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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 08, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Graduates Head to Colleges for Education

West Scranton students from Scranton High School class of 1902 depart for top colleges and academies including Princeton Harvard Lafayette Brown and Philadelphia Medical School. Notables include James Davis George Paine Philip Roswell Phillips and Miss Angie Teese as they pursue further studies while local baseball clubs Richards and Cambria vie in a 31 to 40 contest with plans for a rematch.

West Scranton Scranton Creatorscope James §. Davis North Hyde Park Avenue Princeton University George H. Paine Washburn Street West Point Military Academy Philip Roswell Phillips South Hyde Park Avenue Lafayette College Rhye Powell Lafayette Street Brown College Herbert Williames South Main Avenue Harvard Garfield McKinney Tripp Park Philadelphia Midgar Powell Jackson Street Carnell College David Williame State College Thomas Griffiths Weel Chester Normal School Wendell Evans Phillips-Exefurs Angie Teese Boston Massachusetts Johny Davis North Sumner Avenue Philadelphia School of Pharmacy Seymour Jones Buffalo School of Pharmes Bessie Dialela Miansfield State Normal School

Commanders Knights of Malta Officers Installed at Red Met

At a Washington Commanders gathering of the Ancient vod Miustrinas Order Knights of Malta, officers were installed for the coming year. Names include Light Commander William H. Evans and Captain General Thomas Townolds, with officers Fletcher, Jones, Jacobs, Morgan, Lewis, Genly, and others listed.

Aton Washington Knights of Malta Light Willian H. Evans Thomas Townolds Evian W. Vans John W. Fletcher John M. Jones Henry I. Jacobs John J. Morgan William P. Lewis Peter Genly Janvest A. Dfut“von George Mamlyn Jones Warner Plarmis PL Jones David Reachan William Davis Sir Oliver Morgan Peter Gouly

Quoit Club Matches On Richards Grounds

The Nichards Quoit club and the Cumbria Quoit club met at the Richards grounds for a four game match. The event featured competitive play between local quoit teams with stakes reported as a prize or honour.

Nichards Quoit Clube Cumbria Quoeit Elu Richards

Mother seeks custody as Nellie Evans goes missing

Nellie Evans a live year old girl from Edwards court was sought by her mother who asked police to place the child in Mrs. Duggan’s care. Patrolmen Huntington and Davis later arrested Nellie and jailed her as the missing girl’s mother complained of her wayward behavior.

Nellie Evans Edwards Court Duggan Penn Avenue Jones Roberts Alderman Davis John Jones Rink Street Bull

Funeral for Mrs Mary Shay at St Patrick’s Church

The funeral for the late Mrs Mary Shay of 615 Fellows Street was held at St Patrick’s Church Saturday morning. Rev J J Dunn officiated a solemn high mass of requiem. Pallbearers included John Campbell John Dillon Patrick Lavelle ward Tlarrington Thomas Jennings and Patrick Shay. The cortege proceeded to Cathedral Cemetery for interment.

Mary Shay Fellows Street St. Patrick's Church J. J. Dunn John Campbell John Dillon Patrick Lavelle Dward Tlarrington Thomas Jennings Patrick Shay Cathedral

Saturday Evening Fire Alarm Heard at Box

An alarm of fire sounded around 9:20 p m Saturday evening from Box station with details limited to the event and time.

Fire at Maloney oil house on Meridian street

At Meridian and Seventh treeta fire crews found a blaze in the Boiler room of the Maloney oil house. An open lamp near an old coat ignited it and employees extinguished the blaze before the fire companies arrived. Damage was slight, limited to the coat.

Meridian Seventh Treeta Maloney Oil House Meridian Street

Jackson street jeweler improves after paralysis spell

Local news reports L. M. Keene the Jackson street jeweler is recovering and has ventured out briefly in recent weeks. The item also notes funeral duties, family visits, church activities, school reopening and a minor arrest for John Florentine on Scranton street with a short quote about his conduct.

Dunmore School Board Reports, Bonds Discussed, Marriages Noted

The Dunmore school board held a regular meeting reporting orderly openings for the new term. Taxes were approved along with a 477 loss. a 55000 bond form was approved and bids from Chicago New York and Boston were received. Marriage notices announced for Mike Anna Henwood and John H Keel on September 18. Lloyd Hand joined the Milley Erie office, Edwin Calloway visited town.

