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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 26, 1901

Page

9

West Scranton Death After Roof Fall and Local Notices

Babs Gothier of 1920 Jackson Street died last evening from injuries after a roof fall in Hyde Park shaft two weeks earlier. He also suffered pneumonia recently. His daughter Mary was badly burned by hot coffee but recovered. He was active in St. Joseph's German Catholic society and Hyde Park Shaft Accidental Fund, survived by several sons and daughters. Funeral planned for Friday, burial in Cathedral cemetery. Loyal Knights of the Masons and Sons of Temperance elect officers for the new term. Officers installed Monday July 1 by Deputy John W. Thomas.

Loyal Knights and Sons of Temperance Bt. Patrick's Babs Gothier Jackson Street Hyde Park Mary Gothier St. Joseph's German Catholic Society Hyde Dark Shaft Greorge Central Labor Union John Bala Christ Frank Maggie Susie Catharal West Side Hospital House of Representatives Harrishire South Main Avenue Welsh Dalvinistic Methodist Church Red Men's Hall Ida Bates Philadelphia Mennessy Williams Philip J. Davies W. E. Thayer New York C. L. Teeter Brooklyn Bert Baldwin Stroudsburg State Normal School St. Leo's Battalion Jackson Street Baptist Church No. 19 Grace R. Peck Sarah Thomas Hampton Street Reba Thomas North Lincoln Avenue Eleanor Thomas Kingston John H. Walker Bangor Division Street Belle Clarke

Trench Accident Leaves Worker Bruised on Seventh Street

Andrew Janusensky a laborer was buried by a sudden fall of dirt on Seventh Street yesterday. Fellow workers rescued him and he was taken by West Side Hospital ambulance in an unconscious state but soon regained consciousness. He suffered severe bruising with no broken bones and lives on Chestnut Street.

Andrew Janusensky Seventh Street Janusensky West Side Hospital Tjmnusevsky Chestnut Street

Ripple division No 45 Sons of Temperance meeting

Ripple division No 45 of the Sons of Temperance met Monday evening at Sh Morgan s hill. Members discussed fraternal activity and future charitable works planned within the division.

Ripple Division Sons of Temperance Sh. G. Morgans’ Hill

St Patrick’s parochial school closes with ceremony lineup

The annual closing exercises at St Patrick’s paraschool are set for tomorrow morning in the church basement. Miss Alice Carey is the valedictorian with graduates including Alice Carey Anna Burst Mary McAndrew and others. A lengthy musical program features violins guitars and piano with multiple student soloists and an oration by Mina Jordan.

St. Patrick's Parochial School Alice G. Carey Alice Genevieve Carey Anna Regina Burst Mary Gabriel McAndrew Maury Angela Mack Mary Agnes Jordan Teresa Thephonsue McCoy Allee Regina Cooper Catherine Sylvester Higains Dora Angela Riddle Allee G. Carey God

Boy Takes Long Walk From Scranton to South Canaan

Chorge Auer, son of Mr and Mrs Charles L Auer of Oxford Street, left home without telling his parents and walked to Carbondale to visit grandparents in South Canaan. He rode briefly with a farmer, spent the night there, then continued to his grandparents for breakfast the next day. The grandfather notified Mrs Auer by telegraph upon learning of the trek.

Chorge Charles L. Auer Oxford Street Carbondale South Canaan Pioneer City South Cannan Farner Farmers House Young Auer Thine Scranton

Little traveler returns home after rough landfall

A small traveler was brought home safely after a journey that included rough landings. He appeared to enjoy the experience and had little trouble in finding his way back.

Haan

Joint church and group excursions to area lakes

Local religious and fraternal groups announce multiple outings this summer. The First Welsh Congregational churches plan a Lake Lodore trip on August 13, South Main and West Market streets. Other excursions include Sloan Central Mine Accidental Fund on June 2, Ancient Order of Hintone on July 4 at Mountain Park, Washburn Street Presbyterian on July 31, St John’s German Catholic at Weber’s Grove on July 9, Continental Mine Accidental Fund to Lake Ledare on July date, and St Brenden’s Council Tasti fire to Atlantic City on August 14.

