Ground Plot Secured for Sumner Ave Church in West Scranton
In West Scranton the Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church earns a plot at the corner of Sumner and Schlager for a new church building. Rev Frank Milman continues as temporary pastor and the congregation votes to extend his tenure. The current structure cannot be moved, making the ground purchase a prudent plan amid new homes nearby. Fire at Wymbs blacksmith shop and two weddings are also noted among day’s items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Park
Sumner Avenue
Schlager Boulevard
St. Paul's
Fred Morris
Wymbs
New Alte
Entertaining Social Dance At St David Hall
The Tourist club linked with St Pauls Pioneer corps held an entertainment and social event at St Davids hall attended by several hundred youths. Music by Professor Rennie featured piano solos by Mallie Jordan and Myron Rittenhouse, harmonica by Fred Hobbeon, singing by Anna McCarthy Heatrice Andrews Rhoda Clark Dustin McCarthy Marin Jordan Loughlin Molugh, and a declamation by Daniel Lenehan with Captain Peter F McCoy presiding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Uave
St. David's Hal
Rennie
Peter F. McCoy
Rannie
Mallie Jordan
Fred Hobbeon
Deniel Lenehan
Myron Rittenhouse
Anna McCarthy
Heatrice Andrews
Rhoda Clark
Dustin McCarthy
Marin Jordan
Loughlin Molugh
Funeral services for Fred Morris held at Washburn Street home
Rev. E A Royl of Plymouth Congregational Church and Trev rank Milman of Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church conducted the funeral for Fred Morris yesterday afternoon. Services occurred at the Washburn Street house with interment in the nearby cemetery. Pallbearers and flower-bearers assisted at the rites.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. A. Royl
Plymouth Congregational Chirch
Trev.rank Milman
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Fred Morris
Washburn Street
Dufour's French Tar Claim of Curing Cold and Rest
An advertisement touts Dufour's French Tar as a remedy that cures colds and provides rest. It promotes availability through all dealers and invites purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dufour
Notable Names in Historical Worn List
The item lists individuals including David Davis, John Willama, Thomas Matthews, Robert Halley, Edward Davis, Elseworth Davis, Joshua Taylor and Eugene Teal as part of a historical worn record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Davis
John Willama
Thomas Matthews
Robert Halley
Edward Davis
Elseworth Davis
Joshua Taylor
Eugene Teal
Fire damages Wymbes shop and wagon crash injures horse
A small blaze yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock near James Wymbs Diacksamilth shop behind M Fr Wymibe’s undertaking caused minor damage before firefighters arrived. Driver Edward Pethuck’s Columbia chemical engine struck a front window, breaking it into many pieces and injuring a horse. damages estimated at $100. Pethrick says children were nearby as he maneuvered to avoid them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Wymbs
Diacksamilth
M. Fr. Wymibe
Jackson Street
Edward Pethuck
Columbia Chemical Engine
Woymbe
Marriage Notices For Thayer Edwards And Crown Family Weddings
Wedding notices list Edward W Thayer and Margaret Edwards to wed at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church on June 14. Margaret is the eldest daughter of J M Edwards. The article also notes Rev James Crown of Clayton New Jersey to marry Cora Storm at Hampton Street Methodist Masonic Church at high noon on June 27, with Crown formerly of this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward W. ‘Thayer
Margaret Kidwards
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
South Matin Avenue
Brijdenjeet
Hen
J. M. Edwards
W. G. Thaser
J. Albert Crown
Clayton, N. J
Cora ¢. Storm
James Benninger
Hampton Street
Crawn
Fhle City
Bartley Crawn
Chestnut Street
Mine shaft injuries at Brigee mine reported
Harry Taynn of Jackson Street injured when a landsman’s sprag caught in a wheel at the Brigee shaft. Jatars W. Teere of South Filmore avenue escaped with no fracture after a fall of top coal in the same shaft. Mr Heese a member of the mine examiners board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Taynn
Jackson Street
Ag Acemr
Brigee
Jatars W. Teere
Death of former Kingston resident John R. Davis
John R. Davis died at his Luzerne county home Sunday. He was formerly a resident of West Scranton and is survived by his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Davis
Kingston
West Scranton
Luzerne County
Important Sale of Ladies High Grade Muslin Underwear
A long, lavish notice announcing a major sale of ladies muslin underwear. The ad touts first class quality, unprecedented discounts from manufacturers, and heavy reductions on regular stock to create a high class bargain event. It highlights new muslin gowns and a wide range of styles and sizes.
