Rev Mathews Resigns From West Scranton Baptist Church
The Rev S S Mathews, pastor of First Baptist Church on South Main Avenue, submitted his resignation effective September 1 citing ill health. The church, rebuilt after a 1900 fire at a cost 22000, has paid down debt to 8000 with a 250 member body. A secret vote rejected the resignation, which he plans to reoffer next Sunday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. F. Mathews
First Baptist Church
Mathews
Yedirs
Groton
West Scranton
Seranton Street
South Main Avenue
Wahneta dancing class closes season with large crowd
The Wahneta dancing class held a closing shirt waist dance in Meara hall drawing a larger than expected attendance. Bauer and his men earned praise for organizing and ensuring comfort and smooth details, with encores proving popular and the event seen as a respectable, ragtime free social activity in West Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meara’ Hall
Bauer
West Scranton
Cymanfa of Welsh Calvinistic Methodists in Pennsylvania
The annual Cymanfa begins this evening at Belle Vue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church South Main Avenue with Rev. H. T. Jones of Rhyl North Wales preaching. T. O. Hughes of Edwardsdale will be ordained Saturday afternoon and Cymmunia members will lead services Saturday evening through Sunday evening. Public invitation issued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvinistic Methodist Churches
Pennsylvania
Belleyvue
South Main Avenue
T. Jones
Rhyl
North Wales
Tt. O. Hughes
Edwardsdale
The
Cymiunia
West Scranton Named Site For Annual C T A W U Parade
At the Scranton Diocesan Union annual session in Olyphant yesterday West Scranton was selected to host the annual C T A W U parade on October 10. M S Lavelle and Mrs Charles Lasher were elected second and third vice presidents and Walter McNicholls was named a delegate to the national convention in Dubuque Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Diocesan Union
Olyphant
West Scranton
M.S. Lavelle
Charles Lasher
Waulter McNicholls
Dubuque
Iowa
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bible School Rehearsal Urged
The entire membership of Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bible School is urged to attend the rehearsal to ensure readiness and participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bible School
Balance of This Week Shirts Sale in Mens Fashion
A local ad announces a limited week sale of men's summer shirts in linen Madras and mercerized fabrics. Fronts are pleated or plain with detachable cuffs and matching collars, offered in white brown and other finishes. Prices range from 50 to 1.50 with cheaper options available but lower quality.
Children's Day Service and Probationers Meet at Simpson Church
At 7.90 o'clock this evening the church hosts a children's day event. Officers and teachers are required to attend to decide on an important matter. The probationers' close will also meet this evening at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church.
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Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Sermon on Sam aon to open series at Embury church
Trey Benninger pastor of Embury Methodist Episcopal church will preach the first sermon in a series next Sunday evening on Sam aon. The report also notes praise for Prof Silas Rosser for Kyrie Eleison and other local notes on residents, jobs, illnesses, births, weddings, arrests and a missing child.
Beware of a Cough Chamberlain's Remedy Ad
An old advertisement urges quick action against coughs using Chamberlains Cough Remedy. It cites A J Da Costa of Gainesville Florida praising its effects on a painter with a severe cough and a woman with grippe, claiming cures after one bottle. The notice states the product is sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. J. da Costa
Gainesville
Fla
Mrs Mina Robinson Honored in South Scranton Notes
The mother of City Treasurer J Robinson and School Controller Otto Robinson turned fifty six yesterday. A Cedar Avenue family reunion and supper marked the day. The Ringgold band serenaded her as residents paid calls of respect acknowledging her popular public spirit.
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Mina Robinson
J. Robinson
Otto Robinson
Cedar Avenue
Ringgold Band
Robinson
St Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association Plans Stage Event
St Marys Glee and Dramatic Association schedules an entertainment and social at St Marys hall next Thursday. The program includes PART FIRST with Das Bild der Rose and a two act drama, cast list including Mr. Vermont Isidor Miller and others. PART SECOND features O diese Boltzbaben with named roles and a two act setting. SYNOPSIS notes acts and scenes.
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St. Mary’s Glee and Dramatic Association
St. Mary's Hall
A. Korn
Place
Marseilles
France
Scone
Local arrests and hearings notable charges posted
Charles Theil of Vine street was held for court on threatening charges and paid $200 to settle after his wife pressed for action. Thomas Carey of Eynon street faced Alderman Leates on felonious wounding and concealed weapons charges after a playmate, a son of Catherine Connell, was accidentally wounded in the arm. Carey remained held for court with $200 bail. Sarah Le Rose accused John Rodney of defrauding her on a board bill. Leates set $300 bail with George Frable posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Theil
Vine Street
Alderman Leates
Thomas Carey
Eynon Street
Catherine Connell
Local society notes and community notices update
The Junger Maennerchor held a well attended rehearsal. The Knights of Mala meet in regular session this evening. The Ringgold band practiced at Schiinpfft's hall. A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Joseph Luby of Stafford avenue. The progressive euchre party at St Johns hall to aid the new church was a financial success with large attendance.
