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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 29, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Silk Mill May Be A Certainty

A West Scranton group met with W H Ashley of Hackettstown New Jersey and L W Lower of Avoca to discuss a silk mill. The site possibilities were reviewed and several plots shown as favorable. If built the two story mill would employ many workers and Ashley remained to consider more proposals.

West Side Board of Trade Electric City Wheelmen W. H. Ashley Wackettstown N. J L. W. Lower Avoon Ashley

Twentieth Anniversary of Am pury M E Church to Dedicate New Building

Rev James Benninger pastor of the Am bury M E church releases a souvenir programme for the churches twentieth anniversary services next Sunday. The booklet features a cut of the new church at South Main avenue and Bryn Mawr street and halftone portraits of Rev James Benninger Rev Austin Griffin D D Rev J B Sweet D D and J T Rendle the Sunday school superintendent and building committee chair.

James Benninger A Mbury M. E South Main Avenue Bryn Mawr Street Scranton Austin Griffin D. D Binghamton J. B. Sweet J. T. Rendle

Evangelist Powell to Lead Buffalo Church Dedicatory Services

The Tribune reports services led by Evangelist J. W. Powell of Buffalo and provides the church’s calendar, lists of officers, and dedicatory committee members. The full program will be printed in The Tribune next Saturday.

J. W. Powell Buffalo Tribune

First Legislative District Convention at Cooperatives Hall

The First Legislative District convention convenes at 10 o clock this morning in Cooperative Hall North Main avenue to compute votes from last Saturday s primaries. George W Jenking chairs Walter M Simpson serves as secretary delegates Philip Williams and Thomas B Mills are named alternates John H Willem e and A C Terwilliger also named as alternates.

Cosoperative Hall North Main Avenue George W. Jenking Walter M. Simpson Joseph Oliver Harrisburg Philip Williams Thomas &. Mills John H. Willame A. C. Terwilliger

Electric City wheelmen plan Memorial Day baseball game

The Electric City wheelmen discuss organizing a baseball term to play the Green Ridge wheelmen on Memorial Day or another convenient date. A proposed lineup includes Beatty Williams as catcher, George Harrington pitcher, David Owens first base, George Seal second base, Walter Jones short stop, Fred Robinson third base, Will Diehl right field, Frank DePue left field, Harry Davies utility man, and Fred Evans. Several players are noted for past teams including Princeton, the Alumnis, Burlington, Bloomsburg, Factoryville, and various local clubs.

Electric City Wheelmen Green Ridge Wheelmen Beatty Willams George Harrington David Owens George Seal Walter Jones Fred Robinson Will Diehl Frank DePue Harry Davies Fred Evans Williams Princeton Harrington Alumnis Owens Burlington, Vt Jones Bloomsburg DePue Factoryville

Man arraigned over missing pocketbook suit

George Herlinger of Division Street sues John Chudincki after a pocketbook was found by the boy and returned with less cash. Alderman Kellow heard the case, then Alderman Davies sent it to court. Grand jury ignored the bill. current suit targets the father, held on $400 bond for court appearance.

George Herlingeer Division Street John Chudingki Kellow Herlinger Chudincki Davies

Funeral of Mrs Ruth Protheroe to be held at 2 PM

The funeral for the late Mrs. Ruth Protheroe will take place tomorrow at 2 o clock from her home at 13820 Academy Street. Services follow at the First Welsh Baptist Church conducted by Rev. D. D. Hopkins and neighboring pastors. The casket will not be opened at the church and viewing at the house is available.

Ruth Protheroe Academy Street First Welsh Baptist Church D. D. Hopkins

Interment Set for Forest Hill Cemetery Burial

Interment will be made in Forest Hill cemetery between 11 a m and 1 p m. The notice confirms local funeral arrangements and final resting location.

Forest Hill Cemetery

Students Donate to West Side Bank Savings Fund

Collectors from No 19 School raised 18.03 dollars in a children’s savings drive at the West Side bank. The receipts were divided among teachers including Miss Mutton, Miss Murphy, and Mr Porter, with specific small grants noted, totaling 18.03.

