Welsh Baptist Church calls Rev Dr Williams to return
West Scranton church votes 209 in favor 51 against to call Rev Dr J W Williams of Swansea Wales to resume pastorship at South Main Avenue First Welsh Baptist. Church secretary to notify Williams. decision announced by I Hughes after an evening meeting with 260 ballots cast. An answer expected within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Williams
Swansea
Wales
South Main Avenue
First Welsh Baptist Church
I. Hughes
B. Hughes
Williams
Funeral of Peter C. Powell
The funeral for Peter C. Powell who died Friday at West Side hospital was held at Simpson Methodist church. Rev J B Sweet officiated with a double quartet singing and floral tributes noted. Interment followed at Wash Horn Street counters with pallbearers Charles Hill C Corliss Jr Seth Wrigley and John Hale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter C. Powell
West Side Hospital
Simpson Methodist Church
Masons
Odd Footlown
J. B. Sweet
Levi Willams
M. J. Beaton-Wil- Name
Mre. W. Williams
Rowland Thomas
Thomas Williams
W. Evans
Moses Bo Morgan
Washhorn Street Connters
Charles Hill
C. Corliss, Jr
Seth Wrigley
John Hale
Narrow escape at Nay Aug Park hydrant platform
Saturday at Nay Aug park Simpson Methodist Sabbath group members took a water break near a hydrant platform. A two year old boy, George Jn, slipped into an uncovered water and mud pool beneath the platform while his father, George Frounfelker of South Hyie Park Avenue, watched and attempted to help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nay Aug Park
Simpson Methodist
George Frounfelker
South Hyie Park Avenue
George J
Father saves child from drowning after fall into water
Mr. Frounfelker jumped forward to grab his wet son who slipped down toward a planked edge. He lifted the boy from the water immediately and warned that the lad would have drowned if not for the rescue before authorities were notified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Frounfelker
Accident Risks Life of Everett Avenue Youth at Work
A breaker boy named Walter Williams of 220 North Everett Avenue nearly died Friday afternoon at Ceapoure colliery after rolling into a fixed spike on a pile. Dr P F Moylan treated a two inch throat wound. Williams is expected to recover. His family also suffered a separate accident when Mrs James Bruce fell and broke her right ankle and injured her arm while carrying carpet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Williams
North
Everett Avenue
Young Williams
Ceapoure
Themeeler
Williams
Barn
James
David Davis
P. F. Moylan
Willame
Edward Williames
James Bruce
Price Street
Surprise party for Miss Kathryn Coggins in Kynon Street
A large group of friends gathered Friday evening at Miss Kathryn Coggins home on Kynon Street for a pleasant surprise. Mrs. Thomas Reap and Miss Rose Coggins helped with reception while Fred Jones photographed the event. Solos by Miss Margaret Sheridan Thomas Ford and others accompanied by Calpin providing dance music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Coggins
Kynon Street
Thomas Reap
Rose Coggins
Fred Jones
Margaret Sheridan
Thomas Ford
Dimes Calpin
Local Social Notes From Jackson Street Visitors
Misses Catherine and Sarah McHale of Jackson street return from Bath New York. James J Kearney of Jackson street is in New York City. Miss Gladys Joseph of South Hyde Park avenue is very ill at home. Miss Margaret Kradgen of Scranton street hosts Miss Jennie Spring of Middletown New York. Phillip Davies of Eynon street visits Kingston. Mrs Thomas Phillips and daughter Margaret of South Main avenue visit Wilkes Barre. John Phillips of Omaha Nebraska visits relatives and friends here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine
Sarah McHale
Jackson Street
Bath
N. Y
James J. Kearney
New York City
Gladys Joseph
South Hyde Park Avenue
Margaret Kradgen
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
John Phillips
Omaha
Ned
Phillips
Simpson Methodist Sabbath School Outing at Nay Aug Park
Members of the Simpson Methodist Sabbath school enjoyed their annual outing at Nay Aug Park on Saturday, spending the day in picnics and games amid the park’s green surroundings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Simpson Methodist Sabbath School
Nay Aug Park
Goods Offer Fresh Ideas for Coming Season
A catalog touts the choicest new ideas for the forthcoming season with stock described as exceptionally clean and fresh.
