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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1901

Page

3

Wyoming Congregationalists Hold Sixteenth Semi-Annual Meeting

The Wyoming Association of Congregational Churches met in the First Congregational Church, with delegates from nineteen churches. Leaders preached on doctrine and financial policy, stressing church stewardship, with talks by Rev. T W Jones and Rev. Harris, and discussions on reconciliations between church teaching and practice.

Wyoming Association of Cortromational Churches Covlock Imevin J. A. Bayi Scrantons William Luke Conlcade Heredia Namtleake J. Morris Windle Jesus They Mtv. Chrege London Plagher Hie St. Paul Christhinite Ruxhey Christ God Jesus Christ Morrix Morrie

Rough Sketch of Congregational Meeting and Reflections

The article recalls a convention with Leodx and others, noting poverty and a notable incident involving Dephi's nunie and a focus on memory of college days. It describes a touching moment when Mer Thomas Evned, of Scrinton, mourns changes in the church and property, reflecting on laborers who left and songs sung at home.

Leodx Escoution Don Feili Mb. Cvormet Kew Thapry AL Degli Poiston Tilossburg Othe Pephard Phew Western Marylin College Dephi Nunie Wales Fillett Deepharott Eh Lappy College Thomas Evened Scrinton Mynon Vsc

Unclear OCR List of Names From War Era Sheet

Fragmentary OCR reads a string of names and nicknames tied to a wartime post and a dated line. Includes Bovaque Wil Thi Mranets and others like Gabri elle Bortunato and Topolethe i Carmaldhue among a shuffled roster.

DerSsnne FL Bovaque Wil- Thi Mranets T. L. Ahitek ALC Widemer Med Wilthelds Toovokines Ciovuuni Bilvelive WL Waeskievies Borthohsnew Zigimouteawies Lulet Gabrielle Bortunato Antonio Topolethe I Carmaldhue Thomas Gilleaple Putviel Gullagher

Guile Reported Near Albright Estate In Pottsville Area

Andrew Langdon of Battalohames Archbard Pottsville and Central Manager Terp of the Templetron COMPANYS Wereth town Vertendas allege a scam around the Albright estate property by Thos Carey who has succeeded Mr Archtird as mum ber OF the estate.

Andrew Langdon Battalohames Archbard Pottsville Terp Templetron Companys Wereth Town Vertendas Albright Thos Carey Mr. Archtird

Morse family moves to Belmont Street residence

Mrs BE Morse and her son Kendall vacate their rooms at Hotel American and will live with her parents Mr and Mrs F. B. Vanmin on Belmont Street.

Meek Sells Interest in Wayne County Lumber Firm

kK. OM. Meek has sold his stake in the large lumber business at Tadlandrehaud Wayne county operated as Hollebeek & Pack to Frank Dullenbeek.

Kk. OM. Meek Tadlandrehaud Wayne County Hollebeek & Pack Frank Dullenbeek

Early Car Plan Buses For Foleluck Service

An early car plan runs from the mission wi Mi to Genannihe to pick up those who wish to attend the Foleluck service. The vehicle will leave the power house every morning at 4.96 per hour.

Wi Mi Plane Church & Street Cay

Spy Wedding Time Age Ary Wedding at Terrace Street

Mr and Mrs Lews Davis return from a wedding time age ary. They are now at home in a newly furnished house on Terrace Street.

Lews Davis Terrace Street

Parish offertory report from Bt Rose church on Aulday

A fragment notes the master offering of the parish at Bt Rose church on Aulday. The text is garbled but indicates an offertory or collection event within the parish.

Bt. Rose Church Aulday Baton

Burglars Crack Safe at Black Diamond Coal Office

Thieves blew the strong box on North Belmont Street with dynamite at the Black Diamond Coal Company office. They took 547 in cash and a small deli item from the safe after prying the door open and blowing the interior, leaving investigators and police to pursue suspects.

Black Diamond Coal Company Belmont Street Wehi Seoone

Fire destroys Wright dwelling on Arview Street

A house occupied by Fred Wright and his family burned down after an explosion and a long blaze. Neighbors, including the Mitchells, fought flames with a six hundred foot hose line. Wright saved only an overcoat. no insurance was carried. Wright’s wife, son, and a nearby worker were mentioned in a broader account of the incident and a separate railroad accident that proved fatal to a man named Meese.

