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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 12, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Robbery and Death Notice Attract Local Attention

Andrew Stanis a Polish immigrant jailed at West Side station charged with robbing John Yudecka of 90 dollars after an intoxicated night. Suspect allegedly hid money, escaped with help, while Llew Herbert the famed basso dies after years of stage work and charity. Funeral set for Thursday at 2 PM Washburn Street Cemetery.

Andrew Stanis West Side John Yudecka Anthony Stein North Main Avenue Jania Chanes Paliutis Flanis Siennesey Court McCulligan Hurt Jackson Street Wil- Tiss Stanis Ron bin

Death of Richard Thomas Liew Herbert on Swetland Street

After many weary months of suffering the Grim Reaper relieved Richard Thomas known as Liew Herbert at 5 90 oclock yesterday morning at his home on Swetland Street where

Grim Reaper Richard Thomas Liew Herbert Swetland Street

Children Entertained at Freida Baker Birthday Party

A Saturday evening surprise party marked Freida Baker’s tenth birthday at Mr. and Mrs. John Baker’s North Hyde Park Avenue home. Guests enjoyed several hours of entertainment and refreshments. attendees included Lucia Fellows Pearl Snyder Betty Mathews Glissie Aleminger Elizabeth Thomary Annie Hughes Agnes Corrigan Mattie Lewis Edith Martin Gertude Ludwig Ruth Baker and others.

John Baker Hyde Park Avenue Freida Mra. Baker Mire C.D. Fellows Mra Fidward N. Trudsdell Martha Williians Ethel Fellows Esaie Thompson Teckville Lucia Fellows Pearl Snyder Dennie Matthews Clisgie Aleminger Elizabeth Thomary Annie Hughes Agnes Corrigan Mattie Lewis Edith Martin Gertrude Ludwig Ruth Baker Masters Willie Menninger Bennie Williams Thomas Markey Warren Whitbeck Edgar James Jonah Smith Chester Ludwig Chester Thomas John Evans John Harris Samuel Baker Jesele Brown Austin Minnick

Deposits for West Side Public School Pupils Reach Record Total

The West Side bank received deposits yesterday totaling 55.16 for pupils of Public Schools Nos. 1 and 19. Names include David Owens, Elisa Lewin, Alice Evans, Nellie Richards, Sarah McDonald, Miss Lees, Miss Murray, and many others. The combined total of 24.60 plus 30.56 marks the largest single collection ever made.

West Side Bank David Owens Mariha Watking Elisa Lewin Alice Evans Bertha Kelly Ana D. Evens Nellie Richards Nellie Kelly Catherine Phillips Elisa Price Sarah McDonald Mary Herrin Tonal Miss Lees Miss Murray Miss Nicholls Miss Beamish Miss Morgan Miss Hutton Miss Davie Miss Evans Miss Kellow Miss Flynn

Silk Buyers Offered Unmatched Opportunities in Scranton

Scranton buyers are presented with a record silk sale featuring high grade silks from best standard makers in full assortments at exceptionally low prices. Officials claim the event surpasses all prior bargains and may not recur soon, promising bargain-giving values without sacrificing quality.

Scranton

Black Taffeta Silks Offered At Regulated Value Prices

Advertises limited stock of Black Taffeta Silks in sizes 14 to 22 inches with various weights and finishes. Promotes quality equal to in stock items, listing prices from $1.25 to $2.00 and noting Lyons Made Peau de Soie silks in multiple widths.

Lyons Louisiane

Satin Duchess Silks Sale Notes

Satin Duchess silks advertised in a damaged notice with several price notes. Promoted 1 to 2 inch widths in black satin duchess with claims of superior quality and values ranging from 85 cents to 1.95, plus a bulk offer of pure silk crepe dyed leading colors at low prices.

Peau de Soie Silk Bundles In Deep Discount Sale

A digit special bargain offers Peau de Soie silk in 292 pieces total with several shades and finishes. The listing highlights 7 inch black Peau de Bole Kilke at reduced price, plus 5 and 6 inch blacks with bargains, noting substantial savings versus typical prices.

Ie West

Sale Ad Promises New Spring Silk Fabrics and Dresses

A period advertisement touts 75¢ items and a new line of silks and fancy weaves for spring. It highlights latest novels, exclusive designs in dress goods, and a bold emphasis on the “Bik Department” featuring colored silks and plains.

Bik Reiling David & Schoen Petersburg

Deposits System Inauguration Urges Ongoing Work

The note indicates continued work since the deposit system began in August, highlighting ongoing efforts, adjustments, and potential impacts on operations and users. It reflects administrative focus on implementation progress and practical implications for stakeholders.

Resolutions Adopted by Columbia Hose Company Meeting

The Columbia Hose company adopted resolutions deploring the strain on the volunteer fire department. It declares that parties who disclose needs and workings of the department will be disciplined. A copy of the resolutions will be entered in the minutes and published daily. The company plans a forthcoming fair.

