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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1902

Page

6

Brooklyn eisteddfod to be held under Arian society on Thanksgiving

West Scranton notes describe the Brooklyn eisteddfod with mixed chorus and glee club entries from Scranton groups led by John T. Watkins and Gawileng Morals. Ladies and other choirs rehearse, a Utica conductor bets on victory, and a Berensen Choral Sackersy trip to New York is arranged. Committees are named for ceremonies and reception.

Brooklyn James Heelel Thomas North Simonton Choral Untennd Gawileng Morals Seminton Choral Society Tersworth Thantet Utica Thanspertition Committee Berensen Choral Sackersy Tennotiatfie Dehiwire Tasekuwrnina & Western Hibbond Company Scranton New York Winduwind Seratton Livderkraggy Arion

Saloon Proprietor Arrested on Assault Charge

Elien Jones of 240 Spruce Street swore out a warrant before Alderaan Noone for the arrest of John J. Morris of 4 Penn Avenue on assault and battery. Constable Charles Jakobs placed Morris under arrest. bond set at 500 dollars furnished by John J. Davis of North Hyde Park Avenue. The alleged incident occurred at Morris's saloon when Jones was struck and beaten.

Elien Jones Spruce Street Alderaan Noone Warrnt John J. Morris Penn Avenue Charles Jakeobs Learine Morris John J. Davis Hyde Park Avenue

Pather Mithew Society Plans Annual Ball at Mews Hall

On Friday evening October 10 the Pather Mithew society will hold its annual ball in Mews hall. The hall will be prettily decorated with pennants and lanterns for the event.

Pather Mithew Society Mews Hall

Surprise Parties Honor Local Residents in Danville Area

A sequence of social gatherings occurred Monday evening at homes on Storrs avenue Dodge avenue and North Main avenue. Mabel Ruddy hosted guests with refreshments by Mrs Ruddy and Miss Ferrity while Leah Samuels received a surprise party with music and a late feast. Attendees included Mrs Reese Samuels Mrs Thomas Mrs Davis Mrs Jones Miss Mateuret Jones Myrtle Ratzbury Corrie Austin Bert Beavers Victor Ratzburg and F H Russell of Danville.

John Ruddy Storrs Avenue Mabel Ruddy Flerrity Leah Samuels Reese Samuels Dodge Avenue Muarearet Austin Florence Corey Corrie Austin Messrs Bert Beavers Victor Ratzburg F. IL. Russell Danville

Ripple division officers installed at Red Men's hall

Deputy Grand Seth Jones installed officers for the Ripple division No. 45 Sons of Temperinee at Red Men's hall on Monday evening. New officers included Worthy president Thomas Francis, worthy assistant Charton Toss, superintendent Gomer Teese, conductor Joshua Elias, assistant conductor J M Edwards, chaplain Wilmi Reese, recording secretary Bert Thomas, and others.

Ripple No. 45 Sons of Temperinee Red Men's Hall Seth Jones Worthy Thomas Frrancds Worthyssistant Charton Toss Gomer Teese Joshua Elias J. M. Edwards Wilmi Reese Bert Thomas Mirry Jenkins Thomas Thomas Inside Sentinel John W. Thomas Outside Sentinel Harry Thomas John DD. Lewis David FR Willis

Solemn High Mass to be Held at St Patrek’s Church

A solemn high mass will be celebrated at St Patrek’s church on Friday morning marking a religious observance.

St. Patrek'’s Church

Community notices and club reports from a local paper

Various church and union notes cover St Leo's Battalion Saint Patrick Day events and Holy Communion, Fifth Ward Athletic Club officers, clothing drive by Home Mission Society, and meetings of Local United Mine Workers and other groups. Local residents’ travels and church pastor appointments are also mentioned along with a final report of Rev Wrightenour returning home after interim preaching duties.

