West Scranton Branch Office Expands Service Oct 1
The West Scranton post office reports nearly 83 000 in August business and announces an additional carrier starting October 1. Five mail deliveries and five pickups daily increase efficiency, with branch cashing and private box revenue expanding. Pauline Pitcher leaves for Limestone College to teach German in South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maile
Pitcher
West Scranton
Utaca
Malin Avenue
Jackson Arrest
West Furanton
Young Women’s Christian Association Mass Meeting
The Young Women’s Christian Association plans a mass meeting at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday at 7 1 00 p m with Rev Dr Sweet and Mrs L M Gates presenting. Prominent city workers will attend and address questions about the association’s use and benefits to the city offering reassurance to attendees. Gospel services follow at 4 p m Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Simpson Methodsal Episcopal Church
Sweet
Li. M. Gates
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Funeral Services for Local Residents Held Today
Funeral services are planned for Fred Gress at 2 PM at the family home on Jackson Street with interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Price Funeral Directors will arrange for the remains of Mr. Sherwood arriving from Inca and burial at Dunmore Cemetery. Deceased was son-in-law of the late Mrs. Gosline formerly of North Main Avenue and Lafayette Street. Services for Benjamin Jenkins were conducted on Feranton Street with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. John Williams’s funeral will be at 2 20 PM at the North Main Avenue home with Rev. D. D. Hopkins presiding and interment to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Gress
Jackson Street
Forest Hill Cemetery
Price
Mr. Sherwood
Inca
Dunmore Cemetery
Gosline
North Main Avenue
Lafayette Street
Benjamin Jenkins
Feranton Street
Washburn Street
John Williame
D. D. Hopkins
First Welsh Baptist Church
Neighborhood social events and travel notes reported
The Sunday school picnic at Nay Aug park with the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church and the Thimble club is noted. Other items report births and visits including Clarke Bros. fall trade study in New York and Mrs Storm’s Detroit plans. A switch engine cylinder burst at Tampton yard injuring a passerby and a marriage between Ernest Voakes and Amelia Morton is recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
Nay Aug Park
Thimble Club
John Vipond
South Bromley Avenue
P. J. Toohey
Margaret Corey
May Jones
Mary Samuels
New York
Clarke Bros
J. Storm
Detroit
John P. ‘Toohey
Lincoln Avenue
Tampton Yard
Harold Jamelson
George W. Jenkins
J. =. Brennan
Henry Bruning
West
Local notes of weddings deaths and meetings
Wednesday items from Taylor and nearby towns report Rev T T Watkins wedding trip to New York and return home. Alderman Davies back from New York. multiple church meetings led by Rev D D Hopkins. a mass meeting of Christians planned. a fair and festival in preparation to pay church debt. a fire in an outhouse on South Bromley avenue injuring a woman. deaths of Benjamin James Aberdate in Wales. Moser family reunion at Nay Aug park. Del Water Gap visit vacation updates. births and funerals announced with Cathedral cemetery interment.
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T. Tt. Watkins
Taylor
New York
West Boranton
Albert Crown
Clayton
N. J
Minx
Margaret Williams
Chestnut Street
Markwick
Fourteenth Street
Weat Side
George Mowell
Dle
Young Women's Christian Association
TD. T Davies
Firth Word
Mie
Richard Id. Tones
Edwards Court
Ihe
Thomas Jackson
New York City
Fohont
Shillite
The
Tribune
Fe Sare
G. A. Willian
Rock Street
Middle Granville
N.Y
David M. Jones
Bloeck
Hampton Street
Dll
Hyie Park
Lanorers
French Roof
James Duguin
D. D. Hopkins
Baptist Young People's Union of the
First Baptist Church
Simpson Methodist Miscopal
Young Women's Christian Gesociation
J. B. Sweet
L. M. Gates
BE. H. Ripple
St. David's Guild
South Bromley Avenue
Tey
Benjamin James
Wales
Moser
Nay Aug Park
May Transite
Tenth Street
Delaware Water Gap
W. J. L. Davis
North Main Avenue
Robert Hamil
Pltteton
Lida Knipeher
Paterson
W. R. Dawes
Trenton
Mia
Daniel Elsinger
Willian Davis
Bellevue
Sadie Wright
Patrick Wright
Luzerne Street
Cathedral
Local church hosts reception for Rev and Mrs Guild
