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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1902

Page

9

West Scranton Rev James Henninger Sermons on a Love Route

West Scranton reports Rev James Henninger of Filbury Methodist Episcopal Church delivering the first sermon in a series on A Love Motif in Three Bursts. The talk, The King's Ambassador Seeking a Wife for the Young Prince, drew attention to Abraham’s servant Eliezer and Rebekah as a model of faith and divine guidance. Next topics include The Proposal Accepted and the Journeys Homeward and The Waiting Groom and the Happy Wedding. A Side Republican club meeting discussed delinquent member arrears and the new constitution with several new members joining since October.

James Henninger Filbury Methodist Episcopal Church Abraham Elleger Janne Eliezer Nakor Mesopotamia Rebekah Tester Isaac Elieser Rev Benjamin Benninger Chiutreh

Weetadjourned regular meeting draws large attendance

A large audience attended the adjourned regular meeting of the Weet, with residents hearing reports and raising questions on local issues. Officials answered inquiries and outlined next steps for community projects and budget considerations.

Milwau kie Man Hurled by Passing Street Car

Christopher Ripple of Milwau kie was struck by a moving street car on Main Avenue in front of the Fairchild hotel Saturday afternoon. He suffered facial bruises and shock but injuries were not serious as he was knocked aside and picked up by bystanders after stepping in front of the car while guiding his wagon team.

Christopher Ripple Milwaukie Main Avenue Fairchild Ripple Init

Funeral Rites for Local Residents Observed at Multiple Cemeteries

A busy Saturday of services followed by interments for several residents. Prank McHugh of Long Island City was honored at St Patrick's Church with a Catholic ceremony, pallbearers from the McHugh family and James Devine. burial at Cathodic cemetery. Also remembered were Mrs William Rithewson at 11 South Lincoln Avenue, with burial in Odd Fellows cemetery at Pitts-ton. Mrs Julie Mortis mourned at Holy Cross church with interment in cathedral cemetery. and Mr and Mrs John Vanshit of Deckers Court buried at Washburn Street cemetery.

St. Patrck's Church Prank McHugh Long Island City J.B. Whelan William Lincoln Avenue Pittston Odd Fellows Julie Mortis Ris Hailro

Reception of members at Plymouth Congregational Church

A reception for members was held yesterday morning at Plymouth Congregational Church. The event proceeded with a brief ceremony and welcomed attendees into the church community with renewed fellowship.

Plymouth Congregational Church

Religious Services Across Scranton Today Several Churches

Clergy from multiple churches preached on topics such as Public Worship Christ Testing to Himself as King of the Truth and Which Shall it Be the Man or the Robber. Sermons covered duties of parents and national prosperity with evening services drawing large crowds.

Plymouth church league meets in lecture room tomorrow evening

The Men's League of the Plymouth Congregational church will meet in the lecture room tomorrow evening at 7 45. A child of Mr and Mrs Durkin of Meridian street was bitten by a dog Saturday. The animal belonged to the Davis family of Mc Nichole court. A horse attached to a Lackawannie Brewery wagon was frightened on Jackson street by Harry Strongs Red Devil automobike. The wind overturned and slightly damaged. An enjoyable peanut social was conducted at the W A rooms Saturday evening and a good sum was realized. The police have been notified of the disappearance of Thomas Davis aged 10 years from his home in Edwards court. John Bryant of Washburn street injured his left middle finger severely requiring amputation. Johns Thewis of Fourteenth street was kicked in the mouth by a mule at the Flyde Park mine. several teeth were knocked out. The Junior Christian Endeavor society will meet at 4 oclock this afternoon via the Plymouth Congregational church. An infant of Mr and Mrs Howell Reese of HM South Charted avenue died Saturday. Funeral this afternoon at 3 oclock Rev D P Jones officiating. interment in Washburn street cemetery. Alfred Widdick of North Garfield Avenue recovering from a slight attack of appendicitis. Mr and Mrs Lasarue Young of Plymouth called on friends in town yesterday. Lieut John Davis and Patrolman Wich Peters resume duties after annual vacation.

