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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1901

Page

6

Lake Lodore search for drowned boy continues

Diligent all day search failed to recover John Meredith missing after falling into Lake Lodore. Divers and locals planned renewed efforts with possible use of dynamite or draining the lake if needed. Meanwhile a community picnic and entertainment benefited St Patrick's church fund.

John Meredith North Bromley Avenue Lake Lodore W. Tague David Davis Fd. Gibney Meredith Jordan Edginton Boy

Rain Affects Opening of Country Picnic

Rain last evening somewhat interfered with the opening of the country picnic on the lawn adjoining F. J. Johnsons home on North Rebecca avenue. However a good sized crowd attended and the grounds were illuminated with lights.

F. J. Johnson North Rebecca Avenue

Man Accused by Wife of Attempted Criminal Assault on Infant

At 2 o clock yesterday morning Mrs Mary McDonald of 18 Hennessey oon charged her fiancé Philip McDonald with attempting a criminal assault on their 1 year old daughter Genevieve. Patrolman Thomas Jones lodged the arrest. Magistrate Davies heard the case with the child swearing against the father. McDonald denies the charge claiming he only entered the room to cover the children and fell on the bed while intoxicated. He also accuses his wife of neglect and drunkenness.

Mary McDonald Hennessey Oon Philip McDonald Gieneglove Thomas Jones McDonald Davies Wotson Caye

Talent fund concert at Jackson Street Baptist Church

A talent fund event this evening by the church choir features an orchestra overture hymn congregation He Leadeth Me and Invocation by Rev Thomas de Grinchy with anthems solo and recitals by Harry Evans Norma Collins and the Bugzoo band A cream social closes the program hosted by the Ladies Aid society

Jackson Street Baptist Church Thomas de Grinchy Boy of Harry Evans Norma Collins O Holy Father Bugzoo Band Return of the Talents

Green Ridge Wheelmen Open House and Reception Notice

The Green Ridge Wheelmen announce an open house and reception with smoker next Friday evening. Members are urged to gather at the club house on Jackson Street at 7 o clock to join the procession.

Green Ridge Jackson Street

Local rummage sale and talent social aids church

Miss Lettle Wagestall of Eynon Street led four rummage sales and a talent social last evening to benefit the Jackson Street Baptist Church. The Loyal Crusaders plan a lawn social this evening on Kirst Welsh Congregational lawn.

Lettle Wagestall Eynon Street Jackson Street Baptist Church

Welsh churches plan outings and visits in Scranton area

Local church groups organize trips to Nay Aug and Lake Carey for Sunday school children and summer camps. Community members, including Richard Hughes and various residents on South Main Avenue, Dorrancetown, and Hyde Park, attend gatherings, visits, and weddings while planning potential Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church expansion on Pittson Avenue.

South Scranton Notes Funeral and Local Socials

The funeral of Michael Coyne was held from his Cellar Dive residence with interment in the Catholic cemetery at Honerdale. Hickory Street Presbyterian church children held a large Lake Lodore outing. Odd Fellows James Connett lodge 170 meet at Frehamn's hall. Frank Dambycher of Century Hose enjoys vacation at Atlantic City. Residents visit Lake Winola Crystal Lake Wilkes-Barre and area locals are noted as various travels and health updates.

Michael Coyne Cellar Divenue Honerdale Echonl Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Lake Lodore James Connett Lodge Lhedependent Order of Odd Fellows Frehamn's Hall Frank Dambycher Century Hose Company Atlantic Tits Katie Cohaten Anna Loftus Lake Winola Frank Landy Nellie Bellman Wilkes Barre Michael Langan Cherry Street Emma Dunleavy Pittston Avenue Crytal Lake Mise Catherine Moore Potteville Agnes Brennan Cedar Avenue Co. G. Roland Anna P. A. Lavelle Kate Mary Lavelle Buffalo N.Y Thousand Islands Great Lakes J. MH. Walker

Sensible Remedy Offered for Throat and Lung Ailments

An advertisement touts Kemp’s Balsam as superior for coughs colds croup and throat troubles. The proprietor promises a free sample bottle to prove the remedy’s value with a bold claim and a price of zero dollars.

