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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1900

Page

9

Mystery in West Scranton Hair Cutting Case

Reports indicate the deed may have been committed by the girl Sarah Reedie who described a self inflicted chopping episode. Police found only a small hair strand and no corroborating evidence of an intruder or others involved. The story details a man’s clothing sighting and self defense claims but leaves the incident unexplained.

Sarah Reedie Min Iit Sanath Alynnn Rerse Corbett Avenue Mery Durgan

Boy falls from bridge abutment injuring himself

Harveys son of Meir Mary A Butcher of Ha South Summer avenue fell from the western abutment of the Lackiwanha avenue bridge yesterday afternoon while boys were climbing to reach a birds nest. He landed about ten feet, injuring his leg arm and face. Passersby carried him to the street and he was taken home by Thomas Thomas, a machine agent on North Main avenue.

Bie Hholines Thomas Thomas North Main Avenue

Camp 178 Pateiide Order Sons of America Meets

A large representation from Camp 178 attended the regular meeting at the Men's hall last evening. Two propositions were presented and a guessing contest awarded H W Luce a month's dues for guessing the exact number of beans in a jar as 666. A watermelon cutting followed and a special committee of Robert Ehried and Linden V Decker was named to arrange for an entertainment at next Thursday's meeting. Phonographic selections and other features are planned. Alfred Pevan and Linden Ve Decker were elected delegates to the state camp with Joseph Green and James Hutson as alternates.

Sons of America H. W. Luce Robert Ehired Linden V. Decker

West Side Republican Club Holds Regular Meeting

At the regular meeting of the West Side Republican club an enthusiastic crowd gathered to discuss the campaign and proceedings. President Frank G B Theose presided and special committees were formed with Charles H B Acker and Charly B E Lanning to outline the agenda.

West Side Republican Club Frank GB. Theose Charles EH. Acker Charly BE. Lanning

Republican activists prepare for fall campaign leadership

Report outlines work to be done at the next meeting by standing committees. Apimibitions come from many young Republicans showing active political interest. The Woet Stile Republican group is expected to lead royal demonstrations during the fall campaign.

Woet Stile Repblican Et al

Reobert Morrie lodge installs new officers at meeting

The Reobert Morrie lodge of American Trae Iverites held its regular session. New officers were installed with President Charles BE Daniela presiding. David Owens and John R Howards joined the home committee for the coming year. A report from Robathon was deferred to the next meeting. A special committee planned the outing to Lake Ariel on August 25 for members and invited guests.

Reobert Morrie Lodge Lake Ariel

St Paul Tourist Club Draws Big Prize for Philadelphia Trip

St Pauls Tourist Club plans a Philadelphia trip to attend the National Convention of Catholic Total Abstinence unions. A drawing at St Dods Hall awarded a $10 prize won by Patrick Cusick of Washington Avenue, ticket No. 1, with William Riley earning a prize for selling the most tickets. About twenty members will travel, with Captain Peter Metoy to represent St Pauls and other local reps from St Leo's, Father Matthews sockets, and Hyde Park groups.

St. Paul's Philadelpha Total Ab- Flinence Anerin St. Dods Hall Fower Patrick Cusick Waellington Avenue William Riley Quiker City Peter Metoy St. Paula Frank Cilrey St. Leo's Delete J. C. Gallagher Jeffrey Dowers John Crowley Hyde Park Matthew Sockets

Grifth Ellis Reported Missing From North Bromley Area

Grifth Ellis, a single man who lived with Owen Thomas at 434 North Bromley Avenue, vanished from his home two weeks ago. He recently moved from Utica New York about five to six years ago and worked in a Diamond mine. He left wearing a dark Inca suit, derby hat, and a white shirt with blue stripes, and he had thick hair with a heavy moustache. An unpaid beard bib was left behind.

Grifth Ellis Owen Thomas North Bromley Avenue Flo Utica N. Y Elis

Orally marketed coffee substitute causes stomach relief

A newly sold preparation called ORALNO replaces coffee in groceries. The ad claims it is made of pule praine and is gentle on the stomach, allowing most to drink it without distress. Children reportedly enjoy it but the text notes price per package and consumer responses.

Euften

Birthday Commemorated as Youths Gather at South Sumner

Reports from South Sumner Avenue recount a fifteenth birthday celebration with local residents noting greetings and small gatherings. The evening also saw residents like Davies and others involved in community affairs with various social and labor activities described around town.

Dunmore Fire Destroys Mostly Water Damage at Walsh Home

Smoke issued from the Bloom street frame dwelling of Mr and Mrs Michael Walsh yesterday around 3 pm. Firefighters from two borough companies quickly extinguished the blaze, found in sleeping rooms among bedding and straw belts. Damage was caused by water, expected to be slight as the house was drenched while the couple were away on an excursion. It is believed children at home may have started the fire.

