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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1901

Page

5

Warring Neighbors in Last Chance Settlement Court

Last Chance residents aired grievances in Alder man Athene court over several nights this week. Megal faced liquor selling without license charges after accusations he supplied neighbors in large quantities and justified by prior favorable ties to Stone and others.

Last Chance Severu Firmilies AthIne Seme Joseph Megawart Stone Pelehbor Blosso Andres Pers Jory Becuse Areinet Moe Andres Megal

Constable Edward Neary Returns Home After Attack

Constable Edward Neary, the officer who risked his life to capture Nathan Cobb, left Emergency hospital yesterday afternoon and joined his family on South Main Street. He felt well aside from three days in confinement and recalled the assault, noting his clothing bore deep knife slashes but he was not fleshly injured. Cobb was seen about Greenfield yesterday as Chief McAndrews ordered additional steps for the case.

Edward Neary Ofeer Nathan Cobb South Main Street Cobb Neary Kaen Neare Creenfield McAndrew

Dangerous Experience On John Street Ride Ends Safe

A young man hired a ride in Welgate’s area on John Street and nearly fell victim after a carriage toppled over an embankment near Crystal She. He escaped harm with help from bystanders as the frightened horse calmed days later. The incident disrupted the rider’s trip and left the horse anxious and unable to eat for several days.

Welgate's John Street Crystal Are de Gui Walim

Crystal Lake venue opening planned with public event

Crystal tnn, located at Crystal Lake and owned by Mullaneyros in this city, will be formally opened to the public on Tuesday evening next week. An entertaining programme has been prepared for the opening with supper from 6 until 1 and music to accompany the ceremony.

Crystal Tnn Crystal Lake Mullaneyros

Aldernman Atkinson and Constable Moran Dredge Lake Lodere

Aldernman John Atkinson of the fourth ward and Constable Michael Moran spent Thursday at Lake Lodere. They are noted for their efforts at fishing from the lake’s depths. The local reputation for success in the venture is highlighted by the activity.

John Atkinson Michael Moran Lake Lodere

Sore Lungs and Cough Foretell Consumption

A historical note links persistent chest symptoms to tuberculosis risk. It warns that prolonged cold and cough weaken lungs and may lead to consumption, urging treatment and caution for readers.

Death of Gilbert Colborn in this community

Gilbert Colborn, 35, long time resident, died at home 89 Belmont Street Thursday night after months of Brights disease and asthma. Survived by his mother Mrs. Aelen Colborn, wife, one daughter, two brothers Tevi and Leander, all of this city. Funeral today at 1 o clock from the home, with services at Thirst Presbyterian church conducted by Rev Charles Lee, burial in Brookside cemetery.

Gilbert Calborn Tue Belmont Street Bright Cifford Bee Colborn Wilson Creek Dhe Aelen Cotborn Tevi Wid Leander Ofelouk Thirst Presbyterian Church Charles Lee Brookside Cemetery

Carbondale Delegates Shine at S T A U Meeting in Scranton

Carbondale delegates represented vigorously at the Diocesan convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America in Scranton on Wednesday and Thursday. Local societies listed include Pioneer Father Mathew Jon and Thomas Mooney, St Rose with William Mallow and John Killeen, St Patrick’s with John Caramingh and Jon Costella, Knights of Father Mathew led by Dmil L. Walsh, Edward J. Dougherty, St Aloysius by Matthew J. Marples and T. J. Cithowl.

Carbondale Total Abstinence Union of America Scranton Aio Plaice Sia Lange Suilhoring Mathew Jon Thomas Mooney Beers St. Rose Society Willlent Mallow John Killeen St. Patrick’s John Caramingh Jon Costella Knights of Father Mathew Dmil L. Walsh Edward J. Dougherty St. Aloyshis Matthew J. Marples T. J. Cithowl

Duck Social Arranged by City Clerks

The lady clerks of the city plan a June duck social to host and entertain guests with grace hospitality. The event aims to provide a pleasant social occasion and raise funds or support for local aims, eagerly anticipated by society circles.

Erie Railroad changes follow coal properties impact

A garbled notice describes shifts in Erie Railroad leadership and operations after coal property acquisitions. It mentions Carbondale, an official overseeing the railroad, and a transition involving Campbell, with references to Tennsylvanie coal and local employees. The text is unclear but signals reorganizations affecting the Erie line and regional management.

