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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Fast Team May Represent Local Nine

West Scranton baseball fans anticipate a fast local nine for the diamond this season. Professor David Owens, the ex Y M C A star, may lead the squad with George Harrington and Billy Gallagher among the standout players from Scranton High and West Scranton clubs.

West Scranton Central City David Owens Young Men's Christian Association George Harrington Billy” Gallagher Scranton High School Kellett Bricky" Phillips

Farewell Reception for Rev J B Sweet at Simpson Church

Members of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church and congregation host a farewell reception in the church lecture room tonight for Rev J B Sweet D D and his wife prior to their departure for Oneonta New York where he was assigned by the Wyoming conference. The event features addresses by several church members and is open to all attendees.

Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Sweet D. D Oneonta N. Y

Weekly School Deposits

A brief item notes ongoing weekly deposits to school collections. Details are limited in the fragment, with no clear figures or dates. The piece focuses on routine financial activity related to school funds and their timely submission.

Odd School Fund Subscriptions Listed With Totals

Fragmented OCR shows names and small monetary deposits from two schools. Individuals such as Prof David Owens and Miss Murray appear with amounts ranging from 50 cents to 2 dollars, totaling a sum obscured by the garbled text.

David Owens Alice Beans Bertha Kelly Edna Td Evans Nellie Richards Catharine Phillip Nellie Kelly Ging Thea Price Sarah McDonald Mary Wartis Missers Ihe Miew Murray Mise Nichols Mise Beamish Mike Morgan Mice Mutton Mise Thivis Eva Mive Kellaw Mike Firinin Mier Wade Mise Murrphy Werbor Mise Pook Sightolal

Pupils of Miss Jones Present Evening Programme at Guernsey Hall

The Miss Sadie G Jones pupils perform under Holy Trinity Lutheran Church youth group at Guernsey's hall tomorrow evening. The program features solos recitations by Arthur Reynolds Reese Minn Batah Lewis and Sarah Lewis Mell plus a tableaus and several group recitations including Molly and Jimmy Browns Dog. Nine young ladies and nine young dames join in a variety show with a finale by Mies Lat tin Jones and soloists Lewis and Reynolds. Admission is 15 cents followed by a social.

Sadie G. Jones Guernsey Fontadtie von Tilley Molly Myfanwy Sarah Lewis Jimmy Brown Dmoilwen Jonmkites Dudins Wickett Nell

Sons of Temperance Glee Club Rehearsal Tonight at Jones Home

The Sons of Temperance Glee Club will meet for rehearsal this evening at Garfield Jones's home 25 Storrs Avenue at o clock. Members unsure of Jones's residence should meet at Hampton Street and Main Avenue at 7 30. The group will perform selections at the Sons of Temperance quarterly convention at St David's Hall tomorrow with Miss Fannie Mont and T T Jones delivering addresses.

Sone of Temperance Glee Club Garfield Jones Storrs Avenue Mr. Jones Hampton Street Main Avenue Glee Club Sons of Temperance Quarterly St. David's Hall Fannie Mont Grand Worthy Assoviate T. T. Jones

Ladies' Home Missionary Society Sends Aid to Southern Missionaries

The Simpson Methodist Episcopal church group sent books and clothing to southern missionaries and shipped a barrel valued at 150 dollars. A literary meeting will be held Thursday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Addison W. Chase on North Main Avenue.

Ladies’ Home Missionary Society Simpson ‘Methodist Episcopal Church South Addison W. Chase North Main Avenue

Apply to Morgan Thomas for lowest rates

The notice directs Morgan Thomas of 1128 Jacksonetree to apply for the lowest rates available.

Morgan Thomas Jacksonetree

Washburn Street Presbyterian group to attend city convention

Members of the Washburn Street Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society plan to attend a convention at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church on Thursday. The event brings together young church members from area congregations for fellowship and activities.

Washburn Street Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society Penn Avenue Baptist Church Thurs

Dainty White Shirt Waists Highlight New Season Styles

The ad touts white shirt waists with varied effects, fine trimmings, and original designs by top modistes. After weeks of study, the shop claims to offer the best selection and invites customers to inspect and discuss their range.

