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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1902

Page

6

Welsh preacher Hopkins faces call to Welsh church in South Wales

West Scranton clergy note Rev. D DL Hopkins, pastor of the First Welsh Baptist, has received a call to lead the Porth Welsh Baptist church in the Hhondda valley. He preached there until August during a Wales tour. The call was made October 28 and will be acted on soon. Hopkins, formerly pastor at Pontardulais for eight years, came to West Scranton three years ago as a supply. He is unmarried and boards with Mrs. James A. Evins. An arson fire damaged a house owned by James Dunleavy, now home to Thomas Durkin and Joseph Silinski. firefighters from Chemical No. 8 and Engine No. 8 extinguished the blaze.

Ties D. DL Hopkins First Welsh Baptist Church Porth Hhondda Valley South Walesa Tle Wales Tietwas Albo West Scranton Hillary Hopkins Wre Pontardulils South Wales Nev. Hopking Christ Iris James A. Evins Hyde Park Avenue Chemical Company No. 8 Engine Company No. 8 Janes Dunleavy Thomas Durkin Joseph Silinski W. W. Jones Hampton Street J. D. Willidme & Bro Lyceunt Theatre Thomas Jeffreys John Smith Mason Taylor Hospital John McNulty Scrantot Street Jackson Street Huther Price Washburn Street Presbyterian Church John Armstrong Edwardsdale Annie P. Roberts South Main Avenue Luzerne County William Davies Hugh Davies E. GB. Palmer D. D Philadelphia The Baptist Home Missionary Society First Baptist Church Wrightnour Alfred Thomas Grant Avenue Patrick McHugh Roger Evans Brooklyn

Fire destroys summer kitchen at Division Street rear

A summer kitchen in the rear of 124 Division Street was destroyed by fire at 3 10 o clock yesterday morning.

Missionary Work in South Africa Urges Support

J 8 percent Lane of New York City spoke at First Congregational Church on Missionary Work In South Africa as Seen by a Layman. Lane, who spent seven months in Cape Town and other South African fields as a chemical engineer, urged audience to donate to sustain missionary efforts abroad.

Lane New York City South Africa Cape Town

Scranton Man Injured at Briggs Washery Conveyor

Michael Soda of Scranton street was moved to West Side Hospital after an accident at Briggs washery Saturday afternoon. He fell into conveyors and was carried about a hundred feet before shutdown. Doctors report a compound fracture of the right thigh and a severe laceration to the left ear requiring twenty stitches. No internal injuries found.

Michael Soda Scranton Street Eme Briggs West Side Hospital

Remains of Edward Williams Brought Home for Funeral

The remains of Edward Williams killed at Johnstown arrived Saturday. The funeral was held at his home 1211 Academy Street the same afternoon with pallbearers John Jenkins John Hopkins David Davies William Lewis and John Howells. Rev D I Hopkins of the First Baptist church assisted. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Edward Williams Johnstown Academy Street John Jenkins John Hopkins David Davies William Lewis John Howells Hopkins First Baptist Church Washburn Street

Lin eon Heights shop owner seeks clarification on Rogers role

Justin Smith of Lin eon Heights pharmacy asks The Tribune to report that William J. Rogers, the young man now under arrest in New York, was employed by him only in selling soda water and clears and not involved in drugs. Also notes upcoming meetings of the Oxford Local and Colonial club and eisteddfod committee events.

Justin Smith Lineon Heights The Tribune William J. Rogers New York Oxford Jayne's Hall Jackson Street Colonial Club First Welsh Congregational Sunday School

Local church notices and resident movements recounted

Church services and many residents are noted as resuming duties or traveling. W W Jones resigns a window decor job for one at Lyceum theatre. Thomas Jeffreys recovers from illness. Mrs McNulty avoids jail due to bail. Choir rehearsals and sermons mark the week at Jackson Street Baptist and Washburn Street churches.

Ladies' Aid Bazaar and Church Meeting Noted

The Ladies' Aid of the Presbyterian church plans a two night bazaar with supper on Thursday and cake and cream on Friday. A home goods booth and homemade jams to be sold. Regular church meeting at Mrs John Moffat’s home Tuesday afternoon. Local staff updates include post office fixture changes and residents' visits and travels.

Ladies’ Aid Society of The Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Dohn Moffatt Dudley Street Baker Ohio Lentz New York City A. D. Blacknton Mim Street Rose Belle Webber Maplewoo Elmer Jackson Clevelind Joly Simpson Hoboken Saturdis Annie White Hawley Tontahr Adelaide Fowler Penn Charter Palladel Phin L, Ft Fowler Cherry Street John Hunter Irvington-on

Tragic Train Death Shocks Nay Aug Community

Sellen Foolhamus of 06 Edwards Court was struck by a train on the Lackiwinna railroad near Nay Aug on Saturday. He stepped in front of one drain to avoid another and died. Funeral Director John B. Tegan will handle arrangements. burial planned at an undisclosed location.

Sellen Foolhamus Edwards Court Lackiwinna Nay Aug John B. Tegan Washburn Street

South Scranton Defenders Defeat Centrals in Close Return Match

South Scranton visitors struggled in a hard clash at North Scranton while the Defenders surged ahead at home. Kane Boland and Tigue forced late stands, Ramsey suffered a gash, final 16 to 1 as Centrals’ only point came on a foul.

