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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1900

Page

11

West Scranton private minstrel rehearsal wows locals

The Wheelmen's minstrels rehearse for next Thursday's show at Mears' hall with top acts led by Emrys Joseph and Charles Storms. A Welsh bard death note and other local news noted.

Wheelmen’s Minstrels Mears’ Hall Emrys Joseph Fred Welnes Charter Bertine Sam Lewis David Jones Albert Davis Charles Storms Gus Weemss David Owens Will Willams Stace BECW Meters Wilt Fame Bertine Fred Gus Welie Lester Morse Messrs. Owens Toots Davis Joseph Ed. Morse Renessaler W. Luce Professor Ott Lawrence Orchestra Walsh and McDonough Albert Henne Florey Cess

Kalos Plegan Second Performance Draws Sold Out Hall

Kalos Plegan offered a smoother second performance last evening with standing room at a premium. The curtain halted ticket sales before show time as hundreds were left outside, and the production will repeat to accommodate buyers. The Vivandlers and Minute Men again impressed with their drill, deemed the best on the program.

Kalos Plegan Vivandlers

Spring Debility and Community Performance Highlight

The piece extols Spring tonics and patent remedies like Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters for debility and indigestion. It also praises a school concert with misquoted names, noting costumes, tableaus, and orchestral selections, with thanks to Clara Sanders the accompanist and the pastor and officers for their support. a second performance date will be announced.

Sorie Clara Sanders Suevesa

Welsh bard and hotelier Allen Evans dies in Lackawanna Valley

The well known Welsh bard of the Lackawanna valley died yesterday at his home 16 South Bromley avenue after seven months illness. He once ran the Paineville hotel on Penn avenue and the Mechanics hotel on North Main avenue and later worked as a blacksmith for Dickson Manufacturing. Born in Ciliena South Wales he was 61 and won prizes in eisteddfodie circles before emigrating to America. Survived by his wife a son Allen Evans and daughter Mrs Craig. Funeral Monday at his home with Rev T C Edwards Kirgeton Rev D P Jones and Rev David Jones of Welsh Congregational churches. burial at Nanticoke cemetery after service there led by Rev Mr Thomas.

Lackawanna Valle T. Cilcenin Evans South Bromley Avenue Paeile Penn Avenue Mechanics Hotel North Main Avenue Dickson Manufacturing Company Evans Cileenia South Wales T. C. Bdwards Kirgeton D. P. Jones Davidt Jones Welsh Congregational Churches Nanticoke

Feare Brothers Host Banquet at Fairview Residence

Feare Brothers held a banquet at their home 218 Fairview Avenue in honor of their president N Tompkins. The event featured several musical selections and continued into the evening, reflecting the group’s formal gathering.

Feare Brothers Fairview Avenas Dg. N. Tompkins Rene

Various Local Events Highlight Social and Civic Activities

The article lists a range of community happenings including Gospel and church services led by Mire Mattie Watkins tomorrow at the YWCA rooms, Odd Fellows planning divine services at the Penn Avenue Baptist church, and meetings of St Leo’s battalion. Also noted are a funeral for Mrs Ann Reader, a surprise party for Mrs Mary J Haines, street-works orders by the Street Commissioner, birthdays, a horse accident, school gifts from T J Jennings, the Hamony Athletic club ball on April 30, a Welsh Baptist lectures series, a correction regarding a concert accompanist, upcoming marriages, and a Welsh eisteddfod event at the Welsh Baptist church.

Mandolin Club Thomas Sanenijano Mire Mattie Watkins Young Women's Christian Association Routh Malin Avenue Scranton Street Globe Lodge Order of Odd Fellowes Penn Avenue Lackawanna Lodge Wyoming Avenue Ecloek Mre John L. Evans Hampton Street Kelly St. Leo Gypreca Tomorow Ann Reader Washburn Street Mary J. Haines Fiftenth Street Thomas Haw Price Lafayetts Singera Malin Avenue Chestnut Street Vida Sterling North Main Avenue Frank Sterling South Malin Avenue Thurtaday T. J. Jennings Maury Buckens Hiley Stewart Gladys Jones Mamie Hartman Wanda Straff Grace Florey Fred Schwettle Clara Wilson Harriet Reynolds Clara Burke Prank Cassoose Hamony Athletic Club Mears Hall Hayes’ Orchestra D. D. Hopkins First Welsh Baptist Church Young People’s Society PD. BF. Thomas Plysmouth Tribune Het Welsh Baptist Church

Cusick’s undertaking flank opens at Market street

A branch of Cusick’s undertaking establishment will open today at 16 West Market Street in the Thomas building formerly occupied by Evans brothers. The room has been handsomely furnished and will be in charge of FE A Cusfolk. The notice mentions Miss Fannie Carson of Asbury Park, N J and a social gathering hosted by Mr and Mrs William Bryant of Court Street with numerous guests listed.

