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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 01, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Events Hostess Birthday Party

Mrs Ernest York of 208 North Bromley avenue hosted a surprise birthday anniversary party for her husband Ernest York Tuesday evening. Guests included Samuel York Thomas Davis D B Anthony Daniel York Davis Artemus York Lloyd Shirley and several others with games music and refreshments.

Ernest York Bromley Avenue Samuel York Thomas Davis D. B. Anthony Mesdaniel York Davis Artemus Thomas Lloyd Shirley Fischer Anthony York Masters Shirley

Annual Tabernacle Banquet Honors St David's Day in West Scranton

The Tabernacle Congregational church hosts its annual St. David's Day banquet this evening. Doors open at six with a full supper menu including bread and butter roast beef pork spring lamb boiled ham mashed potatoes and assorted vegetables. Tickets cover supper and the concert with post entertainment edibles available. Preparations accommodate several hundred guests.

Tabernacle Congregational Church West Scranton

Rites and Burials Noted for Local Residents Today

A reuuen miss will be sung at the Church of the Holy Cross this morn ing at o'clock, for the late John Regan. Burial follows in Cathedral cemetery. Funeral of William Searing set for tomorrow from 1902 Jackson street with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. An infant of Mr and Mrs Ketchum, 1156 Academy street, dies yesterday and to be buried in Washburn Street cemetery at 2 PM tomorrow. Nettle Williams, 5, daughter of Mr and Mrs Thomas Williams, died yesterday. services at 1420 Washburn street at 3 PM.

Church of the Holy Cross John Regan William Searing Jackson Street Washburn Street and Aire, Ketchum Academy Street

Dufour's French Tar Claims Cure and Rest

Advertisement notes Dufour's French Tar for sale by all dealers promising success against colds and a restful effect. It presents the product as a remedy available through various outlets.

Dufour

Interment Planned at Washburn Street Cemetery Tomorrow

Tomorrow afternoon an interment will be held at the Washburn Street Cemetery, detailing funeral arrangements and burial plans for the deceased.

Ivorites Annual Banquet Marks St David's Day Dinner

The young Welsh Americans hold their annual St David's day dinner at Hotel Terrace this evening under the Robert Morris lodge of Ivorites. About fifty couples will attend with festivities starting at 7:40. Bauer's orchestra will provide music and Elm Park church quartette will sing. The reception committee will greet guests and handle details.

Hotel Terrace Robert Morris Lodge of the Tribune Bauer Elm Park

Easter Week Services At St David's Episcopal Church

Easter at St David's features offertory for church expenses and mite chests to be returned on Easter day. Holy Eucharist, sermons, and devotions are scheduled across Holy Week with daily services at 7 am and 4 90 pm and evening songs on two days. Clergy listed invite all to attend.

St. David's Episcopal Church H. L. Jones T. D Wilkes-Barre J. H. Griffiths Plymouth D. Webster Coxe D. D Alden W. H. Stone Wilkes- Barre Francis Bateman Green Midge F. I. Harrington West Pittston James P. Ware Honestite EL J. Haughton Dunmere R. A. Sawyer Carbondale

Pre-Lenten Party at John Wagner Jr Residence

A lively pre Lenten gathering took place at 607 Hampton Street hosted by John Wagner Jr. Guests enjoyed an evening of music and entertainment lasting into the early morning. Two Black musicians performed banjo and violin solos amid plentiful fun and dancing.

John Wagner, Jr Hampton Street

Central City Hiring for Dancing Event Noted

From the central city report the dancing event lists hired players and attendees. The guest list includes Mr. and Mrs Charles Sherman Mr. and Mrs C D Artemus Mrs Joseph Foster and several Foster family members along with numerous Messrs and Miss Jennie Foster and other residents and workers.

Thore Mra Charles Sherman C. D. Artemus Joseph Foster Misnes Jennie Foster Mary Foster Laysie Foster Messrs John Wagner, Jr Michael Stuman August Foster August Aastringer Frank Foster George Gehrer Edward Moran Mathias Andrews

Young Folks Entertained at North Main Home Party

Miss Sacha Ansley hosted a group of local youths Tuesday evening at a casual party. Vocal and instrumental selections entertained the guests, followed by cake and luncheon served with Miss Harriet Ward helping. Attendees included Nora Scanlon Regina Ward Mariette Ward Ethel Bevan Florence Davis Sadie Ansley Alfred Cook Howard Cobb Wendall Evans Jay Ross Harry Mears James Ansley and Joseph Ansley.