Kemp

Dunmore Doings Social Enjoyed by Presbyterian Church

The Ladies Aid social on the church lawn drew a large crowd and surpassed expectations. Japanese lanterns lit the scene while a musical program delighted attendees, featuring Edith and Lida Houser from Taylor on piano and violin. Organizers included Mrs. A D Blackinton, Mrs. A S Bryden, Mrs. Fr J Swartz, and others.

Presbyterian Church Church Smicinis Edith Lida Houser Taylor Saqety A. D. Blackinton A. 5. Bryden J. Swartz H. A. Mace Peter Zurflied Albert Mowery Andrew Allen Charles Blues

In stalled Pride of the Valley Knights officers list

The Pride of the Valley castle No 159 Knights of the Golden Eagle in Dunmore installed Monday Avenue officers led by Past chief W H Harvey Noble chief Martin Kamfer and vice chief M Vangorden with several other named posts and trustees.

Pride of Conrad Webber Worthy Chamberlain Philette Crabb W. Sloat RC. Williams Selah Gould Walter Greaves W. H. Harvey

Community notices from Green Ridge and nearby areas

Local residents discuss visits and departures including Mr Montgomery and daughters from Merels Pa Miss Minnie L Peck substitutes as church organist Earnest Tes will move with family to London England T Bellamy and son Charles visit Prompton Pa Church events include a Cupouse mission choir entertainment July 23 and a Mt St Mary Academy picnic Christ Church hosts a July 18 ice cream social Ladies Aid holds a social on elated lawn July 18 H M Cole returns from Montrose and Thorp on business A G Thomas in Buffalo Miss Margaret Jones visiting Benton Paterson homestead Lawn social of Green Ridge Women’s Temperance Union successful despite threatening weather Edward Nettleton on business trip Mrs Carr visits Honesdale A FE Tewksbury arrives from Brooklyn with Miss Mertice Bayley Brother hood of St Paul meeting at Asbury church led by J S Millan

Tional May Lagerne Street First Welsh Baptist Church Nay Aug Richard Hughes South Main Avenue John Henry Jones Solomon Jones Lav Orn’ Street Lake Idlewiile David M. Jones Booth W. W. Grover Josephine Hyde Park Avenue Chambersburg Mise Flossie Michaels Hichard Harlow Etta Irene North Hrombey Avenue Newark Charles Manning TD. Mare North Line Cal Avenue Canada Lawn Wheeler Port Jervis Mike Clara Carpenter North Relieved Avenue Honesdire F. Price Gaylord South Tromley Avenue Harvey's Lake John Allepitch Hampton Street Philade Misce June Elisabeth Barbara Lewis West Locust Street Lil Ye Davies Grell Weingeeten George Cheen Tenth Street New York Mre Huntinh Stanton Bessie Publ Isabelle Stanton Fourth Street Lake Sheridan John D Thomas James Rock Street Elizabeth Jane Mabel Martin Pittston William N. Chase North Bromlow Avenue Thurolouin Thome Means David J. Davis Thomas Lowry Wal Potreville Philadelphia Atlantic City Avie Civitfiths Robert Bradley Arthur Jenkins Williamsport Leek Enoch Evans First Welsh Congregational Church David Jones Thomas Sele Mike Susan Harvard Gomer Dy Heese Mr. Montgomery Aaron Roberts Uapouse Avenue Merels Montgomery Minnie L. Peck Kingston Miss Peck Prof Shepherd Cupouse Green Rodge Presbyterian Church Christ Church Mt. St. Mary Academy Country Club Ladies Aid Society Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Orlock H. M. Cole Capoure Asyelle Montrose Thorpoon A. G. Thomasen North Park Buffalo Muargaret Jones Abonsey Avenue Paterson Benton Green Ridge

Carnegie's Gift to New York Stalled Over Library Funds

Mayor Van Wyck has withdrawn from the agreement with Andrew Carnegie concerning his 4.2 million gift to the New York public libraries. The board of estimates drew up the proposal, but Carnegie’s signature is now in question and the pact awaits formal approval.

