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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Bowling Leads With Six Wins In Nine

West Scranton’s bowling scene gains interest as the Backus team loses to the Electric City team which has won six of nine games in the Northeastern Pennsylvania League. Captain Wettling starred with a three raise in a row and a sharp spare. The league also reports new teams forming and new alleys nearing completion at Washington hall. Sum totals show deposits and names of local patrons at West Side bank.

Backus William Joseph Hurt West Scranton Wlegs Jackson Street Buckus Wettling Iun McCracken Williaims Electric Cityleys Bicycle Club League Pataugentis Lafayettes Becker Tires Washington Hall

Public School Collections Gathered During Off Week

Pupils from Public Schools Nos. 13 and 1 held collections yesterday during their off week from the pays, gathering funds as part of a local drive.

Woodmen Camp and Catholic Relief Association Meet in Ivorite Hall

Hyde Park camp No 8951 Modern Woodmen of America met in Ivorite hall last evening and acted on several applications. Council No 159 Catholic Relief and Beneficiary Association met in M M hall and enjoyed a social hour after the business session.

Hyde Park Camp Modern Woodmen of America Corncil No Catholic Relief and Beneficiary Association

Narrow escape for North Main street car at Diamond Ravine

A street car on North Main avenue jumped a track near the Diamond ravine Sunday night causing minor damage. Several local residents reported illnesses and injuries, including a bite by a dog on Dodge Avenue and a fall in a stage accident at the Kirmesa. Community groups held meetings and events as listed.

North Main Avenue Diamond Ravine Hubert Owens Dodge Venice Hellevue Eynon Street George Bench Maury MeaAndrew Fairview Avenue John Wheeler South Main Avenue Alonzo Wheeler South Main Avenues Sue Stiley Paniner Street Mies Mae Jones North Main Venue W. W. Evans South Garfield Weenue Arthur Samuels Ninth Oxford Streets John B Davies Hampton Street Cone Yen Mise May Edwards Kirmesa Fred Strong Thomas Lowry John Malott HT. Bradshaw James Thomas

Local residents listed as returning or recovering from illness

A long list details WI Diehl and others returning home from trips, recovering from illness, or visiting family. It notes Otto Schoen, Edith Poche, Miss Jennie Davis, Miss Grace Reed, and several others plus a marriage in Wilkes-Barre and a new medical office opening in Bellevue.

WI Diehl Hyde Park Avenue Hillgonde N. J Willliam South Mualn Avenue New Orleans Albert Becker Albert Thirteenth Street Philadelphia Edith Poche Wilkes-Barre David Thomas Eynon Street Daniel Algood Prive Street Grace Reed Jackson Street May Sneldman Academy Street Lewis Bowen South Bromley Avenue Mary Jones Tachkson Street Thomas H. Walsh Railroad Avenue New York John Feeney, Jr North Rebecca Avenue John Ketcham Hackettstown

Local Atrocity Suspected In South Scranton Notes

Mrs Johann Shkovirn and John Sotok face a possible hearing on charges of enticing the prosecutor's husband as Katherine Lieznay reports the dispute. Alderman Leates set $400 bail after statements. A series of community notices follow including bowling league plans, society meetings, and a child injury on Pittston avenue.

Johann Shkovirn Katherine Lieznay Winton John Sotok Aldeyrman Leates Ponce S. W. Arnold Peckville BM. M. Meredith Brown Avenue Blau Mifkin Avenue Alderman Lentes South Side Bowling Club Zulager's Pittelon Avenue Arlingtons South Side St. Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association St. Mary's Hall Isidore Miller Leopold Albrecht George Robling Prank PB Kloss Joseph Moser Henry Jamiesen Army Jacob Flach Young People's Society Filebory Street Presbyterian Church Ladies’ Aid Society Spraka Linden Street Webster Avenue Choral Union Hickory Street Epple Pittston Avenue Scranton Bowling Club

The Homeliest Man in Scranton

A garbled notice advertises a remedy named Bomp's Hale for throat and lung ailments. It claims universal cure for coughs, bronchitis, and consumption with a guaranteed relief, inviting readers to acquire it at a listed price.

Two West Scranton Men Injured In Trolley Collision

North Scranton notes report Patrick Casey and Patrick Glen hurt when their horse and cutter collided with a trolley car on North Mal avenue near Oak street last night. Both men sustained severe bruises and cuts. the horse escaped the fence and ran to a house. Vincent Serrio fractured his right leg by slipping on the ice. Mrs. William Jones broke her leg after slipping on the ice. Mrs. Kineleham sprained her ankle on nearby streets.

Women's Foreign Missionary Society J. B. Snyder Washburn Street Electric City Wheelmen Patagonia Lafayette Sarah T. Morgan North Rebecca Avenue St. David's Hall Martin Joyce Twenty-third Street William Joseph Acker Avenue Dodge Mine W. Rowland Davies First Baptist Church D. B. Thomas St. Patrick's Catholic Church West Scranton John Jones Ellen Jones H. J. Whalen Carbondale Patrick Casey Patrick Glen Liverymah Kelly North Mal Avenue Oak Street D.D. Jones Vincent Serrio Ferdinand Street William Jones Brick Avenue Kineleham Mary Street

Eton Jones and John Jones Wedding at Spring Street Home

Miss Eton Jones and John Jones wed last night at the Spring Street residence of Mr and Mrs Thomas Henry in a ceremony led by Rev KR Reese of the Puritan Congregational Church. The bride wore brown poplin with applique trim, attended by Miss May Gill. Guests included Mr and Mrs Tiane Jones and many Jones family members. The couple left for a wedding tour to Boston and will reside in a new North Scranton home.

