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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1901

Page

2

Sermon on Patriotism at First Congregational Church

The Patriotic Order of America attended services as Rev. M. Elliott preached Christianity and Patriotism from the text Ephraim’s pride and Baal’s downfall. Music featured Miss Faith Benson and Miss Edith Fowler with a strong choral program, reflecting national devotion and unity.

Patriotic Order Fong of America First Congregational Church M. (. Elliott Ervion Mise Fidith Benson Serentoy

Many Children Baptized at Trinity Church Ceremony

Seventeen infants were baptized yesterday at 3 p.m. in the new Trinity Protestant Episcopal church by Rev. Rollin A. Sawyer. The event marked the first baptism in the new edifice following the last wedding in the old church.

Trinity Church Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Rollin A. Sawyer John M. van Rock Bad Marion Alfrida Jodo Mo Loaine van Eek Kroc Mavie Mayetta Sol Mon Tide van Theek Sol Mon Tide van Theek Stonald Steen of Feed Ard Mayer Tie Onan Lillian Hizoherh Ava Ant Levinja Thornae Wide Grave William and Mery Chapman Leona Tomaine Veni Peachart Robert Noewe Aon Hener Wo Thannis Cramer John Wearoh Willan Sash Thema Kworge Chetiton Rasmond Walter Waller Mayfly Marie Ligiew Dyngster Charles Mailetite Porkine Margaret Dineheerer Sanat Tews Kev John Mo Tae M Marvos Faith Diaietor Miphati Wrathoiae Tattin Menedith Mieien J. Aid Line Kelly Hell John Fioniel

Molden Comedy Returns With Denver Ragress

The Molden Comedy company presented a lively week of entertainment featuring The Denver Ragress on Saturday night. The show drew full houses and strong audience engagement, with the troupe praised for its repertoire and stage presence.

Molden Denver Ragress Mromtel Raoh

Munn and Jones Plan Expansion After New Electric Plant

The printing firm Munn and Jones, publishers of The Heview in the city, announce a new electric plant from New York to be installed soon. They plan an addition to the rear of their building to double floor space within weeks.

Munn & Jones Prosper Py Heview Ely New Yorks

Grace Simrell Resigns to Join Scranton Tribune Staff

Miss Grace Simrell of Carbondale resigns from Carbondale Gas Company after months as stenographer and bookkeeper to accept work with The Scranton Tribune office in Scranton. She plans to begin her new position on Tuesday.

Grace Simrell Carbondale Gas Company Carbondale Scranton Tribune

Delaware and Hudson to Begin Paying Miners Today

The Delaware and Hudson railroad announces it will start paying its miners today, marking the first regular wages in a period of strain. Company officials expect routine payrolls to resume promptly as operations continue.

Delaware and Hudson

Temple commandery election of officers

Temple commandery No. USUs Knights of Malta held its semi annual election of officers on Friday evening. The following were read as part of the proceedings and results announced for the lodge.

Temple Commandery No. Uss Elent Order Knights of Malta

Installation of knights and officers for eigh teen months

Chosen to serve for the ensuing term are Sidney Cracks eor per knight generalissimo M J Oliver sir knight captain general A J Moon air knight prelate Wd Stephens air knight recorder I i Hiller sir knight assistant recorder A B Nicol alf knight treasurer Ow cay Morgan sir knight senior ward en BT Dickinson trustees for eighteen months HT Dickinson The installation will be Friday evening March 8 conducted by Deputy Grand Commander O A Swarts of Anthracite commandery No 211 Scranton

Sip Sidney Cracks Eor M. J. Oliver A. J. Moon Air Wd. Stephens I. i Hiller A. B. Nicol Alf Owcay Morgan BT. Dickinson Trustes HT. Dickinson O. A. Swarts Anthracite Commandery No. 211 Scranton

Birthday Party Held by Lady Workers of First Methodist

A large group gathered at Mrs Avery W Reynolds home to celebrate birthdays with a party theme of paying rent proportional to age. Art drawing using a painter’s knife produced butterfly scenes and other scenes ranging from Italian sunset to Mount Vesuvius. A drawing contest awarded Miss Whitlock a vase as prize. Music featured a piano duet by Miss Maule and Miss Bronnen and a vocal duet by Mr Abbey and Miss Miller with Miss Frank on piano. Refreshments followed and birthday money in silk bags totaled fifteen, plus forty from dues and bake sale proceeds.

