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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1901

Page

11

West Scranton Health Officers Crack Diphtheria Case

Health Inspector Thomas V Lewis exposed gross neglect of health laws in Morris court involving a diphtheria outbreak at a foreign home. Agnes Zelineritzeh died, several children ill, funeral arrangements interrupted, and officials moved to enforce strict disease controls. Thomas H Dale will address the West Side Republican Club on March 14 as part of community interest events.

Lewis Morris Court Thomas H. Dale West Side Republican Club Thomas Suminne Agnes Zelineritzeh iWphtheria Allen Lewie Burke Zacinoritvrals Taewis Williames Gewis Williams Tite Corpree Tie Gechpunte Wihieh Thomson H. Dale Ity Dole West Scranton

West Side Central Republican Club Appoints Committees

The West Side Central Republican club announces newly formed committees as part of ongoing party organization. Members focus on outreach, fundraising, and event planning to strengthen local engagement and support for upcoming elections.

Patriotic Athletic Society Host Night of Varied Acts

The programme in Mears hall presents a patriotic athletic society event with a mix of performances and acts including names such as Maw Wenking, Davila Bolt, Hetty Clement, Thome Molligen, and Urwin Ba. The program features a series of entertainment segments and concludes with a note about an edged follow up.

Mears’ Hall Tuontay The Pautriotic Athletic Society Pinna Webwtion Vockssee Maw Wenking Sebgen Sale Reese Ieee Thome Molligen

Robert Morris Ivorites Banquet At Paleohid Hotel

The Robert Morris Ivorites plan their annual banquet at the Paleohid hotel on Friday evening May 2. The affair is expected to feature a singe style spread revenue and elaborate entertainment. The Ladies Aid of Tabernacle Congregational Church will also hold their annual event on the same date.

Robert Morris Paleohid Ladies’ Aid Society Tabernacle Congregational Church

Local Methodist Churches Schedule Pulpit Talks

A J Van Cleft of Duonare will occupy the pulpit at Simp von Methodive Eipiecopal church tomorrow morning. Revd Ssecet bb Db will preach at Dunmore Methodist Episcopal church. Simpson church boards meet on Medias evening amid reports Dr Sweet does not seek reappointment at next general conference.

A. J. van Cleft Duonare Ssecet Dunmore Methodist Episcopal Church Siapeen Methodist Episcopal Church Medias Tina Dr. Sweet Dars Simpson Church

Ladies Aid opens year elects Mary Wagstaff president

The Ladies Aid society met on Wednesday to organize for the year with Mrs. Mary Wagstaff as president. Attendance was large. Mrs. Cassie Redmond and Mrs. J. H. Williams compete in the quilt event. The choir plans to meet every Friday.

Ladies’ Aid Society Mary Wagstaff Cassie Redmond J. H. Williams

Globe Warehouse Shirts Promote Quality Linen Fabric And Fit

The Globe Warehouse touts white shirts made from the finest muslin and notes superior fitting worthy of a grandmother choosing a new go-to-meeting shirt. They emphasize gusseted seams, reinforced back and front except for the lowest numbers, and patent neckbands.

Globe Warehouse

Prices for Shirts In A Limited Time Sale

A catalog of six shirt types with sale prices and regular prices. No. 1 a shirt sold nationwide for 4s and 0s sizes. No. 2 white shirt with continuous facings double reinforcements patent neckbands. No. 3 double stitched with long sleeves from New York Mills muslin. No. 4 high quality muslin guaranteed for service at reduced sale price. No. 5 night shirt 54 inch long untearable from best muslin during sale. No. 6 best made night shirt guaranteed satisfaction with sale price.

Ayorial Hieke Reem New York Denver

Tom Thumb Wedding on Washington’s Birthday Event

Prof Davia reports a Tom Thumb Wedding planned for February 22 with children presenting. The pastor prepares his annual illustrated sermons for Sunday evenings on topics such as Hymns Writers Prodigal Job Life of Job and The Blind Man My Mother's Bible. An informal reception by the Young Women's Christian Association welcomed new members with Miss Strickland Davies Null Jayne and Jones entertaining guests.

