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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 24, 1900

Page

11

West Scranton fair draws large crowd atSt Patrick church

A large crowd attended Bt Patrick s church fair with Rev J B Wheelan s horse as top prize won by Miss Kate Connor of Luzerne Street. Many bought multiple tickets and prizes featured a diamond ring a lamp and other items. The Watkins family performed music and Lilian D LaBar gave two recitations. Tonight and tomorrow offer more events including Hillside Home band and a grand concert to close the fair.

Bt. Patrick's Church Fair J. B. Wheelan Mies Kate Connor Luzerne Street Placque Mre Grier Lafayette Street Diamond Ring Jennie O'Boyle Archbald Annie Colligan Washington Avenue Joseph Durkin Bloan Street William Riley Meridian Street Michael Monahan Keyrer Avenue Bina Bolton Sixteenth Street Frank Crane Twenty-third Street Maury Maghran Division Street Thomas McCormick Lafayette Treet T. J. Lavin Weat Locunt Watkins Taylor Philip JM. Warren Gang Lilian Dlabar Hillside

A Tea Party for Jackson Street Baptist Sunday School Children

About two hundred youngsters from the infant department of the Jackson Street Baptist Sunday School enjoyed a tea party at the church on Thursday afternoon. The event featured a student program and selections on a phonograph, followed by sandwiches cake and coffee and each child receiving a candy bag. Teachers assisted to ensure a pleasant afternoon.

Jackson Street Baptist Sunday School

Second Annual Party For Echolara Draws Smiles

Nearly every child left the church smiling after a party for the echolara. The Infant department superintendent plans yearly events if circumstances permit, marking a second such gathering by the group.

Eletric City Wheelmen Dance Draws Jolly Crowd

A large crowd attended the Electric City Wheelmen monthly dance on Thursday evening with couples enjoying up to date dances to music by Mrs. Agnes Malott. Attendees included Elizabeth Holser Bessie Fraunfelker Jennie Lewis May Jones Anna Clark Emma Williams Anna Williams Margaret A Williams and many others plus Mr and Mrs BE Hollister J W Bunnell and several members and guests.

Electric City Wheelmen Musle Agnes Malott Eligabeth Holser Bessie Fraunfelker Jennie Lewis May Jones Anna Clark Emma Williams Anna Williams Margaret A. Williams Dora Haag Anna Price Jennie Price Bertha Davis Emma Wilson Eadie Costlett Phoebe Englert Grace Acker Nettie Fellows Lillian Hagan Mabel Christ Myrtle Watres Mabel Watres Nellie Phillips BE. B. Hollister J. W. Bunnell Mersis Gua Weilnes Robert Diehl George Daniels John Davis William Morgan Edward Morse G. R. Relph John H. Thomas Luther Thomas Edward Davis John Thomas William P. Davis David Owens Charles LaBar Charles Pertine Samuel McCracken Howard Williams William Milens H. W. Spencer Hayden Evans William Co. Willams Gus Eynon Conrad Lots Charles Storms Frank Jones Bert James C. M. Storm G. A. Williama W. R. Hughes

Ladies Aid Supper and Table Sales at Ply mouth Church

The Ladies Aid of Ply mouth Congregational Church hosted an excellent supper last evening and sold numerous household articles. The event featured multiple benefit tables run by Mrs. William Watkins and others, including Mrs. Thomas Evang, Mrs. Morgan Daniels, and several listed helpers across eight tables.

Ladies’ Aid Society Plymouth Congregational Church

Washington camp dance features entertainment program

Washington camp No. 933 Patriotic Order Sons of America held its eighth annual dance in Mears hall on Thursday evening. John H. Harris chaired the event with a program of piano and vocal solos, recitations, comic selections, quartette performances, phonograph picks, and multiple violin and vocal acts. The arranging committee was led by Thomas H. Davis.

Washington Patriotic Order Sons of America Mears’ Hall John 8 Harris Vina Knapp Lillie Anthony Bertha Wiliams M. J. Coyne Anthracite Quartette Isaac Daniels Corinne Davis George Breagle Mildred Anthony Thomas Boston Thomas G. Evans Thomas H. Davis

Free Trial Bottles Spark Major Health Claims

An advertisement touts Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as the sole cure for kidney liver bladder and related diseases. It urges readers to test urine samples and order trial bottles with free pamphlet, promising dramatic personal health results and nationwide availability. separate local notes report infant burials and a lamp accident, plus a masquerade by colliery workers in Hyde Park.

