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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 28, 1902

Page

6

Thanksgiving services unite many faiths in West Scranton

In West Scranton the Washburn Street Presbyterian church hosted a union Thanksgiving service with attendees from Methodist, Baptist, Congregational and other churches. The Plymouth pastor Rev Humphreys delivered a sermon linking Pilgrim Fathers to modern gratitude, praising national unity and blessings from God. An earlier sunrise service and Holy Communion at St. David's Episcopal preceded special services at St. Mark's Lutheran, with offerings for St Luke's Hospital.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Church T. A. Humphreys Washburn Street Baptist Congregational Presbyterian H. O McDermott D. D J. P. Moffatt D. D. Hymin Na H. C. McDermott D. DB Paver Co Times Bonninger Tivian C. McDermott Solo Guppell Bermon Jesus Vaucoc Pal Thimphreys Humphreys Plymouth Congregational Church Plymouth Rock Teomoon Ivy George Washington Plymouth Bradford Father Holy Ghoutt St. David's Episcopal Church St. Luke's Hopital St. Mark's Lutheran Church

Funeral services held for Fred Ginnder at 1014 Price Street

The funeral was conducted yesterday afternoon at the family home with Rev H C McDermott of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church officiating. Washington camp No 178 P O S of A attended in a body. Pallbearers were W A Reid John Fritz D O Thomas W C Veter Charles Oberdorper and Robert Birtley. Flower bearers were Alfred Bevan Thudy Strunk and Paul Harres. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.

Fred Ginnder Price Street H. C. McDermott Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America W. A. Reid John Fritz D. O. Thomas W.C. Veter Charles Oberdorper Robert Birtley Alfred Bevan Thudy Strunk Paul Harres Washburn Street

St Pauls Pioneer Corps Reopens Hall After Remodeling

The St Pauls Pioneer corps held an At home sociable last night in St Pauls hall after remodeling. The interior was improved with a gallery converted into a club room and painters and paper hangers fully renovated the premises. About one hundred couples attended and were entertained by the club noted for fellowship. Daniel Lenihan presided with William Sharp assisting. The reception committee included Frank Walsh John F Flanagan Edward Moylan Thomas McLane and Thomas Curran. Bauer provided musicians. John Hester and William Hayes led the tasteful decorations with help from other corps members.

St. Paul's Pioneer Corps St. David's Hall St. Paul's Hall Soci St. Paul's

Bellevue Young Men’s Club Social at Mears Hall

An entertainment and social event was held last evening in Mear’s hall organized by the Bellevue Young Men’s Club. Daniel Costello chaired the program featuring Miss Margaret Armsby vocal solo P F Handley coon songs the Banfield sisters a back and wing dance Murphy and Ford John Mangan and Kate Reardon on piano during the dance period

Mear’s Hall Young Men's Club of Bellevue Daniel Costello Margaret Armsby P. F. Handley Banfield Sisters Murphy Ford John Mangan Kate Reardon

Queen Esther Circle Formed at Simpson Church

The Home Missionary society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church organizes Queen Esther Circle for girls over 14 this evening at the church. A bank offering and light refreshments will follow. The Mathers Jewels meet today at 4 pm at the same church with a thank offering. J T CC club hosts Miss Peoria Jones on Bryn Mawr street. Oxford local holds a regular meeting in Jayne's hall tonight.

Home Missionary Society of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Mathers’ Jewels J.T. CC Peoria Jones Bryn Mawr Street Oxford Jayne's Hall

Burials and Local Accidents Reported in City

The remains of Edward Williams are due today and to be taken to his mother’s home on Academy Street before funeral services. The late Thomas Lot was interred yesterday from Stark Court with Rev. McHenry officiating at Washburn Street Cemetery. William Beynell, injured in a mining incident on Thimpton Street, lost two fingers after a collision with a bumper. a Bellevue mine driver was injured when a car jumped the track. Miss Engileth Thomas suffered severe scalds while at home on 30 North Side Park Avenue. Births: a son to Mr. and Mrs. William Thomas on North Hyde Park Avenue and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. F. K. Bartleson of Edwards Court.

Edward Williams Johnstown Deceaded Academy Street Price Thomas Engileth Thomas North Sivde Park Avenue William Thomas North Hyie Park Avenue F. EK. Bartleson Edwards Court

Personal paragraphs mention local social visits and disagreements

Miss Elizabeth Lewis of West Locust Street argued with cousin Miss Jeynetto Ashton at Pivoiuthi. Mrs Houck of South Mali gevenue hosted a home gathering yesterday. Mrs G F Hynon of Boith Bromley avenue met her son Tom at Lafayette College. Mrs Thomas de Gruchy of Jackson Street visited friends in Boston. Miss Hilsabeth Evans of Lauvette Street spent days with Kingston friends. Mrs Robert Krotaer of Lafayette shoot convalesced after illness. Thirid Johns of Lincoln Heights visiting relatives in Gouldshore.

Elizabeth Lewis West Locust Stryet Jeynetto Ashton Pivoiuthi Houck South Mali Mies Hilsabeth Evans Lauvette Street Kingston Tobert Krotaer Lafayette Ales

Thanksgiving Sermon and Local Basketball Headlines

The North Scranton Thanksgiving service at the North Main Avenue Tabernacle featured Rev. R. W. Clymer on the sermon God a Bountiful Provider, with a large crowd and musical interludes. In the afternoon CrackerJack basketball defeated Spunderson State 14-0, while Shamrocks beat Defender Juniors 6-2 at St Marys Hall in Scranton.

