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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1901

Page

2

Cycle Club Pool Tournament Entries Listed

The Cycle club pool tournament drew 32 entrants with four handicap classes. Each match will be fifty points and players drew dates after entries were finalized. Notable players include L Stewart G J Denton J C Pitchburn R Rennie J H Reese and many others in the list.

L. Stewart G. J. Denton FE. J. Knapp Fred Swingle R. MacMillan A. J. Crane L. L. Davis FL. Derby Manners D. A. Scurry J.C. Pitchburn W. B. Foster L. EB. Roberts F.C. Fly J. D. Day M. D Teaac Sinner C. A. Morgan A. G. Rutherford MH. BR Briggs G. F. James F. J. Moon J. H

Poor Board Set To Decide On Hospital Bill

Tonight the Poor Board meets to consider a long delayed hospital bill of 1240 dollars charged to patients sent to the institution by the old board. The matter has lingered through several meetings with hospital directors and the finance committees now tasked to report actions tonight.

Walker Hospital

Catholic Women’s Benevolent League Installs Officers

The newly elected officers of the Catholic Women’s Benevolent League were installed Wednesday at St. Rose hall. Installing officer Mrs. Mullady of Wilkes-Barre led the ceremony and the term’s slate was ushered in by President Mrs. W. J. Snyder, Vice President Miss Jennie Kearner, Orator Miss Bridget Gilmartin, Treasurer Miss Ella Boland, Secretary Miss Ella Harte, Marshal Miss Mary Gerrity, Usher Miss Catherine MecLaughlin, and Trustees Mrs. Richard Kilpatrick, Mrs. Martin Gerrity, and Mrs. Patrick Harte.

oMcers Bosen Catholic Women’s Benevolent League St. Rose Hall Mullady Wilkes-Barre W. J. Snyder Jennie Kearner Bridget Gilmartin Ella Boland Ella Tlarte Mary Gerrity Eusard Catherine MecLaughlin Richard Kilpatrick Martin Gerrity Patrick Harte

Tommy Shearer Company Set for Week at Grand Opera House

The Tommy Shearer company arrives for a week at the Grand Opera House starting next Monday with The Victorian Cross. The program includes vaudeville between acts featuring John J. Murray Florence Murray Master Edmund Standish Milton Dawson Mayme Keogh and Frank L. Whittler. Ladies tickets for Monday are limited to two hundred and go on sale Saturday morning.

Tommy Shearer Grand Opera House John J Florence Murray Edmund Standish Milton Dawson Mayme Keogh Frank L. Whittler

Family quarrel ends when beer glass wounds child

In a Simpson hotel bar room a mother-in-law and her son-in-law argued loudly. She hurled a heavy beer glass at him but hit his young daughter instead, causing a painful but non serious wound. The clash ended soon after.

Simpson Hotel

Small Brooklyn Dog Run Down by Street Vehicle

A Brooklyn street family reported their small dog was struck and killed by a passing street vehicle yesterday afternoon. A nearby resident collected the carcass.

Brooklyn

Mozart Treasurer Attends Sousa Concert in Scranton

Frank Roemelmeyer, treasurer of the Mozart band, attended the Sousa concert at the Lyceum in Scranton on Wednesday and reports having had a delightful time.

Frank Roemelmeyer Mozart Band Sousa Lyceum Scranton

Finance committee reviews large bill list for next council meeting

The finance committee met last evening to review a substantial bill list to be presented at the forthcoming council session. Officials prepared summaries and indicated figures will be discussed in detail at the next meeting.

Coun

Singer adds Lawrences Little agency on Main Street

The Singer Sewing Machine company opens a branch agency with Lawrences Little on South Main Street. Miss Little is named the book reaper in charge of records and sales activity at the new shop.

The Singer Sewing Machine Company Lawrences Little South Main Street Miss Little

Edward Carr Elected Secretary of Young Men's Union

Edward Carr is elected secretary of the Young Men's union after filling the unexpired term of J. F Crowell who resigned his post.