New York van Wyck Andrew Grnegie Board of Estimates Mr. Carnegie

Firemen Strike Continues Amid Mine Workers Walkout

The stationary firemen are idle due to a general mine workers strike. In this city none of the local firemen joined the stoppage, though Beranten Railway men may strike after state committee review. A major meeting at Ringdelph Hall is planned with Mullahy and Morton to discuss the issue.

Beranten Ringdelph Hall Archibald Mullahy Morton Cayuga Delaware, Lackawanna Western Colllery Hallstead Ruse, Portebone Woodward

Florey Fred Jones Ahead of Schedule in Mobile Run

Harry Jones, on a mobile run, telegraphed from Warsaw New York that he reached the city Monday night after covering 232 miles in twenty one and a half hours. He was three and a half hours ahead of his planned time and is expected to finish the remaining forty five miles to Buffalo in about four hours.

M. Florey Florey & Trooks Harry Jones Warsaw N. Y Warteaw Buffalo Jones

Court Officers Arrive for Federal Session

Court officers Fred Leonard and District Attorney J McCarrell arrived yesterday to attend the United States court session convened by Judge Archbald. A large number of Wilkes-Barre lawyers are expected to be present for the proceedings today.

Fred

Police and Aldermen Arrests and Dispositions Across City

Police and aldermen report a day of varied actions. Daniel M. Delinaag of Ob] Perge faced a serious charge with $400 bail. Ellen Mifive and Magistrate Millay ordered appearance in court after hearings. A second case fined 1 dollar in the dragnet for drink disorderly. Others, including Amien Chiageeh and Boter Gelin, await further hearings for assault and battery on Joseph Cooper, Michael Hanley, and Matthew Rodgers.

Daniel MW. Delinaag SW Teil Howe Tomorow Joseph Cooper Michael Hanley Matthew Rodgers Raymond Court Heutenant Goeriile Neale Grah Mowe Bernardt Donies Marksin Splal Oitere de Seldiniin Delaware, Lackawanna and Weetern Company Ccompany Millar Wleevis Mininoka Weeferlay Avia Keene Keene

Boy Bitten by Bull Dog. Dog Shot by Officer

Fred Fidler, a boy on Summit avenue, was seriously bitten on the right leg by a bull dog owned by George Thayer on Short avenue while distributing papers. Dr. J J Jenkins treated the wound and an officer shot the animal. The report also notes several minor arrests and local club notices with upcoming meetings and events coordinated by community groups.

Fred Fidler Summit Avenue George Thayer Short Avenue Fidler Thayer J. J. Jenkins Mary Duffy Ferdinand Steoot Mary Berganduet Myers Mra. Berganduet William Zimberumin Shultevite Harlen Heemer Thomas Mille Shultaville Beemer Ianson W. Oo. Snyder W. FB. Snyder New York City M. J. Stone Scranton Brick Works Binghamton N.Y Puritan Congregational Edurch Nay Aug Park Yerterdal Women's Christian Temperance Union North Green Ridge Providence Sarah EB. Gardner North Main Avenue North End Prohibition, League Thomas Moore Hust Parker Street Main Avenue

Obituary notes for Bertha Dupe and Mrs Hoban

Bertha Dupe daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Dupe died at home 420 Cedar Avenue after one day illness. Funeral arrangements to be announced later. Mrs John Hoban died at home 24 Brook Meet Monday afternoon after a week long illness. She is survived by two daughters Mrs John Robinson and

Bertha Dupel Mre Fred Dupe Cedar Avenue John Hoban Brook Hoban John Robinson

Funeral notices batch from Philadelphia area

Mrs John McBride of Philadelphia and her three sons William Bartholomew and Michael Hoban attend service at St Mary Rosary church. MIS Elizabeth Cordyier dies at 108 Meadow Avenue funeral to follow. MS Thomas Y Jones dies at 106 Keyser Avenue. funeral later. Infant child of Mr and Mrs Parry dies. funeral to be announced. Arthur Howe funeral today at 10 from 610 Pine Street with interment in Stroudsburg.