David Kennedy Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout, N

Notable names listed in local brief.

Local item cites several individuals including Harris Frank Eynon Elmer Stover Lewis I Storm Thomas James John Wagner and FE FE Knapp in a brief paragraph. No actions or dates provided.

John 8. Harris Frank Eynon Elmer Stover Lewis I. Storm Thomas James John Wagner FE. FE Knapp

Martha Washington Tea at First Welsh Congregational

The Ladies Aid society hosted a Martha Washington tea at the First Welsh Congregational church on Thursday evening. Members wore period costumes, with Mrs. James Moses and others organizing supper and table service.

First Welsh Congregational Church Martha Washington Ladies’ Aid Society James Moses William Jenkins Evan Anthony James Harris James Raymond John Edwards Henry Lawrence Frank Argust Evan Evans Thomas Williams Thomas Richards William Evans Amy Reynolds Blodwen Jenkins Cassie Evans John Davin Daniel James Apron Booth David Morgane Edward Farr

Services for Effie Cramer Held at Simpson Church

Funeral services for Effie Cramer were conducted at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. J. B. Sweet at 2 pm with Daughters of Pocahontas in attendance. Interment followed in Washburn Street cemetery. The funeral for Owen Davis proceeded from 1106 Jackson Street with Rev. J. P. Moffat officiating and burial in Washburn Street cemetery.

Effie Cramer Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Sweet Hiawatha Council Daughters of Pocahontas Washburn Street Owen Davis Jackson Street J. P. Moffat

Services Held at Home for Ruth Davin

Services over the remains of Ruth Davin, daughter of Mr and Mrs Evan Davin, were held at the family home on South Main avenue Thursday afternoon. Rev David Jones of the First Welsh Congregational church and Rev D D Hopkins of the First Baptist church officiated. Pallbearers included May Williams Alice Phillips Minnie Jones Jennie Reynolds Mabel Roxberg Cora Reynolds Jennie Evans Ruth Thomas and Annie Davis with flower bearers. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.

Ruth Evan Davin South Main Avenue David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church D. D. Hopkins First Baptist Church May Williams Alice Phillips Minnie Morgan Minnile Jones Jennie Reynolds Mabel Roxberg Cora Reynolds Jennie Evans Ruth Thomas Annie Davis Washburn Street

Local couple wed at Hampton Street church

John Warren and Miss Jennie Laister, both of West Scranton, were married Wednesday evening at the parsonage of the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church by Rev. James Benninger. William Stumm was groomsman and Miss Anna Laister, bride’s sister, bridesmaid. The couple plan to set up housekeeping in a neatly furnished home on Podge Avenue, Bellevue.

John Warren Jennie Laister Weat Scranton Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church James Benninger William Stumm Anna Laister Podge Avenue Bellevue

First Eagle Tourist Club Special Held in St David’s Hall

The Eagle Tourist club opened its series of specials at St David's Hall Thursday evening drawing many young attendees. Miss Sadie Noon of North Scranton provided the music, with a committee including John White Martin Keegan William Conway Peter McDonough Frank Needham William Brogan Michael Gerrity and Joan Golden.

Eagle Tourist Club St. David's Hall Sadie Noon North Scranton John White Martin Keegan William Conway Peter McDonough Frank Needham William Brogan Michael Gerrity Joan Golden

Mothers Meeting Postponed for Miss Broadbent’s Funeral

General news notes report postponement of a mothers meeting at No 19 school to next Friday due to the funeral of Miss Broadbent's uncle. Several community events are listed including lectures at the Welsh Baptist and YWCA rooms and a social for mothers hosted by I F C C club.

Miss Carrie Evans Surprise Party In North Scranton

Miss Carrie Evans was honored Thursday evening with a surprise party at her home. Guests enjoyed games singing and dancing followed by refreshments. Attending were Miss Harriet Lloyd Miss Alice Lewis Miss Nellie Tilston Miss Jennie Jenkins Miss Sarah Henry Miss Lulu Simms Miss Amy Perry Miss Anna Owens and Messrs Evan Thomas Thomas Cullen John Mackey Thomas Morse Ray Wescott Clarence Morlett and Wade Rodham.