Davia Tom Thumb Washington Job Young Women's Christian Association Decome Anna Strickland Mary Davies Mary Null Mabel Jayne Miss Jones

Fragmented Community Notes From Local Meeting and Obscure Events

A garbled report describes a town meeting at Meeken Street Hayle with attendance and various informal motions. It mentions lodge activities at Kerstone, a funeral in Soleil county, a plumber purchasing fixtures, and local church social plans. Several names and addresses are unreadable, with scattered references to elections and a private interment.

Moe Malheur Pelleag Street Morgan Phillie Soleil Meeken Pol Silurion Lake Kerstone Dier Robert Cooper Philip Teele Uhre Welk Cundidates Tie Lowe Fie Archiiald Aunoe Zelenersteh Meerlicolt Wil de Thie Nurlie Mike Mall Sperone Atpest Chota Mew Piuke Mr. Berrie

Address orders to J T Sharkey in Cedar avenue

South Side central city and central Hyde Park receive address orders to J T Sharkey at 14 Cedar Avenue with phone contact through Gus.

South Side Central City Central Hyde Park J.T. Sharkey Cedar Avenue Gus

South Scranton Notes Party At Mrs Melvin Home

A pleasant social gathering occurred at Mrs Dan il Melvin's Alder street home last evening. Guests enjoyed games, dancing and refreshments served at midnight. Attendees included Katie Fullivan Kathe Butler Nelle Catline Babhe Miller Lucy satliviri Mine Kelly Lucy Bartelaon Ella Bartels Katie Quintin Nellie Quinn Thomia Mawn Martin Kooney M J Downey Thoms Orborne John Linnean Rhogal Bartelsen Fred Sprandi Daniel Sullivan John Bresel Wiliam Glin Willian Freap Jota Det John Carney.

Danil Melvin Alder Street Ty Morin Tooney Misnes Katie Fullivan Kathe Butler Nelle Catline Babhe Miller Lucy Satliviri Mine Kelly Lucy Bartelaon Ella Bartels Katie Quintin Nellie Quinn

Hyomel Inhaled Germicide Promoted Against Consumption

An advertisement extols HYOMEL as the sole airborne remedy to prevent and cure coughs, catarrh, bronchitis, and consumption. It cites death statistics to claim superiority, asserts universal inhalation delivery, and offers five days treatment by mail with a one dollar outfit.

Bureau of Vital Statistics Bureau of Vitel Stathetics

Willow Vite and Dat corps dance in Mulberin's hall

A lively community event at Mulberin's hall featured a Willow Vite and Dat corps dance with a large crowd. Local residents, including Mrs. Delos Moure and others from West Market Street, enjoyed music by Salinen's Sunday drum and a prize-filled evening led by organizer Esther Beans and Miss Hatikvah Bins among many attendees.

Ambur Martin Rareha Ark Chareh Avenue Delos Moure Rea Weat Market Street Henry Mulberin Hell Pet Nuditeelinn Jholia Salinen Mietie Pluck Wiiowavon Stanton Philadelphia Miers Hriciet Healey Carbonale Annie ‘Thowies Dena More Grave Gibbons Gorthne Monk Cerne Bibbie Stanton Wilfray Tews William Barrett Wolet Sholanieg M. J. Moran TJ. Coyne M. K. Moyer Pmitetin M Oa. Coyne M. T. Simiocer Mire Lewis Materna Mies Esther Beans Mheeltig

Obituary notices and deaths in Scranton area

Local obituary notices report the deaths of Isaac Brown and several residents including Adam Mathina Catherine Connolly, Williams, Wadeieke Myaillegaiy, Elizabeth, and others. The piece notes military service, family survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial plans in Catholic and local cemeteries.

