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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1901

Page

2

The People's Exchange Ad and Orphans Court Sale Notice

Classified notice for real estate sale and probate matters in Lackawanna County. Public auction announced for Madden estate in Carbondale with terms a single shovel down and balance on confirmation. administrator William Spaitisops. Attorney Charles H. Horton listed.

Times Madden Carc Hondale City Hackawanna County Penney l- Vania Wndereheney Porkone GT Piiteana Hereta William Spaitiseps CT al, Carbonate Pas Charles H. Homtoan Retate Tames Marden Carbondabenity Tackawanna County Lackawanna County Tames Madden Carbondale Carbondile Dahawien and Haddon Canal Lind Mary Rover Willie Trier Willeam Moteritsops Charles H. Horton Altarney

Street Opening Sparks Clash on Terrace Street

A crowd gathered on Terrace Street behind St. Rose church as City Engineer Kipp and Charles M. Hagan clashed during crownlog and ditching work. Spat over trespass claims ended with Hagan retreating while the engineer’s crew pressed on. Hagan alleges a stone struck him from the crowd.

Terrace Street St. Rose Church Kipp Charles M. Hisan Hagans Elf Eather Ctv Hagan Sol Pialy Magan Mr. Hagan

Visitor leaves with impression after visit to The Tribune

Dorrance Buckley Burdette of Newton Lake, nicknamed Dorie Burdick, visited The Tribune and complained about a misspelled name. He arrived with shotgun and dog Zip to confront the paper but departed peacefully, demanding his name be printed as Dorrance Buckley Burdette and that his paper be sent to Dundaft post office until further notice.

The Tribune Othe Dorrance Buckley Burdette Porrance Zip Dorie

Burdette Defends Panther Skin Tale From The Tribune

A man named Burdette questions the panther skin story featured in The Tribune about Roosevelt and the Rough Riders. He insists the skin is genuine black panther and says the state of Pennsylvania paid for it. Burdette pockets his gun and panther skin, gathers copies of The Tribune, and leaves declaring the tale all right.

Rough Riders Tribune Burdette State of Pennsylvania Enm Mr. Burdette the Tribune Zip The

Commencement Exercises At St Rose Academy

The pupils of St Rose academy staged a crowded commencement program last night echoing Tuesday’s success. The salutatory by Am browse Battle drew praise as speakers blessed parents and teachers and reflected on leaving the school with gratitude and hopeful blessing for the future.

St. Rose Academy Dor Parente Peremba Rose Oll Academy Cauthelie Geil Lomentier Mike Prientees Aed Owe Sen Companiella Welcomie Web Vie

A Boy's Experience: Willie Campbell Strays, Reunited

Willie Campbell, son of James Campbell of Terrace Street, wandered with a companion and ended up in South Canaan after a wagon ride. He was found by his father early Tuesday morning and returned home, bringing relief and happiness to the worried family.

Willie Campbell James Campbell Terrace Street South Canaan Campbell Ned Pond Young Campbell Carbindale Avelock

Bayley-Woodworth Nuptials At Binghamton

Mise Neethe Bayley and Fred Woodworth were married Monday at Rev Dr Floyd’s residence in Binghamton. Witnesses were Robert Bayley of Avoca and Mr and Mrs A W Bayley. The couple will tour and visit the Pan American Exposition. Mrs Woodworth is active in the Methodist church. he is a local business man.

Mise Neethe Bayley Fred Woodworth Binghamton Dr Floyd Wyoming Methodist Church A. W. Bayley Ane Mere Robert Bayley Avoca Woodworth Carbondale Whaly Tor

Homecoming of Franciscan Father From Monastery Visit

William Schimmel of the Franciscan monastery Washington arrived home Tuesday after a month long visit with his parents Mr and Mrs Frank Schimmel on Falbrook street.

William Schimmel Washington, D Frank Schimmel Falbrook Street

Florence Mission Circle Meeting at Baptist Church

Florence Mission circle counts on Friday afternoon at 2 o clock in the Baptist church for a gathering. Officers will be elected during the event.

Florence Baptist Church

Oil Stove Fire Injures Mrs Norris and Daughter

An oil stove at John Norris’s home on Clarke Avenue near Belmont Street caused a fire alarm from Box 14. Mrs. Norris and her daughter Josale were burned, the carpet and a curtain burned, and Mrs. Norris’s husband was away in Port Jervis as the Mitchell Hose company arrived to extinguish the blaze.

