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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 27, 1899

Page

9

West Scranton Church Plan Rejected Despite Pledges

An St Mark Lutheran Church meeting rejected a new corner Washburn and Fourteenth streets church. Pledges totaling six hundred dollars were raised, with total project cost not to exceed six thousand dollars. The Gothic two story stone and wood building would include a bell tower and multiple rooms.

of &T. Mark's Lutheran Church A. L. Hames Ph Ty Washburn and Fourteenth Streets Wee Men's Guild

In St Mark's chitch Rev CE to preside meeting

A meeting will be held at St Mark's with Rev CE as presiding chair. The announcement notes temporary leadership and calls for action to address ongoing city issues, seeking prompt aid and orderly proceedings.

Tre Laviheran Sundhiey Soho Warkare Teeny St. Mark's CE. Splieker

Church Committee Reports and Upcoming Talks at Sunday

The committee on resolutions appointed at the last meeting will submit their report. W C Lauer will give a practical talk on the lesson for next Sunday. Laymen F M H Gerlock will speak on Perfection and Work of the Teacher. Mira Lil Wan Crowe will give a mode season on primary instruction, with three more to be added. A large representation from different churches is expected.

Mittee Wil Hey W. C. Lauer Bunsay F. MH. Gerlock Hie Chis Mira Lil- Wan Crowe

Pastor Notes Move to Thompson Street Residence

The Rev Jones of Tahjypuele Congregational Church wrote last evening at 8 o'clock a full parsonage notice. Daniel Hopkins and Mrs Mary Phillips, both presidents of Thompson Street, North Beranton, are middle aged and well known in West Scranton. Hopkins was formerly an engineer at the Dodge mine and now works at Priegs shaft. he is married to a estimable lady and has a large acquaintance. They will reside on Thompson Street.

Jones Tah Jypuele Congregational Church Flee Hyde Park Avenue Daniel Hopkins Mary Phillips Thompson Street North Beranton West Scranton

Sons of Veterans Entertain at Moors Hall

The annual Sons of Veterans event last evening in Moors Hall drew a good crowd. Alderman John T. Howe chaired the program with musical acts by the Teer trio and Rheetricity quartet, vocal pieces by Lottie May Tester and others, and piano and whistling selections by Frank bh. Reltin and Benjamin Maghet.

Benjamin Maghet Wiltim Colling Aiea

Nawath Meeting Addresses Tray Societism In West Side Conclave

At the West Side conclave Nawath Improved Order at Heypha septa the meeting heard Atols Jones deliver an address on Tray Sociitism. The speaker argued for government action and natural resource control while noting labor capital and social organizations. Madonos criticized selfishness as a source of corruption and referenced Greek and political concepts. The speech was well received.

West Side Nawath Atols Jones Madonos Topol Wd Topol Wd Ws Idelitrany Prmetioes Poleonel Teon Greece Ax Deleawhea

The Strongest Man in the World Lecture Cited

Rev Hughes delivers a sermon on self control and inner strength at Jackson Street Maorist, arguing the strongest man is he who masters his passions rather than force. He warns against bravado and emphasizes restraint as power.

James Hushes Ibeliverond Jackson Street Mei Rev. Hughes

Bargain Silk Silks In Blue White Black At Low Prices

This store offers 20 pieces 24 inch foulard silks in blue white and black white, valued 65 cents. 15 pieces rich black satin damasks for dresses, worth 1.25 to 1.50 per yard, now 68 cents. 20 pieces figured taffeta silks in various styles, durable and ideal for linings, priced 59 cents. 10 pieces 27 inch black taffeta silks, prime quality, worth 1.25, at 89 cents this week only.

Fancy Dress Specials For The Week In Whipcords And Beiges

A complete line of Whipcords in popular shades offered at 69¢ per yard, down from 75¢. 44-inch French Beiges featured with guaranteed quality, yesterday’s price 3c, current price 68c. 45-inch Two Tone Whipcards highlighted as a season’s novelty, previously 1.55, now 0.8?c.

Orgain

Strength and True Manhood Highlighted At Lecture

The lecture praised Washington Wen dett Phillips Garver and John Howard for their contributions and urged deeper sanctified thought to strengthen character and fortify moral stamina. The address drew a well attended, attentive audience.

Washington Wendett Phillips Garver John Howard

The Mooster School Master Lecture at Washburn Street

Rev DW Rhenorern of Waring ton DC will lecture at Washburn Street Presbyterian church next Tuesday evening. The program includes stereoptican views and lantern slides. A humorous yet pathetic piece will be illustrated and a cream and cake treat will follow with a carved cake.

