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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1901
Page
2
Public notices advertise a classified exchange offering help wanted, goods for sale, and furnished board with meals. It invites readers to place ads at a per word rate and notes free insertions for certain notices.
Buyer's private bid of 45000 tops a live auction that opened at 4600 for North Main street property. Dr. J. Niles, adjoining owner, bought the Bolton parcel with aim to establish a hospital as rumored by local officials. He says plans are undecided and may center on his father’s use, with other bidders offering higher sums.
A final organ recital in a series to support the organ fund will be held at Trinity Primitive Methodist Church tonight. Prof Haydn Evans will play with Mrs Y H Brundage and Wy A Licheria as vocalists, promising a larger audience than previous events with a varied program of classical works.
W Seaman, collector for Isis school tickets, announces stricter methods to ensure payments from all defendants. Past levies targeted George Walker of Canin Street and Mary Warrell of Belmont Street. A salon is planned for April 4.
Reports indicate a cave‑in affected the road near the No. B school on Vike Street. Residents fear ground movement and many parents keep children home from Rarmie as authorities assess the area.
Birchard of West Virgin ia resided in Wayne County and in this city yesterday. He is now engaged in the lumber business at his present home.
Miss Annie Duffy rents the EL Precht Store on North Main Street for a millinery business remodel. The project aims to establish a new hat shop serving local customers with fashionable headwear.
The village of Port Jervis backs former Hotel Anthracite proprietor Po. Chumaer as a won candidate for re election on providence grounds. The Gauitte commends Gumner for his provident leadership in the village. No one questions his steady administration.
The subject has diligently oversaw six offices and personally supervised all work. He is noted for never missing a textile meeting of the board of trustees and is kept fully occupied by official duties with no other tasks allowed.
Mrs Marry Proctor died suddenly Sunday night at home in White's Crossing after a severe illness. She had just given birth weeks earlier to a daughter and was cared for by her husband Harry Proctor, a shipping clerk, and her parents at No 4. The infant and Mrs Proctor's condition worsened. she died before medical help arrived. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at the chapel, Rev George A Places officiating, with burial in a nearby cemetery.
Patrick Carden of Pundatee Treland died yesterday morning at tadelock of lune and heart trouble after an illness of about six months. Born in County Stiga, Ireland in 1840s, he came to Carbondale as a young man. He was a member of the Moneer Mather Society and of St Rosechurch. Survived by wife, sons William T. Carden and Esteen, and three daughters, Mrs A J Blannelly and Miss Nettie Carden, all of Carbondale. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
A confusing report describes Constable Michael More at a city building where he fired six shots at a canine after a chaotic scene. The dog collapsed and was removed by the police clearing department. The text is garbled and difficult to parse.
Under Foreman Killeen a sweeping crew cleared Mindaff Street yesterday. Residents note a heavy accumulation of dirt and debris from spring cleanup. A resident offers to entrust city soil for top dressing if collected at no city cost, with the department likely to cooperate if removal is free to the city.
The present common council meeting was scheduled but not held due to quorum failure. The clerk revealed a roll showing several members absent, and the council will reconvene at Journ to enact all remaining items on the agenda next month on April 1.
Fragmentary OCR lists divisions, orders, and guild names such as Ancient Criley Hiber nlias, St. Vincet de Daal, Lacrothy jodger, Tyuehters of Rehehals, Lackowonina trbhe, Neosos, Timproved Oiler tod Meh, Knights of toner. The text also mentions Twat union No. 180 and Piughters of Bl Cheorie in a damaged notice.
Vague fragment describes an entertainment event at a church location with unclear participants and outcomes. readable names and specifics are absent, leaving only general sentiment of enjoyment and gratitude.
Miners at the Pehaware and Maite son locomotive shops struck over overtime pay. Workers demanded additional compensation for extended night shifts but their request was denied. They refused to work on Friday night, arguing they had earned the extra pay.
The Cottage Hare Company will open an air in the Burke building on Apert i for one week. Nine hundred dollars in gold a hundred set and other articles will be disposed of by chitties. GW entertainment will be followed by dancing each evening. The event has been planned forward with interest.
M J Horan of Singer's Park Clove Joe Hose declines run for town clerk leaving a three way contest among N Ly Moon the incumbent and Fred Themes Moran in the upcoming election.
