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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 03, 1902

Page

9

West Scranton Cathol ic Total Abstinence groups organize for Father Mathew day parade

Representatives from Father Mathew society, Cadets, St. Leo’s Battalion, Pioneer Corps, St. Cecelia’s Ladies, and Juveniles met at St. Leo’s hall to plan the Father Mathew day parade and picnic on October 10 in West Scranton. J C Gallagher was named permanent chairman and D D Lenihan secretary. James Murphy treasurer.

West Scranton St. Leo's Hall J. ©. Gallagher Father Mathew Society J. C. Gallagher J. J. Shaughnessy J. J. Sweeney Father Mathew Morris O'T. Walsh John Murphy James Brown St. Leo's Battalion James Murphy Nicholas Burke Thomas Gilroy Thomia Langan John Shaughnessy St. Paul's Pioneer Corps William Riley Henry Rainey Walter McNicholls D. D. Lenihan J. Orr St. Cecelia's Charles Lasher Margaret St. Patrick's Parish Forest City Hazleton

National Bowling team loses two of three to Atterbury

The National Bowling team from North Bcranton played three exhibitions with the Atterbury team of the Electric City Wheelmen on the latter’s alleys last night and were defeated in two games. None of the matches were notably brilliant.

Bcranton Atterbury Electric City Wheelmen

Davis and Eva Baker Wed in Central City Home Ceremony

Thomas Davis of the central city and Miss Eva Baker of 115 South Hyde Park avenue united in marriage at 6 yesterday afternoon. Rev. S F Mathews officiated at the First Baptist church home ceremony attended by close relatives. The couple will live with the bride’s parents after a wedding dinner, with attendance by Miss Marie McCormick and William Murray and serenade by the South Scranton Mandolin club.

Thomas Davis Central City Eva Baker Hyde Park Avenue S. F. Mathews First Baptist Church Thomas Baker Thomas Vanston Mousseline de Sole Mrs. Davis Marie McCormick William Murray South Scranton

Final meeting of Bellevue church term

The Y. P. 8. C. BE. of the Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church holds the final term meeting tonight at 7 30. The programme includes opening hymn solo recitation Bible reading and prayer paper on Temperance a duet and the secretary's report followed by closing hymn and the Benediction.

Bellevue Alfred Jones Temperance Wm. Davies Beatrice Morgan Edith Davies Taliesin W. Davies C.ecceeeer Congregation Christian Endeavor

Baptist Youth Union Debates At Jackson Street Church

The Baptist Young People's Union of Jackson Street Baptist Church will host its regular monthly entertainment and social in the church assembly room this evening. A debate is featured with the topic Which Stands Most.

Baptist Young People's Union Jackson Street Baptist Church

Prominent Bible Figures to Attend Evening Event

Hilijah’s cause will be espoused by Mesara Thomas and Howe with Isaiah’s interests handled by Messrs. Jones and Byane. The affair will be open to all young people who are assured of an enjoyable evening if they attend.

Elijah Tealah Hilijah Mesara Thomas Howe Isaiah Messrs Jones Byane

Morgan Returns from Georgia Gold Mine Trip

B G Morgan insurance and Breamship agent has returned from a week in Georgia in the interest of the Crown Mountain Gold and Milling company. He spent much time at Dahlonega surveying the gold mines and reports witnessing interesting sights. Morgan was accompanied by A R Davis, a practical engineer.

B. G. Morgan Georgia Crown Mountain Gold and Milling Company Dahlonega Mr. Morgan A. R. Davis

Funeral Services for Mrs Elizabeth Hughes Held at Hyde Park Ave

Remains of the late Mrs Elizabeth Hughes were honored with a 2 PM service at 164 South Hyde Park Avenue conducted by Rev D D Hopkins of the First Welsh Baptist Church assisted by Rev Thomas de Gruchy of Jackson Street Baptist Church. A quartet from the Welsh church sang hymns and pallbearers included six church deacons. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Elizabeth Hughes South Hyde Park Avenue D. D., Hopkins First Welsh Baptist Church Thomas de Gruchy Jackson Street Baptist Church John T. Williams Joseph Reynolds Evan J. Davis John J. Morgan Henry P. Davies James A. Evans The Welsh Baptist Church Washburn Street

Notes and Personalities Highlight Local News

Miss Nellie Thomas and Mary Davis of Utica N Y visit West Park hosts Bert Davis depart. Several residents make trips, attend church events, or plan excursions. James Jeremiah Jr goes to Washington for government apprenticeship. Marriage of Joseph R Westover and Fannie B Gillman at Simpson church yesterday. District organizers visit local groups and Epworth delegates prepare for Tunkhannock convention.

