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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1901
Page
11
Rev Bunker from South Africa spoke at Plymouth Church about missionary work abroad. Mrs Newell and Rev Mark Williams slated to visit tomorrow. An Evening with Abraham Lincoln features, plus Tennis Club games and Aldermanic and Police notes.
Fragmentary text shows a schedule list with names and places but many words are garbled. Readable items include references to towns and people such as Mandel and Saintis but specifics are obscured. The fragment suggests a local timetable or event list with unclear dates and participants.
Event notes describe an evening at Lipas Tavern featuring Almantacia Gimeotne and performers. The program includes a studio chat with attendees and a selection of songs and entertainment, highlighting local artists and audience engagement.
A notice states an evening offering will be given for the benefit of the church. The event invites congregants to contribute and attend in support of church activities and maintenance.
Thomas B Price of 108 South Main avenue entered the News Trade Bulletin contest for best decorated window. Yesterday the public saw a striking display made entirely of books and papers. Photographer Wenyo took a photo to be sent to the Bulletin for publication. A baby with Haq Goo eyes is a notable feature.
Mrs A G Beddee hosts meeting at 321 South Main for WHM society members and friends. Newell will speak at 11 oclock about the work of sachets in the United States and the missions outreach of the First Baptist and Welsh Method churches.
Members of Mivetric City Wheel Club have issued invitations for their annual May function to be held next Thursday evening at Meare. The committee includes Me. Mlowes, ALph Davis, and others such as Luther Thomas Thomas Stephens De Morse Crane and W. P. Williams.
De Eugene Heemmans of Scranton appeared on the street with an automobile just purchased. He and friends rode it. during practice near his residence the vehicle ran down an embankment and was damaged beyond use. He remained uninjured.
The article reports that John Robinson caused the arrest of neighbor James Rawks on assault and battery and disorderly conduct charges. The hearing before Akler ham Welly resulted in Rocks being discharged on assault and battery, with a fine of 50 cents for disorderly conduct.
A foil rehearsal for the cantata Danie er the Captivity and restoration will be held at Tabermere Congregational Church this evening beginning shortly after six. Members of the choir are urged to attend.
A city cantata will be performed Tuesday May 28 by a choir of seventy voices and an orchestra of ten. The solo parts will be sung by a lineup of talented local singers, with a program promising a grand treat for all who attend.
The Baptist Young People's union reports a successful strawberry social with over five hundred served and a pleasant time. Sunday evening is missionary night and funds will support evangelizing the world. The Talent Band is progressing, and the Young People’s society plans a meeting with seventy five members present.
Themis Mordo of Price street was committed to the county jail yesterday in default of 8200 bail after disorderly conduct allegations. Michael Smith of Washburn street, mentally deranged, was locked up by Patrolman Thomas Evans and Constable Timothy Jones. John ONeill of Mampton street was committed to the county jail yesterday for twenty days in default of a 3% fine.
Heirs Morgen leaves for New York to join Metropolitan Traction company. Charis Leber of Hampton Street, a student at Keystone Academy, is at home. Friday Night Diehl class met at Mears Hall. Silurlin lodge of Od Fellows met at P.O. Evans Hall. Willian Gilroy won Umbrella prize at Melffer’s cigar store. Decoration Day events include a sweepstake shooting at Gammon Hill. entry 74 and 10 shillings. Various residents travel and visit relatives in Chicago Richfield Springs Glasgow and Dover. Minister addresses and church events noted. June Edwards improving. Rev Mark Willis to speak at First Welsh Congregational Church tomorrow.
South Side central city and central Hide Park receive the address orders on J.T. Starkey at 11 Cedar Avenue. Phone HERS listed.
Miss Mary Zwick daughter of Mr and Mrs Ferdinand Zwick Meadow Avenue WHe Hue th Cell Sykes and J B Patt horn pastor attended by Miss Math Smith and Pred o Schuler. A reception was held at the bride's home then the couple departed for New York to begin their honeymoon.
Neighboring groups held routine gatherings with plans for singing rehearsals and monthly sessions. Members include Gustave Reppert Alfred Weichel and Mary Vaughn who has recovered from pleurisy. events feature music, supper snacks and invitations to local families.
Fragmentary advert claims Kemp's Halum cures ailments with positive guarantees and urges readers to try the remedy through druggists. The text hints at medical skepticism and promotes the product as a cure-all despite unclear details.
