West Scranton YWCA Meets at Simpson Church
State President Mrs. L M Gates spoke on YWCA mission and Rev J B Sweet outlined its moral usefulness. A large gathering heard music from the Simpson Male Quartette and the church choir as cards invited new members. The address urged practical help and financial support to aid young women and a broader reach beyond church walls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. M. Gates
J. B. Sweet
D. D
J. M. Eaton
West Scranton
Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church
E. EM. Ripple
L. Mates
Sweet
Mra. Gaton
Rome
Bevanton
Young James Eaton Hosts Surprise Wit Party
James M. Eaton of Wt Tenth tree celebrated turning ten with a Wit and surprise party hosted by his friends. They gifted a handyware estate as a token of esteem while Mrs. Maton served refreshments to a long guest list including Miss May Elton and many local residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James M. Eaton
Peidas Jane
Maton
Ella Gough
Minnie
Ida Prunne
Dunmore
May Elton
Mra
Frank Metz
Willian Madden
Thomas Carey
Charles Lanning
William Powter
Charles Rush
M. G. Dimmick
George Bvynon
Isade Swallow
Colhorn
Mira
Frank Powell
Thoms
A. IL Holmes
Fo Mathews
B. G. Beddoe
WI Elias
Walter Evans
Witliam Buckwalter
Communion Services And Presbytery Meeting Report
Communion services were held yesterday morning as twenty token cards were received and several children were baptized. The pastor departs today for Shickshinny to attend the fall meeting of the Presbytery. Home Missionary society officers elected include President Miss Jennie F B Shannon. vice president Mrs T Z Luce. secretary Mrs J P Moffat. treasurer Mrs Bryan. The annual presbyterial meeting will be at Montrose October 9 10. The Christian Endeavor society met enthusiastically and elected Prof Stone president for the ensuing term. Plans for the next six months were outlined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shickshinny
Home Missionary Society
Mise Jennie FB
Shannon
Mra
T. Z. Luce
J. P. Moffat
Bryan
The
Monesdale
Christian Endeavor Society
Prof. Stone
Tragic Galveston Tragedy Inspires Local Sermons
Rev. 8. F. Mathews themes the recent and terrible Galveston tragedy in morning service, drawing lessons. Evening service includes a concise report on a past week's convention, with pastor’s remarks. Sunday school focuses on well deserved growth and steady leadership notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. Mathews
Galveston
Binkely
Birthday Party for Miss Atel Watking at North Deckers Court
A home birthday gathering hosted at 25 North Deckers Court honored Miss Atel Watking. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Thomase Watkins with assistance from Misses Jennie Watkins Maud Powell and Hattie Eynon. Attendees included Clare Watkins Stella Morgen Gwennie Phillips Pearl Jen king Grace Brown Margaret Oliver Lillian LaBar Margaret Hughes Dessie E Davis Mary Hughes Ruth Reese Nellie Davis Liggie Powell Gertie Morgan Ethel Eynon Edith Harrington Martha James Gertrude Evans May Phillipe Mary Jenkins Ethel Watkine Edward James Burt Oliver Walter Iver Alfred Oliver and Mrs Rosencrang Clarence Rosencrang Raymond Jenkins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atel Watking
North Deckers Court
Thomase Watkins
Jennie Watkins
Maud Powell
Hattie Eynon
Clara Watkins
Stella Morgen
Gwennie Phillips
Pearl Jenking
Grace Brown
Margaret Oliver
Lillian LaBar
Margaret Hughes
Dessie E. Davis
Mary Hughes
Ruth Reese
Nellie Davis
Liggie Powell
Gertie Morgan
Ethel Eynon
Edith
Mrs Harris Hosts Friends on Garfield Avenue Evening
Mrs David Harris of Garfield Avenue entertained a small group on Friday evening with refreshments at a seasonable hour. The event featured games and dancing. Attendees included Jewish names such as Hatlie Eynon, Jennie Watter, Mate Greenwood, Stella Margin, Beetie Davis, Mrs John Morgan, Frank McGevern, Arthur Corsner, Dolph Brunning, Frank Watkins, Edward Davis, Ralph Sarre. Mrs Harris was assisted by Mrs John A Morgan in receiving guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Harris
Garfield Avenue
Nlewese Hatlie Eynon
Jennie Watt
Mate Greenwood