Nellie Thomas Mary Davis Utica N. Y Bert Davis North Sumner Avenue West Park Malin Avenue Washburn Street James Jeremiah Lafayette Street Washington, D. C James McCormick North Main Avenue Pittston Della Davis North Bromley Avenue Wilkes-Barre Oliver Thirteenth Street Myfanwy Jones Wales Olive Escott South Main Avenue Honesdale Mary Coleman Filmore Avenue Willam Sutton South Rebecca Avenue Buffalo David Williams Bellevue Street Boston William Hughes New York North Hyde Park Avenue Metropolis Griffith T. Davis North Malin Avenue Minneapolis St. Paul Gibbons Carbondale Ruth Fellows Tenth Street Philadelphia Margaret Hughes F. Mathews Nellie Powell Kingston Mary Owens South Lincoln Avenue William J. Davies South Malin Avenue Ehrenfeld Cambria County McClare & Brooks Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph R. Westover Fannie B. Gillman Simpson Methodist Episcopal Parsonage H. C McDermott A. O. H. Choir M. G. Langan Catholic Relief and Beneficial Association M. S. Hall Simpson Epworth League Tunkhannock May Jones Florence Keith Arthur Phillips Pen Argyl Rey Mia D. C. Phillips South Hyde Park Avenue Daniel Davis

Allen's Foot-Ease promotes comfortable feet this season

Use Allen's Foot-Ease powder to shake into shoes for cooling relief from snorting feet tight shoes and swelling. It eases corns bunions ingrowing nails and blisters and makes walking easy. Sold by all druggists and stores. address Allen & LBoy.

Allen Allen & la Boy Bb. T

Social notes from Nanticoke and surrounding towns

Catherine of Nanticoke visits Rev and Mrs Phillips of South Hyde Park avenue. Miss Bessie Thompson of Peckville visits cousins Lucia and Ethel Fellows at Tenth and Luzerne streets. Mrs Lockwood of South Main avenue visits friends in New York. William Sell of Hornbrook guest of Rev H C McDermott on North Hyde Park avenue. Ada McDermott of Syracuse university expected home today for summer. Mr and Mrs Ira R Hatch of Verde Colorado return from visit with Leander Hatch at North Hyde Park avenue. M A Tibbitts of South Ninth street considers a visit with friends in Monroe New Jersey.

Catherine Nanticoke D. C. Phillips South Hyde Park Avenue Bessie Thompson Peckville Lucia and Ethel Fellows Tenth Luzerne Streets Theodore A. Lockwood South Main Avenue New York William Sell Hornbrook H. C. McDermott North Hyde Park Avenue Ada McDermott Syracuse University Ira R. Hatch Valverde Col Leander Hatch M. A. Tibbitts South Ninth Street Monroe Sussex County N. J

Lecture on Hawaiian Islands by Prof McMurray at North Scranton

Prof McMurray, musical director at North Main Avenue Baptist, will lecture on Sights and Scenes in Hawaiian Islands and the Great Volcano with illustrations at North Scranton’s Providence Presbyterian under Ladies Aid. The talk repeats a praised performance from the Tabernacle and includes vocal selections. a large audience is expected.

Alderman Meyers John Lucas Michael Muslar Anthony Hulan South Scranton Muslar Hulan William Evans Wayne Avenue Illinois Esau Price Rockwell Street Wales Dr. H. Young Institute New York City John L. Evans Warren Street W. A. Mitchell North Main Avenue Forty Fort

Two Buggies Collide on Cedar Avenue

In South Scranton last evening two buggies belonging to William Zeigler and James O Boyle collided in the 300 block of Cedar avenue. Bystanders restrained the horses to avoid a serious crash. Both O Boyle family members and Zeigler’s party escaped with only slight injuries.