Last night the Ladies' Ald society and Christian Endeavor of Providence Presbyterian hosted a reception for their pastor and wife Rev and Mrs George J Guild. A fine programme was presented and a funeral notice for Rachel Simms, who died last Wednesday, will be held today at noon at the house with interment at Plitson cemetery. William Walsh entertained friends with music and games Thursday evening. attendees included Myra Davies and others. The Schubert Glee club performed at Lake Winola hosted by Morris V Morris. George R Atherton returned from Valleyville. The North End Star basket team meets Metropolitan basket mil team Tuesday at the auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Ald Society
Christian Endeavor Society
Providence Presbyterian Church
George J. Guild
Rachel Simms
Plitston
Williamn Walsh
Deacon Street
Misaee Myra Davies
Mame Walsh
Beasie Itterly
Jentle Kean
Libbie Rite
Jessie Rennard
Cora Fonsley
Clara West
Mary Evans
Messrs
William Itterly
William Walsh
Robert Caswell
John Michardson
Frederick Hayate
Harry Wells
James Fish
Ralph Waldron
Schubert Glee Club
Gwilym Mortals
Morris V. Morris
Tide
Lienely
Lake Winola
Qgata
Comrades In
Armée
George BR. Atherton
Valleville
North End Star
Dunmore Borough Special School Board Meeting Actions
A special meeting of the borough school directors was held at the high school with Directors Spencer Costello Haggerty Miller and Irvin present. Miss Ginley salary raised from 40 to 45 per month and agents for typewriters books and texts were examined with reports from committees approved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ginley
Methodist Episcopal Church
Borough Schons
Spencer
Costello
Haggerty
Miller
Irvin
Miss Gintey
McClinnon
White
Strike talk grips borough as workers discuss shutdown
Early on the strike dominated street talk. Groups of men debated the situation and heeded organizer Fred Dilcher who advised staying away from mines and saloons to prevent breaches of the peace during a possible general shutdown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Dilcher
Annual office outing to Lake Arlet from Erie line
Employees of Pennsylvania Coal, Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad, Dunmore Iron and Steel, and Dunmore Gas and Water plan an afternoon trip to Lake Arlet. A special car will join the Erie and Wyoming train at 2.25 pm, returning from Lake Arles at 8.15 pm. Games and sports are scheduled for an enjoyable event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company
Dunmore Iron and Steel Company
Dunmoote Gas and Water Company
Lake Artet
Erie and Wyoming
Lake Arles
Deska Installed In High School Third Story Room
Workmen placed the new deska in the additional third story room of the high school building yesterday. Mrs. Thomas Rich of Jermyn and Mrs. George Walters of Birmingham, Ala visited Mrs. Thomas Henwood on North Blakely Street. Rev. A. J. Van Cleff of the Methodist Episcopal church will preach both morning and evening tomorrow with guides Seeing the Invisible and Our Divine Friend. Seats free and all are welcome. Mrs. Yeager of Pittston visited the Pyiniel Powell home on North Blakely Street yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Rich
Jermyn
George Walters
Birmingham
Ala
Thomas Henwood
North
Blakely Streat
Methodist Episcopal Church
A. J. van Cleff
Marrilne
Yeager
Pittston
Pyiniel Powell
Blakely Street
Surprise party and church repairs in South Scranton
Miss Essie Callery hosted a large group of friends for dancing and singing at her South Scranton home Wednesday evening with refreshments served later. The Epworth league visited Mrs. D. W. Clearwater in Dunmore. attendees included Mr and Mrs William Lusch and several Misses. Local mills received renovations and a new walkway. Cedar avenue YWCA quarters are being renovated. Presbyteries and parish projects progress as St John’s Catholic church on Fleet Street rises from the rubble, with walls up to the second story and daily advancement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essie Callery
Birney Avenue
W Nellie Cooke
Katie Malley
Mary Downes
Anna Cooke
Nellie Cooke
Mary O'Neil
Margaret Boland
Teresa McDonough
Mary Mooney
Maud Coyne
Margaret Mc
Patrick Brogan
John Jones
Benjamin Jennings
John Conroy
Martin Conroy
Joseph Onnolly
Epworth League
Ceder Avenue
Phoebe and
Jennie Mulligan
Misa Allee Mureden
Mies Jennie Meyore
Mise Lisatte Evans
Ming Eeooliv White
Mice Evi Munton
Bessie Curl
Arthur Hewitt
Will Kam Gaving
Edward Biith
Ken F. P. Doty
Cedar Avenue
Booth Berinton
Pittiston
Keystone
Andrew Merrick
Patrick Moran
Thomas Boland
Thomas Bohan
James Daley
Leon Peters
