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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 22, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Death Rate Increases With New Losses

The West Scranton death toll rose as four notable residents died last night and today. Henry D. Jones former city assessor Margaret Hughes Mary Baker and John L. Jones of Bellevue passed away after illnesses. Funeral plans and survivors announced for each. Elizabeth Lloyd hosted Plymouth Church Choir event at her Jackson Street home with community guests and entertainment.

H. D. Jones Edward Hughes Mary Baker John L. Jones Bellevue Elizabeth Lloyd Plymouth West Scranton Henry DD. Jones Margaret Hughes Marvy Lekker Joan le DP. Jones Plovde Dilly Tony Mona New Tinsale Sint Weert Boranton Jackson Street Hyde Park Avenue Jones Weert Side Board of Grade Siimonen Methodist Mplacopal Chorch Hyde Park Lodge of Masons Weat Side Centralepublican Club Franklin Hogine Company Namvely Loula H. Walter H Oscar

West Side Central Republican elul meeting notes

The West Side Central Republican club met last evening with Vice President E Daniels present. Several minor matters were discussed but no definite action was taken. A meeting of Robert Aforris Inige of Ivorney was held last evening and a committee was appointed to arrange a social session at the next meeting.

West Side

Surprise Fifteenth Birthday Party for Miss Bertha Wall

A surprise party for Miss Bertha Wall marked her fifteenth birthday at the home of Mr and Mrs James Wall on Sweiland Street. Games entertained guests as Misses Pearl Jenkins and Mary Hughes won prizes. Supper was served by Mrs James Wall and Mrs Phillips before the event concluded.

Mike Elizabeth Lloyd Plysmouth Ohuneh Mre Joln T. Watkins Wichburn Street Una Hiteleet Tive John TT Waikine Bossie Gardner Gomer Price Allies Lloyd Mee AL Byiynen Rehard Owens Dot T. Watkins Agnes Demerit Midna Keane Mary Phillips Sarah Hughes May Evans Laura Hughes Fngebeth Vavia Jennie Jewis Margaret Evans Edith Reere Anna Peli Bessie Gardner Portia Jones Mary Owens Jennie Price Mia James Price Elizabeth Gloyd Isadore Ones Mesere William Phim Tallle MM. Evans Daniel Jay Meese Elias Frate Oscar Oswald David Owens Th. Roberts Bertha Wall James Wall Sweiland Street Pearl Jenkins Mary Hughes Phillips

Local wedding unites Wilkim Petivick and Nina Pickering

Wilkim Petivick of 121 North Everett Avenue and Nina Pickering of Robinson Street were married yesterday afternoon at Jackson Street Baptist Church parsonage. Rev. Mionuer de CP ibe Thy officiated. attendants were Miss Pickering and Mr Pothrick. the couple left for a long wedding trip. The bride is well known in West Scranton.

Wilkim Petivick Everent Avenue Nina B. Pickering Robinson A Street Narnage Alteeloelt Jackson Street Baptist Church

Meare and Hagen Ad Appears on Another Page

An advertisement for Meare and Hagen is noted to appear on another page of the paper. The brief item mentions the company and directs readers to the alternate page for the full ad text.

Local union event notes and oblique mentions

Local union activities are reported with scattered names and vague references. The piece notes an internal meeting, mentions a few members, and includes an oblique death or injury reference linked to an attack, with unclear details and transcription errors.

North Scranton Notes Contest Delights Audiences

George EN Fax entertained a large crowd at the Auditorium with a witty humorist and clever songs. Mr Pax, a top city singer, delivered hearty encores while a created dialect amused the audience throughout the event.

George Ellis Fax Barritone Max

Social Evening Hosts Notable Guests Listed

Aly and Mrs Drake of North Milinavenue entertained many friends Wednesday night with dancing and games. Attendees included Polly Morgan Cora Marshall Cassie Mors han Della Login Mary ONeill Maud Burger Mrs A O Shans Myre W Smith and others.

Aly Mre P Drake North Milinavenue Mirves Polly Morgan Cora Marshall Cassie Morshan Della Login Mary O'Neill Maud Burger Burger J. Waornler Mesere Willi Hughes James Hetchin Atmos Lend James Pergusen John Carter Willan Fole Mer Mra I. Drolie

Nay Aug firefighter leader to tour Pennsylvania

W Baxter of Nay Aug avenue as president of the International Association of Stationary Firemen receives papers from the Chicago headquarters making him elite organizer. He plans to travel across the state including Harrisburg next week to promote licensing for stationary firemen and manage affairs for the union.

