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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1899

Page

6

Electric Star Lodge installation draws Lincoln Celestial and Green Ridge lodges

A large group from Lincoln Celestial and Green Ridge lodges joined District Deputy Vosburg for the Electric Star lodge No. 4 installation in North Scranton. Officiating were A. A. Vosburg and Grand Lodge officers. officers installed included Noble Grand A. B. Dunlap and Vice Grand W. A. Litcon with Willard Vosturg as assistant secretary.

Lincoln Celestial Green Ridge Vosburg Electric Star Lodge Joseph Graham Jim Lincoln Celestial and Green Clark's Green Office Pa Elect A. A. Vosbure Grand Lodge Lincoln Lodge Noble Grand A. B. Dunlap Celestial Lodges

Kindergarten and Primary School Opens at YWCA Team Center

Miss Virginia Gullick and Mlle Alice Osterhout will open a kindergarten and primary school at the Young Women’s Christian Association. Gulick is a New York City trained graduate who has taught in Yowanda, Pa. Osterhout, head of the primary department, is a graduate of the School of the Lackawanna and receives praise for providing child training.

Virginia Gullick Mlle Alice Osterhout Young Women's Christian Association Miss Gulick Hunter New York City Yowanda Mists Osterhout

Sunday School Lesson Meet and Junior Popcorn Party

The English branches will meet this evening at 7 30 o clock to study the Sunday school lesson for Oot mt. A popcorn party for the Juniors is planned for next Friday evening Oct 20 with a musical program.

Local Citizens Involved in Weekend Forum and Court Action

George Brown of Marvine avenue was arrested Saturday afternoon by Patrolman Saltry after a fight. he posted a $2 fine and was discharged. Robert White of Diamond avenue attended a Friday night surprise party with many attendees. Various residents on North Main, Pitteton, West Market and other streets are noted for travels, hosting, or social visits including Mrs Bernard Davis and Mrs EC Evans.

George Brown Marvine Avenue Saltry Brown Robert White Diamond Avenue Hello Mohinson Ruth Perry Sophia Swarts Diana Watking Newtie Collins Stella Benjamin Mamie Snyder T. G. Jenkins Clark Street Bernard Davis Oak Street EC. Evans Pittston Charter Davs Somerville FP. Whittemore Providence Presbyterian Church Boston W. B. Wolfe Church Avenue Nanticoke

Wedding at Christ Lutheran Church in South Scranton

The wedding of Rev J D Charles Witke pastor of Christ Lutheran Cedar Ave and Miles Zielinski will take place tomorrow evening at Christ Lutheran. The groom’s father Rev J Witke of Germany will attend to tie the knot. reception to follow at Wy 6 A rooms on Cedar Ave hosted by the church’s ladies society.

J. D. Charles Witke Chiat Lutheran Chures Cedar Avenue Miles Bisma A. Zielinski Christ Lutheran Church 2. Witke Germany A. Foomes Furward Workingmen's Hall Junger Maennerchor Germania Hall Adonis

Peacoal Sold to Teams At 75 Cents Per Ton

Corner of Cedar avenue and Gibbons street referenced in a short note about peacoal sales to teams at a price of 75 cents per ton.

Cedar Avenue Gibbons Street

Sermon on the Parable of the Sower at Hampton Street Church

Rev. James Benninger opened a series at Hampton Street M E Church with a sermon on The Parable of the Sower from Matthew. He urged that gospel results depend on heart condition and warned against worldly self indulgence choking spiritual growth. The talk emphasized prayer, meditation, and sincere conversion for fruitfulness.

James Benninger Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Jesus God

Price 25th Wedding Anniversary Observed at Bellevue

Mr and Mrs Thomas Price of Bellevue celebrated their silver wedding anniversary on Saturday with attendees from Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist church Ladies Aid Society and the host family. A silver cake basket cup and thimble were presented and guests enjoyed seasonable refreshments with many neighbors and relatives listed by name.

Hampton Street M. E Thomas Price Bellevue St. John’s Church Bellevue Calvinistic Methodist Church Ald Society Robert Roberts Lewis Roberts William Heath John Francis William Worris Edward Harris Wiliam Morris Thomas Morgan John Thomas John James Berse Anthony Evan Murtee Daniel Morgan Thomas Collins George James Jobas, Jones W. Griffiths John R. James Hice Proxser John Bowen Thomas Jones John T. Jones W.T. Williams Rogers Gwen James Jane Evens John L. Davies Ann Morgans W. W. Jones Joseph W. Gray Dunmore

Harvest day observances and church notices district wide

The Plymouth church hosted communion with Rev. D P Jones in charge. Plymouth ladies named I J K and J will serve a supper Wednesday. St David's Episcopal held services yesterday afternoon. Harvest day was observed at St Mark's Lutheran with Rev A T L Ramer speaking. Church ways were decorated for the Goragion. The Simveon Social circle meets tonight to elect officers. Rev Samuel Dinwiddie of Harrisburg, state superintendent of the Anti-Saloon League, will inaugurate a ord.

