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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 01, 1897

Page

15

Sunday School Class Event at Miss Clara Sanders Home

The Washburn Street Sunday school held an entertaining evening at Miss Clara Sanders of Hampton Street with an extensive program of music recitations and solos. Attendees included numerous local residents and a list of accompanying adults and families. The event raised a near sum for the class and featured a talent display with several encores.

Cintra Sanders Hampton Street Washburn Street Clara Sanders Nichols J. H. Berghauser J. T. Farrar Mises C. Sanders Hoxsie Shout Edith Edie Davis Misa Bernice Conmer A. Billings Mise Clara Sanders Mise Tiessie Slont Margaret Gibbs Slonte Gertrude Lillian Weisenflue Mamie Whetstone Lottie Ace Lillian Beauxenhbauch Mattie Jones Taura van Fleet Gertrude Dawkins Elizabeth Phillips Raith Evans Mary Jones Gussie Strauss Naomi Jones Louise Flynn Winnie Martin Lisee Hawkins Jacobs Jessie Long Margaret Hill Delsy Poole May Keon Moud Sther Mertha Clara Sander Ida Strauss Margaret Powell Mayo Arvid Bennett Rosale Sloat Maud Birtley Lieb Harry Adams Francie Phillips Brown Fred Laisa Lorrimer Wil Duncan Hall Sayers Samuel Finebere Howard Tripp Will Jametson Herbert Waters Thomas Thompson C. H. Hell Wil Burrall Allen Seycore Horace Keen Amins Cooper Harry Angle George Sanders Heim T. A. Patin G. A. Bender Ggeorge Kern George Benders

Prominent West Side Musician Lewia Wateyn Highlighted

Professor Lewia Wateyn of Scotland Street named a leading West Side musician. Born in Swansea Valley near Craig y Nis, he studied under his brother John Wateyn and earned many prizes in eight reading contests by age 19.

Lewia Wateyn Scotland Street Thufessor Wateyn Swansea Valley Wales Craig Y Nis John Wateyn A. C Ngo

West Side choir leader gains Bachelor of Music at Trinity

A Welsh immigrant who led many choirs in Scranton achieves first and second decree for Bachelor of Music at Trinity University Toronto after studying harmony and counterpoint under Mag Bach. He now directs a sixty-voice West Side Gite club and plans to compete in a Robert Morris contest. Several local social updates follow, including visits from Wales and Philadelphia, church missions, hotel renovations, and mayoral duties upcoming May 3.

America Scranton Duaniel Protheroe T. J. Davies Mag Bach Trinity University of Toronto Canada Silas Rosser Sie West Side Robert Morris Elstedidind

Junior Social at Washturn Street Church

The Christian Endeavor Junior committee hosted a periodical social for junior members. It drew a lively crowd and offered entertainment and refreshments. The event ran from 7 to 1 o'clock with committee members Miewe Belle Doud Ada Saxe Heatrice Lore Nettle Elias Liazte Steamme Margret MI and Josse Wil Home assisting.

Christian Endeavor Washturn Street Christian Endeavorites Miewe Belle Doud Ada Saxe Heatrice Lore Nettle Elias Liazte Steamme Margret MI Josse Wil- Home

Repairs at Beranton Street Tavistist church ventilation

Renmsia are being made in the Beranton Street Tavistist church with the aim of improving ventilation. Cold air furnaces will be installed and a modern ventilating apparatus will be placed in position. The roof of the basement will be altered to insure absolute dryness due to dampness after heavy rain.

Beranton

Two Men Arrested for Drunkenness with Ornamental Bottle

Two men were arrested yesterday afternoon for drunkenness. One man, described as a cripple and beggar, possessed a quart bottle of brandy from an ornamental bottle used for bar moniele. The intoxicated pair will have a hearing today.

Local social notes and church services fill Marquette council

Mm J Sullivan returns from New York. Miss Anna Jenkins visits Pittston then goes home. Mrs John Morgan hosts her father John Fern of Chicago. Miss Roderick entertains friends at her North Main avenue home. Dr Wy. FP Connore and Att M F Conroy speak at Marquette council. Connors speaks on Human twee Mom and Reputhets Ftrength. Conroy on public topics. Rev WOOF Davis to lead services with sermon The Churchs Failure and Who of It. Rev W G Walking preaches at North Main Avenue Baptist church with Close Communion and Lord's Supper in morning. Living Links in evening. Special singing by male and mixed choruses. Mrs Saliy ill as her father John Fern visits. James Burns recovering from mines. Mr and Mrs John Algood welcome a baby. John O'Hara visiting friends. Larry Getman jailed after naturalization papers theft case. Paraviteh bail set at 1000. committed to county jail. Funeral of Mary Size at 8 pm Hyde Park Catholic cemetery. Mrs Charles Brady funeral at 2 am from Keyser avenue. service at Holy Rosary church then Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.

