700 to 709 West Lackawanna Avenue buys cash for items, furniture, stoves and tools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side
B. G. Morgan & Hon
Notaries Public
Foreign Exchange
Ocean Ticket
Jackson Street
Mus Grave
Harriet J. Davis
South Matin Avenue
J.C. King
Lackwanna Avenue
Miner Injured Replacing Damaged Car Track
John J. Evans, a miner in the Leggetts Creech mine, sustained a severe hand injury while attempting to replace a derailed car on the track. He was cared for at home where a physician found the hand badly crushed. The rest of the items report attendance at religious conferences, preaching plans, and a surprise party for Annie Luke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Evans
Leggetts Creech
James Saltry
Wiliam Harrington
Nanticoke
B. G. Heal
Tabernacle Church
South Wilkee-Barre
L. N. Toberte
Barmuel L. Lewis
D. W. Edwards
William Pugh
David JJ
Edwardes
Miles Joan Jenkins
Mahanoy City
Harry Skelton
Wilkes-Barre
George Mabey
Bristol House
Michael Reup
West Market Street
W. G. Watkins
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Annie Luke
Deacon Street
Humphreys No 10 cures Dyapepsia and stomach distress
An early 20th century advertisement touts No 10 as a universal remedy for Dyapepsia digestion relief appetite improvement and smoker’s heartburn. It claims nerve steadiness fewer liver spots and gentle nature aiding overall health with pricing 250 500e or 1 and a medical book offered free from Humphreys Medical Co New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Humphrey
Humphreys Med. Co
William and John Sts
New York
Social evening and lodge banquet announced with speakers
Guests enjoyed games and music with beverages served. Attendees included Annie and Lisgle Thomas, Lilly Jones, Edith Powell, Bessie Gross, Lena Stuart, Kate Hill, Margaret Pride, Cora Harvey, Mrs. Barriman, and several named men. Garfield lodge Loyal Knights of America plans a May 26 banquet at Osterhout hall with an address, recitations, and music. Other events include church sermons by Richard Butland and Rev. T. F. Morgan tomorrow at local Welsh Baptist venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie
Lisgle Thomas
Lilly Jones
Edith Powell
Bessie Gross
Lena Stuart
Kate Hill
Margaret Pride
Cora Harvey
Barriman
Harry Thomas
George Thomas
David Richards
Willam Lewis
James Quinan
Thomes Quinan
George T. Powell
Wil Betts
William Lowry
M. Connelly
J. Reynolds
Ernest Miller
Church Avenue
Wilkes- Barre
Annie Brace
William Street
New York
Garfield Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
Osterhout Hall
West Market Street
Community Notes Include Travel Funeral and Local Events
Local residents travel to New Jersey for a relative funeral near Port Jervis. Several families host guests from nearby areas while others report trips and social gatherings. A town group attends a church supper and a surprise party honors police officers. pets are noted for injuries.
Cure a Cold in One Day Ad Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Tablets claimed to cure a cold in one day. It promises refunds from druggists if the treatment fails, with a price of 25 cents.
Residents host visitors amid river street gathering
Joseph Fratchie of South Canaan was a guest of River Street friends yesterday. Mise Elisabeth Hetzel of Stone Avenue is visiting Philadelphia. George Rouse joined a Wilkes-Barre fishing party for a short trip to Pocono waters yesterday afternoon. There will be no Gospel meeting at.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fratchie
South Canaan
River Street
Mise Elisabeth Hetzel
Stone Avenue
Philadelp
George Rouse
Wilkes-Baye
Pocono
Wedding and union meeting notices in local churches
The notice lists a Young Women’s Christian Association room gathering on Sunday and a union meeting at 7 45 led by Luther D Wishard and Robert R Gailey. It reports Rev Mr North officiating the Hickory Street Presbyterian church marriage of George Behriver and Chloe Rhimer with Lulu Butts as bridesmaid and Lester Butte as groomsman. The couple left for a bridal trip to New York after a repast at the bride’s parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Rooma
Young Men's Christian Association
Luther D. Wishard
Robert R. Gailey
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
North
George Behriver
Chloe Rhimer
Lulu Butts
Lester Butte
New York
Community Notes From Purcell and Nearby Areas
Mrs. Lillian Hawk of Purcell visited the Coles of Brook Street. Mr. and Mrs. James McKane plan to attend George Brown’s obsequies in Hollisterville. A 17th wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. Matteson drew many friends with decorations of pots and ferns. Colonial council No. 27 Daughters of America held a well attended social at the Webers’ Drinker Street home, featuring a varied program. The Dunmore Presbyterian church announced services by Rev. William F. Gibbons with morning and evening topics. The Junior Legion of Honor drills and Decoration Day planning were set for the afternoon. Adams Avenue Presbyterian men hosted a successful registration social with refreshments. Patrick McAndrew’s funeral was attended from Sport Hill with high mass at St Mary’s and interment at Mount Carmel. pallbearers included Patrick Walsh and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Hawk
Purcell
J. T
Samuel Cole
Brook Street
James McKane
Butler Street
Hollisterville
George Brown
J. C. Matteson
Bherwood Avenue