Carrie Evans Harriet Lloyd Alice Lewis Nellie Tilston Jennie Jenkins Missy Sarah Henry Lulu Simms Amy Perry Anna Owens Evan Thomas Thomas Cullen John Mackey Thomas Morse Ray Wescott Clarence Morlett Wade Rodham

Burge and Call Rites Set in Local Funerals

The funeral for Thomas Burge, who died Thursday afternoon, will be held this afternoon at Abraham Jones' home on Arthur Street with interment in Dunmore Cemetery. Carrie May Call’s funeral is planned for tomorrow at 9 20 AM from her parents' home on No 1 Company Street, with services at Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church.

Thomas Burge Abraham Jones Arthur Street Dunmore Cemetery Carrie May Call Aaron H. Call Company Street Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church

First anniversary at Young Women's Christian Association rooms

Last evening marked the opening anniversary of the YWCA rooms with about 125 visitors. Secretary Miss Musselman greeted guests as games and a music program entertained the crowd, followed by dainty refreshments served to all attendees.

Young Women's Christian Association

Memorial Baptist notices and local parish events

The Rev W F Davies will preach at Memorial Baptist Church Wayne Avenue tomorrow morning and evening Bible school meets at 2 p m Isaac Williams superintendent Communion will be administered at the evening sermon Prayer meeting Monday evening and Young People meeting Tuesday evening Mary Dean of Wet Market Street convalescent from a severe illness Daniel Jenkins of Oak Street able to be about again Miss Margaret Thornton of West Market Street recovered from a brief illness Lieutenant Spellman welcomes a daughter George E Atherton led a crowd over Elmhurst Boulevard to Elmhurst Maurice Reading of Church Avenue departed for Williamsport Funeral for Mrs Anthony Murphy tomorrow at 3 p m at Holy Rosary Church with interment in Cathedral Cemetery Charlie Kintner of Summit Avenue is rheumatic Mrs Frank Renn of Court Street ill

No. 19 Bidney Broadbent John Judge Hampton Street Cathedral Dean Young Women's Christian Association I. F. CC Young Woemen's Christian Association A. Ri. Teel South Lincoln Avenue Margaret Phillips Washburn Street G. F. van Sickle Michigan Friend Carbondale Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Griffin Adjutant Yates D. D. Hopkins Welsh Baptist Church George E. Davis Young People's Union First Baptist Church W. F. Davies Memorial Baptist Church Wayne Avenue Bible Isaac Williams Mary Dean Wet Market Street Daniel Jenkins Oak Street Margaret Thornton Charlies Kintner Summit Avertue Frank Renn Court Street

Social News From Green Ridge and Nearby

Mrs A E Watkins of Columbia avenue visits Moscow for a few days. Miss Blanche Thompson daughter of Dr Thompson of Market street has diphtheria. Miss Alice Peck hosts a luncheon for friends on Monsey avenue. Mr and Mrs J B Miller of Delaware street host the Asbury church Home and Foreign Missionary societies. A musical program and refreshments accompany an offering for the societies. John Roberts of Monsey avenue visits his father in Harrisburg. Miss Lille Hangi of Dickson avenue visits Maplewood friends. Mr and Mrs ML Finn of Banderson avenue entertain Robert Blackal of Oneonta NY. Miss Stover of Dickson avenue visits Pittston friends. Bible class from Asbury M E church meets at Mrs A G Brant’s on Monsey avenue to mark Miss Lord’s twentieth anniversary as teacher. Miss Lord presented with a book by the class. guests Miss Ida Gisner and Miss Eva Dorsey entertain with selections. Mr and Mrs Townsend Poore of Capouse avenue host a reception for Mr and Mrs John J Poore. The Hazelton daughter’s wedding is noted.

