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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 19, 1901

Page

2

Gilby Tries Hanging in City Jail Reprieve Fails

Constable Stephen A. Gilby made three suicide attempts last night while a prisoner in the city jail. Guard William Killeen repeatedly intervened as Gilby used suspenders a necktie and a shirt in attempts to end his life, finally being revived and moved to Emergency Hospital. He faced possible charges earlier after an alcohol fueled spree on Belmont street and the crowd of schoolchildren watched the chaotic scene unfold.

Stephen A. Gilby Avillam Killeen Pojieemn Frederik Huddy Belmont -Street Linaginans Hittnes Elea Shervily Fleen Mrnday Gilby Willey Patrick Fox Hi Nard Ina Steve Kitceon Chong Sen Anil Feredity Patie Jim Thompson Anner Killeen McAndrew Constable Neary Euleitete Peter McCann Constable Sby Nddie Gormen Onckplig Aval Dold

Dual City Councils Meet As Budgets Face Final Readings

Regular sessions of both councils convened with several ordinances advancing. The pole tax measure received third reading amid debates on traction rates and Carnegie offer details. The appropriation ordinance stalled after objections, with referrals prompting delay and adjournment to next Monday.

Select Council Seaelon Paul Mannion Mesa Davis Maton Bartert Thomasenney Thompson Traction Company Fletcher Andrew Carnegie City Clk Meurane Copmllboo Speck Sea Committee Whaler Thorn Ia Io Mir Toehe Wiel Tong Manyors Olf Council Comittion Couniell Andrew Coriemhe Selot Council Alee Cassel Linkih Neal Iti

One Krantz Brewer Driver Injured in Forest City Wreck

In Forest City yesterday afternoon a Krantz brewer driver backed his team into a station causing a wagon to overturn and spill barrels of beer down a steep embankment. The horses were injured and the driver sustained injuries.

Krantz Brewers Forest City Mowiehy Toyerih Pulatul Daraigis

Minnie Tackmore Arrested After Welfare Incident

Mix Minnie Tackmore was arrested yesterday afternoon by Chief McAldrew for alleged welfare concerns. She was jailed overnight after being unable to care for herself.

Minnie Tackmore Chied McAadrew

Card Party Hosted by Miss Helen Meehan in Brooklyn

Miss Helen Meehan entertained a number of friends at a card party given at her home in Brooklyn errest last evening. The event was a pleasant social gathering with light refreshments and cheerful conversation.

Helen Meehan Brooklyn Errest

Meeting of School Board Authorizes Water Service Proposal

The school board approved a water-supply proposal from Reynehanhart Water Co for Central High and two numbered schools with fees by the month or by the thousand gallons. They also approved paying Contractor Dowe for heating work and related tasks, and discussed janitors and tax collection notes before adjourning.

Messrs. Hockenberry Hughes Swigert Kerwit Moon John Shannon Reynehanhart Water Company Central Fa High School Dowe

Offer for public library funding in Marbondale sparks debate

A few days ago Andrew Capie lle offered 25.00 for a public library in Marbondale if the city council contributes 82,500 annually. The proposal aims to secure Carnegie backing, with Archhald Citizen noting the town cannot miss the chance and that residents will act.

Andrew Capielle Marbondale Carnegie

Evening Playbill Teases Mixed Gigs and Titles

The page lists a varied lineup with titles like The Fatal Wedding, The Pata Wedding, Fallen Among Thiever, Acrow the Trail, Down in Louisiana and The Two Sle tere. A matinee appears Wednesday and Saturday with Uncle Sam in Chie among the offerings.

Louisiana Uncle Sam

Unclear historical notice with fragmented names and places

A damaged OCR fragment lists scattered names such as William HH Davies and Viscount de Paul along with tribe references and order terms, but lacks coherent context or readable actions.

William HH Davies Womet Viscount de Paul Clarks’ Association

Woman Injured In Fall. Arm Treated By Doctor

Nee Dennis Gilhool of Piscklyn Strout broke both bones of her right forearm when she fell leaving her house on Saturday afternoon. Dr. Kelles of South Church Street set the arm with plaster and bandages and she is progressing well.

Dennis Gilhool Piscklyn Strout Dr. Kelles South Church Atreet

Clerks Protective Association Meets at St Mose Hall

The Clerks Protective association will meet this evening at St Mose hall at 8:20 o'clock. Important business will come up and every clerk should be present.

Protective Association St. Mose

Condition of Mies Mc Laughlin at Pr Wheeler’s hospital

The report describes the illness of Mies Minerva Mc Laughlin of Jermyn who is under care at Pr Wheeler's private hospital, with a focus on her delicate health status and recent deterioration.

Mies Minerva McLaughlin Jermyn Pr. Wheeler

Professor Delaney Opens Olyphant Teachers Institute

Professor John V. Delaney of this city read a paper at the teachers Institute held in Olyphant on Saturday afternoon. He spoke to educators about advances in classroom methods and the value of teacher collaboration.

