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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1902

Page

9

Tragic Runaway Death Of West Scranton Child

John Harris aged years, son of Mr and Mrs John H Harris of Evans Court West Scranton, died after a street accident on Swetland Street. A team driven by Joseph Griffin struck and knocked him down near 1216 Swetland. He died of skull fracture before reaching home. Coroner Saltry held an inquest with jurors later appointed.

John Harris John H. Harris Evanscourt Wetland Street Evans’ Court David Thomas Swetland Street Joseph Kelly Joseph Griffin Peter Reiger Saltry Griffin D. W. Evans W. Rowland Davies W. A. Paine Harris Buffalo

Donohue Arrested in Scranton Wife Beating Case

A rumor of a shooting at Bulwer Street home proved false when Michael Donohue returned intoxicated, abused his wife, injuring her arm. Neighbors heard screams, and Patrolman Watkins arrested Donohue, who faces a morning hearing at the North Scranton station.

Michael Donohue Bulwer Street Tribune Donohue North Scranton Watkins Donahue

Ripple Division elects officers at Monday meeting

At a Ripple Division, Sons of Temperance meeting held Monday evening, officers were elected including Worthy patriarch Joshua Elias and past worthy patriarch Thomas G. Jones. Other roles named: worthy associate G. Griffiths treasurer John D. Lewis financial scribe Thomas Thomas recording scribe Bert Thomas assistant recording scribe Charles Ross chaplain Harry Jenkins conductor Francis Beecham assistant conductor Willie EB Evans inside sentinel D J Williams outside sentinel William W Evans superintendent of Young People's work Gomer Reese organist Thomas Thomas.

Ripple Sons of Temperance Worthy Joshua Elias Thomas G. Jones G. Griffiths John D. Lewis Thomas Thomas Bert Thomas Charles Ross Harry Jenkins Francis Beecham Willie EB. Evans Inside Sentinel D. J. Williams Outside Sentinel William W. Evans Gomer Reese

Drunk and Disorderly Man Sent to County Jail

Michael O'Brien of Pleasant Street jailed for thirty days in default of a $10 fine after Monday evening arrest for drunken and disorderly conduct. Several youths including Andrew Salinaki Roxey Rose Frank McCarty Joseph McCarty and John Fitch who fled the Car lucci stone yard on Scranton Street after arrest were given a hearing and held for court in bail.

Michael O’brien Pleasant Street Andrew Salinaki Roxey Rose Frank McCarty Joseph McCarty John Fitch Carlucci Scranton Street

Funeral services for Samuel Coleman at Simpson M E Church

Funeral services for the late Samuel Coleman, who died at Lackawanna Hospital, were held yesterday afternoon at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church led by Rev. H. C. McDermott. He was buried in Union Cemetery at Peckville. The funeral of Peter Reiger occurred yesterday afternoon from the...

Samuel Coleman Lackawanna Hospital Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church H. C. McDermott D. D Union Cemetery Peckville Peter Reiger

Funeral services and burial held for local resident

Services were conducted at the Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church and burial followed in the Washburn Street Cemetery for a local resident from North Bromiley Avenue.

Bromiley Avenue Chestnut Street German Presbyterian Church Washburn Street

Knights of Malta smoker and social session announced

Washington commandery No. 232 Knights of Malta plans a smoker and social this evening inviting all Maltas. The Central Mine Local Accidental Fund meets at Jayne's hall at 2 pm. The First Welsh Baptist church children's choir rehearses this evening for day exercises. Simpson Methodist Episcopal church holds prayer service then trustees meet. Local No. 213 United Mine Workers of America meets at Jayne's hall tonight.

Washington Commandery Knights of Malta United Mine Workers of America Jayne

South Main avenue pave to begin today

Contractor M H Dale expects to start laying the concrete for the South Main avenue pave today. The Bt Brenden's council YM I No 24 plans an excursion to Binghamton on Friday July 4, with train at 815 am from the Delaware Lackawanna and Western station. The children's choir of the Sumner Avenue Presbyterian church will repeat the Children's Day programme next Sunday after a rehearsal last evening.

M. H. Dale South Main Avenue Sons of Cambria Binghamton Sumner Avenue Presbyterian Church

Local Residents Visit One Another Amid Domestic Travel Notes

Daunting list of visitors and homecomings reported in Danville and Scranton area notices. Families like the Griffiths, Griffiths, and various Jones and Morgan households host relatives from Scranton Philadelphia and New York while others return from trips to Brooklyn Buffalo and the Water Gap.

