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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1901

Page

6

Man Rescued After Narrow Fall Into Abandoned Well

John T. Lewis, an elderly Eynon Street resident, fell through decayed cellar boards into a 14 foot deep abandoned well with 12 feet of water. Rescue came from neighbors, Patrolman David Davis, and others. Lewis emerged with only arm scrapes, crediting his alertness and luck for the escape.

John T. Lewis Eynon Street Mrs. Lewis Lewis Seriatines David Davis Mr. Lewis

Shoeshine Parlor Owner Involved In Local Arrest

Willam Pennington, proprietor of a shoeshine parlor on Prive Street near the Salvation Army barracks, yesterday caused the arrest of Willian.

Willam Pennington Prive Street Salvation Ary Barracks Willian

Assault Charges Filed in Raymond Court Case

Hood Paine of Raymond court and an accomplice faced assault and threats charges. The warrant was sworn before Alderman John and served by Constable John Davis. The defendants waived a hearing and appeared before a central city magistrate.

Hood Paine Raymond Court John John Davis Ball

West Boranton complaints on wagons and water supply

Movh residents allege Hewitt's drivers dump loaded wagons with foul stench in West Boranton and urge better covering or midnight routing. Dr Struppler denies hose incident. Local residents warn the city water supply is insufficient between Jackson, Price, Sumner, and Rebecest avenues and urge prompt action.

West Boranton Hewitt Dr. Struppler Jackson Price Strevte Sumner

Tools Linked to Farm Theft Probe In Scranton

Charles Leach of Chinchilla identified tools found with Frank Degniwal arrested on South Main Avenue early Sunday by Patrolman Hart. The tools were taken from a home under erection at Chinchilla and tied to a theft at that site. The Tribune reported the arrest yesterday.

Charles Leach Chinchilla West Scranton Frank Degweal South Main Avenue Hart Hone Degnal Tribune

Coroner's Inquest Pending in Mayre Case. Child Recovery Noted

General notes report that the coroner's inquest into Joseph Mayre's death in Carlucel's stone yard was not held last night and will be held at 9 o'clock this evening in the Jackson street station house. Nellie Harris, the child who fell from a seventh story window, is expected to recover with no broken bones. Other items include funeral arrangements for Benjamin J. Hughes, academic visits, and a Diamond local 214 United Mine Workers excursion meeting.

Joseph Mayre Luecel Stone Yard So Vlock Jackson Street Nellie Harris Kimmel Ellis Lafayette Street Moskow Diamond United Mine Workers of America Jayne'’s Hall Duckkon Street Welk Margaret Wiliams Wales Heather KR. Jones North Main Avenue Bert

Local Social Notes and Upcoming Events Across Town

A tour of New England is planned by Mrs Jones and daughter. the Loyal Crusaders prepare for a social in Co operative hall at Zeelock. Miss Gertrude Blewitt returns from New York visit. Misses Tene and Mabel Quinlan spend Sunday in Take Love. A son was born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Loftus. James of Jackson street summering at Lake Sheridan. J J Green and family recamping at Gravel Pond. Minnie Oliver, graduate of the high school, to return home to Colfax Washington. Mr Crimb T Davis buys Harris property on Nock Street. Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church seeks to close local candy shops on Sunday. Guruw Nu society held no meeting. Flower of Lackawanna Lodge No 1 plans excursion to Mountain Park on July 4. Regular prayer meeting at Jaelkeen Street Baptist Church postponed due to Fourth of July. Paphet Young Peoples Union meets tonight. The fall orchestra to lead singing. Mr Jacobson, a noted young scholar, to relate his experiences. Vestry designated as the place for worship.

Mra. Jones Mra. Williams New England Crusaders Co.operative Agron James Jackson Street Grant Avenue Lake Sheridan J. J. Green and Family Roberts Court Gravel Pond Minnie Oliver Colfax Washcrimb T. Davis North Main Avenue Harris Nock Street Simpson Methodist Enieconeal Church Connell Guruw Nu Society Washtinh Street Methodist Epiecopal Church Flower of Lackawanna, Lodge Ancient Order of Britons Mountain Park Jaelkeen Street Ehirel Joe Wil Paphet Young Peoples Metito Jacobson Jacobon

Funeral Obituary for Dr I L Fordham at Green Ridge

Funeral services for Dr I L Fordham were held at Green Ridge with Rev Lal Lansing presiding. Pastor emeritus Logan of the First Presbyterian Church attended, and a quartet from Green Ridge Church sang two selections. Pallbearers included Sioon Clark Miner Chore Presta Raine and others from out of town attended the private family service at the Forest Hill plot.