Newest Petticoats Ad Featured in Vintage Text
An old ad lists White Petticoats at varied prices and codes, noting multiple styles with prices ranging from under $1 to over $5, including several mis-typed entries. The fragmented line hints at catalog offerings and discount tags within a period fashion catalog.
Funeral for Anja Davis and family noted in Kingston
A funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon for Anja Davis of New Jersey and Mrs Will liama Frowells of this area. Interment followed at Kingston cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anja Davis
New Jersey
Willliama Frowells
Kingston
Local Church Events Highlight June Activities In Scranton
Community notices detail planned church events including a pansy social at Miss Tinley Nash home and a singing festival at Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church. Also reported are weddings and funeral services at St Patrick's and Cathedral cemetery, plus charity entertainment by young women for Memorial Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser Valley Hore Company
Franklin Engine Company
Howard Coons
Houth Mainavenas
Scranton Bicycle Club
Stroadsburg
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Tinley Nash
Ninth Street
Annie M
Gwen Jennetta Phiips
Weat Elm Street
Long Pond
P. FE. Lavelle
St. Patrick's Church
Murray
Cathedral
Henry C. Arming
Jenkins’ Drug Store
Mamond
James Gavagan
Swetland Street
Weat Side
Mears’ Hall
St. Leo's Glee Club
Patrick Orbney
Gomer Price
South Hyde Park Fivenue
Washburn Street
Large Turnout Audiences South Scranton Music Hall
Last night a large audience attended a concert in Music Hall in South Scranton. The event featured songs to be sung at the Brooklyn Saengerfest and was rendered with splendid effect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Music Hall
Brooklyn
Famous Generals Endorse Peruna From The South
Confederate generals including James Longstreet and Joe Wheeler praise Peruna as a tonic and catarrh remedy. Letters from Marcus Wright Duffield and others urge use for nervous exhaustion, spring rejuvenation, and general health. The Peruna Medicine Co of Columbus, Ohio invites inquiries for a spring catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
James Longstreet
Ganesville
Longstreet
Peruna
Wheeler
General Longstreat
General Wheeler
Sullivan
Roach
McEnery
Joe Wheeler
D. W. Timberlake
Lalcthure
Yoder
Congress
Lima
Hartman
Grand Opening of Schriever Photo Art Gallery
Schriever hosts a grand opening with evening viewings Thursday Friday and Saturday. Music by Baer enhances the launch as attendees explore the new photo art space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
Baer
Dunmore Observes Memorial Day With Flowers At Cemeteries
A steady stream of flower laden mourners filled Dunmore streets in preparation for Memorial Day ceremonies at Dunmore and St. Marys cemeteries. Rev A d Van Cleef will give the main address in Dunmore Cemetery and the St Marys church choir will perform hymns at St Marys Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D Nunmore
St. Mary's
Dunmore
A. d.Van Cleft
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dunmore Cemetery
St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery
St. Mary's Church
Festive Window Displays Delight Crowds at Frost Building
Electrician Edward Mitteerinishes the Frost building office and Jeweler Hennap in a glowing window scene. Camp fire tents and flaglit décor charm onlookers as red, white and blue lamps brighten the displays.
