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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 01, 1902

Page

7

City Notes and Local Notices in Lino Street Area

Community notices report a Ladies meeting at Lino Street Temple hosted by Mrs. Cohen. the Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union holds an afternoon session with speaker Rev. Von Nieda. Also listed are a bankruptcy petition by Fred B. Gue rner, and various church and social events including an all-day Christian alliance meeting, officers elected for Honla Ingvavl No.1, a rummage sale for St. Margaret, and an evening wedding at the Kilmer home.

Lino Street Temple Dy Cohen Christian and Micelonary Alliance Goepel Tabernacule Deferson Avenue Dummow Hev. von Nieda Wilh C. J. Casey Mra William Kelly W. K. Dolan Maloney Pivaton Mike Mollie Connolly Misa Genevieve Kelly Herward Kelly John O. F. Clarke St. Laila A. 0. Casey Mise Molen O'Brien New York City E. M. Clarke George W. Clarke Jennie Clarke Elizabeth Clarke By Brennan William Connell Strchard O'Brien J, Ke, O'Brien Misa Marjory O'Brien Charles Hobinson August Robinson Mika Marie Cooper Margaret and Uelen Crowe Dinthamton John Devine Timothy Burke John Gibbons Martin Walsh Josephine Walsh Parsons John W. Jordan Olyphint P. J. Jordan Frank Megurgee Early Pittston J. Williama G. G. Brooks Jennie Williama Thomas E. Jones D. B. Mand PF. Cromwell’ Hand Charles Marthut Misa Clara Simpson Helen Simpson Florence Simpson Louise Gunster Harry Simpson Charles Gunster Mea G. Boland W. P. Boland Mia J. M. Boland Wilkes-Barre Anna M. Boland Aberta O'Neil Katie G. O'Malley George Stegmater Fred Stegmater Wilken-Barre John Burke M. E. McDonald Joseph I. Glennon John H. Foy Sadie Elizabeth Coleman Lynett T. A. Ruddy Sarah Ruddy Margaret Truddy Mary Ruddy Gertrude Hawks M. J. Ruddy T. A. Collins M. J. O'Malley Godfrey John Lynett

Brilliant Charity Ball Lights Northeastern Pennsylvanias Night

A grand charity ball at the new armory for St. Josephs Foundling Home drew about 4500 attendees. Elaborate decorations and a joyous spirit filled the venue as dancers packed the floor and guests from across the valleys mingled amid a kaleidoscopic ballroom scene.

Pennsylvania New Armory St. Joseph's Beranton St. Joseph's Society Promenader

Brilliant Armory Ball Sets Scranton Standard for Decor

The armory’s formal opening ball dazzled with color and light far surpassing expectations. A vast archway of rainbow bunting, sun flags, balloons and electric stars framed the dancing floor, with charity words lit by bulbs, green and buff walls, and palm bordered promenades creating a spectacular, festive scene.

Scranton Armory

Arrival of Guests at a Grand Catholic Charity Ball

An 11 o’clock crowd filled the St. Peter’s parish ball at the Scranton armory with a numbered guest system to reduce confusion. Spectators crowded the gallery while hundreds danced, a grand march led by R. J. Bourke and Mrs. R. M. Wills opened the procession, and supper paused programming before dancing resumed past midnight. The event supports St. Joseph's Foundling Home with notable generosity from local figures and a special train plan that proved cost free.

Willam Kelly Joseph O'Brien Fred Stegmaier Wilken Barre George Stegmaier Mra M. &. McDonld Thomas CC Melvin Matronas Joseph Levy Boner R. J. Bourke R. %. Wills St. Joseph's Society Frank Siegel Armory P. H. Durkin St. Peter's Cathedral St. Joseph's Foundling Home Scranton Robert C. Wills John J. Brown A. M. Cusick B. T. O'Malley Board of Trustees Manville Delaware and Hudson Fuhrman Durkin Prof Bauer

Subscription Dance at Bicycle Club Delights Guests

A subscription dance replacing Easter assembly drew many out of town guests and locals at the Bicycle club. Bauer provided music and Marvin & Multz decorated. Hanley catered. patronesses included Mrs. J. B. Dimmick and Mrs. E. B. Jermyn. Notable attendees listed from New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, St. Louis, Wilkes-Barre, Indianapolis, Louisville and local residents.

