West Scranton Bids Farewell to Rev E R Lewis
Lifelong friends gathered at Tabernacle Congregational church in West Scranton to bid farewell to Rev E R Lewis as he prepares to sail from New York on the Majestic for a several month sojourn in Wales. Remarks praised his decades of Welsh preaching in Beranton and his safe journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T Lewis
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Wales
Lewis
William J. Morris
First Welsh Baptist Church
B. J H. Ripple
Hev
T. Ll. L.vans
Gomer
Ohio
Rev. Lewis
D. C. Phillips
David Vaughn
Richard FF. Thomas
William E. Reese
D. P. Jones
Mayor Moir
John 3B. Jones
A. Boyl
John J. Howell
Ney. Lewis
Viaduct ordinance signed. streetcar stalls at crossing incident
Shortly after Mayor Moir signed the viaduct ordinance a street car stalled on the north bound track at West Lackawanna avenue crossing Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. The conductor signalled the motorman to proceed but the trolley slipped from the overhead wire leaving the car powerless in the middle of the crossing as passenger train No. 3 arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
West Lackawanna Avenue
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Public wedding pact with land company proposal
A young man receives a verbal offer from a land company to marry publicly on its land timet in exchange for a new house and furnishings funded by the company. After the minister pronounces them husband and wife a deed to the equipment would be given. A brass band would play the wedding march. The man is seeking a suitable partner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rew
Forty Hours Devotional Opens at Holy Cross Bellevue
Holy Cross Catholic church in Bellevue began a forty hours devotion after Sunday mass led by John O'Donnell who gave the farewell address before departing for another parish. Archbald’s Rev Father O H era and several clergy from St Marys Mt Pleasant North Scranton and West Scranton attended with multiple Masses held through yesterday morning and planned for today and tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Holy Cross Church
Holy Cross Catholic Church
Bellevue
John O'Donnell
Prisor
Father O'Hera
Archbald
Evs. W. PP. O'Donnell
Duddy and
Lavelle
St. YaLrick'’s
John Henley
Mt. Pleasant
Moylan
North Scranton
Loftus
West Scranton
Fagan
Hunsleton
Broderick
Montrose
Twentieth Century Forward Movement Convention Scheduled
The Twentieth Century Forward Movement club will hold its convention at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday and Monday December 2 and five sessions will be held. Bishop Bowman and others will deliver addresses and papers on movement topics will be read by prominent workers. The meeting will be open to the general public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Twentieth Century Forward Movement Club
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Bowman
Rev J P Moffat Marks Fifth Anniversary at Washburn Street
The fifth anniversary of Rev J P Moffat’s pastorate at Washburn Street Presbyterian church will be observed next Sunday. A morning sermon and an evening service are planned with the Sabbath school orchestra assisting. The Young Ladies' Literary society is mentioned in relation to the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J P. Moffat
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
The
Young Ladies’ Literary Society
Black Dress Goods Department Promises Low Prices
The store touts its Black Dress Goods Department as one of the most complete in the country and pledges to offer items at lower figures than elsewhere when they appear on the market. Shoppers are urged to visit early to inspect the selection and be persuaded by the department’s value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Chicago
Black Dress Goods
Meil
Regular meeting notes and society representatives
The group held a regular meeting with failed usual exercises. Bible School postpones officer election to next Wednesday evening. A F E Moree and F o Thornton attend Chi Upsilon annual meeting in Washington DC. Misses Barah Kreeze and Catherine Burral represent Christian Endeavor at the state convention in Philadelphia this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bible School
A. F E. Moree
F. O. Thornton
Washington, D. C
Chi Upsilon Society
Barah Kreeze
Catherine Burral
Christian Endeavor Society
Philadelphia
Peter McCoy Resigns Pioneer Corps Captaincy