Joseph Ruane
Patrick Boland
Janie Crane
Anthony McDonnell
St. John's Catholic Church
Fle Street
South Side Young Women's Christian Association
Miss Beather
Green Ridge Notes Include Visits and Lodge Installations
Miss Mertha Wright visits sister in Green Ridge Street while Mrs Ansul Tewksbury guests of Mra John Pagley. District Deputy Grand Master O L Culvin to install Celestin and Lincoln lodges on Monday October 1. Colwin to open a harness shop October 1. Bears entertain children on the street. Mrs N F Stahl returns to Delaware City after summer in Green Ridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mertha Wright
PF. A. Wright
Hen Cove
Long Island
E. W. Pratt
Green Ridge Street
Ansul Tewksbury
Brooklyn
Susquehanna County
Einer
John Pagley
Green Ridgestreet
O. L. Culvin
Green Ridge Lodge
Independent
Order of Old Fellows
Lincoln
Eni
Colwin
Penn Avenue
Copouse Avenue
Marion Street
Mra
Stahl
Delaware City
Del
Green Ridge
church services and events announced in local notices
Rowlands Codler weather notes increased attendance. All women and girls invited to attend services at Cedar Avenue Methodist Church. Brotherhood of St Paul meet Sunday at 10 45 AM with preaching at 10 30 and activities through 7 PM. Substituting pastors due to Rev Nordt away. Ice cream cake social at St Joseph’s hall October 1. Two weeks mission at St Johns church starting Sunday morning led by Redemptorist Fathers. Funeral of Amarica Parott to be held yesterday at 2 PM, interment in Cathedral cemetery. William Dunleavy returns from New York City trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rowlands
Codler
Brotherhood of St. Paul
Cedar Avenue Methodist Church
Epworth
FL P. Doty
W. A. Nordt
German Presbyterian Church
Gustav Hobilin
Adams Avenue
German Methodist Church
St. Joseph's
Nicoll Parotti
Breck Street
Close Of A Very Successful Fair
The event concluded with trotting heats led by Mabel W and Nile, a Japanese daylight fireworks display, and a balloon ascent by Dr. G P Saxor. Officials praised the fair’s strong attendance, profits, and the organizers efforts to please the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GP. Saxor
Wilkes-Barre Court House Clerks Play Team Showcase
The Wilkes-Barre court house clerks travel today to face the Wikes-Barre court house clerks in a city game. Players include Charlies Terwilliger as second catcher and James McGoldrick as catcher, Jack Lloyd at pitcher, James BE Watkins at short, John Van Bergen at first, John J. Gaffney at second, Eugene Cosgrove at third, Charles J. Mirtz at third, Frank Wotter in center, William Smith at right, with several county officials as substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Wilkes-Barre
Wikes-Barre Court House
Charlies Terwilliger
James McGoldrick
Jack Lloyd
James BE. Watkins
John van Bergen
John J. Gaffney
Eugene Cosgrove
Local Notes From Park Place And Nearby
Park Place and West Court residents report returns and recoveries after visits and illnesses. Miss Giertce Tilley of Binghamton New York visits Mr and Mrs A B Briges of North Main Avenue. Mrs Garrett Smith of Wilkes Barre spends time with sister Mrs D B Atherton of Providence Road. Finns Music Store advertises a STIEPP piano stack and 185 Wyoming Avenue catalog.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mids Lara Connell
West Court Atvent
Carbondale
Hugh Rodham
Blair Avenue
Giertce Tilley
Binghamton
N. Y
Ara
A. B. Briges
North Malin Avenue
Garrett Smith
Wilkes-Barre
D. B. Atherton
Providence Road
Stiepp
Finn
Wyoming Avenue
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Mires
Pauline Pitcher
Price Atrert
Lime Stone College
Gaffney
South Carolina
Miew Pitcher
Pittsfield
Mass
Jenkins
Globe Warehouse
North Scranton
Dunmore Borough
South
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton and
Jackson Streets
Chicago
Ill
McGarrah & Thomas
Lackawanna Avenue
Ceanton, Pa
Mabel
Jenath
Milo
W. OG
Bradley Wein
Wotil
Nilo
Mater W Cher
W. C. Bradley
Kelley Cat
Queter Pole
Silo
Ody
Mabel W
Headley
Morti
Mary
Nile
I A. Tattenson
Carhun
Dale
Mosaee
Mabel W. i
Reed
W. O. Beadle
Wilk
Tiws
Caraan
MION
Steff
Geo. W. Finn's
Antony and Cleo
Zenola
You
Zenola Company
Philadelphia
CUSH
IAN Bros. CO
Hudson St
Bell
Ohemiets
Roeck
the Misses Bril
Fifth Avenue
Mages Bell
Pell
Jean
Park Place
Academy OF Music
Burgundes & Reis
Lessees
Brown
Katherine Robber
Metropolitan A del Matin
Sheridan- Wolford Co
Ation
Adams Ave
Gordon
Catal
Opus
Rye
Spruce Street
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