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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 27, 1901
Page
11
A fatal accident occurred when a scaffold at the Bellevue mine toppled, injuring laborer James King and causing the death of Thomas J. Willige. Other notes report a child injury from a reckless bicycle incident and details of a funeral for Francis J. Tones.
Morgan & Son relocate from 223 South Main to 11 North Main Avenue near Musgrave's drug store. They are named agents for three fire insurance firms and several leading ocean steamship companies. Booch Morgan remains notary public and has held the office for over twenty years.
On Sunday evening the Baptiste Young People's union of the Flips Baptist church will hold their annual program. The agenda includes an invocation anthem Scripture prayer offering offertory solo and Miss Liuth Beddoe will announce.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention Miss Alice and Aina Tats de Wlowear, Professor Hurhes, and a subject titled Expansion of the Development of Our Young People's Power. The readable items suggest a discussion or lecture focus with names attached to a civic or educational context.
John Jones a machinist from South Hyde Park Avenue narrowly escaped serious injury while repairing a roof slack. The scaffolding failed andICE he fell but grasped the eaves and kept from plunging, though the incident left him shaken and calling for assistance.
A Whevellet ran down a child at the corner of Main avenue and Jackson street. The rider was thrown from his wheel and sustained bruises. Nearby bystanders and emergency responders tended to the injured child and rider as the incident prompted caution and a momentary halt in traffic.
The obituary notices report the interment of Merdinant Glade at Gathecrel cemetery after a service at 0 Scranton Street. Ren Tych Mester and the Chreen Idee Presbyterian church comment on the funeral of Priel of Jones at their home on North Filmore Avenue, with burial at Whishburn Street cemetery. The council of Mrs. Theney Netymium, who died in Paradise, Mone county, held services at FLT Barth Street, with interment at Washburn Street cemetery. Pallbearers listed include Morgan Morgans, Anthony Frerak, Janes Powell, William Brickel, Hispey Mf. fant, and Christopher Jones.
Council No. 199 of the Catholic Relief and Beneficial association was instituted in YMCA hall on Thursday evening by Organizer M. G. Lungan. Officers elected include President J. J. Brennan M D First Vice President Michael J. Tienni Sung Second Vice President Mrs Catherine Sullivan Recording Secretary Miss Margaret Murphy and others to be announced.
The text lists secretary Catherine L. Galla gher treasurer Atina Sullivat and several trustees including Miss Mary Foley Miss B Gallagher Mrs Heneletto mv and others. It states the above named officers will be installed at a council meeting on Monday eventnr.
Steamship tickets related to a Morgan Thomas located at 1128 Jackson Street are noted in the brief item. The notice cites purchase or sale of travel documents and includes no additional context or actions beyond the location and name.
Reverend James Benninger, appointed pastor of the Chimpson Street Methodist Episcopal Church, works to wipe out the church indebtedness and aims to clear the building. Members have labored hard to raise funds and support the effort.
Officials advertise the sale of practice tickets at the offices on 10h North Main and 223 South Main Avenue. The notice cites ticket distribution and eligibility details for local residents.
District temple meeting of the ladies of the Golden Rage held on North Main Avenue with attendees from Larkeville Pilvston Otley area. Session presided by leaders, refreshments served, and a later meeting at Simpson Aethollist Ehuare with Rev J Motlenry receiving an honor.
The remains of Mrs Cavolina Henstengel were laid to rest in Twentieth Ward cemetery yesterday morning. The funeral proceeded from the deceased’s home in Schmitt’s Court with mourners and friends in attendance. A Mass was celebrated at St Mary’s Church. The pallbearers were Domath Bho, Geiger, and Motor Rebling Jr.
The notice lists local members including Hattie Vila and Diane Neca Dawe along with George Mino and Michael Wovnen. It notes an upcoming meeting next Monday to discuss changes to vacancies and committee roles.
Tonight at Lal lowige, performers recite verses and songs. Wang colo and Chow Kahle lead with recitation, while Lula Kibler and Mitrnt Llu present varied acts.
The advertisement touts a panacea claiming to outdo all remedies for lung issues. It asserts a trusted proprietor authorizes any doctor to provide and sell this remedy, urging readers to consult a trusted pharmacist or supplier.
The new Catarrh Cure, Stuarts Catarrrh Tablets, is a pleasant tasting tablet that cures catarrh by acting on blood and mucous membranes. Unlike greasy salves and cocaine powders, these tablets are clean, convenient, and deliver noticeable relief from the first tablet. Drugstores sell them for about a cent per full package.