Sacha Ansley Joseph Ansley North Main Avenue Ansley Harriet, Ward Nora Scanlon Regina Ward Mariette Ward Ethel Bevan Florence Davis Sadie Ansley Alfred Cook Howard Cobb Wendall Evans Jay Ross Harry Mears James

Miss Jennie Watkins Hosts Friends At North Hyde Park

Miss Jennie Watkins of North Hyde Park avenue entertained a small group Tuesday evening. The event featured games and music with refreshments served by Mrs. William Watkins and Miss Mary Watkins. Guests included Mrs. William Watkins and several Misses Watkins and Loomis, with flashlight pictures taken by Miss Loomis and Miss James.

Jennie Watkins North Hyde Park Avenue William Watkins Mises Mary Watkins Mary Watkins Hatth B. Eynon Mary James Eva Kittle Gertrude Loomis Clara Watkins Loomis Miss James

Funerals of Williams and Gilbert Held Yesterday

Revs Boyd and Howell officiated at the funerals of Thomas Williams and William Gilbert yesterday afternoon. Services were at 3 PM at their homes on Lafayette street and North Filmore avenue. Enterprise lodge No 21 Loyal Knights of America and Mt Pleasant Accident fund attended. Remains interred in Washburn street cemetery.

Boyd and Howell Thomas Williams William Gilbert Lafayette Street North Filmore Avenue Enterprise Lodge Loyal Knights of America Mt. Pleasant

West Side Central Republican Club Meets Tonight

A regular meeting of the West Side Central Republican club is held in the rooms this evening. Members are urged to attend as several matters of vital importance to the club will be discussed. The pool tournament progresses with close scores and leaders guarding their laurels.

West Side Central Republican Club

Fifty seventh birthday celebrated by Mrs Catherine Pfeiffer

A large party marked the fifty seventh birthday of Mrs Catherine Pfeiffer at 513 North Hyde Park Avenue with her daughter helping serve. The report notes a future candy sale at the YWCA rooms and cordial public invitation.

Catherine Pfeiffer North Hyde Park Avenue Young Women's Christian Association David L. Morgan North Sumner Avenue Washburn Street Presbyterian Church John Nolan Washburn Street Robert Williiams Manila Memphis Tenn Christian Endeavor Society Plymouth Congregational Church Margaret Davis Nellie Major North Bromley Avenue B. G. Beddoe G. B. Reynolds West Side Hospital M. L. Blair South Main Avenue Womans’ Foreign Missionary Society Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church

Missionary tea at Miss Dimmick's on Sanderson Avenue

Miss Dorothy Dimmick hosted a delightful missionary tea at her home on Sanderson Avenue on Tuesday afternoon. Attending were numerous ladies including Mrs. Brooks, Mrs. Davis, Mrs. Osborne, Mrs. Bateman, Mrs. Russell, Mrs. Sanderson, Mrs. T. E. Jones, Miss Bessie Jones, Miss White, Miss Bliss, Miss Poore, Miss Merriman, Miss Robinson, Miss Greely, Miss Woodruff, and others. Five new members were initiated and Mrs. Carr and Miss Mil dred Mitchell of Monroe Avenue left yesterday for New York to visit friends.

Dorothy Dimmick Sanderson Avenue Brooks Mra Davis Mre Osborne Bateman Russell Sanderson T. E. Jones James Hibbits Milas Hill Bessie Jones Miss White Miss Bliss Poore Merriman

Green Ridge church and lodge schedule announced

Services preparatory to the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper will be held in the lecture room at Green Ridge Presbyterian church tomorrow night. The Green Ridge lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows will hold an important meeting tonight.

Green Ridge Camp Patriotic Or_ Sons of America Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Green Ridge Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows

North Scranton Notes Caswallon Davies Minor Welsh Concert

Caswallon Davies leads a Welsh Congregational church event in Scranton featuring impersonator Caswallon Davies and artists Joshua John Watkin Isaac William Hopkins and Elizabeth Jones. The program lists recitations impersonations and duets by the cast with Mrs Davies and Jones also performing.

Caswallon Davies Christian Endeavor Society Welsh Congregational Church Davies Newark N. J Joshua John Watkin Isaac William J. Hopkins Elizabeth Jones Caswallon Davis Hopkins

Dunmore Doings Reception for Mrs Dawson and Daughter

A reception last evening honored Mrs. Dawson and her daughter Miss Dalay Dawson of Buffalo New York. They visited the home of Mr and Mrs Thomas Shepherd on Grove Street with many guests. The party enjoyed games and music followed by refreshments.

