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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1901

Page

3

Nathan Cobb Still A Fugitive After Knife Attack

Carbondale residents recount a savage Monday night knife assault by Nathan Cobb injuring Constable Neary and two others. Search parties scoured Greenfield township, with Cobb last sighted near No. 1 crossing, his escape aided by local terrain and relatives. Neary remains hospitalized, Dempsey improving, Osborne recovering as the manhunt continues.

Oondale Nathan Cobb William Osborn Daniel Dempsey Edward Neary Cobb Constable Neary Greenfield Township Jess” Cobb Cliford McAndrew Carden Clifford Ani Huddy Ontario and Western No. 1 Nugman 4& Car Neary Toid Dempsey Osborne Dempsey Lo Ofclock Hugher Delaware and Hudson

Fortune teller Mary the Dane in Alderman Atkinson's court

Mary the Dane, a Copenhagen born fortune teller, testified in a larceny case at Alderman Atkinson's court. Her cards foretold the theft involving Blasso Andros and family, who were present, but no evidence tied them to the crime and they were discharged amid laughter at her methods.

Chirteh Street Mary the Dane Denmark Wid Atkinson Tank Phice Toe McDow Stone Stutre Mary Mrs. Stone Carbondale McDow Blasso Andros Zopha Andros Miss Andros New York Andros

Nerve Pills Claim Cure for Digestion and Nerves

The text touts Dr A W Chase’s Nerve Pills as a remedy for weak nerves and indigestion caused by overwork and nerve strain. A testimonial from Mrs J L Tolineon of Scranton Missouri credits the medicine with restoring tone to digestion and nerve function after stubborn ailments.

AW. Chase Scranton Queey

Carrbonidale Gas Company Trials New Lamps at Post Office

The Carrbonidale Gas Company equips four visets in the post office mailing department with an intended Wellsbach tavern lamp for a test trial. The lamps are expected to be tulned for satisfactory performance.

Carrbonidale Cas Company Welsbach

Trainmen on tip lines entove city leaving disruption

Velawane and Hudgon company yesterday put the trainmen on tip lines entoving and leaving the elty. The report notes activity affecting rail service and local transit, with no further details provided.

Velawane & Hudgon Company Yesturday Puid Elty

New High School Janitor Appointed Amid Debate

Thomas Theophilus of Seventh Avenue was chosen as janitor for Carbondiale High School after a heated meeting. He will start duties soon at a salary of 340 a month. The meeting also approved light installations and repairs at the central building and no other major personnel changes were announced.

Carbondiale High School Thomas Theophilis Seventh Avenue Hughes Sweigert Thaus Ma Hughes Gathigher Thomes Theophtue Theophilus Noo Catherine Thoms Mfoon Wales

Margaret Mullen Died After Illness In Local Neighborhood

Margaret Mullen of Brooklyn street died yesterday from pneumonia after living in the city for over fifty years. Born in Ireland fifty four years ago, she was a devout member of St Rose Church and active in charity work. Surviving are Agnes Millen and two others, with her husband William Adamen deceased about twenty five years.

Margaret Mullen Brooklyn Mullen Ireland Wilian Adamen Rose Ehureh An Anhnes Potvin Agnes Millen

Signs of a Big City Repainted On Main Street

Two Parisian sights in the city have been revised for daily life. One shines with a gleam as two polished workers move to the corner of Main Street and Sixth, presenting a new cover for the area.

Gayley

Ice Cream Stands Draw Crowds on Busy City Corner

Nichola Medici expands offerings with a new hokey pokey ice cream stand beside his peanut stall at the busy street corner during summer. The pair forms a familiar dual setup drawing local crowds in the heat.

Nichola Medici

Safety measures adopted along Honesdale branch rails

Delaware and Hudson company installs wooden rail supports beside the lines from Carbondale to Honesdale to prevent rails from spreading under heavy excursion loads. The supports, about the width of a tie, fasten to each tie and brace the rail, reducing danger for passengers. Spiking began Sunday and will finish before Decoration Day to reassure excursionists at Lake Lodove.

Delaware & Woodseon Company Tonesdale Carbondale Honesdale Hiilvound Company Lake Lodove

Peruna advertised by Minneapolis resident in 1909 testimonial

The letter from Lucy Annie Heiser of Minneapolis promotes Peruna as a healing patent medicine. It cites cures for inflammation and weakness, claiming doctors failed and praising the product’s effect on mucous membranes and overall vitality. Several other testimonials praise health restoration and strength after Peruna use.

Peiuna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio Peruna Lucy Annie Heiser Perunao

City Council Plans Street System and Repairs

The joint streets, sewers and bridges committee, Messrs Fletcher Battle Thompson Collins Whitfield and Pugliano, conducted a full city inspection. They noted repairs and improvements for discussion at a forthcoming meeting and considered establishing a city street system with numbered addresses and naming unmarked streets. A map project may be pursued to aid the street system plan.

Messrs Fletcher Battle Thompson Collins Whitfield Pugliano

West Side man committed on wife beating charge

Thoms O Neill of the West Side was committed to jail by Alderman Atkinson after a reported arrest. The charge was wife beating with a long list of cruelty allegations from his wife. O Neill showed indifference to the consequences as the case proceeded and constable Moran escorted him to Scranton.

Thoms O'Neill West Side Tribune Atkinson Hall Gainat O'Neill Caous Neill O'Neill Constable Moran King Scranton

Nurses Class of St Marys Hospital Graduation

Invitations go out for graduation exercises of the class of nurses at St Marys Hospital Groolkson. Mize Kate O Boyle of this city will receive her diploma as a professional nurse. O Boyle previously served on the Leader staff and entered the probationers class at St Mats hospital.

