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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1902

Page

11

Ladies hold clam chowder supper in Loomis home

The Mrs W F Hallstead division No 82 of the Grand International Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers hosted a well attended clam chowder supper at 122 North Lincoln Avenue last evening. Committee members included Mrs Seeley Wettling Hand Butler Staples Swartz Loomis and Yohe. Miss Mary James and Miss Gertrude Loomis gave instrumental solos and Miss Jessie Bristley sang a vocal solo with grace.

W. F. Hallstead Grand International Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers John 8. Loomis North Lincoln Avenue Charles Seeley C. Wettling Edward Hand W. Butler Frank Staples D.T. Swartz John Loomis William Yohe Mary James Gertrude Loomis Jessie Bristley

Welsh Baptist Young People elect new officers

The Intermediate Baptist Young People's union of the First Welsh Baptist Church held their yearly meeting last evening and elected officers for the coming term. President Rev. D. D. Hopkins leads a slate including Elmer Jenkins first vice president Verna Williams second vice president Reba Williams secretary Elizabeth Lewis financial secretary Mabel Evans treasurer Sarah Lewis organist Lila Watkins assistant organist Martha Thomas.

Intermediate Baptist Young People's Union The First Welsh Baptist Church D. D. Hopkins Elmer Jenkins Verna Williams Reba Williams Elizabeth Lewis Mabel Evans Sarah Lewis Lila Watkins Martha Thomas

Harvest Home Rally Chorus Led by Prof Lewis Davis

The Harvest Home Rally chorus, under Professor Lewis Davis, joins the King’s Orchestra in a performance now totaling ten members.

Lewis Davis King's Orchestra

Social Tea and Dinners Honor Local Figures

A North Hyde Park avenue tea hosted by Mrs. Thomas Allen featured a musical program with Mrs. Anna Evans assisting. Guests included Mrs. Holwell Oliver Mrs. Samuel Williams Mrs. Richard Hughes and many more. A second event at 1608 Price street marked the eighth wedding anniversary with songs and phonograph entertainment. Dr. T. A. Hynon and Mrs. Eynon celebrated their first anniversary with a small gathering and refreshments.

Thomas Allen North Hyde Park Avenue Allen Anna Evans Holwell Oliver East Pittston Samuel Williams Wyoming Richard Hughes James Jeremiah Jane Mathias A. B. Eynon Luther Jones Anna Phillips Elizabeth Evans Lizzie Moore M. P. Daniels Frank Slate North Lincoln Avenue Hiawatha Council No. 26 Slote Ida Ames Mesdames G Dorsey DeVile Grasse Edred Stark Slate Dunning McDonald Roberts Robbins Jones Transue D. H. Williams Price Street Arthur Davis Alfred Roberts Marion Roberts May Roberts Margaret Roberts Rachel Roberts Ida Roberts James Webb Cramer Andrew Davis Russell J. Willams Lizzie Richards T. A. Hynon North Main Avenue

Fire crews respond to blaze on Lackawanna Avenue

West Side fire companies were dispatched to a fire reported at approximately 64 o'clock last evening on Lackawanna Avenue, with responders arriving at the scene to control the incident.

West Side Lackawanna Avenue

Bridge trolley wire fire disrupts crossing. chemicals used

A trolley wire fire on the bridge prompted an alarm from box 14. The Columbia, Franklin, Eagles and Hook and Ladder companies responded but the Hook and Ladder crew applied chemicals before the other companies arrived.

Columbia, Franklin, Eagles and Hook and Ladder Hook and Ladder Company

Rally Day Service at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church

The Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible school holds a Rally Day service tomorrow at 12 o'clock. The program includes selections, orchestra, singing, creed recital, prayers, address by Rev. W. J. Steuns, reports, offering for Bible school work, and distributions. All connected with or supportive of the school are welcome.

Washburn Street

Local Baptists to hear Rev J B Wright in Ol City sermon

On Sunday the Rev J B Wright of Ol City Pa one of Western Pennsylvania's strongest Baptist ministers will occupy the pulpit at the First Baptist church for both services. He will also attend the church prayer meeting next Wednesday evening amid reports he is a candidate for the vacant pastorate.

Open Young Men's Institute Rooms Laura H. Edwards South Rebecca Avenue Edythe Evans Nina Robertson Pittston Sarah Thomas Corbett Avenue David Williams North Main Avenue Catskill Mountains Job Harris Eynon Street R. J. Williams South Main Avenue W. I. Steans North Keyser Avenue Department of Public Works Thomas Anthony Buffalo West Side Gordon Evans Thomas Cawley Lackawanna Avenue St. Patrick's Church P. E. Lavelle

Father Whitty Society Plans October Parade

In North Scranton the Father Whitty society, a large Pennsylvania temperance group, convened to approve participation in the West Scranton parade on October 10. President P. J. Mulherin urged all members to attend in uniform. Rev. J. W. Moylan gave a brief, well received address, followed by a social session. Drills at St Marys hall each Monday engage young men in the society’s welfare.

