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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 18, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Enjoyable Stag Party at Electric City Wheelmen

A West Scranton stag party at the Electric City Wheelmen club house featured Jovial Hilly Williams as chair and a full program. Claude Simmons played piano, Professor Tighe and pupil John Mutherin performed, Abe and Alfred Cocker wrestled, Victor Noth did acrobatics, and cards ended the evening after coffee and oyster stew. Social committee members were listed, with many attendees named.

Electric City Wheelmen Hilly" Williams Ell Claude Simmons John Tighe John Mutherin Tighe Abe Alfred Cocker Victor Noth Thomas Stevens Arthur Stover William Seagraves Frank Berk Louis Genker John Jones E. BR. Davis Arch McCracken John Thorton Sam McCracken Calvin Coons Dr. Struppler Karl Hollister David Jones Mike Thrice Abe Cocker Ben Allen Howard Davie Dr. Fert Ion Parry John Mullen Charles Cocker Meniy" Davis Frank Stew

Laughing philosopher to lecture at Plymouth church

Teew J. Beauchamp known as the laughing philosopher will deliver The Sunny Side of Life One Hundred Laughs in One Hundred Minutes at Plymouth Congregational Church Monday evening. The talk covers heart of the world home happiness and ends with Love Courtship and Proposing. Proceeds fund church debt reduction with a twenty five cent admission.

Tew J. Heattehamp Plymouth Beauchamp Hee United States Maine Oregon New York California Lakes Gulf Cape Breton British Columbia Selkirk Mountains British North America Alobe Burp

St Browder council hosts home festival opening

A large crowd attended the reopening of the Home Festival of St Browder council and Young Men's Institute. An elaborate programme featured vocalists, recitations by Misses Bailey and Jones, an eight day Geek ant and a notable orchestra set for tonight with plans for a prize “plun tree” and varied entertainments.

St. Browder Council Pititesse Phan Thomas McHugh Johm A. Durkin Vietin Wadinalike Hoa Leon Mies Baile Jones Parcheiwate Collarbhin

Society Gathering Attended by Mrs Perkines at Novia Avenue

A local society event occurred last evening at the home of Mrs. Robert Perkines on Novia tdneois avenue. The function drew notable residents including several ladies and their spouses as guests.

Ilbe Wine Robert Perkines Novia Tdneois Avenue Enmne

Congregation Supper Aids New Church Construction

Members and friends gathered for supper from 5 to 9 oclock then enjoyed a brief musical and literary programme. The society realized a substantial sum toward the project to defray expenses for furnishing their new church on South Main avenue now under construction.

Unay South Main Avenue

Small Evening Party Honors Miss Jonnie Jones

Miss Lillian Hagen hosted a small gathering on Tenth Street in honor of guest Miss Jonnie Jones of Plymouth. The group shared diversions and at midnight charity viands were served with attendees including Jennie Price Mary Harris Lilian Hagen Jennie Jones and Mevars Robert Williams Palmer Williams Maurice Miller and E B Davies.

Lillian Hagen Tenth Street Jonnie Jones Plymouth Jennie Price Mary Harris Jennie Jones Mevars Robert Willams Palmer Williams Maurice Miller E. B. Davies

Candidacy Announcement for City Common Councilman

I announce my candidacy for the position of common councilman under the new city allotment. Morgan states the move as a response to citizen requests and outlines the intent to serve in the council.

Morgan

Fire alarm sounds as warehouse burns on Archbald street

A blaze at a summer kitchen attached to the Delaware Leeckawanna and Western Mathroad Co on Archbald street destroyed the building before firefighters arrived. The Columbias Haglen and Franklins responded.

South Scranton Notes Recap of Church Social and Local Events

The Young People society of St. Pauls church hosted an evening of entertainment with songs, recitations, and a speaker. Defenders defeated Stars in a basket game, and five Modern American Woodmen members joined at Camp 5717. Other notes mention upcoming St Aloysius and St Marys activities, accidents, illnesses, and a Democratic caucus.

