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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Funeral of James Mulroy

Obsequies for James Mulroy held after his death on Sixteenth Street with a large turnout. A Requiem Mass was said at St Patrick’s Church and interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Matrice Walsh, Michaoel Healey, John Reap, Michaoel Jennings, Thomas Flemfig, Michael Pater.

James Mulroy Sixteenth Street St. Patrick's Catholic Church Matrice T. Walsh Michauel Healey John Reap Michaoel J. Jennings Thomas J. Flemfig Michael Pater John L

St Thirid's Episcopal church entertainment delights crowd

A large and well pleased audience attended St Thirid's Episcopal church last evening for a social and financial success. Refreshments were served at the eloge. The program featured goal and instrumental selections, recitations and more by a long list of performers including Mrs Randolph Jones Miss Rose Smith May Dorsey Mrs Mc Henry and several others.

St. Thirid's Episcopal Church Eloge Randolph Jones Rose Smith May Dorsey Mc Henry Twand J. Lewis Leyshon Vans Mother Hughes John Morean Willam Brain Helen Markwick Seibert Maud Dolly Thomas Job Whitehouse Millie Hoffman David Davis Margaret Powell Mr. Phelps Benjamin Hughes The Robinson Brothers

Simpson Methodist church societies plan further entertainments

The Cleaners society met at Simpson Methodist Wpleapal church and arranged another popular entertainment and social. The Missionary Study class also met and enjoyed readings and music in an engaging program.

Cleaners’ Society Simpson Methodist Wpleapal Church

Weekly prayer meeting and society gathering notes

The regular weekly prayer meeting will be held this evening with all members and friends urged to attend. Probationers' class members are asked to meet the pastor at the church Friday evening. Mrs J B Snyder of Washburn Street will entertain the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society on Friday evening.

Probationers Elias J. B. Snyder Washburn Street Woman's Foreign Missionary Society

Officials warn clean sidewalks to avoid arrests

Department of Public Safety officials spent yesterday notifying residents and businesses to clear the sidewall in front of properties. Strict compliance with ordinances is urged to prevent arrests and prosecutions, with emphasis on reducing accidents and trouble.

Department of Publi Safety

Child Injuries Reported From Mine Accident and Sleigh Collision

Samuer Phelps a six year old boy was injured in the Continental mine when a prop fell and knocked him unconscious. Annie Phillips a girl from Washburn street and Sumner avenue was hurt yesterday after a sleigh ran over her.

Samuer Phelps Continental Annie Phillips Washburn Street Sumner Avenue

Miss Jessie Long Hosts Gamma Nu at Mullein Street

Miss Jessie Long of Mullein street entertained the Gamma Nu society of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church at her home last evening. The prayer meeting this evening will be led by Rev. J. P. Mout, pastor. Church members wishing to subscribe to the Assembly Herald should give their names to Dr. Moffat.

Jessie Long Mullein Street Gamma Nu Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church J. P. Mout Assembly Herald Moffat

Miner Sustains Rib Fracture In Fall At Hampton Mine

David Vans of 04 Eynon Street, an outside employee at the Hampton mine, suffered a fractured rib from a fall yesterday afternoon. He was taken to his home where Dr. W Rowland Davies of South Main Avenue treated him.

David Vans Eynon Street Hampton Mine W. Rowland Davies South Main Avenue

Meeting of Ancient Owler of Hibernian in Morais' hall

A gathering of the Ancient Owler of Hibernian is planned for this evening in Morais' hall. The notice also mentions related groups and a separate meeting in Washington.

Morais’ Hall K Electric Wimp

Sledding accident and legal action loom after city collision

Patrick Givin sustains serious injuries after a sleigh collision with a street car in North Seriton Moonlight. Patrick Casey escapes harm. a police dog incident involves Mog Saville of Ninth and Eynon. Coasters on Jackson Street warned to avoid Main Avenue. Thomas McCrorsin loses four fingers in a shears accident. Miss Catherine Smith declared duane by Doeters.

Patrick Givin Atreet Seriton Patrick Casey Glynn Robert Owens Mog Saville Ninth and Eynon Street Jackeon Street Main Avenue Thomas McCrorsin Washburn Street Catherine Smith Mackson Street Duane Doeters Hrennan

Notable local elects and incidents reported in Bellevue area

A tromer known for frequent Pittston Carbondale trips is recovering after an accident. A stove pipe caused a small fire at Tile Park and Lafayette. Engine Company No. 8 responded quickly. Various church events and community notices are listed, including a chowder supper and a funeral benediction, with injuries from a crossing accident near the Bellevue breaker.

