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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1901

Page

11

West Scranton Mystery Bones May Reveal Human Remains

Early yesterday morning Patrolman Thomas Jones reported to Lieutenant Williams that a third hand like bone was found near the previous discoveries by boys at the Mt. Pleasant dump near North Seventh Street. The area’s stench has grown stronger as residents speculate on the origin of the remains and possible graves nearby.

Thomas Jones West Linden Street Williams Kk. Robinson's Sons Power House North Seventh Street Mt. Pleasant

First Baptist Class Holds Annual Meeting and Social

Thursday evening the Fabie class of the First Baptist church met at Rock street home for their annual business meeting and social. The program included addresses solos and quartets and a bountiful repast served by the young ladies. A letter from an absent member in the old world was read by Frederick V Neyce. Attendance listed includes many couples and several singles with Ray Morgan photographing.

Fabie First Baptist Church Rock Street Frederick V. Neyce Ray Morgan

Pastor to Preach Tomorrow at Simpson Methodist

Rev. J. D. Sweet, transferred to Oneonta, N Y, will preach tomorrow morning. In the evening the choir performs a rich musical program from Easter Sunday with numerous soloists, choristers, and quartets under director W W Jones and organist Waller Davin.

J. DB. Sweet Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Oneonta N. Y Lynn Phyt Nedeemer Hivet Misa Helen Thomas and Choir

Odd Fellows lodge installs officers in South Main hall

At Silurian lodge No 76 Independent Order of Odd Fellows in D L Evans hall South Main avenue officers were installed for the term Noble Grand D T Morgan Vice Grand W J Thomas Secretary J Kivans Financial Secretary David Cadweant Trustee Hon John Williams Relief Committee Fh P Hrader Recoorder Moir wis and a short address delivered by the presiding official The glee club of Silurian lodge entertained with selections Refreshments were served and a smoker followed

Silurian Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows D. L. Evans’ Hall South Main Avenue Noble Grand D. T. Morgan W. Jd. Thomas J. Kivans David Cadweant John T. Wh.liams Fh. P. Hrader Recoorder Moir Wi

Morgan Thomas Addresses Low-Rate Application Notice

At lowest rates. Apply to Morgan Thomas, 1128 Jackson Street, or pursue the same offer locally.

Morgan Thomas Jackson Street

Vestry repairs underway as parish bids farewell

The vestry is closed for repairs and will be painted and adorned by a skilled artist. The Baptist Young People's union announces a strawberry festival with tickets on sale. The pastor and wife will attend May meetings in Springfield.

John Thomas Penn Morgan Baptist Young People’s Union Springfield

Local church seeks growth while honoring old ties in Chicopees

Maes plans a sermon at the first church of Chicopees as the town weighs growth in Wintondale and parent groups offer community aid. The Ladies' Aid invites help from church members to support ongoing works. A local janitor urges Tribune readers to share views on organizing and grievances, proposing an understanding of janitorial work.

Maes Chicopees Wintondale Weat Scranton The Tribune

Funeral of Shjalmar Carl son’s child held at St. Mark’s

Lt. Ramer of St Mark's Lutheran church officiated the funeral for the infant of Mr and Mrs Shjalmar Carl son yesterday afternoon. Services were at the Jiuekvon street house and interment followed in Washburn street cemetery. Pallbearers were Gustave Carl son Ernest Andren Nels Johnson and van Andren with Charlee Larson and Hellding Johnson as flower bearers.

Hew A. LT. Ramer St. Mark's Lutheran Church Shjalmar Carlson Jiuekvon Street Washburn Street Gustave Carlson Ernest Andren Nels Johnson van Andren Charlee Larson Hellding Johnson

Major Galley Narrates Galveston Flood Scenes

Major Galley a Salvation Army early volunteer described heart rending moments in Galveston after the flood. He illustrated his talk with stereopticon pictures at the Salvation Army barracks on Price Street. The lecture drew a fair audience and visiting members depart for home tonight.

