Surprise visit by Plymouth Congregational choir
The Plymouth Congregational church choir surprised Mr and Mrs Louie Howell of West Locust street Monday evening. They were welcomed warmly and gifted a sofa and reclining chair as a token of the choir’s esteem. Mr Howell spoke in gratitude. the Howells were recently married.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plymouth Congregational Church
Louie Howell
West Locust Street
Mra. Howell
Howell
Mrs. Howell
Bust of Lincoln Presented to Reverend for GAR Memorial
The Griffin post of the Grand Army of the Republic presented a bust of Abraham Lincoln to Rev. J. B. Sweet after a memorial service. Post Captain Asa B H Stevens made the presentation on behalf of the post. The bust had served as altar adornment during the service and the pastor expressed thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra
Griffin Post
Grand Army of the Republic
Lincoln
J. B. Sweet
Asa B H. Stevens
Case against Patrolman Gurrell withdrawn by prosecutor
The case filed before Alderman Davis against Patrolman Martin Gurrell was withdrawn by prosecutor Samuel Crew of Hyde Park Avenue. The charge, using of firearms, arose after Crew's nephew Richard Phillips was slightly injured when a bullet glanced by unexpectedly. The incident occurred early one Thursday morning about three weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderman Davis
Martin Gurrell
Samuel Crew
Hyde Park Avenue
Crew
Richard Phillips
Woman Falls Stairs, Injured in Philadelphia Home Incident
Mrs. Evan M. Evans, of Philadelphia, was seriously hurt yesterday morning when she fell down stairs at her sister’s residence on North Rebecca Avenue. She was unconscious when found and Dr. Theermans arrived. it took over an hour to restore consciousness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Evan M. Evans
Bayres
Rebeca Avenue
Evans
Dr. Theermans
Horatio T Fellows West Side figure and council leader
Horatio T Fellows, a West Side resident for forty five years, is a railroad employee with a leadership role on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line. He serves a second term in the city council from the Fifteenth ward and chairs the board of revision and appeal, also active in the Central Republican club and Masonic circles through his late father in law Joseph Thirlwell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horatio T. Fellows
West Side
Joseph Thirlwell
Fellows
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Central Repubian Club
City Counens
Fifteenth Ward
Board of Revision and Appeal
Personal notices from St David's convention to Bethlehem and local visits
T Owen Charles and Dantel Elsinger will represent St David's Episcopal church at the diocesan convention in Bethlehem on June 9 and 10. Miss Jennie McAndrew of Hawley visits her uncle Thomas McAndrew in Eynon street. Mrs John Corcoran of Jersey City visits her parents Dominick and Lizzie Healey on North Ninth Street. Emil Smith hosts Henry Smith from Meshoppen on North Rebecca Avenue. Mrs Longcore of Peckville visits Mrs Max Cummer on North Lincoln Avenue. Cassie Davis hosts guests from Philadelphia on North Rebecca Avenue. Mrs H A Tewkesbury and Mrs Weston Kall attended a friend’s funeral in Factoryville yesterday. Mrs W Dale on North Lincoln Avenue entertains her mother from Daleville. Roscos Conkling of Swetland Street visits Susquehanna. Gomer Price of South Hyde involved in local visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Owen Charles
Dantel Elsinger
St. David's Episcopal Church
Bethlehem
Jennie McAndrew
Hawley
Thomas McAndrew
Eynon Street
John Corcoran
Jersey City
N. J
Dominick Healey
North Ninth Street
Corcoran
Lizzie Healey
Emil Smith
North Rebecca Avenue
Henry Smith
Meshoppen
Longcore
Peckville
Max Cummer
North Lincoln Avenue
Mise Cassie Davis
Philadelphia
H. A. Tewkesbury
Weston Kall
Factoryville
W. Dale
Daleville
Roscos Conkling
Swetland Street
Susquehanna
Gomer Price
South Hyde
Redfern Corsets Promised to Fit Any Figure
The Globe Warehouse touts Redfern corsets as anatomically correct and scientifically studied by Dr. Warner. They claim superior comfort and health, with bones and cuts designed for precise fit, offering an affordable alternative to imported garments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warner
Greenland
France
Redfern
Quali
Corset Fitter At Store All Week For Fitting Privately
A corset fitter from the manufacturers will be at the store all week to help customers choose corsets. A private, comfortable fitting room has been prepared for those who wish to try on garments.
