Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Scranton Tribune in Scranton, Pennsylvania

We have 17,918,174 pages in Pennsylvania

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 29 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 09, 1901

Page

11

West Scranton Knights of Golden Eagle Install Officers

Hyde Park castle No 264 Knights of the Golden Eagle installed officers led by Pant chief W A Williams and noble chief FG Brown. Other names include vice-chief TM Prins, sir herald Auguetoe Phillipe, high privet James Brown, venerable chermil Thomas D Thompeeti, master of records Henry Martin, keeper of exchequer W T Davis, clerk of excheq Thomas Jones, trustees WW Jones and Dawson Weathering.

Hopkin Weatherune Hyde Park Castle Knights of the Golden Eagle W. A. Williams FG. Brown Thomas Prins Berald Auguetoe Phillipe James Brown Chermil Thomas D. Thompeeti Rocorda Henry Martin W. T. Davis Thomas Jones N. Jones Dawson Weathering James Theawn

Barber Shop Price List From A Century Ago

Local barbers publish a written price schedule with items such as shave a minimum of 10 cents and hair cutting not less than 25 cents. Prices vary for childrens cuts and services like singeing and trimming whiskers. Hours show daily closure except Sundays, with early closing noted.

Moor sleigh party entertained Reed home guests

Me and Mora W A Reed hosted a sleigh ride gathering at Jack sen street last Wednesday evening. The Moor party included Mrs Dina Joplin Miss Williams Mrs Platt Mrs Smith Mr and Mrs George Joplin Miss Maude Smith Mattie Smith Eugene Ike Wilfred Joplin George Silman and others who enjoyed refreshments before departing for Moose.

Mora W. A. Reed Jacksen Street Moor Moose Reed Dina Joplin Miss Williams Platt Smith George

Scranton List of Readers and Attendees Adorns Page

Miss Jennie Walker Grace Reed Mary Smeidman Oliver P. Jones Howell Hewelle and Charles Joplin are noted among Scranton participants or attendees in the column.

Scranton Jennie Walker Grace Reed Mary Smeidman Oliver P. Jones Howell Hewelle Charles Joplin

Pay Day Shift Impacts Local Merchants At Coal Mines

Since semi monthly pay days began, merchants report lower receipts as patrons shift purchases to cash stores. Cash stores gain while mine workers receive pay today at Oxford Omige Bellevue Holden Pyne Taler Hampton Cayuga Floan Continental Briebin Hyde Park Archbold.

Oxford Omige Bellevue Holden Pyne Taler Hampton Cayuga Floan Continental Briebin Hyde Park Archbald

Election Word War Looms in Fourteenth Ward

Voters prepare for the Tuesday election on February 1 with Alderman candidates George Kenlow and ex Alderman Jen Cowles expected to contend for a slim majority. White interests appear in the second class city council race while light opposition forms against Councilmen Albert Lewis in the Fifteenth and William Lewis in the Pitch.

George Kenlow Jen Cowles Albert Lewis William Lewis

Bellevue resident suffers arm fracture after fall near home

Mrs. Reeve Anthony of Acker Avenue Bellevue slipped on the tee near her residence yesterday and fractured her arm. De J. C. Roberta was summoned and set the injured limb.

Reeve Anthony Acker Avenue Bellevue J. C Roberta

Baptism, growth mark strong church turnout and plans

The pastor baptized twenty five candidates at the morning service as congregations grow after the new steam boiler installation. Sunday school is in good condition with fifteen children in the infant department last Sunday and only two teachers absent. The Baptist Young People's union is continuing to do well and will soon pay for a new carpet. The infant department plans a Tom Thumb’s Wedding for Washington’s birthday with a wedding cake gift. On Sunday evening March 38 Dr Whalen of Carbondale Baptist will exchange pulpits with the West Side pastor.

Baptist Young People’s Union Deling Tom ‘Thumb Washington Tom Thumb Cich West Side Dr. Whalen Baptist Church of Carbondale Pustor

Dershimer Family Called to Now

A. M. Dershimer and family of South Main Avenue have been called to Now.

A. M. Dershimer South Main Avenue

Community Notes From Ton Pa Events

Residents attend funerals and visits in Foster and Ton. Mrs Mabel Derehimer hosts guests on South Main. Current Event club holds literary symposium and luncheon. Sloan union locals plan 7:40 p.m. meeting at Beane hall. Women’s classes and missionary society meet at local churches. Camp 178 P O S of A initiates eight candidates. two proposals pass. B C G club hosts social with guests and local residents. John and Jane Davies return from Dorranceton wedding. Philadelphia trip for Joe Perry ends. Welsh Baptist youth study Sunday lesson. Mrs. Davis hosts Dollar ink gathering. Dr Hackney visits from Toronto. Services and quarterly conference set at Simpson church.

