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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Heptalophs Elect Officers on Lincoln Birthday

West Side conclave No. 211 Improved Order of Heptasophs installed new officers led by Past Archon W J Morgan and Archon Charles T R Hill at Livorite hall. District Deputy Supreme Archon William Corleges presided as Hon. T Jefferson Reynolds gave Lincoln's Birthday oration. Reynolds praised Lincoln balancing north and south and noted freedom and humanity.

West Side Lvorite Hall William Corlegs Lincoln T. Jefferson Heynolds House of Representatives Vig A. Parsons William Corless Toger Evang Ald Daniels D. Ss. Beemer Willam Scott P. J. Ruane A. Howell W. T H. Coons Jteger Evans Reynolds South North

Memory of Lincoln Strongest Tender Cattle Metaphor

Fragmentary line extols memory of Lincoln as strongest tender bond among hearts, claiming it unites states beneath a national flag. No further context or verifiable details available.

Lincoln

Plymouth church stocking social delights members list

Members of Plymouth Congregational Church held a stocking social in the lecture room with admission priced at twice as many pennies as the stocking size. Souvenir stockings were handed out and many returned containing money. Entertainment included vocal renditions and oratorical efforts led by chairman David G. Hughes.

Plymouth Congregational Church David G. Hughes Mdna D. Evans Misa Elois Thermas Mary Owens Mariam Evans David Hughes Thomas Roberts David Owens John Morgan Abraham Lincoln

Lent Inaugurated Across Four Local Churches

Lent began with services at St. Patrick's St. Lucie's St. John's and St. David's churches. Cables blessed and distributed in St. Patrick's with sermons and benefactions. Stations of the cross planned for tomorrow. St. Lucie's and St. John's held services by Rev. Father Brocco and Rev. FP A. Friecker. Regular Lent services set for 640 700 and 800 a m. St. David's Episcopal held holy communion at 8 a m litany and penitential office at 10:30 a m and worship at 7 p.m with song and Bible study.

St. Patrick's St. Lucie's St. John’s St. David's St. Lucie’s St. John's Father Brocco A. Friecker St. David's Episcopal Church Semon

Programme at Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church

The text outlines a Friday evening performance at the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church in South Jain Avenue. It lists acts including impersonation and mimicry, a Ladies' Choir, recitation, a duet, and ventriloquism by performers such as Gertie Proc, Thomas Alrams, David Jenning, and Charles A. Hartley.

South Jain Avenue BOD Cccceeesers Casseqesersessense Tina Abvoris Rochulion Co Diet Moekil Mies Pitnes Charles A. Thurttoy Ato Weeoleet Ciomis Thomas Alrams David Jenning Charles A. Hartley BUD ccc Coelmvill Jopklta Qhorua F.l

Held on a Serious Charge Foreman Haggerty Faces Trial

Foreman Charles Haggerty of Broadhead Construction company is held on a serious charge awaiting trial. Local authorities report investigation details and potential implications for ongoing projects and industry safety standards.

Charles Haggerty The Broadhead Construction Company

Pyramid Pile Cure Promises Cure For Piles

A letter from Mia Hinkley of Indianapolis describes a doctor recommending an $800 operation for piles and says she cured them with Pyramid Pile Cure using a 50 cent box. The ad claims it never fails and offers a free mail order book on piles. Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall, Mich.

Mia

Explosion at Greenville injures man. arson charge filed

In Greenville PA last Saturday a blast injured Thomas McConville of South Sumner Avenue seriously. The man in charge, named Haggerty, is jailed charged with manslaughter and held responsible for one death and ten injuries. Haggerty says he gave warning before the blast. McConville’s injuries are not as severe as first reported and he is expected to recover.

Greenville Thomas McConville Sumner Avenue Haggerty McConville

Couple from Scranton Tie The Knot In Welsh Independent Church

William Mills of Keyser Valley and Miss Helen Haford of Fellows' Patel wed at North Scranton's Welsh Independent Church parsonage. Rev Mrs Reese officiated with attendants Thomas Ordyn and Miss Elizabeth Ellen Davies. Reception followed at John Ord home on Quay Avenue.

William Mills Keyser Valley Helen Haford Fellows’ Patel Welsh Independent Church North Scranton Reese Thomas Ordyn Elizabeth Ellen Davies Quay Avenue John Ord

South Scranton Electorate Weighs Baltus Record For Ward

Social and reception tonight at Y W C A rooms. School Controller Peter Neula seeks reelection on the Republican ticket, praising four years on the Eleventh ward board for educational work. Baltus is noted as injured after coasting on Hickory Street when he ran into a wagon on Cedar Avenue.

Board of School Control Carl Baltus Hickory Street Cedar Avenue Peter Neula

Influence grows as term progresses in Eleventh ward

The article lauds an office holder for continued influence and a strong second term, praising his quiet hard working leadership and noting plans for a new building in the Second district of the Eleventh ward to replace outdated facilities.

Hia

Accidental Coasting Injury News from Hickory Street

Carl Baltus, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Baltus of Hickory street, was injured while coasting near home on Hickory street. A wagon struck the front wheel as he descended Cedar avenue, causing scalp wounds and a severe left forearm injury. He was taken to Alderman Lentes’s home for care and Dr Kolb attended him.

