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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 28, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Social Union Event Despite Weather

Despite heavy rain, the West Scranton Baptist Social Union held its monthly gathering at First Baptist church in 8 Fletcher Weyburn chaired. Rev. Potter spoke on A Greater Knowledge of the Bible Needed and Rev. Pierce discussed Old London with stereopticon illustrations. The group enjoyed lunch, and plans were announced for future talks by Baptist ministers from Baltimore and other cities. A separate court note mentions Crooks and Woyscowski with a $5 bill and a failed recovery effort leading to jail.

Baptist Social Union First Baptist Church Fletcher Weyburn Potter Green Ridge Baptist Church RF. Y. Pierce D. DB Penn Avenue Baptist Church Old London Madison C. Peters Baltimore

Miner Seeks Arrest Over Stolen Coat at Mt. Pleasant

John Jooski, a Mt. Pleasant mine boarder, swore out a warrant against fellow miner John Cutick after accusing him of stealing a coat when he left the Mt. Pleasant to work at the tellevue. Cutick faced a hearing. he paid costs and returned the coat.

John Jooski Mt. Pleasant Alderman Noone John Gutick Cutick Tellevue Jonoski

Wryscowski seeks arrest warrant for Crook in larceny case

John Wryscowski of 141 South Seventh Street swore out a warrant before Alderman Noone for Peter Crook at the same address on a larceny by bailee charge. Constable Charles Jacobs arrested Crook and he had a quick hearing after the two men were drinking at their boarding house when the prosecutor gave the defendant five dollars.

John Wryscowski South Seventh Street Noone Peter Crook Charles Jacobs Crook

West Scranton Republicans to Hold Mass Meeting at St David’s Hall

Tomorrow evening the West Scranton Republicans will hold a mass meeting at St David’s hall. Speakers include Hon. James Sherman Hon. A V Vreeland and Hon. Alexander McDowell chief clerk in the house of representatives. All are stalwart Republicans urging every voter to attend.

West Scranton St David's Hall James &. Sherman A.V. Vreeland Alexander McDowell House of Representatives

Marriages Set for Bol dry and Seagraves at Bride's Home

Miss Mable M Bol dry daughter of Mr and Mrs Freder ick Boldry of 1207 Academy Street will marry William T Seagraves tomorrow evening at the bride’s home with Rev J P Moffatt ofWash burn Street Presbyterian church officiating Also Miss May Wliner Jones of South Hyde Park Avenue will wed Rev William H Crawford of North Sanford New York Thursday evening at the bride’s home Rev Crawford formerly lived in West Scranton and is a member of the Simpson Methodist Missionary church both couples receiving best wishes from friends. Rev Hugh C McDermott will officiate.

Mable M. Boldry Frederick Boldry Academy Street William T. Seagraves J. P. Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church May Wliner Jones South Hyde Park Avenue Williiam H. Crawford North Sanford N. Y Crawford West Scranton Simpson Methodist Misconal Church Hugh C. McDermott D. D

Disorderly house cases lead to bail for two women

Mary Pope of 214 Raymond court appeared before Alderman Noone and had William Fisher of the safe address arrested for keeping a disorderly and governed house. Alderman set bail at 500 dollars. Mamie Harris of 315 Raymond court was arrested by Constable Murry for keeping a bawdy house. Detective Morris Fagenbaum testified to the case on behalf of nearby residents and she was given a hearing and placed under 500 dollars bail.

Mary Pope Raymond Court Noone William Fisher Mamie Harris Murry Morris Fagenbaum Marmet Street Piarris

Local church groups schedule Thursday and Friday events

The Washburn Street Presbyterian Young People plan a unique Friday evening entertainment. Shmpe son Methodist Episcopal Church promotioners class moves to Thursday. First Baptist Sunday school activities follow.

Young People’s Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Shmpeson Methodist Episcopal Church

Baptist Young People to Meet at Jackson Street Church

The Baptist Young People union of the Jackson Street Baptist church holds a social night with short devotional exercises followed by recitations solos duets and addresses. Mothers Jewels of Simpson Methodist Episcopal church meet Friday in church parlors. Plymouth Congregational men's league to host meeting with A Hume phreys speaking on Memory Training. Embury Methodist Episcopal I W Hyekele to host Hallowe en social at Hancock home featuring magic act.

I. W. Hyekele Embury Methodist Episcopal Church Abbie Ella Hancock

Carriage Tip by Car Along North Main Avenue

An automobile carrying Philip Ainslaid and Gwilym duties struck and toppled Dr DM Fivans’s carriage on North Main Avenue. No serious damage reported. Notices of social events, visits, and funerals follow, including Mrs Sadie Phillips hosting friends and the funeral for John Matinwaring of Dirven.

