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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1901

Page

2

Delayed Auditors Report On Year Ending April 1 1800

Long delayed auditors report shown to the secretary after a special meeting in the city building. Chairman McCabe and four directors present with Auditor Wheeler. The report criticizes the poor board for delaying work and disallows several expenditure items including an $8 convention fee. No action was taken. the matter postponed to the next meeting.

Poor Board McCabe Wheeler Reading

Night at Burke's hall draws Columbia buzz and dance

A large crowd attended Burke's hall for the Columbia social night with a pleasing program featuring Madeline Watton and Marw MeAndrew in a duet, Kadie Timlin, Jennyn vocal duet, Milvatelly, Mary Powdert in numbers, and a vivid dancing scene afterward.

Columbia Buws Burke's Hall Tiawo Madeline Watton Marw MeAndrew Sprung Cc Mies Kadie Timlin Jernyn Dwet Mies Milvatelly Mary Powdert VW Crys Wilbur Meman

Well-known youth runs afoul after night of drinking

A popular young man faced multiple disturbances after an evening of heavy drinking. He was escorted from venues, restrained by police, and later released to his father after a $25 surety and a court hearing where he was admonished to behave. It was his first offense.

Columbia Fair William Killeam

Musical benefit at St Mary's to aid leemure cures

The program for a benefit at St Mary's Roman Catholic Church Wilkes Barre is set for next Wednesday evening. It includes songs readings and instrumental pieces by Mrs Joseph Burns tenor T Davis Miss Margaret Andres and Charles A Stuart among others with varied recitals and impersonations promised.

Elured Whitt Joseph DP. Burns Bt. Mary's Wilkes-Barre T. Davis Caine Mise Margaret Andreis Charles A. Stuart Defind No

List of letters remaining in the Car bondale postpiece

The Carbondale postpiece dated February 15 lists remaining letters for individuals including Richard Carpenter H B Goettings JT L McCarty Thomas Marron Miss Maud Moyles Mrs Henry H Ellis.

Carbondale Richard Carpenter H. B. Goettings JT. L. McCarty Thomas Marron Maud Moyles Henry H. Ellis

Davies post and fidelity conclave details noted

A fragment lists William H. Davies post No 1st cb, A R Pioneer castle No 205, Fidelity conclave No 140, A O K M C. Columbia Howse Company’s faly.

William H. Davies Post A. R. Pioneer Castle A.O. K. M.C. Fidelity C. M. Columbia Howse Company

Miss Moran Injured At Work In Powderly Street Incident

Miss Katie Moran aged sixteen daughter of Mr and Mrs John Moran of 211 Powderly Street sustained a painful but not serious accident while at work.

Katie Moran John Moran Powderly Street

Worker Injured In Spin Ring At Local Mill

A spinner at the Milk Mill was hurt while trimming a machine with the rollers running. Her left hand, especially the ring finger, was caught and fractured. Dr Mainun treated her after manager Frieder summoned him. She faces several days of pain and recovery with no long term injury expected.

Mainun Frieder

Obituary of Misa Mary Gerrity of Gordon Avenue

Misa Mary Gerrity aged 27 of Gordon Avenue died yesterday after a week's illness, grip direct cause. Native of Carbondale, active in Catholic Woman’s Benevolent Legion No. 15 and Merced Virgin Adoracion. Survived by mother Mrs Hugh Gerrity, sisters Mrs Michiel McDonough and Miss Bridget Gerrity, brothers Martin Edward Hugh and Jamner, all of this city. Funeral tomorrow morning with procession from home at 11:58 o'clock to St. Howe for requiem, interment in St. Hase Cemetery.

Misa Mary Gerrity Gordon Aveenue Gerrico Carbondale Catholic Women’s Penevolent Legion No. 15 Dmerced Virgin Eodality Hugh Corriiy Michiel McDonough Mise Bridget Cherrity Martin Edward Hugh Jammer St. Howe St. Hase

Joyful party travels through snow to Graves Hotel

A crowd of lads left Salem avenue and Church street in a driving snowstorm for Waymart. They aimed for Graves's hotel where a hearty supper awaited them and a dance to follow the feast. The group sang and stayed in high spirits during the trip.

Salem Avenue Church Street Waymart Graves

Boys Learn Caution After Eighth Avenue Coasting Accident

Several boys on a double runner slid down Eighth avenue hill at high speed and lost balance. They suffered painful bruises and will likely be more cautious in the future.