Father Mathew Matetal Michael Tininery Hilbert Johnson PF. Chaney Dh Powers A. Conner Melowehilin Home Missloniyy Society The Simpeon Methodist Episcopal Ehirel Om St. Leo's Battalion Bt. David's Hall Tlome Missionary Society Viewleek Tocali United Mine Workers of America D. Winshall Stimpson Methodist Episeopal Church Eventia Jane Wuatkine Yorrestown Oho Hime Air Benjamin Griffiths Thirteenth Street Molly Nolin Carbondale Nelile McCoulean Division Street Hertha Franele North Bromley Avenue Josent Pall and Son Alesers Halwoard Jones Jaames Beavers Greenwood Zeno Derby Buffalo Niagara Firemen's Association Broadford Load McAloon North Seventh Street James Williams Washburn Street Grand Army of the Republic Washington, DC South Flanagan's Hall Wrightenour D. D Ol City First Baptist Church

South Scranton Sewers Progress Amid Rain Delays

Work on the sewers is pushed to the time on this side and many crews are active. Openings have been made by Messia Pickus Meli on Stone avenue Tittsten avenue Bireh street and Keller men oeoirt while conMorhous are being made on Cedi avenue Alden street and AVI low street. A huge number of men are engaged on the work and despite continued rain progress is remarkable.

Messia Pickus & Meli Stone Avenue Tittsten Avenue Bireh Street Kellermen Oeoirt Conmorthous Cedi Avenue Alden Street Avi Low Street

A Pleasant Evening at Mr and Mrs Carpenter Home

A group gathered at 701 South Irving Avenue for an enjoyable evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Carpenter. Guests enjoyed a serenade, a short reception, and a flashlight picture after supper before dispersing at midnight. Present were Jacob Klein Edward Lovh Frank Isulin Charles Weber William Wohin John Wlee Frank Burke Michael Graft and several Misses including Kate Latwig Flo Carpenter Anni Suba Dane Carpenter Helen Leyh.

Jacob Klein Edward Lovh Frank Isulin Charles Weber William Wohin John Wlee Frank Burke Michael Graft Kate Latwig Flo Carpenter Anni Suba Dane Carpenter Helen Leyh

South Side Young Men Form New Football Team

The South Side youths plan a tough football squad for the year after a recent meeting to organize the Oriental Jinder Poot Ball team. They are sturdy fellows ready to meet all comers for over 15 pounds, listing players including Laeke Tuffy Hivves Millen Need ham Lewis Sturphy Conners and Cayada in positions from guard to fullback.

South Side Wong Pons Contre Laeke Tuffy Tore Sua Plerhey Hivves Millen Needham Lewis Dack Sturphy

Death Memorial Thanks From Wirth Family

The wife and family of Clenen Wirth express sincere thanks through The Tribune for sympathy and help after their loss. Special appreciation goes to Rev. WoW North, CHA works employees aid Camp dt Puathlotle Ovier Sous of Amerie.

Tor Clenen Wirth Tribune Wow. North Puathlotle Ovier Sous Amerie

Royal Arcanum and church notices fill local page

A mix of social announcements lists Mrs Gibbons address and a Royal Arcanum session at Stores' hall. It notes a St Pauls Methodist prayer meeting at Break Street and a chorus performance, plus local banking and open Saturday hours. An obituary note and an attorney's retirement appear amid miscellaneous small ads.

John Gibbons Mitaten Avenue Royal Arcanum Wis Tall Om Alder Street Tbk Hernians Halk St. Pals Methodine Philip Kiefer Break Street Aelack Ymd Diab Chet “Chorus Pradne Binnie Mies John J. Mianphy Buffalo Sehley

Lawmaker Proposes Town Thermometer Purchase

Washington correspondence reports Representative Rablagou of Indiana debating a bill to buy a thermometer for the state house. The proposal drew scrutiny over costs and timing as critics urged prudent spending amid the district’s political tensions.

Rablagou Indiana Spader Washington Chachinith Enquirer

Old Timey Teething Remedy Ad Claims Winslow Syrup

An old and well tried remedy for teething claims to ease pain and diarrhoea and relieve cramps while soothing infants. Presented as the best female physicians’ prescription in the United States, used for sixty years by millions of mothers. Price aimed at low cost per bottle.

North Scranton Providence Bowlers Take Three Straight from Colts

North Scranton Providence team defeated the Colts three games in a row at Auditorium Alleys. A misprint filled the write up with errors including lineups. Wells suffered a second-half injury from a stage fall while the Shamrocks impressed with effort.

