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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 07, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Favored for Passionist Center Site

A prominent Passionist missionary contemplates locating a monastery on this side of town with a preference for the West Side near Thind Weeds and near Novtly 600 Ave. Aiming to build a large complex, planners seek suitable plots, while water and cemetery access are noted. місіон has discussed site near Eynon Street. A rogue parrot escaped its cage yesterday causing neighborhood excitement before returning home to its owner.

Misiain Order of Passionist Fathers Lefinton Vous Quirte Et Ochelie Nue Eynon Street Polly

Cantata Performance Tonight Promises Notable Talent

A full rehearsal for the cantata Enna Sepia vond Tis Tiaelree unfolds this evening with all choir members in place. The event features renowned singer Prat Harry J. Sones, recently from Philadelphia, performing his own composition Chambin Mire during one match. The program aims to delight attendees at Wels besche cited THittsdiary eventos on Maas 15.

Enna Prat Harry J. Sones Philadelphia Ain Jones

A Handsome Pirrot Owned by a Test Ore

A brief note reports a handsome pirrot owned by a test ore on the widows of South Main Ave, a small local identification of a pet or object in a street context.

South Main Ave

Funeral notices from multiple local churches and families

The article records several funeral services and interments. Hugh Davies officiated for Will James at South Main Avenue Welsh church, with burial at Washburn Street cemetery. Other services include Mary Needham's, Methol Oirey’s, Mrs. Newton’s, and Alps Tose B Thie, with interments at Cathedral and Franklin Parks cemeteries.

Hugh Davies South Main Avenue Will James Cornerouf North Main Avenue Howell Street Washburn Street Aya Michael Needham Fifteenth Lugerbe Funend Mthel Om Mee Go Oirey Mornig Ashley Yest Ferndauy Tor Pitermient Tas Mebermott Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Lite Alps Tose B. Thie Decenger Min Mars Ts. Newton Om Wiattkon Lincoln Pranklin Parks

Communion Habit At St John’s German Catholic Church

Liev Florida Fricker after St John’s German Catholic church on South Main avenue administered communion to twenty five children on Sunday. The list of communicants includes WHITING Pistor Frank Bersin Jotan Pheabard Frank Novak John Karakaseh Christ Gothie Stephen Torda Louis Schmidt Michael Manz Charles Langan Peter Hryant Prink Schmidt Edward Gross man Anna Miller Mary Beck Auensta Trapp Hedwie Schmidt Emmi Weber Hildegard Kurtz Rost Forster Agatha Forster Marguerite Mies Annie Ws kofsky Mary Warner Gevirinde rit Zen.

Deposits Received For Public School Pupils At West Side Bank

The West Side bank recorded yesterday deposits for public school pupils Nos 13 and 19. Principals listed names including Miss Lees Miss Murray Miss Nichols Miss Evans and others with varied amounts from 0.25 to 21.80 dollars. The entries show small credit transfers totaling contributions by students and staff to school funds.

West Side Bank David Owens Martha Watkins Bertha Kelly Miss Patton Miss Davis Miss Evans WK Wellow Miss Flynn Miss Wade Miss Murphy

Children’s Complete Outfitters at The Globe Warehouse

A vintage advertisement invites guardians to visit the Children’s Outfitting Department featuring babywear from birth to four or five years. It highlights dainty dresses with matching bodices, undergarments, headwear, bootees, shoes, jackets, coats, and a full range of baby slips and white dresses with matching underskirts. It promises economy, beauty, and complete stock.

Merber, 85, Mise Peek: Minor Curl Total $11.40

A fragment notes Mrs Merber aged 85 and Mise Peek with a total amount of $11.40, listing a $1.0 item alongside the overall sum.

Local Meetings Tonight in Bneeh Evans Hotel and City

The Leekelu will meet this evening at Bneeh Evans' hotel on Dickson Street. The Breetrie City Wheelmen hold a regular meeting this evening with officers to be elected.

