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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 22, 1901

Page

3

City Health Report Highlights Deaths Births and Sewage Needs

The Carbondale health board presented its annual report to the common council detailing 46 more deaths than 1899, 34 more births, and steady marriage figures. It urges sewer improvements from Williams Avenue to Laurel Street, notes contagious disease counts, and reviews milk testing, nuisances, and garbage disposal challenges.

Carbondale Soarch of Health Cormmon Council Jty Carbondate Paconthaien Board of Beat Williams Avenu Brook Street Son Terrace Street Spring Street Tence Laurel Street Mowles—Fint

Board Approves Flat Annual Appropriation

The board supports keeping the yearly appropriation at the current level. Secretary G Wy Kvine and President John S Niles present the motion while noting the matter was turned over to the treasurer for review. A date of 14, 1001 is referenced in the record.

G. Wy Kvine John S Niles Jon

Death of prominent railroader William J. Perry in Scranton

William J. Perry a noted rail roader died at his home 623 Detty Street Scranton after a week long pneumonia illness He moved his family from the city about three months ago and worked at the Simpson shops Green Ridge He married Mamie Holland eleven years ago and is survived by children Robert H William Diallis Dean and Marion His parents brothers and sisters many in Dundaff Susquehanna county and Scranton attend He was a member of FE Hendricks lodge No 104 Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen Funeral services at his house and Berenn Baptist church with Rev Dr Whalen interment Maplewood cemetery

William J. Perry Tribune Detty Street Scranton Perry Simpson Green Ridge Mamie Holland Robert Holland Robert H William Diallis Dean Marion Joseph Perry Dundaff A. J Albert Perry Harry Company I Fifteenth Infantry Philippines J. c. Perry Henry Race FE. E. Hendricks Lodge Brotherhood of

Widow Henrietta Lee Dies After Long Illness in City

Mrs. Henrietta Lee widow of ig bert Lee died early yesterday at her Belmont Street home after a long illness. Born in Greenfield township she lived there 45 years before moving to the city in 1587. She leaves four sons and three daughters and several siblings. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 PM from her home with Rev. A. F. Chaffee officiating. Interment will be in Maplewood.

Henrietta Lee Igbert Lee Belmont Street Greenfield Township First Methodist Episcopal Church Leander EL Joseph Lee Walter Burdick Greenfield Ore Lee Curtis Lee Irving Deitrick Charles Chase Emery Cobb Abner Cobb Elsie Cobb Binghamton N. Y A. F. Chaffee Maplewood

Mrs Smith Dies at Home on Sand Street

Mrs John Smith died at her home on Sand Street early yesterday morning after a brief illness. Born in Treland in 1845, she came to this country soon after and settled in Carbon Dale where she had remained. Survived by husband John and four children, three sons Thomas Peter and daughter Anna all of this city.

John Smith Sand Street Treland Carbondale John Thomas Peter Anna Smith Ely

Diphtheria Claims Brooklyn Girl Nellie Flannery

Nellie Flannery aged twelve daughter of Mr and Mrs John Flannery of Brooklyn street died early yesterday of diphtheria. The funeral was held yesterday afternoon with interment at St Rose cemetery.

Nellie John Flannery Brooklyn Street St. Rose Cemetery

Death of ThreeYearOld Doolittle prompts Spencer Funeral

Edward Doolittle aged three of Spencer street died early yesterday from pneumonia. The funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon with interment at St. Rose Cemetery.

Edward

Musicians Form Permanent City Organization Officers Elected

The city musicians formed a permanent group on Friday afternoon naming J. C. Newser as president John Hogarth as vice president J J Hullah as reporting secretary Isaac Colvin as financial secretary William Fivine as treasurer and trustees J J Connty William Walker and Charles Melville The group will affiliate with the Central Labor Union and Thomas J Kennedy was chosen yesterday as delegate.

J. C. Newser John Hogarth J. J. Hullah Isaac Colvin William Fivine J. J. Connty William Walker Charles Melville Central Labor Union Thomas J. Kennedy

Edward A Hrongon Faces Pneumonia Recovery Hope

Edward A Hrongon of Lynch and Bronson has battled pneumonia for several days. His left lung was blocked Friday but the disease was checked, his condition improved, and his temperature returned to normal yesterday. Doctors expect a rapid recovery and return to work within days.

Edward A. Hrongon Lynch & Bronson

Professor Edgar Stanton Returns Home After Visit

Professor Edgar Stanton of the State Agricultural College at Ames recently left Ames on the fire flyer after visiting W H Edgett of Lincoln Avenue. His son Donald Stanton, who had been visiting Sern, traveled to Philadelphia yesterday.

Edgar Stanton State Agricultural Oollec Ames Town W. H. Edgett Lincoln Avenue Donald Stanton Sern Philadelphia

City Police Seek Higher Patrolmen Salaries

A petition under City Hall review requests a salary increase for patrolmen. Current pay is $38 a month, which officers claim lags behind wages in other cities.

