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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Home Wedding in Bellevue

A pretty home wedding last evening at Archbold street in Bellevue featured Miss May Samuels marrying Louis Davis of Twelfth street. Rev. William Davis of Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church officiated under a flower canopy with Lohengrin music, followed by a wedding supper and many presents. The couple will reside with the bride’s parents for a short time and have no wedding trip planned.

James Samuels Archbold Street Miss May Louis Davis Twelfth Street Lohengrin William Davis Bellevue Davis

Miners suffer injuries in local mines and a boy fractures hip

James Price of North Hyde Park sustains arm and hand injuries from falling coal at Chamond mine on Tuesday and is treated at West Side hospital. Aly and Mrs Court's son of 15 Bronpton street fractures his hip after a fall. William Thives of Devker's court is home with a broken leg after a mule kick at Oxford mine. Patrick Mas of Jackson street injures his hand at Thiggs mine. Dr Arennan treats the lacerations and a leg injury from Seaith Stunner avenue.

James Price Tll Hyde Park Avenir Chamond Aly Devker’s Court Oxford Lee Patrick Mas Jackson Streech Anvd Thiggs Arennan Thomas Davis Seaith Stunner Avenue

Mining injuries reported at Hampton Washery and Continental mine

In the Hampton Washery Mr. Davis, employed about the machiners, was struck by a conveyor and sustained injury. Nearby, Thomas Burge of Price Street was cut and bruised by a fall of rock in the Continental mine yesterday.

Hampton Davis Thomas Burge Price Street Continental

Entertainment at St David’s church prize night

Arrangements are completed for an evening program at St David’s church on Tuesday featuring musical solos recitations and duets by Miss Rose Smith Mrs Jones Miss Mary Doreey Mrs Mc Henry and others. After the program winners will be announced and refreshments served. A probationers class will be organized this evening at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church.

St. David's Church Fiano Miss Rose Smith Mra BR. Jones Mies Mary Doreey Mrs. J. Morgan William Smith Helen Murikwick Mrs. Herbert Maud Dolly Thomas John Whitehouse Nelle Haofinian David Divies Margaret Powell Mrs. Phelps Robington Brothers

Surprise party for Misses Cowley at Price Street home

A group of friends held a Tuesday evening surprise party at 2085 Price Street for the Misses Cowley. Attendees included Ann Mahon Linsie McGlone Sally Higgins Margiaret Henin Nelle Ploran Ivate Hyun Nellie Ryan Mae McNevii Mar mirel McNeva Emly Gibbons Nite B and Minnie Cawley Mrs Pod Gerrity and numerous men led by Thomas Barry Howard Morse Thomas Reap Thomas Mahe James Kennedy Biurry Ryan James Currell James Devine James Mires J Po Cawley John Clifford Thomas Crawles Daniel O Mara Poo Gerrity and James Whelan.

Thomas Mahe James Kennedy Biurry Ryan James Currell James Devine James Mires J Po Cawley John Clifford Thomas Crawles Daniel O'Mara Poo Gerrity Jiames Whelan

Inquest Postponed Into Death At North Main Avenue

Coroner Saltry postponed the inquest into Emil Calleghs death killed Tuesday while working near the P O A building on North Maine avenue The inquest will be held tonight at Thomas Cosgroves hotel on North Main avenue Also the Blivetie City Wheelmen bowling event between first and second teams was postponed last eventing.

Saltry Emil Callegh UN Cellu P.O. 8 North Maine Avenue Thomas Cosgrove North Main Avenue Blvetie City Wheelmen

Sleepy gentleman from distant hills fined then jailed

A man described as a gentleman of aristocratic bearing from beyond the mountains was found asleep in a freight car around 7:20 yesterday morning. He was helped to the West Side police station and fined $5 by the police magistrate. Unable to pay, he was sent to jail for thirty days.

West Side Sheriffs Castle

With the Churches ter Co EE Newing preached ivery

A fragmentary note records a sermon by EE Newing for ter Co churches, noting ivery service details is unreadable and unclear.

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Obituaries: Multiple Funerals in City Churches

The city held several funeral services for residents including Mrs. Anna Thomas at 1212 Eynon Street with Rev. D. D. Hopkins and a wake on Tuesday. Also, Mrs. Julia Milin of 1085 Price Street, and Mrs. Mary Kane of 513 Fourth Street. John Drury died from burns in a mine explosion. services at St. Patrick's and interment at Cathedral cemetery.

