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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 23, 1901
Page
11
A Tom Thumb wedding at the West Scranton Infant Department shows pupils impersonating notable figures. Supper at several churches, camp 393 anniversary notes, and a Taylor shooting match. The event featured a bridal procession with impersonations, readings, drills, and performances by young students under Superintendent Richard Nicholle.
The ORTeaters stage a charity event to raise funds with performances and a community supper. Names listed include Theoaflyveers by ehinge and Mrs. Prank Shea, with notable volunteers and table coordinators such as Valite Soo Mewators Vio and William Meier. Proceeds support home made country dishes and local bakers.
Fragmentary OCR reports a sapper at a Presbyterian church on Woehbarn Street connected to a mitten theft spree. Names listed include Sally Nook TF Dale Wie WW Thiger Anti Pleads Cavietine Fellows Jenin Hinkin, with references to Martha Washington and powdered hair, suggesting odd disguises.
The fragment names officers and members such as President Mrs Flor Parker and secretary Mrs Som Mewnolle, with multiple tables and attendees including Mrs George Soahire, Mrs W H Freeman, Miss J P Moffat, and others listed in a 19th or early 20th century social club record.
A chaotic scene at the Phomath Congregation festival sparked fear as attendees reported a tense atmosphere and concerns over safety. Officials responded with crowd control measures and urged calm while investigating disruptions at the event.
A church social hosted by the First Welsh Congregational church featured a dinner with tea bread ice cream and country cakes. Officers included President David Morgan and Secretary Mrs David Jones, with a large group of ladies assisting and attending.
A parsonage gathering at Piyst Baist church on Rock Strew offered an enjoyable social night with Neuter people. Salvation Avaee hosted a large capacity event coordinated by members with entertainment. The Welsh Baptist church hosted the Park quartet whose performances drew strong patronage. Recitations and piano selections by Martha Davie and local performers were well received.
A West Beranten crowd attended a betting spree yesterday at Taylor where a sweepstakes shooting match took place. William Maresh and Me i. Welly shared the first prize of 0 after each hitting six of seven birds. Seven tied for the second prize of 24 dollars, five for the third prize of 1, and several other prizes were listed with unclear names.
Ciomtel corvine hosts a 9 ebook evening led by Miss Mbivabeni Dorr ean with EMvervonw headlining. George Alvieh speaks on That Shatt Not Bony Palée Witness as Diothy Maude and others perform. West Scranton residents are invited to attend with a social program and a selection committee meeting.
The funeral for the late Evan Evans aged 76 will be held from his daughter Mrs. William Meteo’s home on Acker Avenue tomorrow afternoon at 2 o’clock. Interment follows at Washburn Street Cemetery with services at the residence. Stev J P Moffat will officiate.
Ithaca New York based firm R. T. Booth Company operates in manufacturing and trading sectors. The entry notes its business location and regional presence without detailing products or financial figures.
Thorn PLC and E Willimie named as knight recorders with James Willinimacan and Moyrward listed as night treuxsuper. WOW, senior warden Moyrward and George W Thorn appear among attendees. George Rowlinds BP noted.
The cutcher of the city will manet iy Coenpomaitive hell at 2 afelock 10 morow afternoon to form a permanent organization. Mrs Patrick Sheerin of Scranton street is reported to be seriously ill in her home. St Pauls Founder corps will hold an important meeting in Masonic hall afternoon. The Daughters of Erin will conduct their annual entertainment and seek at Meare hall on Wareh 1s.
Advertises pea coal at 1.50 per ton delivered to South Side and Hyde Park. Requests buyers to address correspondence to J T Fharker at 1914 Cedar Avenue and provide a phone contact WTY.
The Syke Site by the Methodist church last night, under official direction, organized by the congregation men, was the most successful trial in years. Tables were profusely decorated with potted plants and colored lamps, and autumnal produce enhanced the decor. A large turnout gathered, with strong competition among table managers to win guest counts for their displays. A double quartet performed pleasing selections during the evening. The Hitchel assistants were Ned Powell, Torres Carn Kay Pleres, George Kellam, Yost Garnetl Angwin, Lester You, Stewart Siegle, Philip Davis, Fred Khirgwood, Willits Warter, Pinghoon, Spencer, and A. Woodruff.
A chaotic obituary of notices details a six week lecture series at a Methodist church led by Hey Py Whalen and Rev. B Weels with topics including Irish wit and Passion Play.-Tknights of Malta elect officers for the term and Dunne Tauren lodge members name replacements for the Lumber Company directors. community meetings name Mulherin and Stork as new leaders amid local affairs.
Ktinneee Presbyterian church conducted morning and evening services at 10 00 a m with the topic Duty of Praying for Others in the morning and What With Twenty first Century Dinners in the evening. Maple Street Methodist church Reverend A J Van Cleft will preach at both services with morning subject Cla d s Love Manifested and evening Not A in ced of the Gospel of Christ. Other services will be held as usual.
In the meeting of No. 177 Knight of Matta, held on a recent evening, election of surrounding offices occurred. Following officers were elected: commander HH. W. Sex, first lieutenant, I. oH Keesuet, captain general, Pe WwW. Movain, and sir Knight prelate, FM.
The funeral of the late Mere Puirivk Quinn was conducted at St Marys Church with interment in Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Rev Francis Gendall and wife of Peckville and Rev W F Gibbons and wife attended the services. Mrs Ed Wickster departs for St Louis to join relatives there.
The text describes a husband accompanying a party to Pleasant Hill Missouri to view a future home. It mentions P. J. Renan narrowly escaping injury during a runway incident involving a team from Moscow and a man named Webster. Ab Reagen was dragged through a block from JDrinkep to Brookstrest but held on and reached a nearby location.
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The Yours Men club at Uejun hosts a public meeting at Nivir door tonight. About four dozen debutantes expected attend a reception after the Oleee of Mytates event. Saturday Min ter, ul Matra, is set to speak with Tiger fetienils.
The obituary records the death of a resident, naming surviving spouse and children, with residence and family details. It notes the deceased lived in the area for fifteen years and lists a funeral or memorial service date and location, along with a contact for further information.
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