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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 07, 1902
Page
9
Richard Phillips of Sherman avenue mission Sunday school repeats as top juvenile choir leader at the national eisteddfod competition singing The Night Bells. He previously won in May 1897 at the Robert Morris lodge eisteddfod with As You Go.
West Scranton youths appear in Scranton High School’s 1920 graduating class. Commerce Course names Edward A. Beler Charles Carpenter Joseph Moore Mildred Kittle Elsie Harris Teresa OBrien Louise Richard Stella Williams English Course lists Marie Emperor Bertha Fellows Morris Swisher Classical Course features James Davis Edwin Lord Roswell Phillips Latin Scientific Course includes Stephen Dines Louise Fellows Mattie Hughes Mary Jones Julia Lally Bina McDonough Garfield McKinney George Paine Pred Phillipe Rhys Powell Margaret Sheerin Margaret Tinfield Rhoda Watkins Alice Willams Elizabeth Young.
The Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor met informally at Miss Margaret David's Bellevue home to bid farewell as she leaves for Wales. Attendees enjoyed piano solos by Edith Davies, vocal selections by Annie Jones and Annie Griffiths, and recitations by Ella Jones, Mary A Davies, Mrs. Thomas W. Jones, and Mr. Howell. A ring was presented to Miss David with a speech by Taliesin W. Davies. refreshments followed hosted by Rev. William Davies's wife.
After the crowd departed, those with Tithes books are urged to return them by Tuesday evening June 16. A special service is planned for the occasion and absent members should mail their books. Miss Norma Nicholls class hosts a Weight social with refreshments in the church parlors. Next Sunday is the Lord's Supper and the church seeks a strong representation. A Baptist Young People's Union debate Tuesday night was lively and informative. Mrs William Thomas is steadily improving after a serious illness.
The many friends of Bernard Coons will be pleased to learn that he has secured control of the Becker bowling alleys in Washington hall building, and he will be glad to meet all, afternoons and evenings.
John Spencer of Rock street sprained his wrist after falling from a street car. Grover Singer of Jackson street burned his hand at work in J D Williams bakery.
The West Side Central Republican club meets this evening with Prof. Young of North Scranton addressing Loyal Crusaders in Red Men's hall.
Brightening news includes the birth of a son to Mr and Mrs Judge on South Sumner avenue West Park. Hotelkeeper Enoch Evans of Jackson street to sail next Wednesday for Wales on an extended visit. Mrs H C McDermott entertained the Women’s Foreign Missionary Society at the parsonage last evening. Eleven year old George Musgrave on Division street built a barometer. Colonial Dancing class held a closing dance with the Lawrence orchestra at Washington hall. An effigy of a mine engineer was found on Washburn street Rebecca avenue and removed by Patrolman Davis. Remains of Mrs Margaret Edwards were interred at Washburn street cemetery with pallbearers and flower bearers named. David E Hughes and son Prof Edward Hughes of South Hyde Park avenue plan a Wales tour on June 25. Mrs Emma Adkins of Washburn street left for New York and will sail to the old country. The Newcomb Hinman marriage is set for June 18. Children’s day exercises scheduled at Plymouth Congregational church with Rev William Davis to preach in the evening. George Daniels attended the Bradley Rosencrance wedding in Pittston. David Griffiths of Buffalo visiting. Bellevue Welsh church services tomorrow at 10 in Welsh and 6 in English with more Children’s day activities in Sunday schools.
Mrs Payne wife of Rev Thomas A Payne entertains her mother Mrs Welman Robin son wife of Hon W Y Robinson visits Green Ridge today at the Green Ridge Cash Store. A reception at Rev J W Messenger home for the Evan gelical church sight reading class with Miss Nettie Newell teacher and a Green Ridge Choral Society program. Purse presented to the leader. Jacobs leaves for New York on business. Clara Woodruff and sister Ella return from Bryn Mawr College. Valentine Bliss family move to new home. Lewis Snyder fishing at Ruttenake pond.
A vintage advert promotes Allen's Foot-Bast powder to shake into shoes. It claims to ease swollen feet, relieve numbness, prevent tightness, and soften blisters and corns. Trial package offered, warnings against counterfeit stores.
A Scranton company offers loans from 10 to 300 dollars on household furniture with no compound interest and no advance fees. Loans available up to twenty five miles from Scranton with flexible repayment by month or week, keeping the jewelry out of sight and the borrower’s dignity intact.
The high school closing exercises were held in Washington hall before a large audience. Miss Coxe trained the participants, Bauer’s orchestra performed, and no graduates were listed due to the extended course. The program included recitations, songs, and a presentation by the faculty and pupils, with notes on public schools and community events.
Clerks and residents figure in a flurry of reports from Pittston avenue to Ninth street. Pharmacist Gomer Jones passed his state board exam on April 1 and received his certificate, while Fred Fuchs suffered a back injury from a timber accident and will be out of work for a while. Alderman Lentes set bail at $100 for Balinsky on aggravated assault and battery, and a board-bill dispute involving George Merchleger was settled before Leates. A Fourteen Friends meeting is planned at Hotel Best with important business on the agenda, and funeral services for Mrs elgler are scheduled. John A Schwenker lies seriously ill at home. Rev Doty will lead a Young Women’s Christian Association Gospel meeting Sunday at 3 45 pm. The Pansy club plans a Connell Park outing Saturday at 2 40 pm.
Scranton Railway crews on Drinker street upgrade rails and grade the road as rumors spread of a Burke Brothers line connection to Mooselake. The changes may align with water main routes once laid by D J Smith for Dunmore Gas and Water, placing reservoirs within reach of the lake. Patrons face street-walker commutes during repairs.
Mrs G Chamberlain born Sarah Lewis in 1830 and a Dunmore resident for 31 years died at her Blakely street home yesterday at 6 am after a week long illness. A Presbyterian Church member she was noted for kindness and faith. She leaves Dr Chamberlain as her husband and a large circle of friends mourn.
The funeral for John Swift from 4 Meridian Street Sun day at 2 40 pm will be at St Patrick’s Church with burial in Cathedral cemetery. Ruth Ann Ties funeral from 129 Capouse Avenue Sunday at 2 pm with interment in Morest Mill cemetery. Mrs Mary Waths funeral from her residence with burial to follow.
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