Print Border Handkerchiefs and Swiss Embroideries Sale
An old advertisement offers plain hemstitched and Swiss embroidery handkerchiefs at special prices. It features 170 pieces with embroidery and lace trim, 12 to 12 1 2 dozen linen handkerchiefs with fine embroidery, and various hemstitched borders. Prices described as special bargains, with notes on unlaundered status and half actual value.
Living Witness Praises Lydia Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound
A testimonial from Mrs. Fronener R. Horrivns details months of abdominal pain dizziness and sleeplessness cured after following Lydia E. Pinkham’s advice. The letter highlights Mrs. Pinkham’s long experience in treating female illnesses and the scale of correspondence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Mas
Pixswas
Lydia B. Pinkham
Fronener R. Horrivns
Roland St
Canton
Hoffman
Pinkham
Lydia EK
Bell Healey nuptials at St Patrick's Church
Miss Kate Bell and Daniel Healey of Lonergan court wed at St Patrick's church last Wednesday afternoon with Rev A T Broderick officiating. Anna Flesch and Bernard Healey, groom's brother, attended. A reception followed at the bride's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Bell
Daniel Healey
Lonergan Court
St. Patrick's Church
A. T. Broderick
Anna Flesch
Bernard Healey
Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
William Howells
South
Garfield Avenue
Washburn Street
John L. Lewis
Jackson Street
Samuel Davis
Local Notices From Green Ridge And Nearby Areas
Raymond Greeley returns from a short visit to Mauch Chunk while Dr. Fordam and Myrtle Clark report health and illness updates. Miss Mildred Green and Allison Kinsley arrive home from trips to Manchester and stay with local hosts. Other residents including Giles and Van Blacken host guests. A Eshleman goes fishing at Keyser's pond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond A. Greeley
Fast Market Street
Providence
Mauch Chunk
Dr. Fordam
Capouse Avenue
New York State
Myrtle Clark
Missles
R. 1
Mr. Giles
Green Hidge Street
Allison Kinsley
Penn Avenue
Manchester
N. H
Mildred Green
Waverly
van Blacken
Electric Avenue
Russel Selig
Monsey Avenue
I. Cc. A. Eshleman
Keyser’s Pond
Mrs. Bunnell
Sunset Avenue
Clifford
Minooka Socials and Local Rugby Match Report
Miss Katherine Clark and Alice Mulderig of Pittston visited the Mulderigs on Martin street. Edward Brown returned from a lengthy Western Pennsylvania tour. John Manning of the Sixty ninth New York Volunteers visited his in law, Mr and Mrs Mark Sullivan of Gilmore avenue. Thomas O Hara of Dunmore visited his brother P F O Hara of West Minooka. The Maroons defeated the Hustlers from Shanty Hill on Burke's ground 8 to 2, Callery delivering for the Maroons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Clark
Alice Mulderig
Pittston
Mulderig
Matin Street
Edward Brown
Pennsylvania
John Manning
Sixty-ninth Regiment
New York Volunteers
Mark Sullivan
Gilmore Avenue
Thomas O'Hara
Dunmore
P. F. O'Hara
West Minooka
Maroons
Local Notes and Notices From Scranton Area
Mrs. Thomas Shepherd of Clay Avenue is seriously ill. J W Ritchie opens a penny portrait gallery on Drinker Street. Private William Beckmore returns home on furlough. M J Fanning of Baltimore to lecture on Prohibition tonight at 6 40. No 6 colliery to operate this week. Unclaimed letters list ends September 17 with names from Adams Avenue and surrounding streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Shepherd
Clay Avenue
FE. J. Hughes
South Blakely Street
Pittston
J. W. Ritchie
Washer's
Drinker Street
Gustave Misch
Gua” Sholla
Promised Land
William Beckmore
Company C
Thirteenth Regiment
M. J. Fanning
Baltimore
Pennsylvania Coal Company
George Dainty
Mauch Chunk
Harry M. Spencer
East Drinker Street
Bonny Boy
Harry Stevens
West Drinker Street
Madisonville
Will Benjamine
P. J. Boyle
Monroe Avenue
Rueben Carr