W. Baxter Nay Aug Avenue International Association of Stationary Firemen Chicago Pennesmaia Baxter Harrisburg

Advertisement Offer for Lottery Page Editor Position

An ad from Mears & Baigon seeks a paid position to edit the last drawing of coupon pages for the paper. The notice requests applicants with experience in periodical layout and advertising copy, offering steady work and a publishable credit.

Viease Oatoon Mears & Baigon

Memorial church event and local obituaries in town notes

Miss Cora Geiffin prepares a pregame performance at Puritan Church on West Market Street while Mrs Boyuel Evans and Mrs White A. Benny recover from illnesses. The funeral for Mrs Moward Jones is set for tomorrow at 2 pm with interment at Washington Street cemetery. The cantata rehearsals proceed at Memorial Baptist Church and Bucknell and Bucknell students plan breaks for vacations.

Cora Geiffin West Market Stiri Geiereut Mre Alate Providenive Methwnist Episcemil Pirtonage Boyuel N. Evans Tloegetia Elreet A. Bevny North Main Avenue Mos Maward 2D Jones Toone Street Drief Hines Pre Washbern Tiaptiet Farmer Loys AMD Phere Countey Countey. Eetorhout J. J. Owens Hbuchknell University Nome Weite Mike Mary Protheroe Davies Bucknell University Ful Avenue

Miner Injured in Rockfall At Dodge Mine

Martin Pidgliski of 12 Blook Street was struck by falling rock at the Dodge mine yesterday and sustained a fractured right leg and minor head wound. He was transported to Mace Taylor hospital for treatment.

Martin Pidgliski Blook Street Dodge Mace Taylor Hospital

Untitled Contained Dialog on Medicine and Safety

Fragmentary text discusses use of a medical product and potential safety concerns. Mentions col, crm, and a medicine called Mewigi e Maylin with references to druggists and a positive guarantee. Lacks clear events or sources.

South Scranton Notes Euchre Contest Opens Strong

The sixth in a series of euchre contests was played last evening at Pharmacy Hall between Columbus and John Boyle O’Reilly councils Yo Mo 1, attracting many bowl members and delegations. The event featured a long list of players, a trophy elk at 880 inches, and postgame entertainment with solos, speeches, and refreshments.

Pharmacy Columbus John Boyle O Maria Cannon William Cook Willian Moore George Burne James Kennedy James Mohan Parek Hetten Thomas Bohan John Doyle Oreilly TD Bo Mullen John Hayes John Burke Wird Movie WP J Gilloogly Iain Rodgers Toi Rafter Thonaes Connor Thomas Moran Walter Toole National Echo Mr. Burns George McAvoy John Hedgere Plios Bohan Deeepl Marion George Bourne Dawid Kelchrenwerks Thomas Mullen Amd Mowris Digi eOjoyiulbe Tipo Cdr Heaanedheyss Burne Mera Martin Lawelle Davi Menly John WW Aret Grand Views Penneyivnila Veoumey Young Women's Christian Association Cedar Avenue Young People’s Choral Union Hickory Street Presbyterian Chron Taeelis Even Fng Oluveh General Grant Conmandery Knights of Malta Ofelock Hartman's Hall St. Mary's St. Jon's St. Stanishue Ehurch Church of Peace Itz Modern Woodmen of America Drawulvere Anil i Tae Bollye

Advertisement Offering Prize for Best Drawing

An ad offers 82.00 prize for the best drawing of a cut and mentions Lily paper by Meare and Flagen on another page.

Meare & Flagen

Salt Shakedown Case Before Alderman Batley

In Green Ridge Harry DePew sues Lawyers Gardner O Boyle and Walking to recover 19 dollars from each as excess legal fees. Daawyer Bhurtlett argues for the plaintiff and Attorney Carpenter for the defendants. Alderman reserved decision until Monday morning at 8 o clock. Nearby Rebekah lodge No 7 marks its fourth anniversary this evening at Masonic Hall Dickson Ave.

Batley Harry DePew Gardner, O' Boyle Walking Daawyer Bhurtlett Carpenter Rebekah Lodge Masonic Hall Dickson Ave

Omitted Woman Held for Alleged Theft Inquiry

Adie Pots of De genurentel gebed Toetingg In Providence was jailed by Alteran MTP after failing to post 800 bail. A week later she resumed duties at the Cramer & Welle camps where traders warn of stolen ritonns and dike cartieles. Annie was suspected of Theovine and did not deny it when questioned. Her mother told the court the act was corrigible and she could do nothing.

Adie Pots Providence Atine Cramer & Welle Annie Theovine Uddier- Hans

Death of brakeman after fall from box car at rail yard

George Warner a brakeman with the Lackawanna railroad living at the St Wilwood hotel was fatally injured yesterday morning while walking on a box car near the caboose. He fell to the ground and died after admission to Moves Taylor hospital with a fractured skull and broken back.

