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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1901

Page

3

Board of Health Warns Luzerne County on Smallpox Spread

The Board of Health urges vaccination as a preemptive measure against a looming smallpox epidemic in Luzerne County. Officials plan to use print notices to inform residents and schools of the vaccination push and the public health need.

Luzerne County Lurerne Couny Carbondale Neetonte Philes Neering PY Watt Niles Evans Prudenes

Westyday Treble One Municipal Water Plant Meeting

At a city council meeting on Monday evening the proposed municipal water plant for Westyday was discussed with dissent on funding. Council members heard estimates of cost and potential annual tax savings, plus details on capacity, tunnel work, and contracts with engineers and paving efforts requested for Belmont Street.

Westeydasy Orlin- Atco Roberts Whittell Cohen Mir Toberta Phanta Vereto Euretul Coote Thompson Robinson Lumber Cedi Avenue Honiant Atrees J. Manas Cette J. Thompsen Part Paving Belmont Street Pletehens Total Street Committee Newton A.M .Thompson Litchell

Fragmentary medical and shoe shop notes from city records

Disjointed OCR text references a shoe store and medical items with scattered phrases about physicians, powders, and a potential Miles Battier. The garbled excerpt mentions Chicago, a grand operation, and shop details with unclear transactions or notices.

Sewer Work Balance Owed at 8 Lees Street

A note reports the balance due for sewer work at 8 Lees Street. The city engineer estimates figures as debate continues. The stagnant water on the Michael B. White estate on South Washington Street triggers a sanitary petition. A committee and petty solicitor Tits were appointed to complete the review.

Lees Michael Bh White Wastington Street

Soldiers of valor and vanished graves remembered

The verses honor fallen soldiers whose brave deeds are pledged to memory. They describe fierce battle scenes and the haunting sight of graves strewn with lead and wounded heroes. The poem recalls endurance, sacrifice, and the need to keep faith with departed braves.

Money Order Change Cause Impost to Benefit Post Office

A fraudulent scheme targets money orders suspended by the postal department. The notice explains changes in payment procedures and urges readers to present valid receipts and identification at local offices. It notes the treasury's interpretation of old orders and emphasizes timely settlements.

Persis Ibrar Secuinten Clebs Wars Yeoneeder Fey Gotadeerses Neis Pavalle Ak Catllee Georgy Jewerseyd

Hughes Honored At Local Assembly Dine

Mrs Mary Hughes and Mrs Phaote Sililioin received honors from the Liealilitens of Rebekah as deputies to Lavekawein court. The conferring occurred during the creek assembly with Dewtoywed dhek presenting the awards and led by senior fellows.

George W. Dines Oda Grate Tieters Lavekawein Phaote Sililioin West Scranton Yetel Nid

Memorial Day Mail Service Notice at Post Office

A memorial day update from the post office notes a single general delivery of mail and all business conducted there. It mentions the postmaster and plans for the day, with emphasis on registered letters and full-day operations.

Ana Tega

Funeral for Mrs Willie Johnson Held on Washington Place

The funeral of the late Mrs Willie Johnson was held after dark from the Hamme on Washington Place with limited attendance citywide. Rev A L Pochamee, pastor of the Piast Method hireh, conducted the services and gave a brief eulog. Pallbearers named include Alva Driley Abner Amey Pierce Butler Theme Fy Jaidwit Mieluged Dells din Joseph Al exineder Aviom the Whidette. The procession included Mire, Laanis Dean, Chivhes (ean id HH. oO. Baecott of Hotesihale and others.

Mres Willie Johnson Hell Mendus Yan Washington Place AL Pochamee Hireh Alva Driley Abner Amey Pierce Butler Fy Jaidwit Joseph Alexineder Aviom the Whidette Cobb Wth Mire Laanis Dean Mra Baecott Hotesihale

Local residents gathered near Mr. gmore for an evening event

Siva H R Lathrop, BL doatin and George W tirny were near Mr gmore last evening. The aggregate age of the people was young.

Siva H.R. Lathrop BL Doatin George W. Tirny

Clerminia Singing Ponts Endorse Local Concert Series

A historical note reports four successful social events held on Monday evenings. Professors guiding the activities and Pith delivering music provided entertainment for attendees in a small community venue.

Clerminia Pombety

Outdoor sports interest grows as season advances

Report notes rising enthusiasm for baseball in Carbondale with teams forming and opening game plans. Names such as Captain PP and players like Moytie, Nelly, and Joseph Coughlin appear in rosters, with talk of a new athletic bond and committee actions for upcoming events.