Stauson Eton Jones John Jones Tstae Tiane Jones T. J. Reese Thomas Henry W. J. Jones David J. Jones Hayden Davis May Gill Bessie Itterly Eva Henry Mrs. Jones Boston Scranton

High Works Defeats Crescent In Tight Auditorium Game

High Works edged Crescent 17 to 0 in a well played contest at the Auditorium. Delgiy Kerrick and O'Hara stood out for the teams and a large crowd witnessed the Central City clash.

High Works Lust Crescent Deligy Kerrick O'Hara The Crescents Iilboy Lefe Bligg Ventury

Whalen to Lecture on Irish Wit at North Main Avenue Church

Rev Dr A J Whalen of Carbondale lectures on The Wit and Humor of the Irish People at the Tabernacle to aid the North Main Avenue Baptist church building fund. Admission is 20 cents for adults and 10 cents for children, with previous praise for his engaging, refined wit and pathos.

A. J. Whalen Carbondale Tabernacle North Main Avenue Baptist Church Janey N.Y Willian Wilson, Dock New Monmouth George €. Williams Allentown New York

YWCA Social at North Main Avenue Sees Large Attendance

News notes report a well attended guessing social hosted by the Young Women’s Christian Association in their rooms on North Main Avenue. Other items note Bert Emery, a baby boy born to Mr. and Mrs. Flynn, Bert Emery returning from Philadelphia, Mrs. Reese Watkins convalescent, June Brace seriously ill, and Co. B. Stocker of Wichita, Kansas.

Young Women's Christian Association North Majin Avenue James Flynn Warren Strete Bert Emery Philadelphia Church Avenue Reese Watkins Edna Avenue June Brace William Street Hl. Co B. Stocker Wichita Kansas

Welsh Congregational church visit and local notices

Formerly of this place visitors called on A. Richard of North Malt Avenue and J. Lewin of Richland New Jersey tonight at the Welsh Congregational church parlor Howell Davis of Warren Street promoted to fire boss at Leggett Creek mine Joseph Wheeler of Pittston among Sunday visitors funeral of the late Pred G Fronberry held yesterday at 2 pm from 2512 Amelia Avenue O Donnell of Brick Avenue confined to home by illness

Plaece A. Richard North Malt Avenue JV. Lewin Richland N. J Welsh Congregational Church Howell Davis Warren Street Legcetts Creek Joseph Wheeler Pittston Wie Vickors Fron

Dunmore Borough Council Proceedings Detail Utilities and Bids

Dunmore borough council met with all members present to approve receipts for pole tax from Suburban Electric Light Co and to bill incandescent lights for the past five years. The fire department hose was received and placed, and bids for sewer work begin with legal coordination. Police reports show two arrests and electric lighting issues. street tax sheets and bond bid authorizations were approved. A free delivery and house numbering plan was discussed with Postmaster Ripple, and the First Ward Independent Club set a meeting at Miners restaurant hosted by John Woelkers.

Payton Suburban Electric Light Company Johnson Hose Company W. H. Derby Drinker Street Electric Avenue McLaughlin Birgess Bursehell Healy Fire Department Messrs Zimmerman and Jeffreys Mr. Zimmerman Mr. Jeffrey Ripple Dunmore John Woelkers

Obituary notices from Waymart and nearby towns

Obituaries report Fred M. Jones of Waymart dying after long illness at his home. Anna Jones of Olyphant dies at 64 after bronchitis. David Pickrell dies at 22 in Lackawanna after army service. Mrs John Linder dies at 44 on Pittston Ave. Mrs Martin O Royle dies at Drinker Street after short illness. Funeral details follow for each.

Anna Jones T. FP. Jones Susquehanna Street Olyphant Mra. Jones Newbridge South Wales America Scranton Mr. Jones Lackawanna House Martin O'Royle Drinker Street

Burglar Steals Mrs Cleveland Hair and Minor Cash

A burglar entered L G Cleveland's home at 444 Larch Street on Sunday night. After chloroforming Mrs Cleveland, the thief cut off her long black hair and took only 2.80 in cash while jewelry remained untouched. The back door appeared unlocked and Detective Deiter investigated the case.

L. G Cleveland Larch Street Ann

Funeral Services For James Mulroy And John Sullivan

The funeral of James Mulroy will be held this morning from St. Patrick's Church with burial at Cathedral Cemetery. The funeral of John L. Sullivan of 46Chirk’s price will take place this afternoon with interment in Cathedral Cemetery.

Gravis Capaise Avenue Foy HNL James Mulroy St. Patrick's Catholic Church John L. Sullivan

Truthful horse trader in Seattle tale of a sale

A disjointed Seattle Photoplay Time clipping describes a horse buyer enticed by a dealer offering a bargain. The narrative follows the buyer’s dialogue with the seller as both attempt to close the deal while questions of value and trust surface throughout the attempted purchase.

Valuable Horns Killed After Onyx Equine Wobble Incident

Exclusive wire reports a horse named Horns, valued at $4,009, was euthanized after a trailed incident on the eye covered boulevard following Sidemaker. The gelding, with a record of 204, faced fatal injuries sustained in the event. Fred George confirmed the loss and noted the horse’s high value and the necessity of humane euthanization.

Boihilvhen Pas Eye Coved Fred George

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