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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1902

Page

6

Wheelmen Elect New Officers and Plan Social Events

The Electric City Wheelmen elected a new slate led by President Charles R. Pitcher and Vice President W Hayden Evans. New members William H Williams, William A Davie, and Gwilym Jones joined. bowling alleys were installed, and 25 members aided in. A closing dance is set for May 28 at Mears hall with Bauer providing music.

Electric City Wheelmen Charles R. Pitcher W. Hayden Evans William H. Williams William A. Davie Gwilym Jones Pitcher Robinson Mears' Hall Bauer Whettling McCracken Owens Davis Williams Lewis Hughes Chatfield Stover Morgan Green Ridge Clark's

First Welsh Baptist Church Receives Warm Reunion

Fire destroyed Scranton Street Baptist. The First Welsh Baptist offered their building to the homeless congregation which accepted. After three years the First Baptist people now in a new home honor their helpers with engrossed resolutions presented by City Controller P. W. Costello and notes from Reverend D I Hopkin and Hon J T Williams.

Scranton Street First Welsh Baptist Church First Baptist Church Tivian William McClare Balt Hopkin Boliss Vin Jones J. T. Williams P. W. Costello

Mrs Evan Jones Hosts Elizabeth Jones Fifth Birthday Party

Mrs Evan Jones of Edwards Court entertained a group of young guests for her daughter Elizabeth's fifth birthday on Monday afternoon. Tea was served with assistance from sister Mrs W Williams and brother Mr J Elias. Present were Lis e.

Evan Jones Edwards Court Elizabeth Jones W. Williams J. Elias Lise

Local Names List Shown in OCR Fragment

A damaged OCR fragment lists individuals including Beth Jones Amy Davies Jennie Beon Gwindys H Jones Annie Bowen Annie Jones Comnwen Williams Leona Perry Elizabeth Williame Arthur Davies David Thomas Henry Perry and Me sech Thomas.

Beth Jones Amy Davies Jennie Beon Gwindys H. Jones Annie Bowen Annie Jones Comnwen Williams Leona Perry Elizabeth Williame Arthur Davies David Thomas Henry Perry Mesech Thomas

Fraternal Spirit theme celebrated at Embury church

A large assemblage at the new Embury church welcomed visiting pastors and members from other churches. Rev James Benninger presided as brief talks on The Fraternal Spirit were given by Rev J P Moffat Rev 8 F Mathews Rev Thomas deGrachy and Rev H C McDermott. The program next turns to Old Folks Night with Rev C H Newing presiding and Rev G Cure speaking On At Even Time It Shall Be Light.

New Embury James Benninger J. P. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church F. Mathews First Baptist Church Thomas deGrachy Jackson Street Baptist Church H. C. McDermott Simpson M. EK C. H. Newing G. Cure

Funeral Rites for Amos Bond Held at Home

Reverend E B Singer assisted at the funeral for Amos Bond at his daughter Mrs. Robert Phinney Jr’s Lafay ette street home. Schubert male quartet sang hymns as pallbearers J W Walter J W Kambeck Charles Fuller and Robert Phinney Jr, were his sons in law. Remains were taken to Elmhurst by Funeral Director Price for afternoon interment.

E. B. Singer Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church Amos Bond Robert Phinney, Jr Lafayette Street Schubert J. W. Walter J. W. Kambeck Charles Fuller Elmhurst Price

Austrian Passion Play at St Mark's Lutheran Church

The Oberammergau Passion Play is staged at St Mark's Lutheran Church tonight and tomorrow under the Luther League. The moving picture story of the cross will include appropriate vocal and instrumental music and be presented as an intensely interesting descriptive lecture.

Oberammergau Mount Horitz St. Mark's Lutheran Church Washburn Fourteenth Streets Luther League

West Side Loyal Crusaders Social at Red Men's Hall

An entertainment and social event is planned at Red Men's hall Saturday evening under the West Side Loyal Crusaders. Refreshments will be served after the program. The lineup includes solos, recitations, piano selections, and a feature titled A Loyal Crusader. All crusaders are urged to bring guests.

Red Men’s Hall West Side Crusaders Uoshua Elliy Oraphone

Mrs Heernwin Dies in New York, Interment Planned

Mrs Mary Heernwin aged 45 wife of mis Heerman died in New York on Monday. Her remains were brought home yesterday and placed in the charge of Funeral Director Tague. The funeral will be from her brother Jacob Shirk's home on Linserne street either today or tomorrow, with interment at Pittston Avenue cemetery.

Mary Heernwin Mis Heerman New York Tague Jacob Shirk UAT

Services for Mrs Ann DBD Thomas Held at Home

Yesterday afternoon services for the late Mrs. Ann DBD Thomas were held at the residence 1214 Luzerne street rear. The First Welsh Congregational Church pastor Rev. David Jones assisted by Rev. D D Hopkins of the First Welsh Baptist church led the rites. Welsh hymns were sung. Pallbearers were Thomas T. Evans William D Thoms John J Morgan and Daniel D Evans. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.