A. E. Watkins Columbia Avenue Moscow Mise Blanche Thompson Thompson Market Street Mise Alice Peck Monsey Avenue J. 8. Miller Delaware Street Home and Foreign Missionary Societies Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church John Roberts Harrisburg Lille Hangi Dickson Avenue Maplewood ML. Finn Banderson Avenue Robert Blackal Oneonta N. Y Stover Pittaton Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday School Amanda Lord A. G. Brant 8. C. Dorsey Miss Lord Ida Gisner Eva Dorsey Dorsey Townsend Poore Capouse Avenue John J. Poore Thomas Hazelton

Wedding at Second Presbyterian Church and Knights of Malta meeting

A Neaday evening wedding at the Second Presbyterian Church featured Rev. James Hughes. Bride Mix Hazelton received many gifts as relatives from Brooklyn attended. A reception followed with numerous guests and music by Miss Parfrey and Herbert DeWitt. Separately, Knights of Malta preliminaries in Nettleton's hall outlined orders, with Grand Recorder Pearce of Philadelphia explaining aims.

Neaday William Friend Second Presbyterian Church James Hughes Mixes Bella Hazleton John Mortimer Brooklyn N. Y Margaret McCracken Ida Parfrey Katie Jeffrey Lizele Jeffrey Miss Parfrey Herbert DeWitt

Funeral of Jacob Schank Held at Willow Street Home

The funeral of Jacob Schank was held yesterday from his Willow street residence. The service was led by Pastor William A. North of Hickory Street Presbyterian Church, with Rev Nordt delivering the sermon. The procession proceeded to Pittston Avenue Cemetery where he was interred. pallbearers included John Schneider Charles Symes Charles Roger and Otto Robinson. numerous floral offerings signified his popularity.

Jacob Schank Willow Street William A. North Hickory Street

Funeral of Mrs Mary Barrett Held at St Johns Church

From her late home at 020 Beech street the funeral of Mrs. Mary Barrett drew many friends yesterday morning. At noon the casket was closed and the cortege went to St Johns church for a solemn mass. Rev M J Fleming preached the sermon before the procession proceeded to Dunmore Catholic cemetery for interment.

Beech Street Mary Barrett Oelock St. John's Church M. J. Fleming Dunmore Catholic Cemetery

St Pauly Cerman Evangelical Lutheran Church Event

Last evening the St Pauly Cerman Evangelical Lutheran Church on Prospect avenue drew a large crowd as the Men s Society staged an entertaining program reported in yesterday s Tribune. Proceeds from the affair will aid church purposes. The William Connell Hove company members planned to attend the Minooka Hove company show at St Joseph s hall Monday. The Junger Maennerchor will meet at Germania hall tomorrow afternoon. The South Side YWCA rooms at 1021 Cedar avenue host a gospel meeting for women Sunday at 2 45 led by Miss Anna V Musselman. all women are invited.

St. Pauly Cerman Evangelical Lutheran Church Prospect Avenue Tribune William Connell Hove Company Minooka Hove Company St. Joseph's Hall Junger Maennerchor Germania Hall South Side Young Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue Anna V. Musselman North Scranton

Silent Address Record for J.T. Sharkey

Entry notes an address directed to J T Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave in South Side central city and central Hyde Park with phone line 6683.

South Side Central City Hyde Park J.T. Sharkey Cedar Ave

Meeting of Northeastern Pennsylvania Heptasophs Conclaves

A meeting of the Associated Conclaves of Northeastern Pennsylvania was held at Scranton Conclave Hall, Wyoming Avenue. Eighteen conclaves were represented with members from Luzerne and Lackawanna counties. William Corless chaired, J. S. Miller was secretary. The session conducted substantial business and established bi monthly meetings to promote interest in the association and its work.

Pennsylvania

Quietus on Rumors Boosts Dunmore No. 6 Prospects

W V and Thorne of New York visit Dunmore and reassure locals about No. 6. Erie and Wyoming Valley Coal leaders and Delaware Valley Kingston road executives presence calms unfounded rumors, renewing confidence in the borough’s future and local interests.

W. V. & Thorne New York Erie and Wyoming All Pennsylvania Coal Company Delaware Valley Kingston Road Hewa Tribune Thorne No. 6 Dinavwre

A Surprise Party for Mr and Mrs Collins

A surprise party was tendered Mr and Mrs T 8 Collins of Walnut street Thursday evening. The event featured music and dancing with several new games and refreshments. Guests included Teresa Collins Bessie Mahon Maria Kearney Nora Kennedy Anna Flanery Delian Collins Bessie Kennedy Bertha Duffy Anna Kearney Helen Duffy Delia Duffy Bessie McGurn Alice Reilly Margaret Feeny Mrs Methall Mr and Mrs Flanery Mr and Mrs Collins Messrs T Mahon F Drum F P Condon Duryea F Judge Duryea J J Condon P F Condon Pittston.