William Zeigler James O'Boyle Cedar Avenue O'Boyle Phillip Rader East Mauch Chunk Mauch Chunk Father Helnen St. Joseph's Cemetery John Gassner Henry Belneman John Exner Michael Ryan Conday Boyle Joseph Schmidt Paul Schweibeng Albert Kolb Storr John Hahn William Sunday John Fink Scranton Panos Pry Seataneee E. J. Schmidt

Albany area residents return home. Slack held on charges

Commodore P Slack of 1615 Penn Ave faced three charges assault and battery desertion and threats before Alderman Leates. He was held for court in 200 dollars on each charge with his wife Lizzie as prosecutor. Joseph Scholl of Buffalo visits friends in the area. Cal church in Albany expects to return home today. B F P Jayne acted as bondeman.

Cal Church Albany Joseph Scholl Buffalo Commodore P. Slack Penn Avenue Alderman Leates Lizzie Slack Jayne Bondeman

Obituary notices for Silas Leach and Patrick Coleman

Silas Leach, longtime city businessman, died after three weeks illness at his brother’s home in Wilkes-Barre. He was about 65, served as secretary of Dickson Manufacturing, deputy treasurer under J. B. Von Bergen, and held posts at Benners Manufacturing and West Pittston Engine. He leaves brothers G. W. Leach, Oliver Leach, and I. M. Leach. Funeral plans later. Patrick Coleman, valued young man, died at his parents’ Hickory street home after a pleurisy relapse following a cold. Survived by parents and sisters Nellie, Marie, and brothers Michael and Francis. funeral arrangements to follow.

Silas Leach G. W. Leach Wilkes-Barre Mr. Leach Dickson Manufacturing Company G. L. Dickson J. B. von Bergen Benners Manufacturing Company New York Patrick Coleman Michael Coleman Hickory Street Nellie Marie Michael Francis

Dunmore School Board Sees New Members Elected

The Dunmore board welcomed new member P J Murray and re-elected M H Costello and president Irwin with all committees reporting completion of past tasks. Superintendent Bovard cited 2226 enrollment and 82 percent attendance, urging stricter enforcement for ages 9 to 14. Costs and bills were approved, and the council approved street lighting contract and street name changes.

Miller M. H. Costello P. J. Murray Correll Bovard Myr Irwin Haggerty Dunmore Electric Light Company Messrs Brogan, Cooney and McAllister School Board County Commissioners

Green Ridge Notes Through School Absence and Local Events

Miss Jennie Bonear of No 27 school has given up her duties due to ill health with Miss Mary Greely substituting. Mrs Frank Phillips and son Thomas plan a two week trip to Boston. King's Daughters at Green Ridge Presbyterian met at Mrs J B Ross’s home where her report on the Philadelphia state convention was read. Harry Von Storeh and Frank Mead fished at Manchester pond. Rev A F Chaffee attended Mrs Sarah Peck’s funeral in Green Ridge. A committee of Fidian Atherton and AL Fowler arranged a Modern Woodmen event in Masonic hall on Friday night.

Jennie Bonear No. 27 Mary Greely East Market Street Bonear Frank Phillips Thomas Sanderson Avenue Boston King's Daughters Green Ridge Presbyterian Church J. B. Ross Joseph Fidian J. M. Atherton AL Fowler Modern Woodmen of America Masonic Hall Dickson Ayer Nue

Bids Opened for Publication of Four Year Legislative Record

In Harrisburg on June 2 bids were opened in the senate chamber by Speaker Marshall and Senate President Pro Tem for the four year publication of the Legislative Record. The action marks the start of a new contract cycle for the official state record publication.

Legislative Record Associated Press Harrisburg Senate Chamber Marshall Senate

Harrisburg man wins contract for pages and Philadelphia bidder seals wrapper deal

Beott J Stackpole of Harrisburg secured the contract at 2 percent below the maximum price of 10 per page. Clarence M Busch of Philadelphia was the lowest bidder for furnish wraps and was awarded the contract with a bid of 859 16 below the maximum price of 10 per set.

Beott BE. J. Stackpole Harrisburg Clarence M. Busch Philadelphia

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