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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 30, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Wheelmen Stage Ambitious Amateur Show

The Electric City Wheelmen hosted a large home talent minstrel at Mears hall with 26 performers and a full chorus. The event featured elaborate stage decor, a seven-piece Bauer orchestra, and multiple encores for solos by Owens, Thomas, Stevens, Williams, and Robinson. A vaudeville act by Sisson-Wallace drew praise, and a Welsh Bible society concert was announced for First Welsh Congregational church with a long committee list and a varied program.

Mears’ Hall Electric City Wheelmen Will Jones Fred Robinson Tambos Bones David Owens Luther Thomas Arthur Walter Davis Sweet Kimonnu Dolph Bruning Fred Softley City Benjamin Franklin Allen Tom Stevens Walsh McDonough The Welsh Bible Society William G. Willams David B. Lewis Jacob Jenkins David B. Thomas James Willams Evan TL. Evans Ebenezer Griffiths Thomas W. Jones John Henry Jones Evan Jones Robert Williams Richard Jones James Lewis W. A Wipple Frank Brundage James Heckel Miss Powell Miss Vin Jones Evian Lewis Frank Brundiage Miss Sadie Jones Thales Abrams David Jenkins the Bible Society Hon M. Edwards Thomas Abrims Benjamin Griffiths Mrs. Heckel

Two Arrested For Drunkenness On South Main Avenue

Steve Rosinko of Luzerne street and John Haddick of Kelly's patch were arrested Monday night by Patrolmen Morgan and Bradshaw for drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Each was fined $5 in police court. A patrolman found a fleeing man and a young woman near Mt Pleasant dump. the woman spent the night at the station and was fined $5 by her mother the next day.

Steve Rosinko Luzerne Street John Haddick Kelly's Patch William Morgan HW. T. Bradshaw South Main Avenue John Thoms Mt. Pleasant Calm

West Locust pump-runners man suffers nose fracture

David Lewis of West Locust street, a pump-runner on the Central Blve shaft, had a peculiar accident while at work yesterday. He tripped and struck an iron pipe, fracturing the bone in his nose. He recovered enough to go home where Dr. M J Williams dressed the injury.

David Lewis West Locust Street Blveshaft M. J. Williamins Europe America Africa China Pierce David Duggins, Esq Jones, Ohio Co Dante Gulden Carrie Wolverton West Va Dr. Pierce R. M. Clutes Williams Street Omaha Nebr R. V. Pierce Buffalo N.Y

Church Groups Hold Vivid Social Gatherings

The Baptist Young People's union at Jackson Street Baptist met in the lecture room last evening. Bryn Mawr mission of First Welsh Baptist hosted a spring social with ice cream cake coffee and temperance drinks to a large crowd. proceeds fund school furniture. Oxford Glee Club tenor and bass rehearsals convened at Cooperative hall and Mrs D B Thomas ladies choir met at Ivorite hall. Colonial dancing class hosted a semi weekly social in Washington hall praised as well conducted. Missionary Study class of Simpson chapter Epworth league gathered in the lecture room for special work. Thimble club of Simpson Methodist Episcopal hosted a social at Mr and Mrs Lou H Jones home located at North Bromley avenue and Lafayette street.

Baptist Young People's Union Jackson Street Baptist Church Bryn Mawr First Welsh Baptist Church Oxford Glee Club Co-operative Hall D. B. Thomas Washington Hall Simpson Epworth League Thimble Simpson Methodist Episcopial Church Lou H. Jones North Bromley Avenue Lafayette Street

Embury Methodist notes and local social updates

The decorating committee of the Embury Methodist Episcopal church meets at 7 30 tonight. Members listed include Anna Bettell Mrs J A Gordon Allspaugh Mary C Chambers etc. The well known musical director Prof Trayden Evans is due home next Friday after a trip to Colorado Montana and California. Other notes mention illnesses visits travels and a wedding between Loren Clark and Miss Viola.

New Embury Methodist Epbcopal Ohtirely Anna Bettell J. A. Gordon Or Allspaugl Mery. C. of Chambers Mody A Evan Mra Nova Howard Thomas Brooks Willian Earry Francis Beecham Addi Sloat Boward Widen Twin Plauck Olin Owes Anideows Mary Hoeecham Glene Shaver Amelia Andrews Mia George Stephens Samuel Edwards Albert Jen King Philly Piper John Warren Ella Boon Luther Price James Simons Charles 2 Dunn Will Warnke Mary Stephens Willum F. Evans Sorth Bromley Avenue Trayden Evans William Bertred Price Otrent Surges Mra Sutton Loren Clark Viola

The Homeliest Man in Scranton Remedy Ad

An old advertisement invites readers to obtain a free trial bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. It claims to relieve coughs, bronchitis, asthma, and consumption, promising harmless use and throat and lung relief.

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Local society notes and misprints from Scranton area notices

Rrans of North Bromley avenue will be solemnized this evening at the home of the bride’s parents by Rev Thomas Delinichy. The late missionary board will meet May 6 at Penn Avenue Baptist church. Various social visits, illnesses, and travel noted including a child’s death and a carriage accident on West Lackawanna avenue.

