West Scranton Clergy Pick Deliberations At First Baptlet
The First Baptist church in West Scranton reports Rev. J B Wrightnour D D of Ol City has accepted in principle for the pastorate with a formal decision pending a Wednesday meeting. Wrightnour was the fourth candidate and preached two Sundays, winning strong favor amid church members. The evening service featured a letter read to the congregation and plans for subsequent events including a charity gathering and Sunday program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Wrightnour
D. D
J.B Wrightnour
Ol City
Winbie Eta
Hr. Wrichtmour
Unclear OCR fragment on social and academic figures
Fragmentary text mentions individuals such as Rossi and Cornelis CoMerve with scattered terms like Neo dui and Cate. Mentions a presider at a cate event and a later meal. Ends with a note about a wedlock or home event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacan
Neo Dui Rossi
Ivorine
Yenwnerys
Cornelis CoMerve
Msg
Giéhdvesn
Peffereon Davis
Cate Tedevoey
Hate Bh Bare
David
Porentet
Wedackean
Explosion at Mt Plemmant breaker injures none
A six inch steam pipe from the boiler house to the Mt Plemannt breaker exploded early Sunday. The blast sent dirt and coal across the yard and startled residents. The steam was shut off and the engineer repaired the break with no injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Plemannt
Sunday Services Draw Large Congregations Across Area
A clear Sunday drew many worshippers as South Scranton churches reported full houses. Rev Hugh McDermott preached on Dengue the Tralton Parent Things do Little This at Tn the morning, while Rev Thomas de Cruehs addressed Heart as the evening topic. Multiple ministers led services across Trinity Street, Wadsworth and First Welsh Tabernacle. Community attendance reflected strong faith and ongoing church membership emphasis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hugh €. McDermott
Thomas de Crue
Ticks Street
Pygehen Praibee
Sever Rerylen
Theopastor
Calla Oval
Sano di the
Benningerss
Wdimbury Methodist Episcopal Church
Dne
Bennigger
Tames
Mester
Mipethet
Heapkins
Local Methodist church supper planned for Thursday evening
The Radlroaed audiliate of the Sipe ve Methodist Episcopal church will host a supper for the Hare Porters on Thursday evening. The event is organized by the VYouie Mets Lege of the First Welsh Emptis church WHHL to support community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Churel
Retrospective Jewish History Talk and Local Events Announced
Church parlors host a discussion on Forty Years of Jewish History with HM BP Davia as speaker. D W Jenkins delivers a current events talk from last week. Washburn Street church plans a unique evening entertainment. Electric City Wheelmen social for members and ladies set for tomorrow at the cosy club rooms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BP. Davia
D. Ww. Jenkins
Hlma
Washburn Street
James Hughes
North Main Avenue
G. W. Davis
North Bromsey Avenue
John Hughes
David Drilmee
South Blyde Park Avenue
John Williame
Wilkes-Barre
Isalae Thomas
New York
Mike Margaret Davis
Tampton Street
Lillian Osborne
First Baptist Church
Lone of Cambria Glee and Republican Club
Co-operative Hall
Welock
Lyceiwn Vna Buty
Alton A. Vosburg
Morris and Penman
Dehlin
Jersen
I. Taylor
TR Reese
Wy A. Staunton Gnade
Vidi
Richiard Agwell
Rock Street
Rey
Moody to Speak at Lyceum Tonight
Secretary Moody, Roosevelt's personal representative, is to address a Lyceum gathering this evening, delivering remarks on current national matters and policy direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President Roosevelt
Lyceum
Annual Meeting of Car Foremen Association Held
The Car Foremen Association of Servni held its monthly meeting at Travelock with 75 attendees. President L T Canield presided. papers by J D Murray and others covered track parts usage and remedies. Resolutions noted the death of George Al Davies. Officers were re elected and members from about ten railroads attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Car Foremen's Association
Board of Trade
Car Foremens Association of
Servni
Hellate Reciuilar
Bermaton Boewrd
Avelock
Lt.i. Copfield
Severty
J. Dpd. Murray
Arminczhtsman
Delaware
Western Cooney
Rushridge
Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
Georie al Davies
Pennsylvania Rally Aad Company
Williamsport
Nal
Association
L. T. Canield
Deliaware