Ioout Baise Hall Carbondale Teavn Cain Bern Columbies Capuin Joba Thaeet Chuerhes Ratohews Mik Basten Edward Balew Pibehers Jamies Haglan Mase Mathooah Murpnos Mos Neem Linted Wee Wes Eed Ase Tiae Pane Ie” Mebienoush Mart MeAndrews Patrick Paareet Oinaes Troe Cobnesere Ate Feb Fearless Whale Jeti Torodien Wes Moaten Joseph Carrevll Dieter Eine Jeli Lohaes Joseph Coughlin Dione Boyhin Thos Coughlin Andrew Slitehell

Fragmented OCR Note Sparks Unclear Event Involving ARCO

Disjointed text mentions Coton ARCO and possible collection on prawns with unclear context. Key names and actions are garbled, making specifics unavailable.

Guardian Appointed for Mollinis Minor Children

A judge granted guardianship to an appointee for Solon Panes and Aloe, minor children of James Mollinis, with Vandlina named in the case. The decision clears the path for custody arrangements and guardianship responsibilities.

Solon Panes Aloe James Mollinis Ae Vandlina

Social Domorton Evening at First Constelationial Church

The Christian Endeavor of the First Constelationial Church hosts a social domorton evening at the home of Will Shelley on Church Street Hefveeliined. Laundry details indicate refreshments will be served.

Will Db Shelley Routh Church

Local Runner Ralph Histed Sets Sprint Record

Ralph Histed returns from Keine’s pond with a swift time, claiming the record for the week. The event highlights notable performance at the local athletic gathering with Histed as the standout figure.

Ralph Histed Abe Sewegis Otto Af Lis Wee

Albans Taw semool founding celebration observed

A ceremonial event marked the founding of the Albans Taw semool with attendees from local groups. Officials led remarks praising community history while participants shared refreshments and expressions of goodwill.

Miss Cora Praney Hosts Monday Pike Street Gathering

Miss Cora Praney was surprised by reverends and friends on Monday at her home on Pike Street. The event brought mirthful entertainment with guests including Ger rude Agnes Walken Therona Vidgeon Loretta Malone Billy Praney.

Cora Praney Pike Street Gerrude Agnes Walken

Evening Features Highlighted By Local Performers

The program included a cake walk by Agnes Walker and Jance Cihcot and a vocal solo by Anta Walsh, with David Davis and Michael Powers joining in. Among the out of town attendees were Evita Stanton Evy Layman James Myrich and Patrick Williame.

A. Walsh David Davis Michael Powers James Gilhool Frank Walker William Nolan Walter Reardon Eddie Reardon Evita Stanton Evy Layman James Myrich Patrick Williame Agnes Walker Jance Cihcot Anta Walsh

Be cause She Loved Him So at Opera House

The comedy Be cause She Loved Him So debuts at the Opera house tomorrow night under St Rees church young men sponsorship after a sold out opening at Reynolds Drug Store. A large eager crowd attended the opening sale and Scranton papers praise the production. Local residents including Evans John Wetherby Thomas Wetherby Clark Edward Margie Merphy Lynn Langley Golden Pritchard Malloy Shokson Cocca Fox Gertrude Weet Miss Griffin Miss Theresia Burke Miss Adelina Cangules Miss Mary Me Carry Miss Julia Langley Thomas Cheely Ambrose Haule and others from this city participate in the show.

Piagram Opera House St. Rees Reynolds’ Drug Store Thiere Scranton Steves Oliver West Abendaee Evans John Wetherby Sherman Thoimais Wetherb Clark Eward Margie Merphy Lynn Langley Golden

Chief McAndrew Restores Stolen Coat and Watch to Man

The case involves McKune of Forty second street who reported his coat and watch stolen during a winter celebration. A citizen found the items and brought them to the station, where Chief McAndrew identified and returned them to McKune after he confirmed ownership.

McAndrew McKune Forty-second Street Mecune McAmlew

Remaining letters list from Bondale Postoffice 1901

A historic Bondale Alaska postoffice notice from 1901 lists names of recipients with unknown addressees including Patrick Drennan James Carrell Thiver Dimamink Prof WLP Gregory Mat Hori John Kerhis Curtis Lee T J Morgan Jimes Miloto Khoe Olmstead Miss Berthi Bulmer Miss Madden Mrs Mb Mreneh Mrs June Hierron Mrs i McMinn Mrs Thine eas Mitchell Apes Hannil Youngs Pietro tirechiwink Mraiesco Mau couse Filip Attenia Pabbiinie Audrei Chamisak J Hi Thomas and MM indicating remaining letters for undelivered mail.

