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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Torpedo Explodes Damaging People

An improvised torpedo placed by youths exploded on a street car track near Eynon street and South Main avenue injuring a man identified as Stenty Kobloth. He was treated at a drug store and later removed home. Several toys exploded as cars passed, and the event disrupted funerals of John Moyles and Augustus Bowman.

Samuel Hughes Aswell Court John Moyles Augustus Bowman Atlantic City Stenty Kobloth Eynon Street O'Clonke South Main Avenue Rdl Reid Todiss

Burglar Ransacks Aswell Court Home Steals Clothes and Cash

A Wurgler entered San wel tt Hughes home in Aswell court on Saturday evening and stole a wall of clothing and 84 dollars. The money was hidden in the house and taken after the clothes were moved. Hughes had left a watch and money on a stand. both were missing when he returned. Lieutenant Williams investigates to solve the case.

Sanwel Tt Hughes Aswell Court

Scranton man and Ford arrested for streetcar stoning

Frank Regan of Scranton street and Michie Ford of McNicholas court were arrested late Saturday by Patrolman David Davis for stoning a street car at Scranton and Seventh Street. They resisted arrest and caused trouble. In pollen court yesterday Roman was fined $5 and Ford held for a further hearing today, when the car conductor will testify against Jinn.

Frank Regan Scranton Street Michie Ford McNicholas Court David Davis Scranton and Seventh Street Pollen Court Roman Ford

Residents take upscale sightseeing trip around New York

Mr and Mrs George L Jones of 22 South Main Avenue Ralph B Collins of 420 South Main Avenue Mr and Mrs John J James of Landis Street and Mrs Edith Van Mustick of Tagelet enjoy the sights in and around New York before visiting Ovonan Orove Anvury Kirk Janet Branch and a Hudson excursion Also Thomas St Janet and a wife and John J Davis of Bellevue Street joined St Brenden's council excursion to Atlantic City on Saturday

Georgel. Jones Main Avenue Ralph B. Collins Maln Avenue John J. James Landis Street Mirs Edith van Mustick Tagelet New York Ovonan Orove Anvury Kirk Janet Branch Hudson Bellevue Street Atlantic City St. Brenden's

Excursion to Athintle City Attracts Large Crowd

Under St Teerden's council and Yous Men's Institute auspices, over a thousand attended the Satundary trip with twelve train cars. West Scranton residents joined the low NJ Central Railroad fare to Ocean Grove Ashbury Park and Long Branch for a pleasant, uneventful outing.

Athintle City Satundary St. Teerden's Yous Men's Institute West Scranton Central Railroad of New Jersey Ocean Grove Ashbury Park Long Bronch

Mohontda Chemical Punh Meeting Noted In Local Notice

A special meeting of the Ranter Young Propiets union of the Pint Baptier inet will be held at Hook street on Wednesday evening. The Franklin frgine company Wipeek tenuker Towasipitiae and other groups are listed as organizers with Rev. A Vo Biner to preach at the event. The notice references local addresses and a cathedral venue for afternoon activities.

Acretuhir Mohontda Chemical Wipeek Tenuker Towasipitiae Cieews Green Social Mtr Ranter Young Propiets Union Hook Street Wyalibiien

Draperies and Curtains Now Ready for Inspection

Real Twentieth Century draperies and upholsteries announce arrivals for fall and winter. Lines are nearly complete with gaps filling as deliveries arrive from manufacturers at home and abroad.

Novel Display of Textile Arts at Globe Warehouse in Scranton

Quality and elegance blend in a Scranton exhibit showcasing new textile arts. The collection follows the Globe Warehouse model, offering broad variety and unique attractions not found in nearby galleries or shops, drawing buyers with its inducements.

Scranton

A Dress Rehearsal Fabrics and Lace Curtain Trends

The article catalogues upholstery fabrics and lace curtain varieties in new shades and novelty weaves. It highlights velours, cotton damasks, brocales, silk warps, and Roman Stripes, with fringes and cords, plus Brussels lace, Irish points, Swiss embroideries, and a range of bagdad and oriental effects. It notes domestic and imported pieces and calls attention to innovations in yard goods for panels and curtains.

Bagdads

Funeral notices and community events reported

The obituary notices list Mrs Ann Grady’s funeral at her residence on Wort Lackawanna avenue and burial in the Catholic cemetery. Other items include a baptismal ceremony at St Mathwick's, a meeting at Slinpeti Merchidiot Pplithopol, and several infant burials and memorial services across local churches and missions.

Local residents plan Atlantic City trips and visits

County detective Leyton and numerous residents from South Hineinoye and nearby towns embark on extended trips to Atlantic City, Lake Winola, Niagara Malls, and Wilmington. The column lists travelers and destinations including Verdh pbert, North Mute Aventis, and others, noting vacations and gatherings with family and friends.

