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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1901

Page

2

The People’s Exchange Advertises for Help and Property

Classified notices offer to buy sell or exchange real estate and other property with one cent a word rates. The item lists letters of administration and claims of estate matters in the Clipe Howdale area and Penney t: vena. It notes payments for estate settlements and management duties by the Warddan Moteiiseen administrator in Atlanta.

Ores Dines Maden Howdale Liekiavuntie Gommtys Penney Nike Eleiebahey

Street department undertakes extensive repairs and projects

The city street department outlines a long list of urgent work including drainage repairs, culverts, pipe installations, bridge work, tree removals, and sidewalk fronts. Projects target Crown and Willow streets, Seventh and Hospital streets, Main Street corridors, and the Brook Street intersection with widening and rebuilding efforts. The schedule hinges on property donations and pending contracts.

Reed Gastaewenipe Ollige Brookiey and Civeentiel Merrick “Rooms Brooklyn Street Brooklyn Streets Crown Ane Willow Street Scott Atreet Oditely Semel Hospital Bircet

Costly Joke Prompts Bootblack Stand Bill

A young man from Taees Tallin by birth decorates bootblack Toe's stand with paint after being teased by nearby youths. The owner, Toes, returns to find his chair painted and vows revenge. An alderman court hears the case as the accused pleads first offense and offers to pay for damages, ending with a light punishment.

Tallin Salon Avenue Ploa Duffy Patience Tasca Boothmek Aloe Cde

Community rummage sale to purge homes this weekend

Poimmaege Sales hosts a church coordinated event with Episcipathins and Baptist and Congregationalist groups guiding sale proceeds. Congregationalists announce a combined drive with a central venue to be announced, inviting friends to donate saleable items and arrange tables for display.

Poimmaege Carhenedate Thie Eli Conerega Eharae Ehureh Teodonate

Postal service strain in Lackawanna county streets

An OCR fragment reports postal delays in a Lackawanna county city with unnumbered streets and uneven growth. It notes demand for more carriers is justified by inspector visits, as residential delivery is hindered by faulty street addressing and insufficient routes.

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Canep Ne 2 Pietviotie Onder sons er Adegien

A garbled note from this city describes an event in the WOW Watt bidding and a thirteenth anniversary celebration. The text hints at an evening program on a street, involving a group called BVO UO en OT Lertmedt, with uncertain details and names.

Pietviotie Watt Ettaipety Honer Earlies Yi

Unclear historic names frame local town visit scene

Fragmentary OCR describes a figure from New York City and companions visiting a western town scene. It mentions guiding by a person named Chorge W and references others Joshi and B. Tathiyores, with few familiar moons or features noted during the visit.

Community Gala Promises Warm Evening and Merriment

On Monday evening a local society hosts a joint concert and social at the village hall. Organizers vow careful planning to ensure a pleasant occasion with music, refreshments, and friendly company for all attendees.

Br Paul’s Lutheran Church Elects New Treasurer

John J. Berane elected treasurer of Br Paul’s Lutheran Church replacing Louis Brunner who resigns after extended tenure amid court scrutiny and alleged improprieties. Brunner’s departure ends a period of lengthy service and questions.

John J. Berane Br Paul's Louis Brunner Chormans

Funeral for John Murphy Postponed at St Mose Church

The funeral for John Murphy who died after a fall on the stairs will be held this morning at 9 from his late home on College Atom. Services will be held at St Mose Church continuing the final rites.

John Murphy Ths Mose

Local graduate earns degree from Jefferson Medical College

Avho Meight of Honesdale and a Lime resident is listed as entitled to write his name as graduate of Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia. He attended the graduation exercises on Wednesday.

Avho Meight Honesdale Thin City Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia

Massive Locomotives Parade Through City

Two enormous locomotives built at the Rakiwin Works in Philadelphia steamed through the city yesterday en route to the Union Pacific railroad.

Rakiwin Works Philadeliinia Union Paciflhe Railroad

Louis Bush and Miss Fannie Hush Called to Factoryville

Louis Bush and his sister Miss Fannie Hush of Fiver Street are summoned to Factoryville by a brother in serious need. The fragmentary note mentions a plea for aid and household prayers.

