Centennial Notes on Scranton Baptists Centenary
The centennial services of the Penn Avenue and related Scranton Baptists highlight papers on women and early reminiscences, with Rev T J Colling, Rev W B Grow, and Rev D C Hughes presenting historical analyses. Dr G C Lorimer closes with a famed address on Baptist greatness, individuality, and religious democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baptists of
Slocum
T. J. Collins
W. B. Grow
Scranton i
Sarah Krigbaum
H. BF
Fillmore
Muale
Penn Avenue Baptist Church
Horace Ladd
Philadelphia
Warren G. Partridge
Dr. Lorimer
Lorimer
Chicago
the Baptista
Longtime Scranton church figures honored in anniversary remarks
Luther Keller led six years as Sunday school superintendent and Rev W B Grow, brother of Galusha Grow, drew attention with anecdotes. Others praised include Blaire treasurer for 29 years, Whittemore choir director for 19 years, and Sarah Kigbaum active since 1850. Nathaniel Hallatead reflected on early church days and William Bishop, first Baptist pastor a century ago on Main avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. J. Colling
William Bishop
Bilder Mott
First Church
Deait
First Baptist Church of
Scranton
Colling
Bishop
Hyde Park
Merrifield
Shipeon Methodial Episcopal Church
Blakely
Wilkes-Barre
Pittston
New Jersey
Brown's Hollow
Elder Mott
Chestnut Street
Penn Avenue
Jackson Street
Scranton Street
Church of the Baptists of
Lemuel Amerman
George Lang
James Bryan
Isaac Bevan
Thomas Moore
W. P. Hellings
D. D
Isaac Post
David Spencer
Laither Keller
Sarah Krighnurm
P. P. Finley
Mr. Whittemore
W.B. Grow
Ireland
Grow
Galusha A. Grow
D.C. Hughes
Jackson Street Baptist Church
Hughes
Church and State
of Machusetts
Luther Keller
W. B. Grow
L. B. Powell
Ahr
Finley
Blaire
Penavenue Sunday School
Whittemore
Ehorister
Providence
Main Avenue
T Tme
City
Simpson Methodist Eplatopal Church
Scranton Raises Free Kindergarten Widespread Charity
A Wilkes Barre paper lauds Scranton for its benevolent work and unified management of charities. It notes Scranton's early adoption of free kindergarten programs under municipal funding at about $2000 annually, comparing favorably with Wilkes Barre's efforts and predicting strong educational and social returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes- Barre
Wilkes-Barre
Scranton
Seranton
Ely
Concert Canceled After Star Singers Fail to Arrive
The contract was violated when New York celebrities could not appear due to the absence of Orme Darvall the famed baritone. Manager Laine Gemil substituted Towns of the O14 Homestead company and closed the concert after addressing the gathered audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laine
New York
Orme Darvall
Frothingham
Laine Gemil
Mr. Towns
O14 Homestead Company
Jury finds Rosencranz not guilty in neighbor case
Judge Edwards presided as eleven jurors returned verdicts on July 6 incidents in Newton. Squire Lesh, Rosencrang, and others faced cases of malicious mischief and threats over a tomato patch and a chicken incident. Deliberations led to not guilty for Rosencrang and split costs with Lesh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Lesh
Squire J. B. Lesh
Newton
Judson Rosencrang
Edwards
Lesh
Rosencranz
Regencranz
Leah
Patel
Rosencrang
Michael Healey
Healey
Spring Brook
John Tribbins
Green Ridge Street
Gunster
Alexander Catterson
Spring Brook Township
Tribbins
Haines
Moosic
Catterson
A. A. Woebure
Tribbina
Jim Cann
Whitehouse
Miss Jones
Virginia
Henry Parker
Therce
Carbondale
Port Jervis
Parker
Owen Moran
Martin Gilbride
Adam Bush
Nolle
Selvigi Mancuso
Carbondile
Lori Farnham
Harnest A. Decker
Farnham
Decker
Fardham
Martin Mangan
van Scooten
West Side
Thomas Williame
Joseph Collacing
Antonio Allelto
Gymanelaine Advice Promotes Health For Desk Workers