Lickiwinna and Western Company
R. G. Rasbridge
Philadelphia
Reading
R. W. Burnett
Central Tailroad
New Jersey
L. Bundy
Lackawanna and
Art exhibition and school football notes in Green Ridge area
An article notes an Ashbury Methodist church art exhibition on Friday with many rare works for viewing and admission charges. It also covers a football game between No. 27 and No. 5 schools at Nowth Park Grounds, with No. 27 cited as losing. Harold Kennedy visits Blatretown Academy family and local students are mentioned in social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thanos Pitterson
Fleetville
Green Ridge
S of
Dunmore
Nowth Park
Harold Kennedy
Blatretown Academy
Ilaphkeenie
Wibhiwin Honieds
Washington Avenue
Winthrop Party Honors Ida Simmons on Birthday Eve
A Winthrodiy social gathering at Miss Ida Simordon's Church Street home honored her twenty-fifth birthday Friday evening with games and refreshments. Attendees included Misses Margaret Morris Etta Kimmo Brown Maelmenson Anna Suchre TM imomon Hmm sachre Kate Simerson and several gentlemen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ida Simordon
Church Street
Margaret Morris
Etta ‘Too Kimmo Brown
Maelmenson
Anna Suchre
TM +imomon
Hmm Sachre
Kate Simerson
Kuthesn Kimoraon
Warren Slijoraun
Luther Reform Anniversary Service at German Presbyterian Parish House
A joint service marking Luther’s Reform anniversary will be held Sunday November 2 at the parish house of the German Presbyterian church on Hicks Street. Pastors Rev Dr E F Schmidt Rev Felix Steinman and Rev Jirah Sebettle lead planning with Lawrence's orchestra and choral voices. Speakers include Rev Dr Hiauseer Rev Steinman and Rev Welsskont as repairs limit church seating.
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Luther
Fiermin Presbyterian Church
Hicksory Street
EF. J. Schmidt
Church of Penues
Felix Steinman
Petersburg
Jirah Sebettle
West Scranton
Lawrence
Secon Paniment
Choral Union
Hiauseer
St. Paul's Church
Prospect Avenue
Fells Steinman
Welsskont
Priceburg
St Pauls Methodist Church to be Dedicated in Scranton
The St Pauls Methodist Episcopal church at Pear street and Pittston avenue near completion will be dedicated Sunday November 16. The frame structure on blue stone foundation measures 44 by 72 feet including tower and parsonage with a large basement eleven feet high and cream tinted walls. Seating capacity three hundred the circular arrangement and elevated choir area were completed with gas electric fixtures and Spencer heating. Windows feature amber tinted glass and the $7,000 building is described as one of Scranton’s prettiest houses of worship. Dedication led by Rev Austin Griffin of Pittston and sermon by Rev J W Powell of Buffalo.
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St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Church
Pear Street
Pittston Avenue
Scranton
Rey. Austin Griffin
Plttsten
Rey. J. W. Powell
Buffalo
N.Y
Pleasant Cedar avenue party surprises Barnickels
A Friday night gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Barnickel on Cedar avenue surprised the residents with a lively evening. Music phonograph dancing and pictures filled the night with a midnight wrap up as guests listed include Mr and Mrs Henry Barnickel Mr Thomas Lewis Mr Samuel Kemmerer and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barnickel
Cedar Avenue
Merry Makers
Henry Barnickel
Thomas Lewis
Samuel Kemmerer
Jennings
Irvin Miller
Knorr
Schaffer
Rey
James Witke
Mimie Welsh
Alice
Verna Baurnickel
Lutzenberger
Meyers
Schantz
Schantz and Mrs. E. Welsh
Messrs
Frank Schultz
Arthur Miller
Andrew Alegler
William Miller
Con. Hartman
Ernest Barnickel
Louis Hausmath
Repairs and events fill Cedar avenue engine house area
Repairs at engine house No 4 on Cedar avenue include bathtubs and a large heater being priced while permanent sleeping rooms are overhauled. Hickory Street Presbyterian Church repairs push back services to the first week in December for the churchs fifteenth dedication anniversary. Swabian Verein to hold annual harvest festival in Workingmen's hall this evening. Ladies Aid of Hickory Street church to hold a parish house sale. Camp 440 will meet in Hartmans hall. St Pauls Methodist Luces Aid meets tomorrow at 2 at Rev Dotys Cherry street residence. Marys Glee and Dramilley Basket Hall defeated Twentieth Century 8 6 at Callarys hall. City Bill Posters union HQs at 410 Cedar avenue, not 610 as reported.
