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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 18, 1901

Page

11

West Scranton Professor Rosser’s Clever Pupils Recital

Tenor soloist Prof Silas Rosser leads junior and senior pupils in a piano forte recital at Washington hall North Main avenue with Mrs Randolph Jones and several pupils and guests providing accompaniment and elocution. The program includes a crowd of selections from several performers, with a long list of student contributors and a noted total proceeds.

Silas Rosser Wrehington Hall North Main Avenue Randolph Joes Bessie Blote Nellie Markwick Thomas Abrams David Jenkins Tanga Bovcoum Eases Armstrong Tlackamitt Felliel Jlvather Catherine Paine Ares Ieee Olinian Miiex Liman eNumylia Uae Jereeass Eesdlockiman May Roberts weaiGee

School No W-Prof TD deposits list partial items

Weekly deposits for schools No M and No WS show items including W-Prof TD and names like W Philips Miss Nichols and Miss Beamish with values listed as 20 05 16 respectively, indicating incomplete ledger entries.

TD. W. Philips Miss Nichols Beamish

Fourth ward caucus sets schedule for officers and filings

A ward caucus at Alderman John's office chose James Leyshon as chairman and TH W Evans as secretary with HB W Jering as treasurer. Candidates registered for ward posts include Connell Evans, James Muwson, John Dawke, David Redories, Hugh Eile, and John C Jones. The caucus will be held Saturday December 21. last day to register is December 20 to appear on the ticket.

John James Leyshon TH. W. Evans HB. W. Jering Connell David By Evans Alwars Jame Muwson Willan John Dawke Register of Voture Firet David Redories Leon Hugh Eile John C. Jones EF. W. Evans Roberts Court Aldermin John

Plymouth Congregational elects church officers at meeting

At the regular Plymouth Congregational church meeting held Monday evening the deacons were Richard Owens and Vilas Evans. recording clerk Lizzie A. levying. financial clerk dot RR. standing committees include Samuel Th. Powell Join T. Jones Henry A. Parsons. music committee Class A Mrs John A James Class B John Phillips Class C John fh Thomas Class 1D John Tt Richards Class K Miss Jennie Lewis. auditors David S. Reese and Hayden Oliver.

Plymouth Congregational Church Richard Owens Vilas Evans Lizzie A. Levying Dot RR Hichards Samuel Th. Powell T. Jones Henry A. Parsons John A. James John Phillips John Fh Thomas John Tt. Richards Jennie Lewis David S. Reese Hayden Oliver

Funeral service for Mrs Phoee Smith held yesterday

The funeral conducted from 22 South Decker's court drew many relatives and friends. Rev David Spencer of Bhikely preached the sermon Rev S F Mathews of First Baptist read the Scripture and Rev James Benninger of Thrnupton Street Methodist Episcopal offered prayer. Pallbearers included William Corless and others.

Phoee Smith South Decker’s Court David Spencer Bhikely EF. Mathews First Baptist Church James Benninger

Lin Reeve, William Fowler and William Freeman

Lin Reeve, William Fowler and William Freeman are named individuals mentioned in the readable text, suggesting a list or notice involving multiple persons. The exact context is not provided in the fragment.

Lin Reeve, William Fowler and William Freeman

Pedling accident injures Mrs Davies at home on Twelfth

Mrs Mary Davies of Twelfth street Wie is injured in a pedling accident while dusting. While replacing pictures she stood on a chair that toppled, throwing her to the floor. She lost consciousness and was found with a broken limb at the elbow and severe contusions, Dr William Rowland Davies attended.

Mary Davies Twelfth Street Davies Willian Rowland Davies

Local Notices Highlight Marriages and Community Events

December 18 marks the marriage of Robert Thomas and Cassie Powell. Engagements of Cora Tenehler and Herbert Longcore announced. St David's Sisters of Bethany host meeting. rummage sale and benefit events planned for church groups. A benefit for striking street car workers is set for Mears Hall. Various local movements include council candidate announcements and church activities across Washington hall, Washington Street, and North Mein Avenue. The Electric by Wheelmen bowling alleys open with a match between Black Chononds and Green Ridge Wheelmen.

Robert Thomas Fiemore Avenue Cassie Powell Jackson Street Cora Tenehler Lincoln N Avenue Herbert Longcore Lincoln Avenue St. David's Sisters of Bethany Mears’ Hall Mars South Rebecca Auente New York City Maddock Boynton Furnace Company Gable Stark's Court Washington Hall St. David's Church Nev. Howell Elkdnale North Tilson Frank Shedd North Main Avenue Roy Morgan Wintondale Charles Carpenter North Feboera Ladless League Margaret Crawford North Hyde Park Avenue Simpson Church Jpawerti League B. Thomas South Main Avenue Washington Patriotic Order Sons of America Wgabeth Saul Thomeas Price Street New York Martin Gurrell Ninth Street Fourteenth Ward James Giallagher Meridian Street St. Patetek's Robert C. Page Central City Ann Moves Miles North Bromley Avenue 7. P. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church West Serenton Royal Society of Good Pellows Read Men's Hall Black Chononds Green Ridge Wheelmen Pennsylvania

Green Ridge W C T Meeting Set for This Afternoon

Green Ridge Women s Christian Temperance group will meet this afternoon at 3 o clock at the home of Mrs. Winnits on Monsey Avenue and New York Street. Mrs J S Miller superintendent of evangelical work will lead the meeting. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested.