North Main Avenue Tabernacle Spunderson Goula Hughes Davis Shamrocks Booth Scranton St. Mary’s Hall

Providence Republican Club Meeting at Hagerty’s Hall

A regular meeting of the Providence Republican club is scheduled for Friday evening at Hagerty’s Hall on North Mary Avenue. The event includes a three act play titled A Commercial Two Prumo...

Providence Republican Club Hagserty North Mary Avenue

Local stage show charms large Excelsior audience

Auditorium by the Excelsior Dramatic club drew a very large crowd with J. J. McGowan in the title role delivering humorous timing. John J. Boland and Misses Margaret Burke Ikatie Mannon earned praise for lively turns the Men’s Institute plans a grand ball soon. A quiet wedding united Honard Richards and Miss Sarah Rudisill at the Christian church. Mother Goose pantomime wowed North Mall Avenue churchgoers. Crackerjacks face Paterson Noah in a basketball showdown for state bragging rights.

Excelsior Dramatic Club J. J. McGowan John J. Boland Margaret Burke Ikatie Mannon Hi Men's Institute The Christian Church Honard Richards Scranton Sarah Rudisill Mt. Carmel Robert W. Clymer North Alal Avenue Crackerjacks Paterson

Personal notes from Wellsboro and nearby towns

Father J J O Tvale of Wellsborn returns home after a visit to the Eldly Rosary parish. Mrs F B Kirkhoff and son Nilson and Miss Flore Whitman of Wilkes-Barre visit Clare Breele and family on North Malm avenue. Mary A Davis of New York City visits her mother on Wood Street. Mrs Arthur F Dolph of Elmira visits her mother on Warren Street. W O Watkins from North Main avenue moves to Brooklyn. Hert Dougherty of Shenandoah visits town Wednesday. Patrick Jordan of North Main avenue on a hunting trip near La Plume.

J. J. O'Tvale Wellsborn Eldly Rosary Kirkhoff Nilson Flore Whitman Wilkes-Barre Clarence Breele North Malm Avenue Mary A. Davis New York City Wold Street Arthur F. Dolph Elmira N. Y Johanna Lewie Warrenstreet W. O. Watkins North Main Avenue Brooklyn Hert Dougherty Shenandoah Puid Patrick Jordan North Mainavenue la Plume

South Scranton notes on athletic club program

The Scranton Athletic club featured an evening of athletic demonstrations and stage acts at Athletic hall with senior and junior classes. performances included Dr Picklelinger and A Busy Night in a Bowery Hotel. Participants included Hartman Thunk Neher Vecker Wirth Melville Wunsseh and singers Wuns seh Simith Minurie. Lawrence’s orchestra provided music and Adolph Harmijnens Wirth Kiser Mursch Selinleder helped organize.

Scranton Athletic Club Athletic Hall Picklelinger Bowery Charles Hartman Charles Sthunk Walter Neher Albert Vecker George Wirth William Melville Joseph Wunseh Harry Melyville George Sbebnelder John Wunseh Margaret Simith Missoura Minurie Lawrence Adolph Harmijnens Jacob Kiser Charles Mursch Gus Selinelder

Defenders Edge Centeral In City Championship Game

One of the finest basketball games in city memory saw the Defenders beat Centeral of Paterson New Jersey in a capacity hall. Spectators filled the floor causing interference, as both teams staged brilliant, evenly matched plays with sharp passing and energetic effort.

St. John's Paterson N. J New Jersey Plaskin

Defenders and Centerals Play A Stubborn, Gentlemenly War

The Defenders edged the Centerals 7 to 5 in a hard fought game that kept the audience on its feet. Tipue Belo McNaal Hameey and others contributed, while lineups included Trendergast Moriarity Kane Thene Boland Centervals Ramsiey Ktechley Brownlow McNab and Brown as the teams prepared to meet the Cracker ducks at the North Rud Auditorium tonight.

Tipue Belo McNaal Hameey Trendergast Moriarity Queaed Kane Thene Boland Ramsieyv Ktehley Brownlow Geneter

Evuehue Party at St Johns Church Basement

The evuehue party and social, held last evening in the St John’s church basement at Flex street and Pittston avenue, ran from 8 40 p m to 11 p m with lively games and prize winners announced. Organized by the ladies of the Ancient Order of Hibernians, the event celebrated with fine music by the committee and continued with dancing at Pharmacy hall afterward.

St. John's Church Flex Street Pittston Avenue Ancient Order of Hibernians Pharnacy Hall

Coroner Plans Thorough Probe into Hieberich Death

Coroner Saltyy viewed the ree mains of Charles Hieberich the breaker boy killed on Tuesday and ordered a detailed investigation in a few days. The boy’s funeral is today from 10 Beech Street with services at Church of Peace on Prospect Avenue and interment at Forest Hill Cemetery.

Saltyy Charles Hieberich Beech Street Church of Peace Prospect Avenue Wid Forest Hill Messry Hilip Hobinson Peter Marter Isuentnor's Codar Avenue Clu John Hahn Kolb

Elizabeth Rieter, Wilkes-Barre Teacher, Dies

Miss Elizabeth Rieter a well known Wilkes-Barre school teacher died yesterday at her home from congestion of the lungs. She served in Wilkes-Barre schools for twenty six years and left many friends in the city.

Elizabeth Rieter Wilkes-Barre

Funeral for William W. War Dyke Set for Tomorrow

The funeral for William W. War Dyke will be held tomorrow afternoon at the house 42 Jefferson Avenue. Interment will follow at Dunmore Cemetery.

William W. War Dyke Jefferson Avenue Dunmore Cemetery

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