Ann Dbd Thomas Luzerne Street David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church D. D. Hopkins First Welsh Baptist Church Thomas T. Evans William D. Thoms John J. Morgan Daniel D. Evans Washburn Street

Improvest Order of Red Men Smoker and Meeting

Tanooka tribe No 141 and Camp No ia Patriotic Order of Americans plan a smoker after the regular meeting. Charles Pichler will give an address on The Factory and Motto of the Order. Alumni Baseball team will play Wyoming Southfairy at Kingston in the afternoon.

Charles Pichler Camp Noo Ia Washington Wyoming Kingston

Specky meen and community notices fill St Two’s event

St Two’s Battalion plans a specky meen tomorrow at six o’clock. Members are urged to attend for discussion of important matters. Various local social and family notices fill the page with attendances, visits, illnesses, travel, and a minor accident report.

Wedding and funeral notices from local church services

After a brief confinement, the injured or ill are said to be around again. Mr and Mrs Taule Skillhorn of Philadelphia visit Beranton relatives. The wedding of Harry B Jenking and Mrs Frane Waadburne is to occur at 11 oclock at St Luke s Episcopal Church. The funeral of Mia Rachel Evana of 191 South Sumner Avenue will be held tomorrow at Plymouth Congregational Church with interment at Washturn Street Cemetery. Rev Peter Roberts will officiate. Prayer services are planned at the house this evening.

St. Two Piteher Many Pitcher South Park Preloo Street Jersey City No. Li Howe Gamera Ni Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Willume Price Street Alfred Saunders Mame Caroline Donaldson Windsor S. Y Mies Ibsen Davier Bromley Avenue Borm David Joseph Ackerave Ron Colonial Club Wishinton Hall John MuAndrew Jahlson Keet Richard Hefferman Chouldshore Willian McBridy North Lincoln Avenue Canada Mra Ann Owen Weet Elmatreet Alert Base Hall Club Mears* Hall M. J. Norton Duck Son Sreet New Yor John Reese Routh Everett Avenue Cathedral Taule Skillhorn Philadelphia Beranton Harry Jenking Mrn Frane Waadburne Luke's Episcopal Church Mia Rachel Evana South Sumner Avenue Plymouth Congregational Church Washturn Street Peter Roberts

Funeral of Mrs. Anna E Kirst in South Scranton

One of the largest funerals in the city was held for Mrs. Anna E Kirst yesterday. Services at 2 p.m. at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church, with Rev. W. A. North delivering the tribute. Pallbearers and floral bearers conveyed the casket to Pittston Avenue Cemetery. out of town relatives from Philadelphia attended.

Anna E. Kirst South Washington Avenue W. A. North Hickory Street Jacob Kirst Fred Kirst Henry Kirst Philadelphia

Polish National Alliance Branch Forms Political Club

The Polish National Alliance Branch 105 held its regular meeting on Sunday afternoon and voted to organize a political club. The group aims to educate members about naturalization and help obtain citizen papers while informing on political topics. Formed with 114 members, the club plans to apply for a charter. officers elected include President A Choynowski Vice President A Yearling Secretary K Sornowski and Treasurer J Pilkulski. The next meeting is set for May 11.

Polish National Alliance A. Choynowski A. Yearling K. Sornowski J. Pilkulski

Local Notices From South Sile YWCA and Community Updates

Members of the South Sile branch of the YWCA addressed for a May 23 anniversary gathering at 7 45 pm at 20% Wuoshineton avenue with Mrs Nelile Dunn lark delivering the address. William Dutcher departs for Milladil plu to take a new post. Pr Quinn relocates to Ti Pittston ave.

South Sile Young Women's Christian Associations Young Women's Christian Association Central Association Wuoshineton Avenue Nelile Dunnlark Willian Dutcher Milladil Plu Ac QO Sesson St. John's Hall Stone Avenue Quinn Ti Pittston Avenur John Burns Mitston Aernie Comet Lodge Kolistia Pethias Fortevenitia Mad Mix Alexander Magen Hernin Mingoka Adam Newly

Northeastern Pennsylvania Championship Basketball Match

North End Stars meet North Scranton Gymnasium at the Auditorium for the Northeastern Pennsylvania championship under association rules. Local clubs prepare, with social and church events linked to Memorial Baptist, Welsh and English services, and a May 30 drama at the Auditorium.

North End Stars North Scranton Gymnasium Pennsylvania Columbia Social Club Evan M. Thomas Ira Davis Fledard Hughes Dante Davis David Gaines Thomas Howells Frank Coleman Zachariah Willams Morgan William W. Morris F. Rk. G Creorchy Wales Memorial Baptist Church North Se¢ranton Glee Society Crystal Literary and Dramatic Club Wll Linwood Young Women’s Christian Association Osterhout George Silkman New York City Church Avenue Ladies Order of Hibernians Cambrian South Scranton BH. J. Owens Maud Werntherhog Hyde Park North Main Avenue

Christian Science Lecture at Lyceum Theatre May 8 1902

Carol Norton of New York, member of the Christian Science Board of Lectureship, speaks on applied Christianity at the Lyceum Theatre Thursday evening at 8. All are welcome. Boston, Mass.

Lyceum Theatre Carol Norton New York Christian Science Board of Lectureship Church of Christ's Scientists Boston Mass

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