D. J. Beane’ Hall Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Soeiety Washburn Street Presbyterian Church A. A. Lindabury South Malin Avenue China Mia David J. Davis South Hyde Park Avenue Dr. Hackney Toronto Can Austin Griffin

Funeral for Andrew Dougherty at Holy Rosary

Andrew Dougherty died Wednesday at his son's Bloom avenue home. Funeral services were held yesterday at Holy Rosary Church conducted by Nev. W. Moylan, with interment in Cathedral cemetery.

Andrew Dougherty Bloom Avenue Holy Rosary Church Nev W. Moylan Cathedral Bulldine Young Women's Christian Association John J. Salmon von Storch Slope Manville Mary A. Powell Spring Street Edward Walsh Rose Avenue Nelson Jubilee Singers C. L. Bimmons Hamilton Wayne County Harry Simons Myrtle Stephens Milne Rachel Evans Anna Sherwin Nellie Flore Florence Fuller Gerthe Emery Thomas J. Evens Edward Evans Willam Evans Charlie Pimery Merton Emery Thomas Evans Trufan Wolf Memorial Baptist Church Madame Minterina Scranton W. F. Davies Bible School Ceorge Teavies

Community Notes And Social Happenings In Honesdale District

Mrs a8 Brady of Honesdale visits Mrs MCC Curt of Dickon Avenue for a pleasant social evening. A Nille party attends the Marie Atwuitette Pots Thunday and the Pied Piper of Tuinelin event. Contractor 4 A Wilcony of Tishweenie oversees a project in Pilteton. Mrs WD demklia of Capo UH attends a church society meeting. Rithun Hobbeen of Ouponee aveting plans a rental after a grip illness. Miss Apnio May Richuns a local schoolteacher remains home on Stanton Street with a recent illness. Miss Bude Picey hosts a lively party on New York Street. Miss Ligie Tillon returns from a visit in Tionondale. The Rev Tt Wudelify, ex Colorado and now church official in Pennsylvania, will conduct an eight day mission at the Church of the Good Shepherd Green Rides in March. The Rev Mr Radcliffe has long conducted missions in Beeland Canada and Colorado.

Brady Honesdale McC. Curt Dickon Avenue Micdye Marie Atwuitette Tuinelin A. Wilcony Tishweenie Pilteton Chagimany Monee WD. Demklia Capoeh UH Yeung Mente Club Church of the Good Shepherd Rithun Hobbeen Tyutile Seule Seule After A Levine Attack of Grip, Mise Apnio May Richuns Tral School Stanton Street Bude Picey New York Street Mie Ligie Tillon Vickeon Avenue Tionondale Wudelify Anholewcon Colorado Archience Cemiul Pennsylvania Green Rides Radcliffe Beeland Canada

Alderman's Gift to Pupils At Local School Sparks Debate

A municipal official presented a fee to pupils at Min Stoonn's School, No 2, yesterday afternoon. Recipients included Ironic Meshow el, Dotle Ho, Minni Bower, Annie Manka, Nanthe Morey, Nettie Collins, Agee Irig, Alma McDonald, Minnie McCyaher, Munlely iy gan, Emily Aveler, Helen King, and Jiyina Orr, raising concerns about fairness and motive.

ALD Min Stoonn Tom Ironic Meshowel Dotle Ho Minni Bower Annie Manka Nanthe Morey Nettie Collins Agee Irig Alma McDonald Minnie McCyaher Munlely Iygan Emily Aveler Helen King Jiyina Orr

Kemp's Balsam Sample Offer Promised By Vendor

An advertisement touts Kemp's Balsam for throat and lung as a guaranteed remedy. It claims a free eight sample offer and urges skeptics that the remedy cures acute or chronic cases, noting prices and supplier details.

Kemp

Local Names List Spotted in Historic Record Samuel

Truth Themparn Gretta Purcell Lilian Mirts Ida Birbing Blanche Tripp Margaret Gibbns Lynda Swarte Roth Holly Clare Terwilliger Lewin McCusker James O'Donnell Robert Odell Urute Now Henry Disk Robert Featends Harold Preas Theodore Johnson Arthur Dean Murr Holly.

