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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1900

Page

6

West Scranton Child Lost On Way To Park Found Safe

Martha Sanders aged two and her seven year old step brother were found safe after wandering from their home on Sunday morning. They were located early yesterday in Prlevburne after a patrol and search by volunteers. A city inquest into the incident followed.

Martha Sanders Dutch Gap Philip Freehorn Mrs. Ramsey Wilkes-Barre Otto Sielgert North Everett Avenue Clark New Aug Park Wil Tochis Ataf Patrolitien Nori Main Avenue Tripp North Beranton Volovk Priceburg Cartondale Prlevburne Theine Aca Trineferd Lafayette Snoeigert

Coroner’s Jury Rules Suicide in Freehorn Death

A coroner jury investigating Palip Freehorn’s death on Tihmpton Street last Friday found he shot himself in the head with a revolver while in a temporary frenzy. Att. Freeborn testified similarly to what appeared in Saturday’s Tribune. Deputy Coroner Paine led the inquest with a panel including G A Williams, Thoms Evans, Frank Jones, Wonad Marker, John McCouitan, and Bedoward Mallon.

Palip Freehorn Tihmpton Street Freeborn Te Tribune Paine G. A. Willams Thoms Eivane Frank Jones Wonad Marker John McCouiitan Bedoward Mallon

Man charged after midtown brawl sends diner to hospital

Michael Hotton and associates were fermenting Tonk Heanett when he struck Loh Raymond and threw dinner at a crowd. The injured man was treated at West Sie hospital. Dalton later swore out a warrant against Nen Nett for assault and battery, but the hearing was postponed.

Michael Hotton Gi Sixteenth Eireet Dalton Tefare John Nennett Lefony Effertel

Woman Injured After Fall on Sidewalk in Wilkes

Mrs Tinmsey of Wilkes Twon fell on the sidewalk at Bightstrine and Wet Lackawenna avenue injuring her shoulder and causing a facial wound. She was taken by ambulance to the West Side hospital where Dr. George Thernolds and The M.0. Wiliinlle treated her. She will stay for observation before returning home. Relatives will be notified.

Tinmsey Wilkes Thurre Scranton Bightstrine Lackawenna Avenue Hoaplins George Thernolds Boenlta

Tragic Household Accident Leaves Toddler Scalded

A two year old child of Mr and Mrs Nicholas Thealand of 18 Sith Bromley Avenue suffered severe burns after falling into a tub of boiling water following a hot water spill from a stove. The child was rushed for medical aid as neighbors and a minister were alerted to the injury.

Carroll

The Highest Grade Sewing Machines In Our Show Windows

The ad proclaims top sewing machines displayed this week at low prices. It claims no machine outperforms the shop’s own name branded model, produced by leading manufacturers and fully guaranteed, cheaper than branded dupes.

Child in precarious condition after incident

A child remains in a precarious condition and may not recover after the incident. Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the event.

Mead Mes kinson son in law hospital news notes

A young son of Mead Mes, Martin Loveless of Meridian Street, injured recently and convalescing under Dr Walker care. Various local society events are announced including Tripp Park picnic August 2 and a large Independent Order of Old Wellsers excursion to Lake on August 1.

A Youn Mead Mes Martin Loveless Meridian Strent Lew Offering Walker Art Hus Pulltet Benth Coltinetic Methodiet Thinelis Owlor Old Wellows Lule Ari Menpile Meietvanta Matven Angier Hi Pavitta Davia Math Avenue Harvew Mire Ratella Tece Vented Jung Lyda Sail Ae Poe Laie Veil Mire Jon Lewie Seth Miiacon Tle Duitren Simon de Ai Ellen Iitvers Thole Park Mathew Senitus McS Faweller Mayhew Vlan Kiltiardin Weldon Etilin Mees Jocal Utiton Ametiva Anton Daevil Protieren Ami Coir Sith Prateseie Prateseie: (Retin Iit Petiti Wales Airrest Mer Keli Fife Spruce Sean Titre

North Scranton Meeting On Mmovetivent and Local Schools

A scrambled account describes a community meeting with references to Merete, Welsh hold, and local cemeteries. The text mentions figures like Der famed of Mee Thoms Tandow and Mr W. Ti Guest as attendees. The report notes a ceremony at Dunmere cemetery and local drivers at Olypian ad Vnitr.

Mvlialfoef Elton Soman Giebent Mir W. Ti Dunmere Lake Witla Esinysitius

Summer visits and travel among Dalton Delaware Street residents

The fragment lists multiple residents from Dalton and nearby areas, noting trips and visits to Towanda, Watell, and Chicago. It mentions individuals such as Mee Haslam, Miss Mary Davileon, Miss Mabel Pocthim, and Miss Upaon, detailing vacations, visits, and travel arrangements with various family and friends.

