Farewell Concert for Evan Miles at Welsh Calvanistic Church
The Welsh Calvanistic Methodist Church on South Main Avenue hosted a farewell concert for chorister Evan Miles and his family as they prepare to move to British Columbia. The event featured the Anthracite glee club, soloists, a quartet, and testimonies from church and parish groups, ending with a heartfelt presentation and best wishes for the Miles family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthracite Glee Club
Daniel Moses
Babbath
Miles
Mossie Davies
Jenkins
Rachel Powell
Reese
Wens
Davies
Powell
W. A. Warren
George Howell
Band of Hope Society
Howell
D. ©. Bowell
David Stevens
Hugh Davies
Th. Thomas
Troeser
Wales
Progser
South Wales
Worker Injured in Mill Accident at Ansley’s Planing Mill
William Hamrmitt of Hampton Street sustained severe injuries while at work early yesterday morning at Ansley’s planing mill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Hamrmitt
Hampton Street
Ansley
Tervous Troubles All Kinds in Cured by Animal Extracts
Ad seeks cures for nervous ailments with animal extracts. Washington Chemical Co advertises a mail order remedy from Washington. The copy implies quick relief and medical claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Chemical Co
Washington
Miss Minnie Gibbons Weds William F. Hosie in St Patrick's Ceremony
Miss Minnie Gibbons daughter of Mr and Mrs Miles Gibbons of 1933 Lafayette street married William F Hosie of Broadway yesterday at St Patrick's church. Rev J B Whelan officiated. Bride wore brown traveling suit with sister Miss Kittle Gibbons as bridesmaid in blue. Best man was William H Gaughan. They left for New York on the 3 49 train and will reside at 208 Broadway upon return. Mrs Hosie a Bloomsburg alumna and former public school teacher. Mr Hosie a linotyper at the Truth office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minnie
Horse
William H. Gaughan
Delaware, Lackawanna and
Bloomsburg State Normal School
Hosie
Truth Office
Local Social News Highlights From Scranton Area
Mrs. Robert Armstrong and guests from Elmira entertain. Residents report travel to New York City Buffalo Philadelphia Niagara Falls and Wilkes-Barre. Several relatives and friends host visits reflect community ties and nearby trips.
Funeral of Mrs. J W Quick at Jackson Street Home
The funeral for the late Mrs. J W Quick will be held Friday at 10 o'clock from the residence 1319 Jackson Street with brief services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Quick
Rsidence
Jackson Street
Funeral and social notices from a Northeastern town
The town papers report a 2 PM funeral for John Kelly at his sister’s home on Deacon Street with interment in Catholic cemetery at Olyphant. Other items note visits, illnesses, church events, a New Year tea, infant funeral on Marvine Avenue, a 50th birthday reception, and a varied program at Providence Methodist Episcopal church with Miss Crosby featured.