Cusick's Undertaking Establishment West Market Street Thomas Building Evans Brothers FE. A. Cus Folk

Visiting manners noted in city social round

Miss Elizabeth Brennan of Carbon dale visits Miss Kate Mc Hale of West Market street in New York City as a guest. Miss Mary Price of North Main avenue visits friends in Wilkes-Barre during the safe visiting season.

New York City Elizabeth Brennan Carbondale Kate McHale West Market Street Mary Price North Main Avenue Wilkes-Barre

Funeral of Justus Fruehan Held in South Scranton

The funeral for Justus Fruehan was held at his family home on Hickory Street with large attendance. Rev. William A. North led services, Rev. Nordt praised Fruehan’s promising life, and the Junger Maennorchor performed quartets. The procession proceeded to Pittston Avenue Cemetery for interment with additional musical tributes and pallbearers named.

Justus Fruehan Hickory Street William A. North Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Nordt Junger Maennorchor Gust Repert William Boerghnauser Fred Herman C. J. Robinson Peter Zang William Zlesmer Charles G. Levert Pittston Avenue Janior Maennerchor Williamn “Zieamer George Wirth John Ziesmer Pred Schunk William Tpickus Adam Fruechtel Alfred Gutheing Charles G. Lewert William Berghauser Joseph Zung Charles Scheuch Charles Herghauser William Kelke Henry Lewert Abe Weichel August Geiger Jacob Schunk George Mans William Suter Ogar Budenbach Henry Zeibler Josteph Scholl Ernest Simons Frank Stahtheber

Saar Anniversary Celebration at Iaving Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs Charles Saar celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a gathering of friends at their Iaving avenue home. Hosts Mrs Saar and Mr Saar presided as guests enjoyed games amusements and refreshments into the evening. Attending were Mr and Mrs J H W Schafer Mr and Mrs Fred Neher Mr and Mrs Charles Graf Mr and Mrs Charles Toffman Mr and Mrs Leif Brombacher Jacob Saar Fred Neher Fred Saar George Lauber Arthur Schafer Jacob Peter Neher Wille Saar Ethel Saar Katy Lottie Carne and Martha raf.

Charles Saar Iaving Avenue Mrs. Saar Thore J. H W. Schafer Fred Neher Charles Graf Charles Toffman Leif Brombacher Meears Jacob Saar Fred Saar George Lauber Arthur Schafer Jacob Peter Neher Wille Saar Miseew Ethel Saar Katie Lottie Carne Martha Raf

Address orders to J. T. Suarkey

To South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to J. T. Suarkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.

South Side Central City Hyde Park J. T. Suarkey Cedar Ave

Asbury Male Quartette to Sing at Green Ridge M E Service

Local church attendees report the Asbury Male Quartette will sing at the morning service in the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church. Members listed include C. FF. Newell D. I. Colvin William H. Treverton and William H. Lanyon. The Green Ridge community notes several residents’ moves and visits and mentions Nordica concert attendees from Green Ridge to Wilkes-Barre.

Asbury Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church C. FF. Newell Colvin William H. Treverton William H. Lanyon William J. Watts Sanderson Avenue Glenburn Luther P. Smith Green Ride Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Penn Avenue E. Toby Charles Ca- Peitibe Avenue Herrick Center Gilroy Williamsport A. J. Gilroy H. B. Andrews Capoise Avene Bernice Conger Bessie Jones Elia Roney Helen Dawson Dawes BR. E. Ward Simon Ward J. L. Knapp Alex Bryden Green Ridge Wilkes-Barre Columbus Commandery Ilustrious Order Knights of Malta Malta Temple Washington Avenue George H. Pierce

Minooka Stage Ball Club Hosts Second Annual Entertainment

A sizable audience attended the Minooka stage ball club's second annual event last evening. The program was extensive and well received by all in attendance.

W. J. Delaney Wilkes-Barre Hugh McCrea Main Street Quinn’s Place Peter Tougher Pockville Joseph Bridget Murray John Murray Theo W. A. Gorman Minooka Stage Ball Club

Dunmore Doings Installation in Odd Fellows Lodge

Pequest tribe No 117 Improed Order of Red Men held installation of officers and initiatory ceremonies in Independent Order of Odd Fellows building Thursday evening. Officers installed included Hinton Hodglin Prophet and several others. Great Sachem T L Avies of Pennsylvania delivered an address. Banquet postponed due to lateness.