Simpson Methodist sets Friday entertainment at church parlors
The Home Missionary society of Simpson Methodist church plans an entertainment and social next Friday evening in church parlors with an excellent program. D. I. Philips opens his furniture store today in the Board of Trade building. The Gypsy Jingle band debuts tonight at the Salvation Army barracks on Price street. A musical melee will be held at the barracks by the army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Home Missionary Society
Simpson Methodist Church
D. I. Philips
Board of Trade
Salvation Army
Price Street
Army
Weat Side Business Directory Notary Public and Services
Notary services listed for B G Morgan & Son with real estate and foreign exchange agents. Includes Harriet J Davis florist and second hand furniture dealer J C King offering cash for sale items. Address hints at Jackson Street and Main avenues with surrounding shops noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weat
Notary Public
B. G. Morgan & Son
Notartes Public
Foreign Exchange
Ocean Ticket
Renta
Jackson Street
Musgrave's
Harriet J. Davis
South
Main Avenue
J. C. King
Lackawanaha Avenue
Providence News Briefs: Arrests and Obituary Details
Annie Connors and Emily Griffin were arrested near the Red barn at Park Place after resisting a constable who needed a wagon to take them to the station. A funeral for Mrs. Andrew Reap was held on West Market Street with many floral offerings, burial in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Andrew Gordon obtained a warrant against Joseph Benskewitch for alleged aggravated assault with a bottle. at Alderman Fidler’s hearing the defendant posted $600 bail or was jailed. Mrs. Daniel Neville of Hudson Street is visiting relatives in New York City. William Blackmore of McDonough is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie Connors
Emily Griffin
Red Barn
Park Place
Carl Moore
Andrew Reap
West Market Street
Hyde Park Catholic
Andrew Gordon
Joseph Benskewitch
Fidler
Daniel Neville
Hudson Street
New York City
William Blackmore
McDonough
Mt Oh Sale Brief Listing Of Fabrics And Prices
Not much space for chatter today but the notice lists fabric names and sale prices. Plain Mohairs Mozambiques Beiges Covert Cloths New Check Novel Ties Silk Wool Weaves offered with sale prices around 37 1 4 cents to 75 cents per yard.
Serse Prices Prompt Early Fall Bargain Sale
These serges are staples likely to attract a heavy advance in early fall at sale prices. The offer includes 44 inch all wool French storm serge in navy and black, 50 inch wide storm serge in navy or black, and 50 inch fine twill serge from France, best make.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
France
Banquet Honors at Garfield Lodge Festivities
Garfield lodge Loyal Knights of America held a successful banquet with many guests in attendance. John B. Owens chaired the event. Hattie Sharplein sang a soprano solo. Margaret Davin and D D Lewis also performed as the evening featured acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evan Gabriel
Church Avenue
Garfield Lodge
Loyal Knights of America
John B. Owens
Missa Hattie Sharplein
George Bowen
Mise Margaret Davin
R. J. Richard
Jenge Jones
D.D. Lewis
Dunmore Fire Near Historic Exchange Hotel
A stove started a blaze in the Exchange Hotel as cold weather and wind drove a quick fire. Bucket brigades cooled the carpet and smoke, sparing most of the building. The hotel, owned by Mrs. John Brink and rented by Thomas Logan, stands for forty years with only minor carpet damage. Local fire alarm was dispatched, but crews were not needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Logan
John Brink
Boy Kicked by Roaming Horse in Apple Street Incident
Four year old Eugene Payton was kicked by a roaming horse owned by Patrick O Boyle near the No 1 school building. The left cheek jaw were severely injured requiring twenty one stitches after the boy, who had struck the horse, fell unconscious and recovered at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
John Payton
Apple Street
Patrick O' Boyle
No. 1
John Rice
Payton
Dre
Winters
Garvey
Concert at Dudley Street Baptist Church Delights Audience
A last night concert at Dudley Street Baptist Church showcased strong local talent. Performers included Ruby Yost on piano, W G Watkins with a tenor solo, Macy Hall in recitation, Alfreda Correll on piano, Leone Farnham in recitation, Mary A Davis soprano solo, a piano and flute duet by Yost and Protheroe, and a reading by Ida Doty among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Ruby Yost
W. G. Watkins
Miss Macy Hall
Alfreda Correll
Leone Farnham
Mary A. Davis
Miss Yost
Mr.Protheroe
Misses Davis
Elm street traveler sails to Scotland on Aurania
John Moffatt of Elm street sails yesterday on the Aurania for Scotland intending to spend a few months abroad. The Dudley Street Baptist church Ladies Aid meets at Mrs Curtis Wilds home Thursday at 2 PM. Mrs Rogan of Pine street had appendicitis surgery by Drs Brown Winters and Burns yesterday. Mrs Hedgelin of Sport Hill is in danger. The school board met with no business due to the secretary's absence. Mrs Jarley waxworks delighted St Marks parish house under St Agnes guilds auspices. Mrs Jarleys part caused uproar with Mrs BE Haughton as Mrs Jarley. Others performed as Last of the Mohicans and Robinson Crusoe and were repeatedly encored. Miss Mary Horans funeral will be at 10 AM from Dudley street residence with requiem mass at St Marys church. Interment Mount Carmel cemetery. Rev H B Johnson to give lecture tonight at the M E Church on Japan with eighty five stereopticon views.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Moffatt