Rhenorern Warington Fermerie Uracus Mooster Washburm Street Presbyterian Church Skellinger

Marriage at Holy Ore church unites Mise Dwyer and William Tene

Rev W P O Dennell marries Mise Cassie Dwyer of Rail road avenue and William Tene of Remington avenue Tuesday afternoon at Holy Ore church. Miss Lise McLoughtin is bridesmaid and John Gil Martin is groomsman. A reception follows at the Weale home before the couple begins housekeeping on the South Side.

W. P.O Dennell Holy Ore Church Mise Cassie Dwyer Railroad Avenue Wiliam Tene Remington Avenue Fo'clork Lise McLoughtin John Gilmartin Frank Doyle Fred Rempe Jake Livelle Frank Duhige

Walter Deckelnick Limined to Lead Summer Act

William Elmendorf of Milne Stock Company, now at Pivi en, engaged Charles Deckelnick of North Main Avenue to manage Walter Deckelnick the boy tenor for the summer season. Walter will star with Master Paul Brady in a sketch titled As the Fun Went Down. Elmendorf has secured dates at Keitheireucht and other popular resorts, with the season to begin in about two weeks.

William Elmendorf Milne Stock Company Pivien Charles Deckelnick North Main Avenue MinemMents Walter Deckelnick Walter Paul Brady Keitheireucht

Railroad worker injured by steam hammer blast

Willi N. Chirse of 186 North Bram ley avenue was burned on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad Northern division after a steam render exploded while his engine was in use. The injury damaged the retina and eye, he received medical attention, and surgeons removed tissue following the blast.

Willi N. Chirse Bramley

Funeral and society notices from the Washburn area

The funeral of the late haste F Harland is set for 2 pm at the house 100 Pirie street with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. An infant of Mr and Mrs James Kelly died yesterday at 1 pm. Services and further funerals follow for Mrs John P Gribths at 1:30 pm tomorrow from John Treynolds 501 Soul Main Avenue, with interment at the Tay ter wore tory. Local society events include the Ladies Ald society of Wash Hur Steel Presbyterian church entertainment this evening and several club meetings and dance nights at Hyde Park Castle and other local venues. The Kara Ripple Debating groups met at J D Lewis on Hienpeton street to discuss the new organization. the Ladies of Pride of Electric City No 83 hosted a surprise party for Hyde Park Castle No 24 at Hari Gurl hall. The C M Bo AJ No 44 discussed new memberships and other society business. The Apnotle club plans a reunion in Music Iwill. St Brenden's council No 243 Young Men's Institute will conduct the debate next Thursday evening, after a postponement tied to a plum tree Cemtivaal.

James Kelly Einiet Street Rm Cemetery Ladies’ Ald Society Wash- Hur Steel Presbyterian Church Kara Ripple Siuekets J. DD. Lewis Hienpeton Street Aid Ladies of Pride of Electric City Hyde Park Castle Kolehts The Golden Eagle Hari Gurl Hall Ranscd C. M. Bo AJ John P. Gribths John Treynolds

New York Trip Highlights Local Residents and Graduations

Drugelt George W Jenking attends graduation exercises at the New York College of Pharmacy where his son Cenge graduates tomorrow. Mrs Frederick Davis of North Sumner Avenue visits relatives in Shamokin. Mrs Joseph Anse of North Malin Arcade recovers from illness. Lawrence Duhisn leaves Tuesday for King Sing New York. W OR Dawes, longtime prescription clerk, plans to move May 1 to Nebraska for a lucrative position. Pearl Jenkin receives a surprise party Tuesday with Elmer Jenkins Pais Jenkins Mary Jenking Hayden tre king Raymond Jenkins and others attending.

Drugelt George W. Jenking New York New York College of Pharamniex Frederick Davis North Sumner Aven Shamokin Joseph Anse North Malin Arcade Hiness Lawrence Duhisn Twendway Pollevar King Sing N. Y W. OR Dawes Nebraskan Pearl Jenkine Elmer Jenkins Pais Jenkins Mary Jenking Hayden Tre King Raymond Jenkins Dolephildne Fidel Watkins

Murray Noone Tie The Knot In North Scranton

Mise B Murray and Patrick Noone were married at Holy Rosary Church yesterday afternoon in North Scranton with Rev J A OToole officiating. May Gilhooly was bridesmaid and Austin Gavin best man. The couple will live with the bride’s parents and later move to Dickson City.

Mise B. Murray Patrick Noone Dickson City Thomas Jefferson Lodge Order of American Ivorites Mary Street Holy Rowary Church J. A. O'Toole Gilhooly Austin Gavin

Taylor Dancing Class Closes Season Social at Mulley’s Hall

The Taylor Dancing class held a largely attended closing social in In Y Mulley's hall with instructor Harry B D Taylor in charge and Miss Nellie Curran providing music. The event included solos by Hopkins Owens recitations by Titus Davies and violin by Reese Davis.