Peter McCoy a longtime officer of St. Paul's Pioneer corps resigned his commission after moving to Bradford Pennsylvania to accept a hardware store position. He was a noted temperance worker and a member of St Brendan's council Y M S O, and previously held a post with the United States Express company in this city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter McCoy
St. Paul's Pioneer Corps
Bradford
Hana
Pioneer Corps
McCoy
Nntya
St. Brendan's Council
Y. M
United States Express Company
Community notices mix services and meetings in local rows
A jumble of church events and civic items fills the page. A free lecture for women at the Yong Wothen'e Christian association rooms is announced. St Patrick's Catholic church holds a high requiem for Miles Gibbona with burial at Cathe HU cemetery. Delegates and community leaders are named for labor and political efforts, and parish events at Plymouth Congregational church, St Patrick's Tables, and local missions are slated for Thanksgiving Eve and upcoming Sundays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gth
St. Patrick's
North Mrovlew Avenue
Welat
Dro Wb
Tris Catholic Benevolent Union
Meare’ Hall
Mise Lees
Migs Murray
Misa Nicholls
Miss Athearnal
Mivuan
Mies Martton
Sit
Misa Tavis
Mie Kollow
Misa Fionn
Kaly
Mise Wade
Mise Murphy
Forber
Miss Meek
John Joseph
Miiee Street
Grant Avenue
William BR. Williams
South Main Avenue
South Mall Avenue
Moscow
Kra Allen
Fenreerth Steoet
Bias Tin Nouneed Linechav
Mir
Oil Mies
Soln
Clark
Tin Mentiake
Pref
Viteer
Hones
Mhidietphia
Musicia
Price Street
Sinan
Epismnpal
Mere Ar Greingeler
North Myon Jey Avenue
George LoNare
Stooudelwrg
Deitrick
North Main Avenue
Tannersville
Mus ‘Thomas
Seluss
Sui School
J. Teeta
Bint
North Scranton Briefs Include Auto Squeeze Injury
Henry Jenkins a 16 year old gate tenter of 421 Parker Street was squeezed between a gate and cars yesterday afternoon suffering non serious injuries. He was taken home. Visitors Mrs W VanSehoick and daughter of Tattlecreek Michigan were visiting Aunt Mrs A J Prancels on Market Street. The Crackerjicks vs North Mind Stars basketball game is previewed with a social to follow. News notes cover local visits, moving families, and a charity rummage sale at Christchurch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Jenkins
Parker Street
Dicksonshire
North Main Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
Crackerjicks
North Mind Stars
J. D. VonStorch
Flame Missionary Caeelety
Providence Presbyterian Church
William Moore
West Mareket Street
Mary Ainley
East Thompson
Connter
S&s. O
Reading
Williamsport
William Hill
Church Avenue
Hyde Park
Emory
Local notes from North Main Avenue and community events
Residents return from New York and a few are indisposed while others attend church and social activities. The sub post office operates at Davis drug store daily except Sunday from morning until 7 p.m. Pastor L Alrieh starts Bible readings today at 4 p.m. at the Young Women’s Christian association with winter programs and musical evenings planned, including performances by Allen Weston Kann and others. Bible study moves to Friday at 7 30 p.m. instead of Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
New York
Gertrude Mmnory
Church Avenue
Foreman Anderson
Girard Construction Company
Philadelphia
Elizabeth Pidler
Agnes Walsh
Carbondale
Davis’ Drug Store
Main and Market
Pastora
L. Alrieh
Young Women's Chrletion Association
Young Women's Christ In
Association
Nike
Christian Aesoeltion
Tuet
Messrs
Allen and Weston
Miss Kann
Mr. Weston
Misses Smith
Kann
Mr. Allen
Mrr Allen
Tragic Dairy Driver Purcell Dies From Stomach Vessel Rupture
Theodore L. Purcell, 19, of Drinker street and employee of Sunny Side Dairy, died after injuries from an attack while delivering milk on Marlon street. A sand bag or stone struck him, he fired three shots, and post mortem found rupture of a large stomach blood vessel as cause. Funeral set for Wednesday at 2 pm in Methodist church. burial in Dun Ware cemetery. coroner urged to investigate and locate suspects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Theodore L. Purcell
W. &. Purcell
Drinker Street
Sunny Side Dairy Company
Marlon Street
Adams Avenue
Bernstein
Garvey
Gunster
Thompson
Epworth League
Methodist Episcopal Church
Dun- Ware
Roberts
Revival Services Begin at Judley Street Baptist Church
Crowds attend opening union revival in Dunmore with Rev. W F Gibbons of Dunmore Presbyterian delivering a strong sermon titled What He Says Unto You Hint Do. The meeting featured singing by Rev. Kramer and prayers for friends as services continue at Tripp Avenue Christian Church tonight with Rev. Kreamer preaching A Visit from Jesus. Christian invitation extended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judley Street
W. F. Gibbons
