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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1902

Page

6

Maddened Dog Causes Barroom Chaos on Jackson Street

A supposed mad dog burst into the P. J. Glenn hotel bar on Jackson Street in West Scranton drawing patrons over tables and bottles as they fled for safety. The incident ended with the dog fleeing. no injuries reported. Meanwhile Mrs. Jane McHale and Mrs. John P. Lambert faced larceny charges over a disputed dollar in change, and a gas pipe repair accident on South Main Avenue left workman McDowell rescued after a near fatal trench incident.

Jackson Street P. J. Glenn Ing. McDowell South Main Avenue Eynon Street Porteus Roberts

Epworth League Social Event at Embury Church

The Epworth League of Embury Methodist Church plans an evening program with songs violin solos recitations and instrumental pieces by the Watkins family and others. Pastor solos and piano numbers feature as members and friends attend this royal style social gathering.

Epworth League Embury Methodist Episcopal Church Pybyom eJohn Williams Stephens Misa Lottle Jones BON Caksecckbsecurdaes Viseieias Congregation Acaposs Wei Eis James Moir Watkins Family Little Tones Amine Davis Epworth

Escape Narrowly From Suffocation On Tuesday

William McDowell of 619 Harrison invenue had a near death experience due to suffocation on Tuesday evening. Fire department responders aided him and investigated the incident at his residence. Local authorities have not released further details.

William McDowell Harrison

Esdras H Lowry Birthday Party

Patrolman and Mrs. Thomas Lowry of South Sumner avenue hosted a large gathering for their son Esdras H Lowry's seventeenth birthday. The evening featured solos, both vocal and instrumental, and a bountiful repast. Attendees included Mattie Davis Grace Doud Ethel Doud Ray Lowry Flossie Pittenger Agnes Mee Hale Florence Carey Celina Phillips Margaret Lowry Charles Peters Charles Pile Arthur Elias M Simpson R Thomas R Warden Oscar Jones L Moody J B Moody George Lowry Thomas Lowry.

Patrolman Thomas Lowry South Sumner Avenue Esdras H. Lowry Lowry Mattie Davis Grace Doud Ethel Doud Ray Lowry Flossie Pittenger Agnes Mee- Hale Florence Carey Celina Phillips Margaret Lowry Messrs Charles Peters Charles Pile Arthur Elias M. Simpson R. Thomas R. Warden Oscar Jones L. Moody J. B. Moody George Lowry

Ladies Visit at the Sweet Home Hosted by Arthur and Perry Sweet

Mesdames Beddoe Thompson Swal low Asherman Morgan Peters Phillips Marsh Bush and Fowler traveled to Alford Tuesday to be royally entertained at the home of Mr and Mrs Perry Sweet as guests of Mr and Mrs Arthur Sweet of this city. They were warmly welcomed and served an elegant noon dinner followed by further entertainment.

Mesdames Beddoe Thompson Swallow Asherman Morgan Peters Phillips Marsh, Bush and Fowler Alford Perry Sweet Arthur Sweet

Warrant Issued for Davis in Pineapple Theft Case

Mrs Kaufman of South Keyser Avenue swore out a warrant before Alderman Kello w for the arrest of a boy named Davis on Frink Street. She states the juvenile entered the kitchen and stole pineapples valued at 1 dollar. Bail set at 200 dollars for court appearance after yesterday afternoon hearing.

Kaufman South Keyser Avenue Kellow Davis Frink Street

Patrol Called for Vacant House Incident on Linden Street

Patrolmen Hart Morgan and Lowry were dispatched to a vacant house on West Linden Street owned by Mrs. D. M. Jones at 11 30 Tuesday night. Neighbors claimed that men were seen in the dwelling and police began investigation to determine activity.

Hart, Morgan and Lowry West Linden Street D. M. Jones

Strikers Detained Then Released After Lodging Complaint

Police found three men at a house after complaints of nightly disturbances. They claimed to be striking workers who had permission from Mrs Jones to sleep there. The magistrate discharged them after hearing their case yesterday morning.

