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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1901

Page

5

Poor Board Meeting Delays Relief and Farm Decisions

The Carbondale Poor Board met in the city building with full attendance. They discussed Mrs Bevan, the Bevan furniture, homestead rights, farm management, and unpaid taxes. Debates over relief for Mr and Mrs Postuk, salaries, and a doctor’s appointment ended without a conclusion.

Thomas McMillan Tie Bevan Morgans Hultameister Hermestead Tmhtameister McCrouc de, & Wiliams Williams Passmore Sholom Tt Hultanelster Estate Bute Ftewart Clune Anh McCabe Uraet FS Jones Merv Lynch Walliams Pewaia Acwie Thomas Leeter FMA Warrensville State Hospital Danville McCabe Or Dcard Direeton Todd Faunt Aly. McMillan Otherhoard Postuk

Post Office Receipts Rise in Most Quarters

Postmaster Johnny Thomas reports a substantial increase in receipts for the fiscal year ending March 31. Only the third quarter shows a decrease of about 807.07 from the same period last year. The table details proceeds from stamps money orders and related items for four quarters across two local offices.

Post Office Department Johnny Thomas Aso Phaacot Department Iie Minehol

Pleasant home reception with music and games

A very pleasant home reception was given at the house of Mr and Mrs John Hinfstead on South Chiaveh street Wednesday evening. Games and instrumental music were enjoyed, and prizes were won by M. A. Ford and Frank Burt of Pittston, while Misses Ant Cavanuueh and Nellie Gordon of this vicinity received honors. Retirements were at midnight. Guests from out of town included Boe Bochtold, Frank Battle, A. Bord, Thomas English of Pittston, M. J. Burrison, Miss Maude Depue, Miss Dolly Jones, Miss Potter, and others from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre.

John Hinfstead South Chiaveh Street M.A. Ford Frank Burt Pltitstan Anti Cavanuueh Nellie Gordon Ensoy Boe Bochtold A. Bord Thomas English Pittston M. J. Burrison HoTells PLP Riley Maude Depue Dolly Jones Mine Potter Mf Scranton Charles Naples A. Donno Wilkhese Tiurty

Local Newsnote on Odd Scarecrow and Park Work

An agent for a motorcycle company named Wits in this city had a new scarecrow placed in front of a butter shop yesterday morning. The only locomobile in town, DWOME Dt, has been out for several months. Dick Udy has been inspecting Memo vil Park with such care that the grass gleams emeraldly.

Yesternhay Zephey Lee Dick Udy Memovil Park

Olver Named New Leader at St Louis Commercial College

Bidney LT Olver former principal of the St Louis Commercial College steps into a new business venture. He is a nephew of Mrs T J Pentecost of Forest City and has long been regarded as one of the college’s most efficient instructors. Friends here wish him success as he moves forward.

Bidney LT. Olver St. Louis Commercial College Mr. Olver T. J. Pentecost Forest City Wedd

Friday Night Social Club Holds Elaborate Burke Building Social

The Friday Night Social club held their second seasonal event in the Burke building last evening. The hall was prettily decorated and the full Mowart orchestra furnished the music.

Burke Building Mowart

Tonight When We Were Twenty ene

Tonight the program lists "When We Were Twenty" and continues with Wednesday Lyman Howe's Moving Pictures. Thursday presents Vogel and Pennming's Min strela as part of the schedule.

Lyman Howe Moving Pictures Vogel & Bpenming

Court Lily No 50 Fores America Details

Fragmentary OCR indicates a court order or notice involving Diamond lodge No 24 and terms like Honor. Readable bits suggest a fraternal lodge matter with identifiers Lily and no. 50. Further specifics are unclear from the legible text.

Court Lily America Sae Diamond Lodge Honor

Meetings Tomorrow Pioneer Father Mathew and St Joseph Cadets

The Draymen association plans a Sunday afternoon gathering with Pioneer Father Mathew surlery and St Joseph's Cadets noted among attendees. The meeting is set for a single afternoon session at an unspecified time.