Carl Jacob Bultus Hickory Street Cedar Avenue Baltus Lentes Kolb

Scranton Athletic Club Meet and Local Events

A regular Scranton Athletic Club session is planned for this evening. Mrs. Peter Hiltz lies seriously ill at her Cedar Avenue home. The Defenders face the state champions in a basketball game at St John's hall tonight. A kindergarten mothers' meeting occurred in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms yesterday afternoon. John and Olena Litto filed charges with Alderman Lentes against Joe and Steven Kotrich and John Lipplack for aggravated assault and threats. Tipplarto was discharged while the Kotrich brothers await court under $000 bail. A social and reception program is planned at the YWCA on Cedar Avenue with a featured recitation titled The Heartsease.

Scranton Athletic Club Peter Hiltz Cedar Avenue St. John's Hall Schley Young Women's Christian Association John Olena Litto Lentes Joe Steven Kotrich John Lipplack Tipplarto Brothers Kotrich Young Women’s Christian Association

Dean's Kidney Pills Endorsements In Scranton Area

Read this testimonial from Mrs. Margaret Moses of Hyde Park praising Dean's Kidney Pills for years of back and kidney pain that left her unable to work. She credits relief to the pills after a neighbor recommended them, urging others with kidney trouble to try the remedy. Sold by Foster Milburn Co, Buffalo NY, 50 cents per box.

Dean Scranton Margaret Moses Washburn Street Hyde Park Ain Dean Jenkins Foster-Milburn Co Builelo United States Deat's

Young elocutionist Miss Cora Youngs hosts Lyceum reception

Miss Cora Youngs, noted elocutionist, gave a fine impression at the Iurdia homes and will host an Ameigo gathering at the Lyceum with refreshments afterward and a clever musical program to follow.

Cora. Youngs Iurdia Lyceum

Various Local News and Events From Wilkes-Barre

Local injuries after a roof fell on Patrick McManiamon in Oak street. Mulley team wins bowling contest 1,548 to 1,066. North Emplee club hosts a fundraiser on Feb 20 to cover Allentown trip costs. Baby boy arrives to Owen Loftus on Leggett street. John Sherwin visits Wilkes-Barre from Dunk street. Mrs. Daniel Thomas recovers from injuries. Free school vaccination planned Saturday. Albert Lloyd moved to Moses Taylor Hospital for surgery. Third regiment of Philadelphia to play North End Stars tonight. Stars previously defeated Philadelphians. Miss Fannie Wilson returns home to Wilkes-Barre. George Mulley home welcomes newborn. Young People's Society reception at North Main Avenue Baptist church. Benefit for widow of Lewis Thomas draws large attendance at Puritan Congregational Church. Martin McNamara recovering from Von Storen nine injuries. John Lynett returns to St Mary’s Baltimore after vacation. Em A White sent home on Green street. Michael Grogan of Avoca visits. North End State defeats Sanderson Hill Stars 11 to 4. Providence Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets at 1:00 p.m. at 2510 North Main Avenue with Mrs. John McDonald.

Patrick McManiamon Oak Street Coyugna Mulley North Emplee Club Allentown Owen Loftus Leggett’s Street John Sherwin Dunk Street Wilkes-Barre Daniel Thomas Putnam Street Albert Lloyd Wayne Avenue Moses ‘Taylor Hospital Third Regiment Philadelphia North End Stars Fannie Wilson George Mulley Weston Plaice Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor North Main Avenue Baptist Church Lewis Thomas Puritan Congregational Church Martin McNamara West Market Street von Storen John Lynett St. Mary's Vermiary Baltimore Em. A. White Green Street Michael Grogan Avoca North End Sanderson Hill Providence Women's Christian Temperance Union John McDonald North Main Avenue

Obituary notices from Scranton residents reported

Obituaries list Mrs Mary Morgans of Church Avenue who died at 3 am yesterday, leaving husband William Morgans and two children. funeral at 2 pm Friday from the home with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Also noted are Miss Nettie B D Clary of Montrose who died last night at 12, age 20, a International Correspondence Schools teacher. John Lilly, Luzerne Street resident, died after illness. infant child of May and Myre Harry Spears, died yesterday at 1700 Price Street. funeral plans to be announced.

Mary Morgans William Morgans Church Avenue Nettie Clary Montrose James Butcher Sooth Sumner Avenue International Correspondence Schools James Clary James Chivy John Lilly Luzerne Street John McHugh Margaret St. Patrick's Catholic Church May Myre Harry Spears Hugh Williams Price Street

Funeral of Mrs Bridget Devine Ahead of Requiem Mass

The funeral for Mrs. Bridget Devine will be held from her daughter Catherine Murton's home on Mineral Street at 4 40 o clock this morning. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated at St Peter's Cathedral, with interment at Dunmere Catholic Cemetery.