Edward Carr The Young Men's Union J. F Crowell

Stores Stay Open Each Night Through The 20th

Last evening all stores in the city remained open and will stay open nightly until the 20th under the time honored custom begun when pay day arrives monthly. Information on conditions of the semi monthly pay period was not available.

Merchants Association Ends Meeting Without Action

At the last Merchants' Association meeting no steps were taken to extend the early closing movement. The first night of the current open span saw little business due to bad weather and poor walking conditions.

Merchants’ Association Spen

Obituary notice for Eva Vaughan of Honesdale

Eva Vaughan of Honesdale died at Carbondale Emergency Hospital at 6 p m after three months as a patient. She is survived by her husband and three children, all of Honesdale, and by brothers Claude W Fulkerson of the city music center and another in Baltimore. She belonged to the Providence Methodist Episcopal church. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.

Mra Eva Vaughan Honesdale Carbondale Inet Claude W. Fulkerson Baltimore Alan Methodist Episcopal Church Providence Govng

Mrs Margaret Campbell Dies After Illness At 9 Oclock

Mrs Margaret Campbell widow of James Campbell died yesterday morning at 9 at 129 Cannon street after about three weeks illness from pneumonia. She was born in this city and lived here nearly four decades. Survived by seven children, brother James Kirkwood, sister Mrs Mary O Malley. Funeral from Cannon street residence tomorrow at 9:1 0 to St Rose church for requiem, burial in St Rose cemetery.

Margaret Campbell James Campbell Cannon Street St .Rose Tames Kirkwood Seventh Avenue Mary O'Malley O'Neill City Ned John K Grand Junction Col. Thomas James Lydia Elizabeth Margaret Mary Bt. Rose Church Bt. Rose Cemetery

Pascoe Family Sets Six Month California Visit

Mr and Mrs Alfred Pascoe with Miss Mattie Pascoe depart for a six month journey beginning in Washington and New Orleans before a southern route to California. They plan extensive time in Los Angeles and San Meg o while Edward Pascoe handles affairs in their absence.

Alfred Pascoe Harriet Raynor Mattie Pascoe California Washington New Orleans Los Angeles San Mego Edward Pascoe

Vocal class organized by Prof Watkins in Scranton

Prof John T. Watkins of Scranton organized a vocal class at the residence of William D. Evans on Wednesday. The new pupils will meet him each Wednesday, first at Mr Evans' home next week, then at Mr Watkins' studio in this city.

John T. Watkins Scranton William D. Evans

Labor and Fraternal Orders Convene in City Meeting

The Poor Board and several labor and fraternal groups including the Order of Railway Conductors No 158 the Junior Order United American Mechanics Companions of the Forest American Legion of Honor and United Mine Workers No 184 gathered to discuss union matters and community concerns.

United American Mechanics Companions of the Forest American Legion of Honor United Mine Workers

Councilman Shepherd Promotes Equitable Life Calendars

Councilman Russell M. Shepherd distributes handsome water color calendars issued by Equitable Life Assurance Society where he serves as a city representative. The calendars feature two children playing at the seaside and are shared with friends.

Russell M. Shepherd Equitable Life Assurancve Society

Waymart Man Recovers After Amputation Surgeries

Thomase Carey of Waymart who had both feet amputated after recent surgery is expected to recover. Earlier he underwent another operation that involved removing both hands, marking a distinct earlier procedure in his medical history.

Thomase Carey Waymart

Woman on Washington Street struck by diphtheria

Mrs William Watt of Washington street is confined to her home with diphtheria. She was reported improving last evening. This is the second diphtheria case the board of health has reported this week.

William ©. Watt Washington Street Board of Health

Morris Sets Sail for Denys Col on Evie

Lewis F Morris left on the Evie jy er on Wednesday evening for Denys Col where he expects to locate. Mr Morrie was a member of Telnity choir and known widely throughout the city. Many cordial wishes accompany him on his way.

