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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1902

Page

6

Knights of Pythias Install New Officers at West Scranton

West Scranton Electric City lodge No 318 installs officers at Iverite hall led by District Deputy D B Evans with Test chancellor Fred Diehl and others named. Will hold July meetings and plan a mass meeting at St David's hall. Local No 637 to meet July 17 in Jayne's hall. Ten pin league games total over 2100 pins with Dutch and Welsh teams. Dutch players listed and winners aim to play the Americans led by Fellows Pitcher Clow Evans and Struppler.

Ofhcers Electric City Lodge Knights of Pythias Iverite Hall D. B. Evans Fred Diehl W. A. Phillips Joseph Stonefield Morgan Thomas Louis Crist G. Summerhill William Crist Edward Troberta John Nelpeers Anthony Horack George S. Bayres Grand Leflee White Sunbury Louis Clint Spovlis St. David's Hall Jayne's Hall Dacel Pfeiffer William H. Roe Adolph Bruning Henry Morgan Hugh Hughes Walsh Frank Watkins Walter Jones Sanmiuel Jones John Thomas Wood Gus Kynon John H. Fellows W. Pitcher George Clowel W. Haydn Evans Dr. Struppler

Paving Underway on South Malin Avenue Project

Work on South Malin Avenue between Oxford and Hampton streets progresses with concrete base near completion in the block between Lugerne and Oxford. The street railway plans double tracks and airbed concrete roadbed. crews redirect traffic on Tenth Street to Main Avenue. roadbed between Lynen and West Locust is being logged.

Malin Avenue Oxford Sound Hhonpton Street Lugerne Oxford Streets Street Railway Tenth Street Ostorde Fepton Streets Main Avenue

Delegates to NIA-Convention to Meet in Scranton

The following delegates from West Scranton Royals are to meet at Jayne's hall on Jackson Street at 10 tomorrow morning to arrange transportation to the NIA Hon convention in Indianapolis. Officers of the West Scranton royals are also invited to attend for special business.

Dredd Indianapolis Jackson Street West Scranton Jayne's Hall

Continental Oil and Refining Co Offers Free Barrel Stock

George B. Carson reports from Beaumont Texas that the Continental Oil and Refining Co withdrew a free barrel offer with each share at 10 cents on July 4 but extended the deadline ten days due to reporting delays. The company agreed to extend the dividend and the free barrel offer. Interested investors can contact agent B H. Morgan at 108 North Main Avenue to purchase shares before the 14th inst.

George B. Carson Beauemont Galveston Texas Continental National OU and Refining Company West Side Beaumont Geo. B. Carson Continental OH and Refining Co BH. G. Morgan North Main Avenue

Keystone lodge installs new officers in Hari Gari Hall

A regular meeting of Keystone lodge No. Ov Loyal Knights of America was held in Hari Gari hall last evening. Past Master John Phillips installed the newly elected officers with assistance from Fast Master Hugh Williams. Officers include Worthy Master Thomas Seymour and Worthy Deputy Master Gwilym Lewis.

Keystone Lodge No. Ov Loyal Knights of America Hari Gari Hall John Phillips Hugh Williams Thomas Seymour Gwilym Lewis Joseph H. Davis Reese G

Local Lodge Names Officers for Three-Year Terms

Reese serves as financial secretary and William G. Phillips as treasurer. Alfred Roberts becomes conductor with Charles Seymour as assistant conductor. Charles Jones is chaplain and John Phillips inside tyler with Hugh Wil lame outside tyler. Walter Hum phreye serves as trustee for three years.

Social Gatherings Highlight Lincoln Heights Neighborhood

Arthur Latham of Bryn Mawr Lincoln Heights celebrated his twenty fifth birthday with a large gathering at his home. Mrs. Sarah Williams of Washburn Street hosted a party for her daughter Alice. West Scranton residents visited the Howells at Mt Dewey for an evening of social diversion. Mrs. William Hallett of North Garfield Avenue entertained the Railroad auxiliary of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church.

