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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 21, 1897

Page

9

Farewell to Rev W S Jones at First Welsh Baptist

West Side and City Suburban report a farewell at the First Welsh Baptist church for Rev W S Jones after a four and a half year pastorate. Members praised his preaching and expressed regret at his departure. Ebenezer P Davis read a Welsh poetical address. Jones thanked the church and said he would welcome a future call. The report notes a March 29 farewell with a Welsh address and lists musical selections and participants.

First Welsh Baptist Church Ebeneser P. Davis W. & Jones Thomas D. Davies JF. Hughes Henry P. Davis James A. Evans Jones First Baptist Church of Scranton Mr. Jones Wales Ebenezer BP Davis Enelieh Davies

Obituaries and Burial Rites Reported in Hyde Park Area

The article records multiple funeral services and interments in Hyde Park Catholic cemetery for Anthony McHugh Bridget McGloin and others. It lists pallbearers Michael Parrett Michael McHugh Thomas Barren Michael Reap John Burns John Reap Michael Horan Rich wel and James Needham and notes services at St Patrick's church and Washburn Street cemetery.

Anthony McHugh Luxerne Street St. Patrick's Church J. B. Whelan Hyde Park Catholic Michael Parrett Michael Mc- Huh Thomas Barren Michael Reap John Burns John Reap Bridget McGloin Third Street Continental Michael Horan Alichwel James Needham Michael Graham Edward Jennings Thomas McGraw Elmer Lawrences Ta Lashler North Bromley Avenue Washburn Street Joseph Meyers Mra Maury Meyers Broadway Street St. Patrick's Orphanage Menslee Hyde Park Catholic Cemeery

St. Leo’s battalion hosts book reception to aid library

St. Leo’s battalion plans a Thursday evening book reception to raise funds for the library. The program includes opening remarks by the chairman, piano and vocal solos by Leo Crossin and Miss Margaret Murphy, a declamation by William Gilroy, and further performances by Miss Sarah, inviting friends to contribute.

St. Leo's Battalion St. Loots Leo Crossin Margaret Murphy William Gilroy Sarah

Demons Hoard Forces Plymouth Pastor to Resign

In Ply mouth church on Monday evening the hoard of demons met and the resignation of Pastor Rev Thomas Bell was acted upon and accepted. The move follows the pastor wishes and takes effect in July next.

Plymouth Church Thomas Bell

Two corporals appointed in Company FV last evening

The article notes the appointment of Corporal Eugene Fellows and Corporal William Newnan to Company FV. It also covers local notices including a burial transfer for Feth Kline and various community updates such as visits, farm theft recovery, and anniversaries.

Northeastern Pennsylvania Baseball Club Seek Players

An amateur base ball club invites boys to join the team before June 1. The player with the greatest number of votes will receive one uniform free. The notice urges participation and details a short coupon deadline after publication.

Pennsylvania

Providence Bachelors of Ninety Seven Hold Dances and Meetings

The Bachelors of Ninety Seven plan a post Lent dance and banquet at the O Malley house on Weat Market street. Citizens met in Fenner and Chappell s hall to push paving and brickwork on North Main avenue from Lving to Court streets.

O'Malley Weat Market Street Fenner & Chappell's North Main Avenue Marshall Preston Thyne Penn Avenue Lving Street Court Street Thomas Carwardine Wayne Avenue Maggie Jervis Wayne Avenue Women's Christian Temperance Union Mre J. C. Thomas Wood Street Thomas Smith Kate Roberto Frank Soclouski J. C. Wright John Atlantic City Welsh Congregational Church Jones W. J. Lewie Evan Gabriel P. Thomas Nanticoke Thomas Davis Plaine W.G. Watkins J. J. Jenkins D. M. Kinter C. C. Phillips West Side D. L. Davies Edwardsdale Thomas Hell Weattle William Edgar F. R. Watkins Felleville D. E. Evans Kingston G. Evans Wandling D. M. George Pittston D. F

Local Social Notes From Plymouth and Vicinity

Mr and Mrs BP J Hedrich of Ricch Mont Park visit Plymouth this week. The Heptanophlodme Green Ridge concave No 149 hosted a supper in their Dickson avenue rooms followed by a phonographic entertainment by John K Hopewell. Ira Stevens spent Sunday and Monday at Prompton. Mrs A C Learn of Delaware Street is visiting relatives at Palla. Rev C Prosser will give a dime lecture next Monday at Primitive Methodist church Hast Market Street on The Little Foxes that Spoil the Vine. Professor H L Burdick of Capoure avenue spent the latter part of last week in Philadelphia. Charles Carr of Dickson avenue bought a lot near the Dunmore line and plans a Merge residence thereon in the near future.

J. Hedrich Ricchmont Park Plymouth Green Ridge Concave No. 149 Dickson Avenue John K. Hopewell Ira Stevens Prompton A. C. Learn Delaware Street Palla H. L. Burdick Capoure Avenue Philadelphia Charles Carr Dunmore Line C. Prosser Primitive Methodist Church Hast Market Street

Obituaries and Notices From Local Hometown Nests

The paper reports the quiet death of Mrs Nora Gaughan at 66 at her daughter’s home on Fie street with funeral plans pending. Also noted is a large audience lecture by Miss Susan Dickinson on The Newspaper as an Educator at Cedar avenue, and church funeral rites for Patrick Ginley at St Johns with burial in Hyde Park cemetery.