Evening Social and Civic Notices Prompt Local News

The Gama Mu society met last evening as usual. James Butler of West Linden street was held in $200 bail for threatening the lives of Mr and Mrs J Balles. New Slocum lodge Odd Fellows officers will be installed in Masonic hall tomorrow. William Saul, son of the late James Saul, named timekeeper at the DL&W station. A runaway horse demolished the Main avenue Jackson street mailbox. St Brenden’s council YMIs adopted amendments to their constitution. Ruth Chase is ill at home on North Bromley avenue. Thomas B H Evans and Cordelia Hand will wed tomorrow at the bride’s parents home on South Kvde Park avenue. Old YM I rooms being fitted up by Dr Wy What Davis for May 1 occupancy. Miss Attia Edwards of South Main Avenue visits Miss Leah Britoh in Pleading.

Gama Mu Society James Butler West Linden Street Kellow J. Balles Slocum Lodge of Odd Fellows Masonic Hall William Saul Janes Saul Delaware, Lackawant and Western Station Mall Main Avenue

Dunmore Briefs Include Death Call and Social Visits

John T. O'Neil returns from Richmondale after his brother Jink J. O'Neill dies. Mrs. J. R. Davies of Philadelphia visits Dunmore parents, while Miss Maude Fleming from Binghamton spends time here. Knights of Pythias plan meeting. Roney Nutwood horse sold to Honesdale buyers. Mrs. Peter Sawyer improving.

Green Ridge Women’s Club Elects Officers in Parlor Meeting

The Green Ridge Women’s club met at the Grreen Ride Presbyterian church. president absent, Alma Connolly presided. Officers elected include J. Linsing as president, Alma Connolly as vice president, Miss Smith as second vice president, Miss Ger coke as third vice president, Mrs. Keoree Kear as recording secretary, Miss Wiens as corresponding secretary, and R. A. Azim-Mean as treasurer. The social portion was dispensed due to a serious accident to Philip Mattea. The final meeting will be announced by the manager. Several members and guests were noted in attendance and travel.

Green Ridge Grreen Ride Presbyterian Church William F. Maties Alma Connolly J. Linsing Almua. Connolly Miss Smith Miss Gercoke Keoree Kear Wiens. Weusarer M. R. Kays Murry Isabelle Sanderson Avenue New York City Osborn Dorothy Green Blige Street Boston Mass Tda Gisner Lake Winola Woc. van Blurcom North Park Idstabinok Binghamton

Park Place couple wed by Rev Lyman in Scranton

Park Place residents Prank A. Snyder and Miss Sarah Walkey were married by Reverend G C Lyman on Friday. BH Bickler attended the ceremony at his Providence home.

A. Snyder Sarah Walkey Scranton Lyman Bickler Providence Red G. OC

A Sensible Man Endorses Balewin Cough Remedy

The advertisement claims Balewin for throat and lung ailments including coughs colds bronchitis croup and related troubles. The proprietor offers druggists a free sample bottle to prove its merit and price.

Pyramid Pile Cure Promoted as Safe Pain Free Remedy

An advertisement touts Pyramid Pile Cure as a simple harmless remedy for piles with no surgery, claiming it cures all forms including itching bleeding and protruding types. It emphasizes ease of use, low cost, and availability in drug stores, featuring Marshall Michigan makers and widespread retail.

Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

Funeral for William Switzer in Wyoming Friday

Funeral services for William Switzer of Wyoming are set for Friday at Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church. The church also announces a new choir with Miss Lizzie Miller serving as organist. et Miller of Short Avenue is out again after two weeks illness.

William Switzer Wyoming Park Place Methodist Episcopal Church Lizzie Miller Et. Miller Short Avenue

Obituary notices from Clark's Summit area

Multiple deaths and funeral notices are reported, including Mrs An nette Newton Nicolls of Clark's Summit. Edward Smith a miner on Jackson street. William Williams who died at his son's home. Mary McGraw former Bellevue resident. Walter Heck. funeral details for Mrs Aaron McDonald, Mrs Margaret Cawley, George Stoeber. and services at Church of Peace and St Mary's Dunmore with interments in local cemeteries.