Local residents listed with illnesses and recoveries

A parade of names appears with many residents recovering from illness or convalescing. Individuals include George MI on North Sumner Avenue, D. St. Thomas and son in law Willan Ludwig in Toston, and Mrs. Hugh McDermott on Lafayette Street, among others. Several are noted as visiting relatives or confined by illness, with references to pneumonia and severe colds and assorted minor ailments.

George MI North Sumner Avenuuc Ilies John © Theiifield Dackson Effect Tag Veen D. St. Thomas Willan Lidwig North Bromley Avenue Toston Migs Mottie Eynon Starkcourt International Teast Hook: Company George Dickson Nawth Hyde Park Avenue Ites Mia Bonfirlh Mugler Novi Everett Avenue Mies Margaret Holland Sugar Notch John Holland Nue Mika Florence Maria Uneworth South Mebecca Avenue Mra Dulin Geilliths Dovker Wather Thons Reeve North Lincoln Avenue Filay Anthony Everett Avenue Frank Maden Mymouth Willhint Maildun Bromley Avenue Mise Corrie Gross Washturn Street Wert Tangeore Lincoln Avenue Jin Wulek AJ Thomas Gouldkhore Alyeres Ciofut Duneoln Avenue Marenee Mo Maveris Musguire Jing New Albany Bradford Edunis Mra. T TR Jones Lola Roberg A. Williame Tlatiyotte Wtreet Srodbeyrapedl

Surprise birthday visit at Rev Herforth home

Ladies from the German Methodist Episcopal church secretly organized a birthday surprise for Mrs. Herforth on Birch street behind the church. They arrived after 7 PM with plenty of food for a large lunch and presented a suitable memento before dispersing.

German Methodist Episcopal Church Prospect Avenue Mrs. Herforth Herforth

Fragmented local notices and services from a Scranton page

A jumble of obituaries funerals and community notices from Scranton recounts Bernard Munh relatives burial at Cathedral cemetery and a range of events from athletic club dances to church benefits. It notes funeral plans for Mya Linder and a large Catholic Mutual benefit program in a basement church space.

Bernard Munh Bouth Pog Dent Wrel Dones William Frant Chutes Eliant Echretat Millery Anager William Kirche Thowsarer Pied Jones Chet Mielelin Sardedselsiamt Ohibef Mbity Charla Snyder Gergeant A. J. Haimen Scranton Athletic Glib Alouk Sharp Ordi Lion Catholic Mutual Bonet Bt Doln'e New Church

Keeley Institute Laboratory Burned in Fire

A fire destroyed the Keeley Institute laboratory and several adjacent buildings in a local district today. Authorities probe the blaze while witnesses report an explosion and suspect arson amid the fire’s spread.

Keeley Institute Laboratory Kewley Keeley Company Fielh Wiy Tre Lies Bhov Tip Ston

The Homeliest Man in Scranton Ad Offers Kemp's Menalum Trial

An advertisement promises a free trial bottle of Kemp's Menalum claimed to cure tuberculosis lung diseases bronchitis and pneumonia. It targets readers with lingering coughs and throat issues, urging immediate trial to prove the remedy.

Amd Athens Chris

Wit and Humor of the Irish People lecture drew crowd

Rev Dr Whaten of Carbondale spoke at the tabernacle on the wit and humor of the Irish, tracing two centuries of struggle under English rule, education denial, and landlord control. Proceeds benefited the Baptist church building fund.

Tabernacle Whaten Carbondale England The Baptist Church

North and Stars Triumph Over Tigue's Gym Team

The invincible North and Stars defeated John Tigue's gymnasium squad at the Auditorium last night by 14 to ?. Stars players McCluskie and Skiff and Gym members Murphy and O'Brien stood out. Lineups list Stire J M McCluskie Skiff Evans Tl McCluskie Jones Tigues Ratoliforil Mona olivia O'Brien Ilands Murphy. Goals were thrown by J McCluskie Jones Skiff Monaghan Murphy and O'Brien.

