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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 29, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton City Union C E Meeting Highlights

The West Scranton city union of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor holds a soul savers meeting at Washburn Street Presbyterian Church with representatives from city churches. Topics include every Christian should be a soul-saver, Bible knowledge, prayer, evangelistic work, and a decision service.

City Union of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor Society Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Boul-Savers

Belfagard Arrested After Bellevue Skirmish Over Death Threats

Charles Bollagard was arrested at the instance of Frank Magren for felonious wounding and threatening to shoot Magren. He appeared before Alderman John last evening and posted bail of 500 dollars. The men quarreled in Bellevue on Sunday night with Magren claiming Bollagard tried to kill him and Bollagard insisting Magren was struck by a beer bottle, not a fatal blow.

Charles Bollagard Frank Magren John Bellevue Magren Vellagara Bellagard St. John’s Hall Tom Rennie Dennis Crowley Nellie Crowley M. Armaby Hannah Callahan Wiliam Lovern Myron Rittenhouse Little Davis Eleven Friends Tom Mann Jane Kelly Nellie Lavelle Sarah Dolan Young Men's Institute Pharimicy Hall Phil Sheridan Columbus Alven Michael McNicholis Oliver Quinhan Lenites Durkin John Farrell Rock Street South Works Leichinoff AM Morte Bers St. John's Hull Frank Geowrie Washington Avenue Moir Gearns Glen Mills Reformatory Philadelphia Boranton

Deposits for West Side public school pupils recorded

The West Side bank yesterday received deposits for pupils of public schools Noe. 18 and 19. Names include Prof. D Owens and several students such as Martha Watkins and Biliza Lewis with amounts ranging from 60 cents to 100 dollars.

West Side Bank Noe Prof D. Owens Mise Martha Watkins Biliza Lewis Mike Alice Evans Forth Weilley Misa Ehina D. Evans S'ts Nellie Richards Clam Filipe Misa

Unclear Names and Totals From Fragmented List

A damaged OCR list shows multiple personal names with small monetary amounts and percentages. Totals read as 20.18 and 470, with varied currencies and incomplete spellings, making precise attribution difficult.

West Side Tte Publican Club Considers Dues Increase

The West Side Tte publican club held a meeting last night to discuss raising member dues. A proposition was introduced and will be acted upon at the next gathering amid concerns the club lacks sufficient funds for current expenses.

Ttepublican Club

Child Fractures Leg After Slipping on Icy Lucerne Street

Herman Schoen Jr aged 1 son of Mr and Mrs Herman Schoen of 1727 Lucerne street fractured his leg after slipping on an icy sidewalk near his home Sunday evening. The flooded sidewalk in that area has long caused nuisance and the city may be pressed for damages and repairs.

Herman Sehoen Herman Schoen Lucerne Lucerne Siveet Aome

Barbers Union Plans Mass Meeting At Economy Hall

The West Side Barbers' union No. 2b met last evening and initiated several new members. They resolved to press state shopkeepers who stay open on Sundays and to attend tonight's mass meeting in Economy Hall at 27 Wyoming Avenue at 8 30. W E Klapoteky of Cleveland will address the gathering.

Barbers’ Union West Side Economy Hall Wyoming Avenue W. E. Klapoteky Journeymen Barbers’ Internatonal Union of America Cleveland

Barn Fire on North Main Avenue Destroys No Property

An early morning alarm reported a fire in a rear barn on Is North Main avenue owned by Mrs James Cowper. Fire companies arrived promptly and extinguished the flames with no serious damage reported.

Hex 3 Is North Main Avenue James Cowper

Three Local Youths Enlist in United States Marine Service

Thomas Towling from Feranten street along with Tivan Jones of Bellevue harbor and Marty Greenwood son of District Chief Engineer Greenwood have enlisted in the United States Marine Service. They plan to depart soon for a naval station in Philadelphia to begin military careers. Their families and community anticipate their success.

Thomas Towling Caguchmuh Howell's Feranten Street Tivan Jones Bellevue Marty Greenwood Greenwood United States Marine Service Phildelphia Twele Fam Dowling

Ambition and Resolve Shape a Handful of Naval Hopes

The speakers discuss lofty aims among seafaring figures as they pursue berth assignments and future promotions. Tom Sharkey is cited as a flamboyant foil while Jones seeks endurance in service and Greenwood eyes eventual admiral rank, reflecting career ambitions in a disciplined era.

Pleasant surprise party at Schoen home on Lingerne street

A party honoring their nephew Paul Gans was held Saturday evening at Mr and Mrs Paul Schoen's home. Guests from Moosic and nearby areas enjoyed music, refreshments, and socializing before departing.

Paul Schoen Lingerne Street Paul Gans Miehes Rite I'feiter Liggle Scholl Annie Schott Ron Schaefer Marie Burechell Nettie Relinauer Yettie Nauman Bertha Mavers

German class and activities schedule announced

Evening meeting times listed for German class at S o'clock and cooking lessons starting Saturday at 3 15 p m. A new division of the book is planned and space is limited to twelve girls with a ten cent monthly entry. Thursday Pinte class grows more interesting and a two cent social is planned Thursday evening at seven o'clock.