Rrans North Bromley Avenue Thomas Delinichy Jackson Street Baptist Church Penn Avenue Baptist Church Jackson Street Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church John BD. Knight Bouth Sumner Avenue Edward Mora Mampton Street Ines Augiet Foster John Wagner, Jr Walter Delmar Wampton Street Maplewood Cleth Marsh Will Joling Will Marah Mt. Pocone Weigand Pfeiffer Hyde Park Avenue Alice Jones Hampton Street KS. Kingsbury Miew Bertha Kingsbury Bromley Avenue Plorrisburg Joseph Buween West At Street Germany FL AL Allen Richford Ainter Ke M. Strong South Main Avenue Arthur A. Reynolds Claves Maltimore Medical College Frank J. Ecklind Washburn Street TL Ofelock West Hot Tudwig James Warrin Evans’ Court Buffalo Harris William Shutter North Teheven Avesnue Tong Pond Oscar Beers North Rebecca Avenue Tanneraville John B. Knight South Sumners Avenue Wallsville George Jacoby North Lincoln Avenue Strouse John Wardell North Garfield Avenue Here Mise May Bartholomew Oram Boulevard Clark's Summit

South Scranton Notes on Sewer Debate and Delayed Construction

In North Scranton Twentieth ward a large crowd opposed to the high sewer assessment gathered at Nowlekl's hall. Officials Roche and Phillips explained costs using blueprints, admitting the estimate remains high. Councilmen Coyne and Barrett pledged to follow citizens' wishes and to delay construction.

Nowlekl Twentieth Ward Messrs Walsh and Barry C. T. Boland Roche Phillips Coyne Barrett

Camp 430 Patriotic Order Sons of America marks 13th anniversary

Members of Camp 430 will gather at Athlete hall for the thirteenth anniversary observance. The program includes an address of welcome by William Wirth, introductory remarks by Miss Martha Nordt and Mrs. Wirth, a chaplain’s invocation by August F Kraft, and musical selections. National President Alfred Guthelng will make remarks.

Patriotic Order Sons of America Athlete Hall William Wirth Martha Nordt Mary Wirth J. Colborn Rel Jones Tadiva Sereseeereeseeseenrries Lawtong Hue Epesaneseaye Alfred Guthelng

Scranton Saengerrunde Stages German Songs Evening

The athletic hall was packed last evening for a high class program of German songs by the Scranton Saengerrunde. Under instructor Professor Theodore Hemberger the society demonstrated its months of careful training with every piece rendered in a finished manner.

Scranton Saengerrunde Theodore Hemberger

Prince the Century Hose horse dies during fire response

Prince a nine year veteran of the Century Hose Company died yesterday after rearing and collapsing near the scene of a lumber yard fire. The nearly 15 year old horse was held in high regard within the department and had just helped deploy the stream when the incident occurred.

Prince Century Hose Company Neptunes Centurys

Local Robbery Suspect Captured Near Car Barn

The black team owned by Philip Robingen ran away on Spruce Street yesterday and was recaptured by Constable Peter Marker near the street car barn. The incident caused only trifling damage. Several locals and visitors are named in the scattered items, including medical notices and movements to Germany.

Philip Robingen Spruce Street Peter Marker Selley All Deal Ad ‘Teddy Conley Slocum Eteed Melping Miso Mingerlarger John Huxbee

Man Ends Suffering After Ocular Growth Treated

By Charles Rose a man afflicted with a conjunctival growth near the eye was relieved after two weeks of treatment. The account notes the ailment and the relief following the course of care.

Charles Rose

North Scranton basketball clash ends with Stars victory

North End Staurs beat tn High Work by a wide margin in a gate game last night. Patrick Durkin’s funeral drew hundreds as the procession from Durkin street moved to Holy Rower y church for requiem and burial at Cathedral cemeteries. In other news the Old Fellows marked their eighty third anniversary with a meeting at the North Scranton Republican office. The Catolonians and South file team scheduled a game on the North Scranton Howl alleys this evening. William Slughes of Peckville and Frank Evans of Olyphant were seen in town.

North End Staurs Tn High Patrick Durkin Durkin Street Holy Rowery Nequiem Seranton Howl William Slughes Peckvilly

Green Ridge notes and church news from Green Ridge

The Green Ridge Presbyterian church reports a regular monthly meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary society to be held at F. L. Blitchcock’s home on Washington avenue and Delaware street Friday afternoon. Rev. Meney Steel liye Potter, formerly of Albany, remains uncalled for Green Ridge Baptist church after two weeks since preaching there. Mrs Brooks, city missionary of Albany, has returned home after a visit with Mr Wim durbeh of Wyoming avenue. Also noted is the marriage of Miss Ava Morem of Green Ridge to Cline Sellinek of Sanewalona at that parish. The Wing’s Daughin of the Green Ridge community is mentioned.

Womal Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Mra Wyoming Avenue Ava Morem Green Iidge Cline Sellinek Sanewalona

Fire in Dunmore causes minor damage at clinic site

An early afternoon blaze in Dunmore caused minor damage at a box 22 area site. The John Bl Simni company attended, and the alarm system functioned properly. No injuries or major losses were reported.

Toran Donne John BL Siniii Phele Stein Bt Mary's Council Young Mens Institute Thane Ty Witeles Lngton Hall Maitie Dolphin and Myre

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