West Scranton school entertainment and community events
Pupils of No 14 school staged a successful program in Mears Hall with choruses, recitations, piano solos, and a drill titled the Revel of the Maids. Superintendent Howell praised the efforts, proposed district commencement exercises, and noted plans to fund a plane for the school room. Accompanists included Markwick and Price among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 14
Mears Hall
Harry Miller
Grammar C
Mabel Spencer
Bertha Williams
Mary Morgan
Stella Markwick
Loretta Fagen
Ivor Price
Gordon Evang
Charles Matthewe
Josele
Mise Eva Kettle
Evan Hopkins
Stephen McDonough
Spencer
Wade
Morgan
Peckins
McCracken
Harris
Bunnell
Snow
Mise Gibbs
George Howell
Phillips
Mowell
Hari Work
Gleason
Morse
Hoyking
Watkins
Markwick
Rivers of Our Country speech inspires Welsh church rally
The Young People society of the First Welsh Baptist church heard Henry P. Tavies address them last night on The Rivers of Our Country. President David J. Imvis presided and Huh Williams led singing with representatives John Evans Frank Bevan Mrs. Thomas H. Davis and Miss Margaret Jones chosen for the June rally at West Pittston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s Society of the
First Welsh Q Baptist Church
Henry P. Tavies
David J. Imvis
Huh Williams
John Evans
Frank Bevan
Thomas H. Davis
Margaret Jones
West Pittston
Northeastern Pennsylvanian Baptist Young People plan excursion
Secretary Mirabeth Hughes was instructed to forward condolences to Professor Jamcs TR. Hughes on his mother’s death. President Davia reported the board of directors meeting in Wilkes-Barre where it was decided that all Northeastern Pennsylvania societies will unite for an excursion to Harvey's Lake on Wednesday August 20. Societies include Olyphant North Scranton West Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Barre Taylor Nanticoke Sugar Notch Plymouth and Warrior Run. Round trip fare from Scranton is 89 cents with special rates secured. The society will hold a business meeting next Friday evening for officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mirabeth Hughes
Jamcs TR. Hughes
Davia
Baptist Young People's Union
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania
Harvey's Lake
Olyphant
North Scranton
Weat Scranton
Pittston
Taylor, Nanticoke
Sugar Notch
Plymouth
Warrior Run
Scranton
Local youths suffer injuries in slip and mishap incidents
A nine year old Phillips on Jackson street fractured an arm playing with friends on Rebecca avenue yesterday morning. Ralph Pease of North Hyde Park avenue, a student at No. 18 school, was struck on the head by a stone on Thursday and injured. John Powell of Washburn street bicycling lost control and bruised his face on a pole. James M. Powell, noted amateur photographer, hurt three fingers by powder burns while taking a flashlight photo at the Misses Phillips home on Academy street Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillips
Jackson Street
Rebecca Avenue
Ralph Pease
North Hyde Park Avenue
No. 18
Dr. Gates
John Powell
Washburn Street
James M. Powell
Academy Street
Abandoned Rock Vein Works Cause Street Settling
Settling from abandoned Rock vein workings at Central mine near Thirteenth and Division streets has produced large openings in streets and sidewalks. Some sidewalk flag stones have dropped and a fence sagged. water mains around Laverne street were damaged and a house foundation at Fourteenth street cracked. Authorities say the settlings now appear to have abated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth
Division Streets
Thirteenth Street
Laverne Street
Fourteenth Street
Pleasant surprise party for Miss Katherine Mitchell
