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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 16, 1901

Page

5

Large turnout at interment service in St Rose cemetery

An unusually large number of friends accompanied the remains of the departed woman to her last resting place. Rev. Walter A. Gorman gave the blessing as pallbearers include William McAlister James Mason Michael Dwyer Patrick Clifford Martin Gerrity Hugh Cerrity and Joseph Walter.

St. Rose Cemetery Walter A. Gorman William McAlister James Mason Michael Dwyer Patrick Cliffford Martin Gerrity Hugh Cerrity Joseph Walter

New York Coverage of Mrs Martha H Brown Larceny Case

Mrs Martha H Brown of Selam Avenue accuses Angelo Valeri alias Count Di Versehetti of stealing a solitaire diamond ring valued at 186. The case unfolds with Brown detailing alleged threats and letters as police investigate in New York and Scranton.

Consumption Deaths Highlight Preventable Toll

Public health message claims 123000 deaths yearly in this country from consumption. Speakers argue neglect and minor illnesses like a cold or cough can cause the disease if untreated.

Shiloh

Detective Tracks Suspect After Saloon Contact

A detective followed a messenger to a saloon on Fifty second Street and Eighth Avenue where a good looking man with a Van Dyke beard and Halon coat received Mrs Brown's note. The man was arrested after a struggle and refused to speak at the station, while the prisoner allegedly carried Mrs Crown's decoy letter and others implying similar acts on another woman. The count claimed he would face fifteen years in prison but would not reveal details.

Hit Fifty-second Street Eighth Avenue Cole Lore

Holden Comedy Company to Open Week at Grand Opera House

The Holden Comedy Company promotes a large popular priced run at the Grand Opera House beginning Monday with the Diamond Breaker in sensational teledrama. The company lists twenty five dramatic performers and two carloads of scenery with acts by animal actors and notable stars including Dubee Koelyn J Wil lard and others. Ladies admitted on 15 cent tickets reserved before 6 p m with seats on sale now.

Holden Comedy Company Grand Opera House Dubee and Koelyn Professor Apt Gennell Sisters Gertrude Mudge Joe Willard Charles Burch Will Williama

Gratitude to Lewis Gramer for church mortgage attention

The Carbondale parish of St Paul’s Lutheran thanks trustee Lewis Gramer for carefully verifying the officer presenting a mortgage payment to the Welsh Baptist Association. Pastor F Ehvinger notes Gramer’s prudent handling amid busy duties, praising his faithful leadership. The letter closes from Carbondale dated February 15.

Corboneialy St. Paul's Lutheran Church Louis Gramer Dythea Lewis Gramer F. Ehvinger Carbondale

Three Organ Recitals During Lent at Trinity Protestant

Lent organ revival series at Trinity Protestant Hpige pal church features three recitals. The Feb 26 program stars Charles A. Doersam from Scranton with Second Presbyterian choir soloists Ralph Williams Susan Binck and Miss Jarragan. A March 4 recital likely led by Mayda Evans. Tickets are T cents. proceeds go to the organ fund to complete the instrument.

Hpigepal Scranton Charles A. Doersam Voenliste Second Presbyterian Church Choir Ralph Williams Susan Binck Miss Jarragan Mayda Evans

Opening of Trinity Protestant Fyleooal church marked by repeat services

The new church edifice will host repeated Sunday services with the choral portion fully sung. Mina Frank replaces Mrs. George Mille for the solo, praised for her voice and performance. Director T Griffin Smith also receives acclaim for choir training.

Trinity Protestant Fyleooal Church Clermymen Mina Frank George Mille T. Griffin Smith

Whalen to Preach at Forest City Baptist Tomorrow

Reverend H. J. Whalen Ph D pastor of Berean Baptist church will preach at Forest City Baptist church tomorrow at 3 in the afternoon. He will conduct his regular service in the city as usual.

