City notes and local notices from a 19th century issue
Alderman Howe presided as Mary Phil Lips wed Philip Rocher in a city ceremony. Souvenir jewelry plans stem from the wreck of the battleship Mitine, with Wood Doll Manufacturing converting salvaged silver into keepsakes. Services include gospel talks at Providence and surrounding areas led by Mrs. A. M. Molo. Cleaning house exchanges report weekly totals, with Monday to Saturday figures listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howe
Mary Phil
Lips
Philip Rocher
Huwth
Ely
Navy
Wood Doll Manufacturing Company
Malden Lane
New York
Officers of Thirteenth Regiment Call Evening Meeting
Colonel Coursen of the Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer Unfinted calls a regimental officers meeting this evening to discuss guard reorganization. Governor Stone and General Goblin expect the segment to organize and aid materially. all companies except Comming of Honesdale expected to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Coursen
Pennsylvania Volunteer
Stone
Goblin
Comming
Honesdale
Watts Couple Celebrate Burnday Anniversary
A brief social notice from Watts acknowledges Mr and Mrs Irank Watts celebrating a birthday on a May day with best wishes from family and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irank
Watts
Obituary notices from West Berunton and nearby towns
Death notices list several residents with ages and addresses. George Cooper of South Hyde Park avenue died May 2 aged 71 with funeral at 2pm and Forest Hill cemetery. Charles Johnsen of North Main avenues died May 1 at 47. service planned. Harold Jones, 2, of Booth Main and Kenn Street, funeral to be announced later. George C Kalver of Allentown Pa died May 2 aged 78. remains to arrive Monday for interment Forest Hill. Joshua K R Thomas, 6 years, died in North Scranton. funeral later. Mrs Samuel Webber of Lincoln avenue and Lafayette Avenue died May 2 at home. funeral tomorrow with Paradise Valley interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
West Berunton
George Cooper
Hyde Park Avenue
Hove
Porest Hill
Johnegon
West Scrinton
Charles TH
Johnpin
North Main
Jones
West Stranton
Harold
David M. Jones
Cornaer
Booth Main Avenue
Kenn Street
Kaiser
Allentown
George
C Kalver
Lunmore
Axe
Pelmere
Muadson
Forest
North Scranton
Joshua KR. Thomas
Wood Street
Webher
Weet Beranton
Samuel Webber
Lincoln Avenue
Lafayette Atvoot
Tomorreon Letierment
Fireman George Connor Is Dismissed By Mayor
Veteran Scranton Fire Department engineer George Connor, long serving with Crystal Engine Co, was relieved from duty for an indefinite period by Mayor Moir. The notice cites removal for cause amid confusion about the engine’s bad condition and Connor’s past injuries. Foreman Long seeks explanation as indignant crew questions the decision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Connor
Crystal Engine Company
Scranton
Muayor Moir
Harvey Rh. Long
The
Crystals
Tif
Crystal Hare Company
Dent Air
Dumes Moir
Foreman Long
Engineer Corner
Moir
Engineer Connor
Thomas Allen
Frank King
Long
Connor
Scranton Golfers Win in Country Club Outing
Gayety marked Scranton's golf day at the Country club despite threatening weather. A Wilkes-Barre match served as a warmup, with Scranton prevailing. Events included the Ladies Sweepstake Handicap won by Mise Jessup and a social drive with Wilkes-Barre guests. An upcoming landscaping event and July 1 streetcar extension were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gayety
Mannie
W. W. Stranton
Weston
Oakford
Walter Dickson
A. I Bedford
T. W. Kingsbury
Coleman
Nash
Wilkes-Barre
Wilkes-Barra
Scranton
Pohneon Caccieteres
Wuscacesceen
Pavelantl
Warmins
TuUrber
Shufer
Farnham
T. BR. Brooks
Jessup
Mise Jessup
Joshua R. Thomas Dead After Severe Illness
Joshua R. Thomas died at his Wood street home following a long illness from paralysis. Born in Carbondale July 68 1844, he served in the Civil War after enlisting at 17, was wounded in the Jamotta Seven Days’ battle, and spent time in Andersonville prison. He belonged to several fraternal orders and is survived by three daughters and two sons. Funeral arrangements have not been made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cerrier
Joshua TR. Thomas
Wood Street
Wnil
Carbondale
Jamotta
Andersonville
Thomas Win Fitet
Harrison
Letter Carriers’ Association
Ezra S. Griffin
Cl. Alk
Providence
Order of Heptasopia
Lobe Lodge
Independent Order
Odd Fellows
Howard Gabriel
James Thorpe
Brooklyn
N. Y
W. W. Reed
Olyphant
Charles F
William G
Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Ad Claims A Century of Use
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to ease teething pain and wind colic, soothe the child, and cure diarrhea, with a price of twenty five cents.