Miss Katherine Mitchell was surprised at her Meridian street home by friends last evening. Music and games entertained guests with violin solos by Miss Mitchell and refreshments served. Invitations were given by Mamie Malla and Eleanor Hennigan, and Miss Margaret Malla sang with piano accompaniment by Miss Hennigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Mitchell
Meridian Street
Mise Mitchell
Mamie Malla
Eleanor Hennigan
Margaret Malla
Hennigan
Welsh Baptist Call Reaches Pastorate Talks
Benjamin Hughes, a trustee of the First Welsh Baptist church, reports receiving a letter from Rev. D. Hopkins of Wales who has been tendered a call to the pastorate and is considering acceptance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Hughes
First Welsh Baptist Church
D. Hopkins
Wales
Lydia E Pinkham's Advice Cited In Private Health Cure
Mrs Hayes credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with saving her from an operation after years of health decline including postnatal flooding and severe back and hip pain. She describes miscarriages, near death, and near-fatal illness, praising the remedy and hoping others will try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Pinkham
Mrs. Hayes
Dean Mann
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mra. Pinkham
Church Letter to be Read at Tomorrow’s Services
Mr. Hughes declined to reveal the contents of a letter when questioned yesterday. The letter will be read at tomorrow evening's services with full member attendance planned. Rev. Mr. Hopkins’ reply is awaited, noted for his favorable recent engagement at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
Hopkins
Funeral services for Mrs Hughes set for 2 pm today
The remains of Mrs John R Hughes will be laid to rest at 2 pm today at 149 South Rebecca Avenue with burial in Washburn Street cemetery. The infant child of Mr and Mrs William Masters was interred yesterday in Taylor cemetery. An infant of Mr and Mrs Joshua Jones died yesterday and the funeral will be held at 2 pm Monday at 2018 North Sumner Avenue, with burial in Washburn Street cemetery. Norman Wheeler's funeral is at 2:90 pm tomorrow at his Keyser Avenue home, burial in Washburn Street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Hughes
South
Rebecca Avenue
Washburn Street
William Masters
Pyne
Taylor Cemetery
Joshua Jones
North Sumner Avenue
Norman Wheeler
Keyser Avenue
Singing Festival Unites Tay lor Churches in South Main
Congregational churches of Taylor North Scranton and First Church of South Main unite for a singing festival on Tuesday May a0 at 3 PM and 7 PM at the South Main church. Program features Congregational tunes anthems and charts with organ piano and orchestral accompaniment. Admission free no collection. All are welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
North Scranton
South Main Avenue
Behalf of Alderman Kellow Opens Assault Cases
Two cages of assault and battery were heard by Alderman Kellow of the Fourteenth ward last evening. The quarrel originated between Mrs. Annie Halland and Mrs. Julia Maria of Hennessy court. Both women were held to $200 bail for their appearance in court. Attorney Joseph Jeffreys appeared for Mrs. Malia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellow
Fourteenth Ward
Annie Halland
Julia Maria
Hennessy Court
Joseph Jeffreys
Malia
Clergy Pulpit Exchanges and Services Planned
Rev Mr Robinson of Pittaton will occupy the Plymouth Congregational pulpit tomorrow with special services also noted. Rev T J Lansing of Green Ridge will exchange pulpits with Rev J P Moffatt of Washburn Street Presbyterian tomorrow morning. Rev David Jones of South Lincoln avenue will serve at Forest City Congregational tomorrow. Miss Jennie Jenking leads a gospel meeting tomorrow at 3 45 PM in YWCA rooms. The Ladies Aid of the First Welsh Congregational church hosts an ice cream and strawberry social Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Robinson
