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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1902

Page

9

West Scranton Lodge Elects Officers in Hyde Park

The annual election of officers for Hyde Park lodge No 20 Pree and Accepted Masons was held last evening. The slate elected includes Worshipful Master Harry Wrigley Senior Warden William J. Lewie Junior Warden Harry A. Sprouts Treasurer Charles J. Lanning Trustees Thomas Corey Joseph Oliver and Charles FR Pitcher Representative to Grand Lodge George Oberdorfer. Hopkins announced his resignation to the church Sunday evening and will close his ministry here the first Friday in February and sail for Wales in March. He preached at Rhon­de Valley Church in August and received the call on October 2 Ten. Hopkins came to this city in January TM and assumed his pastorate three years ago last September.

Hyde Park Lodge No. 20 Worehipito Harry Wrigley William J. Lewie Harry A. Sprouts Charles J. Lanning Willian R. Williams Thomas Corey Joseph Oliver Charles FR. Pitcher Grand Lodge Heorge Ohberdorfer Suriday Fey, Hopkina Ligt Binday Pebrumry Wales Maret Rhondey Valley Hopkins Tyanuary

Reorganization of the Prishbin Mine Accidental Fund

The Prishbin Mine Accidental fund for the past six years is disbanded. A winding up meeting will be held at Driers hall Bulls Heel this evening to divide funds held by the treasurer. Officers offered are President A G Lewis Secretary Chrles Johnson and Treasurer James Davis. A committee including George Ell Charles Watkins Henry Lute Charles Johnson and George Davis will wind up the fund.

Prishbin Mine Driers Hall Bulls Heel A. G. Lewis Chrles Johnson James Davis George Ell Charles Watkins Henry Lute Charles Johnson George Davis

Welsh Baptist pastor ordained in Rhondda Valley

Toew D joined the First Welsh Baptist Church on South Main Avenue as pastor by consent and age suitability and was sent to become pastor of the Port Welsh Baptist Church in the Rhondda Valley, South Wales.

Toew South Main Avenue Porth Rhondda Villey South Wales

Fire damages Times a Mee office scene on ciack street

At 4 o clock yesterday afternoon a small fire broke out near the Times office on ciack street. An alarm from Box 5 at Main avenue and Jackson street was raised but the blaze was quickly extinguished. George Daniels was slightly injured by a fall, and a newspaper man cut himself while climbing through a window.

Times aMee Ciackaon Street Sone Main Avenue Jackson Goorg Daniels

Local items from No WW school and town events

Teachers at No WW school collected and deposited funds for pupils totaling 7.02 dollars with names listed. Tony Manotti caused an arrest at 128 South Ninth Street for mischief. the suspect held at 3300 ball. The Ladies' Ald society plans a church fair. Prof W Phillips chief at No iv school is ill. Bertha Powell substitutes. Modern Woodmen election deferred. Henry Bruning called to Carbondale. wedding of Decker and Thayer next Thursday. Mrs Brooks reports a fall. a daughter born yesterday to Mrs.

No. WW School West Side Bank Miss Davis DW. Phillips Miss Evans Mises Murray Miss Nicholls Mira Platten Miss Morgan Bharrill Miss Kelly Miss Wade Beamish Mise Flynn Tony Manotti South Main Avenue Yeaterday South Ninth Street Noone Manotti Ted Ald Society Tabernacle Congregational Church Henry Bruning Jenkins Tie Store Carbondale Yeaterlas Tarry PL Decker North Sumner Avenue Helen ‘Thayer Claroline Brooks North Pyle Park Avenue Pras

Local notices and community updates from Scranton area

Mr and Mrs Alexander Bender of South Sumner avenue update on local matters include the Oxford mine accident fund disbandment and distribution to members in good standing. Various church events and social notices from St Agnes St David’s Conterbuilone and Simpson Methodist Episcopal church are announced.

