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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 11, 1901

Page

5

Poor Board Quorum Breaks Over Doctor Selection

The Poor Board failed to meet after a quorum disruption as Mr McMullen withdrew to block the election of a medical director for the poor farm. The split factions support Dr Hinley vs Dr Malau, with tensions rising and the session postponed to the next meeting along with a report on alleged shortages from the previous board.

Thomas Willams Messrs McCabe McMillan McMullan McMullen Hinlley Williams Malau McAlallen MeCube McMutlen McAlullen Lal McCube Dow Burke Lowell Mir Hhyasel Pailey Asai Butler Minong

Public Health Warning On Consumption Dangers

The piece argues many deaths from consumption are caused by neglect and personal fault. It states consumption is not hereditary and urges proactive remedies for minor illnesses.

Talks to High School Pupils By Comrade Kimball

Comrade George E. Kimball gave a fifty minute talk to about 200 pupils on 1861 65 era experiences including Farragut Port Hudson and Vicksburg. He stressed national unity and the duty of today’s youth to uphold freedom and shared sacrifice demonstrated by Civil War soldiers. MEMBERS of the post attended and praised the engaging informative address.

George Kimball Grand Army of the Republic Join McComb Getty Abure Farragut Port Hudson Vicksburg Maine

Trib une's Educational Contest Opens Monday Morning

The Trib une invites all local young men and women to read the full description of its second Educational Contest which may provide the opportunity they have wished for.

Tribune

Gas S supply accident injures apprentice in city

John Diavin an apprentice with Sullivan and Ryan Plumbing was overcome by gas while assisting in connecting a gas pipe at North Main Street near the People's Shoe Store. He was revived after a brief collapse. Earlier a trench on Lincoln Avenue sparked a gas ignition as Tony Terr cut into the main with a chisel.

John Diavin Dlermyh Sullivan and Ryan Plimbing Sullivan People’s Shoe Matin Street Cavin Sureumn Manninius Flo Lincoln Avenue Church BarOet Tony Terr Ato Perth

Epworth League Plans Twelfth Anniversary Service

The Epworth League will celebrate its twelfth anniversary Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church with a special program. Rev. Graves of Milford will deliver the anniversary address, and Miss May Wilpatrick will lead the music with a chorus and choir.

Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Church Mise May Wilpatrick Graves Miarviad Serviers Jem Dronsen Maren O Isabelle Stanton Malgabeth Vuntihvern Chirk Ehoeder Tyr Ppa W.or. Graves Bain Posthide Miss Jonson

Metropolitan Quartette to Perform at Beyean Baptist Church

A concert promotion notes the Metropolitan Quartette will appear Monday evening at the Beyean Baptist church. The St Louis Exposition and Music Association supports the event. Robert A Webl, Alumager Aleta Politan Quartette of New York also contribute to the festival at Manhattan Beach, from Ate through Sept. The note expresses high praise for the quartet and expects a full house with tickets selling fast.

Metropolitan Quartette Beyean Baptist Monidas St. Louis John Philip Sorte Sausa Rand Dr’ Erin Metropolitian

Court Lily Now Bo of aA Diamond Kilge

Court Lily, a member of Local No. 1616 United Mine Workers, is noted as a key figure in the eve of America events. The brief item references the Shite of Honor and local lodge components in a compact notice.

Court Lily United Mine Workeve of America

Pay Day Reaches Delaware and Hudson Workers

Workers on the lower side were paid yesterday by Delaware and Hudson. Today pay rents will be made to employees on the upper side.

Delaware and Hudson Company

Mrs Fitzsimmons Hospitalized at Home in South Residence

Mrs. Fitzsimmons is dangerously ill at her home near No 4, with Mrs. Robert Fitzsimmons described as in danger of illness. Authorities report the situation as serious and ongoing.

Fitzsimmons Dangerously III Robert Fitzsimmons Ta Dangerously

Clerks Social in Burke Hall Draws Notable Attendance

The Clerks social, styled next in splendor after the Knights of Columbus dance, drew a solid crowd despite rain. Burke's hall décor and the Brown attire showcased a series of moving pictures of color as the treasury for the Clerks association rose appreciably aided by music from Firth.

Knights of Columbus Burke's Hall Villa Firth

Driver Boy Injured in Mine Accident

Willie Sears of Forest City was injured while working as a driver boy in No 2 mine. His hand was crushed and doctors advised transfer to Emergency hospital, where he was taken last evening.

