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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1901
Page
6
Large crowds at Morning and Evening services marked the farewell of How J Bo Sweet B D after five years as pastor of Siperson Methodist Episcopal. Tears and emotional goodbyes surfaced as attendees expressed appreciation and forgiveness for any shortcomings.
At evening service the crowded audience heard Dr Sweet’s thanks for five years with the Simpson church. He cited 396 funerals 108 marriages and 14% baptisms, and 228 full members. the family will move to Oneonta New York where he begins a new pastorate next Sunday.
James D. Edwards and Mrs Lena Meyers of Kingston were married Saturday night by pastor Loc Murdock of Kingston M E Church. The couple, after a quiet ceremony, traveled by midnight train to New York and plan to reside in Kingston offshore of the Kingston Coal Company community.
George Mentz and Edward Pattison, employed by Depew, were on a North Main Avenue building when a scaffold collapse sent Mentz through a skylight and Pattison tumbling after him. Both steadied their descent and were only slightly injured.
The remains of Parry Brown were carried from Pyde Park Avenue to Holy Trinity Lutheran Church on Saturday afternoon for services conducted by Rev. G. Spicker. Representatives from Patriotic Order Sons of America Improved Order of Red Men and the Painters and Decorators Union attended. Pill bearers and flower bearers were selected from the organizations: Ty Kochler, Thomask Treverten, Wahine Nageli of Camp 242 Patriotic Order.
The linen waists attract buyers with beautiful textures and easy updos. They remain looking as new, combining charm and practicality with the coolest summer weave.
The article extols the season's white shirt waists with detailed mention of art needlework trims materials and modiste design. It invites readers to visit and view the collection, promising delightful inspection and ample selections to peruse.
The interment was held for members of the Sons of America and Red Men fraternal orders including A. H. Aseler John Millett John Dennebaum William Gras William Cy Scott and Ernest Ball of Pocono tribe union. The services took place at Forest Hill cemetery.
Members of the Junior Order United American Mechanics Knights of Malta Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and others attended the funeral of John Vipond Westerdy held at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. Rev J P Moffat officiated with Simpson Male Chorus. pallbearers from the organizations. Interment at Forest Hill Cemetery. Out of town attendees included Mr and Mrs Frank Shifter Mrs Margaret Bryden and Mrs Root from Pittston.
The remains of a young child of Mr and Mrs J A White of Chestnut Street were interred in Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon. Pallbearers and flower bearers included Frank Gaffney John Gaffney James Kagan Joseph Gahagan Joseph Madigan and Andrew Hartstone.
Willie Harris, son of Mr and Mrs Samuel Harris at 407 South Main, had a nasal button removed after pain. The Masonic building’s second floor is being fitted as banquet hall kitchen and reception rooms. Patriotice Order Sons of America building work continues on North Main. William Connell Glee Club rehearses at Ivanite hall ahead of engagements. Sons of Temperance Glee Club to sing at St Davids hall temperance convention Wednesday evening.
North Scranton notes report an alarm from Box Co. on Keyser avenue for a blaze in Michael Peel's home. The fire spread quickly to the extent that the hove company could not save the building. Damages about 2500 dollars. cause unknown but suspected to be a defective fire.
Peter Dovanivitz of 520 West Market street swore his wife Annie deserted him after six weeks of marriage and moved in with a West Market street family. He claimed a man named Boseshivis Ditehioviteh drew a revolver when he asked Annie to return. The case was settled with a division of costs.
This morning at 9 o'clock the North Scninton Savings bank will open with plans for many deposits to start the first account, J T Symond of Binghamton N Y to be at the cashier’s window. An important Providence Methodist Episcopal church officers meeting is set for this evening in the church parlors. Mrs Torey of 15 North Main Avenue scratched her hand with a pin and blood poisoning is feared possibly requiring amputation.
The Germwide Tail Church sale concluded on Saturday night with $1800 profits. Prizes went to Meediaceh Baumgartner Peter Palmers Mrs Jieck Schaefer Miss Alice Fenner Edward d Robinson Mrs Sachs Arants Joli Plekus Fred fare. The Meadow Wreck Social Club to hold its fourth annual ball at Workingmen's Hall. Community meetings announced and Agnes Hlempling funeral held at 822 Prospect Ave with burial at Cathedral Cemetery. Fire alarm from a chimney on Blin Street quickly extinguished by local fire companies. A charity dress goods pattern drawing occurred at Williamt Voenlegang’s hall benefiting Blind George. winners listed.
