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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Lumber Yard Tragedy At Drying Room

Stephen Skilskii a laborer at Ainsley’s lumber yard on Meridian Street died after a floor in the drying room collapsed under a heavy lumber pile Three men Joseph Reese and Joh Grins escaped serious injury Treese received minor injuries and Ganz was injured Skilskin’s body was claimed by a boarding house keeper and funeral arrangements made Funeral Director Regan prepared the remains for burial Coroner Saltry summoned a jury for an inquest at the courthouse this evening

Stephen Skilskii Ainsley Meridian Street Saturny Joseph Reese Joh Grins Skiskin Ganz Skilskin Rising Sun Seventh Scranton Street Regan Saltry William McGee A.T. Heiser Willian Coughlin H. O. Hettes George Malott Thomas McHinley Will Court House

Explosion Damages Miller Home on Seventh Street

A damp exploded in the residence of a man named Miller on Seventh Street causing damage to the dwelling and surrounding area. No injuries reported and authorities investigated the incident for cause and safety compliance.

Miller Seventh Street

Fire damages limited after quick response at Scranton and Seventh

Last evening shortly before 6 o elode a small fire lit woodwork. Firefighters arrived after an alarm from Box 414 at Scranton and Seventh streets but found the fire extinguished and no damage reported.

Scranton Seventh Streets Avene

Northeastern Bowling League Match Tonight At Welock Alleys

The Green Midwe and Electric City Wheelmen face off this evening on the latter’s alleys. The Wheelmen lineup includes Frank Wetting captain David Owens Samuel McCracken Beantty Williams and Barry Davis. The Green Midwe roster lists Fowler Wedemian Taylor Mison and Seamains. A minstrel show with Alfred Wooler D. 4. TDivise and Prof. Wh. J. Bauer is planned for March with rehearsals starting next week.

Pennsylvania Electric City Wheelmen Frank Wetting David Owens Samuel McCracken Beantty Williams Barry Davis Fowler Wedemian Taylor Mison Seamains Welock Vlleyer Alfred Wooler Tener Lond Muse Hove Tdivise Prinrode & West Minstrels Wh. J. Bauer

Passion Play at Holy Cross Church Draws Large Audience

Large crowds witnessed the zoe scape reproduction of The Passion Play at Holy Cross church Bellevue yesterday afternoon and evening. Directed by Pastor Mev. W. P. O'Donnell the illustrated life of Christ showed triumphs and sufferings. Moving pictures on Joan of Arc complemented the religious program with vocal and instrumental music.

Holy Cross Church Bellevue Mev. W. P. O'Donnell Christ Joan of Arc

Decision Day observed with special sermon for parents and children

Next Sabbath will be observed as Decision Day with a morning sermon for parents and children by the pastor and a Bible school service. Attendees urged for both services. Yesterday the circulating library sent out every book, showing renewed interest.

Bible School A. E L. Morse Washington Hall Prof. Crattenden Chi Upsilon. Frater

Prayer meeting announced for Wednesday evening

A notice states an important meeting plus a prayer gathering in the usual room. Attendees are urged to be on time and present, with activities set to begin at the scheduled hour.

Nity O'Clovk

Revival services and church events noted in Simp son area

The Ladies Aid of Simp son M E church will serve a manual dinner on Thursday January 8. Revival services at Stimpson M E church continue next week except Saturday. Rev McDermott preached on Penitence and a sermon titled Some Weather from Cho. Rev William Davis of Bellevue Welsh Calvistic Methodist church preached in English. St Mark's Lutheran joined Zion Lutheran for Ste A Gallenkamp institution.

Ladies’ Aid Society Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Thurdday Stimpson Methodist Episcopal Church McDermott Re. Pentance Cho William Davis Bellevue St. Mark's Lutlerin Church Zion Liutheran Institution of Ste. A. O. Gallenkamp

Funeral Held For Mrs Trachel Morgan At Home

Relatives and friends attended the funeral of Mrs Trachel Morgan at her Thirteenth street home on a Saturday afternoon. Rev Hugh Davis and Rev D P Jones spoke warmly of her Christian life. A long carriage line followed to Washburn street Cemetery where interment took place.

Manny Washburn Street

Funeral Notices for McGuire Corey Wilhelm

The yearing of Thomas McGuire son of Arr and Mrs Cornelius McGuire of 61 Eynon Street was interred in Cathedral cemetery Saturday afternoon. The funeral of Patrick Corey occurred Saturday morning from 317 Meridian Street with Holy Cross services led by Rev W P O Donnell and burial in Cathedral cemetery. The funeral for John Wilhelm was held yesterday afternoon at 340 North Lincoln Avenue by Rev Jacob Schoettle of Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church, interment in Washburn Street Cemetery.