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Junger Maennerchor
Knights of Mala
Ringgold
Schiinpfft
Joseph Luby
Stafford Avenue
Schley
St. John’s Hall
Dunmore Doings Anthony Musiskya Narrow Coal Dump Collapse
Anthony Musiskya was buried by a calmed dump collapse while coal picking near the Anthony washery. He was rescued by bystanders, dug out unconscious, then revived at a nearby home with medical aid and recovered with no evident ill effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Musiskya
Anthony Washery
Musiskya
Anthony Collins
Birthday Surprise At William McMillan Home
A large group of William McMillan's young friends gathered at his Blakely street home last evening to celebrate his fourteenth birthday. The item notes local movements and visits of residents including the St. Vincent de Paul society planning a May 27 dance in Washington hall and several residents moving or visiting nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McMillan
Blakely Street
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Washington Hall
C. H. Keller
William Connelly
Hawley
Kathryn
Sally Guallena
Carbondale
P. P
P. J. Murray
Chestnut Street
Lopey
Sullivan County
John Regan
Willow Street
Andrew Crane
Cherry Street
Pittston
Frank Cullen
New York City
R. F. McMullen
Lake Winola
Green Ridge Coal Company
Zeigler and Dreyer
William Young
Marriage plans and sewer bond bids outline town events
Cards announce the forthcoming wedding of Miss Phoebe Bingbert and Samuel McCracken set for June at the bride’s home. Officials expect sewer work to start by mid June to provide employment for striking workers, with bond disposal planned for May 28 and bids advertised.
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Ple Street
Sherwood Avenue
Prospect Park
Birdseye Pond
Citimena
Acme
Washington Hall
Phoebe Bingbert
Butler Street
Samuel McCracken
West Side
B. Sharp
Phillipsburg
Nora Dalley
Plymouth
Howard Washer
Wayne County
James Timlin
East Drinker Street
New York City
Providence Presbyterian Youth Reception At North Scranton
The Providence Presbyterian church adult members hosted a reception for the churchs young people. A male quartet including Harold Battin Will Meyers Fred Peters and Harry Smith performed selections. The girls quartet Misses Gertrude Guild Helen Sadler Ethel Vipond and Anna Telford also sang. Games such as ping pong and wicket followed. Refreshments were provided by the Ladies Aid society.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Church
Harold Battin
Will Meyers
Fred Peters
Harry Smith
Gertrude Guild
Helen Sadler
Ethel Vipond
Anna Telford
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dunmore Handball Series Defeat for Local Pairs
Maloney and Jennings, two Dunmore men, lost 30 to 11 in a $50 a side handball match on Henry alley yesterday afternoon against O'Boyle and Flannery. The next game is set for Dunmore on Saturday.
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Maloney and Jennings
O'Boyle
Flannery
Dunmore
Henry Alley
Accidental Injury at Scranton Lace Mill
George Powell, a buyer at the Scranton Lace factory, was injured yesterday morning on an elevator as he entered an upper floor. Foreman Langan aided him and was wounded but not seriously hurt. Powell was taken to his parents home on Summit avenue after release.
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George Powell
Scranton
Langan
Powell
Joseph T. Powell
Summit Avenue
Alonzo Hutch Company heals crowds at North Main Tabernacle
The Alonzo Hutch company drew a large audience with illustrated songs moving pictures and music last night. Proceeds fund baths and locker rooms at the gym. The Ladies Auxiliary AOH postponed their May 26 dance due to the strike. North End glee society calls a Sunday meeting. David Williams of Plymouth visits his sister on North Malin. Joseph B Connelly of East Market goes to New York. William White of Wills Street departs for a week in New York.
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Alonzo Hutch
North Main Avenue Tabernacle
Order of Hibernians
North End Glee Society
David Willams
Plymouth
Richard Roderick
North Malin Avenue
Joseph B. Connelly
East Market Street
New York City
William White
Wills Street
New York
Green Ridge outing for Miss Mooney students at Country club
Green Ridge pupils from Miss Ella Mooney’s room at school No. 27 enjoyed an afternoon in the woods near the Country club and returned with wildflowers. A glass globe was broken at the corner of Delaware Street and Monsey Avenue by local mischief makers. Patrick Regan of Dunmore was arrested on a Sunday and election day liquor charge and held for further hearing. Green Ridge Cash Store advertises groceries at cut prices and offers free tickets for a food show.
