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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 30, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Mourns Gwilym A Willan Rites Held

Funeral services for Gwilym A. Willan drew a large crowd with flowers and tributes at Laasmere cemetery. Speakers Dr Moffat and Rev Hugh Davies offered prayers and consoling words as the procession formed, with the Wood Price funeral rendered by the Shubert Quartet and friends bearing the casket.

Moffat Hugh Davies Iverites Frinedil Cay Wood Price Shubert Kravhoof Flower Cigslera Williams William «. Shaw Maple Grove Farm Granville N. Va John W. Willams Gomer David Benjain Willams Touls Rathbun

Funeral notices for William Erbe and others in local area

The funeral for William Erbe was held from 418 Bilckens Court with Rev. Jacob Schoettle officiating. Attendees included German Beneficial Society members and EK Robinson's Sons workers. Ringgill Band played to Forest Hill cemetery for interment. Also listed are the funeral for Mrs Patrick Watson at 310 Fifth Street with services at Holy Cross church and burial at Cathedral cemetery, and private interment of infant child of Mr. and Mrs. William Heath on Snyder Avenue at Washburn Street cemetery following a Salvation Army service on Price Street.

William Erbe Bilckens Court Jacob Schoettle Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church EK. Robinson Mra Patrick Watson Fifth Street Holy Cross Church Cathedral Wiliam Heath Oo Snyder Avenue Washburn Street Salvation Army Corps Price Street Lala Willam Ridge

mourners mark service with army ranks at Washburn Street

The service was conducted with army members and municane as chief mourners. Pallbearers were drawn from the ranks and interment followed at Washburn Street cemetery.

Municane Washburn Street

Multiple Injuries From Accidents In Various Localities

Reports describe injuries from several incidents: Hoyd Fowler of Oxford Street injured by an elevator in the Connell building with a fractured left arm, Fred Thomas of North Everett Avenue knocked down by a runaway car with lacerations, George Williame of 640 North Sumter Avenue sustaining internal injuries from a fall, Mrs Samuel Slutter of Chestnut Street fracturing an arm after a fall, Miss Ellen Dulin of Pittston with both arms broken after a carriage mishap, a Scranton Street resident assault incident, Wille Allspough of Wet Film Street fracturing an arm, a child of Evan Jenkins on Rebecca Avenue with a fractured arm, and Dr Roberts attending several cases.

Hoyd Fowler Oxford Street Connell Fred Thomas North Everett Avenue Briggs’ Ehaft George Williame North Sumter Avenue West Fork Samuel Slutter Chestnut Street Ellen Dulin Pittston South Maine Avenue Locust Street Scranton Street Bin Wille Allspough Dr. Roberts Evan Jenkins Rebecca Avenue Roberts

Woman assaulted near Oxford breaker on Meridian Street

A Meridian Street resident walking to visit a sick son was knocked down and kicked in the face by an unknown assailant at the Oxford breaker around 1 am Saturday. She was found by a watchman and engineer, taken home in a precarious condition, a search for the attacker gave no trace, and the incident was not reported to police.

Meridian Meridian Street Oxford

Scranton Winners at Poultney Poetry and Music Contest

Scranton competitors at Poultney Vieisteddfon secured prizes with Parry of North Main avenue winning epigram and twelve sonnets, William Evans taking first prize in baritone solo, and the chief competition prize distribution noted as divided.

Scranton Poultney Parry North Main Avenue Prises William Evans Sole

Resigin Lents Delivers Memorial Service at Barracks

Resigin Lents of the Salvation Army led a memorial service at the barracks last evening and gave an eloquent address on the theme Thore In But Cine Biep Between Me And Death. Multiple churches held services yesterday including St David's Episcopal St Patrick's Catholic and St. Mark's Lutheran with sermons by Rev A T Hamer Rev D J Bustin and others. Union services at Tripp Park drew large crowds as devotions continued at 6 and 7 o clock masses announced for Monday and Tuesday evenings.

