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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 09, 1895

Page

7

Ministers Elect Officers Hold Meeting at Welsh Congregational Parish

A meeting of Congregational ministers of the valley convened at the home of Rev. David Jones in the First Welsh Congregational church district with ministers from Kingston Plains Parsons Olyphant and Providence. Officers elected included Rev. T. C. Edwards as president and Rev. J. F. Davies as secretary. A May meeting in Nanticoke was planned and a program with sermon outlines was discussed.

Valley David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church South Lincoln Avenue Tr. C. Edwards D. D Kingston Theophilus Davis Plains B. T. Evans Thomas A. Bell J. F. Vnes Parsons Peter Roberts Olyphant J. J. Jenkins Thoke Peter Rot J. F. Vies

West Side board to nominate officers at St David's hall meeting

At the regular West Side board of trade meeting in St David's hall officers for the next term will be nominated. The report notes local arrivals and elections for St Leo's battalion delegates to the Scranton Diocesan union convention in Carbondale on May 16 and 17.

West Side Board of Trade St. David's Hall Louise Roberta Wilkes- Barre Mea Ebenezer Williame Chestnut Street Thomas Jones James Noone St. Leo's Battalion Scranton Diocesan Union Carbondale Congregational Sabbath School Union Edwardsdale Welch Congregational Church James A. Evans Fourth Ward Board of Control North Rebecca, Avenue Morgan & Co North Main Avenue

Mrs Richards Lectures For Finishing Fund At YMCA

Mrs M T Richards of Providence delivered an English literature and Biblical subjects lecture at the YMCA hall on Moses and the desert. The audience was large and included a sketch of Moses books and career. After an interval she revisited The Burial of Moses. About 100 was donated to the Furnishing and Finishing Fund by Mrs Thomas Dickson who organized the event.

M. T. Richards Providence Young Men's Christian Association Hall Moses Desert

South Side Troubles End With Arrest In Harris Court

In a Sunday incident at 627 Harris court Miss Killerman was struck when she opened the door as drunken marauders demanded entry. George Winans, 21, of Fir street, was captured and jailed after pleading guilty to assault and battery and drunkenness. sentenced to thirty days by Alderman Fuller.

Winans Alderman Fuller

South Side News Briefs From Local Meetings and Incidents

A St Aloysius society meeting was held at St Johns church hall. Columbus council Young Mens Institute met last night. South works shut for one week for extensive repairs. Funeral of Mrs Catherine Wyandt held at Alder street with burial at Pittston Avenue cemetery. Michael Kane injured by a mule in Greenwood mines. Lackawanna township school board met. Robert Burleigh resigned and John McCrindle appointed. Mrs George Elia named principal of No 5 School Moosic.

St. Aloysius Society St. John's Church Colummbus Council Young Mersi's Institute Catherine Wyandt Alder Street Pittston Avenue Michael Kane John Kane Minooka Greenwood Mines Lackawanna Township Robert Burleigh John McCrindle Moosic

Local Engineers to Install Officers at Ravb's Hall Sun

Brotherhood of Local Engineers will hold installation of local officers at Ravb's Hall on Sunday next. Fireman Horace J. Ferrell found a pocket book with money and turned it over to Secretary Pearsall, owner to claim with proof. The wife of brakeman Henry Greenwood of the Bloomharge passenger service was buried amid sympathy. Mr Greenwood, left with six children, has the support of railroaders in his loss. William Atkins of Hickory Street died at Moses Taylor Hospital after heart trouble and other illnesses. He was 66. Plumbing services offered by W G Doud & Co at 609 Lackawanna Avenue.

Brotherhood of Local Engineers Ravb Horace J. Ferrell Hallroad Pearsall Henry Greenwood Hloomaharge Greenwood William Atkins Hickory Street Moses Taylor Hospital Atkins Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Mr. Atkins

Castoria Slogan Recalled in Classic Advertising Rhyme

A vintage ad jingle echoes a mother’s familiarity as Castoria is used across a family life cycle from infancy to motherhood. The repeated line underscores the product’s place in daily care from child to parent.

Unity urged for Board of Erin in Lackawanna county

The Board of Erin of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Lackawanna county meets in Mather Mathew hall Archbald with five delegates from each division. Leaders discuss uniting the two boards and plan the state convention set for Wilkes-Barre around May 25. Boland says he would step down to aid consolidation, praising the parade at Carbondale and press coverage.

Erin Order of Aibernians Lackawanna County Mather Mathew Hall Archbald P.P. McKonnell James McQreevy Simpson Tammany Hall New York Order C.T. Boland Board of Tribune Ancient Order

G A R Campfire Tonight in Gi AR Mall

The G A R Campfire in Gi AR Mall joins Griffin Post No 130 and Women's Relief Corps No 60 to mark the thirtieth anniversary of the surrender at Appomattox. Colonel James Fairman will give an address followed by a camp fire, music, and refreshments. admission is twenty five cents.

AR. Mall Ezra Griffin Post Women’s Relief Corps Griffin Camp Song of Veterans Lee Appomattox Grand Army of the Republic Lackawanna Avenue James Fairman Hellef Corps

Allatoona Military Drama Set for Benefit Performance

The forthcoming production of the dramatic piece Allatoona promises great interest. Written by General Judson C. Kirkpatrick, it is based on the battle of Allatoona Pass during Sherman's march to the sea and is expected to be the largest event of its kind for the Thirteenth.

Frothingham Opria Thirteenth Regiment Grand Army of the Republic W.8. Millar W. W. Youngs H. H. Chase John Morris Allatoona Judson C. Kirkpatrick Allatoona Pass Sherman

Accidental Death Verdict in Merritt Lawrence Case

Coroner J A Kelley and a jury ruled Merritt Lawrence's death accidental after testimony from motorman James Cantwell and conductor ER PD Harelay. They swore the car traveled five to six miles per hour and that signals were given before the Adams avenue crossing. The boy darted in front of the vehicle. witnesses supported the motorman and conductor. the jury exonerated the operator.

Court House Wilnemies J. A. Kelley Merritt Lawrence Adame Avenue Allan Lawrence W. 8. Halslander Traction Company Horace Mand Willis D. Coston James Cantwell Delaware, Lackawanna and Western George 2B. Thomson Arthur C. Thompson Adams Avenue W. B. Hartley

Worthwhile cigar sale promises honest value and refunds

The seller proclaims clear Havana and Sumatra wrapped cigars of good quality at discounted prices for the next week or ten days. Purchasers may have any lot checked by a reliable maker and can return unsatisfactory items for a full refund.

Havana

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