Bicycle Club Bauer Marvin & Multz Hanley J. B. Dimmick E. B. Jermyn W. W. Scranton Everett Warren C. H. Welles

Dance Committee Names and Members Listed

The article lists numerous individuals including Dowd, Puller, Fuller, Jenny ester, Gearhart, Clarence Gilmore, Mint, De Bains Kenedy, Frank Linen, E R Loombs, Douglas Moffatt, DC Wt Santareon, Wool Torrey, and others as members connected to the event. The committee in charge is led by Maxwell BE, Bessell, David Boies, T Dickson Torvey, Paul B Welles, and Walter A Wolfe.

Backus Bowlers Win Northeastern Pennsylvania Championship

The Electric City Wheelmen defeated West End Wheelmen of Wilkes-Barre last night to claim the Northeastern Pennsylvania Bowling league title. Scores from the three games are listed, with the Buckus team earning the championship on the final tally. The report notes a holiday observed by local workers the following day.

Electric City Wheelmen Wilkes-Barre West End Wheelmen Pennsylvania Buckus West Eld Wilkbelmen

Gowns at the Grand March Display Paris Creations

Attendees wore elaborate gowns in light colors with Paris gowns prominent in boxes. Mrs F O Megargee wore a sky blue silk Armand gown with net panels. Mrs P O Malley in white duchesse satin. Mrs A J Causey in cream satin with pink rose embroidery. Miss Helen O’Brien in pink moire. Mrs P J Casey in rose on white satin with a tulip bouquet. Mrs Robert C Wills led the grand march in a striking gown.

Paris F. O. Megargee Armand Helen O’brien New York City P. J. Casey Robert C. Wills

Secretary Root at War Office Faces Embarrassing Question

A Washington Star account describes Secretary Root during a wartime delegation visit to the War Department. The secretary appears embarrassed when asked about plans to establish a large camp in a southern state. He replies he cannot recall the exact details and makes a brief, evasive remark about the matter.

Root War Department Washington Star

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Raynold Campbell Crocket Patton Whiting Lackawanna Ave Jacobs & Fasold Linden Street Bert Lee Express and Drayman Piano Franklin Ave Providence Read Green Ridge James Payne City Notes W.C Christian Tepernes Fred BE. Guerner Chinchilla van Wonnern van Warner Congregation of Honla Ingvavl Tul Hickory Street Lell Clewteds J. Newsman Jacob Mothlovitz W. Grunan J. Vanik Andnelal WL. Oram Wuk Weilaberger Isread Oram B. Secheman Samuel Newman Iund of St. Margaret Poon Avenue Lindon Spr Armbrust God Mark Kilmer Hlehtor Street Bepp Foundling Home Charity Johnean Cleland Samisamter Benjamin Sumter Minnie Sumter Charles Sehadt John Falon Mellowan Dulin Batts and Mire WL Davin Amd Peter Aligler Mead, Healey St. Joseph’s Society James Archhard Henry Helin Marker Brooks Ulm Brady Belin Mei W. D. Boyer BR. BE Chase J. Th. Dimmick Dub Dimmick George Sanderson F. Silliman Arthur Twitehall T. CL von Storch A.L. Watson FE. Warren Mm. A. K. Watson W. W. Watson W. D. Zehnder Archbald A. Archbaldd Misa Huth Archbald Misa Bessel D. “Housel Mins Helin Flizabeth Blair Mise Helen Boles Mie M. Belin Elizabeth Bunnell Mia Allis Dale Janet Dickson Jeane Dimnick Mary Dickson Mins Emma Foster Mins Gearhart Mary Gearhart Ming Munt Auin Stand Edith Hwim Mise Jessup Miss Linen Mines Laverty Allee Matthews Helen Matthews Eleanor Moffatt Anna McNulty Miases Nettleton Frances Osbourne Pennypacker Eleanor Reynolds Grace Spencer Mines Sith Miss Steel Mina Lela V Backus Associated Press Wilkes-Harve W. Davis David Cee Hunter Weigand Eleoctrig City Wheelmen Toil McCracken Williams Cesses Davis P McGracken McCracken Kieelolyeta Ake Gil Washington Avenue Seranton Laughlin Crrina Hall GEO. Vv. Miller & CO Wyoming Ave Scranton Bedding Co Kaiser Lackawanna and Adams Avenues Agu Lackawanna Mill and Elevator Co Providence Road Dickson Mill& Grain Co Scranton and Olyphant Kern Gunster &Forsyth Penn Avenue R Ross Pilsner Weed Scranton, Pa
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