Pequest Tribe Order of Red Men Order of Odd Fellows Eclock Mude Prophet Hinton Hodglin PLFE O' Hare Junior Sagamore Charles Wissel Istrict Sachem Warner Scranton Great Bachem Pennsylvania T. L. Avies

Preachers Set Two Morning and Evening Sermons Sunday

Clergymen plan services across churches with Rev Gibbons at First Presbyterian at 10 AM on New Law of Love and Communion of Testimony. Dudley Street Baptist schedules 10 AM Eagle’s Nod and 7:10 PM Our Father’s Gift with youth prayer.

W. F. Gibbons Dudley Street Baptist Church J.T. Kramer Alt, van Cleft Methodist Episcopal Church

Funeral for Lynnay J Price at 1023 Paul Street

The funeral for Lynnay J Price three year old son of Mr and Mrs Price of 1023 Paul Street was held yesterday at 2 pm with services at the house led by Rev Welscoff and burial in Petersburg Cemetery. Attending pallbearers were Charles Zupp Edwin Khiganer Fred erick Stork and Norman Lewis. A meeting of the Livery and Undertakers Association of this district is set for Thursday May 3 in the Naub Building Scranton. Other notices include the funeral of Sabbatine Magaleo and visits from Miss Mary Hecker and Mrs Sterling with St Mark's services announced for tomorrow conducted by Rev E J Highton.

Lynnay J. Price Webster Avenue Mary Hecker Allentown St Mark's A& A E. J. Hiughton

Lila Meyers 6 Die In Tragic Stafford Avenue Death

Lila Meyers daughter of Mr and Mrs Edwards Meyers of 2017 Stafford Avenue died yesterday morning. Funeral set for 1 PM at St Marys German Catholic Church with interment at No 6 Cemetery. Services to be held at 4 PM today at the same church.

Lila Edwards Meyers Stafford PW Wohook Vestenday Neening St. Mary's Lila Myers Stafford Avenue Vio Furienal Clurch No. 6

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Wheelmen Dufour Coe Ostetter Just Globe Warehouse North Scranton Fannie Carson Asbury Park N. J William Bryant Court Ftreet Anna Conway Lizze Ciffrey Kathe McCann Carrie Warren Mary Feenes Lara Texter Mamie Carrell Anna McLane Kathe O'Brien Nora Metann Daisy Bryant Minnie Cronin Martin McCann Massie J. Tyler Henry Koeh Fred Thomas John Vien Lawrence Keegan Francis McAndrew Fred Speicher Roddy Grimes Jacob Booth John Grimes John Shaughnessy John McCann Harry Kelly William Murphy Mr. Minnech Andrew J. Heilly John Coneins Parker Street Marvine Reading Sorth Main Avenue Baptist Church First Tula Constantine North Mail Avenue A. L. Francois East Market Street Butte Creek Mich Francois Életer Susan Eus George Luthjohn Amelia Avenue Fort Wadsworth Mary Pratt Pocono Reuben Dean Church Avenue And Myre Harry Pratt Aline Bessie Frmory Grace Myers Clark's Summit Irwin Wint Kiet Market South Scranton Mornell Hes Walker Koveer Valley Tiese Company St. Joseph'’s Hall Minowka Anna Krebs Isaac J. Lancing Pea Coal William Connell Hose Company MacDonough's Dunmore Pequest Tribe of Red Men New York Horner’s Furniture R. J.horner & Co Eton Musee NEW York Hotels Irving Mace Upeward Crawford Wanamawers Lionel Cooper Enay Albert Corith ST. & University Broadway Niles ARAN Nervita Medical Co Clinton & Jackson Sts Chicaco Ill McGarrah & Thoman Arugelles Lackawanna Ave William Winter Willum Winter Chevler George Ripley Broncon Howard Deegden Cobbe Winter Noote Sallege Igor Cane Hin Weill Winters Madison Aht Garden Transcendent Two America Phoresanid Hassan Ali Markind Wale Matthews Dug Star Lackawanna Avenue Yceum Theatre Burgunder & Reis Leese MH. R. Long Direct From Park Theater Boston Munsr Daniel Sully Dan. L. Hart James Young Lord Byron Academy OF Music, Egg Wir & Reis Lessees Paiges Jessie Sawtelle Knowi Sawtelle Dramatic CO Manlay Peette Mle Mallie Fireelk Fancy Goode Prop H Great Jones The
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