Bneeh Evans Dickson Street Breetrie City Wheelmen

Local notes on meetings and visits across town

Attorney Charles B. Olver travels to Gettysburg for the Royal Arennum grand council. Alber Stover of Ithaca visits his parents on Lafayette Street. Gama Nu society holds a Washburn Street church gathering. Guesie Polhamus leaves for a two week Floridian trip. Louis Lunn returns home from Philadelphia business trip. Thomass J. Jones jailed for wife’s complaint and Alderman charges. The Kiddwoode family plans to take Tosti Pats house on North Lynch. Charles Bender family to move to Johns. Singers rehearse for Tephe tah and Te Daughter cantata with an May 1-2 Tallo performance. Hyde Park camp hosts social after meeting. St Bride's council to run a Malay social at Holy Rooms. Young Woe Emis to host reception and housewarming at new quarters. A supper planned May 1 by First Wes Congregational School Classes 8 and 20. Markets set for fifteen tents and an extra event. Dr David Reese and Thillesen Phillips travel. Mr and Mrs Tolu Afarguin sail to Wales via New York. William Davis family occupy Jackson Street Garfield Avenue home after 33 years away. Mrs Davis sister to Mrs Edwards. St Mark's Lutheran plans annual Lake Lodere excursion August 1. Funeral Director P. W. Tague adds new coach from Lowney Brothers of Philadelphia.

Charles B. Olver North Main Avenue Tmnrrishirg The Royal Arennum Whhich Gettyebure Alber Stover Ithaca Tribune Composine Yoar Lafayette Street Board of Tristees Gama Nu Society Washburn Street Mies Guesie Polhamus Sumner Avenue Flrilin Louis Lunn Philadelphia Thomass Jones South Grafel Avenue John Tosti Pats North Linch Avenue Charles Bender North Summer Avenue Johns Lew Cis Weeds Christhin Weles Congregational David Reese Wilkes-Barre Eladoon Thillesen Phillips Westerly Dinil Tolu Afarguin South Lincoln Avenue New York Wales Willian Davis Plymouth Thomas Chards Jckson Street Garfield Avenue Davis Th. MM. Edwards St. Mark's Lutheran Church Lake Lodere W. Tague Lowney Brothers

Local Amateurs Present The Witch Opera at Musto Hall

A comic opera The Witch staged before a crowded Musto Hall audience. New York playwright A Goldman de Goldfaden supplies eight scenes about Hassle and the witch Vaelnie. Strong ensemble performances led by Le Olinger Mi Rogzeneveig as Mivele and others received praise for acting and singing.

Musto Blall New York Hlaywright A. Goldfaden Hassle Stepewil Hind Abraham Oble Vaelnie Mivele Miade Plewsininy Ole Lazaroyile Abtabioi A. Pearian Fe Mirgolles Ilvolsini AL EL Lewis Miteus I. Aronowitz Motamach 1. Gellman Zorveh Ald Mostein Nachman Miesch Grunberg Phrifva A. E. Lewis A. Saunders JR. Thowns J. Hollamer WL. Burke Morse AL Oh. Lewis

Gould Victory in Armory Lieutenant Colonel Election

An election at the armory chose Gould as the new lieutenant colonel over two candidates Sergeant Woods and Sergeant Nivhbell. Gould received thirty one votes to secure the majority and celebrate his promotion to commissioned officer with his company.

Jo Wy. Slilleell Lintvinht Kate Brown

South Scranton Notes and Local Society Event Recap

South Scranton notes describe a family entertainment event at Athletic Hall celebrating progress and a ceremonial toast. The report mentions residents visiting and social activities, including Mrs Margaret Barrett's arrival and plans to travel to New York. It notes upcoming meetings and social functions at local halls and clubs.

North Scranton Congregation Holds Annual Meeting

The Providence Presbyterian church congregation met in its auditorium last night with Dolph Atherton presiding. Rev George Gullit led prayer. committees reported on session and missions. trustees showed expenses and a 48 member tally. Gifts totaled 807 to home missions and other benevolent causes.