Pittaton
Plymouth Congregational Church
Salvation Army
Ensign Williame
Price Street
Tiaac J. Lansing
Green Ridge
J. P. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
David Jones
South Lincoln Avenue
Congregational
Social visitors and local outings noted in Lincoln area
Mrs. Arthur Hanning of North Lincoln Avenue hosted Mrs. Reed of Morvale with guests Mr. and Mrs. P E H Kearney of Vanilling staying with Mrs. James P Kearney of Jackson Street. Rev and Mrs M H Jones of Lindsay Pa returned home after visiting. Roberts Beavers, John Jacobs and Philip Martino fished at Montrose yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Hanning
North
Lincoln Avenue
Reed
Morvale
P. EH. Kearney
Vanilling
James P. Kearney
Jackson Street
M. H. Jones
Lindsay
Roberts Beavers
John Jacobs
Philip Martino
Montrose
Memorial Day Observances Planned in Dunmore Borough
Dagged by committee citizens, Memorial Day activities are set for Dunmore with services at St Marys Catholic and Dunmore cemetery. The program includes high mass, G A R memorial services, speeches by Rev Donlan and Attorney L M Bunnell, songs by the St Marys Choir, and firing details. Comrades gather at 9 20 am and 10 am shifts, with decorations along North Blakely street and a 1 30 pm Scranton parade report. A 65 foot pole and large flag are raised at the soldiers plot pre ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Army
Scranton
T. Mary's Catholic
M. BG
Dontan
Michael Costello
St. Mary's Choir
P. J. McAndrew
Monies
St. Marys
Taos
M. K. Bishop
Dunmore Cemetery
Gatea
Blakely Street
John FB. Hobday
F. F. Amsden
Ezra S. Griffin
Amapica” Oo
Ccccesecnoresecoucses
A. J. van Cleft
Beleshonoy
E. J. Haughton
Arlington
Sons of Veterans Memorial
Charles Leber
Lincoln
A.J. van Clett
Ezra &. Griffin
Sons of Verrans
Robert Pittack
John B. Hobday
Jinson Cole
FE. N. Wert
Frank Sawyer
Twentieth Anniversary Birthday Party Honors Mrs Seigel
Mr and Mrs William Coulter hosted at Depebnne Street to mark the twentieth birthday anniversary of their daughter Mrs Joseph Seigel. The evening featured music and recitations by Arlington double quartette Oscar Hennopp Miss Agnes Glencross and others with flashlight pictures and refreshments provided by Misses Lillie Tudge and Anna Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Coulter
Depbne Street
Joseph Seigel
Boye
Arlington Double Quartette
Oscar Hennopp
Alex. Glencross
George Freese
Joseph Selete
Anni Williams
Providence
Margaret Hughes
Hyde Park
Emma Harvey
Green Ridge
Belle Calthwood
Avoca
Lizzie
Margaret Service
Sarah Phillips
Agnes
Margaret
Jane Olencross
Lillie Tudge
Ada Webber
Grace Stevens
Church Services and Guests Noted Across Local Congregations
Local churches list morning and evening services at St Mark s Episcopal Methodist Episcopal and Presbyterian houses of worship. Notable guests include Miss Cordelia Freeman of Scranton singing with violinist Mize Julia C Allen at St Mark s. Memorial sermon planned at Methodist with Rev B K H Vaughan at pulpit. Junior Order and Knights of Malta to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mark's Episcopal Church
Edward J. Haughton
Mary Communion
Cordelia Freeman
Scranton
Julia C. Allen
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. van Cleft
BK. HW. Vaughan
D. D
Soule College
Order United American Mechanic and Kniights of
Malta
Presbyterian Church
W. F. Gibbons
Mora
All books at half price rare cloth bound sale
Cloth bound books of all kinds offered at half price to clear stock. Prices shown include 6c 12c 18c for various cloth bound gilt top editions, with discounts aimed to free space for other department needs. Limited quantities indicated.