North and Stars John ‘Tigue McCluskie Skiff Murphy O'Brien Tigue

Birthday Party Held at Miss Nichols Home in Dickson Avenue

A pleasant birthday gathering occurred at the Dickson Avenue home of Miss Mary Nichols. Guests enjoyed games and singing into the night while refreshments were served. Solos were performed by Mr Louis Peorn and Miss Anna Davis, with a list of attendees including Anna Davis Margaret Willis Nellie Tilson Bessie Evans Jennie Jenkins Mame Jones Mary Nicholls Ruth Hopking Margaret Nichols Marion Louis Mary Currant Kate Nichols Claude Peorn B Bowen John Richards David Richards Thomas Morgan Thomas Breck Eugene Mamea Max Feldman Oliver Nichols and out of town guests Esther Smith and Harry Davis.

Mary Nichols Dickson Avenue Louis Peorn Anna Davis Margaret Willis Nellie Tilson Bessie Evans Jennie Jenkins Mame Jones Mary Nicholls Ruth Hopking Margaret Nichols Marion Louis Mary Currant Kate Nichols Claude Peorn B. Bowen John Richards David Richards Thomas Morgan Thomas Breck Eugene Mamea Max Feldman Oliver Nichols Esther Smith Harry Davis

Surprise Party at Diamond Avenue Hosted by Friends

Mr. Robert White was surprised with a party at his home on Diamond Avenue. The evening featured typical entertainment and socializing with guests including Lulu Sherman Evelyn Latenam Lizzie Johnson Bell Robinson Dinah Watkins Mabel Bisbing Azuba Swartz Anna Welsling Edna Mumford Bert Thomas John Jones Morgan Thomas Roy White George Wheeler Alfred Finn Raymond Robinson and Joseph Watkins.

Robert White Diamond Avenue Lulu Sherman Evelyn Latenam Lizzie Johnson Bell Robinson Dinah Watkins Mabel Bisbing Azuba Swartz Anna Welsling Edna Mumford Bert Thomas John Jones Morgan Thomas Roy White George Wheeler Alfred Finn Raymond Robinson Joseph Watkins

Holy Rosary Church Fair At St Mary's Hall

Large crowd attends a parish fair at St Marys Hall with Holy Rosary church societies. The program includes vocal solos by Eva Horn and Thomas Calton and a prize auction follows the event.

St. Mary's Hall Holy Rosary Church Dolin Thomas Calton

Local society notes and community events in Scranton area

The Scranton community pages note the Monthly meeting of the Scranton Men’s Society at a Providence church, and Dora Smith’s bereavement at North Main Avenue. The Wel Congregational Church on Went Market street previews a cantata titled Esther. Fishermen, teachers, and youth groups hold meetings and attend events across Dalton, Olyphant, and Wilkes-Barre areas. The Marquette Council Young Men’s Institute reports a well attended session, while local families celebrate births and sports teams—Crackerjacks, university matches—along with a notable social call list and a local basketball game.

Scranton Men Providence Fred Dittine Naptle Dalton Providence Movbyleriin Evenine Fon W. Simon Olyphant Marquette St. Mirn Matiick Kearnee Tudvon Street Haw James Haswell Mad Storm Hase

Green Ridge Local Notes Show Elections Storm Damage and Visits

In Green Ridge a Monday night meeting installed newly elected officers of the Improved Order of Hepteusophs No 19. A Sunday storm caused broken window lights and damaged cornices. a street pole near No 27 school broke and a fence section crashed. The Women's Bible and Foreign Missionary Society of Green Ridge Presbyterian church plans a lecture room meeting this afternoon. Druggist H M Cole of Cuppose Avenue purchased a new automobile. Mrs Minnie Foster of Adams Avenue visits Forest City. Mrs Fritz of Delaware Street remains homebound. Streetcars on the Green Ridge Suburban line limited to Grand View Avenue due to snow. Mr Finn of Park Places to accept-.

Green Ridge Iis Women's Biome and Foreign Missionary Society Green Midge Presbyterian Church H. M. Cole Cuppose Avenue Minnie Foster Adams Avenue Forest City Fritz Delaware Street

Local church and fraternal meetings held around Green Ridge

Four candidates were initiated at the Green Ridge camp of the Patriotic Order Sons of America in Maconte hall on Dickson Avenue. A church meeting to elect three elders is set for Green Ridge Presbyterian on Dickson Avenue. Christian and Missionary Alliance gatherings occurred at the Tabernacle on Jefferson Avenue with J B E Rave as speaker.

