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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 06, 1902

Page

11

West Scranton Royal Arcanum Elects Officers for Year

The Lackawanna Council Royal Arcanum met at Ivorte Hall and elected officers for the coming year including Regent W Thayer and Vice Regent W W Luce. John J Davies to lecture December 19 on Revolution, with quartet performances. The council, now at 500 members, promotes fraternal insurance and community activity.

Lackawainha Council Royal Arcanum Ivorite W. Thayer WW. W. Luce J. T. Mendle Walter 5. Bevan George F. Eynon Victor H. Lauer George W. Daniels Thomas Roderick William Betterly D. ©. Thomas Charles FE Olver Sev Lodge BR. W. Luce FE. A. Cruttenden John J. Davies Royal Arcanum Quartette

Hunters On West Mountain Sight Many Game

Patrolmen seeking a missing boy encounter bristling wildlife on West Mountain near Capouse colliery. Officers report spotting a flock of quail and multiple rabbits as they traverse the area around Werkheiser’s, noting abundant game including pheasants and big game.

Capouse

Christmas Cantata and Events Planned by Local Groups

The Sunday school will present a cantata for Christmas. Washington camp 178 of the Patriotic Order Sons of America attends divine worship on December 14, marking the 203rd anniversary of George Washington. Prof Chas A Stuart to offer humorous and dramatic entertainment on December 1, proceeds fund new singing books. pastor to preach tomorrow.

Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of Amerie Chas A. Stuart Stuart

Sleighing Parties Take to Country Roads After Snowfall

Yesterday many young people joined sleighing parties and toured the countryside under fresh snow. In Dalton they gathered at Smith's hotel for supper and dancing with partners including W. G. B. Neville FP, W. Strong HM Co Bruning T. Th. Phillips A. A. Reynolds Eugene Cocgrove and their escorts.

Dalton W. Gb, Neville FP. W. Strong HM. Co. Bruning T. Th. Phillips A. A. Reynolds Eugene Cocgrove Smith's Hotel

Webster Literary Society Discusses Bret Harte

A meeting at Ivor ite hall last evening featured Bret Harte discussion. Edward Williams read a Harte biography and Edgar Allen Jones shared a Harte short story, "The Luck of touring Camp," both well received by members.

Webster Literary and Debating Society Ivorite Hall Bret Harte Bdward Williams Harte Edogar Allen Jones Tlarte

West Scranton Women Organize Union Thanksgiving Offering

The West Scranton union Thanksgiving services raise 22.01 with a generous five dollar gift. Washburn Street Presbyterian Church provides a basement room for meetings as the executive committee forms aims and elects Miss Liverne Wre temporary chairwoman, Miss Jennie Daniels secretary, and Mrs James Hughes treasurer.

West Branch Bymnasium Chiss Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Liverne Wre Jennie Daniels James Hughes West Scranton Jennie Jenkins Wrannie Gray Bloom A. G. Hall HW. C. Morgan A. BR. Teste George Sayre B.S. Reynolds

Christmas Plans and Pledges in West Scranton Church

The article notes pledges due from members including Mrs David I Jones and Mra Ness, urges every Christian woman to pay a one dollar yearly membership, and highlights a Sunday School cantata Mine Host with 100 children rehearsing. A Christmas social is planned by Miss Norma Nichols' class, a large chorus prepares Christmas music, and next Sunday marks the pastor’s sixth anniversary.

David I. Jones Mra M. W. Ness West Scranton Norma Nichols Citure Woeet Firet Welsh Baptist Church Wales Tenafat Marshalls Washburn Etreet W. DD. Bloresp Ttoek Street Fiov Oteemerrow St. Cecelin N Indien Society St. Lavots Hall Ssocho Alanes Tentnaer Ambury Mooelniréh Fismond Congregational Hhirch T. A. Thumphress Mothers’ Jewels Simpson M. E. Chrch York Neb John Williams Stoanavenue George Vipold Reltevie Street McCoannell & Co Globe Ware Anthony Lagir Hemington Avenis Isetlow Aterdins Joseph Mitchell Iy Avenue Lazar Milelelt Fiows Mitchell Alledes Lagu Alterman Plymouth Congregational Church Chirenees Barrow United Mine Workers of America Toletol Benjamin F. Alien North Hyde Park Avenue New York Willan T. Angle and Tirweristown Nod Alfred Stern Washburn Street Fitzolmay Wunttitten Cannidensis Sue Jenkins Threneslife Co Vrait Mik David J. Davis South Hyde Park Ec

Variety of afternoon church services and local notices

Community announcements recount services at Jack On Street Baptist Welsh Baptist and First Baptist churches. Births, name changes, and obituaries appear among commerce notes. arrests for disorderly conduct and perjury are listed with modest detail. Community groups meet at St Cecilian, St David’s, YWCA, and M E church, with lectures and charitable activities noted.

Obituary of Infant Gerald M Gor in Mount Ballroed

Infant Gerald M Gor, son of Mer and Mrs Edwatd Mettot, of MT Ballroned Avenue, died yesterday morning. The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon the 28 of elools.