Young People’s Society of St. Paul's Church Lillie Swift Carrie Kline Agna Schuler Rosa Tauber Maggie Hermans Rew Alfred Inc. Patthorn Basket Hall Sane Taylor Lisneck James Colins Willow Driven Quinn Nin William Haskine Minooka Corcorana Hall Fr. Mary's Church Choir St. Mary's Hell St. Aloysius Society Pharmacy Hall

Kemp's Malem Promises Free Trial Sample

Reader invitation offers a free trial sample of Kemp's Remedy for coughs chest ailments and related bronchitis and consumption. Mentions benefit claims and a prize event.

Kemp

Dunmore Woman Recalls Forty Day Coastal China Journey

Miss Hose Palmer, recently returned from China, described a forty day coastward trek with a missionary party. They faced peril, guards, and Boxers while traveling in cradled carts and a wheelbarrow style conveyance with little luggage and frequent plunder. Palmer notes some favorable Chinese traits and lasting friendships formed with converts.

Ladies Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church W. D. Decker Wiiw F. C. Hreser Dunmore Palmer

Revival Services At Tripp Avenue Church Draw Large Crowd

Last night Rev. Mr. Cobb delivered an urging address on The Loss of Opportunities. He spoke of moments when one regrets not mending their ways yet never regrets accepting Christ. Tonight’s topic is God Commands Repent.

Tripp Avenue Christian Church Mr. Cobb Christ God

Evangelist Dunnett Preaches at Duntmore Church

Rev W A Dunnett Canadian evangelist drew a large audience at the Duntmore Methodist Episcopal Church last night. Text was Because straight is the gate. Miss Daley Bet Hall sang Saved by Grace. Afternoon service today at 2 and evening at 7 20 with Mise Hall singing at both.

W. A. Dunett Duntmnore Methodist Episcopal Church Daley Bet Hall Dunnett Mise Hall

Funeral for Fred Butler Today at 2 PM Private Service

Funeral services for Fred Butler are set for today at 2.00 PM from the home of Mrs. Thompson on Blakely Street and will be private.

Fred Butler Hompson Robert Hughes August Wahlera

Marriage of Benjamin Davis and Susan Davis in North Scranton

Benjamin Davis and Susan Davis wed at the bride’s home on Arthur street with Rev. W Fr Davies officiating. The Unattended ceremony featured a wedding feast for guests from local families and friends, with many gifts and a Keystone club dance later at the Auditorium. Leonard's hall on West Market Street hosted attendance. Specialist notes on diseases of women offered by Dr. Treverton in room 1 over Globeatore with free consultation 1 to 3:20 pm.

Benjamin Davis Susan Davis David Davis Arthur Street Jeanette Davis Ving Hilton Dora M. Jones Johanna Courtney Elizabeth Davis Jeanette Jones Treverton

Lecture and social notices from Green Ridge area

The announcement lists a Wednesday lecture by Dr. Flippo at Green Ridge Baptist Church with admission twenty five cents under Ladlee' Ald mowlete. It notes Monsey avenue resident John Maker recovering from grip and Amity Literary society hosted by Stanley Hurley. AMrs George Kear musicale at Mrs. George Kear's home featured Monsieur Flavian Vanderve ken and Mia a Worden with Charles Doersam. Colonel F L Hitchcock to speak at Capouse chapel January 18 on Reminiscences of the Civil War. silver offering to aid the reading room fund.

Flippo Green Ridge George Kear Monsieur Flavian Vanderveken Mia A. G. Worden Charles Doersam F. L. Hitchcock Capouse Chapel

Indorcer base ball game at Auditorium features Fenner & Dickersons

This evening a game of inducer base ball will be held at the Auditorium between clerks of Fenner & Dickerson's and Chappell's stores. Batteries for Chappella Powell and Davis, for Fenner & Dicker son's Haggerty and Birtley.

