Local residents noted in city gossip and move briefings
Attorney John T. Lenshan of Wilkes Barre was in the city yesterday. T. W. Powderly will be admitted to the Okawanna county bar next Monday. Irene Kellow of Honesdale visits J. W. Kellow in Chestnut Street. Mary and Jennie Brennap of Carbondale visit Mrs. P. J Horan of Dunmore. Mr and Mrs E. Moses travel to New York to visit Mrs. Moses' parents in Germany. Pauline Pitcher of West Side and Gussie Fordham of Green Ridge depart for Welmley College. Chester N. Spare of the Phoenix Iron Co Ithaca visits W. M. Dickson. Mr and Mrs William Connell plan a Boulder Colorado trip to visit daughter Mrs Falton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John T. Lenshan
Wilkes, Barre
T. W. Powderly
Okawanna County
Misa Irene Kellow
Honesdale
J. W. Kellow
Chestnut Street
Mary and
Jennie Brennap
Carbondale
P. J Horan
Dunmore
E. Moses
New York
A. Lobenstein
Germany
Pauline Pitcher
Weat
Gussie Fordham
Green Ridge
Welmley College
Chester N. Spare
Phoenix Iron Company
Ithaca
W. M. Dickson
William Connell
Boulder
Col
W. Falton
Letters From The People Opinion Expressions Published
Short reader letters may appear with the writer's name for publication. The Tanese disclaims responsibility for opinions herein.
Scranton Music Controversy Letter Critiques Express
Grong B Carter defends Elm Park church musicians and attacks the Scranton Express for unfairly branding him. He lists singers engaged at First Presbyterian and Elm Park churches, notes their New York origins, and insists on the distinction between educated singers and vocalists. He requests journals quiet their criticisms while his class finishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edistor
Scranton Express
Elm Park
Morgan
Ela Parkian
Scranton
Ar. Morgan
the Express
Antonia
Ptay
Grong B
Carter
Editor Denies Moody Meeting Dispute In Elm Park Church
Sirk asserts no truth to a story in today's Trisaxe about Mr. Carter and him. He says he conducted the Moody meeting music at Elm Park church on Sunday morning and Tuesday evening when Carter was not expected to play, naming Tatum Monegan as involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tar Trinexe
Sirk
Carter
Moody
Elm Park
Bids Opened for High School Erection and Referral
At an adjourned board of control meeting bids for the new high school were opened. Not Fire Proof Bonore & Sons submitted 8180 562 183 151 Hopkins Roberts 193 000 180 000 John Smith 188 876 161 771 E A Williams 412 250 4 A W Burritt Bridgeport Conn 200 194 166 Conrad Schroeder 187 059 168 288 J B Woolsey 201 879 185 42 The bids were referred to seven High School committees and the meeting adjourned until Monday. Also notices include 1894 city and school tax duplicates and tax statements available. Funeral: Mrs Jane Hille, 71, Moyfort Ave, Church of Good Shepherd Green Ridge, Forest Hill Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonore & Sons
Hopkins & Roberts
John Smith
Williams
A. W. Burritt
Bridgeport
Conn
Conrad Schroeder
J. B. Woolsey
Fall Term Opens in Lackawanna Court With Long Docket
Opening day of the fall term before Judges Edwards and Archbald brought a crowded docket. In No. 1 court, the Fellows vs Fellows and Loomis real estate dispute heads a long list of ongoing cases. In No. 2, Hale vs McDonnell Insurance on a policy dating to 1869 centers on a $2000 policy and a disputed assignment. Other matters include divorces, estates, and municipal appeals, with hearings set into the week and several accounts and finalizations noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fellows
Edwards
Archbald
Court of Common Pleas
Nevv Sa
Josep Fellows
Cornelius Smith
John H. Fellows
F. E. Loomis
Joseph Fellows
Sylvanus Brown
Mr. Follows
Afr
Loomis
H. M. Humnah
B Price
Suy
Palmer
Wilkes-Barre
James Mahon
Smith
Thomas S Hale
Bridget McDonnell
Frank McDonnell
Bellevor
Pittston
McDonnell
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
McHale
Fretendant
Houselander & Vosburg
O'Brien
Shea
Wilkwe-Barre
The Clemenceau Case Pleases Frothingham Audience
The Clemenceau Case drew praise at the Frothingham last night as Dumas masterwork was presented without offense. Alberta as Iza received favorable notes while Roe as Clemenceau impressed audiences. Harrison and Alwood showed clever acting skills and the company planned Arabian Night for tonight with more specialties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemenceau
