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.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1900
Page
11
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
To South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to J. T. Suarkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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