Abut Livelock Arview Street Red Wriglt Badlvaiders Eneginesis S Team Mitchells

Funeral of Clyde Whitfield Attended by Wide Circle

The funeral for Clyde Whitfield son of Coudian and Mrs Robert Whitfield was held Saturday at 2 pm at the family home on Waeh Higton chreer. The New 0 school pupils and locomotive show machinists attended in body. Floral designs were elaborate. Interment in Maplewood cemetery. Pallbearers Leon Bly Kue Brink Stanley Smith Fred Seool Max Shepherd Robert Meak. Flower bearers Daniel sins Carl Bly Wilbur Morgan cy Huteman Lester Smith Roy Thorp Howard Starkweather. Attendees from WILL af town included Mrs Robert Sunderland and daughter Sadie Newark NJ Mr and Mrs Joseph Fox Wilkes-Barre Mr and Mrs William Ewarts Dunmore Walter Kramer Joseph Vannan Scranton and Mrs Marna Porter Mimira NY.

Clyde Whitfield Coudian Robert Whiifield O'Elock AL FY Chaffee Waeh- Higton Chreer New 0 School Maplewood Ceme Y Leon Bly Kue Brink Stanley Smith Fred Seool Max Shepherd Robert Meak Daniel Sins Carl Bly Wilbur Morgan Cy Huteman Lester Smith Roy Thorp Howard Starkweather Will Af Town Robert Sunderland Duvelhter Sadie Newark N. J Joseph Fox Wilkes-Barre William Ewarts Dunmore Walter Kramer Joseph Vannan Scranton Marna Porter Mimira N.Y

Houdyn the Great French Magician Takes Center Stage

At the Lyman Hy Love Moving Picture exhibition, fifty images showcase the world’s greatest magician Robert Houdyn. The lifelike pictures recreate Houdyn’s feats as performed in Paris and will be shown tonight at the Grand Opera House, promising marvels of mystery and bewilderment.

Lyman Hy Robert Houdyn France Houdyn Puris

Meetings Tonight at Several Fraternal Lodges

Local notices list gatherings for Krey Walher Carew branch No 449 Catholic Knights of America Pioneer castle No 205 Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain Corboydale lodge Soa 230 Knights of Pythilur. Meeting details appear in fragmented OCR text.

Krey Walher Carew Catholic Knights of America Pioneer Castle Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain Corboydale Lodge Soa Knights of Pythilur Didlos Auatihey Railroad Hagineers Mvt Benno

Theatre programs at Opera House and minstrels

At the Opera House tonight Toulsht Lyman Howes Moving Pictures and Tomorrow night Vogel and Deming’s Big Minstrels perform. Priday Aterian Opera company presents in "aust" with announced acts and dates.

Toulsht Lyman Howe Moving Pictures Vogel & Deming Big Minstrels Priday—Aterian Opera Company Aust

Social Tonight Concert At Vermania Hall

Vie Vermania leads a social evening sponsored by Professor Birth at the hall. A lively singing program and evening of entertainment are planned for attendees.

Vie Vermania Dame Ol Professor Birth

Ach Ith Cian Opera Debut At Grand Opera

The article reports the debut of the Ach Ith Cian Opera company at the Grand Opera, highlighting their opening performance and reception.

ACH Iit Cian Opera Company LD Debour

Faust Grand Opera Comes to Carbondale Next Friday

One night only on April 19 Gomnod's mneterpicos presents Faust in four acts. The company is highly recommended and Carbondale music lovers are promised a grand treat. Al fred J. Kressner conducts with refined training and tradition. Senate may now be secured for the attraction.

Gomnod Mneterpicos Faust Carbondale Opera Fe Alfred J. Kressner Senate

Accused in House Break-In Face Alderman’s Hearing

Michael Finnnigan, Fred Menry, William Birmingham and John Birmingham were accused yesterday by Albert Stiles before Alderman Atkinson of breaking into Stiles’ house near No. 4. Warrants issued. hearings set for this morning. Stiles also charged W. Fuller with stealing two of his famous washtubs and located one at Fuller's. Fuller prepared to answer this morning.

Michael Finnnigan Fred Menry William Birmingham John Birmingham Albert Stiles Atkinson

Simon Sisko Faces Heavy Charges in Alderman Atkinson Court

Simon Sisko appeared in Alderman Atkinson's court on multiple serious charges. George Safiska testified that Sisko threatened to kill him and displayed a concealed weapon toward him in a fearful display. Jacob Antos supported Safiska's claim, and Sisko was unable to post bail, sent to county jail.

Simon Sisko Atkinson George Safiska Simon Jacob Antos Safiska Sisko

Entertaining Grand Tomorrow Night Promises Novel Show

The organization will perform at the Grand tomorrow night presenting a novel and pleasing entertainment. The programme promises rapid-fire tumbling, surprises, beautiful costumes, pretty music and dazzling scenic and electrical effects as key attractions.