Dunmore Presbyterian Church
Kramer
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Kreamer
Baptist Church
Jesus
Dunmore
Briefs Mention Death Rites and Local Notices
The remnant of Mrs. Mabel Donly was laid to rest in the Dunmore cemetery with grave services and quartet music. Pallbearers included E W Wert C P Russell J S Knight Henry Nickerson J W Pinnell and J G Bone. The Golden Eagle lodge social is set for Hoyle street at Mrs William Price home. Women of St Mark's church plan a Wednesday meeting at Mrs William Webber's Drinker Street home. No Epworth League meeting this week due to town union services. Neptune fire horse Nell rests several days after a curlin g ailment. Erie and Wyoming Valley railroad officials in St Paul on business. Avoca resident James F Connolly visited town yesterday. Willam & Smallridge return from Pike County hunting. Dudles Street Baptist Ladies Aid to serve supper 6 to 8 pm. fifteen cents. Public invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mabel Donly
Dunmore
George Simpson
Anni Powell
Rey
A. J. van Cleft
J. W. Pinnell
Messrs
E. W. Wert
C. P. Russell
J. S. Knight
Henry Nickerson
J. G. Bone
Nell
Neptune Company
Colle
Davis
J. E. Hood
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad
St. Paul
Minn
James F. Connolly
Avoca
Friends
Willam
South Scranton Society Presents A Delightful Evening
The St Trenee society staged a charming program in Pharmacy Hall on Pittston Avenue with flags and palms. Miss Kate Reardon opened with piano, followed by recitations from Miss Margaret Cox and Miss Elizabeth Durkin, and songs by Mrs J J Walsh and others. Rev Motley and Rev Fleming spoke briefly as Misses Durkin and companions performed a group of vocal numbers before refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Trene's Sovciety
Pharmacy Hill
Pittston Avenue
Kate Reardon
John's Church
Plano
Margaret Cox
Servosse
J. J. Walsh
Missés Durkin
Alice Gibbons
Mary Murray
Matilda Magee
Nellie Reardon
Elisabeth Durkin
Benefit concert planned for Gustav Schmidt by local choirs
Preparations by Junger Maennerchor Saengerrunde Liederkranz and Arbeiter Verein for a benefit to musical director Prof Gustav Schmidt. Tickets 24 cents. Expect a large crowd and a choir of 150 male voices. Event to be held in Workingmen's hall Alder Street on a date to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ecliy
Junger Maennerchor
Saengerrunde
Liederkranz
Arbeiter Verein
Maennerchor
Gustav Schmidt
Workingmen's Hall
Alder Street
Funeral Services for Aura and Troy Held Yesterday
The funeral for Michael GF Aura was held yesterday at 9:00 from his Prospect Avenue home with a Mass at St. Peter's Cathedral and interment at Hyde Park cemetery. William A. Troy's services began earlier at his Crown Avenue home, with a casket view at 4:00 and a Mass at St. John’s Church, burial in Cathedral cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael GF Aura
Prospect Avenue
St. Peter's Cathedral
Hyde Park Cemetery
William A. Troy
Crown Avenue
St.John's Church
Father Motley
Cathdral Cemetery
Local injuries reported at city mills and avenues
Mrs Boyle of Irving avenue broke a bone in her left forearm near the wrist after a slip yesterday. De Walsh reduced the fracture. Anthony Kilcoyne of Cedar avenue, a brakeman at the South Mills, bruised several fingers on Saturday while coupling cars East. John Kavin of Cherry street injured his right foot when caught under a car at the South Mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Boyle
Irving Avenue
de, Walsh
Anthony Kilcoyne
Cedar Avenue
South Mills
John Kavin
Cherry Street
Surprise party honors John Dietrick at Crown Avenue
A surprise party for John Dietrick on Crown Avenue ended with Mr. Dietrick revealing himself as a poor host. Flashlights were taken by Mr. Miller. Attendees included Amilves Lenn Wessler Lily Miller Barbara Weihart Hatthe Kellerman Teresa Miller Miele Sosson Mary Tieden Emma Meyers Georgiana Ole and many others. Local clubs announce meetings and events by the South Scranton Young Women's Christian Association the Junior sewing class and Cedar Avenue Methodist church groups plan meetings and a Thanksgiving dinner. A literary society plans an upcoming program and a play titled The Irish Heroine will be presented by local talent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Dietrick
Crown Avenue
Dietrick
Mr. Miller
Amlivses Lenn Wessler
Lily Miller
Barbara Weihart
Hatthe Kellerman
Teresa Miller
Miele Sosson
Mary Tieden
Emma Meyers
Georgiana Ole
Messrs
Adam Maus
Henry Schwenker
George Haan
Peter Haan
John Haan
William Capu
Ladies’ Aid Society
Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Brotherhood of St. Paul