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Stamp Collectors Ad Offers Thirty Stamps With Dollar Purchase

Advertisement from Meurs and Hagen invites stamp collectors to obtain thirty stamps with a one dollar purchase, published in this paper.

Meurs & Hagen Mears & Hagen Mears & Hugen

Warrantes Issued In Two Domestic Assault Cases

Monday evening George Chestnut swore out a warrant against Michael Uhert for ase fault and battery. The hearing set bail at 200 dollars. Tuesday evening Mrs Chestnut obtained a warrant for her husband on assault and battery drunk and disorderly threats and malice. Constable Lance had him arrested and he was discharged after promising to pay costs and stay away from the home.

George Chestnut Moses Michael Uhert Watson Avenue John Lance Chestnut Lance Costa

Great annual clearance sale announcement

Cut prices at our great annual clearance sale. See our advertisement in this paper, Mears and Hagen.

Mears & Hagen

Green Ridge social notes from Lake Winola to Sayre visits

Green Ridge residents report two week outings with Luther W Peck and family at Lake Winola and Parker Davidson in New York and Boston. Miss Eva Pilling will sing at Green Ridge church next Sunday with her brother Albert Pilling at his home. Various locals visit Carbondale Sayre Stalls Sayre and Asbury Park while others travel to Crystal Lake Lake Winola and Poyntelle.

Luther W. Peck Capoose Avenue Lake Winola Parker Davidson New York Boston Lizzie Hitchcock Green Ridge Presbyterian Church G. F. Whittemore Minnie L. Peck Prof. Stadler Kingston Seminary Eva Pilling the Reformed Church Schenectady N. Y Green Ridge Miss Pilling Albert Pilling West Elm Street Dickson Kays Sanderson Avenue Carbondale Mears & Hagen Jennie Ada Stirzer Stalls Wyoming County Mabel Blanch Reynolds New York Street Sayre H. (. Potter Courbondiale Misa Grace Ward Monsey Avenue Frank Haggard Dickson Avenue J. D. Parker Penn Avenue Asbury Park F. M. Stearns Elsie Crystal Lake W. C. Reynolds Checker Club D. B. Oakes Marion Street Louis Boyle Meadville Grace Hinges Lake Poyntelle

Surprise Party for Miss Mary Flannigan on Hollow Street

A pleasant surprise party was held for Miss Mary Flannigan of Hollow Street on Tuesday evening. Attendees included numerous local friends and out of town guests from Pittston New York City Dunmore Sayre Pa with many family names listed among the attendees. The gathering featured a period of diversions and refreshments late into the night.

Mary Flannigan Hollow Street Lucie Moran Maud Flannigan Bridget Roche David Nellie Moran Winnie McCafferty Bridget Reilly Mary Fox Jennie Hennihan Bridget Brogan Mary Kennihan Nora McGuire Nora Kerrifan Margaret Mary Healey May Duden Mary Duggan Mary Sadie Melvin Elizabeth McShiffer Julia McHugh Winnie Corcoran Elizabeth Ellegg Martha Williams Nellie Duffy Margaret Cavanaugh Mary Malley Mary McAndrew Catherine Devanney Catherine Gallagher Mary Flemming Pittston May la Clara New York City Kate Ginley Dunmore Margaret Judge Sayre

Outing Club Chooses Chinchilla For Saturday Trip

At the last regular meeting the outing club chose Chinchilla as the next destination. They will depart Saturday afternoon at 3 o clock after a group snapshot. The Children’s Reading club meets this afternoon from 4 to 6 and invites all children to attend. The girls are planning another trolley party, likely heading up the line. Mrs Russell’s annual weekly letter arrived too late for the meeting but is available at the rooms for reading.