First Methodist Episcopal Church Avery W. Reynolds Lincoln Avenue Washington Street Vesuvius Mee Lawman Smith Mra Fampron Eharte Front Mrs.elis Preston Mise Whitlock Prise Miss Whitlock Miss Maule Mise Bronnen Mr. Abbey Mise Miller Mise Frank

Organ Recital At Trinity Church Opens Series Tomorrow

The first organ recital at Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church will feature a Scranton selection with Charles H. L. Doersam as organist and the Second Presbyterian choir of Scranton aiding. Soloists include Miss Sven Black and Miss Elsa Caragan. The program lists solos and organ numbers such as It Will Excel Dice and Hallelujah Cham, performed by Ms. Black, Ms. Caragan, and Mr. Williams among others.

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Scranten Ralph DL Wiliams Toeratia Hos Rael Fren “Ryan M. Oh

Postal Officials Visit Buffalo Manager in City for Telegraph Upgrades

Superintendent Rexnords of Buffalo and Manager Rigdon of Boranton met Local Manager Clark of the Postal Telegraph CCPH on Saturday. Plans call for extensive improvements to the offices beneath the bank building including front upgrades, new wiring, and a modern cable system to extend service. Clark, now owner of the firm, is praised for his affability and expected to gain broader opportunities and expanded scope.

Hon Rexnords Buffalo N. Y George J. Rigdon Boranton Clark Bank

Hittle locomotive returns to service after overhaul

The Hittle locomotive resumed service on Saturday after being laid up for general overhauling in the Delaware and Hudson locomotive shops. It runs between the Outbrook breaker and the Lackawanna mines.

Banquet for Tobacco and Brewery Workers Banquet

A banquet and social hosted by the Central Labor union was held Saturday evening at The Kik on South Main Street. Attendees included members of the Firework Workers and Clothmakers unions, with a celebratory gathering marking the workforce groups' activities.

Central Labor Union Firewery Workers KIK South Main Street

Local fraternal orders listed with missing details

A fragment lists several groups including Common cone Olive Leaflodge No 140 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Federal union No F204 Patriotic Order Sons of America Carbondale council Ne ae Knighta or Columbua. The text lacks dates or actions.

Independent Order of Odd Federal Union Patriotic Order Sons of America Carbondale Council Knighta Or Columbua

Pool Tourney Advances and Local Notes From Carbondale

Two more pool games were played at the Carbondale Cycle Club as the eight Series narrows. Derby faces Roberts and Humphrey. Smith meets Gilhoole. Swingle odds Reese. Stewart versus Miiword or Roberts. Also noted are a requiem mass for Heart, mine workers elect J J Stanton as check welder, a debt fund lecture by Dr A G Whalen on March 9, and Knights of Pything visit Lackawanna Lodge to confer third degree. Community obits and local injuries are mentioned along with several local families and residents.

Carbondale F Smith RL McMithin M. Ch. Dilford J. Hulhool Derby Roberts Humphrey Smith Gilhool Swingle Reese Stewart Miiword Father Carmody Calvary Cemetery Mayfield Martin Barrett Nell Gallagher Walker John Walker Martin Madden Patrick Roode Thomas Hart J. J. Stanton Check Welahman Delaware and Hadson Thomas Warrick Debt Fund A. G. Whalen Trish Whalen Liberty Lode Knights of Pything Order Lackawanna Inige Olyphant Davis Glenwood Shall Andres Clarkson South Main Street Philip Baker Main Street Edith William Seymour Third If Streets Lewis Mirros Burgess Mra

Mrs Cummings Joins Spooner Company Dressmaking Team

Mrs M Cummings who ran a dressmaking shop on Church Street has moved to Brooklyn New York to join the Spooner company. She will accompany them as dressmaker and, with the troupe, go to Europe this spring to equip the wardrobe. She served the Spooners for years in Carbondale and had a thriving trade despite earlier setbacks from theatrical company advances.