Truth Themparn Gretta Purcell Lilian Mirts Ida Birbing Blanche Tripp Margaret Gibbns Lynda Swarte Roth Holly Clare Terwilliger Lewin McCusker James O'Donnell Robert Odell Urute Now Henry Disk Robert Featends Harold Preas Theodore Johnson Arthur Dean Murr Holly

South Scranton Notes and Local Frays At Hartman Hall

William Callahan Jr and Thoring Resp were injured loading rails at Lowth mill yesterday. Philip Thoma and John Rosar suffered leg and spine injuries in local works incidents. Funeral set for Elisabeth Schwartz. various society meetings and a moving picture event slated around town.

William Callahan, Jr Chevy Street Thoring Resp Meackatrent Lowth Mill Ralse Mira May Bemont Masleton Meedowee Gill Paint Street Grant Patriotic Order Lone of America Drum Corp Hela Athletic Hall Philip Thoma North Scranton Southworks John Rosar Stone Avenue A. Kolb At. Joseph Society St. Maurs‘s Inet Etteers Ancient Order of Hiberniana Pharmacy Wetter Deventer Prt Thureday St. John's Hall Mise Ulieabeth Schwartz Dr .Thompson Project Avenue Forrst Hin New York Ely Collar Avenue Frissopal Epworth League Adamieaion

Benefit Play and Musical at St Mark's parish

The Soli hoo cle of Mr Marvin Totuill law hosts a benefit rendition titled A Mind Atourdment to be staged in St. Merke parish on Thursday evening May 14. J. T. Watkins and Misses Alien Burke and Heatrice Morris will perform along with home talent. Mrs J OT Swonson leads a Wednesday musicale for St. Mark's church. Also noted are various local announcements including a funeral for W. BE. Smallbridge and several local residents with health updates and births.

Marvin Totuill St. Merke Parish Howe Thorntay Mm. J. OT. Swonson St. Mark's Church J. T. Watkins Mises Alien Burke Heatrice Morris Robert Young South Blakely Street Mie Furnnie Osborne Dinlew Street Viet Philadelphia Charlie Alice Green Bulge Street Christopher Vickers Apple Street M W. Reilly

Obituary notices from Doumore and nearby areas

Harry Lore a tower resident of Doumore died in St Catherine's hospital Brooklen No Vo after a two months illness of pneumonia. He was a machinist on the battleship undergoing repairs at the Mary Yard. Survived by one sister Mrs T A Collen. Funeral from Mr Golden's residence 47 Cheetnut attest Amprow at 2. Other notices report the deaths of Mrs Walter Swarts 27, Mrs Margaret Jordan and others with funeral arrangements and aftercare at local churches and cemeteries.

Harry Lore Doumore St. Catherine's Hospital Brooklen Mary Rard O' More T. A. Collen Tndertiker Golden Dusinepe Golden Walter Swarts Founton Private Lapital Michel Wessner South Scranton Bert K Meaney Frederic Meamner Ter Fatier Geman Methodiet Mrospeech Avenue Biel

Fell Seventy Feet At Green Ridge Building Site

George Herko nineteen year old laborer for J P Prowdeski slater at St Marys academy Green Ridge died after slipping from the roof during snow removal at about 6 PM. He fell seventy feet to the ground hitting on his head and was found dead by John Fisher. Coroner Roberts ruled death as the result of a fractured skull.

George Herko J. P. Prowdeski Beranton Slater St. Mary's Academy Green Ridge Conrad Schrodler Herkho John Fisher Slater Roberts

Inquest Planned for Death of Hiver Street Resident

Remains moved to Raub's undertaking establishment for coroner examination. An inquest will be held. The deceased, Herko, lived with his brother Michael and half-brother Joe in the rear of the 00 block on Hiver Street.

Raub Undertaking Establishment Herko Michael Joe Hiver Street

Gurney Disappearance Leads to Noted Shenandoah Visit

Relatives of Joseph Gurney of Priceburg feared he was flogged to death after he vanished three weeks earlier. A Shenandoah letter revealed he had been visiting there for a week. Suspects include William Kruger and Andrew Govuyeki, both jailed or bailed. Kruger claimed Gurney owed him money.

Joesph Gurney Priceburg Gurney Shenandoah Beranten John Nusinoskey Lackawanna Avenue William Kroger Andrew Goyuyeki Kruger Goyuyeki Thomas Logan Scranton Alderman Roscow Joseph Curney Porter Rob Witt Jall Kearney Govuyeki

Elks Defeat Bievers Club by Big Bowling Margin

The Elk team defeated the Bievers club on their alleys 2 468 to 2 288. Phil Ret led the Elks with 228, including seven strikes in the first nine frames and three more. His 19.0 average topped the night as many splits—about fifty—were converted or missed.