Arthur Latham Bryn Mawr Street Lincoln Heights Sarah Williams Washburn Street Alice Buecsis West Scranton Thomas Howells Mt. Dewey William Hallettt North Garfield Avenue Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church

Unclear meeting notices from local groups

The notice lists several groups holding meetings this evening including United Mine Workers of America at St Jayne's hall, St Cecelia's C T A at Mrs Lasher's home on Tenth Street, and the Women’s Foreview Missionary Society of Simpson Methodist Church at Mrs A M Wilsey’s home on North Bromley Avenue West Park.

Loew Unlon United Mine Workers of America Jayne's Hall St. Cecelia’s C. T. A Ani B. Bockety

Residents Take Varied Vacations Across Cities

A Crippled listing shows Mr and Mrs Reese T Reese and their children leaving for six weeks visiting Mahoney City Philadelphia and Atlantic City. Prof Warri F Jones of Arlington NJ vacationing with West Scranton friends. Several locals depart for lakeside retreats and coastal trips including Lake Windu Pittston Lake Sheridan Portland ME and New Hampton NJ.

Reese T. Reese Jackson Street Mahoney City Philadelphia Athantic City Wwarri EF. Jones Arlington N. J West Scranton Hector Campbell North Sumner Avenue Lake Windu Airs Tt. W. Litee Byron North Main Avenue Cummings’ Pond Pittston Jane Jenkins BR. J. Bloughes North Bromley Avenue Theodore M. Miller Washburn Street Joseph Burrall Prive Street Buffalo Tie William 7 Ace Nellie South Lincoln Avenue New Hampton Fred Peters Sloan George Asbury Thomas Portland Maine Albert Foster Reese Reese Samuel Jones Edward Richards Lake Sheridan Lewis Jones Lifiyette Latsyette Street Gettysburg Davil Jones Swetlaind Street Laurie Winola John McNulty Hampton Street Hoa Kone Pittsburg Will Thompson Jolinetown John Flynn Price Street John Davis West Lackawanna Avenue Dallas John Willams Heatnut Street Chicago Charles Devine William Moran Laverne Street Wuliemapore Joseph Welsh Emmet Street New York Frank Hackett Hazleton North Hyde Park Avenue Seth Wrigley Booth Main Avenue Marshbe Park and Son Milwaukee Ferber Sadie North Tryde Park Avenue Binghamton Misa Rawson Bloomsbury State Normal School

Mower Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

For many years Mother Gray, renowned nurse at the Children’s Home in New York, prepared a remedy for children now offered in the drug market. The powder, described as harmless and pleasant, claims to cure fever teething headache stomach digestions and pinworms. Sold by druggists for 20 cents.

Mother Gray New York

Dr Kennedy Favorite Remedy Promoted for Kidney Disease

An advertisement extols Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as a cure for kidney liver and bladder ailments and other ills. It claims relief from incontinence and nighttime urination and includes a testimonial from Rev Henry P Miller. Also notes sales and sample offers.

David Kennedy Reece Henry P. Miller Baptist Church Spartenburg S. C New &C Mati David Kennedy Corporation Rondout N.Y David K Worm Moat

Local residents on summer visits and returns

Addison Chase Jr and Mrs G B Doud are among residents mentioned as confined by il laCes while James Davis and Bessie Elster spend the summer in Moscow. Others return from Plymouth and New York visits. Dr J Jenkins and wife return from a trip and will reside at 1426 Jackson street. Albert Turner was in New York yesterday.