St. John's Literary Society
Residence on Willow Street Returns to Scranton
A fragment notes someone returning to Scranton and taking up residence on Willow Street, indicating a relocation event connected to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Willow Street
Rummage Sale For Christchurch Charity At Os terrehout Hall
A rummage sale opens Tuesday evening at Osterhout's Hall Providence to aid Christchurch. Great bargains from one cent up attract local shoppers. Lydia Wade Barnes widow of Dr William J T Barnes died yesterday afternoon at her Madison avenue Green Edge home. Surviving children include Louise Tincely Edith and Wride with relatives Mrs Arthur Welnuschenk and Mrs Willan Wall among mourners. She was daughter of D H L Wade Scranton pioneer and Susquehanna County native.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Osterhout's
Providence
Beneft
Christchurch
Lydia Wade Barnes
William JT. Barnes
Miandison Avenue
Green Edge
Stir
Louise
Tincely
Edith
Wride
Arethur Welnuschenk
Willan Wall
Barnes
D. H L. Wade
Scranton
Susquehanna County
Local residents noted in Sunday visits and illnesses
Mr and Mrs Thomas Mutheman of Himira visit Mr and Mrs Fred Mack in Irving Avenue. Mrs Freda Hahn of Birch Street visits friends in Wilkes Barre. M J Burns of Pittston Avenue spends Sunday in Pittston. James Lavelle John Hannick and others spend Sunday in Avoca. Several residents including Messia Jaimes Brennan William Dunleavy James Hoohan and Patrick Itmine travel to Avoca. Harry Alexander convalescent from a severe illness. Mrs Heisner convalescent. J W Biesecker ill at home. Miss Ligraie Grill ill with measles. Miss Anna McGoury visiting friends on Cherry Street. John Stemnmers ill with the grip. Demauch children ill with measles. Fred Stange of Buffalo NY, formerly Scranton, of note.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Mutehman
Himira
Fred Mack
Irving Avenue
Freda Hahn
Birch Street
Wilkes-Harre
M. J. Burns
Pittston Avenue
Pittston
James Lavelle
John Hannick
Avoca
J. Ruddy
Thomas Polun
Messia
Jaimes Brennan
William Dunleavy
James Hoohan
Patrick Itmine
Harry Alexander
Prospect Avenue
Heisner
Dar Avenu
J. W. Biesecker
South Side
Monroe Avenue
Ligraie Grill
Anna McGoury
Carbondale
Park Place Birthday Surprise for Olive Nothacker
A pleasant surprise party honored Olive Nothacker on her thirteenth birthday. Guests included Jennie Munn Clara Scoenborn Marguerite Bohl Huth Bohl Lena Aurtluh Louisa Schoenhorn Louisa Toss Michel Redham Minnie Bauer Tillie Aurfluh Mary Thiler Lillian Ross Laura Brisecule Frances Stansbury Anna Mos Jessie Tross and family members Alfred Nothacker Willard Nothaeker Otto Bohl Wm A Nothacker Mrs Roxs Mr and Mrs Nothaeker. The latter helped to serve dinner and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olive Nothacker
Jennie Munn
Clara Scoenborn
Marguerite Bohl
Huth Bohl
Lena Aurtluh
Louisa Schoenhorn
Louisa Toss
Michel Redham
Minnie Bauer
Tillie Aurfluh
Mary Thiler
Lillian Ross
Laura Brisecule
Frances Stansbury
Anna Mos
Jessie Tross
Howard Nothacker
Alfred, Nothacker
Willard Nothaeker
Otto Bohl
Wm. A. Nothacker
Roxs
Mrs. Nothaeker
Obituary for James O Malley of Olyphant
James O Malley longtime resident of Olyphant died at home Saturday evening after a brief illness. He is survived by sons John Michael and Peter of Olyphant and daughters Mrs Thomas Sheridan and Mrs James Cliney of Olyphant. Funeral services set for 10 o clock this morning. Garrult A Firer infant son of Mr and Mrs A F Firer aged six months and twenty days died yesterday of pneumonia. Funeral at Calvary Reformed Church corner Gib ainec and Monroe avenue Wednesday at 240 PM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James O'Malley
Olyphant
Dohn
Michael
Peter
Garrult A. Firer
the Little Babe
Mev
Mob
Mra
A. F. Pirer
Calvary Reformed Ehwel
Oorner
Gibainec
Monroe Avenue
O'Clork
George Racer Arrested for Horse Stealing
Former city resident George Racer is in custody in Newton New Jersey charged with stealing a horse and buggy. He is described as a cripple and well known in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robling
Newton
George Racer
Racer
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Tt Netti Maik Avenue
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Viola Mira
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Pharmacy Hall
George Detrick
Gustave Schmidt
Michael O'Hara
Prof. Schmidt
Uncle Sam
Turkey
Lewis & Reilly
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George W. Finn
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Charles Dawna Fletcher
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