Advisory Board Meeting At Penn Avenue Baptist Church
The regular quarterly meeting of the advisory committee of Penn Avenue Baptist Church will be held this evening at o clock.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1902
Page
3
The regular quarterly meeting of the advisory committee of Penn Avenue Baptist Church will be held this evening at o clock.
The diagram for reserved seats for the Faelten recital is at the Conservatory office located at 604 Lindon Street all day this evening at the Parish house.
The St Luke's excursion, postponed from last Thursday, will occur tomorrow with trains leaving for the lake at unspecified time. Tickets valid on the afternoon train and the two return trains. The games committee plans competitions for both boys and girls. Bauer's orchestra will accompany the outing.
Superintendent of Police Day and Detective Detter raided the Hub on Bruve street late Saturday night arresting proprietress Mrs Timothy Jones and a man who gave the name Smith. The woman was fined 830 for keeping a house of ill fame and the man was fined 5 for being an inmate thereof. Both paid their fines.
Liquor dealers of Lackawanna and D Greene counties will hold a joint session at Music Hall tomorrow at 1 PM to elect permanent officers for their newly formed union and discuss actions to reduce license fees and eliminate speakeasies.
The Green Ridge Wheelmen mark the tenth anniversary with a private reception for members and their ladies next Thursday from 8 to 1 at the club house. A dance will follow with Bauer's Orchestra providing music and Hunley catering. Committee includes Charles M. Carr Z L. Rowlson H P Hirchvook B W Beviins and Howard Davis.
A meeting is called for Tuesday morning June 2 at 9 o clock at the $18 board of trade building. The purpose is to arrange the annual picnic for the city’s newspaper boys. All interested are invited, especially those who will help make this year’s picnic a bigger treat for the newsboys.
The Central Labor union announces a complete slate of persons firms and corporations on an unfair set and directs its secretary to compile an “unruly” list after a recent meeting. The Citizens Alliance printed cards in local papers asking readers for information on boycotts active in the area.
During a strike fever incident, three inmates scaled a ten foot wall at the House of the Good Shepherd and reached central city. Police Lt Feeney located them in the Palace hotel back room with several men. Magistrate Millar remanded them to county jail for ninety days each.
Scranton and Carbondale visitors flock to Wayne and Delaware counties for lakeside recreation. Lake Poyntelle hosts the steamer Margaret and eight guest boats under Charles H. Smith, with nearby Rock Lake Summit Lake Independence Lake Little and Big Hickory Lakes offering fishing and boating. A special July 4 train from Scranton division will bring Wilkes-Barre and Carbondale folks to Poyntelle for an old-fashioned Fourth festival and dance in the pavilion.
The funeral of Charles E Horn son of Attorney George S Horn was held Saturday from the family residence on Mulberry street. Rev C M Giffin and Rev E B Singer conducted services with music by Mrs J O Brien John T Watkins and Alfred Wooler. Interment in Forest Hill cemetery. Many Lackawanna friends attended. Army units sent floral tributes and bar members served as pallbearers.
A Royal Arcanum parade will precede a celebration at Nuy Aug Park. Guides report to the grand marshal at Lackawanna and Franklin avenues at 1 p.m. The march route runs from Lackawanna to Wyoming to Nuy Aug Park.
Fourth of July excursion advertised to Mountain Park on Wilkes-Barre mountain overlooking Wyoming valley. Trains from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre carry passengers at varying times with 70 cent adult and 60 cent child fares. Amusements include bowling merry-go-round goatser railroad village and sports plus music and refreshments. Tickets sold at stations only. J. S. Swisher district passenger agent Scranton Pa.
On July 2 Scranton will witness Rev John Parskouta ordained a Greek priest by Latin Bishop Hoban in a historic act. Five candidates from St Marys seminary in Baltimore will be ordained, signaling Scranton as the new head of the Greek Catholic church in America with plans for a Greek seminary and future education center.
Ruth Romaine Green, six, daughter of Mr and Mrs Joseph J Green of 438 North Sumner avenue, died Saturday at Lackawanna hospital after an accidental shooting by her brother. The children were bright No 8 school pupils and were to take part in Children’s day exercises. Funeral at the house today at 2 pm private. viewing 10:30 am to noon. interment in Dunmore cemetery.
Edward Butler 18 son of Mr and Mrs James Butler of 427 Prospect Ave died Saturday after brief illness. Survived by parents sisters Margaret Ellen and brothers Patrick William in Chicago. Funeral tomorrow with requiem mass at St Peter's Cathedral. Interment private. Catherine O Hara died Saturday at brother Anthony O Hara’s home 1840 N Washington Ave. Sligh Mass 10 am at St Pauls Green Ridge interment Cathedral cemetery. Mrs Rosch Flynn longtime West Scranton resident died at 8 pm at 224 Van Buren Ave. Survived by children Mrs John Hilgert Rose June John Patrick Joseph. Funeral arrangements later.
The National Educational Association convenes in Minneapolis from July 7 to 11. All who seek low railroad rates should meet June 4 at 3 p.m. in the superintendent's office for berth information. G. W. Phillips, Superintendent.
Renowned pianist and Faelten School director Carl Faelten presents a recital at St Luke's Parish House under Conservatory of Music auspices. Program includes Schubert Beethoven Mendelssohn Chopin and more with notes on Pastoral Sonata and other works.
The Hall mine owned by Hall Mining company founders 8. D. Roberts Richard R. Walsh John Wall J P Kelly and KE Tl House gains 10000 to expand operations across 125 acres. A northward stream splits the tract with rich gravel beds yielding garnet zircon aquamarine amethyst topaz ruby and diamonds. A Scranton birth note records a son born June 22 1902 to Mr and Mrs M T Howley.
Rev. Henry Sterling Potter of Green Ridge Baptist declares the church should not settle property conflicts or act as judge in strikes. He says the church’s mission is to transform human nature through the Gospel, teaching the Fatherhood of God and brotherhood of man to prevent conflict.
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