West Scranton Glee Club Concert Aids Injured Member
The Oxford Glee club gave a benefit concert at First Welsh Baptist Church for William John Thomas of Eynon Street who fractured his leg at Sloan mines. Despite strike interference, a fair audience enjoyed performances by John T. Glents, Fred Vans, Thomas Filas, David Jenkins, Miss Via Jones, and others. A good sum was raised for Mr. Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oxford Glee Club
William John Thomas
Eynon Street
Sloan Mines
Uns
John T. Glents
Glee Club
Fred Vans
Thomas Filas
David Jenkins
Via Jones
Norma Williams
D. &. Thomas
West Scranton
Allentown
John Evins
Hugh Williams
Wahneta Dancing Class Closes With Shirt-Waist Social
Next Thursday evening the Wahneta Dancing class holds a closing social in Mears hall a shirt-waist affair. Bauer's Lyceum theater orchestra will perform with Mrs. Margaret Meyers in charge of parlors and Craterer Fred Frobinson providing refreshments. Decorations by Marvin and Muir. Dancing runs from 9 to 2 with arrangements by a committee including Fred Evans Harry P Davies Robert Roberts Will Haines Mendy Davis Luther Thomas Evan Abrams and Will Thomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wahneta
Mears’ Hall
Bauer
Lyceum Theater Orchestra
Margaret Meyers
Craterer
Fred Frobinson
Electric City Wheelmen
Marvin & Muir
Fred Evans
Harry P. Davies
Robert Roberts
Will Haines
Mendy Davis
Luther Thomas
Evan Abrams
Will Thomas
Union Meeting Reports From Hazleton Convention
A meeting of the engineers, firemen and pump runners of Local union No. 80 percent of the United Mine Workers of America will convene in Jayne's hall this evening at 7 30 and again at 10 tomorrow morning to receive the Hazleton convention report. Locals No. 337 and 63 held sessions in Co operative hall last evening and heard their delegates reports. No publication details could be learned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Mine Workers of America
Jayne's Hall
Hazleton
Co-operative
Deposits Placed By No 19 School In West Side Bank
Yesterday the No 19 school collected from its children's savings fund at the West Side Bank. Names include Miss Murray, Miss Nicholls, Miss Hutton, Miss Beamish, Miss Morgan, Miss Evans, Miss Davis, Miss Kellow, Miss Wade, Miss Murphy, Miss Peck, Miss Bur rall, Mrs. Ferber and others with amounts ranging from 2c to $2.35, totaling $8.08.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side Bank
Children’s Savings Fund
Miss Murray
Miss Nicholls
Miss Hutton
Miss Beamish
Miss Morgan
Miss Evans
Miss Davis
Miss Kellow
Miss Wade
Miss Murphy
Miss Flynn
Miss Peck
Miss Burrall
Becker's Alleys Bowling Prize Schedule
Commencing today and continuing until July 1 cash prizes will be given bowlers playing on Becker's Alleys. Ten dollars for the best thirty games, five dollars for the highest individual score, and five dollars for the highest number of games rolled between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. No bowler will be allowed more than one prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Becker
Funeral Service for Mrs Barley Held
Funeral services for the late Mrs. Frank Barley were held yesterday with family and friends attending the rites. The ceremony paid tribute to her life and awaited burial arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Barley
Funeral service for local resident held at North Bromley
A funeral was held at the deceased's North Bromley Avenue home with many lifelong friends present. Rev. 8. F. Mathews of First Baptist officiated, supported by the choir. Pallbearers were Daniel Mohr, Martin Mohr, John Miller, George Keene, Benjamin Anthony, and Justin Weber. Flower-bearers were John and Louis Huber. Interment followed in Forest Hill cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bromley Avenue
8. F. Mathews
First Baptist Church
Daniel Mohr
Martin Mohr
John Miller
George Keene
Benjamin Anthony
Justin Weber
John
Louis Huber
Forest Hill
Scranton Notes Center on Civic and Religious Outings
Rev A J Ramer and family depart for Pennsylvania Lutheran convention in Boston May 22 for one week. Several residents visit friends in Allentown and Carbondale. Clergymen preach in South Main and Meadville. Local events include a strawberry social, weddings, theater talks, and club meetings as residents travel, attend services, and host guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Ramer
