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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1902

Page

9

St Patrick’s parochial school holds 1902 commencement

The annual commencement announced for St Patrick’s parochial school on June 26 features a class motto Duty Is Above All, with graduates listed by class and program including music acts and recitations. Nearby St John’s German Catholic parochial school will close in a week due to a strike and local street work on South Main Avenue causes heavy disruption.

St. Patrick’s Parochial South Main Avenue St. Patrick's Parochial School Arthur Aloyalua de Ayala Margaret Mary Gilroy Mahel Déene Mullen Regina Mary Wilhelmina Roy Francis Aloysius McHale Agnes Mary Casey Theresa Veronica Howley Mary Lucilla Cuesick Kathleen Tia Johnson John Joseph Gilroy Nona Mabel Mullen Vala Margaret Gilroy Hilda Lizzie McCaffrey Marie Reese Sadie Arthurs Margaret Fleming Selma Wabevea Seve Mary Gilroy Druid Mary Cusick Miss Regina McDermott St. John's

Smallpox Cases Prompt Quarantine On South Main Area

In the South Main and Eynon street vicinity smallpox cases rise. Mrs Henry Morgans and two children were moved to Emergency hospital and their home ordered fumigated and quarantined. The saloon in the same building reopened yesterday and again closed after Health Officer Allen and a patrolman intervened.

South Main Avenue Eynon Street Henry Morgans Allen

Grace R. Peck to Wed Hutchinson in Washington

Washburn Street Presbyterian members hosted a farewell for Grace R. Peck who will marry Judson Hutchinson of Washington next week. Short addresses were given by many attendees. Separately, Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church elected trustees for a multi year term with Rev James McLeod, D D moderating.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Grace R. Peck Judson Hutchinson Washington Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church James McLeod D. D First Presbyterian Church

Baptist Young People Union Hosts Annual Entertainment

The First Baptist church assembly room hosted the Baptist Young People's Union annual entertainment last evening with strong attendance. Miss Alice Williams and Miss Anna Jones delivered excellent recitations while Roy Wheeler performed an artistic piano piece. Roger Williams of Bucknell University sang a popular number and an associate members quartet offered a pleasing selection.

The Baptist Young People’s Union of the First Baptist Church Alice Williams Anna Jones Roy Wheeler Roger Williams Bucknell University

Delayed Secretary Leads YMCA Meeting With Scriptural Salute

Secretary Mahy of the Young Men's Christian Association was detained. A roll call elicited scripture verses or sentiments from attendees. The social with refreshments followed, making for a pleasant evening enjoyed by all present.

Mahy Young Men's Christian Association

Children’s Day Exercises at Sellavue Welsh Church

Annual program at Sellavue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church to be held next Sunday morning features a children's choir cantata The Garden of Eden and a sequence of readings recitations songs and class performances led by Pastor and school groups with a closing chorus Praise Ye the Father.

Sellavue Fden Stanley Jones

Local man slips at hotel fractures leg in fall

George Deckelnick of South Main avenue and Luzerne street slipped and fell in front of the hotel recently, fracturing his leg and leaving him laid up. George Thomas, son of Mr and Mrs Rowland D Thomas of North Hyde Park avenue, fell from bed on Tuesday and fractured his left elbow.

George Deckelnick South Main Avenue Luzerne Street George Thomas Rowland D. Thomas North Hyde Park Avenue

Simpson Methodist and Sunday School Postponed to Nay Aug Park

The annual Simpson Methodist church and Sunday school session, delayed by rain, will be held today at Nay Aug Park. Sloan Central Mine Accident fund members meet at 140 Pelovek this afternoon near South Main avenue and Luzerne street to attend William G. Williams funeral. Washburn Street Presbyterian Ladies Home and Foreign Missionary Society slated to meet at Nay Aug Park today.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Nay Aug Park Sloan Central Mine Accidental Fund Pelovek South Main Avenue Luzerne Street William G. Williama Ladies' Home and Foreign Missionary Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church

General News Notes From Scranton Area

Alderman Kellow held John Cushua of West Linden street on a $300 bond for threatening the life of neighbor James Butler. Rev. William Jenkins to preach at Plymouth church next Sunday. Keystone lodge plans annual outing at Harvey's Lake. West Scranton Assembly initiated members and received applicants at Red Men's hall. Bowling tournament gains interest at Electric City Wheelmen’s club. Irish Catholic Benevolent Union No. 002 met at St. Leo’s hall with social session. Dr and Mrs W A Paine attended Dickinson seminary exercises in Williamsport. Royal Arcanum field day at Nay Aug park next Monday with speeches and sports. David W. Phillips of Lafayette College awarded Lyman Coleman biblical prize of $0. Attorney Walter S. Bevan returned from Lafayette class of ’97 reunion. Tripp Slope and Drift Fund to meet at Co operative hall tomorrow evening. Burglar alarm sent to police on Jackson street. no theft found at Gideon Moser home. Haydn Oliver, son of Selectman Joseph Oliver, injured his left foot cutting kindling with an ax.

