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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Resident Dies in Ohio and Interment Planned

Telegram from South Van Buren avenue resident David Jenkins announced the death of his father in law Daniel H. Reese of Youngstown Ohio on Sunday. Interment planned in Washburn Street Cemetery with services at Jenkins home. Also notes a separate incident where Richard Jones fell from a wagon, injured, and was detained at the station house after a snow accident.

David Jenkins van Buren Avenue Richard Jones Daniel H. Reese Youngstown Ohio Erie and Wyoming Valley Railroad Company Pittston Youumatown Thomas Reese

What Happened to Jones

Tichunl Jones, driver for contractor David Nichols, was injured and taken to West Side hospital after a wagon accident near Tripp's crossing. He reportedly fell from the wagon and was struck by a train, with several young men aiding his unconscious transport to the station.

Tichunl Jones David Nichols Etition Kerlduds Vida Walliams West Side Hospital Jones

Infant Deaths Reported From Cholera Infantum

Two more deaths of infants were reported yesterday from Cholera Infantum. One child belonged to Mr and Mrs Matthew Farley of Bwetland Street and will be interred this afternoon in Cathedral cemetery. The other infant, child of Mr and Mrs Statley Stragse of 11190 Summit Avenue, will be buried in St. John’s German Catholic cemetery.

Matthew Farley Bwetland Street Statley Stragse Summit Avenue Cathedral Cemetery St. John’s

Local residents and visitors noted in daily listings

Miss Lilian Davies returns home from Harveys Lake while River Jones enjoys a vacation at Ashbury Park. Several residents travel to Liberty, New York, Buffalo, and Philadelphia for visits. A Liberty trip, a New York visit, and a Bridgeport errand are listed alongside local concerns including lead poisoning and a woman's relief corps social at 2 North Hyde Park Avenue. The funeral of Mrs Leah Jones is recorded as proceeding from Hampton Street.

Lilian Davies South Malin Avenue Harvey's Lake River Jones Clarke Bros. Meat Market Ashbury Park Mary Fitzgibbons Mary Hurst Liberty Michael Larkin Clarke Bros.’ Clothing Department Duffalo Thomne Fleming Lafayette Street New York Thomas MecGra Patrick Nealon Luzerne Street Warne David Evans Eynon Street Samuels Brooklyn N. Y Bowen Kate Stotter Elizabeth Scntt Chestnut Sttes John E. Reewa Naitrond Avenue Bridgeport Conn Leah Jones Hampton Street Washburn Street Ladies of the Woman's Relief Corps Kaya S Kitfin Port Grand Army of the Republic Hyde Park Avenue Hev Mr. Jones Colon Bay

Yearly Styles in Children’s Dresses See Subtle Repeats

There’s another year ahead and fashion for children’s dresses shows only modest shifts with styles not changing drastically from one year to the next. The observation highlights enduring design elements that persist across seasons and years.

Local Notices And Social Losses From Harford And Dover

Wales preacher delivers a rote sermon at Telleyvue Calviniatic Methidiet church. A baby boy named Aauehter born to Joseph A. Meare and his wife. Mrs Gideon Mower visits Lafayette Street in Harford for the Wrigley Tiffany reunion. Mrs M G Kromer and granddaughter Viola Kromer visit Johns town. Miss Jennie Davies and Margaret Jenkins return from Atlintleety. Allee Davis visits Dover as guest. Tiernevy returns from Atlantic City. Jennie Eynon returns from Harveys Lake. Percy Allen and family visit Needham in Grant Avenue. Stenners band shifts rehearsal to Tuesday. Hampton colliery to start. Detective Leyshon and family back from Athletic City. Patrolman Collins enjoys annual vacation.

North Hromles Avenue Johnstown N. WV Jennie Davies Hromiley Avenue Margaret Jerkins Hampton Street Atlintleety Mise Allee Davis Bromley Avenue Dover N. Os Thomas ‘Tiernevy Twentieth Siet Atlantic Ota Jennie Eynon South Tromley Harveys Lake Percy Allen Dinghamton Dante] Needham Grant Avenue Stenner Hampton Thomas Leyshon South Lincoln Avenue Athletic City Thomas Collins

North End Groups Meet at Market Street Barber Shop

Various local meetings and movements are noted including North End Stars at Gabriel and Richards barber shop on West Market street and North End Republican club gathering at Castle hall West Market street at 7 80.

Local Social Notes From Park Place And Nearby

Park Place and North Main Avenue residents share a weekend at Lake Lalore and gatherings with friends in Tunkhannock. Casual visits include Miss Grace Sickler of Providence Road and John Stansbury, while the Court Street church group plans a cream and cake lawn event at A. R. Driges’ property. W Fr Hoeckenbury on Court Street is recovering after a three week illness.