First Welsh Congregational Church South Main Avenue West Market Street Welsh Congregational Church Lake Lodore Sloan Central Mine Accidental Fund Order of Hintone Mountain Park Washburn Street St. John's Weber's Grove Taylor Lake Ledare St. Brenden's Council Young Men's Tastifire Atlantic City

Enterprise lodge officers elected at Loyal Knights meeting

Enterprise lodge No 21 of the Loyal Knights of America elected officers: Worthy master J E B Oliver, worthy deputy master Albert Bush, recording secretary Joseph Oliver, assistant recording secretary Robert Thomas, conductor Benjamin James, resistent conductor William Deacon, Inside Tyler Dot Ludwigs, Outside Tyler William J Jenkins. A committee was named to plan a summer resort outing with two free tickets per member.

Enterprise Lodge Loyal Knights of America J. E B. Oliver Albert Bush Joseph Oliver Robert Thomas Benjamin James William Deacon Tyler Dot Ludwigs William J. Jenkins

Wier and Mullen to Wed at St Patrick's Church

At 11 o'clock this morning Dominick Wier of South Scranton and Miss Anna Mullen of Division Street will be united in marriage at St Patrick's Catholic church. The Wheater Fellows wedding will be solemnized at 8 20 this evening not at Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church.

Dominick Wier South Scranton Anna Mullen Division Street St. Patrick's Catholic Church Wheater-Fellows Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church

Large party to sail for old country from city

A sizable and respected party plans to depart the city for the old country aboard the White Star liner Germanic in July. R. A. Morgan & Son announce the closing of their banking offices. a few berths remain for immediate applicants at 103 North Main Avenue.

Old Country White Star Ocean A. R. G. Morgan & Son North Main Avenue

West Side hospital funding approved in Harrishire

General notes report the house passing a 15000 dollar appropriation for the West Side hospital. The summary also mentions local church social events, a dynamite accident injuring George Boos, various community meetings, and routine civic notices in Harrishire and nearby streets.

Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Free Sample Offer

A great surprise awaits users of Kemp's Balsam for the throat and lungs. The proprietor authorizes every druggist to give a free sample bottle, claiming it cures acute or chronic coughs. Sold by all druggists at a price of 50 cents per bottle.

Pan-American Exposition Sightseers and Local Meeting Notice

A group spent the day at Lake Scranton and a gospel meeting is set for tonight at Hyde Park avenue and Pettebone street. The tent will open each evening at 7 30 with David H Williams of North Rebecca Avenue in attendance. The narration mentions Pan-American exposition sights.

Lake Scranton Hyde Park Avenue Pettebone Street David H. Williams North Rebecca Avenue

Dudley Handley Rites Held at Cathedral Cemetery

The remains of Dudley M. Handley were laid to rest in Cathedral Cemetery after a funeral mass at St. John's Church. Rev. T N Tierney officiated and Rev. E J Melley delivered the sermon. Pallbearers were Patrick Tierney, Joseph Bittle, John Carroll, Michael Durkin, Anthony Fell and Michael Lavelle with flower bearers John Lavelle, Dennis Crolly, August Conniff and David Lavelle.

Dudley M. Handley Cathedral Pittston Avenue St. John's Church T. N. Tierney E. J. Melley Patrick Tierney Joseph Bittle John Carroll Michael Durkin Anthony Fell Michael Lavelle John Lavelle Dennis Crolly August Conniff David Lavelle

Odd Fellows Celebrate Twelfth Anniversary in Cedar Hall

The twelfth anniversary of James Connell lidge No. 170 Independent Order of Odd Fellows is celebrated tonight at Cedar avenue and Willow street hall. The programme includes addresses by L Johler and ex-Recorder Moir, musical pieces by Tisdell and Hausrath, ventriloquial acts by Arthur Morgan and Charles Hartley, and solo performances by Charles Steinle.

James Connell Lidge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Cedar Avenue Willow Street L. Johler Tisdell Hausrath Arthur Morgan Charles Hartley Moir Charles Steinle

Patriotic council elects officers at Schimpff's hall

At the regular Patriotic council No 822 meeting in Schimpff's hall the newly nominated officers were elected including Councillor Tullus Her and Vice Councillor William Bresser Jr. Other posts filled include recording secretary F A Tisdell and assistant recording secretary William Eran. Also named were financial secretary J H Walker treasurer William Young conductor Fred Maher warden Charles Decker inside sentinel Joseph Schulta outside sentinel Robert Hatfield and alternate state council John Wolf. Miss Wmima Holder of Cedar Avenue returns from a two week visit with friends at Honesdale and Seeleyville. The singing society at M Robinson's brewery disrupts local residents with late rehearsals.