Father Mathew Surlery St. Joseph's Cadets

Man in North Malin restaurant causes domestic scene

A poker player, flushed from a night of luck, is confronted by his angry wife at a North Malin Avenue restaurant. She drags him into the street, striking him and vowing to curb his wandering finances as onlookers witness the public domestic disturbance.

Malin Avenue Frank Machme Main Street Ever Anon Husbund Sear Street

Musical Programme At First Congregational Church

The First Congregational Church presents a musical programme for tomorrow with Myr, Nas tor director, and the quartet, accompanied by the chorus. Selections include Roly Test and other pieces with Mr Jones leading the chorus and Miss Len Sey among the performers.

Myr Noastor Chieriya Speneck Tuck Mr Jones Chuck Len- Sey

Resignation of Carbondale Machine Company worker

Miles T. Thind resigns from his draughtsman post at Carbondale Machine Company after months of service. He accepts a managerial position at a large Buffalo tool works. Thind is leaving many friends in the city, and his departure will be regretted.

Miles T. Thind Carbondale Machine Company Sn Ginplay Buffalo Miles Hand

Tantiwin HH. Vrews Presents New Moving Pictures at Opera House

The exhibitor will show moving pictures at the Grand Opera House on Wednesday night under the Berean Baptist church Ladies Aid Society. The program aims to surpass prior efforts and a full house is anticipated. advance seat purchases are urged.

Tantiwin HH. Vrews Howie Ladies’ Aid Society Berean Baptist Church

Nothing New Under the Sun Except at Congregational Church

At the First Congregational Church the pastor will speak on Nothing New Under the Sun Except during the morning service. The evening theme focuses on The Power of Christianity to the Affairs of Nations. A welcoming note invites all to attend.

First Congregational Church

Young Man Arraigned on Betrayal Charge in Local Court

A resident of Dundaff street was arraigned before Alderman Atkinson on a warrant accusing him of betraying a young city woman. He pleaded not guilty. after a hearing the alderman set bail at $300 in the court.

Dundaff Street Atkinson

Bevean Baptist Preacher Schedules Morning and Evening

Pastor WIM delivers both morning and evening sermons at Bevean Baptist Church. The augmented diary of last Sunday will provide the mousie. Communion services, omitted on the first Sundays, will resume in May.

Bevean Baptist Church Wim

Pneumonia Strikes Repeatedly at Hollenbuck Mill

Mathew McNally of Hollenbuck’s mill is very ill with pneumonia. This marks the third serious illness from the disease at the mill in the past ten days.

Mathew McNally Hollenbuck's Mill

Miss Gertrude Tucker Joins Forestity Millinery Firm

Miss Gertrude Tucker of this city accepts a position in Mrs. Knupp's millinery establishment at Forestity, marking a new chapter in her local career.

Cgertrude Tucker

Birth of a Son Reported in City

Word from Joplin Missouri announces the birth of a son to Mr. and Mrs. J. Stanley Maxwell, formerly of this city.

Joplin Mire J. Stanley Maxwell

A Great Musical Treat Mme Schunmin Heink Returns

A Great Musical Treat presents Mme Schunmin Heink in a performance described as a favorite of local audiences. The article highlights the singer s return to the stage with a selection of operatic arias and popular ballads, promising an evening of refined vocal artistry.

Contralto Ffrancon Davies at Lyceum Scranton Monday

The Metropolitan Grand Opera contralto Ffrancon Davies, hailed as the world’s greatest oratorio baritone Mate Powell, violinist, appears at the Lyceum Theater Scranton on Monday evening May 27. W D Boane and H F Clarke secure seats, with part of the house reserved for Carbondale and nearby. Diagrams to open soon at HM FP Clark's store.

