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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Three Boys Arrested for Pedestrian Nuisance

Three boys, Joan Donahue Eddie Clarke and Dilley, were arrested on a warrant for disruptive conduct on Main avenue. Patrolman Davis and Lieutenant Williams ordered warnings. magistrate Davies fined each 2. The police warned they will tighten patrols to curb repeat incidents on West Side sidewalks.

Join Dilley Chestnut Street Joan Donahue West Tacka Wanak Avenue Eddie Clarke Paice Davies Main Avenue Bulvlay Younke Clarke Jadh Meyer Milechiert

Promotion of Lieutenant Thome in West Scranton Police

Lieutence Thome 1 Wolllims promoted to captain of olde police forew in West Scranton after eight years in charge of the Wea Seran ten poreinet. Unclear wording notes a ceremony and congratulations from the Fire Safety Worm.

Thome Wolllims Wea Seranten Poreinet Olte Capri John Thiels Jackson Street Tasihfal Ulreomo “Pr Pili Safets West Scranton

Prominent Lt Williams Earns West Scranton Promotion

Lieutenant Williams has made hundreds of friends and is a popular energetic force on the force. His leadership in rounding up speakeasies shows his capability. West Scranton residents regret his move but commend the promotion and wish him continued success in the central city.

Williams Speakearies West Scranton

Patrolman Surprised by Rocking Chair Cat Prank

Patrolman John McVelligan, while patrolling South Main Avenue, saw a couple on a dark porch and then heard a noise. He discovered a large cat rocking a porch rocker, a playful and amusing mystery that amused the officer.

John McVelligan Nore Seaton South Main Avenue Patrtolman Jack

West Side Driving Club Plans Thursday Race Meet

Sixty five members enrolled in the West Side Driving Club plan a Thursday afternoon race meet at the Speedway. A band will leave Main avenue and Lafarette street at 2 pm to carry a large banner to the course. The races start at 3 pm with James Kelly as director and others to be named. Five entries in the running race, five in the 20 class and four in the three minute class. The free-for-all opens until starting time.

West Side

Woman Improves After Skull Fracture Following Saturday Fall

Mrs. John Hearn of North Garfield Avenue shows improved condition and has regained consciousness. She recalls little of the Saturday night accident which fractured her skull and believes she fell striking her head on a fence picket, with no clear cause yet available.

John Hearn North Garfeld Avenue

Vandalism Reported At Bellevue Heights School

The janitor of public school No. 14 on Bellevue Heights told police late Sunday night that an intruder was in the building and he had them locked in. He also said someone was in the building Saturday night and a woman known to residents was involved.

Public School No. 14 Bellevue Heights

One Weeks Clear Up Sale of Fancy Dress Goods

A local shop promotes a one week clearance sale of seasonable dress goods as part of preparations for the annual fall opening. The notice promises a large stock and extraordinary low prices, claiming patrons will benefit from the unusual sale due to limited space.

Highly Finished Jacquard Suitings Appeal at 46 Inches

Trade copy notes a range of highly finished Jacquard suitings all colors and a 46 inch width. The line promises regular fabric quality at standard cloth price under a single selling cue.

Unnamed man seen leaving building as officers search

A man was seen leaving a building early Sunday after claiming entry via a window ten feet above ground. Patrolmen MoeColligan and John Thomas searched from cellar to garret Sunday night with no traces found. Real Texan steers escaped from Stowers packing house and wandered to West Park grazing before being herded back after crossing the Lackawanna river several times.

MoeColligan John Thomas Garret Stowers West Park Mocking House Slaughter House Throop Lackawanna River

Local Whispers and Visits Across Scranton Area

Residents on Booth Main avenue and nearby streets engaged in visits and return journeys. Community events include driving club races on Elmhurst boulevard and Northeastern Pennsylvania Baptist union excursion to Glenmoore via Central Railroad of New Jersey, with stops at Mauch Chunk and Summit Hill. Funeral notices for Michael Fiver and Mary Cilday, and a busy schedule of meetings, social events, and family gatherings fill the day as residents resume routines.