Multiple Funeral Services Listed For Local Residents

Interments and funeral services are scheduled for several residents. Patrick Oillora, killed Thursday at Green Ridge Coal, will be buried Monday at the family home on North Washington Avenue with services at St Pauls and burial at St Marys Cemetery. Henry F. Wort’s funeral from the Philippines will be Monday at 1 PM at Kia Pare, with services at St Pauls and burial at Cathedral Cemetery. John Heynolde to be buried at Washburn Cemetery after services at his South Main home. Elisabeth Richards to be buried in Washburn Street Cemetery after a tomorrow service.

Catherine Bhewiitl Nateral Patrick Oillora Green Ridge Coal Company North Washington Avenue St Paul's Church Geven St. Mary's Centery Prnnicre Henry FP. Wort Westerday Philippines Kia Pare This, 424 Breaker Wirdet St. Paul's Cathedral John Heynolde South Main Avenue Washburn Abees Mra Elisabeth Michards Hove Decker’s Court Washburn Street

Second annual ball of the Pati otic Order Sons of America Bugle

The second annual ball of the patriotic Order Sons of America Bugle, Fife and Drum corps, last evening under Melt Humpernicke bund management at Athletic hall, Wis splendid success with about 150 couples attending. The hall was beautifully decorated with colored lighting. A committee listed includes A. L. Bahr, Joes, FW. Lee J Rew, OH. Kie, Fl. Samee, W. O. Meister, Fumes, WH. Welk, F.C. Miller, FE. Divw- ing, Ay J. Hommmen, Kellerman, ib. Kieter, W. Franty, if, W. Herman, J. NS. Soild, Evans and Junmies Landauer.

Patiotic Order Sons of America Bugle Melt Humpernicke Athletic Hall Wis Ty Clhurne Aon A. L. Bahr Joes Lee J Rew OH. Kie Fl. Samee W. O. Meister Fumes WH. Welk F.C. Miller Ay J. Hommmen Kellerman Ib. Kieter W. Franty W. Herman J. NS. Soild Evans Junmies Landauer

Scranton Church Event Plans Amid Turbulent Local News

A fragmented report outlines a St Marys hall gathering and a Front street meeting. Residents comment on travel burdens between Pitteton and nearby towns and debate church building plans amid a shift in local leadership and community priorities.

Kemp's Buleam remedy advertisement in Scranton

An old advertisement promises Kemp's Buleam as a cure for chronic wind and acute coughs, claiming it relieves bronchitis and consumption. The copy targets those in Scranton offering a trial bottle and a two cent price.

Wilkes-Barre Photographic Exhibition Judges Announced

Frank V. Leach of this city chosen as judge for the Wilkes-Barre exhibition running February 2. The display features a larger, higher quality set of pictures from leading photographers including A. E. B. Mergenthaler Fostoria O F Mra Claud Gatch Salem Ore Thomas KR Morgan Denver CO TH G Valleau Ottawa Ontario Frederick Listure Springfield MA Dr W Furness New York and amateur works by Martha McDonald Clara Fritz Kaufman J B Sanders and G Gordon.

Frank V. Leach Wilkes-Barre A. EB Mergenthater Fostoria O.F Mra Claud Gatch Salem Ore Thomas KR. Morgan Denver Colo

Dunmore Avonue Cristian Church Services and Notices

The article notes church activities at Dunmore Avonue with morning and evening services led by pastor Mev. a Th Dahney. It mentions a sermon on the theme The Mew and references a gathering at a local hall, with seats free and open to all. It also records a funeral notice and updates on a local resident recovering from recent injuries.

Cristian Church Oventog Donon Methalie Donon Methalie, Kuleengal Paktow Nution Welcone Whallen Street Bagithet Elite Hey Marty Welooifte Seite Carbandaly J.hamluvlain Mickely Treat Diley

Green Ridge Meet and Local Notices Include Obituary

The text reports a Bent event and mentions Rev. W. G. Galpin whose body passed from Unadilla to Mulmore cemetery for burial. It lists local shop offerings including butter at 5 per pound and bread and pastries at E. G. Stevens.

Miller At & G. Stove W. G. Galpin Delawer Unadilla N.Y Mulmore Cometery E.G. Stevens

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