Columbia Hose Company Thin City

Man in Diamond Mine Driver Hurt in Timber Cart Incident

Davill Roberts of 524 North Hyde Park Avenue suffered severe lacerations to the fingers of his left hand when a timber cart passed over them while working as a driver at the Diamond mine. He is the son of Mr and Mrs John Roberts and received treatment at Moves Taylor hospital.

Davill Roberts Hyde Park Avenue John Roberts Moves Taylor Hospital

Stroudsburg Druggist to Open New Branch Plan

The article notes rumors that Druggist George W. Jenkins will soon open a branch pharmacy in Stroudsburg. It also mentions a new team of grays added to Funeral Director Price’s livery for use with a new white hearse recently purchased.

Visit to Sunset Avenue Parents Recalls Mr A ti Learn

Green Ridge resident Mr A ti Learn of Rawson visits Mr and Mrs Thomas Snowden on Sunset Avenue. Mise Driesdu has resumed her duties.

Mr. A. Ti” Learn Rawson Thomas Snowden Sunset Avenue Mise Driestu

Pyramid Pile Cure Praised By Satisfied Users

Letters from D F Collins of Garnett and Thomas Willison of Port Jervis celebrate rapid relief from piles after using Pyramid Pile Cure. Other testimonials from Worcester residents praise cure’s safety and ease. A drug company mailing offer and local notices about events and an assault case complete the page.

D. F. Collins Garnett Thomas Willison Port Jer- Vin Amos Crocker Worcester Pyramid Drug Co Marshall, Mich

South Scranton Notes Masquerade at Scranton Saengerrunde

The twentieth annual masquerade held last evening in Athletic hall drew a crowded, stylish crowd. Professor Schmit's orchestra provided music as committees led by John J. Schneider Theo Hennberger Berthold Schott and others oversaw the affair.

Scranton Saengerrunde Athletic Hall Hehdy Professor Schmit John J. Schneider Theo Hennberger Boerthold Schatt William Corman John Mais F. Muckley George Rockweiler Berthold Schott

Funeral service for Thomas Gillespie at St. Peter's Cathedral

The funeral for Thomas Gillespie was held at 9 AM from the family home on Hickory Street with a high mass of requiem at St. Peter's Cathedral. Interment took place at Hyde Park Catholic Cemetery. Pall-bearers included John Jennings, Patrick Judge, Philip Nealon, Michael Kearney, John Fenne, and Anton Judge.

Thomas Gillespie Hickory Street St. Peter's Cathedral Hyde Park Catholic John Jennings Patrick Judge Philip Nealon Michael Kearney John Fenne Anton Judge

Local Club Meetings and Social Notices

The South Side Base Ball club meets at Workingmen's hall this evening. James Golden of Pittston is guest of James Crane of Pear street. Aloysius society holds its sixth annual ball at Saint Joseph's hall Wednesday night. Comet lodge No 431 Knights of Pythias meets in Hartman’s hall. Junior Order United American Mechanics meets in Schinopf's hall. Ella Ward of Prospect avenue is ill with grip. Mrs Thomas Gillespie of Hickory street is seriously ill. P J Merrick and John Donahue return from Moscow. Cathole Mutus and Benstictal association meet at Pharmacy hall tonight. Patriotic Order Sons of America Bumbernickel band rehearses tonight at Tom corps rooms. All members should attend. They plan a masquerade ball at Athletic hall Alder street on February 11.

George W. Jenkins Stroudsburg Price Willie Brace Roberts Court Wiegen Wilken- Barre Misa Julia Maria Price Street First Welsh Baptist Church William Schudmak Schudmak South Seventh Street Denver Col Washburn Street Presbyterian Bible School Grace Peck Simpson Methodist Episcopil Church Griffin Tnciea Washburn Street Gamma Nu Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bertha la Monte Harley Messrs. Vaughn and Knight Washington, D. C Hi Upsilon Society Keyser Valley Hose Company William WH. Evans Lafayette Street George Albright North Bromley Avenue New York George W. Davis M. Frounfelker Alda Atkinson Meridien Street Siodta Lodge of Odd Fellows Masonic Franklin Engine Company Electric City Wheelmen Silurian Lodge of Odd Fellows James Connell Lodge Bouth Scranton Young Women’s Christian Association Penn Avenue St. David's Episcopel West Side Board of Trade Mies Roberts Wilkes-Barre Edith Williams Chestnut Street Woman's Home Missionary Society Slinpnon Methodist Episcopal Church South Side Workingmen’s Hall James Golden Pittston James Crane Pear Street Aloysius Society Bt. Joseph's Hall Thutmas Por Niows Wikes- Barre Comet Lodge Knights of Pythine Hartman's Hall Order United American Mechanics Sehinopf Mise Ella Ward Prospect Avenue Thomas Gillespie Hickory Street J. Merrick John Donahue Moscow Pharmacy Hall Patriotic Order Sons of America

Funeral rites held for West Market man in Marvilie mine

Thomas Healey of West Market street is mourned after his Sunday mining death. Funeral Wednesday at 2 PM Holy Rosary church with burial at cathedral cemetery. Survived by daughter May. Also noting Philip McKenzie service from West Market street and W C A secretary Lukens reception and social events in the same North Scranton area.