Lewis F. Morris Evie Jyer Denys Col Morrie Telnity Choir Necesa

Young guests enjoyed a Wednesday evening party at Russell home

Cora Olley entertained many young friends Wednesday evening at her sister Mia Russell's home on Tarte avenue. The affair was described as very enjoyable by the guests who attended.

Mias Cora Olley Mia Russell Shepherd Tarte Avenue

Baby Boy Brightens Home of Pethick Family

Mr and Mrs John L Pethick of Juyve welcomed a baby boy on Wednesday. Mother and child are reported to be doing finely.

John L. Pethick Juyve

Saints and Sinners and Robins on Crusas Night Shows

Local theatre notes list this afternoon Robins on Crusas and tonight A Night in New York as part of a week with Tommy Shearer's company presenting distinct titles across Saint and Sinner themed programs.

New York Tommy Shearer

Donnelly Returns to Post at Jessup Drug Store

P. F. Donnelly has recovered enough from five weeks at home in Jessup to resume his job at Tingley's drug store.

P. F. Donnelly Jessup Tingley's

Keating Joins A Booth Company As Satengrapher

William Keating of Mill Street has accepted a position with A Booth and Company of Scranton as sat enographer and assistant bookkeeper.

William Keating Mill Street A. Booth & Company Scranton

Mount Carmel Church Nears Completion with Sunday Services

The Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel nearly finishes construction. Rev. O. B. Cerruth, pastor, will hold services each Sunday at 8 and 10:20 am. A Wednesday night choir of about twenty youths forms, with Prof. John Firth as chorister and organist.

Cerruth Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church John Firth

Marriage of Mise Julia Coughlan and John L. Reed

Mise Julia Coughlan daughter of Michael Coughlan of Dundaft Street and John L. Reed of Rockland Maine wed at St Rose de Lima church. The bridesmaid was Mise Mary F. Coughlan and best man was James Coughlan. After a breakfast the couple left for Washington and an extended tour and will reside in Rockland after the trip.

Mise Julia Coughlan Michael Coughlan Dundaft Street John L. Reed Rockland Church of St. Rose de Lima Thomas F. Coffey V. G Mary F. Coughlan James Coughlan Reed Washington, D. C Rocklond

Manila cigars reach drugsist Dennis from the Philippines

Dr. Jenking, serving with the United States army, sent a box of Manila cigars to Dr. Frank EF. Dennis. The package, mailed May 27, traveled 10 000 miles and arrived unopened in splendid condition. The cigars are described as exquisite in flavor and aroma and finished in good style.

Frank EF. Dennis Philippine Islands Dr. Jenking United States Army Dr. Jenkineg Ninth United Ftutee Volunteer Infantry

Belm ont man in coma after coal gas exposure

Samuel Reynolds of Belmont street remains unconscious after exposure to coal gas on Monday evening. His age over 80 and long standing brain ailment worsen his precarious condition. his daughter found him alone in his room with strong odor of gas.

Samuel Reynolds Belmont Street

Carbondale Patriarchs Militant Hold Meeting

Carbondale canton No.40 Patriarchs Militant held their regular meeting last evening. Arrangements were reported well under way for the entertainment and basket social the canton to twelve on Thursday evening January 24. This occasion will commemorate the frat anniversary of one of Carbondale's most successful secrets. Progress was pronounced by all the committees.

Carbondale Canton Coybondale Mies Mura Davis Lackawanna Lind Werthy Fred Brownlow Minnos Hulng Jahoy Chitits Snyder Siivia Snyder Witline Patton Mobun Lake and Roberts Alesis BR. Holleran Louis Boyle Gus Hopkins Joe Browning Juanes Lake Eugene McDonald George Lake Frank O'Connell Tommy Shearer Company Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Father Mathew Hall Mia John J. Jones Nanticoke Marie Moyles Green Ridge Mixa Mary O'Brien Lackawanna Street William Smith Susquehanna Street Fallon Taylor Bellevue Evan G. Watkins Third Ward Council Weber's Rink United Mine Workers Gomer Jones Pottsville Invincible Commandery Knights of Malta Edward Fox Grove Street Philadelphia Bertha Gertrude Reese May Evans Bloomeburg, Pa

Carbondale Letter Details Wage Strife and Court Award

A Carbondale resident laments wage hikes and strike effects. He recalls a $2420 court award from Lackawanna County for his wife’s 1865 White Bridge streetcar injuries and criticizes employers for hoarding profits. He cites strikes, scabs, and local officials as he urges action.