I.L. Fordham Jilien Wso Ocho Lal. Lansing Green Rides Presbyterian Church Scranton Green Wide Presbyterian Church Grom Nridge Presbyteria Ohirel Re Uthowiti Mies Edith Martin A. Pilling A. B. Whittemere Wees Sioon Clark Miner Presta Raine Stephen Hull Townsend Poore Prionde Minter Stoll Dodgin Mateville Carbondele Mex Parker Newark Min Hatt Witt SN. W.p Mire Thomas Misses Junes Olyphant James Ordhammed Miew Bell Ford Diteston Forest Hin

Devon Ridge Recital Features Miss Morrow with Violinists

A lightfully ordered phanoferte recital was given to Micerfessw BL i. South worth for Miss Helle Morrow. Violinists included 1 AL Wikliagg er and Repraia Ne with performers Mike Flaten eiisen and zopieeno. The program included "Paintole" and other pieces, with attendance noted at the Devon Ridge Whrars last evening.

Puegeemnie I. Southworth Helle Morrow Devon Ridge Mies Morrow Mike Flateneiisen Zopieeno AL Wikliagger Repraia Cece

Mise Street field harvest disrupted by reapers

A large hay field owned by the Delaware and Hudson Tall Trend Company near the boulevard and Throp road yielded a midsummer harvest yesterday. Two reapers cut the hay while three rake teams gathered the cut swaths into windrows and raked onto wagons for transport.

Mise Street Ritts Washington Washington, D.C Delaware and Hudson Tall Trend Company Throp Podones Dickeon Avenue

North Scranton Notes Ruth Horie Weds Charles Jenkins

Ruth Horie a well known young lady united in marriage to Charles Jenkins last Thursday evening at the bride’s home in North Scranton. The ceremony was performed by Rev Roedothce of the Welsh Congregational church in the presence of relatives. A wedding feast followed and the couple plan to reside in a handsome home in Olyphant.

Ruth Horie Charles Jenkins Mer Lewhe Barris Brick Avenue Dn Roedothce Welsh Congregational Church Wrepnel Hose Dewilisa Olyphant

Return of Yale graduate and Olivet student noted

Willam Davis of Wayne avenue returns from Yale after completing the hederniel course at Serr while Kean Lewis of Olivet college spends summer months with his talients. A dog handler makes a local appearance in this section.

Willam Davis Wayne Avenue Yale Kean Lewis Olivet College

Providence church events and funeral notices span the community

The Providence Presby terian church plans an important meeting this afternoon at 240 o'clock in the social room. The funeral of Mrs Patrick Malloy from North Main avenue occurred with a high mass at Holy Rosary, and interment at Cathedral cemetery. The North Main Avenue Baptist tabernacle closed member registration for the summer er school with about 250 signups. The Ladies Aid social at Providence Methodist parish lawn is set for July 4 with ice cream and cake. John McDonnell, after over two decades with Mulley’s, leaves to start a new business nearby.

Providence Presbyterian Church Patrick Malloy North Main Avenue Howel Holy Rosary Church J. W. Moylyn Conrad St. Mary's Academy Animer John McDonnell Mulley's Will

Dunmore Council’s Monthly Meeting Adopts Minutes and Deliberates

Dunmore council approves prior minutes and reviews sewer viewers report filed June 21. Officials discuss vacation for policemen, pole tax payment, street repairs on Grove Street, and tax exemptions for Mrs Moffatt. Petitions seek cross walks at Tripp Ave and Delaware St Monroe Ave.

Mesers Ward Pavteon Krogan McAllister McDonnell Burgess Barachel Traction Company Payton Nay Thomas Moffatt Brogan Trevsurer August Wahler Sixth Ward Turgess Bursehel Hillstone Wen’ Tline Teanherst Douwdenn Mer. Payton Aroke Council Idee Committee

Tawdiee Ald Society to Host Meeting at Padley Street Church

The Tawdiee Ald society of Pad ley Street Baptist church will hold a memorial event on Wednesday July 1 at 9 o clock. Frank Puhr and daughter from Grove Street returned home after a few days in Buffalo. Agnes Harvey of Cinove Street went to Butlery Mowat to spend the summer with friends. Mire Libby Heatmian of Filiaton visits Mrs Filer on Grove Street. Epworth League of the Methodist Episcopal church plans an entertainment and picnic at the church this evening with ice cream and cake to follow.

