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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1900

Page

9

West Scranton Pastors Entertained By West Scranton Association

West Scranton pastors and their wives were entertained at the Young Women’s Christian Association rooms for a 6 o’clock reception. Ministers spoke on the association’s work and pledged support on behalf of their churches. Leaders named include Rev J Am Sweet Rev Thomas de Gruchy Rev J P Moffat Rev James Henninger Rev F Mathews Rev Frank J Milman Rev Hugh Davis and Rev C J McHenry. Mrs George B Reynolds presided with Mrs George Howell and others presenting the program. Mrs S Fessen den of Boston will speak at Plymouth Church. Republican clubs on parade. An attempted robbery at the Ticeman residence on Chestnut Street and Chrysanthemum War noted.

5. S. Fessenden Boston Plymouth Church Ticeman Chestnut Street West Scranton Young Women's Christian Association George B.B. Reynolds George Howell Ciates Wipple Mise Bavage Mach First Baptist Church Frank J. Milman Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church Hugh Davis Welsh Calvinistic Church C. J. McHenry St. David's Episcopal Church

Republicans Parade Draws Large North Scranton Marchers

Republican supporters filled North Scranton last evening in a mass parade led by the Nig Aug drum corps. The West Side Central Republican club Edward James club of Bellevue and T. J. Reynolds club of the Fifteenth ward joined in large numbers.

Republican County Campaign Committee

Get a Good Enough Cough Remedy

Dufour's French Tar is recommended as the remedy for cough relief. This old-time preparation is cited as the essential active ingredient to soothe throat irritation and ease persistent coughing.

Dufour

Suburban Procession Moves Along Main Avenue

A group paraded along Main Avenue and then marched to North Scranton in a coordinated body, signaling a public demonstration or communal gathering.

Flynn and Malloy wed at Holy Cross Bellevue

Robert Flynn Jr of Meridian Street and Miss Mary Malloy of Fellowa Street were married Thursday evening at Holy Cross Church Bellevue by Rev Father O Donnell. Attendants were Patrick Flynn and Miss Anna Gerrity. Bride and bridesmaid wore brown broadcloth suits. A reception followed at the bride’s home and the couple will live on Meridian Street.

Robert Flynn, Jr Meridian Street Mary Malloy Fellowa Street Father O'Donnell Holy Cross Church Bellevue Patrick Flynn Anna Gerrity

Burglar Tries to Alarm Family at Chestnut Street Home

The Ticeman family at 109 Chestnut Street woke to strange noises last night. One son confronted a burglar upstairs who muffled Ticeman with an overcoat and fled the scene.

Max Ticeman Chestnut Street Ticeman

Chrysanthemum War At St David’s Church Draws Crowd

The chrysanthemum event at St David’s Episcopal Church ends in success with strong attendance and pleased promoters. Refreshments enjoyed by patrons as a program features vocal solos by Whitehouse Jittenhouse Deckelnick and Miss Helen Markwick, piano solos by Casterlin Williams and Trene Roberts, and a hoop drill by twelve girls.

St David's Episcopal Church Messrs. Whitehouse Jittenhouse Deckelnick

Christmas Socials and Local Notices

St Cecelias Toodles Society plans annual social in Mears hall on Thanksgiving evening with Star orchestra for dancing. Electrica City Wheelmen host Halloween social at club house. Mrs BR M Roderick will lead gospel service at YWCA rooms tomorrow at 4 PM with club chorus. All women and girls invited. Elizabeth Jones of Pittston visiting relatives on North Bromley avenue. Williams denies involvement in Ben Johngson Tim Jones horse controversy and asks Tribune to correct. Mr and Mrs Spencer Kimble return from Berwick visit. First Baptist choir performed sacred concert at Hillside Home. Mrs S Fessenden of Boston presides over Massachusetts Wo-

St. Cecelia's Toodles Society Mears’ Hall Star Orchestra Electrica City Wheelmen BR. M. Roderick Young Women's Christian Association Elizabeth Jones Pittston North Bromley Avenue William G. Williams Fifteenth Ben Johngson Tim Jones The Tribune Spencer Kimble Hampton Street Berwick First Baptist Church

Temperance Union Man To Preach At Plymouth Church

A man from the Christian Temperance union will preach at the Plymouth Congregational church tomorrow morning. Mrs. George Threlfall of North Everett Avenue is visiting relatives in Michigan.