Louis Bush Fannie Hush Fiver Street Factoryville

Lockjaw Case Proves Fatal in Local City

John Sears died from tetanus after a fall while at work caused a leg injury. Despite precautions, the infection developed, leading to his death at Emergency Hospital yesterday morning. He was 50, survived by his wife and eight children, with one son serving in the Philippines. Funeral arrangements were set for Friday.

John Sears Heney Deepal Sears Deceised Jon Wayne County Seth Sears Sam Welds Philippines Regularo Uodertaker Purple Neo Archbald Street Pyiday Wen

Keystone Dramatic Club Presents Because She Loved His Sac

On Menoria night the Keystone Lit ero and Dramatic club of Serine WHE stage a dramatic play at the Grand opert house titled Because She Loved His Sac. Proceeds go to the St. Rose church building fund. The young men, once set on Rocenbertainmpent, organized a dramatic production instead.

Menoria Keystone Litero and Dramatic Club Serine Opert House St. Rose Parish Keystone Soe Oot Scranton Betase Sin So Lascenin

Old Resident Lawrence McNally Dies After Prolonged Illness

Lawrence McNally an longtime Tawilerhe street resident died in the afternoon after a seven year illness and recent complications. He was well known in town and highly esteemed by neighbors. The funeral will be held at St Rose Church with a Mass of Requiem, then interment in St Rose Cemetery.

Lawrence McNally Tawilerhe Street Mr McNally McNally Miothetehoek St. Rose Chur St. Rose Cemetery

Last Night's Concert At First Congregational Church

A youth group from the Young Ladies' Special Club hosted a concert at the First Congregational Church last night. The audience filled the hall as performers presented a varied program including vocal solos mandolin and violin pieces, a recital and a vocal duet.

First Congregational Church Naytor Blodwin Dawis Misses Wiseley Miss Calling Mise Ednth Benson Edgar Stuck Miss Collins Miss Meta He Mise Benson Mr Hoe Miss Wisehey

Traction project hits trouble on local switch repair

A repair attempt on a block north of Salent Ave faced permission issues and rushed work. Residents report tree safety problems and ongoing annoyance from the misaligned switch. Aided by a powerful electrical system, the crew works to correct the defects.

Traction Company

Store shelving collapses at Napdware shop on South Matin

A Tuesday night incident at J B cil hardware on South Martin Street caused shelving to topple, sending a row of show canes scattering and smashing. The loss exceeds one hundred dollars with no insurance coverage, and the wall fastening was reportedly inadequate.

J B. Cil Matin Street

Local resident Martin Krentan reported fatally ill

Friends on Upper Dunduff Street learned last night that Martin Krentan is very ill, with local chatter noting his condition as serious. no official update from authorities yet.

Martin Krentan Upper Dunduff Street

New Open Car Put In Service By Traction Company

Car No. 2 of the Traction company was put in service today as the best open car of the season. Other cars will be put on in a few days.

Traction Conmpany Ti Bs

Unclear fragment on Hiva 2 Woven Was heads

Fragmentary notes mention Mrs. Hiva and Vite Sasane Dene with unclear context or events. No concrete actions, dates, or outcomes are readable.

Hiva

Ontario and Western train death near Tess day

The article reports the death of Mrs. Wayman, once a Hickory Ridge resident and sister to Mire Matle Bailey of South Church Street. Her body was moved from Mrs. Bailey’s house to Hickory Ridge where the funeral was held, with many residents of the city knowing her.

Ontario and Western New York State

Tax Collector Seizes in Fifth Ward for School Taxes

Attorney William E. Watt, appointed tax collector, made multiple levies in the Fifth ward to recover 1900 school tax. Under his contract no bonus would be paid if a certain collection percentage by June was met, and Watt is pressing for full recovery, threatening summary action against refusals to pay.

William E. Watt Watt

Moran and McAndrew Face Alderman Over Firearm Charge

John Moran prosecutes and John McAndrew defends in a case before Alderman Atkinson this afternoon for displaying and discharging fire arms. A newsboy son testifies he was bitten by Moran’s dog during Moran’s search for the animal, while Moran says the boy teased the dog and no bite occurred.

John Moran John McAndrew Atkinson McAndrew Moran

Clothesline Thief Plagues South Side Neighbors

South Side residents fear a clothesline thief after several families report overnight losses. Investigations by victims are believed to have identified the suspect, with multiple homes reporting similar thefts.