Lutheran Ministerium of Pennsylvania
Boston
New York State
New England
Armfield
Frink Street
West Scranton
North of England
David Jones
First Welsh Congregational Church
South Main Avenue
Meadville
State Association of Congregational Churches
Marie Burlingame
South Hyde Park Avenue
Waverly
St. Lucie's
Chestnut Street
Alfred Cox
Jane A. Harris
Darwin
England
John Coyne
Everett Avenue
Ellen M. Stone
Lyceum Theater
G. H. Yost
Curtis Helmes
Alfred
Hazleton
A. F. Yost
Jackson Street
Anthony Walsh
Cameron Avenue
Cathedral Cemetery
P. W. Tague
Colonial Club
Washington Hall
Charles Bacon
Nicholson
G. W. Skillhorn
Wilkes-Barre
Gomer D. Reese
Red Men's Hall
Julia Welch
South Ninth Street
Catholic Relief Council
No. 159
M. I. Hall
Martin Conway
John Golden
John Jones
Price Street
M. H. Richards
Merthyr-Tydvil
Wales
C. Irving Kern
The
Republican
New York
Charles W. Mathews
Tev. B. R. Lewis
Academy Street
Horse runs away on North Main avenue in North Scranton
A horse belonging to William RB Sumina, a West Market street shoe dealer, bolted on North Main avenue yesterday. John Simms's son was guiding when it reared, Officer Stevens captured the bridle, horse fell to the curb but was uninjured. wagon slighty damaged. East Market street paving from bridge to square completed yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William RB. Sumina
West Market Street
North Main Avenue
Simms
John
Stevens
East Market Street
Edward Merriman
Marion Street
Philadelphia
Alice Leonard
Margaret Villa
Puritan Congregational Church
Joly Hobbe
Legeett's Street
Yeaterlay
Utica
Poaksun
Miran Lodge
Sunbeam Club
Young Women's Christian Association
Anna Davis
Mibtes
Margaret Wills
Meade Evans
Alle Leonard
Anna Davia
Messrs
Penjamin Lowen
Richard Sharples
William Maes
Janed Richardson
Maryland
Wade Finn
Aldergan Oland, Meyers
Church Avenue
Oryelal Lake
Providence Methodist Church Social At Mrs. Cure's Home
A gathering at Mrs. Cure’s home that evening lists attendees including Mimen Margaret Services Ethel Vipand Grace Benson Alice Wow mann Core Sneder Lola Constantine George Cure Alice Mann Georgie Selby Meme Hoffman Cora Reese Grace Putney Myrtle Sayder Muriel Evane David Rover Rev. C. B. Cure Lever Meredith Dr. Houck Frank Putney Charles Beers Harold Norton William Wright Jr Robert Snyder Edward Hunt Clatonee Metollatoh George Wheeler David Laird Edgar Sanders Kestle Sickler Arlington Crossman William Reese Claude Catherby and Mr and Mrs David Watking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Providence Methodist Church
Mimen
Margaret Services
Ethel Vipand
Grace Benson
Alice Wowmann
Core Sneder
Lola Constantine
George Cure
Alice Mann
Georgie Selby
Meme Hoffman
Cora Reese
Grace Putney
Myrtle Sayder
Muriel Evane
David Rover
C. B. Cure
Lever Meredith
Dr. Houck
Frank Putney
Charles Beers
Harold Norton
William Wright, Jr
Robert Snyder
Edward Hunt
Clatonee Met
South Scranton Notes Spotlight Local Socials and Obits
The column notes a 12th birthday reception for Miss Freda Welde at 624 Hitch Street with gifts from schoolmates and friends, plus refreshments. It lists numerous local women attendees. Also reported are funeral services for Frank Relner and Mrs. Catherine Byron, Masses at St Marys and St Peters Cathedral, and interments in Catholic cemeteries. A fire alarm key for box 57 is installed at 1502 Prospect. Arlington Bowling Club met on Zalagoza alleys. Scranton Athletic Club plans Mountain Park excursion on July 19 with an athletic tournament. Knights of Pythias meet at Hartmans Hall. Dr Schleys Lung Healing Balsam is advertised. The last Mothers meeting of the season at the YWCA is announced with Miss Ericson speaking. all mothers invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Frotda Walde
Hitch Street
Miss Welle
Lottie Schumacher
Kittle Marsch
Carrie Steunto
Martha
Emma Kornacher
Freda Welde
Helen Klein
Rosie Kellerman
Minnie
Mamie Tindsner
Emma Kellerman
Fred Kellerman
Helen Witte
Julia Wittme
Anni Schriedel
Frank Relner
St. Mary's
Prospect Avenue
Arlington Bowling Club
Zalagoza
Maple Street
Pittston Avenue
Scranton Athletic Club
Mountain Park
Comet Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Hartman’s