Philip Ainslaid Gwilym DM. Fivans Whch North Main Avenue W. C. Hughes Sterling Mra Hurene Krespe South Hyde Park Avenue Biuyre St. Hrendene Council Mears’ Hall Grace Williams South Main Avenue Kate Jennings Chestnut Street Williamsport Christian Workers’ Tyeique Keene Jackson Street John Matinwaring

Amity Social Hones its First Anniversary in North Scranton

In North Scranton last evening the Amity Social held its first anniversary ribbon social at the Auditorium with about 100 couples dancing to Lawrence’s orchestra. Several local residents returned from travels and people attended meetings of the North Scranton Glee Society and Alpha Gamma football team.

Amity Social Lawrence John Lynch Parier Street North Scranton Glee Society John Dougherty Meylett Avenue Buffalo N.Y Carrie Alien Moscow Diamond Avenue Gomer Morgan Alpha Gama Gullek North Main Avenue Harry Danvers Chuidsboro Inia Molly Grimes North End Dan Ville James Mecluskie Tignes Daniel Jones Thoms Mecluskie Khih Davis Wayne Avenue John Z. Corser Park Place Philadelphia Alelwird Pughes Matin Street Peekville Frienils Tavid Peldman Ape Moses Pelumain North Main Christ In Endeavor Society Tabernacle Riday Rosue Mier William Street Thoms Phillips Campus i Thirrteenth Regiment Columabha Literary Elch AG. OW. Davis West Market Street Tue Phildelphia Rockrien Leonard's Hall J. Bunders Jobo Brockhill WII Port Amity Union AOS Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church van Gorder

Green Ridge Quott eb Reorganizes for Winter

Green Ridge Quott eb members disband for winter and plan a strong team reorganization in the spring. Church work includes moving the organ back, lowering pews, and minor improvements by the men at no church cost. A Scranton capitalist party buys the old barn between Bunderson and Capouse to convert into a silk mill soon. The funeral of Mrs Oswald Rogers from Nanticoke proceeded to Dunmore cemetery.

Green Ridge Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Scranton Belek Bunderson and Capouse Avenues Scranton Dairy Company Oswald Rogers Nanticoke Delaware and Hudson TD. Jones Wos Tatermenat Dunmoary Cemetery Lizaie Robinson Prompten Lt. Stevens Ca- Police Avenue Varte Mitchcock Washington Avenue Hanevoek A. G. Thomason North Park Columbus

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup Teething Remedy

Historical ad touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a sixty year old remedy used by millions of mothers for teething pain in children. It claims to ease teething, relieve diarrhea and griping, and promote sleep though the language reflects outdated medical claims.

Funeral for John Graham in South Scranton

The article notes the funeral of John Graham held at the family residence on Pittston Avenue in South Scranton. It also mentions the Round X Club’s first annual ball at Athletic Hall and Joseph Slocum’s upcoming marriage, alongside observations on John Schroeder’s rise as Scranton’s president of the Siengerrunde and his immigrant German background and 14 years in the city.

Pittston Avenue Round X Club Athletic Hall Joseph Slocum John Schroeder Scranton Siengerrunde Mar Schroeder

Local Baker Mr Schroeder Heads Saving Society Ball

He trained as a baker and became a successful businessman purchasing property next to his shop on Cedar Avenue. His music talent led him to join the Scranton Sängerbund society, where he was elected president. The group opens its season with a ball at Athletic Hall tonight after a short concert.

Ty Cedar Avenue Schroeder Scranton Siengerrunde Sovietary Tle Cenkil

Remains of John Graham Laid to Rest After Requiem

The remains of John Graham, a long time steel worker, were laid to rest after services at the family home on Pittston avenue. A high mass of requiem was said at St. John's church on Pig street by Rev Father Boland, with interment at Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers included Berbert Coyne, Patrick Boyle, Martin Micherty, John Clark, John Mulherin and Richard Waleh.

John Graham Pittston Avenue St. John’s Church Pig Street Rev Father Boland Ti Terment

Last Night's Events At Round SX Club Hall

The athletic hall was packed for the annual Round SX Club event with Harry Luft as committee chair. Brauer's Orchestra provided music and the grand march began at 1, followed by dancing until after midnight. The Workingmen's Beneficial Society held its annual concert and ball at Workmen's Hall on Alder Street, drawing strong attendance with refreshments served from 1 until after midnight.

SX Club Harry Luft Brauer Workingmen's Beneficial Society Workmen's Hall Alder Street

Local Household Helpers Offered For Evening Services

In charge of S. T Hehards and Thure hay at the home of WHhin Séigle. Third Street near Dudley, Dayton iirsi at the home of Mra. 1. 0. Stevens, 1 West DrinViker Street. Clare of dg A. Stone at the home of dimes Muat teson, 2S Sherwood Avenue. In charge of & Richards Fridays at the home of A. W. Vandbouten, 11 Ash Street. In charge of Dayton Is at the home of Arthiar Spencer, 2a North Delukely Street. Bin charge of 2. .A. Stone at the home of Ales. Amos Wasner. Shoemaker myvenue, in charge of 3S. Richards. Services begin at 7.40 o'clock.

