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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Small Boy Bitten by Dog

A boy in Lincoln Heights was bitten by a street dog in broad daylight. Dr De Willink Towlond Davies attended the injury, but doctors say the wound is not serious. Local events note a lawn social at Miss Helen M Fowler’s home and funeral plans for James McLaughlin, the miner killed at Oxford Shaft, with community reactions and notices about officers’ safety.

James McLaughlin Oxford Shaft—Lawn Helen M. Fowler John Burke A. 0. H. Elected Bonentio Lincoln Heights John Dunn de Willink Towlond Davies Wilmowatte

Arrest of John Burke Over Battery Case In Dis Price Street

Mary Jane Shaw of Dis Price street reports that John Burke of 15 Price street was arrested on a charge of weewuio and battery with intent to injure. Mrs Fhew and Karl Paalkner recount that Burke came to their home on the Sith Ay of dle, threatened Shaw’s son Karl, allegedly choked him and prevented him from leaving. Hearing held before Alderman Kel.

Mary Jane Shaw Price Street John Burke Wii Karl Paalkner Karl Uren Kel

Defendant Held on $200 Bail on Each Charge

A court detained the defendant in custody with bail set at $200 on each charge.

Low

Funeral for miner James McLaughlin at St. Patrick’s Church

Yesterday morning at 9 o clock the funeral of James McLaughlin, killed last Sunday by a fall in the Oxford shaft, was held from his home to St Patrick's church for a high mass of requiem. Pall bearers were former friends Patrick Rogan Andrew Conner Peter Malonney John Moran Michael Olden and Thomas Conners. Flower bearers included Anthony Mitchell James Hinnegan John Judge and others. The display of flowers from Local No. 1715 United Mine Workers and several former companions reflected the esteem in which he was held. Interment followed at Cathedral cemetery.

James McLaughlin Oxford St. Matrick’'s Church Patrick Rogan Andrew Conner Peter Malonney John Moran Michael (Olden Thoniae Conners Anthony Mitchell James Hi Fung

Local social notes and church events from town life

The column lists residents and their comings and goings including Mrs Parker buying the Mears homestead, Mrs Duggan and Ada enjoying American plans, and several lodge officers elected by Division No. 1 AOH. It notes trips to Buffalo and Canada, summering at Lake Idlewild, and a lawn social at the First Welch Baptist church. The Reynolds condition and First Baptist church business are briefly mentioned.

Harvey TP Diovis Davie Bor. Parker Washburn Street Mears von Booth Main Avenue Abe Dugcan Ada South Mainavenue Ancient Order of Hibernians T. P. McHate August McHates John Lavelle Jehan P Crowley Patrick Lynn M.oe Jennings John Shaughnevey John Carrol Thomas Regn Thelock Slocum Lodge Order of Oda Will Treet William T. Martes Lackowana Avenue Rebecca Avenue Mise Alive Coons Sumner Avenue Canada Mise Michel Lewis Fifteenth Street Mise Novia Nichole Lafayette Street Lake Idlewise Firet Welch Baptist Church Jaes A. Evans Hyde Park Avenue Reynolds First Baptist Church

Meeting Note From Last Evening in Youngstown

Last evening after the regular prayer meeting Mrs. Anna Leyshon and Mrs. Mawd Jones were visiting in Youngstown.

Anna Leyshon Mies Mawd Jones Youngstown

Fire destroys two story frame building in North Scranton

Mathew Sherwood's dwelling and confectionery business near the Great Bridge was nearly burned to ash yesterday before 3 am. Fire companies from General Phinney Niagara Liberty and Excel Station kept flames from spreading. Sherwood, nearly suffocated, was rescued but could not save his belongings. he reentered to save papers and cash. Insurance covered about one thousand dollars.

Mathew Sherwool Hidge Street Bridge Hox 66 General Phinney, Niagara, Liberty Excelsior Sherwood Edie Sone

Revival Meetings At First Welsh Baptist Church

Nightly revival services at the First Welsh Baptist Church on West Market Street show strong attendance and spiritual power. Many have professed faith and some seek baptism, as Rev. W Davies, the new pastor, begins his sermon with earnest energy. A cordial invitation is extended for all to attend the meetings at 7 o clock.

