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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 19, 1902

Page

9

Funeral for Mrs. Morgan Draws Friends in Edwards Court

Lifelong friends and family attended the funeral for the late Mrs. William J. Morgan in South Malin Avenue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Church. Rev. Hugh Mavi es officiated with praise for her Christian work and motherhood. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Bowling alleys later featured a scoring event with players including Edward Clarke Frank Magovern Garfield Wieame Bert Alexander Fred Strong Oscar Oawald Henry Bruning Harry Strong WH Diehl and Reuben Staples.

William J. Morgan Edwards' Court Malin Avenue Hugh Miavies William Davie Bellevue Welch C Alvinistic Edward Clarke Frank Magovern Garfield Wieame Bert Alexander Fred Strong Oscar Oawald Henry Bruning Harry Strong WH Diehl Reuben Staples

Electric City Wheelhern Club Leads West Scranton Social Scene

The Electric City Wheelhern attracts leading business and professional members with strong younger talent. It features one of the best social houses in Northeastern Pennsylvania, top notch bowling alleys and equipment, and monthly events that draw praise as West Scranton’s social leaders.

Electric City Wheelhern Iis Esiair Pennsylvania

Miner Injured by Premature Blast at Holden Mine

Willian and Bevnon of 144 Hampton Street, a member of the Davis Bevion Moses mining outfit, remains confined as he recovers from injuries suffered on Mitchell Day October 2 in the Holden mine. A premature blast fractured his left arm and cost two fingers on his right hand, with facial injuries. friends report he is improving.

Willian & Bevnon Hampton Sireet Shone Davis, Bevion & Moses Holden Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company

Local Lobsters and Crabs Spark West Side Skirmish

Two local teams named the Lobsters and Crabs played three lively games on the West Side. Spectators watched as the rivals exchanged quick scores and tight defense throughout the contests.

Lobsters Crabs

Plymouth church men hold regu lar weekly league meeting

The Men's League of Plymouth Congregational church met last evening with strong attendance. PD D Evans presided and spoke on benefits of the gatherings. Next Tuesday Henry As Parsons will address the topic Origin and Necessity of Thanksgiving Day. John T Jones was elected secretary.

Men's League Plymouth Congregational Church PD. D. Evans Henry As Parsons John T. Jones League

Simpson Methodist society convenes special meeting tonight

A special meeting of the Woman's Home Missionary society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church is held tonight after prayer. Full attendance urged as business of importance will be transacted. The wedding of Duosinesa Evang is noted for this morning at the home on Diftarette Street. Funeral services for Michael Lavelle set at St Patrick's at 9 am. Sherman Avenue Mission School plans rehearsal for cantata In Ol Fashioned Santa Claus to be presented at Christmas.

Woman's Home Missionary Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Ehurch Diftarette Street Uwe Michael Lavelle St. Patrick’s Church

Mem Workera Meeting Plans Aid for Unemployed Members

Ted Mine Workera held a meeting in Jayne's hall to arrange care for all members out of employment. An important St Patrick's Ladies Benevolent union meeting is set for St Leo's hall on Morrow Avenue. St David's Episcopal Sunday school teachers ordered new carol books for Christmas services. a weed will be at the event.

Ted Mine Jayne's Hall St. Patrick's Ladies Trieir Catholic Benevolent Union St. Leo's Hall Morrow Avenue St. David's Tiplecopal Sunday School

Local residents noted in society items and events

Mr and Mrs BW RK Miller's children Tuth and Joseph are ill at their home on Tenth Street. Charles W Matthews of North Hyde Park avenues and his parents Rev and Mrs BF Matthews visit the latter's son in Syracuse. Mrs C B Doud of West Park convalesces after Mines. Mrs James Brace and daughter of North Clarfield avenue return from Plymouth. W W Davis of South Hyde Park avenue travels to New York to purchase stock for aCenter street printing plant. Miss Margaret Crawford of North Hyde Park avenue hosted Junior Mpnorth league Mercy and Help. Miss Florence Williams of 165 South Bromley avenue, previously ill, was dangerously ill yesterday with slim hopes for recovery. Mrs L W Evans and children Lewis and Mary of North Main avenue, with Pittsburg relatives, expect to return soon. Mrs B G Beddoe of South Main avenue convalesces. William Jones and Miss Sarah Jane Stephene of Eynon street wed last night by Rev David Jones at First Welsh Congregational church. Miss Stella Evans hosted the S C I society at her home with luncheon. Mr and Mrs John J Hughes of 416 North Lincoln avenue gave a party for their daughter Margaret's seventh birthday.

