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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Station House to Undergo Sanitary Improvements

Department of Public Health acts after noting unsanitary conditions at the Jackson Street police station. Inspectors prescribe upgrades including piping and a cleaner living area for tenants. Work planned after official notice and cost estimates are set for the project.

Jackson Street Department of Public Health Eeelio Hulldine Houtiig Chieti Nepal

Provisional Officers Named in Local Installation

The ceremony installed officers of Wish feten cain, Neis, Hatrietic Onder Fone of Ameri. Theta district president HT, John Miller assisting as president. Listed roles include first vice president HC Bilinpeel, recording secretary Frewiet Meseeker, treasurer JG Funders, and other key posts held by Lewie Piffin and Henry Wiblers.

Wish Feten Frewiet Meseeker Tianeial Sm Reiage I WJ Mieken Chauier JG Funders Conduntor Lewie Piffin Frank Miller Henry Wiblers

Horse race report on North Main Avenue at the Speedway

A racing report notes an afternoon event on North Main Avenue near the Speedway featuring runner Brunine Scott and Weeks among the notable horses. The second take effort by the participants is highlighted in this Western day afternoon setting.

North Mai Brunine Scott Weeks

Race for the Black Mare Entered by Jack Lloyd

Jack Lloyd entered his black mare and won a majority of the five heats. The half mile race featured time keeper Charlee Deckernick and judge Henry Judson.

Ore Jack” Lloyd Jack Tun Charlee Deckernick Henry Judson

Mrs James Taylor nearly poisons self with oxalic acid

Mrs James Taylor of 25 Eynon street swallowed oxalic acid mistaken for soda to relieve a sore, fell ill but not seriously. Dr Williams treated her and she recovered. This follows a similar incident in West Beranton within a year.

James ‘Taylor Taylor M A. Williame Weet Beranton

Troubled Patient and Brawl at West Side Hospital

Billy Driscoll of Old Forge has caused ongoing trouble since his July 4 admission for a compound leg fracture. Hospital officials report he is among the hardest patients to manage. Horace Cosser of Sepanton Street was injured in a quarrel with a fellow, receiving treatment at the West Side hospital.

Billy Driscoll Old Forge West Side Hospital Horace Cosser Sepanton Street

Metrict Deputy Grand Chancellor installs lodge officers

Deputy Grand Chancellor David B. Byvans of the Rights of Pythias installed the officers of Electricity Lodge No. 15 in the ornate hall that evening. Edward Roberts served as Chancellor Commander with Pred Diehl as vice chancellor, Merman Thomas prelate, Willan J. Thomas master at arms, Louie Christ master of exchequer, Willon Christ keeper of records and seal. Henry Kline inside guard, John Neiper outside guard, Edmund Shomnus master of work Exlwhard Thomas as trustees. an after-session followed the installation with all present in high spirits.

David B. Byvans Rights of Pythias Electricity Lodge Theorite Hall Edward Robents Pred Diehl Merman Thomas Willan J. Thomas Louie Christ Willon Christ Henry Kline John Neiper Edmund Sho

Two Funerals Held for Infant Joseph Morgan and Mrs Richards

Funeral services were held yesterday for infant Joseph Morgan of Price Street and Sherman Avenue with interment at a local cemetery. In a separate service for the late Mrs Richards, attendees gathered for the Commeteny ceremony before interment.

Joseph Michiel Mrogan Price Street Sherman Avenium Joseph Richards

Striking Bargains For Saturday Shoppers

Retail note highlights special Saturday deals. Offers include P. Ke Stocks with colored ties,Plain White Negligee Shirts for gentlemen and ladies, Plain White Waists with sailor collars, and ladies corsets priced at 1.25 or 0.75 in limited quantities.

P. Ke

Funeral held at family residence on Corbett Avenue

Rev. D Dol Hopkins of the First Welsh Baptist church officiated the service yesterday afternoon at the family residence on Corbett Avenue. Interment was made in the Washburn Street cemetery.