Murray Belmne Chicago New York Bostoun Boyd Mikes Anna Henwood North Blakely Street John H. Keel Wilkes-Barre Wiliam Henwood J. Sutherland Royal Tuft Blakely Street Lloyd Hand Milley Erie Railroad Edwin Calloway Honesdale

Pastor Guild Praises Hymnologist and Wesley Service

North Scranton notes a memorial service for Charles Wesley led by Providence Presbyterian church with five hymns by the choir under Prof. Whittemore. Rev Dr Guild also spoke on Temple Worship and the church’s daily use, stressing inner purity over grand walls, and recounts a fire at James Kane’s Putnam Street home with only slight damage.

Guild Gera Roberts Summit Avenue Memmorial Baptist Church James Kane Putnam Street Providence Presbyterian Church Wesley Charles Wesley Whittemore Dr. Guild

Remains of Miss Cora Roberts Laid to Rest

The 19 year old daughter of Mr and Mrs T N Roberts of Summit Avenue was laid to rest Saturday afternoon. A short funeral service was held at the home then at Memorial Baptist Church where Rev W F Davis assisted by Rev Thomas and Rev L M Harris conducted the service. Flowers were abundant and the pallbearers included Mrs G Hollister Mary P Davis Mother Jones Gwen Thomas Mary Williams and Tydvil Reese. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.

Cora Roberts T. N. Roberts Summit Avenue Memorial Baptist Church W. F. Davis Thomas Pittston HM. Harris Taylor Harris Washburn Street G. Holltister Mary P. Davis Mother Jones Gwen Thomas Mary Williams Tydvil Reese

Fire at Putnam Street home causes alarm and damage

Early morning fire at James Kane's Putnam Street residence woke occupants. A family member detected smoke and flames in the kitchen, triggering a still alarm for Hose Company No. 4. Firefighters arrived as the blaze spread, but saved the main structure. The origin was a defective flue and insurance covers the loss.

James Kane Putnam Street

Local society notes and arrests from Wilkes-Barre area

Morris V Morris and family return home from Lake Winola after summering there. Wilkes-Barre visitors Anna and Margaret Lewis spend time with Miss Rena Edwards on Wayne Avenue. Miss Elizabeth Watkins entertains Mrs Glidys Watkins and daughters in Pittston. Cecelia Walsh travels to New York City. Columbia Literary club members camping at Crystal Lake Daniel Davis David Games Zacharia Williams Ivor Danvers Richard Hughes. Thomas Hughes arrested for drunkenness and fined five dollars then jailed for non payment. Miss Sarah McDonald and Miss Annie Devers vacationing in New York and Atlantic City. Mrs W A Peck returns from Binghamton visit. John Regan visits from Brick Avenue. Vesper meeting at YWCA room attended and led by secretary. Mrs George Helsby and Thomas Lowery return from Buffalo. T Snook seriously ill. Miss Mame M Lally leaves for New Bedford to enter convent school. John J Sultry receives commission as district deputy grand chancellor for Lackawanna county Knights of Pythias. Michael Mahon and Edward Loftus noted.

L. M. Keene Jackson Street Cusick Martin &. Downe Academy Street Shamokin Lackawanna Council Royal Arcanum Mable Co. Spencer David Griffiths Buffalo Washburn Street Presbyterian Church J. P. Moffat Misa Maude, Stephens Carbondale David W. Saunders North Bromley Avenue Reuben Staples Division Street Atlantic City William Staples Samuel Wheeler, Jr South Ninth Street South Main Avenue Card Pond Philip Roswell Phillips West Side Truth Lafayette College Stephen Dawes Gomer D. Reese Loyal Crusaders Red Men's Hall Moscow Ida Lamb Syracuse N. Y Roanoke West Scranton Randolph Jones First Baptist Church William Eshelman Otto Walker Custer Lena North Rebecca Avenue Dalton and Clark Summit William Baldwin Mehoopany Victor B. Luchsinger West Pittston Charles Leber Hampton Street Edward Davis North Lincoln Avenue John Griffiths Nanticoke Peters Scranton Street Morris V. Morris William Street Lake Winola Anna Margaret Lewis Margaret Morgan Wilkes-Barre Rena Eidwards Wayne Avenue Elizabeth Watkins Parker Street Glidys Watkins Martha Sarah Pittston Cecelia Walsh Nay Aug Avenue New York City Columbia Literary Club W. A. Peck North Main Avenue Binghamton John Regan Brick Avenue Hot Springs Young Women's Christian Association Rooma George Helsby Thomas Lowery T. Snook Olyphant Road Mame M. Lally Oak Street New Bedford John J. Sultry West Market Street Knights of Pythias Lackawanna County Michael Mahon Wmdward Loftus

Old Time Remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup

A historic note on the old and well tried Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children. It claims sixty years of use in the United States and widespread adoption by mothers. The text links teething pain relief to cure of diarrhea griping and wind colic, promising rest for both child and mother.

