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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
9
In the auditorium of the First Baptist church West Scranton a farewell for Rev BP Mathews was held. Various pastors and church members spoke praising his ministry and two gifts were presented a gold watch for the pastor and a silver tea service for his wife.
At a special meeting of Section 201 Endowment rank Knights of Pythois in Co operative hall Vice President W R Thomas presiding John R Thomas was elected secretary to succeed the late Richard W Williams. Twenty two members present. A committee of three was appointed to draft condolences on Mr Williams death.
Funeral services were held yesterday at the parental home for Edna May Kime 10 daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Kime of North Hyde Park Avenue. Rev. Hugh McDermott of Simpson church conducted the rites. Interment followed at Forest Hill Cemetery with pallbearers Harold Miller Bruce McDermott Humphrey Bradley and Dewitt Evans and soloists Mrs. Randolph Jones and Mrs. George W. Powell performing Saved by Grace and Some Time We'll Understand.
Esdras Lowry son of Patrolman and Mrs Thomas Lowry of South Sumner avenue entertained many friends Monday evening with typical festivities and late hour refreshments. The public works director finished macadamizing North Garfield avenue from Lafayette to Swetland streets and work has begun on Swetland street between Filmore and Rebecca avenues. The Tripp Slope and Diamond Drift Accidental fund members are to meet this evening at Cooperative hall. George Allspaugh of 382 North Garfield avenue slipped from a peach tree and fell to the ground a distance of
The Alumni Athletic association will hold a meeting in the old Slocum school house Thursday evening. An ice cream social will be hosted by the Ladies' Guild of St. Pauls Lutheran church at Mrs. J. Sommers home on North Main avenue this evening. Mr and Mrs Richard Barnum and son Edward of Hallstead returned after visiting West Scranton friends. The First Baptist church holds a weekly prayer meeting this evening. Deacon Corless HB Morgan and family of South Main avenue attended the Wade and Stephens family reunion at BrooklyN Susquehanna County last Saturday. W C Davis of Eynon street returned from a trip to New York City. Announced marriage plans for Wil Sanders of Church avenue North Scranton and Miss Ethel Richards of Jackson street will take place at noon Tuesday at the brides home. The Ladies Aid of the Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church visited Beech yesterday with twenty-two in the party.
South Scranton notes an officers election and favorable action on membership at Scranton Saengerrunde. Reports show a near 1000 dollar treasury balance. Junger Maennerchor rehearsal led by Prof Hansen with reception for Judge Vosburg and Benedict Alfred Gutheing.
James Devanney died yesterday after a brief illness at 6:30 pm. He leaves a wife and siblings Mrs. M Burke of Scranton, Mrs. M Morri son and John Devanney of Carbondale, Mrs Delia Devanney of Scranton, Michael and Felix Devanney of Towanda, and Mrs. Owen McCawley of Bavre.
Funeral services are set for Leonard Gratton at a welock team family home on North Sumner Avenue with burial in Cathedral cemetery. James Donwhee of 88 River Street will be buried after services at St Peter's Cathedral. P H McNearney of Stark Place will be buried in Cathedral cemetery after ritual at St Patrick's Church. Miss Mary Mawn who died from burns will be interred at Cathedral cemetery after services at St Peter's Cathedral.
North Scranton directors struggle to fill the vacancy left by Dr. H. A. Young as the Institute resumes autumn after summer. The facility plans a night school in bookkeeping and English, adds gym apparatus, and reopens the successful children’s kindergarten.
The Green Ridge castle No. 196 hosted its annul banquet in Morel's Hall Breaker Street Monday night attended by many Sir Knights. Peters burg castle uniformed rank performed an exhibition drill. Past Commander Richard Rutland welcomed guests and reported strong lodge prosperity in membership and finances. District Deputy Nealson spoke, followed by solos and duets from members and recitations by several knights.
A busy week with meetings and visits across the North Scrantoon area. The North Scrantoon Republican club meets Friday evening to gauge convention attendance. Miss Selby hosts the Providence Presbyterian Foreign Missionary society. the YWCA on North Main hosts a Japanese tea Friday at 2 40 pm. Local residents Mrs Parker street visits and cross-town guests are noted, along with a trolley ride planned by the Anchor club for this evening. The Sinpeon shops single men beat the married group 15 to 1 on Monday at the Drop Forge grounds in a lively baseball clash.
Green Ridge Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a post noon meeting at the Evangelical Church on Capouse avenue to review the year's work. An invitation is extended to all interested.
A Philadelphia eye specialist of national fame, traveling from Pittsburg, was rebuffed by a fellow passenger from Har. Details are sparse but indicate an incident aboard.
An old remedy, Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup, has served millions of mothers for sixty years. It claims to relieve teething pain, cure diarrhea and griping, and calm wind colic, soothing both child and mother with its use.
A Harrisburg tale describes a physician aiding a distressed young woman on a train car who sought a renowned specialist in the city. After a brief apology and return home, the doctor unexpectedly encounters the same woman at his clinic, connected to friends in Harrisburg.
Governor Hunt voices optimism on Porto Rico as a strategic and commercial hub. He cites its location between major ports and its rising sugar, coffee, tobacco, and fruit output under U.S. control. Free trade has boosted tobacco farming, crop values, and export potential, while the island expands education and free schools.
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