Funeral Service for William Price Held at South Main Ave
West Scranton mourners gathered at 4 p m yesterday at the family home on South Main avenue for the services of the late William Price. Rev J P Moffatt led scripture and prayer while a tenor quartet sang. Hon H M Edwards delivered a fond address praising Price as a steadfast friend and generous neighbor, noting his Welsh roots and sturdy character. The service featured floral tributes, and interment is set for today at Washburn Street Cemetery with honorary and active pallbearers named. out of town relatives attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Price
South Main Avenue
J. P. Moffatt
D. BD
Washburn Street Presbyterian Church
John T. Watkins
H. M. Edwards
Forty Hours Devotional Opens at St Patrick’s Church
Forty hours of devotional services began at St Patrick's Church with a 10:30 high mass celebrated by Rev J P Dunne. A period of adoration followed in the afternoon as many parishioners attended. Last evening Rev J J O'Donnell of Olyphant preached on the good shepherd from St John, stressing care for one another.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Patrick's Church
J. P. Dunne
J. J. O'Donnell
Olyphant
St. John
Tam
St. Mary’s
River Street
Peter Christ
Frank Straub
Adam Christ
Lebanon
John Robbins
Disselkamp, Balte and Goeckel
Wilkes-Barre
Fricker
West Scranton
Stopper
Duryea
Father Briel
Pittston
Griffith Davis Organizes West Scranton Republican Reformation
Griffith Davis, a Republican city and county committee member, forms a political organization in West Scranton to reorganize the West Side Central Republican club on broader lines, aiming to become one of the most influential groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Griffith ‘T. Davis
Scranton
West Side Central Republican Club
West Side Republican Club Plans Broad Election Drive
Davis outlines formation of a West Side club to mobilize Republican workers across districts west of the Lackawanna river. The group aims to support the general ticket and influence candidate selection, without favoring any single office holder. A meeting will form a organizing committee and chart details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
Davis
Lackawanna River
West Side
Drunk and Disorderly Arrests Reported on West Lackawanna
Michael Gillinski of 1002 West Lackawanna avenue was arrested Saturday evening by Patrolman David J. Davies for being drunk and disorderly after he refused to pay for drinks he ordered at Cawley's hotel. He was fined $10 plus the drink cost, paid by Vincent Peche of 05 Jackson street. Peche was arrested Saturday night by Patrolman William Morgan for drunkenness and discharging a firearm after firing at a man named Johnson in Kelly's Patch. He claimed the revolver was tested after buying it from a woman and was fined $9.50.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Gillinski
West Lackawanna Avenue
David J. Davies
Cawley
Gillinski
Vincent Peche
Jackson Street
William Morgan
Hoe
Kelly
Johnson
Seventh Street
Peche
Wonwin
Alumni Athletic meeting called by President Eaton
President Forbes H. Eaton of the Alumni Athletic association has called a meeting for this evening at 7 45 o clock in the school house behind 218 South Main Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Forbes H. Eaton
Alumni Athletic Association
South Main Avenue
Funeral of Harry Meincher At West Linden Street
The funeral for the late Harry Meincher was held yesterday afternoon at 60644 West Linden Street. A large Pocono tribe delegation was present and several acted as war bearers. Interment followed at Forest Hill cemetery. The Weer Side Pleasure club held its annual West Mountain outing with seafood fare and a match between the Elephant Crackers and West Side Tripreus. Additionally, Hopkin Weatherhog from Dereker's court lost a thumb in Buffalo during the strike. William Williams and son Frank of Binghamton visited West Scranton friends. Miss Cora and Master Clifford Fae wards visited M. P. Daniels on Division Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Meincher
West Linden Street
Order of Red Men
Forest Hill Cemetery
Weer Side
West Mountain
Hopkin Weatherhog
Dereker
Cora
Clifford Faewards
Edwardsdale
M. P. Daniels
Division Street
L. M. Keene
Jackson Street
William Williams
Frank
Hinghamton
West Scranton
Robert Bradley
Lock Haven
Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup praised for children’s relief
A historical notice extols Mrs Winslow as one of the best female physicians in the United States prescribing soothing syrup. It claims it calms teething pains, relieves Entid symptoms, cures diarrhea, urination issues, and wind colic, promising health for the child and ease for the mother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Price
Bylife
Winslow
Clergymen Lead Forty Hours Devotion at St Marys
South Scranton reports a lengthy devotional period at St. Marys German Catholic church on River Street. Reverends Christ and Straub led Mass and vespers while eight visiting priests from WilkesBarre Duryea Lebanon Pittston attended. Community members and Anna Witt celebration noted.
