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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 01, 1902

Page

9

West Scranton Roll Call Service Observed

A roll call service was held at the First Welsh Congregational church with Thomas Davis as chairman. Rev. David Jones led remarks and a hymn, followed by a Scriptural lesson by 8. TR. Jones and a prayer by D. B. Thomas. refreshments were served by several ladies.

First Welsh Congregational Church Thomas Davis David Jones TR. Jones D. B. Thomas David J.vans John Tt. Jones Norma Williams Lilvie Jenkins Cassie Jenkins Kate Williams Anna Roberts Sarah Davis Noah Davis David Jenkins J. Davis Maggie Davis Tiather Thomas Mary Thomas Anna Davis Miggie Evans Blodwin Jones Cassie Evans Amy Reynolds

Bellevue Basket Ball Club Social at Mears Hall

The Bellevue Basket Ball club held an entertainment and social in Mears Hall last evening with a large attendance. The program featured musical selections, dances by Buck and Wing, mandolin performances, piano solos, a diamond quartet, and a social followed the entertainment.

Bellevue Basket Ball Club Mears’ Hall Seeees Banfield Sistera Baln Ford and Murphy Kate Reardon Eld Frank Heilly Diamond Ross McLaughlin

Frink Street Man Captured on Jackson Street

James Black of Frink Street was captured yesterday afternoon on Jackson Street by Lieutenant Davis. The report notes the arrest occurred in the afternoon, adding a brief confirmation of the location and the officer involved.

James Black Frink Street Jackson Street Davis

Arrest Warrant Issued for Black Over Unlicensed Sale

Augtet 90 last, a warrant was issued for the arrest of Black for selling without a license. He evaded police until yesterday afternoon. Six barrels of porter and ale were found in his house, two on tap. He had a hearing last evening and paid a $60 fine.

Plymouth Church Recital Promises A Notable Evening

A musical and literary recital at Plymouth Congregational church tonight aims to be one of the year's best events. The program features Quartette numbers, Haritone solos, the William Connell Glee Club, a Mire duet, various tenor and soprano solos, and the Plymouth Church Choir with Miss Sadie Edwards among the performers.

Plymouth Congregational Church Mrs. Hochel Mim Jones Mewes Warren Abram Haritone William Connell W. W. Evans Adeltatotte Cescevsere Misa Ora Morrla Gelffin Ceseeees Mire Low Martie Vin Jones Bolo Cocess Thurian Abram Chora D. P. Thomas Boprand Tmrokel Hevitathon Tinag Alaina Soprina Wee Mii Brundage Chow Plymouth Church Sadie Edwards New York

Churches Hold Watch Night Services Across Town

Services began at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church with a 10 o'clock start and a brief sermon by Rev. H. C. McDermott followed by a consecration. Bellevue Calvinistic Church youths kept watch night, many in attendance. Jackson Street Baptist Church conducted a roll call and an elaborate program with cake and coffee served by church ladies. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church reported well attended watch-night services.

Simpson Methodist

Donation Day at West Side Hospital Announcement

The article invites friends of the West Side hospital to donate anything they can to support the hospital’s expanded work and facilities. It notes past generosity and expects larger contributions today due to increased workloads and expanded facilities.

West Side Hospital

Turkey supper benefits Holy Cross parish fund

This afternoon and evening a turkey supper will be served under the auspices of Division No 3 Ladies auxiliary to the Ancient Order of Hibernians for the benefit of Holy Cross parish fund. The cantata Santa Claus' Surprise will be performed by the Sherman Avenue group.

Division Ancient Order of Hiberniany Holy Cross Parish Sherman Avenue

Community Notices Prompt January Events At Washington Hall

School session rescheduled for Wednesday evening to fit those who missed the Christmas night showing. The Onelta Social club hosts a masquerade ball at Washington hall tonight. Camp 43 again meets at Washington hall. A matinee dance is set for Electric City Wheelmen club house. Local 1428 United Mine Workers of America orders a sanecul meeting Thursday January 2 with officers to be installed including President George Watkins and secretaries James Bolton William Charles and James Davis.

Onelta Washington Hall Patriotic Order Sons of America Electric City Wheelmen's Club United Mine Workers of America George Watkins James Bolton William Charles James Davis

Adultery Case In Scranton Woman Held on Bail

Mrs Harriet Seeger of Scranton street prosecuted Mary Seigler of 441 Highth street before Alderman George F Kellow yesterday. The alderman found the evidence sufficient to bind Miss Seigler over in 400 dollars for the next court term.

Harriet Seeger Scranton Street Mary Seigler Highth Street George F. Kellow Miss Seigler

Scranton Visitors and Local Notices Roundup

Scranton area residents are listed visiting friends and relatives across New Jersey Delaware Water Gap Nashville and Bloomsburg with many returning home. Names include Mrs J O’Hara Miss Gertrude Bennett Mr and Mrs W H Fuller and others with several recovering from illness and a false fire alarm reported from box 37.

