West Scranton church notes and sermons at Jackson Street Baptist
Rev Justin D Fulton of Boston preached two large sermons at Jackson Street Baptist Church on Christ the Helper and the life of Sam Hobert of Boston. He urged Christians to seek Christ, spoke of English alliance with Jesus and contentment through faith. David Stephens sang. Fulton to lecture Wednesday on General Grant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Justin D. Fulton
D. D
Boston
Mass
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Christ the Helper
Lfe
Sam Hobert
Bogton
Fulton
South Africa
Africa
England
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christ
David Stephens
Reverend Moffat Marks Fourth Anniversary at Washburn Street Church
The Washburn Street Presbyterian church observed the fourth anniversary of Rev. John P. Moffat’s pastorate yesterday. In morning services he reviewed his work and in the evening a special program followed. The church orchestra delighted during the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Moffat
Heterath
Adkins
Fifth Ward
John P. Moffat
D. DD
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
Religious Service Report With Readings and Prayers
The report lists choir director TL. A. Stevens leading anthems and Prof G. W. Phillipe reading scripture while Prof. D. A. Stone offered prayer. Sunday school reports were given by W. T. Burrall, with various society groups and department representatives named. Large congregations attended the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
TL. A. Stevens
G. W. Phillipe
D. A. Stone
W. T. Burrall
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Herbert Mall
Ladies’ Aid
Mrs. Parker
Bertha IaMonte Society
Misa Christ
Junior Christian Endeavor
Mian Sax
Fiame and Foreign Missionary Association
Mies Shannon
Mise
Struggling Philadelphia Family Befriends Despite Hardship
A Philadelphia family living on 1.60 a week with no rent faces poverty as George Wance and family at 9272 West Lackawanna Avenue struggle to pay for board without wages. The mother recently gave birth to a seventh child who died shortly after birth. Anice, a Syrian resident of seven years, speaks English well and trades trinkets for board. After burial costs, the husband avoided church aid by seeking funds privately, then burial arrangements were made through a Syrian priest and an undertaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
George Wance
West Lackawanna Avenue
Anice
Price
Paine
Unite
Trice
Diphtheria Claims Two Children in West Scranton
In West Scranton the Walters family at 367 North Horton avenue mourns two deaths within a week from diphtheria. Stella, 1, died last Wednesday and was buried Thursday, followed by Gertrude Walters, 7, Friday evening. Both were privately interred at Forest Hills cemetery. An 11 month old child of Mr and Mrs Elmer Walower of 328 South Main died Friday from diphtheria and was buried at Washburn street cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Scranton
Afra
Crant Walters
North Hornton Avenue
Stella
Gertrude M. Waltera
Sgel
Forest Wiii
Elmer Walever
South Main Street
Washburn Street
Ward Politicians Announce Candidacies and Caucus Plans
Alderman Moses, veteran magistrate of the Fifteenth ward, announces re election and is unopposed. Councilman Horatio Fellows, Fifteenth ward, also announces re election. Fifteenth ward candidates meet at Henne's hotel and set caucus for Tuesday Dec 19 with Lewis Howell president Eugene F. Long secretary and Davi Stanford treasurer. Richard H. Williams seeks select council with district officers named including Register of voters Firet district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moses
Fifteenth Ward
Horatio T. Fellows
Fellows
Fifth Ward
Henne's
Lewis Howell
Eugene F. Long
Davi Stanford
Richard H. Willams
Connell
Register of Voters
Firet
Glove Dealers Claim Market Supremacy
Being the largest dealers in gloves in this end of the state they declare they can command any well known glove on the market. They state they select the very best offerings and let the rest go, maintaining supremacy in the glove trade.
Thanksgiving Neckwear for Men at Globe Warehouse Window
A window display at Globe Warehouse offers a selection of men’s furnishings for Thanksgiving. The copy urges gentlemen to inspect novelties and learn the advantage of shopping at the store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Globe Warehouse
Appointed committee on printing named in election notice
The text lists district judges and election officials with names from multiple districts and states that a committee on printing was appointed including Stanford, Daniel, Evans, and others.