Dudley Street Baptist Church Services Schedule
The Dudley Street Baptist church presents sermons on Sabbath with “Is the Sabbath Lost?” at 10:90, afternoon Sunday school at 12, Junior and Senior Christian Endeavor at 3 and 6:20, and “Glorying In the Cross” at 7:30. Pastor Rev. R. M. Trederick leads preaching at 1:20 a.m. and 7 p.m with special choir music. Sunday school noon, Young People societies at 4 p.m. and 6:45 p.m. Evening service lasts one hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dudley Street Baptist Church
R. M. Trederick
John
Young People’s Junior Society of Christian Endeavor
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Local Groups Prepare Faithful Service and Community Events
The Junior Order of United American Mechanics and St Stephen's commandery Knights of Malta will attend evening services at the Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow. Independent Hose company drills Tuesday morning. May pole entertainment by Dunmore Free Kindergarten association at Presbyterian church parlor Monday evening. Ninth annual Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Lodge No 82 hall in Washington hall Monday evening. Admission 50 cents with orchestra. High school outing to Bald Mountain today. Miss Eva Montgomery hosts Miss Stella Long. James McDonough visiting relatives on Chestnut street. Borough council meets tonight. Scranton Store Works employees to be paid today. Ice cream soda at Bone's drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of
United American Mechanics and
St. Stephen's Commandery
Knights of Malta
Methodist Episcopal Church
Independent Hose Company
Dunmore Free Kindergarten Association
Presbyterian Church
Chestnut Street
Harry Bovard
North Blakely Street
Scranton
Bone's Drug Store
Loyalty Club Birthday Party and Larceny Case In South Scranton
The Loyalty club of the South Scranton YWCA held a May birthday party for Miss Anna Vian Nort, featuring solos recitations and music with refreshments after. A diamond pin valued at $15 was reportedly stolen from George Covey’s trunk by Newman who claimed Covey owed him money. Newman was held in $300 bail for court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loyalty Club
South Scranton
Young Women's Christian Association
Anna Vian Nort
August Kraft
Millar
Moir
Newman
George Covey
Covey
Alderman Disposes Hear In Elventh Ward Cases
Alderman Leates of the Eleventh ward presided yesterday over several cases. Thomas Burke of 17 Irving Avenue was arrested for assault and battery and discharged after evidence. Philip Schneider Sr. saw his son Philip Schneider Jr. brought before the alderman on larceny and threats. both were discharged after a lengthy prosecution report. Mrs Lisale Liekowisky was arraigned for obtaining goods by false pretenses and held in $500 bail with Swift Beef company manager Bedford Harris prosecuting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leates
Thomas Burke
Irving Avenue
Philip Schneider
Philip Schneider, Jr
Lisale Liekowisky
Bedford Harris
Swift Beef Company
Liekokisky
Ladies Aid Supper at Court Street Methodist Nets Substantial Sum
Members of the Ladies Aid Society at Court Street Methodist Church held a supper Thursday evening and realized a substantial sum. Mall Carrier J. Br. Thomas of Wood Street is seriously ill. Mrs Bert Frear of Providence Road entertains visitors from Wyoming. Miss Little Gray of North Main Avenue hosts Miss Margaret Mussell of Carbondale. Miss Catherine Schaeffer of Diamond Avenue visits in Lycoming County. S B Tripp called on friends in Factoryville yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
Court Street Methodist Church
J. BR. Thomas
Wood Street
Bert Frear
Providence Road
Wyoming
Little Gray
North Main Avenue
Margaret Mussell
Carbondale
Catherine Schaeffer
Diamond Avenue
Lycoming County
B. Tripp
Factoryville
Scranton Athletic Club Prefers Decoration Day Celebration
The Scranton Athletic club will observe Decoration Day with a double celebration at its new hall and club rooms 423 and 425 Alder street. The program includes an entertainment and a social to honor dead soldiers of the late war and mark the hall dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Athletic Club
Alder Street
Minooka and Pittston Set for May 24 Game
The Minooka team travels to Pittston on May 24 to face a team from that city. The Maroons and the Sampsons plan a showdown on Minooka grounds. St Joseph's Young Abutinenes and Penevolent society met last evening to arrange an excursion to Mountain Park in August. John T Walls of Cincinnati was a business caller hero yesterday. Patrick Loftus and Joseph Jennings visited Carbondale yesterday. The Young Men's Institute Dramatic company performed The Vagabonds at Taylor last evening to a good sized audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minooka