Stella Margin
Beetie Davis
Mra
John Morgan
Frank Mcgevern
Arthur Corsner
Dolph Brunning
Frank Watkins
Edward Davis
Ralph Sarre
Mire Harris
Jonn A. Morgan
Funeral rites for John Williams officiated by Rev Hopkins
The funeral for John Williams was conducted Saturday afternoon by Rev. DOD Hopkins of the First Baptist Church at the North Mein Avenue residence. Members of the Dew Sant lodge attended along with many well known citizens. pallbearers included John J. Jenskins, Thomas Carson, Owen D. John, David RB, Evanz, Reese Hopkins, and Lot Lake. David Z. Davie was the flower bearer. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dod. Hopkins
First Baptist Church
John Williams
North Mein Avenue
Dew Sant Lodge
John J. Jenskins
Thomas Carson
Owen D. John
David RB
Evanz
Reese Hoptina
Lot Lake
David Z. Davie Wis
Washburn Street
Mission Work Items Shared at Congregational Church
A schedule mentions wag lime cinching and other articles for mission work. Rev. E A Boyl preached this morning and Dr. Sweet led communion at the Bivmouth Congregational Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Blily
E. A. Boyl
Sweet
Tm Bivmouth
Ehuyeh
Grain-O Ad Promises Coffee Alternative Beverage
An old advertisement urges readers to try Grain-O as a new drink that can replace coffee for children and adults. It claims Grain-O has the gentle effect of a cereal beverage, makes no stomach upset, and comes in a rich brown color resembling coffee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Java
North Scranton Clergymen Attend Farewell Service at North Main Baptist
North Scranton saw a large turnout of ministers for the renoved North Main Avenue Baptist church dedication and farewell sermon by Rev Dr Reading. The afternoon program featured sermons by Rev Spencer and others. about £2,200 was raised to clear the church debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue Baptist Church
Oak
G. Reading
John VT. Evans Hai
David Spencer
Blakely Baptiat Church
Einemy
Aly
Reali
G. Guild
Providence Presbyterian Church
Guild
Baptist Church
Wiliams
Olyphant
Mr Williams
Me. Spencer
North Malin Avenue
Min Spencer
Joshua Johns
Reading
Elm
Jesus Christ
Large cave-ins threaten North Main street. repairs planned
Two large cave-ins were found on North Main Avenue. One nine foot diameter hole appeared in a vacant lot next to J C Taylor's property, another four foot hole by Watkins' butcher shop collapsed sidewalk and street. Bricks removed. street settling but not seriously. Repairs to begin in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Main Avenue
J. ¢. Taylor
Watkins’ Butcher Shop
Members received into Providence Methodist Church yesterday
At the Providence Methodist Episcopal church yesterday morning several members were received into the church after Rev. G A Cure preached a sermon on faithfulness. A miners mass meeting was held this afternoon at Von Storchs field near the Von Storch mines. A driver meeting occurred on Court street yesterday afternoon. Myron Richards sprained his ankle while at No 2 school last week. Miss Maury Burns listed fall millinery in New York. W C Sanders visited Kingston on Sunday. Will Lowry has returned from Pittston. Storrs Accident Fund No a holds meeting at Leonard's hall Tuesday at 2 oclock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
G. A. Cure
Pista
Luke
von Storch’s
von Storch Mines
Hove
Court Street
Myron Richards
School Street
Maury T. Burns
West Market Street
New York
W. C. Sanders
Kingston
Will Lowry
Church Avenue
Pittston
Storrs
Leonard’s Hall
Uncalled Letters and School Election Notes From Local Page
Period ending September 6 1000 lists letters remaining uncalled for and ads for advertisers. Names appear with addresses and various residents in the town. It notes substitute teachers chosen late and a postponed decision on selecting a typewriter from director exhibitions at the Heh school building. Also mentions George Brink and Edward Pwoarte families on vacation at Tilg Pond and the Ladies Home Missionary society activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tay
Picheop
Mra
MM. J. Brown
Drinker Street
Johnemason
Waddell
Mex
John Foley
