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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1901
Page
2
The service schedule lists an 11 am sermon for communicants, followed by an 8 pm Archdeaconry session with speeches by Carbondale clergy. A reception is planned at 9 pm in the parish house, with the dedicatory events concluding the day.
The first fair of the Columbia Mose company since 1867 begins tonight with carpenters and decorators erecting four ornate booths at Burke's Trail. Abe Sahn leads a team shaping blue, yellow, conche and white drapery and lighting as the ballroom prepares for dancers and visitors.
Saturday columns note the death of Frank Giannella of Scott Street after a fall and illness. He spent twenty five years in the city and worked with Metropolitan Life Insurance. Survived by wife and seven children, ceremonies planned locally.
A garbled OCR passage describes a locomotive incident with references to the engine, a driver, and pursuing figures. The text mentions a collision or pursuit and suggests fatalities, but the details are incoherent and names are unreadable. It reads as an unfinished railway accident fragment with no clear dates or locations.
The funeral for the elderly Mine Vineliot Bryden took place Saturday morning from the home of Mr and Mrs A F Mook in Brookhaven. Rev Walter Gorman led services at St Rose burned prior, then interment at Sipy cemetery. Pallbearers included Joly Flannelly John Lynodiy Sobn Killeen Hugh Gilgallon and Mee Garry James Devine.
The Ladies auxiliary of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Engineers will host a sale and social in Watts Hall on Tuesday evening February 15. A special meeting of the Society will be held tomorrow at noon and again at 2 o'clock.
Among those at the blessing service were Miss Alice Law of New York City and Miss Kate Beugerton of Belmira N J each made donations to the building fund.
The Loval 1696 Minted Mine Workers announce a social event on the evening of February 18. Music will be provided by Wagner's orchestra with Professor Lavelin as the speaker and host.
Henry BR. Singer esq and Willi Barr of Stern Singer Barr New York spent Sunday with Mr. Singer's parents on South Main Street and left last evening for New York.
The South Side mine workers employed by the Delaware and Hadean company received their pay Saturday. Today the upper side miners will in pala.
Mrs Joseph Powderly of Royyane Street will travel to Mexico for several months where her husband serves as immigration officer.
The children of No. 6 school enjoyed a sleighride to Olyphant on Saturday, sharing a wintry outing with classmates and teachers.
At the Carbondale Cycle Club on Saturday night the fifth series draws for the pool tournament were held and two games of the series were played Humphrey topped the field with five wins. A L Stewart defeated McMillan 47 to 16 and C L Humphrey beat D A Scurry 50 to 43. The upcoming fifth series pairings include Reese vs Rennie Manners vs Ewingle Derby vs Rutherford Jamey vs Mitchell Clifford vs Ditchburn Hoole vs Knapp Davie vs Fmlch and Gilhool vs Mingen.
A bic missionary event for the Lackawanna Presbytery gathers at First Presbyterian Church next month. The program features a popular evening session and multiple day parts. Speakers include Eugene Dunlap W Swift William Harshaw Charles Robinson J Patterson A W Halaley and M Luthrope, noted workers from various cities.
The U S Department of Agriculture has been sending weather forecasts to the city for three days. Merchants display multiple forecast cards from the Scranton station, ensuring the public is aware of the coming day’s probable weather.
The Senior Christian Endeavor of the First Presbyterian Church will host a social next Friday evening in the Sunday school rooms. Attendees are asked to dress to represent the title of a song. Miss Harriet Hutchins leads the event. Mr Red Mew and T. J. McMillan have issued invitations for an evening party at their Salem avenue home near Friday.
Mrs Kelle Bione of Mayfield died in the emergency hospital Saturday night about 10. Pneumonia caused death after surgery for a floating kidney. She leaves a husband two children and a mother and two brothers all of Mayfield. She was about 40 years old.
Constable Stephen A. Gilby’s felonious wounding case against Eddie Gorman, ex County Detective Leyshon prosecutor, is continued until midweek. Moran remains in hospital with no discharge yet.
A sleigh ride entertained Merry School Children on Saturday afternoon at Arch Baht. They secured a hall for games and reenjoyed hearty play before returning home in good time.
A note from George Kroft of Mihi Avenue mentions a daughter. The brief entry records a family update with no additional details provided.
A fragmentary report notes two Italians, Carmine Gogij ne and Carmine Grecco, from the city, involved in a dispute over rejected friendships. Local authorities consider the incident mildly injurious with unclear motives and no further details available.
