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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 21, 1901

Page

2

Library Ordinance Favored by City Council Meeting

The regular session chaired by President Fletcher adopted street improvement recommendations from a street committee. The council approved the library site plan funded by Andrew Carnegie and ordered related ordinances enacted. A report on bridge and paving issues was reviewed with contractor Moran noted for paving delays.

Fletcher Messrs. Thompson Mannion Battle Andrew Carnegie Mane Ordinainee Emir Maen Frank Cosh Wiliter Ioayosay Trent Wheeler Avene Petornt Reinnest Pa & Mette Inzane On Tech Conmell Bondoaf Stuart Fook. Burr eCity Bupp Earneil Moran Thompson Chirk Paving Company Belin Street

South Side Man Leaves City After Traction Car Turmoil

Police report a South Side man fled to New York after a disturbance aboard a traction car on a Tuesday night. James Gavin and others faced warrants. Gavin vanished with a companion during the escape, while Charles Curvey was arrested but failed to appear as ordered. Authorities believe the trio aimed to flee with the incident unresolved.

Tiesdas Shomson Ftee New York City Thiatk Casey Dig Pmarhets Gavin Ane Fey Alderinag Erie Gavin Meran New York

Suspect Daniel Loftus Held in Fell Township Jail

Daniel Taottus of Fell Township, a known character, was jailed by Chief McAndrew after being charged with stealing a silver watch valued at Saint Mary’s. Accuser is Michael Hogan.

Crme Daniel Loftus Daniel Taottus Fell Township McAndrew Lofton Michael Hogan

Shiloh's Consumption Cure Advertised For Coughs

An old advertisement touts Shiloh's Consumption Cure claiming immediate relief from coughs and colds. It boasts fifty years of use, thousands saved, and a money back guarantee with every bottle. The copy cites endorsements and includes price and distributor details.

School Board Supplies Routine Notes and Exoneration Issue

The board met last night to review routine business including the exoneration of the late printer and the handling of duties at the Lees tip. Members discussed teacher salaries and district expenditures while approving some disbursements and noting personnel changes.

Joniter Lre

Outdoor Recreation Organization Promotes Health and Leisure

The group aims to promote physical benefits and pleasures of outdoor activity. Members discuss excursions, exercise groups, youth involvement, and evening events. The plan includes registration, dinners, and coordinated trips, highlighting community engagement and wellness.

Clerks Association Meeting Set For This Evening

The Clerks' association meets tonight to discuss ongoing matters. The agenda includes hiring decisions and review of timekeeping details, with the young ladies of the association assisting at the event and stalls coordinated by local organizers.

Soo Dick Sock Aesoudialior Tin Burke

Ordination Set for Rev John Wihitte at Buffalo Cathedral

Rev John Wihitte of Linke White OC White’s ordination to the priesthood will take place at Buffalo Cathedral on Saturday, June 1. He will serve in the western diocese, stationed in Denver, Colorado, after ordination. He will read his vows in Buffalo and is a well known local graduate of Carboudale Dh selp.

John Wihitte Linke White White Buffalo Denver Col

Wild chase ends in joke as Cobb misidentified by police

Chief McAndrew and two patrolmen pursue fugitive Cobb after a rumor of his location near New Alford turnpike. The search leads to a barn where Cobb’s lookalike is exposed, provoking shock and a comical misunderstanding before authorities realize the mistake.

McAndrew Nuthentel Mobb Pritcapal li Ei Ebony Wilton Cement Herth McAnidtew Vernina Alford Wallit Elief Carden Bladdy Cobh Nears Ofiecra Baxpectina Yosistiner Turbo Cobb Petiship

Dew and Gurney Souter plant agent travels in New York

The report notes the Dew and Gurney Souter manufacturing company agent visiting Besieon and spending Sunday with Mire Dow. She left for New York City to supervise a shipment and to care for a birthday present.

Gurney Souter Ami Mnufacturing E Company

Unclear fragment about Brennen and Kin Carile trip

Fragmentary notice notes Brennen and Kin Carile in New York after a trip to Mexico. The brief text references travel and unspecified interests but lacks coherent facts or events.

Event Notice for May 22 at Carbotdale residence

The Bibs orchestra will host a gathering on Wednesday May 22 at the home of Carbotdale resident. Attendees are invited to join the social event with musical entertainment.

