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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1898

Page

6

Welsh composer Dr Parry plans national hymn book

Dr Joseph Parry, Welsh hymn composer visiting here, discusses a 16 year project to publish The National Hymn Tunes of Wales a collection of 300 tunes in 100 metres with 45 English chants. He envisions a single volume combining notation hymn tunes and metrical charts as a major national supplement with wide denomination contributions and Welsh musical character.

Joseph Parry Cardiff Wales Tribune Parry der. Perry

Singers Plan Eisteddfod at Jackson Street Baptist Church

The side’s singers plan an eisteddfod at Jackson Street Baptist Church on Wednesday October 12 under the church choir auspices. Several male choirs contest for 340. perform All Thro the Night by Professor T J Davis of Pittsburg. Conductors listed include David John Davis, David Smith, John Lewis, Hugh Jones. a Providence mate choir will also compete. D J Davis invites potential choir organizers to meet at the Welsh Congregational Church at 11 o'clock next Sunday.

Jackson Street Baptist Church T. J. Davis Pittsburg David John Davis David Smith John Lewis Hugh Jones Providence D. J. Davis Welsh Congregational Church South Bethlehem Dan Powell Blakely Street Third Ward Repuiblcan Club Maureen Patriotic Order Sons of America Drum Corpa Camp No. 178 Harry Nye Scranton Presbyterian Church Dunmore

At Lake Carey. A number of West Side people gave

A short fragment notes that residents from the West Side contributed something at Lake Carey. Details are unclear due to damaged OCR.

West Side

Entertainment at Lake Carey nears cottage concert finale

An evening event at the Pinter cottage on Lake Carey featured performances by Thomas Richarde and William Evans, with a solo by Thomas Richards and a rich vocal by Miss Margaret Morgan. William Evans received praise for The White Squal. Mrs. Pietz lectured on New England colonies before the audience joined in My Country Tis of Thee.

Lake Carey William Morgan Princeton College Thomas Richarde William Evans Thomas Richards Margaret Morgan Wilkes-Barre

Social visit at Miss Marie Coopers on North Main

Miss Marie Cooper entertained friends at her North Main avenue home Friday evening in honor of guest Miss Margaret Devine of Boston Massachusetts. The party enjoyed various amusements and late refreshments before departing. Present were Misses Margaret Gallagher Annie Cooper Anna Mullen Alice Cooper Margaret Crow of Binghamton and Messrs Peter McCoy Will Jones Robert Duffy John Jones John Devine and Frank Cooper.

West Siders Lake Carey Marie Cooper Margaret Devine Boston Mass Norma Powell Europe North Main Avenue Margaret Gallagher Annie Cooper Anna Mullen Alice Cooper Margaret Crow Pinghamton Peter McCoy Will Jones Robert Duffy John Jones John Devine Frank Cooper

Local Girl Norma Powell Returns Home From England Visit

Miss Norma Powell of Swetland Street daughter of William C Powell foreman of the Diamond mine returns from a year abroad in England and Wales in improved health. She visited many attractions on the other side of the water and was met by her parents in New York where Mr and Mrs Powell have been staying in Atlantic City during the trip.

Norma Powell Swetland Street William C. Powell England Wales Miss Powell Sis New York Mrs. Powell Atlantic City

Harwood Banjo and Mandolin Club Returns From Lake Ariel

The Harwood Banjo and Mandolin Club led by John Clark and Charles Sproule returned from Lake Ariel where they performed at Hotel Pines. The group delighted guests with high quality music and gained praise for their performances by popular young men.

Harwood Banjo and Mandolin Club John Clark Charles Sproule Charles Hawley DeForrest Mayo Eultar Lake Ariel Hotel Pines

Delegates Hit York For State Camp Meeting

Delegates elected by Patriotic Order Sons of America camps leave on the Delaware and Hudson train to York for the state camp convention. They back President A. J. Colborn for re election against Reed of Philadelphia. The travelers include Frank J. Phillips Elijah Savitts Alfred Bevan of Camp 178 and D. J. Davis of Camp 333.

Patriotic Order Sons of America York Delaware and Hudson A. J. Colborn Mr. Reed Philadelphia Frank J. Phillips Elijah Savitts Alfred Bevan J. Davis

Second Lieutenant David J. Davis on Furlough

Second Lieutenant David J. Davis of Company F is on furlough. The report notes his status while away from duty. Further details about location or duration are not provided in the readable text.

David J. Davis

Health tonic promise shown in old advertisement

An antique medical ad touts Hostetter’s Stomach Bitters as a cure for indigestion and stomach ailments. It claims the product maintains healthy digestion and restores well being.

Residents Enjoy Seaside and County Getaways

Families and individuals from Eynon Street South Lincoln Avenue and nearby areas return home from trips to Asbury Park Lake Idlewild Lake Winola Parkview Lake Farview Lake and other places. Several guests visit relatives in Weatherly Carbondale and Atlantic City with plans for upcoming visits to New York City.