Kemp's Paleam for Throat and Lungs Sample Offer

A sensational sales note promises Kemp's Paleam as a guaranteed remedy for throat and lung problems. It claims druggists can give a free sample bottle and asserts the remedy cures chronic coughs, urging readers to seek Kemp's Dalam at an advertised price.

Local Social Notes Include Baseball Dispute and Family News

Street residents visit friends in Slatington Laneford and Mauch Chunk. The Browne and Anthracites played a Sunday baseball game that ended in a dispute over the umpire’s call. Miss Sadie Khea of Wheeling West Virginia visits Mrs Ella Shaw of North Hyde Park Avenue. Mr and Mrs John Sheridan of North Bromiley Avenue welcomed a daughter Sunday. Miss Sara Smith matron of the West Side hospital leaves for a two week vacation to Altoona and the Pan American exposition. Henry Bruning of North Bromley Avenue returns home and will depart for a few days in New York.

B. J. Evans Booth Main Avenue Wilkes-Harre Abel Stover Ithaca Lafayette Street Branch No. 41 Catholic Benevolent Association Nay Ang Park Waco Council Daughters of Pocahontas Red Monk’s Hall Rowland D. Thomas North Jivde Park Avenue Michael Fiver North Bromley Avenue Atlantic City Janes Williamson New York John Lucerne Street Bendamin Hughes Luzerne Street Willard Sadie Davis Bramley Avenue Marvin Cromer Delaware, Lickawanna and Western Company Sherman Avenue Mymouth Congregational Church Frank [Edrick North Malin Avenue Lake Sheridan Orrin Hayden Susquehanna County Wiiting Charles Mefiovern South Sumner Avenue Arthur Spencer North Matin Avenue Phoenix Engine House Tamer Conlin Filmore Avenue Falliver Man Mes Clemens Philadelphia God Lall Pottsville Db. C. Hughes Bromley Avenue Mrank Slate Lincoln Avenue Frank Ames Pretoria Wayne Counts Mise Mintle Ames Wayne County Jigmie Lowman and Son Sterling N. Y Clint Gibbs Burns Alexander Thomas DeWitt Now South Hyde Purdy Avenue Gorge Williame Wirelning Wid Mes Jamiel Pohumus Sumner Avenue Frank Fellows Tenth Street Yellowstone Park John Bowen Keyser Avenue Clarke Bros Wagner Taylor Avenue Bowen Rachel Fred W. Young West Lackawanna Avenue Washburn Street Thomas Jenkins Beach Woods George TB. Reynolds North Main Avenue John T. Evans Mayden Helen Washburn Altoona Henry Bruning Lake Winola

Ashley White Fractures Arm After Fence Fall

Ashley White son of Mr and Mrs Promas White 1452 Church Avenue fell from a fence yesterday injuring his left arm. Mrs White witnessed the mishap and called doctors Dra Sareth and Rodham who examined him and found the arm bruised and broken.

Ashley Promas White Church Avenue

North End Stars to entertain for team benefit at Auditorium

The North End State basketball team hosts an entertainment and social at the Auditorium this evening to raise funds for the squad. The program features top local talent including George Edwards the Banfield sisters Evans and Williams O Hooligan and Mullisan Frank Evans Miss Mamie Cooke Gwilym Edwards Hepler and Cole and the Electric City Wheelmen quartet. During intermission North End Stars will play a ten minute half against a visiting team.

North End George Edwards Banfield Sisters Evans and Williams O’ Hooligan Mullisan Frank Evans Mamie Cooke Gwilym Edwards

Cave-In Extends On Thompson Street Damaging Homes

The Thompson street cave-in, which began last week and severely damaged Thomas Mills house, has spread across the road into Monroe Brown’s wagon shop property. A wall fronting Brown’s house shifted and foundation cracks appeared. Work crews spent the day filling holes along the street.

Thompson Street Thomas Mills Monroe Brown

Funeral for T. C. Dolphin Held in Philadelphia

The funeral of the late T C Dolphin formerly of this city, Philadelphia, was held yesterday from his brother M F Dolphin's home at Wayne avenue and Green street. Rev Father McManus celebrated a high mass of requiem at Holy Rosary church with Rev Father Moylin as deacon and Rev Father Boland as sub deacon. Pallbearers included John F McGowan, FP Gordon, H McTamany, Charles Loftus, Anthony Hawley and George Homer. Mrs Edward Tallman of Nay Aug avenue is visiting cousins in Binghamton.