Mee Haslam Dalton Loberere Chsejty F. Tangi Dielsonm Evenun Mir Hubert Sinonell Delaware Cieet Towanda Mise L. Storer Velvetsaverian Mn Waltwu N.W Mary Davileon Washington Avenue Bente Mabel Pocthim Capone Avenue Aston Mis Briel Cunglitir Wanhingtony Ales Foe Watell ML Conn Bellaire Patilly Delaware Street Shetton Mowny Ave Frinie Aligton Mies Upaon Ohio Satvlepeera Chicago

Obituary Notice for Mes duly Sir Campbell

Mes duly Sir Campbell died at five Lee Avon Nesterdiy, after a long illness. The obituary notes his service and family, with mentions of Penna and Mlowinor. The notice states the time for the funeral and burial, and lists Mavelete Broun among mourners.

Campbell Lee

Obituary of James Melult Aged 68 at St. Aten Church

The obituary notes the death of James Melult aged 68, who resided on Four Wireet. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at St Aten church with interment in Cathar firal cemetery. Services arranged by Pleurier.

Donetiter Mr Omni W. Breen Matin Wireet Allied Os I Alehoek Pitnerat Ely Matio Md Park Rerretory James Melult St. Aten Cathar Firal

Dunmore Borough Council Sets Special Session Deliberations

Borough council members will meet in a special session in the cannel room to discuss the Petit piping apparatus on North Blakely Street and dangerous street conditions on duck nights. Citizens complain of stalled improvements and nuisance dumping near Bunkey HA breaker as odors persist.

Cannell Blakely Bcrinton Hallway Company Bunkey HA Breaker Celine

Unclaimed Letters in Dunmore Post Office List

The period ending July 21 shows a set of unclaimed letters including William Tutler A Dol Wood James Higgins Lizzie Hennegan Lily Mott Mrs Willan Horo Jennie Sanders Prescott Avenue Lizzie Tierney Katie Walsh 619 New York Street and others at 145 Booth Blake ly street 1546 Jefferson Avenue 187 Potter Street Taylor Avenue 145 Booth Blake ly Street foreign George Kandrace Frank Jevi elec Donnie Mollicn.

Dunmore Eny M. KK Wishop Powtmaster Mra William Tutler A. Dol. Wood James Higgins Booth Blakely Lizzie Hennegan Jeffferson Avenue Lily Mott Potter Street Mrs Willan Horo Taylor Avenue Jennie Sanders Prescott Avenue Lizzie Tierney Katie Walsh New York Street George Kandrace Frank Jevielec Donnie Mollicn

Monninger Boy Suffered Deep Gash on Right Leg

Clarence Monninger, son of Mr and Mrs George Monninger of Adams Avenue, received a deep cut to his right leg while playing with other children at a vacant lot near Grove Street. A large aloess piece caused the wound to the bone and required many stitches from the attending physician.

Clarence George Monninger Adams Avenus William Monninger Grove Street

Personal notes on visits and ordinations in progress

Fragmented notes mention Mig Mary visiting Avera and Mrs Blow, plans for Peeckville stay, O Malley to be ordained at St Potwee, and Rev Mov Hebali D D presiding. Also references to Uncle Mary at St Mure's and a funeral for Marey Dit mu. James Vancer and family hosting guests on Electro Avenue in Hinghamton.

Frigmle Peeckville Serantap Mov Hebali D. D Mure Owitch O' Malley Itovek Mice Marey Ditmu Mew James Vancer Geeunedaughster Hinghamton Mir Mea Electro Avenue

Edginton Held on Threats After Neighbor’s Complaint

William Edginton of 108 South Hyde Park Avenue was arrested on a warrant issued by Alderman Howe at the request of Samuel H. Crew of 11% who accuses Edginton of threats to burn the Crew home and to knife Crew. At the hearing Crew and his wife testified to the threats. The alderman bound Edginton over to keep the peace and warned of severe action if arrested again.

William Edginton Hyde Park Avenue Howe Samuel H. Crew

Bovine Devours Paint, Dies After Scranton Accident

In South Scranton, a cow owned by Mrs. Larry Ketrick drank green house paint left by painters. The animal wandered into a vacant lot, caused damage, then collapsed and died. Local observers note the death followed the paint ingestion.

Larry Ketrick Prospect Avenus Ketrick

Mountain Park Excursion Races Draw Big Crowd

The Brantdon Athletic Club’s fall day excursion to Mountain Park drew about 600 people with no accidents. Winners in races included A Trummond and W Hornbach in the 100 yard dash, John Pallas and John Shine in egg race, Georm Htosur and George Engle in the Fat mans race, Mrs. Benjamin Moore in the women’s race, John Shine in putting the shot, Charles Miller and Fred Rose in primermice, Bienge and Charles Rosar in prizes, and Master John Hertz with Madeline Hertz in Cokeewalk.