West Side Bank No. 19 Iment Mes Mle Murra Oey Mig Nighelly Mike Wenkely Mine Morwan Miss Mutton Mi Roane Miss David Miee Kellow Mist Wade Mine Kivi Mise Murphy Mas Peck Mies Burrall Mr. Porter

Mears Elected Trustee at Washburn Street Church

Joseph A. Mears was elected trustee to fill the vacancy caused by George Cooper's death at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church. The Chi Upsilon society held a regular meeting with a well prepared programme. Thomas Jones was named tenor scholar and Bible school charaeter. New D. D. John P. Moffatt, parish pastor, will serve as a commissioner to the Presbyterian general assembly in New York on May 1.

Joseph A. Mears Washburn Street

Funeral Notices for Alfred Moses and George W Canterbury

The funeral for Alfred Moses was held yesterday from the Moses home attended by many friends. The service was led by Rev. James Benninger with Oxford Mine Accidental Fund pallbearers and grave at Washburn Street Cemetery. Separately George W Canterbury received military honors from Ezra Griffin Post and funeral services by Rev. J. J. Dunn at St. Patrick's Church with burial in Cathedral Cemetery.

Alfred Moses Edmund Moses Baynon Street Oxford Mine Accidental Fund James Benninger Embury Washburn Street David R. Davis William H. Reese William D. Reese George Hill Charles Searle Benjamin Thomas Thomas J. James John T. Davis George W. Canterbury Ezra Griffin Grand Army of the Republic J. J. Dunn St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Cathedral Cemetery

Community church groups host evening meetings and socials

The Young People's Union of Jackson Street Baptist church meets at 7 380 this evening. Electric City Wheelmen minstrels debut in Mears' lull. A eodal gathers at Bap Hist Mission School on Bryn Mawr. Oxford Gleelab rehearses in Co operative hall. Mrs L 0 Thomas' Ladies' choir meets in Tyorite hall. Colonial club holds semi weekly dance in Washington hall. Epworth League Missionary Study class meets at Simpton Methodist. Mr and Mrs Jones host Thimble club at their home on Bromley Avenue and Lafayette Street.

Young People's Union Jackson Street Tyorite Hall Colonial Club Washington Hall Epworth League Simpton Methodist Episcopal Church Mere Louw Jb Jones Bromley Avenue Lafayette Street Thimble Club

Benefit Concert For Injured Miner By Oxford Ghee Club

A May 19 benefit concert in aid of William John Thomas of Eynon Street who was injured in the mines will be held by the Oxford Ghee club. The event follows local hardships and the community’s effort to support affected families amid ongoing town news.

Willian John Thomas Eynon Street Oxford Ghee Tr. J. Mughes North Bromley Avenue Cave Jamey England William SN. Chase William WR John Martin Lennwood Long Islanid Misa Elizabeth Morrice Price Street Thomas de Cruchy Javkeen Street Baptist Church A.C. Gallagher Jol

Local residents return from visits and vacations

Miss Emina Walther of Jackson street has joined home from Wilkow Hare visit with friends. Clark Stein of Raat Stroudsburg returns from Wastltown direct visit. Mrs Burrun and Clyde of Sterling come back from a visit with Me and J Harry Murrus of North Lincoln avenue. Jerane Huey spends Sunday with parents at Mt Pocena. Mailearder Terry Edwarda of North Garfeld avenue enjoys annual vacation David Jolupon substituting for lin.

Emina Walther Jackson Street Wilkow Hare Clark Stein Raat Stroudsburg Wastltown Burrun Clyde Sterling J. Harry Murrus North Lincoln Avenue Jerane Huey Mt. Pocena Terry Edwarda North Garfeld Avenue David Jolupon Lin

Local Names Noted In Fragmentary District Tidbits

Miss Faunie Wilton of Marion Street travels to New York City with Ingefrien for reasons related to social events. Kibward PL Chamberlin, secretary of Scranton Forging, left yesterday for New York to attend a college reunion. A person named Tots, residing on Dickson Avenue, reportedly fell from a second floor.