Bibs

Constable Edwards Neary Returns From Caudesia Visit

Constable Edwards Neary arrives home from Caudesia for a brief rest and change. The Delaware town offers exceptionally cool weather, making the officer comfortable. The wounded cone stible suffers less from his vnctury Tow and can perform minor duties of his office.

Edwards Neary Caudesia Delaware Henee Conestible

New Denver Leader Elected Fourth Aesistant Grand Master

F. T. Newman of Denver was elected to the fourth Aesistant grand master position. The salary for the grand master was increased to 5000 per year from 5500. The resistant grand masters also received a raise of 1200 per year in their salaries.

Aesistant F. T. Newman Denver

Funeral of Gilbert Col Born Held at First Presbyterian

The funeral for Gilbert Col born was held Saturday afternoon at the First Presbyterian church. The Coalbrook Kee Fund member attendees joined the service conducted by Rev. Charles Lee. Interment followed at Dockside cemetery with pallbearers Patrick Tonlan John Howard Robert Baird Bennett Palmountain Edward Vethtek and Thomas Hart. Floral tributes were carried by Joseph Shaffer and W. H. La Prance.

Gilbert Colborn Coalbrook Kee Fund Obee- Hales First Presbyterian Church Charles Lee Dockside Cemetery Patrick Tonlan John Howard Robert Baird Bennett Palmountain Edward Vethtek Thomas Hart Joseph Shaffer W. H. la Prance

Miss Rosalie Burke Lands Stenographer Post in Scranton

Miss Rosalie Burke daughter of J Burke a Main Street merchant accepted a stenographer position yesterday in the distierates of the New York Life Insurance company at Scranton She is a graduate of Prof Scores business college and was among his most competent affiliates The employer sought a graduate from the local school reflecting the college s good reputation beyond the city and bringing credit to the town.

Rosalie Burke J. Burke New York Life Insurance Company Scrantor Burke ScolUs Business Votlere

No Change In Condition Of Dr Gillis Case

There is no noticeable change in the condition of Dr ALF Gillis. His temperature has shown no change in several days and the inflammation of the affected eye remains about the same Sunday night. De Taylor, a specialist from Wilkes-Barre, was called here to consider the case but had no recommendations to make. The treatment prescribed by Dr Fletcher and approved by Dr Mears of Scranton was also approved by Dr Taylor.

Alf Gillis de Taylor Wilkes-Barre Gillis Fletcher Mears Scranton Taylor

Steno Grapher Shurs Forbes Changes Erie Roles

Shurs Forbes formerly a stenographer at the Erie railroad offices has left to join the Jefferson division under ex Superintendent Hibbitts now with Union Pacific in Omaha Nebraska. He traveled to New York City to visit his parents who reside there after a stop in New York.

Shurs Forbes Erie Railroad Hibbitts Jefferson Division The Erie Union Paettie Railroad Omaha Nebraska Forres Maha New York City

New York Tea Trader M. C. Murphy Visits City

M. C. Murphy of New York City, representing a major tea importing firm, visited on Saturday. He is described as a jovial, carefree figure whose presence brings cheer, and is held in high regard by local friends who welcomed his visit warmly.

M. C. Murphy New York City Mr. Murphy

Brakeman John Mullachy Injured In Car Collision

John Mullachy a brakeman on the Delaware and Hudson was crushed when his foot was caught between two car bumpers at Mayfield. He was brought home on South Main Street and a surgeon was summoned. Doctors believe no permanent injury will result.

John Mullachy Delaware & Hudson Mayvfield South Main Street Aurgeon

Local merchants return from Rochester trip

Abe Sahin Hasher and Julius Moses of Star Clothing report a weeklong visit to the Pain American exposition filled with interest and enjoyment. Sahin and Moses also conducted a business trip to Rochester during the journey.

Abe Sahin Haber, Hasher Julius Moses Star Clothing

Mrs Maney and kin plan Erie trip to Niagara Park

Mrs T C Maney of Pittsburg with her son and mother Mrs Searles will leave today on the Erie to visit Niagara Park before returning to Pittsburg.

T. C. Maney Pittsburg Searles Cole Terrace Street Erie Niagarau Park

Local Visit Highlights Scranton Court Clerk Connection

Vonsautble Edward Swartz of Kunthore borough drove to Carbondale yesterday and enjoyed a pleasant stay with Alderman S. B. Jones. The visiting constable was formerly the janitor at the Scranton courthouse.

Vonsautble Edward Swartz Kunthore Carbondale

Down Won the Pari Company Disbands After Pittston Show

The Pari company that performed at Pittston on Saturday night disbanded after the performance. The revue ends its run with the last engagement noted, marking the closing of the act.

