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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1902

Page

6

Scranton Conservatory Concert for Embury Church Benefit

The Scranton Conservatory of Music under J Alfred Pennington will present a concert at the Simpson M E Church North Main Ave West Side tomorrow evening to benefit Embury M E Church. The program features pianoforte and organ selections by students and faculty including Edith Doty Nellie Schlager Hazel Tessier Rowena Hermann Flora Kaufhold Mary Patterson and others with Pennington at the piano. An orchestral accompaniment arranged for second piano and a four piano ensemble will accompany the soloists and ensembles.

Scranton Conservatory of Music J. Alfred Pennington Embury M. E Joseph Gahagan J. Ifred Penningington Simpson M North Malin Avenue West Side Embury M Ensemble Clase Opus BW Sees Cevecenerie Edobol May Hedford Edith Doty Hazel Harry Wilkins South Scranton Rinck Nellie Schlager Weeee Durand Laura de Gruchy Hvde ™ Park Ena Levan Moosic Lydia Mosking Taylor

Powell Hosts Meldrum Store Staff Social Evening

On Tuesday evening Miss Margaret Powell entertained Meldrum Scott Co store employees at 541 Garfield Avenue. Music and games featured the gathering with solos by Morgan Hawkins and Weldy. Refreshments at 11 followed by departure of guests including Cawley, Murdock, Hildebrand, Drew, Hughes, Lewin, and Karschers.

Margaret Powell Meldrum, Scott & Co Garfield Avenue Carrie Drew Eather Hughes Jennie Lewin Mesara Robert Kanschwa Take Karcher Will Beynon Morgan Hawkins Garret Gardner Mowran Weldey Mr. Weldy

Funeral for Young Joseph Gahan Dies After Railroad Injuries

The funeral for Young Joseph Gahan, who died Sunday from railroad injuries, was held yesterday morning from the family home on Chestnut Street. A solemn high mass was celebrated at St. Patrick's Catholic Church and interment followed in Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers and flower-bearers included Frank Gaffney, Joseph McKenna, Frank Hawley, Edward McCann, Drew Hailstone, Richard May, Joseph Madigan, and John Daly.

Joseph Gahagan Chestnut Street Selmon St. Patrick's Catholic Church Cathedral Frank Gaffney Joseph McKenna Frank Hawley Edward McCann Drewy Hailstone Richard May Joseph Madigan John Daly

Walimneta Dunes class opens this evening in Mear's hall

The first informal session of the Walimneta Dunes ing class is held this evening in Mear's hall with Bauer providing the muse. A St Patrick's Tadical Trish Catholic benevolent union meeting and a Simpson Methodist Episcopal church supper by five ladies with initials F G H T J are noted for this evening.

Mear's Hall Bauer St. Patrick’s Tadical Trish Catholic Benevolent Union St. Teo’s Hall Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church

Local Nuptials and Church Notices Toward Weekend Events

David J Tonen and Mise Mina Lewis of North Scranton wed at 4 pm yesterday at Wedderson Street Baptist parsonage by Rev Thoma de Gruchy. Conservatory reserved seats at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. Davis' Doug Store sells tickets for tomorrow. Rev Torworth Jones of Maceleg Wales to preach Welsh and English next Sunday at First Welsh Baptist. Funeral for Mrs Jane Morgan tomorrow from house on Arelbald Street. Trugh Davis and Rev Thomas de Grady to officiate. A. OW Bynon of North Myrtle Park Avenue hosted guests for a boner in memory of Captain and Mrs Wales visitors. Court Etain Allen AOF to hold banquet in Avoca tomorrow evening. John McCrea of Minooka and Miss Lizzie Joyce of Jackson Street married at St Patrick's Church at 4 pm.

