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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1902

Page

11

West Scranton Concert Delights Plymouth Congregational Church

A sparse audience at Plymouth Congregational Church heard a meritorious program by local artists under the Men's League. Ralph Williams filled in for John T. Watkins on a throat illness, with Florence Richmond as accompanist. Performances included a Chopin opening, William Griffiths trombone, Beatrice Enid Morris elocution, Samuel B. Powell and Taille M. Evans praised organizing efforts, and Marie Niland singing two soprano solos to enthusiastic acclaim.

Ralph Williams Taille M. Evans Samuel B. Powell Florence Richmond William V. Griffiths Fred Widmayer Marie Niland

Coronet Solo Encore Opens Evening Concert

Tom Miles delivered a difficult cornet solo and earned a hearty encore as he joined Mr. Grimiths for a duet from Il Trovatore, both performers praised for their best work.

Tom Miles Il Trovatore Mr. Grimiths

Three candidates file for First district legislative race

Chairman George W. Jenkins announced three candidates for the First district seat Walter W. Simpson of 222 Watt Market street Joseph Oliver of 1317 Hampton street and William John Thomas of 718 Byron street Reynolds the current representative will not seek re election due to the crowded field W A Stanton and H C Hatton did not register Republican delegates are D Philip Williams 1621 Price street and Thomas Mills 1733 North Main avenue alternates John H Williams 614 South Main avenue C V Terwilliger 1227 Providence road primary set for Saturday April 26 4 to 7 p m and the convention to tally votes on Tuesday April 29 at 10 a m in Co operative hall North Main avenue

George W. Jenkins Walter W. Simpson Watt Market Street Joseph Oliver Hampton Street William John Thomas Byron Street Jefferson Reynolds W. A. Stanton H. C. Hatton D. Philip Williams Price Street Thomas ©. Mills North Main Avenue John H. Williams South Main Avenue C. V. Terwilliger Providence Road Co-operative Hall

Bellevue Choir to Present Cantata at First Welsh Congregational

The Bellevue children's choir performs a cantata at First Welsh Congregational Church on April 16. This final show requires April 1 and 2 ticket holders to present their tickets for admission. Conducted under Mrs. Connell and Mrs. Ripple, the performance features solos and duets by seasoned child voices.

Bellevue First Welsh Congregational Church South Main Avenue Connell Ripple

Social notes from Washburn Street church groups and gatherings

Mrs. L. B. Potter hosted the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary societies event at South Malin Avenue with reports acted upon. A rag bee at 1207 Jackson Street entertained by Mrs. A. P. Skern featured Miss Kate Kern and several others. A surprise party for Della Kearney at Merridian Street from J. D. Williams & Bro. employees was also noted with many attendees.

L. B. Potter South Malin Avenue Women's Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Washburn Street Presbyterian Church A. P. Skern Jackson Street Kate Kern Bald Mount Anna Diehl Bayonne N. J Tillie Diehl Ida Eldred Louise Grass A. P. Kern DeWitt Huber Della Sxearney Merridian Street J. D. Williams & Bro Marion Jones Sarah Metcalf Viola Johns Elilzabeth Williams Cora Butcher Della Kearney Sadie Ryder Minnie Coleman Mary Kearney Hattie Price Kate Scanlon

Linen Batiste Turnover Collars In Various Embroideries

Advertisement lists linen batiste turnover collars priced at 12 1 2 cents each and fancy embroidered turnover collars at 20 cents each. The line offers two styles with explicit per item pricing.

A Handicap in Handkerchiefs

A display features rich Swiss and embroidered handkerchiefs with fancy edges and hemstitching. Two sale lots offered. Lot 1 priced at 121-20 per item and Lot 2 at 18 cents each. Loss to seller, gain to buyers emphasized.

Women's Waists Offered at Special Price

Fashion retailers present a season's fix for shoppers with waists at two dollars and eight cents each. The display highlights affordable styling and the latest tailoring trends.