Heorge Warner St. Wioud Lackawanna Warner Taylor Hospital

Adele Levy Birthday Party At Vine Street Home

Adele Levy celebrated her tenth birthday at her parents Vine street home with a pleasant party yesterday afternoon. Nellie Curran played piano providing light dance music as children gathered. Guests included Halen Allen Klaa Roos Stella Phillips Bertha Weingart Evelyn Sumter Colin Mirahfield Edna Landau Edith Beardsley Helen Everett and Mester Mert.

Adele Joseph Levy Vine Street Ames Mises Nellie Curran Halen Allen Klaa Roos Stella, Phillips Bertha Weingart Evelyn Sumter Colin Mirahfield Edna Landau Edith Beardsley Helen Everett Masters Mert

Quartet of Names Noted in Local Ledger

Quinn Lows Reward Artur Kaleh Goldsmith Gustave Breschel Herbert Levy and Bertram Banter appear in a list within the community notice, indicating participants or nominees for a local event or acknowledgement. Further context is unavailable from the fragment.

Election of Officers at Green Midge Alens Kin Meeting

The semi annual gathering of the Alen's kin oof Green Midge elected officers with re election of most officials. Lansing was unopposed as president and the group approved a 14 dollar monthly contribution to help cover agent Robert Wilken's expenses. Twelve candidates sought the executive committee seats. The meeting included a bass solo performance by PAIN Waren.

Presibe Revo Lansing Ad Thomason Marty Whosley A. M. Fine Woodleut Pratt Alo Puller WWE Rovers Tresiden Vicw Davideon Bist Lengie Do Robert Wilkon Baique Wilken Pain Waren

Funeral of Mrs Williams Wife of Anti-Saloon Leader

The funeral for Mrs Clementine Williams wife of W H Williams Anti-Saloon league superintendent was held yesterday afternoon near the residence of George Hall on Adame Avenue. Rev Charles M dguin led services at Elm Park church with floral offerings from the Elm Park Ladies Aid. Daisy Bell Hall sang Heaven Is My Home and I Shall Know Him at Mrs Williams request. Mr Williams received letters of condolence from ministers and friends across the valley. The interment was in Dunmere Cemetery.

Clementine Williames W. H. Williams Anti-Saloon League George Hall Adame Avenue Charles M. Dguin Elm Park Chureh Ladies’ Aid Society Elm Park Church Daisy Bell Hall

Stipp and Park Wed at German Lutheran Parsonage

Louie Stipp and Miss Kuthe Park married at the German Lutheran Parsonage last evening at 8 o clock by Rev Ph Zizelmann. In attendance were a few friends and relatives of the contracting parties.

Louie Stipp Miss Kuthe Park Ph. Zizelmann Mr. Stipp

Local man Thomas Cawley detained after head injury

Thomas Cawley of V4 Fourth Street was locked up at police headquarters yesterday morning as insane preparation for transfer to the gwenyulum. About four months earlier he suffered an injury to the head at the Lacka-

Thomas Cawley Fourth Street Cawley Lacka

Electrician Victor McManus Injured After Fall From Ladder

Michael McManus an electrician was hurled from a ten foot ladder onto a sidewalk in front of a store in the Coal Exchange building. He was taken to Lacwakanna hospital and remains semi conscious with suspected brain concussion.

Michael McManus Coal Exchange Lacwakanna Hospital

Breaker Boy Suffers Fall From Diamond Structure

Matthew Selliner of 42 Block Street fell from the Diamond breaker yesterday to the ground two stories below but escaped serious injury. He suffered a bruised right shoulder and a cut and bowed head. He was taken to Mower Taylor hospital for treatment.

Matthew Selliner Block Street Taylor Heeplital

Incomplete Wire Advance Reports on March Events

Unclear AP wire text from Washington mentions major general and dates March 1 to March 3 with garbled wording about there being no dew the. The fragment lacks identifiable persons or organizations to confirm details.

Associated Press Washington Marvh Woutculien

Obituary of Fordham of Montrose and Soldier Bradiey

Fordham of Montrose died at 3 o clock yesterday afternoon at his daughter's home on Caprune avenue aged seventy four years one month. He served in the Providence police position from March seventeenth until his death. Bradiey, an old soldier, died last night after a long service and evacuation.

Wes Ane Howe Fordham Montrose M. Cale Caprune Avenue Josepl Bradiey

Wou Leche Dies on South Side After Illness

An elderly man aged 65 died after a period of illness on the South Side. He was admitted to the hospital in August and passed away last night, according to local records.

United Mine Workers of American Stone Mhilleide Mingolli

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