Father Whitty Society Pennsylvania West Scranton P. J. Mulherin

Young Women’s Christian Association Holds Annual Meeting

The North Scranton YWCA annual meeting takes place tonight at 7.30 in rooms 2048 North Main. Music includes Miss Elisabeth Henwood on piano Consolation, Mrs Cramer Von Storch vocal, and Mizpah by Presbyterian choir. A vesper Sunday at 3.20. Sunbeam club meets Oct 1 at 4. Junior sewing school opens Oct 4 at 2 for girls 6 to 14. Volunteers as teachers sought. contact the secretary.

North Scranton Young Women's Christian Association North Main Avenue Elisabeth Henwood Cramer von Storch Presbyterian Choir Sunbeam Club

Local druggists agree to 9 o'clock closing citywide

The city druggists sign a pact to close stores at 9 PM instead of 10. Signatories include George W. Davis Henwood & Co Edward Brennan Howard Griffin and John Littlejohn. Also noted is the funeral for Thomas Rowley from Holy Rosary Church with burial at Cathedral cemetery. Miss Bessie Hobbs travels from Leggett's Street to visit her father in Buffalo New York. Robert Williams of Binghamton appears in the brief.

George W. Davis Henwood & Co Edward Brennan Howard Griffin John Littlejohn Thomas Rowley Holy Rosary Church J. W. Moylan Cathedral Bessie

Old Time Remedy Mrs Winslow Teething Syrup Highlighted

Advert says Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup for teething is a long trusted remedy. It claims to ease teething pain, cure diarrhoea and griping, and aid wind colic. Bottles priced twenty five cents, says mothers across the United States use it.

Doctor Herbert I. Furman Osteopathic Specialist

Dr Herbert I Furman a chronic diseases and deformities osteopathic specialist operates from an office at 604 Linden Street Downtown offering medical care.

Herbert I. Furman Osteopathic Linden Street

Funeral of Mrs Henry Walter at Cedar Avenue home

The funeral for the late Mrs Henry Walter was held yesterday at 2 pm from her family residence 1011 Cedar avenue. Rev William A North of the German Presbyterian church led services and praised the departed. Floral tributes surrounded the casket as pallbearers Charles Kirst John Demuth John Schneider Oscar Helrigel Charles Heuster and Charles Neuls bore it to Pittston avenue cemetery.

Henry Walter Cedar Avenue William A. North German Presbyterian Church Pittston Avenue Charles Kirst John Demuth John Schneider Oscar Helrigel Charles Heuster Charles Neuls

Farewell party for Miss Anna Witt at Schwenker home

Miss Anna Witt, guest of friends the past two months, will depart tomorrow for Philadelphia. A farewell party was hosted by Mr. and Mrs. G. F. Schwenker at 720 Pittston Avenue with music by Miss Anna Heing and Christ Scheuer and refreshments served. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. G. I. Schwenker, Mr. and Mrs. E. R. Conley, Mr. William Stein, Herman and Henry Schwenker, and Misses Anna Heintz Lena Berghauser Anna Witt and Margaret Munweiler.

Anna Witt Philadelphia G. F. Schwenker Pittston Avenue Anna Heing Christ Scheuer G. I. Schwenker

Weather Delays St Johns Hall Social and Trolley Party

The Thursday night party at St Johns hall was postponed again due to unfavorable weather and rescheduled for next Thursday. A Knights of Malta meeting initiated Edward Rader in the green degree and locals attended harvest and fishing events while others plan visits and parties despite persistent rain.

St. John's Hall Kate Reardon Grant Commandery Knights of Malta Edward Rader Birch Street Manunka Chunk Fred Westpfahl Isa Carson Mountain Lake Rudolph Frantz John William Zelismer Joseph Conrad Charles Wirth George Schumacher Atlantic City Schley

Green Ridge Presbyterian rally and service details

The Green Ridge Presbyterian church plans morning services with sermon by Rev. I J Lansing followed by a Sabbath school rally in the chapel with talks, decoration and music. Also notes Mrs M D Street is ill and other local social and infrastructure items.

Green Ridge W. Hornbaker New York Street New York City Order of National Mechanics Beatrice Lodge Rebekah Clark's Green Lodge Masonic Hall Dickson Avenue Boulevard Avenue Driving Park W. H. Ford Mre John

Rally Day at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church

A Sunday rally at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church includes an afternoon program at 2:90 p m with Rev H C Mc Dermott speaking and various musical numbers. The pastor will preach at 10:90 a m and 7:40 p m and all Sunday school members and home department families are urged to attend along with parents and friends. J M Atherton has been appointed collector for Thirteenth ward taxes. Rain has flooded cellars on Dickson avenue.

Harvey Penn Avenue Jamestown N. Y Asbury Methodist Melecopal H.C. Mel Dermott J. M. Atherton Dickson Avenue Asbury Methodist Episcopal Sunday School L. F. Hower Lydia Osenbaugh Dr. McDermott America

Dunmore News Mixes Labor Strife and Local Updates

In Dunmore calm returns amid months of labor unrest as workers stay home while leaders guide quiet. Notices report deaths, visits, hospital recoveries, and church services across the town. Odd Fellows officers elected with installation scheduled for late October.