Chinchilla Children’s Reading Club Russell

Stamp Collectors Attention Ad in This Pauper

Advertisement directs stamp collectors to view a notice described as an appeal or listing in a local pauper context. The item signals a collectible interest and urges readers to examine the available stamps or related offerings.

Arrest of Drunk and Disorderly William Rich

William Rich of Church avenue was arrested by Patrolman Nothacker for being drunk and disorderly after drinking for a week. He slept at Dr. William Davis on Oak street and was later arraigned on vagrancy, fined ten dollars and sent to county jail for ninety days when unable to pay.

Hollow Street William Rich Church Avenue Nothacker Rich William Davis Oak Street

Old Remedy Awarded To Mothers Sixty Years In Use

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children is praised as a long trusted female physician in the United States. It has served millions of mothers over six decades and is valued for easing teething pain curing diarrhoea griping and wind colic. A bottle costs twenty five cents.

Local notices and family travels in Wilkes-Barre area

Druggist George W. Davis returns from Lake Winola with wife while Miss Helen Duggan summers at Cold Springa Wayne county. Leggetts Creek No 1680 to meet Archbalds hall at 2 30 pm. Others visit Harford Tobyhanna Tobyhanna and Lake Ariel. guests and travels of Wheeler Paine Mills Reese Montrouxe and more.

George W. Davis West Market Street Lake Winola Helen Duggan Cold Springa Wayne County Leggetts Creek Archhbald’s Hall Harry Palmer Helen Margaret Avenue Harford Bess Hoffman Ethel Vipond Hollister Avenue Tobyhanna Oscar Paine Donald Throop Street Lake Ariel A. G. Wheeler Olyphant Road Ira Lewis William Painter Forest City Simon Thomas Susquehanna County

Dunmore Council Adjourns on Fewer Contract Bid

Only councilmen McAllister Connery and O Boyle attended the special meeting. the group adjourned to tonight hoping to dispose of the contract matter. The Oriental Degree will parade tonight in fanciful dress, with a lake excursion and ball game planned for Saturday in Lake Ariel. Harold Davis and Kenneth Hamsey depart today for a canoeing trip.

Messrs. McAllister Connery O' Boyle Order United American Mechanics Lake Ariel

South Scranton Socials and Church Notices

A busy South Scranton note describes a trolley party and social under Adam Maus and Henry Schwenker with a reception at the Schwenker home. Rev. J. Schmidt travels to Buffalo for a farewell and foreign missions session, with others attending church and youth outings. A clambake, a Fourteen Friends meeting, a funeral, and a small fire with minor damage are listed among Saturday plans and community events.

Adam Maus Henry Schwenker Willow Street Plitston Avenue Schwenker RE. J. Schmidt Prospect Avenue Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church Central Park Garden Mears & Hagen Junger Maennerchor Mountain Lake Friends Hotel Best Patrick Coggins Beech Street St. John's Church Church of Peace Schley Scholl Hickory #theat Crown Avenue South Side

Local News Briefs From Susquehanna to Newark

Susquehanna travelers from Linesboro to Pitts ton plan a ten day absence. Mrs P J Reilly and daughter Josephine of Spring street stay with Newark friends. Dr G C Brown returns from ten days with New York state friends. Dr P Carty returns from days with Philadelphia friends. H Hubler visiting Columbia county friends. A daughter born to Mr and Mrs James Welsh of Blakely street. Mrs W Purcell of Drinker street visiting Hawley friends. A son arrives at the home of Mr and Mrs William Wheatcroft of Sherwood avenue.

Blakely Street Drinker Street Hawley William Wheatcroft Sherwood Avenue

Drain On Appropriation From Heavy Rainfall

Director John E. Roche warned Tribune readers that ongoing street repairs driven by heavy rainfall may exhaust current appropriations by September. He said no request for council funds will be made despite potential need for extra money if conditions persist.