Alderman Kellow John Cushua Weat Linden Street James Butler William Jenkins Plymouth Church Keystone Lodge Loyal Knights of America Harvey's Lake West Scranton The Royal Society of Good Fellows Red Men's Hall Electric City Wheelmen’s Irish Catholic Benevolent Union St. Leo's Hall W. A. Paine Washburn Street Williamsport Dickinson Seminary Royal Arcanum Nay Aug Park David W. Phillips D. C. Phillips South Hyde Park Avenue Lafayette College Lyman Coleman Walter 8. Bevan Lafayettte Colone Tripp Slope and Drift Fund Co-operative Hall Jackson Street Gideon Moser Lafayette Street Sumner Avenue Haydn Oliver Carmeliman Joseph Oliver

Local Residents Entertain Travel and Work News

Meridian street resident Harry Gallagher accepts a position with New York Ship Building Company in Philadelphia. Mrs. Augusta Benger returns from a visit with West Scranton friends. Edwin and Edith Jenkins visit their aunt Mrs. Griffiths in North Sumner avenue. Harry S. Jenkins returns from Lake Ariel. The Jenkins family and Forest Longworth take posts in Buffalo. Miss Alta Slutter hosts Della Cooper from Courtdale. Mrs. Reedstrom visits Mt Bethel. Mrs. A. M. Mettler and son Ben visit Mrs. Spencer on Jackson street. Ollie Thomas is confined to home due to illness. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Eldred visit Buffalo. Myrtle Saylitts vacation in Buffalo. The Jones family plans a three month Wales trip. Thoms Davis visits Carbondale. Harry Monninger Thomas Elias and Hugh O Boyle stay at Lake Ariel. William Thomas returns from West Scranton. Michael McDonald heads to Pittsburg for a move. Mr. and Mrs. Olver and son of

Harry Gallagher Meridian Street New York Ship Building Company Philadelphia Augusta Benger New York City West Scranton Edwin Edith Jenkins Danville William V. Griffiths North Sumner Avenue Harry S. Jenkins South Hyde Park Avenue Lake Ariel G. W. Jenkins Jennie Jenkins Hyde Park Avenue Forest Longworth Buffalo N.Y Alta Slutter North Lincoln Avenue Della Cooper Courtdale Reedstrom Hynon Street Mt. Bethel A. M. Mettler Ben Milford T. J. Spencer Jackson Street Ollie Thomas Chestnut Street Robert Eldred North Hyde Park Avenue Myrtle Sayltts South Milmore Tey David Jones South Lincoln Avenue

Allen s Foot Ease powder relieves foot discomfort

Shake into your shoes with Allen s Foot Ease a powder that cures painful itching sweaty feet and growing nails. It soothes stings from bunions and relieves tired aching feet. Sold by druggists and shoe stores. Do not accept substitutes.

Allen Allen 5 Oluated

Neighborhood Notes of Visits and Travel in Several Towns

A long list of residents from Wyoming to Plainsville and beyond are noted for visits, guest stays, and travels. Names include Misa Couright, Oscar Yeager, A P Kern, DeWitt Huber, Daniel Edwards, Martha Edwards, Mary Loughrey, Margaret Bickley, Richard Perrow, Brian Savitts, Forest Derahimer, James Davis, John Morris, Samuel Jones, Jennie Miller, Cora Wildrich, Mrs. Charles R. Acker, Hannah Relswick, Ada State, Rose State, Ethel Davis, Elliot Acker, Anne Edwards, Christine Fellows, Edward Burschell, and others. Several residents are listed as ill or on trips, visiting relatives, or attending events at Wyoming Seminary and Cornell University.