J. O'Hara Scranton Street Jersey City Gertrude Bennett New Milford W. H. Fuller Eynon Street P. F. O'Boyle Nashville, Tenn Charles S. DePuy Winona Virginia North Lincoln Avenue Delaware Water Gap Mr. DePuy Louis Parry Hampton Street Philadelphia Reese Samuels Back Street William Davis Academy Street Carbondale William Jenkins North Garfield Avenue Elsie Evans Lafayette Street Dalton Kate Taylor Paterson N. J Albert Kern Jackson Street Danville Tiuis Ralph Camden West Scranton Electric City Wheelmen Louis Oberhorfer Tripp's Park Trinding Reuben Yount North Rebecca Avenue Wysonx Musgrave's Drug Store Agnes Williams Swetland Street Archie Tomes Meridian Street Bert Hackett Woods Jesse Alfred Shafer Binghamton James Shafer

Temperance society parlor meeting at Mrs Swartz home

The Women’s Christian Temperance union will hold a parlor meeting at 2838 Cherry Street the Thursday afternoon at o clock Mrs Maria W Vaughn county president will address the society Refreshments will be served and every member urged to attend Also notices announce nuptials Edward Johnson and Miss Catherine Higgins M J McDonnell and Miss Catherine Walker and other local events including Minstrels at Washington hall and a social after.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Gabriel Swartz Cherry Street Maria W. Vaughn Edward Johnson Catherine Higgins M. J. McDonnell Catherine Walker H. E. Spencer Harry A. Smith New York State Oscar Yost North Blakely Street Ruby E Frank W. Winters M. D. Milner & Bradley Washington Hall Odd Fellows J.G. Secor Methodist Parsonage Wilkes-Barre Edward Gagle New Haven Bernard Sweeney Francis Manchester N. H William F. Gibbons Elm Street

Green Ridge Market Daily Produce and Groceries Ad

A dense listing from Green Ridge Market features oranges tangarines mandarins and navels, Florida oranges, sweet cider, cheeses, cakes, crackers, new potatoes, tomatoes, wax beans cucumbers radishes lettuce parsley and greens. Also oysters blue points rockaways Cove oysters turkeys ducks chickens geese butter coffee and sugar with various prices.

Florida Green Ridge Blue Points Rockaways Cove Ceasveresosacenesi Elgin

Pretty Wedding and New Year Festivities Reported in South Scranton

A wedding for Miss Louise M Heiriegel and Walter B Step henson occurred at the bride's parents home on Cedar Avenue with a parish service to midnight. Church services at Hickory Street Presbyterian and Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal were well attended and led by Rev W A Nortt and others. A late night social followed before dawn as the year turned. Rev Jacob Schoettle of Hyde Park led Peace Church services after Pastor Schmidt left for a funeral in Brooklyn.

Louise M. Heiriegel Walter 8. Stephenson William A. Nordh Cedar Avenue Hickory Street Presbyterian W. A. Nortt Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church Jacob Schoettle Hyde Park Church of Peace

Wedding of Miss Helriegel and Mr Stephenson in Brooklyn

The ceremony took place at 7.30 p m with many friends present. Bride Miss Helriegel wore white Liberty satin with duchess lace and pearls, accompanied by bridesmaid Miss Caroline Scheuer in white whiffon. Groom Mr Stephenson, of A. N. Frecker Company, left for Brooklyn after the reception, planning a future in Old Point Comfort and Washington.

Oscar Helriegel Caroline Scheuer Lke Florence J. Helriegel Joseph F. Helriewel Charles Helriegel Mrs. Stephenson Brooklyn N. Y Old Point Comfort

Local Merchant’s Widow Honored by Community

Mrs Stephenson, described as a handsome modest woman, earns wide respect and esteem from many friends after previously serving as stenographer for A. V. Bower, Esq.

Ware

Fourteen Friends Hold New Year Party at Hotel Best

Members wives and sweethearts gathered for the Fourteen Friends society at Hotel Best on Cedar avenue. A midnight toast to 1001 preceded a lavish supper and dancing with first class music. Attendees included Ehrhardt Best Lenton Demuth and many others with lists of couples and single guests.

Hotel Best Cedar Avenue Watcr Fourteen Friends Fred Ehrhardt Andrew Best John Lenton John Demuth James F. Best Albert Kolb Charles Neula William Zlesmer Albert Heler Charles Heler Philip Robinson Adam Freichsel James McCoy Ben Moore Thomas Duffy Fred Kirchoff Alfred Guthing John Schunk William Nuegell Fred Phar Emma Graebner Nora Mamie Loftus Gussie Graebner Kate Rosar

Services Held at Churches on This Side Last Evening

Religious services took place in multiple churches on this side last evening. Attendance and specific rites were noted in local church reports.

