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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1897

Page

7

Two Churches to Unite Under One Minister at Sumner Avenue

The Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Taylor Church agreed after a recent service to amalgamate and place one minister over both congregations. Rev Dr Matter preached. Mr Juntertham is a likely pastor candidate, with several weeks of deliberation ahead before a final decision.

Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Represen Tylor Lwo Revi Tobn Griffiths Sumner Avene Griffithe Severa Imanuths Taylor Taylor Cemetery Matter Mobiletown Junterth United Churches Alan Oth Brooks Luckawann County Branks Wathell Daniel Gregory David Wiliine Sumer Avenue Megsre Cooner Pord Fiber Tassay Goth Varues Simmer Avenue Pater Otherorninh Suitter Avenue Vier Weiss

Church Crowd Attends Jackson Street Baptist Sermon

A large crowd filled Jackson Street Baptist Church last night as Rev. Mar. Thode de Gainey preached on The Position of the Daylight and a Defender of Manners. Beven candidates were baptized by full church membership. Fidelian society plans a meeting tonight at 7:30. Canadian Jubilee Singers slated to perform Polinary of and 23. Electrical contract awarded to Bevanton Supply and Machinery Co for low candle power lighting to be installed this week. Rev. L. Sweet of Simpson Methodist delivered a notable sermon at Simpson Church. Rev. W. S. Jones to leave First Welter Gospel Church on April 11. Rev. BD. U. Williams of Peekville visited Rev. W. Jones yesterday.

Jheckson Street Thode de Gainey Fidelian Society Jubilee Singers Elitaeh Bevanton Supply and Machiyery Company Lamas Wil Bcott-Candle LB. Sweet Jones BD. U. Williams Peekville

Clarke Brothers benefit concert at Weet Stile hospital

Seventeen dozen tickets already sold for the Clarke Brothers charity concert at Weet Stile hospital next Wednesday evening in Mears hall. The program features a long list of soloists including Miss Anna Phillips, Miss Kate Haley, Mr. J Larkin, and Mrs. D Thomas, with addresses by M. Clarke and J. Shea. Proceeds go to the hospital. committee members include M. Clarke, J. Shea, B. H. Ramsford, and Warren, Bowen, and Larkin.

Clarke Bros Mears Clarks Id. M. Clarke Aties J. Shea Kl Bamsford Comemitteenen J. C Toon

Hospital Directors Hear On Public Opening And Aid

At the Saturday meeting of the hospital directors the formal public opening date was not fixed yet but a few days remain before the change. Attendees included DBD Evans W A Freeman William Farrell Dr W A Paine Dr Willie and Secretary Alfred Twining. A committee of Evans Williams and Twining will seek aid from civic groups and lodges. donations of 50 from local bodies were noted. Instruments will arrive soon and a benefactor placed a decorative stew in front of the hospital on Jackson Street.

Cain Poole T. Evans W. A. Freeman William Farrell W. A. Paine Willie Alfred Twiiing Evans Br. Williams Twining Wih Fitens Atkiwenna Council Royal Arcanium Globe Lodge Odd Feylowe Edeh Bign Winagas Jackson Street

Misa May Clark Returns From Visit At Clark's Sunt

Thomas Maher sought relief for injuries sustained last Wednesday at the West Side hospital. He works in the Continental mine and was kicked in the hand by a mule. The Tribune notes he was the first to throw.

Misa May Clark Clark's Sunt Thomas Maher West Side Hospital Continental the Tribune

Trolley Car Collision On Cedar Avenue Injures Four

A crowded streetcar plunged down a bank after a collision near Cedar Avenue at noon. Three women and an Arabian peddler were injured, with two women severely bruised. Motorman Miller swung to stop but could not avoid the impact before the trolley pole stopped the car from sinking into Roaring Brook.

Cedar Avenue Roaring Brook Cir Mattes Street Miller John Smith Bride Bear Ragen Hyde

Bullet Removed From William Widener Shoulder

A bullet removed from William Widener’s shoulder on a Saturday afternoon at his home on Washington Avenue. Dr Longstreet and assistants located and extracted the lead piece using X ray guidance, wounding has left him with potential recovery of arm function. The operation marks a notable use of the recently developed Retentmen ray in surgery.

William Widener Air Widener Ho Wishington Avenue Sociathan N-niy Dr. Longstreet Mr. Hummier Lr. Longstreet Affen Dir Milley

Funeral of Mrs Williams in Beemerville and West Pittston

The funeral of Mrs Harriet Jan ning Williams widow of Andrew F P Williams was held from the Beemerville home of her daughter Mrs O B Ayers after a preliminary service at Livrett Evins West Pittston. Interment followed as the family transferred from West Pittston by train. Mrs Williams died at 2 48 am Friday from a ship attack in the home of Mrs Bevans in West Pittston aged eighty eight years six months and five days. She leaves sons J J Williams Cass Williams Floyd E Williams and daughters Mrs S T Spencer Mrs Benjamin Meter Mrs Ayers and Mrs Laura Bevans and thirteen grandchildren.

Harriet Janning Williams Andrew FP. Williams Beemerville N. J Oo. BK. Awers Hrolgels Try Livrett Evins West Pittston T. OW Betjamin Meter Sandyston Ayers Peamerville N.J Laura Bevans Weal Pittston

Death of Joseph Walsh Veteran of the Civil War

Joseph Walsh died at his home on Webster avenue Dunmore after several weeks illness. He was 81 and is survived by his wife and four children Joseph Fha gene Elisabeth William. He served with distinction in the late war and belonged to Barn Griffin post Crood Army Republic Knights of Pythios. His funeral will be Tuesday afternoon and interment in Forest TI cemetery.

Joseph Walsh Webster Avenue Dunmore

Moros Kellum Seeks School Director Post in Third Ward

Moros Kellum, a Republican candidate for school director in the Third Ward, resides in Dunmore and works as a locomotive engineer on the Lackawanna railroad. A local party gathering at 315 New York Street Scranton hosted attendees and delegates for Kellum’s campaign and the fire company election procedures. The Democratic primaries are set for tomorrow with a Temperance hall convention, while campaign activity includes multiple local organizational roles and forthcoming ballots.

Moros Kellum Tle Dunmore Iocal Pollum Wyoming Valley Mer Airs Maller New York Street Scranton

County Democracy Adopts New Rules

The county Democratic organization approved a comprehensive reform of rules to govern state delegates primary elections and contest decisions. A special committee led by Edward F. Mewitt drafted twenty five rules including delegate enrollment ballot preservation and vacancy handling.

Ladgiwania Coumey Allentown Oie Music Hall Edward F. Mewitt Chaitiman Dr. Reedy George Lo Thali Taylor Thomas ¢. Cummings Archbald William Toland Berriton PP. Miller Scranton HH. Barley Waverly Joseph G. Rogar Shir I. Riles Cof Dunmore Fileaiinens Mertitieate Shell Sali Wintll Lu Seston Ehull Mle Rei Ehall Svc Varietia Chalinett Asi Wall Mae

Walte's Comedy company to open at Academy venue

Walte's Comedy company arrives from Wilkes-Barre for a week at the Academy starting tonight with The Leant Paradieg. The troupe, under Manager Waite, offers popular performances with fine orchestra and a host of acts. Tickets price range ten to twenty cents for opening night. no free tickets. Also: The Actor's Holiday troupe comes to the Die vis theater for a six day run.

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