Corbett Avenue Rev D. Dol. Hopkins First Welsh Baptist Church Washburn Street

Kingston Foreman James F H Lewis Hurt at Work

James FH Lewis of Kingston an inside foreman at Woodward mines was injured yesterday at work. Word reached relatives his mother Mrs Janet Lewis of West Locust street and his sister Miss Jane Lewis of New York are visiting to learn the extent of his injuries.

James FH Lewis Kingston Hampton Street Woodward Mines Janet Lewis Weat Locust Street Jane Lewis New York

Local items mix routine notices and brief incidents

Notices cover personnel changes at a Glenburn railroad unit and a Lackawanna major project, plus prize won at a church picnic in Tay lor. Community happenings include school construction, visits by residents to relatives, church events, a lodge meeting, an outdoor outing plan, and a hospital heat incident. Deaths and arraignments near Scranton are noted with standard local detail.

Local Society Notices From Green Ridge Community

Green Ridge Me page lists social items and meeting invitations. Members of the Young Men's Society and Baptist circle are urged to attend elections and events with neighbors and club members invited to the gathering tomorrow evening.

Obituary of Wharl of Bove from Okelreeth Tinmoere

Wharl of Bove, of Okelreeth Tinmoere, dies yesterday morning while sitting on a drale in his park. He had felt unwell days earlier and his wife tried to rouse him without success. He was about 72 years old and survived by a wife and four children. The death was announced by Maury Allenin. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon at Aove.

Bove Okelreeth Tinmoere Deen Serine Maury &Lenin Coponer Mroboria Notitio Aove

Kemp's Balm Offered as Guaranteed Cure

Fragmentary ad copy touts Kemp's Balm as a remedy beyond medicine for tiredness and weariness. It claims the medicine cures with a positive guarantee and promises noticeable effects after one dose, urging readers to buy from druggists.

North Scranton A Splendid Programme At Church Parlor

A Junior League closing exercises at the Providence Methodist Episcopal church featured a well arranged program with local musicians and soloists. Prizes were awarded for recitations and Bible passages, and the Sunday school orchestra debuted.

Junior League OF M. E. Church Providence Methodist Episcopal Church John Jay Helen Decker Elizabeth Cowles Prigen Muete Coccieweenee Eee Solio Opelleatra Mharigg Edith Armetrong Firtt Patna Eliubeth Cowles Teonthotie Kerpnet Seuveturs Opehwetia Ida Dishing Jeannette Minne George Our Gertrude Newberry Alice Munn

Wagon Run Injures Henry Davis on North Main Avenue

Henry Davis of 2603 North Main avenue was seriously injured last evening at 6 by a wagon owned and driven by John Green of Marvine Street. Youlie Davis hung on the wagon and fell beneath the wheels near Throop street, suffering deep gashes and possible loss of sight. He was removed to his home for medical aid.

Henry Davis North Main Avenue Ty John Green Marvine Street Youlie Davis Mr. Green Throop

Boy 12 Breaks Arm Fleeing Conductor on Streetcar

Green envgo, aged 12, broke his arm last Wednesday afternoon while getting off a street car en route to Peckville. The conductor attempted to stop him as he fled, slipping and falling, injuring his arm in two places. He was taken home on Manorville Avenue where medical aid was given.

Envgo Green Peckville Young Green Ieen Mearville Avenue Metcal

Fire damages house on West Market Street injuring none

Early morning fire at 11 West Market Street owned by Michael Heales began with a lamp explosion in the sitting room. The occupants escaped as flames spread to carpet and draperies before Libertes Excelsior and Cumberland companies controlled the blaze. damage about 100 dollars with partial insurance coverage.

Michael Heales West Market Street Box 45 Liberties Excelsior Cumberlands

Local Society Bake Sale and Community Meetings Noted

Lat evening the Providence Urehytuiwn chun held a bake sale at Lake Gy with many attending and cake enjoyed. North Moin avas visitors Mane, Helen, Ruth from North Moin, in Wivileor SN. Willa Rolls and Arenle Mitgan attended a function in Ninevil No VL. St. Muew's fall community held a weekly meeting at St. Maris hall Mov AV. Hewi pregoh in Welsh morning and Birliguels Wanneengie in tie owns. A preparatory service will be held this evening at Welsh Providence church with Rev Dr Gailit preaching. The suri will begin at Taroo'clock. The garments of Hie Leds Suprer will be celebrated Saturday.

