Memorial Day Sermon at Washburn Street Church
Members of the Grand Army of the Republic and allied groups attended a memorial service at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. Dr. J P Moffat delivered a solemn address praising veterans and urging remembrance of Civil War sacrifices as memorial hymns and patriotic imagery filled the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Griffin Post
Grand Army of the
R Republic
Bane of Veterans
Woman's Heliot Corps
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
J. P. Moffat
D. D
McKinley
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Grant
Harrison
Sherman
Moffat
Bera
Grifinpot
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans and Woman's Relief Corporat
House of God
Duymore
Dufour's French Tar Claims Curing Cold and Rest
Advertisement notes Dufour's French Tar as a remedy that supposedly cures a cold and provides rest. Product marketed for sale by all dealers with strong claims, typical of period medical tonics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Remembering Veterans and the Nation's Faith in Providence
A memorial address praising veterans and the Grand Army of the Republic notes the providence guiding the nation through sacrifice. It extols the Women's Relief Corps for tenderness and aid and urges veterans to carry reverence, duty, and patriotism forward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dion
Grand Army of the Republic
Anther
Women's Relief Corps
Grand Army of the
Mtenablic Itecif
Wosman
Moe Phe
Feld
Fire tears through South Main stables endangering church
Last night a major blaze swept the rear stables at 110 118 South Main avenues owned by George Carson and housing Ground Union Tea Co. Threats to adjacent property and Plymouth Congregational Church prompted rapid response by Columbia's Cremical apparatus and city units. Two wagons were destroyed and the buildings were damaged beyond repair but insured. center of fire prompted extensive insurance coverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Main Avenues
George Carson
Ground Union Tea Company
Plymouth Congregational Church
Columbia
McDermott Charged With Forging Checks In Central City
I J McDermott formerly at Delaware Lackawanna and Western shops admitted forging a name on a five dollar check cashed at a central city hotel. He was arrested by Constable Tim Jones with a thousand dollar bond set for forgery and a three hundred pound bond demanded for unpaid board at the Columbian hotel. Additional forgeries were attributed to him though he is described as detained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. J. McDermott
Agon
Walline
M. PF. Wambs
Central City
Knepey
McDermott
Tim Jones
John
Columbian
Important Sale of Ladies High Grade Muslin Underwear
A lengthy notice touts an important sale of ladies muslin underwear offering first class garments at prices below current manufacturers. The sale features new stock from top makers with heavy reductions on regular prices and emphasizes fashionable gowns in the latest styles and fresh clean stock.
Detroit Woman Credits Pinkham Medicine With Recovery
Mrs Bradish of Detroit writes of two years of decline including loss of appetite weight and repeated headaches. After using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound she reports rapid improvement and rest improvement. She praises the remedy and notes Mrs Pinkham's free confidential advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mia
E. M. Brapisa
Dix
Dernor
Micu
Forgery Confession Reveals Bank Overdraft Facts
A suspect admits forging the name of Mr. Wymber and overdrawing a bank account. He claims irresponsibility and suggests the offense may be limited to the charged act rather than greater guilt. The report notes the seriousness of the forgery and the alleged financial impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wymber
Doctor Thoberts and driver injured in Lafayette street mishap
Dr J. J. Thoberts of South Main avenue was thrown from his carriage on Lafayette street at midnight Friday and confined to bed with a nervous shock and bruises. Dr W A Paine attended. James McCormick, the driver, also was thrown with light injuries. the horse was injured by the stop. The coroner cannot attend duties for several days due to the mishap.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Thoberts
South Main Avenue
Lafayette Street