Mrs. Winslow

Park Place Social News Highlights A Busy Weekend

Blair avenue residents return from Kingston and Wilkes-Barre while several friends and relatives visit sites across town. A birthday party for Miss Emily Archer on Diamond avenue features games, music, and a light supper with guests including Blanche Tripp Georgiana Robbins Angela MuBuire Genevieve Kresky and many others.

Robbins Blair Avenue Kingston Jessie W. Fentonby Diamond Avenue Wilkes-Barre George N. Breland Cammal Lycoming David Jayne Wilkes, Barre Robert Beatenby Kornhurst Merl Terwilliger Providence Road Nicholson Charles Brooks Brooklyn N. Y W. R. Ackerson Wood Street Harry Holley Sterling Street Wiln Niewnele Pactoryville William P. Finn Crystalvill Daniel Boran Emily Archer Blanche Tripp Georgiana Robbins Angela MuBuire Genevg Kresky Mdna Williams Hah Spencer Clara Terwilliger Nellie Williams Anni Tarte Mona Williams Minnie McCusker Messia Merle Terwilliger Robert Feathenby Frank Twinlig Louis McCusker Charles Williams John Morgan William Rafferty William Hurte

St John the Evangelist Church Nearing Completion at Pittston Ave

South Scranton notes report the new St John the Evangelist church on Pittston avenue near completion and to be ready for dedication within months. Rev E B Melley labored to provide a worthy parish building despite steel mill movements and miners strikes. The interior is nearly finished with only altar and eight large stained glass windows remaining to be placed.

St. John the Evangelist Pittston Avenue E. 2. Melley

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Undergoes Major Renovation

Extensive alterations cost several thousand dollars at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church to be completed around October 16. Work includes removing the old side gallery for a new one at the street end, new pews and carpet, and possible removal of old side windows if donors fund replacements. Contributors include Mr and Mrs Spraks, Conrad Schroeder, and Percival Morris.

Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Hickory Street

Miss Katharine Buntz Hosts Saturday Evening gathering

Miss Katharine Buntz of 436 Birch Street entertained many friends Saturday evening. Ed ward Killian performed solos, Mamie Lengler and William Bluege gave recitations, and group photos were taken by Mr. Davis. Refreshments followed as a list of attendees included many Rechs, Buntzes, Smiths, Killians, and others.

Katharine Buntz Birch Street Edward Killian Mamie Lengler William Bluege Mr. Davis Anna Rech Clara Fisher Lydia Rech Margaret Graffe Louise Carrie Blatter Mary Reinhardt Mary Weller Lillian Smith Alvina Smith Ida Rentsehler Katie Wenzel Hannah Bunt Victor Wenzel John Blesecker Peter Bohr Isadore Miller Wiliam Huester George Elkis George Gardner William Gelshardt Fred Charles Buntz R. M. Davis George Rech Rudolph Kapp Fred Kellerman Mr. Lyman

Changes in School Staff for New Term

The opening of the term brings staff changes at several schools. Joseph J. Johler will replace Edna Klauminger at No 3 after her marriage. Teresa Gougahan succeeds her sister Anna Gaughan at No 5. Julia Donnelly adds a room at No 9 Crown Avenue. Due to the demolition of old No 8, pupils will be housed at No 1 and No 15. New schools are under construction and slated for completion by New Year.

Joseph J. Johler Mallcarrier Leonard Johler Cedar Avenue Edna Klauminger Teresa Gouughan Anna Gaughan Julia Donnelly

Death of John Devanney Interred at Cathedral Cemetery

The remains of John Devanney, who died last Wednesday, were taken from the family home on River Street on Saturday morning. A mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Peter's Cathedral, and interment followed in Cathedral Cemetery. Pallbearers included Patrick Wier, John Conyers, Joseph Devanney, and Michael Tierney.

John Devanney River Street St. Peter's Cathedral Patrick Wier John Conyers Joseph Devanney Michael Tierney

Schultz family reunion at Okell's grove near Lake Scranton

The Schultz family held a reunion at Okell's grove near Lake Scranton yesterday with about forty attendees. Peters Schulte chauffeured guests in a four horse bandwagon from Pittston avenue while others walked to the grounds. Refreshments were abundant. guests included Mrs. Joseph Myers and son from Buffalo visiting Mr. and Mrs. Peter Snyder on South Webster Avenue. Albert Huller of Brooklyn is visiting mailcarrier and Mrs. Joseph Schell on Willow street. The Ladies' Ald society of the Hick-

Schultz Okell’s Grove Lake Scranton Peter Schulte Pittston Avenue Joseph Myers and Son Buffalo Peter Snyder US South Webster Avenue Albert Huller Brooklyn N. Y Joseph Schell Willow Street Ladies’ Ald Society The Hick

Nay Aug park picnic announced by First Presbyterian church

The Orry Street Presbyterian church plans a picnic at Nay Aug Park on Tuesday September 17. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Bert Checkley of Brooklyn New York staying with Mr. and Mrs. Philip Robinson on Pittston avenues. Arrivals include Cori and Malvina Young from Pittston Avenue returning from a business trip to New York City. The remains of Richard Mayork of Fig Street were due to arrive from Brooklyn last night and Undertaker Needham was ordered to take charge. no details of the death are available. Dr Schley’s Lung Healing Balsam is offered with a guaranteed cure or no pay and is sold by dealers.