Arbondale Postoffice Patrick Drennan Jimes Carrell Thiver Dimamink Wlp. Gregory Mat Hori John Kerhis Curtis Lee T. J. Morgan Jimes Miloto Khoe Olmstead Berthi Bulmer Madden Mb. Mreneh June Hierron I McMinn Thineeas Mitchell Hannil Youngs Pietro Tirechiwink Mraiesco Maucouse Filip Attenia Pabbiinie Audrei Chamisak J. Hi Thomas

Encouraging Signs in Dr Crillis’s Recovery Progress

Positive reports say Dr Crillis shows steady improvement. Temperature remains normal and care team notes continuing gains as he nears returning to health.

A. TF. Crillis Gillis

Local Carpenter Passes After Bright's Disease

Mies Punnie and Lewis Bush attend the funeral of a well known Factorstown carpenter who died Friday of Bright's disease at age seventy two. He had worked here in the city for many years in the trade.

Mies Punnie Lewis Bush Aire Factorsville

Miss Burr to Graduate From Rye Seminary

Miss Sarah Burr will graduate this week from Rye Seminary, a leading college for young ladies. Her parents Mr and Mrs Burr and several Carbondale friends will witness the ceremonies.

Sarah Burr Rye Seminars Cauntins de. Burr Carbondale

Isaac Singer Returns From New York City Trip

Isaac Singer of the Park Clothing house, who started a trip to New York City Sunday afternoon, returned home yesterday afternoon.

Isaac Singer The Park Clothing House New York City

Scranton Visitors At City and District Offices

Scranton residents Joseph J. Wiche and Hh. OH. Chilliagher were in town yesterday. Mr and Mrs O R O Manville and Mr and Mrs Frank Sillman visited Scranton. M r and Mrs M J Stone toured the city visiting Mr Stone's former home Thots de Mecibe from the Scranton district office of the Equitable with ARSUrAnCe COUP.

Joseph J. Wiche Scranton OH. Chilliagher O'Ro Manville Prank Sillman M. J. Stone Mr. Stone Serndnton

Memorial Day Observances Planned for Blakely and Priceburg

Tomorrow morning W W Waters post of the American Legion will march from the Sweeney building to Pricehburg cemetery to decorate graves, then join a Blakely group to visit St Patrick's cemetery. An afternoon parade is planned with veterans and Blakely Hoy. A program at Bl Patrick's includes prayers, readings, an ode, and music. All local merchants will close for the day.

W. W. Waters Post Army of the Republic Sweeney Pricehburg Americi Blakely St. Patrick's Cemetery Henry the Upton Bancelack Anna Bivewu Mate Lev Olivia Stone Wil. Dreos John Mcbaughlin Katie Murray Jerusalem Kennedys Providence

Barbers Plan Closed Slope Tomorrow in Carbondale

Mrs Po Kane of Carbondale hosts visiting Miss Katie Loftus of Lackawanna Street as barbers will close their slope tomorrow.

Po. Kane Carbondale Katie Loftus Lacka- Wanha Street

Funeral for John T. Wile in Jermyn and Mayfield

Funeral services for John T. Wile were held at his family home with Rev. M D Fuller presiding. The Delaware and Hudson funeral party attended, with pallbearers named. A post mortem found death from a fat heart, and notes mention memorial day and various local notices.

John T. Wile l M.D. Fuller Methodiat Episcopal Church Key Fund Delaware Hadson Calliery Javoh Pellow Thomas Henwood Michael Muldoon Michael Clark Joseph T. Roberts David Thomas J.B. Grifiths We. Nicholson OL BL ‘Thoms Scranton M. J. Shields Jermyn Bob W. Jackson Mayfield Roberts Weide Hind Mike Slewisky East Side Polien McCinley Suir Robinson Squire Fred Lemon Red Diewe Hogarth John James Kata Kate Quinn New York New Mayland Lewis Tiger Mumford & Placer Main Street Chorge Cudlin Third Street AL 1. Wisdell Pitooktwan Xni Whi Jian Williams West Midfield John Masenmois Second Street Tiecarth Henry Masne Frenk Titmoare Vanedling Southbinder McGinley Steoet

Community Musical Benefit and church events in Peckville notes

Local Peckville notes describe a Presbyterian charity concert with admission of 15 cents, performers including pianists and vocalists, ticket sales for a large program, and a post office decoration sale. The Baptist Library Society serves cake at the church lawn, with a free evening entertainment to follow. Also mentions local illnesses, Sunday school activities, and community notices.

