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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 24, 1901

Page

3

Memorial Day Observance Urges Veteran Post Ceremony

General Orders from Commander John McComb of William H. Davies Post 187 G A R call for an appropriate Memorial Day observance. Veterans groups will attend, graves of departed heroes decorated, and post funds used for the exercises. A parade or procession precedes events with the choir and local groups participating in the day’s solemn program.

John McComb William H. Davies Post Othe Ga.br Dal Apettagh McCormhco Shane Elias Sidisendhe Anders Jure

Rumor of Bank Absorption Alarms Town Officials

A murky report suggests a local bank may be absorbed by Ritest or another institution, sparking public interest and political maneuvering. The planning points to a new company capitalization and potential shifts in capital control, with town leaders watching closely for official statements and outcomes.

John Murphy Buried in Western Cemetery Funeral

The funeral of Macphiay who died after a fall Tuesday morning was held at the House of Warvedock in St. Phowe city. A requiem mass and interment followed at Rose cemetery with local clergy officiating. attendees included a large procession and community figures.

Macphiay House of Warvedock St. Phowe Ies

Lecture Fragment Amidst Names and Places in New York

An OCR fragment lists many names and places including New York references and attendees. The garbled text mentions a speaker at Tayertel Watts and a discussion of Boston or nearby locales, with unclear sequence and affiliations.

Pelo Sieaker

Funeral Attendee List For Ammons Kin Funeral

Attendees at the Ammons funeral included numerous relatives and friends such as Atha Moon Michael ethos Jota Mighe Wo Chant John Mecneihy isiatt John Barred Kinios Notly and Mary Muldoon among others. Family members Michael Muldoon sr Patrick Mutdoon and Teresa Metlonkes attended along with Misses Katie Megowern Maggie Loughnes and Mary McDermott.

Ammons Callahan Fi Soorlepeney Atha Moon Michael Ethos Jota Mighe Ah Wo Chant John Mecneihy Isiatt John Barred Kinios Notly Doharbres Hoh Cuihony Katie Megowern Teresa Metlonkes Mary Muldoon Tage Aie Roohe Maggie Loughnes Mary McDermott Michael Muldoon Tatrick Mutdoon

Local disturbance on Main Street causes police response

A noise incident on Main Street yesterday led to a summons. Dr. J. S. Niles responded to a telephone call as the crowd dispersed around 4 oclock, while arrangements were made for clarifying the events with the involved party.

Chas Company Dr. J Niles

Untitled local notice fragment about community event

fragmentary OCR text describes a local event with tin lads and a dance at Deckers Tall. mentions numerous people and a melomone weather reference. details are unclear due to damage. summarizes a public gathering with unspecified participants.

Women’s Chrathin Venpermoce Mothers Meeting

A mothers meeting will be held at the Methodist chapel on Belmont Street this evening at and below. All ladies are cordially invited.

Chrathin Venpermoce Tolon Methodiat Chapel Belmont Streets al & Oelowck

Municipal water bond ordinance to come before council

The city prepares to vote on a 145000 bond to finance a municipal water plant. The measure, endorsed by supporters as essential, faces a council debate next Monday after a broad public campaign and prior approval by residents in a recent election.

Common Council Connell Proese Ig Haine Ordimianee iWoner Pal Water Ibs Consolidated Water Company Leynshanhurst Company Utchat Comedl Crondiiers

Fisher builds local branch of True Blue Fraternities

Ur Fisher of Wilkes-Barre serves as general deputy of the True Blue Fraternities Accident Order of Philadelphia. The order, strong in Scranton and attracting prominent businessmen, insures against sickness or accident. It has existed for years and now holds about 20 million dollars in certificates as its membership grows.

Ur. Fisher Wilkes-Barre Philadelhia Cewe Cnet Scranton Fishero

Brakeman Hurt in Yard Accident Near Dundas Street

Hone Renseler, a brakeman for A Dehewire and Hudson, was injured yesterday at noon in the Dundas street yard. While Flo threw a switch a caboose moved forward striking his back and throwing him against a switch post. He suffered a long gash on his head and was taken home on Olyphant after treatment.

Dehewire & Hudson Hone Renseler Dundas Street Flo Hensster Bailes Olyphant

Elected pastor to deliver graduation sermon at Tawley High

Tow and Whiten pastor of Repoon Baptist Church has been chosen to deliver the bioca lniveate sermon to Tawley High School graduates on Sunday June 6 at the Wawley Methodist Church. Whalen's oratorical ability draws wide notice as he gives lectures praised by press and public.

Tow Whiten Repoon Baptist Church Tawley High School Wawley Methodist Church Dy Whalen

Train Torpedo Incident Alleges Severe Injury Near Greenwood

Martin Peeman, an Italian worker on the Telawire and Padsen line, was severely detoured at Greenidee Western Day after a torpedo can exploded on the track. Reports say a blast struck a bystander, while Peeman escaped the train with minor injuries.

