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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1901
Page
6
Easter services were held across West Scranton with large crowds despite wintry weather. Special music and choral programs filled St. David's St. Luke’s and several churches. sermons by Dr Moffat Rev Boyd Rev Hinman and others noted.
Walter Jones of Local No 6i United Mine Workers reports a special meeting at Co operative hall this evening to instruct breaker boys driver boys and door tenders on complying with union rules The breakers walked out Friday lashing a mine shutdown while the boss refused to discharge non union help The secretary says members must be informed of their duty to the organization and to employers
The Moses Taylor Sister lodge marks its fourth anniversary with an entertainment at Mears hall on Wednesday evening. The program features piano selections by Miss Mary Beegan and others, vocal solos by Sydney Hughes and more, recitations by Loretta May and Bertha Francis, instrumental numbers by Gibbs and Harrison, a cake walk by Mr. and Mrs. Blossom Bud, and dance music by Nellie Curran.
This item notes an evening event a regular meeting in Columbia. Details are sparse in the fragment, with no further names, places, or outcomes provided.
The Silk Department at the Globe Warehouse in Scranton showcases a complete, trusted stock of season’s latest silks. The department emphasizes broad selection, guaranteed quality, and exceptional values, inviting patrons to take advantage of the current money saving opportunity.
An assortment of black and colored taffeta silks offered at reduced rates. 22 inch width silks priced around 69c to 1.00 per yard, many pieces in multiple shades and weaves. Waist lengths and larger pieces available, with values once 60c to 75c per yard now discounted to 40c to 49c.
Social and entertainment notices list activities at the Garfield Avenue mission of the Welsh Baptist church and the First Welsh Congregational church on South Main Avenue, including hose and chemical company quarters on Division Street.
Andrew Thueiniski and Frank Posie residents on Scranton Street spurred a Friday dispute ending when Thueiniski struck Posie with a poker. Husiniski was jailed for assault and battery awaiting results of injuries. West Scranton board plans nomination of officers and discusses streetcar service during an 8 pm meeting at the bank room.
Mer Kleppinger of Tamaqua visits daughter Mrs George Pfiehler on North Sumner Avenue. Della Davis of North Bromley Avenue accepts a position with Finley. Mrs Arthur Williams hosts Miss Marmiret Davis of Nanticoke. Mrs Abraham Widener of North Garfield Avenue is a pneumonia victim. Mrs Fred Davis of North Sumner Avenue ill at home. Frank Detrich of Tunkhannock visits Arthur Kresge on North Sumner Avenue. Mrs Robert Eldred of North Hyde Park Avenue recovering from tonsillitis. Helen Kilmer of South Main Avenue at home. Margaret Morgan of North Fimore Avenue returns from State College. Mrs M J Avery of Avery Station Wyoming County visits Elizabeth Krieger on North Ryde Park Avenue. Jenkin T. Teese and family occupy the former Hughes residence on Washburn Street. Mr and Mrs John S Tishane of New London Conn guests of Rev David Jones on South Lincoln Avenue. William Jones and William O Connell spent Sunday in New York. Mrs John Jones of South Main Avenue, mother of Deugeret David AL Jones, at her home.
SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES. The sale by Church of Peace members opens this evening at Selimon's dal with a decorated hall and a special musical program. Refreshments and ice cream will be served nightly. Henry Armbrust of Remington Avenue is seriously ill. August Moser of New Jersey visits his parents on Prospect Avenue. The Levinton Saengerrunde met in Thursday session yesterday in Athletic Hall. Seven members were initiated at Columbus Council, Young Men's Institute, yesterday in Pharmacy Hall. Camp 40, Patriotic Order Bons of America, will meet at Hirtman's Hill this evening. The Oriental Baseball Club held a meeting yesterday at Birch Street rooms and elected Robert Watkins captain. a smoker followed.
Residents along the Green Ridge line complain of noise from flat wheeled cars, with three cars in service yesterday creating disturbance. The baptism was administered at Green Ridge Baptist church by Rev. W. J. Ford. Miss Sarah Pordham from Capous Avenue Eastered in Easton then to New York Newark. Miss Jennie Okell on Madison Avenue is spending her Master vacation in Philadelphia. Miss Amanda Cayt from Dickson Avenue is home ill. Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Scranton of North Park are at Atlantic City.