W. A. Paine
James McCormick
Holy Cross Student Wins Gold Medal in Debate
Patrick J. Durkin of North Rebecca Avenue Worcester Mass, a Holy Cross student, wins the college gold medal for debate on the resolution that the Present United States Porto Tariff Law is approved. Durkin, son of Prof. and Mrs. P. F. Durkin, is president of the graduating class. The honor marks the college’s highest student award for eloquence and argument Strength in his elocutionary performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Durkin
North Rebecca Avenue
Holy Croga College
Worcester
Mass
Ben
P. F. Durkin
Holy Cross
Cornerstone Laying and Local Meetings Reported
St Pauls Pioneer corps attended the cornerstone laying at St Johns Catholic Church in South Scranton yesterday afternoon. The Park Path er Society held a regular meeting in St Leos hall and transacted business. The remains of Jennie Harris were privately interred at Washburn street cemetery Saturday afternoon. The YWCA meeting was addressed by Miss Smith of the Hahneman hospital staff. Rev Thomas de Gruchy preached a memoriam sermon at Jackson Street Baptist church last evening. Union services were held at First Baptist church by English and Welsh congregations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
St. John’s Catho We Church
South Scranton
Little Park
Walters depart for Wales cruise via New York
Mr and Mrs David J Walters sail from New York for a trip to Wales this week. Miss Hannah Jenkins of Luzerne returns from a business trip to New York. Various locals visit relatives and entertain guests in town including Mrs George Kenore and son John from Brooklyn and Mrs James Coulter hosting her mother Mrs KR Hallick. Pee Con priced at 1.25 per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park with orders to J Z Fuarkey 19144 Cedar ave phone 6682.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David J. Walters
New York
Wales
Hannah Jenkins
Luzerne
Kent
Charles J. Watkins
Lafayette Street
Macmffield
George Kenore
John
Brooklyn
N. J
John Willlame
North Malin Avenue
Francesa
Binchamton
N. Y
Clyde Burrus
Salem
Warne County
J. H. Burrus
James Coulter
North Main Avenue
KR. J. Hallick
Pittston
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
J. Z. Fuarkey
Cedar Ave
Scranton Area News Briefs Highlight Local Travel and Visits
Mr and Mrs John Spraks of Pittston avenue and Hickory street returned from a four week visit to Tensdale and vicinity. Barbers of South Scranton will close Wednesday May 30 at noon by mutual consent. George Bayder and grandmother returned from Honesdale. Delegates to the German societies state convention at Johnstown returned home Saturday. A Wasleyits of Birch street improves after eye surgery. Mr and Mrs J W Jones of Willow street welcome a baby girl. The Junger Maennerchor held a rehearsal in Music hall with Bauer's band. Treyd Bartleson of Pittston avenue convalescent from grippe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Spraks
Pittston Avenue
Hickory Street
Teneedale
South Scranton
George Bayder
Honesdale
Peter J. Rosar
Joseph Kraemer
Gustav Rehner
Joseph Albrecht
Johnstown
A. Waslevits
Birch Street
Dre, Grant and Webb
J. W. Jones
Willow Street
Mia
Fred Wirth
Junger Maennerchor
Music Hall
Bauer
Treyd Bartleson
la Grippe
Memorial Day Services at Providence Presbyterian Church
Memorial day services were held at Providence Presbyterian Church last night in charge of Rev. G. E. Guild. A noted musical programme directed by Professor F. Whittemore featured Mrs. B. T. Jayne assisting the choir. The church was decorated with palms lilies and cut flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George E. Guild
B. T. Jayne
Palmer
J. M. Lloyd
Providence Presbyterian Church
G. E. Guild
F. Whittemore
B. T. Dayne
Keller
Phoebe Smith
Julius Eichberr
Rudyard Kipling
Congresstion
America
Funeral held for Mrs C B Palmer. local notices reflect community events
The funeral for Mrs C B Palmer was held at her Wayne avenue home with Rev G A Cure officiating and interment in Forest Hill cemetery. A lecture by Rev J M Lloyd is planned at First Welsh Baptist Church. Other items note T F Sullivan becoming first lieutenant on Voorhees staff, a Decoration Day parade role, and local entertainments and church services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Castle
First Welsh Baptist
West Market Street
T. F. Sullivan
J. J. Sullivan
Wayne Avenue
