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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Checks Passes Charged Against Kishpaugh

M W Kishpaugh residing with his wife on South Malin avenue was arrested yesterday by Officer Davie on warrants for passing worthless checks. The wife was identified as the person who passed the checks to Brandt and Schank Spencer and McWilliams. The couple denied the charges and Kishpaugh remained in custody at the Jackson Street station awaiting hearing. Each check was for 18 dollars.

M. W W. Kishpaugh Fuller South Malin Avenue Davie Kishpineh Brandt McWilliams Schank & Spencer Grand Union Tea

Local Patriotic Order of Ameri cans Elects Officers in Washington

At the regular meeting of Wleetric comp. Se. d3 Patriotic Order of Ameri cans in Washington Thell bust, District President Mary Mouse installed officers for the coming year. Maury Biddleman was named President with Thomas H. Davis as assistant president and Lottie Spencer as vice-president. Other posts filled include Amelia Scholl conductor Linla Hettle recording secretary Ida Eldred financial secretary Linden Decker treasurer, Louisa Greers guard and Josephine Price sentinel. Initiating team from South Scranton camp No fi observed four candidates entering the order. A social hour followed with refreshments.

Patriotic Order of Americans Washington Mary Mouse Maury Biddleman Thomas H. Davis Lottie Spencer Amelia Scholl Leni Davis Linla Hettle Ida Eldred Linden V. Decker Robert T. Eldred Louisa Greers Josephine Price South Scranton No. Fi

Ward Mission School Social at North Garfield Avenue

The Ward Mission School of the First Baptist church held an entertainment and social last evening in their building on North Garfield avenue. The largely attended program featured solos recitations trios and duets followed by refreshments. Participants included Thomas Abrams Ruth Thomas W. W. Evans John Evans Mrs 8 TD Pettit Bow sie Richards Dayvie Stephens Pearl Jenkins Phoebe Getty Thomas Beddoe and daughter and others.

West Side Central Republican Club Sets Evening Meeting

The West Side Central Republican club holds its regular meeting tonight with amendments to by laws on the agenda. Dues and changing meeting nights are under discussion. The first annual informal dance tickets go on sale for February 18 at Mears hill with Bouchier's orchestra.

West Side Central Republican Club Bouchier

Bellevue Welsh Calvinists’ Choir Prepares March Cantata

The Bellevue church children's choir rehearses A Dialogue of Birds for a March public presentation. John W. Jones Thomas Abrams and Mrs John Reese James will assist the choir. the regular choir works on Olde Folks Concerto next month with Reese Sammuels directing for an excellent production.

Bellevue Welsh

Revival meetings discuss Where Art Thou themes

The revival gatherings grow, last night’s topic Where Art Thou examined three points about Min being somewhere, his presence where unwanted, and repentance avoiding wetting where undesired. Tonight the topic shifts to The Pleasures of Sin.

Min

Services over late John Bef at family home

Services were held yesterday afternoon at the 384 North Sumner Avenue residence for the bereaved wife and mother who recently lost her husband and son. The rites were conducted by Rey, with many relatives friends and neighbors gathering to express sympathy.

John Bef North Sumner Avenue Rey

Large Textile Sale Offers All Wool Dress Goods by Yard

Bargains on Paramatta Suitings 38 inches wide and 46 to 54 inch all wool fabrics. Prices drop from 75 cents to 9 cents per yard on various lots including Henriettas and Venetians. Highlighted by 46 inch and 54 inch all wool pieces with sale prices ranging from 40 to 69 cents per yard plus one dollar was price drops to 75 cents.