Inda Eighth Avenue Hill

Funeral for Frank Gunnelia Draws Large Array of Mourners

The funeral for Frank Gunnelia who died of pneumonia at his Woodlawn avenue home was held at 8:90 this morning in St. Rose church. A high mass of requiem was celebrated and wreaths from the Metropolitan Life Insurance agency Catholic Knights Heptaphs and other groups honored him. Delegations from Catholic Knights of America Ancient Order of Hibernians Carbondale conclave I T Theophs attended. pallbearers and honor guests included William Connell Jen Kearney Michael McGarry John Roche William King Thomas Duffy Hugh Finlan James Pidgeon and many relatives from out of town.

Frank Gunnelia Woodlawn Avenue St. Rose Church Metropolitan Life Insurance Company Catholic Knights Heptaeephs Gunnelia Catholic Knights of America Mise Annie Kearney M. F. Larekin T. &. Carden T. . Carden Feranton

Deserted Home After Mine Descent Leaves Family Homeless

The Lavelle family of Dike Street fled their home about ten days ago when a descent into the mines occurred. They have since moved to Garden Avenue to seek shelter and safety.

Austin Lavelle Dike Street Gorden Avenue

Tea Invitations For Mrs Hubbard Simpson And Huner

Mrs Frank Mubbard Mrs J J Simpson and Miss Stella Huner invite guests to tea at Mrs Hubbard's River Street home next Thursday evening.

Frank Mubbard J. J. Simpson Stella Huner Hubbard River Street

Miss May Kilpatrick Freed From Surgery Recovery

Miss May Kilpatrick daughter of Mayor and Mrs W. Kilpatrick of Smith Main Street has recovered from an appendicitis operation and is able to be out again.

May Kilpatrick 2. W. Kilpatrick Smith Main Street

Mrs Scurry Hosts Friday Afternoon Gathering

Mrs Daniel Scurry and Mrs W G Scurry plan a Friday afternoon entertaining event at the residence of Mrs Daniel Scurry on Wyoming Street with a number of their friends attending.

Daniel Scurry W. G. Scurry Wyoming Street

Sleigh Ride Visits and Local Strike Tales

Mrs John Lawler and family enjoyed a sleigh ride to Scranton. Two rope riders caused Dolph colliery to idle briefly until workers won their demands. Michael McAndrew of Jermyn visited town. Percy Lewis and Charles Shippen of New York are visiting H V Lawler in Church Street. Margaret Lawler returned from Dunmore and Katie Donnelly Maggie Lawler and John Donnelly attended a Scranton euchre party.

John Lawler Lansan Thomas McDermott Joseph Langan Daniel Swates Della Judge Margaret Byrne Scranton Dolph Michael McAndrew Jermyn

Peckville Borough Meets Amid Bills and Wires

Blakely borough council met in regular session with all members present. Bills approved include January pay for street, insurance, janitor, legal services, electric light supplies, and fire department costs. A fire alarm wire upgrade was discussed. Wilson Fire Company noted five years of無料 alarm service. Oil bills, tax collector report, and various local notes followed, including social events and residents’ updates.

Blakely Coles C. M. Hathaway A. W. Pentecost Jowenh EF. Gilroy Charles GB. Scott Vandervort & Beardslew George Alger EB. N. Jones E. M. Barnes Lloyd Parry W. Arnold Scranton Steam Pump Company Wilson Fire Company Messrs Peckville W. Va Baptist Sabbath School Megurgel William Denison Lanesboro A. V. Mace Mise Jennie Williams Scranton Robert Lintern Pittston Geesle Purdy Justus Valentine Lillian Hulse Walnut Street Clase 1 Presbyterian Sunday School Welouennie Misa May Hall Green Ridge Blakely White Club Thomas Jones North Main Street Breaker Boys Ontario

Regular meeting honors Abraham Lincoln's 92nd birthday

Tonight William H Davies post G A BR will hold its regular meeting and close the business season with a private observance of Abraham Lincoln's ninety second birthday. Speeches will be made for members only.

William H. Davies Post G. A. BR Abraham Lincoln

Scranton Visitors and Local Moves Highlight City Notes

fh J Bevan of Scranton visited the city yesterday. Mrs Jenne Burres is enjoying a short visit in New York. Miss Mary Burke of Pike Street visits Mrs Charlie Mellon in her home Friday. Mrs Daniel Toolan of Wyombe Street visits friends in Honesdale. Miss Nellie Lynott of Woodlawn Avenue is seriously ill with grip. Charles McCann and H J Brennan travel to New York and return from Chicago to their homes respectively. Jol Burke of Mike Street moves to Denver for permanent residence. John Morahan, confined by rheumatism, shows slow improvement at Pike Street home. Miss Gertrude Voyle of Olyphant will leave for home today after visiting River Street.

