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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1901

Page

6

Installation of Officers in Knights of Pythias Lodges

District Deputy Evane installed officers of Thetrie City lodge No. 114 in Ivorite hall last evening. Officers named include Chancellor commander Edmund Thomas and others. Patagonia lodge No. 826 followed with installation of its officers on Wednesday evening led by Theodore Bryden and crew.

D. Bh. Fraie D. D. Evang Offtcere Thetrie City Lodge Knights of Pythias Ivorite Hall Edmund Thomas Edward Roberts Morgan Thoma Wolf Johnson Anthony Horack Max Henish George S. Savvee Fred Diehl Fried Dlehl Patagonia Loge Wenesiny Clattcellor Thodore Bryden Thivid James John T Dugmin Marivla Jones William Joes Keowee J Mvans Dah PO Roberts

Democratic caucus to nominate candidates for alderman

A caucus of Democratic voters from the Fourteenth Ward will be held at McCormack's Hall on West Lackawanna Avenue this evening to nominate alderman and other local officers. Two candidates are named for alderman: B C Tow of Lafayette Street and Jones Wrinkles of Pleasant Street. Towley previously held the office for several years.

McCormack West Lackawanne Avenue Wiel Aiderman Tafayuette Street Jones Wrinkles Pleasant Street Tawley

Benefit entertainment for Al Fy Hoffman at Meara Call

A large crowd attended a benefit entertainment last evening for Al Fy Hoffman at Meara Call. The program featured vocal and instrumental music with participants including Anna Fullivan Rhoda Clark Jon Misa Callahan Held Brothers John Biden and Joni Washburn.

al Fy Hoffman Meara Call Anna Fullivan Rhoda Clark Macks Fileal- Jon Misa Callahan Held Brothers John F. Biden Joni Washburn Heft

Unclear Names Play Roles in Untitled Notice Fragment

Fragment lists names such as Ron and Sweeney Grubs and Ellen Wood Tate and Henley and Al TF Hoffman. No events, roles, or context provided.

Ron and Sweeney Grubs Ellenwood Tate Henley al TF Hoffman

Local Couple Joins in Secret Trenton Marriage

Joan Biower of Lafayette Street and Miss Nellie Morgan of West Lackawanna avenue wed in Trenton New Jersey on September 1. The ceremony was kept secret due to the bride’s mother’s illness now convalescent. The couple plans a delayed honeymoon in Philadelphia and will reside on Lafayette Street beside the groom’s parents. Mrs Stover formerly worked as a salon attendant at Lewie and Reilly’s store. The groom is a painter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Stover and brother of Arthur Stover. Friends extend heartfelt congratulations.

Joan Biower Lafayette Street Nellie Morgan West Lackawanna Avenue Trenton N. J

Funeral notices from a city paper for multiple individuals

Notices announce funerals for Mrs Catherine Phil ips child Mary with service at 2010 Washburn Street and burial in Washburn Street cemetery. Other obsequies include Frederick Groseman at Chestnut Street home burial in St Johns German Catholic cemetery. John Hoewicz requiem at Holy Cross church with burial in Cathedral cemetery. An infant of Mr and Mrs Maher buried in Cathedral cemetery yesterday. Daniel Jones, a breaker boy, died at Capoune colliery with funeral at Caroline Avenue home and Interment in Washburn Street cemetery. Mrs James Mangat funeral from Balliosd Avenue home with high mass at Holy Cross church and burial in Dunmore Catholic cemetery.

Catherine Philips Mary Washburn Street de Gruchy Frederick Groseman Decanged Chestnut Street St. John's John Hoewicz Holy Cross Church Oelock Willeade Cathedral

Quiet hour led by Rev D W Gwilym at St David's Church

The Rev. D W Gwilym will conduct a quiet hour from 4 to p m on Saturday at St David's church. All ministers Sunday school teachers and Christian workers are invited. Miss Edith Jenkins of North Sumner avenue is ill with grip. A daughter was born to Mr and

D. W. Gwilym St. David's Church Edith Jenkins North Summer Avenue And

Local News Briefs from North Main to Fourth Ward

Mrs W F Lewis of North Main Avenue is profiled as the new district attorney receives congratulations. Patrolman Kiah Peters is home with pneumonia. Miss Jeanette Hughes is ill. Miss Mary Culkin hosts Miss Jennie Martin. A moving picture show is planned at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. Fourth Ward primaries are tomorrow. Murray's band enlivened St Brenden's fair with prizes awarded. Archbald toval inline workers met at Cooperative Hall. Joseph Vanston loses a fingertip, Joseph Scanlon sustains rib injuries. Rev S F L Mathews leads prayer services at Washburn Street church. Dr Moffat to speak at Simpson church on The Reign of the Prince of Peace.