Embalmer William McHale Returns From Training

William McHale has returned from New York City where he attended Pro tessa Boynard's embalming school and is now licensed. He will assist his father BEJ McHale of North Main Street in the family business.

William McHale New York City Protessa Boynard Mr. McHale BE. J. McHale North Main Street

Local residents and visitors in town this week

V C Manners has taken apartments in the Anthracite. Miss Mary McCringle of Avoca is visiting friends in this city. Mr and Mrs James Lyman of Jermyn have moved here. Charles Law of Pittston visited his sister. Mrs J W Cross yesterday. Joseph Kelly and John Rubert went to Susquehanna after trout. Paul Kelly son of Mrs Ellen Kelly is ill at home. Miss Mary Kelly of Providence visits Miss May Lynott. Miss Gertrude Gross of Scranton visits Mrs Nellie Devaney. Mrs W Bennett of Winwood visits cousin Miss Anna Hare. Mrs John O Neill of Siko called on friends Monday. Miss Mary Gilboy of New York City visits Patrick and Mrs Gilboy on Scott street. Miss Martha Singer entertained the Sore sisters and cousin Miss Leah Levy of Springfield, Ohio, with a euchre party.

V. C. Manners Mary McCringle Avoca James Lyman Jermyn Charles Law Pittston J. W. Cross Joseph Kelly John R Ubert Susquehanna Paul Kelly Ellen Kelly West Side Mary Kelly Providence May Lynott Wrest Gertrude Gross Scranton Nellie Devaney Brooklyn Street W. . Bennett Winwood Anna Hare Cnet Street John O'Neill Siko Forest City Mary Gilboy New York City Patrick Gilboy Scott Street Martha Singer Leah Levy Springfield

Assault and Battery Case Grounds Jermany Courtroom Crowding

The Williams versus Forschner case drew a large crowd at the Jermany and Mayfield hearing before Squire Miefer on Monday evening. The dispute began from rival family children and escalated when Forschner threatened Williams with a pitchfork, then the pair grappled on the ground. Mrs Forschner threatened Williams and a bystander intervened, bail set at $200 for Forschner's release to appear in court.

Thomas Williams Main Street John Forschner Squire Miefer Forsehners Carey Forschners Williams Forschner 4& Tone John Trotter, Jr Ralph Slocum Forsetiner Frank Stocker Lle McClinley Gardner's Hall M. J. Shiekis Georgia South Lyman Howe Eyisecopal Church

Local Entertainment Delights Town Attendance High

The pictures and Mrs Nation’s smashing escapades delighted everyone. The infant child of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hockaday died of pneumonia after a illness. Mr Jones Morcom of Wourth Street visited Scranton yesterday. Mrs Annie Lander of Scranton is visiting relatives here. The re appointment of Rev M L Fuller as pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church pleased the congregation who have grown fond of him since his arrival a year ago.

Nation Thomas Hockaday Noorlhm Jones Morcom Wourth Street Wis Scranton Annie Lander M. DL. Fuller Oy Methodiat Eulocopal Church

Dalton Local News Highlights Community Life

William Von Storch remains confined to home with grip. Rev A W Cooper returns for another year by Wyoming conference. School board reelects C B Hanzen Jr as principal and reelects four teachers for one year. Various local visits and moves noted. Rail work on west-bound DLW line progresses. James P Dickson of Scranton visits. George Mahy and family relocate to Dalton for summer.

William von Storch Faw A. W. Cooper Wyoming Conference C. 8. Hanyen, Jr Josephine Kennedy Scott Hihel Carr Polly Relph Dalton William Mason Daleville Paul Somers Wyoming Somers Charles A. Zeller Potteville M. B. Sherman Lena Scranton Frank Hall Glenburn Montana Willis Northup Detroit Kate Wetheroe Philadelphia Baptist Parsonage Clyde Nefus Willan von Storch Nellie Walter Grifin Glenturn California Workien Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroaa James P. Dickson George Mahy Scranton Young Men's Christian Association

Lackawanna council officers installed and local events listed

The Lackawanna council No. 54 Daughters of Pocahontas installed new officers led by District Deputy Miss Mary L Howells. North End Athletic Club plans a May 29 social at Weber's rink with music and dancing. Rev C B G Henry is reappointed to the Methodist church for the next year. Local delegations attend meetings and funerals. Foreman W B Owens recovers from pneumonia.