First Welsh Baptist Church West Market Strewt

Arrest of Spencer King in North Scranton

Spencer King living on Clearview Street near North Sumner Avenue was arrested at 1 oclock yesterday morning by Acting Lieutenant Hockenberg and Officer Rose of the North Scranton police. He allegedly abused and threatened his wife, forcing them from their home into the yard. The wife testified to police for his arrest, a warrant was issued, and Magistrate Piller fined King ten dollars which he paid. He was held in jail to await further police action.

Spencer King Clearview Street Sumner Avenue Hockenberg Rose North Scranton Wn Haverite Ape Poole Piller

Two Men Hospitalized After Knife Fight in Street Disorder

Frank Etrune and Joe Kanowski escaped a drunken brawl on Nay Aug Avenue when a knife fight broke out. Officers Hockenberry and a patrol stopped the melee. both men were cut and needed surgeons. They paid $10 fines after Magistrate Fidler heard the case. Zemetis received a separate knife injury but refused to name his assailant and paid a $310 fine.

Frank Etrune Joe Kanowski Nay Augavente Joe Zemetis 4Zemytis Fidler du Peilee Court

Welsh Congregational Churches Plan Park Excursion

Next Tuesday August 1 the Welsh Congregational churches of West Park Street and South Main Avenue hold a jet excursion to Parke Joothore. The day features two song contests for different age groups and races including Egg race and Wheelbarrow race. Adult tickets cost 75 cents. Trains depart Delaware and Hudson station at 6 a.m.

West Mar Kal Street South Main Avenue Parke Joothore Delaware and Hudson Station

Funeral notices and social updates from a small town

The obituary column records the funeral of Matthew Connelly held on Leggett Street with Episcopal rites and Forest Hill cemetery interment. It also notes the funeral of Mrs. Mary E. Bowle, services led by Reverend Dr. W. L. Shipeson, interment at Forest Hill, and various local social visits and travels including Lake Wolar and Atlantic City trips. The body of Walter Tripp, delayed in California due to Southern Pacific strikes, is en route via Undertaker Jones. In New Mexico, Mikes Anfilo Reese travels to Buffalo for the Pan American with Miss Annie Reese and Nina Miller listed among travelers.

Matthew Connelly Leggett Street Bo J. Haughtom Oo Bert Stevens Sach Francis North Main Avenue Lake Witola Walter Tripp California Undertaker Jones Southern Pacific New Mexico Mikes Anfilo Reese Oak Street Buffalo Misa Annie Reese Plymouth Nina Miller Green

August Furniture Sale Brings Wide Reductions

Businesses promote August as a cleaning out month and buyers see the harvest of bargains. The great August Sale of Furniture now underway offers substantial reductions across nearly every line, with merchandise to suit thrifty shoppers planning seasonal purchases.

Crystal Glass Jelly Glasses with Covers Dozen Lot

Unclear fragment references crystal glass jelly glasses with firmly fitting covers offered by a seller. Mentions a dozen quantity and a brand or descriptor China and Glassware Crystal Glass EEOS. No clear person or organization identified.

Trevor

Weekend Visits Highlight Local Street Residents

Street residents report several guests and visits. Lisgie Por from Elmira stayed for weeks with Mr and Mrs EEJ Carpenter. Kate Robinson from Wilkes Barre returned home after a week with Margaret Gillespie of Durkin Street.

Disorderly youths arraigned after Pittston Avenue incident

James Burns of Pittston Avenue Joseph Keegan and James Murphy of Stone Avenue and Patrick Travelle were arraigned before Police Magistrate Storr for disorderly conduct. The four shouted names at passersby and harassed people on Monday night near Pittston Avenue and Kim Street. Burns and Murphy were fined two dollars each, paid, and discharged with a warning.

James Burns Pittston Avenue Joseph Keegan James Murphy Stone Avenue Patrick Travelle

Funeral Services for Minnie Gard Held at Home

Services for Minnie Gard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gard of Moltke Avenue, were held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock at the family home by Rev. Father Straub of St Mary's German Catholic Church. Interment followed in the Twentieth Ward Cemetery with many friends in attendance.