Crreen Ridge Women's Christian Towperance Walon Winnit Monsey Avenue New York Street J. 8. Miller Evangellatie Work

Local Notices From Moscow And Nearby Fields

Community notes report deaths, funerals, illness, and movements in Moscow and surrounding areas. Willian Rafferty, once of Sedanton, buried. Mrs. Dale and family visit. H. Chander among mourners. Willigan Hafferty funeral held. residents travel toward Norfolk and Norwich for winter plans.

Old Forge Social Notes Pause for Holiday Visits

Old Forge residents list Sunday visits by A Z Cyaner private William Hope Brad Howe and Sumiel Byroadhoul Jr with friends in Binghamton Walter Naglor moved his family from the house vacated by Mrs White Barbara Middleton of Beranton visited her parents William Lutveon on Monday Mary Edwards displays all day goods at her home The Olive to go with children to buy everything and Sunday schools plan extensive Christmas preparations

A. Z. Cyaner Tin Father Inh Witheton William Hope Port Monroe Will Geen Brad Howe Sumiel Byoadhoul, Jr Pest Frienks Binghamton Walter Naglor White Barbara Middleton Beranton

Electric City Council Elects Officers at Storrs Hall Session

A large Electric City council No. 1441 meeting at Storrs hall Alder street elected officers for the new term. The session approved plans for a joint membership rally and April tribute event amid reports of the council's prosperous condition and forty member roster details. Officers include Regent Oscar Grumbo and vice regent William Roebling with J F Murphy as orator.

Electric City Council Royal Arcanum Storrs’ Hall Alder Street Oscar Grumbo William Roebling J. IF. Murphy Ambrose Harg A. G. Hewitt Charles E. Philips Knnd Bonn Charles Keifer John Jankoski Winter Kafchinski Alvin Barnes Stanley Klonoski J. Munley

Germania hall Christmas drawing and social planned

The Junger Muennerchor entertainment committee meets tonight to finalize arrangements for the Christmas drawing and social at Germania hall next Monday night. Saengerrunde committee also completes Christmas Bees plans for Athletic hall next Monday night. Services across churches are being arranged and the Church of Peace will hold the Lord's Supper led by Rev. E. J. Lehmlit. Short evening services will precede seasonally appropriate exercises for children.

Junger Muennerchor Germania Hall Saengerrunde Athletic Hall Church of Peace E. J. Lehmlit Charles FE Phillips Thomas Griffiths South Webster Avenue Miller & Doehler’s Cedar Avenue St. John’s Choir St. John's Hall Stars Twentieth Century Athletic Club Matehems Ino Callery

Surprise Birthday Party for Merman Schwenker

Merman Schwenker, son of foreman Fred Schwenker of The Tribune bindery, received a surprise party last evening for his sixteenth birthday. He was sent on an errand at 7 o clock and welcomed home by friends. The celebration moved to Baldtier's hall on Willow Street for supper and dancing, with numerous local attendees listed.

Electric City Council Storrs’ Hall Herman Schwenker Anthony Nealon Prospect Avenue Oscar Pittack Merman Schwenker Fred Schwenker Tribune Baldtier Willow Street Wis Miun Minnie Hartmin Anna Fagel Imma Walters Lizzie Richards Minnie Heler Lucile Hildebrint Teresa Brill Mame Morlang Lizale Schuck Lena Berghauser Rose Welcome Katie Welcome Katle Huester Cora Deitz Anna Kuhn Emmi Crothamel Tienry Schwenker Fred Ringler Willam Hessinger Adan Maus Frank Heesinger David Behling Otto Schillinger Henry Motehman John Hatin Charles Berghauuser John Schradel Fred Behling

North Scranton Stars Beat Allentown In Slow 16 to 5 Bout

The North and Stars defeated Allentown 16 to 5 at the auditorium last evening in a sluggish game. Skiff of the Stars starred with four difficult baskets from center court, supported by J McCluskey and Tigue on field and fouls. Allentown’s Wormer and Sykes each scored once from field and foul.

North and Stars Allentown Skiff J. McCluskey Tigue Field The Stars Allentowns Wormer Sykes

Funeral for Anthony Newton Draws Plumbers’ Union Rally

The late Anthony Newton was laid to rest from Prospect Avenue amid a large crowd, with nearly every Plumbers' Union member in attendance. A requiem Mass was held at St. Peter's Cathedral, followed by interment at Dunmore Catholic Cemetery. high mass was led by Rev. Father O'Bryne. Flower-bearers included Michael Kerrigan and Edward Costello, while pallbearers were Daniel Murray, James Dempsey, Patrick Reap, Edward Kelly, Anthony O'Donnell and Henry Wolsifer.