John McBride Philadelphia William Bartholomew Michael Hoban Mary Rosary Ehoureh Elizabeth Cordyier Meadow Avenue Thomas Parry Bignon Street Arthur Howe Pine Street Stroudsburg

Government defeats in Lords on new War Office post

The government suffered a Lords defeat over creating a new War Office post, a show of rising discontent though deemed minor in impact. Lord Lansdowne opposed the proposal, but the division passed 48 to 20, drawing prolonged cheers upon the result.

Londen House of Lords War Office Lounsdowne

Record of large registrations in El Reno for great drawing

About 38 000 registering in El Reno Oklahoma with 10 007 receiving papers for numbers in the big drawing set for July 20. Total registration reaches 2005 at El Reno with 7 400 in nearby Lawton over four days. Heat remains intense and there is no coffee as conditions stay quiet.

el Reno O. T Bewin

Militia Seizes Property in Pearman Plantation Area

A militia action near the Pearman plantation led to seizure of a cabin after orders by Charlie PRL. The event involved local militiamen and a promee lin pouroult with the aim of enforcing control over the site.

Avuchios Pearman Plantation Howe Charlie Wim Fee

Unclear OCR Entry From The Associated Press Style Wire

Fragmented report describes an event with Roy Jones and two others involved in a tire related incident. The text is garbled, with names and details unreadable, preventing a clear summary of the main action or outcome.

Unclear historical note on worker strike and wages

Fragmentary report notes a strike action with references to mould ere strike and wage issues. Mentions a few men logging wages and a call to move after several days, but details are garbled and unclear.

Unclear text from A P newswire

Fragmentary wire copy reports on wage issues and labor actions with no clear names dates places or outcomes. The readable bits indicate discussions over pay and increments but lack concrete figures or specific parties involved.

Unclear OCR: fragmented local record

The readable text is garbled with missing words and broken phrases, preventing a coherent summary of events, names, or places. No clear actions or outcomes can be identified from the supplied fragments.

Valuable Copy of Shakespeare at Auction

A rare teat falry edition of Shakespeare known as Shakesporen Lovion goes to auction this afternoon with a guide price around 1.720 pounds. Bids reflect the rare edition's demand among collectors.

Lovion

Philadelphia's Loan Increase Authorized by City Mayor

An official communication from Mayor Aplibridge states ordinances were signed authorizing a loan increase from five to six per cent. The funds will be used to improve water supply. The loan will be publicly advertised tomorrow and opened August 9.

Philadelphia Aplibridge Canada Walter

Corporations Chartered by Exclusive Wire

An historical listing of multiple corporations chartered, detailing company names, township or location, and capital amounts. The document records several water companies and associated capitals across towns such as Pittston, Meuse, and Forge, with inconsistent spellings and OCR errors.

Lodow Follwing Corporationes Vantovene Heal Eetann Gescnlatin Hectont Central Colliery Ware Cotions Meuse Aveca Baremel Water Hompus Avert Oanstal Sion Vateeiile Marongl Water Company Vateeties Capital Jenkin Townelip Water Cen Fing Tonite Lawiyie Voanigs Capital Pittston Toweligy Water Company Hitteton Township Capital Moray Towneship Water Company Momy Township Laverne Contescopia S400 Maine Townhip Water Company Teint Rownship Capital G2cmn Pitston Che Water Company Capital Oe Mulieven Berm Water Compny Trughestowin Guivid Forge Borough Water Companis Forge Pinetree Hlomwwood Land Occanpane Wntfehire Capital Bil OO Tdnoohn Maimoports Capiliak, Plier

Turkish customs frauds revealed in London dispatch

A July dispatch from Pall Mall garretts reports Turkish customs frauds tied to gold shipments. The Associated Press details enforcement actions in Constantinople and notes authorities seized around 1,000 pounds worth of goods while pursuing higher customs officials.

Associated Prem London WA Dispatch Pall Mall Garretts Hom Constantinaplé

Unclear historical notice on yardage and performance

Fragmentary report from a byline wire service mentions changes to measurements and yardage figures. Names and locations are garbled, with references to a company and morning events, but key facts are obscured and unsure.

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