Man's Christian Temperance Union Plymouth George Threlfall North Tverett Avenue Michigan

GREEN RIDGE NEWS NOTES AND SOCIALS

Mrs. Thomas F. Jones and daughter Marion of Adams avenue travel to New York City. Mrs. W. W. Peek and Grace depart for Philadelphia for Grace to enter a boarding school. The funeral of Mrs. Prank M. Smith will be from her son's residence at 1 pm. Me Fordham of Capanee avenue in Carbondale for a visit. Alfred Harvey of Wyoming avenue in California. Miss Stone of Philadelphia visiting Mrs. Clearwater on Monway avenues. The Gondral Plinney Engine Co No 4 to hold an oyster supper at Morttaker's hall on Nov 4 from 6 to 10 o clock. Mr and Mrs Stone of Wilkes-Barre visiting Green Ridge friend Mrs Merritt Gardner on Dickson avenue who hosted a pleasant surprise party with merry making and refreshments. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Water, Mr and Mrs Walter William, Mr and Mrs George Bailey, Mr and Mrs Tuttle, Mr George Southard, Miss Marie Carroll, Rina Raymond, Truth Homer, Binale Cohen, Joale Hite, Misses Edward and Willis and Walter Tewari, Walter Capwell, George Wooley and Arthur Montes.

Thomas F. Jones Marion Adams Avenue New York City W. W. Peek Grace Philadelphia Prank MM. Smith C. Hae Ant Dickson Prenie le Fordham Capanee Avenue Carbondale Alfred Harvey Walter Willian George Bailey

Dunmore Water Talks End With No Sale Confirmed

A Dunmore council committee, including John J. Brogan and Thomas Payton, met with George F. Smith of Dunmore Gas and Water and W. W. Scranton of Scranton Gas and Water to hear whether Scranton would supply Dunmore if Dunmore sold to Scranton. Scranton promised a 7:20 PM report but said no sale had occurred. Payton chaired, David acted as secretary, and the meeting adjourned after the briefing.

John J. Brogan Thomas Payton William Jones George F. Smith Dunmore Gas and Water Company W. W. Scranton Scranton Gas and Water Company Scranton Dunmore Water Company Scranton Company Payton McAllister David Clerk Gilligan

Local Church Sermons and Services Schedule

Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church presents morning sermon Service That Costs and evening Happiness of DCs People delivered by Rev. A J Van Cleft. Tripp Avenue Christian Church hosts 11 am sermon Seeking the Lost and evening What Makes a Disciple by Rev v D Dabney. Presbyterian and Dikilley Street Baptist also list weekly services and topics.

Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church A. J. van Cleft Tripp Avenue Christian Church V. D. Dabney Presbyterian Church William F. Gibbons Dikilley Street Baptist Church J. L. Kreamer Sowlig Traping

South Scranton Loyalty Club Hosts Three Year Celebration

The Loyalty club of the South Scranton YWCA marked its third anniversary with a Cedar Avenue gathering. A formal program featured toasts, recitations, a piano solo, and a bouquet presentation to secretary Miss Van Nort, honoring four years of service.

South Scranton Mary Christopher Frances Klauminzer Cora Young Mose Ligale Renchler Barbara Gebhardt Lillie Miller Anna Scheuer van Nort Young Men's Christian Association Miss van Nort Kate Opper Lillian Miller Lizzie Horbach Fred Kornacher Louisa Stiemele Emma Renchler Barbara Christopher Lucy Huber

Republican Mass Meeting and Rally Planned for October

Arrangements are made for a county Republican committee mass meeting in Athletic hall next Thursday evening. Speakers include Dr Emil Schneider of Hoboken New Jersey and a noted German orator with Tack Colborn addressing the gathering in English.

County Republican Committee Athletic Hall Emil Schneider Hoboken N. J Colborn

American Independent Club Elects Officers for Campaign

The American Independent Political club met at the O Boyle hotel and elected officers for the coming campaign. John A Cotth is president Joseph Delaney is vice president Mark Mullen is secretary John River is treasurer Christopher Walsh John Wellman Patrick Smythe William Cottell William Stops serve on the committee. The club has 12 members and expresses strong enthusiasm for the election.

American Independent Political Club O'Boyle Hotel John A. Cotth Joseph Delaney Mark Mullen John River Christopher Walsh John Wellman Patrick Tf. Smythe William Cottell William Stops

Straw ride to Elmhurst delights borough youths

A group of young people from the borough enjoyed a straw ride to Elmhurst last evening with a return trip, Elmhurst supper, and dancing. Attendees included Blasses Powell Van Camp Schultz Sullock Zimmerman Belle Mabel Myrtle Watrous Messrs Zim merman Marsh Watrous Swan Bishop Schultz Adams Stevens and Cooper.