Dawson Dalay Dawson Buffalo N. Y Thomas Shepherd Grove Street Mirs Miss Dawson Samuel Smith Thomas Wilson

Dudley Street Baptist Church Welcomes New Pastor

The Dudley Street Baptist church held a reception for Rev. J. L. Kreamer formerly of Philadelphia now serving as pastor. Borough parishioners and church ladies organized the event in the parlor with evident vigor and good cheer.

Dudley Street

Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Chamberlain's Home This Afternoon

The Ladies' Aid society of the First Presbyterian church will hold its monthly meeting at Mrs. M. W. Chamberlain's home on South Blakely Street this afternoon at 2 30. Members are urged to participate. The funeral of James Grady is set for this afternoon at 2 30 at his father's Apple Street home with burial at St Mary's Catholic cemetery. Harry M. Spencer, famed rifle shooter, has left for Boston to join the American Sporting club and will compete for the championship prize. In two weeks he will go to New York to visit the Madison Square Garden Sporting club and enter events there. Richard Angwin has returned to Governor's Island, New York.

Ladies' Aid Society First Presbyterian Church M. W. Chamberlain Richard Angwin Governor's Island New York

First Presbyterian Pastor Resumes Duties at Home

Rev. W F Gibbons, pastor of the First Presbyterian church, returned from a weeks long furlough with his parents on South Blakely street and has resumed his duties after spending two weeks in Washington D C. Miss Mary McDonough of Chestnut street, burned her hand at the Scranton laundry on Monday, shows rapid improvement. School board and council meetings are scheduled for next Tuesday night, March 6.

Blakely Street W. F. Gibbons First Presbyterian Church Washington, D. C Mary McDonough Chestnut Street Scranton

Address Orders to J T Bharkey at 1914 Cedar Ave

To South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Address orders to J T Bharkey, 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6633.

South Side Central City Hyde Park J.T. Bharkey Cedar Ave

Pretty wedding unites M. J. Ruddy and Anna Reilly in South Scranton

M. J. Ruddy and Miss Anna Reilly of Pittston avenue were married at St. John's church on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. M. J. Fleming officiated with Miss Mame O'Malley as bridesmaid and Michael O'Connor as groomsman. A wedding supper followed at the bride's home before the couple left on the 6 30 train for their wedding tour. Both families boast prominent young people and many friends send best wishes.

St. John’s Church M. J. Ruddy Anna Reilly Pittston Avenue M. J. Fleming Mame O'Malley Michael O'Connor Mrs Ruddy

Pleasant surprise party honors Miss McGouldrick on Prospect

Miss Tessie McGouldrick received a gold watch and chain at a Monday evening gathering on Prospect avenue with music and refreshments. Miss Mary Brady hosted a later progressive cachet party on Birch Street with prizes, songs, recitations and refreshments. The infant Josephine Davin, daughter of Mr and Mrs George Davin, was laid to rest at Minooka cemetery. The Fourteen Friends plan a hotel gathering and an April 15 banquet is being prepared. A new son arrived for Mr and Mrs John B Chage of Irving avenue. Deposits were recorded.

Tessie McGouldrick Prospect Avenue Miss McGouldrick Mary Brady Birch Street Josephine George Davin Minooka John B. Chage Irving Avenue

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West Farty St. David's Day Oftetter Washburn Street Cemetery Ivorites Globe Warehouse Gilbert-Williams Republican Club Meeting General News Green Ridge Woolen Mills Price Hie Poe Scotch Woolen Mills Co Lackawanna Ave Paris Taunton National Bank Rhode Island First National Bank Worcester Cleveland National Cleveland Niagara Bank North Scranton The Epworth League Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Thomas Moore Stanley W. Nyhart Mary Lewis Tibble Rhule Orra Rees L. Benjamin Bruce Alice Laird Curiodlawn Lodge American True Ivorites St. David William Thomas Margaret Avenue Harry Levy Church New York City Dunmore Doings Pea Coal South Scranton Lyceum Theatre Daniel Frohman Howard Gould the Patriot William A. Brady Academy OF Music Rouse O,enes, Jase Leyburne Bon Ton Stock Company Cole Johnston PTO Coontown Matinees Daily Big Burlesque Company Elizabeth Rice Elisabeth B. Gaughan Kilzabeth Joyce Kate G. O'Malley
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