John Norris Clarke Avenue Belmont Street Norris Port Jervis Mitchell Hose Company

Mischievous Lads Fire at Trains South of Carbondale

Detective Martin Crippen of the Delaware and Hudson reports trainmen were stoned by youths south of Carbondale as trains passed through. Constable Newry chased suspects John Martinell and Frank Metiuire, leading to warrants for arrest sworn by Alderman Jones and issued for Irvank Morella.

Martin Crippen Delaware and Hudson Companys Carbondale Delaware Hrakles Neary Swingle Owas Newry John Martinell Frank Metiuire Crippen Alderman Jones Irvank Morella Constille Newry

Scranton Endorsement for Local Readers

Mr. H. D. McGowan of 10 Swetland Street testifies Doan's Kidney Pills eased his backache and weak kidneys after work and poor exercise. He urges others to buy at Matthews Brothers' drug store. price 40 cents. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo, N.Y. sells nationwide. Remember Dean's and avoid substitutes.

H. D. McGowan Swetland Street Doan Matthews Brothers’ Drug Store Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo United States Dean's

Municipal water plant bonds bid details announced

Bids are invited to cover the cost of the proposed municipal water plant. Bonds will be in $1,000 denominations, 145 total, running twenty years. Series allotment includes 25 in the first up to 40, 30 in the third, and 40 in the final. Each bid must include a $500 certified check.

Fell Township School Board Plans Annual Inspection Tour

The Fell township school board on Tuesday organized an annual inspection tour. They outlined several improvements of varying importance to be implemented.

Fell Township

Sewing Bee At Mrs Dietrick's Home on Belmont Street

A sewing bee was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mrs Dietrick on Belmont street. The gathering featured several pleasant incidents and shared sewing activities among attendees.

Epworth league convention visits Dundaff duo

Miss May Pengelly and Miss Etta Feltz attended the Epworth league convention in Dundaff yesterday, marking a social and religious gathering in the township.

May Pengelly Etta Feltz Dundaff

Death of John Swingle of South Canaan

John Harmon Swingle, longtime resident of South Canaan, died Monday at age 86. Survived by five sons Stuart Frank Jacob David Thomas H., two daughters Caroline and Will Tellshaw, five grandchildren, and several relatives. Funeral services set for 1 PM at the home and 2 PM at the church, with burial in South Canaan cemetery.

Canaan John Harmon Swingle South Canaan Mr. Swingle Wayne Counts Tie Fineere Methodist Church Stuart Prank Jacob New Jersey David Thomas If Park Street Caroline Swingle Willi Tellshaw South Chowan Viet Airs Benjamin I Watkins John Kase Thomas Courtright Evan Tucker

The Passing Throng in Local Briefs

Scranton visitors and residents noted in Carbondale yesterday include M. T. Barrett and son from Scranton, Miss Meehan of Wilkes-Barre, and Roy Hollenbeck of Copeland avenue in Jermyn. Joe Wilson of Wilkes-Barre called on friends while Mrs. R. J. Myers of Corning, New York visits. Walter Mills fished Newton lake, returning with a fine mess. Thomas Jolan of the Scranton Truth was in town briefly. Miss Winifred Higgins of the South Side, recent Nazareth convent attendee at Rochester, returns home for summer vacation.

M. T. Barrett and Son Scranton Miss Meehan Wilkes-Barre Carbondale Roy Hollenbeck Copeland Avenue Jermyn Joe Wilson R. 3. Myers Corning N. Y Walter Mills Newton Lake Thomas Jolan Scranton Truth Lake Lodore Winifred Higgins South Side Nazareth Convent Rochester sumiMier

Mitchell flag pole inspires Patriotism in Pioneer City

The Wayne Independent reports a sixty five foot flag pole secured for Andrew Mitchell Hose Company of Honesdale. It traveled through Honesdale en route to Carbondale to symbolize Fourth of July Patriotism and civic pride in the Pioneer City with the flag to rise toward the sun on Independence Day.

Wayne Independent Andrew Mitchell Hose Company Honesdale Carbondale Pioneer City

High School Alumni Banquet Plans Progress at Meeting

A committee appointed at the last meeting of the High School alumnae held at the high school discussed and outlined plans for what promises to be the most successful banquet in the society’s history. Another committee meeting will be held Thursday night in the central building to perfect the plans and a full attendance is desired.

City Clerk Publishes Bond Advertisement Notice

The city clerk has placed the advertisement for bids on the bonds. The notice outlines the sale terms and timing, with bidders urged to review official documents and comply with required procedures.

