West Scranton Events Highlight Church Bid and Build
The First Baptist church executive committee in West Scranton met at Pr. BH. 4. Beddop’s home to open bids for a new South Main avenue church. A. A. Fletcher of Wilkes-Barre offered the lowest bid of 4, and Cincinnati architect Brown, Burton & Davis outlined plans. Construction may begin this winter, with a description to follow in The Tribute. St Mark’s Lutheran church superstructure is progressing rapidly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
South Main Avenue
Mial
Pr. BH
Beddop
A. A. Pletcher
Wilkes- Barre
William RR. Brown
Brown, Burton & Davia
Cincinnati
Central Methodist
Franklin and
Academy Streets
Wilkes Barre
St. Mark's Lutheran Church
Mine accidents injure two workers in Hyde Park area
John May of 2267 Jackson street suffered serious injuries after a rock fall at Hyde Park mine. The fallen stone measured fifteen feet long eighteen inches thick and four feet wide. A. H. Roskelly of 415 North Fiverest avenue, Brings shaft engineer, slipped from a ladder yesterday and sprained his ankle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John May
Jackson Street
Hyde Park
A. H. Roskelly
North
Fiverest Avenue
Brings Shaft
For Sale at
A fragmentary line indicates a sale listing with a remedy name and brief wording. The readable content mentions a cough remedy and French Tar, suggesting a merchant’s advertisement or catalog item. No clear dates, quantities, or seller identified.
Healthful kidneys and stomach aid with Bitters cure
Feeble kidneys strain poisons from the blood and weak stomachs cause distress. Build up the stomach with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters and the kidneys work like new. The preparation cures constipation biliousness dyspepsia nervy debility and more. Private Revenue Stamp on bottle neck. Delivery by ex Councilman Joseph Oliver and William S Lewis. Committee: Dp D Evans BD Lewis W L Jones John Rowlands Morris Jones and Tweene J Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Oliver
William S. Lewis
D. Evans
D. BD. Lewis
W. L. Jones
John Rowlands
Morris Jones
Tweene J. Evans
Missionary Rally at Washburn Street Church Next Tuesday
A missionary rally will be held at Washburn Street Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening. Miss Strong of Pittston will speak and all church organizations will take part. The Young People's Bible class was reorganized for the coming year and will study The Founding the Christian Church. Next Sunday marks the fourth anniversary of Dr. Moffat's pastorate with morning poster speech and evening reports from missions and societies. The church orchestra will assist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Miss Strong
Pittston
Christian Church
Moffat
Christian Endeavor
Home and Foreign Missionary Societies
Bertha la Monte Missionary Society
Omaha Ten
Ladies’ Aid Society
Obsequies Held for John Gray at Lafayette Street House
Rev William Morgan conducted funeral services over the remains of John Gray yesterday afternoon at the Lafayette street residence. Many lifelong friends attended with a large delegation from Washington commandery No 232. Pallbearers came from the lodge, and burial occurred at Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Morgan
John Gray
Lafayette Street
Washington Commandery
No. 232
Lodge
Buylal
Washburn Street
Community events and notices in Hiawatha area
The Daughters of Pocahontas hosted a successful clam chowder supper at 819 North Hyde Park Avenue with many Red Men members in attendance. St Johns church fair drew a fair crowd, while various contests continued to show progress. A Christian culture course met at the First Baptist parsonage on North Hyde Park Avenue, followed by a weekly prayer gathering led by Rev Mathews. Christopher Mannick, age 13, was fined £5,590 by Alderman John for calling names to a professor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hiawatha Cornci
Pocahontas
W. L. Grass
North Hyde Park Avenue
Red Men's Order
St. John’s Church
Hyde Park Avenue
S&s. FL Mathws
Christopher Mannick
Whro
John
Rich Pure Silk and Wool Goods Sale