Bridget Devine Catherine Murton Mineral Street St. Peter's Cathedral Dunmere Catholic Cemetery

Scranton Ward Totals and City Assessments Listed

Public notices list ward roll figures for Twentieth Twenty-Second etc and city department items. Entries reference tax assessments for church property and street paving costs, with totals and references to the Police Bureau and Water Supply Co.

Gtorge

Dunmore Doings Thomas Henwood Candidate Biography

Thomas Henwood, Republican candidate for poor director, was born in Jermyn in 180. He worked in mines there until 1890, became station agent for the Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad, stayed until 1899, then started a mercantile business at Dunmore Corners in the Frost building at Chestnut and Drinker streets. He is described as fully qualified and accessible to assist residents.

Thomas Henwood Jermyn Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Dunmore Corners Frost Building Chestnut and Drinker Streets Henwood

Revival Meetings At Tripo Avenue Church Begin Strong

Revival services opened at Tripo Avenue Christian Church with a full house last night. Organizers report strong attendance and expect continued gatherings through the week.

Tripo Avenue Christian Church

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Praised by North Star Reader

Mrs J A Moore of North Star Michigan commends Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best for coughs colds and croup in her family. She says she has used it for years and that she has full confidence in the remedy. Sold by all druggists.

Mre J. A. Moore North Star Mich

Weighty track themed sermon on holiness and worship

The speaker urges keeping man on the track of holiness through prayer and Bible study. Mr. Wright delivers a pleasing address while the theme compares man to a locomotive and emphasizes divine guidance.

Sion

Brook street worker injured in wagon accident

William Cumming of Brook street suffered a broken arm when he was thrown from his wagon yesterday. He was taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment and later returned home. The Presbyterian church Young Ladies mission circle meeting was postponed to Monday night. Martin Gibbons traveled to Harrisburg for a state school directors convention. Mr and Mrs E W Bishop and Miss Ruby Yost are visiting Georgetown. Horn-To Mv and Myre. David Patterson of Green Ridge street and Son is mentioned.

Weber Eynon Street Margaret ‘Thredfall van Buren Avenue Hev Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church West Side Central Republican Club Patriotic Order of America Electric Camp Washington Hall Thomas McHugh Jackson Brennan George Martin Quinn Laffayette Street Luckawannk Hospital Jessie Puff North Lincoln Avenue Robert Ki. I. Post Chestnut Street Eliszabeth Grinder New York City Merrifield Street Augusta Polhimus North Sumper Avenue David Thomas Decker's Court William Cumming Brook Street PP Matthews & Sons Lackawanna Hospital Young Ladies* Mission Circle The Presbyterian Church Martin Gibbons Harrisburg E. W. Bishop Ruby Yost Georgetown Horn Myre David Patterson Green Ridge Street

Lecture in Guernsey Hall Promoted by Local Camp

A February Miessay evening program in Guernsey hall under the Modern Woodmen of America will feature a welcome by National Lecturer FE Whelan from Madison, Wisconsin. George Howell will chair and Recorder W L Connell will give the opening address. State Deputy John F Harris of Heading is expected to attend and speak.

Miessay Guernsey Hall Modern Wooden of American FE. Whelan Madison Sehools George Howell W. L. Connell John F. Harris Heading

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West A. Corless W. J. Morgan T. Jefferson Reynolds Plymouth Evan Evans Dufour G. W. Jenkins South Malin Avenue Entertainment and Social UU Uwe Adriane Veilings Milo Armures Oliva Etamines Prunellas Lansdownes Globe Warehouse Game Nu Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Valentine Socral Epworth League Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Society Simpson Methodist Pisconal Church Electric City Wheelmen Club Heass First Baptist Church Robert Carson South Main Avenue Holy Name Society Keystone Lodge Loyal Knights of America General News Wendell Phillipa Jackson Street International Textbook Company Benjamin Bella Shickshinny Margaret Belles Edward Morse Jackson S Street Third Naonal Bank Igane ‘Tague West Nicholson P. W. Tague Viola Evans North Bromley Avenue Old Telephone Exchange Edward O’ Boyle North Garfield Avenue Pittston Peter Neals Wari Onty Drpierces Weanoren Woodlawn Park Twentieth Ward Pitt Ward Fifth Ward Kenanton Eeveresarensenne Secanton Lanniber Comipny Straiton Straiton Supply and Machinery Furvan Firedames Doyle Maloney Uid Manufacturiig Co Gilhool Eailer Nalin Pitestnsettce Gecccyesiens Spring Brook W. Memei Williams Directory Co Ao Consolidated Thobindin Oltyy Oat Ballentine Treader Cuty Sea Gag and Water Co Cc TV General City Printing and Etailinery Tngutance Eddie Dunmore Doings Thomas Len Woo Ofte of Poor Dinewtoy Chamberlain David Kennedy H. Stroud Canastota N. Y Bright Rondout M. W. Thauilew Robert Mantell Hamlet York State New York Davil Higgins Georgia Waldron Academy of Lusic A. J. Daly M. Reis Lessee Monlaw MHS Tom Thumb Haron Magi Nieht Pela Marks Brothers Dramatic and Vaudeville Company May A. Bell Star Theatre Alf. G. Herringtos FERRY Bohemians Guernsey Modern Woodmen of America
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