Fh. J. Bevan Scranton Jenne Burres Ie New York City Mary Burke Pike Street Charlie. Mellon Olyphant Daniel Toolan Wyombe Street Honesdale Nellie Lynott Woodlawn Avenue Grip BPFL Charles McCann New York Monais H. J. Brennan Chicago Nest Jol J. Burke Mike Street Denver Col John Morahan Gertrude Voyle di Olyphant Cora Voyle River Street

Cycle Club Pool Tourney Sees Teese Beat Rennie in Narrow Win

In Carbondale last night the pool tournament began late due to a business meeting. Teese edged Rennie by one ball after one game remained unfinished, leaving the outcome in suspense.

Carbondale Clouse Teese Rennie

Edmuids of Mayfield Undergoes Appendicitis Operation

Geokwe Edmunds son of Mr and Mrs Edmuids of Mayfield, compelled by sickness to return from Lafayette College, underwent an appendicitis operation at Carbondale Emergency hospital. Indications point to a rapid recovery.

Geokwe Edmunds Eop Edmuids Mayfield Lafayette College Ahe Hepmone Carbondile

Lincoln birthday celebration by veterans groups in town

Camp No. 38 Bons of Veterans will observe Lincoln's birthday tomorrow evening with an entertainment and smoker for its members and members of Grand Army of the Republic Post No. 57 and Camp No. 2 Lone of Veterans of Jermyn.

Bons of Lincoln Len Grand Army of the Repulse Post Lone of Veterans Jermyn

Obituary and community notices from Jermanyn and Mayfield

Mrs. Hopkins of Deceased borough died at ninety seven, survived by son Thomas and two granddaughters. Funeral arrangements pending. Seymour funeral held yesterday at Primitive Methodist church with six grandsons as pallbearers. New Century choir performed at Sweeney house under David J. Jones, led a large audience. William Gibbs of West Mayfield reports son John in the Philippines after fifty two days at sea. Supper tonight at St James basement features fried oysters and seasonal dishes.

Thomas Cook Thomas James Charles Harvey William Seymour Willam Dawe Ky Burns Richard Bertie Seymour New Century Choir Sweeney House David J. Jones Johnna Mrag William Gibbs Weat Mayfield John Philippines St. James Church

Infant Ituiph Ferraro Dies in Uniondale

The 1 year old Ituiph Ferraro died in Uniondale yesterday. Undertaker Flurns from the city prepared the body. It will be brought to the city this morning and buried in Lees Cemetery.

Ituiph Ferraro Uniondale Flurns Lees Cemetery

Masquerade Social Planned by Hot Air Club

A large crowd of youths from the thin city will attend a masquerade social in Jermyn tamorrean hight. The event is organized by the Hot Air club of that place.

Thin City Jermyn Tamorrean Hight Hot Air Club

Pay Day At Delaware and Hudson Clinton Works

Monday afternoon the Delaware and Hudson Clinton works employees received their pay. It was one of the largest disbursements seen there in some time.

Delaware and Hudson Clinton Wealllery Wandling

Resigned as Sexton After Illness at St Howe Church

Andrew Meehan, sexton of St. Howe church, has resigned his post due to renewed illness so he may undergo hospital treatment.

Andrew Meehan St. Howe Church

Conveyor breakdown halts Coalbrook breaker operations

The conveyors at Coalbrook breaker failed again yesterday morning forcing the colliery to stop all operations for the remainder of the day.

Coalbrook Breaker

Tenry White Resigns From Night Watchman Post

Tenry White, longtime night watchman at the plot throwing mill, resigns his position after years of service. The notice confirms his departure and marks the end of his duties at the facility.

Tenry White

German Medicine Company to stage nightly show at St James Hall

Jessup reports a German medicine company of first class entertainers will perform each evening at St James Hall for the rest of the week in connection with their medicine. Admission is 10 cents and the event is billed as the season’s most attractive. Attendees at Mrs. Gillespie’s funeral included Mr and ...

St. James’ Hall Fisl Clase Thomas Gillespie Bouth Heeranton Weilheaday

Prudential Agent Joe Gilhool Struck by Severe Grip Attack

Joseph Gilhool, an efficient hustler for the Prudential Insurance company, suffers a specially severe attack of grip. His health condition is reported as serious, with friends hoping for a speedy recovery.