A city sale offers 46 inch and 40 to 40 inch wide fabrics described as rich pure silk and wool goods. Items include cheviots and heavy polka dot patterns in browns blues greys navy and black with many values noted as bargains for dresses and waists. The sale lasts ten days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sic
Local notices and social items from Scranton district
John T. Jones hosts Miss DeWitt and Miss Hoffecker of Weatherly with Dr. and Mrs. Moffat. Misa Moffecker returns home today. Joan Davies and Lertha Frants marry by Rev. Moffat. Republicans in the Tenth ward meet at Albert Henne's hotel to set a primary date. A new hot air furnace installed at Sumner Avenue church. Henry Miller ill with pleurisy. Councilman Williams seeks re election. First Baptist church supper at 12 North Lincoln. Dewi Sant lodge plans 1:90 pm funeral for Tiane Richaride at 332 North Lincoln. Stella Walters interred privately at Forest Hill. Thomas Thorburn and Mary George to wed at 8:00 am at South Main avenue home. Mrs. Knott funeral at Brisbin with Rev. Hopkins officiating. Amanda Nichols class holds social at Washburn Street church. Mrs. W D Thomas of Pittston visiting Mrs. Hughes. Mrs. Scott undergoes successful operation at Scranton private hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Jones
Behool
Mary DeWitt
Emily Hoffecker
Weatherly
Mia
John P. Moffat
Washburn Street
Misa Moffecker
Joan Davies
Lertha Frants
Wyoming
Trev
David Callins
Select Council
Tenth Ward
Albert Henne
North Main Avenue
Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church
Henry Miller
Richard HM. Williams
Robert Peckines
North
Lincoln Avenue
The
Indies of the First Baptist Church
Dewi Sant Lodge
Order of True Ivorites
Tiane Richaride
Thomas Thorburn
Mica Mary A. George
Bellevue
O'Clack
Thoman Williams
South Main Avenue
D. D. Hopkins
Stella
Grant Walters
Bromley Avenue
Forest Hill Cemetery
D. PD. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Joseph Knott
Brisbin
Amanda Nichols
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
W. D. Thomas
Pittston
R. J. Hughes
North Bromley Avenue
Scott
Scranton Private Hospital
Hat
Thompson, Beach and
Raymond
Rev. P. L. J. Kain Leads North Scranton Revival
The Philadelphia preacher Rev. PL J. Kain concluded a revival series at West Market Street Puritan Congregational Church. From the outset he drew many converts and uplifted the community’s spiritual atmosphere. On Tuesday evening a large crowd could not enter the church doors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PL J. Kain
Philadelphia
West Market Street
Puritan Congregational Church
Mr. Kain
Mrs Knott Dies After Short Illness on Warren Street
Mrs. Joseph Knott died Tuesday morning at her Warren Street home after a short illness. She leaves a husband and five children. Funeral at 3 this afternoon at First Welsh Baptist Church with Rev. D. Hopkins officiating. Interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Knott
Warren Street
PD. D. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Washburn Street
Ferdinand Street
DeWitt & Stanier
Keystone Dancing Flase
Young Women's Christian Association
Genestmen
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Local Notes From Susquehanna County And Nearby Areas
Dr Sprout returns from a successful hunting trip in Susquehanna county. Mrs Tike Evans of Margaret Avenue and Daniel Griffiths of Radwardaville visited his sitter Mrs Owen Cox on Wayne Avenue yesterday. Rh C Dean of Church Avenue convalesces after an operation. Ladies Aid Society of Primitive Methodist Church serves annual Thanksgiving dinner in church parlors on Fort Market Street. Rev William Fulcar of North Main Avenue left for Philadelphia to attend the national evangelistic conference. Mr and Mrs Frank Von Storch are guests at the Von Storch homestead on North Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sprout
Susquehanna County
Tike Evans
Margaret Avenue
Daniel Griffiths
Radwardaville
Owen Cox
Wayne Avenue
Dean
Church Avenue
M Jonenese
William Fulcar
North Min Avenue
Philadelphia
Beme
Frank von Storch
von Storch
North Main Avenue
Marriage of George Hammer and Miss Anna Weissman
South Scranton notes report the marriage last evening at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church of George Hammer and Anna Weissman. Rev. William A. North officiated with Anna Hionmst as bridesmaid and Fred Smith as groomsman. The couple’s wedding supper followed at the bride’s Irving Avenue home for family and intimate friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geiree Hammer