Elm Street
Aurania
Scotland
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dudley Street Baptist Church
Curtis Wild
Fourth Street
Rogan
Pine Street
M. J. Horan
Local Notices From Green Ridge and Surrounding Areas
Green Ridge Mrs Pethick of Carbondale has visited friends in the ridge for several days. A son was born to Mr and Mrs George Guyer of Dickson Avenue. Miss Emma Cure of Tompkinsville is guest of Miss Hannah Cure of Capouse Avenue. Mrs George Geary of Capouse Avenue visits friends at Easton. H W Buck who ran a Marlon Street meat market has sold it and gone to Weatherly. B P Husking of Monsey Avenue. Miss Bertha Cole on business in New York City returns to Carbondale after a week with friends on Sander Avenue. Ira H Stevens spent Sunday at Wyoming. Isaac Vought of Monsey Avenue joins W B Freas feed mill. Professor Wheeler has moved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pethick
Carbondale
Ridge
George Guyer
Dickson Avenue
Emma Cure
Tompkinsville
Hannah Cure
Capouse Avenue
George Geary
Easton
H. W. Buck
Marlon Street
Weatherly
B. P. Husking
Monsey Avenue
New York City
Bertha Cole
Sander
Ira H. Stevens
Wyoming
Isaac Vought
W. B. Freas
Providence
Wheeler
Shell collection from Green Ridge library to Bowlevard Avenue School
A note records a transfer of shells from the Green Ridge library to No. 27 Bowlevard Avenue School. The fragment lacks dates or actors beyond the two locations and the destination school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Ridge Library
Bowlevard Avenue
Spectre of lectures and concerts fill Ger man ia hall crowd
Colonel French lectured at Germania hall with Alaska and American slide views. Tonight his talk continues in a higher sphere. School teachers and pupils filled the hall. A musical program by F F Gatchell followed. Warrants issued for Thomas Brady on assault charges. bail set with William Cahilin as bondsman. Cusick home welcomes a baby boy. Parlon spoke on cooking at the YWCA Cedar Ave. Hubert Maloney is critically ill on Birney Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colonel French
Germania Hall
Alaska
American
F. F. Gatchell
Primrose & Weat
Alderman Ruddy
Thomas Brady
Luke Healy
Brady
Joseph Moore
William Cahilin
Michael Cusick
Prospect Avenue
Miss Parlon
Young Women's Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Hubert Maloney
Birney Avenue
Minooka Township Road Plan Draws Supervisor Dispute
Deputy Sheriff Scheuer served notice on Latkawanna supervisors to open a road into Ransom Township. Civil Engineer Dunning mapped the route. Costs will likely be split between townships. Toole says current improvements will finish before new work begins. He and Messia and Quinn are credited for fixing long neglected sidewalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scheuer
Toole
Latkawanna
Ransom Township
Dunning
Messia
Quinn
Obituary notes for Miss Harriet A and others in Wilkes-Barre
Obituary items report Miss Harriet A daughter of Mrs Sarah Hammond of 301 Lafayette street died yesterday at about 10 am at age 19 She was a bookkeeper for her uncle C M Florey and funeral services are set for Friday at 2 20 pm at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church Interment in Washburn street cemetery Also noted are the deaths of William Schrage of Wilkes-Barre aged 65 and Leonard Ansley in St Louis Mo, and Mrs Arabella Wallace of 1003 Washburn street aged about 42 with seven children, plus brief death announcements and funeral plans for Stella Atwell of Avoca.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet A
Sarah Hammond
Lafayette Street
West Side
West
C. M. Florey
Wyoming Avenue
Ann Thomas
North Main Avenue
Margaret, Gwennie
Jennie Thomas
Thomas
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Hammond
Sabbath School
Washburn Street Cemetery
William Schrage
Conyngham, Schrage & Co
Wilkes- Barre
Schrage
Holdesheim
Hanover
Germany
North Mountain
Hermina
John C. Becker
Meho
Concordia Society
Legion of Honor
Grogers
Wilkes-Barre
Ward
Leonard Ansley
St. Louis
Joseph Ansley
Pike County
Arabella Wallace
Washburn Street
Portrait Deal: Milais Trades Time for Busy Millionaire
A wealthy American visits Sir John Millais in London asking for a portrait as a gift for his wife. Millais notes his own busyness and high fees, the man insists on five or six sittings, and the painter agrees to paint him, appreciating the mutual hustle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sir John Millais
London
Millais
Attorneys and offices listed in Scranton directory ad
A fragmented directory style listing shows numerous attorneys and offices in Scranton Pa and surrounding buildings. Names include Warren & Knapp Alfred Hand William Hand Frank Okell James Oakford Samuel Edgar L A Watres R Pitcher Comegys Kilnam Jas J H Hamilton and firms Barring and Sweeney with references to Commonwealth and Coal Exchange buildings and real estate security loans.
