Thanksgiving Day Observed Quietly in Suburban Community
Thanksgiving was celebrated modestly across the suburbs with several local services and a grand sermon at Plymouth Congregational Church by Rev. F. Mathews. The Salvation Army held a well attended banquet on Price Street with Ensign Wiliam De Garis in charge, and Washburn Street Presbyterian hosted an entertainment and social. A lecture on Pompeii by A. Vincent Hower drew a large audience at Scranton Street Baptist. Judson T. Smith, longtime West Side resident and former soldiers volunteer, died at 63 after a yearlong illness. funeral services are scheduled, with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Mathews
Plymouth Congregational Church
Salvation Army
Price Street
Wiliam de Garis
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Milan Grilshall
Ethel, Clarke
Margaret Jones
Harrowman
Rell
Hughes
Market Ware
A. Vincent Hower
Scranton Street Baptist Church
Bower
Pompeii
Italy
Lars
Judson T. Smith
Judgen *T. Smith
George W. Hutchinson
Lafayette Street
West Side
Pennsylvania
Towanda
Ohio Volunteers
Hyde Park Lodge
Macons
Port Austrade
Nev
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
Sunbury
Grand Army of the
Renublie
Lewishaira
Franklin
Society and funeral notes from South Main and Edwards areas
Miss Ela Michaelsen and Frederick Michaelsen of Philadelphia were guests of Miss Margaret Phillips for a cordial party at her South Main Avenue home. The obituary reports the funeral of Elizabeth Lewis with services at 2:40 and 3 o clock, interred at Washburn Street Cemetery. West Side Republican Club plans a viaduct meeting, with notes on local activities and a list of social engagements from Honesdale to Wilkes-Barre and a dance at Mears Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriet J. Davis
South Main Avenue
Jackson Street
J. C. King
West Lackawanks Avenue
Ela Michaelsen
Frederick Michaelsen
Philadelphia
Marenaret Phillips
Jennie Price
Mary Harris
Carrie Harwin
Emma Falkowsky
Lizzie Falkowsky
Margaret Evans
May Pelle Swooetger
Edward Hughes
Wil Lewis
Nathaniel Davis
Thomas
Albert Elias
Honesdale
John Thomas
Wilkes-Barre
James Ji
Lewis
Electric Social Club
Mears’ Hall
Harry Francis
John Owens
Berr
Alliance
Ohio
Priest Rev. Frances C. McCourt Dies in Pittsburgh
Reverend Frances C. McCourt of the Pittsburg diocese, formerly of Scranton, died in Mercy hospital after a week with typhoid fever. Born in Ireland, he came to the United States as a boy, studied at St. Vincent Seminary, Latrobe, and was ordained by Bishop Fuhig. He served at Elizabeth near Pittsburgh and later the Church of the Immaculate Conception in Corneliusville before illness struck during church construction. His brother Thomas and niece Mary McCourt were by his bedside. remaining family include a sister in Ireland. The funeral arrangements were not yet announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances C. McCourt
Scranton
Pittsburg
Mercy Hospital
Thomas McCourt
Mary McCourt
Monroe Avenue
County
Permneh
St. Vincent Seminary
Latrobe
Westmoreland County
Mishop Fuhig
Cathedrad
Tuhbr
Elizabeth
Pittsbore
Cornnellsville
Payette County
Ireland
Accident injures man at home while cleaning revolver
William Widener of 40 North Washington avenue an employee of Schank Spencer's shoe store accidentally shot himself in the right shoulder yesterday morning. The family planned a country excursion and Widener, hoping for a squirrel shot, discharged the revolver while examining it. The bullet lodged in his shoulder but caused no serious injury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Widener
Washington Avenue
Schank & Spencer
Widenur
Rand
Changes at Davis' theater shift to Robert Macaire
Harry Thomas' vaudeville company drew crowded houses at Davis' theater yesterday afternoon and evening. The pantomime is changed to Robert Macaire for the rest of the week with more humor, and the show is as good as, or better than, the first three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Thomas
Strong
Davis’ Theater
Nicodemus
Huried
Robert Macaire
Weight lifter from England fascinates Burke family