Anna Thomas Evan ‘T. Williams Eynon Street D. D. Hopkins Firet Welch Baptist Church Cathedral Cemetery John Drury St. Patrick's Church

Funeral for Emil Collegh After Rock Fall Accident

The funeral for Emil Collegh will be held this morning at 9 from the Italian Catholic church on Chestnut Street. A high mass of requiem will be celebrated. Interment follows at Cathedral Cemetery. Collegh belonged to the Father Mathew society and the Holy Name society.

Emil Collegh North Main Avenue Chestnut Street Cathedral Cemetery Collegh Father Mathew Society Holy Name Society

Local notices highlight court decisions and community events

The community records Druggist George W. Jenkins gaining a favorable judge ruling on his tax collector election. A series of local incidents include an arrest for theft of sixty five cents from a sleeping man, bail set at two hundred dollars, and injuries at a factory. Upcoming events feature a wedding and multiple church and club meetings across Lincoln Heights and Washburn Street.

Republicans Nominate Slate in Dunmore Convention

In Dunmore last night the Republican borough convention nominated a full ticket for the spring election. The crowd praised the lineup as first class and contrasted it with the Democratic gathering held Tuesday. Nominees include Treasurer Charles P. Sarge. Street Commissioner Adam Robinson. Council John Devervaux and Samuel Haddon. School Directors Gustiny Hemple and Charles J. Blots. Auditor Charles Oliver. New Directors Thomas Henwood.

Thcket Tresaurer Charles P. Sarge Adam Robinson Counci John Devervauxs Samuel Haddon Gustiny Hemple Charles J. Blots Charles Oliver Pew Thomas Henwood

Twenty First Anniversary Service Planned by Presbyterian Society

The Christian Endeavor society of the Presbyterian church will lead the Sunday evening service marking the society’s twenty first anniversary. Ames remains home on Green Ridge street with a severe grip. James Conway, formerly local, has returned to Chicago after a short town visit. Mrs James Beattie of Grove street visits Wilkes Barre friends. Three Byron Brady children have scarlet fever at their Malin street home. James Gallagher visits friends in New Jersey.

Christian Endeavor Society of The Presbyterian Church Ames Green Ridge Street James Conway Chicago Mra James Beattie Grove Street Wilkes-Barre Byron Brady Malin Street James Gallagher New Jersey

Kemp's Bileut Throat Remedy Sample Offered by Proprietor

An advertisement promises a free sample bottle of Kemp's Balan throat aid from the proprietor. Drugists sell Kemp's Bileut at listed price, touting its use for chronic cough relief and general throat support.

South Scranton Resident Noted In City Sidebar

South Scranton profile highlights a popular local resident, Benjamin F. Moore of Slorum Street, who at 20 was elected alderman of the seventh ward, marking early civic promise. The note appears in a city page with brief items about sports and community events.

Benjamin F. Moore Slorum Street

Sire the Position and Resignations of a Local Politician

The passage notes Mr. Moore resigning from a post within a year and later being elected school controller twelve years ago, serving one term before retirement. He remained quietly observant of local events and held secretary roles in the Pourleen Friends and Comet lodge, Knights of Pythias, until his final reelection bid.

Moore Pourleen Friends Ben Comet Lodge Knights of Pythias Agein

Defenders Triumph Over Allentown Champs In Local Game

A lively basketball contest at St. Johns Hall on Stone Avenue ended with the Defenders U9 Allentown 1 victory. Winney and Aizer starred for the visitors while Vane Tigue and Snyder led the home team with Moriarity and Prendergist strong in support.

St. John's Hall Stone Avenue Allentown Medico Chivergucul College Philadelphia Pottsville Bloomsburg State Normal School

Local names listed for forthcoming social notices

Alina Shoemaker, Ethel Green, Hazel Tobey, Carl Replogle, Robbie Thomas, Arthur Shoemaker, Van Thomason, Robert Shoemaker, Allen Woodruy are named in the community notices. The fragmented list appears to reference residents involved in a public announcement or local event.

Alina Shoemaker Ethel Green Hazel Tobey Carl Replogle Robbie Thomas Arthur Shoemaker van Thomason Robert Shoemaker Allen Woodruy

Browning Couple Entertain in Honor of Daughter

Mr and Mrs H A Browning hosted a birthday party Saturday evening January 25 for their daughter Clara. A large gathering of friends attended music and amusements followed by refreshments with many attendees listed by name.

Mrs. H. A. Browning H. A. Browning Clara Mra R. F. ¥. Pierce Bessie Brundage Jones Long Goll Nyman Atkinson Mill

Local Nuptials Tie Miss Margaret Jehu to Samuel Coleman

At Summit avenue home of Miran Davis Miss Margaret Jehu wed Samuel Coleman of North Main avenue. The ceremony was performed by Rev. W. R. Davies of Memorial Baptist church. The bride’s sister Lizare Jehu and groom’s brother Frank Colesman attended. A wedding supper followed hosted by the bride’s mother.