W. FR. Lewis North Main Avenus Kiah Peters Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Bradley Trackville Charles Buckalew South Main Avenue Jeanette Hughes South Lumher Avenue Hines Co-operative Misa Mary Culkin van Buren Avenue Misa Jennie Martin Moscow Joseph Vanston Brennan Raymond Joseph Scanlon Hampton FL Mathews Washburn Street Presbyterian Shurch Moffat

Dunmore Heads Question as Railroad Sets Home Base

An Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad order aims to relocate headquarters for coal oven crews, affecting Dunmore. Currently most employees live in town, but after February most will reside in Avoca with only about ten old crews remaining, many having moved from Hinley and Avoca after buying land.

Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company Wailroad Avoca Hinley Dunmore

Surface crackings near Nav Aug mine cause local alarm

Near the Nav Aug mine residents fear a renewed cave in after surface fissures emerged close to where thirty two men narrowly escaped entombment six weeks earlier. Houses show structural shifts with doors and windows out of plumb and risk of collapse. Heveses cleared and adjoining Spencer mine also affected though no Nay Ang company workers were inside yesterday.

Nav Aug George Jones Patrick Monahan Spencer Nay Ang Company

Revival at Tripp Avenue Church Draws Modest Rainy Attendance

Rain and a fair audience greet Ms. Cobb who speaks on What Is Faith. She outlines faith as the substance of things hoped for and the evidence of things not seen and asks how faith is obtained. Three accept Christ as Savior at close. services continue this week and Baptism rites will be held Saturday evening.

Tripp Avenue Christian Church Ms. Cobb Christ

Drummer evangelist leads meeting and converts noted

The drummer evangelist Tew WL Th Williams opened with a congregational droxology and spoke on No Room for Jesus. Ph Vin Cleft Rev Kramer and Van Cleft plan afternoon visits to urge attendance and church membership grows with nine names and several conversions. Williams preached Christ must have the right of way and be invited into each heart.

Willams Senate Vin Cleft Kramer van Cleft Wil- Hems Williams Jesus Christ

Teen in Philadelphia shoots self at home in quarrel claim

Exclusive wire reports John Gee a 16 year old of Philadelphia died by suicide in his home after a dispute with his mother. Authorities note no other persons were involved and the incident is under investigation.

Associated Preas John Gee Philadelphia Nodly Has She

South Scranton Social: Farewell to Friends at Pittston Avenue

A pleasant surprise party honored Mr and Mrs Walter Faust at 2 Pittston Avenue with many friends attending. Gumes and amusements followed by refreshments. attendees listed include Edward Jenne Edward Koeller Philip Kiefer George Hofnage and several Misses Kiefer Golling and others.

Walter Faust Pittston Avenue Edward Jenne Edward Koeller Philip Kiefer George Hofnage

Scranton Athletic Club elects 1934 officers at meeting

At the Scranton Athletic Club gathering in Athletic Hall Alder street, officers were chosen for the year: President Charles Murach, Vice President Fred Neuls, Recording Secretary George Wirth, Financial Secretary John Schunk, Trustee three years Charles Rose, Librarian John Roth. The Fourteen Friends at Hotel Best also elected officers for the ensuing year: President John Demuth, Vice President Charles Hier, Recording Secretary B. F. Moore, Financial Secretary W. Ziesmer, Treasurer John Schunk, Sergeant at Arms Albert Helier, Steward James F. Best. In a basketball game at St Johns Hall the Defenders beat the Comets 20 to 0. Defenders players listed. Comets players listed. umpires, timekeepers, and referee named.