Major Galley Savation Army Galveston Salvation Army Price Street

Club Meetings And Funeral Arrangements Schedule

Meeting of the I F P club at 7 15 pm at Miss Carrie Floyd 1138 Rock street. Sons of Temperance Glee Club meet at 8 pm in Morgan hall Main avenue and Jackson street. Council No 407 Junior Order United American Mechanics holds a special meeting at Co operative hall to arrange attendance at the funeral of John Vipond tomorrow afternoon. Gospel meeting at the Young Women’s Christian association rooms South Malin avenue and Washburn street.

I. F P Carrie Floyd Rock Street Sons of Temperance Glee Club Morgan's Hall Main Avenue Jackson Street Council No. 407 United American Mechanics Co-operative Hall John Vipond Young Women's Christian Association South Malin Avenue Washburn Street

Temperance Convention and Society Events Announced

The state quarterly convention of the Sons of Temperance will meet at St. David's hall next Wednesday April 4 with speakers Miss Fannie C Mont and T T Jones noted temperance workers. Wleetric City Wheelmen host a stag party at the club house next Thursday evening April 25 featuring ventriloquist Charles Hartley. The progressive ouchre and social under Branch 7 Ladies Catholic Benevolent association will be held in Mears hall next Tuesday evening April 23. A rehearsal of the Willian Connell Anthracite Glee club is set for tomorrow afternoon with all members requested to attend.

the Sons of Temperance St. David's Hall Fannie C. Mont T. 'T. Jones Wleetric City Wheelmen Charles Hartley Ladies’ Catholic Benévolent Association Mears’ Hall Willian Connell

Fine large Rose Bushes given away today

Mears and Hugen advertise free large rose bushes of choice varieties today, inviting customers to claim specimens from their display and selection.

Mears & Hugen Meure & Piugen

Funeral and society notes from the city

The funeral of Mrs. Miuvela Cousins was held yesterday at the North Main avenue residence with interment in Dunmore cemetery Lackawanna council No 1 Royal Arcanum hosted another session at Ivorite hall last night. Elmer Sweet, son of Mr and Mrs Charles Sweet of 411 Docker court, was bitten by a dog but the injuries are not serious. Mrs Lucetia Lewis of 907 Hampton street entertained friends at home. The Simpson Methodist Episcopal church women’s class planned a reception for Rev and Mrs J B Sweet next Tuesday evening. Father Ruddy returns to St Patrick’s parish in Olyphant. Mather McLoighlin has been moved to Olyphant. The newly organized choir-walst class of the Wye A WILD meets Monday and Friday evenings next week. Alderman and Mrs John Powelly of South Seventh street are visiting relatives in Wayne county. William Neave of Washburn street is slowly recovering after Hahnemann hospital operation. Spangenberg of Ninth street, arrested for enticing men and robbing them, was tried by Alderman John yesterday. The executive committee of the Young Women’s Christian Association prepares for the annual center button contributions.

Miuvela North Main Avenue Dunmore Cemetery Lackawanna Royal Arcanum Ivorite Hall Elmer Myr Charles Fe, Sweet Dockercourt Lucetia Lewis Hampton Street Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Sweet Teo Ruddy Olyphant St. Patrick

Obituary notices for Vipold and Edwards families

John Vipold a Lackawanna Railroad employee died at his South Bromley avenue home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife three children parents and siblings. Funeral services and burial will be at the local cemetery. Mrs Daniel Edwards died at her home in Kingston from heart trouble and debility. She was born in Merthyr Tydvil Wales in 1860 and moved to Pottsville then Danville after marriage to Daniel Edwards.

Whs Vipold John Vipold Euploye Lackawanna Railroad Company South Bromley Avenue Mra Hobart Walker Mise Belle Vipond George Vipouk Daniel Edwards Edwards Kingston Merthyr Tydvil South Wales Wits Country Danville

Local Notices From Kingston and Plymouth Obscure Funeral Details

A fragmentary local notice covers deaths and marriages in Kingston and Plymouth. It mentions Decraed’s marriage with three daughters in Kingston, a private funeral in a Gamile vault, and a 1056 FRANK POWERS funeral car cortege. It also notes the death of Pyank Towers at the West Side hospital after prolonged illness and a 6 year old child of Mr and Mrs White dying recently. Obscure times and spellings reflect OCR errors.