W. H. Jayne Dickson Avenue Green Ridge Patriotic Order Sons of America Maconte Hall Avenuec Green Hidge Presbyterian Church Christian and Missionary Alliance Tabernacle Jefferson Avenue J. BE. Rave Hh, Andrews Capouse Avenue Harford Nelson Garetta Wess Mies Smith Lake Winola Horace Spilth DT. Stevens Caupouse Aventuer C. Campbell

Yale Alumni Smoker Hosted by Henry Belin Jr

Yale Alumni Association held a smoker at Henry Belin Jr residence on Jefferson avenue for its annual meeting. Attendees included Prof. Phelps and Prof. Emery from Yale, Judge Wheaton of Wilkes-Barre, Major Everett Warren, and Yale Glee Club quartet. Officers elected were W. W. Scranton treasurer J. W. Oakford vice president and secretary W. Torrey.

Yale Henry Belin, Jr Jefferson Avenue Phelps HH. C. Emery Yale University I. W. Wheaton Wilkes-Barre Everett Warren Yale Glee Club Messrs Tyler Johnson Chittenden and Roberts Holland Philadelphia Treasdent W. W. Scranton J. W. Oakford Torrey Thorne MH. Welles HH. M. Boles

Sunday School Reception at Grice Reformed Church

The Grice Reformed Episcopal Church Sunday school held its first reception for members and friends at the YWCA rooms. An informal music program featured Misses Joy and May Doster Alfred Kuschna Miss Bates Mr Weisenfluh and Mrs W W Lathrope. The ventriloquism act by Charles Hartley entertained attendees. Light refreshments were served and committees were listed for invitation reception music refreshments and serving.

Grice Reformed Episcopal Church Young Women's Christian Association Joy May Doster Alfred Kuschna Miss Bates Weisenfluh W. W. Lathrope Charles Hartley Charles F. Hess William W. McCulloch Anni Huber Mary McCulloch W.T. Hackett BR. H. Ripple Joy Dogter

Increase in Business From Free Delivery to Dunmore

The free delivery system extended to Dunmore has caused a sharp rise in mail to that post office. Many residents now have mail sent to their home address, increasing the volume of mailing matter received in this city and impacting local post office boxes.

Dunmore

Obituary of Myles Gibbons North Scranton Resident

Myles Gibbons died yesterday at his Summit avenue home after a short illness. Survived by daughters Susan and Catherine of this city Belinda of New York and Patrick of this city and Myles a student in the Jefferson college Philadelphia. Milton Gilmore Lutz son of AM and Mrs Lutg of iat Von Storch avenue died Monthy evening of Wwonehiily aged months Pinnertt services at the House this afternoon at 2 o'clock.

Myles Gibbons Scranton Summit Avenue Susan Catherine Belinda New York Patrick Myles Jefferson College Philadelphia Milton Gilmore Lutz Mra Lutg Iat von Storch Avenue Pinnertt

Funeral for Mee Maadlac Deioade in Phan mono

The funeral service for Mee Maadlac Deioade was held at the wove A Apdo and dirtier alverte. The informmbue Ut Do o'dluck and the mapwea whupely attended leading to a later burial at Calhoble Qumetory.

Local Liberal Candidates Float From Meeting Fright

Reported at a Saturday meeting, Liberal candidates were seen drifting away from the scene amid a tense atmosphere. Wilton of Lenomvilly and Wilh B. Cole, a young man, were among those noted, with details unclear due to garbled text.

Seranton Tribune Thorjean Suimata Thor Mow Wilton Lenomvilly Olvaiguinas B. Cole Maine Siunthy Wu Loin Giuielin Romo Yun Chichute W. B. Gule

Community notices and visits across town reported

The page records social visits and caregiving in town, noting Mrs A Bablaty’s bedside vigil, relatives at Susquehanna, and nearby residents such as Rev A DT David and Missye. It mentions church figures and local families like Geluit and Ararat connections, with scattered travel and service updates throughout the week.

Leedside Sournetts Pate Ville ME. Chitin Rerivmteoty Aitijiy Satonay Mra Naviye Mas Heuilaw Fron Tate Dehn Goris Susquehanna Mooly Reyet Corps Dilar Stephen Dinhitts de File Meehan David Ararat Mintoot Pranté Motoer Geluit Uigore

Amodalnt Mines Wire Captured By WW State Department

Explosive wire from The Amodalnt Mines is reported by The Wo Aryl ins coupany in Pon Argyl. The incident involved a cophiul, 90040y, and was seized by the WW state department today.

Amodalnt Web State Department

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