Anna Weisseman
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
William A. North
Anna Hionmst
Fred Smith
Irving Avenue
Charles Hammer
Fred Neu
Peter Lofic
Jacob Hamer
Jacob Ruppenthal
Peter Weichel
Anna Miller
Minnie Zang
Kete Fink
Artie Welssman
Anna Hammer
Lena Welssman
John Fuhr
Jacob Welssman
Joseph Heen
Scranton Athletic Club Ball Draws Large Crowd
The annual ball at Athletic hall last evening was a success with a full hall of club friends. Committee members George Wirth John Roth Adolph Heuener William Huester and Gust Schneider organized the event which featured a full orchestra and lively dancing throughout the night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Athletic Club
Athletic Hall
George Wirth
John Roth
Adolph Heuener
William Huester
Gust
Schneider
Arraignment for Malicious Mischief Ends in Jail
John T. Murray was arraigned before Alderman Rudig on malicious mischief charges by Ed ward Melvin. Unable to post 500 dollars bail, he was committed to the county jail. The St John Church hall tea event by the Blessed Virgin sodality drew a large crowd with a successful program. Michael McGuinness hosts Patrick Malone at Pittaton Avenue. Miss Nena Deitser, visiting her mother on Prospect Avenue, left for Honesale en route to Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Murray
Rudig
Edward Melvin
Ladies of the Blessed Virgin Sodality
St. John's Church Hall
Michael McGuinness
Pittaton Avenue
Patrick Malone
Pittsburg
Nena Deitser
Prospect Avenue
Honesale
Philovelplea
Pen Coal Delivers $1.25 Ton to South Side Areas
Pen Coal announces delivery at $1.25 per ton to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be sent to C. J. Sharkey at 1914 Codar Ave with phone number 6.3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. J. Sharkey
Codar Ave
Brintkenhoff to Run Again for Thirteenth Ward Alderman
Reading Pa. Alderman Falley confirms pursuit of re-election after a party caucus decision. Sander son Avenue pavement completion raises questions over public access. Green Ridge Presbyterian Woman’s Missionary Society held an annual praise meeting with offerings and a supper for attendees. Also noted: Green Ridge WCTU meets November 23 and Ladies’ Aid selling cakes and candies for Thanksgiving next Tuesday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. K. Brintkenhoff
Reading
Green Ridge Friends
Falley
Sanderson Avene
Woman's Missionary Society
Green Nidge Presbyterian Church
The
Baptist Church
Death of Mich ard O Hare Fuels Dolmore Borough Obit
The sudden death of Mich ard O Hare at his Philadelphia home followed a typhoid fever attack. He was thirty four, formerly lived in Dunmore Borough, employed as traveling representative for TMvasive & Song. He leaves three children in Philadelphia and two sisters and a brother in Dunmore. Funeral arrangements were made in Dunmore with services in Philadelphia at St Marys Counci, Young Men’s Institute.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michard O'Hare
Colorato Avenue
Philadelphia
Wee
Tmvasive & Song
St. Mary's Counci
Catho- Weehureh
Thia
Surprise Party for Miss Sadie Daw on Prescott Avenue
The home of Miss Sadie Daw on Prescott avenue hosted a Tuesday evening gathering of numerous female and male friends. Attendees included Mesers James Morris Harry Osborne Martin Jordan Harry Rogers James Mooney John Davis Charles Forrest John Miller Fred Weichel Harry Armstrong Fred Daniels James Rogers and Misses Mamie Morris Sadie Osborne Mary Thietrick Laura Morris Mamie Lewis Mary Ransom Katie Sawyer Mary Rogers and Sadie Forrest as guests. Refreshments were served and good-nights exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sadie Daw
Prescott Avenue
Mesers
James Morris
Harry Osborne
Martin Jordan
Harry Rogers
James Mooney
John Davis
Charles Forrest
John Miller
Fred Weichel
Harry Armstrong
Fred Daniels
James Rogers
Mamie Morris
Sadie Osborne
Mary Thietrick
Laura Morris
Mamie Lewis
Mary Ransom
Katie Sawyer
Mary Rogers
Sadie Forrest
Birthday fete for George Washington Jeffries