M.cummings Church Street Cone Brooklyn Spooner Company Europe Slice Spooners Carbondale

Death of Richward Moran at Pike Street

Richward Moran died yesterday morning at his home on Pike Street after a paralytic stroke aged nearly 70. Born in County Mayo Ireland he settled in Carbondale and worked as a miner. Survived by widow and four children James Moran Buffalo Michael Moran Mrs. Connell and Miss Carvel of this city. His son Michael F. Moran is injured in hospital from a recent lifting accident. Funeral plans await arrival of James Moran from Ireland.

Richward Moran Pike Street Mr. Moran County Mayo Ireland Ts Yeats Carbondale St. Rose Parish Mr Moran Teo James PP. Moran Buffalo Michael I Mora Mra John Connell Mies T. Carvel Michael F Rimergency Hospital Neo Bix Som James Fie Fiaa Te

Birthday Party for John T. Roberte in Nineveh

A birthday party was tendered to John T. Roberte a mall clerk from Scranton to Nineveh on Friday evening at William L. Isger residence South Math street. The event celebrated his sixty second anniversary with immediate family only and featured card games dancing and a big supper. The pavings and halls were elaborately decorated.

John T. Roberte Scranton Nineveh William L. Isger South Math Street Robertx Paviers Halle

New Stations Highlight St Rose Church Interior

The dedication of the handsome new church furnishings at St Rose was celebrated Friday night by Very Rev T P Coffey assisted by Rev Walter Gorman. The ornate relief stations form one of the most attractive features of the church interior and attracted a large congregation.

Rose Church T. P. Coffey Walter Gorman

Lynett Leave for Philadelphia for Rest and Recovery

Res M. EB Lynett of Jermyn accompanied by nurse Miss Marty and Miss Sally Thoms left Friday for Philadelphia. Saturday they went with Atlanticity where the invalid priest sped several weeks by the sea. Many friends in the city hope upon his return he will be restored to perfect health.

M. EB. Lynett Jermyn Marty Sally Thoms Philadelphia Atlanticity Pries Eourth

Friday Evening Social Club Plans First Dance

The Friday Evening Social club will host its first dance on Friday evening in March inviting friends of members. Members are rehearsing a new dance named the Bellefield and aim to debut it in perfect form that evening.

Theclub

Basket social planned by Patriotic Order Sons of America

The Patriothe Order Sons of America has arranged a basket social tonight with invited members and their ladies. An excellent program of entertainment is planned. Proceeds will go to the fund to organize a new band among members.

the Patriothe Order Sons of

Companions of the Forest Hold Basket Social

The ladies branch of the Foresters of America held a bosket social in their lodge room at Odd Fellows hall on Baldwin avenue Friday evening. Baskets were sold at auction, with many bringing substantial sums.

Companions of the Forest the Foresters of America Odd Fellows' Hall Balwin Avenue

Funeral for Jute Cantwell Led by Local Fraternal Groups

The funeral of Jute Lawrence Cantwell who died from injuries in the Alenwood shaft was held on Friday morning and was very largely attended. Members of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Catholic Mutual Benefit Association and United Mine Workers, all of which he belonged to, attended. The procession moved from his late home at Masfeld to the Church of the Sa.

