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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Twentieth Anniversary Observed by Church Society

The Washburn Street Presbyterian Church marks the twentieth anniversary of the Christian Endeavor society with installation of officers led by Dr. Moffat. William Burrall delivers a statistical review, while acknowledgments from the world and readings on guiding principles conclude the service attended by a large congregation.

Christian Endeavor Society Washburn Street Christian Endeavor Btone David Phillips Herbert ‘Hall Moffat Harriet Chambers Emma Frank Edith Terry Lauren Flynn Mra I. A. Niemeyer D. A. Stone Misa Chamber- I

Meeting on Welsh Baptist churches in Northeastern Pennsylvan ia

A meeting to review the organization and progress of the Welsh Baptist churches of Northeastern Pennsylvania will be held tomorrow afternoon. The session aims to assess current work and plan future activities for the congregations in the region.

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Evening Sermon Topics At First Welch Bape Tivt Church

Addresses will cover church organization ministers and clergy roles burning school of the period messars of the pulpit churches and the young people work of the association with speakers from Pittston Lansford Hyde Park Plymouth Varsone Providence delivered in the evening service on South Main Avenue.

South Main Avenue W. D. Thomas Pittston J.T. Grimiths D. D Lansford J. R. Hughes Hyde Park J. E. Davies Plymouth Williana Varsone The Association W. KF. Davies Providence

Mission Services At Moly Rosa Church In Bellevue

After days of services led by Rev. Patrick Cunningham at Moly rosa church in Bellevue, Father Hubert reconnected with boyhood acquaintances. Holy Cross Literary society plans an event in the church basement with Father Hubert as lecturer, and he will later address St Peter's Total Abstinence and benevolent society. Tonight's program features vocal solos by Mrs Payton Will Burke Edward Walsh Sydney Hughes William Lynott and John Sheridan and instrumental pieces by Misses Cogrine and Connery.

Molyrosa Church Bellevue Patrick Cunningham Father Hubert Holy Cross Literary Society St. Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society Mrs. Payton Will Burke Edward Walsh Sydney Hughes William Lynott John Sheridan Cogrine Connery

Sermons and Elections at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church

Rev A L Ramer PhD preached twice at St Mark’s Lutheran Church on The Christian’s Reward an Incorruptible Crown and The Right Use of Heavenly Gifts. The church calendar lists Holy Communion dates for the year and local society officers were elected with names for Woman's Guild Luther League and church posts.

A. L. Ramer St. Mark's Lutheran Church Woman's Guild Mra. P. G. Whetstone Lizzie Krieger W. L. Grasse George Krager

Building for Eternity Sermon at Jackson Street Baptist

A praise and song service was held at Jackson Street Baptist Church last evening. Pastor Rev. Thomas de Gruchy delivered a brief sermon on Building for Eternity. Miss Daisy Wright Hall sang two solos. Those wishing to unite with the church are asked to meet with the deacons in the vestry this evening at o'clock.

Jackson Street Baptist Church Thomas de Gruchy Daisy Wright Hall

Epworth League and Church Services Reported

W A Turton leads Ep worth League at Hampton Street church and invites converts from recent revivals to meet the pastor at 7 10. Keene and Plumlew lead Sumner Avenue and Washburn Street services with converts received and memberships noted. Mrs Knauss Raudenbuch lead Simpson church Epworth League and Dr Sweet delivered sermon on Profitless Hearing.

W. A. Turton Railroad Young Men's Christian Association Epworth League Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Yeater Li M. Keene Plumlew Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Mre Knauss Miss Raudenbuch Simpson Methodist Epiacoral Dr. Sweet

Funeral services and interments for multiple locals

Services over the remains of James Brace were held yesterday afternoon at 280 o'clock at 696 North Hyde Park avenue with a large attendance. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery. Andrew White’s funeral took place yesterday from Robinson street with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Thomas Riel’s funeral at St Patrick’s church on Saturday drew many lifelong friends, the pallbearers being members of the Catholic Mutual Benefit association where he served as sexton.

Bite James Brace North Hyde Park Avenue Washburn Street Andrew White Robinson Street Cathedral Thomas Riel St. Patrick's Church Catholic Mutual Benefit Association

Local Notes Highlight Prospecting, Marriages and Visits

Joseph Ansley Jr and his father are identified with the timber business after west prospecting. Mrs. William Miller and Miss Louie James wed. O'Connor’s hotel echoes with a testimonial event. Marriages, meetings, and visits populate the town news from North Main to South Hyde Park avenues with various residents noted in weekly social updates.