Department of Public Works John E. Roche All Tribune Rochevald

Starlight Ranchers honor Miss Florence Nye birthday

Mr and Mrs Ludwig A Lange entertained the Starlight Ranchers and guests at Point Breeze Monday evening for Miss Florence Nye eighteenth birthday. Misses Greeley and Davia sang, the double quartet performed, and refreshments followed. Guests included Marie Creeley Jeanette Davis Bertha Fellows Jessie Carol Bella Feinberg Gyraee Pautylek Ethel Young Florence Feinterg and others.

Ludwig A. Lange Starlight Ranchers Point Breege Florence Nye Greeley Davia Marie Creeley Jeanette Davis Bertha Fellows Jessie Carol Bella Feinberg Gyraee Pautylek Ethel Young Plorence Feinterg Mesers George Lewis J. Eewin Weissentilugh BH. de Los Brink Francis Smith Robert Shults George Snyder J. Stewart Farries

Fake Collectors at Work Target County Costs

Sheriff reports notices from multiple county areas about unknown individuals attempting to collect costs owed to the county in criminal cases. Officials warn residents to verify claims and contact authorities with any suspicious solicitations.

Sheriff's Office

Sheriff's Office Seeks Delinquents For Double Cost Payment

Investigators say collectors face prosecution for aggressive debt collection. Only the sheriff and deputies may collect criminal costs with a capias, following a transfer from the clerk of courts. Some payers risk a second demand when self appointed collectors are bypassed by the capias process.

Sheriff's Office

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West Scranton Mad Dog Jane McHale Meridian Street John P. Lambert Keyser Avenue Lambert McHale Noone Epworth League Entertainment Dufour Gale Geo. W. Jenkins Main’ Ave Globe Warehouse Taye General News German Presbyterian Church Chestnut Street George Benore Frank Benore Scranton Street Samuel Stanford Harry N. Davis Thomas Williams John Bowen William Harris Harry Phillips Thomias Morgan Edward Collins Harvard Mears’ Hall Enterprise Lodge Loyal Knights of America Delaware and Hudzoon Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Maud Weatherhog Elocutionist Deckercourt Charles Gibbs Hampton Street Mt. Pocono First Baptist Church Chalmer Longstreet Binghamton Minnie Moser Summit Hill William Corless Rock Street Nay Aug Park B. G. Beddoe Mia George Alford Carebondale Cecilia Jones Philadelphia Jennie Lowry Northscranton Miss Flannigan James McShaffer M. T. Naughton A. J. Lynch James Nelson John McHale Michael Moran William Harrington David Mulcrone Michael McHugh Andrew Rock James Jennings James McNulty John Devine Michael Rock William Burke William O'Malley Thomas Costello Thomas Cavanaugh Anthony Timlin Patrick Reap Farrel Hopkins Dennis McGuire Michael McHale Peter Gilhooley Thomas Conway Walter Smith Patrick Nelson William Corcoran David Owens Anthony Walsh J. W. Jackson Harold Davis Kenneth Hamsey South Scranton ALL Havana Meldrum, Scott & Co Wyo. Ave Erie Mercereau & Connell Wyoming Avenue Point Breeze Atlantic City Chelsea Atlantic Wm. Penn Boand Walk Georgia Florida Avenues Seca View P. G. Tiffany Richmond Kentucky Avenue From Beach N. J J. B. Jenksins Pennsylvania Lake Wesauking Lehigh Valley Railroad Towanda Apes, Pa C. K. Harris Lake Winola, PA Hotel Clifton Stroudsburg Blue Rid Mountain Highland Dell House J. F. Foulke Prospect House Tounaines Charles Dearr NEW York Hotels Aloine ATHAV New 23Rd St 4Th Ave Direck W. H. Parke Westminster Hotel Sixteenth St Irng Place Familica T. Thompson Wanamakers Palnitan Pusat Cooper Big Ore Grory Goods HOTEL Albert ST. & University Broadway Restaurane Allis-Chalmers Co Dickson Manufacturing Co Wilkes-Barre, Pa
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