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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Couple Celebrate Twenty-Fifth at New Home

The twenty-fifth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Rowland D. Thomas of North Hyde Park avenue was celebrated at their new home. The event drew many friends and relatives, with piano solos, congratulatory remarks, and a reception supervised by Mrs. Joseph Thomas. Highlights included vocal and instrumental performances by Blea Van Dervoort, Alfred Wooder, and others, and a note on Mr. Thomas’s long service as street commissioner and fire boss.

Hyde Park Avenue Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Rowland D. Thomas North Hyde Park Avenue Thomas Marrige Rowland H. Toms Matti John Lizale George Willard Joseph Thomas Myttle Thomas Margaret Ludwig Lizabeth Morgan Emmet Ellis Taabelle McDowell Ida Lewis

Musical Talent Fund Concert At Washburn Street Church

A Washburn Street Presbyterian event last evening supported the talent fund and earned acclaim. Under Lt. C Armbrust and George Waters the program impressed a large audience with soprano Lydia Sailer delivering Frost’s flower song and receiving an encore, while Bessie Slate narrated The Soul of the Violin. D W Davis offered The Children's Thanksgiving as a baritone solo.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Lt. C. Armbrust George Waters Bible School Lydia Sailer Scranton Frost Bessie Slate

Sale on 19 inch taffeta cards and silk fabrics

Sale offers 19 inch taffeta cards and 20 inch cashmere stripe taffetas with Luce effects and pompadour accents. Fancy stripe silks priced at 1.00 per yard and 44 inch latin-finish poulards show strong color options and value for present season wear.

Cvolera

Extra Heavy Bright Finish Tuffeta Silks In Fashion Colors

Advertises Ii inch extra heavy bright finish Tuffeta Silks in various shades including crenim and white. Promises pure material without wool or foreign substances and guarantees wear. Claims strong fashion demand and complete color line including blacks and whites. Sale price referenced for waists and skirts.

Reduced Price List for Various Silks

A crowded advertisement lists numerous silks with guaranteed prices. Items range from 4-inch to 44-inch widths with varied values such as 45c to $1.75 and higher, showing bulk discounts and sale prices across many lengths.

Remember All of the Above Silks Are Warranted

The note claims all silk fabrics are flawless in manufacture and dye, with perfect quality throughout.

Miss Jennie Watkins Hosts Phonograph Party at Home

Miss Jennie Watkins hosted a phonograph party Wednesday night at 2382 North Hyde Park avenue with Samuel Thomas of Greenwood in charge of the phonograph. Refreshments were served by Mrs. Watkins assisted by Miss Maury Watkins and Miss Nettie Sansenbach for a large circle of friends and relatives.

Jennie Watkins James Watkins North Hyde Park Avenue Samuel Thomas Greenwood Watkins Maury Watkins Nettie Sansenbach John J. Morgan Richard Hayard

Man on Sixteenth Street Accused in Wifes Shooting Claim

Police were alerted last evening to a Sixteenth Street residence where a man allegedly shot his wife. Officers arrived to a crowd as the man reportedly struck her with a board near the leg, the report sounding like a pistol shot. The woman screamed and a passerby called police. The couple appeared embarrassed when authorities arrived.

Sixteenth Street

McHale Brothers Involved In Assault Arrests

Michael McHale of 2109 Lafayette Street was arrested on charges of assaulting his brother Patrick McHale. Bail set at $800. Patrick Lynn of Luzerne Street was arrested on evidence tied to removing wood from the Central mine switch. bail set at $209. Both hearings before Aldermen, with pending court appearances.

Michael McHale Lafayettte Street Patrick McHale John Michael Patrick Lynn Luzerne Street P. H. Coon Ninth Street Kellow

Local Parties Honor Miss Ide Jones and Mr Fred Sherman

Miss Ide Jones of Fifteenth and Division streets was treated to a party Tuesday evening with refreshments and a cake walk won by J. B. Amerain and Mrs. William Atmerman. A large guest list included many local residents and a Rose bushes giveaway occurred at the event. Mears and Hiugen advertise on the paper’s third page.

T. J. Reynolds Evang Beane Rew Migh Davie A. Thomas Mehard Jones Richard Owens William Williams David Howards William Jones Min James Williame Harry Enalin Keglar Richard Bot Fred Teioer Loyal Will Mra Hawley David Beynon John B Dhites Aubrey Ide Jones Fifteenth Division Streets Mother Hughes Lettie Morfins Maggie Thopias Eeith Jones Lizale Jenkins Lizzie Davis Tda Davis Messiie Willan Jones Walter Whitman Jewellyn Jones Walter Hughes van Evans George Hodges David Jones Fred Sherman Keyser Avenue Jackson Street Arizona J. B. Amerain William Atmerman Pruests

Social and church events fill Sunday evening programs

Community groups plan gatherings at Stree Maptht church and Singpson Methodist Hpichineti hall. Activities include entertainments by the Jeembly room club, Methons' dowels meeting, and a musical program at the Aiopean Methodist Boleogal shurch.

Methoviel Hpichineti Ab Ghia Atehoek Danil Tindee Boew Dafayette Atreet Aiopean Metholier Boleogal Binbury Methodist Mpls CO Deena Stehad Teaver Misa Valin Bonner Lavery Steel

Obscure obituary service held for Laine Davis at Westbarn Street

A funeral service for the late Laine Davis was held yesterday afternoon at the town tower on Westbarn Street. David Jones, pastor of Kirt Welw, led the rites with Hey in charge.