Antonia Sintinners
Bond
Mixa Jessin Swartz
Annna McGuire
Katie O'Maffey
Mary Gerrity
Heh
George Brink
Edward Pwoarte
Tilg Pond
Ladies’ Home Missionary Socl
Stanton Citizen Endorses Dean's Kidney Pills in Local Ad
J Morrie Williams of 740 South Hedden Park Avenue testifies his kidney dull pain and diabetes symptoms eased after using Dean's Kidney Pills from Matthews Pross store. He praises the remedy for relief and urges others to try the product, Rostor Milburn Co. distributes. remember the Dean's name and avoid substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanton
J. Morrie Williams
Hede Park Avenue
Carpenter
Hbultder
Met
Dean's
Rostor-Milburn Co
Tuffine
Presbyterian women hold secular meeting at Mrs Nye home
The ladies of the Presbyterian church will stage a secular meeting Thursday evening in the home of Mrs Nye on South Blakely Street. Tex Thompson has just returned from a two week vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Presbyterian Church
Green Ridge Residents Share Weekend News
Mrs Charles Knight and her daughter return from New Jersey visit. Mr and Mrs Charles Tucker from Wilkes-Barre spent Sabbath with Mrs Cavell. Infant baptism administered by Rev J J Lansing at Green Ridge church. Mrs W G Simpson travels to California and western states for about three months. Mrs T Thorpe visits Capotce Avenue. Crescent base ball team members from Green Ridge are called to meet September 17 at 4 PM at Capotise and Sunset. Tobey is captain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knight
Htle
Green Ridge Street
New Jersey
Charles Tucker
Wilkes-Barre
California
T. Thorpe
Forestity
C. BE. Tobey
Capotce Avenue
Crescent
Green Ridge
Capotise Avenue
Sunset Street
Tobey
Local Families Plan Visits and Moves
Park Place residents visit friends in Sunbury while Yon Smith and family plan a Pittsburne move. John Von Dergan Jr and Charles Terwilliger enjoy a Wilkes Barre trip. BK Terwilliger visits Gibson in Susquehanna county. The Court Street Methodist Episcopal church hosts a social in the lecture room Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NFL
Blair Avenue
Sunbury
Yon Smith
Familly
Court Street
Pittsburne
John von Dergan, Jr
West Court Street
Charles Terwilliger
Providence Road
Wilkes-Barre
BK Terwilliger
Flair Avenue
Pareute
Gibson Susquehanna County
Court Street Methodist
Obituary for Mie Hittentender and family losses noted
An obituary recounts the life of Mie Hittentender born 1840 in Moto county, detailing long residence at 10 Pranstin avenue, and a large family including five children with tribute from Rev. F P. on her passing. It notes a church role, public esteem, and funeral plans at Holyrose church with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Also listed are survivors including husband Abram Hittentender and children Minnie Rieder Ida Bittenbender and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wittel Eumillien
Wwe
Bey
Hell
Dods Park
Genden
Chile
Odie Eeelie
eLeer
Luayen
Conmfort
Downs Chriet
Mati Wick
Keay
Mia
Anil Thet
Mick
Jesus Chine
Npworth Teague
Lfe
Omer
Ram
Met
Elia
Firet
Sis Bittendirder
Moto County
Ligetloy
Pranstin Avenue
Birtenbender
Ter
Joseph
Billontandey
Pie Monn Avenue
Mapliss Chimeh
Chor
Pon Avenue Hagilst
Eleek Vedic Alten
Peter Ofeltig
Amanda BR. Bitterhender
Abram Hittentender
Momig
Fener
Mia Minne Rieder
Ida Bittenbender
Dogan
Bern
Vic Rien
Aida Peter
Redemptorist Mission Opens in St John’s Church South Scranton
The two week mission conducted by the Redemptorist Fathers of New York opened at 10:30 AM in St John’s church Pilg street with Fathers Parr and Mullaney leading. The program includes daily masses at 4 and 9, confessions for parishioners from 5 to 7 AM and 12 noon to 6 PM, and evening services at 7:30 with instruction, rosary, sermon and benediction. A children’s mission starts today at 2 PM led by Father Parr. A funeral for Mrs Margaret Kurtz of First Court is noted among yesterday’s items and a man named Patrick Cunningham of Stone Avenue was injured by a falling derrick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Cunningham
Stone Avenue
Olyphant
Margaret Kurtz
First Court
St. John’s Church
Pilg Street