Last Special Offer for Healing by Doctor Byers

A historical notice promotes Doctor Byers offering cures at a nominal 15 dollar fee until cured, with a full money back guarantee if not fully healed. The ad stresses a scientific approach, claims cell nutrition as the key, and urges applicants to begin treatment before August 1 for an August 1 expiry.

Byers Doctor Byers

Free X-Ray Examination by Doctor Byers

Doctor Byers offers a completely free X-Ray examination using a fluoroscopic attachment to locate the cause of ailments with certainty. He will not charge a cent and will advise on a cure. Come and be examined to learn your trouble at no cost.

Byers

Comet Lodge Officers Installed In South Scranton

In Hartman s hall Comet Lodge No 230 Knights of Pythias installed new officers for the term led by Chancellor commander A Grzgurnski and V C William Zang. District Deputy D B Evans conducted the ceremony. The lodge, instituted 1891, remains strong financially with secretary B F Moore the only officer to serve since founding. John Bittre was seriously injured by a baseball bat. Three couples united in marriage. Funeral of Frank Gallagher noted. Short news notes.

Comet Lodge John Bittre Frank Gallagher Knights of Pythias Hartman's Hall A. Grzgurnski V. C William Zang E. R. Holgate G. J. Schantz Aloise Rudler W. A. Schiffler F. C. Ehrhardt John Gapp John Sullivan D. B. Evans West Scranton B. F. Moore

Mrs Kate Miller Reports Relief From Rheumatism

Mrs Kate Miller of 326 Quay Avenue says she suffered darting pains in her right arm and feet and could barely walk due to rheumatism and heart trouble. After Doctor Ayers treatment she is much improved and recommends him to friends.

Kate Miller Quay Avenue Ayers

Curing Skin Diseases Prompts Public Testimonial

Mr. Abraham Wiles of St Petersburg Clarion County Pennsylvania reports a two year battle with a troublesome skin disease various doctors failed to cure. He credits a course of treatment with Doctor Byers for relief after trying blood medicines and patent salves without result.

Abraham Wiles St. Petersburg Clarion County Baéme Byers

Doctor Byers' Long Medical Career Sketch

Doctor Byers born to Quaker parents pursued medicine in Philadelphia. He graduated from Jefferson Medical College in 1872 and studied at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and several Philadelphia hospitals. He served in eye and ear clinics at Will's Hospital and clinics of J Solis Cohen, later acting as examining physician for fraternal and mutual aid associations in Cincinnati and beyond.

The Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia Will's Hospital Prof J. Solis Cohen

Stomach Trouble Relief Reported by Mrs Jane Splane

Mrs Jane Splane of corner Larch street and Wyoming avenue says she suffered stomach trouble causing bloating distress dizziness and nervousness. After Doctor Byers' treatment she is entirely free of symptoms and recommends the treatment to friends.

Jane Splane Larch Street Wyoming Avenue

Ear Disorder Healed by Dr Byers After 14 Years

Wm Sutton of Banksville Pennsylvania says he suffered fourteen years of left ear discharge with hearing loss and constant roaring noises. Dr Byers stopped the discharge restored hearing and freed him from distressing noises.

Banksville

Fourth of July at Dunmore Methodist Church

The Methodist Episcopal church prepares an old fashioned Fourth of July with afternoon and evening refreshments on the church lawn and a grand fireworks display. The Dudley Street Baptist Ladies Aid meet at 4 pm at Mrs. J Tucker’s home on Taylor avenue with supper and a silver offering. A song recital diagram for H P Dreyer at St Luke's parish house is available at Bones drug store with tickets 15 cents.

Methodist Episcopal Church Ladies’ Aid Society Dudley Street Baptist Church J. Tucker Taylor Avenue H. P. Dreyer St. Luke's Bones Drug Store Michael Murray Lopen John William Raught New York George Raught Hinkely Street Charles H. Newing Beech Lake Epworth League Aing J. D. Bovard Blakely Street James Gilbride Webster Avenue Newark

Funeral for Frank Gallagher Held at Cathedral

Friends gathered for the funeral of Frank Gallagher who died last Saturday. The service was led by Father O By rne at the cathedral, with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers included Michael Newcomb Michael Davitt Patrick Noone Thomas Patten Patrick Clark and John Moran. Undertaker P F Cusick oversaw the arrangements. John Ryan, son of Mr and Mrs John Ryan of Front Street, was buried at Cathedral cemetery yesterday afternoon.