Mar Michael Walsh Bloom Street USA Dhal Asahs England

Ancient Order of Hibernians Arranges Excursion Plans

Arrangements were completed Friday by Division Nova of the Ancient Order of Hibernians for their planned excursion to Lake Arthur on August 2. Division No 6 and Division No 33 of the Ladies auxiliary met to coordinate the event. Funeral services were held for Joseph Mupan son of Mr and Mrs Anthony Moran of South Side Scranton formerly of Dunmore. Interment followed at St Marys Catholic cemetery. William McDonald of Pine Street died yesterday in Carbondale.

Division Nova Order of Hibernians Lake Ariet Joseph Mupan Anthony Moran South Sile Scranton Dunmerm Hell

Miner Harry Woosman Injured In Mule Accident

Harry Woosman a 17 year old mine driver at the West Ridge mine was badly hurt when his mule bolted during a crossing at Clearview and Von Storch field. His head wound and body contusions were treated at home and by a physician and he is expected to recover. The article also notes several local residents traveling visiting relatives and returning from trips.

Harry Woosman West Ridge Main Clearview Theodore Clearview Street von Storch Field Woosman Woorman Parker Street Jones Eulith Martin Church Avenue New York City George Haldeman Ceresco Neb J. #. Johnson Providence Road Maylowell Summit Avenue Maplewood G. W. Davis Lake Winola Irvin Dawes James Edith Thomas West Market Street Atlantic City

Local Notices And Movements Of Town Residents

Miss Marie Coyne of Main street departed for Ohio for a few weeks. Miss Jennie Loughney left for Detroit Michigan for a brief visit. The Ladies Temperance society will escort to Harvey's Lake this Saturday. John Sullivan was injured in the Greenwood mine on Wednesday. The funeral of the late John Mire Cahill of Gilmore Avenue will be held this morning at 6 oclock with interment in Minooka cemetery.

Margaret Gibbs South Main Avenue Sheridan Slate Swetland Bree John (. Koch Pice North Hovde Park Avenue Washburn Street Serviers Thomas Lafayette Street Thomas Beynon Chili New York Arthur Tanning North Bromley Avenue Mise Ricesie Jones Wales Clark's Summit Old Country George Thompson T Irene James Honniner Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church Harvey's Lake Hampton, Simpston John H. Meredith Beth Philadelphia Benjamin Evans Mt. Pocono Jennie Danilels Division Street Atlantc City FE. J. McHenry St. David's Episcopal Church J. P. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Martha Vaughan Fynon Street Atlantic City William Wallace C. R. Bhrger North Main Avenue Uaited Mine Workers Cooperative Hall St. Peter's Hall Bellevue Frank H. Young Jackson Street Updike Luzerne Borough Marie Ella Reese North Filmore Avenue Nanticoke John Jones Filmore Avenue Harry Shorts Price Street Bridgeport Marie Coyne Main Street Ohio Jennie Loughney Detroit Mich Ladies’ Temperance Society John Sullivan Greenwood John Mire Cahill Gilmore Avenue Minooka Cemetery

Famine in India shows famine labor under strict wage limits

Corréspondente Tendon Leader describes Amraodi where famine refugees crowd Pak Bungalows and work in stone breaking for road building. Government circular enforces strict economy with low wages, 66 percent of men and 40 percent of workers present on the day visited.

Amraodi Manholkar India Amraod Pubic Works

Marian Witte Endorsed Digestive Aid Book Claims Broad Endorsements

A garbled ad copy touts a product praised to aid digestion and relax nerves, promising benefits to body and brain. It lists endorsements from figures described as Marian Witte, priests, archbishops, and other notables, offering the book postpaid to recipients who write.

Marian’ Witte Dingreciate Reims Marian & Co Kimerrra Lapress Trine Candinat

Food Relief Train Sheds Light on Indian Work Camp

A reporter describes relief works in India where daily food allowances were debated as to their adequacy. He details wages, living conditions, and a camp scene with hungry children receiving small portions while officials consider regulate pricing and relief enhancements.

After Mr Herschey

Lancaster County commissioners petitioned in the U S court to declare bankrupt the bondsman and brother E H Herschey’s heir Mr Herschey. They seek to set aside transfers of real estate and compel payment of his share of losses from a county treasurer default of 65 000 dollars.

Philadelphia Lancaster Cenunty United States Court Child Ely Herschery E. H. Herschey E. A. Herschey

Robber Strikes South Scranton Homes Leaving Cash Missing

A burglar entered the Clearwater residence on Fear Street via a rear yard and cellar door while Mr and Mrs Clearwater attended church and errands. About 19 dollars vanished, two gold watches were left behind, and no clue was found by police by late evening.