Ory Street Presbyterian Church Nay Aug Park Bert Checkley Broklyn N. Y Philip Robinson Pittston Avenues Cori Malvina Young Pittston Avenue New York City Richard Mayork Fig Street Needham

Obituaries from Scranton: Williams Webb Mayourk Mousbey

Obituary notices report Isaac G. Williams dying after typhoid fever at his Ca pouse avenue home with his wife critically ill, funeral set for 3 PM at Forest Hill. Ellen Webb dies at 102 East Market Street, funeral at 1 PM from residence, services at Primitive Methodist. Richard Mayourk, 34, dies at St Peter's hospital in Brooklyn, remains arrive midnight, funeral from St John’s Church tomorrow at 9:30 AM, burial Cathedral Cemetery. Mrs Jacob Mousbey, 34, dies after a delicate operation at Scranton Private Hospital on Providence Road.

Isaac G. Williams Scranton Capouse Avenue Williams HI & Connell Forest Hil Cemetery Ellen Webb East Market Street Primitive Methodist Church Hast Market Street Webb W. H. Owens Blakely H. J. Owens I. B. Frisbee W. F. Honey E. J. Klotz Richard Mayourk St. Peter's Hospital Brooklyn N. Y St. John’s Church Intermenton Cathedral Jacob Mousbey Providence Road

Central Labor Union Backs Cab, Coach and Stable Men Wage Demand

The Central Labor union endorsed the Cab, Coach and Stable Men's union demand for a ten to twelve dollar weekly wage and a twelve hour day. Delegates said employers refuse this rate while enforcing their own, with some workers clocking forty hours in a forty eight hour week. Reports also came from the Labor day celebration committee which will meet tonight to conclude business.

Central Labor Union Cab

Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain gathers in Freeland

The annual gathering of the Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain of Pennsylvania opens in Freeland at dawn. The Fourth regiment of Petersburg will depart by special car at 2 18 p m today on the Delaware and Hudson line. Attending officials include Supreme Representative James Williamson and wife, District Deputy Select Commander W. H. Neilson and wife, District Deputy Grand Commander K. W. Acker, Assembly No 16 Representative G. Lang, and others.

The Ancient Order Knights of the Mystic Chain Pennsylvania Freeland Petersburg Delaware and Hudson James Williamson W. H. Neilson K. W. Acker G. Lang

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West Price Street Richards Club William #. Davis M. Watkine Gwylin Lewis Ira Newton Cambria Dufour G. W. Jenkins Uae Wan Globe Warehouse William J. White Green A. J. Green J. D. White Edward Green M. J. Hartmian Green Sudge William J. Stoss Andrew Green Milo Green Rhoda Cheen Factoryville Sprague Eliase Greenwood Dramond Geraldine Winifred Clark's Green Edmond Green Getty Etta Gon, Myrle Winton Columbus Green Peckville Nelson White Nelson Grave Stuart L. D. Green Alma J. A. Wedeman Nellie Madge Charlotte Shirley Mia Henry White Walter Christus Catherine Jenkins Nettle White Clara White Helen White Dunmore North Presbyterian Church William Finn Crystal Lake J. B. Fish Evans Bainbridge Sadler Plattabore Miss Roberts Park Place South Scranton Presbyterian Miss Buntz Leid Knights of Mystic Chain of State Lyceum Theatre M. Rels A. J. Duffy Busess E. D. Stair Laugh Makers Eople Chorus of Arty Robert B. Mantell M. W. Hanley Dagger and Cross Monbars Bertha Creighton Grace Livingston Furness Dixie’s Theatre Henry Farnsworth Dixie Ameta Fire Dancer Hickey & Nelson Imperial Troupe Rustus Academy of Music Lessee Mans A. J. Thufty Buse Vingan Schiller Stock Company Ada Qimplell Stratton Mamie Sheridan Wolford Star Theatre Herrington, Ma Wehonesday Phos Tay i Bcmibners Tl, Bk, Jones W. Morgan Rh. H. Butland H. Chapman Dg. W. Thora
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