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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 29, 1902

Page

11

West Scranton Easter Dance Programme Promises Large Attendance

River's orchestra to play at the West Side Central Republican club Easter dance at St David's Hill next Wednesday evening. Social committee aims for a top event with reception at St Leo's battalion and caterer Robinson providing refreshments. Twenty dances on the program with a named orchestra and detailed list of tunes and performers.

River West Side Robinson Eleopria R. Do. Chater Charles Moore Chester Bridgmen Theodore Bangsehnemin Willan Griffiths Thomas Miles M. Tighe

Goo Friday Services At St David Episcopal Church

Goo Friday services were held yesterday in St David's Episcopal Church under the direction of the rector Rev E J McHenry. Litany and penitentia offices were said at 9 a m and devotions were held from 12 to 4 p m The Master services will be as follows 7 00 a m celebration of the Holy Eucharist 10 508 m celebration In trot plain sone 1098 Welcome Happy Morning Sullivan holy communion W H Monk Jesus Christ Is Risen Today Morgan anthem Jesus Lives Spinney Angels Tell the Rock Away Armathea He 18 Fisen Paran 7 30 p m choral even song 30 p m childrens sweepers

St. David's Episcopal E. J. McHenry Penitentia Sullivan W. H. Monk Jesus Christ Morgan Jesus Spinney Armathea Fisen

Miner Killed in Roof Fall at Tripp's Slope

John Keehn a miner at Tripp's slope on North Bromley avenue was killed by a roof fall Thursday. He was 31 years old and survived by his parents and siblings George Arthur Mrs Noll Mia Albert Butterman and Miss Christina Keehn. Funeral at 4 pm tomorrow at St. John's German Catholic Church with interment in the German Catholic Cemetery.

John Keehn North Bromley Avenue Tripp George Arthur Noll Mia Albert Butterman Christina Keehn St. John's

Waster Rally Scheduled at Hampton Street Sunday School

Invitations announce a strict Waster rally at Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Sunday school tomorrow at 2 PM with delightful music and refreshing exercises. The dedication and jubilee of the Embury Methodist Episcopal church will occur on May 4 with prominent speakers.

Hampton Street

Young Man Power to His Country read at Welsh church

The Young People's Society of the Welsh Congregational church held a literary session last evening. HH Mosier read a paper titled The Young Man Who Is a Power to His Country. Miss Catherine Evans sang a solo and Miss Sarah J. Davis led a discussion with several questions.

Welsh Congregational Church HH. Mosier Catherine Evans Sarah J. Davis

Easter Sabbath Bond and Subscription Offering

On Easter Sabbath at both morning and evening services of the First Guyi tist church payments on bonds and subscriptions will be gladly received. This will be a Master offering and the amount paid will be credited on your account. Place the payment in an end envelope marked with your name and insert the envelope in the collection basket.

Paia

John Rittenhouse to Retire from North Main Avenue Business

John Rittenhouse, a North Main Avenue merchant, plans retirement on April 1 after selling his business interests and winding down his affairs.

John Rittenhouse North Main Avenue

Local Business Moves and Church Social Plans

Miles H Timlin takes secretary role with Retail Grocers association and Dr Hand condensed milk sales. Waster features unique decorations and a large chorus with Lewis Davis leading. Social and spiritual Baptist Young People's Union meeting planned next Tuesday with Alfred Roberta and William Nicholls welcoming new members. Church painting fund drive to follow.

Miles H. Timlin Lincoln Avenue Theatore Mr. Rittenhouse Dr. Hand Lewis Davis Baptist Young People's Union Alfred Roberta William Nicholls

Various local notes crowd brief items from Scranton scene

A mixed bag of Scranton items covers horse stable purchases by von Starch of Chinchilla, a meeting of the Wet Side Central Republican club, Alderman Bellow’s travel, a reception for Dr Carl Sundbeck, medical incidents, a cemetery interment, Easter flower plans, drunkenness fines, a narcotics case, a political party report, church school announcements, and a hospital transfer for Mr Lewin.

Otelock Howin Prior Ander von Starch Chinchilla Central Hepblican Elit Dora Durbare O'Malley Tocksom Street Staim Richard Sheridan Meridian Atren Jeune Lowry South Stunner Avenue Marion Tia Will Raster Evan Davis South Main Avenue Newton Marvin Chinkwoth Tabernacle Sunidia Thury Lewin Weal Lackawanna Avenue Lackawanna Hospital Fertins

Narrow escape at Dickson mine shocks North Scranton

Thomas Crabb of East Market street narrowly escaped death when a roof elbow collapsed at the Dickson mine yesterday around 4 pm. A severe leg sprain resulted from the fall, but he leaped aside and survived, with fellow workers bringing him to his home for care across the street.

Thomas Crabb East Market Street Dickson Crabb

South Scranton Notes Good Friday Services Across Churches

Nearly all churches on this side held well attended Good Friday services yesterday evening. St Marys German Catholic and St Johns on Fig street hosted large services. Morning services at St Marys begin 6 45 and run to 9. Easter services planned in all churches tomorrow morning. Dhiesses confirmed at Church of Peace and Christ Lutheran on Cedar avenue last Sunday will partake in the Lord's Supper.

Austin St. Mary's St. John's Church Fig Street St. Mary's Church Church of Peace Christ Lutheran Church Cedar Avenue

New Institute Opens at North Main Avenue Church Tabernacle

The new institute formally opened at the North Main Avenue Baptist church tabernacle a week ago last night and now counts nearly 200 members. Classes run both afternoons and evenings for ladies and gentlemen. The gymnasium classes are planned to give an exhibition at the tabernacle for the institute's benefit. Dr Young, the institute's physical director, has moved to Church Avenue.