Evening school opens in South Scranton for young women
At 1007 Cedar Avenue the South Sle Young Women's Christian association opens an evening school for young women on October 6. English, German, embroidery, and literature are offered with a year end certificate. A new physical culture class is added. Registration is at the office. all young women invited. Also notes on a funeral, weddings, moves, visits, and a local patriotic council institute. Crystal Laundry advertises stiff collar laundering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Sle
Young Women's Christian Association
Cedar Avenue
Dennis Ward
RS Laurelcourt
St. Peter's Cathedral
Avoga Catholic Cemetery
Mies Mary Kochemann
Prospect Aves Nuo
Fred Logomarin
Lackawanna
Averue
St. Mary's German Catholic Church
Father Christ
Cho
Gheorge Krott
Silee Ermine Orban
Bert McGrath
South Washington Avenue
University of Pennsylvania
Donderry
Albert Westprahl
Prospect Avenue
Hawley
Anne Williams
Peckville
Remington Avenue
Mivees Mehady
Archbald
Kathryn McCann
Cherry Stroct
Gertrude McGee
Hust Stroudsburg
Patriotic Council
United American Mechanics
Surprise birthday party for Robert Nassar on Jefferson Avenue
A birthday surprise was held at Robert Nassar's home on Jefferson Avenue Tuesday evening with refreshments before guests departed. Attendees included Mattia Fischer, Mabel Waterman, Anna Waterman, Menta Miller, Mabel Prodericl, Carrie Fischer, Mattie Colvin, Grace Arnold, Alice Huckingham, Edna Huckingham, and others. DeForest and Carr hosted guests from Hanover, New York and Dickson Avenue. The Presbyterian church also hosted a reception for their new pastor Hey Inaac Lansing after prayer meeting. Mrs J R Perry and daughter Lillian of Wilkes-Barre visited Mr Perry and family on Capoure Avenue. Mrs Dorsey of Delaware Street was noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Nassar
Jefferson Avenue
Mattia Fischer
Mabel Waterman
Anna Waterman
Menta Miller
Mabel Prodericl
Carrie Fischer
Mattie Colvin
Grace Arnold
Alice
Edna Huckingham
Mesers
Charles Bray
George East
Elburn Harding
Ira Nolan
Otto
Richard Weber
Albert Pray
Palmer Price
Tom Bynon
Louis Brady
Frank Edgar
Arthur Brown
Ray Federici
Charles Hall
Mra. DeForest
Hanover
N. Y
Mre
M. C. Carr
Dickson Avenue
The
Presbyterian Church
Hey
Inaac Lansing
J. R. Perry
Lillian
Wilkes-Harre
Mra
Perrys Won
Capoure Avenue
Dorsey
Delaware Street
Social Notes From Great Bend and Nearby Visits
In spending a few days with friends at Great Bend and Maughamton Mrs Stoddard of Thompson visits Ridge guests Mr H Dewey and daughter Lilian of Brooklyn are hosted by Mr and Mrs BE Smith of Jefferson Avenue. The funeral of Edith Charlotte infant daughter of Mr and Mrs G M Shoemaker is today at noon from 118 Capouse Avenue. Burial at Went Pitteton Cemetery. Mrs Angie Shannon ill at home on Forshem Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Bend
Maughamton
Mra. Stoddard
Thompson
Ridge
H. Dewey
Lilian
Brooklyn
Mra
BE. M. Smith
Jefferson Avenue
Edith Charlotte
G. M. Shoemaker
Capouse Avenue
Went Pitteton
Mien
Angie Shannon
Forshem Street
Local notices mark mine disaster victim and community events
The piece reports the death of John Gallaeher from the Jermyn mine catastrophe and notes his standing in town. It mentions a funeral arrangement by his family and local societies. Also listed are a boxing bout at Beranton, the Father Mathew celebration change by Br Joseph Society, and Mrs. A H Compton moving to Dalton Pennsylvania.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Gallaeher
Jermyn
No. 8 Anciert Orier Hibernians
Irish Catholic Benevolent Union
Main Street
Mike Kate
Gladiator
Beranton
Pavia
Br. Joseph Society
Father Mathew
Hagleton
A. H. Compton
Davie Street
Dalton
Obituary notices from Bellevue and West Side residents