Mrs William Jeffries on Adams Avenue hosted about twenty children for the eighth birthday of her son George Washington Jeffries. Games kept the youngsters amused and refreshments were served before they departed for home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Jeffries
Adams Avenue
George Washington Jeffries
Local winners and community notes from the borough
William Wilson wins the bicycle after a month long contest between William Wilson and Mr Wenzel of the South Side under Neptune Fire company. Funds raised total 69.05 dollars. The Presbyterian church Young Ladies Missionary circle hosted a meeting at the Bone sisters home with plans to send items to a New Mexico mission school for Christmas. Miss Elia Noone travels to Philadelphia for a relative’s funeral. Miss Margaret Cowley substitutes for the absent teacher. A child of Edward Pinnell is very sick on Fourth street. Mr and Mrs Joseph Manley return from their wedding trip and stay with the bride’s family on Cherry street. John Riley ill at home on Elm street. Martin Dolph suffers diphtheria on Brook street. Miss Mary Saddler of Norristown visits town. Charlies Swift of Jermyn visits borough friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Wilson
Wilson
Wenzel
South Side
Neptune Fire Company
Young Ladies’ Missionary Circle
The
Presbyterian Church
Bessie
Emma Bone
Blakely Street
New Mexico
Elia Noone
Philadelphia
Margaret Cowley
Edward Pinnell
Fourth Street
Joseph Manley
Cherry Street
John Riley
Elm Street
Martin Dolph
Brook Street
Mary Saddler
Norristown
Charlies Swift
Jermyn
Tax rebate ends November 26 1999 in Dunmore Borough
The 1899 tax rebate period closes November 26 1999. Payments receiveable at the Borough building in Dunmore on November 23 24 and 25 for tax collection conducted by W K Correll, Tax Collector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunmore
Rica and
Barton's Big Galaxy Co
Trolley Car Strikes Cab in City Intersection
A cab carrying A. C. Nettleton his wife and two daughters was struck by Dunmore Suburban car No. 122 at the corner of North Washington avenue and Marion street around 11 PM. The motorman braked and reversed but could not stop due to oily rails. he pulled the team clear just as the fender hit a wheel. Mrs Nettleton was shaken but walked home a few blocks away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Nettleton
Dunmore
North Washington Avenue
Marion Street
Washington Avenue
Mra. Nettleton
AFFAIRS NOT YET WIND UP FOR FIEMEN CONVENTION
The fiemen convention committee has not met for weeks stalling the final winding up of affairs. Auditors refuse to meet over the souvenir programme accounts so funds stay with the treasurer and creditors cry out for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiemen
Meeting of Dentists in BiCounty Compact Session
The BiCounty Dental Society held its monthly meeting at Dr. E. Fern Pern's office last evening. Dr. E. P. Carty read remarks as part of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bi- County Dental Society
Hc, Pern
Monnell Wandling
E. P. Carty
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
A. A. Fletcher
Wilkes-Barre
Patagonia
Presbyterian Church Affairs
Knights of Prthinas
Evans’ Hall
South Main Avenues
Oni
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S Main Avenue
Hostetter
Titi Presbyterians
Perhane
Sor
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
Java
Govereign
Sovereign Remedy CO
Arch St
Philadelphia, Pa
South Scranton
George Hammer
Anna Weissman
Athletic Club
Green Ridge
Dunmore Borough
Richard O'Hord
Miss Daw
W. KE. Correll
A. C. Nettleton and Daghters
Firemen's Convention Committee
Wyoming Avenue
Eseen Eee
BE. WY
FILA
Admiral Dewey
Coffea
New York City
Academy OF Music
Padate & Reis
Lessees
Lung
Burrill Comedy Company
Dime Matinees Daily
America
Edna
Spooners
Cecil
Texas
Juiles
Conservatory
St. Luke's Parish House
Godowsky
Spencer
Carlindale
Patrick Ruddy
Min Creek
Anthony J., Morin
Mre
Mary Eterrett
Genevieve
Sister of Mercy
Emia Baghe
Lyceum Theatre
Burgunder & Reis
Lessess
M. R. Long
Ged Thacher
Klock
Gea
Thatcher
Mingtreley
Big 4
Hinck Foe
Nibto
Huovy
Panec
Grinerey
Aden Welchiomna
Hani
Ollmstha
Prich
Matinees
LARK
Oriental Coons
Esas
Sored Iba
Terolz
Bharly
Matthews Bros
McGarrah & Thomas
Druggia
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