David J. Tonen Mise Mina Lewis North Scranton Smartiage Thoma de Gruchy D. D Wedderson Street Baptist Claireh Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Davis’ Deoug Torworth Jones Maceleg Wales First Welsh Baptist Church Etain Allen Order of Foresters Avoca John McCrea Minooka Misa Lizzie Joyce Jackson Street

Anniversary Invitations and Community Notices

Me and Bre Rowland D Thomas of North Hyde Park Avenue celebrate their twenty fifth wedding anniversary at their new home on April 24. Royal Society of Good Fellowen forms at Evans Hall with thirty members under William Line ney Jr. Cantata at First Welsh Congregational Church draws large audience. mipper social at Sherman Avenue mission well patronized. Lincoln Heights Bedal club hosts social and entertainment in Mears Hall with big turnout. Three men arrested for assault on Frank Sipple are held for further hearing. Patrick Moghes and Meyer Eilen Marke were arraigned at 4 30 p.m.

Rowland D. Thomas North Hyde Park Avenue Royal Society of Good Fellowen Wight D. D. Evana’ Hall William Lineney Sherman Avene Milesion Mears’ Hall Lincoln Heights Bedal Club Frank Sipple Patrick Moghes

Moore Phillips Nuptials Held in North Scranton

A large gathering at Mr and Mrs Peter Moore on Hollister avenue celebrated the marriage of their daughter Elisabeth Moore to Edward J Phillips of Green Ridge. Rev George A Cure officiated at 8 o clock with a sumptuous supper and many generous gifts. They will reside on Larch street near Capouse avenue.

Peter Moore Hollister Avenue Eligabeth Moore Edward J. Phillips Green Ridge George A. Cure Providence Methodist Church Larch Street Capouse Avenue Edward Phillips Robert Phillips Henry Zent Ethel Thomas Patterson Mary Patterson William Phillips Drusilla Phoebe Phillips James H. Jenkins George Sanders Henry Nichols Andrew Nichols Eugene Leventhall J. W. van Camp Elizabeth J. Jenkins Wedeman Joshua Webb Stephen Nichols Bertha. Tanner Maude Moore Stella Wedeman Bessie Holmes Florence Wedeman

Farewell Party For Mr Josiah Thomas In South Wales Home

A farewell gathering was held at the home of Mr Evan R. Jones in North Bromley avenue to honor Mr Josiah Thomas of South Wales. The event featured Welsh hymns and solos by David Williams with supper served by Mrs William James and assistants.

Josiah Thomas South Wales Evan R. Jones North Bromley Avenue David Williams Willam James Margaret Tavey Lillian James Levi Morris John Williams Thomas R. Davis John James William James Obed Jenkins Willam Smith David Phillips Thomas Jones Evan W. Jones James Jones Nanticoke Olmer Jenkins David Jones Edward James Misges Edith Jones Jennie Jones May Jones

Pleasant surprise party for Miss Orosen Vannan at Putnam Street

A pleasant surprise party was tendered Miss Orosen Vannan at her home on Putnam street Thursday evening. Guests included Misses Ida Besbing Stella Anderson Helen Martin Lillian Steele Viola Itterly Louisa Hartzell Leona Hartzell Mirtie Huff Margaret Decker Florence Emery and Messrs Emil Emery William Clegg Arthur Case Percy Davis William Watkins Thomas Watkins Arthur Williams Robert Vannan Sidney Clegg Robert Itterly and Guy Williams.

Orosen Vannan Putnam Street Merry Company Ida Besbing Stella Anderson Helen Martin Lillian Steele Viola Itterly Louisa Hartzell Leona Hartzell Mirtie Huff Margaret Decker Florence Emery Emil Emery William Clegg Arthur Case Percy Davis William Watkins Thomas Watkins Arthur Williams Robert Vannan Sidney Clegg Robert Itterly Guy Wilams

Community notices and events in a Scranton column

The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at 3 pm in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms. Roseus lodge banquet at the Auditorium with a dance for younger members. North Scranton Republican club meets tomorrow on West Market street. Thomas Montgomery and James Long jailed for drunkenness. Funeral of William Merrick infant held on Green Street with Mayfield cemetery interment. North End Stars and Crackerjacks play at the Auditorium tomorrow night. Miss Mary Holmen and Miss Millie Drennan visiting New York. Kelly trio to perform new comedy drama Hotel Upside Down at the Auditorium Saturday April 28 with a charity matinee for children.

