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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1901

Page

3

Flurry of Excitement as Deserted Building Burns

An alarm from Box 16 at South Main Street and Eighth Avenue drew a large crowd to a deserted business area last evening. Fire officials reported the blaze began in an abandoned dwelling on Pike Street near Mian Street and spread through rubbish and debris before being contained. Insurance agent Mronke of Oxford Court arranged full coverage for the damage.

Main’street Eighth Avenue Orelook Main Street Columbia and Mitchell Daxtety Inari Pike Street Mronke Ovkford Court

Carbondale Namesakes and Centennial Invitations Across Towns

The article notes several American towns sharing the name Carbondale or similar spellings, tracing their origins to natives of Carbondale. It lists towns in Colorado Iowa Indiana Ohio Alabama and Pennsylvania and describes a commemorative centennial invitation extended by Carbondale Lackawanna County to these namesakes to celebrate the city’s anniversary with a mass gathering.

Carbendale Air United States Poste Bilde Pennsylvania Keystone State Rte

Clerk Moves From Scranton Hotel Irving to Battle Creek

Thomas Levison, once tied to Hotel Anthracite during Dan Tobinson’s tenure and later a clerk at the American, has assumed the clerk position at the Hotel Irving in Scranton. Mr. Robinson is reported to have resigned from the Irving to relocate to Battle Creek, Michigan.

Thomas Levison Dan Tobinson The American Irving Scranton Mr. Robinson Battle Creek Mich

Cottage Hose Company Postponed Fair To Run Next Week

The Cottage Hose company will hold its postponed fair all next week in the Burke building. The first night will be Monday with the hustling committee announcing the fair will begin with whoom.

Cottage Hose Company Burke Inehlige

Michael Ward Plans Move From Miners Mills to Carbondale

Michael Ward and his family will move from Miners Mills to Carbondale tomorrow. Ward has long been active in the Delaware and Pludson line and will begin a new chapter there with future plans hinted.

Michael Ward Imaanoon Delaware and Pludson Miner’s Mills Carbondale Wika

Shiloh's Consumption Cure Promised Quick Relief

The ad-like fragment touts Shiloh's Consumption Cure by Wellerca Pettey promising rapid aid for a child in distress from gasping or choking croup. It urges readers to obtain a bottle promptly and hints at a guaranteed life save without coat.

Shiloh Mel J. B Martin Hunteville Ala Wellerca, Pettey

Wilkes-Barre Freight Run Reassures Local Packer

A transport worker carried freight from Carbondale to Wilkes-Barre and earned high praise for reliable service. After a successful trial run, arrangements were made for continued shipments to Wilkes, ensuring steady work for the recipient.

OMalley Takes Charge of Carbondale Tribune Office

Mr Martin T O Malley will assume leadership of the Carbondale department of The Tribune effective today. He has long served with The Scranton Truth as a news gatherer. Po L Mathield who organized the Carbondale department will move to Beranton later in the week to perform operative work for The Tribune there.

Martin T. O'Malley Carbondale Martin Tt O'Malley The Tribune Omal Joy Scranton Po L. Mathield Beranton

Social event reports at Mrs Martin Waley home and city party

A Tuesday evening party at Mrs Martin Waley on Pulke street drew numerous guests including Misses Burke Heales Phinnlidion Lottie Sehermerhuen Phanntigan Sheridan Snodth and Thosa Clornedomfortified. The night featured a dance presented by the Maids'Society Club at the forest City Opera House with musicians from Carbondale and Collings.

Martin Walehy Pulke Street Arne Ella Ad Sadie Burke Margaret Heales Mary Said Ha Phinnlidion Sinaie Lottie Minne Sehermerhuen Annie Phanntigan Mary Barney Mare Dien Inetigh Mary Sheridan Alberta Snodth Northa Burki Thosa Leavel Street Mary Wiufan Maude Colling Mianie Mechoiy Me Cfallias Ena Utlen May Bate Mamie Dearwead May Thorpe Minnie Sampson Hannah Osher Lucy Kenworthy Kathe Solomon Rose Choned Mabel Kenworthy Messrs Henry Cornell Jaeeph Uther Jora Wellle Matt Dolph George Lation James Courtneys Edward Carter Aina Morgan Harry Brownell Klarree Keglar John Wedeman John Alowles Lawrence Latwrenceson Mos McGouty Orest City Opera House Carbondale Wirth and Collings Pansy Griswold Birkett Street

Notable Childs resident Homer Dunlap in first suit

A window decoration in Park Cothing house features a finely framed statue of Homer Dunlap, son of Mrs Jesse Dunlap of Childs Pa. The figure, aged about a day old, shows bixen curls and a quaint chubby appearance, dressed in a first suit of mathe indifferent fabric.