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Cedar Avenue
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Swabian Verein
Ladies’ Aid Society
Hickory Street
Camp 440
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Hartman's Hall
Schleyr
St. Paul's Methodist Episcopal Ehurved Luces’ Aid Society
FL P. Doty
Cherry Street
Mary's
Twentieth Century
Callery
Union
Local Notes On Visits And Recoveries In West Midland
Nortis Scranton James A Jordan and Edward J O Malley of West MiuIhet street return from Shenandoah. P J Maguire of Waste avenue comes home after stay in Coldmount Pittsburgh. Rev Martin Heffron of Shialton hosted at Flynn residence on Brick avenue last week. Daniel Thoms of William street recovers from typhoid fever. P J Flynn of Brick avenue resumes duties after rheumatism. Lawrence Burns of Burns Loftus returns from a business trip to Buffalo. The Reovckwen's union will meet due to unspecified plans.
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James A. Jordan
Edward J. O' Malley
West Miuwhet Mtreet
Shenandoah
P. J. Maguire
Waste Avenue
Coldmount
New
Pittsbiurg
Martin Heffron
Shialton
Flynn
Brick Avenue
Daniel Thoms
William Street
Local Afternoon Events at Leonard's Hall and Nearby Spots
Mrs Mary Davis of Nanthooke hosts an afternoon at Leonard s Hall on West Market Street at 2 PM. The Cambrians and the Meranitellas plan a bowling match at North Beranton alleys this evening. Citizens Richard Hughes and others visit family homes, while Miss Cyasie Jenks from Wayne Avenue is featured. The Home Missionary Society of the Providence Presbyterian Church arranges a school supplies drive for Asheville and an oyster supper this week. Church ladies also prepare a sewing materials drive and meet in the Presbyterian church parlors for fellowship and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davi Williamen
Plymeouth
Mere
Richard Boiserie
North Math Avenue
Harry Willams
William Patterson
Wayne Avenue
Simuel Lewis
Pathfinder Cigar
New Jersey
Kile Femme
North Main Avenue
William Pitwell
Bridgeport
Aleo
Xen
Keystone Academy Edges Scranton High in 29 to 25 Victory
Keystone Academy defeated Scranton High School 29 to 25 at Athlete Park after a hard fought game. Brundage, Cure, Baldwin, and Levi scored for Keystone while Thayer and Bower starred on defense for Scranton.
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Scranton
Athlete Park
Keystone Academy
Keystone
Allen
Welfare
Bill Wn
Thayer
Bower
Keystone Boys
Brundage
Ure
High School
Levi
Factoryville
FL Carey
Carey
Baldwin
Cure
Evans
Edwards
Stone
Obituary notices from early 1900s borough events
Jared M. Chittenden died October 1 in 19th century era. Born July 3, 182? in Plumpton Mount Wayne County, Pa. He started as a merchant at Dindatt Susquehanna County and helped coal mine ventures near Dilekson. Widow Mary E. Welles, one son survive. Mrs. Mott, wife of Silth B. Mott, died in West Berneton aged 68. Funeral services at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church tomorrow at 2 oclock with Rev J. Moffat officiating. Mrs J E G Baldwin dies at home on South Sumter Avenue.