H. J. Whalen Berean Baptist Church Forest City Ae Unui

Local Societies and Lodges Named in Article

The text lists groups including Cermanta Singing Society Knights of Father Mathew NH BE Hendrick Lodge No 4 B RR BT Central Labor Tron Cigourmakers Union No 44 H Dotterer Lodge No 166 K of Ll E. indicating a report on fraternal and labor organizations active in the area.

Fraternal Orders Meet in Columbia Hove Company Assembly

Division No 13 Ancient Order in Berniane Court Lily No 50 Foresters of America Diamond Lodge No 4 Shield of Honor Fair of Columbia Hove Company gather for a ceremonial assembly and mutual aid event in the city.enefary details not disclosed.

Ancient Order Hiberniane Court Lily Foresters of America Diamond Lodge Shield of Honor Fair of Columbia Hove Company

Undertaker Morrison Conducts Forest City Child Funeral

Undertaker William Morrison held the funeral yesterday afternoon for Willie Ewarts of Forest City. The child died Thursday from an infantile ailment at a young age.

William Morrison Little Willie Ewarts Forest City

Missing Horse Thriller Stuns Fell Township Pair

Corby and Christmas Davis from Fell township rode to Crystal Lake in a cutter behind a horse owned by others. After a long cold ride they stopped at Hill aide house then learned the horse had vanished. Residents reported a local man toting a rig toward the city, but the horse remained missing.

Eix Corby Christmas Davis Fell Township Crystal Lake Cutter Joe Scheck Hillaide House Dunder Street Simpson

Special Convocation of Knights of Malta in Scranton

A speck convecition of the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania Ancient Knights of Malta meets in the Knights of Malta temple council chamber Scranton this evening to confer the past commanders degree. Grand Commander J Liebensberger of Hazleton will conduct the services. Post Commanders F B Hiller and Oscar Morgan of Temple Commandery No 288 will attend and receive the honor.

Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania Knights of Malta Knights of Malta Temple Scranton J. Liebensberger Hagzleton Br, Hiller Oscar Morgan Temple Commandery No. 288

High School Society Hosts J J ONeill on Hamilton Oration

The High School Literary Society heard Hon J J ONeill speak on Alexander Hamilton from an orator's standpoints. The Mayors presence drew a large public audience and his address proved concise yet engaging. Members read selections that were well received and informative.

High School Literary Society J. J. O'Neill Alexander Hamilton Soaviety O' Neill Eociety Hamilton Society

Lockiwanna Odd Fellows Nominates Officers for Upcoming Term

Lockiwanna encampment No. 416 of the Improved Order of Odd Fellows met last night to nominate officers. Chief Patriarch Frank Love, Chi Priest IE, HH. Stone, Senior Warden George Matey, Junior Warden Charles Whitelock, Scribe Harry J. Hall, and G. W. Hughes were chosen. Election is set for March 1 with grand public installation on March 15. Current scribe John Ro Price, who has held the office fifteen years, declined re-nomination.

Lockiwanna Order of Odd Fellows Offiers Scribe Frank Love HH. Stone George Matey Charles Whitelock Harry J. Hall G. W. Hughes John Ro Price

Kelly leads Catholic Mutual Benefit group ceremony in Forest City

A. Kelly of this city, grand trustee and district deputy, conducted a ceremony in Forest City on Thursday night admitting several new members to the local branch. Under his leadership the order has grown rapidly and is now one of the strongest societies in the region.

A. Kelly Catholic Mutual Benefit Association Forest City Kelly

St Rose Euchre Party Postponed Due to Funeral

The St Rose parish euchre party planned for Monday to benefit the church building fund is likely postponed to midweek because of the funeral of the late Father Nealon and the illness of Very Rev Father Coffey.

St. Rose Pather Nealon Father Coffey

Vestry Holds Special Meeting at Trinity Church

Edwin Kk. Harnden recently moved to Binghamton tendered his resignation as vestryman andJunior Warden. John Orchard was elected as vestryman, and W. TK. Morris became junior warden.