Metropolitan Grand Opera Company Ffrancon Davies Mate Powell Lyceum Theater Scranton W. D. Boane H. F. Clarke Carbondale Clark's Due

Machinists Reach Albany Talks Endorsement

A Carbondale committee of machinists led by Messie Brodie Neu ser and Sullivan secured a pending settlement after talks with Superintendent John Slack in Albany. Slack inspected the dispute, promised adjustments, and the forty two discharged workers are expected to be reinstated Monday with time and a quarter for overtime.

Albany Tribune Messie Brodie Neuser Sullivan Empire State John BR. Slack Mr. Slack Carbondale Slack Rennie Watt

Locomotive Shop Workers Refuse to Clear Pits

Six handy men employed at the locomotive shops were discharged after refusing to remove ashes from pits. Under George McMinn’s foremanship the men, part of “McMinn's gang,” balked at a task they claimed as “Hungarian's job.” Three returned to work. three stayed off, and were laid off. They expect the rest to join them soon.

Svimin McMinn George McMinn

Vestry Reorganizes at Trinity Episcopal Church

The vestry met Thursday to reorganize with the rector naming C. R. Manville as senior Warden. W. R. Morss was elected junior warden and treasurer. A. McMullen and Johan Orchard became property committee. Delegates to the diocesan convention in Pottsville May 21 were Morss Manville Hubbard and Tingley, with Watrous Mccullen Reynolds and Hiller as alternates.

Trinity Episcopal Church C. R. Manville W. R. Murss A. McMullen Johan Orchard Messrs Morss. Manville Hubbard

Danbury Opera House Praise for William Morris Cast

DP D. P. Byrne of the Grand Opera House received a telegram from the Danbury Conn. manager praising William Morris in When We Were Twenty-one. The note reports a star company and play to capacity, calling it the best ever in the house.

D. P. Byrne Grand Opera House Danbury, Conn William Morris Star Company

Neary Wins Reward in Stolen Horse Case

Albertan SS Jones delivered an opinion on the assumpsit case of Constable E. Z. Neary against LR Benjamin of Simon. The alderman rules Neary entitled to the full reward of $25 for returning the stolen horse.

SS. Jones E. Z. Neary LR. Benjamin Simon Benjamin Neary

Marston Receives Bloodhound During City Stay

Actor Marston guest of the Misses Packard received a large bloodhound by express yesterday. He plans to form a theatrical company here with a number of loyal actors and stage performances in the city.

Marston Packard Express

Mission at St Rose de Lima Begins Tomorrow

Redemptorist Fathers start a two week mission at the Church of St Rose de Lima tomorrow with 10 30 mass. The first week focuses on women and the second week on men.

Church of St. Rose de Lima

No Services at First Methodist Episcopal Church Tomorrow

Owing to the absence of Rev. A. F. Chaffee at the Wyoming conference, there will be no services at the First Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow. Sunday school will be held at the usual hour.

A. F. Chaffee Wyoming First Methodist Episcopal Church

DeLaney To Lecture On Patrons Duties At Mayfield

John V. DeLaney of this city will speak at Mayfield tomorrow afternoon on duties of patrons. The program includes an afternoon and an evening session.

John V. DeLaney Mayfield

Local residents visit Society Page notes

Miss Annie Killeen visits Borane from Scranton Miss Whara Doyle visits from Scranton Miss Kruth Rivenbure returns from Oliford Mrs Mary Healey keeps house for William Robbins at the Pulls W Manners of the Peoples Shoe Save is home from Buffalo N Y Miss Cecella Barry of Seventh avenue visits Scranton Miss Mamie Foote of Archball calls on friends in this city Miss and Mrs George M Lanbshire depart for Port Ole Mrs H J Hockenberry returns from Pittsburg Mrs Jaimes Manderville of Honesdale visits daughter Mrs Charles Barhisht Miss Elizabeth Griffiths of Scranton returns home after several days

Annie Killeen Borane Fon Whara Doyle Scranton Kruth Rivenbure Oliford Mary Healey William Robbins Pulls W. (. Manners The People's Shoe Save Buffalo Cecella Barry Seventh Avennue Mamie Foote Archball George M. Lanbshire Port H. J. Hockenberry Pittsburg Jaimes Manderville Honesduls Charles Barhisht Ebseabeth Griffiths

Elsie Love and Robert Cramer Return From Brooklyn Visit

Miss Elsie Love and Robert Cramer returned Thursday from a week in Brooklyn New York visiting at the home of John Brink on Parte avenue.

