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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 24, 1902

Page

9

Griffiths and Spencer Wed at Washburn Street Church

David J. Griffiths chief clerk at Lackawanna Iron and Steel in Buffalo and Miss Mantel Clementine Spencer of Duckson Street were married last evening at the Washburn Street Presbyterian church. The ceremony, led by Rev. J. P. Moffat, drew a large social gathering and featured ceremonial details, pianistic music, and a postnuptial reception at the Electric City Wheelmen’s club house before the couple departed for New York and a Buffalo home.

David J. Griffiths President Wehrum Lackawanna Tron and Steel Company Buffalo Mantel Clementine Spencer T. J. Spencer Duckson Street Globe Warehouse J.P. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Mies Carrie Brill Mendelssonn Minnie Wilson Eleanor Griffiths Edward JD. Morse Furmin Spencer Leslie BE. Morse Edward Maycock Harriet EB. Kevan Weat Pilston Dr. Moffat Andi Bleetric City Wheelmen Luncthon Mrs. Griffiths New York

Preparations for Father Mathew Day Parade and Ball

Preparations speed for the Friday October 10 Father Mathew events with a parade at 10 am and a picnic followed by Hyde Park society ball at Mears hall. The participation of societies depends on unsettled Lackawanna valley conditions and merchants are asked to decorate along the parade line. Officers and committees for the ball include Master of Ceremonies John Shaughnessy junior and Assistant Master of Ceremonies M S Lavelle with multiple floor reception cloak room door and box office volunteers named.

Father Mathew Lackawinna Hyde Park Father Mathew Society Mears’ Hall John Shaughnessy M.S. Lavelle BL McNulty Thomas McGraw Michael Donohoe M. A. Cullather Richard McHale T. Z. Pleming M. J. Jennings Patrick Devers Wilham Kirk Charles Canavan James Regan John Metole William King Edward J. McHale John Crowley John Clarke Hugh Logan Gallagher A. J. Lunny Michael Coleman Anthony McAndrew Edward Kenny John Murphy John Coleman John

Women Missionary Groups Schedule Socials and Meetings

The Young Ladies auxiliary of the Woman's Foreign Missionary society will hold their annual social in the church tomorrow evening. The Mothers' Jewels meet Friday afternoon and the Probationers' class Friday evening. Mrs Josie D Knauss of Jackson street is hosting the Young Ladies auxiliary Friday evening. A special Women Home Missionary society meeting at Simpson church follows prayer meeting to consider an appeal.

Young Ladies’ Auxiliary Woman's Foreign Missionary Society Mothers’ Jewels Probationers Josie D. Knauss Jackson Street Women's Home Missionary Society Simpson Church

Mets and Mauer Wed in New York City

Adolph Mets of South Main Avenue and Miss Mildred Mauer of Tenth Street were married in New York City on Saturday last by Rev. G Parson Nicholas of the First Presbyterian Church. They are on a wedding trip and will reside on South Main Avenue after returning.

Adolph Mets South Main Avenue Mildred Mauer Tenth Street New York City G. Parson Nicholas First Presbyterian Church

Funeral of Willian G. Cretor Held on Weert Linden Street

The funeral of the late Willian G. Cretor occurred yesterday afternoon from his house on Weert Linden street. The deceased was a Spanish American War veteran.

Willian G. Cretor Weert Linden Street

Funeral Services and Interments Reported for Local Residents

A veteran and Painters' union member attended the service with interment at Forest Hill cemetery. Reverend Gallenkamp of the Milifn Avenue church led the rites. Pallbearers included M. Lanagrath A. J. Shaffer J. Driesbaugh Owen Moon and Edward Bampoon. Another funeral for Miss Mary Sullivan will be held at the mother’s home on South Ninth Street with services at St Patrick’s Church and burial in Cathedral cemetery.