Willie Sears Forest City Sears

Moran to Seek Health in Colorado Fortunes

John Moran son of the late Mrs Pilen Moran formerly of Powderly street. Due to frail health he is moving to high altitudes around Denver Colorado. He was here for his mother’s funeral and after a cold and long cross country trip he became seriously ill reaching Carbondale. He later left for Colorado Springs where he works as a newspaper collector.

John Moran Pilen Moran Powderly Street

Pleasant family gathering honors Miss Tearn

A cordial gathering was hosted Wednesday evening at Mrs Ita Colwell’s Seventh Avenue home for Miss Tearn of et teveland. The Young Ladies Cooking Club was entertained yesterday at Miss Jessie Moore’s North Terrace Street residence.

Ita Colwell Seventh Avenue Tearn Etteveland Jessie Moore North Terrace Street Grand Opera Tots Gitevers Hotel Winymart

Way Down East at the Grand Tonight

Diana Vot leads the cast in the drama Way Down East presented at the Grand theater tonight. Critics note the production’s emotional arc and returning performances by Lettie Blab T Morker with a celebrated revival of the classic.

Diana Win A

Unclear OCR Text Reads Shifting Superintendent Roles

Fragmented passage names various officials and divisions including Jeffersen and Wyoming units. It mentions a change in duties for a figure tied to the Erie system and mentions consolidation efforts and a new trilimaster role.

Ateesseau Hibbitts Jeffersen Oni Tididus J. M. Dinevin Tihe and Wyomning Vaalley Hoje Dion Staibett Company Evie Puedes Tike Erie Davis Wyoming Jeferson

Michael Clifford Finds New Role in New York Tunnel Project

Michael Clifford who left the city for New York has secured a well paying position under a contractor driving tunnels for the mammoth rapid transit project in New York City. Clifford was formerly an insurance representative in this city.

Michael Clifford New York City Loui Whata New York Clifford

Masuilop Lands Construction Post At Millroads Docks

Matthew Masuilop, once a resident here, gains steady work in building docks slated for terminals of several Millroads in the al ee elite. Hew previously did similar tasks while in the city.

Matthew Masuilop Thie City

Tonsible Riulwaed Nears at Feranton Seaterday

Widgean and Ambrosa Pid- Boon accompanied Tonsible Riulwaed to Feranton on Seaterday. After the event Chief McNulty and the police entered McNulty's om and Ployana pledged good conduct but recent behavior on custone displeased his bonds.

Feranton Ambrosa Pid- Boon Widgean Hollin Will Clifford Pilkeon Heviving McNulty Fice Mr. McNulty Om. Ployana Ever Custone

Mothers and Children in New York Court Case Mentioned

Fragmented OCR text references a case involving a mother figure and children in New York. It mentions Vora Vl, a plea to Back and Igomalean, and notes journals and addresses, but the passage is garbled with unclear names and dates, preventing a clear event or outcome.

Giusy Gislok Seure New York HK Alia Allen le Mus

Pidgeon Surrendered After Band Withdrawn Before Alderman

Pidgeon appeared before Alderman Jones after the band withdrew its appearance. He was surrendered to the authorities but could not secure a bondsman and was taken to the county jail.

Alderman Jones Pidgeon Jall

Obituaries Highlight Local Residents and Veterans

Obituary notices honor Lewis R Hubbard a 7 year old resident of No 4 who died after a lingering illness. Funeral services are at the No 4 chapel with burial in Maplewood. Also memorials for Mrs Ellen Riley aged 93 of Mount Pleasant and George W Brink who died at 78 are noted with interments at North Jackson.

Lewis Rowton Hubbard No. 4 Philmont Maplewood Ellen Riley Mount Pleasant John Riley Wayne County John Pleasant Mount Bernard Honesdale O'Neill John Brink Carte Avenue North Jackson Brink George W. Brink Pennsylvania Volunteer Light Artillery Mt Brink Myron French Post Noe Ote Grand Army of the Republic Mary Raught Otto Drink Scranton Misa Arvine H. Brink New Milford

Branch No 3 C M O R A Members Donate to Jubilee Fund

Members of Branch No 3 C M O R A voted 100 toward the semi centennial fund at Thursday evening meeting. Speakers praised the city of Carbondale and urged a public celebration to boost the community’s standing and attract national attention. Twelve new members were added, bringing total membership to 300 as efforts continue to grow the society without the usual initiation fee.

