Local notes and announcements from Lackawanna County
In Carbondale and surrounding areas, notices include business advert scheduling at Bhannon Co. in North Main street, Thanksgiving church service at Berean Baptist with Rev. Charles Lee, and visits by residents including Miss Margaret A. Thomas and Miss Kate Rosetta of Mylouth. Various residents travel, recoveries from injuries noted, and social visits reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bhannon & Co
Nowel
North Main Street
Funeral Service for Benjamin F. L. Miller Led by Rev G A Place
Rev G A Place presided over the funeral for Benjamin F L Miller yesterday afternoon at Mrs M Abbeys home on Terrace Street. An impressive sermon followed as the Methadiet choir sang Safe in the Arbor Heating In Hope and Christ Return eth. pallbearers named were Pierce Butler James Nicol Joseph Wallis G B R Van Gerder Timothy Githoyl and John Dennis. A large attendance from the city and Wayne County attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. A. Place
Benjamin FL Miller
Mm. M
G. BR van Gerder
Timothy Githoyl
John Dennis
Thin City
Wayne County
Funeral of Mrs Padden At St Rose Church
The funeral of Mrs Anthony Padden was largely attended yesterday morning at St Rose church. Rev I J Griffin celebrated a solemn requiem mass and preached an appropriate sermon. Pallbearers included Buch Price George McDonough Micheal Duty Anthony Duffy Patrick Oliey John Colling Stephen Nealon and Michewl Coleman. A handful of out of town friends attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Padden
St. Rose Church
I. J. Griffin
Carbondale Wish School Triumphs Over Dunmore squad
The Carbondale Wish School team defeated Dunmore High School at Alumni Park on Saturnas in a 4 to 0 match. Dunmore played nine, with substitutes from the College team filling in as Charles Johnson of Carbondale acted as referee and D Moyer of Jermyn was umpire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carbondale
Dunmore High School
Alumni Park
Saturnas
Therame
Dunmore
Charles Johnson
War Peroror
D. Moyer
Jermyn
James Kirkwood Regains Sight After Operation
James Kirkwood of the city received cataract treatment at Wellaost hospital in Philadelphia. The removal of the cataract restored sight to one eye, though both eyes are not yet healed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Kirkwood
City
Wellaost Hospital
Philadelphia
Local notes mark departures and visits among Scranton residents
Mrs O Connor and family plan to move to West Virginia. The Ferean Bioprist church choir loses a valued member as the singer departs the city. Stanley Scott of Maree Street is to be buried this arvo with service by Hey HW Abbott. A man named Hornicks, real name Martin Lynch, jailed for disorderly conduct after posting bail. Harry Carnie of Scranton visited his mother on Telemon t Street. John W Aitken returns from Mexico business trip as Mr and Mrs Walter Stephens relocate from Salem to Scranton. Miss Katie Tithe returns from St Louis. Edward Soffley and family return to Scranton after visit with James Smith on Park Street. Miss Letitia Horgan of Mimira, organist at a Catholic church, noted for vocal talent. Foresters planning their eleventh annual hall and supper with guest speakers. Thomas Levison reports a long 2600 mile Weyele tour through Canada and New York. Henry H Singer Jr of Newport spent Sunday with his parents in Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico
Walter Stephens
Salem
Seraneton
Fusi
Katie Tithe
Dunslaff Street
St. Louis
Edward Soffley
Song
Ernest
Arthur
Scranton
James Smith
Park Street
Letitia Horkon
Mimira
Mire
Madigan
Salem Avenue
Miss Horgan
Court Lily Lodee
Foresters
Thomas Levison
Canada
New York State
Carbonitalia
Henry H. Singer
Esa
Newport