Lawrence Cantwell Alenwood Ancient Order of Hibernians Catholic Mutual Benefit Association United Ming Workers Masfeld Church of the Sa Taytin Bet Mdck Sesseneessersovarsesound Ccoceccacaresressoik DFE Ted OH Dowia Cocascu MER Ecopeva Cveavenine Cocanee Sara Piret Fatre Bibley Union Church Tipo Comyn Thors Adijudicatier Rogers Aretour Morgans Huck Mofegopal Evangelist Duck Leechowonna Weber's Mise Mira LC Taylor, Pyne and Archbald Stalr Minges Tanfield Mainatreet Providence William Tiddle Wreet Seiantean Union Acko Patinday Meriena Weeton Hitteter Maw Deete Pveripeet Dass MD. Deberte Ite Bomen Mie Samuel Horios Douctoe

Banquet at Peckville Honors Forest and Stream Club

The Peckville Forest and Stream Club held its First Arrival Banquet at Hotel Wilson on Friday evening with Mine Host M. D Ketts overseeing a rich menu. Toastmaster James W. Smith welcomed John J. Peck, president of the Peckville Forest and Stream Club, who spoke on Reminiscences of My Royal Dawn in Peckville and praised local game and hunting lore.

Peckville Bermuda Dewey Kmnith Benjamin James W. Smith Jamen Grace John J. Peck Peck Royton Jessup Peek Smith Mroo M. Price Scranton Gun Club Kane T. J. Snowden Seranton OW. Wrakim F. A. Jones Archbald Messrs. Watkine Tilewellyam W. J. Broad Maine Ile Maine Woods Wile Fan Allen Allen Nile Gayne Mr. Smith

Local Briefs and Funeral Notice Amid Ward Rumors

JESSUP Vraiiole aged 1, child of Aty and Mrs Hawley Clarkson etiver, died Saturday evening after a long illness. funeral set for afternoon. In ward rumors following the election the board issues a statement listing council and school director results: Brennan two, Mowland eighty three, Bechool director Langan one, Carney three.

Carney

Sweepstake shooting match draws crowd at Pairview hotel

The Washington birthday event at Pairview hotel grounds drew about 1000 spectators for a lively contest won by M J Kelly of Dunmore and W Maren of Scranton. A tie for second produced seven contenders while David Reese of Scranton acted as referee and Edgar Stone of Taylor judged events.

Othe Pairview Hotel Washington M. J. Kelly Dunmore W. Maren Scranton David Reese Roeferes Edgar Stone Tay Jor

Water main breaks cause citywide disruption in Peckville area

Residents on South Hickory Street face water service issues as crews work to repair a burst main. The incident triggered closures of streets and interruptions to daily routines. Authorities urge caution near affected pipes and thank the public for patience during repairs.

Hickory Street Walter Tome Dikiagney Cody Giorgi Uslay Siekwilte Uae Aed Panera Evapo Wwe

Bank Notice From a National Bank Ledger Fragment

An OCR fragment details a National Bank ledger entry with cash on hand deposits and capital stock figures. It notes redemption funds and various bank assets and mentions a cashier oath and notary attestation for a statement of facts.

Partiviial Proile Joe Esprie Gualee Totes Quatedanlling Toye Tee Otter Nathanan Bawks Jihipalt Co Gukjeet el Denar Duposit Noten Lilla Vesliecomntial

Local concerns mix danger and health reports

Residents fear destruction threats as Miss Martha Hoffeckur of Binghamton visits Miss Jeare Scott while whooping cough spreads through town. A Modern Woodmen camp forms in Ledyard with District Deputy Hughes present. An Ontario and Western engine hit cows near Peckville station, culling a herd.

Mater Binghamton Mit Jeare Scott Mian Jleseie Hoffeckur Main Street Ledyard Hughes Ontario and Western Peckville Aire Thomian Kancan Me A. Cares

Moosic Notes on Family Visits and Social Calls

Mrs Thias Devine and children spent Thursday at her parents home. Miss Elly Ler and Mr Joliab attended a wedding at Bingham. A few days at the home of Mi nghente Pavedikin and others enjoyed an evening gathering in the town. Mr Willlou Weir called on Sovwiton Milley and other local residents kept busy with social visits.

Thias Devine Mire Loftus Jane Winds Boov. Ande Mati Corie Sebershint Berar Privay Elly Ler Joliabett Bingham Tom Bingham Minghente Chirk Eevee Deel Gbtver Aiutementa, Aner Woleh Polverhninenia Willlou’ Weir Sovwiton Milley

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