Resigin Lents Salvation Army Hell St. David's Biscopal Church Usu W. OH Epworth League Hampton Street Methodet Episcopal Church John Dunn D. J. Bustin

Rally Day Services Highlight Biblical Study Emphasis

Yesterday featured rally day services with Dr Maat delivering sermons on diligent study of God's Word. The Bible school service included an orchestra recital and special rally day music. Chi Upsilon meets tonight at their room at o'clock with urging member attendance. Ladies' Aid Society plans an all day session Thursday. Dr Moffat seeks many to enroll in the outline Bible study course.

Maat Chi Upsilon Society Ladies’ Aid Society Moffat

Social events at Lincoln area gatherings noted

Miss Anna John of Mundle avenue Lincoln Weights hosted a clever party for friends with many well known young guests. Miss Marie Feathersman of Luzerne attended a reception at friends home in Lincoln Heights. David J. Griffithe left for New York and was given a farewell reception at Miss Mabel Spencer's home on Jackson street.

Anna John Mundle Avenue Lincoln Weights Marie Feathersman Luzerne Lincoln Heights David J. Griffithe New York Mabel Spencer Jackson Street

Willam MetHlate and Mary McLain to wed at St. Patrick's

Willam B MetHlate of Olyphant and Miss Mary McLain of North Main Avenue will marry at St. Patrick's Church. The couple plans a simple ceremony with family and close friends in attendance.

Willam B. MetHlate Olyphant Mary McLain North Main Avenue St. Patrick's

Kemp's Baleain Promises Quick Cure for Coughs

An advertisement claims many ignore coughs until medicine is out of reach and urges trying Kemp's Baleain with a positive guarantee to cure. It promises noticeable relief in the first day and cites druggists as sellers.

Price Joe

Marriages and social notices fill Wednesday events

Readable items show upcoming weddings for Gallym Maddock and Miss Margaret Williams in Washburn Street and 12S Eynon, Daniel Reese and Restey Gardner in Factoryville, and David Davis with Bessie Jonesca. Also listed are church events, entertainments, and society updates from Scranton circles.

Jackson Street Gallym Maddock Washburn Street Margaret Williams Eynon Street John S. Williams Daniel Jay Reese South Filnore Avenue Restey Fan Gardner Adams Avenue Birman Gardner Factoryville David Davis North Garfield Avenue Bessie Joneca Twelfth Street Charles Cramer Uniondale Hannah Mughes Luserne Street Herbert D. Johnson North Redveen Avenue Mary Fagan Pittston

Local residents share travels and returns across cities

Mrs John Kisewick and Mrs Wil ant Heed of Jackson street visit the Pan American. M C Birtley Robert Hirsley and NM M Kohnetamm of Rock street go to Buffalo for a few days. Miss Dorothy Unvherwest of Wilkes Barre returns from a visit with West Scranton friends. Mrs Benjamin Evans of North Bromley avenue is reported at home. Miss Florence Harvey of 406 South Ninth street returns from Springville. Dr George B Reynolds of North Main avenue returns from several days in the country.

Andrew Conliv North Filmore Avenue Fall River Mass Bernard McNulty Thomas Lavelle North Grant Avenue Buffalo Christ Fiehler North Bromeley Avenue Henrietta Piehter Jackson Street Niagara Kalle Ovhuite Witer South Bromley Avenue Julia Moyhin Waymart BP. J. Nealis Chestet Street James Butcher South Sumner Avenue Claire Moontrose George Robertson North Reneoos Avenue Osman Meers Nebacen Avenue Tobidwana Frank Chase North Bromley Avenue W. T. Ace South Lincoln Avenue Mishes Enna Mary Porguy Thomas Gaynor North Lincoln Avenue Mise Mabel Dershimer Gilbbe Eon, George Eva Willins South Main Avenue Art. Dunn North Premley Avenue Uliess Mer Util Ates KE. M. Tewksbury Hebccciw Volvenue Bultfalo C. B. Sweat Oneoni, N Weat Scranton John Kisewick Wil Ant Heed M. C. Birtley Robert Hirsley M. Kohnetamm Rock Street Dorothy Unvherwest Wilkes, Barre West Scranton Benjamin Evans Misa Miorence Harvey South Ninth Street Springville George B. Reynolds North Main Avenuue la Now