Martin Peeman Telawire Padsen Greenidee Pain Tika

Gienmania Singing Society to Stage Evening Concert

Near Mendas evening the Gienmania singing society will perform at Matty Street hall. The event promises entertainment value and lively participation as they uphold their well earned reputation with a performance that aims to delight the audience.

Mendas Gienmania “Singing Society Matty Street Elev Vanke

Miss Sadie Cummings Party Fishes in Wisnecounty

A youthful group including Sadie Cummings Annie Gavin Margaret Poudely and Michiel Murphys spent Wednesday fishing in Wisnecounty enjoying a pleasant day on the water and catching a creditable amount.

Sadie Cummings Annie Gavin Margaret Poudely Michiel Murphys Wisnecounty

Meetings Tonight Provide Fraternal Gatherings

Readers are invited to attend meetings featuring Jimw Onder and members of United American Merchants, Companions of the Forest, American Legion of Honor and The Royal Circle this evening with plans for fellowship and discussion.

Jimw Onder United American Merchanos Companions of the Forest American Legion of Honor the Royal Circle

Mille & Co. Move Swelling House From West Seventh Ave HAD

Pred W. Mille and Co. begin removing a swelling house located on their land west of the Delaware and Bison tracks on Seventh Avenue. The notice outlines the demolition action and property context for the local record.

W. Mille & C c Dela Ware & Bison Seventh Ave

Lincoln Avenue Residents Rally Against Worthless Dogs

Residents in the Lincoln avenue area launch a crusade against rumpant canines blamed for howling and damage to flowers and shrubs. The report notes community concern and a push for action to restore quiet and order in the neighborhood.

Lincoln Avenue Love

Night rifle ends canine nuisance in unfenced yards

A resident fired a shotgun to stop a nightly dog assault, scattering a pack that caused sleepless nights. The owner’s inaction prompts threats of a mass dog slaughter as lawns suffer damage in the unfenced area.

May Dance by the Recherche Sorial Club Delights Burke Building

The May dance in the Burke building drew invitation guests from the Recherche Sorial club marked by elaborate entertaining. The Mozart orchestra played as the young ladies led a several hour celebration with new dance numbers and praised for their success by attending men.

Recherche Sorial Club Burke Building Mozart Orchestra

Girls Mission Band Opens Coin Boxes at Social

Young Presbyterians in the Girls Mission Band collected funds over weeks and opened the boxes Wednesday night. Mrs Prishie and Mrs Lee organized a social with entertainment and a large kettle fireplace as a centerpiece. A substantial sum was raised for missionary work.

Presbyterian Church Girls' Mission Band W. E. Prishie Charles Lee

Three Boys Seized for Rail Yard Prowling

Three youths from Green Ridge were brought before Mayor Iilpatrick after being nabbed by Special Officers Harry Wills and John Finch for prowling the Delaware and Hudson rail yard. They claimed to have ridden an Ontario and Western train into town and attempted to board a Delaware and Hudson train back home. Subdued by the incident they promised to return home and were released.

Green Ridge Iilpatrick Speehil Harry Wills John Finch Delaware & Hudson Ontario & Western

Diamond pin theft case before Alderman Atkin

Vert Christian, an Ontario & Western railroad worker of Mayfield yard, faces theft charges from J L Buckland over a lost diamond pin. The warrant followed investigation. Christian was on a long run and is expected to be served today on his return home.

Vert Christian Alderman Atkinson J. L. Buckland Ontario & Western Mayfield Yard Buckland Christian

Physician Dr Gillis Improves After Poison Incident

Dr A Gillis infected with poison during an operation at Emergency hospital shows slow but steady improvement. The case is unusual and has drawn wide interest with expressions of concern from many friends who expect a less severe outcome than initially feared.

A. Gillis Papvier

Cake Sale by Berean Baptlet Ladies at Mitchell Building

The Berean Baptist ladies will hold a cake sale in the Mitchell Building on Salem Avenue all day Saturday. They will offer cakes pies rolls buns and other desserts with attractive prices and will serve ice cream and cake in the afternoon and evening. Everyone is warmly invited to attend.

Berean Mhurell Mitchell Salem Avenue

Jermyn and Mayfield Community Notes

May reception at Sacred Heart church for Blessed Virgin's sodality scheduled next Sunday evening with rich music. Rummage sale opens daily with strong patronage. sale continues today from from 9 to 6. Mumford and Pizer dissolve partnership. Mumford to run livery business at Trendrick barn. Local visits include Mrs. John May in Jermyn and Mrs. W T Roberts in Peckville. It is hoped parents attend today's school exhibition from 2 to 5 PM. attendance will encourage pupils and teachers.