Christian Temperance Walon George M. Parish Plymouth Aiting Misa Dora Davis Weat Market Street Roseus Lodge Knights of Pyihlas North Scranton Republican Club West Market Street Thomas Montgomery James Long Tivk Place William Robert Merrick Green Street Mayfield Cemetery North End Somorrow Mary Holmen Millie Drennan Gilbert Street New York City Kelly Trio

Dunmore Events Highlight Church Ties and Social Gatherings

Reports from Dunmore note a Washington concert under St Mary in choir drawing a large audience and praise for performers. Lady McKinley lodge celebrated its first anniversary with a banquet and looks to a strong second year. Rev Angelini spoke at Woodnadhy and Presbyterians hosted a prayer gathering. Friends attended Sister Mary Maurice’s funeral, and notices mention mission society meetings and plans for local publishing ventures.

Washington St. Mary In Lady McKinley Lodge Hull Angelini Roime i Tuily Presbyterhia Clunrel Mary Maurice Marguret Harvington Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Elurch Thie Atterigan

Sensible Kemp’s Balvam Promises Throat and Lung Relief

A promotional ad touts Kemp's Balvam as a cure for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and throat and lung troubles. The proprietor offers druggists free samples to prove the remedy's merit with prices 23 and 5 cents.

Kemp

Surprising Liquor Charge In Dinsmore Corner Case

A. C. Cooney before a justice on a liquor charge brought by Robert Wilson. John Brink employed a bartender. a hotel at Dinsmore corner faced court appearance. A party at the Benckert home in Dunmore honored Mrs Holfemmoer and Mrs Hakleton with a large gathering. Numerous locals attended. evening included amusements and refreshments.

A. C. Cooney Robert Wilson Listle John Brink Gombnett Dinsmore Corner Justice Cooney John Benckert Dunmore Mra Holfemmoer Hakleton William Nothacker Mra George Fenckert Ward Wheeler John Loreng Winedrake Kirst Hoss Mre. Sippie Nothacker Miveog Nothackey Louise Ross Vestha Whiveler Lizzie Benckert Messrs Gustave Moffcommer August Getz Theodore Wheeler Joseph Shamhorn William and Albert Nothacker Charles Renckert Mic

SOUTH SCRANTON NOTES ENTERTAIN GERMAN PROGRAM

Christ-Lutheran church in Germania hall hosted a three part stimme titled Auch ein Fest Das Feuer imn Hotel Wer Hats Gethun with Fred Herman and Emma Scheuch star performances. Henry Schwenker played graphophone selections as audiences praised the strong cast led by Herman Gogolin Oscar Spitzer August Arbuteil and others. notable soloists included Miss Emma Scheuch and tenor Fred Herman.

Christ-Lutheran Germania Fred Herman Emma Scheuch Henry Schwenker Herman Gogolin Oscar Spitzer August Arbuteil Herr Dietrich Charles Scheuch Adam Maus Herr Schwenker Emily Fuhilbrugge Katie Ronke Anna Berg Marie Blechert Anna Hofner Fran Jungkurth Ida Kuhn Ida Fuhlbrugge

Local Worksite Accidents Reported In Two Yesterdays Incidents

Walsh youth 2527 Pittston Ave injured at built works when machinery tore flesh between thumb and finger. doctor J J Walsh treated wound. Young Wirth child 619 Cedar Ave broke collar bone. fracture reduced by Dr Albert Kolb.