Annette Newton Nichols Clark's Summit Nicolls Mary McGraw Bellevue Hillside Burlington Aaron McDonald Dunmore Cemetery Margaret Cawley North Malin Avenue St. Mary's Church Dunmore St. Mary's Cemetery George Stoeber

Ordinances Being Prepared By City Solicitor

City Solicitor Watson drafts an ordinance to declare speakeasies dis orderly houses for raids and arrest those found there. He also drafts a general nuisance ordinance banning spitting on streets throwing cigarette butts banana peels and refuse on public thoroughfares and blocking sidewalks with boxes barrels etc.

Watson

Sun night stabbing at Hunker Hill leaves suspect at large

Lawrence Pinathar remains at large after the stabbing of Michael Angrisino at Hunker Hill Sun night. Police pursue all escape routes as the incident unfolds while Dr. A W Smith reports the victim’s condition improving barring unforeseen complications.

Lawrence Pinathar Michael Angrisino Hunker Hill A. W. Smith

Providence M E Church Stresses Finances and Debt

The Providence Methodist Episcopal church officers met to plan a quarterly financial statement and start repaying a $1,500 debt pledged to be cleared over the year. The gathering was well attended with energy and zeal.

Providence Methodist Episcopal Church

Miner John Duffy Injured by Roof Collapse at Montana Mine

John Duffy a well known local miner was badly hurt yesterday at 11 am when tons of roof collapsed at the Montana mine on West Market Street Scranton Coal Company. He was extricated and taken to Lackawanna hospital with back injuries and arm cuts. condition reported as resting easily.

John Duffy Montana Scranton Coal Company West Market Street Dufy Duffy J. J. Stanton Lackawanmnit Hospital

Mrs Evans Hit by Car Near The Square

Mrs. David Evans of Wayne Avenue was struck by car No. 204 yesterday afternoon around 2 o clock while crossing near the square. She, hard of hearing, did not hear the bell or the motorman and was caught in the fender. Patrolman Patrick May assisted her to the sidewalk and she walked home.

David Evans Wayne Avenue McHale

St Stanislaus Society Treasurer arraigned on embezzlement claim

The society treasurer William Petrox was arraigned before Alderman Meyers for misusing funds. Petrox posted no bail of $1,000 and was committed to the county jail awaiting trial.

St. Stanislaus Society William Petrox Meyers Petrox

Miner Fractures Leg After Slipping at Storrs Shaft

Thomas Plares aged 45 of Parker street fractured his leg yesterday afternoon while at work in the Storrs shaft No 2. He slipped on a tire and was carried to the surface and home. Mr. Pierce reduced the fracture and he is recovering. Mary McDonald of Avoui visits Miss May Henley then returns home. The North Wadl Stars vs High Works Stars tonight at the Auditorium. Local No 187 UMWA holds meeting at St Marys hall. Memorial Baptist church choir rehearses Our Flag cantata tonight and Sunday. New Memorial Baptist edifice contract awarded and to start at one. Tommy Zunger of Dutch Gap arraigned. case settled by costs. Welsh eisteddfod date correction. event moved to next Monday at Welsh Congregational Church.

Thomas Plares Parker Street Storrs Plares Pierce Mary McDonald Avovi New Memorial Baptist Church Church Avenue Tommy Zunger Dutch Gap Meyers Burl Stevens Welsh Congregational Church

Leg Injury at Winton Breaker Ruins Accident

Albert Ball of Winton suffered a severe injury at work when his leg was caught in a lumber chain among breaker ruins. He sustained a compound ankle dislocation with a torn mesh and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital by the 4.20 train. Doctors hope the leg can be saved without amputation with proper care.