Four young performers present a program featuring piano solos by Emma Maier Amelia Blatter Lisgle Trost and Mary Wirth. Recitations by Romaine Spraks Cora Youngs Tillie Tuttalino and others. Violin mandolin guitar and vocal items. Admission ten cents. All proceeds go to Minnie Meyers and Cillie Miller for the talent fund.
The South Side Young Women's Christian association invites all women and girls to a gospel meeting led by Miss Idi Mek in the South Side rooms following a Talent social on Tuesday night in April. Also noted is the departure of Martin Langan from Moses Taylor hospital to stay with his brother at the Columbia House after an injury while employed as a railroad brakeman.
A Took Street residence in North Scranton suffered a major blaze yesterday morning after a faulty fuse sparked, waking Lainie and family at 20 McLane. They fled with minimal protection as flames engulfed the building, the fire brigade arriving too late to save the house but sparing adjacent properties. Loss estimated at 2000 dollars with 700 dollars insured.
At the auditorium last night the Bhick Diamonds edged Scranton in a tight basketball game. Spectators packed the venue as the teams traded leads and the final score hovered around a narrow margin.
An employee of the Sormanton Metric Light company suffered a severe shock when he touched a live wire at a local site. The event caused the circuit to trip and the worker sustained burns to his hands, with responders providing immediate care.
Community notices announce sewing school Saturday afternoon at ao oelick and a Wispol meeting Saturday evening at Toelk. AL residents invited to a Hoe ie junior meeting Sunday afternoon at A400 Oelogh led by Misio Thomas, with various weekday meetings and craft sessions listed along with a Mothers' meeting and an executive changes notice.
A large Christian church audience enjoyed an excellent programme by the Young Ladies Circle with piano pieces, violin and vocal solos, and recitations. Mrs George H Biesecker’s funeral was held at Gypsy Grove, with relatives and townspeople paying their respects. Tomorrows church services are listed, along with other brief notes and a local arrest at the request of parents.
The Cineceuh of the late Mrs Gheoyan H Biesecker conducted the funeral at Gypsy Grove yesterday after two o’clock. The service was led by Theory Ty New ing of the Methodist Episcopal church who offered words of consolation. Floral tributes were provided by Mrs George Simpson Miss Huby Yost and Anna Powell. A large crowd attended and followed the cortège to Dillmoore cemetery. Pallbearers were William J Jones Frank Pruntley Stephen Richards William Fiddle Emory Black and James McCarthy.
Lewis Vanness was arrested last night in the borough jail at the request of his parents. In Dunmore Presbyterian church Tex pastor William Fr Gibbons presents The Cure for Anxiety at 7 00 pm. Sunday school at 12 noon and Prayer meeting follow. Rev JD Thibnes conducts morning and evening services with topics Jesus appears to Apeis tes and Why Jesus Come Again. Mrs J Rice and Mrs John C Mahon are visiting town residents as listed in social notes.
The Amity Literary and Debating society held its regular meeting at 1725 Washington Avenue with officers elected: President Russell Bower vice president William Lindsay secretary Charles Weber assistant secretary Lelied Marsh treasurer John Price. Miss Jones of Olyphant hosted a theatre party for her niece Evelyn Jones of Vickstone featuring Janice Meredith and chaperones Miss Jones and guests Mabel Bordham Evelyn Jones Jessie Callender Louisa Connelly Helen Chamberlin and Warry Connelly Cole Price Walter Phillips Mac Phillips Lay Sanderson.
Mary Flaherty oldest daughter of Mr and Mrs Martin Flaherty of Cherry Street died last evening at 7 o clock from pneumonia. Survived by sisters Mrs Miluaed Melarues and others and brothers Michael Patrick Thomas Lin. Funeral arrangements to be announced from Saints John Church parish.
In a cryptic note dated April 2, a reference to Deeb RE BE TOUANT appears alongside names and places in a Cedar Ave parish record. The fragmentary text mentions Mew POP Doty and Jobo Bester with unclear roles amid a Mop era scene at an Episcopal parish.
The funeral for Mrs Danner was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of Joseph Danner on Sy Wranklin avenue. Clergy from Holy Trinity Lutheran and Pilversaliot churches led services, with bearers J Vettercb Harrick Willian Warner bev terg Thomie Pitsgerald and A Tuthey. A quote from the Lutheran church was read. Ringling Brothers circus featured one of its largest equestrian contingents this season.
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