Mrs. Mary Jenkins Williams of Snyder Avenue Bellevue died yesterday afternoon after long illness at 32. Born in Bryn Mawr Wales she was a former teacher at old No. 12 school and longtime Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church member. Survived by husband Verna a daughter seven and by father Thomas Jenkins and brother John Jenkins. Funeral Saturday at 2 9 o'clock Welsh Calvanistic church. Interment Washburn Street Cemetery. Mrs Samuel Evans of 1219 Lafayette Street died last evening at about 9 o'clock after years of illness. She was 71 and had suffered paralysis for years. Her son John S Evans of Lafayette Street survives along with daughter Elizabeth A Evans a teacher at Public School No. 15. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Williama
Snyder Avenue
Bellevue
Bryn Mawr
Breconshire
South Watea
Thomas Jenkins
Mises Mary L. Jenkins
Samuel Evans
Lafayette Street
John 8. Evans
Carmarthenshire
South Wales
Evans
New York Engineer Sues for 1125 in Breach of Contract
George Nissenson of New York sues C. B. Scott of this city for 1125 alleging breach of a one year contract begun Sept 3 1890. He says he worked from Sept 3 to Jan 4 1897 at 40 a week then was discharged eight weeks idle and forced to take a lower paying job. He seeks eight weeks salary at 40 and the shortfall plus twenty eight weeks at ten and 25 for job search expenses and 2400 in special damages. Attorneys are Robert Peck and A. A. Vosburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Nissenson
New York City
C. B. Scott
Nissenson
New York
Scott
Robert Peck
A. A. Vosburg
Widow Claims Rights in Alello Estate Dispute
Deputy Register of Wills issued letters to Pasquale Alello claiming his brother Bueno left no nearer relatives. A woman then appeared asserting widow status and requesting administration. A citation was issued and the rival claims will be heard tomorrow. Bueno Alello left substantial property in the United States and Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Wills
J. H. Hopkins
Pasquale Alello
Bueno Alello
Pasquale
Alello
Italy
Aubrey suit against Sheriff over alleged damages
J. H. Burns and E. H. Shurtleff for Thomas Aubrey sue Sheriff F. H. Clemons for 10000 in damages. The claim arises from actions during a writ of attachment in the Phoenix Contract company frauds case, when Aubrey's office materials were seized and offices broken into to reach papers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Burns
E. H. Shurtleff
Thomas Aubrey
F. H. Clemons
Aubrey
A. D. Spencer
Phoenix Contract Company
Firemen Parade Plans And Communications Mentioned
Neptune Engine company met to arrange a Firemen day event with the Good will How company of Allentown. Schimpff's ball was planned. march route listed from Farm on Wyoming avenue to Linden to Franklin and others, with a review at city hall. Chief Hickey received a note from the Junior Hose and Truck company of Chambersburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neptune Engine Company
Allentown
Schimpff
Wyoming Avenue
Linden
Franklin
Lackawanna
Eighth Street
Adams
Spruce
Penn
Mulberry
Jefferson
Pine
Washington
City Hall
Wyoming
Hickey
Hose and Truck Company
Chambersburg
Local Firehouse Meeting Delays Involving Three Companies
The Hook and Ladder company planned an evening meeting on October 7 at the Weetminater to discuss a potential alliance with the Liberty company of Beatitie. A new wagon for the Columbia company is postponed until November, per a Mallwell company telegram received yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hook and Ladder Company
Liberty Company
Beatitie
Columbia Company
Mallwell Company
Water Pipe Break Floods Examiner Office
Yesterday afternoon a water pipe supplying power to the Examiner office broke at the motor connection, flooding the room before the supply could be shut off. FP M Williams removed counters and shelving in rooms formerly used for gents furnishings to renovate for the new post office. Will Foot of Troy, a former Richorwon boy, visited here during the Dallas Fair open from September 28 to October 1 inclusive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Examiner