Spencer Martin
Patrick H. O'Hara
J. 8. Perry
Adams Avenue
Michael Ruddy
Friend Suingle
Bunker Hill
Bila J. Smith
Charles B. Williams
William Fuller Dies After 30 Years With DL&W Company
William H Fuller longtime Scranton resident and DL&W employee for over thirty years died yesterday at Moses Taylor Hospital after a long illness. He was 60 and survived by wife Mary Wheeler and two children. Funeral at Second Presbyterian Church with burial in Honesdale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William WH. Fuller
Taylor Hospital
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Mr. Fuller
Montrose
Montrose Democrat
Honesdale
Hand & Kirtland
Hand
Fuller
Mary Wheeler
Karl Wheeler
Becranton
New York
Trckel
Lackawanna Avenue
Affclits
Jefferson
Jefferson Avenue
Moses Taylor Hospital
Hea
Second Presbyterian Church
Delaware and Madson
Two Scranton Families Mourn Deaths in Butte Montana
Word reached Scranton on Saturday of the deaths of two men named John Neary in Butte Montana. Both were about 40, one married with four children and a local family relation resided here. One Neary had lived in Butte ten years, the other four months. The Neary and Jennings hotel firm in Scranton conveyed the telegram. bodies expected here Wednesday or Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard
Storms
Weat Scranton
South Main Avenue
Paradise Valley
Elghteen
Delaware, Lackawanne and Western Railroad Company
Simpson Methodist Church
Washington Camp
Patriotic Order Sona of America
Analomink Lodge
Independent Order of Odd Fellows
East Stroudeburg
Mise Cora C
Clarence M
Stroudsburg
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Hutte
Montana
John Neary
Edward Neary
Maury Street
Anthony Neary
Mary Street
Scranton
Neary and Jennings
Brakeman Fatally Injured In Freighter Accident
Edward Walsh of Hutler Street Pittston was fatally injured Saturday when he fell from a freight car in Wilkes Barre. A heavy freight car and the caboose passed over him. his right arm was crushed and his side lacerated. He died at Mercy Hospital Wilkes Barre. aged 36 and single.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Walsh
Hutler Street
Pittston
Lehigh Valley
Wilkes-Barre
Mercy Hospital
Happenings of South Scranton
Funeral of Jacob Pontius draws large crowd at Cedar avenue home with friends paying respects. Rev J C Schmidt leads service at house and grave. burial follows at Pittston avenue cemetery beside wife. Pallbearers listed include Harry Klau minzer, George Mirtz, R Sikofeky, Henry Wetler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob Pontus
Cedar Avenue
Mr. Pontius
Mr. Norit
Presbyterian Church
J. C. Schmidt
German Baptist Church
Pittston Avenue
Harry Klauminzer
George Mirtz
R. Sikofeky
Henry
Devine residence holds Catherine Walsh funeral in Prospect Avenue
From the residence of John Devine Prospect Avenue the funeral of Miss Catherine Walsh occurred Saturday morning The deceased was a first cousin of Mr Devine and had long resided with the family A large crowd attended the funeral at St Peters Cathedral where Rev D J MacGoldrick led a requiem Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery Pallbearers were Michael Corcoran Edward Coleman Michael Davitt Thomas Kelley Michael Murphy and Patrick Gaugsham Howard youngest son of Frank Gregory Maple Street was buried later at Forest Hill cemetery with services by Rev Mr Bubeck at home and cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Devine
Prospect Avenue
Catherine Walsh Toook
Devine
St. Peter’s Cathedral
D. J. MacGoldrick
Michael Corcoran
Edward Coleman
Michael Davitt
Thomas Kelley
Michael Murphy
Patrick Gaugsham
Howard
Frank Gregory
Maple Street
Forest Hill
Nooon
Mr. Bubeck
German Methodist Episcopal Church
Trustees Installed at Church of Peace Service