County Tetective Leyton and Family South Hineinoye Atlante City Mise Mare Stanton Verdh Pbert Lela Migked OM. Hk. Plylite Aldgie Ative Athintic City Misa Qarbella Parrett Atteet New Yowk City Mey Ming Dehin TS Dee North Mute Aventis Atlantic City David Moo South Tacotn William Roth Moltaventn Adare City George Wolineer Corte Street Andaa Chater Dheieion Teave Thierre Abel Ashore Park Tod Mire David Naess and Son Kilwa Walter Etrvet Lake Wind Stemart Mivdoker Nath Trolley Wii Niagara Malls Biach South Main Avonnie Rebayl- Wall Philaduptita Jelin Muchliek Anil Sin Dhiwhd Citas Mises Ethel Mele Pittston Viali Wid Mis Hatton Ad Wiedestrat Atlaethecite Mire Gietivston Iehtiersd Berthia and Huth Bout Malin Avery Vienom Athintic Gite Philadelphia Trier Estine Reiinger Sient Suvie Motehew Lon Miet Stetly Allwit Natl Thomlet Avenue Siawner Nod Louise Shima Avenue Montrose Redilew Garield Evento Eeashors John Porelt Lew Tabor Waallirti Cathering Peloe Atlanticity Miers Mieriha Rolly Esnonetovet Cathering Jays Mips Academy, Stroot Kore Festen Dr Podenking Jackson Strort Willy

Obituary notices from city mourn many residents

Mee Barsh Bigiin died Friday morning at her home 129 Gordon Street age 60. Survived by Patrick Walsh, Kellyord Holler, Martey Hughes, and Michael Walsh. Funeral will be at St Peter's Cathedral with burial in Cathedral cemetery. Also noted are the deaths of Mrs Thorne Davies and Mary Paton. services and interments announced, with community condolences offered.

Barsh Bigiin Patrick Walsh Mra Kelyord Floller Martey Hughes California Mehiael Waleh Neeweiniyg Pequloma St Peter's Cathedral

Endorsement by Scranton Citizen for Down's Kidney Pills

William Morris, a Scranton resident and partner in Morris Brow, testifies that Down's Kidney Pills cured his back and shoulder pain for a year. He urges others with similar complaints to use the remedy, sold at 10 cents by Foster Milburn Co, sole U.S. agents.

Scranton William Morris Lackawanna Avenue Morris Brow Down Fostere Milburn Clo Muffalo United States Donn's

Thomas Rowley Funeral Held After Von Storch Incident

The funeral of Thomas Rowley, killed in the Von Storch incident, was held the next afternoon. Services were held at his home and then at Holy Apostolic Church with a high mass of requiem by Father Moylan. Pallbearers included Patrick Mullen, Michael Costello, Thomas Saltry, John Moran, Michael Rook, and James Saltry. Interment was at Cathedral Cemetery.

Thomas Rowley Life Holy Stosary Church Father Moylan Terbury Patrick Mullen Michael Costello Thome Saltry John Moran Michael Rook James Saltry Cathedral Cemetery

Fridiydk Socials and Travels Mentioned in Local Notes

A jumble of social events and travel updates fills the column. Guests from Warrenstewt, Danvers, and New York visit, attend parties, and depart for Mars vers Jal. Several names and towns appear with travel mentions to Atlantic City and Philadelphia, amid church and school notices.

Tom the Birtley Mars Miet Curborwilte Mise Blanche Hallstead Pearl Smith New York City Wiest Mex Hollstoi Oakstront George Kolfer Providence Gan and Water Company Bs Ouloving Witscaoation Canada Alice Osterhiut Oak Street Miet Rumell Carbontale Attia V. Mullin Sebrutary Youngs Wienen Swiich Philadelphia Neon Conwarth New Vekalte Sly Ly Saulle Eltamh

Train leaves Wyoming Valley rally amid scattered delays

An early Wyoming Valley rally derailed normal service as trains faced scattered delays and detours. Officials advised passengers to expect longer travel times and plan alternate routes through the region.

Fragmented Dialect Dialogue in Chicago Port Scene

A garbled postscript of a Chicago Port scene shows an elderly narrator and a young bidder debating a task described as a "Hirt" while the crowd shows unease. The dialogue hints at a misheard plea about a preferred outcome and a promised explanation to be understood later.

Bartilor Chicago

Fragmentary line hints at a punishing teaching moment

A garbled excerpt suggests a teacher or speaker chiding someone over skill or method. The odd phrasing hints at linguistic distortion or OCR error, with a possible focus on instruction and misunderstanding. No clear names, places, or events are recoverable.

From a Biocyclist's Point of View

A garbled early text fragment describes a biocyclist's perspective with cryptic lines about travel from Santiago and a venti card along a path, mentioning terms like Chiro Keetlig Moet in a distorted historical voice.

Santiago

Funeral Notices from South Scranton Services Held

The funerals of Miss Elizabeth Steinbach Mrs Anna Fischen and Mrs Louies Krobe were held in South Scranton. Services were at 2 pm with Rev J Schmidt at Hickory Street Baptist Church and interment at Pittston Avenue cemetery. Pallbearers were Sidney Parson Mert Grutmian William Hinder Peter Smith John Hartman and August Kiecel. Flower bearers included Albert Withe Fred Wiesel William Smith and William Timlockle.