Blessed Virgin's Sodality Sacred Heart Church Svelock Mumford & Pizer Main Street Mumford Livers Thomas Trendrick John May Peckville Jermyn Charlie Whitney Delaware and Hudson W. T. Roberts North Main Street Sadie Timlin Towanda James Toman Scranton RE. Battenberg Archbald M. D. Fuller Methodist Episcopal Parsonage George BE. Randolph Sons of Veterans Oscar Smith

Swallow in Gettysburg trip and return plans

W H Swallow left Clark's Green on Friday to attend the Giraud enrollment of Odd Yellows at Gettysburg. He visited cousin Dr A B Swallow in Harrisburg over Sunday and reached Gettysburg Monday. return home planned late in the week. A Giveen departed Clark's Green for Clifford Saturday and left there on Monday.

W. H. Swallow Gettysburg Dr. 8 Swallow Harrisburg Giettysbura I A. Giveen Clifford Lefe

Grand Lodge Session Notes in Gettysburg

The day for the Grand Lodge session in Gettysburg features Mr. Green as the representative of Electric Star Lodge No 490 and Miss Imogene Akerley as the representative to the Grand Lodge of Rebekahs. Mrs C G Decker, formerly local, injured in a tricycle accident near her Honesdale home. Miss Helen Harlan studies mechanical drawing by correspondence. Miss Bessie Mullinex visits relatives in Green Ridge. J C Higgins visits friends in Beruanton and returns home.

Grand Lodge Gettysburg Green Electric Star Jodge Odd Fellows Imogene Akerley Cgrrand Lodge Rebekahs CG. W. Decker Honesdale Helen Harlan Bessie Mullinex Green Nidge J. ¢. Higgins Beruanten

Funeral of Mrs. Mary Mason Held in Olyphant

The funeral was held yesterday afternoon from her Lackawanna street home with brief services then at Blakely Baptist church led by Dr. Spencer. A large funeral cortege accompanied the remains to Union Cemetery for interment. Flower and pallbearers listed. attendees from out of town included Thomas Mason and others from Green Ridge Aly Jerpisa Kyde Park.

Mary Mason Lackawanna Street Blakely Baptist Church Spencer Union Cemetery Tare Mun Dr. Jones Frank Magor Maggie McIntosh Jessie Pettigne Mesers J. W. Dutten Willian Cillbert Jol Washo Charles Butson Willan Melitogh Richard Pettigrew Thomas Mason Myre William Clark Green Ridge Aly Albert Mason Jerpisa

Local notices describe a family bereavement event

Fragmented OCR text notes a family mourning the death of Myx Waliga at a Busts drug store and references friends and members who attended the bereavement. The passage is garbled but centers on a death and community response.

Deugeret i Nhe Family Ag Waligabet Dividosti Reticle Ab Iiem

West Peckville host surprise luncheon for new baby

Mrs Alexander Kvaior of West Peckville announces the birth of daughter Carrice at Ale Chaplen 1 Molenwna. The event features a village gathering with neighbors, gifts, and a festive party at the Writhe’s home.

Alexander Kvaior West Peckvilles Caida Carrice Ale Chaplen Molenwna Writhe Noth Mati Siveoet Satie Pune Oujbloyes Delaware and Hudson Shristian Wey Hinlonm Howe Masahi Walicom Main Street Wescott Faye Pius

Unclear Historical Names Mentioned In Event Fragment

Fragmentary OCR lists names such as Jessie Stearns and Robert Prederick with references to zither music and refreshments. The text reads as a garbled social page or event attendee list with numerous misread names and stray phrases.

Su Robert Prederick Jessie Stearns Woot Chen Mis Breas Jessie Eelsie Stairs Mro Mie Doh Tuttle George WH Ape Waser Abr Mies Yates Crate Miss Alive Mr Woll Wortell Wilhelmina Rosanae Ewot Dobeot D'rodertek

Fantisy killer at the Stermrick Creek mines

Antipas Lynott, a fantasy killer at Stermrick Creek mines, dies after a fatal accident amid a top world event. Lanebewis and United Mine Workers figures appear, with funeral plans and local names referenced.

Antipas Lynott Stermrick Creek Pei Ditarthy Ale Wind Aft Lovwl No United Mine Workers Ati Fea Tomly Ah Fuera Katie Barret Mike Wale Shanley Dunmore Vieiling Sneha Ehib Baling Tall POE Coiestt Ie

Unclear OCR Item From Clark's Summit Area

Fragmentary text describes various local names and places including Clark's Summit and Mason University in Villelurs Pa. No coherent event or clear persons or organizations to summarize. details are too garbled to extract a definite story.

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