Joseph Gilhool Prudential Insurance Company

To Mr and Mrs Owen F Kerna a daughter

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Owen F Kerna of Fallbrook Street in a local birth notice. The announcement provides the family name and residence but no additional details.

Owen F. Kerna Fallbrook Street

School Leader Plans March Institute Address

Professor M. W. Cummings traveled to Harrisburg to attend the state convention of school superintendents. He aims to arrange for Dr. N. Schaeffer to visit Olyphant and speak at the local teachers' institute to be held in March. The school board met Monday evening.

M. W. Cummings Harelaburg

Local notes on attendance, politics, and obituaries at Central building

Meeting chaired by Mr Lena han discusses night school attendance urged action. Treasurer Weaver to address $1 000 bonds outstanding. Bills approved for payment to Adair Brown & Company Patten Reynolds Brother Lady Brothers Dempsey Lanahan Olyphant Light Co McAndrew McMathnes. Funeral of Dr Leonard Kelly held with services and interment at Prospect cemetery. Mrs Michael Dougherty of Poll street dies after long illness with funeral at St Patrick’s.

Lenahan Cummings Weaver William Adair Brown & Company J. W. Patten Reynolds Leonard Kelly B. F. Hammond Presbyterian Church Mr. Gendall Pockville David Spencer Binkely Michael Dougherty Poll Street St. Patrick's Church Olyphant Cemetery

Community Notes From Taylorville Neck to Forest Home

Local meeting of Forest Home Cemetery association elects officers led by President David J D Griffithe and Secretary William J Nelger. Washington's Birthday event at Sibley Union Church features The Banner of the Sea prize of 5 dollars. Marriage announced Miss Carrie Weibel to Michael Strine at German Evangelical Church. Several local injuries, entertainments, and society gatherings noted including Minn EvalL Dining elocutionist coming to Saylor lodge event on February 14.

Forest Home Cemetery Association David JD. Griffithe Robert Llewellyn William J. Nelger Michael Fluhman William J. Themissexton Philip Noakes Sibley Union Washington Carrie Weibel Michael Strine A. Weber Patrick Day Felix Day Grove Street Taylor Monihy Young Men's Literary Society Webber Kate Reardon Minn Evall Cleveland Hadwardadale Amond W. Carter David Thomas Webber's Sanderson Hill Comets Misees Blanche Flossie Banffeld Main Street Meare’ Hall Scranton Taylorville Lodge Knights of Pythins William Herbert Green Ridge Evan Jenkine

Local Notes From Stroudsburg Area Chronicle

Mrs Sayre of Stroudsburg returns home after weeks with daughter Mrs Nathaniel Eschenbach. William Hinds hospitalized at Hahnemann for upcoming operation. Miss Netthe Evans of Elmburt visits friends in Lowa. Mr and Mrs Harry Eshleman of Gouldsboro visit parents. Pranks Frank visited Elmhurst Saturday. Horace Jones joins the sour end mill at MH L Galae. Mrs Clilend of Gouldsboro visits town. Otto Erhardt of Scranton visits parents. Ray Hinds Tribune carrier back to work. Mrs William Bechenbach and son Wesley of Scranton visit Mrs Nathaniel Bechynbach. Mrs Wesley De Pew and Misses Devker and Richmond attend Women’s Christian Temperance union convention in Mooale. Mr and Mrs Clarence Hiecker from Scranton visit relatives. Arthur Gardner leaves for Wyoming Seminary. Miss Henesie Maloney teaching near Spring Brook.

Sayre Stroudsburg Nathaniel Eschenbach William Hinds Hahnemann Hospital Netthe Mvans Elmburet Lowa Harry Eshleman Gouldshero Mra Samuel Eshleman Kate Wardell Ben Elmhurst Horace Jones L Galae Clilend Gouldsboro Otto Erhardt Scranton Ray Hinds Tribune William Bechenbach Aon Wesley Nathaniel Bechynbach Bunday Wesley de Pew Sarah Devker Ruth Richmond Mooale Clarence Hiecker Seage Bievecker Arthur Gardner Wyoming Seminary Henesie Maloney Spring Hyook

Presbyterian Pastor Praises Peruna in Letter Sample

A Presbyterian pastor Rev E G Smith testifies Peruna cured his family catarrh and praises its worth. Merchants and church elders from Greensboro Georgia endorse Peruna, stating relief from kidney catarrh and overall health benefits. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman for free advice.