William Street
Voorhees
S J. Mary's Hall
Owen Moran
Meade Avenue Man Attends Uncle's Funeral in Troy
J. F. Connors of Meade avenue attends his uncle's funeral in Troy New York. Mrs W F Williams of Hollister avenue is ill but improving. Mrs F C Battin of Parker street is out after a long scarlet fever illness. Word from Owego says Rev William Edgar is much improved after an appendicitis confinement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Connors
Meade Avenue
Troy
N. Y
W. F. Williams
Hollister Avenue
F. C. Battin
Parker Street
Owego
William Edgar
Edgar
Local Names and Social Gatherings Highlight City Notes
A jumble of names and places records residents returning from Syracuse New York and trips to parks. Mentions include Miss Clara Woodruff of Electric avenue heading to Bryn Mawr College, and Ella Pimp son recovering from appendicitis. The piece lists many attendees at a Saturday luncheon and a Grammar A class outing at Nay Ave park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Blin
Capouww Avenue
New York City
Edwin A. Wvller
Dickson Avenue
Syracuse
Francis
Mia
James Francis
Moheyy Avenis
Pitteton
Mithvdia Toore
Cipotiee Avenue
Novia
Palma
Mises Reynolds
Clare Reynolds
Underwood
Hall
Dimmick
Fentham
Lindsay
John Fh. Poore
M Althears
Grammar
No. 97 School
Profesor
Mia J. Hawker
Nay Ave Park
Mae Lavlick
Pearl Heyfolds
Sarah Harvey
Margaret Woesfrotf
Mandie Williama
Gurtrude Williame
Jessie Filiin
Prva Waleh
Etima Williame
Living Johler
Mary Pieoher
Fda Frondage
Leona Fordham
Bronson Watkins
Hidie Prynn
Albert Neuleron
Warren van Barcome
Clarenen Carter
Charles Tobey
Eether
Ells Bimpson
Monsey Avenue
Clara Woodruff
Electric Avenue
School of the Lackawanta
Fryn Mawr
Bryn Mawr College
Obituary notices for Murray and local residents in Weet Sie
Murray a Weet Sie resident died suddenly at home on West Locust street. Survived by children J J Sweensy Bila Agnes Gertrude and Stella. Funeral at his residence Tuesday 9 AM. Patrick Gibney died after illness. Freddie Markwick aged 1 died from dropay. Frank Morris aged 8 died at 1919 Washburn street. services and interment details listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murray
Weet Sie
West Loowst Street
J. J. Sweensy
Bila
Agnes
Gertrude
Stella
Bloomntung State Normal School
John P
Daniel G. Murray
West Locust Errant
Freddie
Mera Frederick Markwick
Hampton Street
Hua
Washburn Street Cemetery
Frank Morris
Ite
Washburn Street
Tie Fanerm
Obituary notices from Dunmore and nearby towns
Funeral and burial announcements list infants and children from Mohroo avenue Dunmore to 125 Pennsylvania and 100 Pine Street Tarimore. Interments set for Mount Carter Cathedral and Washburn Street cemetery with times 2 PM and private morning rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret O' Fore
Mer
Mra
Richard Mero
Pine Street
Tarimore
Lel
Death of 8. D. Kingsley shocks Blakely community
Dwight Kingsley a longtime contractor in the anthracite region died suddenly at his son Burton J. Kingsley’s home after starting for church. Born January 22, 183?, he built breakers for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western road and worked for the Denver and Rio Grande. A Civil War veteran and active Mason and Knight Templar, he married Anna E. Kenyon and leaves two sons, Burton E. and Edwin A. in Scranton residence history near St Patrick’s orphanage site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blakely
Dwight Kingsley
Burton J. Kingsley
Church
Montrove
Jessup
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Road
Denver and
Tio Grande Road
Masonic Order
Anna E
J. B
Kenyon
Burton E
Edwin A
Scranton
Jackson Street
South
Lincoln Avenue
St. Patrick's Orphanage
Wild West Escape During St. Johns Corner Stone Parade
Patrick Cusick manager of Cusicks Hvery narrowly escaped death during a parade for St Johns church. While riding along Pittston avenue his horse bolted and he fell from the saddle. His foot tangled in gear and he slid facedown as the horse sped toward a steep embankment. Spectators halted the animal and freed him. He sustained only scalp abrasions and remounted to take the horse back to the stable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Cusick
Cusick
Hvery
St. John’s Church
Mr. Cusick
Pittston Avenue
Brook Street
Afr
Mr. Cuelek
Bck
Scranton Golfers Defeat Wilkes-Barre Club in Match