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Ella Mooney
Delaware Street
Monsey Avenue
Patrick Regan
Dunmore
Huffling
Ruddy
Green Ridge
Capouse Avenue
Lion
Obituary notices for Eliza Gardner and William Preissel
Eliza Gardner widow of W Gardner died yesterday at her home 312 Putnam Street after a long illness. She leaves one son Harry F and three daughters Mrs D E Morgan Mrs M J Alney and Mrs George Meder. Funeral Sunday at 2 20 PM from the residence with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. William Preissel 10 year old son of William Preissel of 145 Morris Court died May 21. Funeral Saturday at [time not legible].
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Trey
James Benninger
Embury Methodist Episcopal Church
William Davis
Academy Street
John Crossen
Swetland Street
Scranton
Gibbons
Carrie Snow
May Dawes
Carbondale
West Scranton
Thomas Richards
North Bromley Avenue
Charles Markey
New York
England
Wales
R. KX
Crotzer
Thomas
Lafayette Street
Harrisburg
William Klees
South Rebecca Avenue
Lucian Irwin
Thomas Phillips
William
William Preissel
Morris Court
A. L. Ramer
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Euston
Washburn Street
Martin Harrison
Cameron Avenue
Cathedral
John Dawes
North Sumner Avenue
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Thomas de Gruchy
Dunmore
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Columbia Hose Company
Music Hall
Alerts
Athletic Park
William Jermyn
Continental Hill
Arthur C. Brown
Green Ridge
Missa Evangeline Phillips
North Rebecca Avenue
First Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
Larch Street
Dr. Heath
Scranton Street
Martha Reese
Hampton Street
John
John Thomas
Nena Miller
Lincoln Avenue
Elmer Beach
North
Everett Avenue
Eliza Gardner
W. Gardner
Putnam Street
Harry F
D. E. Morgan
M. J. Alney
George Meder
William Preeissel
Wallace Show Parade Delights City Streets Display
The Wallace Show parade leaves the exhibition grounds at 10 o clock and travels the city’s principal streets. Wallace is famed for a splendid street display and the pageant is described as elaborate, magnificent, and richly mounted for public viewing.
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Exhibition Grounds
Wallace
Wallace Show Parade Celebrated for Grandeur and Fantasy
A Wallace Show parade over a mile long dazzles with ornate cages and dens, three bands in June, open segments of the menagerie including the giant hippopotamus den. The Children’s Menagerie features a hundred and twenty Shetland ponies and a vivid array of artistic wagons and allegorical displays.
Residence of Thomas Gilloegly on Wales Street Destroyed by Fire
A residence owned by Thomas Gilloegly on Wales Street was completely destroyed by a morning fire. The cause is unknown and under investigation.
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Thomas Gilloegly
Wales Street
Royal Arcanum Considers Age Limit Change
Atlantic City on May 2 reports the supreme council debated raising the age limit to 18. Opponents warned the move could transform the order into a Juvenile organization as a jewel was presented to a past officer.
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Atlantic City
Supreme Council
Royal Arcanum
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MaMa
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Vermont
Isidor Miller Francis
G. J. Robling Janus
Joseph F. Conrad Ernest
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Sonsegger
Augustine Plinque
J. A. Maser
Simon
G. J. Schneider Phillip
August H. Borr
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Elin Schwank
Zwei
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Fritz
Angeblicher Graf von Hohenstein
Theodor Neule Hugo
Vorgeblicher Bedienter
William A. Albrecht Hausman
Advokat
John Seasseger Wilhelm
Sein Bohn
John A. Willem Stellarius Maximus
Professor der Sternkunde
Szene
Zimmer Des
Aldermanic Doings
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North Scranton News
Presbyterian Church
Anheuser -Buschs
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Ass
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Ss Viersteuss
Michelob
Anheuser Standard
Joyce
Hove
Havana
Associated Pros
Imperial Cigar CO
Lackawanna Avenue
Toaues
I Duffy
Amelia Bingham
Clyde Fitch
Tim Murphy
Sears
Mabel Paige
Southern Stock Company
Pricea
Mata
Keystone Dramatic Co
Lawrence D. Medill
Mins Gertude Shipman
Mars
Star Theatre
W. Rounlistres
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