Plymouth Congregational Church Welook Durkin W. A Thomas Davis Edwards Court John Bryant Washburn Street Johns Thewis Fourteenth Street Flyde Park Christian Endeavor Society Howell Reese South Chartelid Avenue Saturnidas Aelack D. P. Jones Alfred Widdick North Garfield Avenue Freimn Lasarue Young Plymouth John Davis Puatrolmyin Wich Peters

Surprise party honors South Scranton guest Kellerman

Charles F. Kellerman, newly arrived from Mount Clemens Springs Michigan in search of health, was welcomed with a surprise party at his parents home on Sir Birch Street. The gathering included music from the Miriv orchestra, ample refreshments, and a jolly social evening with many Kellermann and neighboring guests in attendance.

Charles F. Kellerman Mount Clements Springs Michigan Birch Street Aiuskers Orlook Fio Lvely Hugene Claus Miriv Orchestra Marv Aid Mos Kellerman Marv Charles Nye Iid Allis Willhia Priteh David Lewis Eonge Mirtle Mesers Peter Phillipp Matthew Miller Jene Chis Dacob Isnestier Willian Reosar Matthew Donna Chari Roth Ternwin Cig George Horton Addin Mans Heney Motehman Daceb Salth Pyaiek Flavdamiary John Bria Siul Wilson Jicob Mints Vieorge Mirtz Pred Kellermann William Fritch Willan Kellermann Chirke Annie Cynter Lottie Kellerman Loulea Kellermann Kate Kellermann Mary Kellermann Domi Kellermann Annie Kel

Fadden Couple Celebrates Twentieth Anniversary at Home

Mr and Mrs George Fadden observed their twentieth wedding anniversary at 17 Beech Street on Saturday A reception followed with many relatives and friends presenting mementoes The evening included social intercourse Blipper was served and the gathering ended around midnight Those present included the Faddens and several listed relatives and acquaintances

George Fadden Beech Street Mra Guntay Fadden Mere AH. Miller Susan Fadden Mise Catherine Fadden Elizabeth Josephine Fadden George and William Fadden Henry Fadden August Wyimeter

Birthday Serenades and Local Wins Highlight Weekend

Charles Rose of the Scranton Athletic House celebrated his 36th birthday with a serenade by Camp 430 Drum Corps at his establishment. The Round X club enjoyed a Friday supper at Hotel Laft hosted by Fred Pride. Charlee Hornbacker, foreman at Woolen Villa, begins a 10 day hunting trip in Pike county today. An Eleventh ward First District vote record shows one vote for Alderman John Gentes and one for Charles Kaestner for congress. An advertisement offers Dr Seliley’s Lung Healing Balsam with a no cure no pay guarantee.

Charles Rose John Gentes Charles Kaestner Congress Scranton Athletic House Drum Corpa

Five Lecture and Musical Course For Young Women

North Scranton YMCA announces a winter lecture series featuring five events with local talent. Tickets cost fifty cents for the full course, with individual admissions at twenty-five cents. Events run from December to April at Tabernacle and Providence Presbyterian Church, including lectures by Rev. RL Fly Pierce and Rev. W J Chirk, a Miles Standish reading, and musical performances by Prof. J M Chance and Miss Mabel French.

Young Women's Christian Association Scranton Tabernacle North Main Avenue Oak Street RL Fly. Pierce W. J. Chirk India Reading Miles Standish Isaacc J. Lansing Providence Presbyterian Church J. M. Chance Mabel French Malti Avenue

Providence church fair and dinner listed with committees

The Providence Presbyterian church prepares for its annual fair and dinner with committees for bags aprons corset covers and more. A fine turkey supper will be served each night and the event runs December 4 and 1 with booths and raffles featured.

Providence Presbbyterian Church Florence Gillisple Reigher Alice Ogterhout Prank Sherer Currie Miller Ich Chipeh

Wells Evangelists End North Scranton Revival

Mr and Mrs B M Wells closed a revival at Market Street Welsh Baptist Church in North Scranton. Many converted to Christ after weeks of labor with a song service led by Mr Wells and a sermon by Mrs Wells highlighting a miracle feeding the five thousand.