Frank Gallagher Test Orchard Street Father O'Byrne Michael Newcomb Michael Davitt Patrick Noone Thomas Patten Patrick Clark John Moran P. F. Cusick John Ryiin John Ryan Front Street Cathedral Cemetery

Installation of local lodge officers in Nettleton hall

Officers of the Green Ridge W C T U section were installed last evening in Nettleton's hall with W A Payne as vice president and G R Anderson recording secretary. Following ceremonies, ice cream and cake were served and the group invites all interested to a meeting at the Evangelical church on Capouse avenue this afternoon.

Nettleton’s Hall W. A. Payne G. R. Anderson M. Sloat KR. C. Wile C. J. Anderson IF. Vangorden M. R R. Robinson J. J. Beltz D. W. Brundage Seth Wells C. A. Nicholson Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Green Ridge Evangelical Church Capouse Avenue

Boy Hit By Bat While Playing Near Home

Johnny Bittre, 1117 Meadow Avenue, was struck on the head by a bat during a nearby ball practice yesterday. The wound required seven stitches after Dr. John J. Walsh treated the deep cut above his eye and stopped the bleeding.

Johnny Bittre Meadow An Avenue Littl Buttre John J. Walsh

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

Historical note claims Mother Gray of New York’s Children’s Home treated children with a remedy now prepared as a powder. Described as pleasant and effective for feverishness constipation headache teething disorders and worm issues in children and advertised by Lion’s substitute agents.

Marital Pledges at Sacred Heart and St Stanislaus Churches

Branislaus Ragoski and Miss Caroline Rumatoski wed at Sacred Heart on Prospect Avenue with Rev Father Scankavich officiating and a city drive afterward. Soon after he joined, the same priest joined Alexander Orel and Miss Rogalie Wieckoska in marriage at St Stanislaus on Locust Street, as a couple remained unaccompanied.

Branislaus Ragoski Caroline Rumatoski Continental Church of the Sacred Heart Prospect Avenue Father Scankavich Scunkavich Alexander Orel Rogalie Wieckoska Peter Tolyvoda Bridga Savagesta Corey Hollow Father Hudor St. Btanislaus Church Locuat Street

Patriotic entertainment planned by Hickory Street church group

Final arrangements by the Young People's society of Hickory Street Presbyterian church for a patriotic entertainment in the parish house tomorrow night. Mid-week services at the church tonight led by Rev. W. A. North, followed by a meeting of the church elders. Baby boy born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Dougherty on Fig Street. Miss Anna Foy returns from Wilkes-Barre. Jacob G Rosar visiting Charles Dippre in Scranton area. Cornelius Hartman returns home from Paterson. Carrie L Nape to visit Buffalo with Walter Nape family.

Misa Edith Edwin Jenkins Danville William ¥. Griffiths North Sumner Avenue William Benjamin Plymouth Jeanette Lewis West Locust Street South Main Avenue Wilkes-Barre Helen Shepperson William W. Griffiths John Magloin Fourteenth Street Mamie Quick Academy Street Brooklyn Susquehanna County EB. 8 Eldridge W. E. Quick Anna Morgan Roy Thomas H. Jones Washburn Street New York George Hutchinson and Sons Philadelphia West Scranton Pauline Pitcher Price Street Gartney South Carolina Moses Staples Stroudsboro Daniel Herflicker John Gaughan George Burge Evans’ Court Buffalo William Ludwig North Bromley Avenue David Robertson North Rebel + avenue May Kresge North Hyde Park Avenue Mill City LaBar Stroudsburg Charles Charles Bennettt Mary Evans Reuben 8. Gillingham Tenth Street Cinderella Morse Lake Vinola Misa Turner D. B. Thomas Jennie Williams North Morgan B. Williams John Griffiths Hampton Street Moscow Mabel Spencer Jackson Street Milas Grace Ayres Beemerville N. Y C. J. MacDonnell Young People's Society Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Thomas Dougherty Fig Street Anna Foy Pittston Avenue Schley Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association Pharmacy Hall W. A. North Hubert Murray South Webster Avenue Council No United American Mechanics Schimpfs Hall Scranton Baengerrunde Society Athletic Hall Jacob G. Rosar Elmira Charles Dippre Alder Street Cornelius Hartman Cedar Avenue Paterson N. J Carrie L. Nape Walter Nape Stone Avenue John Scholl George Vetscovwits Lloyd Street Clerks Haswell Indians Pitch Vandermark Owens McCluskie Benjamin Woman's Christian Temperance Union Young Women's Christian Association Maude Chivers Walter B. Christmas North Main Avenue Maplewood Foreign Missionary Society Providence Presbyterian Church Charles Ziegler North Malin Avenue North End Glee Club Frank Silkman North Malino Avenue Dallas Alworth Putnam Street Harford Carl Alegler Adirondacks Bessy Chase Washington, D. c School Street Leland Wright Parker Street Chester Wright Carbondale M. A. Trunking New York City Ki. H. Evans Providence Road John Heffron Great Bend John Lynott Thomas Lynott West Market Street Madge Graham Pleasant Mount Wells Breaker Street James Jennings von Storch Avenue