Patriotic Council United American Mechanics Schimpff Tullus Her William Bresser, Jr F.A. Tisdell William Eran J. H. Walker William Young Fred Maher Charles Decker Inside Sentinel Joseph Schulta Outside Sentinel Robert Hatfield W. Bresser M. Coss State Council John Wolf Wmima Holder Cedar Avenue Honesdale Seeleyville M. Robinson's Brewery

Pen Coal Delivers to South Side and Hyde Park Areas

Coal at 1.50 per ton delivered to South Side central city and central Hyde Park. Orders to J. T. Sharkey at 1914 Cedar Avenue. Phone 6683.

South Side Central City Central Hyde Park J. T. Sharkey Cedar Avenue

Green Ridge Church ExcurSions and Community Notices

Sabbath schools from Green Ridge Baptist and Providence and Asbury Methodist Episcopal churches plan an excursion to Lake Loa dove tomorrow with many tickets sold. Commencement at St Pauls Parochial school is Friday at 7 20. W C T U meets this afternoon at Mrs John Harvey home 1822 Penn Ave. A chaperoned picnic party includes Miss Clark Woodruff and several youths at Nay Aug Park yesterday.

Green Ridge John Harvey Penn Avenue J. 8. Miller Clark Woodruff Electric Avenue Nay Aug Park Lillian Poster Margaret Woodruffs Margaret Thomason Helen Marsh Hazel Tobey Mae Ludeck Charles Tobey John Price Albert Tobey van Allen Thomason Allen Woodruff Stanley Hurley Warren Fuller Leland Marsh Monroe Whitney

Through Siberia Journey to the Arctic Perils and Rescue Efforts

Stadling recounts a 1898 Swedish trek to trace Andree the balloonist, traversing Lena Delta to Yenisei by boat and dog sled. He describes brutal Siberian winter, permafrost depths, Shamanist beliefs among Tungus, and perilous crossing of tundra to return via Trans Siberian routes, suggesting Andree did not land east of Taimyr.

Stadling Sweden Andree Lena Delta New Siberian Islands Leni River Vyakutsk Artic Sean Pacific Helme Siberia Tangus Lena Stadhing Yakut Androssoff Isil Jeanette Noros Nindemann de Long United States Erref Mr. Staching Talmyr Peninsula Yenisei Siberian Stadling Payst Taimyr Ffaimyr

Death of West Scranton resident Thomas Sheridan

Thomas Sheridan of 25 Hampton street West Scranton died yesterday after a six day illness. Survived by his wife two brothers James and John Sheridan and sister Mrs Richard Kelly. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Thomas Sheridan West Scranton Hampton Street James John Sheridan Richard Kelly Wilkes-Barre Pittston

Unrest at Dunmore stone crusher halts work after pay doubts

Workers under Commissioner McDonald quit the Dunmore stone crusher site about 9 am amid pay uncertainties. Burgess Bursehell may withhold warrants, prompting a pause until a settlement is reached. Also listed are unclaimed letters and a St Mark's church lawn social tonight hosted by Agnes guild women.

McDonald Burgess Bursehell Thomas Harber Quincy Avenue John Hayes Mary Loughney Smith Street Thomas Langan Drinker Street George Moor Ada MecLans Spencer Martin James Mahady Katherine O'Malley Pred Purpey Swingle Cherry Elm Streets Willian Veanve Walter van Sickle New York Street Myre Wagner Maiacison Avenue Angelo Chime Vincenzo Baghiocenta Dio Antonio St. Mark's Chamb Alissieer Agnes’ Guild Vhs

Tyrolean Wood Carving Valley Describes St Ulrich Life

English visitors recount life in the Gardner Valley Tyrol famed for wood carving. St Ulrich houses 2800 wool carvers, chalets, and saints statues, with families carving crucifixes skulls and dolls. Workers toil from childhood, selling wares to depots via local paths and markets.

Gardner Valley Tyrol St. Ulirich St. Trich St. Peter St. Paul Virgin Andreas Hofer St. Anthony Noah's Ark St. Anthony's St. Uhieh Foturdow Angela

Women in Japan Reflect Limited Roles and Quiet Strength

Atina Northend Benjamin notes that Japanese husbands often control outings and meals while wives may dine separately. Yet women enjoy some liberty and companionship, though they remain far from equal status, with lingering Western stereotypes about geisha. She urges slower gender-comrade growth to perfect Japanese civilization.

Soveral Japan Greece

Meat Not Corruptive Says Evershody Magazine

A historically styled claim argues there is no evidence that moderate meat consumption corrupts morals or makes a cannibal or a murderer. It challenges beliefs that a vegetarian diet can soften manners or reform villains. The piece questions dietary influence on virtue and cites speculative testing.

Evershody

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