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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 22, 1902
Page
11
The Lackawanna council stands as a prosperous unit within the Royal Arcanum, attracting many of the city’s representative men to its ranks and influence.
Mrs. Robert J. Williame hosts Thimble club on Lafayatte Street with Mrs. Jones departing for Washington. Mrs. George T. Jones honored later by Mrs. William N. Chase on North Bromley avenue. Prof and Mrs James R.K. Hughes to host birthday party for son John at Washburn Street home. Ella Hufford on Lafayette Street entertained friends including Viola Hufford and Mary Fleming. Flossie Fulton of North Hyde Park avenue surprised by guests led by Avis Pritchard and others. Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Post on Chestnut Street entertained a small group of friends. Margaret Hughes hosted a pleasant surprise party on North Sumner Avenue with many local friends and out-of-town guests from Taylor.
Tickets can be secured from members of the committer as the notice urges interested parties to obtain access through those individuals. The message emphasizes direct purchase and channels for obtaining admission or entry rights.
Roger Evans of Jackson street, grand treasurer, helped Grand President John O. Thomas of Utica, New York, institute a new True Ivorites lodge in New York. The ceremony Wednesday evening formed Cambria lodge No. 65 with thirty charter members.
At a Panooka tribe meeting No 141 Improved Order of Red Men officers were elected for the ensuing term. Willam H. Evans was chosen Prophet, Richard Phillips sachem, Thomas D. James senior sagamore, David Williame keeper of wampum, Evan Walters chief of record, Hugh Williams assistant chief of records, Frederick Davis trustee, and Charles Ulehler representative to the Pennsylvania great council meeting in June at Lebanon.
Rev A Boyle of Plymouth Congregational preaches tomorrow evening at 6 at First Welsh Congregational church. In pastor’s absence Rev David Jones led last night’s installation in Plymouth and will preach in Edwardsdale tomorrow while Rev I Co Edwards travels in the Holy Land.
Our Easter programme features sixty choristers with full orchestra and unique decorations. The GBPU plans a special night service combining social and spiritual activities. We regret the loss of Willie Neat, a Sunday school scholar, and extend sympathy to the family. Next Sunday the pastor will speak on Amos.
General news notes report ten persons will receive confirmation Sunday morning in St Mark's Lutheran church. Dr Ramer will preach on Perseverance in the Faith as Holy Week services begin with studies on our Lord's passion.
Miss Elizabeth Giblin of Sliver Lake in Susquehanna County is visiting relatives and attending local gatherings during her trip. The brief note notes her residence and county as context for the visit.
A year of advertising and proven merit have made Stuart's Catarrh Tablets a nationwide remedy found in drug stores across the United States and Canada. Physicians favor their convenient antiseptic formula free of cocaine or opiate, with testimonials from Dr J J Reltiger and Mrs Jerome Ellison noting relief from catarrh and related symptoms. Full sized boxes cost fifty cents. a free booklet on causes and cure is mailed from J A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.
Twelve gauge smokeless powder 1.80 per 100 and black powder 1.40 per 100 offered by Florey and Brooks. Only a few hundred left as the shop holds a fire sale. Open evenings all next week.
Harold Klox and sister of Green Ridge street will soon relocate to West Virginia to reside permanently. A farewell reception will be given by the Christian Endeavor society and Sunday school classes in the Green Ridge Presbyterian church parlors this evening. Miss Clara Woodruff returns from Bryn Mawr college and will spend Easter at home on Electric avenue. Boulevard avenue remains in bad condition with deep washouts from recent storms, making night travel unsafe along the river side.
Base Ball teams can purchase balls bats mitts gloves and more at a very cheap fire sale hosted by Florey & Brooks. Open evenings all next week for team purchases and fittings.
Easter display features neckwear and home furnishings from Richards and Whent located at 8026 Baekawaonmu Avenue. The shop showcases seasonal fabrics, hats, and decorative items aimed at holiday shoppers.
The Welsh Congregational church on West Market street marks Rev. R. Jones D D s thirtieth pastorate anniversary with special services led by state pastors. Jones joined the church about thirty years ago and has many friends from his tenure including a silver jubilee observed five years ago.
A memorial tablet honoring the late Ambrose Mulley will be unveiled at the Easter morning service at Providence Methodist Episcopal Church on North Main Avenue. The official board placed the tribute for his long and valued church service, delaying from the postponed semi centennial service and now set for Mulley’s birth anniversary.
The Providence Women’s Christian Temperance union held a regular business meeting at Mrs. Alice Vail’s home on Church avenue. Reports from department superintendents were heard. finances were reported poor and replenishment plans discussed. Mrs. M P Rhodes was named superintendent of social work. The sick committee reported no illnesses. bouquets were sent to each member by the flower mission. The next meeting will be a mothers’ meeting led by Mrs G A Cure and all mothers are invited.
John Haggerty on West Market street recovers his health. Mrs J Carpenter and family return to Ply mouth after visiting Putnam street. DT Houlihan on North Main avenue recovers. A J Regan Brick avenue returns from New York trip. Miss Mary T Yiurns returns from New York with millinery stock for Foster. Michael Murphy of Nebraska visiting Brick avenue, returns home. North Scranton Glee club to meet tomorrow at 3 30 for important business. William Jo Thoms of White Haven visits Putnam street. Drawing committee postpones benefit for W K R Edwards from March 29 to May 10. Merton Emery secretary to Mussel H Conwell visits parents on Church avenue. Miss Martha Reese and Edward Gruener return from Avoca. Mrs Charles Taylor of Scott visits Alderman and Mrs Meyers on Church avenue.
Mrs Thomas R Jenkins 27 died yesterday after a two week illness at 149 Morris Court. Survived by husband two infants Hayden and Paul mother sister grandmother and other relatives. Interment at Cimbria cemetery with funeral to be announced later. Mrs Ruth Dickson widow of Charles Dickson died at Factoryville aged 82 years and 17 days. Survived by eight children and others. Funeral from local Methodist church with interment in Dalton cemetery.
The funeral for Mew Mabel Pulver will be held tomorrow afternoon from North Hyde Park avenue with service at the Sinpeon Methodist church and interment in the Chinchilla cemetery. The funeral for Hubert Aldllee will be Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the North Line avenue residence with Rev. TD Mooking of the First Webst Maplist church officiating.
Fragmentary OCR notes recount an event where General Buller arrived in Eugene to boost morale and made a remark about “toot it hay” while ribbing General Biller about his quick wit. The text is incomplete and unclear.
A Chicago girl Miss Lillie Sinclair shares a personal health struggle and recovery story. Her letter urges young women to consider Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, recounting doctors failing to diagnose and treatment. She asks readers to write to Mrs Pinkham for free advice.
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