Mm. J. Z. Sullivan New York Anna Jenkins Putnam Street Pittston John Morgan John Fern Chicago West Market Street Roderick North Main Avenue Marquette Council Young Men's Institute Wy. FP. Connore M. F. Conroy Connors Neir Open Chemistrry Woof. Davis Rive Serioul W. G. Walking North Main Avenue Baptist Church Thomas Saliy Kiege James Burns Dream Avenue John Algood Oak Ftreet John O'Hara New Buffalo Larry Getman Alderman Roberts Anthony Paraviteh Paraviteh Fidler German Paravitch Wre Mary Michael Size Hyde Park Catholic Charles Brady Keyser Avenue Holy Rosary Church

Rail Trend Y M C A Me eting Invites Railroad Men

FP W Peareall secretary says the Rail Trend Young Men's Christian association will conduct a meeting tomorrow evening at Green Ridge Baptist church. All railroad men are earnestly invited to attend. The Yokefellow land will be in attendance. All are welcome.

W. Peareall Young Men's Christian Association Green Ridge Baptist Church

Local News Briefs and Social Highlights

Mrs C J Jay of Webster Avenue plans a large home addition. Mrs F E Wagner of East Drinker Street returns from New York visit. Mr J Huber of Philadelphia visits the Huber couple in Quincy Avenue. Walter Greaves directs grading on Adams Avenue near No 9 school. Pennsylvania Coal company pits at Nos 1 1 and Tiypey Grove resume tomorrow. Scranton Grove works idle today. Welcome Club holds a flower social in Odd Fellows hall with minuet partners and button bouquet favors. Laurel Hill streetcar conductor W H Daniels arrested for obstructing the Dunmore crossing. held on recognizance to appear May 8. St Mark’s Church Yaduation School meets at parish house at noon. Dunmore children invited. Loyal Temperance Legion meets in Boyle’s hall. Tony May, arrested for drunkenness and beating his wife, had a hearing and was fined 3.

C. J. Jay Webster Avenue F. E. Wagner East Drinker Pennsylvania Coal Company Scranton Grove Welcome Club Odd Fellows’ Hall W. H. Daniels Laurel Hill Bulger Dunmore Corners Daniels Barrre Cooney Bls Burschell

Burges Burchell case cited in Dunimory election dispute

A court report notes May’s arrest for alleged assault on his wife after a court reprimand. W. C. Burke swore to an affidavit in the Dunimory election contest, challenging ballots from many Republican voters. Burke, a merchant and ex-school board president, disputes the respondent’s list as false.

Burgess Burschell Fila W. C. Burke Duninory Borke W. ™ Borke Iansaith Burke Welles

Park fun and tragic fire mark busy day in town

Connell's Park hosted a lively opening day with children and teachers enjoying a sunny afternoon. A barn fire on Palm Street killed a horse and cow. fire crews faced water shortages and used buckets from a well, with $550 insurance on the structure and contents.

Edward Steindell Palm Street Prospect Avenue Fig Street Steindell M. C Michael Battle Pear Street J. E. O'Malley Birney Avenue

Obituary for Magabeth Evans on West Side

Yesterday morning Mrs. Magabeth Evans wife of David Evans assistant foreman of Tripp's slope died at 2 am. She was a prominent West Side church and charity worker noted for devotion to Christian service. She leaves husband four children and relatives. Funeral Monday from 373 North Hyde Park Avenue officiated by Rev J A Resaeel.

Magabeth Evans David Tripp Dowlals DeCoase Weaver Mra Trowlind Thomas David Turry John Hughes North Hyde Park Avenue

Humphreys Drug Claims in Distress Manual Ad

Fragmentary OCR notes an advertisement or catalog entry for Humphrey's Homeopathic remedies, referencing Humphrey's Med. Co., cor William and Johns, New York, with pricing hints and druggists. It suggests a dental or distreo related catalog line and overdraft of cents or $1. The readable items show company names and location but lack complete context.

Ter Humphreys Homeopathic Manual of Humphrey's Med. Co Cor Wiliam and Johns New Yar

Mendelssohn Concert Tickets Swiftly Sold Out

Members of the Fanny Mendelssohn society report rapid ticket sales for the May 10 concert at the Frovhingham. The event promises strong musical value and will support the club financially.

Fanny Mendelesot Frovhingham

Notable Singers Vie for Scranton Audiences in May

The article highlights Maud Morgan and Mile Verlet as sought-after artists, praising Verlet’s operatic debut in Paris on January 14, 1806 and her mastery of English diction. It notes Morgan’s harp prowess and announces a May 6 benefit at the Academy of Music for Walter Kiple, a Scranton violinist seeking study funds at the Boston Conservatory.

Ecees Maud Morgan Mile Verlet Parislani Paris Opera Comique Carvalho Victor Masee Mme Mivian Mile Mile Paris London Birmingham Brussels Walter Kiple Academy of Music Kiple Scranton Boston Conservatory

Dr Agnew's Cure for the Heart Promises Quick Relief

Advertises a vegetable liquid remedy from Matthews Bros for heart disease symptoms such as palpitation shortness of breath and swelling. Claims relief inside 20 minutes and a speedy cure in stubborn cases. Presents as harmless and wonderful.

Agnew Matthews Bros

To Cure a Cold in One Day Claim for Bromo Quinine

An advertisement promises a one day cure for colds using laxative Bromo Quinine Tableta. It guarantees a refund of 25 cents if the remedy fails.

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