D. J. Clearwater Fear Street Cedar Avenue Nelehbor Walter Clearwater

Delightful reception and night party at Miss Rosar's home

In Brooklyn, Miss Anna Shank hosts a pleasant evening in honor of Miss Litgle Rosar of Alster street. Guests include Tillie Hatim Frances Hatom and others while Mr Maginnis preserves flashlights and a dainty repeat is served. Miss Rosar praised as a capital hostess.

Anna Shank Hutles Secroedeys Brooklyn Misa Litgle Rosar Alster Street Mgr. Maginnis Miss Rosar Tillie Hatim Frances Hatom Chon Grisweld Lona Howat Ligghe Rosur Mame Iowar Charles Schroeder Steve Lyman Will Shank Andrew Best John Rosar George Rosur W. A. Maginnis

Bumpernickle Band Delights Scranton Audience

The Bumpernickle band of the Scranton Athletic club gave an open air concert advertising Camp 680 of the Patriote Order Sons of America to Lake Lodore Augusta. The programme was well executed and drew a crowd. Their renditions of Mid the Coat Fields of Pennsylvania and From Scranton to Lake Lodore drew the crowd, and they will not repeat the performance on special request.

Bumpernickle Scranton Athletic Club Patriote Order Sons of America Lake Lodore Augusta Coat Fields Pennsylvania Scranton

Funeral of Arthur Y Malley Held at St John’s Church

The funeral of the late Arthur Y Malley was held yesterday morning from the family residence on Mitteton avenue and attended largely. Services at St. John’s church on Fig street included a Requiem High Mass by Rev. BE. J. Melley, followed by his requiem funeral oration. Interment occurred at Cathedral cemetery with pall-bearers John Crane F Col Gratin Thomas O’Malley Patrick Batile Charles O’Malley and M. B. Duffy.

Arthur Y Malley Mitteton Avenue St. John's Church Fig Street BE. J. Melley Rev. Melley Wle Catheral Cemetery John Crane F.col. Gratin Thomas O'Malley Patrick Batile Plateton Charles O'Malley M. B. Duffy

Patrolman Arrests Drunk Woman on Cedic Avenue

Patrolman Surtor arrested Mary Gregor Wednesday around 1 4 a m on Cedic avenue for intoxication and sleeping on a sidewalk. She gave Provi dens as residence and was discharged yesterday morning from Aldera Abert police station.

Surtor Mary Gregor Welock Cedic Avenue Aldera Abert Providens Henry Loutscher Maple Street Seadal Henry Barnickel Doc” Haggerty Joseph Jonow Frank Ilso Mountain Lake Bly” Kirst Milas Katherine Tradhe St. John's Church Wemebery Loretta Cor Froapect Avenue Mickory

Prospective West Tour and Local Visits Reported

Misa Minnie Pavet of Prospect Avenue left yesterday afternoon for a two month tour through the West visiting St. Louis, St. Paul, Minneapolis, Chicago and Milwaukee. Miss Helen Hochlander of Willow Street is visiting relatives in Plymouth. John Haas of Prospect Avenue has returned from a visit to New York, Miss Frances Boland of Prospect Avenue is mentioned.

Misa Minnie Pavet Prospect Avenue Yester St. Louis St. Paul Mion Chicago Milwaukee Helen Hochlander Willow Street Plymouth John Haas New York Frances Boland Boland

Visitors and Returns Span Local Area in Short Report

Leaves today for a week in Carbondale with friends. Mrs. Heffelfinger visits daughter Mia. Rozelle Pittston Zang Pittston return from New York. Bearman family and others visit Ruddy Cedar Avenue. Pearsall Palm Street returns from New Haven and New York. O'Reyle Pittston Avenue back from New York Philadelphia. Cerrity Chicago visiting Fladden Palm Street. Boyle Tigue Brady depart for Philadelphia. Handley Pittston Avenue returns from New England Nova Scotia. McCrea Roach Keeley Haggerty fishing in Factoryville. O’Boyle Pittston Avenue returns from Atlantic City.

Carbondale Richard Heffelfinger Willow Street Mia Floyd Rozelle West Pittston Joseph Zang Pittston Avenue New York Thomas Bearman Frances Loretta Nellie Hazel Coyle John Gullnin Charlotte Martha BP. J. Flynn Pittston Vera Patrick Ruddy Cedar Avenue Alice Pearsall Palm Street New Haven New York City John O'Reyle Philadelphia Mins Marie Cerrity Chicago Michael Fladden Edward Boyle John Tigue Thos. Brady Thomas Handley New England States Nova Scotia Robert McCrea Patrick Roach James Keeley John Haggerty Factoryville M. J. O'Boyle Atlantic City

The Sand Mounds of Piney Woods and Their Builder

In the piney woods of the southern states a curious geological feature appears as circular yellow sand mounds. Locally called the salamanders these heaps result from a small rodent that tunnels underground to depths of six feet and covers its surface work so as to hide all traces.

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