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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1902
Page
11
Funeral services were held yesterday at the North Lincoln avenue home for Morgan J. Lewis who died Saturday after brief illness. Rev. Hugh Davies and Rev. David Jones led the rites with hymns by a church choir. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers included William J. Jones James Davies and David Jones among others. Flowers testified to the deceased’s many friendships.
Last evening at Austin Ringler home the Needarest Camping club met with all six members present. They voted to camp this year at Lake Winola from Aug 1 for two weeks and accepted two new candidates. The next meeting at Division street will initiate several candidates.
A group of well known young people from this side traveled to Taylor for a surprise party honoring Miss Addie Goodwin. Amusements filled the evening with lively entertainment and at a late hour guests enjoyed cake, cream and chocolate before departing after flashing lights.
R G Meehan of North Sherman Avenue attacked his mother in law the other evening. The woman summoned John J Davia a Fourth ward constable who helped capture Meehan. He was taken to West Side police station and will face a hearing at Alderman Johns office this morning.
The Scranton Choral Society holds its final rehearsal this evening in St David's hall with all members urged to attend. A full turnout will aid progress in expression and improve renditions, following strong progress and pleased friends after last Sunday's practice. The executive committee will meet briefly after to transact business.
Young men aged 16 to 25 gather in crowds in front of businesses on North Main avenue. They stand for hours and use profane language and sing ribald songs, causing owners annoyance and loss of business.
The National Eisteddfod in the new armory has sparked remarkable interest with Hyde Park choirs rehearsing nightly. West Scranton is set to participate heavily in the prizes as the Scrantons' choral society led by Prof. Lewis Davis strives to perfect their competitive selection.
The West Side conclave of the Improved Order of Heptasophs will hold a social session this evening in the rooms of the Robert Morris lodge. Hoh T. Jefferson.
Reynolds will deliver an ovation and Fred Robben will serve refreshments. The Alumni basketball team faces a new Actives squad captained by Thomas Harding at Athletic Park this afternoon. The Tabernacle Congregational Church juvenile choir rehearses this evening. They compete for a $76 prize in a Night Bell event.
Frank Jill of Park Place was arrested Monday night and charged with larceny of a watch from a North Main avenue hotel. He was arraigned in police court, evidence lacking for larceny but fined three dollars for intoxication. the watch was found at the hotel rear and the owner can claim it at the Jackson street station after identification.
The North Scranton Glee club formally opened the new rooms in the Dickerson building last evening. The event marked a milestone for the local musical group and included a brief ceremony and welcome addresses by club organizers.
A reception featured speeches and musical selections honoring Rev Thomas Lewis of Wilmart New Hampshire guest of his parents and Judge A A Vosburg. The program included addresses by Vosburg, Morlais performances and choral numbers. New society rooms occupy the Dickerson building southeastern corner with a leader's office for Gwilym Morlais and the executive board.
The remains were laid to rest in Washburn street cemetery yesterday afternoon after funeral services at R. J. Richards home 220 Spring Street conducted by Rev. Roberts of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church and Rev. R. J. Reese of the Puritan Congregational church. The Welsh language tribute noted the Christian hope as the deceased lived. Floral pieces were many and beautiful with pallbearers Richard Thomas John Morgan William Thomas James M. Thomas Richard El Jones and Daniel Thomas.
The temporary headquarters of Locals 161 808 1683 and $26 of the United Mine Workers of America opened in St Marys hall Market street yesterday. Paul Evans of Wayne Avenue left yesterday for a month long trip to Pittsburg Pa. Mr and Mrs David Cael of Ghl bert street left yesterday for an extended trip to Wales.
Green Ridge residents attended a reception for the new pastor Rev C F Benjamin and his wife at the Asbury Methodist Episcopal church last evening. A large gathering shared light refreshments and social time. Church ladies and Misses assisted on the organizing committee. The Green Ridge Womans Christian Temperance Union holds a meeting today at 3 PM in the Evangelical church on Capouse avenue with Mrs J S Miller in charge. A cordial invitation is extended to all interested.
Mrs RR O Bryant dies after brief illness at 1 a m. She led Ladies of the Grand Army of the Republic as senior vice president and belonged to the W V R U. Survived by husband and daughter Mrs G Aitenger. Funeral Thursday 10 p m at 116 Penn Ave. Natalie Aaron aged resident of UT South Seventh Street dies at 2 a m after paralysis. Survived by four married daughters. Funeral today at 2 p m, interment Dunmore Hebrew Cemetery.
The funeral for John Reap of 826 sixteenth street will be a requiem mass at St. Patrick's church at 9:50 AM with interment in Cathedral cemetery. The funeral for Herman Schoen of 1717 Luzerne street will be held at the Jute home at 3 PM with interment in Washburn street cemetery.
Harry Snyder aged 22 of Wilkes-Barre was fatally injured at the Green Ridge crossing on the Delaware and Hudson line while a freight train was being switched. He suffered crushed legs and extensive injuries, underwent amputation during surgery, and died at Lackawanna hospital. His body was prepared for shipment home.
The article argues strong presumptions of a diamond bearing deposit in Alaska’s watershed regions. It notes similarities with South Africa’s diamond fields, explains volcanic origin of diamonds, and urges prospectors to expand searches beyond gold. It cites Gelatia Bay findings and Cape Nome ruby sands as potential catalysts.
The text extols Armenian resilience rooted in tradition and faith. It highlights attachment to native life, simple worship, and patriarchal family discipline, contrasting with Byzantine luxury. It cites Armenians' defense of faith amid massacres, with women and aged priests choosing martyrdom over apostasy.
Postmaster Ezra H. Ripple issues an advertisement request for residents whose letters remain uncalled. The long list includes numerous names with prefixes Mrs Miss Mr and various surnames, spanning H to Wilkinson, with multiple foreign and Anglophone entries.
The San Franciscan Chronicle reports a discovery of small diamonds on a tributary of Gobo Bay forty miles east of Cape Nome. This follows Henry G. Hanks’s microscopic study of ruby sands in Cape Nome that hinted at diamond crystals. If confirmed, Alaska may rival its fame as a gold producer with a new diamond district.
Vintage ad copy claims Allen's Foot Ball Powder cures painful burning and itching feet and speeds healing instantly. Promotes comfort for sore, tired feet and provides relief from foot discomfort. Includes dubious price and mail order note.
Migrating birds vary by size and boldness. Small species like fifty catchers vireos wrens kinglets and bluebirds move by day to avoid predators while larger birds such as hawks crows and rapid fliers like swallows and hummingbirds migrate by day. Canada geese travel day or night when they chance. Birds fly at heights of one to three miles to cross rivers mountains and coasts guided by their elders and the young follow.
In Good Mousekeeping the writer argues against renewing the exclusion act hoping for open Chinese labor immigration to ease Western domestic labor shortages. The piece notes many kitchens need workers, praises male help in chores, and suggests Japanese or Chinese workers are handy for garden tasks after kitchen duties.
A late statistical report notes that 30 percent of England's 27,000,000 people live below the poverty line. Many lack basic necessities of food and shelter, highlighting deep economic distress across the country.
The passage outlines household labor before modern reforms, noting cooks, waiters, and a seconde with weekly pay from $5 to $6 for common work, up to $8–$10 for skilled cook positions. It mentions Chinese and Japanese workers as preferred in certain roles and that Japanese butlers replaced English or American alike in recent years.
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