Rev A H Smith of North Scranton Baptist Church addressed a large audience on Some Folks and Other Folks or the Greatest Problem of Orators. He argued the era's big issue is individual worth shaping society and urged self improvement through mind body and character. The lecture covered orators poets scientists and the role of education, ending with a pleasant reception of ice cream and cake.
Charles Shoyer was jailed by Constable Thomas Mills on a theft warrant from William Eldridge of Chinchilla. Eldridge, who claimed Shoyer stole $4 and a gold watch and chain, identified the recovered gold timepiece. Shoyer, who arrived with gypsies, looted Eldridge’s cash drawer and drank afterward, facing a 400 dollar bail after a hearing before Alderman Myers.
Exclusive AP report from Nuntisburg describes May L and John Kallenbuch of Steelion attempting to board a Voitwheels freight train in Stenlion. The wheels gib ibd Kibleal.
A Green Ridge recital at Mor el's hall featured Miss Jessie Wilt assisted by Mrs. John Williams Mire Long and Robert Breatile. Students included Mary Isabella Kay Margaret Jones Sadie Pidham Freidan Klingt Margaret Cobb Mable Brockway Florence Shepherd Agnes Shepherd Sadie Van Buskirk Chace Beattie Steve Russell Hazel Toby Leoni Jobler Leona Farnham Nanette Collins and Ralph Howser. Mrs Williams delivered a standout solo "O Tell Us Merry Birds of Spring" with violin by Mrs Alm Connolly. A Green Ridge West Pittston Treble Clef concert directed by Myre Maxwell Chapman is planned at Green Ridge Presbyterian church to aid the Green Ridge library. Soloists include Mrs Clark Shinpeon Brady Fred Withinuver and Lou Kippard, with Robert V. White a local graduate.
Yesterday morning the funeral for the late Martin Flanelly was held from his Mim street home. Many neighbors attended before a high mass at St Marys Church with Rev Richard Boland of Lowell as celebrant. Remains were buried in St Marys cemetery with pallbearers named John Carney, George Taylor, Frank T Morgan, J W May, James Cullen, Thomas F Cawley.
The Tripp Avenue Cheristhan church holds morning services led by Pastor We Do Dabney on Jesus Ascended Into Heaven with evening service by Rev Th W Clymer of Providence on Our Safety. Sunday school at 10. Men's meeting at 4. All are welcome. The First Methodist Biscopal Church, Rev Charles Hans Newing, pastor, offers services at 10 and 7 40 with Sunday school at 12 20. Morning subject Heaven and evening Not Saved Somehow. Dudley Street Baptist Church conducts morning and evening worship by G W North with Sunday school at 7 20.
Patrick McDonal of Co A Twentieth Regiment United States Infantry came home yesterday after about two years of active service in the Philippines. He was honorably discharged at the end of his enlistment and carries a severe wound to his left arm that will disable him for some time.
John Finnerty and sister Margaret depart Hutler street for Omaha to visit relatives. J. E. B. Sawitt of Union Cash travels to New York on firm business. Erie Railroad workers write about White Pala Codie and Miss Margaret Stack visiting friends on Butler street.
Obituaries report Hebert TH Werke aged 1 years died after a long illness at home on Taylor avenue. He is survived by a wife and two children. Funeral at 4:00 Sunday at Methodist Myis copa chapel with interment at Dunieve cemetery. Catherine Rott of Ward street died after a lingering illness. Funeral planned at a local church with burial at Mare cemetery. Hubert O'Rourke of Averbuld and family mourn his son Hubert age not stated, funeral expected from Main Street residence. William Dawvir of 1 Chbomaires died after a brief illness of two days. He is survived by his mother and siblings. funeral announced later.
Exclusive report notes Tari May 2 from The Associated Press that Coadal Bend Detaetellane has recovered from severe intestinal troubles and expects to resume normal health soon.
Report from Scranton notes mixed progress in the Dickson Locomotive works strike as Erie system integration reduces nine hour demands. Contractors push for longer shifts, while machinists press for earlier concessions amid evolving employer strategy and pending directives from Allise-Chalmers.
Harrisburg May 2 Exclusive The Associated Press reports Governor Lilly signs the Stingman bill amid debates on education and cultural policy. The measure aims to promote scientific skepticism and practical study while upholding religious and philosophical freedom in higher education.
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