Bouth Hyde Park Avenue Martha Vaughan Eynon Street Asbury Park Thomas Leyshon South Lincoln Avenue Lake Islewilde Thomas Eynon Bouth Hromley Avenue Lake Winola Andrew Swanston Jackson Street Fivan Thomas Keyser Avenue New York Messrs Will Mears Fred Peters J. W. Bunnell Gus Weinss Fred Weinss Farview Lake Pike County George Jones Frice Street Wayne County George Eynon Jennie South Bromley Avenue Lake Idlewilde James Davis Twelfth Street Parkrail Susquehanna County Lizzie Paul Weatherly Viola Bird Della Evans South Main Avenue F. J. Nichells Atlantica City Randolph Jones Lizzie Thomas Carbondale John H. Williams Rock Street

Picnic Socials and Remembrances Highlight Sherman Avenue Mission

The Sherman avenue mission held a largely attended picnic at Nay Aug Park yesterday, with Epworth League planning another picnic at Nay Aug Park today and trains out of Delaware and Hudson station at 8 am. Several community notices include fare details for the Hellevue church event, rain postponement plans, and a joint Sons of St. George excursion to Lake Ariel. Remaining items mention residents returning from trips, a child’s death after a five day illness, and the Hampton Street Sabbath School picnic at Nay Aug Park.

Sherman Avenue Nay Auk Park Epworth League Hampton Street al Davis South Marin Avenue Lake Winola Glen Onoko Delaware and Hudson Station Grand Union Tea Co South Main Avenue Clarence Davis North Sumner Avenue Harry Singer Eighth Street New York Wil Keegan Seventh Street Binghamton John John Roberts Decker's Court Sons of

Local man cleared as larceny case ends in dismissal

W W Wright was arraigned for larceny by bailee after a boy claimed he bought a plate of cream and was shorted. The youth admitted spending or losing the money while Wright had treated others, leading to dismissal. Police push to clear a Bloom avenue gang and assault cases continue.

W. W. Wright Roberts Joseph Dinner H. Dinner Wright Stepe Bloom Avenue West Market Street Walsh Arthur Hobbs Rockwell Street Storra Hobbs Joseph O'Donnell Leggetts Creek Green Street Mr. Wilson H. Higgins Emma Burns Honesdale William Edgar Ocean Grove Sadie Mollie Holmes Simpson Jennie White William Street Libbie Neary John New York City John Cusick Anna Port Jervis

Local notes from Onoko and surrounding towns

The piece lists community events and local figures: Pa nooka lodge Knights of Pythias members and relatives visiting Haw ley. Patrolman Rodham on vacation. Councilman Morris Morris attending a naval parade in New York. Miss Libbie Davenport visiting relatives in the country. North End basketball meeting. weekly armory games next month. First Welsh Baptist church fair and festival on November 9 and 10 with Company Harmory. C. P. Miller at Lake Winola. Richard Latcham seeking GOP delegate for Third district First ward. Loyal council Daughters of America trolley ride on Thursday evening August 25. Onoko notice and train fare details. William Berges home on furlough after typhoid while in Porto Rico.

Panooka Lodge Knights of Pythias Spellman Hawley Jonathan Rodham Morris Morris New York Libbie Davenport North End Harmory First Welsh Baptist Church West Market Street C. P. Miller Lake Winola Richard Latcham Loyal Council Daughters of America Glen Onoko Travis Delaware & Hudson Sam William Berges Throop Street Dentler Eleventh United States Infantry Berges Porto Rico

Green Ridge Residents Return From Short Trips and Illness

Green Ridge and Capouse area residents report short visits and returns from trips to Wyoming Lake Ariel Catskills Catskill Mountains New Jersey Elmira Asbury Park Ocean Grove and other venues. Several family groups travel for leisure while Fred Bartz and others face illness. Rev Dr Brooks preached in Green Ridge. many stay at Moosic Lake and Ocean Grove facilities.

Miss Mitchell Maplewood George Friabe Capouse Avenue B. T. Jayne Green Ridge Street New York City Dr. T. Bellamy Delaware Street Pittsburg Elburn Harding Fordham Street Clifford Hattie Rolls Carbondale Myrtle Reay Benson Marion Street Wyoming Fred Bartz Sanderson Avenue Kenyon New York Street Lake Ariel Judd Stevens Capoose Avenue Miss Churchill Catskill Mountains Fred Smith Monsey Avenue New Jersey C. H. Shedd Penn Avenue James Parker Geneva N. Y el Paso Texas James Atherton Salem Fannie Bessie Theil Patterson N. J Valentine Bliss Poyntelle Ford The Baptist Church Parsons Fernbrook George W. Kear Porter's Lake Pike County Fordham Elmira Koehler Margarethe Madison Avenue Ocean View House Ocean Grove George Monies Pittston Charles Carr Dickson Avenue Honesdale Edward Sterns Germantown C. P. Jones Isabella Asbury Park Harold Green Fairlawn Park Philip Mattes Moosic Lake J. F. Hanegl Sea Shore Dr. Brooks Wilkes-Barre Green Ridge Presbyterian F. L. Hitchcock Green Ridge 8S. P. Hull W. F. Mattes van Cleef Lakeside Cottage H. B. Reynolds Adirondack Mountains

Park Place Gossip Notes In Local Briefs

Park Place residents report minor events from nearby towns including visits to Livingston Manor Liberty Norwich and Elmhurst. A camp meeting at Wyoming drew attendees while the Sons of Veterans drum corps on North Main Street seeks five more players.