Obituary notices for Mary Secar Kettle Cobb and family

Mary Secar aged 44 wife of Alonzo Secar died at home on Breaker Street. Funeral at 8 pm at home and 2 pm tomorrow at Lake Winola church. Mrs Clarence Kettle of Chestnut Street died yesterday aged 4, daughter of Henry Barry, survived by husband and child. Funeral notices later for Mrs Cobb Mt Cobb ASA Eugenid Cobb died Thursday. funeral notices pending.

Mary & Sbhcor Alonzo Secar Breaker Street Lake Winola Clarence Kettle Chestnut Street Henry Barry Asa Eugenid Cobb Mt. Cobb

Funeral for John D. Andrews Set for Monday

The funeral for John D. Andrews will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at the Golimin Methodist Melagopal Church.

John D. Andrews Golimin Methodist Melagopal Church

Punching by Electricity A Novel Western Ranching Method

Reports from Western cattle operations describe using electricity to drive cattle instead of shouting or whips. Two six foot punchers and five four foot sticks emit current via insulated wires spanning catch and knocking pens, replacing traditional tools in the packing world.

Philadelphia Kansas City

Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey Advertised as Health Tonic

Promises health benefits and heart strengthening effects while warning against imitations. Claims only genuine Duffy's Pure Malt Whiskey contains medicinal qualities and urges readers to request the medical booklet and testimonials by writing to Rochester, New York.

Adam Livengood Elvernon Duffy Oliver Mr. Livengood Matilda Watts Mia 40Th St. N. Y New York Netlon Koepa Lt Killa Duffy Malt Whiskey Co Rochester N. Y

The Magic Touch in Cattle Handling

About thirty feet apart and one hundred twenty five watts of electricity used, the puncher works half as hard as before. A steer touched on the hip dodges then faces forward, ears twitch, and tail flags. The method ends back rushes and dragging, saving time and bruised meat.

Gee

Marsh Bird Shooting on the Maryland Marshes

The article celebrates marsh bird shooting along the seacoast and open marshes in September. It describes decoy setup at dawn, the whistle call of yellow legs and black-breasted plover, and the hunt experience amid sand dunes, creeks, and brown marshes.

Herven Ehrelo

Mushroom recipes and mushroom based dishes from Harper's Bazaar

The article provides methods to prepare mushroom dishes using sweet breads and puff ball mushrooms. It describes washing blanching slicing sautéing in butter and serving with a warm sauce called maître d Hotel made from butter lemon parsley and vinegar plus Worcestershire. It also notes using veal cutlets dipped in egg and coated with mushrooms for croquette like strips with the maître d hotel sauce.

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Ladies’ Aid Society First Baptist Church Lucy Asbury S. Acker Jennie Burns Fred Carpenter Emerson Conklin J. L. Davis W. C. Davia Seward Davis Robert Armentrong Charles Bryant John Bryant A. Bryant Adkins Russel Chumard Charles Bush Bella Dershimer W. J. Davis Charles Corless Samuel Coslett Charles Cadwgan M. Bartholomew Charles P. Fsherman Jackson Street Baptist Notes Dufour G. W. Jenkins Uae Ssseevseaeees Hermsdorf Bureau of Chiffonier Globe Warehouse Saxe's Putnam Street Arthur Weston Depot Street Bethlehem Lehigh University Patrick Kane Rock Stret Shamrocka South Scranton James McGuinness Church Avenue Dimock Susquehanna County McGuinness Emma Butcher Sarah Brong Wvn Arnold Stroudsburg Jerry Arnold Wayne Avenue William Jones William West Market Street Utlen North Scranton News Father Whitty Green Ridge Sanitarium Washington Avenue Osteopathia Robert Shumer South Mountain Robick Prof. Ackerman Hicklory Street St. Mary’s Church No. 5 Christian Olyphant Carbondale Dunmore Robert Edgar Jersey City Edgar William F. Edgar Methodist Episcopal Church W. E. Correll Cherry Street Is. W. Bishop Blakely Street Chicago Northwest Beulah Ives Dunmore Presbyterian Church W. E H. Gibbons Jesus Tripp Avenue Christian Church J. D., Dabney Alpha and Omega Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor Fred van Horn Mathews Dudley Street Baptist Church Methodist Joseph Coleman Dunmore Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Noble Bronk Marshall Warren Crant Byron Brady Arsistant Harry Kiger Orrin Correll Grand Lodge Spencer Duffy's Pure Paong Semerich Metropolitan Opera Co Rai Powell's Marx Long Wilkes-Barre H. F. Clark Amerie Lyceum Theatre M. Rels A. J. Duffy A. Brady Lovers’ Lane Academy of Music A. J. Dufy Daniel Ryan O' Brien Irene Myers Stock Co the Electrician Dixie’s Henry Farnswortil Dixie Hugh Stanton & Co Forester & Floyd Coster Dolan and Lenhar Raymond and Kurkamp Star Theatre ALF G. Herrington Ane Gee Ua DEVIL
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