Laine

Local Socials and Notices From Washburn Street Area

Interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Pallas and friends attend a charity ice cream social for Jackson Silent Baptist Church. Garfield Avenue School and St Mark's laymen attend conventions. Roadwork on North Lincoln Avenue creates danger. Local residents return from hospital and travels. church services next Sunday and local dances draw large crowds. Community meetings and club gatherings planned at Dockenick's hotel.

Clirot Washburn Atreet George Phim Reese Evans Daniel Davis Smith William Garfield Thompson Thomas Beloe North Aare Field Avenue Jackson Silent Baptist Garfield Avenue Miston May & Ruchyairehasor Ceket Lincola Lafayette Swelland Teeta I McCwal D. W. Evang North Mainavenue Richard N. Williams Academy Street Moses ‘Taylor Hospital William Squires Richard Tarn Halstead Alfred Kerr Washiburn Street Harry ©. Morgan Thirteenth Street Lackawanna Hospital Colin Jones Chicago R. Foulk Jones J. Noberta South Main Avenue Ro ON. Starris Welsh Ui Will Eccupy Plymouth Congregational Church Aron Charles Dixon North Hyde Park Avenue John T. Dunn George Keror Harry Werleytan Harry Weber Curtis Whetstone St Mark's Taitheran Church Wilkeslarre Mira H. M. Boss North Simmer Avenue C. Wo Lull Price Street Mins Kate Berdon Embry Methodist Episcopal Church Sika Anna Jones First Baptist Burely Driving Club Dockelnick's

Malachi Coyne Elected Twentieth Ward Councilman

Malachi Coyne, the new select councilman from the Twentieth ward, is praised for strong common sense and conservatism. He has held a residence in the ward for years and will push for improvements in this part of South Scranton while serving on key committees.

Malachi Coyne Tees Coyne

Nose bushes that will bloom this ment on third page

Mears and Higen present a note about nose bushes expected to bloom this month, with details teased for the paper’s third page.

Mears & Higen

Scranton News Briefs Attendances and Local Notices

Scranton Athletic club holds semis and junior class program on Wad wenveight inspires praise. Mrs Fred Roth of Edwardsville hosts a gathering on Slocum street. Quinn moves to 724 Pittston avenue. A society meeting at Sails hotel is urged for this evening. An item about a farewell party for Joseph Biden at Lackawanna Store is corrected as inaccurate.

Scranton Atiletic Club Ust Ovenling Victory Street Parl House Fred Roth Edwardsville E. R. Conley Slocum Street Scranton Athletic Club Wadwenveight Vietoe Noth Quinn Pittston Avenue Sails Hotel Behley Yesterdis Joseph Biden Lackawanna Blore Company Hullale Fa Joler Biden Prewat

Disappearance of Leonard DeMarko Disturbs Dunmore

In Dunmore city the Smith Street neighborhood searches for Leonard DeMarko a one year old boy who vanished Tuesday after being sent home from No 6 school by Miss Dugeun. Authorities in Dunmore and Scranton are alerted and no trace is yet found. Also Anthony Dougherty was arraigned for trespassing at A D F M Spencer property during a shaft sinking. Foreman William Osley testified Dougherty refused to leave and was abusive. General Manager Spencer spoke on the incident.

Truldian Smith Street Leonard DeMarko Bby Dunmore Scranton Anthony Dougherty Oak Street Burgess Burschell Wintedl Severil Clover Club Dr Young Peter Dawley Muiyetreet Moricine Giotolock Whitlam Amenson Wayny Avenue George A,ure

Offender Warned as Dougherty Receives Rep Rimand

The report notes that the subject did not seek to push the case but warned that similar offenders would be severely dealt with. After the explanation Dougherty was discharged with a reprimand.

Dougherty

Odd Fellows Banquet and Installation of Officers

The Odd Fellows held a banquet and installation at their rooms on Wednesday night. A large number of sister lodge members attended. Judge A. A. Vosburg and others gave addresses. Officers installed included Noble Grand Cevorge W. Okell, Vice Grand Frank Marshall, Secretary Byron Brady, Financial Secretary Harry Kiver, Treasurer Orrin Correll, Trustee Harry Kizer.

Odd Fellows A. A. Vosburg Noble Grand Cevorge W. Okell Frank Marshall Byron Brady Harry Kiver Orrin Correll Harry Kizer

Tose bushes that will bloom this ment oon third page

Fragmentary notice mentioning Tose bushes and a horticultural item linked to Mours & Hagen, with unclear timing and context. The readable phrase suggests a feature or advertisement about blooming bushes on a future paper page.

Mours & Hagen

Funeral for Marcus Mlagermin Held at Presbyterian Church

The funeral for Marcus Mlagermin was held at the Presbyterian church after a service at his daughter's home on Drinker Street. Attendees included a large delegation from the community and relatives traveling from Webster Avenue and Winmore. Susie Balbir and others left for Germany to visit relatives.

Marcus Mlagermin Mies Dines Dhe Presbyterian Altoona Tie Mayle Tao Mos Milloe Ming Susie Balbir Fhove Street

Student recital showcases local talent at Hunan Institute event

A fragmented report recalls a faculty led program at the North Scrutin Institute of Hunan Devel omit. Students like Young earned praise for their pieces in an otherwise engaging exhibition. The evening featured varied entertainment and a largely positive reception.

Acc Hunan Devel

Kemp's Balsam Promises Quick Cure for Coughs

An old advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung issues claiming guaranteed relief from coughs and chest ailments. It promises free samples and broad drugstore availability though wording is unclear and riddled with misspellings.

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