Pugilano Returns from New York After Deutschland Dinner

Pugilano, in New York several days, returned yesterday. On Sunday he enjoyed a dinner in the big ocean liner Deutschland of the Hamburg-America line, for which he is the total agent.

Pugilano New York Bio

Erie Excursion To New York Day After Washington's Birthday

The Erie railroad will run a popular excursion to New York the day after Washington's Birthday. The outing features a Thursday program headlined by "Joshua Simpking" with theatrical attractions.

Erie Railroad New York Washington

Common Council Meets Through Yearly Transfers

The meeting opened with six members present and President Kennelly in the chair. A Controller Wheeler deficiency report triggered funds transfers across water rent, sewer, gas and electric, street repairs, and fuel to cover issued warrants with no funds left.

Kennelly Common Couel Tnet Park

Local Fraternal Orders List Mentioned in OCR Fragment

Fragmentary OCR notes a mix of fraternal and benevolent groups including Ancient Warder of Hibernians, Vincent de Paul, Lucretia lodge No 209 Daughters of Rebekah Luckawnanna No 208 Improved Order of Red Men Kinighta of Honor Loval union No TMll.

Vincent de Paul Lucretia Lodge Rebekah Luckawnanna Tribe Order of Red Men Kinighta of Honor Loval Union

Seranton Men Consider Leasing Academy of Music for Vaudeville

Reported yesterday afternoon that two Seranton men are weighing leasing the Academy of Music to establish a vaudeville house modeled after the Gilety in Scranton. No verification could be obtained.

Seranton Academy of Music Gilety Scranton

Thompson to Move Residence to Mt. Clemens

W. F. Thompson former Hotel Anthracite proprietor visited his parents for several days and plans to reside in Mt. Clemens Michigan soon.

W. F. Thompson Anthracite Mt. Clemens Mich

No Change in Condition Alarms Family Over Elderly Physician

There was no change in his condition at 10 o'clock last night. His advanced age and that of the physician worry his family and friends who are seriously alarmed.

Simpkins Pastoral Play at Grand Opera House Tonight

Joshua Simpkins presents a pastoral play likened to the Old Homestead at the Grand Opera House on Thursday with matinee and evening shows. A noon parade features two fine bands. special one day prices for matinee adults 20 cents children 19 cents and evening 10 20 and 10 cents.

Joshua Simpkins Eaid

Miner Cohen Admitted After Hip Injury at Mayfield

Miner Cohen from Mayfield was admitted to Emergency hospital yesterday morning with a dislocated hip. The injury was reduced and he expects a quick return. In the afternoon miner McDonald arrived after a premature blast at the Erie mine leaving his face burnt by powder. His lip was bruised but injuries are not serious.

Cohen Mayfield McDonald Erie

Black eyed baby girl brightens Melmont Street home

Mr and Mrs Leon Scott of Melmont Street welcome a new daughter whose arrival lights their home. The family awaits neighbors and friends to share in the joy of the infant born to the couple living on the street.

Leon Scott Melmont Street

Local Notes From Jermyn And Nearby Areas

Mrs John Burke spent Sunday in Jermyn Dr Shields is suffering from a severe throat condition Miss Lois Smith of Garfield avenues is ill with tonsillitis Frank Ball has recovered sufficiently from illness to be about Olive Moon returned home after a pleasant visit with Honesdale friends Mrs Jean Thompson of Belmont street is visiting her sister Mrs Henry Warner of Jermyn F G Van of Binghamton a former Carbondale boy visiting friends here returned home Sunday Join Naylor of Metropolitan Life Insurance Company was out yesterday after several days confinement with grip John Tilsley and his niece Miss Margaret Cornish formerly resided here are spending the winter in East Windsor N J

John Burke Jermyn Shields Lois Smith Garfield Avenues Frank Ball Olive Moon Honesdale Jean Thompson Belmont Street Henry Warner F. G. van Binghamton Carbondale Join Naylor Metropolitan Life Insurance Company John Tilsley Margaret Cornish Ast Windsor

Diseases of Women Consultation at Globe Store

Specialty clinic listing for Diseases of Women in Room 1 above the Globe store. Hours 1 to 8 p.m. Consultation free. Dr. Treverton.

Over Globe Treverton

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD COMMUNITY NOTES

Local items report injuries at Glenwood shaft with a hip dislocation from an industrial accident. Social notes mention visits, promotions on the Ontario and Western railway, bail entries in Mayfield, new grip cases, and a decorative snow woman crafted by Miss Farley on Main street drawing public admiration.

Loxative Vromo Quinine Bought by Kansas City Wholesalers

During the cold damp season sixty three thousand boxes of Loxative Vromo Quinine have been purchased by Kansas City wholesale drug houses Fivans Smith Drug Co and Faxon Horton Gallaher Lad.

