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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1901
Page
7
A West Scranton household is shaken as a mother is found dead after an apparent overdose following an evening meal and the children depart to the room. The deceased is identified as Mrs. Hani Morgans, wife of Then as J. Moreans, with relatives and neighbors notified.
The opening of the session was disrupted by leave taking at the end of the evening. Rev William Davies of Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist church led the devotional exercises with attention from attendees.
The Weet Boranton Prohibition league met Wednesday evening at More gene hall to decide whether to adopt a plan proposed by Oliver WW Stewirt, chairman of the gathonad Py. Witton committee. The group discussed the proposed league charter and ceremonial supplies were handed to organizers for the event.
Fragmented readable text shows various listed groceries and prices including lamb beef ham sugar flour and creamery items. Mentions of Canavan & Sallies and Relweter's Obl Stahd appear as shop names with location hints in West Lake area.
Fourteen year old Charles Heck of 347 North Rehecow avenue suffered severe burns at the Brishin mine when air from his furnace ignited his clothing. He was found unconscious by workers, treated at the mine, then sent home where a physician continued care.
Washingtoan Hall on North Main Avenue, the substantial new home of Corp 178 Patriotic Order of Amero, opened and was dedicated today with proper exercises.
Representatives from Lackawanna county camps attend a day and evening opening ceremony with a public inspection in the morning. The program features prayer, addresses, songs, and a dance with a 6 oclock hall meal. A news note reports Mrs Bridget Coggins attempted suicide by overdose of medicine, with denial of quarrel and differing statements from relatives and Dr Jenkins.
A string of Thursday evening parties brightened Carbondale with Miss Charlotte Solilak hosting a surprise at Las Arne Street where parlors buzzed with Flashlight pictures and refreshments. Miss Sadie Duggan and Miss Gertrude Loomis hosted their own gatherings as friends came from Filmore Avenue, Lafayette Street, and North Lincoln Avenue.
The notice states the store will be closed on Monday and reopens with Vegal Monday bargain on Tuesday. Mears and Hagen appear as parties or references in the sign text.
A jumble of street accidents and store promotions fills community pages. John Wydoves, of 6 South Trvde Park Avenue, breaks a leg after a bicycle fall in Nanticoke while vendors push Black Cat Hose sales. Day labor rules shift as shops close for Labor Day and merchants announce bargains on silk, dress goods, and hosiery from Meare & Hagen. Community groups meet, including Hampton Street Methodist Sunday school and Swedish Citizens club, with rehearsals and concerts planned ahead of Lake Lodore competition.
Victor Long of Luserne Street suffers a poisoned hand from an insect bite. Urgent attention requested as care and patience are noted near the Columbia House.
Miss Edith Oliver and Margaret Williams of Wilkes-Barre are guests of Mike Rachel Powell on North Garfield Avenue. Several residents, including Mise Grace Cirtl and Mise Anna Brown, travel and return from trips to Buffalo and the Pan-American. families entertain guests on Jackson Street and Fairview Avenue. Rev. John Willams and Rev. Thomas de Gruchy are noted in church activities with upcoming services.
Miss Eloise Wohlstatter a New York teacher staying with her sister Mrs Samuel Biener of Vickery street was honored with a farewell party before returning to New York City. Guests enjoyed solos by Miss Pearl Eisner Mrs Freiman and others with entertainment and supper by Louis Perl Charles Reisman and the hostess. Funeral services for Mrs Martha Davis Woe were held yesterday at Mrs Gites residence with Rev Hopkins officiating. Interment followed at Washburn Street Cemetery. Pallbearers named William Morris Henry Phillips Edwin Morgan J P Rivans J L Ken King George Davis.
The fourteen months old daughter of Mr and Mrs Sebastian Gieimel on Alder street broke a leg yesterday after slipping from her mother's arms while carried to bed. Bruises were noted, and Dr BE Roos of Adams Avenue attended the child. Store hours follow with bargains for Monday and Tuesday.
St Aloysius St Patricks and St Irenes guilds plan a Sept 7 jelut planks event in Artesian Woll grove inviting all city youth to wear Black Cat Hose. Meara Hagen Miss Meyers and Miss Barbara Evk host gatherings while Moore Magen advertise wool dress goods and sewing services.
North Scranton report details Col T D Lewis Lodge No 108 electing officers for the year in their hall followed by a banquet with state officials in attendance. It notes guests from Wilkes-Barre and Monongahela area and lists several lodge officers and attendees. The page also mentions local ads and social notes including retailers and personal notices.
Lieutenant Palmer with Patrolmen Ross Perry and McHate raided two Trip park speakeasies last evening on Breeberh and Thackeray streets. Officers found gin, beer, whiskey and wine with several patrons present. Three women, Michiel Burke, Kathe Burke, and Della Murphy, were arrested and bound over in modest bails for court.
Jamon Nogsom of Jones township suffered serious injuries when he fell under a train as it departed Mountain Park station during an excursion. He was dragged along the tracks and rescued, with legs and arm injuries. Friends report he will recover in a couple of weeks at home.
The notice advertises bargains at Meurs and Hagen with a Monday sale. Details are sparse but indicate special prices and store events. The fragment references a weekly focus on lowered prices for Monday shopping.
The North Scranton section held a rehearsal in the Sunday school rooms of the Methodist Episcopal Church. A next rehearsal is planned for Thursday evening at the same place with the North End Gleesolah members preparing for a Lake Tale next Monday. Local scenes include performers from Carbondale and Norvith Scranton. police reports note a drink-related incident involving James Lines.
Green Ridge residents the RR MM Santas and family of Monney Avenue hurried yesterday from a month's stay at Preston Park. Mise Meitloo Bagley and friends were seen with a honesdile. Mrs Olive Drice returns from New York visit. Children’s Wool Dress Goods advertised at half price.
The notice lists store closure on Montag and promotion events on Venal Monday with bargains on Tuesday. It references Monies and Hagen as entities in the text.
Local updates report Miss Emma Ludwig's gradual improvement with hopeful recovery. Advertisements urge wearers to use Black Cat Hose on Tuesday and promote Fall sessions for public schools and local goods. Prominent entries list Mears & Hagen sales including dresses, trims, and Silke fabrics. St Mark's Sunday school to meet tomorrow at 3:30.
A cluttered OCR fragment shows a store listing with misspelled days and names. It implies a sale or bargain event connected to a move or reopening, mentioning Meanday Wendi Mondhey and firms Tidy Mears and Magen in unclear terms.
The long program at the Lyceum on Tuesday evening featured a mix of dramatic performance, familiar favorites, and strong ensemble work. Marion Cullen and Galloway led the seating roles while Broderick Wade offered distinguished acting. the production drew praise for its historic tone and lively, coordinated scenes.
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