Schley
Young Women’s Christian Association
Ericson
Central Y. W. GC. A
Green Ridge News Roundup of Local Skirmishes and Events
Green Ridge reports Mamie Moore returns to Pottsville after visiting friends. Elmo Borner returns from Huntington area. A daughter arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Kessinger on Monary avenue. Meal cash register placed in Buyers' Cash store on Washington avenue. Scranton Lace works producing samples after fire loss in New York. W L Treverton attends Old Fellows' convention in Erie representing Green Ridge lodge 08. Ladies' Guild holds rummage sale on Dickson avenue clearing over 110. Asbury Methodist Episcopal church to elect three trustees tomorrow. Pratt and Jones fished the Butternut creek, bringing home nine inch trout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie Moore
Green Ridge
Potteville
Elmo Borner
Dickson Avenue
Hfonvsdale
Kessinger
Monary Avenue
J. Fo Hangi
Meal Cash Register
Washington Avenue
Scranton Lace Works
New York
W. WL. Treverton
Honesdale Street
Old Fellows
Erie
Green Ridge Lodge
Ladies’ Guild of the
Church of the Good Shepherd
KF. S. Pratt
Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church
E. S. Pratt
Charles P. Jones
Butternut
Unclaimed letters listed for May 17 1902 Dunmore
Letters remaining unclaimed during the period ending May 17 1902 call for those addressed to Mrs Thomas Devaney 175 Grove street Miss C Mcktagh Michael McDonald Mrs A Meller Miss Mellen Mr Anthony Milley Bunker Hill Mrs James Mc Andrew Giovanni Magillo Telegram Box 149 and others. Several locals depart for new posts or visits including HL Smallbridge era H Ripple P M W M Chamberlin left for Delaware Water Gap to work for the Lackawanna railroad and Michael Scott to Newark N J. George Tudge and wife return to Washington DC to reside permanently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Devaney
Grove Street
C. Mcktagh
Michael McDonald
A. Meller
5. Mellen
Anthony Milley
Bunker Hill
James McAndrew
Giovanni Magillo
John W. Hogan
Win
HL Smallbridge
H. Ripple
P.M. W
Robert Pinckney
Reading
Reading Store Company
Frank Wampler
Philadelphia
Carroll
Butler Street
John Reilly
Lopez
Reilly
Charles Murray
Robert McMillan
Pike
Monroe
Charles Chamberlin
Hallstead
Harold
Annie Davia
Pittston
Obituary of Laura E. Doney
Laura E. Doney died suddenly Saturday evening from heart failure. She was the youngest daughter of the late Richard and Catherine P. Doney and lived in Waymart after a life spanning Dyberry township Honesdale and travels in the West. She was a devout M E church member and generous supporter. funeral Tuesday at 1 PM conducted by Rev Thomas Eva followed by interment in Glen Dyberry cemetery Hanesdale Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura E. Doney
Richard
Catherine P. Doney
Dyberry Township
Honesdale
Seeleyville
Weat
Waymart
Doney
M. E. Church
Thomas Eva
Glen-Dyberry Cemetery
Hanesdale
Conference at Geneva Seeks American Representation
The World’s Young Women’s Christian Association will hold a conference in Geneva Switzerland July 24 28. The American associations are urged to send delegates. The Pennsylvania state committee seeks word of any local women traveling abroad to invite them and introduce to officers. The program includes reports and papers from several countries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Women's Christian Association
Geneva
Switzerland
Pennsylvania
Coun
Convention Travel Arrangements Highlighted with Special Rates
Special rates secured from hotels and tours arranged for the convention. Further information from Miss Elizabeth Wilson, 1312 Champlain Building, Chicago, or Mrs. L. M. Gates, Scranton, Pa. Mrs. Gates asks for names of travelers heading to the continent this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Wilson
Champlain Building
Chicago
Mra. L
M. Gates
Scranton
Striking Coal War Forces Mules Out of Mines and Pickets On
As the strike drags on, coal companies move 5000 mules to pasture in Factoryville Hanover Wayne County and Carbondale areas to wait out the disruption. Police commissions rise to 67 of 387 as crews guard properties. grocers demand cash payments. D H washeries targeted with pickets amid expected clashes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Factoryville