Charlotte Gray North Main Avenue Grace Sickler Providence Road Lake Lalore Charles A. Hess New York Mors Hess’ Parente Charlies Gray John Stansbury Tunkhannock J. . Cassese Bloomebury Court Street

Diarrhoea Remedy Praised By Civil War Veteran

During the Civil War and the later war with Spain diarrhoea troubled the army and lingered as a chronic complaint. David Taylor of Wind Ridge Greene County Iowa reports quick relief from Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. For sale by all druggists Matthew Brothers wholesale and retail agents.

Spain David Taylor Wind Ridge Greene County Matthew Brothera

Wesley Miller Takes Week with Family in Wilkes-Durre

Wesley Miller of Green Ridge with his wife and young son travels to Wilkes-Durre to spend a week with his mother and sister, according to local society notes.

Wesley Miller Green Ridge Treat Wilkes-Durre

Obituary notices for Viewel Child of Men and Theis Dare

Dintoim resident Viewel Child of Men died Sunday morning at the loom of the purenia on vik sou. Funeral is set for 4 oelouk in the afternoon. The infant of Mr and Mrs Ryan of 431 Stowe Avenue died yesterday. funeral arrangements to be held at the Cathedral cemetery.

Viewel Theis Dare Dintoim End Mr Ryan Stowe Avenue

Fire damages Thoma residence at Olford Park in Germantown

The suburban home of George O C Thoma a leading man of the city suffered a costly fire today with damage estimated at 4000 partly insured. The residence known as Olford Park stands in Germantown and housed valuable paintings and rare articles of vertu.

Philadelphia George OC. Thoma

Birthday Party for Miss Anna Linn of Cedar Avenue

In honor of Miss Anna Linn of Cedar avenue a birthday party was held Saturday night at her home. The young lady received many gifts from admiring friends. Attending were Misses Lalo Kibler Helen Kibler Kate Sthlele Martha Behlle Lydia Arnold Laurea Scheuer Selma Hart Grace Lane Ethel Arnol Ruth Luts Anna Linn Ruth Scheuer Charles Luxemberger John Arnel Joseph Schley Will Arnold Charles Luts Robert Arnold.

Anna Linn Cedar Avenue Lalo Kibler Helen Kibler Kate Sthlele Martha Behlle Lydia Arnold Laurea Scheuer Selma Hart Grace Lane Ethel Arnol Ruth Luts Stone Avenue Ruth Scheuer Charles Luxemberger John Arnel Joseph Schley Will Arnold Charles Luts Robert Arnold

Arrest warrants issued for Cadden and Kiefer spouses

Mrs John Cadden obtained a warrant before Alderman Ruddy for her husband John Cadden charging assault and battery and threats to kill. He was arrested and bailed 800. James Carley of River Street faced a warrant for John Kiefer and Mrs Catherine Kiefer for unlawfully taking a stove and selling it without reimbursement. Hearing set for today.

John Cadden Alderman Ruddy Cadden Alderman Sultry Providence James Carley River Street John Kiefer Catherine Kiefer Iver Street T Hem

Funeral of Miss Nora Canfield in St Johns church

The funeral for Miss Nora Canfield of Brafford avenue is at 9 o'clock this morning at St Johns church with interment in Cathedral cemetery. The Cedar Avenue Methodist Ladies Aid plans an ice cream cake and melon social in church parlors this evening along with an arranged entertainment and a pleasant time expected.

Nora Canfield Brafford Avenue St. John’s Church Cathedral Ladies' Ald Society Cedar Avenue Methodist Church Henry Armbrust Cedar Avenue Dalton J. A. Fisch New Jersey Pennsylvania Atlantic City Cape May Philadelphia Gettysburg Harrisburg Albert Gutheing William Gutheing Henry Frichtel Charla Hoffman Stone Avenue Germany William Kirchoff Irving Avenue Wimmers Kraemer New York Edna Klmminger Nora Wirth Misses North Lake Ariel Elizabeth Lillian Carlyon Arland City Della Ridgeway Willam Claude Coon Pittston Avenue Honesdale William Ttorber Btone Avenue Henry Collings Cadar Avenue Second Regiment San Francisco China Mary O'Hara South Scranton Patrick McDonnell Pittston St. John's Church Maury Wallace Wilkes-Barre Hannah Boyle Fig Street Emma Piering Carle Nehr Mia Adam Wockroth Mamie Lillian Emma Wirth Catherine Hetrick Factoryville Tile and Lotth Munts Elm Street Stella Prants

Pea Coal Sold At $1.25 A Ton Delivered

A local coal dealer advertises pea coal at 1.25 dollars per ton delivered to South Ride central city and Hyde Park. Delivery address listed as J. T. Sharky at Mays Coday Avenue with contact by phone 06s.

