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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 17, 1902

Page

11

Welsh Lodges Convene in New Castle for Grand Ivorites Meet

Delegates from Welsh lodges across the United States gathered in New Castle Pennsylvania for the Grand Lodge of American True Ivorites convention. Activities included a Tuesday opening at Weeleh Congregational church a Wednesday business session a Thursday banquet for 110 guests and officer elections with several re-elected leaders.

Grand Lodge of American True Ivorites New Castle United States Weeleh Congregational Church Hughes Hall Cavers Youngstown Star of Wales Lodge Star of Wales Lodge, No New Cahette Grand Lodge John ©. Thomas Utlea N. Yor John I. Evans New York John d. Vane North Scranton Tinger Avans Weat Urother Evans Youngtow John v. Williams Grand ‘Treneter Toger

Convert to be Given at First Welsh Baptist Church

A convert will be given next Monday evening at the First Welsh Baptist church on South Main avenue under the auspices of the Oxford Glee club.

First Welsh Baptist Church South Main Avenue Oxford Glee Club

Suburban Improvements Spread Through West Scranton

The article notes springtime growth in West Scranton with new homes in West Part Tripp Park Farrs Heights Arlington Heights along Washburn Acad emy and Division streets. Cemeteries Washburn and Cambrian show garden work and new paths. South Round Woods Lincoln Heights report noticeable improvements and paving plans for South Main Avenue. Property owners bear responsibility for gutters sidewalks and roadways in front of their properties.

West Scranton Tripp Park Farr's Heights Arlington Heights Washburn Street Academy Street Division Street Cambrian Cemetery Round Woods Tract Lincoln Heights South Main Avenue

Enforce Ordinance Against Street Waste Paper

Comment urges strict enforcement of a local ordinance prohibiting waste paper on streets, especially Main avenue, noting mixed merchant behavior. It recommends installing waste paper cans at intervals and street cleaners emptying them on rounds, calling for authorities to adopt a similar plan.

Main Avenue

Funeral of William Murray

Funeral services for William Murray are announced with the burial and rites set to follow. Relatives and friends are invited to attend the ceremonies at the local church and cemetery as the family honors his memory.

William Murray

Services Held For William Murray At North Filmore Home

Funerals conducted yesterday afternoon at 332 North Filmore Avenue for William Murray. Rev. William Powell presided as local preacher. Neighbors relatives and friends attended with Alex Jeffries as flower bearer and pallbearers Isaac Davis William Shuge James Skeogh William Owens Charles Weldn John Jeffries. Interment followed at Crimbria centers.

William Murray Filmore Avenue William Powell Alex. Jeffries Isaac Davis William Shuge James Skeogh William Owens Charles Weldn John Jeffries Crimbria

Tragedy of the Sea sermon at First Baptist Church

At First Baptist Church tomorrow services are at 10.90 a.m. and 7.50 p.m. Rev. E. F. Mathews will preach The Tragedy of the Sea and a brief church business session will follow. Sunday school reached high attendance and offerings last week and Dr. B. G. Heddoe urges full turnout. B Y P U. leader Miss Eva Phillips will discuss society welfare tomorrow evening.

First Baptist Church F. Mathews Sibbath School B. G. Heddoe Mies Eva Philiips

Pontypridd Clergyman to Preach at Plymouth Church

Rev W G Jenkins of Pontypridd Wales will preach at Plymouth Congregational church tomorrow. Communion services are set for 10.20 a.m. at St Davids parish corner Bromley Avenue and Jackson Street. Rev Edward McHenry rector leads Holy Eucharist at 7.30 a.m. and 10.50 a.m. with evening song and address at 7.30 p.m. and Sunday school at noon.

W. G. Jenkins Pontypridd Wales Plymouth Congregational Church St. David's Pariah Bromley Avenue Jackson Street Edward McHenry

No. 82 Baseball Team Challenges Liberty Boys Saturday

The No. 82 school baseball team challenges the Liberty Boys to a game on Saturday morning May 24. Tribune readers may reply through J. J. Flaherty the captain and A. J. Reese the manager.

Liberty Boys the Tribune J. J. Flaherty A. J. Reese

Rev William Davies to preach Welsh and English services

The Rev William Davies of Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church returns from a West trip in good health. He will preach in Welsh at 10 am tomorrow and in English at 6 pm. Alumni baseball vs St Thomas College set for May 21 at Athletic Park, 3 pm. Numerous locals travel, visit, and host events across Scranton including weddings, birthdays, and fairs with regular updates on health and social activities.