Wallington social and musical events highlight weekend

The Irequeis Duneing class opened their newson in Wallington hall with a large enrollment led by instructor George Kernia and pianist Prof. Rennie. The Oxford Glee club held a well attended rehearsal for selections to be sung at the North Sermion eisteddfod on Thanksgiving Day. The Hyde Park Father Mathew temperance tally was planned, while Swonmquet and octal at St. Leo's hall on Thursday hosted a party for Mr and Mrs. Coleman in honor of Mrs Coleman’s birthday featuring music and refreshments.

Newson Wallington Hall George Kernia Prof Rennie Oxford Glee Club North Sermion James BH Brown Mire Weod. Coleman Wd Bouth Beventh Street Fordaton W. C. Coleman Mra. Curmer Mite Ising Mise Kelley Miss Holland Miss Barrett Mine Sloane Miss Gilligan Mamie

Surprise Party Honors Miss Bessie Helden at Linden Street Home

A pleasant surprise party was given for Miss Bessie Helden at her home on Linden Street last Friday evening. Attendees included Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Helden, Misses Sarah Holden, Laura Cabrel, Ligsie Halde min, Nettie Conners, Sadie Gearnes, Mesara Edward McNerney, A. J. Obed, Rudolph Bloeser, John Bloeser, Arthur Sweet, and William Leggett of Wilkes-Barre.

Rudolph Bloeser John Bloeser Arthur Sweet William Leggett

Green Ridge church holds service and social events

The Green Ridge Presbyterian church conducted the Sacrament of the Lord's Supper led by Rev. L J Lansing with nine new members. News notes record a Young Men's club fundraiser, a dress parade, a theft at Poyntette Tie company, and an Ashney Methodist rally day with program details.

Green Ridge Presbyterian Church L J. Lansing Nelle Bliss Capouse Avenue Mise Minnie White Coreen Ridge Street Winshington Doc National Park Church of the Good On“flesbury John Ray Goodall Stone Holmes Sears Seward Hart Wheeler Ray James Atherton Asbney Methodist Episcopal Clutch

Sunday school rally at Circon Ridge Presbyterian Church

About 600 people gathered for the Circon Ridge Presbyterian church annual rally day exercises of the Sunday school. Dr W G Simpson Miss Arthur led recitations and talks on Sunday school work and the home department with floral decorations and hymns performed by the school choir and participants from Green Hidge Baptist church.

W. G. Simpson Miss Arthur Tighe Mise Newell Circon Ridge Presbyterian Church Chajr Seliul Ald Hhaneives Geocnallit Sone Bbe Hewboo Lansing PDP Flooge Phillips

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West Gwilym A. Williams Mother Earth Gwilym A. Willan Laasmere Eheltern Hin Ettter Civ Chivm Robert Marie Lodge G. W. Jenkins of Fine Hamburg Washburn Street Church Globe Warehouse Ir and Fall Millinery Creations Jonas Long Sons of Temperance Glee Cbih Morgan's Hall Main Avenue First Baptist Sunday School Tabernacle Congregational Sunday Select St. Brenden'’s Council Barbers’ Union John Hughes West Lackawanna Avenue Wilkes-Barre Evangelical Lutheran Church J. Mark's Lutheran Church Erminie Club Mears’ Hall Bauer Muali General News Green Ridge Lyceum Theatre M. Reis Lesco A. J. Durfy Bas the Seasons Society Superiir Peloes Oncbestid Orchentya Circle Teg Dies Vitele Lowe Souls Tira Loogek STON Toextay Academy of [Music Livers A. J. Taffy Charles Leyburne BIG Bon-Ton Stock Company Miss [Ata Hunting the Princess OF Patches Star Theatre Errington Ramblers Marti
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