Pari Pittston

Scranton City Guests and Visitors Quietly Noted

Local society notes list residents from Scranton Mayfield Uniondale Wilkes-Barre Olyphant Deposit and Waymart visiting relatives and friends in Carbondale and the city. Names include Miss Laura Nealon Miss Harriet Ward Misses Walsh Misses Kemmerer and more with several returning home after visits and business trips.

Hughes Scranton William Walker Mayfield Carbondale Libble Carpenter Uniondale Sallie Hughes Wilkes-Barre West Side Odie Sulim Majin Street Istte Finger Park Clothing House George Brennan John Tierney Harriet Ward Muggle Carden Walsh Waymart Bridget McAndrew Cottage Street Jestie Kemmerer Pactoryville Migses Courtright Wayne Street Marie Quinnan Jose Toolin Jeorge Walsh South Main Street Lackawanna Railroad A. D. Preston Preston

Belmont Steer Club Adds Harness and Members

Misses Morss of upper Belmont Steer and Dave a Tino now dente Souted carriage. Two sets of new silver mounted harness have also been provided for the hares.

Misses Morss Belmont Dave

Local worker from Terrace Street wins bid in Cincinnati

AL Whitteld of Terrace Street listed as employed by the company manufacturing beverages has been reported in Cincinnati on construction work for the OOM paint project.

AL Whitteld Terrace Street Iie Blendricks Alanufacturings Woniypuns Cincinnati Hie Oom Pain

Leading City Doctor Visited for Forest City Patient

Dr FilZsininions, once a top city physician, came to Wilkes-Barre on Saturday for a consultation regarding Jan White of Forest City who lies dangerously ill.

FilZsininions Wilkes-Barre Unas Jan White Forest City

Those Moth of the Routh Side Postin

A fragment notes a person on the Routh side receiving a posting with the On arly and Western war reparaens at May field sand.

Onarly & Western War Mayfield Sand

Hugh Nicholson Injury Report

Hugh Nicholson of Drumchend Avenue is confined to his home after a severe injury. The incident left Nicholson with significant wounds, and local authorities are investigating the cause and ensuring medical care.

Hugh Nicholson Hineh Nicholson Drumchend Avenue

Mechanics Travel to Chicago for Chicago-bound Test

Thomas Barrett and Honey Krancs of Carbondale Machine Company test equipment in Erie Sunday evening before a Chicago assignment. They will be engaged in a loss prevention or machining task as part of their work.

Gle Cebuty Freddie Bela Mulhiney Bross Mearset Bai Teanoratile de Bert Juan Pragent Hie Trenton Thomas Barrett Honey Krancs Carbondale Machine Company Erie Chicago Ty Lossulline Bent GU Fem

George Dalby Accepts Clerk Post at DPD Store

George Dalby has taken a position as clerk in the store of DPD under W. Huwphrey. The appointment appears to be effective immediately with Dalby assuming duties in the village shop.

George Dalby DPD W. Huwphrey

Bird convention attendance noted for Alex Kennedy

Alex Kennedy attended the Unidad convention on Saturday, appearing among principal figures. The event featured key participants and discussions on roundtable topics. Further details remain unclear due to fragmented text.

Alex Kennedy Bird Unidad Convention Thos Fabio Ty

Notable Visits Highlight Scranton Weekend Vists

The article notes that a resident of Scranton spent Sunday with Mrs. Preston's parents Mr. and Mrs. S. 8. Hards on Gaffeld avenue. It also mentions Miss Sallie Humphes returning to Wilkes-Barre after a pleasant two week visit with Miss Nellie Lynott on the West Side.

Scranton

Miss Lara Dull Celebrates Seventh Birthday in Blakely

In Blakely on Alain street Miss Lara Dull, daughter of Mr and Mrs A Huth, marked her seventh birthday with a party from 8 to 9 o clock. Guests included Bidna Pull Adalonise Parsons Josephine Dull Mabel Mudge Olive Rotse Mildred Charles Frieda Van Sickl Murcary Lloyd Natalie Watkins Helen Potter Mary Pettigrew Easie Belbwards Cathryn LieV Fanny Curley Alas ters Walter Frew Stanley Fulwirds Charles Touse John Cummings Frank Boyea of Dunmere. Andrew Kennedy of Old Forge visited his parents. Funeral arrangements were announced for Mrs Elizabeth Davis at 2 pm with burial in Peckville. Chicken thieves took about thirty birds from E K Williamson's henhouse Saturday night. Genevieve Gillespie accepted a position at Schuibmehl's. Dr and Mrs A L Crons left for Buffalo for Pan American dedication. Mary Probert visiting relatives in Lancaster PA. James Mebtale seriously ill. Miss Thuth Hartis from Providence visited Dr and Mrs W W Jenkins. The casket of Mrs William I Davis will be open from 1 to 2 today for viewing at the house.