Thomas Arr Cornelius McGuire Eynon Street Cathedral Cemetery Patrick Corey Meridian Street W.P. O'Donnell John Wilhelm Lincoln Avenue Jacob Schoettle Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church Washburn Street Nay Ave United American Metchanics Arthur George W. Chase North Main Avenue Doctors Hall Grant West Side Central Republican Club Willian Cleveland Bert Swanley Broadway Lackawanna Moses Taylor Elisha Aten South Hyde Park Avenue John Themis North Hyde Park Avenue Mt. Pleasant David Reeve Fifteenth Street Davill HU South Rebecca Avenue Jn Othe Hyde Bouth Lincoln Avenue Sherwin Avenue Hreniden Hell Juanes FF Nuone Ablowman W. W. Dunes Clarisy Wrigley Thomas Abrams Harry Acker Simpson Oneolitia N. Y

Anniversary postponed by Nay Ave council order

General notes report the Nay Ave council anniversary postponement, illness of Arthur Chase, and a string of local incidents including burglaries, injuries at mines and shops, social events, and club meetings with various residents and organizations named.

Hemp Medicine Claims Unclear Healing for Various Ailments

Fragmentary OCR text alleges Hemp Math for the Thirut and Lungs with cures for coughs asthma bronchitis and other disorders. It references a proprietor and a remedy named Simple House Five, but clarity and verifiable details are absent.

Huis Saimple House Five Vrigw She

Ten Magyars Joined Providence Presbyterian Church

A notable service in Providence Presbyterian Church yesterday welcomed ten Magyars into church membership with covenant, aided by Rev Dr Guild and Rev Dr Login. The ceremony included interpretation by Paul Hamborsky and drew warm recognition from the Dickson City community.

Providence Presbyterian Church Providence Church Guild Login Paul Hamborsky Julius Hamborsky Dickson City

Funeral for James Tridinick Held After Brief Illness

The four year old James Tridinick died after a lingering illness. Funeral services led by Rev. Fr. Reese at Puritan Congregational church honored his exemplary life. Pallbearers from Lincoln lodge Odd Fellows carried the casket to the Delaware and Hudson station for burial in Wilkes-Barre.

James Tridinick R. J. Reese Puritan Congregational Church St. Mary's Hall Prlice William Pearn Wayne Avenue J. Reese

Disorderly defendants fined in third district court

Drunks and disorderly individuals were arrested on McDonough Avenue. Stanley Misarich, Qued 85, John Tolin, $7, Knoovas, Sir Julius Konkosk, Si, John Skibun, 8, Frank Burtontolk, Si and Martin Ekkibosw, 8 faced fines. Most cases handled by Patrolmen Sultvy, Ross and Thomas.

Third District Stanley Misarich John Tolin Ae Knoovas Julius Konkosk John Skibun Frank Burtontolk Martin Ekkibosw Patrolnen Sultvy Ross and Thomas McDonough Avenue

North Fevanton Republican Club endorses nominees

At a recent meeting of the North Fevanton Republican club all nominated candidates received strong endorsement. Upcoming events include a home development meeting with Col Tipple and Judge Edwards at the Oak Street Tabernacle. Dr Hessey is ill with grippe and Thomas Edwards fractured his arm delivering goods.

Mijor J. B. Fish North Fevanton Republican Club Homin Tabernacle North Main Ivernite Baptist Church Oak Street North Main Avenue Colonel Tipple Judge Edwards W. J. Lewis Eda Avente North Beranton Glee Club Allentown Hessey Thomas Edwards Chappel Parker Street

Dunmore School Board Votes Vaccination Mandate

The Dunmore school board held a special meeting to require vaccination for all pupils teachers and staff. The resolution sets compulsory vaccination from January 20 and requires certificates and ongoing proof for admission, with penalties and costs specified for noncompliance.

Sturday Irwin Tole Oice Vale Mons

Patrick Glancey Obituary Noted in Local Issue

An aged resident Patrick Glancey died at her home on Saturday after a Sick Lugerie event. She is survived by her husband. The funeral is at 4 o clock this afternoon at St Patrick's Catholic Church with a short service. Interment follows in Waterdray cemetery.

Patrick Glancey Lieveused St Patrick’s Catholi Wate Dra

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