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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1900

Page

6

Annual Commencement at Washburn Street Church

The Chi Upllon society of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church held its annual commencement and graduation exercises last evening with many members and guests in attendance. Key speakers included J.P. Moffatt, D.P., D., Arthur Morse, George Waters, Prof Spence, and valedictorian David Morgan who urged youth to heed social responsibilities and notably criticized officeholders who act for personal gain. Bestowals to graduates featured tokens and a diploma presentation to President Turvey Reece.

Chi Upellon Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Lendinee Itey J.P. Moffatt Harry Noetmeyer Spone Ated David Morgan Turvey Reece Dr. Moffat Professor Stone Thomas Patton Henry Neimeyer Frank Thornton Arthur Morse George Waters Herbert Waters Condit Keene William Burrell Herbert Hall Will Reithwar James Grifithe M. G. Dimmick Breece

Dufour’s French Tar Claims Cure for Cold and Rest

Advertisement notes Dufour s French Tar promises relief from colds and rest. It is advertised as for sale by all dealers.

Dufour

Nelmeyer Event Noted With Social Hour and Refreshments

A gathering titled Nelmeyer featured a press port to Dunmore followed by dining room refreshments and a social hour for attendees after the exercises.

Nelmeyer Dunmore

Volunteer Day Service Highlights Welsh Congregation

The first Welsh Congregational Church held a Children’s Day service with David Jones as pastor presiding and seventeen children baptized. Macedonian missionary Demetris Klas Viehaneff led a motif in his language, while David Jonking directed the choir with assistant Miss Norma Willatts and others. The program featured choruses, recitations, and duets performed by many young participants, admired by parents and friends.

Tao David Jones Demetris Klas Viehaneff David Jonking Norma Wlilattis Ligeie Jenking Evan L. Evang David Jenkins Rachel Williams Cyrgailly Thomas Donner L. Jones Fhawia Arthur Clowd Corgiering Jones May TL. James Mary Vivis Jennie Evans Margret Tavis Phillins Howorcomine Rina Evans Tefore Scees Woodall Bele Elite PRM Ruth Thomas Cowie Evans Sarah Nowele Maggie Davis Alice Phillipa

Barbers Form Mutual Protection Association in Scranton

Proprietors of several West Scranton barber shops held a meeting last evening in James to organize a mutual protective association aimed at safeguarding members against disputes and promoting professional standards.

West Scranton Mutual Protective Association James

Parasol and Umbrella Boost Holiday Comfort

A pleasant holiday is best assured with a pretty airy parasol or coaching umbrella. A proper sun shade also enhances one’s appearance and personal style.

Retailers form North Main mutual price association

Roberts shop on North Main avenue hosts a meeting electing T. B. Price as president John Hughes as secretary and Fred Ginader as treasurer The group aims at mutual protection and a uniform price scale They plan 8 pm closing on weekdays 12 am on Saturdays July 3 until midnight and July 4 closed A new meeting is set for next Monday with members including Pfeiffer Price Davis Roberts Ginader Bros Williams Hecker Hower James Mason Rainey and Hughes.

New Association J. F. Pfeiffer T. B. Price Jonn A. Davis James Roberts Ginader Bros Thomas Willliams L. H. Hecker August Hower John D. James Charles C. Mason Harry L. Rainey J. A. Hughes

Laborers On Scranton Street Sewer Discharged For Straitening Crew

Malle Mabolia and Louis Yavado of Jackson street, laborers on the Scranton street sewer, were dismissed yesterday for creating dissension and inciting a strike. They reappeared later, caused a disturbance, and one drew a razor on Foreman J. C. Fallon. Patrolman James Hart arrested them. before Alderman Moses they were fined $10 and $5 respectively, which they paid.

Malle Mabolia Louis Yavado Jackson Street Scranton Street J. C. Fallon James Hart Moses Nolice

Man Arrested on Assault Warrant in City

Anthony Pepules of 1944 Washburn Street was arrested by Constable Tim othy Jones on a warrant issued by Alderman Davis charging assault and battery on his wife and threats to kill. He was discharged on the first complaint and held on $200 bail for threats. James McLaughlin of Scranton Street was fined $10 by Alderman Moses in police court after an arrest Sunday evening for intoxication and fighting.