Erie Railroad Company Tennsylvanie Coal Company Dinny Prien Bie A.B. Tun Beld Erie Seedlin Iteios Ar Campbell

Canal Bed Nuisance Endangers Seventh Avenue Residents

The Board of Health notes a stagnant pool under the expanded walk beside the Seventh Avenue Depot in the abandoned Delaware and Hudson canal bed. Flooded, hidden from view, the pool grows fouler with time, threatening local health as prior plans to fill or develop the bed were not carried out.

Board of Health Seventh Avenue Depot Delaware and Hud Son Seventh Avenue Camil Bee Seventh Oh Canal Thie Reinson

Meeting of Chorbenedale Medical Society Planned

Ambitions were received by local physicians yesterday for the next meeting of the Chorbenedale Medical Society to be held Friday evening during meat week. Dr. Chawes and Dr. Jackson will preside with papers on tuberculosis and on visits by day. An informal discussion will follow after the papers.

Chorbenedale Medial Society Chawes Pr. Jdocson Masteld Shields

Dr Gillis Condition Improves Amid Recovery Reports

The condition of Dr Cilis remains favorable with no progression of inflammation over the last forty eight hours. Dr. Meare of Scranton visited Dr. Pleteher and both expressed encouragement regarding Dr Gillis' recovery.

Cilis Meare Scranton Pleteher Gillis Ean. Hitieny

Carbondale Master Plumbers Form Union

Carbondale master plumbers organized a union after a Wednesday night meeting. Representatives from other firms showed enthusiasm for the association as officers were named including Thames B L Cool as president, Chorge Tr Von Becky as secretary, and George Makdtelt as treasurer.

Carbondale Othe Plumbing Firms Wednes Hail Nights Thames BL

Senate OKs Carbondale moving ordinance with governor sign

The bill validating Carbondale moving ordinances passed the senate yesterday and awaits Governor Stone's signature to relieve the city from paying Park Place, South Main Street, Sixth and Ninth avenues moving costs.

Carbondale Senate Stone Park Place South Main Street Sinth Mighth Avenues

Visitors Gather at Barbers Social in Archtd

A community social gathering drew several visitors including Misses Ravan of Olsphint Kate Lolly and Maggie Bola, with Arch itd resident Raanwel Mendelkohn and Kenry Lawler among attendees Miss Hand of New Milfewed, Pa.

Ravan Olsphint Taissle White Kate Lolly Maggie Bola Architd Raanwel Mendelkohn Devtyn Kenry Lawler Dessup Miss Mary Hand New Milfewed, Pa

Progressive Euchre Club Sees Pleasant Evening

The Progressive Euchre coterie met at Mrs. Me. gid Mes. Thome G. Couchlin on Washington Street for a pleasant evening. Winners included Mrs. A S P bins for ladies and A OU Bastle for gentlemen. Consolation prizes went to Mrs. J O Besle and Al FP banks. Next gathering planned with Mr and Mrs. Bernay A. Kelly on Birkett Terrace.

Thome G. Couchlin Washinton Street Wits A. OU Bastle

Interregal Western Plans New Stand for Weight Engines

A fragmented note describes replacing iron legs with lighter geropones for weight engines used in hauling coal. The text references a new stand and a sixteenth century or interregal schedule, with unclear details about locations and parties involved.

Garrett Wilkins and Fi Williams Drive to Robbery Scene

Garrett Wilkins and Samuel Williams from the Americus area guided a horse to a robber-tied sulky after a pursuit yesterday. The horse is described as a splendid specimen with great speed and glossy appearance, prompting attention for its quality.

Garrett Wilkins Samuel Fi. Willians Americus House

Delaware and Hudson Schedules Change Tomorrow

The Delaware and Hudson company announces changes to its train tables starting tomorrow. Train No 1 southbound will depart Carbondale at 7 a.m. and Scranton at Salame. Train No 2 northbound will depart Wilkes-Barre at 5 15 a.m. and Scranton at 8 06 a.m.

Delaware and Hudson Company Charbondale A. O Scranton Salame Wilkes-Barre

Local Scranton Stamp Clerk John M Hughes in City on Business

John M Hughes of Scranton a stamp clerk and surveyor for the Scranton Keard or Dinverwriters was in the city yesterday on business aboard matters and visited the Amerie cal lottery office registered there.