Matteson
Messrs
William Wheatcroft
Amos Snyder
John Matteson
Fred King
Milo Curtis
Anton Gillette
George Brownell
Jacob Brown
Charles Hardenstein
Guy Ralph
Benjamin Parsons
William Snyder
James Dolph
John Pemfrege
James Price
George W. Jackson
John Barrett
Theodore Weber
Drinker Street
Mia
Moore
Nettie Jones
Nellie Haycock
Maggie Glencrose
Edna Kellam
Mrs. Moore
Marcy Hall
Maggie Glencross
Florence Kimble
Dot Kellam
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
William F. Gibbons
Legion of Honor
Adams Avenue Presbyterian Church
Patrick McAndrew
Sport Hill
St. Mary A
Mount Carmel
Patrick Walsh
Patrick Hennigan
Thomas Malla
Pattrick Conway
John Grady
James Collings
Obituary Notices From West Side Area
David H Thomas fourteen died yesterday morning at his residence 347 North Bromley avenue of congestion of the lungs. He was born in Wales and leaves four adult children including ex Patrolman Richard H Thomas. Funeral at 3 P M at the late residence with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Also Mrs Owen McHugh died Thursday morning at her Parnell Street home after a weeks illness. She formerly resided in Wilkes-Barre and is survived by a husband and six children. Funeral today at 2 40 P M, Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery Majseline. The ten month old son of Mr and Mrs Adam Killian of Maple Street died yesterday. Funeral Sunday at 2 P M, interment Washington Avenue Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H. Thomas
North
Bromley Avenue
Wales
Richard H. Thomas
Washburn Street
Owen McHugh
Parnell Street
MacHugh
Wilkes-Barre
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Majseline
Adam Killian
Maple Street
Washington Avenue Cemetery
Local Pittston Man Claims 40 Year Catarrh Cure
Mr Chas Law of Pittston Pennsylvania says he has been completely cured of forty years of catarrh by using Dr Moore Catarrl Corey and has recommended it to many people with beneficial results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. Law
Pittston
State
Moore
Architects and professionals listed in Scranton notices
Percival J. Morris architect at Board of Trade Building and Howard H. Davis architect in Commonwealth building Scranton rooms 4 2 and 2% along with Dr H F Reynolds OPP P D noted in the same listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. . Oakford
Foomy OM
Board of Trade
C, Rk. Mtcher
Commonwealth Building
Scranton, Pa
Percival J. Morris
Howard H. Davis
Scranton
Also Mentioned on This Page
City
Luther Dr. Wishard
Hubert BR. Gailey
Luthir D. Wishard
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
J. F. Moffatt
Galley
Germany
France
China
Japan
Wishard
Edwin Bowen
F. Matthews
Harvey's
A. J. Colborn, Jr
Joseph A. Langfitt
Trent
Pittsburg
A. E. Worthila
Wes
James Sheridan
Sheridan
Oxford
Hampton Street
Moses Taylor Hospital
Royal Arcanum Entertain
John M’fadden Burted
Globe Warehouse
Providence
Ron Colds
Amgvico
Wesweenson
B. Owens
James
Thomas D
Davies Soo
Maggie Davies
H. J. Richards
William J. Owens
Emma Humphrey Gigto
Lewis
Lodge
Annie Reese
Richard Butland
Welsh Baptist People's Place
Winton’s Hall
Wayne Avenue
T. F. Morgan
Whitney's Point
Green Ridge
H. Bevan
Capoose Avenue
New Jersey
Mr. Bevan
Port Jervis
M. Kays
Sanderson Avenue
George Stone
Georgia
Benedict
Ridge
Dundaif
Jennie Gardner
George W. Hornbaker
Capouset Avenue
H. & Davis
Capouse Avenue
Loomis
Scranton High School
E. Davis
J. Jones
J. Ives
Kaiser
C. Noack
J. Johler
Annie Xylander
Susie Lewis
Gwendoline Jones
Margaret Davis
Mabel Boorman
Nora Scholl
Minnie Meder
Bella Davis
Josie Madens
Dunmore
Geo. P. Parton
Pharmacist
Penn Ave
Freah
Delaware
Pierge Penn Ave
Jeane Ies
Elroy
J. Harvey Cook
Miss Little Church
East Lynne
13Th Regiment, N. G. P
Lake Ariel
Baloon
Prof
Baker
Drexel
Baldwin's
Hunt & Connell CO
Lackawanna Ava
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
DR. Bateson
Washington Avenue
la. m
Ose
Ophin
Cc. L
Frey
Jewell
Spruce Street
Mary A. Shepherd
M. D
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Wyoming Avenue
W. E. Allen
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
Cc. L. Freas
W. G. Rook
Cattie
Doga
Ospital
Linden Street
Lawyern
Prank E. Boyle
Bury Building
Edward W. Thayer
Commonwealth Brig
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Attorneys- At-Law
Warren & Knapp
Republican Pushing
Jessup
Patterson & Wilcox, Traders’ National Bank Building
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Rooma 1
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
Samuel W. Edgar
Ofice
L. A. Watres
Lackawanna Ave
Comegys
Mears Building
B. Killiam
Jas
J. H. Hamilton
Soran
Barking & Msweeney
Interstate Secret Service Agency
E. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Cor, Wash
Ave
Frederick L. Brown
Price Building
T. I, Lacey & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
Pr. F. L. M'Graw
H. F. Reynolds
P. D
E. ¥. Harrison
Main Ave
C. C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
C. Snover
Sh Lacka
M. E. Davis
Jos
School OF the Lackawanna
Ree Guest
G. R. Clark & CO
Green House
Miami Avenue
THE
ELK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
P. Zeigler
OE Ee
Scranton House
Victor, Koch, Prop
Ballet
Addrean
R. J. Bauer
Hulbert
Negarger Brothers
Frank P. Brown & CO
Cy Choth
West Lackawanna
Thomas Aubrey
Williams Bulliing
Postoficea
Rex
Tribunh Publishing CO
Dr. Peal
Powl
John H. Phelps
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