Ing G. B. Doud Oram Boulevard Addison W. Chase, Jr North Main Avenue illaCes James Davis Elster Bessie Hyde Park Avenue Moscow Thomas Hopkins Everett Avenue Plymouth T. W. Jenkins Albany N.Y Richard , Jones Edwards Court Thomas Jackson New York Murray Acker Tallview Avenue Kingston Evan George Jenkins South Rebecca Avenue Buffalo May Magee Paterson N. J Davis Main Avenue Jackson Street J. Jenkins Albert Turner

Pretty wedding joins Fred Pride and Elizabeth Uhl

In South Scranton yesterday afternoon at St. Mary's German Catholic Church on River Street Fred Pride and Miss Elizabeth Uhl were married. Rev. Peter Christ officiated and a nuptial mass followed. The bride, attended by her sister Annie Uhl, wore old rose satin with duchess lace and chiffon. William Rosar stood as groomsman. A reception and wedding supper followed at the bride’s home on Pittston Avenue with many friends offering congratulations.

Fred Pride Elizabeth Uhl St. Mary's River Street Peter Christ Annie Uhl William Rosar Pittston Avenue

Remains of Casper Martin Requiem Held in St Marys

The remains of Casper Martin who drowned Tuesday were laid to rest yesterday morning after a requiem Mass by Father Christ at St. Marys church. Interment followed in Avoca with pall-bearers John Porick Gus Keiper Charles Glaab John Myers Walter Doud and John McAndrews.

Casper Martin Hargely Father Christ St. Mary's Churchy Avoca John Porick Gus Keiper Charles Glaab John Myers Walter Doud John McAndrews

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Plans Remodel

At a Wednesday meeting church officers approved remodeling plans with Conrad Schroeder winning the contract. The $5,000 project includes an organ loft, steel columns replacing arches, and gallery rearrangements to open the interior. Work will begin soon.

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Conrad Schroeder

Funeral for infant Thomas Carey set for 2 PM

Funeral services for Thomas Carey infant son of Mr and Mrs Stephen Carey will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock at the family home 40 Stone avenue. The report mentions other local items including a culvert repair on Pittston avenue and a police case involving James Tigue with minor penalties.

Thomas Stephen Carey Stone Avenue Connell Pittston Avenue James Tigue Prospect Avenue Quinnain and Keil Station House Wis Charles Kellerman Birch Street Presbyterian Tina Schrey Thomas McGarry Mamie Carroll St. John’s Church Fig Street Grant

WCTU Meeting Moves to Van Houten Home Next Friday

The Womans Christian Temperance Union shifts its gathering to Mrs. Van Houten's residence for next Friday evening, correcting an earlier note that said this evening. Rev. F.P. Dreyer and his family have left for Toronto, where he will take a post with the Chinese Inland mission.

Womans Christan Temperance Union

North Scranton Social News Highlights

William Finn son of ex councilman Wade Finn of North Main avenue underwent an appendicitis operation at Scranton hospital. Teens enjoyed a trolley ride to Archibald. Keystone Literary and Dramatic club hosted a shirt waist outing at the Auditorium. Several candidates joined Camp No 01 Modern Woodmen of America. A surprise party honored Henry Twining at his North Main home with music by Edward Sanders and Grace Bonson. Women’s Christian Temperance Union meets at 2 pm at the Young Women’s Christian School parlors. Miss Carmel O’Meara of Carbondale honored at Miss Anna Loftus home with an evening of diversions and refreshments. Picnic for Providence Methodist church Sunday school postponed due to inclement weather. buses depart Marvine crossing for Providence Square at 9 o’clock. Preparatory service at Providence Presbyterian Church with Rev. Dr. Guild preaching.