Charity club entertaining guests at Luserne Street home

Frances Blewitt and a large group hosted the Charity club gathering at Luserne Street with Mrs Tudor and Mrs Hughes assisting. The guest list includes Mrs Anna Jones Mrs Richard Tudor Mrs Mary Oliver Miss Anna Oliver Mrs Reese Maddock Mrs Saul Jones Mrs Tanne Davis Mrs Mary Jones Mrs Evan Holmfide Mrs Charles Munkey Mrs Edward Jones Mrs Henry Davis Mrs East and Miss Carrie Maat.

Frances Blewitt Annie Kearney Anna Hughes Mattle Owens Anna Rush Robert McMillan Harry Foy James Honan Mantel Dany Joseph Mercait Harry Wedeman Philip Watkins John Cassese Thomas Kearney John Kearney Charles Lavis Joseph Wright Benjamin Hughes Luserne Street Tudor Hughes Mra Anna Jones Richard Tudor Mary Oliver Anna Oliver Reese Maddock Saul Jones Tanne Davis Mary Jones Evan Holmufide Charles Munkey Edward Jones Henry Davis Mra. East Misa Carrie Maat

Ripple division and Loyal Crusaders meet at hall for service

The Ripple division Sona of Temper ance and Loyal Crusaders are asked to meet at their hall near Jenkinas drug store at 6 30 o clock tomorrow evening before attending services at Jackson Street Baptist church. W R Irwin will speak at Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist tonight, then at First Welsh Congregational tomorrow morning and Jackson Street Baptist tomorrow evening.

Ripple Division Sona of Temperance Crusaders Jackson Street Baptist Church W. R. Irwin Bellevue First Welsh Congregational Church

Infant Remains Interred in Local Cemeteries

The remains of an infant child of Mr and Mrs James McLane of Eynon Street were interred in Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. Edwin, infant son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Wallace of Deckers Court, and Frances three year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Morgan W Davis of 2118 Jackson Street were also laid to rest yesterday afternoon in Washburn Street cemetery.

James McLane Eynon Street Cathedral Cemetery Edwin Samuel Wallace Decker’s Court Washburn Street Frances Morgan W. Davis Jackson Street

Plymouth church hosts Reverend Stroup and social events listed

General notes record Rev. Charles A. Stroup of New Haven occupying Plymouth Congregational pulpit tomorrow. Open Window club invites for April 18 dance at Mears hall with Bauer's music. St Mark’s Lutheran excursion to Lake Lodore July 31. Electric City Wheelmen’s Minstrels stage rehearsal updates. Men’s League to meet at Plymouth next Monday. Daughters of Erin attend Mass at St Patrick’s. Isaac Rosser injured at Archbald mine. taken to Moses Taylor hospital. Simp son church probationers plan admissions. local disorder complaints. Hyde Park Maccabees hold smoker. new candidates initiated. Mr. and Mrs. Leander Hatch relocate to North Hyde Park. Colonial dancing class social at Washington hall. Rev William Morgan to conduct English service tomorrow and Welsh sermon in evening.

Charles A. Stroup New Haven Electric City Wheelmen Men's League Plymouth Church Division No. 4 Daughters of Erin Order of Hibernians St. Patrick's Catholic Church Isaac Rosser Fourteenth Street Archbald Moses ‘Taylor Hospital Simpson Methodist Biscopal Church North Bromley Avenue Lafayette Street Hyde Park Maccabees Ivorite Hall Leander Hatch South Hyde Park Avenue Worden North Hyde Park Avenue Washington Hall William ¥. Morgan Bellevue

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Meets at Carbon Dale

Members from Green Ridge and nearby areas attended the twenty fourth annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society in Carbon Dale over Thursday and Friday. Community members and guests gathered for cards, substitutes served at local schools, and a sermon by Rev. Henry Sterling Potter of Albany, N Y, at the Green Ridge Baptist church.

FF. L. Hitchcock Mr. Kays Louise Williams Margaret Nicol Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Carbondale Charles Shedd Monsey Avenue Dale Farm West Mountain Jessie Cavell Mary Hitchcock Mary Greeley Cora Griffin J. P. Hosle Sanderson Avenue J. Gardner Sanderson J. Atticus Robertson Clearwater P. Hull Harry Hull Townsend Poore George Phillips W. D. Russell Fannie Marvin Virginia Dimmick Henry Sterling Potter Albany N. Y Green Ridge Baptist Church

Epworth league event in Dunmore a financial and social success

The Epworth League meeting in Dunmore drew a large crowd and yielded a neat sum for the committee. Complaints rise over Laurel Hill car markings confusing riders as routes to Chestnut street or cemetery are indistinguishable by signs. Lawson Baking Company, a leading local firm, has doubled its production capacity in two months due to rising demand.

