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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Tragedy Strikes Mrs Denman at Noon

Mrs Elvira L Denman died at noon after collapsing while dining with her family at 8 South Hyde Park avenue. Doctors attributed death to heart disease. she leaves a husband William Denman and children Mrs G I Ch Fred Denman Mrs James & Theo Juliet Denman and Abbie Denman. She was a longtime member of Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church.

Elvira L. Denman William & Denman Hyde Park Avenue Denman Wlr Alien Wand Dremmin Gibson Sas Quehinna Sertinton Idas Dentin Simpson Methodist Episcopal Ehbureh Mra. G. Ik Fred WW. Denman Mre. James & Theo Juliet Denman Abbie Denman

Tragic double shooting shocks North Bromley area

The community discussed a Sun day tragedy at Edwin Tavis home on North Bromley avenue. Neighbors knew Tavis faced unhappy marriage relations and talked of his plan to end it after telling his sister days earlier. The couple was found dead, with local speculation centering on domestic unhappiness.

Edwin Tavis Bromley Avenue Davis Thivis

Double Funeral Set After Tragic Domestic Easements

Coroner's inquest to be held Thursday evening follows the deaths of a husband and wife. Funeral Director Davis of Taylor prepared the bodies for burial. The double service is at 3 p.m. at 510 North Bromley Avenue with Pastor Jones of the Tabernacle Congregational Church, and interment at Washburn Street Cemetery. Viewing hours are 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The conduct of the wife, noted for frequent absences, is cited in the case.

Davis Taylor North Bromley Avenue Om Few Jones Tabernacle Congregational Church

Mrs Dean Requests Correction On Husband Arrest Facts

Mrs James Dean of 118 Hampton Street asks The Tribune to publish that she did not cause her husband to be arrested. Dean was taken to court on a charge of abusing his wife and is jailed awaiting trial. The warrant reportedly issued at the urging of Deanes mother and stepfather Mr and Mrs George Fradbury. The prisoner made an unsuccessful attempt to escape from Constable Lance after being placed under arrest.

James Dean Hampton Street Tribune Triad Dean Anne Anes Py. Knapp Cour Onalie Commonwealth Ironnes Weller Bison Corinne Wealth

Disorderly house inmates face jail and fines

Frances Johnson jailed for sixty days for keeping a disorderly house after arrest by Lieutenant Williams. Dora Epps and John Henry fined ten dollars each for drunken and disorderly conduct. William Allen and Kate Kennedy sentenced to thirty days in default of fines. Johnson and Kennedy women held on assault and battery charges by neighbors Mrs Davis and her daughter.

Frances Johnson Eighth Street Wiliams Dora Epps John Henry William Allen Kate Kennedy Johnson and Kennedy Davis Iwe Johnsone

Dunmore Man Arraigned On Beer Bottle Fire Charge

Angela Mecca of Dunmore was arraigned before Alderman Owen D John last night charged with firing registered beer bottles owned by the Bottlere Protective association. She was held on a 400 dollar bond for court appearance. Mecca is already indicted for selling intoxicants without a license.

Angela Mecca Dunmore Owen John Bottlere Protective Association Angel

Remains of John R. B. Reilly Arrive After N J Accident

The body of John RB Reilly who died in an accident at South Orange New Jersey last Saturday arrived here last evening and was taken to the home of his brother in law P H Gilroy at 629 Pleasant Street.

John RB. Reilly South Orange N. J P. H. Gilroy Pleasant Street

Funeral Arrangements For Local Community Member

The funeral will be conducted from the church this morning. A requiem mass will be sung at St Patrick's at 9.90 o'clock, followed by interment in Cathedral cemetery. Deceased was a former member of the Young Men's Institute and St Pauls Pioneer corps, whose members will attend.

St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Young Men's Institute St. Pauls Pioneer Corps

Peckens-Family to Wed Miss Peckens to Edward Davie

Mr and Mrs Rh W Peckens announce the marriage of their daughter Miss Eather M Peckens to Edward Davie of North Hyde Park avenue The wedding is set for Wednesday evening August 2 at 8 o'clock at the bride parents home Miss Peckens a member of First Baptist church Davie a salesman with Great's Furnisher Isaace of Spruce Bireel and a popular member of Electric City wheelmen

Rh. W. Peckens North Lincoln Avenue Eather M. Peckens Edward Davie Hyde Park Avenue Mise Peckens First Baptist Church Mr. Davie Great's Isaace Electric City Wheelmen

Doctor's sign falls from hoisted post at new office

Dr. I. H. Raymond moved from 109 North Main to 118 South Main Avenue and suffered the complete loss of his illuminated sign. While adjusting the sign in front of his new office the hoax-like arrangement slipped from its holdings and fell fifteen feet, rendering the sign useless.

