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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1897
Page
6
West Side and City Suburban coverage recalls Reeve Jones concert at Jackson Street Baptist for Tabernacle Congregational, with Miss Cordelia Freeman and J W Jones in supporting roles. Bradford Trio from New York performs at Mymouth Congregational church, while Miss Cecelia Bradford and family receive praise for Bella voce performances. A hospital nurse training opportunity and Washburn Street church donations announced.
St Leo's Hall hosted a literary session with Thomas M Murphy as featured speaker. The debate on Reserved, That haber helps the work more than capital was won by the affirmative side including Pa McAndrew Richard Lonergan and PB J Gilroy with judges James Degnol Daniel Regan and James Cusick.
Willie Akerson, nine, son of Mr and Mrs Akerson of Morris Court, is believed to be in danger after an operation last Friday.
This Week offers jackets at eight fifty to twelve dollars with high grade kersey and astrakhan options. The sale highlights include velvet collars patch pockets and medium weight finishes with previous prices noted for comparison.
The two year old son of Mia Musselman of Tobyhanna was transported by funeral director B P Tague from the parental home to Simpeon Methodist church for a service led by Rev Z B Bweet. A large audience attended and floral arrangements were noted. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery with pallbearers K Krenter G Fullerton E Fotzcir and G Dixon listed.
The male members of Simpson Methodist Church met last evening and elected three trustees for a three year term: A. W. Chase, George Florey, and COW Lull. The trustee board then selected officers: President W. W. Davis, Secretary George E. Saxe, and Treasurer George Morey.
Miss Minnie Champion of Jackson Street entertains cousin F W Edgerley of Brainard Minn. Miss Girtrude Beavers of North Rebecca Avenue visits in New York City. Frank B B Chirk of Tagues returns from a hunting trip in Lemon Pa. Mr and Mrs Charles Shaw of North Averett Avenue welcome a baby girl on a Sunday. Hartran of Benton Centre visits West Scranton friends. Miss Nora Shea of Kingston visits friends. Miss Mary Tighe of South Van Busren Avenue visits Wilkes Barre. Miss Amy Kunkle of Munkle Pa returns home after visiting Mr and Mrs J W Slartman locally.
Patrolmen were called to William Murray’s Mitty street home Sunday evening where Murray threatened his wife. Alderman Fidler issued a warrant and Abe Murray produced a knife as evidence. bail set at 100 with default surrender. Michael Ford in a sauault and battery case held on 100 bail. Andrew Nichols, a Panthonet mine fire boss, survived a near fatal blast injury after a careless miner failed to warn him. Mina Boesie Stevens hosted a surprise party on Deacon street. Anthracite Wheel men enjoyed a pleasant social gathering.
Last evening at their club house on Katt Market Street James Minnerty of Youngstown won a sparring exhibition. Walter Williams of Nicholson visited relatives yesterday. Mrs. David Jones of Springtreet returned from a prolonged visit with her parents at Taylor. A Thanksgiving sermon was preached by Rev. W. F. Davie at the Welsh Baptist church. Large attendance joined the Northeastern Baptist congregation. B I O society members will travel to Olyphant for a social and entertainment hosted by Susquehanna Street Baptist church with James Freeland, Maury A. Davice, May and Lulu Simms, and The Rees family among performers.
Mrs Lenora Lake spoke at St John’s church hall on Sunday night under St Irone’s Ladies’ Total Abstinence society. An event will be held Thursday evening at the same venue under the same society. St Meters German Catholic society elected officers including John Rosur as president and Adam Wassner as financial secretary. Bt Mary’s Turning and Athletic class resumed under instructor John F O’Toole. A fair is planned at Workmen’s hall by the Workmen’s Progressive Educational association. Andrew Thomas of Proepiet avenue was arrested for causing a disturbance and smashing a door. Funeral services for Peter McNulty take place from MG Irving avenue, with services at St John’s church and interment at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. A technical drawing class for mechanics and apprentices opens at Workmen’s hall. The school committee has secured A Longerfeld as teacher, highlighting extensive experience with the International Correspondence Schools and major firms.
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union hosts a meeting after noon at 200 Penn Avenue home of Mire Clifford inviting all. Nelson Gorton returns from Ridge to Binghamton for a few weeks while Miss Emma Brundage is ill on Dickson Avenue. Mr Reed of Ontario visits and stays with Georgy Theod. Supper preparations are under way at the Primitive Methodist church on East Market Street.
The Dunmore borough plans an evening council meeting in the borough building, a Union Thanksgiving service at Dudley Street Baptist Church, and a series of church events. Rev H Bayes will preach the annual Thanksgiving sermon at the Methodist Episcopal church, and the Ladies Aid of the same church meets Wednesday afternoon. St Mark’s Church serves Thanksgiving dinner for parishioners and a free meal for the needy, while the Presbyterian church hosts a Thanksgiving supper from 6 to 10 pm. Epworth League gathers at 7:40 pm with a sung opening. A masquerade drew young people to the South Side last evening. Local meat markets promote turkeys and poultry for Thanksgiving. A birthday party was held for a seven-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Burtheart with games and refreshments.
Metho dist Episcopal ministers from Scranton and nearby gathered at Elm Park church with eighteen in attendance. Rev J B Sweet presided as Rev Dr Bekman delivered a report on hindrances to city church work and urged ministers to assert biblical truths.
Funeral set for 2 PM today. Mary Butler Reynolds aged about 92 of Kingston township noted as a prominent citizen with connections to early local figures. Survived by three sons Perce, William, and John Reynolds and one surviving brother Flore Butler. Funeral details follow.
The Juveniles defeated the Browns 6 to 0 on Clover Field Sunday afternoon and challenge July Elev en to a Thanksgiving game at 3 p m. The Tribune notes James Lavelle as manager. The Anthracite team of the West Side challenges Tutton’s second team at Air Shaft grounds Washburn street on Thanksgiving jug day at 0im with Will H Gibbs as captain.
Directory entry lists Dr Kay at 28 Pennuve with women and children's diseases and hours 1 5 and 7 3 1. Dr Bateson CTN Washington avenue 10 am to 4 pm. Dr LL Freas specialist in rupture truss fitting and fat reduction with hours 9 to 12 2 to 4 7 to 9. and attorney RepLOOSE negotiating on ren exiate security Meare building corner Washington and Spruce street.
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