Joseph Ansley, Jr North Main Avenue Tumsber George Malott South Main Avenue Round Woods Oscar Yeager North Sumner Avenue Hazleton William Shoemaker John Renehler North Lincoln Avenue Wil Nellie Nash Ninth Street Halletand Wallace F. Billings South Hyite Park Avenue Wilkes-Barrs Mise Ethel Bartholomew South Hyde Park Avenue Raymond Hughes North Sumer Avenue Swisher Tunkhantiook Thayer South Main New York Andrew Phaten Ace Susquehanna County Annette Henwood Vliaabeth Hichards Laceyville Wyoming County William Miller Louis Lanman Schuylkill County Frank Sterne Baw Sydney N.Y Northity Aflenbain Jil Awluewerth Jackson Stres Miesea Pulver Patercom X. d David Wile Scranton Street Hugene Buehn Ise Mya Fredenburgh Sprindteel Mass Young Won Lincoln Avenue Daniel A. O'Connor Tiolinsaon Street Yoursrs Women's Christian Association William Burge Louie James Thomis Jackson Bureet Nev D. P. Jones Taberniste Queen of Society William Connell

Thomason Improves as Community Notes Keep Faith

Green Ridge reports A G Thomason showing steady improvement after a serious illness. Mrs J B Lee of Meylert suffers grip and pastor’s absence alters services. Rev I R Bouier preaches morning, Lovell Lawrence returns home, Van Allen to Duffyle with young Robert and Dorothy Thomason. Young Men's Club at Church of the Good Shepherd splits into Orange and Black factions over membership drive.

A. G. Thomason J. B. Lee Meylert Avenir Row Lansing Hev. I Fout Tse Lovell Lawrence Delawere Sivet Illnes van Allen Thomason Duffyle Robert Mise Dorothy Thomnavon Mhareh of the Good Shepherd Orange Black

Kemp's Daleam Sample Offer Impresses Readers

A historical advertisement claims Kemp's Daleam is a universal remedy sold by a local proprietor with a free sample bottle promotion. It touts prevention and cure for coughs and bronchial complaints and parrots dramatic assurances of efficacy.

The King’s Daughters Host Social Evening

A social gathering at Mrs. Helen Franklin’s Sanderson avenue home featured games vocal and instrumental music with a midnight lunch. Attendees included Mabel Bloomer Clarice Hicomer David Hunfamen Henry Schwenker Emma Hartwick Adina Muntemen Clara DeLong and others.

Helen Franklin Sanderson Avenue David Hunfamen Delaware Street Gamen Landh Mabel Bloomer Clarice Hicomer Dork Griggs Litsle O'Hara Marla Hartwick Enma Hartwick Adina Muntemen Clara DeLong Henry Schwenker Jease Iunteten David Montemen Frank Muntemen Otto Welnechenk Joseph Welngchenk Iver Davis Friel Davis George King Joe Moran Elmer Widener

Christian Endeavor Marks Twentieth Birthday in North Scranton

Providence Presbyterian church held the Christian Endeavor twenty year celebration with a structured program. Miss Huth Jackson opened, Miss Mary Benedict wrote Good Courage of the Past History, and Mr H H McKeehan read Good Courage of the Present alongside readings by Mina Catherine Gabriel and Ida Christmas. Nev Dr Guild led with a strong address on He Strong and of God Courage as the choir presented two revived anthems to the three attendance, the service remaining engaging throughout.

Providence Presbyterian Church Huth Jackson otherProvidence Society Mary Benedict Mina Catherine Gabrial Jesus H. H. McKeehan Misa Ida Christmas Carl Zeigler Christ Guild

Miss Imogene Hoyt Hosts Friends From Jermyn

Miss Imogene Hoyt entertained several friends from Jermyn at her Dickson avenue home Friday evening. Games and music entertained guests as James Klishy played violin and Georges Evans sang. Refreshments were served later. Attending: Misses Tda Giles Almas Baker Mabel Jenkins Mary Nicholson Inogene Foyt. Messrs Clarence Hoyt Cooree Evans George Morkin William Woodruff Tiward Ciles James Elsbey.

Imogene Hoyt Jermyn Dickson Avenue James Klishy Georges Evans Tda Giles Almas Baker Mabel Jenkins Mary Nicholson Inogene Foyt Clarence Hoyt Coore

Community events and social notices at local church and hall

An event programme by First Christian church is planned with church venue and 25 cent tickets. A wedding party dinner honors Cohen and Lewis. attendees include J Lewis and Cohen relatives from several states. A social gathering at St. Marys Hall next Wednesday hosts a prize contest and a vegetarian meal. Several drunkenness fines are reported for local residents. Blessed Virgin Sodality in St. Marys hall hosts progressive musical event with three prizes.