Wfe Nora Gaughan Kearney Fie Street Gaughan South Susan Dickinson Cedar Avenue Integra Patrick Ginley Beech Street St. Johin's Church Fig Street Hyde Park Catholic John JH. Multen Wenman Ruddy Twentieth Ward Patrick Gallagher Philip Sehnider Gallagher George Schnider Oteer Joseph Moore

Scranton Stove Works Employee Severely Injured In Accident

Christ Bleir sustained a severely crushed foot yesterday afternoon and was taken home for care by Dr. Longstreet. Separately, William Musgrave has returned from Orange New Jersey after a business trip. Mrs Perks has two children ill on Clay avenue, and Fred Russell reports a visit home from Forest City. Jones Mebdernwtt and Miss Kate Hughes plan to marry at St Marys church this afternoon. John Melvin funeral held from Chestnut Street home with interment in St Marys cemetery. A large crew works on Quircy avenue near Green Mile Street. Duomere Business Directory lists Brook Street Excelator meat market with fresh meat, butter, and vegetables.

Christ Bleir Scranton Stove Works Wyoming Avenue Longstreet William Musgrave Min Street Orange N. J Hueinens John Perks Clay Avenue Fred Russell North Binkely Street Forest City Jones MebDernwtt Kate Hughes St. Mary's Church John Melvin Chestnut Street St. Mary's Cemetery

Multiple Obituaries Mark West Side Deaths In Local Notices

A sequence of obituaries reports deaths from illness and other causes across local residents. Benjamin Lewis of 120 North Hyde Park Avenue dies after a brief illness aged 60 with survivors and a Welsh Congregational church background. Joseph F Schoff, Crystal Hose driver, dies at his brother’s home after illness, funeral planned with Crystal Company. Mrs Wesley M of Booth Bend Indiana dies visiting friends in Repy Columbia County after a trip for funeral of Dr Freda. Mrs Cornelius Hawk of Gilberts dies after brief illness leaving a widow and children. Joseph C Dolemene dies at his home in Mutiny Dale age 70 after years of feeble health. Grace Episcopal Church member. Catherine Wren widow passes at 4 Moosle Street residence after remaining hours of illness.

Benjamin Lewis North Hyde Park Avenue West Side Wales America Firet Welsh Congregational Church Slocum Lodge Indepenient Order of Odd Fellows Eamond Mine Accidental Fund Hyde Mark Washirn Street John Reynolds Wiliam J. and Liewelyn Lewis Went Ae Charles Labar Stroudsure Joseph F. Schoff Crystal How Company Sh Hoac Crystal Hose Home Hulley Schoff Fire Department Crystal Company St. Mary's Catholic Cemenery Mra Wesley HM Booth Bend Ind Repy Columbia County W. H. L. Freda Beranton Hazleton Vicinily Tre Charles Mre Berwick Rippe Mex Elephon Pett Phyalctana Joseph C. Dolemene Thirteenth Ghakt Mutiny Dale Runtey Grace Mplacopal Church Honordale Eighth Astreeta New National Bank

Republicans Win in Dickson City Council Contests

Judge Archbald issued final decrees on the Second ward election contests. Joseph Mall loses to M Fadden by one vote for councilman. George Ries contest yields no election for council. In school controller races Pred Ries receives 83 votes amid irregularities. James Caygill edges Francia Simms by votes. Simms wins 7 to 1 after adjusting ballots. February 18 contest election. Citi vote ticket vs straight Republican ticket. Ex judge W H Stanton served as attorney for contestants.

Archbald Dickson City Joseph Mall M. F. Fadden Fadden Athe George Ries John J. Aitken Ely Pred Ries Dielani Wegal James Caygill Francia Simme Dudge W. H. Stanton

Grace Reformed church annual meeting and election results

The Grace Reformed Episcopal church held its annual congregational meeting on Monday evening. Elections named ministers wardens and parish officers including G W Frit and W T Hackett as delegates to general council in New York in June and to synod in Scranton next October. The accounting warden noted a paid bill and treasury balance while the treasurer reported fund investments near one thousand dollars at 1 percent. Davidow Tires has moved to 227 Lackawanna Avenue.

Grace Reformed Episcopal Church Westrymen Thomas BE Lydon Charles F. Hees William McCulloch E. H. Ripple HR. H. Frear W. W. Lathrope Handler G. W. Frit W. T. Hackett Charles F. Hess A. WH. Frear Weam McCulloch New York City G. W. Frits WW. Lathrope BE. H. Ripple Davi H W James Lawson Scranton Caulbin A. Brown A. P.tuthill Davie Hil Wiliam DeWilie James Lawson Fred Hatch Willam Bell John Perks C. F P. Hees J. BE Chandler William W. McCutloch RR. Firewr Davil Reed Tn Treasury Colonel Ripple

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