Alexander Bender South Sumner Avenue Oxford Co-operative Hall St. Agnes St David's Mpleropal Church Salvation Archiv Nankwell Merrifield Simpson Methodiat Menecopal North Main Avenue Edward Watts Bellevue St. Pauls Pioneer Corps Father Whitty Hell North Scranton Epworth League Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Mita Anni Hughes North Hyde Park Avenue Drigelet John J. Davies Aaper Fridis Lueckawwanna Cournell 1Dad Royal Arcanum Mike Angle Reese Syracuse University M. Reese North Fivde Park David Anthony South Fillmore Avenue

Mountain Lake Hunting and Fishing Club Elects Officers

South Scranton notes a well attended session at lake headquarters on Sunday afternoon. Officers elected for the coming year are Aldermin John Lentes as president Herman Brill as secretary Edward Kell as treasurer Carl Graf as steward and Cotinedinum Charles Graf as adviser and referee. The club admits one new member each year after the best original fishing or hunting story. Fred Biciechol won the membership prize with a memorable yarn. A bounteous dinner followed.

Mountain Lake Hunting and Fishing Club Aldermin John Lentes Herman Brill Edward Kell Carl Graf Cotinedinum Charles Graf Fred Biciechol

Local Groceries and Christmas Goods at Doorstep

A notice offers groceries and Christmas toys and presents from Charles Graf at 427-20 Pittston Avenue. It promises seasonal selections and prices slightly better than city stores, emphasizing doorstep convenience.

Charles Graf Pittston Avenue

Funeral for Mrs. Katerina Hilt Draws Large Crowd

Hundreds gathered to honor the memory of Mrs. Katerina Hilt with an hour long viewing before funeral services led by Rev. William A. Nordt of Flickery Street German Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at Pittston Avenue Cemetery with pallbearers named.

Katerina Hilt Loase William A. Nordt Flickery Street Pittston Avenue John Denuth George Rosar Wim Friteh Christian Piekus

Exhibition of Christina pouche and assorted goods at Westphals

A small display features Christina pouche items, toys, and prevents along with fruits, cakes, and candles to attract visitors at Westphals. The showcase highlights a variety of crafts and confections for attendees.

Westphals

Poultry and Meats Offer Holiday Selection

A local grocer announces a large supply of poultry for the holidays along with a choice assortment of meats and sausages. Visit Mis-20 Cedar Avenue or 427 Penn Avenue for selections.

Cedar Avenue Penn Avenue

Banquet, Masons Attend Fraternal Event in Dunmore

Keling Solomon Jodae Free and Accepted Masons held their annual banquet and installation of officers in Masonic hall. Visiting Masons from several areas attended. A grafted skin procedure healed on Patrick McDonald Jr. of Bunker Hill after an injury. The column notes the marriage of Margaret Langan to John Fahey of Philadelphia and other items.

Patrick McDonald, Jr Bunker Hill Margaret Langan John Fahey Philadelphia Keling Solomon Jodae Masonic Hall

Davis Heads King Solomon Lodge Installations

R. N. Davis was installed as Worshipful Master of King Solomon Lodge F and A M in the valley. Newly installed officers include Senior Warden Charles Oliver, Junior Warden Joseph Wrtraus, Treasurer Wilton D. Decker, Secretary Clarence Watrous, Grand Lodge representative Charles F. Niemeyer, and trustees Charles Niewe yer, Thomas Sly, and Charles Brady.

KR. N. Davis Charles Oliver Joseph Wrtraus Wilton D. Decker Clarence Watrous Grand Lodge Charles FP. Niemeyer Charles FF Nieweyer Thomas Sly Charles Brady

Patrick McDonald Jr Injured on Cannon Ball Road

Patrick McDonald Jr of Bunker TH was badly hurt while working on the Cannon Ball road. He underwent skin grafting at Scranton Private hospital on Saturday. Surgeons report the hand and arm flesh covered and he rests comfortably with good prospects for rapid recovery.

Patrick McDonald, Jr Bunker TH Scranton

Marriage of Miss Margaret Langan and John Fahey

Miss Margaret Langan of Fist Drinker Street and John Fahey of Philadelphia were married at St Marys Church on Saturday afternoon by Rev AE BB Dentan. The couple then hosted a wedding dinner at the bride’s home and plan to live in Philadelphia.

Margaret Langan Fist Drinker Street John Fahey Philadelphia St. Mary's Church AE BB. Dentan Luippy

Dearth of a Dougherty Infant and Local Developments

The ten month old child of Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dougherty of Center Street died Sunday afternoon and will be buried today at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Throop line work on the new bank site progressed as Peter Stipp and a large crew began excavations after Pridgy’s snowstorm. Dudley Street Baptist Ladies Aid to host a social at the church tonight with public invitation. Vandyke Plickney ill at home on Bloom Street. Jonny T. O’Niel family from Lin Street left for Richmondville Michigan for several weeks. Attorney F. S. Hubler departed for Susquehanna County on business. Rev. Charles Newing at Black Street home. Dayton Ells and Rev. Joseph Madison filled the pulpit in Scranton. Mrs. Louisangle’s recently purchased bank property work concluded after delays blocking Drinker Street corners.