William Finn Wade M. Finn North Miain Avenue Scranton Archibald Keystone Literary and Dramatic Club Modern Woodmen of America Henry ‘Twining North Main Avenue Twining Diana Watkins Cora Snyder Luli Constantine Pearl Henry Mae Guest Bell Robinson Rhinele White Delsy Reynolds Ithel Reynolds Chrence Alaa Ster James Lated Heward Collins Howard Hunt Edward Sanders George Wheeler William Bright, Jr Myron Wenter Sidney Langan John Jones Howard Rothmore Henry Twinngood Velock Anna Loftus West Market Street Carmel O'Meara Carbondale Genevieve Kelly Sfeven Campbell Margaret White Anna O'Connor Louise Chirk Ras Burke David Peete Janes Gampbell Robert Collins James Ruddy William Jones Frank Doyle Providence Methodist Cherch Marvine Crossing Providence Squire Eelour Providence Presbyterian Church Dr. Guild

Obituary notices for Minooka residents and locals

Obituary notices list Cornelius Stokes of Minooka who died after a long illness at Gilmore Avenue residence leaving wife and children Marie Ella Sarah Joseph William and siblings Mel Griffin and PLW Stokes. funeral tomorrow morning. Also Mrs Michael Wall of 1029 South Irving Avenue died after a long illness leaving husband and children Michael Thomas and Mrs David Battle and Mrs John Nassey. funeral tomorrow at St John’s Church. Peter Gunster of 1429 North Washington Avenue died yesterday at 1 p m aged 61 leaving widow and two children Hattie M and Fred WW. funeral later. Mrs Anthony Gallagher died at West Carbon Street leaving two sons and a daughter Mary A Gallagher Michael Gallagher and P H Gallagher of New York. Mrs Mary Crane of 12310 Remington Avenue died Wednesday mother of Patrick Thomas Willan James and Margaret Crane.

Cornelius Stokes Minooka Gilmore Avenue Marie Ella Sarah Joseph William Mel. Griffin PLW Stokes Michael Wall South Irving Avenue Michael Thoma David Battle John Nassey St. John's Church Fig Street Peter Gunster North Washington Avenue Hattie M Fred WW Anthony Gallagher West Carbon Street Mary A. Gallagher Michael Gallagher P. H. Gallagher New York Mary Crane Remington Avenue Patrick Thomas, Willan James Margaret Crane

Sale items blanket over silk ribbons and more on Friday

Bright Friday sales feature 4 inch silk ribbons in light blue pink tilac red maize and white at 19c a yard. Cosmo Buttermilk Soap offered at 8c for one hour. Dimities lawns and other fabrics discounted to 6c. Dongola Oxford shoes and children's Leghorn flats heavily promoted. Women’s wash suits priced near fabric cost at 1.98. Porch rockers and men’s hill hose offered in Friday hour sales.

Thom Ab Wieneadaer Cscs Neteeaecsine Dongola Oxford Tire Eer SNP Aine Fee Euston

Bargain Hour at Local Store Deals Across Departments

One hour sale offers lace insertions Japanese toilet paper white goods seersucker gingham women's house wraps and men's night shirts with low prices. Selections include lawn settees and kids pants priced per item or per pair, all framed as limited time doorbuster bargains today.

Wyoming Avenue

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West Wheelmen’s Club United Mine Workers Dufour Carson O. K India Globe Warehouse General News George Trese Lawrence Sadie J. Morton Catherine Burrall Young People's Society of Christiain Endeavor Weshburn Street Judson Hutchinson Missa Burrall Aliss Catherine O'Trara Sacred Heart Order of Sisterhood Sacred Heart Academy Truel School School of Mines Patriotic Order Sons of America Mountain Park Lafayette Swetland Streets Atlis Mission T. (. McDermontt Tunbury Methodist Episcopal Church Austin Griffin PD. Ly Electric City Wheelmen Rederic TR. Jones Wilkes-Barre Sion Foreign Mission Feld William Hadley Hia Detroit Aingorn Boranion Gas and Water Company Boston Hisealeter Anna Dreyer New England James R. McDonough Honoerlale Cheatiit Street A. J. Healy West Drinker Street Harry M. Spencer Yeaterday Lake Clemo South Scranton St. Mary’s Dunmore North Scranton THE Joyce Stores Jonas Long's Jonas Long Sriday Elye Chass Ceead N. KK Fairbank Vienna
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