Anthony Pepules Washburn Street Timothy Jones Alderman Davis Hoaring James McLaughlin Scranton Street Alderman Moses

Local items note injuries and events across Lafayette area

Joseph Clarke hurt by a fall from a cherry tree in Lafayette street. Johny Jones injured by a fall at the Ig and Whistle mine. Mrs K E Morgan hosts Ladies Aid at her home. Mires Meredith from Philadelphia visits North Bromley. New hotel at Jackson street and Hennessy court opens to the public Friday. Children’s Day at Plymouth Congregational Church and at Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church. Allen Thayer saves a drowning companion at Birch Hollow. George Carson hosts an entertainment to fund Simpson Church mortgage with ice cream and cake. Ita liana group to hold two day celebration July 21 22 with services parade and fireworks. Table School Washburn Street Presbyterian to meet after prayer meeting. Durkin and McNulty return from Holy Cross college and Niagara University. Mothers Jewels entertain at Simpson church with free ice cream for members and invite parents. Christian Endeavor holds meeting at Plymouth. Washburn Street Presbyterian rally to invite all City Union societies. Miss Little Hart accident caused by tablecloth ignition. lamp not exploded as Tribune stated. Hart treated at Moses Taylor Hospital. Classifieds note advance payment required for Odds and Ends ads at West Side Tribune office.

North Bromley Avenue George Jones Jackson Street Hennessy Court Plymouth Congregational Church Richard Phillips Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church Allen Thayer South Main Avenue W. EB. Thayer Birch Hollow George Carson Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Italiana West Scranton Round Woods Table School Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Patrick F. Durkin North Rebecca Avenue Terrence McNulty Hampton Street Holy Cross College Thomas Larkin West Lackawanna Avenue Niagara University Mothers’ Jewels Jewels Christian Endeavor Society David J. Davis South Hyde Park Avenue James Brazil Ind New York Christian Endeavorers City Union Beldl Little Hart Ivan J. Evans Tribune Moses Taylor Hospital

Local News In Brief From Hampton Street Area

Reports include John Davin injured in Brisbin mine with Dr. Rey nolds attending, Salvation Army serving ice cream at Price Street barracks, and Miss Cora Storm hosting No. 18 teachers ahead of her wedding to Rev. J Albert Crown. Funeral for James Hastey held at family home with Ripple division pallbearers. Officers to be elected by Patriotic Order of Americans at Ivorlie hall.

Will Jones William H. Harris George Harrington Malin Avenue Jackson Street Salvation Army Price Street Patriotic Order of Americans Ivorlie Hall James Hastey Albert Crown Clayton Ned Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church

Marriage Announcement and Local Social Notes in Green Ridge

Green Ridge residents report the marriage of Tea bella Monroe Hardy to George Rameer Gibson at the bride's home at 638 West One Hundred and Eighty-eighth Street New York last week. After returning from the wedding trip the couple will reside on Monsey Avenue. Other items note visitors from New York City Miss Kilcour and Frank Totten, visits by Rev and Mrs N G Stahl and others, a dinner for former pastors, and a birth to Dr J L Nea on Sanderson Avenue.

Green Ridge Canis Teabella Monroe George Henry Hardy George Rameer Gibson West One Hundred and Ponty-eighth Street New York Gibson Monsey Avenue Frank Totten New York City Waller Stuhl I. J. Lansing L. Kt. Foster J. L. Fordham BK. Rh. Sturges T. F. Wells F. L. Hitchcock W. G. Parke M. C. Carr J. L. Nea Sanderson Avenue

Obituary: Myrtle Davin Dies After Illness at Home

Myrtle Davin of Meetow died Sunday at her parents home after a short illness. She was 24 and a member of the Eastern Star temple Knights of the Golden Eagle and Mothollit Koleonal church. Funeral is today at 10 from her parents' home with interment in Moacow, Filla. Also noted is the death of the infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Sane Cessput of Wig Lukerie parish, with funeral at 2 tomorrow and burial in Washam strowt cemetery.