Funeral of Inte Mrs Caroline Hetarath
The funeral for Inte Mrs Caroline Hetarath was held yesterday from her daughter Mrs John Wilhelm's home at 40 North Lincoln Avenue. She was 70, mother of ex Patrolman William Hetrrath, and survived by August Hetrrath Mrs John Wilhelm and Mrs Atory Reebling. Services were in German at Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev Jacob Schaettle. Interment followed at the German Cemetery in South Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Hetarath
John Wilhelm
Lincoln Avenue
William Hetrrath
August Hetrrath
Atory Reebling
Chestnut Street
Jacob Schaettle
Bouth Scranton
Funeral of influential secret society member draws lodge attendees
A large gathering from secret societies including the Patriotic Order Sons of America Independent Order of Old Fellows and the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Mutual Aid attended the funeral of the late 8 B Adking yesterday at the family home on Division street. The cortege then proceeded to Simpson Methodist Episcopal church for services led by Pastor Meg J B Sweat with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers were chosen from lodge members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Society
Division Street
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Independent Order of Old Fellows
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Mutual Aid Society
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Meg
J. B. Sweat
Washburn Street
Lodge
Local church and club notes from yesterday and today
Assistant Secretary Warren A Berry spoke to the Young Women’s Christian Association on The Relation of the Twentieth Century Girl to Her Man Friends. Missionary Sunday at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church raised funds. Sunday school orchestra under Prof Steinert. Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church had Rev J B Sweet at 6 pm. First Baptist preacher Rev F Matthews discussed What Would Jesus Do with references to Mr Sheldon. The church faces rapid growth and crowding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren A. Berry
Railroad
Young Men's Christian Association
Young Women's Christian Association
Association
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Steinert
J. B. Sweet
Kimpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Bellevue Welsh
St Pauls Floneer corps plans final batt arrangements
The St Pauls Floneer corps met yesterday afternoon to finalize plans for their military battalion. A smoker followed the meeting. Several social events are noted including the Adonis Bocal club annual ball at St Davids hall on Monday evening December 11 and a Thanksgiving night supper and entertainment by the Chest church Ladies Aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Floneer Corps
William Fitzsimmons
Jackson Street
Luzerne Street
Adonis Bocal Club
St. David's Hall
Ladies' Aid Society
Chestnut Street
German Presbyterian Church
Young Women's Christian Association
Evans’ Hall
Ripple Division No. 45
Sons of Temperance, the Indies
Plymouth Congregational Church
Booth
Robert Harris
Brooklyn
Joseph Ansley, Jr
Meridian Street
Frank Harrison
N. Y
North Main Avenue
Minton Bartholomew
South Hyde Park Avenue
Brewer
Moscow
Binghamton
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
William &Slutter
South Rebecca Avenue
George Custard
Lopex
Bullivan County
May Kresee
Mitt City
John J. Farr
North Hyde Park Avenue
New York
Haverhill
Maes
Elwin Colby
Thanksgiving praise service at Cedar Avenue YMCA
South Scranton reports a Thanksgiving and praise service held yesterday at the W C A rooms on Cedar avenue led by Miss McGaughy. The children's chorus gave selections. Justus Frachan of Hickory street has joined Barber am Pritchard of Providence. The Enterprise Dancing class will continuation unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue
Miss McGaughy
Justus Frachan
Hickory Street
Barberam Pritchard
Providence
Enterprise
New Grain Coffee Substitute Grain-O Offered in Stores
A letter promotes a coffee substitute named Grain-O made from pure grains. It claims to suit delicate stomachs without distress and not taste or feel like regular coffee. The ad urges shoppers to ask for Grain-O at grocery stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilldren My
How Mrs Pinkham Helped Mrs Gooden
A woman recounts relief from years of female troubles after using Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Sanative Wash. She describes kidney inflammation and uterine issues, a failed return to work, and a turning point from doctors to Pinkham remedies yielding dramatic improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mab Finenam
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
J. Gooner
AckLer
Community notices and events around Thanksgiving
