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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1901

Page

11

West Scranton New Quarters Opened for Simpson M E Church

An informal reception welcomed Rev. H C McDermott to the new quarters of the Simpson M E Church on South Main and Washburn as inclement weather limited turnout. The Young Women's Christian Association hosted the event with lemonade and varied attendees. Fundraising for the church work includes a forthcoming sale. donations such as old clothes are requested. Police were called after a disturbance when Mail Carrier Moser and his six companions faced verbal abuse near Bynon Street, escalating into a punch throw.

Young Women’s Christian Association Oor South Main Avenue Washburn Street Atom Hiese Mia Tuandolph Jodes Mars Cheorge Powell Nugene Kellows Dimes Blighes Ives Hae Neimeyver Wusses Jennie Theniels Annie Morgan Taira Divi Anneman Pradse Moser Math Nvents Bynon Street Evans

Simpson church welcomes Rev Hugh McDermott and family

Despite bad weather last night a large group from Simpson church gathered to greet new pastor Rev Hugh McDermott. Hon John H Fellows delivered a happy welcome address, answered by the pastor. Simpson Male Garrison and other features entertained. Tomorrow evening marks the Simpson chapter Mpworth League anniversary observance.

Simpson Church Hugh ©. McDermoett John HH. Fellows Simpson Mpworth League Will le Ohbgorved

Women Frightened Weld Version Offered by Myans

Mitrotiida Thomas Myans presents a different account of the alleged Weld incident, claiming women felt fear and describing events from an alternate perspective. The report contrasts with prior statements and seeks to clarify the sequence of actions and stakeholders involved.

Mitrotiida Thomas Myans

New Fabrics Parade Brights in Dainty Dimity Line

In Piques Crash Linens and related fabrics the Dainty Dimity collection showcases Liberty Satins Taffeta Silks and Fine Embroidered Malls with many colors and tints offering fresh ideas for dressmaking and upholstery.

Inquest Opens After Scranton Death Mystery

Coroner Roberts announced a stomach analysis of Michael Frich found no poison. Frich died suddenly near the Rising Sun block at Scranton and Seventh Streets shortly after his marriage amid lingering suspicions. an inquest will be scheduled.

Michael Frich Frich Scranton Seventh Streets Roberts

Feinklin Engine Company Units to Sell Quarters Assets

The Feinklin Engine company held a meeting Thursday evening to decide on selling items in their quarters and have hopeful buyers in their circle. An inventory is being made and a company meeting is planned for Monday evening. The Hook and Ladder company met last evening but no action occurred due to lack of official disbandment notice. No action will be taken until the notification is received. The Columbia Hose and Chemical company will meet Monday evening to discuss vacating their present quarters and next steps.

Feinklin Engine Company Clit Hook and Ladder Company Columbia Hose and Chemical Company

Funeral Notices From Local Citizens

The funeral for Mrs. Bridget Noble was held yesterday from her daughter’s home at 114 North Main Avenue with a requiem at St. Patrick’s Church Tew officiated by P. FE Lavelle. Interment at Dimmore cemetery. Oscar Prive died from injuries in the Lackawanna yard. Rev. CG M Gitlin conducted services at 220 North Sumner Avenue with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. pallbearers were railroad men. George Schrumpf youngest son of Mrs. Catherine Schrumpf, died. services by Rev. A J Tanner at St Mark’s Lutheran Church with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.

Bridget Noble Cooper North Main Avenue St. Patrick's Catholic Church Tew FE. Lavelle Anthony McAndrew Thomas Cavanatieri Luke Durgan Mr. Gilvey Dimmore CG. M. Gitlin Bim Park Church Oscar Prive Lackawanna Yard North Sumner Avenue Forest Hill Cemetery George Yooung Catherine Schrumpf Fellows Street Pehoelk A. J. Tanner St. Mark's Lutheran Church Washburn Street

Community events and church notices on Hampton Street area

Local churches report events including an entertainment planned for May 16 under Mrs Randolph Jones direction. Renovations at William Price & Son on South Main Avenue progress. Bellevue Street couple Caroline Milward and a Rev William Davies wed. they will live in Bellevue. An ice cream social is planned at St Mark's Lutheran Sunday school. A YWCA coaching meeting will occur this evening. Quarterly conference at Hampton Street Methodist with Rev Austin Griffin presiding. Home Missioners hosted by Mrs T J Lice at Washburn Street. Mortgage burning for First Welsh Baptist postponed to a later announced date. Friday dance canceled due to rain, next Friday indoor moonlight dance scheduled at Mears Hall.