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD COMMUNITY GATHERS FOR BIRTHDAY

James P. Sampson of Second street marked his sixty sixth birthday with a lawn gathering of church class members and relatives. Guests enjoyed photos, lunch, and hymns sung by the Methodist Episcopal church choir. Local officials recall his faithful service in secret organizations. Andrew Giblin was hospitalized after a fall into Rush Brook. The Twentieth Century Sewing circle met at Mrs. M J Shields home. Sidney and John Waters visited Kingston, N Y. Thomas Mellow joined Hendricks Manufacturing in Carbondale. Prof. Beaumont from Scranton conducted town business yesterday.

James P. Sampson Second Street Methodist Episcopal Church Sampson Oehurch Social Fe Dr. Fuller Mr. Sampson Andrew Giblin Rushbrook Creek Carbondale Emergency Hospital M. J. Shields Matin Street Sidney John Waters Fourth Street Kingston N. Y Thomas Mellow Hendricks Manufacturing Company Carbondale Prof. Beaumont Scranton Henry Moream Edwin Mellow Samuel Saupeson George Bensing St. George Hotel Jermyn Mayfield St. Rose Academy Mary Rowland

Local Notes On Graduates and Town News

Jermyn, Nellie Dempsey and Julia A Donnelly of Mayfield were among the graduates. Alfred Mountford, the barber on Main Street, has moved to the West Side in Scranton to start a new shop. The First Baptist church plans a Fourth of July festival with ice cream and other seasonal treats. Mana Speicher of Parsons is visiting relatives here.

Jermyn Nellie Dempsey Julia A. Donnelly Mayfield Alfred Mountford Main Street Scranton

St Patrick's academy commencement at Father Mathew

The annual exercises at St Patrick's academy are held this evening in the Father Mathew opera house. A program includes orchestra selections songs drills and drama titled Jone. Tickets available at Watkins' drug store.

St. Patrick's Academy Father Mathew Opera House Watkins’ Drug Store M. B. Hull Clara Hull New York Europe Helen Kennedy Green Ridge Lackawanna Lodge Knights of Pythias John Pettigrew Daniel Tuttle John Steed Edward Jones A.D. Haines Zerfoss James Nichols William Leek J. Brooks Louis Zakon J. R. Seymour Thomas J. Williams Joseph McCann Hill Street No. 2 Calllery Mahon's Square Baseball Park

Marriages and events mix in Taylors town column

In Grove street news Hannah Nye wed Freeman Ferris with Rev. John Thomas officiating. The couple set off on a wedding tour to Pan American, Niagara Falls and Cleveland. Also Elizabeth Jones and George Evans united at Jackson Street Baptist church parsonage Hyde Park. A brewery wagon accident injured Thomas Gibbons. St. Joseph Minooka saw James Timlin wed Mary Loughney with celebration and dinner. Willam J. Hoskins and Beatrice Metz marry in West Scranton German Lutheran church. A Euchre party at Immaculate Conception raised funds. Funeral of Mrs. John Hardege from Washington street with Calvary Baptist service. Pride of Lackawanna lodge to attend. Mrs. Harry Powell visited sister in Pittston. Mrs. James Hennigan returns from New York trip.

Nye Grove Street Hannah Nye Freeman Ferris Peckville John Thomas Williams Elizabeth Jones North Taylor George Evans Main Street Jackson Street Baptist Church Hyde Park Thomas de Grouchy Rosetta Francis Charles Curtis Thomas John Gibbons Oak Street Wigan Hughes Brewing Company Pittston St. Joseph's Church Minooka James F. Timlin Mary J. Loughney F. Beatrice Metz West Scranton Boston Immaculate Church of Conception Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association John Hardege Washington Street Calvary Baptist Church H, HH Harris Forest Home Cemetery Pride of Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Association John Hodge Harry Powell John B. Daniels James Hennigan New York

Johnst on Smith nuptials guests listed unexpectedly

Glenburn notes guests at the Johnston Smith wedding were not in Tuesday’s Tribune list. Abington attendees included Smiths Downs Newtons Burdicks Millers Carpenters Stevensons Parkers Leightons Northups Colvins Mead ons Hatons Phelps Stones Edwards Bedford Kennedy. From Pittson Mrs Ly man Drake Miss Drake Miss Dorr. From Wilkes Bar re Mrs Henry W Palmer Mig Katherine Searle McCartney.

Johnston-Smith Tribune Abington Smiths Downs Newtons Burdicks Millers Carpenters Stevensons Parkers Leightons Northups Colvins Meadons Hatons Phelps Stones Edwards Bedfords Kennedys Pittson Lyman Drake Miss Drake Dorr

Celery Nerve Compound Promises Quick Sleep Aid

Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound is a celery extract with additional medical ingredients claimed to calm nerves and induce sleep. Marketed by Matthews Bros, it is advertised as a rare virtue nerve medicine with prompt soothing curative effects.

