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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Hose Members to Allentown for Souvenir Trumpet

The Columbia Hose company will ride the Central Railroad of New Jersey to Allentown this morning to present Allen town Engine company No. 7 with a commemorative trumpet carved from Anthracite coal. The trumpet was displayed at William E Johns store for weeks. Attending are a long list of members and associates including Jacob Kingsley William Johns William Lewis John Lewie William Phillips Evan Walters and many more.

Columbia Hose Company Allentown Central Railroad of New Jersey Allentown Engine Company William E. Johns Mesars Jacob Kingsley William &. Johns William T. Lewis John D. Lewie William Phillips Evan Walters William Lyman Harry Colle James McCleveland John Morgan Edward Davis Timothy Jones Albert Lewis Joseph Oliver William G. Jones TL Price Bert Fellows George Hughes William Marsh John Davis Isaac Evans Seth Jones Bert Williams Simon Thomas T. Owen Jones

West Side Conclave Social and Smoker Highlight

West Side Conclave No 211 Improved Order Heptasophs held a well attended evening with instructive addresses from Henry A. Parsons T. Jefferson Reynolds Willan Corless Elina Evans Charles Lull and KL A Stevens chaired and read regrets from A A Vasburg and G Bolind. Light refreshments and cigars followed the speeches.

Miss Minnie Jones Weds Fred Sheppie in Buffalo

Miss Minnie Jones daughter of Mr and Mrs David W Jones of North Filmore avenue and Fred Sheppie of Green Ridge were married in Buffalo after traveling there by Lackawanna on Tuesday morning. They will reside in Green Ridge after a brief wedding trip and friends are surprised by the announcement.

Minnie Jones David W. Jones North Filmore Avenue Fred Sheppie Green Ridge Lackawanna Buffalo

Birthday Celebration for Pearl Jeffrey

Mr and Mrs Harry Jeffrey of South Hyde Park avenue hosted a Tuesday evening party in honor of their eldest daughter Pearl. The gathering featured al fresco dining and dainty viands served by Mrs Jeffrey and Mrs J Pelham of Waverly, with several young guests in attendance.

Harry Jeffrey South Hyde Park Avenue Pearl Jeffrey J. Pelham Waverly Helen

Stone Thrown Through Saloon Window Sparks Fine

Lawrence Burns of 2012 Luserne Street damaged C C Deckelnick’s saloon on South Main Avenue by hurling a large stone through a plate glass window after being refused credit. He was arrested and later fined $5 in police court plus $59 restitution for the breakage.

C. C. Deckelnick South Main Avenue Lawrence Burns Luserne ‘Street Burns Miugistrate Davies

Methodist Church to Undergo Major Exterior Renovation

Twelve men under Charles B. Scott install a steam plant at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church. Work will take about a week with outside brickwork in red and a full repaint to follow. An iron fence will be erected at the front, making the church one of the pret tiest and most commodious on this side.

Charles B. Scott Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church

Stamps Giveaway Promoted by Mears and Hagen

An advertisement notes 30 stamps given away with details appearing on another page of the paper, credited to Mears & Hagen.

Mears & Hagen Meuts & Hagen Clears & Haugen

Church Groups and Social Meetings Reported in City

The Ladies Aid of First Baptist plans a supper in church parlors from 6 this evening. Navajo tribe and Red Men will meet in Red Men’s hall tomorrow evening. Enterprise Lodge 21 Loyal Knights of America to meet Monday in special session. Men’s league of First Welsh Baptist met last evening. Miss Louise Loomis from Tokyo has left Price Street guest Patuline Pitcher for Columbia University. Bellevue Loyal Crusaders to meet at Belleview mission this evening. Christian Endeavor at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church.

Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Enterprise Lodge Loyal Knights of America Men's League First Welsh Baptist Church Louise Loomis Tokyo Japan Patuline Pitcher Price Street Columbia University Bellevue Loyal Crusaders Belleview Mission Christian Endeavor Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church

Asthma Cure Promoted by Dr Schiffmann

Reverend G L Taylor of Washburn Illinois testifies his wife found a permanent cure after seven years of asthma treatment. A hay fever sufferer reports relief after using the cure, noting cough cessation after several uses and a willingness to recommend it. Sold by druggists for 61 00 with a free trial offer via mail to Dr R Schiffmann St Paul Minnesota.