North Main Avenue Beoch Lake Wayne County Misa Couright Wyoming Beranton Oscar Yeager Williamaport Mfr Mra A. P. Kern DeWitt Huber Jackson Street Clark Daniel Edwards Martha North Rebeca Avenue Thompson Susquehanna County Mies Allen Ilson North Garfield Avenue Joseph O'Brien Bellevue Johnstown Misnes Mary Loughrey Margaret Bickley West Pittaton Richard Perrow Price Atreat Ishpeming Mich Brian Savitts Filmore Avenue Lincoln Avenue Burrall Chine Howard Lewis Binghamton Charles R. Acker Palmview Avenue Wyoming Seminary Hannah Relswick Cora Wildrich New Jersey Plainsville George Buss Pittston Thomas FE. James North Hyde Park Avanlip Charles Carpenter Wintendale North Rebecca Avenue T. W. Jenkins Albany, N. Y Evan J. Davis South Main Avenue Anne. Edwards Christine Fellows Bouth Main Avenue Cornell University Edward Burschell New York City Ada Rose State Eynon Street Moscow Ethel Davis Peckville Elliot Acker Fairview Avenue Fred Goering Morton Avenue Nellie Miles North Bromley Avenue

Pretty Wedding Solemnized at Holy Rosary Church

Miss Annie Loftus daughter of Anthony Loftus of Brick avenue married Martin F Mulchrone of Pawnee street at Holy Rosary church by Rev J J Holmes. Bridesmaid Miss Kate Flynn attended. reception followed at the bride’s Brick avenue home before a honeymoon trip to Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Annie Loftus Martin Mulchrone Holy Rosary Church Anthony Loftus Brick Avenue Martin F. Mulchrone Pawnee Street J. J. Holmes Kate M. Flynn Buck Avenue Martin Devanney Wales Street Mulchrone Lehigh Valley Philadelphia

Singles Defeat Married Men In Mulley Store Game

A one sided baseball game at Von Storch field last evening saw the single men from Mulley's department store win 23 to 10. John Edwards starred with a home run and steals while Batting and Vans served as battery for the singles. Birtley and Purcell were the married men battery. In a separate match the Donnelly Brothers of Jessup beat O Boyle and Farrey of Dunmore Inc in hand ball 31 to 18 at Henry alleys. The contest drew cheers and a brief police intervention as spectators clashed over player merit.

von Storch Mulley's Department Store John Edwards Battin and Vans Birtley and Purcell Donnelly Brothers Jessup O' Boyle Farrey Dunnore Inc Henry

Local births and family updates from Wilkes-Barre area

Mrs. A. G. Wheeler and son Clifton visit friends on Throop Street while Mrs. Jenkins travels from Olyphant to see her parents in Harris. Clarence Steele returns from a funeral in Waltham New York as Austin Moore arrives home on Parker Street. Sidney Clegg visits Wandling as Hodgson couple celebrate a baby. Ransom returns from Wilkes-Barre. Powell near pneumonia. Lilian Steele returns from Wilkes-Barre and New York. John Owens attends Bucknell and heads to Wayne Avenue summer. Maude Martin visits Blanche Martin in Nay Aug after hospital graduation.

A. G. Wheeler Clifton Clark's Green Throop W. W. Jenkins Olyphant Lewis Harris Clarence Steele North Main Avenue Breele Waltham N. Y Thomas Courtney Throop Street Austin Moore Parker Street Lehigh University South Bethlehem Sidney Clegg Wandling Joseph Hodgson Brighton Plot Arthur Ransom Olyphant Road Wilkes. Barre Joseph Powell Bummit Avenue Lilian Steele North Malin Avenue Wilkes-Barre James 4 Daniel D. Evans Spring Street New York City Lillan Steele Walton Browle John Owens Bucknell University Wayne Avenue Maude Martin Wilkes-Barre City Hospital Blanche Martin Nay Aug Avenue

Park Place ladies host farewell party at Nay Aug Park

The ladies of Park Place held a farewell party at Nay Aug Park in honor of a guest or occasion, as reported in the local society notes.

Park Place Nay Aug Park

Hardware Dept. Item Prices and Promos

A local hardware department lists assorted items with small price tags including petroleum jelly jars ten cents, fly killers ten cents, iron handles ten cents, brass extension rods four cents, crumb tray and brush ten cents, decoy sticky fly paper two sheets four cents, fly paper holder ten cents, glass lemon squeezer five cents, wild west soap four cents, cover lifter four cents, lemon graters four cents, insect guns four cents, narrow ribbons satin and taffeta five seven and nine yards at various prices. Frie day choice.