Park Cothing House Denne Homer Dunlap Jesse Dunlip Childs Paate Ot Mathes Danilap de

Evening rainfall greets Keenan in Sot. Smith show

The audience at Small V attended a rainy evening where Frank Keenan performed Sot. Smith tusseils play "A Poop, Rela ton." The crowd applauded loudly and gave curtain calls as Keenan delivered a strong rendition, while the audience responded to his performance with evident enthusiasm.

Werther Frank Weenan Keenan Nothng Heam

Memorial Park Glows With Fresh Green Lawns And Tulips

Richard Arty spread a thin layer of red ashes on Memorial park walks. The mob’s work makes lawns lush green and flower beds bloom with tulips. In days shrubs and trees will appear enhanced, creating beauty in town.

Richard Arty Memorial Park

Carbondale Machine Plant Faces Rush Order Crush

Plant workers Dave, Fumloye and others toil into the night to keep up with demand as tremors of demand strain the shop. Demanding machines including filter, hydraulic presses and wax machinery push operations to the limit at the Carbondale plant.

Carbondale Vomlping Dave, Fumloye

Unclear event on Main Street with wedding mention

Fragmentary report describes a vehicle down Main Street with a couple identified only as married. The text is garbled and attempts to quote an unclear phrase about “goaded ovens” and a “love covidboard alien.”

Retail Clerks Plan Dance Event at Burke Building

The Retail Clerks union No. 1s announces a dance at the Burke Building on May 10 with posters urging attendance and singling out themes about music and fun. Proceeds support union activities and local community ties.

Retail Clerks Union, No. 1S Prof

Woolworth Dissolves Partnership to Form BL Hollister Co

The grocery firm of F A Woolworth and Co on Bale street dissolves its partnership. The business will be conducted hereafter under the name BL Hollister and Co and the new firm assumes all operations.

F. A. Woolworth & Co Bale Street Aodiamce Hhe Or. BL Hollister & Co

Choir social planned by Gur Lands at Mt Carnavel church

The Gur Lands choir organizes a social in the Burke building on May 17 to raise funds. A featured feature will be live music and a five dollar admission.

Mt. Carnavel Church Burke Building

Local Mutual Benevolent group to meet in BL Rose Hall

The Lowi branch of the Cutcukie Mutual Benevolent Association will hold a meeting in BL Rose Hall this evening starting at 8 o clock.

Lowi The Cutcukie Mutual Benevolent Association Rose Hall Clack

Veterans Fans Honor George F L Rune Dolph Camp

Veterans and members of the George F L Rune Dolph camp and Mutholle Mutual Benevolent Association Branch 38 gather for a local ceremony honoring service and community support. The event underscores fraternal activities and regional veterans groups.

George FL

Three Weddings at St Rose Church Captivate Crowds

Miss Anna Hiding and Wink Glin wed at St Rose Church in a candlelit ceremony officiated by Very Tew Coffey. Later Agnes Brennan and John Phips joined in marriage with maid of honor Mary Brennan and best man Michel Phillips. Rich pink gowns, silver hooks, and a celebratory reception followed at the bride’s parents’ home on Dina street.

Sts. Rose Wis Anna Hiding New Cemetery Street Wink Glin Dida? Street RB. Coffey Betl T. I. Coffey Agnes Brennan Mark Brennan John Phips Scranton Michel Phillips Che Eye Stecklin Mary Meera Dina Street Mroa Mos Phillips Fireen Ridge Felerpels

Finnegan and Muairtin Tie The Knot In Local Nuptials

Miss Aggie Finnegan and Michael J. Muairtin were married after Phillips Brennan nuptials in a ceremony at New Brunswick. Rev Father Morrison officiated. Bridesmaid Mary Morrison and best man Thomas Martin attended. The couple reside on Sand Street. Mr Martin works with Dougherty and Martin grocers and is active in the community.

Aggie Finnegan Michael J. Muairtin Father Morrison New Brungwick Nodl Mary Morrison Thomas Martin Sand Street Martin Dougherty & Martin Jis Pip Tia Martin Bea

Breteens Grand Street Pageant Presents Uncle Tom's Cabin

Breteens colossal morning and evening performance of Uncle Tom's Cabin comes to the Grand on Monday with two shows. The program features a varied cast with animals, chariots, bands, tableaux, and a lively street pageant including horses and ponies. Tickets priced at 10 20 40 cents.

Mrs Martin Malme Suffering Stroke On Pike Street

Mrs Martin Malme of Pike Street was stricken by a paralytic stroke on Saturday. She remained helpless until last evening when some revival in strength appeared. she cannot speak yet but is able to take nourishment with support. Doctors held a consultation and are hopeful for recovery of faculties.