North End Stars Shamrocks Connelly Wells Bhamrocks Bits O.y Evans Prue Mecchiakte Welle Burns Duty MeClugkle Stars

Sunday School Class Party Honoring First Church Members

Mrs. T. G. Moore of Parker street hosted a reception at about ten o clock Monday evening for the North Matin avenue First Christian Sunday school class. Attendees included Anna and Rose Blackmore Laura Maisley Janet Ross Verna Winters Lulu Shatto Nessie Ross Anna Kellaway Alice Hills Susie Fidlam Jennie Ross Lulu Speirs Ednth Insane Ruth Proudlock Grace Coons Ida Race Pearl Richards Pearl Williams and Viola Hinkley.

T. G. Moore Parker Street Christan Church North Matin Avenue Anna Rose Blackmore Laura Maisley Janet Ross Verna Winters Lulu Shatto Nessie Ross Anna Kellaway Alice Hills Susie Fidlam Jennie Ross Lulu Speirs Ednth Insane Ruth Proudlock Grace Coons Ida Race Pearl Richards Pearl Williams Viola Hinkley

Brisbin Man Arraigned for Disorderly Conduct and Threats

Michael Colick of Brisbin place was arraigned before Alderman Myers on disorderly conduct and threats charged by John Mishler. He broke a window at Mishler home seeking money, woke Mrs Mishler and children, and frightened them, leading to a $2 fine and $800 bond to keep the peace, with commitment to county jail.

Michael Colick Brisbin Place Myers John Mishler Colick Mishler Mra. Mishler Mr. Mishler Central City

Ladies' Catholic Benevolent union elects officers

The Ladies' Catholic Benevolent union held its annual election at the Young Men's Institute rooms on Monday evening. Bridget Finnerty was chosen president with Maury Mabey as vice president Norah Martin recording secretary and Mrs McTalney as treasurer. An ice cream social is planned at the next meeting in two weeks. The society organized about a year ago and its membership is increasing.

Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Union Young Men's Institute Bridget Finnerty Maury Mabey Norah Martin McTalnney

Providence Wins Trio as Colts Fall on Auditorium Lanes

Providence team rolled three straight wins on the Auditorium alleys last night. They posted an impressive team total of 2,417, topping the Colts who struggled to keep pace.

Providence Colts

Community notices and meetings in Whitty society events

The Father Whitty society votes to attend the parade on Sunday October 1 meeting at St Marys hall at 7:00 pm then mass at 8:00 pm with the Providence Silver Cornet band. Women’s Christian Temperance union evangelistic meeting at Home for the Friendless Thursday afternoon and a local committee meeting at 2:00 pm at Providence Methodist Church. Miss Mary A Mullen visits Moscow Friends. Chiles A Clark in Washington DC for a week. Freylichh committeemen hold meeting at Alderman Fidlers office this evening at 7. Local No 64 to meet at St Marys hall this week at 2:10 pm.

Father Whitty Society St Mary's Hall Providence Silver Cornet Band Providence Women's Christiaan Temperance Union Providence Methodist Mary A. Mullen Keyser Avenue Moscow Chiles A. Clark Wood Street Washington, D. C Freylichh Fidler Ofelools Shepherd Keystone Academy Bl. Mary's Hall

Obituary notice for Wes Ghorgh B Warren

Wes Ghorgh B Warren died yesterday on Woodlich Avenue after a family illness. She was sister of the late Willian Smith. Funeral details are pending.

Wes. Ghorgh B. Warren Willian 8 Smith Woodlich Ave

Tunkhannock Local News and Rail Work Update

In Tunkhannock a temporary building is being constructed on the riverbank between Waliten and Hridge silvests to house workers for the railroad bridge across the Susquehanna. Lehigh Valley Co to feed men with lodging near the site this week. Andrew Hilbert of Bewarmont visited town Tuesday. Samuel W. Pennypacker, Republican gubernatorial candidate, planned to speak here Wednesday October 24. Walter Bardwell leaves for Chicago to enter a medical college. The tribe leadership noted earlier was reorganized.

Braft Tunkhannock Lewis & Vore Wee Apon Willengshroet Coniaenel Susa- Heh Lehigh Valley Company Waliten Hridge Silvests Andrew Hilbert Bewarmont Samuel W. Pennypacker Kovernor Walter Bardwell Chicago Lip

A Southern Belle Praises Favorite Prescription

A Savannah social figure testifies to Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription aiding recovery after childbirth. She, Susie Williams of 511 Jones Street East, says the remedy restored strength within weeks and continues to serve as a tonic when needed.

