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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1902

Page

11

Now Grand Counsellor Honored At Pittsburg Grand Assembly

Arthur N. Stover represented the West Side assembly of the Royal Society of Good Fellows at the Pittsburg grand assembly and reported at the local meeting. He announced Scranton as a potential venue for next year and is noted as a leading linotype operator with The Tribune. He served as corresponding secretary of the Electric City Wheelmen and is a popular civic figure.

Arthur ‘N. Stover West Side Royal Society of Good Fellows Grand Assembly Pittsburg Scranton Stover Tribune Electric City Wheelmen

Youngest Yet Elected Leader Dominates Smoke City Convention

The grand assembly met in the Smoky City for a week with representatives from many states. Mr. Stover, the youngest member present, received honors rarely accorded to such a new affiliate and was nominated to a high office within the society.

Trom Grand Assembly Smoky City Stover

Funeral services for Daniel T Davies held at son’s home

The funeral for Daniel T Davies was conducted at 2 PM yesterday at his son John D Davies's residence 129 South Bromley Avenue with Rev Dr P Jones and Rev H Dougherty officiating. A large attendance from this city and Taylor attended. Pallbearers included Frank Williams Evan J Evans James Roberta John Francis William Fox and Mr Rogers. Interment took place in the Forvat Home cemetery in Taylor.

Daniel T. Davies John D. Davies South Bromley Avenue P. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church H. Dougherty Taylor Frank Williams Evan J. Evans James Roberta John Francis William Fox Mr. Rogers Forvat Home Cemetery

Mine Workers Suffer Injuries in Local Accidents

Patrick Conboy of 323 Second Street, an Oxford mine worker, suffered a fractured right leg when venal fell at his job Thursday and was hospitalized at Lackawanna Hospital. Edward Griffith of South Ninth Street, a Central mine driver, had a leg bruise after being caught between cars while coupling and was sent home.

Patrick Conboy Second Street Oxford Lackawanna Hospital Edward Griffith South Ninth Street Central Mine

Community Notices From Local Churches And Societies

The probattioners class of Simpson M E Church met in the lecture room last evening. The Colonial Dancing class held its weekly social in Washington hall. Mrs Frank Bryant hosted the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of Simpson M E Church. Washington Camp No 333 P C A met to arrange attendance at the funeral of brother Samuel Kaerner this morning.

Simpson M. ES Washington Hall Frank Bryant Academy Street Woman's Foreign Misionary Society Simpson M, EL Church Washington Camp P. C Samuel Kaerner

Praise for Waster music and orchestra performance

Great praise is due for the success of our Waster music to the orchestra. The orchestra is composed of Thomas King double bass John King alto Charles King clarinet George King tenor Willam Protheroe first violin Carl Lotz William Jones second violin Miss Lily King and Edward Williams organists. Next Sunday evening by special request the chorus of 100 voices will render some selections from their Raster music Master D Herbert Williams will sing the solo There Is No Love

Thomas King John King Charles King George King Willam Protheroe Carl Lotz William Jones Lily King Edward Williams

Community Notices and Social Gatherings Recap

The column reports church events including a closing address, tithes distribution for church painting and repairs, and a B. P. U. meeting with forty new members. A wedding, a surprise party for Keystone academy student George Kubina, and recitations by Anna and Lottie Jones are described with attendees and a farewell song.

Four year old Mary Martin scalded by hot coffee spill

Mary Martin aged four was badly scalded when a coffee pot on the stove tipped over her while the vessel spilled on her arms and shoulders. The accident occurred Thursday at 1600 South Sherman Avenue, the child being the daughter of Mr and Mrs John Martin.

Mary Martin John Martin South Sherman Avenue Scranton Choral Society St. David's Hall William Farrell Washburn Street Palmer Williams Maurice Miller Ely Harris John Howell South Main Avenue Henry Venson Schnell Alderman Kelly Department of Public Works Vettebone Street A. C. Latimore Samuel Dean Morton Avenue Port Jervis Order of Hibernians Mears’ Hall Total Abstinence Union St. Leo's Hall John C. Roberts St. Louis David §. Hughes North Garfield Avenue Kingston Bert McDonald Clarke Brog Tda Gimer Monsey Avenue Bellevue Thomas de Gruchy Myde Park

Local meeting notices and social updates from Jayne's hall area

A Local 214 United Mine Workers of America meeting is set for this evening at Jayne's hall at 7 90. Joseph Oliver is the only candidate so far for the First chuteleg legislative nomination. Preaching at Plymouth Congregational church on Jackaen street at 10 90 a m and 7 p m with Sabbath school at 12. A V Bower will preach both morning and evening. West Side Central Republican club hosts its regular monthly meeting this evening with a report on the recent dance. Mr and Mrs A F Duffy of Binghamton visiting relatives on Jackson Street. Benjamin Allgood recovering from the grip for two weeks at 1001 Price Street. Miss Mrt Willian of South Seventh Street recovering from an illness. Thorns Houser of Chestnut Street recovering from serious sinews. Ming Sadie Durkin entertaining cousin Miss Blanche Welsh of Low ell MA. Miss Kate Boone of Lafayette Street visiting Miss Marie Finnen of Port Jevis Fort Michael or North Bromley Avenue homebound by illness. Miss Anna McThoul of Kansas City visiting Miss Anna Cratham on Teuth Street. Michael Burke of Liverne Street convulsing after a serious illness.