Town notes on residents and visitors in Scranton area

A sequence of brief notices lists residents and visitors in town yesterday or this week. Names include Greorme A Spall, Mise Allee Boyd, John Metice, Peter Cunningham, A D Wyllie, Harold Reed, M K Harnden, Miss Florence Wedeman, Mrs L A Green, Mise Rore Mulholland, Miss Eilen Donnelly, George McIntire, Miss Clara Norton, W K Roberts, Christopher Powderly, Michael Barrett with movements between Forest City Scranton Carbondale Schenectady Wilkes Barre and Carbondale areas.

Misa Eilen Donnelly Honesdale Carbondale George McIntire Schenectady Clara Norton Catasauqua Lizzie Scurry Wyoming Street W. KK. Roberts Belmont Street Christopher Powderly

What Shall We Eat To Keep Healthy and Strong

An era of diet advice favors a mixed diet of grains fruits and meats to sustain health. Meat is praised for dense nutrition and quick digestion while Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets aid digestion of meat starches and indigestion. The ad cites Dr Julius Remusson and promotes Stuart's tablets as a safe digestive aid sold nationwide at fifty cents.

Julius Remusson Stuart United States Canada Great Britain

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD ENTERTAIN WITH Howe Moving Pictures

Lyman Howes high class moving pictures will be shown at the Methodist Episcopal church in Jermyn and Mayfield on Saturday evening. The program features new up-to-date scenes from China the South African war and the Paris exposition along with a moving picture of the Eiffel Tower. Two hours of entertainment with no delays. Local residents include James Tresise and John Tresize visiting from Beaver Meadow and Went Mayfield. Several locals are noted for travel illness births and a funeral attendance.

Lyman Howe Methodist Episcopal Church China Fiffel Tower James Tresise Beaver Meadow Carbon County John Tresize Went Mayfield Louis Morris Erie Flyer Colorado Richard Hvans Thirdstreet W. F. Jones Mudpond California P. C. Mannley Mayfield Mantey Scranton George White Second Street B. Lightner MrLean West Mayfield James Tresige John Tresige Will ‘Tres

Cure Deafness with Catarrh Remedy Claims

An advertisement explains deafness arises from inflammation of the Eustachian tube and claims nine of ten cases stem from catarrh. It offers Hall's Catarrh Cure as a remedy, with a promise of one hundred dollars for proof of incurable deafness and notes Toledo, Ohio contacts and local druggists carrying the product.

Fragmented OCR item teases a cryptic note

A partial, unreadable OCR fragment mentions S008 and eee sequences. No clear event names or locations are readable. appears as garbled text with no identifiable persons or organizations.

Unlaundried White Shirts Sold At Dollar Prices

A brief notice advertises white shirts priced at one dollar and shirts at one fifty, indicating sale items and discount availability for unlaundried garments. The fragment notes various dollar pricing and stock terms.

Silver wedding anniversary celebrated in Lackawanna home

Taylor and Mich el Cummings held a large silver anniversary at their Main street residence with about 150 guests. A sumptuous cake and gifts were exchanged. many local residents attended including Prof. and Mrs. Thomas Ht. Davis and others. A Welsh church event and a basketball game at Fallon's rink were noted along with political primaries and upcoming entertainments.