Branch No. 3 Carbondale

Prank M. Poxe Visited City Amid Welcoming Reception

Former proprietor Prank M. Poxe of the defunct Anthracite is listed as visiting the city yesterday. He was greeted by many friends of the late landlord and his genial wave was noted as a sign of his former standing. Fos represents the Sager Town Mineral Water Company and spoke with locals during the stop, drawing interest from visiting residents and shopkeepers alike.

M. Poxe Fos Sagertown Mineral Water Company Wats Viiv

Plumbers Organize Union Spread Amid Labor Movement

The union spirit spreads as plumbers join organized labor at a Thursday night meeting. Demands include a five hour day and five year apprentice terms, while local master craftsmen have generally followed union rules, reducing potential friction.

Sunday Services and Visit by Rev A O Schlenker

Sabbath school services at 20 and 10 am precede arrangements for Rev A O Schlenker of Hasleton to visit this mission. He will deliver a sermon Tuesday evening to discuss matters of the mission fields within the Wilkes Barre conference before the father meets with FL Ivinger, pastor.

A. O. Schlenker Hasleton Wilkes- Barre FL Ivinger

Morning and Evening Theme Concerts Featuring Sacred Anthems

A fragmented program lists morning items including an Athens venue event with Oh God Our Bless, Praise the Lord anthems, and a musical setup. Evening features a duet and sacred pieces such as Jesus Lover of My Soul Lass en Mise Benson Mise Mills with The Value of Jesus.

Mar Anthens Jesus Lassen Mise Benson Mise Mills Value of Jerome

President Underwood to Visit Erie Railroad Terminal

The new Erie railroad head President Underwood arrives in the city today with General Manager Vitel and I. B. Thorne among officials. They will inspect the terminal and travel in three special cars.

Underwood The Erie Railroad Vitel I. B. Thorne

Grand jurors named in local drawing this week

The list includes W. H. Hubbard of this city among the grand jurors and John Bennett of Clifford along with J. W. Lowry of Elkdale among the petit jurors.

W. H. Hubbard John Bennett Clifford J. W. Lowry Elkdale

Harriet Watt Celebrates Ninety-First Birthday

Mrs. Harriet Watt marked her ninety first birthday Thursday afternoon with close friends who joined in felicitations. Despite advancing years she was in good health and showed notable vigor and spirit during the gathering.

Harriet Watt Watt

Local Visitors Report from Scranton and Nearby Towns

The Misses Bryden of Washington street and F A Hintermetater of Scranton were in town yesterday. Alexander Nye of Scranton visited Carbondale, while Miss Agnes Martin of Olyphant called on Miss Katle Monahan. J J Higgine of Canaan Street is ill with pneumonia. Manager Byrne of the Chand Opera House was a Scranton victor yesterday. Joe Herbert the cigar man plans a brief trip to New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City.

Bryden Washington Street F. A. Hintermetater Scranton Alexander Nye Carbondale Agnes Martin Olyphant Katle Monahan J. J. Higgine Canaan Street Byrne Chand Opera Howes Joe Herbert U Lp New York Philadelphia Atlantic City

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD EVENTS A WEEK OF TALKS SALES AND MUSIC

The Jermyn and Mayfield column lists a tribune educational contest offering a thousand dollar scholarship for sixteen weeks of canvassing. Upcoming services feature Rev. Molter at Primitive Methodist, Rev. McGinnis at the Congregational church, and Rev. George at Pittston Welsh services. The North League marks its twelfth anniversary with Prof Hockenberry addressing the Methodist Episcopal church, plus special music. Other items include a rummage sale by the Ladies Aid, a Grand Army of the Republic observance, a Baptist fund lecture closing concert, and a St Aloysius T.O.A.R. society entertainment with a proposed literary society formation. John Hunter visits, and a St Aloysius program lists speakers, solos, and an orchestra.