Scranton Athletic Club Athletic Hall Alder Street Charles Murach Fred Neuls George Wirth John Schunk Charles Rose John Roth Friends Hotel Best John Demuth Charlies Hier B. F. Moore W. Ziesmer Albert Helier James F. Best

Carriage Dragged By Iron Company Cars On Cedar Avenue

A driver near the Roaring Brook bridge yesterday afternoon observed a trip of Lackawanna Iron and Steel cars on Cedar avenue. They struck the carriage and dragged it about fifty feet along racks. The driver leaped to safety from a perilous fall. The carriage had no other occupants and was not injured.

Philip Robinson Cedar Avenue Roaring Brook Bridge Lackawanna Iron and Steel Company Roaring Brook

Local clubs and notices from the Scranton area

Regular Junger Maennerchor rehearsal at Germania hall this evening. Funeral for Louis Kaest ner of Prospect avenue Saturday at St Marys church with requiem mass and interment in Twentieth ward cemetery. Star Social club at Mertz halls tonight. Democrata caucus Tuesday evening at 3 pm at Joseph Kramers Prospect avenue home. Recent officers elected by Patriotic council No 822 of the Junior Order United American Mechanics listed. A lot in the Nineteenth ward donated to Prospect Avenue Church of Peace to be auctioned at the forthcoming fair. Donahue and Helriegel return to Dickinson Law after holidays. Catholic Belief and Beneficiary association officers to be installed this evening, followed by entertainment. Ringgold band annual hall set for February 18.

Junger Maennerchor Germania Hall Louis Kaestner Prospect Avenue St. Mary's Church River Street Twentieth Ward Star Social Club Mertz’s Hall Democrata Nineteenth Ward Joseph Kramer Patriotic Council Junior Order United American Mechanics Frank J. Brown Julius, Helter Orresponding FP. A. Medel Peter Hartman William Young Theodore Brown Edward Smith Inside Sentinel Herman Schultz Junior Sentinel Charles Hoffman EL Bmilth Julius Helter Arthur Held Select Council Arthur BR. Held Joseph Schults Erie and Wyoming Prospect Avenue Church of Peace Scranton Land and Improvement Company Thomas I, Donahue Florence Helriegel Dickinson Law School Catholic Belief and Beneficiary Association Pharmacy Hall Hall of the Ringgold Band

Northwest Scranton Father Whitty dance crowns costume and cake walk winners

At the Father Whitty society country dance in North Scranton prizes were awarded for most original costumes and best cake walk. Michael Murray and Miss Mamie Saltry won costumes. Patrick Hart and Miss Fanning won cake walk. Six couples competed. judges were Alvin Decker Joseph F Evans and John Spyder. Proceeds exceeded 200 dollars. A Pennsylvnia Bible Institute officer will address a meeting at the YWCA Saturday at 7 45. All are invited. The week of prayer closes tonight.

Father Whitty Society Michael Murray Mamie Saltry Patrick Hart Mise Fanning Alvin Decker Joseph F. Evans John Spyder Rev C. E. Hurlburt Pennsylvania Tible Institute Philadelphia African Inland Mission

Presbyterian church hosts Peace theme and local events

The Presbyterian church presents The Reign of the Prince of Peace tonight. A benefit ball for Mrs. James Boyd will be at St. Marys hall. Davis drug store offers prompt Tribune deliveries. Indoor baseball at the Auditorium featuring the Combination team and Fenner & Mickerson clerks. Mrs. Corrigan visits Wilkes-Barre. Frank Fidler recovers from illness. Night school remains open at No 25 school for young men. William Hopkins visiting New York. Thomas Mills named constable replacing Bernard Davis who died. M J Levern runs for alderman Twentieth ward.

Presbyterian Church Prince of Peace James Boyd St. Mary's Hall The Tribune Davis Main Avenue Market Street Fenner & Mickerson John Corrigan Charles Street Wilkes-Barre Frank Fidler

Farewell party for Rose Evans before Portland departure

Mr. and Mrs. Hansee hosted a farewell gathering at 1221 North Main Avenue for Miss Rose Evans who leaves for Portland next Saturday. Guests enjoyed music and refreshments. a long list of attendees includes Dr. Frederict family Mackes Decker Reese Treverton and others. Revival services continue at Court Street Methodist Episcopal church and D. Dewitte and G. Clark recover from illness.