Faunie Wilton Marion Street Ingefrien New York City Thitting D. Carmichael Sullievan County Eling Kibward Chamberlin Scranton Forging Company

Dr A W Chase's Ointment Promised to Cure Piles

Matthews Bros authorize to guarantee satisfaction or refund price for Dr A W Chase's Ointment. Scranton resident PB Manley credits eight years of suffering ending after using it. Delivered at Matthews Bros drug store 320 Lackawanna Avenue. Boxed ointment sold 50 cents with Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY imprint.

W. Chase Matthews Bros PB. J. Manley Birch Street Scranton A. W. Chase A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo M. D

Farewell Reception for Dr Simpson at Asbury Church

Young parishioners gave a farewell reception at the Asbury Methodist Episcopal parsonage for Dr and Mrs Jare Ty Simpson. They will move to their new home in Athens New York on Friday. A child was examined by a physician after an afternoon incident at a home window with bruises but no serious injury.

Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church An Mra Gi. W. Simpson Jare Ty Athens N. Y

Father Whitty Society Entertainments at St Mary's Hall

The Father Whitty society plans another entertainment and smoker at St Marys hall with a full program. The house committee promises an enjoyable evening featuring overture, vocal solos, recitations, violin and piano selections, reels, and remarks by Rev J T Phillips, Major J J Holmes, and others.

Father J. T. Phillips Wilkes- Barre Frank Harrington Robert Burns J. J. Holmes John J. Moran John T. Skiffington J. V. Moylan

Key stone Literary and Dramatic club marks tenth anniversary

The Key stone Literary and Dramatic club celebrated its tenth anniversary in its rooms and auditorium with a program honoring the election of officers for the coming year. Officers listed include President John T McNamara and Vice President Thomas Greeley, with a varied lineup of recitations, solos, piano, and songs by club members and guests. Refreshments followed the program.

Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club John T., McNamara Thomas Greeley Peter F. Regan James Loftue Thomas J. Evans James Fox Thomas Clark John T. McNamara Beatrice Andrews P. F. Moran Rey J. W. Moylan John Skiffington Thomas J. Clark P. J. Sullivan John Riley M. J. Gerrity Club

Scotch Evening For Women At Young Women Parish

A long anticipated Scotch evening will be hosted in the Young Women's parlors on Monday May 6 conducted under Prof Walkinshaw. No admission fee is charged and all women and young women are invited. Tomorrow afternoon at o'clock there is an association prayer meeting, with all members urged to attend. The rummage sale, organized by the travel committee and other association workers, will run Thursday and Friday May 8 and 9. Members with wearable articles or furniture are asked to notify the secretary of the association room by Saturday evening.

Walkinshaw Tnvale

Bowling Alley Match Game At North Scranton

A match game is set for tomorrow night at the North Scranton alleys between the Cambulana and the South Side team. Next Friday four ladies will observe a day on the Auditorium alley with prizes for May season winners including a silk umbrella, a high average prize, a bowling ball and bag, and a Waterman pen with residency rules for First, Second or Third wards players.

Bert Hughes Plans Return to Lead New Team

Bert Hughes, Crackerjack basketball player, left for St. Clair Pa to rest and organize his own squad upon his return next season. Miss Elisabeth Owens pupils will stage a reelful at North Main Avenue Baptist Church.

Bert Hughes St. Clair Elisabeth Owens North Main Avenue

Local Socials and Accidents Highlight South Scranton Notes

South Scranton notes recount lively evening at Workmen's Hall with the Arholter Fortbiltungs and Kranken Unverstifzungs Verein, a later surprise party for Master John Uhl, and a large turnout with dinners and games. Mentions a serious hand injury, a funeral, a birthday, moves and jobs, and a drink-related arrest in the district.