Daye' Vielt John Brink Parte Avenue Elsie Love Robert Cramer Brooklyn

Jermyn and Mayfield News Summary of Local Notes

A theft at A T Matthews and son home in Jermyn Mayfield involved clothing, a gold watch and chain, and seventeen dollars. Rev M E Lynott has recovered and returned to Sacred Heart Church after six weeks at Atlantic City. Funeral for Willan Rensing from Archbald the next afternoon. Rose Davidson dies of pneumonia in Third Street. Streetcar company pays 857 to borough for polls. Fred Badger visits Conklin relative. Local services planned with Rev M D Fuller away. Miss Rose Butler returns home from Pleasant Mount. Andrew Whitlock injured building porch when a scaffold plank broke. Initiating team of James Stuart council honors three Clover council candidates in Archbald. J D Wall Frank Bell Andrew Whitlock and son Fred plan Cranford N J work for Peck Lumber.

A. T. Matthews and Son Mr. Matthews M. E. Lynott Sacred Heart Church Atlantic City Willan Rensing Archbald Rose James Davidson Third Street Poletas Fred Badger Conklin N. Y Couuncilman Badger Cemetery Street Primitive Methodist Church Thomas Cook Rose Butler Pleasant Mount Jermyn Andrew Whitlock James Stuart Counell United American Mechanics Cuothe Mosher Clover Counell J. D. Wall Frank Bell Fred Cranford N. J Peck Lumber Company

Home Forum Celebrates First Anniversary in Father Mathew Hall

Olyphant notes mark the Home Forum’s first anniversary with an art evening in Father Mathew hall. J J Coolican of Archbald gave the excellent address. performances by Nellie Gallagher Sadie Rogan James Loftus I A O Malley and Thomas Murphy followed. Refreshments and dancing ended the program as Archbald Dunmore and local residents attended.

Home Forum Father Mathew Hall J. J. Coolican Archbald Nellie Gallagher Sadie Rogan James Loftus I. A. O Malley Thomas Murphy Archbald and Dunmore P. J. Murphy Father Murphy George Pittston Congregational Church Stsavehanna Street George Hogue Cornelius Gallagher Ilen Lyon Reap Helene Kennedy Green Ridge John Carroll Carbondale Nellie Metcart Scranton Anna Kelly New York Susi O'Malley Louise Brown Albany Leo Lynch Johns Hopkins University Marty Bradley Williamsport Grace Lynch Delaware Street A Kerry Sona

Peckville Churches and Community Notices

Peckville residents plan a lodge organization for the Sons of St George at Ledyard's hall next Wednesday evening. The Baptist church discusses building a new church while Mumford of West Peckville remains ill with grim recovery prospects. Services are listed for the Peckville Baptist, Presbyterian and Methodist churches with specific times and program notes for the day.

W. J. Broad Winfield Wells Bridge N. Y Mumford West Peckville Joseph Robinswn Scranton Levi Ledyard's Hall Presbyterian Church Nev S. H. Moon Methodist Episcopal Church Epworth League First Presbyterian Church Christ the Lord Mrs. Roberts Howard Brundage H. W

Peruna touted by U S Senators and others in cure claims

A collection of letters and testimonials from public figures and citizens praising Peruna as a catarrh remedy. W V Sullivan and Philip J Thompson Jr among those quoted, describing relief and tonic benefits. Additional anecdotes from Mrs Grissom and Harry M Stevens support Peruna's curative claims and urge use during catarrh symptoms.

