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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1901

Page

6

Converted Jew Tells of Embrace of Christ at Welsh Baptist Service

West Scranton church hears Jacobson recount a dramatic life turnaround from Jewish faith to Christianity. He describes wartime wounds, family rejection, arrest as insane, and eventual conversion through reading a religious book, ending with renewed faith and hope in God.

Jacobson Dew First Welsh Baptist Church Taittre New York Firadin Aid

Sherman Avenue mission lawn social delights Sherman street

The Sherman Avenue mission lawn social on Washburn Street last Saturday evening was a success. The decorated lawn featured Japanese lanterns flags and bunting. Refreshment tables were staffed by Mrs Joseph Thomas Misser Jennie Gleason Muth Jones and Mrs John Phillipe Mish Jennie Davis John Philline Richard Phillipe and John Harvard. A graphophone operated by Seth Jones provided music all evening.

Sherman Avenue Mission Washburn Street Joseph Thomas Jennie Gleason Muth Jones John Phillipe Mish Jennie Davis Meesie John Philline Richard Phillipe John Harvard

Missing Scranton and Nanticoke Boys Leave Orphan Home

Saturday afternoon two boys aged 11 from Scranton and 7 from Nanticoke left St Patrick's Orphanage without a stated plan. It is suspected they aimed toward Nanticoke, though their behavior at the home had been kind and obedient. If they wish to visit Nanticoke and return, the sisters will permit it.

Oelack Martin Dovey Scranton Francis McKee Nunticoke St. Patrick’s Orphan Wevlum MelKoo Nanticoke Itla Dids

Local Sunday Services Highlight Baptist Union Events

Sunday morning sermons by Testor Ma thews and James G. Balle drew praise from the Baptist church members. Evening remarks urged youth on the theme God Is Love, while a Sunday school annual meeting was planned for Aug perk with transportation from Main and Jackson at 530 sharp.

Testor Mathews James G. Balle Baptist Young People Uinlon Main Jackson

Sermons Highlight At Simpson Methodist Church Attendance Boost

At Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church the pastor preached two eloquent sermons from texts On Hogie's Wings and How Are on Living. Both Sunday School and Epworth League report unusually large attendance as September approaches.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Pester New HH. Cole-Dermott Hogie Sunday School Epworth League Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Moffat

Consecration Service At Hampton Street M E Church

Rev James Benningert delivered an inspiring morning address on Gods Keeping at the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church. In the evening he preached from the text By Way of the Cross, concluding the consecration service.

Deaver Hampton Street James Benningert

Salvation Army Meeting Draws Large Turnout

Saturday evening at Price Street hall the Salvation Army gathering drew a large crowd. Caloned Margella shared his life story and sang solos in fine form, Star Captain Brewer delivered a Bible discourse, and a closing prayer followed. In the basement, tea, erem and cake were sold to fund general expenses.

Salvation Army Price Street Caloned Margella Brewer

Funeral Held For Mrs. Sarah J. Davis In Hiawatha

Saturday service conducted by Rev Thomas De Grachy followed by Daughters of Pocahontas council 28. Pallbearers John Morgan Even Jones David Price Alf Bevan John Teese Thomas James. Interment at Cambria Cemetery on Washburn Street.

Sarah J. Davis John Toffman Hampton Mites Thomas de Grachy Wasket Hiawatha Pooahontas John Morgan Even Jones David Price Alf. Bevan John Teese Thomas James Cambria Washburn Street

Community life and events in West Side neighborhood

A Saturday evening dance at Meare Hall ran under Davis and Traney with Misa Lora Duggan as Muse. Guests include George W. Phillips on vacation at the Pan-American. a Rebecca Avenue and Lagerne Street birthday event. Glee club rehearsals. travels to Niagara Falls Crystal Beach and Canada. local hires, repairs, and camping. multiple residents visiting, entertaining, or traveling between Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia and New York. An overhead wire break delayed streetcars. a runaway horse caused excitement. an infant funeral held for John Dougherty.