Mr. Singer
Seruaton
Dr Pierce Favorite Prescription Offers Feminine Health Cure
In this ad style excerpt a physician promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as the cure for female weakness and related disorders. It claims to strengthen reproductive organs and prevent debility, urging readers to mail order a paper-covered copy of a medical adviser. The text cites a testimonial from a Texas reader and invites postage for a pamphlet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kline, Kaumwan Co
Texas
Sue
Ist
Doctor Ao
Common Sense Medical Adviser
K.V
Local Notes From Peckville and surrounds
Meo Winters of Main Street is in New York visiting a relative and viewing a fine residence on Albert Street. Miss Nettle Puceloin confined at home in Seatturadavich Hines attends church events in Peckville. A store owl attracts customers in WoC Grillin’s window. Third Ward public school pupils reported minor misfortunes Thursday. Miss Alice Hawkins of Halland Avenue visited relatives in Peckville on Saturday. George Wonley, working nearby, was kicked by a mule. The Ladies Aid Society of the Prim Hive Methodist church met at Mrs Ota Eidrin’s home last Wednesday afternoon and elected officers: President Mrs John Emerking, Vice President Mrs John Melane, Secretary Mrs WH Dhokd. This week’s meeting will be at Mrs Robert Cealburn’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meo Winters
Main Street
New York
Dimes Cayaill Ts
Orvetinge
Albert Street
Nettle Puceloin Ia
Seattradavich Hines
Artive Wrehtain
Peckville
Tenn
Grillin
Third Ward
Alice Hawkins
Halland
John Emerking
Mita John Melane
Dhokd
Theaeuver
Myre
Idiwardinenivix
Mra
Robert Cealburn
Forced to the Wall at Chicago Combination Clothing Co sale
A long damaged notice details the liquidation of a leading New York clothing maker's stock at reduced prices. It promises large discounts, advertises hundreds of items including suits, coats, pants, hats, and accessories, and offers storewide hours, incentives, and travel subsidies to attract buyers to 211 Washington Avenue Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Washington
Fermaton
Levee
Ollind
Gatnee
Mae
Boxer
Ehildown
Colura
P. Om
Washington Avenue
Connelly & Wallwe
Bornnton
Dr. Agnew’s Ointment Promises Fast Skin Relief
Liching Morning Skin Diseases Relieved in one day says the ad. It claims Bexema Balt Rheum Barber's Iteh and all eruptions of the skin are quickly relieved and cured by Dr Agnew's Ointment. It offers instant comfort for itching bleeding or blind piles and says cures occur in three to als nights. Sold by Matthews Broa ti.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnew
Matthews Broa
Jermyn Social Notes Include Visits and Events
Jermyn residents and visitors are listed with Sunday calls from Mrs George Davis of Carbondale to her sister Mrs Thomas Bray on South Main Street. Scranton guests included Mr and Mrs Herbert Yoat visiting Mr and Mrs G I Helmes. Other Sunday visits mentioned. The Virensen Literary society plans an important Wednesday meeting. A poultry supper at the Primitive Methodist church is announced for Thanksgiving week with ticket prices. A surprise party for Miss Lillie Lane occurs on Third Street with many attendees. The Indice society supper is scheduled at St James Episcopal church next Thursday evening. The district institute for Jer myn Archbald Mayfield and Scott Was held in Archbald with County Superintendent J C Taylor and about fifty teachers present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Davis
Carbondale
Thomas Bray
South Main Street
Herbert Yoat
Scranton
G. I. Helmes
Day
Arthur
Cemetery Street
Clara Greenslade
Carbondaly
Kell and
Stubbs
Odd Fellows
Buildig
Cora May
Asa Kerby
Jermyn
John J. McClosky
Virensen Literary Society