Frothingham
Dumas
Iza
Misa Alberta
Wilbur N. Roe
Clemengeau
Alice Harrison
Fern Alwood
Masterly Tent Sermon Opens Moody Meeting at North End
The preliminary service at North Main Avenue Baptist church drew ushers and workers for the Moody meeting. Rev. D. R. Jones led prayer, Talie Morgan directed singing, and Mr. Bilas read scripture. Mr Bliss preached on faith in Christ and the shedding of his blood as the path to salvation, urging unbelievers to come forward. The benediction was by Rev. M. D. Fuller. A 7 o clock follow-up meeting for Christian workers and a tent choir gathering were announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody Meeting
North Main Avenue
Tallie Morgan
RS Jones
D. D
Bilas
Mr. Bliss
Christ
M. D. Fuller
Baptist Church
West Side News Notes Choir Crowds Evangeist Schievera
The Moody tent on North Main Avenue drew a large crowd to hear evangelist Schievera with a choir of over 150 under W. Weedon. Dr. Robinson led prayer and Schievera gave a forceful sermon on conversion and God’s grace amid a mass sing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moody
North Main Avenue
Mr. Schievern
Evangelist
Bandrede
W. Weedon
Robinson
Mr. Weedon
Schievera
Evangelist Schievera
Mrs John P. Lewis Dead After Long Illness
Mrs Jane Lovwir wife of the late John P. Lewis died at her son John J. Lewis 417 Thirteenth street after a long illness. Born in Abervale Wales in 1823 she came to this country about forty years ago. She was a devout member of the First Welsh Baptist Church and is survived by four children James R Lewis John J Lewis Mrs Gomer Hughes and Mrs Mar paren Willismy. Funeral tomorrow afternoon from her son's home with interment in Dunmore Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane Lovwir
John P. Lewis
John J. Lewis
Thirteenth Street
Lewis
Abervale
South Wales
First Welsh Baptist Church
Mra
Lowia
Mra. Marparen Willismy
Gomer Hughes
John J. Lewin
James R. Lewis
Lntertont
Dunmore Cemetery
Miner John Thomas Injured in Mine Collapse
John Thomas, a miner from Swetland Street, was seriously injured yesterday at the Man ville mines when a 6 by 2 foot rock fell on him while cutting coal. He was carried home by neighbors and is described as in a precarious condition with doctors Williams and Reynolds in attendance. He is married with a family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Thowas
Swetland Street
Manville
Thomas
Dra
Williams
Reynolds
Watson Sisters Company Engagement Delights Davis Theatre
Yesterday's first day audience praised the Watson Sisters company for lively specialties and novel acts. The engagement continues through the week as Torxy, reliable jeweler and milliner at 141 Penn Ave, advertises watches at reduced prices and special firings with a money saving guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Watson Sisters’ Company
Torxy
Penn Ave
Thomas Benefit Concert Aids William J. Thomas
A benefit concert at St Marys hall last night drew a crowded audience in Mayor Connell’s absence. Hon William J Lewis presided. performances included Griffith Davis song Arm Arm You Brave and pieces by Misses Davis Humphreyn Gwilym Mor Innis and Gwylim Morlais with encores for Mrs D D Lewis and others. A report on the organizing committee and the house turned over to Mrs Thomasis was promised at Archbalds hall tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William J. Thomas
St Mary's Hall
Connell
William J. Lewis
Citizes
Griffith Davis
Misses Davis
Humphreyn
Gwilym Mor Innis
D. D. Lewis
Liew Herbert
Ess Cynon
Gwylim Morlais
Archbald’s
Local notes on residents and public services
Daily brief of residents visiting or ill including Mrs Howell of Green Ridge Street and Mrs Kresge in Newton. Mentions a dangerous sidewalk in front of M V Mortis and a Loyal Legion meeting on Green Ridge Street. Druggist G W Davis hosts his college friend G W Benford from Jamestown. Public telephone station opened at 1018 North Main Avenue to aid non subscribers and protect regular lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Howell
Green Ridge Street
M. V. Mortis
Kresge
Newton
Green Ridge
Phinney
East Market Street
Peckville
George Franger
Oswego
N. Y
The
Loyal Legion
League Room
Geen Ridge Street
G. W. Davis
G. W. Benford
Jameston
John Wolfe
Register Office
Honesdale
John Sullivan
Wayne Avenue