Epworth Lawson Baking Company

Local Market Changes and Church Services Note City Life

J B Hobday sells out and retires after years of Brook Street trade. North Blakely street road work continues amid interest from borough leadership. Dunmore churches announce services with Holy communion and sermon topics. Tripp Avenue and First Methodist schedule morning and evening worship and Sunday school.

J. B. Hobday Brook Street Hobday Ezra Griffin Brown Blakely Street Dunmore Presbyterian Church W. F. Gibbons Tripp Avenue Christian Church J. B. Dabney First Methodist Episcopal Church Charles Henry Newing Epworth League Inseyice

Euchre party and dance at St John the Evangelist noted

South Scranton reports a euchre gathering in the basement of the new church hall hosted by Council No. 129 Catholic Relief and Beneficial Society. Prizes included plants, clothing, and gifts. the event closed after 1 am with a dancing session led by Kate Reardon and a list of fifteen prize winners led by John Coyne and Anne Sullivan.

St. John’s Church Marvin & Muir Clark Miss Mary Harry Lehmann Lewis & Reilly Lewis Buddy Davies Murphy Goldsmith D. W. Humphrey J. Collins Hayes & Varley New York W. J. Burns Patrick Moran Michael McGarry P. J. Jordan Joseph Wren Thomas Gilboy W. Breen Mrs. Fallon Kate Gavin Mary Mahon Norah Kennedy Anna Boland

Local Fire Company Names Longtime South Side Stoker

Max Rogar was appointed permanent fireman and stoker of engine company No. 2, a South Side lifelong resident, and his selection drew universal praise as recognition of faithful service. Rosary, long trusted as a Neptune stoker, left a good DL&W post for city service.

Max Rogar Engine Company No. 2 South Side Rosary Neptune Rosar Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Holds Parish House Dedication

The Hickory Street Presbyterian church dedicates its new parish house this Sunday with three services. Congregation members meet at the church at 10 AM to form a procession to the parish house. Rev. W. A. North will oversee the opening. A. W. Fisher of Brooklyn delivers the morning sermon. The afternoon program is led by the Sunday school with Rev. Dr. McLeod and other prominent city clergy. The evening features the Ladies' Aid with Rev. Dr. Wolferg of Brooklyn delivering the address.

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church W. A. North A. W. Fisher Brooklyn N. Y McLeod First Presbyterian Charch Ciy Ladies’ Aid Society Wolferg Lirooklyn

Father Whitty Society Installs Officers at St Marys Hall

The Father Whitty society held a Thursday meeting in St Marys hall installing officers led by President P J Mulherin and recording secretary George G Loftus. Delegates were chosen to represent the society at the May diocesan convention in Olyphant. About fifteen new members were pledged by Rev J V Moylan, the society now numbers around 660. Company C of the C T A U will meet Monday in St Marys hall for the drilled unit.

St. John's Hall Olyphant Providence Presbyterian Church Llewellyn Jones Father Whitty St. Mary's Hall P. J. Mulherin Thomas Foley George G. Loftus Martin Coleman Martin Cavaniaugh Thomas Nolan James F. Sultry Joseph Walsh T. J. Haggerty John McNulty Michael Brennan Thomas Biglin Thomas McHale J. V. Moylan Charles W. Baxter James F. Saltry Lawrence Burns Martin McGraw Thomas Mason C, T. A. U.regtment

Providence Presbyterian Choir Presents Easter Music Program

The Providence Presbyterian choir under choirmaster C Whittemore repeats an Easter Sabbath music program tomorrow evening. The morning service features Floyd Heberling performing the baritone solo Before the Throne of Glory by Nevin with choir. The evening program includes multiple anthems and solos by Jessie Phillips Smith, Miss Clint Long, Miss Jeanie Phillips Smith, Mr. Thomas Morgan, Mr. Howard Griffin, Mr. William Roberts, and others, with violin and organ interludes and choir accompaniment.