B.M. Wells North Scranton Market Street Welsh Baptist Church Christ Wells Jesus Wis

Orchestra Leads Evening at North Main Tabernacle

Prof Walkinehaw directs an ensemble of six as Leen pines delight a large Rochester congregation with several fine selections. Various locals such as Andrew Summers and Mary Albright travel or visit, while residents move or return from journeys and visits.

Prof. Walkinehaw Leen Pines North Main Avenue Andrew Summers Edna Avenue England Mic Mary Albright Weatonshire Rochester

Banquet Ties and Local Visits Highlight Town Notes

In Youngstown a night school opens at No 25 with Prof Martin and three assistants in charge. Father Whitty society marks its 16th annual banquet on Thanksgiving Eve. William Hughes and son visited Market Street. Kate Dempsey from West Market Street noted. Thomas Sullivan and William Rick back from a Fleetville hunting trip. Richard Hughes, Cayuga weighmaster, ill on duty and taken home to Forest City. Mesare Thomas Howells and Daniel Davis visited Plymouth yesterday. Richard Thomas of Olyphant visited his parents on Belmont Terrace. John H Evans of Parker Street returns home after British Columbia stay.

Youngstown Martin Father Cayuga Forest City Mesare Thomas Howells Daniel Davis Plymouth Richard Thomas Olyphant Belmont Terrace John H. Evans Parker Street British Columbia

Green Ridge Congregation Calendar Social and Installations

Providence church hosts a repeat of the Old Maid convention at its tomorrow evening event by request of Green Ridge Presbyterian members. J M Atherton and Wesley Kresky return from a hunting trip with fifteen rabbits nine pheasants and two wild ducks.

Providence Presbyterian Church Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Providence J. M. Atherton Wesley Kresky Mill City Presbyterian Church of Avoca Ives Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Tev. A. Griffin Wyoming J. D. Belknap Syracuse Belk

Obituary for Mrs W Sh Morgan and Michael Lavelle

Mrs W Sh Morgan wife of Rev W Ok Morgan of 444 Edwards court died Saturday after a two week illness from a Paralytic stroke. She lived in West Scranton forty years and leaves husband four children D M Evans Morgan Morgan Llewellyn Morgan and Rev B J Morgan. Funeral at Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church tomorrow at 2 pm with Rev Hugh Davis. interment Washburn street cemetery. viewing 10 am to 1 pm. flowers omitted. Michael Lavelle six died yesterday at 2015 Price street son of Patrick and Mrs Lavelle. brothersThomas John William Francis Annie May Loretta Catherine Margaret and Alice. funeral date to be announced.

W. Sh. Morgan W. Ok. Morgan Edwards Court Michael J. Lavelle Patrick Lavelle Price Street Father Matthew Society Thomas John William Frances Annie May Loretta Catherine Margaret Alice

Annual praise service of Women’s Missionary Society

The Presbyterian Church Woman’s Missionary Society holds its annual praise service at the Manse on Thursday afternoon. Miss Anna Gibbons, sister of Rev. W. Fr. Gibbons, will speak on Missions and soon departs for Japan to undertake missionary work. An invitation is issued for interested persons to attend. Also noted are Mrs. John Cordy’s convalescence, Miss Emma Sutherland leaving for Lakewood New Jersey, and various social updates including visits and business trips.

Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church Anna Gibbons Lakewood N. J Murs. Royal Taft North Blakely Street H. M. Spencer Pike County John Mitchell New Castle Ohio John McGlone Apple Street W. R. Wilson Mineraville Alva Wilson Blakely Street Rev W. F. Gibbons Elin Street Thomas Jenkins Towanda Navy Hexsekiah H Annan Antoni Buranokki Thos. Cabens Monroe Avenue Frank Hayde O. M. Nelson Maria Ropert Nleoka Cave Rozelle John Roberts EB. Stone Tit Grove Street Gen. W. Twining Eave W BH. Burritt Theodore Taylor Wi. Steer Clay Avenue H. A. Stevens Theo Bara H. Ripple P. M

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