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church Edwin Kk. Harnden Binghamton John Orchard W. TK. Morris

Trains Stalled by Snow Delays North of City

Crews on the Delaware and Hudson and Erie lines north of the city endure heavy weather as six trains become snowed in at Herrick. One crew logged thirty hours on duty while another worked twenty nine hours. The No. 4 Albany express ran late, missing the 10.01 p. m. arrival and arriving at 4.15 a. m. Thursday.

Delaware and Hudson Erie Herrick Northwest Albany

Delaware and Hudson Coal to Build New Motor Plant

The Delaware and Hudson Coal company plans a new motor plant to furnish power for an endless enable in No 3 shaft and to supply a line from No 1 tunnel mouth to the outside plane foot. The firm also rebuilt two large pumps destroyed by fire at No 2 shaft with notable rapid service by Edward Blake and Frank Franey.

Delaware and Hudson Coal Company No. 3 No. 1 No. 2 Edward Blake Frank Franey

Funeral for Minnie Reese at First Presbyterian Church

Minnie Reese died from injuries after being struck by an engine attached to a passenger train on the Ontario and Western railroad. Her funeral will be held tomorrow morning at 8.20 o'clock at the First Presbyterian church with Rev. Charles Lee delivering the sermon. The interment follows on the 4:40 a.m. train to Honesdale. Today marks the thirteenth anniversary of Minnie’s birth.

Minnie Reese Carbondale Ontario and Western Railroad First Presbyterian Church Charles Lee Honesdale Minnie

Hoole Reigns Over Pool Event at Car Bondale Club

J A Hoole defeated L F Hoberts 50 to 23 in a pool tournament at Car Bondale Cycle club. In the second game A L Stewart beat C Humphrey 50 to 7, Humphrey’s first loss. The field narrows to fourteen participants.

Carbondale Cycle Club J. A. Hoole L. F. Hoberts A. L. Stewart C. Humphrey Humphrey

Germania Singing Society Pre-Lenten Dance Planned

On Monday evening the Germania Singing Society will host a pre-lenten dance at Germanian hall with music by Prof. John C. Firth. The club has grown in popularity and its hospitable reputation is expected to draw a hearty turnout.

Germania Singing Society John C. Firth

Pru dential Agents to Attend Fifth Annual Dinner

All local agents of the Pru dential Insurance company will attend the fifth annual dinner at the Hotel Terrace in Beranton tonight. A reception begins at seven o clock followed by dinner at 730.

Prudential Insurance Company Beranton

Youths in Cutter Fell at Street Car Tracks

Two young men riding a cutter were thrown from the vehicle when it hit street car tracks at the Main street and Salem avenue corner. The cutter overturned but no injuries or damage were reported.

Main Street Salem Avenue

Repairs Planned for A. O. Fidiam Barber Shop

Considerable repairs will be made to the barber shop of A. O. Fidiam on Main street. When finished Mr. Fidiam will run one of the citys most up to date barber shops.

A. O. Fidiam

Delaware and Hudson Workers Paid for January Labor

The Delaware and Hudson main line employees were paid yesterday and the Honesdale branch men received remuneration for their January labor on Thursday.

Delaware and Hudson Main Road Honesdals Branch

Scranton Visitors and Local Happenings Highlight Day

John Naylor was in Scranton yesterday. Mrs. Thomas Horan of Scott street is ill with pneumonia. M F Sando of Scranton visited here Thursday. Daniel Davis visits Mrs. Basson in Scranton. Dr. Fletcher traveled to Susquehanna on business. Annie McAndrew of Prompton visits her mother on Mill street. Miss Robinson, a trained nurse, attends Mrs. Walsh of Mayfield. Ram Turon of New York has joined Palace restaurant with cousin Isaac Burros. Mrs. George Bell and son Joseph visit Mrs. Whiting of Cinnan street. Arthur Thomas leaves for Wilkes-Har re to join Central Pennsylvania Telephone. Richard Budd of Belmont street is home ill with grip. Lawrence Gillen seeks a position at local coal pockets left vacant by Budd’s illness.