Btranton Athletic Club Mountain Park A. Trummond Willian Hornbach Conrad Lewis & Reilly John Pallas John Shine Budenbach John Westpfaht Georm Htosur George Engle Parker Benjamin Moore Ra Echoedor Bros Rader Charles Miller Fred Rose Bienge Charles Rosar John Hertz Madeline Hertz

Evening church sale and charity drive announced

This evening the Mpworth League Society of the Cedar Avenue Methodist Episcopal church hosts a sale on the lawn of M F Williams at the corner of Trook Street and Cedar Avenue. The Young Women's Christian association hosts a dance at their Caloravente rooms with proceeds for recent repairs.

Mpworth League Society Cedar Avenue

Local Notices From Ailing Towns Across States

A garbled load of names and places shows residents and visitors in transit or visiting relatives. Mentions include Mee duties Medion and various comma separated people in New York Connecticut Massachusetts and New Jersey with unclear dates.

Pea Coal Sold at 1 25 a Ton Delivered Downtown

Advertises pea coal priced at 1.25 per ton delivered to South Side central by and central Tryde Park. Orders directed to J. T. Starkey at 1914 Cedar Ave. Phone 6683.

Pea Coal Central Bhy Central Tryde Park J. T. Starkey Cedar Ave

Man Seeks Jail Stay In Hot Weather

Patrolman Medtolien detained a man who confessed a wish to be committed to county jail for thirty days. The arrestee, naming Tom B. Burley, complained of heat and used persuasion on Sergeant Jones to influence a prior theft or vandalism charge.

Medtolien Tom B. Burley Sergeant Jones

Soo Kee Leaves Olyphant for Boston on Efforts of Scranton Support

Soo Key, the Olyphant Chinaman, travels to Boston after Dr F L Van Bickle organized a local fundraiser. A group of Scranton countrymen bought a ticket and arranged Kee's cousin in Boston to assist. Soo Wah of West Scranton coordinated the journey details while Kee’s business matters are with an attorney.

Soo Key Barough Boston F. L. van Bickle Scranton Soo Kee Soo Wah West Scranton Olyphant Kee

Sudden Demise of John Turrell at Barbertown Mine

John Turrell a miner aged forty seven resided with his wife and four children at Barbertown near. He died suddenly his death reported by local officials in the Barbertown district leaving a grieving family and ongoing inquiries into the circumstances of the event.

John Turrell Barbertown

Peruna praised by Salvation Army leader and readers

Letter from Ogden Utah Salvation Army Captain Clara Ward touts Peruna as a premier tonic for worn out health. Testimonials from J A Rausher of Maconville Tennessee and Sarah Gailits of Luton praise remarkable recoveries. Dr Hartman offers free advice to tired women, with a free Health and Beauty book from Columbus Ohio.

Clara Ward Salvation Army Ogden Utah Perrin Pertina Mia Sarah Gailits Luton Manalin Hartman Thall Martman Columbus Ohio

English immigrant dies of natural causes in Old Forge

Old Forge man left home at 10 to walk and was found dead nearby. Deputy Coroner Pulpe performed an autopsy at Davies morgue in Taylor, finding heart failure as the cause. The deceased suffered from rheumatism and erysipelas. Born in England, he had lived in Barbertown for many years.

Old Forge Ndertaker Davies Taylor Pulpe Dectreed Turrell England Barbertown

City Officials Debate Mayor Authority Over Police Removal

In a heated exchange Tribune reports show Bolleitar Vasbure challenging Judge Fraser and Archbald on the meaning of public officer. Wesburg argues the mayor can remove police without select council consent, awaiting Supreme Court guidance next January.

Bolleitar Vasbure Miyor Select Council Archbuhd Frazer Allegheny Woeburg Tribune Olan Fraser Archialtsa Prager Archbald Tre

Warrant Issued for Antosh in Assault at Jessup Boarding House

Alderman Millay issued a warrant for Michael Antosh after Vouts Kelovich accused him of brutal beating at a Jessup boarding house. Kelovich says Antosh grabbed him, beat him, and threw him out, with a broken arm and multiple bruises. Kelovich played a role in securing the warrant and claims two constables released Antosh after an arrest. The case will be heard before Alderman Millar today.

Alderman Millay Michael Antosh Jensup Vouts Kelovich Antosh Howe Iman Antoeh Maplece Antosal Ietovish Ketovish Millar

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