Martin Malme Pike Street

Grand Army Post Social Plus Surgery Talk

The Grand Army post hosted a social after business with a smoker. Dr Wheeler gave an informal talk on Improved Methods of Surgery which sparked keen interest and lively discussion among attendees.

Wheeler

Wedeman Swingle Marriage Reported in Binghamton

The marriage of former Councilman John Wedeman to Mrs. Jomile Swingle occurred in Binghamton on Monday. They will reside at Wedeman's farm near Crystal Lake.

John Wedeman Jomile Swingle Binghametonm Wedeman

Tow dissolved between Larkin and Duffs clothing dealers

The partnership between Larkin and Duffs, prominent clothing dealers, has been dissolved after an eight year union of interests. Mr. Duty Whee appears to have initiated or presided over the dissolution proceedings.

Larkin & Duffs Well Khan Duty

Miscella Kay Tours Scranton and Nearby Visitors

Miscella Kay visits Scranton. Moses of Beranton was in town yesterday. Percival J. Morris, architect from Berinton, was a Carboniile visitor today. Nitgara University student John Morcvison visits at his parents’ Belmont street home. Tupper, Rio Grande and Denver railway agent, was in the city yesterday. Mrs J G Jordan and Myre were in Sominton Tuesday for a funeral. Charles Severines has left Humphrey’s store on Salon Avenue for a position at Hendrick Manufacturing.

Miscella Kay Scranton BO Moses Beranton Kilpatrick Sominton Matthew Cawley Charles Severines Bias Humphrey Salon Anvenue Hendrick Manufacturing

Moosic Program Highlights Address Series

The report outlines a community program in Moosic featuring events at the typical venue with dates and attendees. It notes plans for group activities, speaker lineup, and local organization involvement to promote civic engagement.

Patriarchs Militant Bulletin Notes Carbondale Events

The Carbondale area schedules events with Patriarchs Militant and local theater listings. Tomorrow features Uncle Tom's Cabin while Nest. Thursday presents The Christian at nearby venues.

Patriarchs Militant Carbondale Canton Uncle Tom's Cabin the Christian

Temperance Glee Club Selections Highlight Recital Event

A solo and group program features performers including Decker Joseph Morgan Miss Gertrude Deckers and William Morgan. Recitations rise with Sone of Temperance and selections from Tenting on the Ol Camp Ground and Reek of Ames presented by the Dewey Glee Club.

Dewey Glee Club Sone Temperance Clee

Local Marriages and Community Notices in Jermyn Area

Jermyn attorney TH. D. Carey and Miss Marie Katherine Ting wed at the bride’s father’s home in Carlisle with Rev. Diffendorfer officiating. The couple plans a Washington tour before settling in Jermyn. Also reported are a surprise visit to Richard Penrose by friends, a mining accident injuring Thomas Johns at Wandling colliery, upcoming Delaware and Hudson payroll at the colliery, a Women’s Home Missionary Society meeting, Theodore Spettigue’s illness, and a marriage in Carbondale of Robert Marsh and Mary Ellen Brennan at St Rose Church.

TH. D. Carey Marie Katherine Ting Capliste Leonard Lins East High Street Carlisle Diffendorfer First Lutheran Church Carey Washington Dickinson School of Law Lilabride Scranton Lackawanna Corey Mrr Cores Jermyn Richard Penrose Mary Ann Parry Vera Boyer Winnie Gibbs Same Martin Rubena Jessup Laura Louise Boundy Alice Dinner Ennai McLain Mary J. Wasley Sarah Miller Mary Ward George and James Sam Martin Reuben Eaetlake Freddie Beckwith Sam Cooper Freddie Wasley Lewis Delaware and Hudson Company Women's Home Missionary Society C. Fr. Baker Second Street Theodore Spettigue Cemetery Street Robert Marsh Mary Ellen Brennan

Shamrock predictions delight crowds at St James hall

The Nonpareil Dramatic company staged a grand Shamrock show at St James hall Tuesday evening with top talent from the valley. Miss Belva Taylor led the audience through a praised program as David Cairns, son of Mine PMarenian Cairus, suffered a serious fall at Mt Jessup colliery and was taken home by company ambulance for care. A wedding followed at St James Church with Michael Pagan and Marie Loftus and James Loftus and Anne Lynott exchanging vows officiated by Rev J Lafferty. An evening social at Reddingtons ball drew a large crowd. Miss Badle Mori plans a visit to the Pan-American exposition.