Barre No 179 Misa Katie Kureaky of Diyea No 78 Miss Ruth Welsel Scott township No 1.
The Ladies auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians plans an entertainment next Friday. Mire Katary of Stafford street is homebound with illness. Miss Winifred Walah of Pittston visits Miss Higaing on Main street. Mrs Patrick Cavanaugh of Wilkes Barre visits Mrs Best on Main street. Martin Cusick of Youngstown Ohio visits his parents on Main street. The Minooka baseball team opens the season next Sunday against South Side. Textile workers meet after. The Young Lilacs of Minooka challenge local teams for a game on Minooka grounds, managed by W F Gallagher.
Rev. Charles H. Newing preached at the Methodist Episcopal church with a morning text from John 1 2 and an evening reading from John 16 26 drawing favorable comments. Rev. John Moffatt preached at the Washburn Street church in an exchange with Rev. Gibbons. Daughters of America plan an entertainment and social in Odd Fellows hall on Wednesday. Moffatt and Williamson plan improvements on their Cherry street property and may build a large store soon. Unclaimed letters list several residents. Local residents reported illness and employment updates including Thomas Young’s critical condition, Ernest Close’s new Colliery Engineer post, and Mrs. George Biesecker’s fragile health at Gypsy Grove.
The Green Ridge Womans club holds its regular monthly meeting at 3:30 PM in the Green Ridge Presbyterian church. Miss Amanda Curr of Dickson Avenue has arrived home recovering. The Young Men's Bible of the Church of the Good Shepherd plans to buy a lot for field sports after their Saturday meeting. Joseph A Lesley and family moved into the Fry house on Monsey Avenue.
Mrs Margaret Cawley wife of Attorney Matthew I Cawley died suddenly at home after typhoid complications. Funeral arrangements set for the North Main avenue residence with services at St Marys Church and interment in the family plot.
Fragmentary OCR text describes a confused scene with a patient and doctor discussing death fears and a letter charged with emotion. The excerpt references an old Bath physician and a mysterious Mrs Minglich Exchange, leaving character names and final outcome uncertain.
Scranton area baseball faces ground rental issues and vandalism concerns as St Thomas College disbands its team. The High School opens with a 17 to 0 win over Factoryville while Keystone Academy game looms. West Scranton fields a strong lineup with Dave Owens and Harrington among players. Lackawanna School practices away from the park after disruption.
The Scranton team opened their game Saturday at Factoryville by crushing Keystone Academy 17 to 0 despite damp weather. Pitcher Robinson struggled as local bats collected nineteen hits while Snow and Greenstead led with four apiece. Final score reflected a one sided affair with Scranton overpowering the academy from start to finish.
lus Boott assistant manager of the Wyoming rominiy baseball team visits Monroe avenue to arrange games with local teams. A possible meeting includes St. Theamitis tea members and Benyinary Way. The sominary was among the best teams this season, trailing Bucknell by a narrow margin last week. Feolt played in the outfield for Wy online last season and now is at third base, fielding well and batting strongly.
One day prices tease shoppers to visit every department daily to find essential goods at economical prices and feel smart about their purchases.
A bustling catalog lists ladies box coats and Eton jackets in velvet collars and silk linings, plus modish broadcloth suits with flare skirts. It features taffeta Etons, all-wool dress goods, India linen, table damask, silks, and printed foulards with Monday sale prices and assorted values.
A prospectus touts Buffalo as the Pan American Exposition hub for cyclists and motorists. It highlights an extensive cycle display from heavy iron-tired velocipedes to modern pneumatic bikes, plus a grand bicycle pageant and a riverbank cycle path following the Niagara river. It outlines proposed routes from New York, New England, Baltimore, Philadelphia, and Chicago, with connections via trains and roads to Buffalo for the summer event.
A murky clipping from a Boston area page notes athlete Muaeliak preparing for two events at Lowet with a plan to field strong performances. The fragment mentions Craig as a rising contender and hints at a hill country setting.
A fragmentary report mentions the Whytiver community and alleged mistreatment by authorities. Named individuals include Oliver Tomkins amid unclear details and chronology, with scarce readable context. Further specifics are not available in the accessible text.
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