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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1902

Page

3

Fourth Annual Ball of the Morsushours' Town Union No. 78

City notes describe the fourth annual ball of the Morsushours' Town Union No. 78 to be held at Music Hall on Thursday night. Also listed are civil service exam dates for nautical expert and architectural designer positions, a smoker event by Electric City Lodge No. 286, paydays for several industrial workers, a jail sentence for a man on a Raymond court charge, and a petty fine for a local nuisance incident.

Doumevnon Morsushours’ Town Union Electric City Lodge International Association of Machinims Antbert Wyoming Avenue Wate Sampson Mia Matempson Raymond Court Wy WE Thomas Milny

Union Members Host Farewell Reception for Yard Master Nowell

Switchmen's union No. 120 members held a Saturday night reception in Dileher's hall for EF, &. Nowell the retiring Lackawanna yard master. He received a silver-handled umbrella and a gold chain with charm and departs for Sidney Nova Scotia to join the Intercolonial Railroad.

Switchmen's Union No. 120 Ef, &. Nowell Lackawanna Dileher

Religious News Notes Highlight Sermons and Outreach

Clergy across several denominations preached on universal salvation, sin and repentance. Notable events include Pentecostal and missionary funds, a weekly lecture at Hyacie Mission, and seven upcoming sermons on biblical prophecy plus a Sunday school mission drive totaling over 3000 for the year.

Divorced Couple Rewed in Magistrate's Office

Margaret Barry and John McGowan, once married in Carbondale sixteen years ago, remarried in Magistrate Howe's office on a Saturday afternoon. After a divorce that left Mrs. McGowan with custody of the three children, she said she had always loved her first husband and hoped the renewed marriage would bring true happiness.

Howe Margaret Barry John McGowan Wiiey Carbondale Iss

Universalist Conception of God Draws Scranton Congregations

At All Souls' Universalist Church in Scranton sermons by Rev. Thomas B. Payne draw large morning and evening crowds. He argues that the Fatherhood of God lies at the center of Jesus Christ's teachings and outlines universal salvation guided by divine love wisdom and power.

All Souls’ Universalist Church Scranton Thomas B. Payne God Jesus Christ Jesus Father Universalists Universalists Believe “Our Father Ho ‘Lidge Ain

Wyoming Conference Programme Observed In Waverly New York

The Wyoming Conference schedule at Waverly New York begins April with examinations on Tuesday April 1 and services led by Bishop Watt. The week features sermons by Wilber and Wright, memorial services, lectures by Dean Weight and Jean Wright, and a Saturday plenary on The Supreme Deity. Anniversary lectures mark each day ending with speakers from Boston New York and Chicago.

Wyoming Waverly N.Y Watt Bel Pi Stutiathoud Inkonry Semon Wilber S.a Tskull den Wrights Centerview Dean Weight Walt Dean Wright Foreign Missionary Society Gamewell Bishop Mei Lea Jean Wright Temperance Charles A. Crane D. D Boston Missionary Society Stephen JL. Baldwin New York Freedman’s Aid Wilber P. Thirkield Cincinnati

Atlantic City Beach Resort Experience

Describes Atlantic City's attractions including vast head, lively boardwalk, crowds on the shore, rides and band concerts. Highlights the Jersey Central line offering three hour direct service from New York with vestibuled coaches and parlor cars. Provides contact for more information at C M Burt, General Passenger Agent, 143 Liberty Street, New York.

Atlantic City Jersey Central New York C. M. Burt Liberty Street

Term of Court Opens Today in Crime Case Roll Call

A two week criminal court term begins with Judge Edwards presiding. Today’s docket lists murder cases for Michael Davis and John Argentis, plus embezzlement, robbery, larceny and other charges. Davis murder may go to trial. Argentis may be delayed if Davis proceeds. Three courts will be in session all week.