Junger Maennerchor Concert At Music Hall
The Junger Maennerchor staged an orderly concert under Professor Guntav Schmidt at Music Hall. Wauer's orchestra opened with an overture, then Spielter and a quartet performed, followed by Miss Lydia Sailer in Herignani and a Wilkes-Barre Liedertafel display. The program closed with Kra mer and Attenhofer numbers as guests from Wilkes-Barre joined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junger Maennerchor
Music Hall
Guntav Schmidt
Wauer
Victor Herbert
Maennerchor
Spielter
Henry Levert
Charlies Schneider
Lydia Sailer
Herignani
Flower Girl
Wilkes-Barre Liedertufel
Alfred Guthelng
Mies Lydia Soller
Millard
Bauer
Kramer
Gruesse
Miss Sauer
Wilkes-Barre
Wagner
Engle
Attenhofer
Funeral for Ida Mengle Held at Home
The eight year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mengle of South Wyoming avenue was laid to rest yesterday after services by Rev. F. P. Doty. Interment followed at Pittston avenue cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Mengle
Charles Mengle
South Wyoming Avenue
F. P. Doty
Pittaton Avenue
Loyalty Club
South Scranton
Prince
Century Hose Company
Niagara Hose Company
Bazoo Band
Scranton Athletic Club
Alder Street
Death notices and family visits in local borough
The death of Mrs. Tuthill, mother of FE BE Tuthill, occurred in Waymart on Sunday with funeral and interment at Waymart. Mrs. Squiers of Rochester visits sister Mrs. Dershimer on Chestnut Street. Edward Nagel and his daughter visit at the Sanders home on North Wilkely Street with their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BE. Tuthill
Tuthill
Waymart
Squiers
Rochester
Dershimer
Chestnut Street
Edward Nagel
Piltaon
F. B. Sanders
Orth Wiakely Street
West Market Street Lawn Party Honors Hose Culkin
Mr and Mrs W C Culkin hosted a Monday lawn party on West Market Street for their daughter Hose. Attendees included Mary Rowley Saltry Culkin Gerrity McLaughlin Costello Whittaker McMahon Hopkins and others as refreshments were served. The city’s early closing movement sets barber shops to close at o o clock daily except Saturday starting June 1. A Young Women’s Christian Association room program and a Marquette council YM I meeting are announced for tomorrow and this evening respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Qulkin
West Market Street
Hose
Mines Mary Rowley
Mary Saltry
Rose Culkin
Mary Culkin
Louies Geerity
Gertrude Mclaughlin
Rose Costello
Cecelia Gunning
Lacey O'Neil
Lorelle Gunning
Kite
Young Women's Christian Association
Marquette Council
Young Men's Institute
Local residents return from travels and recoveries noted
Mrs Henry Spraka of Prospect Avenue returns from Philadelphia. Madeline Armbrust daughter of Charles Armbrust Cedar Avenue recovers from scarlet fever. Peter Phillips of Birch Street returns from Philadelphia. George Hartman Cedar Avenue injured recently but able to move about and expected to resume work soon. Dr H M Quinn and Stanley Klow orks Pittston Avenue druggist return from Niagara Falls. Michael Barrett and Anthony Wattle Pig Street return from New York. Henry Barnacle Will Burden and Thomas Lewis Sauguo lt mill workers depart for a fishing trip to the Moosic mountains. Misses Millinger McCrea and Depew return from Pittston visit. $1.25 a ton delivered to South Ride central city and central Hyde Park. Andrean orders to J T Fuarkey 1914 Cedar Ave Phone 6643.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Spraka
Prospect Avenue
Philadelphia
Madeline Armbrust
Charles Armbrust
Cedar Avenue
Peter Phillips
Birch Street
George Hartman
H. M. Quinn
Stanley Kloworks
Pittston Avenue
Niagara Falls
Michael Barrett
Anthony Wattle
Pig Street
New York
Henry Barnacle
Will Burden
Thomas Lewis
Moosic Mountains
Misses Millinger
McCrea
Depew
Pittston
Grain-O Promoted as Coffee Substitute
An old advertisement touts Grain-O as a healthful grain based drink replacing coffee. It claims to aid digestion, calm nerves, and improve complexion while resembling coffee in taste. Priced about 4 cents per serving, it targets both children and adults.
Local Notes From Honesdale Area Live Events
Mr and Mee John DB Poore of Money avenue spend the day at Lake Openwood six miles above Honesdale. Wrotesor Burdick of the high school faculty visited Lake Are monday for public school excursion planning in June. New flag for school No 24 purchased by the scholars and teachers. Mrs Harry Hull visits the Hulls on Sanderson avenue. Green Ridge Baptist Ladies Aid will host a lawn party at Mrs John House 1014 Carouse avenue tonight at six with cake and ice cream to aid the church furnishing fund. Green Ridge Presbyterian celebrates twenty fifth anniversary with expected presence of former pastors Rev William B Waller and Rev N F Fitzh. Lord's Supper postponed to time of observance. No. 54 school pupils recently made
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Mitteerinished
Cerar Hennap
Hennap
Michael Walsh
John Wilson
Wilson
Roma
Keystone Hall and Garden
Oscar Yost
Mia Marie van Cleft