John V. Delaney Teachers’ Institute Olyphant

Drayve Men's Protective Society Meeting at St Rose Hall

A Drayve men's Protective Society meeting is scheduled for this evening at St Rose Hall. Attendance is requested to discuss community safety and member matters.

Born to Mr and Mrs Frank Tiimons in Seventh Avenue

A birth notice records the arrival of a child to Mr Frank Tiimons and his wife on a Sunday in March at Hon. The brief item notes the new baby and family.

Frank Tiimons Seventh Avenue

Patrick Morvleon Laborer In Forest Chiy Mine Incident

A miner named Patrick Morvleon, employed at a Forest Chiy mine, faced a workplace incident while prying core. Details on injuries or outcomes remain unclear in the fragment.

Patrick Morvleon Forest Chiy

Tragic Train Incident Leaves Rescued Worker Amputee

Yesterday afternoon a worker was injured badly when cars jumped the track and bayed him down. He suffered a mangled right arm and bruising to his left side before being taken to the Emergency Hospital where his arm was amputated just below the shoulder.

School report from Garr shows attendance and staffing figures

Superintendent Garr presents Carbondale Pa monthly school report ending Feb 27. Enrollment by grade totals 1021 with 880 in attendance. Average daily attendance 75 percent. Absences 41 pupils, suspensions 2, tardies 60. Total instruction days 174. teachers absent 0. notes on substitutes and visits.

Carbondale Matel Shoot Smith Wight Osim Sires Icc Ce Tomate Witendanion Suinkey Tiveliehs Alwent Eimer E. Gare

City to Start Street Improvements Soon

City Engineer Kepp plans to begin several improvement projects in about two weeks. Bridge over Racket Bronk work should arrive in a week and will start once frost leaves the ground. Pavement connections on Church and Corian streets to follow. Sewer work for hospital and Fallbrook area to start after weather permits, with priority due to citizen complaints. Ninth avenue finishing work earmarked $300 from the appropriation ordinance.

Kepp Church Corian Kupp Killeen Hospital Fallbrook Ninth Avenue

Obituary: Professor M. P. Brennan Dies in Ponies Anna

John J. Brennan of Sandstreet mourns the death of his brother Professor M. P. Brennan of Ponies Anna who died there. Born in the city forty five years ago he left for the West twenty five years ago. Survived by widow one brother and two sisters Miss Kate Brennan and Mrs Henry Kennedy of Carbondale. Remains interred at Butte City Montana.

John J. Brennan Sandstreet M. P. Brennan Anna Kate Brennan Henry Kennedy Carbondale Butte City Montana

Patrick Kennedy Signs with Repertoire Theatre Company

Patrick Kennedy accepts an offer from a repertoire theatre company and signs a contract to join next season. The young talent has appeared in several regional productions and received multiple offers from touring companies.

Patrick Kennedy

Local Residents Travel and Social Visits

The Misses Ames McDonough and Kuth Padden of this city visit friends in Arehbah on Sunday. Thomes F. Gallagher of Pawderly road left for White Water Wisconsin on the Erie flyer Saturday evening. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. Lathrop formerly of this city now of Williams-Hert are guests of Mr. and Mrs. W. FB. Chars on Washington Street.

Ames McDonough Kuth Padden Arehbah Thomes F. Gallagher Pawderly Road White Water Wis Erie W. M. Lathrop

Jermyn Faces Fight Over Ten Year Contract Plan

Jermyn Electric begins action against Crescent Electric Light over a ten year contract. Deputy Ferber served injunction notices on burgesses and council members to halt signing. Court hearing set for Friday morning. Also reports St Aloysius Total Abstinence Society officers elected and a lengthy school grade listing.

Jermyn Electric Company Crescent Eectric Light Company Ferber Burgees Jermyn Company St. Aloysius Total Abstinence Society P. FP Wilker Vilce Patrick

Fifth grade class roster and teacher named at school

The list includes students from Mary department across grades from first to fifth with names such as Mattie Hill Kate Hoare May Hoxie Miry Walsh and more. HH. N. Barrett is listed as principal.

Mary Department Mattie Hill Kate Hoare May’ Hoxie Miry Walsh Anna Punchey Willie Davidson Belle Prynn Ida Morcom Charles Meehan Alice Ebdon Ray Cramer Alfred Harewell Carl Kelly Herman Woodworth Sylvia Blake Mildred Netherton John Adame Marie McClorkey Marnie Mann Charlie Winters John Burns Mildred Conch Ferth Conch Annie Collins James Dougher Emma Davis

The Missouri Girl at Father Mathew Opera House

Local theatre presents a first class farce comedy The Missouri Girl by Miss Magic Ritchie at the Father Mathew Opera House tomorrow night. Prices 5 35 and 50 cents. Many laughable situations and up to date specialties promised.