Miran Davis Summit Avenue Margaret Jehu Samuel Coleman North Main Avenue W. R. Davies Memorial Baptist Church Lizare Jehu Frank Colesman

Kelly Trio Delights Audience At Local Auditorium

Last night the Kelly trio headlined a concert before a large audience at the Auditorium. Credit given to Mr. Kelly and his two daughters for standout work. The act featured Jayne and Kelly dancers, Davitt and SkHY comedians, James J. Jones vocal soloist, Thanos J. Evans song and dance artist, Ly Nott and Burns blackface comedians, Hefferon and Sweeney buck and wing dancers, John J. Sherman ragtime melodies, and Thomas Cayne Trish airs. Mr. Kelly plans to join the Corner Stock company next week during their stay.

Kelly Corner Stock Company Mr. Kelly Jayne and Davitt and Skhy James J. Jones Voc Thanos J. Evans Ly- Nott and Burns Hefferon and Sweeney John J. Sherman Thomas Cayne

North Main Avenue tabernacle hosts literary musical entertainment

A large audience enjoyed a night of readings and songs by the North Main Avenue tabernacle boys. Master Tommie Morris impressed as boy soprano and the performers earned high praise for their presentation. Proceeds were donated to the North Main Avenue Baptist church building fund.

North Main Avenue Tabernacle Tommie Morris North Main Avenue

Funeral of Mrs. John J. Evans Held at Home

The funeral proceeded yesterday at 12 30 P M from her residence with Rev W F Davies of Memorial Baptist Church officiating. The remains were afterward placed on the 1 26 Delaware and Hudson train to Nanticoke for interment.

John J. Evans W. F. Davies Memorial Baptist Church Delaware and Hudson Nanticoke

Ladies Aid Society Goes to Mrs Spraks Home

The Hickory Street German Presbyterian church Ladies Aid holds its regular meeting at 2 PM on the first Thursday but this month is hosted at Mrs Stephen S Spraks residence at Webster avenue and Linden street. Members are warmly invited to attend.

Hickory Street German Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Stephen S. Spraks Webster Avenue Linden Street

Pleasant surprise parity hosted for Miss Martha Edwards

A cheerful party was held at Miss Martha Edwards home on Spring street Wednesday evening. Guests enjoyed games and diversions until late, with refreshments served. Attendees included Sadie Owens Magele Edwards Martha Price May Evans Mary Richards Marys Morgnnis Wade Cure Anna Jones William Jones Thomas Powell William Leonard David Davis David Edwards Thomas Leonard David Leonard Warry Jenkins Owens William Hobbs Albert Lewis and William Llewellyn.

Martha Edwards Spring Street Sadie Owens Magele Edwards Martha Price May Evans Mary Richards Marys Morgnnis Wade Cure Anna Jones William Jones Thomas Powell William Leonard David Daavis David Edwards Thomas Leonard David Leonard Warry Jenkins Owens William Hobbs Albert Lewis William Llewellyn

Miss Georgia Selby to Lead Cedar Avenue YWCA Meet

Miss Georgia Selby secretary of the North End YWCA will conduct the meeting and services at the Cedar Avenue YWCA rooms Sunday afternoon with a cordial welcome to all young ladies. General Grant commandery Knights of Malta to meet in regular session this evening. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs John Carey on Irving avenue. The Ladies Ald society of Prospect Avenue Church of Peace held an animated session yesterday afternoon. Southside LLBA branch meeting tonight in St Johns church basement.

Georgia Selby North End Young Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue Y. W. C. A Grant Commandery Knights of Malta Loaby John Carey Irving Avenue Ladies' Ald Society Prospect Avenue Church of Peace

Green Ridge Notes On Injuries Visits And Church Meeting

Green Ridge reports Charles Kurtz of New York street fractured leg after a fall on ice. William Giesner of Monsey avenue is homebound by illness. J M Cobb of Capouse avenue returns from Philadelphia trip. Mrs Samuel Found of Prompton visits daughter Mrs J H Stevens on Capouse avenue. A church meeting to elect three additional elders is planned after mid week Green Ridge Presbyterian services. Wayland Kimball of Honesdale visits Green Ridge friends. Clarence and Albert Tobey host a birthday party on Electric avenue with guests Mildred Replogle Dorothy Thomason Clara Van Blarconie Margaret Thomason.