Frank Powers Pyank Towers Searn Weat Side Old Forge Nepital Ol Forge

Dunmore Doings: Obsequies and Uncertain Departures

The remains of Miss Abbie Watrous were laid to rest in Dunmore cemetery with a large attendance. Dr. David Spencer officiated at the family home on Smith Street. Pallbearers included Russell Klmble, Ernest Finch, Roy Weaver, John Woodruff, Clarry Bogart and Selden Praysi. The community sends best wishes to Rev A J Van Cleft Yegret on his move to Ashley, and Rev H Newing from Susquehanna will likely fill the Dunmore pulpit tomorrow. Tripp Avenue Christian church will hold services with Rev D Dabney preaching morning and evening, morning topic A Walk with Jesus, evening The Unseen and Eternal. Sunday school at 10, men’s meeting at 4. Everyone welcome.

Abbie Watrous Dunmore Smith Street David Spencer Mokely Baptist Church Tirrowing Russell Klmnble Ernest Finch Roy Weaver John Woodruff Clarry Bogart Selden Praysi A. J. van Cleft Yegret Ashley H. Newing Susquehanna Tripp Avenue Christian Church Rev D. Dabney Jesus

Edward Snyder returns to Bay Ridge Minnesota after town visit

Edward Snyder left yesterday for Bay Ridge Minnesota where he will pursue business ventures. He was joined by Henry Blees on the trip that combines business and pleasure. Mrs Edward Gagle and her son David returned to New Haven Conn after visiting here for several weeks. Mrs W Correll of Blakely street has recovered from her recent illness. Mrs W J Bone of Varden hus

Rdward Snyder Bay Ridge Minn Henry Blees Edward Gagle David New Haven Conn W . Correll Blakely Street W. J Bone Varden Hus

Remains of John Mouls Laid To Rest In Cathedral Cemetery

The remains of John Mouls, killed at Washington, New Jersey, were buried in Cathedral cemetery after a funeral from his Beech Street home. A solemn high Mass of Requiem was celebrated at St. John's Church by Rev. BE. J. Melley with Rev. Father Dunn deacon and Rev. M. Jr. Fleming sub-deacon. Floral offerings indicated high esteem for the deceased. Flower bearers were Martin Devanney and Edward Hennighan. pallbearers were John Finnerty, Stephen Finnerty, P. FP. McCann, John O'Hara, Pood O'Hara, and Charles Townsend.

John Mouls Washington, N. J Cathedral Beech Street St. John's Church BE. J. Melley Father Dunn M. Jr. Fleming Martin Devanney Edward Hennighan John Finnerty Stephen Finnerty P. FP. McCann John O'Hara Pood O'Hara Charles Townsend

Funeral Notices for Kuhner and Mets Children

The funeral of Wille Kuhner, sixteen months, was held yesterday at 2 pm from Pittston avenue residence. Services were at St. Mary's Church by Rev. Peter Christ with interment in Twentieth Ward Cemetery. The 18 month old Mets child also had services at St. Mary's and burial in Twentieth Ward Cemetery.

Wille Peter Kuhner Pittston Avenue St. Mary's Church Peter Christ Twentieth Ward Michael Mets PR. Sirah

Those Bushes of the choicest varieties given away today

The note records plants described as the choicest varieties being given away today by Mears and Biagen. It names no further details on quantity or location beyond the charitable horticultural gesture.

Chess Barbers Club Plans Sunday Meeting at Hoffmans Harlows

The chess barbers will meet Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Hoffman's harlows on Beech street and Stone avenue. Ancient Order of Hibernians will meet Sunday afternoon in Pharmacy hall. St Peters Society members will meet Sunday afternoon in St Marys hall on Hickory street. Janes Ridgway of Cedar Avenue is recovering from a fall and will return to his place in a few days.