A Scranton newspaper column urges sedentary workers to exercise, praising gymnasia and the Young Men's Christian Association for muscle and lung development. It notes a public bridge delay, and promotes forming a Good Citizens League to influence primary elections and curb political machine control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Porenses
Young Men's Christian Association
Good Citizens’ Lawiiue,” & Wocety
League
Weat
Wnelean
Good Citizen ® League
Scrantom
Good Citizens’ League
Plenty of Candidates For State Offices Nominated
County commissioners received a letter from A L Tilden deputy secretary of the commonwealth stating nominations for state offices have been made and certified to the secretary by the Republican Democrat Prohibition People's Socialistic Labor and Independent Republican parties. The sample ballot measures 40 by 244 inches and will require a six inch wide staple column.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Tilden
The
Commonwealth
Secretary of the Commonwealth
Republican
Democrat
Prohibition
People's
Socialistic
Labor
School House Project Let for Columbia Avenue Site
The 840,000 School House project on Columbia Avenue has been let and will commence immediately. A few more lots remain at a low free rate. Arthur Frothin is Office Theatre Lobby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia Avenue
Arthur Frothin
Local Theaters Bring Patriotic Drama and Farce to Academy
The Academy of Music hosts Charles T. Vincent's Of Glory tonight under Wiliam A. Brady with scenes in Chill including a famous John A. Dix quote. Also shows Ole Olegon revised by Gus Heege Friday and Saturday featuring Alice Rivans and a strong cast. The Tide of Life from New York plays at Frothingham Friday and Saturday with Vivian De Monte company and Samson numbers. audience tear chains in a live audience stunt. The Irish Alderman closes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles T. Vincent
Academy of Music
Wiliam A. Brady
John A. Dix
Ole Olegon
Gus Heege
Ole Oleson
Little Comedienne
Alice Rivans
Metropolia
New York
Gotham
Frothingham
Davis’ Theater
Vivian de Monte
Samson
Music Boxes Offer Custom Tunes from Philadelphia Makers
Philadelphia manufacturers present music boxes with 1000 Chestnut Bast address offering orchestral tunes. Boxes are repaired and enhanced with new melodies at a specialty shop. Prices start at $10 for a variety of selectable tunes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Hasson Stark at Depoth Hotel to Promote Summer Borderea
Hasson Stark at the Depoth Hotel presents summer borders and meals prepared for tourists visiting surrounding towns and nearby resorts. The event targets summer travelers and local residents seeking dining options during the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hasson Stark
By Sheeb Depoth Hotel
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G. C. Lorimer
Galusha A. Grow's Brother
Athens
Cathay
Holland
Moses
Jesus Christ
Milton
William KR. Williama
Spurgeon
John Howard
Abraham Lincoln
Ar. Lorimer
Elmhurst Boulevard
OS Lackiwintina Avenue
Waveptmoo
Aoig Modiawc
Pyeey
Bank OF Scranton
William Connell
GHO
H. Catlin
William H. Peck
George H. Catlin
Alfred Hand
James Archbald
Henry Helin
William T. Smith
Bamuel Hines
W. Watron
B, Williams
Samuel Hines
James M. Everhart
Irving A. Finch
Pierce B. Finley
Joseph J. Jermyn
M. 8
Kemeter
Charles P. Matthews
John J. Porter
W. W. Watton
Beral
Pilsener
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Rhoh CO
Inop
Atom ix Rae
Thia Ladiow
Boston
Gure
Beerahead
Ppc
Clive Flour
Washburn-Crosby Co
Washburn-Creaby Co
Shaw Emerson
J. Lawrence Stelle
Stelle & Seeley
Suienione Shaw Pianos
Emerson Pianos
Organs Hillam
Mercereau & Connell
Lackawanna Avenue
Bittenbender & CO
Scranton, Pa
Pacific Coast
Victor
Michigan
BIL
North Carolina
Juniata County
Pennsylvania
White Oak
Ma County
Tioga County
Rnk
the Richards Lumber Company Commonwealth Building
OLD Dominion Line
Old Point Comfort
Virginia Beach Anne Hotel
Virginia Beach
OLD Dominion S. S. Company
W. J. Guillaudeu
Pier
North River
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