PBR Ms Sie Cijate Sa Oc Beereverd Vaa Alecoitraeielste Nele OuDa Ala Venra Eeee Essere

Local church services and club meetings listed in Scranton notice

Jacob Schootlinte pastor of Chestnut Street German Presbyterian church interment was in Washburn Street cemetery. Various lodges and societies attend the funeral service. The Ladies Aid society will hold an all day session with lunch in the church dining room at noon. West Side Central Republican club meets tonight at Mill Street and Jackson. Revs McHenry and St Davids rector invite confirmation class joiners. Washburn Street Bible school teachers meet tonight followed by an important matter. Sons of Temperance Glee club and Temperance choir rehearse at Morgan's Hall. Limburger Sovdial club plans sleigh ride to Olyphant leaving Swetland Street at 7. Sloan and Central Mine Local No 128 United Mine Workers meet at Juanes Hall. Oxford Glee club rehearses at Co operative Hall at 8 with full attendance requested. West Scranton Assembly Royal Society of Good Fellows holds regular session at Red Men's Hall.

Ladies’ Aid Society Washbur Street Presbyterian Church West Side Central Republican Club Millsh Avenue Jackson Street BE. J. McHenry St. David's Episcopal Church Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible School Lewis Latcham Dean Street Mary Marly Pittston Mary Mullally Wilkes-Barre Durkin Street Aliee Vail Church Avenue North Scranton Young Men’s Institute Green Ridge Phil Sheridan Council North Matin Avenue Chuir Alderman Meyers Thomas John J. (. Morris Father Whitty Society St. Mary's Hall Providence Delaware and Hudson Station

Electric City Wheelmen organize two bowling teams with local players

The Electric City Wheelmen bowling club lists a first team led by captain Frank Wettling and including David Owens Samuel Metrucken Beatty Williams and Barry Davis. A second team features Henry Bruning Thomas Skerri Mont Carpenter WHI Diehl and Mr Bevan.

Mrs Griffith Davies Found at Home on North Main Avenue

Mrs Griffith Davies is at her home on North Main Avenue. Mrs EB Teal of South Lincoln is also mentioned in the notice.

Griffith T. Davies North Main Avenue EB. WR. Teal South Lincoln

Keups Balsain Promised Cure For Coughs

A fragmented ad-like snippet touts Keups Balsain as the medicine to cure coughs and lingering throat troubles, claiming quick relief and featuring brief sales language without reliable details.

Praises Pyramid Pile Cure

Mrs Anion Medron of Savannah writes she suffered years with piles and rectal trouble until using Pyramid Pile Cure. She claims two years of relief and full cure. The remedy is advertised as safe with no narcotics, though druggists sell counterfeit versions at 50 cents.

Anion Medron Savannah Plese Egiers

Local Social Notes From Olyphant and Berwick

A glimpse of residents visiting each other and returning home. Hugh Logan of North Lincoln avenue spends the week with friends in Olyphant. Charles Connor of Berwick has returned home from a visit with Mr and Mrs A W Musgrave of Division street. Miss Jennie Morgan of North Whilmore avenue is reported to be quite at her home.

Olyphant S. Hugh Logan North Lincoln Avenue Charles Connor Berwick A. W. Musgrave Division Street Jennie Morgan North Whilmore Avenue

Collision damages Scranton Traction cars on North Main

Two electric Scranton Traction cars Nos 115 and 124 on the Providence line collided head on near Parker Street causing severe shaking to four women aboard one car. Motormen escaped injury and both damaged cars were moved to the Providence car barn.

North Main Avenue Parker Street Scranton Traction

Entertainment Benefit For Miner Widow At St Marys Hall

Last evening several well known young men of this part of the city held an entertainment in St Marys hall for the widow of the late Michiel Keegan of Charles street, killed in the mines recently. The programme featured various solos and vocal numbers followed by a social gathering.

St. Mary's Hall Michiel Keegan Charles Street

Elected Marquette council officers installed in St Marys Hall

The officers elected by the Marquette council Young Men's Institute were installed Tuesday evening in their rooms in St. Marys hall on Market street. Installed were William A Lynott president Charles Dougherty vice president James Mahon second vice president B P A Carroll recording secretary John Mullen financial secretary John Murtaugh treasurer John Devers marshal and Charles Carrell and John McAnulty sentinels.