Lara Dull Mildred Charles Freida van Sickl Murcary Lloyd Natalie Watkins Helen Potten Mary Pettigrew Easie Belbwards Cathryn Liev Fanny Curley Walter Frew Stanley Fulwirds Charles Touse John Cummings Frank Boyea Dunmere Andrew Kennedy Old Forge Blakely W. Th Lawler Honesdale Texcelsior Hose House Elizabeth Tavis Peckwille Williamson Blakely Hey Mer Williams Genevieve Gillespie Schuibmehl Et. Guaratere AL . Crons Westerday Buffalo D. G. Jones Annie Evans Lackawanna Street West Scranton Mary Probert Lancaster, Pa James Mebtale Bludson Street Thuth Tlartis Dpravidenie W.W. Jenkins Willian i. Davis

Priceburg Class Meeting Tonight at Primitive Methodist Church

Local notice invites residents to a class gathering in the Primitive Methodist church school room. Several residents are listed visiting or visiting relatives, including Miss Nannie Soliner and Mrs Hennie. A miner from Speres Noe,1 shatt, Thomas Turner, suffered a serious rock fall injury yesterday. Funeral details for Mrs Owila lain were reported with burial at Onsphant Catholic cemetery.

Primitive Methodist Thomas Joblin Dermyn John Friend Hennie Jon Kiley Albert Street Nannie Soliner Dramere Street Thomas Turner Lanceln Street Mre Owilalain Herhemean Boulevard Road Onsphant Catholic Renatrics Miles Prowler

Barthels travel to Stroudsburg for funeral services

Mr and Mrs F A Barthel left yesterday to attend the funeral of an insane child of Mr and Mrs M J Kistler in Stroudsburg. Nearby, W Broad Ralph Toffeler and William Williams fished at Kiger's pond and returned with a large catch. Mrs Levi Stage and daughter Miss Fadle supported Lady Milen Venue lodger Daughters of Rebekah at Chephant.

F. A. Barthel M. J. Kistler Stroudsburg W. Broad Ralph Toffeck William Williams Kiger's Pond Levi Stage Miss Fadle Milen Rebekuth Chephant Miss Stage Wilson Fire Company Hell On John Davis Gettyshure Blarper Budge Pendent Order of Cloth Bellows

Kyauso's Headache Capsules Advertised

An ad urges readers to buy Kyauso's Headache Capsules from druggists. It claims they prevent pain even if the skull were cracked, and promises a guarantee with nationwide availability.

Kyauso

Local Notes From Moosic Area

Moosic news notes S&S Hutching has returned after two weeks with relatives in Bermuda Islands. Miss Blanche Treacllus of Main street spent Sunday in Wilkes. Miss Margaret Mullein of Plymouth is visiting Miss Theresa Buller on South Main street. The Ladies Missionary society of the

W. S&s

Unclear historic note mentions religious leaders and meetings

Fragmentary OCR outlines a local religious event with mentions of preachers, a may event, and individuals including Mire and Mrs Dey Mange. It references a meeting at a home and a gathering involving Mire, AL Binteh, and others, with dates and locations obscured.

Mike Lingin Dey Mange Mpa Abin Abin Nleold Spont Metbey At the Bein Et Gt Latter's Daughter, Mire Mire Buathes

Montrose Death Notice and Obituary Details

Montrose special to the Scranton Tritane reports the death of Apollostone in Montose, with funeral rites at Montene and services at the Methodist Church. Died after a prolonged illness, survived by a wife and daughter. services led by Rev. Shieshell, with burial in the local cemetery and Masonic honors.

Local society notes from New Milford and surrounding towns

Readers recall social visits and family events across New Milford and nearby areas. The note lists gatherings with residents including Mr and Mrs George A Stems, Candle family, and Nethie Hell, plus a church service on a Sunday afternoon and a family visit with Stan Mell at Chueh.

OLR Reon Shipiebiay Harton Cae Tunis Hell Stu & Mell

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