Wyoming County
Hanover
Luzerne County
Erie
Wayne County
Lake Ariel
Delaware and Hudson Company
Carbondale
Emil Bonn
Coal and Iron
Stone
This
Luzerne
Pennsylvania
Delaware and Hudson
Delaware
Retail Merchants Association
Delaware & Hudson Company
Grassy Island
Veterans mark Cuba’s freedom with Grand Army gathering
Spanish war and Grand Army of the Republic veterans meet at Penn avenue and Linden street to celebrate Cuba’s first year of freedom. Speakers include A J Colborn John Farr John Howe L P Carter R J Rourke and Captain Thomas Murphy. Musical numbers and cornet solos by Thomas Miles accompany the program with refreshments and a camp fire social afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Grand Army of the Republic
Penn Avenue
Linden Street
Musican
Thomas Miles
Bauer
A. J. Colborn
John Farr
John 8. Howe
L. P. Carter
R. J. Rourke
Thomas Murphy
Philippines
Camp Fire
River Floods Spur City Action On Dodge Town Bridge Obstructions
The rivers and drains committee debated a resolution to sue companies that blocked the river below Dodge Town Bridge and to empower the director of public works to deepen the channel to prevent floods. Property owners and their attorney A A Chase pressed for adoption while City Solicitor Wategy said harm claims should start lawsuits and that dredging provisions in the latter part of the resolution were illegal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Dodgetown Bridge
Public Works
A. A. Chase
Wategy
Committee defers expenditure measure to future meeting
A committee discussed authorization but decided the expenditure can only proceed by ordinance and postponed action to a future meeting.
Excursion for the Craft Journalists
Jersey Central officials invite a party of newspaper men served by the railroad to a sea trip Thursday. The special train departs Scranton at 7 am visiting Avoca Wilkes Barre Allentown Bethlehem and Phillipsburg before Jersey City arrival at 12 15 pm. From there a Sandy Hook steamer sails to Atlantic Highlands and back.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Central
Besler
Jersey Central Railroad
Mesars
Co. M. Burt
C. W. Huntington
Scranton
Avoca
Fpldston
Wilkes-Barre
Ashley
White Haven
Mauch Chunk
Lehighton
Walnutport
Siegfried
Catasauqua
Allentown
Bethlehem
Euston
Phillipsburg
Jersey City
Pier 8
New York
Atlantic Highlands
Retail Grocers Association Holds Special Meeting
A special meeting of the Retail Grocers Association was held last night with over 00 members. Members agreed to extend very light credits during the crisis as wholesalers move to cash payments for goods to retailers. The group discussed horse and fire insurance and many subscribed to a statewide mutual stock-insurance plan, with local merchants adding horse insurance for members.
Peculiar Calendar Notes for 1902 and Future Dates
The calendar of 1902 has Easter on March 20 guiding all movable feasts. This alignment hasn’t occurred since 1434 and won’t occur again until 1975, affecting birthdays on movable feasts for those born since 1834.
Also Mentioned on This Page
West
Main Avenue
Ber
Gise Club
Mr. Thomas
Jenkin Lewis
Dufour
Geo. W. Jenkins
Main Ave
Sheer Fabrica
Wahnetas
Imac
C&c
Globe Warehouse
General News
North Scranton
South Scranton
Dunmore
She
Bis New Street
Adam Forepauch
Sells Brothers
Matthews’ Drug Store
Lackawanna Avenue
Aurora Zouaves
Pottera
Mabel Paige
Southern
Rentiss
Bedard
Freedom OF Cuba
van Houten & Eet
N. Y
Bere Spectal’ Co
Phindetonia
California
the Milder Manufacturing CO
Burstam CO
Burntam
Burnham
Eee Pure Food CO
N. C
Hecker- Jones
Jewell Milling CO
Hecker
Hecker's
Royal Health
James Chase
Rs’ Son
Williamsville
Chalmers
B. T. Babbitt
N. B
Babbitt
Natural Food CO
Niagara Falls
Battle Creek
Rattle Creek
Mich
Mitch
Protose
Royal Tea-Ette CO
Royal Tea-Ette
N. K
Fairbank CO
Marvell
Detroit
Marvelli
Con .Y
Gorgas Pierif Mfg
Palleselphia
Royal
Horton-Cato Mfg
W. FP. Assay Canning CO
Baltimore
Narragansett
Enterprise Coffee CO
Windsor Blend
Hazzard & CO
American Maltose CO
New York City
Malone
N. 8
Mvinsson
DR. Lange
Sr Scranton
Anheuser-Busch Brewing Asso
Budweiser
Michelob
Black & Tan
Faunt
Anheuser-Standard
Export Pale
Casey Bros
Nis
Joyce Stores
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