Father" Johnson Plymouth Church D. P. Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church St. David's Episcopal Church J. Mark's Lutheran Church Htev

Grain-O Brings Relief For Coffee Drinkers

Grain-O positions itself as a coffee substitute that eases stomach upset and aids digestion. The ad claims Grain-O tones the stomach and strengthens the system, offering nourishment and a gentler alternative priced at 15 cents and up per package.

Ladies of Simpson Church Plan Evening Meeting

A church event announces an evening gathering at Hampton Street Methodiat Episcopal church next Sunday. The Simpson church ladies host an initial supper Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. Members with last names starting with F L G H L J and K are asked to meet at the church tonight to arrange the plans.

Hampton Street Methodiat Episcopal Church Simpson Church

Forty hours devotion at St John German church ceremony

Forty hours devotion began yesterday at St John’s German Catholic church on South Main. Masses at 7 and 9 were set, with Rev Peter Christ of St Mary’s South Scranton delivering the sermon and benediction last evening. Services continue today and tomorrow at 6 and 4 am. Rev William Brehl of St Mary’s Pitts town preaches tonight at 7, followed by sermons and benediction tomorrow by Rev John Melnkychner of Luzerne.

St. John's German Catholic Church South Main Avenue Peter Christ St. Mary's Church South Scranton William Brehl Pittston John Melnkychner Luzerne

Sacred cantata and choir events in Scranton area

At Plymouth Congregational church William Phillips leads a sacred anthem The cantata St. Peter will soon be performed by Welsh Congregational voices. Rehearsals occur weekly. A magical entertainment tops Sumner Avenue Presbyterian on Oct 24 for Richard Thomas benefit. An all male choir forms Wednesday for the Cincinnati New Year eisteddfod led by Professor John T. Watkins.

Plymouth Congregational Church Jackson Street William Phillips St. Peter Welsh Congregational Church Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Richard Thomas Liew Herbert acSure Cincinnati John T. Watkins Scranton Give Club

Local Funeral and Society Events Noted in City Notices

Funeral services and society gatherings reported for the day include the Washburn Street Presbyterian concert by the dowbe quartet under Prof. Deranin and Julia Allen with Bauer's orchestra. Mrs Mary Hurtingame funeral at 2 PM at 170 South Hyde Park Avenue, interment in Prnmore cemetery. Isaac Lwyuh funeral at Bellevue home. Dodge Mine Accident burial in Washburn street cemetery. Mrs John Kraney funeral at 3 PM from 443 Ninth Street, interment Cathedral cemetery. St Pauls Pioneer corps to meet at St Davids hall. Eight year old Roseale Jowls dies of diphtheria at 10% Price Street. Doctors Tallesen Phillips and David Jenking return from Philadelphia Exposition. Dr Harrison and wife visit Wilkes-Barre.

Washburn Street Presbyteriana An Widee Eekee David's Hall Rosale Morsan Jowls Price Street Tallesen Phillips Academy Street David Jenking Jackson Street Philadelphia Er. ¥. Harrison Main Avenue Wilkes-Barre

Day's Doings in Dunmore Borough

A Dunmore Borough item highlights a football injury to Geo Oswald of Dudley during a practice for a game between the High School team and Scranton Business College League. The report notes Oswald sustained a fractured right jaw and other injuries, with friends aiding him before transport home for care. The piece also lists social happenings and local residents attending gatherings and shifts in residence.

Geo. Oswald Dudley Aspect Oswald Scranton Business College League Dovid Dudley Street Median Ald

Neptuny fire company fair closes with brilliant finale

The two week event at the Odd Fellows building on Chestnut Street ended last evening with lively crowds and festive scenes. Miss France Hornbaker won the doll prize at 158 dollars, Miss Fterele Savage received a smaller award, and the scholarship contest between James McDonald and Colvin was deferred after Spencera pay. Auctioneered articles delighted the audience as firemen praised the generous public response.

Odd Fellows Chestnut Sirest Neptuny Fire Company O'Clowk France Hornbaker Fterele Savage Hornbaker Mersis James McDonald East Drinker Street Colvin Creen Ridge Street Spencera

Hibernians Prep Big Dance Tomorrow in The Dalles

Tomorrow eventinet in The Dalles will host a special masutiin at Muntey's hall on Chestnut street. The Auxiliary invites many friends in the section and the celebration and dance are expected to surpass all former events under the organization.

Dalles Ancient Order of Hibernians Tely Muntey's Chestnut Street Popular

Miller Surprised by Friends on Grove Street

A gathering of friends surprised C. Miller at his Grove Street home on Saturday evening. More guests arrived as the event progressed and the family helped sustain the pleasant surprise for the honored guest.

CO. Miller Grove Street

Local Notes From Park Face And Surrounding Areas

Jesep Griffin of Buffalo, N Y visits relatives in Park Face. G Mahr of Albright Avenue celebrates his Sith birthday with a pleasant gathering. George Sold and wife visit J S Pritchard on Court Street. Miss Hattie Finn recovers from illness. Mrs George Treverton returns home from Pittston after weeks with her son.

Jesep Griffin Buffalo N. Y Park Face G. Mahr Albright Avenue Woo George Sold Monsey Avenue J. S. Pritchard Court Street Hattie Finn George Treverton North Main Avenue Pittston

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