Rapid rise in use of Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills is fueling praise across Scranton. Mrs John Penster of Beranton reports relief from left side pain and nervous exhaustion after taking the pills from Matthews Bros. Drug Store. The advertisement notes pills sell for 50 cents a box with the physician’s portrait on every package.
In Greenville Pennsylvania a terrible wreck killed five and left others only slightly hurt. One passenger had a finger lacerated and another escaped with a bruised foot. The injured proceeded to Kentucky. The Grand Opera House will be dark all week with cancellations due to a coal miners strike. Next week a repertoire company will perform eight shows.
Common council, Fair of Columbia Hose company Olive Leaflodge No 156 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Federal union No 7204 Patriotic Order Lone of America Carbondale council No 20 Knights of Columbus.
Mise Nella Bellamy left for Washington D C on Saturday. A P Trautwein in Ol City Pa on a business trip. Miss Blanche Whitney of Honesdale visiting friends In town. Thomas Nealon accepted a position at the weaving mill. W B Culver departed for Cincinnati Saturday evening. Mr and Mrs W G Giles of Lincoln Avenue spent Sunday in Windsor New York. E Co Harnden and wife of Binghamton spent yesterday with friends. Miss Celia and Esther Mosea of Scranton were guests of Mrs S Singer. Mrs Nora Brennan and Miss Annie Shannon visiting friends in Pittston and Wilkes Barre. Mrs Charles Hubbard of Williams Avenue joined her husband at Windsor N Y where he is stationed. Mrs Arthur Howell formerly of this city now of Baltimore Mo visiting friends here for a few days. Charles Orchard formerly of this city now employed in a position with Andrew Carnegie was in the city yesterday.
Andrew Telipock of Mayfield held a dynamite cap over a stove yesterday and lost part of his thumb after the cap exploded. Mrs. Seymour, aged, died at her daughter Mrs. Harvey’s home on North Main street after months of illness. Deceased, born near Cornwall sixty six years ago, leaves two sons, twenty eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements not yet set. John F. Nicholson ill with pneumonia. Joker Blake improving from the same disease. A daughter arrived to join Mr. and Mrs. Stocker, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Jessup. Michael Walsh of Cedrgetown University called home due to his mother’s serious illness. J M Sherwood took second prize with Roxena at Crystal Lake races. Peter Merritt suffers a severe grip. Dr. and Mrs. Baker visited yesterday. Stephen Whitmore confined with grip. Mrs. Games and two children visiting. Mrs. Hopkins, nearly a centenarian, ill at her daughter Mrs. Williams’s home.
Dr Leonard Kelly Jr a young physician died at his parents home after weeks of debility He was twenty five a Scranton nephew and survived by his parents sister and two brothers Funeral services are planned for Tuesday at 2 pm in Union cemetery Patrick McDermott a longtime resident also died over the weekend His funeral Tuesday will be in Olyphant cemetery Clerks association conference with business leaders focused on early closing Council reorganizes next evening Ancient Order of Hibernians to hold entertainment Monday at Father Mathew Opera House with M F Conry as orator Social at Mahon s hall Hayer s orchestra will attend Miss Allen Ford of Ehiolra mentioned in the update together with other civic items
Guest of Pref and Mes T M Meiate from Sanderson Avenue attend a juvenile adult social before Lent. Lawrence full ceedentra to be present with Frank Collie of Jermen signing at Atherton's teere. The chair of the quertin prewertent i meeting of the echeval hoard on Saturday night. Ausyther attendees plan to meet tonight.
A disrupted noisy notice sketches a public meeting and civic notices with names, occupations, and dates. It references individuals such as Michael Muyraw and Taylory Chaylod Moun among others, plus mentions payments, vendors, and a forthcoming event at a Catholic parish hall.
Fragmentary text with multiple garbled words and stray phrases. Readable terms include Bay, Aden, Serpe, and various nonstandard strings. No clear event, date, or identifiable entities form a coherent news item.
A damaged vessel remains grounded as three tugs battle current to free it. A renewed effort was planned for the night tide as rescuers work to refloat the ship and prevent further hazards.
The Ledger notes a strong coal market as cold weather boosts demand. Production rises with monthly output planned, though miners report coal supply tightness and timber availability affecting shipments. Prices hold firm at prevailing levels.
A Cuban constitutional convention discusses whether General Masini can be eligible for the presidency. The vote on qualifying the general to hold office is contentious and likely to be revisited. Supporters press for a quick decision while opponents fear constitutional limits. The issue remains unsettled as the United States grows involved.
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