Providence Presbyterian Church Dolph Atherton George Sa. Gullit Dindley Atherton Endeover Women's Morelan Missionary Society Ladies’ Ald Society King's Daughters Society Dor Atherton Clcuse American Bible Society General Assembly

Arrest Follows After Pottery Scene Disturbance

By this time Potter had arrived on the scene and officers placed the man under arrest despite violent resistance.

Potter Aral

Accident injures Crystal linge wagon driver

Charles Trapp, driver of the Crystal linge wagon, suffered a bad injury to his right leg yesterday when a horse kicked him while he was adjusting the harness on the supply wagon. He was treated by Dr. J C Sullivan and then returned home.

Charles Trapp West Market Street Harners J. C. Sullivan Tafter

Dunmore Council Debates Sewers and Taxation

The Dunmore council met with all members present except McAllister. Ward was named temporary chairman. The Scranton poor district will no longer bury unclaimed dead in the borough. A $1000 bond for August Wahler and others was sent to the borough attorney. Drainage complaints near Elec­tric Avenue were referred to the Street and Bridge Committee. An ordinance to do away with literal sewers was rejected after Burgess Bursehell opposed it, noting prior sewer expenditures and town-wide cost. The borough attorney ruled the Dunmore Electric Light, Heat and Power contract does not exempt tax liability. Preparations for a new sewer are authorized. Police report eight April arrests. miscellaneous bills, time sheets, and department payrolls approved.

McAllister Mr. Ward P. J. Cooney Board of Health Scranton August Wahler August Woohler Frank Poh Oscar Ludwig J. W. Osterhout Slate Eleotrc Avenue Burgess Bursehell Aly Blakely Laugehtin McDonald Dunmore Electric Light, Heat and Power Company MacLiuehlin

Banker Survives Bullet Through Breakfast Window

I oS. Jackson of Belmont Terrace, teller at First National Bank, escaped death when a stray bullet crashed through his breakfast window. Jackson and his family were at the table when the shot shattered the glass, lodging in the wall. The source notes the bullet's size fit a rifle and no shooter was seen.

Os. Jackson Frelmont Terrace First National Bank Ilee Datow Yesteras Mrr. Jackson Mr. Jackson

Constable Gilbride jailed for disorderly conduct

County Gilbride, Third ward constable, was committed to county jail yesterday afternoon by Alderman Myers on a warrant from his wife for disorderly conduct. This is the third or fourth arrest on the same charge before Alderman Myers.

Gilbride Myers Aldermiah Myers

Local arrests and court actions report in Carbondale

Eleven Conrad of Carbondale arrested on a warrant issued by Bernard Potoski and paid costs plus returned $8 to John Kelly. Anthony Pice arrested for disorderly conduct and discharged on costs. Louis Thomas defrauded Bernard Piceavewisi of a board bill. Thomas arrested and brought before Alderman Myers. Police note potential move of station due to water supply issues and a rehearsal schedule for Christlin church on North Main Avenue.

Conrad Carbondale Thomas BE. Mills Bernard Potoski Myers John Kelly Anthony Pice Rice Bernard Piceavewisi Brewker Sreet Louis Thomas Thomas Mille Charbondale Brouthe Htg Main Avenue Transaid

Lutheran Pastors Meet in Wilkes-Barre Conference

The Boranten aml Wilkes-Barre Lutheran DPgisters association held its regular monthly meeting yester day at the home of Rev. W. Later, Rev. E. Seneker presided and minutes were read. The group discussed sermons and papers on the gospel and the normative value of scripture, with a plan to visit a mission site on North Main avenue and Providence road.