William Davies Bellevue South Hyde Park Avenue Philadelphia Washington Loretta Gertrude Cannon Jackson Street F. W. Strong Harold Battin South Main Avenue Pittston Wil Lewis Eynon Street New York Richard Lonergan, Sr Chestnut Street John L. L. Traviss North Sumner Avenue St. Lucie’s Rachel Tones Morris Court Phillips No. 19 John J. F. York John J. Hower St. Leo's Battalion Binghamton St. Brenden Thomas Moore Wilkes-Barre H.C. McDermott Ethel North Hyde Park Avenue Wyoming John A. Richards John A. Wyeth Richards John Thomas Eyn Anthracite Commandery James Dennis Falvenild’s Hovel Massachusetts East Fred Guest Swetland Street Cuba Twentyfirst Company of Coast Artillery William H. Crawford Drew Theological Seminary Madison N. J North Sanford N. Y Elisabeth James Dickson Washburn Street D. P. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church West Side Central Republican Club Kate Britt Mahanoy City Nicholas Bush Luzerne Street Ruth Jones Morriscourt Corning Maud Walters Stamford, Conn Morgin Lake

Grace Benson Surprise Party at North Main Avenue

Grace Benson was surprised at her North Main avenue home by friends with recitations by Miss Lula Constantine and songs by Edward Collins. The gathering included many guests, with singing dancing and refreshments before departure at midnight.

Grace Benson North Main Avenue Lula Constantine Edward Collins George Cure Lulu Constantine Sophia Horr May Guest Pearl Henry Helen Dun

Ladies Aid to Host Complimentary Social at Providence Church

The Ladies Aid of Providence Presbyterian announces a church social and reception on Thursday evening for the congregation's young people. Committees plan substantial programs with a male quartet, social games in the rooms, and refreshments served, aiming to create a notable social occasion for all ages.

Ladies’ Aid Society Providence Presbyterian Church

Young Women’s Christian meeting and Epworth League events

Miss Marie Louise Russell will address the vesper service in Green Ridge at 2 30 pm Sunday. Dr. Austin Griffin leads a Providence Methodist church quarterly service tomorrow morning with a love feast at 9 30. Epworth League anniversary at 7 30 pm features music and talks by Miss Florence Walker Prof Henry Kemmerling Rev G A Cure. Rev J W Davies preaches at Welsh Baptist church in Mahanoy City while Rev A H Smith fills pulpit at First Welsh Baptist church May 18. Seats free. all welcome.

Marie Louise Russell Green Ridge Young Women's Christian Association Rugzgell Austin Griffin Providence Methodist Church Epworth League Mercy and Help Department Florence Walker Henry ‘Kemmerling G. A. Cure J. W. Davies Welsh Baptist Church Mahanoy City A. H. Smith North Main Avenue

Premature Infant Remains Found in South Scranton

Constable John Moran reported to the South Side station that he and John Chase found the remains of a prematurely born infant near Moosic Street in the Twelfth ward close to the Erie and Wyoming railroad tracks. The body was in a cigar box and likely undisturbed. police planned an investigation the following morning.

Constable Moran Erie & Wyoming John €. Moran South Side Moosic Street Twelfth Ward Erie and Wyoming Moran John Chase

Old Forge man Davis arraigned on serious charge

Edward Davis of Old Forge was arraigned before Alderman Leates on a serious charge requested by William J. Watkins. Witnesses including Mrs. Tillie Rozelle Mrs. David Watkins Evan Daniels and others testified. Alderman Leates held Davis for court in 800 bail but he chose to remain in jail.

Edward Davis Old Forge Alderman Leates William J. Watkins Tillie Rozelle David Watkins Evan Daniels Davis Robert Cook Bessie Olster Alderman Lentens

Alderman Timmins Hearing Ends in Amicable Agreement

Robert Timmins of Mulberry street faced Alderman Len ten for jumping a board bill with Mina Drake of Franklin avenue as prosecutrix. An amicable agreement followed. Mike Yanko then also received a hearing on the same charge, with Mike Longacker of Johnson's patch as prosecutor. He alleged, also, that Yon-

Robert Timmins Mulberry Street Lenten Mina Drake Franklin Avenue Mike Yanko Mike Longacker Johnson's Patch

Allen's Pool Base Shoe Comfort Claim

Ancient misspelled ad notes Allen's Fool-ease powder touted to cure painful feet, reduce burning and numbness, and soothe tired toes. Claims instant relief, best comfort discovery, urges purchase at shoe stores and by mail for a trial package. Aimed at readers seeking foot relief.