Smythe-Williama H. M. Edwards Michael Davis W. A. Phillips John Argentis A.W. Palmer Peter Monyko Mike Madein Jammes Mack Daniel Lenahan Frank Robling Michael Size Frank Hobling, Jr Michael P. Kehoe W. A. Duggan John Miller Trnvst Jamies Corrigan Patrick Horan James Corrigan Davis Commonwealth John J. Murphy F. J. Fitzsimmons John McCourt Argentis

Judges Hear Four Divorces In City Court Hearings

Judges Newcomb and Kelly heard testimony in four divorce cases Saturday. Elizabeth Ruaisley sues Sanford G. Raisley. they wed in Oxford Furnace in 1884 and moved to the city in 1887. Phoebe Edwards sues George Edwards. married in 1867. he deserted her and went to Honolulu where another wife and children are alleged. John Reese seeks a divorce from Ellen, married in Wales twenty years ago. she left him and married another man decade later. Margaret Webster sues Charles Webster. married in 1886. he left ten years later in 1896.

Newcomb Kelly Elizabeth Ruaisley Sanford G. Raisley Oxford Furnace Phoebe Edwards George Edwards Honolulu Hawaii John Reese Ellen Wales Margaret Webster Charles Webster Webster

Smythe V Williams case verdict reached Saturday

The case of W F Smythe against J K Williams and others went to the jury Saturday afternoon and at 6 oclock a verdict was agreed upon and sealed. The report notes a verdict in that action to be published this morning.

W. F. Smythe Aginst J. K. Willams Orlock

Estate of Charles Stuart hearings adjourned by judge

Saturday hearings before Judge A A Vosburg on the Charles Stuart estate included a claim by the decedent's daughter Mrs Collins for funeral expenses which the executor rejected as a voluntary payment. attorneys Dawson and Haslander argued and the judge reserved decision.

A. A. Vosbure Charles Stuart Collins C. W. Dawson W. 8. Haslander Vosburg Younsel

Citywide crackdown on hucksters and pedddlers

Public Safety Director Wormser extends deadline to next Saturday for compliance with a new ordinance from He cord Connell imposing a license tax on transient merchants. Hucksters selling goods not their own from a wagon face 15 monthly, fruit and peanut stand operators 15 yearly, and street vendors not from a wagon 10 yearly.

FF. L. Wormser Hecorder Connell I& Wagon

Building Trades Section Considered by Central Union

A special committee of the Central Labor union was appointed to form a Building Trades Section uniting all building trades. The plan mirrors the former Building Trades council once active in the city and includes the admission of the switchmen's local union into the central body.

Central Labor Union Theentral Labor Union Building Trades Building Trades Council Switchmen

En Twining New Friends Optician at 131 Penny Ave

A local optician business named En Twining New Friends operates at 131 Penny Avenue. The brief item notes the storefront address in a community notices listing. No additional details on services or personnel are provided.

Telegraphers Union Succeeds In Applying for Utilization

A brief note reports favorable action on the application by the Telegraphers' union for utilization. No further details are provided within the readable text.

Baptism Outdoors At Roaring Brook In Cold Rain

Shiloh Baptist church held an open air baptism beside Roaring Brook opposite Irving Avenue despite heavy rain and cold. One candidate, John Leffright, was immersed after a brief dressing and prayer by Rev. Jacob Boddie, amid shivering spectators and a brief moment of laughter over splashed water from the surface.

Shiloh (Colored) Baptist Church Roaring Brook Irving Avenue John Leffright Jacob Boddie Atlantic City Philadelphia Saltry Quinnan Boddie Pastor Boddle

The Fathers of the Church Sermon by Dr. James McLeod

Rev Dr James McLeod preached the first in a series on early Christian history focusing on the Fathers who shaped the church. He discussed Clement Origen Arius Athanasius and the Nicene creed noting their roles, persecutions and humanity as heroes of faith.

James M'Leod Origen Athanasius James McLeod First Presbyterian Church McLeod Christ God Alexandria Clement Tyre Arius Nical Constantine Great Council Antioch Jerome Ambrose Basil Augustin

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