Kansas City Fivans- Smith Drug Co Faxon, Horton & Gallagher, Lad

Behemian Glass Exhibition Opens in Olyphant

The Behemian glass blowers opened at Father Mathew Opera House with Charles B. Griffin performing as illusionist and ventriloquist. Exhibitions slated daily afternoon and evening this week with 10 cent admission.

Belmont man injured by rusty nail at work

James Norton of Belmont street suffers foot injury after a rusty nail penetrated his boot while at work last week. Medical care sought for infection risk and wound treatment.

James Norton Belmont Street

Plans for Raynor House Work on Washington Street

Mr and Mrs Bevan plan to take part of the Raynor house on Washington Street in the spring.

Mew Pdr Bevan Raynor Washington Street

Local Doctor In Ill Health Amid Pneumonia Fears

Dr A M Niles of this city is reported to be very ill with pneumonia feared by authorities. A Tribune representative learned last night that business had not yet produced the disease, but concern remained.

A. M. Niles Tribune

Peruna Drug Co testimonial letter feature in Columbus

A Missouri and Ohio era testimonial page extols Peruna for grip and catarrh relief. Letters praise Hartman’s remedy from U.S. Marshal F. Simmon and others, detailing winter illnesses, recovery after using Peruna, and endorsements from Philadelphia and Chicago readers.

Primaries Stir Interest in Borough Elections

Voters will cast ballots today from 4 to 7 PM at polling places with candidates listed for justice of the peace, council seats in four wards, assessors, and school directors. Local society events and hospital news accompany this slate of civic items and social notices.

Priceburg News Roundup of Local Names and Moves

A garbled item lists residents with moves and health notes around Jackson Street Carmall Street and North Male Street. It mentions Mrs John Lavin confined at home with grip and various neighbors Mr and Mrs George Cooper and others, with scattered references to street corners and a local residence purchase.

John Lavin Jackson Street Baward Jackston Carmall Street Robert Ciao Aire George Knapp North Male George Cooper Albertstro Sunde Herbert Brown Deny Mike Ghertewde Ryne Uvheneta Weil

Local Social Notes From Beranton and Moosic

Miss Mayattle Brown hosted visitors from Beranton on Boath Main Street Friday. Miss Maud Smith called in Beranton yesterday as the Women's Christian Temperance Union held its meeting.

Sinn Killa Levin

Social Notes From Port Jervis And SurroundingHosts

Yesterday afternoon at Mrs George Tregall home Miss Matthe Hinds of Main street visits Port Jervis. Mr Peter Wilson of North Main street is at home with the grip. Miss Ethel Piper of Hyde Park spent Sunday with Miss Carrie Seborhime. Mrs Lena Waterman returned Saturday after three weeks in Wirghamton New York. Mrs S J Hinds and Mrs J W Levan visited Mrs Mirate HII of Scranton Saturday. There will be a social tonight at Dymonds hall given by the Sons and Daughters of Temperance. A music programme is arranged. Singers from Beranton Pittson and Wyoming are expected. A silver offering will be taken. The ladies of the Women s Christian Temperance union prepare for a convention to be held on Feb in the Methodist church.

Joe Powanda Glenwood Rosie Eastlake Minnie Moyle Park Street Carbondale Levi Howell Peckville William Shager Fourth Street James Wasley Samuel Wasley West Mayfield Delaware and Hudson W. BE. Gates Khen Scranton Burrell Second Street Ontario and Western Yard Mayfield Hannah Whitney Henry Maynard Pride of Lackawanna Assembly Naomi Patrick Roche Squire Keifer Alonzo Whitley East Side Hazel W. H. Tennis North Main Street T. M. Hendricks Joseph Temby Edward Edmunds Edward Stratford Wenching Johnson Bennett Sf. i Mis George Tregall Matthe Hinds Main Street Port Jervin Peter Wilson Ethel Piper Hyde Park Carrie Seborhime Mises Lena Waterman Wirghamton N.Y S J. Hinds J. W. Levan Mira

Wholesale firms purchase Bromo Quinine in San Francisco sale

Forty eight thousand seven hundred twenty boxes of Bromo Quinine bought by Redington Co Langley Michael Co Mack Co and Richards Co of San Francisco in a bulk drug distribution move.

San Francisco Redington & Co Langley & Michael Co Mack &Co Richards & Co

Elmhurst Family Faces Grip Flu and Tragedy

Mr F A Page and several relatives suffer flu while others travel for business. Funeral services are planned for this afternoon at 2 o'clock with Frey officiating after the burial of a nine months old child named Ernest Werren Wilcox. The bereaved parents receive community sympathy.

Krause's Cold Cure Capsules Sold by Matthews Bros

Prepared in capsule form Krause's Cold Cure offers a speedy cure for obstinate colds. Convenient and easy to use, the treatment is sold by Matthews Bros.

Krause Matthews Bros

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