Also Mentioned on This Page
City
Young People’s Baptist Union
Scranton Street Church
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Friends of the Society
Jared
United States Mint
T. E. Peters
Booth Lincoln Avenue
Margaret Muir
North Garfield Avenue
Jennie Jones
Rose Carroll
Horatio T, Pellows
Globe Warehouse
Christendom
Mr. Redfern
Kfedferm
Mt Oh Sale
Serge
Dunmore Doings
Exchange Hotel
Green Ridge
Ulett Hins
South Side
Stella
John Atwell
Avoca
Langeliffe Cemetery
Herit
Ifc
Orien
C. Ca Regiment
Lake Ariel
Baloon
Prof
Finker
Profs
Armator
LaMar
Scranton
Baver
Delaware
W. A. Pierce, Penn Ave
Markey
Drexel
Baldwin's
Lackawanna Ave
Professional Directory
Physicians and Surgeons
Mary A. Shepherd
Adams Avenue
A. Trapold
Spruce Street
W. B. Allen
North
Washington Avenue
Anna Law
Wyoming Ave
L. M. Gates
Board of Trade Building
Madison Avenue
CC. L. Freas
W. I Amoreaux
Adams
Mulberry
W. G. Rook
Ospital
Linsen Street
Telephone
Frank B. Boyle
Burr
Edward W. Thayer
Commonwealth Bldg
Jeffreys & Ruddy
Attorneys- At-Law
Commonwealth Building
Warren & Knapp
Republican Building
Jessup
Arenas
J. Thssue, JR
Patterson & Wilcox
Traders' National Bank
Alfred Hand
William J. Hand
Aiteceays
Frank T. Okell
Coal Exchange
James W. Oakford
Trade
Ee Bare
Samuel W. Edgar
Attorney-Atlaw
L. A. Watres
Scranton, Pa
R. Pitcher
C. Comegys
D. B. Replogle
Moors
B. PF. Kilnam
Beranton, Pa
JAS
J. H. Hamilton
Attorney- PLC
Beranon
Barring & M.sweeney
Interstate Secret Service Agency
Percival J. Morris
Edward H. Davis
BE. L. Walter
Lewis Hancock, JR
Spruce St
Car, Wash
Ave
Frederick IL E
Price Building
Seranton
T. Tt. Lacky & Son, Architects
Traders’ National Bank
DR. F. L Mgraw
H. F. Reynolds
E. ¥. Harrison
Main Ave
C. Laubach
R. M. Stratton
Office Coal Exchange
CG. Snover
Lacka
M. FR. Davis
Jos
School OF the Lackawanna
Boye and
Guirle
College of Business
Ree Guest
Thomas M. Cann
Walter H. Buell
Miss Worceater
Eran
Leeds
G. R. Clark & CO
Green House
North Main
ELK LK Cafe
Franklin Avenue
Zeigler
Scranton House
Victor Koch
Bauer
Halle
R. J. Haver
Hulbert
Megarger Brothers
Frank P. Brown & CO
West Lackawanna Ave
Thomas Aubrey
Willams Huilding
Nonctbon
Rex
Ther Tribune Fublishing CO
Peal
Funl
Prak ‘Mapicins Os
Cleveland
Q. Foreste
John H. Phelps
Cor
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