Taylor Ymulley Harry BD. Taylor Nellie Curran Thomas Jefferson Lodec Order of American Volutes Wort Market Street Alfred Parry Howell Davis Frante Baker Thomas Lewis Joseph Willms David Davie Mies Kve Bowen Lizele Davis

Savings Bank Collections At Neo School Details

The report lists savings fund contributions from Neo School rooms and staff. Names include Kathryn Hicks Edith Smith Mize M. J. Moffatt Kate Smith Myrtle Perry Clara Neimeyer Edna Fowler Ella Fuller and Jonal with amounts from 11 cents to 148 dollars. A second list for No 22 School shows J J Costello Kath ey Jordan Katheryn Kost e Elin O Moyle M L Norton and others contributing various cents and dollars to the fund.

Savings Bank Neo Burlick Mises Kathryn Hicks Mies Edith Smith Mize M. J. Moffatt Kate Smith Myrtle Perry Clara Neimeyer Krdna Fowler Ella Fuller Jonal Gavings Fund J. J. Costello Kathey Jordan Kathe Y Koste Mise Elin O'Moyle Blm. Norton Peal

Community and Union Meetings Reported for Tonight

Levit Union No 808 UMWA plans a meeting at Jeonard's hall West Market Street tonight. Joint committee of the Young Men's Institute and Father Whitty Societies meet to prepare for May Day celebration. Estelstor Comet band held weekly rehearsal at St Marys. Welsh Baptist church members urged to attend tomorrow. English service planned. Mather Whitty committee to attend. Meeting held an hour before regular session. Electric Chautauqua circle hosts at Mrs George W Benedict North Mith uvienne. Vocation colliery to shut two weeks for repairs. Cumberland Cornet hand arranging annual picnic at Wroar's Grave June 7. Wallo-Wahs to conduct weekly sings at St Marys hall tonight. Harry Gordon of East Banton given hearing before Alderman Roberts for insulting an officer. fined.

West Market Street Serviers Was and Means Mather Whitty Woolots Lomorrow East Banton Roberts

Reverend Guild to Attend Presbyterian Assembly in Minneapolis

Rev. Geerge B. Guild will attend the general assembly of the Presbyterian Church of America in Minneapolis as commissioner from the Lackawanna Presbytery. Many local residents and visitors are noted strolling streets and visiting relatives in nearby towns during the week.

Revival meetings noted and local visitors listed

Past week he conducted a series of successful revival meetings. Miss Maud Sander is at her home in Belmont Terrace, Joseph Osterhout of BummIt avenue has accepted a position with Millay & Peck, Mire, Margaret Jones of South Dibson is the guest of Mr and Mrs Lewis Davis of Spring Street. The Mistes Healey of Towanda are the (par)site of their covern Mise Annie Healey of Carles atroet.

Maud Sander Belmont Terrace Joseph Osterhout BummIt Avenue Millay & Peck Mire Margaret Jones South Dibson Lewis Davis Troet Mistes Healey Towanda Mise Annie Healey Carles Atroet

Pea Coal Delivered to South Side and Hyde Park

Address orders to C. B. Sharkey at 104 Cedar Ave for pea coal delivered to central city areas including South Side and central Hyde Park. Pricing noted as $1.25 per unit. Name Mione appears in fragmentary text.

Pea South Side Central City Hyde Park C. B. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Washington camn tenth anniversary concert at Music Hall

The Washington camn No 490 Patelotte Order Bone of America Dram corps marks its tenth anniversary with a varied programme at Music Hall tomorrow night. Performances include choirs, quartets, and solos by local artists, followed by a dance. A Century Hose company meeting will discuss parade details on May. Funeral services for Robert Schimpl will be held this afternoon from the Schimping residence and interment at Pittston avenue cemetery.

Music Hall Washington Camn Patelotte Bone of America Dram Corps Jean Century Hose Company Hartintan Tite Robert Schimpl Mra. Alleviet Schimpmg Cedar Avenue Ser Hover E. J. Schmidt Church of Pease Willo Pittston Avenue

Manley and Huatings Wed at Dunmore Church

John Manley of Chestnut street wed Elizabeth Huatings, a former public school teacher, at St Marys church yesterday morning. The ceremony was led by Rev M B Donlan with Catherine Crane playing the wedding march and Sadie Dougherty singing. A reception followed at the bride's parents’ home, after which the couple will tour Philadelphia before settling on Walnut street.

St. Mary'’s Church John Manley Chestnut Street Elizabeth Huatings Catherine Crane Halling M. B. Donlan Sadie Dougherty Mary Brown Thomas Mantey

Robertson and Prine Marry at Presbyterian Manse

John Robertson of Church Street and Florence Prine of Petersburg wed yesterday afternoon at the Presbyterian manse on Elm Street by Rev. Woo F. Gibbons. The couple, popular and accomplished, will honeymoon in the Eastern States and reside in Dunmore.