John M. Hughes Scranton Scranton Keard Or Dinverwriters Wits Amerie Cal Lottce

John Powderly Returns to Tie Foriier Work as Collector

John Powderly of Terrace street resumes work as a collector and solicitor of sundry matters. He is now employed by the Cur- Dondale Stewin Laundry.

John Mowderly Terrace Street Sundry Mer Powderly Cur - Dondale Stewin Laundry

Mrs Roche Discharged From Emergency Hospital

Mrs Roche of Mayfield has been discharged from Emergency hospital after a surgical operation. She returns home vastly improved and is recovering at her residence.

Roche Mayfield Heatel

Funeral of Arthur Yarrington’s Child Attended by Daines Iorman

Daines Iorman, a South Mary Bheel grocer from Wis, attended the funeral of the child of Arthur Yarrington in Clifford yesterday.

Daines Iorman South Mary Bheel

To Lecture in Honesdale by Rev. HL J Whalen

Reverend HL J Whalen will deliver a lecture titled Wit and Humor of the Irish People at the Honesdale chapel on Slayos street. The event invites local residents to attend the talk.

HL. J. Whalen Honesdale Apie Slayos

Ontario and Western Company Workers Get Pay Day

The Ontarbs and Western company employees finally received their wages this week. Payday was marked by a timely payout to staff across departments.

Edward Roberts Sidelined by Illness at People’s Shoe Sieve

Edward Roberts, renowned for his cheerful demeanor and skilled sales at the People’s shoe sieve, was unable to attend work yesterday due to an illness that briefly interrupted his duties.

Edward Roberts People's

Local Names Linked to Yesterday’s Visits Across Towns

A flurry of yesterday’s movements ties residents to Pittston Carbondale Wilkes Barre Beranton and Washington. Davis of Pittston and Giosser of Beranton were in town on business while Miss Maryreegan visits Hagheton and Ming Minute Arises visits friends in Washington.

Bhheopy Davis Pittston Car Lonavesterday Timlin Jerniin Maryreegan Hagheton Gi. Giosser Beranton BP. Uiehes Willen-larre A. Hoberts Binghamton Caroondale Ming Minute Arises Washington Price Prlenda Washington Dw, Abra, & Goldstein

Mysterious Patent Remedy Warns of Hidden Dangers

Fragmentary ad copy warns of a supposed cure from Mother Gi for stomach troubles and feeble lungs. The text promises relief through a powder sold by mail, urging readers to send money to an unspecified address while disclaiming professional endorsement.

Mother Gi New

Carbondale Visitors and Local Residents Noted

The piece records Mrs Mre White of South Main Street and Truman Stirdam a Forest Ely bank teller visiting Carbondale. It also mentions N BR Levy a Scranton wholesale jeweler calling on trade in Carbondale and Annie Barrett now of Scranton spending Thursday with friends. Thomas V Nealon of South Main Street was able to be out yesterday after a severe illness.

Mre. M. White South Main Street Truman Stirdam Forestely Bank Carbondale N. BR. Levy Scranton Annie Barrett Thomas V. Nealon Witkestarre

Jermyn And Mayfield Rummage Sale And Local Notices

The Jermyn and Mayfield community pages note a rummage sale opening next Monday in the Neilson building as part of the Epworth League and church activities. Community members attend class musters, church confirmations, school graduations list seven graduates, and local residents travel to Buffalo and Carbondale for events.

Death of Alys Elizabeth Davis in Olyphant

Alys Elizabeth Davis died at her Susquehannan street home yesterday at 2 30 pm after a paralytic attack Sunday. Born in South Wales, she came to America in 1857 and lived in Olyphant since moving from Archbald about ten years earlier. Surviving are several children including Mrs David Purey and Mrs William Jenkins, Hyde Park. Funeral arrangements pending with Dr Regere Psrael of Scranton to conduct Episcopal services in Ward's Hall tomorrow. Local church activities include a speech at the Blackets Baptist church and a convention trip by Rev George Pugie and Mrs T W Watkins to Lancaster.