Allen Colm Bynlong Eny Mall Olmsted

Man Held on $500 Bond After Clothes Theft

He carried off a suit of clothes valued at $12 and was held for court in $500 bond.

Larceny Case Over Newfoundland Dog Ends With Discharge

A search warrant named BE J Harrington over a Newfoundland dog theft. The ring of ownership proved tangled as Harrington claimed purchase from Thomas Hemsinger for 1.50 after Hemsinger bought it from John Golden who swore the dog wandered onto his property. Alderman Leates discharged Hemsinger and Golden was held on 100 bail for the next quarter sessions.

BE. J. Harrington Fig Street John Boettcher Alderman Leates Harrington Thomas Hemsinger Dunmore John Golden Golden Hunsinger

Gang of youths charged with malicious mischief on Patterson Avenue

John Boubel Bruno and Alex Olon ewsky and Joseph Matewsky were arrested for malicious mischief after officers caught them stretching wire across sidewalks on Patterson Avenue. Ringleader Alex Alsnewski was fined 2 dollars, refused by his father. he is 14. The others were discharged after a hearing before Magistrate Storr.

John Boubel Bruno Alex Olonewsky Joseph Matewsky Storr Pittston Avenue Alex. Alsnewski

Knights of Malta hold important session in Hartman’s council

An important Knights of Malta session convened at Hartman’s council last evening. A baby girl arrived for Robert Callery on Birney avenue and a young son brightened James Donahoe’s home at 119 Irving avenue. The Star Social club met in regular session and Camp 96 P O of A auxiliary met in weekly session. Dr Schley’s Lung Healing Balsam guarantees to cure all coughs with no cure no pay. Junger Maennerchor rehearsal slated for tomorrow at 2 50 in the afternoon.

Knghts of Malta Hartman Robert Callery Birney Avenue James Donahoe Irving Avenue Star Social Club Patriotic Order of America Patriotic Order Sons of America Schley Junger Maennerchor

Green Ridge Notices and Local Events Highlight Civic Life

Mary Hitchcock to entertain Junior Christian Endeavor at her Green Ridge home this afternoon. J. W. Bayley away at Norfolk and Fortress Monroe. C. S. Jacobs leaves for New York on business. Scranton Lace Curtain plans a large plant expansion. Dickson and Green Ridge trough needs water. Green Ridge Camp MWOA marked its second anniversary with a banquet and entertainment at Masonic Hall. Gold watch worth 60 dollars awarded to Charles Robinson. Committee: Fred Edwards, J M Atherton, Joseph Pidiam, A J Fowler, G D Rogers.

Mary Hitchcock Washington Avenue Junior Christian Endeavor Society Green Ridge Presbyterian Church J. W. Bayley Green Ridge Street Norfolk Fortress Monroe Old Point Comfort C. S. Jacobs Dickson Avenue New York Scranton Lace Curtain Manufacturing Company Green Ridge Camp Modern Woodmen of America Masonic Hall Charles Robinson Fred Hdwards J. M. Atherton Joseph Pidiam A. J. Fowler

Mrs Frank Earley Obituary Garrisons German Origin Remembered

Mrs Frank Earley aged 75 died after a paralytic stroke at 3 20 last evening at 301 North Bromley avenue. Born in Germany she lived in the city for about 50 years and is survived by three sons and three daughters Joseph Nicholas John Maury Burley Mrs George F Hower and Mrs D W Hughes all of this city. Funeral arrangements not yet perfected to be announced later. Mrs Johnny Warne died Thursday night at 04 Capouse avenue surviving husband and three daughters Mrs Jaimes Robinson of Ohio and others.

Frank Earley North Bromley Avenue Germany Joseph Nicholas John Maury Burley George F. Hower D. W. Hughes Johnny, Warne Cae Pouse Avenue Jaimes Robinson Ohio

Funeral notices for Warner sisters and Gallagher death

Misses Rose and Grace Warner are named in funeral notices to be held Monday morning at 11 o clock. Patrick Gallagher of Jessup died at his home yesterday after thirty five years residency there. He leaves two daughters and two sons. Funeral Monday at 10 o'clock with a requiem high mass and interment at St Patrick s cemetery Olyphant.

Rose Grace Warner Montrose Patrick Gallagher Jessup St. Patrick's Cemetery Olyphant

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