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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 01, 1902
Page
6
The Electric City Wheelmen minstrel show at Mears hall drew a large audience for a second night. Alfred Wooler trained the chorus and soloists, with A Isynon praised for piano and composition. FR W Luce's heavy makeup drew comment, and dancing followed the show. The run may move to Dixie's beaters.
The fragment notes a Musial director of SOP NISE during extended rehearsals, capturing a period of exhaustive preparation and persistent leadership amid a demanding schedule. It highlights the role's strain and the drive to finalize production elements.
Evening show under Ladies' Aid at St David's church basement features PYGHON SOU cee and Mica Rose Smaith, Mrs John Morgue Mouttathon, Miss Mone Senile vocal solo, AL Tt Jones instrumental duel, Misses Smith and Waine vocal, Arthur Moreons technical, Miss Mart Dorsey, Rabinson Brothers vocal, Mrs Randolph, Maypole Dance, and sixteen move on. Refreshments to be served. concert to commence at 8 p.m.
Mrs. Jennie Reed of 585 North Main avenue swore out a warrant against her father Hugh Winkler of 210 Railroad avenue after a flower pot dispute ended in a fight. Winkler was arraigned before Alderman Kellow and held on $200 bail. The woman sustained injuries in the incident.
Valley resident was found on Merrifield street with liquor and jailed after a disturbance. Constable McGinty handled the case, fining him five dollars. George Mafscovitch of Twenty first street jailed twenty days in lieu of three dollars ten cents. Sarah Ford of Jessup, who took a child’s bank from O Connor Hotel, jailed for five dollars. Welsh Bible Society held a well attended entertainment at First Welsh Congregational church with Hon. H. M. Edwards presiding and a strong vocal program. Judge F Edwards praised the society’s work and outcomes.
A large funeral was held yesterday for Mrs Ruth Protheroe. The procession left Academy street at 2 PM for First Welsh Baptist Church where Welsh and English services were led by multiple pastors. Pallbearers were John J Jenkins James A Evans William D Morris and Edward FE Thomas with interment at Forest Hill cemetery.
Funeral services for Jennie May Thomas daughter of Mr and Mrs John Herdman of 1209 Jackson Street were held at Plymouth Congregational church led by Rev D P Jones. Pallbearers named Ezra Allen Walter Lewis Hugh Gray William Deyoe Joseph Phillips Harry Reese. Attendants Newer girls Mabel Lang Minnie Gray Mabel Wheeler Jessie Gry. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Also services for Mrs Elizabeth J Powell wife of John Powell were held at home 759 North Bromley Avenue with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
The notice page lists various community happenings from June 10 excursions to Mountain Park to reorganizations and entertainments at Mears Hall and North Syde Twak avenue. It notes attendances at funerals, visits from relatives, and club meetings including the Electric Chic Mandolin and Gultarelul entertainment at Mears Ties and the Belleyue mission selvel ongoing Thursday evenings.
North Scranton community notices list a 8 pm Thursday meeting at Gohling's shop for the Iurders of Taal S40, a 6 pm Women’s Christian Temperance event at the Young Women’s Christian Association, and resignation of Prof D. McMurry to move to Kansas City. Also advertised are Father Whitty’s entertainer at St. Mary’s hall, Henry Jones visiting from Cleveland, and the Alonzo Mateh Electro-Thoto Musiest act at the Tabernacle on Thursday evening in May.
In Scranton testimony Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills are praised for curing nervous headaches and related symptoms. Mrs James Wiatson credits them with stopping nervous headaches and grip after trying the pills as a tonic. Sold at 50 cents a box by dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY with portrait and signature on every package.
The Dickson Key fund will meet in Leonard's hall on Monday May 12. Afterward the fund will meet on the second Monday of the month, instead of the fourth.
The Church of the Good Shepherd ladies announce a Masonic supper scheduled for Thursday evening May 1 from 6 to 8. Mildred Replogle of S14 Sunset Avenue hosted a birthday gathering Monday with a list of young guests. Mrs. W. H. Peck of Roselawn entertained visitors for her son Nelson's birthday, with games and a lawn photoshoot. Guests included Anna Ives, Elizabeth Campbell, Laura Zimmersman, and others. Mr. and Mrs. George Kear of North Mark returned from Philadelphia, while Miss Ethel Johns of Kentucky visits Mrs. Robert Simrell on Dickson Avenue. Charles McLoughlin of New York came for his brother William's death.
The bridge over Roaring Brook at Nay Aug, washed away in heavy rain months ago, has been replaced and opened to traffic. Contractor Martin Cooner led the work, with costs borne by the borough and Scranton Casa Water Company. Residents endured coal and ore hauling detours last winter, raising coal costs by about 1 per ton.
Mrs Eleanor N Bayley widow of William Bayley died at her daughter Mrs Charles Shook 2014 Edna Avenue after a lingering illness. She is survived by three sons and one daughter Nellie Ek and John W of this city Anson W of Carbondale Judson O of Wilkes Barre. Martin Cuff an old citizen of Dunmore died at his Spring Street home survived by wife and several children. Irene Maloney two month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Maloney died at 927 Maple Street funeral this afternoon and interment in Cathedral cemetery.
The remains of John N Gardner arrived yesterday from Detroit Michigan. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 2 30 from the home of his daughter Mrs Janos Moire 718 Myrtle street.
Exclusive AP report from St Louis April 20 quotes A Low general attorney for the Chicago, Milwaukee and Pacific Railway chain saying the road bought the St Louis to Union Missouri line and authorized Mercantile Trust to negotiate for the St Louis to Colorado line. The Hock band gains right of way into West Louis with property acquisition as Wiggins Ferry gains ample terminal facilities.
A large crowd gathered at Athletic Hall on Alder Street for the Patriotic Order Sons of America Camp 420 Thirteenth anniversary celebration. Speeches were delivered by A. J. Colborn and others as attendees enjoyed a social and decor featuring national colors. Charles A. O. Stark sustained a hand injury at Conaseraga during the event. A birthday party followed at Victor Sartor's home.
A formal banquet venue lit with ga0 electric lights hosted by local leaders with 199 couples seated over five tables. National President A. J. Colborn spoke after Miss Mary With and Miss Martha North performances. a gavel gift followed from the General Grant Commandery Knights of Malta.
Remarks on Bachelordom by Brother Wirth and Alfred Gutheing with Nothing to Say drew strong applause. A successful dance followed the affair. The committee received warm commendation for its effort and George Frable, a charter member, has served as the society's treasurer.
An advertisement promises free trial bottles of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and sunar remedy from druggists. It claims to cure or relieve chronic and acute coughs as well as asthma bronchitis and consumption for 25 cents and a dime.
Historical report notes John Vader faced larceny charges with LL Sinlowlaw as principal in a Washington case settled yesterday. Quinn moved to 725 Pillpton. The Kurghs of Malta plan to arrive tomorrow evening. Dr. Schley’s Lung Dealing Dalauin touted as a cough cure with no cure no pay. Charles A QC Stark suffered a severe hand injury at Gonderoga lumber village on Monday.
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