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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Wife Accuses Husband of Alienation and Desertion

Mary Seeger of BOW avenue files a warrant for Anthony Seeger charging desertion non support and assault. She says he moved to Dalton to elude obligations and forced her to relocate with their child. Seeger is held on $800 bond with a hearing set in the Lickawanna Railway docket.

Plarinet Beeger Aldevin Kellow Anthony Seeger Dalton Pune Mary Seigler Bow Avenue Seager

Community concert features local youths and Miss Monmoure

An evening event at Meadow VTireok Fitegan Deu drew a good crowd with varied performances. Vocals included Miss Monmoure, Miss Arnsbie, and Master Joln Washburn. instrumental pieces featured St Johns Orchestra tray and other soloists.

Elalin Mears’ Lidl Miss Monmoure St. Johns Miamis Cullens Heinge Salto Miss Arnsbie Wing Anthony Tuffy Mary Minngan Cone Forings Funny Sayinegs William Leaver Joln Washburn Hucek Teffron Sweeney Voc Sola Netlie Baveller Reeituthin Prat Downherry Iiink Rediy Buss Sole Mr Morgan

Public School Collections Among Pupils Inspires Fund Drive

The article notes collections made among the pupils of public schools Nos. in the district to support a local fund drive. It highlights student participation, teacher supervision, and community involvement in this charitable effort.

Fragmented OCR listing of deposits and items at a bank

A garbled ledger-style listing shows multiple names with small currency amounts and item descriptors such as beans and pies. Entries mention sums like 81.10 and 1.98, with numerous personal names including David Ovens Elizabeth Lave and Nettie Richards.

David Ovens Mattia Watley Elizabeth Lave Alter Evang Hy Contar Hertha Kelly Nettie Richards Centar Catherine Mills Lips Nellie Welly Pilea Priie Soya McDonald Mary Margie Mise Mir Pie Mee Perber Mise Peck

West Side Prohibition Rally At Cooperative Hall

A rally by the West Side Prohibition group is announced for tomorrow evening at Cooperative Hall. Attendees include Miss Thorny, Alma May, and attorney Emmett D. Nichelle from Wilkes Hutre. The event features temperance music and speeches by Glow Olib and other local figures.

Amctiga ci David Nfotiow Netorks Etiam Hintian Alma Temperance Lal Addresa Wittel Emmettd. Nichelle Wilkes Hutre Viator Hoye Creaden E Wutchman Tionier 2 Rene Sons of

Newly Elected Navajo Tribe Officers Installed

A degree team from South Scranton performed the ceremony for the Navajo tribe of Red Men. District Great Sachem Charles Schenck and other dignitaries led the installation. Officers named include Prophet Treaty Getse sachem George James senior sagamore William Bartels junior sagamore J. O. Evans keeper of wumpun J. A. Davies chief of records J.T. Phillips assistant chief of records Wilbun Charles ristee Henry Geiss.

Red Men South Scranton Greaat Charles Schenck Jotn Mais Sunap John Plack Charles Heler Berthold Schott Henry Walter Philip Gra Treaty Getse George James Sagamore William Bartels J. O. Evans Wumpwn J. A. Davies J.T. Phillips Wilbun Charles Ristee Henry Geiss

Loyal Crusaders Meet at Various West Side Social Events

The Loyal Crusaders will meet this afternoon at J Oelowk in Co operative West Side Charity club at Mrs. William Yohe’s 12 South Bromley avenue. Events include Progressive enchre and social at Mears hall under Branch No 7 of the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association and Miss Woestentt’s embroidery classes. Afternoon and evening gatherings occur at Young Women’s Christian association hall South Malin avenue and Washburn street with entertainment and ice cream at Mrs. Luther Jones’s home 317 North Sumner avenue for Plymouth Congregational church. A regular monthly Bertha La Monte Missionary society meeting is at Washburn Street Presbyterian church 47.

Crusaders North Sumner Avenue Plymouth Congregational Church Bertha

Meetings Held By Columbia Hose and Modern Woolf Men

The Columbia Hose and Chemical Company and the local Modern Woodmen of America held meetings in their quarters last evening with no notable events reported.

Columbia Hose and Chemical Company Modern Woolfmen of America

Barbers Union Elects New Members and Court Fines

Barbers' union met at St. Leo's hall and elected several new members. Andrew and John Dornish were fined $7 each for a disturbance on Duryea Street car Sunday night, plus $1.15 in dame fines and costs. Branch 041. Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association schedules a progressive euchre social tomorrow at Chestnut street hall and Young Men's Institute on Tuesday May 10. St Paul’s Pioneer Corps donated $25 to the Catholic Young Women's club of the central city.