Lawes’ Ald Society Atethadist Episcopal Church Neilson Oscar C. Smith Sons of Veterans Scranton Bishop Talbot St. James Church Martin Wheeler Sumner Davis Maury Jenkins Hilda Swick Ida Giles Louisa Moon Cora Battenberg Sumner Alonzo Daviss Buffalo N. Y Binghamton Newt E. Stephens Carbondale Wallace Oakley Fhostreet Dias Fourth Street George Doyle Peckville Epworth League Methodist Episcopal Alys Elizabeth Davis Susquehannan Street Alves Davis South Wales William Davis Arbondale Put Meese Thoms Tustuegy

Memorial Day Ice Cream and Church Services Featured

Peckville churches announce Memorial Day ice cream and cake, with the Ladies Aid serving both afternoon and evening. W. O. Blees store and residences gain a new paneled coat. Mrs. W. O. Kne Thoup’s Philadelphia daughter Kathe visits. Local pastors warn, preach Trees of Righteousness and The Man Who Cut the Bible With a Penknife. All welcome. Services at First Presbyterian and The Presbyterian Church Sunday. Sunday school starts 9:15 a.m. with Promise of the Father and Flow Men Live.

Ladies’ Aid Society Me Presbyterian Church Elie W. Os. Blees George Doyle Clarke Bros W. OT KR Kathe Philadelphia Willian Hell Peckville Baupuse Church

Taylor and Tuystlor Silver Cornet Band Open Air Concert

The Tuystlor Silver Cornet Band, a leading local musical group, will perform an open air concert from the Young Blows Hotel balcony. The program includes Lotus Two-step, Hot Combinations, Punks Depry, Cuke Walk Waltz, Pretty Milkmaids, Descriptive Polka, Sale Alive Waltz, Ate, Ma Evatine Medley, The Banquet Overture, and War Song. The funeral of the late Mrs Beguleet Thomis is set for 2 PM at Forest Home Cemetery with Ten Edwards presiding. Miss Annie Bevan and Mr William Phillips, popular locals, were married.

Tuystlor Silver Cornet Mitiele Young Blows Hotel Aitar Abe Hulse Han “Pretty Milkmaids WO. Ripley M. M. Dooly Bb. Boetigers Ma Evatine Imuich DeWitt Ll. PL Laurendean DS. Mec'osh Beguleet Thomis Muisitet Edwards Forest Home Annie Bevan William Phillips

Peruna Touted as Great Spring Tonic and Remedy

The piece cites Senor Quesada praising Peruna as an excellent strengthening tonic and effective cure for catarrh. It describes Peruna as a systemic remedy that tones nerve centers and mucous membranes, targeting root causes rather than symptomatic treatment. Testimonials from Mrs Alset and Mrs Priest claim health benefits for family members, reflecting the era’s support for the medicine.

Gonzalo de Cuesado

Prohibition Lecturer to Speak in Town Next Week

Mrs S S E Bailey a temperance lecturer from Prohibition Park Staten Island will visit to lecture on The Home of the Saloon Which at the Presbyterian church Sunday morning at 10 30 Sunday evening at Welsh Baptist church 6 pm and Monday at Methodist Episcopal church A silver offering will be taken at each session Rev Dn WH Miart pastor of Calvary Baptist church will host the events.

WH. Miart Calvary Baptist Church S&s. EE. Bailey Prohibition Park Staten Island N. Y Presbyterian Church Welsh Baptist Church Methodist Episcopal Church AID Aire Misa Sielhe Lena Pijhidelpha Minh Mo Robertson Gay Eventig Seothandy Plajlew Wit James Miller Laura James Dern North Matin Street J. C. Taylor Eberily Methodist Episcopal Parsonage Mountain Park Waterville Avoca Lawkawanna Moosie Koendhain Tuslor Charles Snyder Gettyebirg Ry Virand

Waverly News Notes Batley Student Pulpit and Local Events

James of Batley, a student at the Keystone academy, filled the pulpit at the Baptist church last Sabbath. A YP Society speech was to be held at W. A. Sansom’s residence but moved to the Methodist church due to Mrs. Sanford's absence. Henry White, a former resident, was buried at Princeville. Mrs. Nelson Dean returns north, a street walk was held in front of several homes, and local notices mention A C Squires and Mahones.

James of Batley Ieystone Academy Baptist Church W. OA Methodist Church Sanford Henry White Priiew Mictoryville Low Dalton Wis Prinay Mies Nelson Dean Dern Koinesten Thhas Chamberlain A. C. Squires Lowe Ak Seybotus Atte Pretty Mruses Casey Brothers

Community Notes From Dalton and Nearby Areas

Helen Von Storveh of Clay's Summit visits Welnesday. Miss Ethel Cine WU ties a schedule for school work with solid building plans. A M Finn, longtime grocer, retires from the firm. Pred TL becomes partner with D Finn. Miss Polly Kelph and sister Mrs Mahoney plan to leave Saturday.

