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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1901

Page

3

Fender Saves Child From Serious Injury

A street near Belmont on Monday night saw 11 year old Jamon Marley sprint into a trolley car’s path and be saved by a passing Fender. The boy suffered bruises but no bones were broken after the Fender diverted the car. Another boy, Joe Sweet, was injured by a toy pistol loaded with small stones and needed surgery by Dr. Bailey.

Jamon Marley Birkett Streat Belmont Street James Marley Morris Marley Hiulees D. L. Bailey Joe Sweet Sweet South Church Street Sweets Ana

Odd Fellows Day at Lake Loarhore Excursion

Friday August 24 hosts Odd Fellows Day with One Leaf lodge Neo Is and valley visitors at Lake Loarhore. The highlight is the conferring of the degree of chivalry, an event seen only rarely in this region and expected to draw thousands previously.

Lake Lodore Odd Fellows Circles Lake Loarhore Odd Fellows One Leaf Lodge Neo Clive Leaf Lodge

Chinese Social at Epworth League Evening Event

The Epworth League hosts a Chinese social in the Methodist Episcopal lecture room this evening. The program includes vocal duets by Clara Bronson and Lottie Wilcox and by May Kilpatrick and Mr. Clark, recitation by Kimima Blair, papers on China by W. H. L. Bronson and Elizabeth Thompson, and tableaux with Mina Frank. After the entertainment, refreshments will be served and a silver offering for famine relief in China will be collected at the door.

Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Clara Bronson Lottie Wilcox Kimima Blair China W. H L. Bronson Mina Frank

Walker sisters attend state normal school commencement

Misses Mary and Madeline Walker of Washington Street left yesterday morning for Stroudsburg to attend the commencement exercises of the state normal school there. Miss Agnes Walker, their sister, is one of the graduates.

Mary Madeline Walker Washington Street Stroudsburg Ornal School Agnes Walker

Meetings of Tonight Engage Various Civic Bodies

Board of health and several fraternal groups announce gatherings for the evening. Wm H Davies post 187, Grand wring of the Republic, Figneer castle 205, Ancient Cliver Knights, Fidelity conclave 10, and Improved Wader Heptisophs are listed with their meeting times and locations.

Board of Health Wm. H. Davies Figneer Castle Fidelity

Vacation Granted for Rev M C Elliott at First Congregational

Rev M C Elliott of the First Congregational church has been granted a three weeks vacation and will depart for a period of leave. His absence will not interrupt church duties as plans are arranged for coverage during his trip.

M. C. Elliott M. (C. Elliott First Congregational Church Jon

Allen's Foot-Base A powder for tired aching feet

An early 20th century ad touts Allen's Foot-Base powder to relieve smarting, sweating, and tired feet. It claims to cure corns calluses ingrown nails blisters and bunions, easing walking pain and offering a trial package by mail.

Ty Allen Allen Levy

Commencement Day at St Rose Academy Class of 1901

The St Rose Academy commencement last evening filled St Rose Hall with parents and friends as the Class of 1901 and younger pupils performed salutatory pieces, songs, drills, and a valedictory. The program, repeated tonight due to high demand for tickets, featured Ambrose Battle’s salutatory In the Time of Roses, piano solos by Mary McGoury and Mary Moran, juvenile and seniors’ performances, a boys drill, and the valedictory by Mary Tierdom and Sarah McGarry.

St. Rose Academy St. Rose Hall Academy Ambrose Battle Mary McGoury Mary Moran Carroll Ah, Quinn Jd. Loftus W. Smith G. McHale FL Clark AL Murrin le Devine Little Gypsy Mary Rowland Adam Schaff EK. Carroll F. Clarke Dril Florence McHale B. Clarke Mary L. ¢Ierdom Sarah BE. McGarry Rose Vo O'Rourke Mirewell Nvinn Schol

Recital by Miss Tiese Conway at Professor Evans home

Miss Tiese Conway, pianist and organist at the Church of the Holy Cross, gave a recital at Professor Haydn Evans's Laurel street home. The event featured varied pieces, praised for refined interpretation, with Mr. Roberts from South Scranton delivering a strong vocal performance in support.

Miss Rose Conway Hayden Evans Tiese Conway Sermitton Church of the Holy Cross Haydn Evans Laurel Street Miss Conway Roberts South Scranton Whee Brent Power Sonnti

Carbondale Cycle Club Hosted at Kimball Residence

The Carbondale Cycle Club enjoyed hospitality at George S. Kimball’s Spring Street home. President Kimball hosted a third or fourth treat, featuring Dr. Wheeler’s lecture on Modern Surgery. A quartet performed, and an impromptu program included violin and piano pieces with Singers and Bridgett.

Carbondale Cycle Club George S$. Kimball Spring Street Mr. Kimball Kimball Wheeler H. F. Clark Russell Shepherd Charles Bridgett W. A. Clark

Pleasant Tea at the Morss Homestead

Miss Morss and Miss Lois Morss hosted a Monday afternoon tea at the Morss homestead north of the city. Nearly seventy five ladies attended showcasing social cordiality of the season. Attendees included Miss Hugd of Flushing and Mrs Day of Newark New Jersey among others.

Miss Morss Lois Morss Mores Homestead City Moss Hugd Flushing Jackson Mise Jackson Alonso Morss Providence LaRue Scranton Richmond Tracy Clam Richmond Richmond Hil Day Newark N. J

Doctors Baker Leave For Pan-American Exposition

Dr W J Baker and Mrs Baker depart today for a ten day visit to the Pan American exposition in Buffalo.

W. J. Baker

George Lance Returns from Honeymoon for New Housekeeping

George Lance of Sullivan & Ryans returns from his honeymoon at Clark's Bunmuplt and will begin housekeeping at the firm.

George Lance Sullivan & Ryan's Clark's Bunmuplt Horleymoon

Mayfield Miner Killed by D H Train Near Mayfield Station

Michael Glenies of Mayfield, a miner at Erie mine, was instantly killed when he jumped from a coal train and was struck by passenger Train No. 15 on the Delaware and Hudson line shortly after 3 pm. The incident occurred about three hundred feet south of Mayfield station as Glenies returned from a funeral. A jury ruled the death accidental.

Michael Glenicg Hill Edgerton Michael Glenies Mayfield Erie Delaware and Hudson Menicas Antonio Cudia Olentez Olentes Olenier Hill Street John Williams William Jones Clenton

Passing Social at Berean Baptist Church Tonight

An evening event at Berean Baptist Church parlor features a passing social where attendees bring items to share and pass on. Admission is ten cents with light refreshments after a program of musical numbers and recitations by local youths.

Berean Baptist Church Ieee Lewis Essere dLaric Robinson Blanche Colvin Lila Blane Lucy Annie Milligan Cornell Pino Cuet Maude Haigh

Railway Conductors Clambake Set at Lake Lodore

The annual clambake of the Order of Railway Conductors No. 166 will be at Lake Lodore on Thursday August 29. The event promises ample fun for railway men and families with a large crowd expected from the Pennsylvania division of the Delaware and Hudson and extend to Wilkes-Barre area excursions.

Order of Railway Conductors Lake Lodore Pennsylvania Delaware and Hudson Wilkes-Barre

Jersey Visitors From Paterson Seek Brief City Stopover

William McLoughlin and his wife of Paterson New Jersey are guests of M F Neary in town for a few days. They stayed at the Pan-American for some time and paused here while returning home. Mr McLoughlin works for H Bunnell Electrical and had been presenting his goods at a railway superintendents convention in Buffalo.

William McLoughlin Paterson N.J McLoughlin H. Bunnell Electrical Company Buiful

A New Sunday School Opens in Carbondale Township

The local Presbyterians start a Sunday school on Greenfield Road near William Lane's home. The first service Sunday drew a large attendance and high hopes for the venture. Regular services will be held each Sunday at 11 am with leaders from the morning school in charge.

Carbondale Township Greenfield Road William Lane

Degree conferment at Temple Commandery No 55 Knights of Malta

At the regular meeting of Temple Commandery No 55 Ancient Order Knights of Malta last evening several candidates received the Malta Degree. Grand Recorder George H. Pierre of Philadelphia, who was to confer the higher degree, has deferred his visit until Tuesday evening July 2.

Malta Temple Commandery No. Ss Ancient Order Knights of Malta George H. Pierre Philadelphia

Local Notables and Summer Visits Reported Across Town

The passing throng includes Mrs Ida Pethick of Monesdale visiting friends in this city. Mrs H. Bronson and daughter Lena visit relatives in Bidney. John Cameron’s Gilberts Street house gains new porches. Dr and Mire Baker plan a week at the Pan American exposition. Royal Foster of Pittston spends Sunday Monday with parents Will Wagner and children Ethel and Newell near Waymart. John Hans returns from the Boston Conservatory of Music for summer vacation. Misses Hannah and Margaret Kil- are noted in local social chatter.

Loon Brooklyn Street H. Co”. Watrous Carte Avenue John O'Rourke Wyoming Street Mrs Alsted Honesdale Waymart Misa Carolyn Stevens Hawley Prompton H. H. Lewis Uniondale Kishpaugh West Virginia Hi. A. Lewis William Wells Erie Anita Iowa Church Street Frances Roland Scranton John P. Budd Beach Lake Fred Sluman Thorn Street Colorado Ida Pethick Monesdale H. Bronson Lena Bidney, N John Cameron Gilbert Street Mire Baker Royal Foster Pittston Cay Will Wagner Ethel and Newell John Hans Boston Conservatory of Music Hannah Margaret Kil J. A. Hull W. L. van Buskirk T. L. van Sickle George Hull Agnes Hull Flora. David Lucy Hull Sadie Lithbridge Aliee David Mary Wall Darling Congress of Trained Animals Baseball Park Edith Rachel Evans Scranton College of Music Leo Lynch Boston J. A. Shultz New York Bernard Levy Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Company Mary Sadie Rogan Rogan-Gaffeny Or. McGinty Mansfield State Normal School Mary Rutledge Nettle Mason Nellie Brent Wilkes-Barre Jermyn Bedward Jones Mamie Jones Blakely Buffalo Rachel Means

Jermyn and Mayfield School Board Adopts Adjournment and Finances

The Jermyn school board met in adjourned session with full attendance. Repairs were authorized, the iron fence repainted, and book and supply committees reported progress. The board voted six to three to deposit funds in Miners' and Mechanics' bank. ex-Treasurer Morcom saw his bondsmen released. The 18 mill assessment split 10 for schools 5 for buildings 3 for special purposes remained unchanged. Principal H. N. Barrett was elected for three terms amid debate on term length. The Mayfield band planned an open air concert on the lawn of William Walker tomorrow evening.

Jermyn Waters Morcom Miners’ and Mechanics’ Bank Blake Bimbra H. N. Barrett Grant Mr. Barrett James Edmunds Morcem Crawford Depew Edmunds Colling Hunter Mayfield William Walker Sousa Mr. Hendricks Carbondale Henry Hemelright Willmamn Badger Battenberg Coon Sampson Houghton Swick Parks Downing Mosier Bray Winter Hemelright Barrett Dodeon Crave Gertie Vail Kate Sampson Taumma Mosier Margaret Thompson Edith Bray Constance Houghton Mike Leney McGinty Nelson Morris Wholesale Meat House James McGinty Olyphat J.J. Miller Main Street Florence W. M. Taggart Eliora Toadies' Aid of The Primitive Methodist Church Thomas M. Vhriffiths Second Birect Athintieuty

Anniversary Celebration at the Blull Residence

In Olyphant the commemorative twentieth anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. BE Blull was observed at their Blakeley home. Guests enjoyed cards and music amid palm and flower decor with a late repast. Receivers of many presents included Capwell Reynolds Donald Hull and several Hulls and Klull family members.

BE. J. Dlull Blakely Capwell Reynolds Factoryville Blanche Hull Donald Hull Mary Edith Klull Robert Hull Helen Hull Arthur Hull John Hull Mary van Cleef Geen Ridge Aly T. J. Parsons

Birthday Party for Miss Mary Harris and Local Notices

A sixth birthday party for Miss Mary Harris is reported with her friends present and refreshments served. Other items note the Timlin and Loughney marriage, Red Men lodge meeting, funeral for Mrs. John Hodge, mine repairs at Archbald and Pyne, postponed benefit for Mrs. Goodwin, and community notices on telephones and local visits.

Mary Harris William W. Harris Wis Nellie Gertrude Ada Tasther Lewis Sarah Jenkins Mary Winifred Harris Mary Vans Lillian Myvanwy Davis Elizabeth Williams Myvanwy Phillips Martha A. Williams Melba Washington Street Archbald and Pyne The Lackawanna Company Goodwin Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Ladies’ Association John Hodge Anthracite Glee Club Lilewellyn's Hall William Gangner Lincoln Heights John Hughes Main Street Lackawanna Telephone Company

Susquehanna Boiler Makers Attend Meadville Conference

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports several Susquehanna boiler makers are at a union conference in Meadville. The Wilson boiler makers deny a plan to visit New York, though a meeting with President Underwood is planned soon. Other items note visits, reunions, and church events around Susquehanna, Locust Hill, and nearby towns.

Susquehanna Meadville Frederick Test Binghamton Charles E. Whitney Elmira Fred. Martin Deposit Wilson New York Underwood Avenue Methodist Church Evie Judson Loveland Hornellsyville Heartlake Pox A. O. Pox Locust Hill J.L. Williams Troy N. Y Williams Gertrude M. Shields

Ladies Aid and Missionary Notices In Old Forge

Rev Bentley and wife visit Mrs Thomas Robinson. Ladies Missionary society to meet at Mrs Ira Porter’s home Thursday afternoon. Miss Jennie Wildrick visiting Avoca. Supper for Ladies Aid at Mrs Geary Gray’s home Wednesday evening June 26 with ice cream and cake. Grand July 4 celebration planned on Brick Methodist Episcopal church lawn.

Rev. Bentley

Outline Studies of Human Nature at Cornell Club Dinner

President Ket of Harvard recounted a string of anecdotes about everyday social misperceptions. The tales range from a New York restaurant hat recognition to a Pullman conductor exchange and a Hollywood piazza girl’s misguided fashion inquiry.

Ket Harvard Cornell Club Vollage New York City Toneheon Biotela Mic Salt Journal Boston

Picture of a Ship Deck Reveals Blundered Blunder

A child recalls an illustration from a book showing a ship deck with a man peering through a hatch. The girl points out the hole as a vantage to claim it would be full of bloomin Englishmen, provoking a humorous misunderstanding in a wartime context.

Papa

A colorful tour through language and politics from Olmsted

Representative Olmsted recalls stumping Pennsylvania with General Gobin teaching him Pennsylvania Dutch phrases. The anecdote covers audience reactions, an $18 drink bill, and a humorous note on Lord Salisbury’s wardrobe. Published clips contrast political zeal with light social detail.

Pennsylvania General Goblin Representative Olmsted Harrisburg Washington Post Gobin Republican Party

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