Chess Barbers Hoffman's Harlows Beech Street Stone Avenue Scranton Choral Union Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Bauer Ancient Order of Hibernians Pharmacy Hall St. Peter's Society St. Mary’s Hall Hickory Street Janes Ridgway Ceday Avenue

Fire destroys McDonough home in North Scranton

Mire was discovered last night about 10 90 o clock in the kitchen of John McDonough on McDonough avenue and Laurel street. The origin is a mystery but believed from the kitchen stove. An alarm from box 1 at Brick avenue and Oak street brought North Scranton companies but the lower floor burned. total loss about 1000 dollars.

John McDonough

Bank elects officers in North Scranton

Hon. Wod Lewis was named president of the North Scranton bank with James Fitch as vice president BB MM Symonds as cashier and a slate of directors including W J Lewis Bliss Morss La ar Jordan Fitch Fish Atherton and Spizer. The bank will open for business Monday morning.

Marriage of McGloin and Con way at Holy Rosary

The marriage of John McGloin of West Scranton and Miss Bessie Conway of this place occurred Wednesday afternoon at Holy Rosary church. Rev. J W Moylan performed the ceremony with Miss Jennie Connors of Moosic as bridesmaid and Michael Needham as best man. A wedding feast followed at the bride’s home and the couple are on an extended wedding tour.

John McGloin West Scranton Bessie Conway Holy Rosary Church Ney J. W. Moylan Jennie Connors Moosic Michael Needham McGloin Marquette Council Young Men's Institute John Boyle John Boyle O'Reilly Council

Funeral Held For Mrs. Maria Cousins On Main Avenue

Mrs. Maria Cousins wife of W J Cousins died Wednesday morning. The funeral was held Thursday afternoon from her North Main Avenue home with Rev G A Cure officiating. She was active in Providence Methodist church and a church quartet sang hymns. Interment followed at Dunmore cemetery. Pallbearers listed as Chorge Powell James Powell and Frante Powell.

Maria Cousins W. J. Cousins North Main Avenue G. A. Cure Providence Methodist Church Dunmore Cemetery Taylor Chorge Charles James Frante Powell

Community Classes and Meetings This Saturday and Week

Sewing school Saturday afternoon and a gospel meeting Saturday evening. Junior and youth meetings Sunday and Monday evenings. shirtwaist class at 7 40. Bible study Tuesday afternoon and Miss Wescott’s embroidery Tuesday evening. Junior Bible class Wednesday morning. kitchen garden Thursday afternoon. Nouraday Bible study Saturday evening. Association invites all members and new joiners to call at 2048 North Main Avenue for details.

Law O'Clock Ind Oehork George L. Ulrich Seenfield North Main Avenue

Fine Jargettose Bushes of the Mears and Haugen

A brief notice describes Jargettose bushes linked to firms Mears and Haugen. Details remain sparse within the readable text, indicating a trade or property matter involving named entities Mears and Haugen. The item emphasizes the referenced bushes and the two organizations without broader context.

Ladies Auxiliary Hibernians Branch Formed in St Marys Hall

A largely attended meeting in St Marys hall organized a branch of the Ladies auxiliary of the Ancient Order of Hibernians. A society was formed and officers will be elected later. Miss Mary O Hara helped by Branches 1 and 16 led the effort.

Green Ridge Market News Roundup from Monsey to Yonkers

Evening report lists Fresh mint and cress at Green Ridge Market along with New York supplies like potatoes cucumbers tomatoes and clams. Grace Ward of Monsey Avenue returns from New York while John J. Andrus of Yonkers is noted as guest of the Hesslers over Sunday. Lady bowlers at Green Ridge Wheel men club enjoy a day with high scores and social gaiety.

Green Ridge Market Grace Ward Monsey Avenue New York Green Ridge John J. Andrus Yonkers CG. H. Hessler Bermuda J. Cr. Dimmick London Mia Ree Wo L, Carr B.D. Green Hessler

Fragmentary price list with scattered numbers and codes

A disjointed OCR snippet shows various prices and codes: 89.00, 50a, 450, 100, and dollar amounts 3.98, 6.08, 9.08, plus scattered letters. No clear event or context to identify.

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