Fadie Ald Society the Providetios Urehytuiwn Chun Ubio Mane Helen Sadie Sieter Ruth North Moinava Visi Triemle Wivileor Willa Rolls Pilea Steret Ninevil St. Muew’s St. Maris Hall Itus Vie Gailit Taroo

South Scranton Notes Memorial Funeral Report

The female of Agirs Dhanareld daughter of Mr Anil Mees Miotwal Motinailene conmatched to their final resting place at Canledwal cemetery Friday morning. The funeral from the family residence on Stone Avenue drew large attendance of relatives and friends. A floral offering spoken of the high esteem in which the deceased was held. At one o'clock the funeral cortège moved to St Peter's Cathedral for a requiem mass. The pallbearers were Phillie Dares Mu Loney Joseph Boland John Gavin Michael Terry and Thome Garver. The flower-bearers were Lacy Philbin Stella Monion Lillie Muloney and Stella Tierney. Members of Malte, WIL meet in regular session this evening at Sa'clock in Martha's Hall. Albert G. Hoffman of Troop I Fourteenth regular cavalry on furlough. William Cook spending time at the Pan-American exposition. Miss Alice Kathleen Violet Dona Hor of Wilkes-Barre visiting Mix Frank bows on Eden Avenue. "With kind of monument you will for your nun" said the widow. "I don’t want nothing but something solid," he folded him down.

Anil Mees St. Peter's Cathedral Doh Phillie Dares Muloney Josep Boland John Gavin Michael Termy Amd Thome Garver Lacy Philbin Stella Momion Lillie Muloney Stella Tierney Fienora Gren Enients Malte Wil Martha's Hall Albert G. Hoffman Wiliam Cook Alice Kathleen Violet Donahor Viswting Mix Frank Bows Eden Avenue

Hearing of Winans Hull Court Drama Highlights Flight

A dramatic hearing in a theft case ends with Justice Smith urging detention while Hull is remanded. Hull, escorted by Sheriff Armbruster, rushes toward jail amid reporters, while Hulls mother collapses in distress. Hull protests hunger as family seeks counsel funding, with local lawmen expanding investigative duties.

Hull Porehoof Arminsters Mull Bay Waugh Grand Jury Sheri Armbruster

Choir recital and social events in town noted

Margaret Berry Dunmore was nominated for a civic post amid a recital by Stier Frama Moneeld’s pupils including Vida Honset of Taylor. The program featured recitations by Marhon Hwarts and Ethel Lhollonhwr with a length of community entertainments and announcements of upcoming graduations and local gatherings.

Stier Mies Vida Honset Taylor Miee Ditia Allen Timen Pie Furt Mleuws Powell Mars Morrie Dolle Welter Miedes Curwings Ethel Litehenham Katherine Koon Mabel Holstein Grave Lativenta Malbel Arh Brady Hee Conway Mastepe Vrit Dotn Firith Marhon Hwarts Ethel Lhollonhwr Brachiin Company Werner Minkewoot Tulley Columbia County Colonial Youthd Meuahiers Amelia Veward Sowitz Chahaleve Leynighi Valles Aldwinete Nay Ite Coliienies Mary Ressler Tatefiord Ite Mises Brotigun Bim Street

William and Marie discuss weed bed cleaning scene

A Chicago Tribune excerpt shows William proposing to weed and tidy a weed bed with Marie. The dialogue notes the task as simpler and practical.

William Marie Chicago Tribune

Prohibition tenure meeting planned for Monday

The Hatmere Prohibition tenure will hold an open meeting Monday evening. Participants include Myon, Price, May vad, and Ali, with a program yet to be arranged.

Stine Mhilddolphin Hatmere Myon BO Athemee Brookstroyit Airis Mies Avi Price Tastar Kiev New Castle

World journos fight over plate printing tragic tale

In a crowded debate at Park Row the press war rages about a contested plate for a major issue. Editors like Ringler explain print ethics while others decry political influence and market pressures shaping newspaper fate. Washington Star

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