Bw.rk. Miller Tuth and Joseph Tenth Street Charles W. Matthews North Hyde Park Avenues 8. F. Mathews Syracuse C. B. Doud West Park James Brace North Clarfield Avenue Plymouth W. W. Davis South Hyde Park Avenue New York Center Street Margaret Crawford North Hyde Park Avenue Mpnorth League Mercy and Help Department Florence Williame South Bromley Avenue L. W. Evans Lewis and Mary North Main Avenue Whoa Pittsburg B. G. Beddoe South Main Avenue William Jones Sarah Jane Stephene Eynon Street Jn Warrhige David Jones First Welsh Congregational Church Stella Evans 8. C. ‘l. Society John J. Hughes Lincoln Avenue Margaret

South Scranton Notes at Hotel Best Social Hour

A pleasant social session of the City Gill Posters convened at Hotel Best last evening. Members and friends arrived at 9, enjoyed a reception and a supper in the dining parlors. A stuffed roast was the centerpiece as the group relaxed and the social hour continued for several hours.

Best's

Dog Theft, Two Men Debated Over Warrants and Payments

Peter Molter reported a missing dog found with a warrant by Alderman Lentes. the owner will identify the seller. Alole Brauch faced larceny charges after diverting a boarder’s payment order to himself. held for court in bail set at 200 dollars, case kept for settlement.

Peter Molter Erie and Wyoming M. Ws. Neulen Prospert Avenue Lentes Justicce Alole Brauch Lissie Wolf Aldemon Lentes Brauch

Woman's Health Advocate Endorses Pinkham's Vegetable Compound

Mrs. Laura L. Barnes of Washington DC testifies to Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound aiding female weakness and menstrual disorders. She notes relief for headaches backache irregular and painful periods and nervous strain and claims it restores healthy function of all organs. The testimonial supports continued use as a household remedy for women.

Laura L. Barnes Washington, D.C Burnside Post Lydia E. Pinkham Lydia E.pinkham Perm Laura L. Barnen N. E Washington, D. C Lydia FE. Pinkham

Dunmore High School journal debut and local events

The first issue of the Red and Blue, a new Dunmore high school journal, debuts with student contributors Misses Claire Curtin Helen Farrer and Minnie Webber. Community events include the Dunmore Improved Order of Heptisophs banquet Friday November 21 and a 6 to 9 PM chicken supper at Dudley Street Baptist church. A Thanksgiving dinner is served by Waotmen's guild at St Mark's parish house for twenty five cents. Local residents Mrs W F Burley and Mrs H F Spencer visit Blossburg while Hon J S Jones of Carbondale and William Cummisky of Elizabethport are in town. United Mine Workers Local 1788 meets at Munley Hall and revival services are held at the Dunmore Methodist church. The Dunmore Woodmen plan an important meeting tonight.

Red and Blue Claire Curtin Helen Farrer Minnie Webber Dunmore Dudley Street Waotmen’s Guild of St. Mark’s Church W. EF. Burley H. FE. Spencer Claude Webster Avenue Blossbure Jones Carbondale Willam Cummisky Mlizabethport United Mine Workers Munley's Hall G. A. Cure Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Othe Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church H.C. McDermnott D. D Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Dunmore Lodge of Woodmen

Revival meetings at Asbury Methodist Church deepen interest

In Green Ridge evangelist Belkamip preached powerfully last night from the text Their Rock is Not in Our Rock. Rev C A Benjamin directs the revival with a chorus choir and orchestra leading singing. Meetings will run each evening except Saturday in the tiled audience room with renewed invitation to all.

Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church C. A. Benjamin Belkamip

Mary A Snover Dies After Long Illness at 10 Adama Ave

Mary A Snover widow of the late Snover died at her home in Scranton after a long illness. Born February 8 1846 in Clinton New York she was daughter of Captain John W Gregory former Scranton burgess. Survived by four children Dr Welcome Snover Marie Sophia Mirna beth and Jesse Snover funeral Thursday at 2 40 pm.

Mary A. Snover Snover Adama Avenue John W. Gregory Scranton Clinton N. Y Jornyo Welcome. Snover Stroudsburg Marie Sophii Mirnabeth Jesse Snover

Cholera Epidemic Spreads in Palestine

A terse AP report from Jerusalem notes rapidly spreading cholera with severe mortality in Gaga and Lydd Olde areas. Jaffa records 57 deaths in three days as the disease devastates neighboring villages and aid is desperately needed.

Jerusalem Gaga Lydd Olde Jaffa

Lower Level Pumped Out At Cameron Shaft

Two Hugtrod men were rehired by the Miner Railway and Ming company as the Cameron shaft lower level was pumped free of water. The level had become hooded during the strike.

Shamokin Miner Railway and Ming Company Cameron

Hawaiian Queen Arrives In San Frangelico En Route To Washington

Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press states Queen Liluukelani of Hawaii, with Miss Hivleluk and Joseph Amokir an, arrives from Hlemolulut onboard the stodune ship Venlure. She plans to reside in Washington for the winter and declined an interview.