Schiffmann G. L. Taylor Washburn, Ill R. Schiffmann St. Paul Minn

Harvest Social and dances announced at local churches

The Simpson Methodist Episcopal church plans its annual harvest home social this evening in the church hall. Wahteta dancing club holds its regular weekly dance at the same time. Rev Dr Worden of Philadelphia will address Washburn Street Presbyterian church members this Sunday evening.

Vo Ty A Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Wahteta Dancing Clisa Mies Jennie Morgan North Filmore Avenue Dougherty & Thomas Gerson Dr. Worden Philadelphia Presbyterian Sunday School Board Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Remilra Hyde Park Avenue Lafayette Price William HH. Courtright Rock Street Mary Mahon Jackson Street Margaret Evans Rockstreet Wilkes-Barre Thomas Jones Dickson City

Dunmore Doings at High School Friday Program

Friday afternoon exercises at Dunmore High School feature an all longfellow themed program. The audience will hear songs recitations and a class recital including Paul Revere's Ride and The Psalm of Life with participants Clara Mesay Bertha Cullen George Rauschmeyer Anna McCann Helen Farrer Marion Swartz Minnie Webber and others in the detailed schedule.

Longefellow Longfellow Clara Mesay Lonefellow Bertha Cullen George Rauschmeyer Anna McCann Builders Helen Farrer Paul Revere Marion Swartz Blairs Minnie Webber

Death of Mrs Rice mourned by Mra church friends

The long time resident Mrs Rice died Monday at her daughter Mra N H Gillette in Cortland New York. Plans for her fiftieth wedding anniversary were changed as she passed away the Sunday before. She formed many warm friendships during her residence in Mra and was buried yesterday in Cypress Hill cemetery Brooklyn.

Mra Charles L. Rice Mr. Rice Methodist Episcopal Church Mra N Gillette Cortland N.Y

Meuts and Hagen Advertisement Note

Readers are directed to the advertisement on another page of the newspaper for Meuts and Hagen. This item serves as a brief note directing to the related display.

Local residents announce travel and visits across states

B K Bronson of Elm street returns from a New York visit. Marion Bryden of Blakely street spends the week with Pittston friends. Mrs John Hoffman of West Drinker street visits friends in Philadelphia. Mrs A J Murray visits her son in Lopes Sullivan county. Mr and Mrs Victor Burschell return from a short stay with Moncow friends. Mr and Mrs Frank Wheeler of Philadelphia visit at Friend Bieveeker’s home on Church street.

B. K. Bronson Elm Street New York Marion Bryden Blakely Street Pittston John Hoffman West Drinker Street Philadelphia A. J. Murray Lopes Sullivan County Victor Burschell Moncow Frank Wheeler

Pleasant surprise party for Charles Dando in North Scranton

A surprise party honoring Charles Dando on Diamond Avenue featured singing and dancing until midnight. Attendees included Martha Jones, Margaret Davis, Kate McDermott, Annie Fearwks, William Leonard, Nathaniel Jehu, James Cramer and others. Funeral services for Mrs. Richard Sharples were held at William Street home and Welsh Congregational church with ministers Rev. Jones and Rev. Reese officiating. Crowds gathered at the church to view her remains before burial at Cambrian cemetery. The Green Ridge Castle Knights of Mystic Chain formed a uniform rank. Richard Burchind elected captain, with Edward Jones, Hugh Thomas, Richard Ascott, Benjamin Roberts, William R. Jones as officers. Margaret Sangeter to address YWCA meeting at 48 North Main Avenue. Elizabeth Henwood to perform and Mrs. Cramer Von Storch to sing. 80 Stamps Given Away.

Charles Dando Diamond Avenue Martha Jones Jang Sanders Margaret Davis Kate McDermott Annia Smith Annie Fearwks A. Bennett Ollie Lush Gertrude Lash Romer Bemmer Mollie Jeffreys Bennett Mia. Bemmer Decretsh R. 8. Jones Welsh Congregational Church Rt. J. Reese Puritan Congregational Church Jones Reear Cambrian Cemetery Green Ridge Castle Order Knights of Mystic Chain Richard Burchind Edward Jones Hugh Thomas Leutenant Richard Ascott Benjamin

South Scranton Bride and Groom Tie the Knot

The wedding of Louise Anna Allam and Johann Carl Moesel took place last evening at the Church of Peace on Prospect Avenue with Rev E J Schmidt officiating. The ceremony united Cedar avenue residents recently from New York City as friends and family witnessed the vows and a reception at 71 Cedar avenue followed with many gifts presented.