Michiel Parley
Kington
Busquehanna County
Mack
John Tigue
Mary
James Gillikan
Mayfield Yard
Mise Kite A. Dougher
Archdall
Primitive Methodist Church
Ladies’ Ald Society
Misa Lillie Lane
Third Street
Miss Lane
Minnis Phillipa
Milan Mann
Mable Seymore
Jennie Tompkine
Eva Burb
Archbald
J. C. Taylor
Itty
Kelly
Mise Boris
Mogere
Elementa of
Profeser Kelly
Mise White
Marc Moran
Jermeye
Lauwra Hill
Mainstreet
Waymart
Activities at Olyphant churches and local notices
In Olyphant the Forty Hours devotion began at St Patrick's with Mass at 7 am. Rev McHale gave an evening sermon, Rev Griffin preached to a large crowd, and Rev O Tooly will deliver a final sermon tonight as services close tomorrow. William T Davis funeral held at Busquehinnha Baptist with interment at Union Cemetery. Mrs May Smith Robbins presented Little Triple at Father Mathew Opera House. Local visitors include Grant Smith and Mrs A Hitines. Mrs James Mackey visiting from Providence. The kindergarten hosts a Polish church entertainment Thursday. admission four cents. A daughter arrived for J A Schultz of Lackawanna Street. Mrs Paonnie Gallagher visiting from Dunmore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S J. Patrick's
PB. J. McHale
Archbeil
John J. Griffin
Carbondale
John J. O'Tooly
Providence
William T. Davis
Busquehinnha Street Baptist Church
James Mackey
M. J. Mackey
Lackawanna Street
A. Michards
Syracuse
Mol Marmma
J. SV. Dunedn
Peeckville
Joshua Venman
Susquehanna Street
J. A. Shultz
Leckawihnna
Paonnie Gallagher
Dunmore
John O'Malles
Local Notes and Events Include New Mill Groundbreaking
Griffith Price, formerly of this town now in Tittle Park, conducted on the Taylor Line. Mire Jones and Myles Tittle of Bellmont Vermont plan permanent residence here. George Nanstoll returns home from Malieh Chink after visiting friends there. Ground broke yesterday for a new woollen mill near Renards Son’s risk factory. Mrs M P Daniels and daughter Jennie of Hyde Park visited Mrs J B Daniels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grifith Price
Tittle Park
Han
Taylor
Mire
Jones
Myles Tittle
Bellmont
Vermont
George Nanstoll
Malieh Chink
Renards & Son
M. P. Daniels
Jennie
Hyde Park
J.B. Daniels
Local residents host visiting couples in Peckville
In Peckville Mite Williams wife of G M Williams of Wilkes-Barre and Mrs Williams wife of P Williams of Kingston have been guests of Mr and Mrs Henry G Williams of Mott Haven for a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mite. Williams
ThaqHeter
G. M. Willams
Wilkes-Tatre
Mre
Williama
Poreman
William Williams
Kingeton
Henry GC. Wiliams
Mott Haven
Peckville
Rise in US Churches and Clergy in Ten Years
The United States shows growth across major denominations with Baptist churches rising from 38 122 to 45 802 and Baptist ministers from 2 297 to 2 072. Methodist churches jump from 6 910 to 12 29 with clergy increasing from 2 807 to 3 601. Catholic churches advance from 6 910 to 7 142 and clergy from 7 455 to 6 6 0. Lutheran churches move from 7 142 to 9 402 with clergy from 4 215 to 6 55. Jewish synagogues grow from 169 to 226 and rabbis from 203 to 200. Presbyterian churches rise from 1 447 to 4 000 with ministers up to 4 379. Episcopal churches increase from 2 440 to 597 with clergy from 4 120 to 4 550. Overall all religious groups show growth but uneven distribution over the decade.
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United States
Whield
Canada
South Ameria
India
Australia
Comus Offic
Kent
Methodist Opel
Germany
Tom Yours
Metal Musical Instruments From the Sun
Aluminum mandolins guitars banjos and violins are described as resistant to climatic influences and offering superior tone. The piece notes bone joints and drums among the instruments and mentions some mandolins.