S. T Hehards Thure Hay Whhin Séigle Third Street Dudley Dayton Iirsi Mra Stevens DrinViker Stret Clare A. Stone Othe Dimes Muatteson Sherwood Avenue Dayton Arthiar Spencer North Delukely Street Ales Amos Wasner Myvenue Richards

Wedding Invitations for Joseph Blocim’s Son Miss Eunice Kemble

Invitations issued for the wedding of Joseph Blocim, son of Mr. and Mrs. Warren Slocum, to Miss Eunice I. Kemble at Paupack tomorrow at high noon. Also notes a Knights of Py this meeting, a lung healing balm claim, a mule accident at National colliery injuring Charles Pahey, and a Young Women’s Loyalty Club Halloween party.

Joseph Blocim Warren Slocum Eunice I. Kemble Paupack Knights of Pythis Trartman's Hall Pittston Avenue Schley Charles Pahey Twente National Young Women's Listiiy Association Loyalty Club

Dunmore Community Notices and Meetings

The Bluvish Independent Political Club meets tonight at Preda's hall. United Mine Workers locals plan a parade for Mitchell Day at Temperance Hall Wednesday morning. J W Torjer funeral set for Wednesday at 2 PM at Methodist Episcopal Church. Dan Powell of Laurel THI store travels to New York for winter goods. Cottage prayer meetings arranged across Elm Brook Blakely and Throop streets with several hosts and stewards listed.

Jamea Guiney Hutley Chiyton Lillis J. A. Sloane Hrowk Street J. A. Stone Maury Allison Throop

Obituary notices for Miss Ann Shegran and others

Miss Ann Shegran daughter of Mr and Mrs Daniel Sheer of South Blakes Iv street Dunmore died after ailing with pneumonia. Survived by sister Laura Teresa and Cytherlyne and brothers Michael Golden Fred Condver. Requiem mass to be celebrated at St Millitys church. Nicholas Cook aged 07 dies at home 10 Prospect avenue after serious illness. Funeral at 1 this morning at St Peters cathedral. Jowan Mainwaring longtime Dunmore resident dies this season. Services to be held this afternoon at Neuse. burial at Cathedral cemetery.

Ann Shegran Daniel Sheer South Blakes Iv Street Dunmore Sintente Aid Ister Mies Michael Golden Fred Condver Red Park N. de Laura Tereat Cytherliye John Dichlel Foo Ot St. Millity's Church Nicholas Cook Norning Cook St. Peter's Cathedral

Burial Set for John Hetzer White on Willow Street

Funeral services are announced with interment at Dunmore Cemetery following the late arrival of John Hetzer White. The ceremony is planned for the afternoon of the event.

John Hetzer White Willow Street Dunmore Cemetery

Hamlinfton Social Host Guests From Far Afield

Special to the Beranton Tribune reports visits and gatherings in Hamlin ton with guests including Phthinder W Curtis from Kansas cousin Miss Mahala Jones, Thomas H K Edwards and family from San Francisco, Aly and Mrs Joseph B Edwards, Florence Pelton of Moscow, and multiple local hosts sharing dinners and trips.

Hamilnton Phthinder W. Curtis Kansas Mahala Jones Thomas KH. Edwoards San Francisco Cal Edward Aly Joseph B. Edwards Florence Pelton Moscow Wieled L. J. Pelton Sidney F. W. Posten C. R. Spangenburg

Also Mentioned on This Page

West The Woyscowski Dufour G. W. Jenkins Church News Notes DADA Aasc Sac Edeel Globe Warehouse General News North Scranton Keystone Watch Cage Company South Scranton Saengerrande Lyceum Theatre M. Rels A. J. Duffy Jefferson DE Angelis Jefferson de Angelis Opera Co Bum & Shubert Arthur Sullivan Taist Opera New York Moral Stauare H—Peopleii Savoy Theater Emerald Isle Basil Hood Goldsmith's Bazaar G. B Mark Medka Yard Academy of Music King Dramatic Co France Blue Jeans Siberia Shenandeuwh Naiire Seoe Aia Aoe Dixie’s Theatre Henry Farnsworth Dixie Leotth Joande Marian Manola Jonn Schroldiel Star Theatre Ali G. Herrington, Ma Scranton Bedding Co F. A, Kaiser Lackawanna and Adams Jowan Mainwaring Duryen Hike Neuse Hamlin'ton Beranton Tribune Cey Broz Aks Denner Anton Stetson, Johnston & Murphy Gunathonna Lewis, Ruddy, Daves &, Murphy First National Bank
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