WV. Sullivan United States Mississippi Hartman Oxford Miss Peruna W. V. Sullivan Philip J. Thompson, Jr Congress Kerntuely Washington, T. C Philip B. Thompson William Pfeiffer Bank Street Cincinnati Harta Columas Sir Widain Pinitter, Jr W. Lea Grissom Dlenes Texas Peron W. L Grissom Peruia Harry M. Stevens Midland Beach L. J. New York Richmond Hotel

Peck Offertory Anthem and Benediction Service Notes

A church offertory includes a male quartet performing Come See the Place Where Jesus Lays with remarks by the pastor Sulin and a duet by Mrs Van Doran and Mr Peck. The service features anthem and benediction with Luddy noted.

Primitive Methodist Preachers Visit Priceburg

Rev Wilson Bentley will preach in Philadelphia on Sunday and Mrrant Simms will preach at the church in the morning. Greatrix to preach in the evening. Open air mission at Geelock. Evershady invited to attend. Miss Rosanna Bentley and Massie Hall visited Lackawanna hospital in Scranton yesterday afternoon. Mathew Herricks family moved to the Bawards homestead on Main Street. Thentus Miles moved to Peckville. Mrs Fred Bailey visited Scranton yesterday morning. Mrs Chargy Ley and Dantitey Alive visited Henniks at Scranton yesterday. Miss Mollie Solumidt visited relatives at Pade Park.

Peckville Fred Bailey Cane Margateon Visiinct Fries Scranton Mollie Solumidt Pade Park

Taylor Event Delights with Music and Local Vendors

Last night featured a lively gathering by the Taylor Silver Cornet Band with attendance from Avoca and nearby towns. Lawrence House Company of Dahkawanne and Scranton firms presented, while domestic booths and local ladies offered various items as contests close the evening.

Avoca Taylor Sliver Scranton Pirces Ong Gullpesten Phouias Eyais Tenry Howells Charge Thomas Fairy Bouth Mes Junios Ey

Temple of Love lodge session and fair booths begin evening

An important session of the Temple of Love lodge No 7 and several booth setups are listed for this evening. The text notes candy booths and grocers booths with participants such as Mrs Lirgit Jones Mrs Richard Howells and Miss Rosetta Francis. Auditors have finished reviewing the accounts and the results are ready for print.

Lichta Celery Nerve Compound Adverts

An old classified style advertisement promotes Lichta's Celery Nerve Compound by Matthews Brothers. It claims to improve concentration appetite energy and mood and urges purchase from the listed sellers.

Miatthews Brothers

Funeral Services Held for Mrs Hubbod at Justus

The funeral of Mrs. hairence Hub bod, who died Wednesday, was held at her late home in Justus Yes Howls StewHabert Ff Tihanapateey Comguo. The services and the funeral were at Shoemaker oenebhery. Miss Ida Winters of Morty Port was a guest of Mr. and Mrs. Bam wel dies. Theodore Miller is visiting relatives in Bingham fied.

Hairence Hubbod Justus Habert Oenebhery Ida Winters Morty Port Tt. Bamwel Vtheodore Miller Binghamfied

To Prevent Pneumonia and Grip Losalive Bromedinine Followed

A brief note describes the use of Losalive Bromedinine as a preventive measure against pneumonia and grip, though the source text is unclear on dosage or official medical approval. The fragment hints at a medical recommendation or advertisement from an older publication.

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Carbondale Department Robbins James Fpurke Hourke McMiilhin Lynch Hurke Sheriiian Hiestécherd naDbuabe Sgt Tat Weneene Ed Baeals Tlanalee Whee Opera Draymen's Association O'Clook Mme, Schunmin-Heink Favou Delaware and Hudson Company Fred Shear Jermyn and Mayfield Olyphant Elth Hilo, Daves MM. Stevens Martina Th. Hartman Horton Sanitarium Columbus Priceburg Taylor Dalton
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