The Church of Peace on Prospect Avenue held morning services with newly installed trustees chosen a month ago, led by Rev. EFJ Schmidt. The honored members include Charles Graf Philip Young John Kuhns Karl Gruender Conrad Bellesheimer and Conrad Ehrardt. Officers elected after the sermon were Rellesheimer president Graf secretary and Ehrardt treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of Peace
Prospect Aonue
EF. Jd. Schmidt
Charles Graf
Philip Young
John Kuhns
Karl Gruender
Conrad Bellesheimer
Conrad Ehrardt
Schmidt
Rellesheimer
Graf
Ehardt
Forty Hours Devotions Begin at St John’s Church
Forty Hours devotions to the Sacred Heart began at St. John’s church on Fig street with the 10 30 mass sung by Father Moffitt. The sermon urged faithful participation through the upcoming services which conclude Wednesday morning with a solemn high mass. Reverend J J McCabe of Avoca conducted last night’s service featuring sermon and consecration of the Blessed Sacrament. Tonight Reverend T F Coffee of Carbondale will preach and tomorrow Reverend M E Lynott of Jermyn will officiate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Church
Fig Street
Father Moffitt
J. J. McCabe
Avoca
Father McCabe
T. F. Coffee
Carbondale
M. E. Lynott
Jermyn
Twelve Jol Hers to Hold Trolley Ride to Olyphant
A group of prominent young men called the Twelve Jol Hers will stage a trolley ride to Olyphant tomorrow night with limited invitations. The event includes a dance and dinner as part of the evening festivities.
Willing Workers Fair in Taylor a Social and Financial Success
The Willing Workers of the Methodist Episcopal church hosted a Thursday to Saturday fair at Weber's rink, featuring musical programs, successful sales of useful items, and strong community credit for orderly conduct and profits. Local residents visited relatives in Hyde Park and Grovetown while Red Men parades and Odd Fellows activities highlighted the town’s social calendar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Episcopal Church
Weber's Rink
Tribune
Taylor
Cobleigh Building
Gomer Jones
Hyde Park
Martha Davis
Worcester
Mass
Reese Lewis
Grovetreet
Fred, Pratt
the Archbald
Oneonta
Maple Fell
Taylor Electric Light Company
Taylor Street
J. F. Taylor
Main Street
John J. Morgans
Grove Street
Neigley's
John Ort
George Thomas
William Fuller
Thomas Fivans
Folwards
Taylorville Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Mra
Farrington
William ‘Tidd
Sons of Temperance
van Hory
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Scranton
Booth Main Avenue
Capouse Colliery
Globe Warehouse
Frandkerchief Sale
Plain H. S
Mrs. Hoffman
Mrs. Pinkham
Green Ridge
John Reidenbach
Washington Avenue
John Demuth
Demuth
Mre
Louie Heltrick
Jacob
Henry Reidenbach
Mamel Reidenhich
J. C. Behmidt
Hickory Street
A. J. McClosky
Lock Haven
Wood's Business College
Mc Closky
Norma
Washington, D. C
Ezra C. Browning
Patrick Gaffney
Hloom Avenue
Weat Market Street
John McDonough
Patrick Heffren
Cathedral
Lulu Castles
John Castles
Palm Street
Butte City
North Scranton
South Scranton
Jacob Pontius
Minooka Grounds
Olyphant
Minooka
South Side
Joseph Mullen
Ruddy
David Walsh
Peter Yoos
Fourteen Friends
Hotel Best
Hickory Street Presbyterian Church
Mr. Nordt
Newark
N. J
BE. J. Schmidt
Central Railroad
Quincy
Ill
General Conference of
Evangelical Ministers
Church of North America
Catherine Cafferty
Br. Peter's
Central City
Sagasia
McKinley
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Lyceum Theatre
Ree & Burgunder
Long
Stuart
Alonster Production
Saleoft
Albert Kolb
Lake Sheridan
George Jones
Osear Hartman
Company
Camp Meade
Taylor News
Academy OF Music
Burgunder & Reis
Lessees
H. R. Long
Roeber & Crane Bros
le Clair
Leste
Alf Grant
Rosalie
Mroest Reeber
Gaiety Theatre
Davis Opera House
The
Sporty Widows
Somata
Wilson
Dimensions
Mackintosh
Gillette Bros
Morgan
National Supply and Metal GO
Joo West Lachawaenoa Avenue
Sprauley, Pa
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