I. H. Raymond North Main Avenue South Main Avenue Tts Holdings

Warrant Issued for Mrs Newey Over Threats

A warrant was issued last night for the arrest of Mrs Newey of McNichols court after Arabians with unpronounceable names alleged she threatened to kill them. Constable Timothy Jones served the warrant and Mrs Newey spent the night at the police station awaiting a hearing in the morning.

Newey McNichols Court Mrs. Newey Timothy Jones

Carpenter Nelson Elgar Injured At Yard Accident

Nelson Elgar a carpenter for John Benore and Son received a Sealy wound when a piece of lumber fell in the yard yesterday. He was taken to West Side Hospital where the injury was dressed and he was later returned home.

Nelson Elgar John Benore & Son West Side Hospital I Njury

Funeral services for Mrs Louise Lyman and Miss Mary Jones

Funeral services were held yesterday for the late Mrs Louise Lyman at her Washburn street home with Rev A le Ramer delivering a sermon at St Mark's Lutheran Church. Interment followed at Pittson avenue cemetery. Pallbearers were John Welsentuh Conrad Marker M Hosar and Vincent ABalaya Kiev. David Jones presided at the Welsh Congregational Church funeral of Miss Mary Jones on South Pintre avenue with burial at Wardburn street cemetery.

Louise Lyman Dwengels Washburn Street Renadine St. Mark's Lutheran Church A. le Ramer Pittson Avenue John Welsentuh Conrad Marker M. Hosar Vincent Abalaya Kiev David Jones Welsh Congregational Church Mary Jones Piintre Avenue Wardburn Street

Job excursion to Lake Lodere Welsh Congregational Churches

Complimentary outing for members and ladies of Enterprise lodge No. 21 Loyal Knights of America at Harvey's Lake. West Side assembly of the Royal Society of Good Fellows meets this evening in Masonic hall North Main avenue.

Lake Lodere South Main Avenue West Market Street Enterprise Lodge America Harvey's Lake West Side Royal Society of Good Fellows Otteck Masonic Hall North Main Avenue

Marriage Announced In New York For Dr Ace Von Ottenfeld

News notes several residents and visitors including Miss Eleanor Beets Allen of South Main avenue, slater of Thomas Heels, and the wedding of Dr Ace Von Ottenfeld of Brooklyn to Miss Allen. Other items report paralyzing illness of Miss Anna May Jones, travels of professors and professionals, church picnic plans, and local social visits across Scranton and nearby towns.

Anna May Jones Washburn Street New York Ace. von Ottenfeld Brooklyn Eleanor Beets Allen South Main Avenue Slater Thomas Heels North Bromley Avenue David Owens Jy Harris Buffalo Niguarda Lafayette Street Ancient Order of Hibernians Edward Pethrick William Benjamin Plymouth Jeannette Lewis West Locust Street Ladies’ Aid Society

First Baptist Church Hosts Service Tomorrow Afternoon

A service is scheduled tomorrow afternoon at the new First Baptist church on South Main avenue, inviting community members to attend in the church’s consecrated space.

New First Baptist Church South Main Avenue

Green Ridge W C T U plans August meeting at 1622 Penn

The Green Ridge Woman’s Christian Temperance Union will meet Wednesday afternoon August 14 at 4 o clock at the home of Mrs John Harvey 1622 Penn avenue The program topic Mothers Work will be in charge of Mrs Ripley superintendent of the department All are welcome Others mentioned include Miss Ella Toney who has returned from Mantorville and several local residents with travel notices and upcoming visits

Green Ridge Woman's Christian Temperance Union Mra John Harvey Penn Avenue Ripley Ella Toney Monsey Avenue E. Carvin Fisk Avenue East Market Street London Kite Grrelega University of Northern Pennsylvania Methany Tas J. B. Reploche Susquehanna County Mece Bond Billy Orange Noah Green Ridge Buffalo Mrx. Buntvel Sennet Avenue New York City Helen Wilcox Capone Avenue Albany

Junger Maennerchor Enjoys Trolley Ride and Banquet

Members of the Junger Maen nercher held a festive trolley ride through Cedar avenue last night. They sang on the lines and gathered at Germania hall for refreshments. The evening ended with a banquet and speeches by City Treasurer EK Robinson Recorder of Deeds mil Honn Professor Smith and Otto MRobinson.