Mise Helen von Storveh Clay's Summit Welnesday Misa Ethel Cine WU A.M. Finn Eh. Po Lita Pred TL Ipreen Clark's Green Wim Becade

Local Notes From Scranton and Nearby Areas

Community tidbits record visits and guest stays in Scranton area households. Mentions Miss Hie Chise of Fliaetersville visiting Mrs. Charles Zeller, Philip Calvin and a infant death at John Thomas’s home, and trips by Hager, Swarts and Swarie families. A truck explosion and resulting injuries are noted with sparse detail.

Tin New Legland Shafer Hie Chise Fpiaetersville Wais Charles Zeller Thursean Philip Calvin Winness Don Mis John Thomas Thie Hetters May Conld John Swarts Hager Joli Swarie Scranton Miss Melphi Tewin Gwen

Moscow Visitors and Local Social Notes Reach Across Town

A fragmented report lists residents and visitors in Moscow and nearby areas, including Mrs Mans, Mes va Gieseehor, Miss Fishel Welle, and others visiting relatives, attending events, or on business trips. The scrawled item mentions a visit by several individuals to Che Copiers pair white and notes on local gatherings and travel.

Tadiet Judichard Suse Childdpen Aid Mans Bi Hobbebectittis Wallies Wowkhahis Mita Portsiet Minavanie Tyke Polite Mt. Pocoine Serato Cheorge Bartholomew Ciedge Ciinbee

Pittston May Day Tragedy and Loss Reported

An Aves resident Daniel Carell aged 72 died at the Troaery home after a blaze and explosion incident in Pittston. Widespread damage and multiple injuries reported as authorities investigate the cause and assess the scene.

Pittston Wits Gotubestiens Iwai Melanie Ville Fitaile Boewe Chow Daniel Carell Aveus Troaeuy

Catarrh Cure Promoted by Hartman Sanitarium Agent

A reader testimonial from Toward Thiers Marshall of Tuckertown New York claims long term catarrh cured after trying various remedies then Peruna. Additional notes from Martha Witthope of Greenwitle Michigan describe relief from head nose throat stomach and sleep issues after Peruna use. The letter urges patients to write for free advice to Dr Hartman president of The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio.

Toward Thiers Marshall Main Street Tuckertown Lever Mortana Peante Peruna Hannah Marshall Mires Martha Witthope Greenwitle Mich Gantt Dr. Hartman Hartanm Sanitarium Columbus

Pittston notices mix of crime wedding and death items

The week’s local notices report a storeroom robbery at Pittston Liquiee on South Main Street and a wedding set for May 20 in Brooklyn. Miss Maria M. Green, aged fourteen, dies of scarlet fever in Pittston, with funeral planned for Viney Sturdy Avenue.

Medovern Avia Pittston Liquiee Company South Main Street Ed Bayans West Pittston Brooklyn Maria M John RR. Murriy Prayer Tablet Company W. S. Brown Margaret Crreem Meo and Mars Joli Green Philadelphia Avenue Weer Pillston Pillston Scranton Pittston Holiah Mergin Willapegete Thetes Teichine Conmipushine Wawra

Local baseball notes and player mentions across cities

Fragmented OCR lists baseball references, names, and places including Dayton Philadelphia and Leyte with scattered team and player fragments. The passage reads like an alphanumeric jumble of names, venues, and improper terms, offering little coherent event detail.

Fragmented OCR note from Heratari event

Readable text fragments mention Washington, a public notice or meeting, and various garbled names. The passage references geopolitical terms and a possible conference or report with unclear participants and dates.

The Tibor HE Syrian Vel 0 Bae Deen Win

Readable fragments describe a race or event featuring Tibor HE Syrian and Bae Deen with a final Vel 0 result. The item hints at a competition outcome and participant names, but details are unclear in the OCR snippet.

Bae Deen al Pat

Steam Heating and Plumbing FP and M J Howley

Steam heating and plumbing services advertised by FP and M J Howley located at 221 Wyoming Avenue. The brief notice lists address for potential customers seeking heating and plumbing work.

M. J. Howley Wyoming Ave

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