T. 8. Collins Walnut Street Teresa Collins Mies Bessie Mahon Mies Maria Kearney Nora Kennedy Anna Flanery Delian Collins Misa Bessie Kennedy Bertha Duffy Anna Kearney Helen Duffy Delia Duffy Bessie McGurn Alice Reillly Margaret Feeny Methall Mra Flanery Mrs. Collins Messrs. T. Mahon F. Drum F. Condon Duryea F. Judge J. J. Condon P. F. Condon Pittston

Social events at St Mary's council and Colonial council

The St Marys council Young Mens Institute held their annual progressive supper party and dance in their rooms last night. Colonial council Daughters of America met for its regular session then held an evening of sociable chat and pleasure after routine business.

St. Mary’s Council Young Men's Institute Colonial Council Daughters of America

Church Services Outline For Sunday Across Local Congregations

Tomorrow at St Mark's Episcopal Church and Dudley Street Baptist Church parishioners will attend services. Rev. E J Haughton presides at St Mark's with morning holy communion and an evening sermon. Dudley Street features Rev J Liveamer at 10 am and Rev A J VanCleft at 7 pm. Sermons also planned at Metropolitan, Presbyterian, and other churches with visiting pulpit talent.

At &T. Mark’s Episcopal Church E. J. Haughton Dudley Street Baptist Church W. F. Gibbong Washington, D. C

Funeral for 10 year old Jane McHugh in Oak Street

The funeral of Jane McHugh daughter of Mr and Mrs Patrick McHugh of Oak Street will be held this afternoon at 3 o'clock. Interment will follow at the Catholic cemetery. The Paris Dancing class held a successful social last night at the Independent Order of Odd Fellows hall with a grand country dance and a cake walk centerpiece.

Jane Patrick McHugh Oak Street Paris Order of Odd Fellows’ Hall

Evangelist Rev A F Cobb to Preach at Tripp Avenue Church

Rev A F Cobb of Decatur Illinois will preach at the Tripp Avenue Christian church on Sunday with a 10 am Sunday school and a 7 20 pm memorial sermon for the late pastor Rev C B Long. Also notes visits from Mrs Thomas Rich Emily and Miss May Murphy and a Hyde Park I B U Dramatic club rehearsal at Beranton College of Music 520 Spruce Street Saturday evening February 24.

Thomas Rich Emily Jermyn May Murphy Pittston Edward Nogle Frank Sanders North Hlakely Street A. PF. Cobb Decatur Til Tripp Avenue Christian Church Dunmore Beranton College of Music Spruce Sireet

Deaths of Dunmore settlers Thomas Burge and Mrs Rosanna Brust

Thomas Burge longtime Dunmore resident and Arthur Avenue head of the home died of heart failure aged about thirty two. Funeral arrangements set for this afternoon at two with services at the home and interment in Dunmere cemetery. Mrs Rosanna Brust age 86 of 17 Taylor Avenue Petersburg died Thursday of heart failure surviving sons Frank Albert and George Brust. Funeral Sunday at 2 PM from the residence.

Thomas Burge Dunmore Arthur Avenue Nee Dunmere Rosanna Brust Taylor Avenue Petersburg Frank Albert George Brust

Funeral of Ridney Broadbent at St Luke’s Church

A large crowd gathered yesterday at Ridney Broadbent’s residence on Washington avenue to pay final respects before the 2:20 p m funeral procession to St Luke’s Church on Wyoming avenue. Rev Rogers Jarel conducted services and interment followed in Dunmore Cemetery with pallbearers including George L Dickson J P Dickson W H Perking Townsend Poore W P Culver Alexander Simpeen Joseph Sando George Connor William Wittaker and John Woodhouse.

Ridney Broadbent Washington Avenue St. Luke's Church Wyoming Avenue Rogers Jarel Dunmore Cemetery George L. Dickson J. P. Dickson W. H. Perking Townsend Poore W. P. Culver Alexander Simpeen Joseph Sando George Connor William Wittaker John Woodhouse

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