Junger Maennercher Cedar Avenue Germania Hall EK. J. Robinson Recorder of Deeds Mil Honn Prof. Smith Otto Mrobinson

Funeral for Loretta Brennan at St Peter's Cathedral

The remains of Loretta Brennan were laid to rest in Cathedral cemetery after a Friday death. Family and friends gathered at 814 Crown Avenue to honor her with a solemn funeral, the casket closed at welock before a requiem mass celebrated by Rev. Father McManus at St. Peter's Cathedral. Undertaker Cusick oversaw arrangements.

Loretta Brennan Crown Avenue T Welock St. Peter's Cathedral Father McManus Cusick

Fraternal Lodge and Red Men Meet This Evening

Comet lodge No 47 Knights of Pythias holds regular session at Hartman’s hall with officers elected. Nay Aug tribe No Womproved Order of Red Men to meet in Fruehorn’s hall for their monthly session. Local residents Miss Mamie Ruddy and Miss Ligzie Hiltz visit New York. Mary Hanna visits Carbondale.

Comet Lodge Knights of Pythias Seralon Ovlwnk Hartman's Hell Mamie Ruddy Ligzie Hiltz Cedar Avenue New York By Order of Red Men Fruehorn's Hall Mise Mary Hanna Carbondale W. F. Budenbach Elklake Warymart Marie Wolsfelt Mise Bertha Tanner Washburn Street Lake Wittola

Annual Shore Dinner on Lake Poyntelle excursion

The eighth annual shore dinner of George W. West division No. 465, Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers, will be at Lake Poyntelle on the Ontario and Western railroad. The excursion train departs Scranton at 7 a.m. with 1,400 meals by chef Ward Edwards served 12 to 1 p.m. The menu includes baked clams, sweet corn, blue fish, spring chicken, sweet potatoes, tea and coffee. Sports include boat racing, baseball, foot and sack races, running, high jump, and hammer throw.

George W. West Division Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Lake Poyntelle Ontario and Western Railroad Scranton Ward Edwards New York Spain

Thomas Murray Killed by Cars at Old Forge

Thomas Murray died after being crushed between two cars at Old Forge while loading outside the breaker. The accident occurred yesterday. the coroner planned an autopsy today. He leaves a wife and several children.

Thomas Murray Old Forge Waroner Roberts Murray Lea

Police Pickings

Superintendent of Police Rolling receives a telegram from William Cravisham of Portaville asking for help locating his son William Jr who ran away and is believed to be in the city His sister is dead and the father desires his return for the funeral Police have been unable to trace him. William Duis of Bromley Avenue was charged with owning vietcom den which bit a young lad Shieldsrem TostiWat last week Magistrate Howe released Davis on condition he not only participated in the dog but...

William Cravisham Portaville Willwm, Jr William Duis Bromley Avenue Vietcom den Shieldsrem Tosti Howe Davis Luk

A Sensible Man Endorses Kemp’s Balsam for Throat Care

A consumer claims Kemp's Balsam cures coughs colds asthma bronchial troubles and throat and lung ailments better than other medicines. The proprietor authorizes druggists to offer a sample bottle to prove the remedy’s effectiveness.

Post Office Matters and Federal Building Contract Award

Draft notices indicate work on the Federal building improvements near Delaware Schkowinni and Western schedule. The contract for Moor of the Federal building was awarded to Caprail Boucder, with work to start soon.

Poat Taeloukh Bingiemion Scranton Bailork Delaware Schkowinni Westmastier Ripple Washington Federal Building Caprail Boucder

Child Drowns While Laying Footing Near Mill Pond

A young boy fell into a mill pond while working near Tobyhanna August along with Willie Harrison and Martin Harrison. He drowned before help could arrive as the water was deep and frightening.

Spee Scranton Tobyhanna Willie Harrison Martin Warrison Fink

Large cave damages Mills double house on Thompson Street

A major surface cave near 1132 Thompson Street in North Scranton heavily wrecked William Mills’s two unit home at 1182 Thompson, tilting the structure and destroying interior areas. Residents Raymond De Pue and Margaret Jehu wed in a ceremony by Rev. R. G. Besse. The Burns-Wittford operation abutted the caved area, with crates and debris filling the site and repairs expected to cost about a thousand dollars. The incident followed prior cave events tied to the Pull's Head Coal workings, and the area spans two hundred feet square with deep holes and protruding fixtures.