North Main Avenue Baptist Church Tabernacl Gymnasium Chsses Tabernacle Young Church Avenue

Old Folks Concert At North Main Avenue Church

Last evening a well attended program at the Auditorium featured the First Christian church of North Main avenue. The village choir sang old-time songs and a humorous dialogue of the lawsuit amused the audience. Participants included William Parks as plaintiff Nancy Parks as defendant lawyer W Pettifogger and judge Mr Quackenbush. Soles were sung by Ian Smith Lady Dinner and John Ricketts.

First Christian Church North Main Avenue William Parks Nancy Parks W., Pettifogger Quackenbush Ian Smith

Burglar Scare Halts Theft at Alonzo Lub Bard Saloon

Burglars pried open the tran som and forced back the lock of Alonzo Lub Bard’s saloon at 1228 South Washington Avenue. They fled after Mr Hubbard woke, grabbing two bottles of whiskey. Local thefts have stirred residents as hardware dealers move many firearms.

Alonzo South Washington Avenue

Mission superintendent to speak at gospel service

Mr. Sanborn the Rescue mission superintendent on Franklin avenue will address the gospel service in the association parlors tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 p m Miss M Lees of Green Ridge will sing and Miss Nellie Pierce will be pianist All young women are invited On Monday evening young women may invite their gentlemen friends to a musical social in the association parlors No admission fee and all are welcome The social committee led by Mrs W H Sadler arranges an entertaining programme A promised Scotch evening will occur a few weeks later

Sanborn Rescue Mision Franklin Avenue Association M. Lees Green Ridge Nellie Pierce W. H. Sadler

Michael Duffy Faces Alder Men After Drunk and Disorderly Charge

Michael Duffy of 217 Prospect Avenue appeared before Aldermen Lenies on multiple counts stemming from a drunken assault on his wife. He allegedly hurled a heavy shoe through a window and tossed bread at her as a neighbor intervened. He was fined 34 for drunk and disorderly conduct and held on $300 bail for the other charges, with default leading to county jail commitment.

Michael Duffy Prospect Avenue

Envy Meyer Hosts Plumbers Club Night in Mirte Hall

Envy Meyer addressed fellow plumbers in Mirte Hall last evening, inviting an amusing gathering as craftspeople gathered for a relaxed social. A special Klondike Dowling club meeting was announced for tonight at two o'clock, with Mrs. Miller's Easter vacation plans mentioned and various local society events noted for the week.

Envy Meyer Mirte Mrethorge Achouer Stone Klondike Dowling Club Calladar Bebbey Yale Dealons Youngs Women Sunhiy Mie Kirong

Easter in Providence Inspires Community Notices

A jumble of local notices mentions Peter Jackson and Mrs Ellen Minehell of Providence marrying at the Methodist parsonage with Rev George A Cure officiating. Addresses and events include Easter perfume offers at Davis Drug Store, memorial tablet unveiling for Ambrose Mulley, and various local social updates.

Davis Drugstore Peter Jackson Ellen Minehell Providence George A. Cure Clearview Street Davis’ Drug Store Providence Square Methodist Episcopal Church Ambrose Mulley J. T. Nyhare Davis’ Drugstore Thomas Shepherd Sanderson Aveows Philadelph Crlemois Avilile Morgan Tatil University William Barrett West Markit Shoor Pine Mona Ibn Chonl Wilow Alow Wootcock O'Malley Walter Henediit Lehigh University Mali Eveniue Mies Marian HN Misa Tellaousin Mrotweor

Easter Services At Local Churches Highlight Weekend

The Sunday school and church activities unfold at multiple venues with noted pastors leading morning and evening services. Special Easter music, a revival, and a Sunday program are planned, with choir performances and a funday schol event mentioned.

Kemp's Rabam for the Whooat and Lubes

A garbled historical notice promotes Komyp's Balsam and a claimed remedy. Readable fragments mention a guaranteed remedy and a “fleet review” tied to a broad advertorial claim.

Komyp

Evening Service and Choir Plans at Christhan Church

The Christhan church schedules an evening service and a Sunday school communion with a special choir program led by Choirmaster M. C. Mitchell on Trippy Avenue. The first service starts at 1otelock and the evening service at Tal ofclock with all welcome.

M. C. Mitchell Christhin Church Tal Ofclock Suntay Acridal Kathryn Richards Stones Thyire Hlinche Omnina Bessie Chunini Minnie Webber Lillian Webley Hazel Winteniein Leal Mowery Nutt Ann Oifaned Adtdie Verne Paonah Arthur Boas Marty Eile Peed Mil Nino Gintet Potter Sheptien WW Hards Hay Hoan Hire Hornbaker Aptiya Sculotf Rd. Milley Wut Su Fepitoine Arilin’ Webber Pod Webber Weasley Webbee Wayne Shiner John Brown By Maps Colleate Ie Bile Ijdunaig

Lackawanna Excursion to New York City April 1902

Special excursion from Lackawanna railroad to New York City on April 2 offers a round trip for one way fare plus one dollar. Return valid on April 2 or 3 with half fare for children aged between B and L1 years. departure and train details indicate passenger service available on April 2.

Lackawanna New York City Lloketa Lackawanna T Railroad

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