Pittston
Maroons
Sampsons
St. Joseph's Young Abutinenes and Penevolent Society
Mountain Park
John T. Walls
Cincinnati
Ohio
Patrick Loftus
Joseph Jennings
Carbondale
Young Men's Institute Dramatic Company
Taylor
Bath sponges and loofahs advertised at Green Ridge store
Eponges of all descriptions for bath and loofahs or Egyptian wash rags are offered at Mannera No 20 Green Ridge street to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to C B Sharkey 10d Cedar area. Phone 6033.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mannera
Green Ridge Street
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. B. Sharkey
Sunday services canceled by Christi Lutheran pastor
Reverend J. Witke of Christi Lutheran Church on Cedar Avenue telegraphed church treasurer Henry Barnickel that there will be no church services on Sunday May 28 due to his inability to return from the Read River convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Witke
Christi Lutheran Church
Cedar Avenue
Henry Barnickel
Read River
August Noale and Children
Baltimore
R. (. Schaeffer
Pittaton Avenue
Neals
William Rader
Misa M. Wick
Wilkes-Barre
Elizabeth Horbach
J. Taylor
Geo. Slocum
Janesville
Ohio
Euente
J. W. Slocum
Slocum Street
Albert A. Herbiter
Albany
N. Y
Boots Newman Arrested in Diamond Pin Larceny Case
Martin Newman known as Boots was arrested on larceny charges over a diamond pin. He was brought before a local magistrate for preliminary proceedings and remanded to custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Newman
Boots
Strangers Named Fenman Suspected in Hotel Robbery
Mr and Mrs Joseph Fenman claim Buffalo Bill show ties and shelter at a Taylor hotel. They entered Tuesday, were housed after initial refusal, and vanished before Thursday night. Missing cash totaling $20, several papers, two gold rings, a $10 item, two gentleman's watches and a gold brooch. Police alerted and investigating. suspects about 50 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Fenman
Buffalo Bill
John Weisenich
Taylor
Great Wallace Circus at Scranton on Friday June 2
The Great Wallace Show is praised for courteous treatment of patrons. Attendants discuss the wild creatures from lands and seas as parents enjoy a well presented menagerie. The event occurs in Scranton on Friday June 2 on Ash street Browne.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Scranton
Ash Street
Browne
Vosburg Happy with Supreme Court Appeal Timing
Attorney A A Vosburg told a reporter yesterday that a July hearing for the supreme court appeal would allow the questions of vacancy and election to be speedily and finally decided. He noted that the stypwree deas formality does not settle the merits and that the office salary would be secured by an adequate bond if the appellate court rules in his favor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Vosburg
Supreme Court
Deas
Miller in suit over false school claims in Buffalo
W Miller once of this city and head of the American Correspondence School of Hosseon faced a defamation suit for s oandal from the International Correspondence School of this city tried in Buffalo. A verdict awarded 559 to the International School. The case alleged misrepresentation about instructors and facilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Miller
American Correspondence School
Hosseon
S Oandal
International Correspondence School
Buffalo
International School
Miller
Waal
Mike
Schagg the International School
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Mears’ Hall
Howell
Young People's Society
Mr. Hopkins
Atlantic
George W. Jenkins
Smain Avenue
Miss Mitchell
Mbk. Hopkins
Schriver
Scriver
Globe Warehouse
St. Paul's Pioneer Corpa
Company F
Thirteenth Regiment
St. David's Hall
May Stevens
North Ninth Street
Euceis
St. Leo's Battalion
Laurel Hill Park
Industrial School and
First Baptist Church
Ivorite Hall
George Peters
Bynen Street
Webster Literary and Debating Society
William Elias
Dunmore Borough
Wyoming Avenue
United States
David Harum
Edward Noyes Wescott
Red Rock
Thomas Nelson Page
James Lane Allen
the Castle Inn
Stanley Weyman
Richard Harding Davis
E. S. Voynich
Max Pemberton
Sir Walter Besant
Maurice Hewlett
Hope
Edna Lyall
Ian MacLaren
Bonny Brier Bush
Mollie's Prince
Rosa Nouchette Carey
Simon Dale
Anthony Hope
Zenda
Rupert of
Alderman Lentes
Glentes
Park Place
Will Entertain
Burts’ Library
Wallace Circus
MR. Vosburg
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