the Tribune DT. Molter Primitive Methodist Church John McGinnis Freeland D. M. George Pittston Mpnorth League Methodist Episcopal Church Professor Hockenberry Cu) Hendale Maynard R. Thompson First Baptist Chartch Ladies' Aid Society The Sons of Veterans Grand Army of the Republic Archbald M. Filler Jermyn Carbondale John Hunter Clifford Thomas M. Davis Second Street St. Aloysius ‘T. Oa. RB Main Street PLFE Wilker Mayfield Orchestra Andrew Meehan Michael Ruddy William McCartney Patrick Murphy St. Aloysius John Merrick Joseph E. Brien Albert Walker Patrick Murray John Rewels

Avoca and Mott Haven clash for pigskin honors this afternoon

Peckville notes list football clash between Avoca and Mott Haven on the Mott Haven grounds this afternoon. The EKTL Coal and Iron Co. departs its Peckville offices to Scranton’s Board of Trade building. Clerks Beattys and Reese remain at Peckville. Rev. Thomas leads services at Peckville Baptist church with morning and evening sermons. Presbyterians at Scranton also schedule morning and evening services. Scranton Gas and Water Co. crews fix a water-main issue on Depot Street after a frozen pipe incident. Miss M. Croucher from India will address the Peckville Methodist Episcopal church tomorrow morning on Women’s Foreign Missionary work.

Avoca Mott Haven Pigekin Ektl Coal and Iron Co Oles Keystone West Powkville General ofMce Board of Trade Scranton TL. Beattys James Reese Peckville Pocky'le Presbyterkin Eiarel Wea A. Me Tse Fe. Moon Siubieet Depot Street Jessup Council Witter Peckwille Siely

Death of Frank Thurston in Olyphant

Frank Thurston died yesterday morning at 11 due to neuralgia of the head after being taken to Lackawanna hospital on Wednesday. His body was moved to his Blakely home on Fourth street by Undertaker Jones. Funeral plans are pending.

Frank Thurston Lackawanna Hospital Fourth Street Blakely Jones Devensed James Burke Joseph Carvoell Carbondale St. George's Episcopal Church Sweeney Luckhaw Walilla Street A. V. Bower Sermaton Congregational Church George Oscar Edwards Priceburg Peckville Frank Orchard Jennie Voyle Lackawanna Street

Bald Mount Brightens as May Blossoms Enchant Visitors

The article paints Bald Mount in May as a dream of loveliness with pink and white blossoms and fresh green grass. Visitors include Mrs. Willard Blooking of Weat Pittston staying for health, Miss Nellie Lewis from Scrainton visiting grandparents, and Mrs. W. L. Bpeere from Scranton with her parents. Mrs. RR Ward resumes driving after a fortnight at home. G. A. Hopkins of Scranton called on friends, and John L. Thompson is convalescing.

Willard Nellie Lewis Scrainton H. &. Cooper W. L. Bpeere Scranton John L. Thompson

Peruna promoted as a cure for women’s health issues

A letter from Mt Measant Park, Clinton and testimonials from Appleton and New Orleans praise Peruna as a universal remedy for female disorders. Advocates claim quick relief from backache, weakness, digestion, and nerve issues, urging readers to write Dr Hartman for advice.

Unclear historical excerpt on severe unrest and compiled data

Fragmentary OCR notes describe a period of extreme unrest toward an unnamed group with references to compiling data and notes on events. Specific places, dates, organizations, or individuals are not readable. The passage lacks verifiable details to identify the context or outcomes.

Local church notices and community events in Taylor area

Parson guests and speakers fill evening church services across Sebo Congregational Presbyterian Calvary and Methodist churches. Rev Harris and others preach. the Linimate Conception church hosts an Epworth gathering with Catharine Rourdan and local artists. a Harvest social follows at Weber's rink. Krause's Headache Capsules advertised by druggists.

Chertrude Duivis Parsons Jessie Morgane Taylor Jedge Ode Medlows Stev Iver Thoms Bangor Dan Sebo John ‘Tubbs Columine Pao Gian Commandery Kolebis Echoohop Phot Harris Phot Medwardsdale A. Boni Piranor Ps Epworth Logue Tieadias Venting Mia M4 Catherine Rourdan Scrantan Tloughney Kenney Minewoban Arteu Weber

Entertainment Planned at Old Forge Church

The Old Forge Methodist Episcopal church announces an upcoming entertainment program to be held on a Sunday evening. Details include the venue, participants, and a request for community attendance.

Old Forge Methodist Episcopal Church

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