John Naylor Scranton Thomas Horan Scottstreet M. F. Sando Daniel Davis Basson Fletcher Susquehanna Annie McAndrew Prompton Mill Street Misa Robinson Walsh Mayfield Ram Turron New York City Isaac Burros Palace Restaurant George Bell Joseph Peckville Hell Melvin E. Whiting Cinnan Street Arthur Thomas Wilkes-Harre Central Pennsylvania Telephone Company Richard Budd Belmont Street Lawrence Gillen

Sunday Services at First Congregational Church

The First Congregational Church on Eight Avenue and South Church announces Sabbath services at 10:00 AM and 7:30 PM with Sunday school at 2:00 PM The evening topic is The Holy Spirit Prayer services are Thursday at 8:00 PM The pastor will speak at both morning and evening services tomorrow. the public is welcome.

First Congregational Commer Eight Avenue South Church Aiiec

Funeral Service For Mrs Bradley From Powderly Road Home

The funeral for Mrs William Bradley was held yesterday afternoon departing her home on Powderly road and proceeding to St Rogers church for services. The notice records the final rites and location in a concise obituary fragment.

William Bradley Powderly Road St. Roge’s Church

Fragmentary choir sermon note from Sunday service

Incomplete OCR fragment references a sermon titled Chrint Veretella Wik Sufferinges. The text mentions a church congregation, a Sunday service, and a scholarly or clerical setting with unclear names and numbers.

Wiest Paul Dublien Chuh tChimel

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Service Report

Quinquagesima Sunday services held at River Street chapel with holy communion and prayers. Clergy Rev HR A Bawyer led morning and evening sermons. Tomorrow's service expected to largely repeat last Sunday's opening rites.

Trinity Protestant Episcopal Cimeh SS River Etreet HR. A. Bawyer Rentori Treidence Ot River Etreet Noring Ph. Me Ewrilg Ermon

Welsh Methodist Church Announces Services and Reunion

The Welsh Methodist Church on South Church Street near Sinth Avenue hosts morning worship at 10:30 with Rev W Davie from Bellew preaching both services. A union gathering is planned for former parishioners, with Sunday school at 12 and evening service at 6.00. The pastorate class meeting follows the morning service.

Salem Avene Mev A. F. Chafee Terrace Street Sp. mi South Church Street Sinth Avenue W. Davie Bellew Nev Davis Wr. Davie

Berean Mapllet Church Services and Meetings

Berean Mapllet church at Libcola avenue and North Church street in MH lists Sunday services at 10:90 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Weekday services Thursday 7:00 p.m. Young Men’s Society of Christian Endeavor meets Sunday evening Junior Society of Christian Endeavor also meets Sunday at 3:00 p.m. Sunday school at 12 m.

Berean Mapllet Libcola Avenue North Church Street New J. Whalen D. D Liocola Avec Young We’s Soriery of Christian Vndraver Junior Society of Christian Endeavor

Fist Presbyterian outlines Sunday services and weekly prayer

A fragment notes worship at Fist Presbyterian on North Church Street near Salem Avenue with a Sunday service at 9 AM and a weekly prayer meeting on Tuesday evening at 7 o clock.

North Church Street Salem Avenue New Clinros Low Tinrelay

Unclear OCR Church Notices Include Rector and Assistants

Fragmentary OCR text lists church names and streets with names like Thomas Cloffey rector and assistants Hev John Diron and How Walter Gori. Mentions Mount Carmel Laity and Palle brook street with nonsensical numbers and Sunday reference.