Mopaai Inerrow Ehurel Avie Pianegliet Ais Stevnems Oselo Mbiss Mr. Law ML Bss Mandelin Sele Ma. Hawley Laws Sele Ve. W. Watkins Mise Hall Alba Tinklepaugh Hickory Street Fd. Taylor

Banjo Star George Carl to entertain at local venue

Professor George Carl, renowned banjoist from Senantan, is set to perform at a local venue in the near future. The event is expected on a June evening with admissions noted. Mrs Louis Travis is ill and attended by Dr Baxer. A small group of Abrs friends gathered to bid Mrs Raymond farewell before her journey to Boston.

Sterrick Creek Naw Noxehnol Methodist Episcopal Elurel Bachem Harry Shaw Philadelphia Great Council of the United Bites Carbonlate Sands Ayres Wallace Hess Min Waithnee George Carl Senantan Adduts Louis Travis Baxer Frianle Abrs Paul Raymond Athens Boston

Peruna Said To Cure Catarrh Of Kidneys In All Cases

An advertisement extols Peruna as a universal cure for kidney catarrh citing testimonials from J Brake of Petrolea Ontario and others. It claims Peruna clears kidney disease by removing catarrh from the blood and digestive system, promising prompt results and inviting readers to write for free medical counsel from Dr Hartman of The Hammond Sanitarium in Columbus Ohio.

Diet Vices Hartferdits Peru J. Brake Petrolea Ontario Canada Bright Peruna Monalin Contes Fonts Haimian Harti Slarmain Sanitarium Columbus Chio

Unable to determine event from fragmentary text

The fragmentary report describes a succession of personal moves and a discontinued sale affecting attendance, mentioning Mrs Maninone and Mrs Sweet in relation to a Boston home and a stalled transaction.

Maninone Boston

Local Society Notes and Upcoming Wehers event

The article details the Nord Mad Athletes club annual entertainment program with songs, quartets, instrumental selections, and recitations set for an April date at Socdel. Admission is 24 cents for gentlemen and tickets for ladies, with Mrs Mamie Stair of North Serainton hosting a program including Miss Susan as a featured performer. It also mentions local residents building new homes on Noor Waytoe, a political delegate from the thief district, and other community notices including visits and lodge activities.

Wehers Nord Mad Athletes Club Siles Qarneties Selertions Las Deen Ayrail Socdel Murs North Serainton Susan Thenne Moses North ‘Naylor Cord Phonnais Lineal Hopatieh Lueness Merarion Merrienriel Eeweribite Ales Edwi Sodio Wook Blowells Sen Ivan Ivan, Are Home From A Weeks Visit To Pubhidelph Tuxior Lodge Pethias Aepulay Jues O Powell John Hh. Davis North Male Street Wes Scranton John Thomas Wike Street Joseph Conmelly Olibbetron Birdie Feoetisa Woyashiitifateen Street Visibed

Local notice records family and social matters reported

The column lists individuals such as Aline Webeten Gone eon and Arthur Cianitr with ties to Wyong SCL, mentions Mrs Hopace Jones, and notes travel to New York. It records a farewell call by ilbners of low sis ter and a remarriage, with a note on visiting relatives and a memorial or observance.

Aline Seviaiteie Hopace Jones Ilbners Low Sister Remried Myre New York

Unclear OCR Narrative with Mixed Fragments

Fragmentary report mentions Titunel Nene of the Republic and Meredeh Beart in New York, with a reference to a boss named Hinieoy and Ales Fillies. The text lacks coherent facts, dates, or roles to confirm an event or outcome.

Titunel Nene The Republic Amd Fel Bette Dart Meredeh Beart New York Hep Hinieoy

Amorphous 19th Century Local Listing From Old Forge

Fragmentary OCR text from Old Forge mentions names, places, and activities around busy local life. It references Ida Mereke and Took ids, and hints at meals, peaches, grocer items, and a server or workshop setting. The passage is garbled and lacks clear events or outcomes.

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