Providence Presbyterian Choir Suhnecker Mix Jeasie Phillipa Smith Mike Annie Morgan Howard Griffin Thomas Morgan Rigen Jteasie Phillips Smith Mise Long Mes McDonald Chivist Dudles Buck Mee Smith Mie Howard EB Griffin Kull Chote Paul Rodney William A. Roberts Anthom V. Bloomfield Coase Floyd Heberlitiz Mia Watson Griffiths Fall Choir

Llewellyn Jones Laid to Rest in Local Cemetery

Llewellyn Jones of Wayne venue was laid to rest yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock in Wash burn Street cemetery from his late residence after several months illness. The remains were taken to Welsh Presbyterian Church on Wayne Avenue for services conducted by Rev. Roberts and Rev. W L Davis.

Llewellyn Jones Wayne Farvenue Washburn Street Mr. Jones Welsh Presbyterian Church Wayne Avenue Roberts W.lt. Davis Memorial Baptist Church Church Avenue

Cracker Jacks Trounce North End Stars In Easy Debut Win

Cracker Jacks defeated the North End Stars 10 to 2 before a large audience in the second game of the series. Bert Hughes starred for Cracker Jacks with James McCluskie leading for the Stars.

Cracker Jacks North End Stars Crackerjacks Bert Hughes James McCluskie Jeffeya T. Davis Thughes Benjamin Uhms Guar North End Stam McCluskie Connelly Skiff Venter Evans Suai Dames

Cambrian Bowling Team Organized for City League

The Cambrian Bowling team gathered at North Scranton alleys and formed a squad for city league play. Signed players include Robert Edwards, Thomas Henry, Richard Lloyd, William Davis with Walter Price as captain. substitutes Myan Evans and Thomas Davidson. season opener set for next Wednesday. prize yet undecided by promoters.

Cambrian North Scranton Robert Edwards Thomas Henry Richard Lloyd William Davis Walter Price Myan Evans Thomas Davidson

Postponed case discharged amid alibi claim in Marshall Anderson matter

The delayed case against Marshall Anderson for window breaking was discharged after he proved an alibi, claiming to have been knocked senseless with a bottle. Preparations begin on sewers on this side with substantial work due by year end. Dr Schley’s Lung Healing Balsam advertises cures with no cure, no pay.

Marshall Anderson Ignats Prita Anderson Schley

School leaders visit No. 25 to urge student perseverance

Superintendent George Howell and First Ward controller Walter Christmas toured No. 25 School on Thursday then addressed teachers in the principal's room. They spoke to grammar grade pupils urging them to stay in school and prepare for life’s challenges.

George Howell Walter Christmas No. 25 Howell

Providence Camp Hosts Progressive Euchre for Woodmen of America

At a Providence Camp meeting after routine business a progressive euchre contest pitted Dunmore and Green Ridge camps against Providence. Venerable Council F. M. Forkuminger won the prize and J. B. Casterline of Green Ridge camp took the booby prize. Otto D. Moyer will present prizes at the next regular meeting.

Providence Modern Woodmen of America Dunmore Green Ridge F. M. Forkuminger Providence Camp Casterline Otto D. Moyer

Lydia Keaton Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound Endorsed

A nursely appeal describes women suffering from “bearing-down” pain and distress and promotes Lydia KE Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound as a sure remedy. Mrs Gleason’s testimonial is cited to urge readers to seek the product’s cure.

Lydia KE Pinkham Mrs. Gleason M. Gleason Chicago Ill Lydia E. Pinkam Dean Mus PrInkwAm Lydia EK Mara Ina Pretrrenson Amasa Mich

Life of Ruth Talk by Rev. Hoese at North End

Reverend Mr. Hoese will deliver a talk on the Life of Ruth at the North End venue. The event invites local readers to reflect on the biblical narrative and its lessons.

Mr. Hoese Ruth North End

Kemp's Balam Promises Cough Cure Trial Offer

Misspelled and garbled ad copy touts a medicine called Kemp's Balam to cure coughs and diseases. It claims rapid relief and urges readers to try a two cent price with a free trial, sold by druggists.

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