Fenner & Dickerson’s Chappell’s Chappella Powell and Davis Fenner & Dickerson's Haggerty and Birtley Barbers’ Union Taylor Providence M. Corson North Main Avenue Hahnermann Hospital

Obituary of Robert Hughes Contractor of Pollingateret

Robert Hughes a well known contractor of Pollingateret Dunmore died at home after an illness of several weeks. He had resided there for 35 years, survived by his wife and three children Janet Wellepaugh Ada and Cearge. He was father of Willige Muggles of Dunmere and Mrs William Reilly of Way wart. The funeral is from his late residence Saturday at 10 o'clock with interment in Dunmore cemetery.

Robert Hughes Pollingateret Dunmore Yentretay Ilein

William Street resident runs for common council First ward

Elmer Reese of William Street enters the race for common councilman in the First ward. Harry Corson of Rochester is in town for his father’s funeral. Captain Edwards of the police is slightly indisposed. G W Davis and Alderman Oto Myers return from Harrisburg. Providence Presbyterian church closes two weeks of services tonight with the theme “Promises.” A large attendance is expected. Stationary Engineers’ union holds a meeting tonight.

Elmer Reese William Street Harry Corson Rochester N. Y Edwards G. W. Davia Oto O. Myers Harrisburg Providence Presbyterian Church Stationary Engineers’ Union

Wonderful Career Of Maude Adams In Ainslees Feature

Richard Duffy lauds Maude Adams in Ainslee's as a bold star with rare magnetism. He compares her to Bernhardt and credits Frohman for casting her in L Algion, noting her rise from obscurity to NY prominence and her enduring appeal despite limitations.

Charles Frohman Maude Adams Bernhardt Lady Babble Ita Maude Adama Mississippi New York Charles Vrohman

England's Future King

Profile of the Prince of Wales as a dignified leader who has shed earlier publicrobbing antics. The piece notes his kindness to children and animals, support for art and music, and pivotal role in the British Parliament exposition efforts. It highlights his influence on government and status as a favorite.

Gallen Prince of Wales Royal Commission Rue Des Nations

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West Scranton Electric City Wheelmen's Club St. Brendan Council Plymouth Congregational Church Mies West Side Republican Club John Davie Ernest Mansfield I. Thirlwall Anphur Davie Edward D. Moree Benjamin Eynon William Gallagher Charles FR. Pitcher Frank Nichols Walter Davis Casper Joney Thomas Thomas William Bruning Andrew Sherrett George Daniela Frank Watkins Walter James William P. Williame Joseph Null Wilfred Gregory Elmer Crane Frank Jones E. Josepha Lewis Howell Henry Morgan Conrad Jute Charles Eynon George Warnke Dufour Frestival ATL Globe Warehouse Miss Hagen Fourth Ward General News Archibald Street Corbett Avenue Delaware, Leeckawanna and Western Mathroad Company Archbald Street Columbias Haglen Franklins Mae Davis George W. Dae Wise Bouth Rebeccn Avenue Pitts Souige First Welsh Baptist Church D. DD. Hopkins Hegal Arvunum Osay Simpson Abthydiathrikvopal Washington Coocees Furor Connellsville M. C. Birtley Hicketrees Yeaterday North Hyde Pisch Avenue Myr Cod Obn Lobaranto Par- View Geetie Cathedrat Evans' Hall Acenme Tradiee’ Catholic Peeevetom Union Nivt Patribbe Oter South Scranton Dunmore Doings Miss Palmer China W. R. Dunett M. E. Church The Methodist Episcopal Church Newburgh Lacka. Ave North Scranton Richard Duffy Ainslee England Lyceun Theatre Untys Henry Miller Richard Savage Madeline Lucette Ryley Messrs Wagenhals Kemper Henry Richard Savage Florence Rockwell Mrs. Thorndyken Jonnie Eustace Owen Farnesett Joseph Wheelock William Gillette Air Madison Square Theater A. Brady Satan Marie Corelli Hillman Company Europe Foreign Office
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