Albert Ball Winton Fle Ball Lackawann Hospital Ins Javed

Donas Longs Sons PRING Preview of New Goods

The note touts fresh, exclusive designs and superb quality at exceptional value. It promises a bustling arrival of goods soon and urges readers to judge for themselves the attractively low prices amid new materials and styles.

Pring

Spring Dress Goods Offerings In Light Pastels And Serge

The shop advertises new spring materials in soft hues including batiste 46 inch in several colors, Albatross creams and blues, French Broadcloths in light weights, and 54 inch serges in black with cheviot options. Cheviot woolen fabrics and a variety of suitings are showcased with prices from 50 cents to 1.39 and 1.85 for select pieces. A window display highlights the latest spring fabrics.

Batiste Eeas Nes SA Ope Ce

Ladies Outerwear Price List From Local Dry Goods

Suits and coats described in a local advertisement include box coats in castor or black Venetian cloth priced at 5.00, silk lined black cheviot Etons at 4.90, and a superior line of ladies suits in black castor colored and blue broadcloth with flare skirts and Eton jackets priced at 11.08. The garments are lined throughout and feature flare cuffs and velvet collars.

Textile samples with ribbons and taffeta prices

Peau de Levant in multiple shades 24 inches wide offered at $1.00. Peau de Soies 21 inches wide in new shades also $1.00. Ribbon Striped Taffeta 21 inches wide in light olive old rose reseda and lavender priced $1.00. Embroidered Taffetas with tiny blossom bands on white or pearl grey priced $1.50.

Fresh Spring Flowers For Millinery Delights

Millinery update with new and elegant goods arriving daily. Today’s offer features spring blossoms suitable for last season hats, including Buttercups 24 in a bunch 39c June roses in white and pink dainty and winsome 49c Daisies in white and white with yellow centers 12 in a cluster Dandelions 6 in a cluster 19c.

Charity Ward Tea Features Donations and Music

The children's ward received gifts including old muslin jelly reading matter and orange items from Mrs. Norton and Miss Grice Hayden plus old linen from Mrs. Snyder and Mrs. Landau. Desserts came from Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Smith. Music was provided by a list of performers led by Miss Marion Mills and others. Religious services were conducted weekly by Mr. Abrich and Miss Florence Weir.

M. Norton Bone Grice Hayden

Lackawanna County Christian Endeavor Conventionprogram

The Lackawanna County Christian Endeavor union holds its semi annual convention Thursday afternoon at the lower temple of the Penn Avenue Baptist church. Delegates are invited to attend the evening quarterly Indes meeting of the Scranton Christian Endeavor union with entertainment by the Penn Avenue Baptist Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. The afternoon program includes a welcome address by RB FV Dierce, a president M D Tathrope, and multiple five minute talks on leadership and service by Young people from area churches.

Lackawanna County Christian Endeavor Union Penn Avenue Baptist Church Scranton Christian Endeavor Union Penn Avenue Baptist Young People’s Society of Christian Edeavor Itc Hunlopie Eavage Dienes Wanye Uti Aeoetat Len George Mitch Thaee Galewd Iouwe Maly Wastug

Donations for March Acknowledged by Hahnemann Hospital

The directors of Hahnemann Hospital acknowledge gifts for March including jelly milk butter Bibles and testaments reading matter calendars and books. Donors include Mire Hooven Mrs I M Boies Alps Civerge Sanderson Lawkawanne Dairy Co De J W Roberts Mrs Sandon Mrs J A Price Tt Ey Prendergast Mrs Albert N Kerr Miss Marjorie Vandling and others.

Hahnemann Hopital Hooven I. M. Boies Alps Civerge Sanderson Weadinge M. H. Holgate Lawkawanne Dairy Company daikuWwanna Bible Soviety Thieteen Ho. Higned de. J. W. Roberts Sandon J. A. Price Ey Prendergast Albert N. Kerr Marjorie Vandling

Deputy U S Marshal Arrests Alimun A Yesterday

Deputy United States Marshal Clark arrested Alimun A yesterday. Details on charges or location not provided in the fragment.

United States Clark Jyowry Alimun A

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