Marquette Council Young Men’s Institute St. Mary’s Hall Market Street William A A. Lynott Charles Dougherty James Mahon BP. A. Carroll John Mullen John Murtaugh John Devers Charles Carrell John McAnulty

Various Community Events Postings At Scranton Venues

Monday plans include Holy Rosary church opening at St Marys hall and a social at Miss Aliee Vails home. Local groups meet this evening with rehearsals, eisteddfod preparations, and a military ball at the Auditorium with attendance from Father Whitty society and WilkesBarre guests.

South Scranton Match Nets Visitor Victory at Bowling

South Scranton match between South Side Bowling Club and central city players ends with the visitors triumphing in all three games. Fahrenholt led with 202, Hawek posted the top game average, and a social luncheon followed the match. Other notes include officers of the German Benevolent Society installed and Margaret Mack funeral.

German Beneficial Society Richard Zulager Margaret Mack South Side Buesta Central City Fahrenholt Hawek

Kranken Ungerstitsungs Verein Installs Officers at Weekly Meeting

The GermanBeneficial society held yesterday evening's meeting at Mirtz's hall Pittston avenue. New candidate initiated and three members proposed. Officers installed include President Charles Liermann and Vice President Gus Hohrer. The group has twelve years of existence sixty members and a treasury of 1700 dollars.

Kranken Ungerstitsungs Verein Mirtz’s Pittston Avenue Charles Liermann Gus Hohrer Eugene Melchior Joseph Wagter Charles Graft John Rose

Birthday fete honors Richard Zulager at home

Richard Zulager a well known resident of this side was 44 years of age last Monday and hosted a birthday gathering for friends. Guests assembled early to wish him well then moved to the dining room where an elegant lunch was served. After several hours of games and dancing they departed at midnight praising the genial host and hostess.

Richard Zulager Ald

Mrs. Margaret Mack laid to rest after impressive ceremony

Mrs. Margaret Mack died Monday and was buried with a large gathering yesterday. Her remains were taken to St. Peter's cathedral from the Prospect avenue home for last rites, with interment in Hyde Park cemetery. An infant child of Mr and Mrs Schlaunnia died Tuesday and was privately buried in Minooks cemetery.

Margaret Mack St. Peter's Cathedral Prospect Avenue Hyde Park

Valuable horse owned by Spruks Bros. dies

A valuable horse owned by Spruks Bros lumber dealers died yesterday morning. The Star Social club parade is tonight at o'clock with a ball next Monday night. General Grant commanders Knights of Malta meet in Hartman's hall this evening. Midweek services were held at the German Presbyterian church on Hickory street. M F Ruane of 1824 Cedar avenue was badly hurt at work in the Lackawanna round house Tuesday and will be laid up for some time.

Spruks Bros Star Social Club Hhe Society

Missionary lecture portrays Alaskan natives and reform work

Rev V T Lukens spoke at First Presbyterian on Alaska, using stereopticon views from his photographs. He described Aleut life as violent and open, praised Christian missionaries for conversion efforts, and highlighted a mission school with 125 students.

V. T. Lukens Alaska Hind First Presbyterian Church Tey Adtian Bose Lukens

Township Conference Names Officers and Appointments

The Democrats of Lackawanna township met to apportion spring election offices. John J. Coyne was elected permanent chairman and Patrick Heenan secretary. Districts allocated two commissioners and various school director and auditor seats.

Lackawanna Township John J. Coyne W Patrick Heenan Southwest East

Obituary: Mrs Mary Kearney of Archbald Dies at Home

Mary Kearney of Archbald died at her home yesterday at 7 o clock. She was among Archbald’s oldest residents and a Christian woman of high ideals. Survived by children John J. Kearney M J Kearney Jamon A Kearney Jennie Nellie Kearney Mrs Helfersy and Mrs Thomas Kelly Archbald and Dr P L H A Kearney of this city. Funeral tomorrow at 10 from St Thomas church Archbald.