South Side

Fire alarm inspection set to resume daily testing

Chief of the Fire Department announces daily testing of the city fire alarm system. McNulty will trigger one box each day, replacing the inspector whose removal left the system unattended for weeks. Public relief grows as inspections restart.

Fire Department A. McNulty

Funeral of Little David Callihan Held Privately

The funeral of David Callihan, the infant son of Mr and Mrs James Callihan of Salem Avenue, was held yesterday. The remains were laid to rest in St Rose cemetery. Owing to the nature of the disease, the service was private.

David Littl Mrn James Callihan Salem Avenue St. Rose Cemetery

Carbondale Officials Attend Scranton Council Initiation

MM Horan J 5 O Nei and Mark ampbell joined Carbondale council leaders Knights of Columbus at the Scranton council initiation ceremony last night.

Horan J. 5 O' Nei and Markampbell Our Carbondale Council Knights of Columbus Scranton Council

Local visitors and residents noted in Scranton area yesterday

Dr J R Slitterly of Scranton formerly of this city was in town yesterday. Olicer J Z McAndrew of Olyphant visited relatives here yesterday. Mrs Mot Miliont stayed with Miss Judith Benson of Scranton. Miss Nora Nealon returned home after visiting Pittston friends. Hiev Lod Metabe of Auburn Centre NY visited the parish residence yesterday. Charles Munn of Middletown NY, a former Carbondale merchant, renewed acquaintances yesterday. Mrs S S Card of this city and Mrs A D Preston of Scranton are spending a week in New York City. Minnie Bowen and Mrs EB Lathrope attended the Schumann Heink concert in Scranton Tuesday evening.

J. R. Slitterly Scranton Olicer J. Z. McAndrew Olyphant Yesterdy Mot. Miliont Judith Benson Nora Nealon Pittston Hiev Lod Metabe Auburn Centre N.Y Charles Munn Middletown N. Y Carbondale Yesterlay Card A. DD. Preston Scranten New York City Minnie Bowen EB. Lathrope Tribune Schumann-Heink

Jermyn and Mayfield Community Notices and Events

Local school parents day scheduled all week from 2 to 5 P M with pupil work exhibit in all rooms. Obituary notes James H Russell formerly of Jermyn died in Dowd City Washington after long illness leaving three daughters. Birth announced for William Seymour Sr and wife of Third Street. Hawthorne Literary Society to meet at William Kennedy's home next Wednesday. Roderick to begin sinking an air shaft near Delaware and Hudson drift on East Slide. A five year old Carbondale child dies after illness. Red Men invite to social and meeting Saturday night. Ladies Aid rummage sale at Methodist Episcopal Church opens today. Rev G J Fessenden returns from Pottsville. Street crew making improvements at foot of hill near mule barn.

Welock Friends of Education James H. Russell Jermyn Dowd City Washington William Relsting Gould City William Seymour Third Street Hawthorne Literary Society William Kennedy Roderick Delaware and Hudson David Janes Callahan Carbondale Afonsay Ladies’ Aid Society Mpiscopal Church Fessenden St. Janes’ Mpiscopal Church Pottaville McAndrew

Local notes from Peckville and surrounding towns

Miss Laura Roberts returned Monday after visiting her parents Mr and Mrs Silas Robert of Muhlenburg. Duight Beardslee and William Vandervort were business visitors at Avarat yesterday. Mrs D W Brown is visiting relatives in Avarya and Mr H B Briggs of Carbondale was in town yesterday. Joseph and Blanford Neese were at

Laura Roberts Silas Robert Muhklenburg Duight Beardslee William Vandervort Avarat D. W. Brown Avarya H. B. Briggs Carbondale West Culley Joseph and Blanford Neese

Wedding attendance and church concert planned in Scranton

Clifford attended the wedding of Miss Laurse Morgan to Professor H. B. Morean. Mrs. Charles Baker, recently ill with a paralytic stroke, showed some improvement. The Presbyterian choir plans a concert in the Morgan store building on Decoration Day. Readers include Mr Fundman violinist Scranton, Mr Law locutionist Scranton, Miss Katherine Gibbons soprano, Miss Barge pianist, Wil W. Watkine baritone, G. W. Hawley minister. Ice cream will be served after. General admission 18 cents.