Mie Patrick Dougherty Center Street Ness Mt. Carmel Pridgy Peter Stipp Bank Ladies’ Aid Society Dudley Street Baptist Church

Christmas Sunday Observed by Providence Presbyterian

North Scranton notes Christmas Sunday observance by Providence Presbyterian with a Christmas music program led by Musical Director Co. FP Whitt enore. Dr Guild will preach at the morning service. The choir rehearses tonight. Mr and Mrs Eldwin A Kiefer, returning from their wedding tour, will move into rooms above Henwood's drug store. The North Stars face Plymouth tonight in a fast, clean game. Hi K Griffin, the local druggist, has recovered and resumes charge of his store.

Providence Presbyterian Jeni Ership FP. Whittenore Guild Eldwin A. Kiefer Wiil Henwood North of Stars Plymouth K. Griffin

Christmas Holidays Updates in Green Ridge Notes

Mrs Jennie Okell of West Chester Normal school spends Christmas at Monroe avenue home. Mrs Benjamin Killam of Paupnel visits daughter Mrs Edison Greene on Green Ridge Street. The Green Ridge Wheelmen and Are

Jennie Okell West Chester Normal School Monroe Avenue Benjamin Killam Paupnel Edison Greene Green Ridge Street Green Ridge

Cadlans WHI bowl on largee game this evening

The item lists a local bowling date at the cli house on Wyoming Arena with notes about proposals to be meted and a sale at Green Ride Chef store on Miron street listing various fruits, nuts, and groceries alongside cheese and dairy items.

Cadlans Cli Wyoming Horouftier Crean Phdge Lodge Neetie Order of Odd Fellows Green Ride Chef Capouse Mirlon Street

Obituary notices for Eleanor Russell Wagner Williams Wagner and others

Multiple obituaries note Eleanor Russell wife of Ti I Tttsnell of Adams Avenue died after a weeklong illness. Survived by husband and siblings Lester Davis in Scranton and Alar ehald Davis in Vermont, Addy Davis in Glens Falls. Funeral at 2 PM from residence. Rev Dr Poy Pierce to officiate. interment in local cemetery. Theodome Wagner aged 47 died Sunday at He Phhe Street home. survived by husband and children J K Staples Jersle Wagner Percy Wagner. funeral tomorrow at 2 PM from residence. burial at Windburn Street Cemetery. Mrs Wiltleam G Williams on South Tivde Park Avenue died after short illness. survived by seven children Thomas Dennie Linale Mary Willie Nellie and Tudor. funeral to be announced. Rudolph Will died yesterday at Willow Street home after long illness. survived by son Kimil Will and no daughter Annie Will and Abn. funeral notice to appear later. Bob Pell More aged TL years died at St Marion Street residence last evening. funeral not yet specified.

Martin Tail Cedar Avenue Oavente Wirst Anthony Nealon Westphal's General Friends Thomas Duty Jacob Ruppenthal Irv Ing Avenue Hie Beech Street Callery’s St. Mars’s Bohley Ling Amanda Thielhauer Lehighton, Pa George Oswald Pittston Avenue Eleanor Russell Ti. I Br, Poy. Pierce, Piaster Penn Avgontic Baptist Church Orostat Cometers Theodome Waqgneer Allon Udinese Miny Bhela Mire J. KE. Staples Mien Jersle Wagner Percy Wagener Windburn Street Rudolph Willow Bowth Scrinton Kimil Will Abn Anina Annie Will

Monthly Christian Endeavor paper planned for city union

Executive officers of the City Union of Christian Endeavor societies met at Grave Reformed Episcopal church to launch a monthly publication. The first issue is slated for January and a special committee will finalize details. a Bible study series is planned for the last week of January with pastors from Protestant churches delivering talks.

Ati Union of the Christian Endeavor Societies Grave Reformed Episcopal Church

Christian Endeavor Events Announced for January

The Christian Endeavor society schedules a Sunday night sermon on January 2 and two special meetings at a central church. A rally for active Endeavorers is planned for Thursday night January 8 in the city.

Christian Endeavor Gul

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