Mary Kwuarney Archbald John J. Kearney M. J. Kearney Jamon A. Kearney Jennie Nellie Kearney Helfersy Thomas Kelly PL HA. Kearney

Letters From The People

Readers submit short letters of interest for publication with the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed.

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Warning to Minooka Official over Public Placard Plot

A wary letter from Downe, Mingoka, dated January, warns a Minooka department representative of political threats and public shaming. The writer denies seeking a quiet upheaval and asserts loyalty to a union while accusing the other of inflammatory rhetoric and deceitful schemes.

Kidster Vribune— Bir Minooka Department Neranton Times Alyasa Mituoka

Engines Overhauled by City Fire Chief Slowe

Engineer Daniel J. Slowe of engine company No 1 completed a full overhaul of all city engines. Steamers received re packed components and new valves across nine engines while chemical engines got new valves enabling higher pump capacity. Total cost under $100. Slowe, a skilled machinist, prefers hands on work over idle time.

Daniel J. Slowe Engine Company No. 1 Slowe

Also Mentioned on This Page

West M. J. Kishpaugh Patriotic Order of Americana Fourth Ward Entertainment and Social Dufour G. W. Jenkins South Main Avenue West Side Republican Club John Beff Globe Warehouse Jacob Schoetite Chestnut Street General News Electric City Wheelmen's Frank Wettling David Owens Samuel Metrucken Beatty” Williams Barry" Davis Henry Bruning Thomas Skerri Mont Carpenter Whi Diehl Mr. Bevan Wwugene KK. Miller Tenth Street Ompkinsyville Thomas D. Edwards John O'Malley William Thives Omer Thomas Register Rolald Roberts Thomas Beecham William EB. Lewis Luzerne Street Simpson Mide W. W. Jones Thomas Abrams Wrigley Harry Acker J. B. Sweet Oneonta N. Y William Pfeiffer Anna EK. Hetzelbroth Hyde Park Avenue First Baptist D. B. Thomas Co-operative Hall Man David Jones Washburn Street Annie Wohler Nellie Mitchell Schnell Court K Fellow Thomas I, Davis Corinne William Williams Mr. Pleasant Crestnut Street Moser Henry Allen Alfred East John Jeffries Colonial Club West Beranton Washington Hall Keyser Valley Hose Company Janes Flynn Elsa van Dervort Lydia Sailor Margaret Gibbs Bessie Slout Alfred Wooler David Davis Christ van Dervoort New York Elm Park Church Keup Eure Emir Elias North Scranton News Voral Vial Y. M. I. Installation HK Kiefer Kieter Donas Long Lace Grocery Department H. J. Heinz Co Walter Baker's Walter Baker Curtis Bros Joyce Naece V. H. Lukens Lackawanna Democrats Michael Toomsey West Market Street John J. Coyne Dd. Downe Mingoka Jan D. J. Slowe Lyceum Theatre M. Reis A. J. J. Dubfy Clyde Fitch Barbara Fristchia Frederick Girl’ Company Julia Marlowe Weitson Criterion ‘Theater N.Y Beate John W. Vogel Arthur Rigbe McCoy Gong Great Roulette Lew Gerdim Fun Mikers Spaelaley Clarenin Hommell Perestee Loli Moaliners Leighton Harris Ro Wood Thomas Merrick Rant Merrie Mrlows Friddy A.m. Tithe Academy of Music Nes Leanee A. J. Duffy ALL Tits Wness Gibney Hoeffler Stock CO Frankie Carpenter Company Momhis Eveniing Uae Pinedo Ottat Awmitithes Milka Lown Olool Flout Udit Elong Srweialtion Prids—Rhevening Pale Fridos Star Theatre Alp G. Tierrington G.F Theel Fulladelphias A Garman Ik Amorlen Peivates Hisense Kaceses Alu Merrewa Voderrlopmeanls & Skronken Darcy Germany Alderman Frank Morocco Rosana Motsurala Old Forge Alderman Mill Wiiness Gyaony
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