Coure Elise T.fc wWelock

Funeral notices from North Filmore and Washburn cemeteries

Multiple funeral announcements list services for Daniel and Mrs. Miter beth William and other locals. Readings note interment at Washburn Street Cemetery and services at North Filmore Avenue home and St Marrick's church.

Local incidents and social notes blur Frlday scene in Scranton

A fragmentary Scranton page describes a carriage mishap at Att Pleasant shaft and a minor stoppage. It notes a coal mine crew awaiting mild measures, a church gathering on Chestnut Street, and postponement of a children’s program due to illness and absenteeism. Additional items report a drunken arrest, pneumonia cases, a wedding announcement, and a forthcoming passion play at Jackson Street Baptist church.

Mt. Pleaant Mersure St. Lane Holy Word West Scranton James Hanon Old Porgs Thomas Koturpoy Chestnut Etriek Nealle Wella Bore Mary Britton Rowling George B. Reynolds Nori Weineverne Yosteway John Rabiteh Balaner Mere Willian Charles Prioa Street Tel. Wardell Chicasga Joseph W. Davie Burntfoor Avenue Herbert Moane Lafayette Street Misa Margaree Phillips Prion Street Jackson Street Awe Iaptisi North Hysol Fark Avenue Tieaheto

Lecture in Peckville Chapel by W J Ford

Green Ridge announces a lecture by W J Ford at Peckville Capital Church this evening titled “Choice and the Pharaoh’s Contrast.” Readings include Miss Ethel Youngs who has three tie chest of Miss Grice Patrick of Mounton. New 27 school event noted.

Buv W. J. Ford Delives Peckville Bubjeet Tropp Mere Vlaghwig Diwhten Joseph Moore

A Sensible Man Weohlogee Ketip’s Balsam Tale

A garbled local item mentions Weohlogee Ketip and a sealed case involving curative claims. Names Cobb Aina Bromhroy Grom ul oll Tiroat Laing Thultis appear in a fragmented tale about healing and life, with unclear outcomes and scattered observations.

Cobb Aina Bromhroy

Pyramid Pile Cure Praised After Ten-Year Test

A promotional piece extols the Pyramid Pile Cure as a durable remedy tested over years. It cites patient James Dresden, a lumberman in Northern Michigan, who reports relief after trying the treatment and endorses its suppository form for convenient use.

James Dresden Michigan Manietes Pyramid Ile Fef Mleure United

Local Notices and Visits Among Area Residents

Members of Green Midgelodee and A M attend services. interment planned at Pere Hill. W. Peck family hosts in West Pittston and Roeselawn. W. O. W. Patterson visits Green Ridge. Northeastern Pennsylvania Day Service head A G Thomason critically ill in North Park. Robert A. Simreth confine at home. Willa D. Gireen departs for Los Angeles for spring with Toe family. Nettletons also travel to California.

Green Midgelodee A. M eMber Pere Hill Cemetery Wood. Peck West Pitt#ion Pecks Marent W. A. Peck Roeselawn J. Williams Willams Nettleton Californiia

Funeral services for Mrs Hoffner held in South Scranton

The funeral of Mrs Hoffner was held yesterday afternoon from the residence of Mr and Mrs Fred Murseh on Pittston Avenue. Rev W A North of the Hilekary Street Hierman Presbyterian church conducted the services. Interment followed at the Pittston Ave cemetery with pallbearers named George Nehr George Hartman William Zang William Hammon and flower bearer Jacob Kresster.

LB. Sweet Styay Eydeeopat Ehuied Robert Hatton Yeeterlay Howe Filmore Avenue Washburn Stpest Daniel Mere Thomas South Main Avenue Or & Welock Washburn Street Miterbeth Williama Oie Houge St. Marrick’s Cate Hoffner Fred Murseh Pittston Avenue W. A. North Hilekary Street Hierman Presbyterian Church Pittston Ave George Nehr George Hartman William Zang William Hammon Jacob Kresster

Oriental base ball club social and town notes in St Johns hall

An entertainment and social event by the Oriental base ball team in St Johns hall drew a large audience with piano and vocal solos, recitations, comic songs, and a ensemble program. Local notices report arrests, fines, barber meetings, injuries, and club activities across town.

Miss Mary Lynett Leaves For Home In Carbondale

After a week of visiting friends, Miss Mary Lynett departs for home in Carbondale. M Z Nealon of Orchard Street remains confined to his home with a grip illness.

Mary Lynett Carbondale M. Z. Nealon Orchard Street

Arrival and departure list ships and routes from Hamburg to New York

In a terse wire report from New York dated January 2, ships arrived and sailed with scattered ports listed. Graf Wailderano arrived from Hamburg via Southampton and Liverpool, proceeding to New York. Furst Bb reportedly sailed for Naples from Gibraltar and New York, with subsequent movements toward Genoa and other destinations.