Aluminum Instruments Stir Market With Metal Tops
A market report notes aluminum instruments including mandolins banjos violins and guitars with aluminum bodies and spruce tops. Prices range from low to high with aluminum necks and wood fittings. Makers experiment with single piece aluminum backs and spruce tops, emphasizing beauty and durability amid rising interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Feom
Enlistment Confusion In Civil Service Records
A Washington Star report details a mix up in recruit names during wartime service where officials rewrote identities. Albert J Holmes was misnamed multiple times as A Ls Holmen amid clerical errors in the classified service registry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Enricua
Wetonne
Civil Service Commission
Regia Teo
Calilora
Fie
Watt
Pantli Ime
Mikage
Ly Holmes
Offeer de Lam
Ower
A. Ls. Holmen
Albert J Holmes
Colt Holmm
Colin
Holmes
Traine leave Scranton for New York and other destinations
Fragmented timetable lists trains from Scranton to New York and multiple routes via Manton Trenton Philadelphia and Buffalo. mentions departure times such as 6.15, 12.55 and 6.15 a m and 5.00 2 35 p m with connections toward Harrisburg Washington and the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Sunbury
Harrisburg
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Pittsburg
West
Hazleton
Pottsville
Reading
Norristown
Pottsville Wood
Pasa
Rev. B. Mutchinson
Scranton
New York
Manton
Trenton
Philadelpha
Thaco
Northumberland
Pitteton
Wilkow- Taurre
Plymouth
Bloomeburg
Danville
Witlame
Port
Northumberlard
Ba Eton
Vmes
Banatana
Am District Caahaar P Ceent
Dapat Teat
Oftlow
Delaware and Hudson
Carbondale
Pura
Albany
Baratoga
Montreal
Raeton
New England
New Boer
Duaseledia
St Via
Tenigh
Villey Ve
Hlack
Areees
Yeunaytvinia
Ft. Th
Rae Wonern
Lehich Valle
Seraniod
Aa Folows
Guooncale
Morth
Wilkes Marre
Berdick
Ty S
Nys
Choss, DP. A
Serenton
Lehigh Valley
H. RR
Jottaton
Wilkes
Marre
White Haven
Haxleton
Portsyille
D&o
GON
Bethlehem
Easton
Harerisburg
Rey
Tunkhannock
Towanda
Elmira
Ithaca
Geneva
Wimon Purior
Seapine
Lehigh Gates
ikea-Harre
Philadel
Ala Auenle
Ang Wil
Whalen
Lin
Rupe
Phila
Ae Nonnemachtir
Pee
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Lackawanna County
Law Bna
Margaret A. ‘Thomas
Kate Rosetta
Mylouth
Sarah Evans
John Kennedy
John Wade
Wash.ingteen Street
John Abbott
Willie Barre
Apent Burclay
BH. Abnett
Garfield Avenue
Union
Berean Baptist Chirch
Charles Lee
D. Bartel
Wyoming Street
Leiner
John Chine
Dundult Birait
Simpson
Northweat
Delafountaine
Dwight Rinevault
Matrick Shannon
Cannan Street
Wilg Eve
Hinvere
Philip Rinsland
Sormaten
Josephine RinsWwod
Cite
Jade Mitone
Susquehanna
Parcite
Mit
Sarah Metote
Serine Fon
B. F. Miller
Chicago
Bination Clothing Co
Scrantor
Olyphant
Waylor
Pride of
Lackawanna Lidge
Reese's Hall
Mattie Prendercast
Thomas Prendergast
Depot Street
Nichola Kagan
St. Joseph
Weber's Ink
John Evans
Joseph Coombe
Mary Griffithe
Bellevue
No. 2 School House
Taylor Hose Company
No. 1
Weber's
Lillian Howells
Green Ridge
William G. Howells
Patrick Mulherin
Felix LE Brun
Wm. G. Clark
Pena Ave
Scranton, Pa
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N. K. Fairbank Company
St. Loui
Boston
Erie Medical GO
Barbour
Credit House
Lackawanna Ave
Abaeo
Ajax
DY Co
Seranton
Sanderson
Wnranill
Achines Cook Reme Co
Vasonic Kemple
Chicalo
Cook Remedy CO
the Newark
Newark
Lackawanna and
Wyoming Avenues
Stacksmiths and A Makers
Franklin Ava
Lagkawanna Lumber GO
GANG
Cross Fork
Potter Go
Buffalo and Susquehanna
Mina
Potter County
Coudersport
Port Allegany
General Office—Board of Trade
Dickson Manufacturing CO
Pennsylvania Railroad
Hawley
Atlantic City
Elizabeth
Reading Terminal
Philadephia
Eaters
Therry Street
North River
Whitenal Atrort
South Ferry
US A
Broadway
Brooklyn
Biter Teland
Grand Central Depot
Lorar Island Railroad
Lvave Philadelphia
Tckets
Puss
J. HL Oltmausen
Del
Lack
Western
Peal
Menicino Co
Eland
John H Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Pruce Stroat
Erie and
Wyoming Valley
New Yor
Erie Rail
Schanton Division
Mctoberth
Lys
Eeepee
Ontario Tek Promassaien
Anderson Ily
Fie Aki
Fiuteron
Soranton, Ne
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