Elks Bievers Phil Ret The

Melbourne opens to standing room only in Elizabeth

Daniel K. Hart’s new play Melbourne opened in Elizabeth New Jersey to standing room only. The Tribune received a dispatch stating it is a stranger and better work than his Parish Priest and drew strong crowd last night.

Tribune Lizabeth N. J Daniel K. Hart Melbourne

Cold in the Head Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets

A historical brief notes a cold remedy named Laxative Bromo Quin ine Tablets marketed for nasal congestion and cold symptoms. The item lists a combination of laxative and quinine as active ingredients typical of early 20th century patent medicines.

Thirteenth Regiment Plans March 2 Departure for McKinley Inauguration

Official orders for the Thirteenth regiment to march to Washington for President McKinley’s inauguration on March 4 have not arrived but are expected. If they go, departure is set for March 2 with a heavy marching order and personal rations. Bauer’s regimental band will join, expanded to thirty five musicians.

Washington McKinley Bauer

February Meeting of Scranton Men's Society Aims at Civic Duty

The Scranton Men's Society of North Scranton holds its February assembly Monday evening at Providence Presbyterian social rooms. Theme is Municipal Government and the Duty of the Citizen. Ex City Solicitor Juanes H. Torrey J A Lansing board of trade president Clin Solicitor A A Wosturg and Cornerman H Alworth of the Second ward speak. A large gathering of leading city men is expected. President Dolph K B Atherton will call the meeting to order at oclock.

Scranton Men's Society North Scranton Providence Presbyterian Cithnen ExCity Juanes H. Torrey J. A. Lansing Board of Trade Clin A. A. Wosturg Cornelman H. §. Alworth Second Ward Dolph KB. Atherton

Commemoration Meeting for Verdi Death Dedication

Monday at 7 in Cassese’s hall 108 Lackawanna avenue a gathering to complete preparations for commemorating the death of the renowned Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi. Frank Carluce is president with J A Cassese vice president P Flore treasurer and J Callatrone secretary of the organizing committee.

Cassese Lackawanna Avenue Guleeppi Verd Frank Carluce J. A. Cassexe P. Flore J. Callatrone

Prominent Tulane Meeting Plans Elaborate Whale Event

Sunday night a Tulane meeting will appoint a committee to organize arrangements. Stakeholders are invited to attend and cooperate with the committee for an elaborate event featuring local talent and New York vocalists. The program will comprise VerdPro compositions and exclusive vocal performances by featured artists.

Tulane Ite Jocal Mustiane New York

DOV GEARD at Providence Presbyterian Patronage

At the Providence Presbyterian Atronage on Web. 6 Rev. Dr. George J. Cojd presided. Present were Frank Dowd and Mrs. Caroline Goard of Privetary as principal parties in the ceremony.

Dov Geard Providence Presbyterian Atronage Web Tam George J. Cojd Frank Dowd Mies Caroline Goard Privetary

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Knights OF Golden Eagle B. G. Brown Merry Party Moosic Sleighing Party Dufour Jackson Street Baptist Church General News Globe Warehouse Park Place Dunmore Harry O'Hoyre Thomas N. Herzel Svaterdiy Meynes Indies Thetias N. Herzl Wow Fia Soisitom Witney Hia Miss Hwa Heteol Lackawanna Fomtelock Danner Cemetery Walter Swartz Thomas Gillespie Thoas Gillespie Lote Victory Street Ninchie Ollowing Patrick Anthony John Thoma Jowp Willan Katie God Mev William J New Yon Mrs Margaret Jordan Margaret Ordain Adavie Avenin ELK Bicycle Club Wb Taylor Bart Wus Ceecennes Dan Hart Elizabeth Liverita Nervira Mephan Co Clinton and Jackson Sis Chicago Til Liverita Iver Nervita Medical CO Chicago, Ill McGarrah & Thomas Bright Warner's Lafe Cure Co Rochester N. Y Warner Wannstn Wanren N.Y Men's Union Verdi Ttallan Lycean Theatre Reis Bengundur Lessock AOS Dupey Frank Mone Theodore Babcoce Paul Cazeneuve Taylor Granville Leighton Leigh James B. Curey Agnes Hose Lane Curelotta Neileon Pricewill Academy OF Music, Abeis&burgunder Harry A. Brown Jack Hoeffler CO Woman In Bhick Ranel King Jessie Sawtelle CO New Gaiety Theatre Alf. G. Hierringtos Massager
Search Courier

Search the Scranton Tribune Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Scranton Tribune?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication