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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1901
Page
6
Funeral notices from West Scranton report several services yesterday. Mrs Marin McDermott and William White received rites at Holyress Church and Holy Cross Church respectively with interment in Cathedral cemetery. Pallbearers and flower groups listed among local names.
Readable fragments name individuals Charles McCarty P Kirley 1 Carroll and M Barrett in a brief community notice listing participants or residents.
The Colonial club of camp No 178 P O of A will meet after the regular camp session to transact important business. Members are urged to attend as the club, known for progressive social sessions, has prepared an entertaining evening and anticipates a very enjoyable and instructive program.
Frances Johnson of 410 South Highth Street reports a warrant for Elizabeth Davies of Kelley’s Patch on threats to kill and vile language. Davies held on 8200 bail after Alderman Kellow hearing. Finny Heese also targeted by warrant for July 27 vile names and incitement, with Mott and Miss Seheetra presiding in Means court. bail set at 100 dollars after waiver of hearing.
The Hampton street Methodist Washburn street Presbyterian and Simpson Methodist churches organize an excursion to Harvey's Lake. Activities include three legged sack and relay races, potato race with prizes up to one dollar fifty, a baseball game between married and single men, and yacht races. Travis departs from the Delaware and Hudson depot at a specified time.
Ira Reete and Dale Shiffer faced a hearing after allegedly breaking into BK. OR. Houser’s harness store Monday evening. Police Magistrate Davis ordered them held in 240 ball each for court appearance.
The child, son of Patrick Joyce of Christ Court, was bitten by a dog Monday while playing near his home. Dr. L. A. Crist was summoned to treat the injury.
A dog that wounded someone in the same court is described as not dangerous. The animal, owned by Mr. Bullard, will be shot immediately following the incident.
Residents report visits from relatives and travel home from lakes and cities. A runaway horse caused brief excitement on South Main Avenue. Lightning struck a tree on Academy Street and damaged structures at Cambria cemetery. An elderly woman was taken ill at Larkiwanna station and hospitalized. Community events included a birthday party, church meetings, and a charity lawn sale plan for St. Mark's Lutheran Sunday school.
North Scranton reports a joint excursion on August 1 by Welsh Congregational Church of West Market Street and Old Welsh Congregational Church of Hyde Park to Lake Leclere. The trip aims to boost ticket sales with diversions including races and foreshadowed sunny crowds.
GREEN RIDGE Mrs Varick of Paterson New Jersey is visiting Mrs Isaac Havlor of Monsey Avenue. Miss Pearl Lidstone of Banderson Avenue will leave today for the Pan American exposition.
Park Place residents Miss Anna Wall and Miss Ka Ward of Court street visit Oval Pennsylvania to see friends Mr and Mrs F W Thomas of Diamond avenue with Mrs T Miler and others noted in brief social column remarks.
Mrs Miteel and Mies Mamie Ruddy of Court Street plan a two week stay at their Starlight cottage. Rorman Vail of Court Street visits Willie Finn of Crystal Lake. Mrs Herbert Coon of Binghamton visits Miss Heattie Vail of Court Street. Mr and Mrs T D Terwillinger of Providence Pond spend a week at the Pan American. Grace Thomas of Diamond Avenue returns from a few days with friends in Carbonale. Hugh Moore of Providence Road spends a couple weeks at Thono kkinaville. The son of Joseph Sickler of Philo Street is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Miss Grate Sickler of Providence Road visits Peckville. Mitch Wockroth of New York City returns after a visit with his brother Charles of Providence Road.
Demolition has begun on the old German Presbyterian church on Hickory Street. A brick two story parish house costing £20,000 will replace it by December, with infant department, church parlor, reading room, kitchen on the first floor and a large hall, lecture room, and additional facilities on the second floor.
Felix Strick, son of Mr and Mrs F Strick, fell into an eight foot deep unfinished Cedar avenue sewer while playing with companions. George Kell Jr aged nine grabbed him and held on shouting for help. Fred Reutehler arrived with others and pulled the boy from the muddy water. A physician saved him after about thirty minutes of effort.
The funeral of Peter Pitt, burned to death in the Lebanon blast, was held at 2 pm Friday at his parents’ Pitts ton avenue home with Rev. EK Schmidt officiating. Remains were buried at Minooka cemetery after services, with pallbearers Fred Neher August Dreixing Jacob Farr and August Herhar.
The remains of Samuel Mc Mullen were consigned to the Cathedral cemetery yesterday after a funeral from Mrs. Bolland’s residence at 216 Stone Avenue. A requiem mass was celebrated at St Peters cathedral before the burial, with the funeral cortege proceeding to the Cathedral cemetery.
Work will start on the basement of the new Church of St John the Evangelist in Thief. The unfinished interior will remain until interior work begins. The basement will be fitted up and used for parish purposes.
Fred Dieter, son of Police Sergeant Robert Dieter, fell and broke his arm yesterday. While riding a wagon he attempted to alight as the wagon moved and slipped, its wheels passing over his left ankle. He endured a severe sprain and tendon damage, and was returned home for medical care.
Charities Dunleavey of Pittston avenue vacations with friends in New York City. Thome Kearney of Flagstreet joins others abroad. Mise Ida White of Carbondale returns from a week away. Mrs. J. ed. Waleh of Pittston Venue also back home. Ann and Janet Jones from Pittston avenue come home after two weeks in Brooklyn. Agnes Connelly of West Mineoka visits Daisy Donnelly in Mymouth. John Mack of Brooklyn visits Myra 0. P Helregle of Cedar avenue. Joseph O Malley of Pitteton avenue is at Delaware Water Gap. James Connell lodge No. 170 meets this Friday evening.
A garbled report notes a group including Michael etic ford and Vieinker etmet traveling from Porte Rion to New York. The piece mentions relatives in Quinny avenue and a visit that spanned a month with plans to proceed to Washington after a week in town.
Fragmented text lists several individuals and places including Hee, Mie, Stewart Melarluna, Mrs Allee Cottell, Healy cot Clore, Whattoy, Linn, and Tucker among others. The garbled lines mention visiting, guests, and residents with scattered geographic hints and street names. The overall item resembles a local social or society note embedded in a newspaper page.
Joseph C. Gillette dies at home on Throop Street after a two year illness. Survived by widow and children Asa Mond, Tans Mond, Otto, Daley and Florence. Funeral at the Christian church Thursday morning. William Harvey, 19, son of W. W. Haver, dies of consumption. Services at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church Thursday afternoon. Remains viewable at home. Burial at Forest Hills. Fifth death in the family in two years. James Burnett funeral at St Patrick’s Church this morning.
Interments and services are scheduled for Jenkins T Holwards Ida Bartholomew Will George Woening Lyman B R Woodruff with funerals at homes on South Trehewwa Avenue Ninth Street and 268 Tenth Street. Burial sites include Cathedral Cambria Forest Hills and Bulom Wayne County.
A fragmentary narrative depicts a monfer in tin Peirott Fro Mires guiding a group of people to aid the hungry. A figure of authority agrees to contribute, while a stranger named Debbie Lemns is teased by bystanders. The scene shifts to a pledge of shelter and a promise of a full night’s rest for the needy, framed by a moral tale of generosity.
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