Church of 8 Row de Lima North Church Street Park Plate Nev Thomas FL Cloffey Residenen North Church Atrent Hev John Diron How Walter Gori Church of Our Laity of

Jermyn and Mayfield Funeral Notices and Local Events

The funeral of Mrs Hopkine was held at her granddaughter’s home in Jermyn with interment at Jermyn Cemetery. A Christ in Art lecture and moving picture show will open at First Pantier Church, admission 5 and 16 cents. J T Stocker’s Union Store offers hay delivery. John Reeve and Maude Varnes wed at Elm Park in Scranton. Residents Townsend family plan to move to Carbondale. Local revivals at the Methodist church continue next week. Mrs Durrett attended a funeral in Middleton.

J. TD. Stocker John Reeve West Mayfield Mise Maude Varnes Elm Park Church Scranton Gitlin Theodore Townsend Bacon Street Carbondale Mason C. Sampson Minnie Frank Barber South Malin Street Methodist Episcopal Church I. N. Durrett Focondetree Middleton N. Vi Rela

Epworth Community Programs and Local Social Events

Vourne Mill Bible class plans a tin and shingle social in Lloyds hall next Tuesday evening with 15 cent tickets. Rev. Rogers Trrael from Berminton will conduct Episcopal service. A 2:50 pm gathering in Edwards hall features a Hibernian division concert program with multiple performers, followed by a social in Mahons hall. Local visitors include P O Vennor, Maurice Kelly, John McHele, Andrew Patten, W Schubmehl, D F Reddington, T J Tierney, and Catherine Thomas visiting or returning from trips.

Vourne Mill Primitive Methodist Church Lfoyd’s Rogers Trrael Berminton Fdlwards Muspecs Order of Hibernians James Loftus Jessie II Sterns Margaret Evans A. F. Murphy M. F. Conry Esa Scranton Milas -Sadie Thulin Jermyn Gertrude Dhannick M. I. Dardis M. Heffron Mise Nettle McDonnell Mahon Ways Brothers’ Orchestra P. O'Vennor Maurice Kelly Carbondale John McHele Binghamton Hudsor Street Andrew Patten

Krause's Cold Cure Promises Quick Relief

An advertisement claims Krause's Cold Cure relieves a derivated case in two hours without hindering daily duties. Sold by Matthews Gros, the text urges busy people to try the remedy as a safe, quick option for cold symptoms.

I. Krause Matthews Gros

Taylor Birthday Reception For Mrs Rachel Thomas

A birthday reception for Mrs. Rachel Thomas was hosted by her daughter Mrs Edwin Daivis on Grove Street. Many friends and relatives attended enjoying games and refreshments in a pleasant social gathering.

Peruna touted as cure for catarrh in old ad claims

A long advertisement quotes Gov G W Atkinson of West Virginia praising Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio as a cure for catarrh. It includes testimonials from F A Dixon Dr Wm Dankward and Celeste Covell, extolling Peruna’s health benefits and urging readers to investigate the remedy.

Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Atkinson Celeste Covell Peruana Dy. Hartman Tir Hartman Hartman Sanitarium

Funeral notices and society announcements in Scranton area

Funeral services held for John Ownet and Joseph Land with interments at Winshillinny street and Wardhurn street cemeteries. Local musical talents invited to Havhan's hall and Calvary Baptist church events. Bishop Harris and Rev. Walker officiate. Staged sale for Calgary Baptist church lottery draws interest among townspeople.

Funeral details and mourners at regional ceremony

A chaotic report from Moscow covers a funeral service for Myra Hines and other attendees. Various names appear, including Joien Wankel and Thomas Mallet, with references to a lecture by Hewri Puller and a forthcoming sermon by Vy Keon.

Dihowla Gatowete Mira Hines Las Gure Joien Wankel Myra Flarndem Prete Hinde Teow Thomas Mallet Gay Fuurhi Pood Dow Wardell Haw Hinds Veo S Giny Srowde Nichole Hewri Puller Jermyn Peter’ Woth Marek Peofemon Vy Keon Stroudsburg M. Eireens Abd Erbing Mr. Venton Witheldnclaw Peter Yeager Wyalesing

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