Social events fill Thanksgiving week with gatherings at Snover's and Hartman's halls. The Junger Maenerchor prepared for a December Christmas festival while William H. Walter is clarified as not the same Will Walter charged with larceny. Cedar Avenue church will host a turkey dinner Thanksgiving from noon to six for twenty five cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Workingmen’s Hall
Snover's Hall
Relf
Hartman's Hall
Junger Maenerchor
Gertiania Hall
William H. Walter
Will Walter
Alderman Leates
Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church
Address orders to C BR Sharkey in Cedar Avenue
The note directs communications to C BR Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave Central City South Side and Central Hyde Park areas with phone number 6663 for contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
Central City
Hyde Park
C. BR. Sharkey
Cedar Ave
Epworth League Social at Chubb Home in Dunmore
The Epworth league of Ash Street Methodist Church invites all to a conundrum tea at 225 Butler Street hosted by Mr George W Chubb tomorrow evening. An auction of rare and curious articles will follow as part of the enjoyable program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Epworth League
Ash Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Butler Street
Unclaimed Letters List as of Nov 25
Period ending November 25 shows unclaimed mail for John P Foster Mrs Mary Gilligan George Hazen John Kerrigan 800 Taylor Avenue Mrs Anne Kilbride 197 Madison Avenue Mrs John Mack 125 Swartz Street John Lavin Martin Judge Charles Spencer 83 Irving Avenue Anasust Strigz Mrs Margaret Swift Miss Hessie Winans 213 Grove Forest Splisan Istran Andre Szabol Domenico Nigro Mancuso Vincenzo Brung. Recipients should state advertised when inquiring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John P. Foster
Mary Gilligan
George Hazen
John Kerrigan
Taylor Avenue
Anne Kilbride
Madison Avenue
John Mack
Swartz Street
John Lavin
Martin Judge
Charles Spencer
Irving Avenue
Anasust Strigz
Margaret Swift
Hessie Winans
Grove Forest
Splisan Istran
Andre Szabol
Domenico Nigro
Mancuso Vincenzo Brung
Farewell Sermon Marks End of Cobb Evangelistic Run
Rev Dr A P Cobb preached his farewell sermon at Tripp Avenue Christian Church after six weeks of revival. The service titled The Hero in Faith drew a large crowd and marked his move to new fields of labor with regret. Rev W F Gibbons led a sermon at the Presbyterian Church on What Would Jesus Do as part of the same series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Cobb
Tripp Avenue Christian Church
Jesus
W. F. Gibbons
Presbyterian Church
Miner’s Driver Boy Severely Injured In Car Wheel Incident
Michael Manley of Apple Street suffered a severe arm injury at work on Saturday afternoon when his arm was caught between two moving mine cars. He slipped and fell while driving a car trip to the shaft. the arm was torn off at the elbow. He was taken home for medical care with several physicians attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Manley
Apple Street
Local Social Roundup Highlights Borough Visits
William McChrone of Jermyn spent yesterday with friends in the borough. Miss Ella Noone of Pine Street returned from Philadelphia after attending the funeral of her relative Richard O’Hara. Miss Mildred Jones of Main Street was in Philadelphia visiting friends. Andrew Klocher and mother of Towanda New York are staying with Mrs. Thomas Starkney on East Drinker Street. Mrs. Edward Swirts is ill at her Church Street home. Undertaker T F Letchworth of Chestnut Street is transacting business in Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William McChrone
Jermyn
Ella Noone
Pine Street
Philadelphia
Cavein
Richard O'Hara
Mildred Jones
Main Street
Andrew Klocher
Towanda
N. Y
Thomas Starkney
East Drinker Street
Edward Swirts
Church Street
T. F. Letchworth
Chestnut Street
Princess of Wales Visits Scotland York Museum
The Princess of Wales toured the Museum of Scotland York where she viewed photographs depicting faces of rogues and methods used to deter crime and punishment. The Baltimore Herald notes her remark that society should seek to reward good men as earnestly as it pursues punishment of the bad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princess of Wales
Museum of Scotland
York
Baltimore Herald
Thanksgiving musical services in Providence Presbyterian Church
Special services marked the approach of Thanksgiving with a large congregation at Providence Presbyterian Church. The choir, directed by C. F. Whittemore and augmented by new voices, performed Psalms and anthems with soloists including Joshua John and Frederick Smith. The pastor Rev. Dr. G. F. Guild gave a sermon on the gratitude felt by all citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Presbyterian Church
McDonnell
Joshua John
G. F. Guild
Frederick Smith
Guild
Ife
HH. K. Acker
Spy of Gettysburg tobe staged by Excelsior Dramatic Club