Motorman John J. Burke of Pittston avenue received a letter from Peter Mack of Wigan England detailing the 20 year old weight lifter who weighs 125 pounds yet lifts 220 pound dumbbells with one hand and 1000 pounds without equipment. He is hailed as England’s coming champion lifter. Albrecht Neuls marriage in Cedar avenue church parsonage linked with reception at 413 Cedar avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Burke
Pittston Avenue
Peter Mack
Wigan
England
Mr. Mack
Albrecht-Neuls
Herbert Albrecht
Hannah Neuls
Cedar Avenue
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
William A. Nott
Peter Neuls
Mise Kathe Neuls
Albrecht
Street car collision injures wagon on Cedar avenue
Gutherie's butcher wagon was struck by a street car on Cedar avenue with one wheel dished and the fender damaged though no one was hurt. Motorman and driver were reported as calm by bystanders. The street car track will extend from Roaring Rock Bridge to Birch street, with service toward that area starting soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gutherie
Cedar Avenue
Staunders
Roaring Rock Tridge
Birch Street
Dee
Alex T. Connell
John F. Gibbons
Fred W. Jones
James B. Touhil
South Side
John Manles
Dunmere
Pike County
Palmer & McDonalds
Brooks Wins Handicap Golf Tournament at Country Club
Thomas St. Brooks topped 21 entrants in yesterday’s handicap golf event at the Country Club. James Blair Jr and George H. Jermyn followed, with scores ranging and handicaps listed, noting this was the first event on the links and future handicaps may adjust as top scores are recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas St. Brooks
James Blair, Jr
George H. Jermyn
Maten
Lay
Worge BK
Jermyn
Stilwell
Charles Sanderson
A. E. Hunt
Jrv
T. Atherton
Scratch J
Atherton Rv
H. P. Simpson
M. BR. Fuller
J. H. Brooks
Ccseeee
Scratch
George Griffith
Uyiewtge Sanderson
Weston
Death of Miss Mary Phillips at 28 in Green Ridge
Miss Mary Phillips aged 28 died after a long illness at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs James Phillips on Mrs Dickson Avenue. She was beloved by many for her bright disposition and funeral plans are set for Saturday with a requiem Mass at St. Pauls Catholic Church Green Ridge and interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Phillips
James Phillips
Dickson Avenue
St. Paul's Catholic Church
Green Hidge
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Conductor Kenworthy Severely Injured In Train Accident
Edward Kenworthy, conductor on a Delaware and Hudson coal train, lost his left leg above the knee after being struck by a moving car while documenting car numbers beside the Forest City siding. The incident required amputation. he resides in Carbondale and is brother to Barber James Kenworthy of Forest City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Kenworthy
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Forest City
Kenworthy
Mr. Kenworthy
Carbondale
James Kenworthy
Local Social News From Wickes Barre and Nearby
Misses Mary Cawley and Mary Fass of Greenwood Thanksgiving in Wickes Barre. The OConnell Council YM I will meet tonight. Miss Lucy Cook of Dalton visited Miss Ella O’Hara on Stafford Street. St Joseph’s society members were photographed by Editor James F Judge. P J Philbin and a child of Edward Jennings sil diphtheria spent yesterday at Stroudsburg watching the Normal School eleven vs Scranton Business College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cawley
Mary Fasshold
Greenwood
Wickes-Barre
O'Connell Council
Young Men's Institute
Lucy Cook
Dalton
Ella O'Hara
Stafford Street
St. Joseph's Society
James F. Judge
The
Index
Edward Jennings Sil
P. J. Philbin
Stroudsburg
Scranton Business College
Scranton Observes Thanksgiving With Faith and Festivities
Scranton marked Thanksgiving with religious services across the city and a bustling afternoon of theater and events at Athletic Park and YMCA venues. Police reported orderly crowds, no liquor-related disorder, and vibrant community gatherings led by local church groups and YWCA activities.
Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Offer Digestive Relief
An advertising notice touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a non secret, non cathartic remedy containing pepsin and digestive ferments. Taken after meals they aid digestion to prevent gas, acidity, headaches, and appetite loss, with price 30 cents a package and free literature from Stuart Co., Marshall Michigan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stuart
Stuart Co
Marshall, Mich
Evening of tableaux and music on Washington avenue
Miss Louise Linder led an event on Washington avenue featuring tableaux, music, refreshments and games. Participants included Misses Short Lowlands Hancock. Mrs Lowry organized reception and music with Mr Harker and Mr Swartz performing. The afternoon session in the Railroad department rooms included Bauer's band, a scripture reading, prayer, and an address by A V Bower followed by "America."
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Avenue
Louise Linder
Short
Lowlands
Hancock
Lowry
Stanley Swartz
BR. T. Jayne
Harker
Railroad Department
Young Men's Christian Passoviation
Bauer
Penarsail
H. M. Marsh
A. V. Bower
America
Scranton Business College Opens Against Normal at Stroudsburg
Scranton Business College football played its first game at Stroudsburg glare, facing the Normal team before about 400 spectators. Normal won 10 to 0 with two touchdowns after an early fumble, while the Business College lineup included Cummings Keefe Brooks School Hielg Manley Reilly Gilmartin Kiple McGouldrick Levi Smith and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Stroudsburg
Gibbs
Cummings
Business College
Normal
Keefe
Brooks
School
Hielg
Manley
Reilly
Gilmartin
Kiple
McGouldrick
Levi
Smith
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West Side Events
Academy Street
Chalece
Mary Owens
South Lincoln Avenue
David Owens
Bloomsbury State Normal School
Mra
Anna Burke
Tenth Street
St. Patrick's Church
Washburn Street Cemetery
West Side Business Directory
Morgan's
North Avenue
Elizabeth Lewis
Edwards
West Side Republican Club
Father M'Court
William Widecvar
Davis' Theater
Sumters
South Side News
Hannah Newis
T. R. Brooks
Green Ridge
Castoria
Meh
United States
Wyoming Seminary
Athletic Park
Po Hce
Tom and Jerry
Young Men's Christian Association
George G. Mahy
W. EH. Stanton
T. F. Wells
A. D. Holland
W. EH. Crawford
FP. Hy Gerlock
James Hughes
Wiliam Zachmann
John H. Wrooks
Joseph Totes
D. L. Wilson
John H. Brooks
Flekus
Young Women's Christian Association Rooms
Popular Clothing House
Lackawanaa Ave
Hunt & Connell CO
Ges
Lackawanna
Academy OF Music
Mr. D. A. Rontha
Sir Charles Young
Jim
the Penman
Ee Wagner & Reis
Man Papers
John E Kerr
A. M. Palmer
Frank C. Bangs
Ralston
Marie Edith Rice
Nina
Chas. F. Blanley
Grapewin and Evans
Lizzie Meirose
Louis Martinetti
Eckert and
Heck
West Side Wheelmen
Eee Waae
Oreis
Loss Nl
Kerr
Actes Se Leaman
Margaret Fuller
Thosva
L. Coleman
Alexandre Deemas
Gallerr le
Slatineo Bie and
Dic
Bagdad
William Young
Ganelon
WZEX
Moosic Powder CO
Moosic and Rughdale Works
Laflin & Rand Powder Co’s
Repauno Chemical Co
Dupont
Pavan
Luzerne County
Pamington, de
Henry Belin, Jr
Wyoming
Wyoming Avenue
Third National Bank Building
Pittston
Thos
John B
Smith & Son
Ben Wilkes
Ao Sany’s High
Northern Steamship Cony
Mavneeyueates
Northwest
Hland
Buffalo
Great Northern Railway
Minnea
Great Falls
Helena
Hutto
Pacific Coast
Portland
Spokane
Lapayette
Lake Minneton
Minneapolis
Goloe
St. John’s
New Foundland
Oocaee
Neverslip
Calks
Bittenbender & CO
Scranton, PA
Tribune
Adieess Business Manager
Thee Dickson Manufacturing Co
Dr. Peai
Addie Paap Mapking Co
Cleveland
John H. Phelps
Spruce Street
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