Elizabeth Steinbach Anna Fischen Phillips Louies Krobe New York Hickory Street J. Schmidt Pittston Avenue Sidney Parson Mert Grutmian William Hinder Peter Smith John Hartman August Kiecel Albert Withe Fred Wiesel William Smith William Tmlockle

Miss Elizabeth Steinbinek Funeral at St Marys

Afternoon service held at St Marys Church on Tvers street for Miss Elizabeth Steinbinek of Loenwet street who died at Moses Taylor hospital from burns suffered while building a fire. Large cortege to Ne cemetery. sodality members joined mourners with floral offerings.

Elizabeth Steinbinek Loenwet Street Moses ‘Taylor Hospital Burns St. Mars’s Church Tver Street Botor Christ Ne, & Cemetery Wits the Sodality

Funeral Service for Mrs Anna Fisch Held in Pittston

The funeral for Mrs Anna Fisch of Pittston Avenue began at 10 o'clock Saturday morning from the family home. A requiem Mass was sung at St Marys Church by Rev George Blopper followed by a eulogistic address by Rev Christ. The cortege proceeded to Nom 5S Cemetery for burial. Pallbearers were John Domuth Frank Greinbe John Theelwild and Michael Kraemer.

Mra Anna Fisch Pittston Avenue St. Mary's Church River Street Cheorge Blopper Christ Nom 5S Cemetery John Domuth Frank Greinbe John Theelwild Michael Kraemer

Sixth Birthday Party For Miss Stefin Phalitius

A sixth birthday celebration was hosted by Mr and Mrs PHIMps at their Wilewenth home on Friday afternoon. Children enjoyed games and play on the lawn with guests including Otteten Wach and several Philips relatives and friends.

Stefin Phalitius Coamelsman Wilewenth Mar Mee Phimps Mother Otteten- Wach Chinne Trudenlach Praneea Philips Carrie Tillip

Local Trailway Compound and City Meeting Reports

A Seruien Trailway company site near coder avenue faces entry and betar conditions under consideration at a council meeting. Cardinal Mangere and others advised a rebad election while a concert, a Mayors relief, and a garden party followed. Victims include a meningitis death and numerous social notices detailing visitors and gatherings across Cedar avenue and related streets.

Pea Coal Delivered at $1.25 Per Ton

A terse notice states pea coal sold at 1 1/4 dollars per ton delivered to customers along routes including Houth Ride Central elise and Mole Park with orders from WT Sharkey and Colar avenue.

Pea Coal Houth Ride Central Elise Mole Park Adidness Sharkey Tinh Colar Avenue

Soldiers for the Orient Pass Through on Special Train

The Seventh Met artillery officers, horses, and ordnance, fresh from the Antilles, on a hurried Lackawanna special bound for San Francisco. Two Pullman cars, six horses, and two express cars led the train. Remaining ordnance and men move to New York for handling and are due here Wednesday night or Thursday. the command is expected to embark from San Francisco for the China theater.

Antilles San Francisco New York Ching

Opposed to Anarchy Rally At Scranton Memorial Service

A large gathering in Scranton heard speakers denounce anarchism as a crime and threat to law and order. Congressmen Connell and Mayor Moir urged firm action, with Italian community leaders and local bands participating, followed by a parade and multiple memorial services.

Connell Moir Similh Jines Villonie Mel Fieve Brothers

Dunmore Doings at Saturday Schoolboard Meeting

Mr Spencer chaired the Dunmore schoolboard session as reports from committees emerged. Miller of No 4 aerieal said concreting the basement was let to fire Menara. Webber of No 6 said the building is in deplorable condition and may be torn down. Hinge gerty of No W school reported a faulty drain and steps to repair. Heating bids for No 14 in No 1 school came from Dunmore Lumber Co and contractors Thomas Hughes and War of this place and Maloney.

Spencer Miller No. 4 Aerieal Menara Thornton Kind Webber No. 6 Actieal Hingegerty Dunmore Lumber Company Thomas Hughes Warof Maloney No. 1 Howeerty John Gibbons No. 13 Mer Webber Motlan

Short News Notes From Local Churches

Oten File, a student, preached at the Merhadist Epliinpapl church yesterday morning. The Pomerlvanly Coal company will be gall torlags. The Ladies Mil eyelet of Tadley Street Baptist church will seve foe cream and duke in the church garden Wednesday evening. The annual escurion at St. Mark's Pariah church will be run to Lake Ariel today. The Twentieth Coptney Dering elee will olive their openilig eee in Washington hall Pup 2.

Oten Tadley Street Baptist Church St. Mark's Pariah Church Lake Ariel Washington Hall Pup

Local Birth Announcements and Illness Reports

A stream of notices from Scranton to Albany reports the arrival of a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Derham of Selmontady and updates on several families with health concerns including diphtheria among children and adults. Names include Miles Frele Meanie of Paterno and Hobart Dorshym of Clay Ave.

Miles Frele Meanie Paterno Mongan Lake Winnla Scranton Allaeny Wolevibpiet John Derham Selmontady Hobart Dorshym Clayavec William Waleh William Waleh, of Qipay Crewe Willian McGraw Avg Agnes Metale

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