Hansee North Main Avenue Rose Evans Portland Ines Frederict A. F. Mackes Jason Mille Mite Emma Marckes L.,. Smith Elijah Decker L. W. Decker Helen Reese Brockway Fpauver Trigo May Hansee Liza Krumhar Emma Krumhar Helen Treverton Mary Treverton Thomas Treverton Robert Edwards Mary Edwards Minnie Fauver Shannon

MissionaryMeeting At Green Ridge Baptist Church

The Woman's Missionary society of Green Ridge Baptist will meet Friday at 2 13 PM Mrs Kimball will oversee the program All church and congregation members invited The Ladies Aid will meet after the missionary session at the close of the meeting

Woman's Missionary Society of the Green Ridge Baptist Church

Obituary notice for Benjamin J. Krapp and William Henry

William Henry of West Market Street died Wednesday night at 10 o clock after a long illness. Benjamin J. Krapp of Greenwood died Wednesday after eleven months of Brights disease in Lackawanna County. Krapp was a longtime elder of the M E Presbyterian Church and former superintendent of the Greenwood chapel Sunday school. Survived by a wife seven children Stew A H Cooke of Beaumont Mir John MM Codygan of Scranton and Marela Hattie Malph Genevieve and Carl at home. Funeral today at Greenwood chapel at 2 o clock with burial in Mercy cemetery. William Henry had a wife and seven children John Thomas Paul Catherine and Mary among survivors. Both obituaries note long residence in Scranton area and local ties.

Benjamin J. Krapp Greenwood Hla Bright Lackawanna Nia Ute Mecte Greenwood Chapel Sumiay School Stew A. H. Cooke Beaumont Mir John MM. Codygan Scranton Marela Hattie Malph Genevieve Carl Murey Cemetery William Vienry West Market Street

Not Favored by Foreign Powers

A dispatch from The Associated Prent reports that foreign powers show little favor toward the United States withdrawing certain negotiations from Pekin to Washington or another capital. The president has ordered the reduction of the negotiations and instructed U S diplomats abroad to inform governments.

Washington Jan United States Pekin Othr United

Grand Jury Returns Indictments for Varied Crimes

The grand jury began sessions listing counts of cruelty to animals embezzlement malicious mischief larceny by bailee rape attempted rape false pretenses and other offenses against numerous named individuals with several bills ignored and costs to be paid as proceedings continued.

Eugene Masters W. W. Williams John Timlin Frank Robling Charles Willianm L. Little Winifred Noon Steve Doyle John Yates Mamie Lewis John Lee Walter Reynolds Malicent Welnbrake William Robinson Trespace Howard L. Felker Lewin Tra Drake Poe and Battery Seth Jones Ben Jomee Plovd Miller Emmna Dwyer T Eager John O'fora J. Bentham John James Henry Klinkle Wenry Medlarrity Costa Bridget Gaffney Mary Chaffney Livnie Davie Margaret Randall Po Alonso Cobb Caleb Bates Poe Samuel Patrick Measitt Adam Kidlat Anthony Moran James White Henry Martin Stanley Madock Richard Barrow J. J. Brune Mh M. Johnston Joseph Usheh Leo Sathond- Aki Charles Fordowski Constant Ruchiislee Branislot Vischenski

Probate filings reveal three wills admitted in city

The will of Rev. Charles J. Bradbury, late of this city, was admitted to probate with letters testamentary granted to Charles F.E. Bradbury. The will of Patrick W. Feeley, late of Olyphant, was admitted to probate with letters testamentary granted to Mary Feeley. The will of Burney Gilmartin, late of Carbondale, was admitted to probate with letters testamentary granted to Bridget Gilmartin, his daughter.

Charles J. Bradbury Wille Koch Charles FE. Bradbury Patrick W. Feeley Olyphant Mary Feeley Burney Gilmartin Carbondale Bridget Gilmartin

Money and Character in The World's Work

The author argues wealth makes a strong character, insisting material prosperity benefits morality in the long run. Strong men pursue wealth as natural exercise, finding joy in growth, power, and self-improvement through enterprise across eras and endeavors.

Lawrence Ufe

Alger and Root Contrast in Public Demeanor and Style

The article compares Secretary of War Alger with his successor Root. Alger appears as a private businessman with a formal dignity that creates distance, while Root is described as a fighting lawyer with natural reserve and blunt, direct business manners.

Alger Root

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