Lichty Matthews

Peruna Tonic Promises Cure for Catarrhal Dyspepsia

An advertisement extols Peruna the Great Tonic as invaluable for women suffering dyspepsia and catarrhal ailments common in summer. It claims the remedy offers relief and advises ladies to seek its use for their health concerns.

Peruna Endorsements From Readers and Doctor Hartman

Miss Kathleen Graham of Washington writes that one bottle of Peruna cured her dyspepsia and she recommends the remedy. Florence Allan of Chicago praises Peruna as a tonic that rejuvenates the system and relieves fatigue. Dr. S. B. Hartman of Columbus announces he will take cases of female catarrh during summer with free advice.

Kathleen Graham Florida Ave Florence Allan Walton Place Chicago B. Hartman Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Peckville Social News Highlights and Local Updates

Squire 8 W Arnold and companions fished near Pleasant Mount returning with full baskets and twelve inch speckled trout. Dr and Mrs J B Grover spend a week at Buffalo for Pan American exposition. Wilton Fire Company to hold another clan dukes event on Saturday July 27. William Frear and wife left for Worcester Brook to visit relatives. C D Weller reports being unwell at Main street home. Firecracker carrying children seen on streets as road machine cleans Main street. Elmer Fremont Perris and Hannah A Nye wed at Taylor home, Rev W S Thorns officiating. couple to Pan American tour. Mr Cricks, Peckville booster, and Mrs Ferris, longtime assistant postmistress at Peckville, praised by friends. Frank Callender and mother returned from Worcester No Yo after visiting Mev and Mrs W J Guest.

Squire W. Arnold Messrs N. H. Johnson Joseph Ki. Bell Pleasant Mount J. BR. Grover Buffalo Wilton Fire Company William Frear Worcester Brook C.D. Weller Main Street Taylor Elmer Fremont Perris Hannah A. Nye W S. Thorns Lricks Peckville Ferris Deckville Frank Callender Julion Callender No Yo Mev W. J. Guest

Remains of Mrs. Stanley Willett Brought Home for Montrose Funeral

The remains of Mrs. Stanley T. Willett arrived by special train in Montrose from Binghamton and were taken to the Lusk home for funeral rites attended by a large crowd. Clergy Rev J A Wauriner led services with hymns and a reading from Corinthians as family and local dignitaries accompanied the procession.

Montrose Stanley T. Willett Binghwailon Binghamton Stanley T. Willett Brock Willett Evelyn Willett Delaware and Jdurson Lackawanna OF. A. Gilbert First National Bank of Montrose Jerome de Witt Hoan N. Mitchell Fred Mitchell W. B. Carpenter Charles Keeler Lusk Lake Avenue J. A. Wuarriner Prairies Jette Mia Lena Warner-Diunie Elizabeth Post van Goushbeck Munger Herbert Brewster Paradise Faust A. L. Benton First Presbyterian

Local Funeral Procession Follows Beloved Young Woman

A large funeral cortege accompanied the burial of a young woman, with mourners including Mrs Manny Tyler and several Misses. The service featured Episcopal rites, flowers, and prayers. Remains from Wilkes-Barre were brought by train, then interred at the cemetery amid a peaceful summer sunset. Meanwhile local clergy and residents attended various church and community notices, including a marriage at Maple Grove farm in Montrose.

Willett Manny Tyler Misses Kittle Shafer Anna Terrell Annie Tirewster Janet Metiushind Ghrave Cay Warrrhaes Davis Dime Ack Searle Tron Wilkes- Barre Nearrow Episcopal Church Eal Warriner Cheorge Bedell Dora Sebring Thush A. Berk W. OP. Bainey Towanda Frew. J. BR. Walters Aton Church Walters Isaac Penoypacker Haddonfield

Harford Notes on Local Happenings and Notables

Special to the Stranton Tribone Harford June 26 Frank Pierson of Stranton made a business trip to this place on Wyldiun chase Miss Jalu Matthews daughter of Superintendent James Matthews of the Soldiers' Orphan school received the gold medal from Mana field Normal school for the loss of Dr Miss Hettie Caswell of Brooklyn visiting relatives here Rev Dr Rodes general secretary of the Sunday school normal delivered a sermon at the Methodist Church on Sunday June 23 K E Jones Rev J P Mannell Ger trude Stearns and Lillian Tingley attend the Sunday school normal at Heartlake Mrs J P Mannell and mother started today for Missachusetts their former home Bauer's band of Scranton and many Soldiers Orphans school friends were entertained yesterday.

J.P. Manwell Gertrude Stearns Lillian Tingley Heartlake J. P Mannell Missachusetts Bauer Scranton Soldiers Orphans’ School Yeaterday

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