Pleasant surprise party at Robert FPeatenby home

A pleasant surprise party was held at the home of Robert FPeatenby on Diamond avenue Saturday evening. Games and music were indulged in. A seasonable three refreshments were served. All had a merry time. Those present were Genevieve Skreaky, Jonie Burns, Nisa Neal, Anlee Briggs, Ruth Fitzsimmonas.

Robert Fpeatenby Diamond Avenue Genevieve Skreaky Onie Burns Nisa Neal Anlee Briggs Ruth Fitssimmonas

Noted Patient Endorses Dr Churchman Byers Treatment

A fragmentary testimonial from a patient named Peterne burg expresses gratitude for relief from persistent bronchial and bronchial tube issues after undergoing treatment by Dr Churchman Byers. The letter claims previous remedies failed and praises Byers as genuine and affordable.

Quaker Doctor Heals Long Standing Bowel Disease

Mrs Barbara Dickson of Parker Street Providence suffered fourteen years of chronic diarrhea with violent bearing down and protruding piles. After first treatment from Dr Byers her pains vanished and bowels move once daily with piles no longer troubling her, prompting praise.

Barbara Dickson Parker Street Providence

Mrs M Queenie of Avoca Praises Quaker Doctor

Mrs M Queenie of Avoca describes long back pain that kept her bedridden two months and caused headaches and stomach distress. She credits Dr Byers with relief from all symptoms and recommends his treatment as kind and skilled.

Local Residents Plan Short Visit and Travel

A list of individuals from Court Street in the area spend a few days with friends in Binghamton. The Zurfluhs from Providence Road left Monday for Mauch Chunk to visit Mrs Zurfluh’s parents and will then move on to Butte Montana for their future home. The Morris couple of Philo Street visit Lake Winds and see friends.

Nora Conrad Minnie McCusker Helen King Evelyn Hammond Blanche Tripp Georgie Robbins Emily Philo Edna Williams Emily Archer Clare Terwilliger Jeasie Featenby Helen Featenby Alice Crasston Harry Holly Robert Featenby Arthur Champlin Floyd Philo Bart Comstock Lewis McCusker Merle Terwilliger Harold Freas Arthur Dean Charles Bartholomew Court Street Binghamton John Zurfluh Providence Road Mauch Chunk Mra. Zurfluh Lauer Butte, Mont Mrs. Morris Philo Street Lake Winds

Local Notes From Moosic and Surrounding Areas

Edna and Stella Le Van spent Sunday with friends in Scranton. Peter Timony of Ilinois is visiting his wife’s parents Mr. and Mrs Raf ferty. Samuel Bassett left Saturday for Bridgeton New Jersey. Hugh Rafferty is camping in Wayne county. A Spring Brook Lumber Co house in the yard ran into the street on Main Street. the wagon was damaged but the horse uninjured.

Edna Stella le van Scranton Peter Timony Ilinois Rafferty Samuel Bassett Bridgeton N. J Hugh Rafferty Wayne County Bpring Brook Lumber Company Streck Main Street

Also Mentioned on This Page

West Charles Markey W. A. Phillips George Daniola C. J. Kern Isaac Harris W. Rt. Hughes Dufont Geo. W. Jenkins Main Ave Police Court Globe Warehouse Tose Lobe Warehouse General News South Pythias Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Pennsylvania Hospital Blockley Hospital Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of Wm. Sutton Dunmore Mother Gray Frank Sawer Hast Market Street Fhravel Pond Modern Woodmen of America Lake Ariel Carolyn Paterson Fleetville Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Mins Jackson Midd Farnham Hannan Mra. A. Hunt Miss Lees Philippines G. W. Hornpater Garfield Council Order of United American Me Park Place M. H. Fine Aeed Peterneburg Cherippe Churchman Byers Spruce St
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