Barbers’ Union St. Leo's Hall Andrew John Dornish Duryea Street Polles Court Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Chestnut Street Thettute North Main Avenue St. Paul's Pioneer Corps Catholic Young Women's Club Central City

Visits and Health Notes From Local Residents

Mr and Mrs Charlee La Bar and daughter Dillon of North Hyde Park avenue visit friends in New York. Mrs Cora May Reynolds of North Hyde Park avenue visits trends in Wilkes-Barre. Robert Davis of New York returns to the metropolis after a few days with relatives on Jackson street. Mrs T J Spencer of 1925 Jackson street is seriously ok. Joseph Marshall of South Ninth Street suffers a sprained drinkte.

Charlee la Bar Dillon North Hyde Park Avenue New York Mies Cora May Reynolds Wilkes-Barre Robert Davis Metropolis Jackson Street

Lodge installs officers in North Scranton notes

North Scranton notes report Lincvely lodge No. 40% Independent Order of Odd Fellows installed officers in the Gateway building. Newly seated include Noble Grand D. B. Morgan and Vice Grand Edwin Bryans with secretary 7? Bennett and other posts filled by We. H. Johnson W. B. R. Jones Joseph Powell Thos Foulkes and several alternates and guards.

Lincvely Lodge Order of Odd Fellows Gaterhout Noble Grand D. BF. Morgan Edwin Bryans Ovens We. H. Johnson W. BR. Jones Joseph Powell Thos, Foulkes W. G. Morgan Noah Williams

Welsh Eisteddfod Prizes At Congregational Church Event

Prizes announced for a Monday night Welsh eisteddfod at the Welsh Congregational church. Awards include a choir prize for hymns and tunes from Comedydd Cynylleidtoal, Welsh recitation for men over twenty one, a model church prize, Sankey books prizes, and solos for tone and children. Numerous Welsh recitations secured for entry.

Sankey Si. Toner Cealg Syd Vinich J. Tolwick George W. Bowen

Mrs Gillespie Burned While Burning Papers At Home

Mrs. Thomas Gillespie of North Main avenue was seriously burned Saturday afternoon when flames from burning papers spread to her dress. neighbors provided aid at the McDonald residence where water quenched the fire, and Dr. Rod kin treated her burns before she was moved home to rest as she recovers.

Thomas Gillespie North Main Avenue Gillespie T. B. Rodkin

Prohibition League Night At Auditorium Entertainment

Thursday evening the Novih End Prohibition league presents an event in the Auditorium. The program features TEATACTE and a variety of acts, with remarks by Chairman Wy. Meredith and others. Local performers include Miss Kalil Atina Moy and the Sons of Temperance Glee Club.

Novih End Prohibition League Jones Meredith Boo

Father Whitty Tal Abstinence Society Event At St Marys

This evening the Father Whitty Tal Abstinence society presents two entertainments at St Marys Tall A fine programme features home talent with two gold badge presentations for Nolan and another new member. The hour begins at 8:15 with an address by John S. Murtaugh followed by vocal solos, recitations, violin and piano pieces, an orchestra selection, and speeches by Rev N J McManus and Mev J V Maeyvhin.

Father Whitty John S. Murtaugh W. P. Lynatt James Stuart Joseph Connors N. J. McManus St. Mary's Orchestra J. J. Gallagher M. McDonough Nora Wadden J. V. Maeyvhin W. F Bhurke W. BP. Lynott

Davies-Williams Wedding At Memorial Baptist Parsonage

Stephen Davies of Wayne avenue and Miss Beasievans of Brick avenue married last night in the Memorial Baptist church parsonage on Summit avenue officiated by Rev. W. I. Davies. They will reside on Spring Street. Dr. L. Y. Peet spoke on a topic at Providence Methodist church Sunday school rooms to the Brotherhood of St. Paul.

Stephen Davies Wayne Avenue Beasievans Brick Avernue Memorial Baptist Church Summit Avenue W. I. Davies

Kemp's Bakarum Promises Quick Relief

A misquoted remark urges readers to try Kemp's Bakum, claimed to cure coughs by direct action. The ad asserts guaranteed results with a first dose and offers a trial free, noting price as six cents.

Pyramid Pile Cure advertised as universal remedy

An advertisement extols the Pyramid Pile Cure for all forms of piles without pain and without opiates. It promises immediate relief plus radical cure, claims long public use and safety, and notes the product is sold by druggists for 50 cents per package from Pyramid Drug Co Marshall Michigan.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Vespers Reading Circle Meets in West Market Rooms

The Vespers Reading Circle, a new society of prominent local young men, will meet in the West Market street reading rooms on Thursday evening. William Cowles of North Main avenue visits Philadelphia. Mrs. Williams of Wayne avenue is homebound. Will Reese of Margaret avenue takes a post in Delaware and Hudson shops. Crackerjacks vs North Mud Stars basketball game slated for Auditorium tonight.