Anthony Newton Prospect Avenue Plumbers’ Union St. Peter's Cathedral Dunmore Catholic Father O'Bryne Michael Kerrigan Thoms May Edward Costello Michael ‘Thornton Daniel Murray James Dempsey Patrick Reap Edward Kelly Anthony O'Donnell Henry Wolsifer

Condue Wrestling Bout Promises $100 Side Bet at St Marys

Abe Cochran of this city to wrestle a Hyde Park man named Jones on January 18 1902 at St Marys hall for a hundred dollars a side. Cochran previously tangled with Prof Dwyer during Scranton Bicycle club exhibitions. The Crackerjacks host Bloomsburg State Normal in a Friday night basketball at the auditorium with the Norman team known for a clean style.

Abe Cochran Jones Hyde Park Plice St. Mary's Hell J Cochran Dwyer Scranton Bleyele Club Bloomsburg State Normal School Noruml

Coast Artillery Private Pittack on furlough at home

Ovcur Plittack, a private in the Eighty third company of United States Coast Artillery stationed at Governor's Island New York, visits his parents at 617 Willow Street during a short furlough. He served in the British American War and in China and the Philippines before reentering the army. his furlough ends January 17.

Ovcur Plittack United States Coast Artillery Governor's Island N. Y Willow Street Pittack Pennsylvania Volunteers Augusta China Philippines Pithuck Sam

Funeral of Miss Julia Hayes at Hyde Park Cemetery

Funeral services for Miss Julia Hayes occur today at 4 p.m. at Hyde Park cemetery with a cathedral requiem mass. Her brother Thomas Hayes of 129 Pittston avenue reports a misstatement that she was married with a family.

Julia Hayes Thomas Hayes Pittston Avenue Hyde Park Cemetery

Local church groups plan events and theatre shows

The Ladies Ald society of the Welsh Congregational church gears up for a New Year’s tea party in the church parlors. The Keystone Dramatic Club rehearses The Flag of Truce. The Crystal Dram Club will present The Senator's Daughter in Scranton. Mrs Dawes and Mrs Bryden visit and return. The funeral of Mrs Martin Walsh held at Holy Rosary with a high mass, Hyde Park cemetery interment.

Ladies’ Ald Society Welsh Congregational Church Keystone Dramatic James Kentridge Fidler Christian Church North Main Avenue Leon Throop Street Bius Lewin Dawes Kate Meblale Wilbur Street Martin Walsh McDonough Aves Holy Rosary Church Requien Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery

Scranton Notices: Meetings Births and Church Event

Councilman T. J. Snowden attends Lumbermen's association meeting in New York. Daniel Fitzgerald returns from Reading. North Scranton Republican club to meet this evening in new rooms with visitors invited by Miss Margaret Green. Miss Green hosted by Mr and Mrs Beatrice Mahan. Mr and Mrs Joseph Williams welcome a baby girl. Providence Presbyterian church to host Christos exercises in Sunday school rooms. Evening topic at Providence church is The Word Made Flesh for Christus lesson. Streetcar strike affects Providence area yesterday.

Counecilman T. J. Snowden Second Ward New York Lumbermen's Association Daniel Fitzgerald West Market Street Reading North Scranton Republican Club Margaret Green Beatrice Mahan William Street Pittsburg Joseph Williams Putnam Street Providence Presbyterian Church

Obituary Notice for Miss Wilmhelmina Herg

Obituary details a death of Miss Wilmhelmina Herg at home on Blood Street aged 22 survived by father, mother and one brother. Funeral from 46 Birch Street Thursday afternoon at a stated hour, service at Christ Lutheran Church on Cedar Avenue with Rev. Witke officiating. Also notes death of Eugene May, 1 year old, after brief illness.

Wilhelmina Herg Blood Street Puneral Bivch Street Christ Lutheran Church Cedar Avenue

Obituaries and funeral notices from a city page

Deaths include John Seierwin age 47 at 60 East Market Street. survived by Mrs Cora Slocum Amy and Robert Newark. Funeral for Myre Margaret Davis at 25 Ninth Street this afternoon with Rev Hugh Davis officiating. interment Washburn Street Cemetery. Richard W Evans to be buried at Mt Pleasant after services near North Bromley Avenue and Tabernacle Congregational Church. James Rheedy of 221 Mulberry Street to be buried at Cathedral Cemetery after 8:40 this morning from St Peter's Cathedral. Roger Dunn funeral at 2:40 from 4 Holbrooke Avenue with Holy Cross Church rites. interment Cathedral Cemetery.

John Seierwin East Market Street Cora Slocum Amy Robert Newark Myre Margaret Davis Oeluck Ninth Street Hugh Davis Stev. F. Prp. Jones Washbull Street James Rheedy Mulberry Street Lake St. Peter's Cathedral Cemetery Roger Dunn Holbroid Avenue Holy Cross Church

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