Memorial Day Sermon Calls Citizens to Action in Scranton
Rev Dr Giffin of Elm Park preached at Elm Park Church on the theme The Good Citizen and The Good Soldier urging civic reform and patriotism. He urged voters to defend the city from corruption, citing Fort Sumter and noting the need for disciplined citizen action and public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Giffin
Elm Park
R. F. ¥. Pierce
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Elm Park Church
Giffin
Paul
Fort Sumter
New York
Bembist
Iquities
Stiles
Eltisen
Grand Army Memorial Service at Penn Avenue Baptist
The Penn Avenue Baptist auditorium hosted a Civil War era memorial service with a large organ display showing General Grant and Generals Sheridan and Sherman flanked by G A R colors. Reverend Robert Py Pierce led the program featuring patriotic songs, poetry, and a sermon by the pastor on Reveille and Taps praising valor and urging a courthouse monument to the dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Grant
Sheridan
Sherman
G. A. R. Poste
Germen
Robert Py ¥. Pierce
Thirteenth Regiment
Bert Murphy
Hamer
Pease
Chairence Rozelle
Charlies Bacon
Wayden Wane
Frank Brundage
America
Arthur Ts. Collings
Puastor
Dr Heath
Coursey
Mott
Mone Morey
Stevens
Fred. Adame
Mink
Meredith Jones
Kara
Griffin Row
W. N. Montes Post
G. A. Ko
Dewey
Holton
United States
Court House Agaim
Religious News Notes Highlight Prolific Sunday Services
Clergy and congregations across multiple churches held sermons and services. Rev F B Ballentine preached The Church of the Rich and Poor at People's Prohibition church while Rev Levi Bird addressed decay of pews and pulpit. Other churches featured Holy Communion and special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballentine
Levi Bird
People’s Prohibition Church
Cooperative Hall
North Main Avenue
First Presbyterian Church
James McLeod
D. D
Perfoot Mall
John T. Watking
Epworth League
Asbury Methodist Ehurch
Poatur
Simpeoh
J. J. Lansing
Green Ridge
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church, and the Rev. J. B. Moffatt
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
M. Griffitts
Plymouth
Church of the Good Shepherd
Reacue Mixwiow
Franklin Avenue
Foster J. Gift
Luther H. Waring
Grace Lutheran Church
Second Presbyterian Church
Mr. Smith
Nanticoke
Dead of Company C Parade Duty and Grave Decorations
The Dead of Company C Thirteenth Pennsylvania Volunteer infantry prepare for a May parade at 260 p.m. on Wyoming Avenue between Mulberry and Vine streets in uniform. A morning cemetery detail will visit Archbard Clark's Summit and AG Washburn Street cemeteries to decorate graves of the departed members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thirteenth Regiment
Pennsylvania
Wyoming Avenue
Mulberry
Vine Streets
Archbard
Henry Roth
Howard Davis
Angie
Clark's Summit
Harry Pease
William Staples
Homer Pease
Bernard Waggette
AG Washburn Street Cemetery
Alvin
Evans
Gould
Jose Rows
Stroudsburg
AL Michaels
Flowers
Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry
Globe Hotel
Tonigght
Memorial Day Address at A M E Church Honors Fallen Heroes
Rev TH. A. Chant delivers a Memorial Day sermon praising Union soldiers who died for the republic. He recalls the Civil War era, the flag, and the Grand Army of the Republic, urging loyal remembrance and national unity through sacrifice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TH. A. Chant
Howard Place
Republic
America
United States
Spiain
Grand Army of the Republic
Memorial Day sermons across local churches
Rev Beardsley at All Soule Universallet church delivered a Memorial Day sermon to a large audience with veterans present. Green Ridge churches also observed Memorial Day with sermons by Rev Lansing and Rev Ford. North Main Avenue Baptist spoke on Thoughts of Memorial Day while Providence Presbyterian hosted a special service. choirs performed and attendees included Mrs McDonnell Miss Smith and Joshua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beardsley
All Soule’ Universallet Church
George de Benneville
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
FT. J. Lansing
W. J. Ford
Green Ridge
A. V. Bower
Providence Presbyterian Church
W. C. McDonnell
Phoebe Smith
Joshua
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Law Library
J. L. Connell
Connell Buildin
Perry Brothers
Wyoming Ave
H. B. Ware
Wildame
Pawen
Serannon Chewartnsg Hourko Association
Mondiny
Try Club
Wilkes-Barmcans
Scranton Club
H. Pf. Simpson
T. H. Watkine
JL. A. Watters
Powevard
Mire. Fickette
George Bedford
Downs
Germantown
van Duesen
Albany
Tenjamin Tevnolis
Joshua R. Thomas
Mrs. Winslow
Ithia
Aos
Aus c Corporation
ST Woulid
Uag
Renadines
Ayer
Penn Avenue Baptist
Religious News Notes
Company C
Clemons, Ferber, O’flalley Co
Bennett's
Johnson Bros
John Haddock's
Ridgway
Haddock
China
Lacka. Ave
Lane's
Spruce Street
Carthdedita
Norton
Crowell
Our
Henry's
Vassar
Gladstone
Westminster
Shakespeare
Scott
Eliot
Macauley
England
Ours
Thurlstrup
Rand & McNally
Oxford
A. M. E. Church
Norton’s
Lacka
Oriental Rugs
Wilton and Smyrna
Michaelian Bros. & CO
Washington Avenue
Vaual
Price
Price Now
Lackawanna Ave
Ladies’ Home Journal
ING Store
Mears Building
Washington Ave
Elmwood Hall
Elmhurst
Elmbhurst
Tts
W. H.H. Bull
Tribune
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