Wise Young Trick Jockey Fades After Severe Illness
Fritz Long of Pittston Avenue, a famed 17 year old trick rider, arrived home in a weak state and was admitted to Hahnemann hospital. Once a lead performer for the Wallace show, he traveled the Northwest and South. A cyclone in Missouri injured the troupe, and since returning from Louisville he suffers malarial fever. A Europe tour offer looms next year, and friends hope for a swift recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Long
Pittston Avenue
Hahnemann Hospital
Wallace
Great Northwest
Missouri
Louisville
Europe
Miss Witt to Leave Philadelphia After Summer Visit
Miss Anna Witt of Philadelphia, visiting her aunt Mrs E B R Conley on Slocum Street, was bid a farewell social by friends. The party began around 9 PM with games and phonograph selections by Henry Schwenker and G P F Schwenker, followed by supper at 11 and more games until 1 AM.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Witt
Philadelphia
E. BR. Conley
Lady Bogs
Slocum Street
Merry Makers
Henry Schwenker
G. PF. Schwenker
List of Guests Attending Local Event
Those present included Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Schwenker, Mr. and Mrs. Miller, Mr. and Mrs. BE, R. Conley, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Scholl, Mrs. Schmeisner, Messrs. Jacob Young, Arnold Roth, Charles Miller, Henry Schwenker, Herman Schwenker, the Misses Laura Scholl, Laure Wetter, Elsie Roth, Emma Miller, Magele Roth, Lily Miller, Lena Roth, Freda Schmelsner, Ellen White, Anna Webber, and Anna Witt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. F. Schwenker
Miller
R. Conley
Philip Scholl
Schmeisner
Messrs
Jacob Young
Arnold Roth
Charles Miller
Henry Schwenker
Herman Schwenker
Laura Scholl
Laure Wetter
Elsie Roth
Emma Miller
Magele Roth
Lily Miller
Lena Roth
Freda Schmelsner
Ellen White
Anna Webber
Anna Witt
Officers Installed at Evangelical Church Service
At the Evangelical Church of Peace on Prospect Avenue yesterday morning officers and elders and trustees were installed for the coming year. Officers elect included Philip Ehrhardt Philip Young Charles Saar John Schroeder John Kunz Charles Graf Fred Nuher Henry Engel Philip Brumbacher Jacob Maus. Pastor EB Schmidt delivered the sermon and the choir provided special music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Evangelical Church of Peace
Prospect Avenue
Philip Ehrhardt
Philip Young
Charles Saar
John Schroeder
John Kunz
Charles Graf
Fred Nuher
Henry Engel
Philip Brumbacher
Jacob Maus
EB. J. Schmidt
South Side Indians organized for coming season
A South Side football team to be known as the Indians has been organized by Robert Farrell for the coming season with members Jacob Fox Tim Hagerty Joseph Ruane Anthony McDonald Martin Joyce Edward Jones Robert Farrell William Moore James Brown and John Joyce. The first practice took place on Saturday. Mr Schley's Lung Mealing Balsam is guaranteed to cure all coughs. For sale by all dealers. The funeral of John infant son of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Billitz resid ing at 1118 Remington avenue took place yesterday afternoon at St Marys German Catholic church at 2 pm with interment at Nr 64 cemetery. The funeral was private and there were no pall bearers. Camp 480 Patriotic Order Sons of America will meet tonight in Hartmans hall on Pittston avenue. Undertaker G A Miller of Cedar avenue is in Philadelphia attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Price
Hinds
Fle
Ile
Washburn Street
Evan J. Davis
Daniel Williams
Alexander Barrowman
George E. Fairchilds
W. E. Allen
Thomas Eynon
William Hitchings
Gomer James
John Carney
Hmdward
Indians
Robert Farrell
Jacob Fox
Tim Hagerty
Joseph Ruane
Anthony McDonald
Martin Joyce
Edward Jones
William Moore
James Brown
John Joyce
Schley
John
Nicholas Billitz
Remington Avenue
St. Mary's German Catholic Church
Nr. 64
Patriotic Order Sons of America
Hartman's
Golden Anniversary of Mr and Mrs Jacob Diem Celebrated
The Diems marked fifty years of marriage with a Saturday celebration at 22 Emmet Street attended by their children, grandchildren, and many relatives. Rev. A O Gallenkamp renewed vows as music flowed from the Mifflin Avenue church choir and Bauer's Orchestra. Gifts included a purse of gold from the children and a late supper followed by photos of guests and the couple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Gallenkamp
Jacob Diem
Emmet Street
A. O. Gallenkamp
Mifflin Avenue Lutheran Church
Mifflin Avenue
Bauer
Albin Korn
Funeral Obsequies and City Business After Services
The relative’s funeral is noted with obsequies followed by several days of business in the city. Gospel services at the Cedar avenue YWCA rooms drew a large attendance yesterday afternoon. A Bible edge meeting is scheduled for this evening. The Athletic club invites attenders to its grand opening at headquarters 423 Alder street on Wednesday evening October 22.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Avenue YY. W. C. A
Bible Edge
Athletic Club
Alder Street
North Scranton Notes Include Weddings and Paving Progress