Local Social Notes and relocations in brief

Mrs C Mietsel plans a trip to Ohio and enjoyed a day outdoors. Mrs John Stansbury and Mrs George Stansbury visitedfriends in Carbondale. Rev Mr Lauer and family move from Short avenue to Mauch Chunk. Harry Hurst Louis returns after months in St Paul. Ray Baxon of Stansbury store spends summer in Kansas for health reasons.

C. Mietsel Ohio John Stansbury George Stansbury Carbondale Mr. Lauer Short Avenue Mauch Chunk Harry Hurst Luis St. Paul Minn Ray Baxon Stansbury Kansas

Funeral for Fred Weiger in South Scranton

The funeral of Fred Weiger drew one of the largest crowds on this side as his body was laid to rest in Pittston Avenue Cemetery. Members of Camp 430 Patriotic Order Sons of America led the services at Mickory Street Church conducted by Rev. W. A. Noval. Flowers accompanied the procession carried by William Heuster John Delty Jacob Mirts and Charles Kylelich. Pallbearers included John Baker Christ Rose William Powell and Fred Krie lich.

Fred Weiger Pittston Avenue Patriotic Order Sons of America Moosle Street Mickory Street W. A. Noval William Heuster John Delty Jacob Mirts Charles Kylelich John Baker Christ Rose William Powell Fred Krielich

Knights of Pythias Nominate Officers for Term

At the last meeting of Comet lodge No 240 Knights of Pythias officers for the ensuing term were placed in nomination. Nominees include Chancellor commander Frank Klefer and vice chancellor John Klein with several other officers such as master at arms Alex Rudler and keeper of records B F Moore.

Comet Lodge Knights of Pythias Frank Klefer John Klein C. Morosing A. Graywinski B. R. Holgate Alex Rudler G. J. Schauta F. Ehrhardt William A

Sullivan and Bird Election at Grand Lodge Mentioned

A fragment notes James Sullivan and James Bird involved with the grand lodge, alongside individuals named Alex and Rudler, with no further context or dates provided.

Grand Lodge James Sullivan Alex, Rudler James Bird

Funeral of Henry Winkler in the afternoon

The funeral for the late Henry Winkler is scheduled for 2:00 this afternoon. Local notices include social events at Baldner's Park and church services at St. Paul's and the Cedar Avenue parish.

Local Notes From Columbus Area Holiday Activities

Sophine college in Columbus spends holidays with parents. W. S. Klonosky a Pittston avenue pharmacist left for New York yesterday and will not sail for Europe. Dr M H Quinn Pittston avenue horse injured in barn incident. German Beneficial society met at Mirts hotel on Pittston avenue yesterday evening.

Sophine College Columbus S. Klonosky Pittston Avenue New York Europe M. H. Quinn German Beneficial Society Mirts Hotel

Cream of society remark at White House dinner

Dr. P. M. Rixey recalls a White House dinner where the president’s mother notes the abundance of cream and quips she understands the phrase cream of society. The president laughs and says they can afford to keep a cow, highlighting humor about excess and simplicity.

P. M. Rixey White House William Saturday Evening Post

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Scranton M. Jordan F. Lawless Masters BF. McHale T. Rittenhouse J. Hayes J. Kennedy M. Bolton T. Glaney A. Hurst A. Bullivan F. Gaffney J. Gaffney M. Gilroy F. Burke M. Cusick M. Quinnan J. McKenna Mise A. Cooper Red Riding Hood Carmel Fahey Imig M. Gilroy Woodman Wolfs Villas A. McHale Arthurs James McHugh Misses Mary Ken Druid Priestess Main Avenue Oxford Bynon Street M. H. Dale Dufour Geo. W. Jenkins Main Ave Ida Waa Saa E SM Aan de General News North Scranton News Donnelly Haviland Lackawanna Ave South Scranton Fred Fetzer Henry Winkler Scranton Athletic Club Baldner’s Park Junger Maennerchor General Grant St. Paul's Church Cedar Avenue St. Paul's Methodist Clay Avenue Linden Street Boruks Thomas H. Spruks Henry Sprukes Julia Zulager John Uhl Beech Street Yesterterday Elmira Bernard Boor the Elks Davidow & Co Lackawanna Avenue President McKinley
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