Vespers Reading Circle West Market Street William Cowles North Main Avenue Philadelphia Thomas R. Williams Wayne Avenue Buslness Williamm Reese Margaret Avenue Delaware and Hudson Machine Shops Crackerjacks North Mud Stars Mre Alworth Griffin Carbondialer

Burial of Mrs Anthony Har vett at Cathedral Cemetery

The remains of Mrs. Anthony Har vett were buried yesterday in Cathedral cemetery after a funeral from the family home on Sherry street. A high mass of requiem was celebrated by Rev Father Fleming. Pallbearers named were Patrick O Boyle, Martin Flaherty, John McCann, James McCarry, William Caholin and James McCann.

Anthony Harvett Cathedral Sherry Street Father Fleming Patrick O' Boyle Martin Flaherty John McCann James McCarry William Caholin James McCann

Delightful South Side YWCA musicale and rummage sale

Tonight Misses Rose and Louise Blatter headline a South Side YWCA musicale at 1021 Cedar Ave to aid the talent fund with a varied program including vocal and violin solos and piano numbers. A rummage sale at 200 Washington Ave runs Wed to Tue. donations invited via 1021 Cedar Ave or 200 Washington Ave. The South Side Browns held their first annual ball at Woerkingmen’s hall, with J A Alles and others chairing and Professor Johnson providing music.

South Side Cedar Avenue Misses Rose Louise Blatter Emma Woeliner Violet Fahkenholt Romaine Sprulis Frichtel Vera Adbert Davis Emma Wellner Mies Rose Blatter Washington Avenue South Side Browns Woerkingmen’s Hall J. A. Alles N. A. Janssen P. H. Haln T. E. Honan William Janssen Professor Johnson

Local Fraternal Events Loom This Week In Scranton

The fair of the Church of Peace continues this week with the Scranton Sanger Ronde Thursday night, Scranton Liederkranz and Workingmen's Society Friday night, and Yunger Maennerchor performing several selections. Division 22, Ancient Order of Ti bernians, meets at St John’s hall. Knights of Pythias lodge meets at Hartman's hall. Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association gathers at Pharmacy hall. Junior Order United American Mechanics holds a meeting at Schimpis. William MacLaughlin of Stone Avenue is seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia. A lamp exploded in an incubator at 542 Willow Street, causing a fire that damaged birds but few other losses.

Church of Peace Scranton Sangerronde Scranton Liederkranz Workingmen's Sociery Yunger Maennerchor Division Ancient Order of Tibernians St. John’s Hall Comet Lodge Knights of Pythlag Hartman's Hall Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Pharmacy Hall Orlock United American Mechanics Schimpi Hickery Martin T. Davelle Willow Street

Burglars Hit Keogh’s Billiard Parlor and Scranton Office

Thieves broke into J P Keogh’s billiard and pool rooms on Lackawanna Avenue yesterday morning. The money drawer yielded about 34 in change and several hundred cigars were taken. The entry was made by intruders hidden in the locked rooms overnight. The Henderson Oland Specialty Co office on Amelia Avenue was entered either Sunday night or yesterday morning. two safes were broken, but nothing of value was found.

J. P. Keogh Lackawanna Avenue Handerson Oland Specialty Company Amelia Avenue

Rev Charles H Newing Named Wyoming Conference Pastor

Rev Charles H Newing, admitted to the Wyoming conference in 1890, is appointed pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church for the coming year. His prior charges include Susquehanna Greene Castle Creek Walls and Dalton. Rev A J Van Cleft, longtime local pastor, transfers to Ashley.

Charles HH. Newing Wyoming Conference Newing Susquehanna Greene N. Y Castle Creek Walls Dalton, Friev A. J. van Cleft Ashley

Correction on Cambria silk mill watchman account

The watchman near the Cambria silk mill mistook noises for a break in and fired a warning shot. He moved to the Okell house area where windows broke and then helped extinguish the resulting fire.

Cambria Crawford Okell House Okell Place

Mission and church group meetings announced

The Young Ladies Mission guild of the Presbyterian church will meet with Miss Grace Chamberlin on Blakely street Thursday at 7 00 oclock. The Dudley Street Baptist Ladies Aid meets at Mrs. Charles Bogart Elm street Wednesday afternoon at 4 40 oclock. A supper will be served 5 to 8 for 10 cents. John Flannelly retired from Dunmore Lumber and won the contract to build fifty houses for Murray and Company near their mines in Sullivan county. He is on the ground and will be there about six months. Borough teamsters plan to organize a union Wednesday evening at Manleys hall. Edgar Jones, recently ill with pneumonia, was operated on yesterday by Doctors Bernstein Gunster and Alexander and is somewhat improved.