Miss Blanch Kennedy of Clifford begins work in the city and lives with her grandmother on Thompson street. Improvements on Providence rod pave advance toward Diamond crossing. Court street brickwork nearing completion. Adolph Feldman of West Market hosts a North Main avenue reception for his New York marriage last Tuesday. A local bowling match is set for this evening at the Auditorium alleys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blanch Kennedy
Clifford
Thompson Street
Pulaski Carter
Parker Street
Boston School of Technology
John Jones
Taylor
John Jervis
Wayne Avenue
Bessie Edwards
John Meddler
Anna
Margaret Lewis
Margaret Morgan
Wilkes-Barre
Rena Edwards
Richard Hughes
Evan Thomas
Putnam Street
Peckville
Evan Simms
North Main Avenue
Hose Company No. 1
Rockaway Beach
Otto D. Myers
L. M. Roberts
Charles Miller
Councilman Evans
Erie
North Scranton
Republican Club
Nathaniel Rosenberg
West Market Street
New York
Benjamin Edwards
Plymouth
William Davis
Warren Street
Richard Thomas
Germont Terrace
Cleveland
Celestial Lodge
Order of Odd Fellows
Amity Club
Providence
Patterson
Diamond Crossing
Court Street
Diamond Avenue
Adolph Feldman
New York City
Funeral of George W. Potter Held at Home
The funeral for the late George W. Potter was held yesterday morning from the family residence on Drinker Street. Rev W E Gibbons of the Presbyterian church conducted the service and the church choir sang several selections. Members of the I C O F lodge, of which Potter had long been a member, attended in large numbers. Pallbearers were George Harper Christopher Vickers Frank Mirshall David Schoonover John Cordy and Joseph Jackson. Interment followed at Moscow cemetery with Rev Harry Nye officiating. N H Hawes from Harrisburg is visiting town and Miss Sutherland of Brooklyn is guests of her sister Mrs Royal Taft on North Blakely Street. Mrs A Mingham of North Blakely Street is visiting friends in Pittston. J W Wardell of Cherry Street spent yesterday with Moscow friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Potter
Drinker Street
W. E. Gibbons
Presbyterian Church
I. C. O. F, Lodge
George Harper
Christopher Vickers
Frank Mirshall
David Schoonover
John Cordy
Joseph Jackson
Moscow Cemetery
Harry Nye
N. H. Hawes
Wurster General's Department
Harrisburg
Miss Sutherland
Brooklyn
Royal Taft
North Blakely Street
A. Mingham
Pittston
J. W. Wardell
Cherry Street
Moscow
Obituary of Mrs Richard Sharples
Mrs Richard Sharples of William Street died at her home after a five week illness. She was 64 years old and born in Behuylkill county. A longtime North Bannerton resident she left a large family of eight children all living in North Bannerton. Funeral Wednesday at her home with Welsh Congregational Church services and Cambrian cemetery interment. Mes Mary Jane Bryden wife of Hugh Fryden of 2 Meadow avenue died yesterday afternoon at 2 45 o clock aged 4 years. She is survived by a bus-
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Sharples
William Street
Behuylkill County
North Baranton
Welsh Congregational Church
Cambrian Cemetery
Mary Jane Bryden
Hugh Fryden
Meadow Avenue
World's Champion Trotter to Race Half-Mile Record
The World's Champion Trotter will race Thursday September 25 1902 to beat the world half mile track record, aiming to surpass the existing mark on a shorter course.
Obituary notices for Mary Billivan and William Creter
Mary Billivan aged 19 died yesterday at her mother's home after a lengthy illness. Survived by her mother and siblings Jeremiah and Margaret. Funeral Wednesday at 8 AM from St Patrick's Church with Cathedral Cemetery burial. William Creter died Sunday at 96 West Linden Street. Son of the late Peter Creter. Survived by wife and sisters Mrs Mama Coon and Mrs Harry Conrad. Funeral notice to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Billivan
South Ninth Street
Jeremiah
Margaret
St. Patrick's Church
Cathedral
William G. Creter
West Linden Street
Bie
Peter Creter
Tle
Mama Coon
Harry Conrad
Hater
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Maeses
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Dufour
G. W. Jenkins
Redfern
J. B
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Globe Warehouse
Grifelth
T. Davis
General News
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ST. Mary's Church
Evangelical Church
David B. Hill
Tayabita Food
Tayabita Food Co., Ltd
Diem
Louis Diem
William Reinhardt
Bechtel
Thomas Speicher
Joseph Speicher
Schoenfeld
Lindner
Blickens
Geo. Blickens
Birtseh
Raynor
John Blatter
Paul Reinhardt
Gallenkamp
Philomena Greiner
Ida Gets
Lena Reinhardt
Rose Swartskopf
Rose
Louisa Blatter
Miss Coar
Maggie Zeidler
G. Myers
Minnie Delm
Emma Lowenstein
Non
Annaman
Myers
Galen
Galen, Mrs. and Miss Krause, Miss Lynett, Misss Lowenstein
Mra. Williams
Louis Falk
William Gets
Harry Krause
Henry Brown
MR. and
Mes
Jacohe Diem
Dunmore
Ivapita
Jefferson
Splendid
Academy of Music
M. Rels
Pane
Managa
Ditty
Daniel Ryan
Dixie’s Theatre
Henry Farnsworth Dixie
Berol
Hugh Stanton & Co
Forester & Floyd
Coster Deliceator
Whdl
Cartel
Tr Traction Cara
Star Theatre
ALI
G. Herrington
Dainty Duchess
Allentown
Schall
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