West Niagara Falls Crystal Beach Canada James Darklin Lasmerne Street Vinton Traction Company Philadelphia M. J. Worden North Hyde Park Avenue Missus Pear Plorence Davis North Main Avenue Lake Winela Myrtle Beemer North Ardinsley Avenue Lily Lake Lou Miller Wilkes-Barre W. A. Wrigley Division Street Silas Hartonan North Rebecca Avenue Misees Kyane Harvard New Custle H. M. Carfenier Mir Mia Simon Jones Mortis Court Aswell Rock Street George E. Reynolds Mae Williams Ackerweenie Maule Smith J. H. Williams Lincoln Avenue New York Thomas E. Mvans Lugerne Street Mabel Phillips Academy Street Williams Blakely Hamath Miles North Browley Avenue Oxford Lugerne Thibble Club Nays Mise Edith Jones Lovust Street Charles Mellovern South Matin Avenue Patrick Brennan Carbondale Cosgrove Alore John Anthony Dougherty Meridlin Etreet Cathedral

Green Ridge Residents Vacationing and Local Incident

Green Ridge residents visit Crystal Lake and Lake Winola with several families and guests from Marlow Street and Brooklyn. Pouse avenue hosts travelers while Elk Lake hosts camping. A laundry wagon overturned on Sanderson avenue causing a broken window but no injuries. James Fuller’s new Delaware Street residence nears completion.

Win Carr Green Ridge Street Crystal Lake Edward Jones Airs John B. Ponare Ta. Pouse Avenue New York Margaret Warren Hattie Fields Marlow Street Maplewood Lake Henry Oran Carr Elk Lake Ziba Knapp East Market Street Lake Winola Horace Smith Monsey Avenue Duncan Brooklyn N. Y James Fuller Delaware

Tobey Family Plans Susquehanna River Cottage Visit

C. E. Tobey and family of North Park will, about August 1, take a cottage at Columbian Grove on the Susquehanna River near Lanesboro Pa. Mrs Tobey and children spent July in Susquehanna county. Samuel Holtham Isaac Ginger and Calvun Bpartow moved to Findlay Ohio to reside. Charles Hudson cut his hand badly by a breaking glass ball. Frank Walcott of Monsey Avenue is at Eagles Mere.

C. E. Tobey North Park Columbian Grove Susquehanna River Lanesboro Tobey Susquehanna County Samuel Holtham Isaac Ginger Calvun Bpartow Findlay, O Charles Hudson Frank Walcott Monsey Avenue Eagle's Mere

Unexpected Theft Case At Scranton Nutworks

John Clarach of 482 Kmmett Street was arrested Saturday by Scranton est and Nutworks officials on charges of stealing steel. A watch theft-suspect led to the clue as steel hidden in his suspenders under his vest was found. He is held on $300 bail for court appearance before Magistrate Howe.

John Clarach Kmmett Street Scrantonest and Nutworks Carach Bolt and Hut Howe

Hospital Cases Report Amid Weekend Accidents

Atulien Thonissie receives treatment at Tuckawonia hospital after injuring a hand on an adventure trip. John Riswarwies narrowly escapes death when a fall during rope work causes injuries near Brishin patel. Frank Bushta sustains a leg fracture at Storrs colliery and is taken to Lockwood hospital. Sumner Taluk suffers a jaw injury from a falling motor part. John Wale injures a hand when a car shifts on the Lackawanna vtn. He is hospitalized.

Atulien Thonissie Tuckawonia Lake Becore John Riswarwies Brishin Patel Taylor Hospital Frank Bushta Storrs Sumnel Taluk Ue Tameenbirney John Wale South Ninth Street Lackawanna Lackawanna Hospital

Irishmen in France and notable Irish lines

The article traces Irish soldiers in French history from early loyalties to France through Napoleonic times. It highlights Dillon and Lally families attaining high nobility, a Dillon allied to Empress Josephine, another slain on the guillotine, Clarke named Napoleon’s minister of war and Duke of Feltre, Meagher the East Indian poet, Abbi Mavearthy as a renowned preacher, Macdonald made marshal at Wagram, and MacMahon who won Magenta and later held high office.

France Lallys Dillons Dillon Josephine America Lafayette Clarke Napoleon Feltre Guillaume Meagher Abbi Mavearthy M. Teard St. Sulpice Lavcordalive Macdonald Ae Kourrienne Wagram MacMahon Magenta French Republic

Rest in the Gospel and Sabbath Observance at Norths Granton

The Providence Presbyterian church held two services with larger attendance for solstice observances. Pastor Dr. Guild read Rev Dr David Gregg’s sermon on Rest and Religion praising Sabbath priority and practical use of rest. An evening vesper focused on The Holy Sabbath with music by F. Whittmore’s choir and brief reflections on mercy deeds, limiting work, and Sabbath provisions.