Church of Peace Prospect Avenue Mies Louise Anna Allam Johann Carl Moesel Cedar Avenue New York City J. Schmidt Mary Selde Anna Kult Barbara Gebharat City Fred Moesel John Behroedel Albert Kuhn

Schmidt Gardner Wedding at Elm Street Home

Paul J A Schmidt and Miss Kate Gardner were married last evening in a ceremony conducted by Rev FE J Behmidt at 11 Elm Street. The event was attended by numerous friends with bridesmaid Lily Schmidt and groomsman George Gardner present. A reception and supper followed the ceremony.

Paul J. A. Schmidt Kate Gardner FE. J. Behmidt Elm Street Lily Schmidt George Gardner

Ladies Aid at Prospect Avenue German Methodist Epicocopal church

The Ladies Aid society met in monthly session and transacted routine business. The choir practiced with strong attendance and praise from Pastor Hausser. Next week the Young People’s Epworth league will debate labor unions’ impact with Nadher as negative and Ratze as affirmative, followed by refreshments.

Ladies’ Aid Society Prospect Avenue German Methodist Epicocopal Church Afernoon Hausser Young People's Society of the Epworth League Charles Nadher Leo Ratze

Arlington Bowling Trio Wins Close Three Game Set

The Arlingtons won two of three games against Backus on their alleys. Both sides bowled about average, but excitement ran high as the final ball decided the match in the third game. Vorelsang, Backus’s new player, posted the high average. Mears and Hagen contributed to the coverage.

Arlingtons Backus Vorelsang

Local socials and church notes highlight busy week

Miss Mary Reardon will head the ouchre party at St. John’s hall this evening with new features promised. A St Aloysius Total Abstinence society debate asks Is John Mitchell greater than J P Morgan. William Rode of Gutheing Weisser Krayer Cedar avenue marries Mrs Balsey of West Scranton and plans a Stone avenue home. St. John’s Pittston avenue church bell rings after recent dedication and November dedicatory services planned. M J Syron of Emmet Street and Miss Elizabeth Horch of First Street wed at St Mary’s German Catholic church Wednesday. James Connell lodge Odd Fellows elected W W Hewitt noble grand and Rutherford B H Kinback vice grand plus others. installation next Wednesday.

Mary Reardon St. John's Hall St, Aloysius Total Abstinence Society John Mitchell J. P. Morgan William Rode Gutheing, Weisser & Krayer Cedar Avenue Balsey West Scranton W. A. North Hickory Street Rode Stone Avenue Schley St. John’s New Church Pittston Avenue B. J. Melley M. J. Syron Emmet Street Misa Elizabeth Horch First Street St. Mary's James Connell Lodge of Odd Fellows Noble W. W. Hewitt Rutherford B. H. Kinback Nicholson

Green Ridge Social News Notes Visitors and Local Moves

Mrs W Tingley of Herrick Center visits Green Ridge friends. Miss Frank Lewis from Uniondale guests Mrs A H Shannon on New York street. John Hang from Dickson Avenue returns from Ithaca on business. Walter Harbor of Monsey Avenue takes a job with C H Cunven, page of this paper, Mears and Hagen.

Scranton Choral Society rehearses for Brooklyn festival

One hundred ninety one singers attended a rehearsal at Music hall last night under conductor Watkins. The Scranton Choral Society prepared the three choruses to be performed at the Brooklyn festival and assigned singers to their regular seats. A proposed November Lyceum concert was discussed.

Scranton Choral Society Music Hall Watkins Brooklyn Eleteddfod Lyceum

Old and Well Trusted Remedy Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup

An illustration of Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup praised as the best teething medicine from the United States top female physicians and used for sixty years by millions of mothers. It claims relief from teething pain diarrhoea griping in the bowels and wind colic. The product promises to calm the child and rest the mother with a price of twenty five cents per bottle.

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