Peruna Presbyterian Church E.G. Smith MM. J. Ttoraman Greensboro Peruna Medicine Columbus Peruana Tam Tia Rand M. J. Rowman Hartnett Addrees Dr. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus, Ohio

Elmhurst Notes and Local Notices in Brief

Miss Schinnerling recovered from grip illness and Miss Tessie Buckingham taught in her place. The remains of Clinton PD Brink were moved from Dunmore to Fairview cemetery. The King's Daughters host aValentine social Thursday evening at Mr Daniel Grime's home. The Ladies Aid planned a turkey supper on Feb. 14 at the Presbyterian church. Rev. I. J. Frey resigns as Baptist pastor and will move to Williamsport. Julius Werner died at home. funeral at Raptz church this afternoon. J. J. Rankin to officiate at Presbyterian service.

Schinnerling Tessie Buckingham Clinton PD Brink Dunmore Fairview Cemetery Society of King’s Daughters Daniel Grime Kaller Mary Sehmentliog Choulisbore AL Topvehu Meehaniteahire FL Hardenbergh Nh Witnek Grip Prey Boon Pasetor Baptist Church Frey Williamsport Julius Werner Raptz J. J. Rankin Peesbyterian Church

Avoca AbDistrict Convention to Meet at Brick M E Church

The Avoca ab district convention will be held at the Brick Methodist Episcopal church on Wednesdays February 1. The program includes morning and afternoon sessions with devotional exercises papers and talks by various speakers and a 7 50 pm evening sermon. The Men’s union invites Attorney Fred Y of Scranton to address the meeting February 18 at 7 20 pm. Drake's hall hosts meetings and local notices mention entertainment and travel plans for Avon Park Florida visitors.

Avoca Ab-District Brick Methodist Episcopal Church Andrew Alden Merett M. Parco Neely Jon. Batley Ace George Fufford A. C. Myoral Alecyesion Lyman Duntora Miss May Binley Cladehall Quar- Leite Fred Yy, Veo Scranton Bao Drake's Hall Deere Charares Charhen Fo Apiterd Manoa Epent Barurdyy Bauliel Brodhead, Jr Avon Park Florida Archie Tintdepuweh Wiens Mose Company

Unclear OCR indicates interrupted event involving Halley and Mire Conrad

Fragmentary text describes a ceremony with Halley at a lintie of a wreuin'e purnnle Batortay and Mire Conrad Wravhan, tied to a fashion or formal gathering as attendees. Details are heavily garbled and names may be misread.

Conrad Wravhan

Local Socials and Legion Meeting Report

The piece lists town visitors and social events from the weekend including a Hoe company smoker. It notes a Sunday visit by Mr Preston the state superintendent of the Leva Temperville Leyion who reorganized the legion and elected officers such as Superintendent Mve Alice Drake and president Misa Wendy BK. Dixy and Whitdie Teegallan as vice president and secretary respectively. A future meeting is planned for Miley evening at the Preachy feria church with members urged to attend.

Conrad Finehan Mter Outcot George Bowers Wil Huckingharm Grace and Finnenooy Conrad Miller James Cooper Jolark Scranton Karl Johnson Gracedale Hoe Company Nod Eld Sens Mooete Dixy Vicce Whitdie Teegallan Mre Fh. C Mies Blanche Tregillet al Memihere

Social and tragic items from Dalton church and community

Me oil Mee Frank Smith hosted visitors in Soramton while Catherine Clark and Mr Cvippen visited Scranton. Relatives from Niele olen ca Pillay attended a Pellay evening at the Baptist church with music by local residents. Isaac Wehr died at his home aged 72 after long local residence. he had been janitor of the mobile schools. Ladys Aid to hold supper at the church Wednesday and the Womens Christian Temperance Union to meet Friday at Mrs. Roger’s home.

Frank Smith Soramton Sontenday Catherina Clark Cvippen Scranton Joely Andrews Niele Olen Pellay Awd Bo Finn Tome and Poreign Missionary Coutesy The Baptist Church Mies Hewie Spencer Factoryville Mie Lena Northup Edward Smith Pred Snyder Mildred Smith Mee Allen Mle Raith Carlion Mire Fire Purdy Merton Purdy Mra. Robey R. Thompson Frank Colvin J. OW. Dervshimer Isaac Wehr Mobile Achouls Ladin' Ald Society of the Baptist Church Women's Christian Temperance Union Wold Myre Hoger Pritay

Jenkins' Wife Out of Danger After Lamp Fire

Thomas Jenking of Taylor faced bail after a lamp incident that seriously burned his wife about a month ago. On 800 bail furnished by Richard Lewis, she has recovered enough to leave danger, though she remained seriously ill previously.

Thomas Jenking Taylor W. Archibald Richard Lewis Jenkins

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