Boranten Aml Wilkes-Barre WLC Liter Berton Seneker Ehumer Secretues Istiweda Wilds Tanner Mors Lier Sen Eher

Police and Aldermen Collision Reported

A chaotic report describes arrests and testimony in a local court case. Officers detain several individuals on charges of selling goods on Sunday. A witness disputes evidence while a defendant denies wrongdoing. A separate incident involves a drunken theft of a bicycle and a disturbance near a school.

Obituary notices from Scranton area deaths reported

Obituaries note Michal Shea age unknown died after a illness at 11 Pittston Avenue. Survived by wife and several children, with burial plans in Pittston Cemetery. Also listed are Petri aged 39, David Bloch 67, Williams Deckers infant, John Henderson, Albert Cottell, Patrick Tien Ho, and other funeral notices with services in Scranton venues and local cemeteries.

Amateur Base Ball Challenge At West Park

The article notes teams from Pittston and others compete in a May 1 event at West Park. Captain W. Wit ha leads the Demonic Side against multiple squads in a challenge for a prize. An alert lists players such as Hannon and Mintz and references fields and rightfield positions.

W. Mintz Hays Eliguetig Deees Ml Hannon W. Tewie Suinak Tans H. Snitxnun Bee Tid Kaewoviel Comin Fields Wott Meneater W. Wihta Ali Tall Vl

Baseball game report with erratic OCR lines

A fragmentary game note notes a score for a grounds contest and highlights pitching by a player termed Marching of the lets, who struck out thirteen. The garbled text obscures clear team names and exact context.

Rome

Local Notes From Olyphant Passages and Events

Doris Fletcher of the Tommy Shearer company lies seriously ill at Mahon house. An evening musical event by St Patrick’s parish academy pupils at Father Mathew Opera House offers a rare treat. Miss Mary Ward of Avondale returns home after visiting relatives here. William Rogan of Pittston spent Sunday at his Dunmore Street home. Mr and Mrs William Wells and children Jessie and Willie Wells visited T T Williams family. Catherine Thomas spent Sunday with her brother T J Matthews at Springbrook, who is very ill. Mrs William Borer and son Edward of Fittston were guests Sunday. John O’Malley attended the funeral of John Dougher in Wilkes-Barre. Augustus Sraitt, Mahon House clerk, is suffering with grip. Alice Evans of Dickson visits Jennie Priteam of Delaware. School board to meet in regular session Friday evening. John McGraw of Scranton was a town caller yesterday.

Doris Fitile Deatel Fletcher Tommy Shearer Company Mahon Houge Father Mathew Opera St. Patrick's Parocchial Academy Mary Ward Avoed William Rogan Pittston Dunmore Street William Wells Jessie Willie Wells Providence T. Tt. Williams Susquehanna Street Catherine Thomas Fittston John O'Malley John Dougher Wilkes-Barre Yesterlinn Agustus Siritt Mahon House Alice Mvans Dickson Jennie Priteam Delaware Street John McGraw Scranton

Taylor Reds organize for season with Watkins re-elected

Taylor dispatch reports the Tustlor Reds organizing for the season on Friday. G. Watkins is re-elected manager, with a strengthened lineup including Shields Magan Stone Morris Glynn and others. Opening game slated at the schoolhouse grounds Saturday against Jordan's Philip nos.

Avoca Hills Near Lown Site Slows Activity

Report from Avoca describes activity along the Lown area with grading and hauling operations by Newville. over a hundred attend a work site but few hired as work is not yet property set. Superintendent Frank Tepper plans teacher interviews at St Joseph Showolim. Temperance convention attendees from Wilkon-Fauve noted Georgetown gathering on Tuesday.

Newville Maotesh Panes Miten West Pitts Beidee Werk Montracher Miss Mii Flor Jarrisburg Miners Jome Calvin Hi Street Uliie Aeehiga Pheteton Matvick Pryor Michael Loughves Anthony Motien Jdothn Rein Charles Drutiner Annie Ward Margaret McKeon Tobsiy Moturthy Mary Gordon Margaret Tigue Mhigabeth Boone Georgetown

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