New York City
Parr
Mullaney
St. Alphonsus’ Church
New York
Lindner
Cleveland
Mather Perr
Father Mullaney
Laborer Injured In Derrick Collapse At St Johns Church Site
Patrick Cunningham of Stone Avenue, a worker on the St Johns church project at Pittston Avenue, was struck by a falling derrick Saturday at 4 am when a blocking gave way. He sustained severe head and chest injuries with scalp wounds and broken ribs and was transported to Moses Taylor Hospital via W Manley’s office for examination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Cunningham
Stone Avenue
St. John’s
Pittston Avenue
Ife
Droog
W. Manles
Leiter
Moses Taylor
Straw ride to Olyphant ends with wheel collapse
Friday evening a group of young Indies and gentlemen enjoyed a straw ride to Olyphant and back without major incident until the left hind wheel failed. The wheel mishap jolted the riders, but everyone walked home, with several named attendees listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olyphant
Cedar Avenue
Peter Ellerman
Fred Schweitzer
Anna Faust
Netti Thoris
Lotthe Wirth
Margaret Frichter
Anna Hartman
Mekstis
Will Brown
Fred Louber
Jaeeph Shuts
Arnold Tole
Will Varney
Funeral for Mrs Margaret Kurtz Held at Minooka Cemetery
The funeral of 77 year old Mrs Margaret Kurtz died Friday at her daughter Mrs Enell Moore’s home 028 first court was largely attended. Rev J W Witke of Cedar Advents Christ Lutheran church preached a sermon interment followed at Minooka cemetery with pallbearers Charl en Molder Rudolph Shhaeffer John Bock and John Bluffen. Undertaker Storr was in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Kurtz
Enell Moore
First Court
Iju
J. W. Witke
Cedar Avents Christ Lutheran Church
Minooka
Charlen Molder
Rudolph Shhaeffer
John Bock
John Bluffen
Btorr
Local notes and appointments in Germantown and area
Reports on injuries at Dickson Locomotive Works as a worker suffers leg damage while handling heavy equipment. A Germantown meeting selects officers for the upcoming year with B J Robinson as president Emil Bonn as vice president and others named for financial and recording posts. Also noted are visits among residents to relatives in Cedar Avenue Pipston Avenue and a new garden fence erected on Alder Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Grambo
Pitttston Avenue
Dickson Locomotive Works
Junger Maennereher
Germants Hall
B.J. Tobinson
Vicw
Emil Bonn
Charles Levert
Yevonling
Edward Wannenquevert
Mfred Gutheing
Clue Sebi
Gus Schunknd
Otto Robinson
Mere
John
Sehreck
Noffalo
I. T. Powers
Cedar Avenue
Dippre
Alder Street
Mire
Karlow Hnestig
Dgcob Solna
Pipston Avenue
Orienl4
Hoarmatiure
Lawrence Haheretroh
Cedar Aves Nove
New York City
John Frichtel
Mise
Margaret Frichtel
Willow
Union War Losses Across The Civil War Totals
A review of Union casualties and demographics from the Civil War cites 2,268 distinct battles and engagements. It estimates 110,070 killed on the field, 199,720 from disease, and 49,735 from other causes, with total deaths near 400,000 when correcting undercounts. It notes 75 percent American born, Ohio leading in troop contributions, and major battles like Gettysburg and the Atlanta and Seven Days battles with heavy losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Philippines
Trish
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Lee
Gettysburg
Atlanta
Ailome
Bootleylvania
We Vieluity
Virginia
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Scranton
Simpson M. E. Church
Christiah
George Williams
Jenkins
Main Avenue
Westras
Washburn Street Church
First Baptist Church Notes
North
Main Avenue Baptist Church
Park Place
Vine Willian Metiride
Satantay
Mili
Pot
Leo
Patrick
Lewa Bo oWrhelt
Wowerly
Patrick Hetley
Dave
Tite Llane
Michael McDonald
Pol Mics
Holyrose Church
J. A. Banister Co
Vienna
Philadelphia
New Orleans
Chicago
Paris
Meei
South
ST. John's Church
Derrick
Kurtz
Academy OF Music, Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
R. Brown
TX Repertome
Gordon
H. S. Gordon
Firth
Cedar Ivemis
Mire Varick
Hackensack
N. J
Peter Lambert
Willow Street
William Forke
John Zeissner
Paltimore
Voom
Megister
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