John Davis Fourth Street Blakely George Bhigue Susquehannna Street Baptist Church Union Cemetery Thomas Brown James B. Williames John Powell Charles Williams William James Benjamin Lewis Robert Burns Scranton Order of Odd Fellows Richard D. Jones Henry Beebe Scott Street Henry Hvans Centermoreland Juvenil Mahon's Hall Lawrence Orchestra Maxweister Hose Company W. P. Lawler A.W. Bower Michael Ancel St. James Hall Belva Taylor David Cairns Cairus Mt. Jessup St. James Church Michael Pagan Marie Loftus James Loftus Anne Lynott J. Lafferty Reddington’s Badle Mori

Cyclists Form Touring Clubs for Pan American Exposition

Cyclists nationwide form touring clubs to ride to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition. Guides discuss party size, routes, hotel arrangements, baggage, daily mileage, and budgeting for four to five day tours with emphasis on comfort, timing, and preparation.

Wheeling

Travel by Wheelmen Tourist Party Warns of Contingencies

The article notes a manager should budget generously for a cycling tour party to cover daily comforts from arrival to dinner and to handle contingencies. It highlights anticipation of pleasant en route incidents, Buffalo scenery, Niagara Falls, and Pan American views as final rewards of careful planning.

Buffalo Clul League of American Wheelmen Niagara Arls

Reception for Philadelphia visitors at Wilfsome division event

A Tuesday evening reception for Grand Worthy Patriarch T. T. Jones and Philadelphia guests featured addresses by grand officers. The Philadelphia party toured Archibald mine with guide Elisworkd Jwenkins and noted underground workings. Local deaths and civic appointments also appear in this community notice.

Patthreh Jones Fantile Mott Philadelphia Wilfsome Archiadi Elisworkd Jwenkins Pristaghie Iltie Parka T. T. Jones Archbold Misses Isther Meres Pinnick Aninie Stevens Messrs Lleworth Jentins Willian Nagh Willam Hray Frank Nash Walter Gels Monjamin Jenkins William Means Bot Jatin Morris Sam Pinniot Ier Tmi Morgan Ressar Reese Themis Charles Willis John Walsh Aeed Ome Sear Anesis Meanths Mir Mars Pedricl Watler North Tater Oon Thesday Peor Pittetom Stonkins Township Pittston Atherton Gary Charch

Local notices and school events in Capwell area

A damaged, fragmentary page notes a chicken supper at Capwell's hall and a report on Hiel school excavations with lists of top students by grade. Additional bits reference home visits to Norfolk and New York, a visit by Mrs. W. A. Denn, and local residents in the Wyronving area.

Mire J. Wo Derstiimer Sernineny Yesterdins Janes Cfieen W. A. Denn Beresone Norfolk New York City Capwell Chivesveetiaurt Goede Helen Swarts Michel Gasborne Machel Suvelo Plourn ML Ives

Unclear court note recounts prisoners and judge events

Annotations describe a judge Anon presiding over two prisoners in a case about violations of untold statutes. The text references Brown, a man around forty, and describes improvised mining or woodworking tools, improvised arrest, and imprisonment in Arkansas. The fragmentary report hints at despair and crime but lacks coherent details.

Anu Jeera Bowder Arkansas

Two men linked to bootlegging face judge in indictments

In a Cole County court, Jones and Brown pled guilty to trafficking gold liquor to Native Americans. Brown, educated at Union College, showed willingness to learn while the judge ordered confinement until literacy improved, as Brown drafted a sentencing letter with court assistance.

Jones New York Union College Great West Ife Indian Territory Krekel Elaine Bothr Cole Wnat Cole County Brown Ted Corre Oelevk

Krause's Cold Cure Promoted by All Druggists

An advertisement extols Krause's Cold Cure as a rapid remedy that eases head congestion and leaves the user free of drowsiness. It claims wide availability from druggists and promotes its effectiveness.

Krause

Detective Clancy Cleared in April Pie Incident

Detectives cleared Clancy in a puzzling April event described as a pie incident. The report states no charges, citing lack of evidence and a misinterpretation of the circumstances surrounding the attempted attack.

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Carbondale Department Phonie Hotel Irving Wilkes-Barre Wilkes Social and Personal Thoms Kennedy Chet Finn M. B. A. Meeting St. Rose's Church Phillips Brennan Martin-Finnegan Uncle Tom Grand Army Binghamton Opera House Mother Urde Jinny Tee Lome Low York Maron Meriden Drunete Gall Amiale Fae Addiene Allen &. Olmsted, Loluy, S Jermyn and Mayfield Olyphant Jessup Express Buffalo Hotel Bowie Evitheise Ain Kidnewe Fulton Diate Enlirg Ayateni Warner Cire Iwarser Moohestin N.S Taylor Dalton Coa Eta Sugar Coaten All Druggiate Oracnt Meevita Medical Co Chicago McGurrah & Thomas, Druggista Lackawanna Avenue Detective Clancy
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