First Christian Church M. J. Cohen West Market Street Cohen and Lewis Nev J. Lewis Ry Cohen Punxeutawney Aif Tate Chin Wathine Matera Willdwin “Andra Myers Blessed Vinegin Sodality of Maly Rosary Chaeoh St. Mary's Hall Wiehy

Local Notes From Plains and Neighbors

Missex Beriin and Mabel Martin of Plains N Y visiting Mr and Mrs Norman Williams of Nav Aug Avenue. Mrs Henry Atherton of North Main avenue sick with the grip. Annie Keenan of Pawnee street convalescent. Henry A Smith won the fires prize in a contest at Providence Presbyterian church. George Evans won the booby prize. James McDonnell of Chartes street convalescent. Benjamin Myers of Schuitzville visited Alderman Otto D Myers on Saturday. FE Cooper of Fast Market street ill with grip but now able to be out.

Missex Beriin Mabel Martin Plains N. Y Mire Norman Willams Nav Aug Mere. Deoarre Cotton Willie Borre Mir Annie Keenan Pawnee Street Henry A. Smith Christian Endeavor Society Providence Presbyterian Church George Evans James McDonnell Chartes Street Benjamin Myers Schuitzville Otto D. Myers Church Avenue FE. Cooper Fast Market Street

South Scranton Notes on arrests and local meetings

Five men were arrested for looting at the old rolling mill. four were fined four dollars each or five days in jail after a hearing before Alderman Donovan. Injuries at Southworks are noted as healing and residents resume duties. Community meetings include the St. Trenes society, Workingmen's Beneficial Society masquerade, St. Mary’s Glee and Dramatic association, and St. Aloydius variety ball at specified halls.

Willies Lleuline Zany Thr South Side Sition Donovan Thomas Mall Robert Soyer David Welsh Edward Reilly Patrick Kearney Herrman Wornmbacher Southworks Charles Dippre Alder Street Trogen Head Mee Williams Rech Bt. Trenes Society Pharmacy Hall Workingmen’s Beneficial Society St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association

Funeral of Mrs Sarah Seamans and local notices

Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Seamans were held at her daughter's home on Dudley Street with many friends presenting. Rev. Gibbons officiated at the grave and interment followed at Forest Hills Cemetery. Additional items note church meetings, a Thomas McDonald funeral, inquiries about Easter visits, social events by local clubs, revival meetings, and Christian Endeavor activities with reflections on growth and youth engagement.

Sarah Seamane WH. H. Mace Dudley Street Hauvelien Tertess

Religious Services Highlight Candlemass Observances

Reports detail sermons from De. Chailen Robinson at Second Presbyterian and Dr. Charles M. Giffin at Kin Parts Methodist Episcopal on the new commandment for the twentieth century. Catholic churches observed Candlemass with St. Peter's Cathedral holding mass and Bishop Hoban blessing candles.

de. Chailen FE. Robinson Second Presbyterian Church Charles M. Giffin Kin Parts Methodist Episcopal Choral J. H W. Austin Ah Street Methodet Episcopal Church Soler St. Peter's Hoban Yale Marlon L. Firov Calvary Me Christiana Society of Christian Endeavor

Obituary notices reported for Dunmore residents

Numerous deaths are announced in Dunmore and Scranton area records. Manley and Frank Butlerfield are listed with surviving spouses and children, funerals set for Dunmore Catholic chapel and local cemeteries. Additional obituaries include Joseph Kerke of Adams Avenue, Edward Delphin of Denver, Catherine McCarthy of Denver, Laniwig Miller of Cedar Avenue, John Bel of North Summer Avenue, and Agnes McCarty of Elmhurst. Funeral details include St Marys Church Dunmore and Mt Carmel cemetery.

Conductors and yardmaster roles at Elmira in early era

The text notes a person who served as conductor for the Lackawanna company and later held the position of general yardmaster at Elmira for a period after leaving that company. It situates the individual within railroad operations and management in that historical locale.

Lackawanna Company Elmira Ety

Funeral Notices for Moran and Monroe Infant

The funeral of the late William Moran will be held at 10 o'clock from the house with services at St Patrick's Church and interment in Cathedral cemetery. The infant Aliwat Monroe, child of Mr and Mrs John Monroe, will have a 3 o'clock service and interment in Dunmore cemetery.

William Moran Fynon Etront St. Patrick's Catholic Church Aliwat Monrow John Monroe Dunmore Tery

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