New York Graf Wailderano Hamburg Cue Liverpont Aim Southampton Liverpool Arived Vuleria Naploe Furst Bb Inavek Gibraltar Arive Naples Genoa

North Scranton Social Notes Include Party and Accidents

North Scranton reports a surprise party for Margaret Jones on Reese Street with many attendees and refreshments. Also noted are illness recoveries of Kate Ratchford and Maggie MetCormick, a truck breakdown at Bull’s Head causing delays, a trolley car accident delaying passengers, indoor baseball at the Auditorium, and a miners union resolution on funeral day observances.

Wien Margaret Jones Reese Street Margaret Jones Margaret Bray Maggie Jakes Mary Willams Ligzie Emmett Anna Reees Tattle Price Lydii Reese Jonnie Lee Beasle Evang Mary Tvans Catherine Jones Martha Powell Jonicia White Iigzie Jones Amma Jones Ida Campbell Martha Jones Lottie Bray Charlotte Jakes Moesere Harry Swarts Richard Gray Hubert Dixon Willina Rahr Thomas Davis William Beddoe Ivan Jones Elwood Thomas Charles Trambley James Jones Joseph Morgan Wesley Jones George Emanuel Charles Baker Tallie Gabriel George Simmons Harvey Sherman Morgan Willams Jomce Evans Benjamin Jones Garfield Jones Farward Edwards Thomas Jones Davis John Mackey Henwood Kate Ratchford Mogaio MetCormick Ont Atreet Mn Viewey Pittston Cay Neaol Bull's Head Tenge Evans Deacon Street Incal Union No Mine Workers of America D. Coleman M. Morris

Funeral notices and minor injuries in Scranton area

The baby's remains were laid to rest Sunday at the 1711 Stone Avenue home with Rev. Witke officiating. Interment followed in Worst Ti semeotery. Local events include the Scranton Saengerrunde planning a grand ball at Athletic hall. Residents John Pour and Mrs Wilde are variously reported as injured or ill. Home-bound services for Eliza beth Bolin and John Helly are noted with church funerals and cemetery burials.

Fred Herminn Stone Avenue Witke Cedar Avenue Jacob Wilde Crown Avenue John Kouvik Meadow Avenue Elizabeth Bolin Elmstrest St. Paul's Church Prospect Avenue

Obituary notices for Mrs Mortand pascal and John Evans in Scranton

Obituary notices report Mrs Thomas Mortand pascal of Fit Weat Market Street dying after long illness, with survivors including relatives in or near Borenton. Also noted is the death of John T Evans on Wayne Avenue after a weeklong illness, survived by his wife and children in North Scranton, with funeral arrangements and church services at Welsh Congregational Church and interment in Forest Hill Cemetery.

Thomas Mortand Pascal Market Street Ma Murtah Ja Nequillaues North Scranton Borenton John T. Evans Wigne Avenue Evans Providenne Ehund Thomas Henry William Colin David Paul Crus Margaret Willan View Forest Hill John Vsatia Wayne Avenue Tioe Mim North Scranton North Seranton Welch Congregational Church Forest

Obituary notices list multiple deaths and funeral plans

A jumble of obituaries lists several individuals with funeral details. Names include Martin Waist, Joseph Hole, and others. services noted at St. Pauls Church, Cathedral Cemetery, and local cemeteries. Funeral times vary with Tuesday and weekday services and interment at local cemeteries.

Democrats Nominate Slate At Dunmore Convention

Democrats met at Temperance hall to nominate candidates for local offices. Victor Burschell chaired the session. Nominees included August Waller for treasurer Michael McDonprell for street commissioner Anthony Ferguson for justice of the peace W F Cronin for auditor Thomas Doudican and William McAlheter for council Martin Gibbons and John Plan nolly for school directors.

Temperance Hall Burgess Victor Burschell August Waller Michael McDonprell Justice of the Peace Anthony Ferguson W. F. Cronin Thomas Doudican William McAlheter Martin Gibbons John Plannolly

Revival services and political caucuses in Dunmore

Evangeliat Dunnett preached on The Value of a Soul at the Methodist Episcopal church last evening with men only services to follow tonight. Republicans hold caucuses in Waller's hall for ward officers in the Third district and in the Fifth district to nominate ward officials. The Neprimne Fire company hosts a social in its hall from 7 to 2. The revival continues tonight at Tripn Avenue Congregational church under Rev. Minybb. General Tarector T. P. Letchworth is ill at Chestnut Street home.

Evangeliat Dunnett Methodist Episcopal Church Dunnett Sila St. Vincent de Maul Society Manley's Hall Alex Bryden Dudley Street George Thiveht North Blake Ty Street Tall Prd Waller's Hall Republicana Neprimne Fire Company Tripn Avenue Mev Minybb Uapiteim Maptlan Neliher T. P. Letchworth Ie Chestnut Street Dunmore At & Wclock Wahler'’s

Postal Company Promotes Him to Higher Office

R. J. Little, long the focal manager of the Postal Telegraph company, received word of promotion to a more important office after a year in his current post.

Postal Company R. J. Little Postal Telegraph Company Rochester Niagara Alls Little Hue

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