Elmhurst Blasses Powell van Camp Schultz Sullock Zimmerman Belle Mabel Myrtle Watrous Marsh Watrous Swan Bishop Adams Stevens Cooper

Knights of the Mystic Chain Hold Gold Watch Drawing

The spatas and drawing for a gold watch at Mechler's hall in Company O events led by Mbert Schlager of Irving avenue Scranton resulted in a winning ticker No MW. A barrel of apples won by Mrs. John Hammers. The Knights netted about 150 dollars in two neighbor towns as a raffle and social. Funerals announced for Jute Molwrther and Nose Darkenan with services and viewings scheduled. Prolific community notices include Prof C G Cole returning from New York and T P Lotchworth heading to Philadelphia for a week with friends.

Company O Knights of the Mystic Chain Mechler's Hall Mbert Schlager Irving Avenue Scranton John Hammers Molwrther Wace Brown Avenue Mukely Street Howe Clack Nose Darkenan Leyvoarohd Ail Ming Dariento Smith Street St. Anthons's Eniivel Mt. Cunnel T P Lotchworth Chestnut Street Philadelphia Mew HK. J. Swarts Clark's Summit Mee Jr J. Swarts Electric Avenue Isaac Letchworth Dubois, Pa Waginesa T. Y Letchworth

Prize fighter Henry Brum shot in Chester

Exclusive AP report from Chester details Henry Brum a local prize fighter shot twice and seriously wounded in the afternoon by men described as Jehu Mille followers. Authorities say the incident stems from a noted feud and remain investigating as of press time.

Associated Press Chester Henry Brum

North Scranton Church News and Local Notices

Mrs John Walters and Mrs Tiane Gilna of Wilkes-Barre visit Stew W F Davies on Summit Avenue. Funeral of Mea Mary Moran of Putnam Street held with a high mass at Holy Rosary Church. Interment Cathedral cemetery. New officers elected for local section: President William E B Thomas, VP Bert Powell, secretary Chad H O’Boyle, treasurer John Gilboy, sentinels W J Barrett and John Jervis. Next meeting planned for Thursday. Edwin Dawes fractures left arm at No 5 school. W Clymer to preach at Christian Church tomorrow with sermon The Cause of the Creature Delability and evening talk The Mind of Being Maltireligiows. Services at 109 By Miss Blodwyn Morgan and Miss Haker visiting. Epworth League collects old clothing for distribution. Windsor? visits from Hazleton and Carbondale guests. Schedule: Young Women’s Christian Association classes Monday 730 sewing and shirt waist making taught by Miss J Oweng.

John Walters Tiane Gilna Wilkes-Darre Stew W. FL Davies Summit Avenue Mea Mary Moran Putnam Street Oulook Holy Rosary Church They McMinus O'Loole Hey J. W. Moylan Subedeacon Mra John Louch William Eb, Thomas Bert Powell Chad O'Boyle John Gilboy Willian A. McDonough Saentinels W. J. Barrett John Jervis Reeves No. #5 Edwin Dawes Hls Christian Church W. Clymer Bloom Winklestein Providence Methodist Episcopal Church Blodwyn Morgan Hazleton EB. W. Lewis Haker G. W. Benedict North Main Avenue Carbondale Young Wonaa Christian Association Miss J Oweng

Minooka News Roundup Covers Local Meetings and Sports

Minooka reports Tatviok Morin of Pittsburg visiting friends here. St Joseph’s hall hosts a meeting on ceasing operations by Gibbons Cor company while school support remains. Work resumes after a fire, and local youths organize athletic clubs and bachelor efforts. Alley ball pitted Walsh and Philbin in a tense match won by Philbin 1 to 0. Contractor Mike McVarish secures Connelly estate rebuilding with 8 men.

Tatviok Morin Pittsburg St. Joseph's Hall Gibbons Cor Company Davtrnions Thin Oe Tony St. Joseph's ‘Temperatee Society Wachelor Joseph Walsh Colm Philbin Thelies Phil Min Mr. McCron Pope Mike McVarish Connelly McVorish

Denial by Defense on Bribery Allegations Continues

The testimony details Harris offering payments to Calpin and others to influence votes on an ordinance. Calpin recounts bribe attempts including a $200 incentive and a $50 bribe, then forgives Harris after a contrite apology. Coyne reports Harris pressuring for votes with promises of money during a bakery meeting.

Coyne Testimony Details Bribe Scandal Ties Harris to Payments

The testimony describes Harris offering money to Coyne, with the latter denying taking funds for defense. Coyne recalls meetings about a council retainer of 50 dollars and a 5 dollar advance, plus suspicions about Harris’s intention. He admits frequent contact with Harris and notes a May 21 appointment, but denies arranging bribes or aiding amendments to the tax ordinance. The trial schedule adjourned after Coyne’s examination with plans for an 8:30 morning session.

Spon Harris Select Rudolph Fellows Atempt Ingor Molt Grand Jury Alding Haris Jay Coyne Hartig Select Council Mears Harts Ayne

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