Scranton golfers edged visiting Wilkes-Barre players at the Country Club links amid an excellent course and notable drives. Local standings included Fuller six up and Brooks seven up, with several participants listed among out of town guests such as Miss Jane Mace Martin of Mount Vernon and Lewis Seymour of Binghamton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Wilkes- Barre
Jane Mace Martin
Mount Vernon
N. Yi
Mies Elsa DD. Hoxsey
Paterson
N. J
Lewis Seymour
Linghamton
N. Y
FM. Fuller
Johneon
Willen Jurep
T. WM
Watkins
Huntington
Wilkretarre
John Hrooks
FL Weewlira
Key -Ce
Wilkie -Tharre
M. W. Piller
Eis Typ
J. Pollock
Wilkes Starre
Themtias Brooks
Seven Up
Pridgenton
Wilkes-Marre
H. ©. Shafer
M. Turner
Wilkes-Barre
Reappointment of church officers reported at conference
The Philadelphia Ledger notes Dr. W. A. Spencer was re elected secretary of the Church extension society and Dr. James M. Kine first assistant. Dr. Hard, not formally elected, appears certain for reappointment by the board in Philadelphia after progressive work in the Wyoming conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Ledger
General Conference of the Methodist Church
W. A. Spencer
Church Extension Society
James M. Kine
Hard
Philadelphia
Wyoming
Church Extension
Grain-O Promoted as Healthful Coffee Alternative
An advertisement touts Grain-O as a nutritious grain based beverage that can replace coffee for children and adults. It claims Grain-O improves health as it circulates through the system and promises coffee like taste at a lower cost.
Ancient Belief Says Rheumatism Fueled by Demon
The article cites ancient views of rheumatism as demon driven and touts Chamberlain's Pain Burn as a cure. It claims quick relief from a single application and notes it is available through Matthews Brothers as wholesale and retail agents and from all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
Matthews
DAY'S DOINGS IN DUNMORE BOROUGH OBSERVANCE PLANS
Memorial day activities in Dunmore are shaping up with a larger parade and improved services. Marshals Hobday and Costello organized parade routes from Green Ridge Street to Dunmore and St. Marys cemeteries, detailing which groups form where and the path to the cemetery entrances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hobday
Costello
Marchera
St. Mary's Cemetery
Potter
Makely
Primore Cemetery
Mary's
St. Mary's
Dunmore Cemetery
Blakely Street
Blakely
Apple Street
T. Hote
M. I. Costello
Marshall
Religious services fill churches with sermons on faith cures and presence
In the Methodist church Rev. A J Van Clete preached a second sermon in a series on Christian Science Faith Cures and Other Cures to a large appreciative audience. Rev W F Gibbons spoke on Living in Gods Presence to a medium filled Presbyterian church. The evenings featured Debtors and other topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. van Clete
Thia
W. F. Gibbons
Presbyterian Church
J. Ll. Kreamer
Carpenters serious accident ends in life altering injury
Conrad Craft of the No. 6 shops suffered severe hand injuries when his circular saw severed all fingers. He collapsed but revived, then transported to his Prescott avenue home for dressing. A dispatcher treated him at the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conrad Craft
No. 6
Craft
Prescott Avenue
Bruce Coulter
James Moelvin
Carbondale
Jermyn
Melvin
Coulter
McGarry
W. F. Gibbons
Presbyterian Church
Elm Street
Memorial Night Lyceum Concert by Watkins Company
Watkins Concert Company brings a two part program to the Lyceum on Memorial Day. The program features overtures mandolin selections violin and piano solos choral items and a illustrated Prologue with views from original sketches of famous incidents. The second part includes sacred pieces Love's Sacrifice ballad and instrumental selections with a noted organ reading and violin explorations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Watkins Concert Company
Lyceum
J. T. Watkins Concert Company
Mies
Martha Matthews
Monolowne
Danoniz
Kol Smith
W. T. Bare
Mids Fall
Bollections
D. J. Murray
King Permlalen
Bel Ripple
Haritene
Holy City
Stephen Adame
J. T. Watkins
Putline Cogswell Hall
David Stephens
the Mariners
Alberto Randagger
Miss Matthews
Johne and Jones
Duff Buck
Behubert Quartette
Religious News Notes Preview Local Clergy Events