M. Williams
Will Foot
Troy
Richorwon
Dallas Fair
Forest City Fire Bandits Notions and Local Incidents
At a special Enterprise Hose Company meeting in Forest City the group approved buying a 1 inch fire bell and fenders for the hose wagon Mise Gwennie Griffiths. Mrs Griffiths in BE F Ames family suffered a fall Tuesday afternoon injuring an ear requiring five stitches. Several Forest City residents attended the Wayne County Fair at Hones Carraneter and planned to visit the Dallas Fair open September 2 to October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Hose Company
No. 1
Ftn
Mise Gwennie Griffiths
BE. F. Ames
G. W. Boucher
Renna
John Lang
Ethel Alexander
M. Leonard
WW. &. Riefler
John W. Larrahes
Forest City
Wayne County
Honescarraneter
Pay for the Guards in Thirteenth Regiment
Adjutant L F Mattes forwarded time sheets and papers to Harrisburg to procure pay for Thirteenth regiment members for service at Lattimer. Officers expect pay warrants soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. F. Mattes
Harrisburg
Lattimer
Klondyke Gold Fields Tour Itinerary and Rates
Special train to Seattle and steamer to St Michaels, then to Klondyke with berths and through tickets from Buffalo. Leave Buffalo March Sth and Seattle March 16th. rates and supplies available from F J Moore Nickel Plate Road Buffalo. Also note sleeping car to New York via Lehigh Valley. arrival 8 22 a m at 209 Lackawanna Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Klondyke Gold Fields
Seattle
St. Michaels
Gold Fields
Buffalo
Klondyke
F. J. Moore
Nickel Plate Road
Exchange
N. Y
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Wilkes-Barre
Lackawanna Avenue
Also Mentioned on This Page
West Side
City
Evan Miles
Calvanistic Methodist Episcopal Church
A. A. Lindabury
Hell
Delaware Lackawanna
Fred Cramer
North Garfield Aventi
Weat Side Hospital
B. ¥. Harrison
Mears Hall
Main Avenue
Ehert
Evan J. Davies
Hillside
Roberts
North Main
Fenton
Clairvoyant and Penologis
North Main Avenue
J. C. King
West Lack
Awanna Avenue
Robert Armstrong
Charles Davia
Edella
Esther
Elmira
Samuel Ginader
Merrifield Street
Michael Duffy
Price Street
Edward Dunn
Oxford
N.Y
Thomas Davies
Musgrave
Frederick Neice
William Watkins
George Frigold
Plymouth
West Scranton
Anna Lake
Thomas Morgan
North Sumner Avenue
Leah Hammitt
North Bromley Avenue
Philadelphia
Ruth Harlow
North Hyde Park Avenue
Pittston
Mary Harrison
Cameron Avenue
Genevieve McAvey
Elizabeth Jones
Lincoln Avenue
Niagara Falls
A. A. Robertson
North Rebecca Avenue
John Morgan
Sumner Avenue
Globe Warehouse
Hibit
North Scranton
John Kelly
Deacon Street
Olyphant
J. J. Sullivan
Belden Beagle
Norwich
C. J. Howe
Grace Street
Fred Mason
Edna
F. Croseman
Throop Street
Carbondale
Ladhew Ald Society
Welsh Congregational Church
Burton Stevens
B. C. Robinson
Lake Winola
Thomas Harrington
Marvine Avenue
Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery
Willam H. Williamen
Oak Street
Margaret Sims
Providence Methodist Episcopal Church
Maree
Crosby
Cees Ice
Misa Crosby
Mies
Helen Dawson
Josh
Grandpa
Mary and
Margaret Davies
South
Scranton
Green Ridge
Sheriff
Fire Department Notes
Thirteenth
Alaska
N.K. Fairbank Company
Chicago
St. Louis
Bouton
Wastling Rill
Col. Lackawanna and Wyoming Aves
Newark
Conrad
Moobic and
Rube Dale Works
Laflin & Rand
Repauno Chemical Co
Sterling
Barnes
Eld
Ladiow
Vaio
Rexford Company
Lyceum Theater
Xcranton
Adressea
Isabelle Evesson
Estelle Clayton
W. TL. Elwood
Myron Calica
A.C. DeLitwyn
C W. MacDonald
LM. Martell
Joseph Martin
Grace Huntington
Virginia Duchanan
Imogene Eberle
Augusta Dergin
Fancie Hank
Sousa
Sadeo Metelle Kaiser
Mise Jeanie Hoyle
Arthur Pryor
Academy of Music Reis & Burgunder
H. 2, Long
Matthew
John W. Isham
Flower
Fred J. Piper
Tom Mcintosh
Hyer
Mallory Brothers
Scort and
Williams
She
Tie
Hoe
Davis’ Theater
Eaton & Weathers
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