Painters’ Union Forest Hill Cemetery Mev. Gallenkamp Miffiln Avenue Atchison M. Lanagrath A. J. Shaffer J. Driesbaugh Owen Moon Edward Bampoon Mary Sullivan South Ninth Street St. Patrick's Church Cathedral Cemetery

Plymouth Congregational Church Seeks Pastor Nominee

Members met to decide on extending a call after Nev B A Rey withdrew leaving the pulpit vacant. They unanimously favored Rev. T. A. Humphreys of Sharon Pa who has filled the pulpit for the past three Sundays. Humphreys is Oberlin trained and has had success in Cleveland Johnstown and Sharon.

Plymouth Congregational Church Nev. B. A. Rey T. A. Humphreys Sharon Oberlin College Cleveland Johnstown Richard Owens Mise Elisabeth Hans Humphreys

Alumni Athletic to Meet Wyoming Seminary at Kingston

The Alumni Athletic association football team prepares for an afternoon game against Wyoming Seminary in Kingston. Thomas Williams, of North Malin Avenue, acts as team manager. The West Side Blues have formed and invite matches with teams under 105 pounds average weight.

Alumni Athletic Association Wyoming Seminary Kingston Thomas Williams Malin Avenue West Side Blues

Local Scranton Notes Chronicle Busy Week of Events

Pred Lioyd’s son fell 35 feet from a tree injuring his left arm. Health officer frets over gutters near Lincoln and Lafayette due to stagnated surface waters. Keystone laundry horse ran away after being frightened by boys. no damage. School No. 13 pupils absent amid industrial mine talk. Browns beat Gordon’s team 18 to 2. Alderman Kellew returns from funeral. Oxford Accidental Fund to meet. Various visits, travels, and church events noted including forty hours services at St Patrick’s.

Pred Herbert Lioyd Luzerne Street Lincoln Avenue Lafayette Street Keystone Hyde Park Avenue No. 13 School First Welsh Baptist Church West Side Browns John Gordon William H. Thomas North Hyde Park Avenue Moses Taylor Hospital George F. Kellew Honesdale Gwilym Owens Davies Scranton Semi-Professionals Olyphant Browns Athlietic Park Annie Dunning Kynon Street New York Bristol England Benjamin Snyder Beatrice, Neb Samuel Jones South Hyde Park Avenue Oxford Accidental Fund Co-operative Hall James O'Hara Wilkes-Barre Georgetown College University of Pennsylvania Hattie Cooper Thomas Murphy Jackson Street Toledo Ohio Frank Nichols Lafay- Olle Street John Smith Hancock N. Y Milfred Coons North Lincoln Avenue Pauline Pitcher Prive Street Limestone College Gaffney South Carolina Louise Loomis Tokio Japan Columbia University West Scranton Firieiels Ethel Anderson North Filmore Avenue James Brown Liberty N. C Tenth Street John McDonald Railroad Avenue Pittsburg William John Weatherby James Watkins South Main Avenue A.L. Rumer St. Mark's Luthe Church Evangelical Lutheran Ministerium Conference Lehighton Walter

Winslow’s Soothing Syrup Recalled for Teething Relief

An old ad copy touts Winslow’s Soothing Syrup claimed to ease teething pain and cure diarrhoea, griping, and wind colic for mothers and children. It markets a product priced at nineteen conteaux with a long-running 60 year history.

Rsa Malilions Winslow

North Scranton Expects Fast Basketball Season

North Scranton teams claim a strong last season with wins over Philadelphia and Wilkes Barre and vow to open the new season in two weeks. A lemon party at the home of Mr and Mrs S M Snook on Depot Street featured decorations and games with many local guests in attendance.

North End Stars John’s Hotel Robert Connolly John ‘Tigue Michael Wells Harwell West Virginia William Davis John Tigue James McCluskie Daniel Thomas Peter Mcchiskie James McChiskie Thomas Evans Philadelphia Allentown Archbald Pottsville Wilkes-Barre Tittston Danville Nanticoke Scranton South Scranton Weston Worthington Peck Wheeler Snook Mrs. Butler Edith Slate Eva Carrie Huff Wells Lulu Helen Dolph Maud Jenkins Mabel Alice Evans Mesers Lawrence Miller J. Ss. Fickes T. F. Kizer G. Lorimer J. Shopland R. Wheeler Ely Sherman Krist, Kimble George Wheeler Mae Kellum Hawley Margaret Ackman Avoca G. B. Ackman

Shamrock basketball routs St. Marys in Auditor ium game

The Shamrocks overwhelmed St. Marys of South Scranton 18 to 5 in a one sided matchup. Wells starred for Shamrocks with Coyne top for St. Marys as the lineup lists Ruddy Richardson Wellsoo Murray and Fahey among others.