Lackawanna Council Daughters of Pocahontas Red Men's Hall Mary L. Howells Prophetess Elizabeth Heffer Anna Jenkins Winona Lydi Winterburn Powhattan James Heffer Wampum Ann Marsh Sadie Richards Mary Morrie Mary A. Thomas Ann J. Robbins Lizzie Bromfield Secon Mary J. Taylor Eliza Morris George Evans Mary A. Williams Lizzie A. Noakes Tepee Sarah Hunt Kate Becker Sophia Williams North End Athletic Club Henry Thomas Samuels North Taylor Congregationalists Carbondale First Congregational Church John E. Evans Jousaph Davis John S. Jones West Scranton Tevierville Edge Knights of Tythias A .C. Webb Wilkes-Barre W. RB. Owens

Olyphant Council Reviews Arch Construction Near May Bridge

A special council meeting approved permission for the Delaware and Hudson company to build an arch under Dunmore Street near May Bridge. Plan shows a three foot road elevation, ten foot arch interior height, and nine foot width with protection for affected property owners. The street committee will meet the company engineer and Mr. Atherton on Wednesday to draft a written agreement. The project supports a narrow gauge railroad between Eddy Creek breaker and a new shaft near Birdseye dam. The Olyphant Minstrels directed by Frank B Perguren will perform at Father Mathew Opera House Friday night April 26. J J Williams of Blakely is recovering at home after illness.

Reap Delaware and Hudson Company Dunmore Street May Bridge Jerry Atherton Atherton Uredia Eddy Creek Birdseye Dam Olyphant Minstrels Frank B. Perguren Father Mathew Opera House J. Gallagher Lackawanna Street B. F. Rebathan Dalton J. J. Williams Second Street Blakely Merry Milkmaide” . Com

Peruna praised by multiple Ohio and Wisconsin users

Letters from Adia Brittain Lizzie Brevins Livaie Bloy EF M Sands Maggie Hecker and Mugele Becker describe relief from stomach catarrh and general well being after using Peruna. They credit the remedy with life saving effects and renewed energy. Address Dr Hartman for advice.

Adia Brittain Schitan, O Lizzie Brevins We Boliver Street Cleveland Ohio Livaie Bloy EF. M. Sands Maggie Hecker Lake Street Appleton Wis Misa Mugele Becker Hartman Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus

Opera at Mather Mathew House May 10

The St Patrick’s Choir under Professor TW Watkins staged a successful opera on Easter Monday and will repeat the performance at the Mather Mathew Opera House Friday evening May 10.

St. Patrick's Diory TW. Watkins Mather Mathew Opera House

Methodist services feature local youth group in Beranton

In Moscow last Sunday the Methodist services were led by Mr MebLain with assistance from Messrs Stanton and Long of the Beranton Young Men's Christian Association. My Lai gave a noted address both morning and evening. A solo by Alt. Long and a corner sale by Mr. Stilton opened the evening service. A duet by Misses Linzie and Myra Hamden highlighted the program.

Methodist Church MebLain Messrs. Stanton and Long Young Men's Christian Association of Beranton My Lai Alt Long Sola Mierings Stilton Gayne Scranton Helen Williame Elmhurst H. Ll. Galge Co. EB. Vaughn LC. Bartree Hager Couldsboro Liv James Shoemaker William Hinds Nellie Woman's Christian Temperance Union Grand Army of the Republic Turnersville William Ehrgood

Peckville Auction Of Large Store Building Lifts Sale

Clayke Brothers lease the large store building of ston son & Watkine in Sorvanton and plan to bargain the manor of Alay t. Mr and Mrs J Bickler and Dora arrived from Florida after wintering there. The rummage sale by the Baptist church closed with success and thanks were extended to helpers including Frank Brundageton for the stove. Advertised letters listed.

Clayke Brothers Sorvanton Stonson & Watkine Ana Will Pena Beaneh Alay T Adve HB Bickler Dora Westendial Florida Baptist Chinnel Ab Spenhal Brundageton Daliapentan David Compton Ales Lillie Bell Buerte Nelson Hier Mr. Ok Sharp Huegarian Lineli Ivan Satheaae

Colonist Tickets Cut For Southern Railway Trips To West

Travel bargains offer half price to California Arizona and New Mexico on Colonist tickets via Southern Railway and Southern Pacific. Departures from Washington on Mondays Tuesdays and Sundays with Tuesday sleeper option. Berth rate is seven dollars with two persons per berth, plus through conductor and porters.

California Arizona New Mexico Southern Railway Washington Philadelphia Southern Pacific Company Pulluah Crow Chaves Tl Hiopkings Chestnut Street

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