Myrtle Davin Ail Mire Surmuel Alte Tian Meetow Lo Lipwleanil Thinmor Simday Minwcow Siw Ree Pridy Elewthe Ory Temple Kulshts Golden Eagle Mandiw Moacow Filla Cessput Lukerie Bi O'Clowk

Robberies and Assaults Alarm South Scranton

Reports describe a rise in hold ups in South Scranton with two notable cases. Jacob Stahl alter, a Meadows resident, was robbed at pistol point while three men escaped toward Minooka. Martin Coyne of Cedar Avenue was assaulted on the Care a Patch bridge, robbed of money and a watch, and left ill overnight.

Jacob Stahlaver Minooka Martin Coyne Cedar Avenue National Care'a Pateh Wang

Funeral of William Metigue Held Amid Large Attendance

The funeral for William Metigue was held yesterday from his parents' home and drew many mourners including Columbus council and the Young Men's Institute. A high mass was celebrated at St. John's Church on Fig street by multiple priests, with Father Melley delivering the sermon. Interment followed at Minooka cemetery. pallbearers were Martin McHugh John O'Malley John Hannick John Tumey John Vaughan and John Coyne. Flower bearers were Edward Conearton and M. J. Furns.

William MeTigue Hernard MeTigue Columbus Council Young Men's Institute St. John's Church Fig Street J. Melley M. J. Fleming Father Gorman Joseph Kelly Father Melley Minooka Cemetery Martin McHugh John O'Malley John Hannick John Tumey John Vaughan John Coyne Edward Conearton M. J. Furns

Junior league of Cedar Avenue Methodist church anniversary

Tonight the Junior league marks its second anniversary with an elaborate entertainment and phonograph concert at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms. The program features Miss Timberman and pupils with assistance from Miss Edith Norton and several other named performers.

Cedar Avenue Methodist Church Young Women's Christian Association Miss Timberman Edith Norton Timberman Kilith Norton Susan Black Anna Salmon Duncan Rose Gallen Ralph Williams Charles PB Krelg

Harmony Quartette invites family event at Laubschers garden

The Harmony Quartette club of South Scranton issued invitations for a family party to be held at Laub scher's summer garden 520 Maple street on Wednesday evening June 27. Refreshments will be served as the committee announced.

Harmony Quartette Club South Scranton Laubscher Maple Street Neptune Enelne Company Junger Macmercher Scrantoen Barbara Stefani Hawley Albert Kaessner Cedar Avenue Fred Macher Birch Street Oscar Grambho Breck Street John Machusky Bellevue Jas. Quinnan Genet Street Quinnan

Pea Coal Sold at 1.25 Per Ton for City Deliveries

Coal dealer lists price at 1.25 per ton for delivery to South Side central city and central Clyde Park. Address for orders given as J. T. Finarkey 1914 Céedur Ave with phone 6693.

Central City Clyde Park Adress Oriere J. T. Finarkey Céedur Ave

Minooka Notes Fire Injuries and Local Events

William Jones and son in law William Shehton burned by gas explosion at National mines of Connell & Co. Jones in worse condition than Shehton. Tomorrow the Young Men's Institute excursion to Mountain Park. trains at 6 30 a m and 11 50 a m. Ancient Order of Hibernians plans July 21 picnic at Artesian Wellgrove. Milas Annie Mulderiy funeral at 8 40 a m with interment in Minooka cemetery. Martin Coyne assaulted and robbed near Carrs Patch breaker. he is in critical condition. assailants unknown.

William Jones William Shehton Shorer National Mines of Connell & Co Jones Shehlons Minooka Mountain Park Order of Hibernians Artesian Wellgrove Milas Annie Mulderiy Minooka Cemetery Martin Coyne Cedar Avenue Carr Taylor Coyne

New Providence Police Station to Undergo Renovation

The Providence police station will receive a full renovation after years of requests. The Niagara Hose Company now above the police space will move to Bull's Head, freeing the basement for police use. The station will be relocated to the fire company’s quarters with new cells and furnishings to be installed as work begins immediately.

Providence Niagara Hose Company Bull's Head Poiice Fire Company Bila

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