John Robertson Church Street Florence Prine Petersburg Ein Street Woo F. Gibbons Robuertaeon

Burglars Enter Madison Avenue Home Theft Disturbs Residents

Unknown intruders broke into Mr Beemer's Madison Avenue residence last Friday night and carried off valuables. Beemer awakened by their noises fired several times as they fled. Citizens remain alarmed and vow to guard against further visits and losses.

Perons Beemer Madison Evenus Feemer Peletitoriied

Epworth League Union Meeting Notice

A union meeting of Epworth League chapters in Scranton and vicinity is scheduled for tomorrow evening at the Methodist Molacuie patriurch. A party of young men formed a quartet to perform. The Independent Hose Company members are called to a brief meeting this evening at eight o clock for important business. Levi Bird will lecture on The Ideal Man in the Tripp Awe.

Epworth League Scranton Molacuie Patriurch Epworth Clarence Harper Robert Genailer Secund Bas Hose Compuny Tev Levi Bird Tripp

A Sensible Man Uses Kemp's Balsam for Throat and Lungs

An advertisement claims Kemp's Balsam treats coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and other throat and lung troubles. It asserts many cures and offers a free sample through druggists to prove its efficacy at two cents.

Bampin House

Church evening gathering with free will offering

A Christian church invites attendees tomorrow evening with no admission charge. A free will offering will be accepted at the door.

The Christian Church Baker

Local notices from Scranton area residents and businesses

Lee Cream Soda at H M Coles pharmacy Capouse avenue. Various residents report returns from Philadelphia and travels to Troy New York Old Point Comfort Virginia and Prompton. Weddings and social visits noted including Stelin Higgins and Robert Morton marriage at Church of the Good Shepherd. Davis submits Green Ridge Wheelmen clubhouse plans. Manners pharmacy advertises pure fruit juices and ink candy syrup.

Ket Bert Flantigan A. J. Saunders Stelin Higgins Harmon Higgins Monsey Avenues Robert Morton North Washington Avenue Church of the Good Shepherd Plr Ballentine Davis Green Ridge Wheelmen’s Club Manners Pharmatey Green Ridge Street

Local Social Notes and Meeting Announcements

Mr c and Mie Willhen Thomas re une Vernon from a few sms eway in Philadelphia Mrs Edward Keefe of Vanally spent yesterday on the cuest of Flater Mrs John Feeney of Me Lr The Danke! OConnel! eanell Your Men's Institute meets in regular season tonight.

Willhen Thomas Vernon Philadelpna Edward Keefe Vanally Flater John Feeney Oconnel Eanell Men's Institute

Henry Miller Delivers Notable Hamlet Performance

Review notes Henry Miller’s portrayal of Hamlet with strong staging and period costumes. The critic praises his natural delivery and dramatic range from subtle to intense, highlighting his use of tone over inflection and the overall visual impact of the production.

Hanlet Henry Miller Millar Miller Mr. Miller

Three Days Only and Closes Season Burlesque Show

The Merry Widows Burlesquers close their season with a three day run on May 1 2 and 3 at the local theatre. The troupe promises lively burlesque and music for audiences.

Merry Widows

London Gaiety Girl heads weekly bill in Nesbitt Wilkes-Barre

The article highlights the third Ham production by the company with Willtam Harris and a strong supporting cast. It notes the Nesbitt in Wilkes-Barre hosting the show tonight and the Gaiety theater’s London Gaiety girl act with new burlesque novelties and a ballet led by Miss Hyde.

Willtam Harris Leslie Allen Earle Browne Horatio Ida Waterman Denmank Margaret Dale Alberta Galliatin Gahelia Wilken- Barre Hyde Mise Magee Maggie Meredith Edward B. White John le Sullivan Misa Rolla White

Boy Dies After Household Accident in Wilkes-Barre

A year-old boy, son of Mr. and Mrs. Granville T. Matlack of Wilkes-Barre, was crushed to death at Clark's Summit when a roll of oak cloth in a frame toppled from a chair. His grandparents cared for his siblings as relatives notified the parents who traveled from Atlantic City to take charge of the remains.

Betel Frank Granville T. Matlack Wilkes-Barre Clark Mathick Atlanthenity Ehull Gramsparette Courteright Mat Jack Atlantia City Yorteniay

Obituary Notice for William McTpenoigh of Chertn

Obituary for William McTpenoigh of Chertn, who died recently after a long illness. He passed at an advanced age and was survived by several children. The funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Min William McTpenoigh Chertn Danione Meanie Weuraleia Mir McDonoweh Ting

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