T. C. Dolphin Philadelphia M. F. Dolphin Wayne Avenue Green Street Father McManus Holy Rosary Church Cathedral Father Moylin Father Boland John F. McGowan Bf Gordon H. McTammany Charles Loftus Anthony Hawley George Homer Edward Tallman Nay Aug Avenue Binghamton

Green Ridge Neighbors in Court and Social Notes

Mr. Foster summoned to Tennessee due to ill brother. Minnie Peck led organ at Presbyterian church in absence of Aliss Salome Beker. The Slelig Brace case again before Alderman Hailey. Mabel and Russell Slelig, children of F P Slelig, faced $100 bail for alleged theft of two chickens from William Brace. Attorneys Shurtleff and Soper appeared. Residents and visitors listed with travels to Elmira Buffalo Montrose Uniondale Lake Oneida and other locales.

Teo Foster Tennessee Minnie Peck Presbyterian Church Aliss Salome Beker Messrs Slelig and Brace Hailey Mabel Russell F. P. Sielig Green Ridge Street William Brace Dickson Avenue Shurtleff Soper Charles Fond Mickseon Avenue Honesdale Mira Fordham Montrose M. R. Kays Landeraor Avenue Milgabeth Mary Hitchcock Washington Avenue Dimmick Penn Avenue Uniondale

Moltke Avenue Man Fined After Disturbance

Jacob Bishop of Moltke avenue appeared before Alderman Lenmtes charged with becoming drunk and disorderly Sunday afternoon at his home and abusing neighbor John Michael with vile names. He was fined 19 dollars and paid it at the hearing.

Jacob Bishop Moltke Avenue Lenmtes John Michael Comet Lodge No. 421 Hartman's Hall United American Mechanica’ Council Oelock Schimpff

Sorrow Felt As Community Mourns Young Child

Friends and family expressed deep regret as word spread of the child’s passing. The small community united in grief, offering prayers and sharing memories while the sorrowing parents received support from neighbors.

Dunmore Borough Moves to Renew Stone Crusher Operations

A tumultuous Dunmore scene reports that treasurer Wahklers, after expert consultation, aims to renew operations at the stone quarry. Council factions favoring the crusher plan appear likely to prevail, signaling a final decision. Also in court, A P McDonough had P Datlae Hutt jailed on cruelty charges after arraignment before Squire I W Cooney. The funeral of James O Moyle’s oldest son drew a large crowd at Mt Carmel cemetery, with several residents and travelers noted in social columns.

Tresaurer Wahklers Entmel Yaterday Lveryman A. P. McDonough Pdatlae Hutt Hemlock Hollow W. Cooney James PB. J. O' Moyle Gurente Mt. Carmel Bexsle Wynn Mary Maneley Spring Street Philadelphia Margaret Mierdon Anna Murphy Atlantic City Myrtle Burne New York City Martha Gertrude Matthews New England States Richard Winterstein Aon Joe Buffalo Toronto Lettera Robert Blake Thomas Black Oak Street Thomas Brown Apple Avenue Martin C Jane Grove Street Bee Crane J. H. Cooper Adams Avenue Delaware EF. HW Chase Care Chas Whitemore Monroe Avenue Ann Callery William Fay Mary Flanacin HI Street L. Ganntry Apple Street Walter Garrison Franklin Street Mars Jones D. Kingeley Blakely Street John Kennedy Charles Land England John J. Mooney Ann O'Malley Winifred Reap Madison Avenue Myre Stella Swingle Walter Smith Mrv Ann Simons Michael Timlin Mire Nan White

Obituary notices from Purmore and nearby towns

Obituary notices recount the deaths of Thomas Nagle in Batley and Mrs Mahon, with details of births in Alabama and Ireland, military service in the Civil War, survivors, and funeral arrangements. Other notices name Matthew Theiple, Lucetta Lewis, and Crone Tordas, with brief biographical details and planned services in Lackawanna and Scranton area.