Gerald M Gor Mer Edwatd Mettot MT Ballroned Avenue Elools

Funeral notices fragment for several locals in cryptic text

Fragmented funeral notices list several individuals and vague details. The text mentions John Kane of Cedar Avenue with services at St Peters Cathedral and interment. Mira Michael McNulty of Wingston with services at St Johns church. Gerald Mothitt with private service at home and interment. Mrs Mart Dougharts of Gurney Avenue with services at St Biola Chapel and interment.

John Kane Cedar Avenue E Oolook Bt. Peter's Cathedral Mira Michael McNultsy Wingston Tutte Bince Monroy Mre Themis Wangan Prospect Avenue St John's Church Gerald Mothitt Fens Mis Marto Dougharts Gurney Devenne Diane T Gehl Vito St. Biola Eluvel Thatstarn

Does Mine Work Shorten Life Addressed by Wilkes-Barre Doctor

A Wilkes-Barre physician testifies before the presidents arbitration commission that about nine percent of miners in convinees suffer anaemia, with health and earning power impaired. He cites David Collins of New Straitsville, Ohio, cured by Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People after a prolonged illness. The piece notes anaemia’s symptoms and asserts the pills as a specific remedy.

Wilkes-Barre President's Arbitration Commission David Collings New Straitsville Ohio Ernest Graves Baptist Church Dr. Wilkams Thes'tiftes Thiptist Church Collins David Collins Williams Dr. Williams

Ninth Regiment Defeats Crackerjacks in Auditorium Contest

In front of about 600 spectators Wilkes Barre Ninth Regiment offense overwhelmed North Scranton Crackerjacks with Van Valkenburg scoring three goals. Howard Hughes of the locals also stood out as the visitors won 17 to 1 and were hosted at John's hotel before returning home.

Ninth Regiment Wilkes-Barre van Valkenburg Howard Hughes Wiles-Barre John's Lowe Wilkes-Hare van Valkenburge Tageart Keller Huis Hose Austin Crickerjacks Hughes Huskie White MM. Davie F. Davis Goule Fet Flues Taggart McChiskie T. Davis Chaekeonjacks

Puritan Congregational Church Fires Judgment Note

The official board held services at Puritan Congregational Church last Thursday evening. A judgment note for 2000 was burned after speeches by longtime members praising the church’s progress as one of the city's youngest. The closing benediction followed a song service.

Puritan Congregational Church

Presbyterian church festival draws large crowd for annual event

The annual faly and festival of the Presbyterian church ran Thursday and Friday evenings. The rooms were decorated with fprny and potted plants and the turkey grub per was splendid. The supper and large rooms were filled with needle work, drawings, pictures, candles, ice cream, and many attendees spent freely. In the library a large fish was displayed.

The Presbyterian Church

Social evenings boost Ladies Aid treasury in 1900s town

The evenings were delightful social events that increased the Ladies Aid Society’s treasury. Led by president Mrs. J. J. Smith, the society received praise for its affable leadership and successful gatherings.

Lidies Aid Society J. J. Smith

Vesper Service Praised. Local Readings Noted

The vesper service last Sunday drew high praise from ladies with four musical selections by Mary Davis Norton Griffin and Florence Sillman. Readings of Rev Lenny Drummond and Mr Drum mond were presented by Mrs McDonnell Elsie Shires and Miss Reynolds. Tomorrow will offer more readings and special music by Esther Mackey Bertha White Selly Wil. A Hardin street worker fell from a ladder injuring his knee at Clif works. Martin Wing of Keyser avenue suffered a peculiar accident at Cayuga colliery while unloading lumber.

Mary Davis Norton Griffin Florence Sillman Lenny Druimmond McDonnell Miza Elsie Shires Miss Reynolds Drummond Getopoom Esther Mackey Bertha White Selly Afr. Nichols Hardin Street Clif Works Tofel Martin Wing Keyser Avenue Cayuga

Local Notes Highlight Community Activities and Services

Mrs. Evan W. Lewis of Simimit ive nue retires at Hazleton after visiting relatives. Breystone Literary and Dramatic club plans a New Year’s program at the Auditorium. Various church services and Sunday school changes are noted at Providenes Presbyterian, Lathora church, and Welsh Calvibistic Methodist, with events including music, sermons, and holiday activities.

Evan W. Lewis Simimit Ivenue Hazleton Breystone Literary and Dramatic Club Mary Davis W. Bo Lawson Harold New York Hawroe Alia John Payne Wimstreat Providernes Pervilora Pine Cis Bayee Waste Frank Mepler Taudies Offleere Wayne Avenue Hor. Roberts Horviews Tinie Buriay Toaple Chee Thorby Hibh

Green Ridge Presbyterian to Hold Morning Supper Sacrament

The Green Ridge Presbyterian church will celebrate the sacrament of the Lord's Supper in the morning service. A rummage sale will open in the History room on Dirkeon Evegun, in the space formerly occupied by E G Pratt, this evening.

Green Ridge

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