St. Marys Hospital Groolkson Kate O' Boyle Heeler O' Boyle Wall O'ffoyde Thoms O'Boyle Dunduff Street

Mail Letters Remaining in Caretaker Post Office May 1991

Set of letters left at the Caretaker’s post office in May 1991 in Mayith for persons unknown. Names listed include Larry Baker George Carpenter John A. Gibeen Predileason Owen Healey and M. M.

Care Hondale Mayith Larry Baker George Carpenter John A. Gibeen Predileason Owen Healey M. M

Local Names in War Era Record List

A collection of personal names appears in a historical list including Hugo McCann John Monovill Hugo Matthews H A Mosan KR T Wilcox Frank Searfoss Eldridge Snyder JH FR Sparks and several women titled Mrs Re Amnel Mrs Alex Flowers Mrs John Morgan Mrs Stanton Jennie Wilcox Miss Currie Stites John Kowalcyzk Bilvardo Nicols J HW Thomas P M.

Fourth Legislative District Republican Primary Notice

Announcement to Republican voters in Lackawanna County's Fourth District that a primary will be held May 25 1901 from 4 to 7 pm at regular polling places to elect two delegates for the state convention in Harrisburg. Details include registration with the district chairman and ten day preelection assessment.

Fourth Legislative District Lackawanna County Harrisburg Burke Building Carbondale Fies Distriet Vigilance Committee James W. Smith Samuel 8. Jones

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD SCHOOL BOARD MEETING NOTES

The Jermyn and Mayfield school board held its monthly meeting last evening. After approving several bills the board exonerated a list of names from the tax collector and decided to close schools on Decoration Day and May 1 the term ends. A new board will organize June 5. Three teachers Misses Sarah Mullen Myra Hills and Artrude Wall received endorsements for state diplomas. Exhibits and other events were announced including May 24 exhibit day and June 4 commencement in Assembly hall. The baccalaureate sermon will be delivered June 2 by Rev M D Fuller. A concert at First Baptist Church proceeds support church debt. Also noted were a cave-in under the Stubb Building and various school activities and visits.

Neary Oshorne Cobb Osborne Tribune Dempsey Brady Demysey Alwys Heriiwn Oldeio Chal Cobh McAndyvew Patroliain Cudden Cobh Vrace Greenfield Township Jermyn Avery Sarah Mullen Myra Hills Artrude Wall State Normal School Barrett Samuel Walters T. B. Crawford Stubb Main Street Nelson Assembly Hall M. D. Fuller Methodist Episcopal Church First Baptist Church Sirtioh Bennett Crevet and Hocking Messia Giteen Hocking Veewl Sata Master A Phorswell Fermen Veewl Quiairtette Selewted Albert Mstabhad Go Pear Cuerloridales Spechilties Henry Battle Cirbonnates Yoo Salo Winlim Tee Jderinyny Arm Nute

Taylor, The Aten Tie Pvorries entertain at Welsh Church

Residents of Temple of Love lodge No. for entertainment at Welsh Congregational church. Program includes soloists and recitations by local performers, plus addresses and musical selections. A reception by ladies follows. Death reported: Mrs. William Leuking of Valley Street died after a lingering illness. Memorial and benefit drawing planned for Thursday evening. Decoration Day events announced by Taylorsville Union. Century Bowes Club discusses rubber hats contract.

Aten Tie Pvorries Temple of Love Lodge Noo FT Welsh Congregational Church Bpollowlog Arthiaedhes Glee Aldress Hwtenia Owens Haah Waatiitis Recktutten Thomas J. James Mosart Cuartette Trev. Jclane M. Bo Morgans Miss Sallie Prise Ati Morgans Aiddress HT Davis Semaitan W. L. Lates Anidirosss Holob Tyaenis Erinoseeveluiy Soho Mie Phobert Llewellyn Selectham Mowat Totter Battle Munieral Annouiner Hroodwit Aljrarney Deli Heme Toon Piladelphia Bupweme Towonghi Ylagia Church of Thee J. P. Mott Ogvand Yilombe Welor Minnie Kivanek Hagletoi Century Bowe Com HY Ft Pheie Pailov Phorniwas Laughlin

Primitive Methodist fair set for Lane Avenue street opening

Olyphant residents prep for the Primitive Methodist congregation fair to open Monday evening March 27 on Lane Avenue street and continue through the week with many helpers and events. Speakers include Mrs. Samuel Prosser and Miss Myane, with plans for a sock hop and Christ-centered youth activities. The Olyphant Browns challenge Ye Moosie in a forthcoming game on the Olyphant grounds.

Day Romin Seoteh Street Wilkes- Marre Samuel Prosser Mit Myane Dun Christin Endeaver Society of the Chuch Eerie Mission Society of the Countey Babward Leok MW. C Iiiningse Dlowry Hepoward Southcubson Nellie Menuhin Carbondate Mrr Pho Male Nulty Aguile An Saalie Mickli Senonton Mary Clinewy Mix Mirra Dunupe John Ferguson Lickawanna Street Olyphant Browns Willian Potter

Local social event in New York and surrounding towns

A fragmentary report details a Friday gathering hosted by the Twentieth Century club in honor of Thaw Hinds with many attendees named, including Miss Maud Warner and Mrs. Fannie Brown. It notes a recent injury to a Nathaniel Bechenbieh relative and mentions visitors from Forty Fowl and Iowa. The piece also references ongoing meetings and local social bustle.

Twentieth Century Club Jay Huels Maud Warner Fiuth Richmond Daisy Wardell Manic Hartree Ina de Pew Markt de Pew Walter Nathaniel Bechenbieh Fannie Brown New York Iowa Shorman Iebard Holl Als Rowell J. SN Benaent Dad Myrle Laumnin Borinten le Vieiti Givin Visibona Pauline Megurele

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