Minnie Peter Gard Moltke Avenue Father Straub St. Mary's Twentieth Ward

Local church and club meetings and vacations announced

The St Aloysius St Patricks and St Irenes societies plan a meeting at Pharmacy hall this evening for important business. Mrs Emma Dempsey and children along with John D Quinn enjoy a Harvey's Lake vacation. Philip Hamm returns from two months in New York. J Paul church members host a fall ball September 14 to 28. Boranten Athletic Club holds a regular monthly meeting tonight at Alder street rooms.

St. Aloysius St. Patrick's St. Irene’s Pharmacy Hall Emma Dempsey John D. Quinn Harvey's Lake Philip Hamm Maple Street New York Charles Hamm Pittston Avenue J. Paul's Church Membre Boranten Athletic Club Alder Street

Burgess Refuses Warrant Signatures and Borough Pole Count

The Dunmore council discussed the stone crusher on Gulden pict, with Burgess Bursehell refusing to sign warrants for work done. The pole count shows 1.50 leaf deforestation. electric light costs total 75.50. John Kristoe, a No 1 colliery miner, was badly injured by a roof fall and rushed to Lackawanna hospital.

Burgess Baracher John Kristoe Coonnell Mesris McAllister Paustian Ward Brogan Sloe Burgers Wathlers Andere Ernichera Bournees Scranton Railway Company Fallow Delaware Street Monroe Avenue Collinge Drinker Streets Brook Street Tripp Avenue Green Hlakely Knight Populus Brook Bridge

Local residents named in scattered social notes

Kingston and surrounding areas feature a stream of social visits and guest appearances. Names include Mrs Christopher Keller of Electric Avenue visiting Stroudsboro friends, Miss Julia Blahop with Milena in New York, Miss Honma Ot of Newport News as guest of Anna Branning, and Nell, former pastor of the Baptist church, visiting town friends.

Carelins Wilkon Kingston Penhitives Hay Avenue Christopher Keller Electric Avenue Stroudsboro Mary Keeeler Mikees Bromeon Martha Th. Filer Lay Avinnue Heen Mapai Wet Pitleton Oscar Yort Winkely Street Lew. A. BL OY Nell The Baptist Etirellere Friends

Wardlow family visit with Green Rego friends noted

Mrs. Alexander Wardlow and the Mixees Agnes and Edith Wardlow of Wilkes-Harre were seen yesterday with Green Rego friends James Hex of Sanderson Avenue and Karl Hughes of Dickson Avenue.

Alexander Wardlow Agnes Edith Wardlow Wilkes-Harre Green Rego James Hex Sanderson Avenue Karl Hughes Dickson Avenue

Green Ridge gathering notes visits and school talk

Yesterday at Green Ridge Presbyterian church a party hosted guests including Mrs W W Patterson of Philadelphia and Miss Anna May Richards of the Wes Side. Miss Winters, head of Mr Meyers school for girls at Cumberland Gap Tennessee, spoke on the work there at the prayer meeting.

Allandeley W. W. Patterson Philadelphia Anna May Richarda Misa Jennie Okell Monroe Avesnue Hiner Charlese S. Muir Misvea Gereteude Cuil Jean Mitchell Isabelle Jones Tsubella Okell Ransom Griffin Gerhard Pod Mesers Galld Mutt Fuller Fish Taylor Evans Gualick Roy Trelph Gillespie Cikell Hen PL Vibert Meridien Conn Arthur Bridgen Delaware Street Miss Winters Meyers Cumberland Cap Tenn Green Ridge Presbyterian Church

What the Exposition Proves

The fragmentary OCR reads as a garbled historical note or editorial about complex themes and人物 names obscured by errors. It suggests a critical discussion of individuals connected to a fictional or symbolic exposition, with unclear references to wheat and governance.

Song of the Streets by Elias Lieberman

A reflective piece titled Song of the Streets explores life on city sidewalks. It contrasts bustling crowds and street romance with poverty and social neglect, observing both charm and hardship in urban daily life.

Mia Strong Lake Gila Lee Stueta Elias Lieberman

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