United Mine Workers of America Jayne's Hall Joseph Oliver Plymouth Congregational Church Jackaen Street Shennan Avenue V. Bower West Side Central Republican Club A. F. Duffy Binghamton Jackson Street Benjamin Allgood Price Street Mrt Willian South Seventh Street An Hines Thorns Houser Chestnut Street Ming Sadie Durkin Luxome Street Blanche Welsh Lowell, Maw Kate Boone Lafayette Street Mins Marie Finnen Port Jeevis Fort Michael North Bromley Avenue Ness Anna McThoul Kansas City Anna Cratham Teuth Street Michael Burke Liverne Street

Green Ridge Church Service and Local News Summary

At Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Luther F Smith escorted by officers. service led by Hew Thausing D and Conrad Aayder with others singing There Is a Fountain Filled with Blood. Private funeral held in Dunmore. arrests for disorderly conduct. Mrs Paterson visiting Green Ridge. Woman's Society held a meeting. Louise William invited to attend Market convention in Carbondale. Social hour and tea followed.

Luther F. Smith Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Hew Conrad Aayder Charles Winke Miss Gunster Gonter George Clearwater William Parke Joseph Vangi A. Paine Green Ridge Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society Fll Miceheowk Willman Louise William Carbondale Mo. Lansing

Crackerjacks Defeat Comets 16 to 6 in Auditorium Battle

In North Scranton last night the Crackerjacks beat the Comets of the central city 16 to 6 at the Auditorium. Jefferys and Wells starred for the Crackerjacks while Elligy and Swift shone for the Comets as several substitutes played during intermission.

Comets Jeffery Elfigy Benjamin Wells White Jefferys T. Davis McMullen Gilligely Elligy Swift McCluskie Welles Cracker- Jacks

Stone block paving resumed on East Market Hill

Work on the stone block paving along East Market street hill resumed yesterday after winter suspension. Superintendent Patterson leads a large crew of 80 to complete the project within two months while the city engineer surveys Wayne avenue and informs residents to install flag sidewalks in front of their homes.

East Market Street Patterson Wayne Avenue

Wrestling Match Set at Auditorium on April 12

Arrangements are made for a wrestling bout between James Dempsey and William O Her e at the Auditorium on Saturday April 12. The purse is 2100 a side and the match will be best two of three falls with the winner taking the purse.

James Dempsey William O

Literary Club Meeting With Recitals and Sketch

A special interest meeting set for Sunday afternoon in the association parlor from 5 to 6 o clock features a biographical sketch of Miss Frenees Hidley Horergal by Miss May Benedict. Readings of poems by Miss Horergal will be presented by Miss Claudia Williams and others, with violin performances by several members.

Asociation May Benedict Frenees Hidley Horergal Poemea Miss Horergal Claudia Williams Ida Christmas Marion Ill Florence Walker George Cure Mia Joseph Mulley Will Piag Marion Will Belle Cousins Jeesie LM

The Homeliest Man in Scranton Offers Free Kemp's Balm Trial

An advertisement invites all to call on a local druggist for a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balm for the throat and lungs. The claim promises to cure wind colds and chronic or acute coughs, asthma, bronchitis, and consumption, with a guarantee of relief.

Apy Kemp

Ladies Day at Local Bowling Alleys Draws Crowd

Yesterday observed as ladies day with strong turnout. William Lewis of the Olympia Bowling club broke the second alley this week, posting 4 moore of 247. Local businessmen organize teams during lunch and after dinner as talk grows of a league forming soon.

William Lewis Olympia South Keranton Edwin Evans Cambrian Lin

Welsh Baptist Pastors Read Paper and Community Notes

At a Northeastern Pennsylvania Welsh Baptist meeting Rev. W. F. Davis will read a paper on the Christian Union. Progs include sermons by Davis and others, glee club visitors, local residents in town, and a baby’s birth. Choral union rehearsal set for West Market Street. Community notices mention church events, rentals, and visits.

South Scranton Notes Special Meeting Elects Club Officers

A Star Social club meeting at Mirta's hall on Pittston avenue elected officers for the coming year. President Matthew Damus and vice president Charles F Kellerman lead a full slate with Matthew Miller recording secretary Jacob J Mira financial secretary Peter Phillips Jr and trustees John Phillips Charles Cooper and Henry N Weber. The society recently received its charter and hosted a social session until midnight.