Charles Kurtz New York Street William Giesner Monsey Avenue J. M. Cobb Capouse Avenue Philadelphia Samuel Found Prompton J. H. Stevens Green Ridge Presbyterian Mildreid Replogle Dorothy Thomason Clara van Blarconie Margaret Thomason

Local Meetings and Events In Scranton Area

Liberty Clase company members meet this evening in hose rooms. Teo A H Smith, pastor, spoke at North Main Avenue Baptist and Jackson Street churches. St David's day eisteddfod limits speeches to five minutes. North Scranton Nepub Hoan club has no special meeting tonight. Central Republican club members to deliver speeches. Lulu Dolan visits Elmira NC. A store explosion caused excitement at Davis drug store with little damage. CrackerJacks and Ninth Regiment of Wilkes Barre play basketball at Agiditorium. Saturday bowl at new alley between Black Diamonds and Green Ridge Wheelmen.

Liberty Clase Company Teo. A. H. Smith North Main Avenue Jackson Street West Scranton St. David's Day Wilkes-Barre Black Diamonds Green Ridge Wheelmen Pennsylvania

Infant Brahler Dies After Short Illness

The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Louis Brahler died yesterday after a brief illness. The funeral is set for tomorrow at 14 oclock from 20 Hosen Court, with services at St. Mary's Church and burial in Twentieth Ward Cemetery.

Joseph Louis Brahler Hosencourt St. Mary’s Church Twentieth Ward

Contention Over Command In Schley Case Remains Debate

The analysis cites testimony and dispatches to argue Commodore Schley did not command during the battle and that ships such as the Gloucester Indiana Iowa and Texas acted under others orders. It challenges claims of the Brooklyn’s signals guiding the fleet at Santiago and downplays Schley’s role in the victory.

Brechin Texdi Grant Appomattox Howard Savannah Bhermin Dahleren Sherman Linccoln Schles Secretary of the Navy North Atlantic Schley Long Brooklys Brooklyn Lietttemint McCuwuley Fiest Hook Clark Oregon Texas Sehley Comentators Santiago Gloucester Indiana Iowa Clarkes Bird Aldoasle Agler Tran Seliley Bandaga Lily Hipehip Sabtoy

Anecdote of a Confederate Soldier and a Miller Tale

Fragmentary reminiscence from a Confederate era anecdote teller describing a boy near a mill, a miller, and a misfired shot. The speaker recalls wartime attitudes, consequences of a frightened action, and a grim end as the scene unfolds with a collapsing trust and a warning about life and souls.

Tillman Assails Philippine Policy In Senate Debate

In a fiery speech Senator Tillman derided the Philippines policy as a rejection of core American ideals. He condemned acts in the Philippines and urged the chamber to reconsider a tariff bill seen as a breach of national principle. The session adjourned after executive business.

Mr. Tillman South Africa Bat Bay Philippines Massachusetts Burton Kangag Tillman Yesternas Kiu Neas Kansas Tilman Philippine Commission Tolman Hoar Springfield Republican Hour Tillman Senate

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Scranton May Samuels Dutour G. W. Jenkins South Main Coming Entertainment Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Church First Baptist Church A. H. Smith North Main Avenue Baptist Church Jackson Street Baptist Church Misses Cowley Sue Castor Blick Art Department Co . Fassett Globe Warehouse Funeral Services George W. Jenkins Edwards Fred Backus West Lackawuanhh Avenue Fannie Davies Alderman Krellow Schnell Court Davies Wis Harry Morgans Weat Lackawanna Avenue Mary Beechum Lincoln Heights Phillip, Weber Taylor Catholic Relief and Beneficial Association Oxford Glee David Stephens Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Women's Guild St. Mark's Church Ladies’ Aid Society Simpfon Methodist Episcopal Church West Side Central Republican Club Dunmore South Mre. Spiiks Benjamin VF. Moore North Scranton News Jehu Coleman Tabernacle Evans Green Ridge W. J. Battin Vine Street Thomas Michael Manley Familly Birch Street Cathedral Congresuan W. Dusper Talbert Cane Ling Nouth Avance Stores Oe Theatre M. Reis Beater Amanes Uffy Buy W. EL Buffalo Miele Ly Willa Leraine la Jone Atl “Amonete Lyle Ly Marry 8 Charles Frotinin Ley Colorado Walluer’s New York City Ao Greatast Academy of Music Lessee A. J. Duffy Managar Carner Stock Company Aml Sen Wirek Sawtelle Company Angel of the Star Ae the Innocent Maid HOUSE Mr. Tilman
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