There Is No Beauty Like Health's Radiant Form

Dr. R. V. Pierce, who specialized in women’s diseases, found a vegetable based prescription that greatly improved health. The article argues healthy organs enhance facial beauty and overall vitality, noting urban life weakens women’s systems.

R. V. Pierce

Dr Pierce Patent Medicine for Women Endorsed by Sisters

The article notes Dr. Pierce's patent medicine for women, claiming it is vegetable with no alcohol or narcotics and offering tonic benefits for the reproductive system. The Sisters of the Good Shepherd at Our Lady of the Woods convent in Carthage Ohio attest to its great benefit for their ill women. It invites weak women to consult Dr. Pierce by letter in confidence.

Pierce R. V. Piercr Buffalo, N, VY

Advertisement for Common Sense Medical Adviser free offer

A historical ad promotes Doctor Pierce's Common Sense Medical Adviser. It offers the 1008 page volume free, with mailing paid by stamps. Prospective buyers are instructed to send stamps to cover mailing costs for cloth bound or paper covers.

Local Notes From Council and Community Visits

Great Bachem Mulligan presided at the regular council on Monday evening. Mr and Mrs Edwin J Jordin traveled to New Mexico on Thursday for the Corriners health care benefit. J W Reynolds corps Noa M7 Woman's Belief Corps had an annul inspection on Tuesday evening with Mrs Warner of Serimton as inspecting officer. Odd Fellows from Tuckhanneck lodge visited Nicholson Monday evening. Helenes Teiser will open a bedroom and restaurant in the Bunnell building on Togas street this week.

Ty Great Bachem Mulligan Edwin J. Jordin Cave New Mexico Corriners J. W. Reynalds Hlenes Teiser Bunnell Bullae Toga Street

Bradford County News Briefs and Local Notes

Bradford County reports include a farmer George Allen of Orwell township who died by self inflicted gunshot, church and civic figures visiting Towanda, and workers at Towanda area mills forming labor actions. Donations to Packer hospital and community notices appear amid political travel and railway union activity.

Towanda Welcomes New Assistant Editor

Judge Manning grants a preliminary injunction restraining the Susquehanna and New York Railroad from building an abutment along the public highway from Towanda to Canton. A motion will be heard today to continue the injunction as the case proceeds in Monroe township.

Chanlen The Daily Review Towanda Manning

Delaware Lackawanna and Western Board for Today

The Delphi timetable lists the makeup of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for today Tuesday Oct 7 with multiple events and crew assignments. Names such as Gerrity Kearney Ginkey and Hligwerty appear along with train times including 1 p m 7 p m and 9 p m and notes of crews running various trains on Tuesday and Wednesday under Extras East and other slots.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Board Tubreday Octobete Tachmer Gerrity Ginkey Kearney Hligwerty

Unclaimed Letters List From Scranton Post Office

Postmaster at Scranton notes a batch of unclaimed letters including names such as Miss Minne Lavetlies Austrary and Mrs. Sher Phavin. The notice requests recipients to confirm advertisement and claim by a stated date, with several townspeople and families listed among the addressees.

Atoothe Sonunton Pao Peyton Amabory Woow Iwirk Ania Action Miss Minne Lavetlies Austrary Lether Caribe Allen Aubney W Sul Con Huts Taio Alb Blanchard Means McLakens Cho Aubsa Atinne Cocke May Dowd McVitthe Abra War Thivin Atden Dorwn Thomas McLiallahtin Ales J. Liolphi Mise Laila Mihi Blowin Linnean Atte Diane McClarence Jee Pholl Siehols Giew Rivne Allet Eva BL Nichols Ht. Herrick TL. Poberteon Jlerven J Robertson Mae. Thines the Shunaididds Wiarnn Hind Movenk Shinoda Miss Hartnell Mutsy Cocker Megdot Winwmlen Mik Weethoffer A. Vighes Mba Jin Wills Sweet Winker Hares Dali Dawns de Amey Worsess Mlle Mleatiele Tepoudule Welch Janes Kelleher Bt Weston C. A. Kirkpatrick Ab T. Young Mime West Scranton Station

Advert The Tribune Office Offers Fine Half Tones and Cuts

The notice advertises half tone and dine cuts for card and advertising use. It claims unbeatable quality and prompt service at low rates and invites trial orders to prove the claim.

Rihune

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