North Scranton reports a Sacred Cantata The Great Light performed last night by a large choir directed by Prof J H Cousins with solos by I H Cousins Susie Barnes Stoler Jonathan Broadbent David Watkins and Joshua John. Rev G A Cure spoke on the Buster season at Providenee Methodist Church. Rev Mr Smith begins as pastor at North Main Avenue Baptist Church. Tonight Because She Loved Him So to be presented at the Auditorium. Other news notes and personals follow.
The programme Tuesday evening April 9 features junior pupils of Miss Eiizabell Owens assisted by tenor Joshua Johns of Scranton. It includes piano duets, vocal solos, and choruses with performers from Mayfield to Hyde Park and Lyde Park, with Mrs John likely to farewell Scranton.
Rev. Mr. Smith formerly of Reykjavik preached at both morning and evening services on The Resurrection topic to large congregations. He and his family are guests of Dr. W. H. Jenkins and will soon move into the Oak Street parsonage.
A four act comedy drama rehearsed for weeks by the Keystone Literary and Dramatic club. Produced this evening at the Auditorium by the club. Vonight's play will showcase home talent. The scenery includes a garden scene a house scene a fun scene and an office scene.
Due to high costs the price of admission rises to 26 cents for gentlemen and 10 cents for ladies for the Bloomshire Normal School game tomorrow night. The Normal School team is a leading squad in the state and has held its championship for several years. The game starts promptly at 7.00.
The Mac cabees vote to move meetings to the first and third Mondays for convenience. Father Whitty society officers elected for the year: John Moreley president, Charles O’Boyle vice president, George Loftus recording secretary, Martin Coleman financial secretary, Martin Cavanaugh treasurer, John Healey sergeant at arms. A benefit ball for John Tigue is planned in O’Malley’s hall. Community updates include visitors from Ithaca and Carbondale and a local nuisance case against Gomer Morgans.
Train crews plan their first annual ball tomorrow at the Auditorium. Rev W J Davies was called to Keds Wardendale Saturday to officiate at a funeral and preach there yesterday. Electric lights placed before St Joseph Lithuanian Church on North Main Avenue illuminate the entrance steps. Easter services at Providence Presbyterian Church end this evening with a sacred concert featuring a strong choir and soloists.
Professor Ernest Bovard delivered a second recital at the Methodist Episcopal church. He played 16 memory pieces, including difficult Scherzo by Norn and Mavurka No. 2 by Barowski, plus his own composition, to standing ovations. Mae Van Cleft recited three pieces and Lena Gendall showed strong piano technique.
A group of four tramps were rounded up last night by police and taken to the central station. They were captured at the Pine Brook quarry by Sergeant Ridgway and patrolmen Addyman Potter and Connery.
Multiple obituary notices detail the deaths of Newton Archer Croft and several local residents. The notices describe Croft as a tenor known in church and public circles, with the funeral arranged privately. Other obituaries include John Mahon, William Tenses, Mrs. McGowan, Tug and Dolin Hlegun, and Florence Mediate, noting residences, family survivors, and funeral arrangements in local churches and cemeteries.
Advertisement listing prices for Percale patterns fast color 7 cents. Regular value 19 cents pillows etc. Bleached muslin pillow cases 45 30 7160. Sheets Unbleached muslin 81 9. Summer blankets 44c. Huck towels 6c. Wash rags Turkish toweling 5c. White checked Nainsonk patterns 10c. Monday sale note.
Court notes show Judge Kelly and Judge Purdy presiding in main courtrooms. Bevilacque murder case leads the docket with Midge Kelly involved in related actions. Bridget Jennings sues Veluwan Lachawann and Weoten Valingad for damages from a wreck near Bath. Mrs. Hamilton seeks divorce from PF Hamilton alleging desertion. Steven Myers divorce action filed. grounds include alleged cruel treatment.
Mary Rivers, aged 18, is reported to have died by poison. The Associated Press dispatch from New York dated April 7 provides sparse details of the case.
Remorseful John Gullick, accused of murdering his mother and brother near Sunbury, Pa, was found hiding in the Gullick farm spring house. He confessed little and said he was very sorry, claiming to have witnessed the victims' funeral from a nearby hill. A revolver was found in his coat pocket.
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