Guild David Gregg Brooklyn Elias Palmer Providence Presbyterian Church Lafayette Avenue Presbyterian Church N. Y

Fire alarm at Diamond avenue extinguished after boys squarely blamed

An afternoon blaze near Diamond avenue and Court street caused excitement as mischievous boys set fire to an old hollow tree near two large vines. Firemen from Libertys Niagaras and Phinneys responded and quickly extinguished the flames after the alarm at 4 10.

Hex Libertys Niagaras Phinneys Diamond Avenue Court Street

Raids on disorderly houses uncover speakeasy run by Ellis Palmer

Lieutenant Day raids a Wayne avenue and Putnam street speakeasy reported by Policeman Perry. Ellis Palmer is arrested, charged with crime and poverty plea. Palmer pleads guilty and is fined 25 dollars by Magistrate Filder and released.

Lieutenant Day Perry Wayne Avenue Putnam Street Ellis Palmer Palmer Filder

Local Couple, Police Bail, Wounds and Weddings

Stephen Ideoke of West Market Street arrested Saturday on wife Sarah Idokes accusations of beating and vile names. He posted $200 bail after a hearing before Alderman Myers. Also noted: Mrs. M. E. Sanders visiting Northumberland, Mrs. David J. Jones fractured arm at home, funeral for Kate Corrigan at 337 William Street, Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club lawn party on Gilbert Street, Elizabeth Kearney and John S. Haggerty wed at St Peters Cathedral with reception and bridal tour plans.

Stephen Ideoke West Market Strcet Sarah Idoke Idoke Alderman Myers M. E. Sanders Church Avesnue Northumberland David J. Jones Wayne Avenue Jones Donse Kate Corrigan Thomas Duggan William Street John Holmes Holy Rosary Crystal George Honer Cilbert Street Yamane Thorge Daanedie Elizabeth Kearney Phelps Street John 8. Haggerty Leggett Street St. Peters' Cathedral

Obituary of Mrs Vanny Jones Page

Mrs Vanny Jones Page died yesterday afternoon at her parents home on Monroe Avenue after an illness of several months. She was the second daughter of Mr and Mrs Samuel T Jones and had just passed her thirtieth birthday. Survived by husband John B Page daughter Dorothy and Edith Jones sister, she was a soprano at Second Presbyterian church and well known in local musical circles. Her untimely death is deeply mourned by many friends.

Mildred John Dunning Lavelle Court Doty Dunmore Cemetery Scranton Athletic Club Baldner's Park Church of Peace Connell Park Joseph Reif Harold Lake Wincell Mike Ethel Laura Fitzsimmons Buffalo N.Y Patriotic Order Sons of America Hartman's Hall Minnie Regan Honesdale Fred Egan Hickory Street Andrew Roth Niagara Falls Albert Store Cedar Avenue Alfredt Woelkers Birney Avenue Minooka Needham & McDonough Vanny Jones-Pageh Samuel T. Jones Monroe Avenue Aolet Second Presbyterian Church James Coleman van Buren Avenue Coleman Howard Sullivan Thomas Glowsen Doste Nellie M. J. Daniel Jotn St. Patrick's Church Chester Cameron Washburn Street Cameron Hyde Park Knights of the Golden Eagle Havel Garvl Grand Army Odd Fellows Mire Lesser Balumann Willian Jake Chester Jofvlack St. Mark's Lutherinchirch Titeraent Cemewry Samuel McMullen M. J. Holland Webster Avenue Thomas Michel St. Peter's Cathedral

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MR. Jacobson THE Welsh Baptist Church St. Patrick’s Orphan Asylum Mra. Davis G. W. Jenkins Lawn Social First Baptist Church Globe Warehouse Green Ridge Keyop MBEDA Great Union Vorvey's Lake Waehburn Street South Scranton Donahive's Norths Granton Presbyterian Church Scranton’s Great Department Store Jonas Long Tom Jones Page Martin McDermott Railroad Avenue Shela Mary Kathe Margaret Owlock Holy Pass Church Cathedral Cemetery Annie Burke Patrick Burke Herbert F. Geiger Jacob Geiger, Jr Wohwick Caledonian Club Toronto Johnstetter Henry Belin, JR Wyoming Dupont Powder Mining Strokel’ss Repaune Chemical Company High Explosives Cotewell Building Thos Fort John B. Smitie Oei California Fig Syrup CO North G.f.theel Twentieth Wand Anthony Martie Taylor Moses Taylor Hospital Taylor Mines Jeremiah Kingmans Tuetelay Mere, Durden Bwetlind Street Waahburty Street Thomas Purden Mere Thomas Price Edward Stimons
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