Shamrock St. Mary's South Scranton Shamrocks Wells Coyne Richardson Wellsoo Murray Ceressereens Coyne McCluin

Local notes from Scranton area residents and visitors

Mr. and Mrs. G. T. Wescott and daughter of Stockport Pa visit I Ve Wescott in Church avenue. Thomas John of North Main avenue spends day in Olyphant. Anna and Loretta Jordan visit Sadle and De He McDavitt on Leggett's street. Funeral for Mrs. Richard Sharples at 2 PM with Cambrian cemetery interment. Floy Wintner leaves Summit avenue for Wilson College Chambersburg Pa. I V Wescott and son Raymond hunt in Nineveh NY. Service theme Some Bible Commands on Daily Life at Providence Presbyterian. Burton Morss to enter Mount Pleasant Military Academy Hudson NY. son of J W and Mrs Mores.

G. T. Wescott Stockport I. Ve Wescott Church Avenue Thomas John North Main Avenue Olyphant Anna Loretta Jordan Sadle de He McDavitt Leggett's Street Richard Sharples Orlock Cambrian Cemetery Floy Wintner Summit Avenue Wilson College Chambersburg Pun Wintner Scranton High School I. V. Wescott and Son Raymond Nineveh N. Y Providence Presbyterian Church Burton Morss Mount Pleasant Military Academy Hudson, N., Y Morss J. W. Mores

South Scranton Notes Document Local Incidents and Visits

A Scranton column reports a family accident on Cherry Street and Stone Avenue where a girl cut her hand on glass, a court bail for assault, and several residents visiting relatives, fishing trips, and vacation returns. It notes church services, fair travels, club meetings, and a wedding reception.

Martin Dougherty Cherry Street Stone Avenue Menudow Brook Walsh Alderman Lentes Ino Bridget McNulty Annie McNulty South Irving Avenue Mis Henry Michel Charles Schumacher Lakeside House Fred Baldner Rattlesnake Pond Christ Stange David Castle Joseph Anderson New York City Robert Schumer Mountain Lake Athletic Club McAndrew St. John’s Church Cathedral August Schimpff John Kempter Charles Graf Allentown State Fair Peter Marker Jacob Kaestner Allentown Fair Kitty D

Dunmore Borough Signs Contract With Gibbons Firm

The Dunmore borough council meeting approved the signing of a contract with contractor M J Gibbons after removing obstacles. Gibbons and bond signers P J Mutherin MP Judge and J J Jordan back a $20000 bond. The work could start soon with 80 to 100 men to be paid 150 per day and several sections to begin promptly. The Presbyterian church prayer meeting will discuss Sunday school matters and Rally Day plans for October. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Carl Neuffer of Dudley Street, while Mrs Giorace Harris of Boyle Street faces appendicitis. Mrs Sidney Matthews and her son Brinley returned from several weeks in York state.

Borough Counell M. J. Gibbons Gibbons P. J. Mutherin M.P. Judge J. J. Jordan Carl Neuffer Dudley Street Giorace Harris Boyle Street Sidney Matthews Brinley York Stateriends

Mrs Payne Returns From Maine Summer Home Visit

Mrs Thomas B Payne arrives back in the city with her children after a stay at the family summer home in Maine. She will resume her Tuesday visits at 805 Miedrle Avenue. A surprise party for Thomas Bonear at his New York Street home drew many friends including Mirielle Keith J Morgan Hoyt Mamie Arnold Louise Warren and others with drinks and games through the evening.

Thomas B. Payne City Maine Mirielle Keith J. Morgan Hoyt Mamie Arnold Louise Warren Grace Mirrium Ethel Cooper Rose Pittock Florence Clark Jeanette Gardner Grace Bleeu Alive

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