Next Sunday Rt. Rev. Bishop Moban will confirm a large class of children in St. Peter's Cathedral. Rev J Hy Amstin spoke on Show De the Father at Ak Street Methodist Episcopal Church. Rev Dr Bird discussed The Sign of the Times at the People's Prohibition Church. Rev O Ro Beardeley's Memorial Subday sermon at All Souls Universalist was Memorial Subday Loyalty to Our Country Worship God and Human Humanity. G C Leman gave a memorial discourse at Court Street Methodist on Some Lessons from Memories of 1462 and 168. Baptist Ministers meet at 10 50 this morning at Peon Avenue Baptist Church where Rev P F Bot wong will read The Intermediate State. Rev G L Alrich spoke at Grace Reformed Episcopal Church with two scholarly Biblical pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moban
St. Peter's Cathedral
J. Hy Amstin
Aak Street
Times
Dr. Bird, Pasor
People’s Prohibition Church
O Ro Beardeley
All Souls
P. F. Botwong
G. L. Alrich
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church
They Tell WT Her They Tell Their Kidney Ills and Cure
Mrs. Evan Jenkins of Hyde Park reports steady hip and side pains with kidney weakness and swelling. After doctor warnings of Bright's Disease she used five to six boxes of Doan's Kidney Pills and found wonderful relief, prompting many recommendations to friends. Manufactured by Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY sole US agents. remember the name Doan's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beranton
Conan
Evan Jenkins
Filmore Avenue
Hyde Park
Bright
Dean
Gale
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Sermons Yesterday on Storms and Municipal Reform
Green Ridge pastor Laren preached a timely vigorous sermon on Soldierly Ovarage in Municipal reform. Hebert Y. Mieroe of Penn Avenue Baptist spoke on Christ healing the deaf man in a sermon illiterated with aren Language by Jacob Keebler of Philadelphia All Souls church for the deaf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tr. Laren
D. D
Green Ridge
Jacob Keebler
Philadelphia
All Soule’piscopal Church
Outline of a Maine lawyer and a failed deal
A Maine attorney known for hard bargaining faces a collapse of a venture with two wealthy partners. After taking an extra 2300 as counsel, the trio profits seemed solid until the venture soured. The partners quietly exited without informing him, later revealing they never lost a dollar and had anticipated the outcome two months earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Bisines
Hare
Share
Gard
Bor
Lewleton Jurnal
William F. A. Shanks and Civil War News by Code
A Philadelphia Poet account describes William F. A. Shanks, longtime New York Tribune editor, who used invisible ink and coded letters to pass military news despite censorship. His system mapped out many movements with phrases like fast week’s pay and sent one fifty before remittance arrived. The piece applauds his covert journalism during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William F. A. Shanks
New York Tribune
Tribune
Philadelphia
Amusing tales on defiance and humor from Chicago and Washington
The piece recounts a Chicago hotel dinner dispute over the American plan and a humorous riposte by a waiter, then shifts to Professor Simon J. Brown at the Naval Observatory who quips about work posture. It portrays light anecdotes on wit and human foibles from two distinct settings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simon J. Brown
Naval Observatory
Washington
Volleague
Professor Brown
Saturday Evening Post
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Washburn Street Church
Griffin Post
Ga. A. R
Lone
Veterans and Woman’s Relief
H. J. MacDermott
Roberts
Gho
Miuktin
Minlin
Ceeeeeeses
Zie
S.cecceseee
Cseessvene Soft
Csseeeeess
Globe Warehouse
Jerrek Towine
Pieneaam
General News
North Scranton
THE
Joseph Evans
Evans Brothers
G. A. Cure
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Christ
Mr. Clymer
Christian Church
Patrick Gibney
Canaan
Wayne County
St Patrick's Church
Borla
Michael Doherty
Mohroo Avenue
Dunmore
Cathedral
Rilen
T 2. Lee
Penn Svenie
Mt. Carter Cemetery
Thomas Lawrence
Ponceral
James
Mee
James Twine
Carbon Street
D. Kingsley
Dr. Hard
Dunmore Borough
Conrad Craft Moore
Sona of
Vetoratia
Green Ridge Street
Dunmors Cemetery
Blately
ST Mary's Cemetemy
Normandy
Planquette Scranton
Mandolin Club
New Arangement
Schubert
A, Qgoring
Thomas Sees
Moffensia
Religious News Notes
Shanks and the Censors
Chicago
Sin' Put
Gala
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