Young Ladies’ Mission Eipede Presbyterian Church Grace Chamberlin Blakely Street Ladies’ Aid Society Dudley Street Charles Bogart Elm Street John Plannelly Dunmore Lumber Company Murray &Company Sullivan County Flannelly Manley's Hall Edgar Jones Bernstein Gunster Alexander

Luther League Meeting in Flonesdale

Northeastern Central Pennsylvania division of the Luther League of America holds a day long meeting in Flonesdale with morning and afternoon sessions. The programme lists hymns, scripture, creeds, addresses by Scranton and Wilkes-Barre leaders, reports, mission talks, and a closing vesper service.

Flonesdale Pennsylvania Luther League of America Kiapoties E.W. Lenguitaer Central League Vteport BE. W

Woodmen Meet and Dine at Odd Fellows Hall

Nay Awagua camp No. S180 of Modern Woodmen of America held a regular meeting at Odd Fellows hall on Wyoming avenue. A degree team from Green Ridge branch attended with many guests. Fourteen members were received. eight applications for membership were filed. A plan to support a new camp at Taylor was discussed with a 25 April deadline. Several speakers including ex Mayor Connell Jane McKinney W J Henwood and John Hughes Kansas City MO addressed the gathering.

Modern Woolmen of America Odd Fellows’ Hall Wyoming Avenue Kreen Rhige Goule Oly Mann Inne Green Ridge South Scranton Peckville West Scranton Wilkes-Barre Taylor Hell Connell Janes McKinney Alex. Connell A.L. Fowler John Hughes Kansas City

Furs that We Store and Repair Services Highlighted

A historical notice promotes fur handling services offering protection insurance and actual benefits. It promises skilled repairs at economical prices and free delivery of furs upon request. Free storage is available while repairs are in progress.

Attend Our Special Sale of Ladies Tailor Items

A special sale event offers ladies tailored garments with savings from 25 to 33 percent off regular prices. Shop limited-time discounts on a curated selection featuring contemporary fits and fabrics.

Growth and Flourishing of the Woodmen Across the Country

A progress report discusses the growth and flourishing condition of the Woodmen order nationwide. A letter from Deputy Attorney General F. W. Pleitz was read, noting his regret at being unable to attend.

F. W. Pleitz

Obituary notices from Scranton and nearby

Multiple obituaries reported from Scranton and surroundings. Patrick McCabey and Waties McCullough are named with oblique details of illness and family references. Additional notices mention Mrs. and Titus Keane, and other interments, with funeral times and church details.

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West Scranton Seeger Prohibition League Meadow Brook Drum Corps Entertainment and Social Dufour West Side Prohibition League Co-operative Hall West Side Prohibition Vague Sone General News Trenton Globe Warehouse North Scranton Lincoln Lodge of Odd Fellows Thomas Gillispie Prohibition Entertainment Initco Price Anthony Barrett William Gutheing Seeeres Violet Fahrenholt Romaine Sprike Violin Salo Honey Frichtel Sliss Rede Blatter Albert Davis Pant Keogh Dunmore Doings M. E. Church Charles H. Newing Wyoming John Flannelly Luther League Meeting Honesdale Gallenhamp Lou Jawur Sh. Mark's ToGo Levetional Servier Hew Lauer Strimion Luther Teagie League of St Diohn's Wilkes Habre St. Vault's Tyan Toph Vicotin Dean Leagin Christ's Church Wilkes Bare Pisin Ramer Vesper Servier Tee Danton Digbe Adblioes Ttew Mod Bidlwr Binglawton Abk Ofvrings Weaper Béervieg Mov IL IV Seneher Jonas Long Pittston New York State Singapore Donas Long Ade Breschel Wyoming Ave Hev Patrick Mtcaperey Waties McCulbroy Tits City Malti Metatonm Pier Bo Lis Lowe Mits Mie Aydin Mews Duo South Maiti Avai Preumonhi Joi Wales Raturday Holy Crosshurch Jenwal Jute Marines Sivcomn Yoo Titus D. Keane Plice Vortie Abed Jenkins Dd, Hopkins Piret Welsh Lyceum Theatre Alis & Burgunder Leaseos A. J. Duffy Messrs. Moffatt & Park Carl Carlson D. AL Senin Arthur Donaldson Murehleas Mrlers Mhated Tae Acadetity IF Music Harry A. Brown Corse Payton Stock Co Thealay Lventor New Gaiety Theater OF Twhamington, Mur Pilsner W. Ninth Street Scranton, PA Felans Jou Willing Evan PB. Davie Morgan Lake William Richards Adaml Thomas William Kwang Washburn Street Hettie Shiie Forest Hill
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