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Jared M. Chittenden
At & Oeiock
Wayne Eounts
Dindatt
Susquehinind
Dvindatt
Mary BE. Welles
Sernaton
Ol Forge
John Mrbebin
J. Jd. Albright
Thomas Dhekaew
Bordaton
Gil
Thotiow
Cigeral Autom Ene Tity
MHS
BO Movin
Silth B. Mott
West Berunton
Willier
J. Turvey
Hirther
Stella Watts
Marillie Mott
Oweek
Porest
Tery
Obituary Notice for Baldwin Family Resident of Scranton
Former Vermont resident came to Scranton nine years ago. Survived by husband three brothers two sisters and children Waltham Baldwin Minnie Baldwin Nellie Kittle Waimes John George Burt all of this city. Funeral notice later.
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Vermont
Scranton
Waltham FE
Baldwin
Middleburg
Minnie AL Baldwin
Nellie
Kittle
Waimes
John
George
Burt
Strickland Shoots Himself in Foster Lodging Room
Three youths Strickland Drake and Huggley rented a room in Grand Central annex Foster. Strickland aiming to place gun under pillow suddenly discharged it into his mouth. Bullet likely lodged in head. he died after medical treatment at Lackawanna hospital as Dr McGrath attended and Lewis reported he was dying.
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Strickland
Thomas Drake
William Huggley
Foster
Grand Central Annex
Downers
Higherty
John McGrath
Mel Grath
Lewis
Court Sentences Incurred For Varied Offenses
Judge Kelly imposed fines and terms in a string of cases. Leonard Curtis, chief of police of Pookville, was fined ten dollars plus costs for contempt. Hubert Brennan and others faced sentences for burglary and assaults. Charles Miller was convicted of stabbing Andrew Derry and faced a fine plus eighteen months in the penitentiary. John Troy and Jobo Lenihan faced verdicts with pending sentences or penalties. Mrs Currie Sayers was acquitted on a lesser charge. Martin Deichmiller ordered to pay costs.
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Kelly
Leonard Curtis
Pookville
Em Daanadey Chivk
Bald Chakt Curt
Tug Altlielous
Bentenwe Wee
Hubert Brennan
Chee Me Yeerealil Lan
Charles Miller Wee
Andrew Derey
John Troy
Frank Chaniner
Pet
South Scruuion
Jobo Lenihan
Sugar Now
Currie Sayers
Martin Deichmiller
Giancroso Spotty
Local court sentences handed down in county jail case
The text reports sentencing by Judge Mechure to one year in county jail for Marie Allowrdl. It also notes Joseph Hollen’s conviction for tampering with a quantity of coal drawn from the Stervick Creek Coal Company, with Judge Kelly imposing a ten day sentence in the county jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samle Marie Allowrdl
Joseph Hollen
Stervick Creek
Kelly
Soldier Married in Quiet Park Ceremony
A sergeant from the Morton County regiment wed a Pennsylvania native in a small, unattended ceremony at a park location arranged by a chaplain. The groom, an ES Phiptecwh regiment member, and his bride are described as estimable and young with a simple wedding line.
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Bayer
Mika Agins
Mi Akos
Mev
McDermott
Nathonal Hier
Pennsylvania
Brooms
Cma Gerieind
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G. W. Jenkins
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J. 8. Baldwin
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Boston
Hayes
Mass
Lydia E. Pinkham
E. F. Hayes
Dudley St
Roxbury
E. F. Waves
Mrs. Pinkham
Lydia KE
Pinkham Medicine Co
Lynn
Maas
Academy of Music
M. Rels
A. J. Duffy
the Bennett and Moulton Co
Daaughther
Jo. Scats
Dixie’s Theatre
Henry Farnsworth Dixie
Eugene O'Rourke and Co
Star Theatre
Melity
Rose Sydell
London
Sergeant Snyder
Miss Hill United
Dr. McDermott
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