Walsh Michael Walsh Pittston Avenue J. J. Walsh Charles

Local Society Notes And Community Events In Town

A regular meeting of St Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent society will take place this evening with newly elected officers installed. The Defenders will play a basketball game in St Johns hall tonight followed by a social and hop. The funeral of Mrs Elizabeth Ziegler is set for 2 oclock this afternoon. Mrs Christine Kirn of Hickory street reported two year old boys Edgar and Wilfred Walsh charged with malicious mischief. the case was discharged. Fred Marsch has completed a county jail fencing contract on New York street slide. A Suengerrunde session was held in Athletic hall last evening. A baby boy arrived for Mr and Mrs George Mirtzy of Birch street. Mr and Mrs Joseph Rempe of Alder street welcomed a baby girl. Dr Fehleys Lung Healing Balsam is guaranteed to cure all coughs. Knights of Malta General Grant commandery will meet tomorrow night. Dennis Gaynor funeral held from 618 Hickory street with service at the cathedral and burial at Hyde Park cemetery. The Junger Maennerchor plan a grand concert and social in Music hall on Monday April St with visitors from Carbondale Whites-Barre. Bauer’s full orchestra to provide music.

St. Aloysius Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society St. John's Hall Elizabeth Ziegler Christine Kirn Hickory Street Edgar Wilfred Walsh Alderman Leates Fred Marsch New York Suengerrunde Society Athletic Hall Gladden George Mirtzy Birch Street Joseph Rempe Alder Street Fehley Grant Commandery Knights of Malta Dennis Gaynor Iyde Park Junger Maennerchor Music Hall Carbondale Whites-Barre Bauer

Obituary: Me. J. A. Roberts of Lenoxville

Me A J Roberts of Lenoxville Susquehanna county died yesterday afternoon at her sister F Ehrwood s house in Dunmore aged 42 death from pneumonia she was known for Christian character Funeral at 1 p m today at South Gibson Also Sylvester Spitzer 3 son of Adam Spitzer Meade avenue died last evening funeral tomorrow at 3 interment Cathedral cemetery

Me. J. A. Roberts Lenox Ville Susquehanna County F. #. Ehrwood Dudley and Third Streets Dunmore Sylvester Spitzer Adam Spitzer Meade Avenue Cathedral

Welsh heritage shapes early American leadership influence

A speech notes Welsh origin in Pennsylvania shaping civic and religious life with figures in colonial offices and presidents. Meetings at Penn Avenue Baptist Church cover morning talks by Rev. H. C. Mible and Rev. F. S. Dobbins, with a 2 pm service for foreign speaking communities and a youth supper from 4 to 8 pm.

Penn Avenue Baptist Church H. C. Mible D. K Boston F. 8. Dobbins Philadelphia Litckawanna Wyoming

Worthy of Consideration Editor Endorses Chamberlain Cough Remedy

An editor in Quarryville Pennsylvania lauds Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as responsible and effective. He personally uses it for colds and recommends it to readers. The piece reflects a promotional testimonial style typical of old newspaper notices.

David R. Forbes the Sun Quarrysille Chamberlain

Addresses to Be Delivered by Reverends Campbell and Muble

In the evening, addresses will be delivered by Rev. Jd. L. Campbell D D and Rev. He. &. Muble BD DP.

Jd. L. Campbell D. D He. &. Muble

Ultimatum Served in Holwardsville Strike Incident

In Holwardsville workers at Woolward Pettebone and Avondale collieries were ordered to quit within twenty four hours or have their names struck from the union rolls. Most did not comply and labor officials moved to fill the depa rty positions with Delaware Lackawanna and Western workers to replace those who joined the fight in Jersey Nine.

Woolward, Pettebone Avondale Holwardsville Delaware Lackawanna Western Allcials Jersey

Ellenwood Pioneer Settler Dies at 839 Pittston Ave

Joseph W. Ellenwood a Scranton pioneer who had lived here since 1861 died suddenly in the rear of his home at 839 Pittston avenue around 3 45 last evening. He was found by neighbors and police were notified. The death is being investigated as a natural cause based on prior health.

Joseph W. Ellenwood Scranton Pittston Avenue Ellenwood Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad George Eilenwood Myra Jennie Nash Mattie Wilenwood Joseph Ilenwood Balcwyy Deev

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