Padley Street Baptist Church Ohuroh Frank Puhr Grove Street Buffato Agnes Harvey Cinove Street Butlery Mowat Libby Heatmian Filiaton Filer Cirove Street Epworth League The Methodist Episcopal Church

Ready-to-Wear and Comfort Items at the Big Store

Summer diversions aided by proper preparation at the Big Store. Ready-to-Wear garments, exclusive neckwear, belts, fans, hats, and trunks for travel. Groceries for noonday lunches and picnics available. Prices are highlighted and items listed as reminders for shoppers.

Happy Union

Sailor Waist Shirts Featured in Various Colors

A bright fashion note highlights the Sailor Waist as a chic idea finished in several colors. Also shown is a madras shirt in plain and stripe patterns offered in blue ox blood lavender and other hues.

Books and Household Goods Sale Ad

Cloth covered books by Hugo Bezen Kipling and others offered at low prices. Includes canned soups Cottolene pickles raisins mustard and other pantry staples with bulk and multi item deals. Prices quoted per item and per quantity with a general value emphasis.

Hugo Bezen Buchanan Stowe Kipling Lytton Arnold Irving Dickens Barre Dzal

Free Will Offering Planned with No Admission Charge

A public event will be held with no admission fee and a free will silver offering collected. The notice emphasizes the absence of charges and invites attendees to contribute.

Pea Coal Delivered At 81.50 Per Ton

Coal price set at 81.50 a ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hvide Park. Orders directed to J. T. Sharkey at 114 Cedar Avenue contact phone 6683.

South Side Central City Central Hvide Park J. T. Sharkey Cedar Avenue

Multiple Obituaries and Notices From Scranton Area

John C Lavelle died at home at 1605 Prospect Avenue after a long illness aged 62 and a member of Branch 4 Ancient Order of Hibernians Minooka. Mrs W H Williams 85, dies. funeral at North Main Avenue Trinity church with three children. Joanna Blue 75 of 621 Maple Street dies after two years illness. funeral 4 PM at home, burial Pittston Avenue Cemetery. William Mandrew 86 found dead after stomach trouble. Civil War veteran. Kathryn Laura Schweitzer daughter of Conrad and Mrs Schweitzer passes after brief illness. funeral tomorrow at 2 PM. Mrs Joan Howelt of Marvine Avenue dies after brief illness. member of Welsh Baptist church. survived by husband and children.

John C. Lavelle Prospect Avenue Order of Hibernians Minooka P. Od. McCann P. Walsh M. Cawley Anna Lavelle Michiel W. H. Williams Oak Street North Main Avenue Janes SS. Morgan Edith Morgan Mildred Williams Washburn Street Cemetery Jownanna Blue Maple Street Devense South Scranton Pittston William Mandrew William Gibbens Joan Howelt Marvine Avenue Welsh Baptiat Church Stein

Funeral Services For Doll Remainder at 61 Stone Avenue

Services over Henry Doll will be held at noon at the family residence 61 Stone Avenue. The remains will be taken to Wilkes-Barre for interment. Mire. Huebel Williams funeral services at North Main Avenue Baptist church this afternoon. The Woman’s Relief Corps member will conduct memorial services at Washburn Street Cemetery with interment there.

Henry H. K. Doll Stone Avenue Wilkes-Barre Mire Huebel Williams North Main Avenue Baptist Church Woman Telief Corp Merber Washburn Street Op. Am

Rotary Engine Hindered Speed Across Rail and Sea

The article argues the rotary steam engine would revolutionize speed for rail and shipping, but vibrations at high speeds prevent practical use. It notes engineers tame moving parts yet stresses that before 100 mph the engine trembles, jeopardizing trains and ships, leaving the rotary engine an uninvented goal despite a turbine approach.

Altough Ateam

Improving Dinner Sparks Social Experiment in a Suburban Home

In a suburb, Mr and Mrs Jack host a dinner aiming for sparkling conversation. Mrs Jack uses a written list to steer topics from science and South Africa to aprons and butter, while guests improvise lively chatter. The evening ends with laughs and a sense of success.

Flesh as a Natural Food Questioning Carnivorous Claims

The article argues excessive alcohol harms the body and digestion suffers from overeating beef. It challenges the idea that meat makes humans predatory, suggesting humans eat meat because it is natural for them, not to turn them into carnivores.

Tiat Everybody's Magazine

Mr. Roots New Secretary Appointed

The Associated Press report states Secretary Moet has appointed M. O Olumee as private secretary and Chande remains confidential clerk at the fourth post in charge.

Associated Press Washington Moet M. O Olumee Ile Chande Eakstunt

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