Thanksgiving evening performance in the Auditorium presents a four act drama The Spy of Gettysburg. Cast includes Major Timothy Tapley J Murphy Uncle Moses Mulvey Cyril Blackburn P O Donnell Solomon W Boland Captain Warren W D P O Malley Jenni son J J Gallagher Mabel Meredith Mary Roche Lottie Evans Marie Kivelin Mrs Morea Mulvey Alice Nolin. Social to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gettysburg
Excelsior Dramatic Club
Timothy Tapley
Lee
J. 7. Murphy
Moses Mulvey
J. J. Thomas
Cyril Blackburn
P. O'Donnell
Solomon
Wt Boland
Preacher Delivers Evening Sermon For Jarme Audience
Last night Rev William Edgar preached on And at Midalett Paul and Billie Prayed and Sang Praises Unto God. The service opened with song and the choir directed by Prof J Haydn Cousins sang well. Thursday morning union worship will be held at the Christian church North Main avenue at 10 39 o clock with Rev S G Reading delivering the sermon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Edgar
Midalett
Paul
Billie
J. Haydn Cousins
Churches of
Thanksgiving church dinners and postponed election ceremonies
Thanksgiving day dinners are planned at North Main Avenue Baptist Church Providence Methodist Episcopal Church and Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church. An entertainment is set for Thankeelvine evening at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church under the Ep worth league. Election-related events are delayed. the Providence conclave by the degree team of Electric City is postponed to December 1. Fimneon James of Putnam Street announces Republican candidacy for second ward common councilman. G J Loftue, long with Ontario and Western, leaves for a higher post with Delaware and Hudson Railway starting today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Epworth League
Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Providence
Electric City
Fimneon James
Putnam Street
Second Ward
G. J. Loftue
Ontario and Western Railroad Company
Delaware and Hudson Railroad Company
Hunting Trip Swings Through Tike County Aldermen Visit
A jumble of names from Court street to North Main Avenue appears in a local update. John Van Bereen and BE Terwillimer head to wilds in Tike county while Alderman and Mrs PD Myers visit the former’s mother in Clark's Summit. Mrs JH Pish hosts friends in New York. Miss Mary Walters visits North Main Avenue friends. G EB Guild and daughter Gertrude return from a three week trip to Connecticut. Mrs Filnworth and Martha of New Milford host Mr and Mrs Frank Tucker on Church Avenue. Alimds A Canton aged year dies at DPD L Jones home. funeral set for tomorrow at 2 pm with interment in Dunmore cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van Bereen
Court Street
BE. Terwillimer
North Main Avenue
Tike County
PD. Myers
Clark's Summit
Mre
J. BH. Pish
New York
George Grifiths
Oak Street
Mary Walters
Kingston
Mire
G. EB. Guild
Gertrude
Chenda
Connecticut
Filnworth
Martha
New Milford
Frank Tucker
Church Avenue
Alimds A. Canton
DPD L
Mrs Amelia Littell Dies in City Home at Madison Avenue
Mrs Amelia Littell aged about 100 dies Saturday at the family home 20 Madison avenue New York born 1808 in Hadford Wealchester County New York widow of a 1840 death. Survived by daughter Mrs Kate Tition and son A V W Dateell. Funeral at 2 o'clock this afternoon. Joan Loftus of Waverly dies Saturday after brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amelia. Littell
Madison Avenue
Hadford
Wealchester County
New York
Littell
Davenor
Mias Katetition
A V W. Dateell
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West
Scranton
Justin Fulton
Jackson Street Church
Awanta
George W. Jenkins
S. Main Averms
Thanksgiving
Thomas A. Blair
Daniel Gregory
William M. Howell
Frank Shedd
Charles E. Daniela
Thomas J. Evans
David Stanford
William Mareh
William Anthony
John D. Phillies
Richard H. Williams
William Daniele
South
Pea Coal
Dunmore Doings
North Scranton
Union
Christian Church
Morris
THE
Scranton Bedding Company
East Mountain
Lithia Water
Joseph Ross
Scranton, Pa
Dr. Peal
John H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Spruce Strees
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
T. R. Long
America
Createst Repertoire Organization
Edna
Spooners
Cecil
Bir
Adta
Texas
Lac
Uecketa
Gavety
Matinees Daily
Phil
Sheridan
Sarah Brown
Jefferson Avenue
Pacino
Glenn Pass
N.Y
Penn Avenue
Owlock
Pleren
Peon Avenue
Delaware and Hudson
Glenn Palle N
Familly Plotte
James M. Dowell
Green Ridge
Milla Brown
Geary Brown
Philadephia
Charlea Brown
Glenn Falls
Mary Loftus
Olyphant
John Loftus
John Fadden
M. F
Dunmore
J. K
Wyomire
John J. Padsen
Bt. Patrick’s Church
Nunuers
Mia
Joan Loftus
Waverly
Yceum Theatre
Oral & Reis, Lessess
Long
Belle Archer
Thele
Re, Lonigny
Hoyt
Ft. Fwil
Pecialtion
Pretty Girls
Broadhurst
Jones
George H. Broadhurst
Smith
Strand Theatre
London
New York City
Privex
Itteh
Joseph Murphy
Kerry Gow
Shaun Rhue
Minooka
Mary Pilibin
Aletera
Ripter Jonephine
Wilkes Harre
Maria
Mariia
Patrick
M. d. O'Malley
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