Colorful parade and club events brighten Pittston streets

A morning parade will feature the P O of A Bumpernickel band the Star Social club and Meadow Brook society in festive costumes to promote their upcoming Music hall ball Juliet Touhill of Pittston visits Miss Freda Kornacker on Pittston avenue Turnover a new leaf The Tribune notes Cornet lodge Knights of Pythias held a well attended session at Hartmans hall No meeting of the Ladies auxiliary AOH at Pharmacy hall tonight due to a holiday The Victor Social club hosts a hall event at Athletic hall this afternoon and evening

P. Oo. 8 A. Bumpernickel Band Btar Meadow Brook Society Music Hall Mica Juliet Touhill Pittston Freda Kornacker Pittston Avenue Tribune Cornet Lodge Knights of Pythias Hartman's

Train Hit Woman Near Parker Street

Mrs Emma Fadden of Throop Street was struck by a passenger train on the Delaware and Hudson line near Parker Street at 6 20 yesterday morning while walking home. She was knocked unconscious with a deep head wound and extensive bruises to her arm and body. She was taken home and Dr Peck attended. she rested comfortably last night.

Emma Fadden Throop Street Delaware and Hudson Railroad Parker Street

Evening programs at YWCA and Welsh Congregational Church

This afternoon and evening the YWCA hosts a children’s programme with recitations songs and solos led by Margaret Simms Mabel Stimins and others. At West Market Street the Welsh Congregational Church presents a varied programme with glee selections solos recitations and a supper to follow by the Ladies’ Ald Society.

Young Woman's Christian Association Sunbeam Clubs Sunbeam Club Margaret Simms Mabel Stimins Anna Boos Katharine Cowles Julu Constantine William McDonald Prof Walkenshaw West Market Street Glee Party Mary Evans Sale Evan Gabriel Sarah Powell Ogwen Jones Willian H. Price John Evans Margaret Lewis Prof. O'Neil New York William Davis Hayden Price O'Neil Ladies’ Ald Society Abe

Illuminated lecture and concert at North Main Baptist Church

Prof. McMurray directs a choir lecture and concert at North Main Avenue Baptist Church with 125 views about his Hawaiian experiences. Performances include songs by Mrs. John Stafford Miss Martha Huntsman William Davis and Master Tommy Morris plus solos by William Linney and Rev. A H Smith.

North Main Avenue Baptist Church Prof. McMurray Hawaiian Islands John Stafford Martha Huntsman William Davis William Linney Skipper Brt Thomas Hawiall Hello Central Heaven Tommy Morris A. BH. Smith Messrs. Linney and McMurray

North End confronts Patriots amid local incidents and events

Local reports recount a disorderly arrest dispute between Simon Polisky and Voloda Sannnad resolved by Alderiman Meyers after both paid costs. In other news North End Stars face West Scranton Patriots at 2 PM with 16 cent gate, a social to follow. a Dramatic club presents The Flag of Truce. reelection bid by Thomas Mills. New Year service at Providence Presbyterian. week of prayer planned. Mace lodge Ball. funeral for Harry Frederick.

Simon Polisky Voloda Sannnad Geenutt and Battery Alderiman Meyers Polisky Biunapid North End West Scranton Owstone Dramatic Club Thomas Mills North Main Avenue Second Ward Providence Presbyterian Church Mace Lodge Brotherhood of Trainmen J. &. Casterline Harry Frederick Blair

Jubilee services mark Providence Methodist Episcopal church debt

Notices report interments and arrivals from nearby towns as readers gather for a jubilee at Providence M E church. Morning devotional, historical sketches, reminiscences, and communion are planned with several pastors and speakers addressing church future and Sunday School and Epworth League concerns.

Hey John Laird Laura Hawkey C. W. Benjamin W. L. Thorpe R. W. von Scholck D. di A. J. van Cleft M. D. Fuller D. D Wilam Edgar Austin Griffin D. PD W. Blatchley

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scranton First Welsh Congregational James Block Plymouth Entertainment and Social Dufour G. W. Jenkins South Main Avenue Seeees Php Warten Watch Night Services Newmarkets Raglans Newmarket Globe Warehouse Kellow Dunmore Aceege Green Ridge ‘Market Kemp Price South W. 5. Stephenson Louise Helrigel Louise M. Helriegee North Scranton News Congregational Church Donas WLU Lipton’s Donas Long’s Academy of Music Reis Lessee J. Dolly Aubrey Stock Co Palace of of the Czar Star Theatre Alf. G. Herrington Manamer The Boston Ladies Thomaliy Wiiggramme Frank W. McRee Carl Granee Basco Powell's Misty Store Singh Ud- Statiuns Ami Lyceu M Lesses Fame Sedts Thur LaShelle Pylcos Hua American Oltloa Allermoon D Dh A. J. Service Rev. Muasle J. H. Co
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