South Ride Central City Central Hyde Park J. T. Sharky Mans Coday Avenue

Local Carriage Dealer and Hotel Keeper Dies by Suicide

Allentone reports a carriage dealer and hotel keeper known as Mike HH Ot committed suicide after a period of illness and grief over the death of his favorite daughter, aged eight. He leaves a wife and five children. His tether was found to have also died by self injury the previous year.

Allentone Aug Mike HH Hin Tether

Murder of Katherine Scharn Shocks New York Society

Coroner reports Katherine Scharn was strangled in her home on Saturday night. Witnesses describe no struggle and place a well dressed young man with her. investigators uncover bloodstains, a chair toppled, and a Bloomingdale’s package linked to an unknown buyer. Police monitor possible links to a previous Cunningham case.

New York Thntin Katherine Seharn Inspector Mirley Roy Vinswal Bloomingddle Mise Scharn Mis Miss Sohurn Bloomingdale's Eisenprine Harley Eisenprice Pehawru Macmly Cunningham Cunningham

Whence Come Vegetables From the Cincinnati Enquirer

The article traces early European diets and the history of peas beans and cabbage. It notes Henry VII imported bread beans, English soil growing beans well, peas cultivated from early times, and a 2000 to 3000 year old Egyptian pea seed yielding a modern market standard. cabbage seed from the Dutch, with cabbage native to Britain.

Bolle Europe Henry VII Holland Thute Great Britain

From wild cabbages to potatoes and turnips a vegetable history

The piece traces how common vegetables such as cabbage celery and onions originated as cultivated forms from wild plants across Britain Ireland and Europe. It credits historic figures and events including Field Marshal Tallard and Marlborough and notes the potato and Swedish turnip as pivotal to British agriculture and food security.

Beotland Ireland Ulster Great Britain Tallard Marlborough Blenheim America Britain Holland England Spain Mexico Siberia

Foreigners decapitated amid anti foreigner actions in Shanghai

Report from Shanghai details anti foreigner violence with claims that officials and militias executed foreigners. Names such as Hon Ting, Li Jun, and Wung Lydias appear among alleged victims and conspirators. The text mentions imperial oversight and regional tensions sixty miles west of Polein, but clarity and attribution are uncertain.

Shanghai Miliiera Mehin Hon Ting Li Jun Ani Wung Lydias Polein Tomlin Fin Tone Imperial Fa Shap

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Scranton Dive Jenkins S. Main Avenue Globe Warehouse North Scranton North End Stars Gabriel and Hichards West Market Street Company H North End Republican Club Castle Hall W. Davie Harry Hatton Margaret Avenue Pearl Smith Myra The Tribune Davie Frank Regan Margaret Hopkins Cayuga Street Morris V. Morris Lake Winola Misa Mabel Shepherd North Matin Avenue George Mathes Pristel House School Street T. D. Roberts W. FP. Davies Memorial Church Park Place Green Ridge Germantown Pulaski Athletic Hall Catharine Kiefer Pulaski Guards Alder Street Pulaski Guard James Dori Scharn Undertaker Cincinnati Rnquirer Clifton Lance Ceramics J. W. Moore Lake Winela NEW York Hotels Westminster Hotel Cor Sixteenth St Irving Place LD. Crawford Wholersale Wanamakers Siegel Cooper's Albert New YO Central & RR. of Long Branch Ocean Grove Asbury Park Belmar Spring Lake Sea Girt Polut Weant UL A Boelne Tae Watoom Asta Park Peneat Lobe Said Pato P.m Sreanben BS Pl Mk Tie Familiei Peyekinga Ahsan Zee Gonde Poeta CNT Eee Verd T. Hopking Janes Mervite Medical Co Colmes McGarrah & Thomas Lackawanna Ave Borantop Peerwna Beriet Star of Hope Perina Ali Steiken Health and Beauty Addreus Proiartean Fresitienk Irman Sanitarium Columbus Chic Braunig Dramatic Company Taeeday Eoning Mayine Tdeonty Stroudsburg State Normal Wate Monmelke Corm Civil Tians Aires Geo BIBL A. M East Stroudsburg Keystone Academy United States Elkanah Hulley, A. M Factoryville, Pa Henry Belin, JR Wyoming Sherrick Duponts Mit Repton Chuatoal Company Coe Eaplodem Connell Builiding Thor FORD JON B. Smith & Son WR Mulliwian Willies Chicago & North-Western Railway Chicago Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Deadwood M. D Hot Springs Philadelmial Smiths Pitteburg Washington St Deaten Cleveland Detrett Clark King St Tyrente
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