Renowned Actress Tours Faroe Route in Stage Venture

Midanne Modjidka travels from Faroe to Wilhem amid press buzz for a new production at Wogenhale & Keniy. She staged an elaborate wandrole for Queret Karheritin during a Park visit, while Monteest Louie James renews a five year contract with Wogenhals A Renin. Actors Ada Tehan and Tom Hadaway join preparations for a forthcoming German profran role in The Yemenger Boy, with multiple plays planned for rapid presentation.

Midanne Modjidka Lyla Tony Lili Gousen Faroe Actret Poluml Grwsen Louie James Cootinal Woleen Katherine Madame Modjetha Henry VII Anther Wogenhals Renin Ada Tehan Arthor Aeton Meronte Fintager Mier Waginhale & Kemper Wyda Wagenhate Ke Kernster Alredy Ate Pet Thia New Qlay Tom Hadaway Profran Willie Warde London Mr. Howlaway Asherman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Davis McCulligan West Side Driving Club Hearn Captain Williams G. W. Jenkins Serges Serge Globe Warehouse Texas North Scranton News Ashley White Entertainment and Social Green Ridge South Scranton Dunmore Thomas Aoengla Smith Street Batley Hmofelock Rigo Tunnerseille Monroe Counts Aln Nearmlle Fourteenth Tegiment United States Infantry Nagle Tanne Methodier Episcopal Church Koo M. Bogle Howe Tower Carriigy Suter Warne County Balen Michlars Malion Peeterdee Ther Dutetter Mea Moo Kelle Kelle St Jefferman Avenue Mahon Ireland Carbondale Lerliken Wueiness Thos Ares Coenelia Order of St. Joseph Roclester Irnie Mahon Mire Patrick Holand Ealville Martin Mahon Cripple Creek Thomas Gallagher John and Michael Hier Matthew Theple Pel Dent Tededawn Fist Avenue Gathenthal Germany Scranton Ty Tah fMornard Reston Mare Matthew Je. Cwrrie Lene Kate Devegaed Lackawat Hyde Park Cemetery VMAS Lucetta Lewis Tuentta Lewis Croeiaa Tordas Theenae Jordan Palm Street Ie House Anthony Dudes Rene Trict Servier St. Peter Jonas Long Jonas Long's Ros Donas Long Warde Meadaway Alan & Erlangers Harry T. Smith Liberty Attles Nesides Folloating Players Rita Butler Samlel Milliken Attella Glee Edn Minnter Lotta Vane Mauline Chase Gerace Kimball Raith Marr Marie Toles Torothy Lester Merene Haeng Oriole Carlyle Cyril Scott Don Slavin Anney Gateille Marlowe J. Mr. Fometon Lo D. Whitten Sut K. Cafferty Violet Dewill Lanna Shane Mikle Ferguson Esther Fyone Opeur Trenton Nah Columbia Theatre Washington Madisonsquite Theatre Fontoniana Tobie Hind Siejade Tie Viewner Hhey de Rover Smith Allen Hickers Atlon Werne Stiles Verington Hapitone Gertalde Zitsiner Cremiarion Klaw & Falunger Opera Company Hewitet Jerome Sykes DeKoven Dtd Smith Coimnney Sieasuy Reester Mipineapioig St. Paul Kans City Sole de McNuire Tye Klow & Belanger Pete Patie Thiffuli Vale Ville McBee Ada T. Power Lenalan Heepey Kevin Pronele Aoye Wipers Sepiteet Frank McKee Lima Meredith Roketrem Noi Mlacence Willanory Diente A Maley Neale Pian Maton Arthur Te Vow William Marvels Seifert Deste Burpetit Margaret Moffat Mone Mahan HOTEL Clifton Pennsylvania Lickawanna Weatert Factorywille J. W. Moore Atlantic City Hotels Grand Atlantic Virginia Ave Boueh Orchestra Cmarbles G.f.theel Ipfa Thaly Ana Wenmses Irene Isn Serene Mead Fur Petr Chen Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Wildwood Holly Beach Pennsylvania Railroad Lichty Matethew Bros
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