George Bohl Livingston Manor Liberty N. Y William Smith Tripp Street Lake Ariel Park Place Amos Palmer Providence Road Wyoming I. B. Holley Harry Norwich North Main Street Eugene Hollenback Court Street Albert Breig Crales Miller Elmhurst Harry Hirst Capouse Avenue Charles C. Tripp Wade M. Finn Newport Maud Kelaling J. F. Kelsling Short Avenue May Rosine Josie Ryan Azalee Swarts Maud Keisling Annie and May Keisling Lulu Haas Albert Heas Edgar Frank Keisling Walter Arthur Jones

Ice cream social draws crowds at Century Hose event

West Side and North End residents attend the Ladies circle ice cream social at Natter's hall. Miss Annie Welsman wins the diamond ring contest with $103.15, while Miss Meder nets $82.01. Fire trumpet competition ends with Foreman Reilly collecting $147.56 and Foreman Price $37.

Natter’s Hall West Side North End Century Hose Company Annie Weisman Meder Foreman Reilly Excelsior Hose Company Foreman Price Columbia Chemical Company Miss Welsman Reilly Mr. Price

Dover couples wedding at bedside despite illness

Miss Minnie Demuth and August Maun of Dover New Jersey will marry today at 2 30 o clock in a bedside ceremony. The bride to be was ill a week earlier and there were fears the event might be postponed or end in death. Dr Kolb reported dramatic improvement and Rev Father Christ will preside.

William North Century Hose Company Minnie Demuth August Mary August Maun Dover N. J Miss Demuth Father Christ

Local Events and Obituaries Highlight City Life

Mrs. Schmidt marked her twenty fourth birthday at home. Miss Anna Steinbach and Max Bluemcamp plan a morning wedding at St Marys church with nuptial mass. Germania band opens air concert to promote Scranton Athletic Club excursion to Harveys Lake tomorrow. Funeral for Mrs Patrick Troy set for 30 oclock requiem mass at St Peters Cathedral with interment in Cathedral Cemetery. Mrs William Dunn visiting in Maple Street home. Royal Arcanum council to attend Jacob Lange funeral in Philadelphia. first casualty in six years.

Schmidt Prof. Schmidt Anna Steinbach Locust Street Max Bluemcamp Remington Avenue St. Mary’s Church Germania Band Schimpf Patrick Troy Birch Street St. Peter's Cathedral Cathedral William Dunn Pittston Jacob Christopher Maple Street Eledric City Council Royal Arcanum Stor

Local Notes From Dunmore and Surroundings

DUNMORE. Mr Robert Avery of Lemon Wyoming county visits friends in town. Mr and Mrs Edward Krause of West Drinker Street visit friends in Elmdale. Born August 21 a daughter to Mr and Mrs Frank Fuhr of Grove Street. Mrs Joshua Harfel and Miss Florence Shebbes depart for Elmhurst for a two week stay. M J Healey and family return from a month at Lake Ariel. Mr and Mrs Alma Huff and child...

Robert Avery Lemon Wyoming County Edward Krause West Drinker Street Elmdale Frank Fuhr Grove Street Joshua Harfel Misa Florence Shebbes Elmhurst M. J. Healey Lake Ariel Alma Huff

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West Scranton Banjo Club P. D Globe Warehouse Odds and Ends Ritters North Scranton John Lockett Sayre, Ps James Saltry Thomas Williams Warren Street Armit Thomas Valentine Birthlay Lebanon South Scranton Jacob Fruechtel John Fruechtel Pittston Avenue Washington Camp Junger Maennerchor Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Presbyterian Church Choir Maennerchor Mr. Nordt Lydia Nordt John Trester Fred Herrman Jacob Emich Brother Society Quartette Albert Westpfahl John Neher William Walter Andrew Kibler Charles Ash William Fickus Herman Stahlheber Walter Nape Christ Wirth Gerhard Bresser George P. Miller Fred Huesner John Scholl, Jr N. K. Fairbank Company Chicago St. Louis E. C. Burt Oxford Standard Shoe Store Lacka Ave China Ase Siat-El Wyoming Avenue Lackawanna Avenue the Scranton Electrical Works Lagkawanna Lumber CO Senate Otter Co Buffalo and Susquebanna Mina Potter County Coudersport Port Allensay ERAL Board of Trade Harmiss Dr. Peal John H- Phelps Con Wroming Avenue Spruce Street George du B. Dimmick Chandler
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