Weddings and Society Notes from Olyphant Crowd

A busy evening in Olyphant featured the wedding of Miss Margaret G Williams to William Lewis at the bride’s Hill Street home with A V Bower of Scranton performing the ceremony. The couple plans a New York honeymoon and will reside on Hill Street upon return. The Father Mathew Dramatic society staged Lynwood for Cathelic Y M B S anniversary. Annie Mackerel and Charles O Boyle wed at St Patrick’s Church with a large turnout. A juvenile dancing class social is planned in Mahon’s hall, and Mrs Mary Evans of Hyde Park visited relatives. Mrs McCloudman of Lackawanna Street is seriously ill.

Margaret G. Williame William Lewis Hill Street A. V. Bower Scranton Gertrude Williams Edward Lewis New York Lynwood Father Mathew Dramatic Society Cathelic Young Men's Annie Mackerel Bell Street Charles O' Boyle Jessup John McLaughlin St. Patrick’s Church Bridget O'Boyle John Sweeney Anna Brown O'Malley Mahon's Hall Mary Evans Hyde Park McCloudman Lackawanna Street

Taylor Events and Local Notes From Archbald Area

The Goodwin benefit concert and drawing, postponed earlier, now set for June 20 at Webers rink to aid a widow and children through liberal patronage. Funeral of Mrs. Moran noted. requiem at Immaculate Conception led by Rev. Motty. Taylor Reds to Pittston to face Brothers. Harris candidacy discussed for Republican state convention. Ice cream social planned by American Protestant Association, Ladies’ Lodge. Ladies’ association members to meet at Mrs Griffiths’ High Street home. Drum corps to host a Decoration Day picnic at Weberns Park. Ethel Reese returns from Week’s visit. W O C Howells in Philadelphia for son’s hospital entry. Robert Llewellyn to Wales on June 1.

Goodwin Webers Rink Hberal John Moran Archbald James Motthty Taylor Reds Pittston H. E. Harris Harrisburg West Mouth American Protestant Association Ladies’ Lodge American Protestant Ladies’ Association Thomas Criffiths High Street Taylor Union Weberns Park Ethel Reese W. R. Jones Carbondale W. OC Howells Philadelphia Myan Robert Llewellyn Wales

Notable visits and meetings overlook in Hallstead week

Malistead hosts and guests travel between Galusie A. Uein's Glewoodd and nearby towns. Fragments mention veterans' meetings, farm visits, local officials, and community events with multiple names and places, alongside regulatory notes and upcoming gatherings.

A Delightful Lake Ledore Excursion Announcement

The first excursion of the season on Lake Ledore will run Memorial Day weekend May 30 via the Delaware and Lackawanna Railroad. Take a train to the lake and walk from the new wharf to view the spring water and scenery. Bauer’s orchestra will provide music at the dance pavilion and catering will be available. Special teas depart from Scranton and Woodward depots with greatly reduced excursion rates from all stations and tickets on all trains.

Lake Ledore Runoen Memorial Delaware & Dblson Railroad Lake Groat Bauer DL & Th Scranton

Knights Templar train to Reading grand commander's election

A Knights Templar train will depart Seranten via the Central Railroad of New Jersey on May 27, with stops at Wilkes-Barre and Pittston. Fares range from 1 to 6 dollars plus group rates. the event escorts Grand Commander candidate Peninin and follows a ceremonial route with tickets valid to June.

Seranten New Jersey Popa Inh Petins Wilkes-Birre de Poo Puarty Feranion Pliteton Wilkes-Barre Jaime of Siemteyn Latys Pittston Qanel Powe Ooehlies Keadiowe Knights Templar Meitaenms MT. i Prenat Reading Eivery Knielit Templar

Unclear OCR narrative on Susquehanna death and local events

An imperfect local text describes Patchard Las kin, a Susquehanna resident, dying while confined for the insane at Chenville. It notes his prior confinement, a search ending with his rescue, and mentions the death of a boy, the father's return to the asylum, and several survivors. The piece also references church anniversaries and community figures in Hindlestead.

Newey Lemena Larkin Quy Cplogie Mas J. Vaeriek Conmdiier Angie Tho Caiedian Stryder New York Percotadiy Feo Kiew Mire Belin Presbyterian Church

Local Church Reception and Community Events Highlight Susquehanna

Members of the church and congregation hosted a reception marking a cheerful gathering. The event featured a large crowd, musical solos, and a program with several choirs and a guest band from Susquehania While plans included upcoming activities at Jomeshore High School and various social engagements, readings and performances showcased community ties and support for families attending from nearby towns.

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