Thomas Healey West Market Street Marvilie Holy Rosary Church Healey May Cathedral Cemetery Philip McKenzie Tew J. W. Moylan Tiely Rovary Church Missea Anna Haggerty Della McDavitt Sadie Leonard Mary Leonard Katherine Lynon Sadie McDavitt Katherine Langan Mesara James McManamy John Gallagher Patrick Dempney Patrick Kiernan John Kiernan Patrick McAndrews Frank Hopkins Janet McGuire Leggett Street

Dunmore Campaign Closes With Republican Push

Dunmore politics accelerate toward election day as Republicans unite under strong slate. Fire chief race sparks contention between Teevan and ONeil while High Constable McGrail enforces street refuse ordinances and ash dumping limits.

G.O. Po Colmn P. J. Teevan J. ‘T. O'Neil Teevan James McGrail

Borough Teachers Local Institute Friday at View School

Borough school teachers plan a local institute at View School on Saturday February 18 at 9 oclock. Topics include spelling and United States history with St George Be Bible. Principal of Knet Stroudsburg State Normal School is expected to attend and address the gathering. Patrons are invited.

St. George BE. Bible Knet Stroudsburg State Normal School

Musical at Mrs Bronson’s for St Mark’s Church

A well known artiste will join a musicale at Mrs Bronson’s on Wednesday night to aid St Mark’s Episcopal Church. The program features Miss Emma Howe, Miss Emma Ludwig, Miss Burke, Mr William W Wilson, Neubauer and Jones, Miss Morris, Mr Joshua Johns, Miss Alice Burke, Eugene Hamm, Mr Wil Watkins and Miss Matthews in various solos, duets, and instrumental pieces.

Bronson Beneft Stt. Mark's Episcopal Church Emma Howe Emma Ludwig Mine Matthews Miss Burke Air William W. Wilson Neubauer and Jones John Jones Reading Miss Morris Joshua Johns Alice Burke Volo Eugene Hamm Wil Watkins Matthews

Borough Brevities Report on Local Union Meetings

Voited Mine Workers union No 1758 Spencer Murray Nay Ang col Vieview will meet at Kane hall on fast Drinker street Thursday Feb MW at 7 p.m. The Royal Arcanum attended a funeral for brother William O Conner. National Organizer Baxter of the Barbers union joined the ton sorial artists at T A Burns home Cheatnut street. One principal member refuses to affiliate with the movement.

Voited Mine Workers Union Spencer's, Murray and Nay Ang Cheatnut Street

Krauge's Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief

An early advertisement touts Krauge's Cold Cure as safe to take during daily duties. It claims relief in two hours and lists Matthews Bros as the seller with price mentioned as Ye.

Krauge Tye Matthews

Annual Catholic Historical Society Dance Planned Tonight

The Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine club stage their annual dance at the Knights of Columbus club house on North Washington avenue. Bauer's orchestra will provide music, with elaborate decorations and a midnight lunch. Tickets are available from secretary Misa Gibbons to speed entry.

Catholic Historical Society Newman Magasine Club Knights of Columbus Club North Washington Avenue Bauer Misa Gibbons

Campbell's Funeral Remains Moved to Paterson

The remains of Thoms Campbell, who was accidentally asphyxiated, were moved to Paterson for burial. Authorities reported the incident and prepared the transfer of the body to the Paterson area for funeral arrangements.

Paterson Thoms Campbell

Coyne House Body Returned for Burial in Paterson

The Coyne house remains were removed to Paterson New Jersey on Sunday and funeral services held Friday morning in Scranton at St John’s Catholic church. Burial followed at Holy Bee parish cemetery with M A O'Brien of Paterson joining T He Jordan and CG M Gaffney of the Machinists' union in escorting the coffin.

Organ Recital at Providence Presbyterian Church Tonight

An organ recital conducted by C. T. Huffmaster of the Scranton Conservatory of Music will be presented at Providence Presbyterian Church. Assisted by tenor and baritone Ralph Williams, the program includes sacred pieces and organ selections with admission as a silver offering.

Providence Presbyterian Church C. T. Huffmaster Scranton Conservatory of Music Ralph Williams Mary Hie Pcr Avepernesesvenes HaMiey Any. Wys Whitnes Neapttilee Eevee Buck Scieee Fetuses Raat Riad Macy Behubert

Obituary notices for Blewitt and others in Olyphant

Catherine Blewitt widow of Patrick Blewitt dies at home after two years illness. Survived by children Eugene Mayden F F Blewitt Genevieve Gallagher Julia and Veronica Blewitt. Funeral plans pending. Also notices for the deaths of Reverend W Matthews and Dr Leonard Kelly Jr and William W OConor with funeral details.

Mos Atherine Dlewitt Patrick Blewitt Blowitt Ani Eugene Mayen Mite F. F. Mlewitt Meskoos Snovaliy Moule Genvieve Gallagher New York Wises Julia Mins Terwe Blewitt Ely Angelo Bhavidt William Blewitt Mewitt Saturnia Mik Newitt Moore Yor Tuyere Jolia Warringtin Ein Lo Peink Agilly

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