Gustav Schmidt Messrs Heinrich Gustav Moeseh Merman Kreyenfeld Pittston Avenue John Uhl Schionmater Micsel Emma Uhl Martha Kornacher Emma Kornacher Netitie Wirth Katie Wirth Carrie Wirth Cora Young Lucy Huber Katie Mirix Emma Mirta Natie Stone Nettie Stone Mary Tiel Celia Meier Lena Miller Gertie Dippre Marie Tenrleh Anettle Bobwelder Helen Dippre Theresa Dippre Agies Dippre Mamie Linder Minnie Linder Tillie Ubi Julia Ubi Annié Ui Theresa Uyis Ligsie Uhl Maggie Everhart Mollie Ledger Uesinger Otto Epp Phil Blowre Albert Kaise Guel. Andrews del Andreis Mare Old Wolf John Haunaweiler Mrod Athensa Albert Scholl Fred Scholl Adam Nealy Frank Miller Scranton Reardenve Willow Street Johm Loula Solinati Loti Permons Toonner Cavanaugh Lila Orchard Street Drapped Avenue No. & Echool Qolun Patrick Metilnnis Prospect Avenue St. John's Church Cathedral Cemetery Arlingtons South Sidura Quinn Ti Pitinton Ti Pitinton Over Wie, Hoth Hubert van Shuser Peat Street Erie Millroad Pittwtan Mickory Street Comet Judge Knights of Pythias Haritan Huddy Ryan Minooka Cedar Avenue

Advertised Letters Unclaimed by April 24

Period ending April 24 shows unclaimed letters with names including Caroline Bronson Miss Huth Doyle Mr John Coonge and others listed at various streets. The notice instructs to say Advertised for collection and contains multiple recipients across distinct addresses.

Caroline Bronson Drinker Street Huth Doyle Iss Green Ridge John Coonge OL Madleow Avenue Mine Myrtle Field Thrrop Street Mary Grady Adwina Avenue Electric Avenue Kathryn Mil Alder Street Lydia Kes Edith Miller Martin McQartty Mary Mullin Bim Street Salvatore Collo

Funeral for Mrs Cronin and local notices

The funeral of the late Mrs William Cronin will take place this morning with a requiem high Mass at St Marys church at 9 30, followed by interment in Mt Carmel cemetery. Mrs William Tovkard and children of Cherry street are visiting friends at Lake Winola.

Shoe High Works Citizens’ Band Alderman Meyers Second Ward Frank B. Ward Buffalo N. Y Hila Patrick Durkin Durkin Street Mary Rosary Church Cathedral Mary Oakley Owl Street Philadelphia Defenders South Scranton High Works Tenn Odd Fellows Celestial Lodge Hyde Park Lincoln Lodge Celestial Green Ridge Lodge Gandensio Porrello James Quinn Drummond Avenue Michael Shott Cherry Street Peter Top Walter D. van Sickle New York Street Guiseppe Celano Alfonso Guarino Willow Frank Banks Elm Street William Cronin St. Mary's Church Mt. Carmel William Tovkard Lake Winola

Obituary notices for Edward F McGovern and others

Edward F McGovern prominent Luzerne county lawyer and Democratic figure dies at University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia after cancer therapy. Born September 10 1860 in Darlington England he is survived by wife Ella Murphy and six children. Funeral in Wilkes Barre St Marys Church with requiem mass. Rebecca M age 59 dies at 206 Richter Ave Petersburg widow and family to interment Elmhurst after services at Green Ridge church. Elizabeth J Powell wife of John T Powell dies aged 44 at 1138 North Bromley Ave survived by husband and two daughters funeral tomorrow at 2 80 pm.

Edward F. M'Govern Lugerne University of Pennsylvania Hospital Philadelphia Darlington Mr. McGovern England Olyphant Wilkes-Barre University of Pennsylvania Luzerne County McGovern Ella Murphy Plains Township Wilkes- Barre St. Mary's Church Rebecca M., Ball Richter Avenue Petersburg Elmhurst Hughes Green Ridge Miller Elizabeth J. Powell John T. Powell North Bromley Avenue Elizabeth Margaret Davis

Funeral notices for Walker Gardner and Shumway families

Funeral notices list the deaths of Thomas FL Walker in Bridgeport Conn and June Gardner in Detroit Mirh with services planned in Carbondale Wednesday morning and a postponed Detroit arrival. The notice also lists Mrs Maury A Shumway with a service on Wednesday at 2 00 pm on Jefferson Avenue.

Thomas FL Walker Bridgeport Conn Carbondale Curnedale Junes Gardner Detroit Maury A CL By Shumway Taldom Jefferson Avenue

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