Mee
John DB. Poore
Money Avenue
Lake Openwood
Honesdale
Stephwn I. Hull
Sanderson Avenue
William B. Waller
New Ftochelle
N. FF. Fitah
Delaware City
Rabbath
Flag Raising Ceremony At Grammar A School
A generous donation funded a flag raising yesterday with ceremonies led by Misa Hicks. Eight Grammar A. girls raised the flag at the flagpole after a formation and musical program including America, The Star Spangled Banner, and O Columbia, with Nella Bliss and others named among the eight girls. Absence of school board President B. T. Jayne and Superintendent Bigwell noted as the only discouraging feature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Hicks
Grammar A
B. T. Jayne
Bigwell
America
Obituary for Mary I Lewis of Scranton
Mary I Lewis age 82 of 067 North Hyde Park avenue widow of William H Lewis died yesterday after a lingering illness. Born in Glamorgan South Wales she emigrated to America in 1870 and settled in Scranton in 1874. She belonged to Jack Street Baptist Church and is survived by children Ida William John Walter Stewart Lewis and William G Powell of Scranton and John G Powell of Wilkes‑Barre. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary I. Lewis
Hyde Park Avenue
Savd
William H. Lewis
Crased
Glamemorgatshire
South Wales
America
Scranton
Wcsn
Ida
William
John
Walter
Stewart Lewis
William G. Powell
This City
John G. Powell
Wilkes-Iarre
Recital by Edith Swingle at Powell's Music Rooms
A largely attended piano recital featured Miss Edith Swingle, pupil of Haydn Evans, with accompaniment by W A Roberts. Swingle performed Beethoven sonata op 31 no 3 and a Mozart aria, while Roberts offered the Tarantella by Sternberg and Mozart's Orla of Osman, earning praise for his baritone tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Powell's
Edith Swingle
Haydn Evans
W. A. Roberts
Swingle
Chopin
Sternbers
Roberts
Orla of
Osman
Mozart
Green Ridge Presbyterian Church
Mason
Two Barns Burned at Birch Street Residence
Two barns owned by Mrs. Mary Donnelly in the 600 block of Birch Street were destroyed by fire around 1 am. A horse and several carriages were also burned. Damages exceed 1500 dollars with insurance. Cause unknown. Prompt help from Century William Connell and Neptune companies averted greater loss in a dense residential district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Donnelly
Birch Street
William Connell
Neptune Companies
Elden
Exhibition of Teaching Methods
Miss Emma G. Olmstead led a public exhibition of teaching in which trainees demonstrated methods in earth modelling fractions language and music for about ten pupils. Speakers included Rev D J MacGoldrick and Supt Howell urging true teachers to combine skill with moral education and disciplined order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma G. Olmstead
Craven
Burall
Murray
Padden
Thayer
Misa Shook
Misa Craven
United States
Joseph Murphy
Horace Mann
Grant
Jayne
Thrace Mann
Educators Honored by Visitors in Grove Valley Exhibit
A district state school veteran known for thirty years drew visiting remarks from Controller A. T. B. Eynon and ministers Revs Lansing Simpson and W. G. Simpson. The group toured rooms, admiring wall drawings and marveling at the influence of the educators on former students, including a United States senator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Lves
Choo
A. TB. Eynon
J. Lansing
D. D
W. G. Simpson
Settlement of Ground Damages New Peck Residence
The residence of Frank L. Peck at Jefferson Avenue and Olive Street has suffered settlement over three days due to shallow coal workings beneath. Builders will insert secure pillars to stabilize the structure and ensure a safe surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank L. Peck
Jefferson Avenue
Olive Street
Schriever's Art Studio Opens to Public This Weekend
Schriever's Art Studio plans a grand opening with public viewing on Thursday Friday and Saturday evenings. All welcome to attend and view gallery pieces and studio works.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schriever
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West
Sumner Avenue Church
Theehan's
Teadnamie
C.seecee
Musil Gowme
E.e
Globe Warehouse
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company
Nay Aug Park
Phoenix Chemicals
Marcus Wright
Corcoran Street
Washington, D. C
W. W. Duffield
Cairo
Peruna Medicine Co
Columbus
Dunmore Doings
Maennerchor Boys
Mto J
North Scranton
Bouth Ride
Central City
Hyde Park
Andrean
J. T. Fuarkey
Cedar Ave
Green Ridge
Grace Archer
Jenny City
Donnelly
St. Joseph's Hall
No. 1 School
Mies Laura Eagan
Thomas Joyce
Rchool
eMiew
Laura Kagan
Maud Thomas Bong
Deeph Feeney Rephmlion
Cep
Anthony Sehofeld
Behad Clothing
Margaret
John I. Evans
North
Lincoln
Sven
Edith Bwingle
Howell
D. J. MacGoldrick
I. J. Lansing
A. B. Eynon
Howell Wan Wert
Frev
Wyoming Ave
Horner
R. J. Horner & Co
Eden Musece
Dickson Manufacturing Co
Wiskee Barre, Pa
General Office
Scranton, Pa
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