Father Mathew Opera House Magic Ritchie Elvira Jones Wilkes-Barre Mternity Society Presbyterian Church Populc Young People’s Union Shaffer Harrisburg St. Patrick's Day Order of Hibernians Susauehanna Street Baptist Sunday School Liewd's Hall Lackawanna Street James Wheeler Carbondale

Pour Cent store venture by Wetes brothers at Port Jervis

Edward and William Wetes have rented a store in Port Jervis to operate a Pour Cent store. The Meth odist Episcopal church Ladies' Aid plans a noon dinner at Mrs J K Peck on Wednesday March 2. A School of Song directed by Prof Clark Thomas Sranton will give a large concert on Wellnessday March Wh at the Methodist church. Admission is 25 cents and 10 cents. The Presbyterian Ladies' Aid plus Young People's society will run a rummage sale at the Morgan store for three days starting tomorrow.

Edward William Wetes Port Jervis Ladies’ Aid Society Methodet Kpiscopal Church J. K. Peck School of Song Clark Thomas Scranton Thomase Ladies’ Aid and Young People's Societies The Presbyterian Church Morgan Store Joseph Marey Wealthy Redhead Robert Thoms Martin Dewitt Reed Mire John Wilson May Stailey Pittston H. J. Edball la Nesa H. A. Greet William Connell Ladies Aid Society Giary

Concert at Brick Methodist Epistol church features polyphone recital

Old Forge notices itemize Joseph Marey coordinating several selections on a polyphone at a March 22 concert in the Brick Methodist Episcopal church. The piece includes a girl chorus led by Miss Wealthy redhead and other community happenings.

Krause's Cold Cure Capsule Ad

An ad touts Krause's Cold Cure in convenient capsule form promising 24 hour relief. It claims no headaches or unpleasant sensations and is priced by Matthews Bros Mold.

Krause Price Sc Matthews Bros

Birthday Social at Presbyterian Parsonage Planned

The Young Ladies' Mission clerk announces a birthday social at the Presbyterian parsonage on Thursday evening, inviting everyone. George Thomas spent Sunday in Dine r, Kew, and Mrs J N Bailey attended the event.

Presbyterian Parsonage George Thomas Kew Mra J. N, Bailey

Dress Goods and Silks for Spring Values

Spring fabrics arrive with strong value on heavy wool Homespuns at 59c per yard and extra heavy Frieze at 100 per yard. Silk selections include Swiss Taffeta 59c to 1.00 and Lyons Peau De Soies 89c to 1.50 per yard with Armure 75c now.

Lyons

Funeral of John Colvin and Local Social Notices

The funeral for John Colvin of Pareone is planned for Monday. Marie Hitwis visits her sister Mrs Snyder of Olyphant. The Ladies' Women's Christian Tenders meet this afternoon at Mr W C Dike's home. Mr and Mrs James Levan traveled to Carbondate on Sunday. The junior league business meeting is tonight at 7 in the Methodist church. Elmer Hardick spent Sunday with relatives in Coupetown. Johnlowe has returned home after weeks with his parents in Catiheetiowt.

John Colvin Pareone Mlle Marie Hitwis Dosseph Snyder Olyphant Christian Tenderance W. C. Dike James Levan Carbondate T. A. Oxborne Mise ‘Thompeon Pycista

Obituary notices and social tidbits from Avoua and Wilkes-Barre

Jolt Hogan aged seventy five dies at home in North End after a prolonged illness. Survived by wife and two sons, with funeral services planned at Mary’s Church and burial in the local cemetery. Other notices include deaths, marriages, and community happenings involving locals from Avoua, Wilkes-Barre, Montrose, and nearby areas, with details on services, sermons, and attending relatives.

Jolt Hogan Avoua Eneores Miny Besiven Theo Lore P. J. Bolfond Mira Struts Wilkes-Barre Ben Nanthootie Joanie Mire Ales Steenie Ana Wail Deane Tole Ancient Order of Mibernians Patrick Heston M. V. Munley Vilhe Nowa Collegy Br. Mary'’s At. Joseph Pathor Weoley Montrose Harry Biever Ft. Marsh

Offertory Choir Sings Ayman to St Patrick

A church service phrases the offertory with patriotic sentiment as the choir performs Ayman to St Patrick, reflecting communal spirit and tradition during worship.

St. Patrick

Fragmented OCR Chronicle Details Unclear Names and Events

The readable parts hint at a formal public or social gathering with various names, venues, and dates. Amid garbled text, references surface to attendees, roles, and a listing of people connected to a ceremony or meeting, with scattered place names and times.

Unclear OCR fragment on corporate actions and meeting

Fragmentary text appears to describe a corporate matter involving a large construction or utility project, a merger or new venture, and a board meeting in a court or corporate setting. Names and specifics are garbled, leaving only scattered clues about proceedings and approvals.

Commutation and Discharge Ordered by Court Martial

A court martial commuted the sentence of an unnamed Pvt. John Sunt. The act of clemency was granted by a military authority and resulted in discharge from the penitentiary. The note mentions Leavenworth and a formal process for dishonorable discharge considerations.

Fontiy Court Dipigay Leavenworth Nanas Lee Heen

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