San Frangelico Liluukelani Hawaii Hivleluk Joseph Amokir An Hlemolulut Venlure Washington Sly

North Scranton Excelsior Club to stage The Commercial Drummer show

Thanksgiving night the Excelsior Literary and Dramatic Club presents The Commercial Drummer in the auditorium while The Old Maids Convention is set for Providence Presbyterian Church. A basketball game in the auditorium saw North End State beat Wilkes-Barre 11 to 10 with crowd protests toward the umpire.

Excelsior Literary and Dramatic Club Providence Presbyterian Church

Mas Feldman Leads Cam Brian to Scranton Bowling Victory

Mas Feldman, a member of the Cam brian bowling team, helped lower the city's rec scores as Scranton Bowling League action continued. Feldman delivered strong frames guiding Cam brian to a favorable matchup.

Mas Feldman Cambrian Scranton

Young bowler Weld Null stars in North Scranton score bid

Weld Null, 19, led the Cumbria team with the league’s high individual score as he opened with a strike and rode a 10 frame streak. A final ball miss left him with 86 points in last Friday’s match at North Scranton bowling alleys, preventing a 296 total. The 19 year old is the youngest bowler in the league and has posted the highest individual score for his team since joining.

Ord North Scranton Weldnull

The Commercial Drummer at the Excelsior Audi torium

On Thanksgiving night the Excelsior Literary and Dramatic club will stage a three act comedy drama The Commercial Drummer at the Auditorium. Cast includes Irving Hoath John Danley Olen Swede Bohind Ashton Thomas Newcomly Deweon Poote Reece dohin Nolan Richard Marlow Zadie Dolores Catherine Ativan Verda Milley Margaret Burge and others. A social follows the play.

Excelsior Literary and Dram Irving Hoath J. 4 McGowan John Danley Lowyer Lottug Richard Marlow Weed Olin I. Murpliny Zadie Dolores Mies Catherine Ativan Verda Milley Margaret Burge

Notable Community Notices From Providence Area

Local social notes mention Prof. Charles Stuiet to perform at Providence Methodist church on Thanksgiving night under Mpnorth league oversight. Miss Mary Barrett returns from Avocalis with Veerla O Boyle visit. Mrs Brennan recovers from illness. Daniel Davis and Thomas Howells return home after trips with Plymouth friends. Old Maids Convention at Providence Presbyterian draws large audience.

Charles Stuiet Providence Methodist Church Mpnorth League Mary Barrett Avocalis Misa Veerla O'Boyle Wile Street Brennan Weet Market Street Daniel Davis Pullan Street Thomas Howells Minvine Avenue Plymouth Misa Margaret Brennan Wilkes- Barre West Market Street Anthony McNulty Mountain Drive Bs TL Women's Christian Temperance Union Mire Samuel Davis North Main Avenue Elook Alaishall Preston Court Street Mise Army Road Long Island W. W. Watkins Providence Providence Presbyterian Church

Socialists' Slights to Leopold Spark Belgian Debate

Deputies in Brussels refrained from voting on an address of congratulations to King Leopold after his escape from an assassination attempt. The Socialists cited a desire for government apologies to Britain over Kel Hardie, MP, and the act by anarchist Rubino.

Brussels Leopold Rubino Kel Hardie M. P

Parliament Approves Bills on London Tube Railroad Plans

Exclusive AP report notes assent to bills for Charlie T. Yerkora plans to build a London tube railroad covering about 10 miles of wider ground and surface work. The measures authorize construction and related highway and surface improvements.

Vcharlie T. Yerkora London

Williamsport Civil Case Involving Brown Spouse

Encluive wire from The Apsoviaced Press reports Williamsport civil matter naming Mrs Jains Vo Brown wife of Brown in connection with a lawsuit. Details remain limited as the dispatch focuses on parties rather than court actions.

Apsoviaced Press Williamsport Ik—Mie Civilettirown Vo Brown

Columns of Smoke and Dust Erupt From Old Utah Volcano

Exclusive AP report from Salt Lake City notes renewed volcanic activity in the Waechatich range of southern Utah. D. A. Turner of Milford describes explosions heard for miles, hot lava on the crater rim, and recent quakes signaling reawakening near Beaver and Piute counties.

Salt Lake City Utah D. A. Turner Milford Beaver Piute Mr. Turner Wiachatich

United labor groups urged to seek incorporation and formal union rights

A historical proposal argues unions should become legally incorporated to gain standing and the ability to sue and be sued. It envisions joint labor employer councils with equal representation to resolve disputes and curb strikes, while stressing moral standards and formal rituals.

Question on committee approval for presentation legitimacy

The speaker asks whether the proposal seems legitimate and substantial enough to merit a committee's approval. It questions the likelihood of gaining authorization based on sufficiency of supporting material.

Misplaced Pun Prompt in Washington Star Comedy

A clipped joke from the Washington Star uses a misread dialogue about an upper berth and a tense couple, with a niece teasing a fearful companion about removing doubts on a sleeping car trip. The text displays garbled spelling and stray letters, but preserves a light humor exchange.

Washington Star

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