William Mills Thompson Street Raymond de Pue Mies Margaret Jehu R. G. Besse Pull's Head Coal Company Meels Cenferi William Milla Main Avenue Messrs Burr & Whitford Providence Coal Company

Puritan Church Wedding Unites De Pie and Dehu Couple

Raymond De Pie a well known young man of this section on Oak street wed Mize Margaret Dehu daughter of Mr and Mrs David Jehu of Wayne avenue. Rev Rooxe officiated with Henry Nobbe and Priscilla Hartwell as attendants. Brides wore blue and pink dresses with satin lace and bouquets of carnations. House to be on Oak street.

Puritan Congregational Church Margaret Avenue Raymond Depie Oak Street Margaret Dehu David Jehu Wayne Avenue Gh Rooxe Henry G. Nobbe Priscilla Hartwell Muld Oak St Vet

Mysterious Warren Street Visitor Detained After Altercation

A confused incident near Warren Street ends with Delia Mom Pe taken to Providence police station. An officer restrained the suspect as onlookers and local workers describe a melee ending with a person charged by authorities. Nearby, plans for a North End Glie club merger and a Market Street Baptist excursion were discussed for upcoming Wednesday.

Shine Riedy Warren Street Atlantin Chee Medina Wire Winnie Nou Uf. M. Sumy Chine Finiengat Wa Ividnese Wien Wellar Dan Delia Providence

Murptlee pS evening marks eighteenth birthday at Compton event

An unclear report from Dunmore notes a social gathering in Compton to celebrate a young woman’s eighteenth birthday. Several attendees are listed, including names such as James Winterstein and Theodore Shella. A medical intervention was offered to an individual described as mentally unbalanced, with police involvement and a potential arrest mentioned.

Mise Jurlia Miller Compton Stort Davends Tigi Pinscent James Kili Gene Winterstein Ralph Iyes Harry Winterton Clayton Iree Pinon Munta Wah Theodore Shella Mi Mintkmaen Willan Wailer Dick Luton Waller Vai Ae Miso Diepliitee Patel Tearial Mnneet Midi Fate Biber Moe Bopdc Subba Biometad Vreatha Liwe Gaeet Dente Wieaniell Ould Blen Wetter William Tanker Oho Klondihe Peters Merreelline Aya Tallin Win Saidty Jony Wells Bartholomew Asenae Wal Kerner Kyrie Street Moe Michael Lewes John Marina Cathie Ilionmell Willistrove Dane O'ileain Tio Menior Aventey Pullia Willian Parcel Stns Rivhianta Sheven Sharp Menrw Avenue Mwietwin Hale Pine Ptrpet

Obituary of Frank P Howley of Belleville

Frank P Howley died after a brief illness Sunday morning. A brakeman on the Lackawanna line, he was 22. He is survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Daniel Mow Joy of 328 Trallrowd Avenue and siblings Edward Charles Elizabeth and Gertrude. Also noted is the two months old son of Mr and Mrs Peter Kinck who died after a short illness. The funeral will be private Wednesday afternoon with interment in the Twentieth Ward cemetery.

Frank P. Howley Frank P Howley Bollevue Peter Kinck Ione Avenue

Smyrna and Beauvais Rugs List of Sizes

A catalog fragment lists Smyrna Rugs in multiple sizes including 30x60, 36x72, 6x9, 76x106, and 9x12. It also lists Beauvais Rugs in sizes such as 27x60, 36x72, 6x6, 83x10, and 9x12.

Smyrna Beauvais

Indictment Issues Murky Rulings in Local Trials

The ruling court quashed indictments in a perjury case against Harry Hatten and examined how juries may not rely on outside knowledge. Other defendants including Antonie Binnearnt and Thomas Stephens faced varied outcomes as judges ruled on specific charges and the evidence required.

Witttessee Harry Hatten W. T. Taylor Finn Antonie Binnearnt Thomas Stephens Willen Mattos Thorals Kilcoyne Petereh Cullaghon OF Forge Silliman Kiwanis Fred Novler Thomas KE. Morgan Olid Forge Edwards Wicket Tays

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