TI. W. H Hampton Street Methodial Episcopal Church Randolph Jones William Price Bouth Malin Avenue Hee David Evans Mia Caroline Milwaric Bellevue Street Bellevue Welsh Calvinia South Main Avenue Washburn Street Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Ney Austin Giriffin Benninger Young Men's Christian Association T. J. Lice Presbyterian Church

Funeral of Alexander Aikman Noted Dickson Foreman

The funeral for Alexander Aikman, longtime foreman at the Dickson Collieries, was held yesterday from his East Market Street home. Large attendance from workers, neighbors, Caledonian club members, and the Providence Conclave of the Improved Order of Heptasophs. Rev. Stahl of Delaware City and Rev. Foster led services. interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery with pallbearers from the Dickson colliery.

Alexander Aikman Dickson Calllons East Market Street I T Diva No OP. Stahl Delaware City Del Green Ridge Ate. Foster Forest Thd Hon OY William McDonndl Thomas Morgan Doh Allison James Powell William Richmond Finley Russ Edward McGlynn Thomas Jordan Samuel Oakley Morgan Morsans William Marta Peter Marin Dickson Thomas Nankivak Harry Burbeck Caledonian Club Providence Order of Heptasophs

Tribunes Educational Contest Offers Thousand Dollar Prize

The Tribune’s Educational Contest begins Monday offering a thousand dollars for sixteen weeks of canmissing or an equivalent six dollars per week. Palmer, the procureman, is on a lengthy tour of York shire. The seven year old son of Mr and Mrs John Shepherd, of Deacon street, dislevell ed its right aron while swinging a chum in a hammock Thursday afternoon. Sunday school teachers of Holy Rosary church plan a regular monthly meeting in St Mary’s hall next Wednesday evening. The Tables’ Aid society of Providone Presbyterian church elected officers for the ensuing year: President Mrs O K Smith vice president Mrs W Morss second VP Mrs D B Atherton secretary Mrs Ella Chulick treasurer Mrs JR Pecks. Those named include Mes James Bred Camp Ben 8 S E Silkman W J Lewis Carrie Atherton Charles Alegier Thomas Shotton Florence Gillespie and George J Child. Providene Presbyterian has elected trustees: President I W Musk secretary and treasurer I L Atherton Edward Roderick Charles Van Storch and Charles Alegler.

Tribune CY. Palmer Yorkshire Wharton John Shepherd Deacon Street The Holy Rosary Church St. Mary's Hall Tables' Aid Society the Proviones Presbyterian Church 0.K. Smith W. Morss D. B. Atherton Ella Chulick JR. Pecks James Bred Campben E. Silkman W. J. Lewis Carrie Atherton Charles Alegier Thomas Shotton Florence Gillespie George J. Child Providene Presbyterian Emireh Othe

Remains of Mrs William Meisier Interred in Pittston Ave Cemetery

The funeral service for Mrs William Meisier was held yesterday with Rev North officiating at the family residence and Hickory Fireck Presbyterian church. A large attendance filled the church and graveside, with the Ladies Ard Kinwlety present, choir performances at the church and graveside, pallbearers listed, and arrangements by G A Miller. An evening Loyalty club meeting followed, featuring musical numbers and Dr Emma’s talk on a topic titled big-.

Tribune Willian Meisier Pittston Avenue Familly Hickory Fireck Presbyterian Church Hickory Fireck Presbyterian Church, Where Rev. North Ard Kinwlety Hickory Street Araveside Hhoir J. Lentes William Fritch William Mays J. Hahn Charles Graf Selina Her H. Schubert Charles Seheuch Churket Bush di Herklauser Neahr Faker G. A. Miller Furl Young Women’s Christian Association Freda Kornacher Francia Klauminger Amelia Blatter Emma Muayere Emma

Kemp's Balsam Promises Free Bottle for Throat Coughs

An old printed ad touts Kemp's Balsam as a guaranteed cure for chronic and acute coughs throat irritation and consumption. It invites readers to call on any druggist to obtain a free final bottle and claims swift relief.

Funeral for infant Thomas Vitello at Cathedral cemetery

The funeral for Thomas Vitello, one year old son of Mr and Mrs Anton Vitello, was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence at 1209 Stafford Avenue. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery. A surprise 42nd birthday gathering was held at Cedar Avenue home of Motsenbacher with close friends.