The Redemptorist Fathers will conduct a mission at St Mose Church over a Sunday in April. Participants are invited to attend the session at the church to receive guidance and spiritual renewal.
The listing notes a Friday performance at the Opera House featuring Tim Murphy in A Bachelor's Romance. It highlights a single act showing a stage romance and likely local entertainment for the evening.
Constable J. Newry of Wyoming County captured a fugitive from Tunkhannock on Saturday, identified by flashy attire and a Wild West look. The man, Georg e FE Jenny, was charged with forging a promissory note for $78 in the names of Mr and Mrs Albert Drepiew and taken to the county jail for the next term of court.
Next Friday night at the Grand Opera House presents A Bachelor's Romance a four act comedy by Martha Morten featuring Mr Tit Murphy as David Helmet the world weary monk of books and letters with support from Miles Dorothy Sherrod and the Sol Smith Russell company. The revival shows awakening and renewal as Davi
The semi annual election in Twicka waven tribe Impro ved Under Red Men occurs this evening aiming to elect a delegate to the New York convention. The meeting attracts interest as it focuses on a single question with John Je. Tone representing the state leads the discussion and has ties to Philadelphia.
Revival seromules planned for the First Congregational church were postponed last night to a date in the near future due to unspecified reasons.
Local residents and visitors are noted across Scranton and nearby towns. Mire and June appear among social notes on Canaan street with various callers and guests including Mrs Barnes and Mrs Clune in Dun daft street. Families travel from Virginia Beach to visit, while Chester Military academy members Aitken Jr and Silas McMul Ind return home for a break.
Funeral plans were not finalized in time for publication but are expected to take place tomorrow afternoon. Members of Ferlerat and the Crystal Fire Company will attend in a body. A raffle and society reports were also noted at recent meetings, with various local residents visiting kin and attending events.
Obituary notices recount the death of a Hawley native aged about fifty five. Survived by widow Mrs Anthony Corcoran and children, with siblings and extended family listed. Undertaker John Rogan transported remains to Newark for funeral rites at a Scranton area church. Separate notices report the burial of Vera Thomas, infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Tomas Thomas, Interment at unknown local cemetery.
A damaged OCR fragment notes the death of Mrs. O Charlitte A. Retehwa at Kale miro and mentions a funeral today at Kalaminen. It references Wayne enanty visiting W. oS Bors on Main street and a recent fire meeting by Wilson Fire company. Also noted is a farewell sermon by Drummer Evangelist William and a Red Men event in Nuntionke.
The article discusses spring nervousness and blood derangements caused by winter’s end. It promotes Peruna as a tonic that refreshes nerves and clears the blood, claiming digestion improves and symptoms ease with continued use. It cites testimonials from various notable figures endorsing the remedy.
In a funeral season outline, Mr Willlattiy presides over sorrow following a death. Evangelistic services at the Baptist church continue with four weekly events. Notable visitors include Spencer of Wakely and Mathews of Scranton leading gatherings. The Maye Gistehocel sale is set for next Méridtay with attire and program details announced.
The fragment discusses measures to prevent pneumonia and grip in a context that mentions Losative Aremoayiinine pend tee qmaee, implying a health advisory or remedy note. It lacks clear authorities, dates, or concrete actions to verify.
The Meckley minstrel troupe performance at Welne's rink raised funds for the Them Dilwar association. Participants performed well though some felt underpaid. The Delaware wid Piileon Cuma news notes the event and upcoming Calvary Baptist School joint meeting at Mrs George Hope's Taylo r street home. Willian M. Kear won a prize at the Stewart Mentored club Friday. Druggist W W Watkins of Poekwille mourned relatives yesterday. The funeral of the late Dwi Vewie is scheduled for this afternoon at 1:90 o'clock.
Miners Main Vromede and several attendees gathered at a Presbyterian center yesterday afternoon to discuss community ties and family relations. Robert of Watonville noted invitations to Malenpert relatives as part of a broader social event at a nearby home on Main Street.
A woman long troubled by nervous prostration reports two bottles of Lichiyo Celery Nerve Command cured her. She claims her nerves now feel normal and she cannot discern any lingering weakness, praising the product as a wonderful remedy.
A muddled OCR fragment describes events around Jermany and Mayfield with mentions of Klacid, Uprogileww, and a departure at Hine. The text references Neve Stag, a doth eine, and numerous unclear phrases implying a train or people movements and a local scene with unfamiliar names and places.
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