Star Social Club Mirta's Hall Pittston Avenue Matthew Damus Charles F. Kellerman Matthew Miller Jacob J. Mira Peter Phillips, Jr John Phillips Charles Cooper Henry N. Weber Hildebandt Elrcd Street Alr Louis Schumacher Cedar Avenue Edward J. Robinson Charles Diesing Hot Springs Ark Young Women's Christian Association Grant Commandery Knights of Malta Hartman's Hall Alice Young Silas Deltrick Olive Emma Swarts Mila Deitrick Margaret Nussell Emmet Ellis Eliza

Lung Healing Balsam For Sale By All Dealers

Dr Schley offers Lung Healing Balsam guaranteed to cure all coughs with no cure no pay. Sale lists numerous names including Beth Lees Catherine Russell Margaret Stalheber Anna Kearney Sarah Williams Emma Heffron Viola Bold Gertrude Heffron Polly Warren Grace Niece Alice McGraw Florance Lowrey Elizabeth Ayers Belle Hughton Alice Young Mr and Mrs Wellard and others.

Beth Lees Catherine Russell Margaret Stalheber Anna Kearney Sarah Williams Emma Heffron Viola Bold Gertrude Heffron Polly Warren Grace Niece Alice McGraw Florance Lowrey Elizabeth Ayers Belle Hughton Alice Young Frank Stalheber Jean Cusick Will Reading James Cumings William H. Courtright Joseph Syden William Reedy Silas Deltrick James O'Hara James Snyder Stewart Siegel Joseph Rooney Walter Lynn Walter Stevens Peter Grimes Mrs. Wellard Dr. Schley

Various church notices and local obituaries from Dunmore

The Dunmore column lists services at the Viest Methodist Episcopal Church with multiple sermons and meetings led by Pastor Charles Henry Newing and J D Tubney at Tripp Avenue Church, plus Sunday school and youth activities. It notes the funeral of John Nealla at Bluck Street, a guest in Albany, and health updates including Mrs. J. W. Necker and Lee May with pneumonia.

Viest Methodist Episcopal Churcheter Charles Henry Newing Bath Paul Woman's Chriatha Temperance Union Ulad Clee Epworth League Tripp Avenue Christian John Nealla Bluck St. Mary's Church J. WI. Necker Albany N. V Mev. Medale Kim Street Dudley Street Baptist Church William Mlokely David &Pencer Dunmore Willion Tiwonas Brennan Mt. Carmel Father Joseph Mallan Catholic Church Beneft Lig Health Order of Anthonty Meechanics Lee May Builor Street

Obituary of Henry Siglin at 68 in county home

Henry Siglin died at his home on Piston Avenue after a ten week illness. He was born in the county about sixty eight years ago. He passed away at five o'clock last evening.

Henry Siglin Piston Avenue Mr. Siglin

Also Mentioned on This Page

Arthur T. Stover Good Fellows Daniel Davies Jackson Street Baptist Church G. F Dufour Geo. W. Jenkins Main Ave Globe Warehouse Ior Eton Gibson Jesus Annie Thomas Clore John J. Hower Bessie Powell George T. Rubina Keystone Academy Mra I. B. Jones Anna Lottie Jones Harry Murphy Kapp Jones Messrs Capwell Henry Will Voly Mr. Rubina Misses Goodwin Emma Bennett Lizzie Winzenberg Martha Moore Nettle Benjamin Elsie Winzenberg Ida Kapp Billian Moore Leonora Batsel Lillian Bates Maud Moore Louise Rought Augusta Swink Mary Davis Lena Moore Lavinia Tomlinson Anna Jones Maud Griffiths Lillian Stone Gertrude Moore Florence Jones Messia George T. Kubina Henry Volz Charles Moore Lawrence Zink William Volz James la Bare Walter Zink Donald Capwell John Weisenfluh James Hoffa Leroy Stanton Louis Bates Frank Swartz Silas Powell Harry Madden Roy Wheeler General News TWWU The Peter Tompson Griffin’s Lackawanna Avenue Tsu Northscranton Crackerjacks W. C. A. Notes Welsh Baptist Pastora Pennsylvania W. F. Davis Memorial Baptist Church Christian Union Davis Warrior Rum James Miller Edward Sherwood Colgate University AL TL Smith North Main Avenue Baptist Church Choral Union O'Malley's Hall West Market Street Mgr Mix Fred Sharron Parker Street Mary Oakley Oak Street Philadelpha We Davies Amd Foreign Missionary Society Providence Presbyterian Olive J. Re Deol Guy Osterhout Wilkes-Barre Webster Avenue Clymer Patos O Christian Church Markey North Main Avenue Whittemore Providence Presbyterian Mics Lane Honesdale Hemi South Scranton Academy of Music Reis Leseee A. J. Duffy Dainty Irene Myers Weber Waite and Ladies’ Philharmonic Orchestra Star Theatre ALF G. Herrington Irwin Lyceum Theatre Duffy W. Q. Smyth Emmet Devoy Karl Dan Daly George W. Lederer Co Rich and Harris Leo Durlehateln New York Njev Times Edg One Hundred and Fourth Regiment Pennsylvania Volunteers John Siglin Clark John Kennedy Thomas Kane Brooklyn N. Y Maurice Smith James Dowling Gouldsboro Matthew Brennan Harry Siglin P. de Lacy Dominick Miura Mary Ikarveit Canaan Street Curbondily Serview
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