Charles Phillips Pittston Avenue

Pea Cowl $1.50 a Ton Delivered to South Side

An offer for pea coal at 1.50 dollars per ton delivered to the South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders should be addressed to J. T. Sharkey at 11M Cedar Avenue. Phone OONS.

South Side Central City Hyde Park J. T. Sharkey Cedar Avenue

Dunmore School Board Schedules Summer Closing

The Dunmore school board met in a special session and heard Superintendent Baird report an average attendance of 252 pupils, 89 percent of enrollment. Schools will close June 27. March payroll for teachers and janitors was $2,606,665 and April $2,699.80. The G A RR invited scholars to participate in the Memorial day parade and to collect among students.

Baird G. A. RR

Minster Announce Diverse Services At Several Churches

Dunmore Presbyterian led by Rev. I Gibbons holds 10 30 A M and 7 30 P M sermons with topics A Fashion That Never Changes and The Pleasures of Sin Sunday school at 7. The Methodist Episcopal church continues services with morning 10 and evening 7 30. Pastor will preach both services The Lord's Own marks the Mornorth League anniversary A special Epworth sermon on Church of Lee Morrow. Tripp Avenue Christian with Rev J D Dabney offers The Creat Commission and Hilden Sins with 10 A M Sunday school and a men s meeting at 11 00 A M Everyone welcome

Dunmore Presbyterian Church I. Gibbons Methodist Episcopal Church Wil Mpnorth League Epworth League Lee Morrow Tripp Avenue Christian Church J. DD. Dabney Hilden Pai

Will Begin Next Monday headline noted in Tribune

Enterprising residents are urged to read today’s Tribune article titled Will Begin Next Monday. Ernest Bovard the pianist and composer of Kime Black Diamond March Gavhiel popular for a new composition titled Tar entelle in Eominor has published copies circulating. Miss Mollie Carney is seriously ill at her home on Drinker street and Mrs. Gi. OW. Simpson of Drinker street is also sick at home.

Tribune Ernest Bovard Gavhiel Drinker Street

Green Ridge News Roundup of Contests and Local Happenings

The Tribunes Educational Contest aims to engage youth, with a full description urged for participation. A runaway horse incident on Dickson Avenue caused a wagon to tip but no injuries or damages reported. Social events include a Dancing Club gathering at the Schroeders’ home celebrating Madeline, and Miss Croucher speaking at the Ashbury church. Market reports list fresh produce and seafood, while the Industrial School directors plan their initial meeting at North Park. Local notices warn about street rubbish and feature a church apple blossom event and garden goods on offer at Green Ridge Market.

Tribune FL Thanzara Dickson Avenue Charles Found Mirher Street Sanderson Wale Wat Cyreen Nidge Market Conrad Schroeder Bewunfel Sanderson Ayvenine Hotol Madeline Jaldine Giteon Lidke Will Kivighie Philadelphia

Local Family Notes And Purchases In Montrose Area

The enterprising hose company of the place beautifies the home. Mrs Jennie Brodhead of Montrose visits grandparents Mr and Mrs Samuel Brodhienad. Mrs Henry Harding shows slow recovery from illness. Peter Toworth made a purchase as the page notes continue.

Jennie Brodhead Montrose Samuel Brodhienad Henry Harding Peter Toworth

Local Guest and Upcoming Lectures Highlight May Events

Lawrence Store vamp Joseph Creason of New York visited his niece Mrs A dr Cooper this week. Rev BA Greene speaks at Brick Methodist Episcopal church Friday May 17 on Wanted a Man with free admission and a collection. Primitive Adventist church hosts an old fate on the base house May 22 25 with nightly entertainment.

Lawrence Joseph Creason New York

Obituary notices and funeral details for Jones and Gillivan families

Obituary notices report Tinae S. Jones of Hill Street North Beritton died at home Thursday at 1 20 born May 25 1852 in Liverain Commirtonshire North Wiles she emigrated at eighteen and later returned to the land of her birth Surviving children include Wilshin David John Mars Urbin and several others Funeral arrangements listed with West Market Street Primitive Congregational Church and Washburn Street Cemetery Also noted are deaths of Patrick Gillivan Edith Meredith and John Meredith with details of surviving family and burial plans in local cemeteries and churches

MHS Isaac S. Jones Tinae S. Jones Hill Street North Beritton Liverain Commirtonshire North Wiles Ak Wwemiin Sle Baenbers West Market Street Tien Dasdwud Wilshin David John Mars Urbin Bare Bare and Bdow Oe Tava Brothers, Theanas Ban Ties, of Thincenly Peter

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