Centrals Paterson N. J North Scranton Kane Boland Tigue Ramsey

Round X club holds social to honor president James Hawck

A Round X club gathering at the headquarters celebrated president James Hawck’s birthday with a reception and dinner featuring turkey, rabbit, potato salad, pickles, and fruit. After coffee and cigars, members enjoyed several hours of social time.

Round X Club James Hawck

Rede­dication of Hickory Street church planned for Sunday

The Hickory Street German Presbyterian church will be re dedicated next Sunday December 7 with morning services. Attending the golden wedding of Mr and Mrs John Rode Sr are Mr and Mrs William Rode and family and the Misses Carrie and Annie Piel. A South Scranton Republican association meeting is set for next Thursday night in Athletic hall.

Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church William Rode Carrie and Annie Piel John Rode Honesdale South Scranton

Citizens protest Scranton Traction service at Auditorium

A Saturday night protest gathering at the Auditorium criticized local service by Scranton Traction. N S Alworth chaired, with Otto D Miwers A H Munn Dolph Atherton and E H Ss Alworth speaking. A plan to petition Delaware and Hudson to build a station at East Market street was raised but no action taken. A three member committee was elected to approach Manager Silliman, and Thomas Shotton A G B Munn and Marshal Pyresten were named.

Scranton Traction Company N. S. Alworth Otto D. Miwers Munn Dolph Atherton Ss. Alworth Delaware and Hudson Company East Market Street Silliman Thomas Shotton A. G B. Munn Marshal Pyresten

North Scranton Bowling Danishes Prizes Listed for Christmas Eve

The notice lists prizes at North Scranton bowling alleys for Christmas Eve. First prize is a 22 pound turkey for the high score, second prize a 20 pound turkey for the next high score, third prize a 19 pound turkey for the highest average of three consecutive games, fourth prize an 18 pound turkey for most strikes in three games, and fifth prize a 17 pound turkey for most spares in three games. Competitors should sign up with Dee.

North Scranton Dee

Local Notes Grow With News From Wayne to Olyphant

Thomas J Jones and daughter Misa Mary of Wayne avenue spend days in New York City. Prof David J Williame of Willhaw Stweet returns home and visits sister Viola at Mansfield Normal school. Lucy O Boyle a Bloomsburg Normal student visits parents on William street. Mrs William Richards of Spring street is seriously ill from a street car collision. David Games returns from Jermyn. Richard Hughes of Putnam street called to Forest City due to his father’s illness. Home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Hiewly on Cusick avenue brightened by a baby boy. Miss Edith Richards of Oak street visits relatives in Olyphant. Miss Daisy Holmes of Carbondale hosted by William street friends. Mr and Mrs Richard Thomas of Olyphant spent yesterday with Mr Thomas parents on Spring street. Martin McGurrin of Chicago...

Thomas J. Jones Misa Mary Wayne Avenue New York City David J. Williame Willhaw

Local Residents Return From Visits Across Town

Richard Sharples on William street returned home from Dover New Jersey. W W Watkins on Providence road won a prize at the Brooklyn festival. Prof and Mrs Hayden Cousins and Moviais of North Main avenue returned from Peckville. M J Clark of West Market street is ill. Mrs T Orchard of Warne county visits Mr and Mrs Walter B Christmas of North Main avenue. Mrs Annie Griffin and daughter Cora Griffin, elocutionist, returned from Plymouth. Mr and Mrs John Goodwin of Nanthooke returned after visiting Mrs Thomas Jones of North Main avenue.

Ferdinand Street Richard Sharples William Street Dover N. J W. W. Watkins Providence Road Brooklyn Hayden Cousins Eon Moviais North Main Avenue Peckville M. J. Clark West Market Street Warne County Walter B. Christmas North Mainavenue Annie Griffin Cora. Griffin Plymouth John Goodwin Nanthooke Thomas Jones North Mainvere

Green Ridge Notes and Local Sports Update

Green Ridge reports Sidney Lanyon of Fairfield Avenue is seriously ill. Stev. L., Ry, Forster returns from Tennessee. A Green Ridge grounds quest match saw Stevens and Cokely beat Benson and Hendrickson 18 to 10. Miss Lewise Diamonieh to return to Mrs Hunter's school in New York today. Mr and Mrs Scott of Philadelphia hosted at the Wells home. Europe six months visit ends for the Iles family. Green Ridge wheelmen vs Scranton Bicycle Club tonight at the club house. Suburbs team to meet Orange and Blick in the alley. About twenty members of Clery Ridge lodge plan a Turkey supper in Wilkes-Barre.

Sidney Lanyon Fairfield Avenue Stev. L Forster Tennessee Cireenridge Grounds Juda Stevens Bert Cokely Henry Benson Perest Hendrickson Stevens Cokely Lewise Diamonieh Penn Ivenue Wyyoming Avenue Green Ridge Scranton Clery Ridge Lodge Odd Éllows Wilkes-Barre Torkey Lodge

Obituaries from Scranton street community

Obituaries note the death of Domenion Mlaug hlin at home after a lingering illness. Survived by wife four children and sister Mrs Joli Smith of Paterson. Also Miss Subif Jones dies at home on Eynon street with funeral planned later. Mrs Robert Davis of Priceburg formerly Margaret Powell dies after three weeks typhoid fever. Bridget Connolly of Orchard street dies after brief illness at age 81.

Subif Jones Lev Home Eynon Street Biter Robert Davis Priceburs Mira Margaret Powell Fort Scranton Lackawanna Hospital Milew Robert Bridget Connolly Orehard Street Bhely Sur

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