Michel Cummings Main Street M. J. McDonald Johny R. Johns M. Lydon Daniel Hayes H. Ei. Harris John P. Grifiths Thomas Hadock Thomas Hesslon Richard Cummings J. Gallagher William Burns Mare BP. Connolly Ella Jones Margaret Jon Lita Mulherin Hannah Darcy Morfatt Kilpatrick Sarah Griffiths Mayware Tienes Maud Maddock Mame Deas Julia Burns Annie Lydon Ie Burns Agnet Seamon Anni Burns Tessie Shea Ea Cummings Mowl Leah Evans Mary Kiew Jennie Carmel Margaret Manwroy Moa Mart Ella Mc James Shes Andrew Bullivan James Connolly John Hannick Edwant Hobbs Ellsworth Davie M. 0. Cusich James Pores Martin McDonough Prank James Timta James Hart T. Z. Gohan Daniel Pliet Robi Moom Kehn Moore John Ludgate BL Gallagher John Gallagher Thomaas Healy M. Judge Edward Tuy Hox Palin Lally Pirek Dadvate Prank Lally James Ludgate John Lally Alles Kite Bullivan Maveare Gallagher Min Haret Murray Bo Moran Magete Muller Harbara Neatls Kate Clark Sarah Roche Margaret Thowrherty Nellie Barmih Mowe Nate Howie Pride of Lackawanna Lodge Allendees Order Lone of America Red Men's Hall

Wilson Fire Company elects new officers at Tuesday meeting

At a regular Wilson Fire company meeting officers were elected including President Harry F L Maines First vice president W J McWelvey Second vice president Wil lin Vandervoort Recording secretary CL Ghingenvillen Financial secretary Robert Lintern Treasurer W B Stevens Foreman W M Broad Fire inspector Alex Prazier Second foreman William Walker Trustee I Bowttver Also notes Mrs Mary idarnes visits Watersville A d Hagen to run for Third ward councilman Sire John Purdy ill at home Driggs seeks another term All invited to an oct dinner at Henry Roberts home by Baptist church ladies

Wilson Fire Company Harry FL Maines W. J. Mc Welvey Willin Vandervoort Ghingenvillen Robert ©. Lintern W. B. Stevens W. 4. Broad Firel Alex. Prazier William Walker Bowttver Stl Driggs Firet

Methodist Episcopal officers elected for the ensuing year

Mine Reasle Mullinex returned home after a few days with relatives in Feranton. Officers elected: superintendent B G Leach, assistant W S Prace, secretary Miss Emma I Coon, assistant Bessie Mullinex, treasurer W S Prace, organist Miss Anna Ribble, assistant organist Miss Carrie M Wells.

Mullinex Feranton Methodist Episcopal Sunday B. M. Leach W. Ss. Prace Emma i. Coon Bessie Mullinex W. S. Frace Anna Ribble Carrie M. Wells Miewee Corn Emily Leach Chinchilla Wallace J. Cook Beatt Stanley Stevens Mra Floyd Colvin Carhendale John Mul- Hexnc Miller

Mrs Winslow’s soothing syrup recalled from ad text

An old advertisement fragment touts Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain and wind colic, claiming benefits for babies and children. It warns against fake products and emphasizes the product as best, with references to mothers and age.

Universalist Ladies' Aid Meets for Dinner in Hopbottom

Hopbottom notes report a dinner gathering of the Universalist Ladies' Aid with Mrs. Oney Case. Willam Rhoades returns from Newark to visit his daughter as measles fears spread. The school board plans a short vacation to curb illness while a mill fire causes limited damage and smallpox rumors circulate.

Steadman Farmers E. M. Tiffany Universalist Church

Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold

An advertisement touts Taxative Bromo Quinine Tablets that claim to cure a cold in one day with a No Cure, No Pay offer. Price given as £5 cents.

Appointment of Father Francis J Gannon to eastern Jemit province

The Associated Press reports Rev Francis J Gannon has been named head of the eastern province of the Jemit order in the United States following the resignation of Rev Edward J Wurbrick. Gannon, born in Cambridge Massachusetts, previously served as assistant to Rev Purbrick.

Washington Francis J. Gannon Jemit Edward J. Wurbrick Father Gannon Purbrick Cambridge Macs

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