Sullivan
Baltimore
College of Physicians and Surgeons
M. D. Kinter
Christian Church
Elm Park
John Lynch
Holy Hosary Church
Father O'Toole
Thomas Saltry
Dennis Allagher
Thomas Senate Leonard
William Barrett
James Raddy
Anderson
North Main Avenue
Local notes and notices from South Side Jottings
William Kivlin of Buffalo visits relatives here while Miss Bridget Walsh and Miss Nellie Walsh of Omaha visit. James Connell lodge Odd Fellows meets tomorrow night. Michael Hand a Meadow Brook brewery proprietor attends to business. Michael O Halloran the Cedar avenue blacksmith back to work after being struck by a train. C d Ruddy covers Republican loreal staff during M J O Tooles vacation in St Louis. Forty Hours Devotion at St Marys German Catholic church ends tomorrow morning with a high mass. James Hastings funeral at his parents residence then St Johns church service and Hyde Park cemetery interment. Creditors auction sale of C W Freemans Jewelry stock at 2 90 and 7 90 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kivlin
Buffalo
Bridget
Nellie Walsh
Omaha
Nob
James Connell Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Michael Hand
Meadow Brook
Michael O'Halloran
Cedar Avenue
C. d. Ruddy
Crystal Dancing Class Opens Wednesday Evening
Zimmerli of South Main avenue iM reports the Crystal Dancing class starts Wednesday evening at 64 Pauls Armory. Mrs Amy Jones of Carbondale returns from a visit, Miss Kate McLaughlin and Maggie Padden from Wilkes Barre, Mrs John Vipond of North Hyde Park plans a New York visit. The Hampton Street Methodist church Junior age group hosts an entertainment and social tonight with a dime entertainment by the Junior League and an ice cream social to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
64 Paul's Armory
Amy Jones
Carbondale
Kate McLaughlin
Maggie Padden
Scranton Street
Wilkes-Barre
John Vipond
North Hyde Park Avenue
New York City
Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church
Junior League
Hampto Street Methodial Episcopal Church
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Weston Mill Co
Punch Cigare
Garney, Brown & Co
Mfr
Bouse Square
H. B. Ware
Spruce Street
Express
NEW High School
B Board of Controlg
Copyine Books and Presses
Pratt
Boor Stone
R. G. Buooxa
Washington Avenue
Woop
Braiss Oasela Pnatr
Stone
Pnatr
Hills
Moyfort Avenue
Jane Hille
Church of Good Shepherd
Forest Hill Cemetery
Edwards and
Charles F. McAvery
M. H
Mary Gifford
Indoc Green
B. Mott
William Rambo
Robert Westlake
M. E. Ainey
Eliza Brown
Fannie May
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Mary McGuinnegl
Wilkes Barre
Scranton Hailway Company
Charles Bloam
W. L. Harvey
Gouldsboro
Wayne County
Fifth
Lorenzo Hochrain
L. J. Hochrain
Guy
Martin Kearpars
Michael Marley
Mayfield
James McLoughlin
Jacob DeLong Nacents
Fifth Ward
William Cabbage
Lackawanna Township
J. M. Harris
M. F. Wymbs
W. A. Hart
Thomas F. Wells
John Thiel
Nicolas Walsh
Patrick Joyce
Sadie ©. Mattes
Conrad Mattes
H. Lynde
F. B. Lynde
Mary O'Hara
J. J. O'Hara
Jacob Bedell
Edward J. Winter
Michael Fiyon
John Heffron
Lowia Robert
William L. Griffith
Patrick Barrett
Mary Dougher
D. J. Evans
Evan J. Davis
Evan T. Jones
James
O.T. Hall
Minnie Cobb
W. K. Dolan
Margaret Murray
John Feller
Anthony Heckman
Henry M. Boies
Mathew L. Boies
Joseph M. Boies
Mary A. Dickson
James A. Linen
Ooe Ff
Catharine M. Steinbrecher
Thomas Stewart
Robert d. Murray
Jarthy
Linsie
Nellie
O'Neill
Michael O'Neill
Alex Drake
M. J. Reap
Henry Brown
Jonan Oat
Columbia Avenue
Atrur Frothingham
Ham
North End
Elias
News OF
West Side
John C. Thomas
Njured
John Thomas
China Hall
Weichel & Millar
Wyoming Ave
Arge Line O
Wyoming Avenue
Lacka. Ave
St. Mary's Hall
C. W. Freeman
Little West Side News Notes
Zimmerli
South Main Avenue
Christian Endeavor Convention
Christian Endeavor Convention of the
Trinity and Zion E. L.C. E
Caponse Avenue
J.C. Manning
Q. Hu’ Chandler
City
Istian Endeavor Friends
Carson & Davis
Pranklin Avenue
Martanus Bros
W. Freeman
Pyatt's
Pillanary
Rexford Jewelry Co., Ack Tye
Pratt’s Book Store
Schank
Shimbere
Jleminchas Geotalierad
Spruce ST
Old Post Office
Christian, the
Hatter
Sofmer Pianos
Aries
Columbus Monument
Washington Av
Clarence M. Florey
Florey & Holt
Sam New IN
Lackawanna Ave
Naval
Penn Clothing & Shoe House
Penn Avenue
Complete Outfitters
S. L. Gallen
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