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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 01, 1900

Page

2

Reconstruction of St Rose de Lima Nears Completion

The Roman Catholic church of St Rose de Lima is rapidly nearing completion after interior reconstruction. The $140,000 project includes oak pews, white enamel walls with gold, eighteen stained glass windows, medallion saints, a marble high altar costing $5,000, and Swiss marble railings. Rev Father Thomas Coffey oversees, with services planned in about two months.

St. Thuse de Lina Luis Thomas Coffey St. Rose

Change at Carbondale Hospital reshapes staff

The Carbondale Hospital association votes to reorganize medical staff reducing the twelve physicians plus one specialist to a new lineup. Dr. Alexander Gillis heads general surgery, Dr. John Niles head of special surgery, Dr. David de Balbew chief of medicine, and Dr. Wyon Fletcher specialist in ear eye and throat.

Ie Deuard Carbondale Hospital Association Pleretaforehe Diel Nias Unider Alexander YM. Gillis John S&s. Niles David de Balbew Medical State Wyon, Fletcher Carbondale Mies Wright Mien Wright Board of Directora

Miss Hihel Clark Hosts Candy Pull for Friends

Miss Hihel Clark of Terrace Street invites a large group of friends to a candy pull on Tuesday evening, offering games and treats in a casual social gathering.

Hihel Clark Terrace Street

Still talk of splen did demonstration for President Mitchell

Reports recount a rainy Tuesday evening parade honoring President Mitchell by United Mine Workers and labor groups. Seven thousand paraders filled streets while crowds watched from sidewalks and balconies amid fireworks and lively band music.

John Mitchell United Mine Workers Mitchell Littlefield Openie House Republican Club Ty ooWn

Fall injures West Side man on bridge near creek

Michael Duffy of the West Side fell twenty six feet from a bridge into the creek after slipping on wet planks during a nighttime downpour. He sustained two leg fractures above the knee and facial injuries. He remained unconscious overnight. neighbors assisted, Dr. Gilles attended, and his recovery hinges on preventing pneumonia after eight hours in wet conditions.

Michael Duity West Side Mitchell Scott Street Pall Brook Thomas V. Willeen B Willeeen Dufy Cillies Duffy

Inspection schedule for Randolph Camp and others

Post Captain W L Nash of ump Boranton will inspect George My Randolph Camp No 1s this evening. uniformed members should attend. Captain W M Pebbs of George Be Randolph Camp No 1s Carbondale will inspect Camp No 294 on Wednesday evening November 7. Past Captain B Alexander of George M Randolph Camp No 138 will inspect Camp No 8 at Scranton on Tuesday evening November 13. Fraternal visits among the camps will occur on inspection nights.

W. L. Nash Ump Boranton George My Randolph AL oMoeers and Treibbers W. M. Pebbs George Be Randolph Camp Carbondale B. Alexander George M. Randolph

Hallowe'en Surprise For Miss Blanche Colvin

School friends gathered at Cemetery street home for a Halloween party. The group enjoyed games, fancy costumes and music before a charming supper to close the evening.

Blanche Colvin Cemetery Street

Connaughton Reception Honors John Connaughton’s Nineteenth

Mr and Mrs J H Connaughton of Bouth Mainfleet hosted a Tuesday evening reception for their son John to celebrate his nineteenth birthday. About sixty youths attended, many from Scranton, with supper, dancing, music and games continuing into the late hours. A notable feature of the entertainment was grapho-

J. H. Connaughton Bouth Mainfleet John Scranton

Surprise Halloween gathering at Miss Nichol’s home

Miss Mary Nichol’s South Main street residence hosted a sudden gathering by friends last evening. The party turned the home into a lively scene with Halloween fumes music and a Lucullus style supper marking the celebration.

Mary Nichol

Death notices for Mrs Perry and infant child Ford Willis

Mrs George Perry died of pneumonia at her Fallbrook street home. Interment is at St Rose cemetery at 3 pm today. The infant child of Mr and Mrs John Willis of Taiinds street died this morning.

George Perry Fallbrook Street St. Rose Cemetery John Willis Taiinds Street

Special fare for Christian Endeavor convention in Philadelphia

A special one way fare for a return ticket is available for attendees of the Christian Endeavor convention in Philadelphia in November 2022. Rate cards may be secured by anyone, member or not, by applying to M. D. Lathrape in this city.

Christian Endeavor Philadelphia Orgnization M. D. Lathrape

Veterans and Labor Groups Unite in Regional Meeting

George EE Randolph camp No 138 and Division No 1 along with Minted Mine Workers No 877 and Local council No 189 plus Retail Clerks union participate in a joint regional gathering to discuss labor and veterans' affairs. Local leaders confirm attendance and outline common goals.

George EE. Randolph Sons of Veterans A. O. EL Retail Clerks' Union

Baptist Leader to Lecture on Irish Wit in Dalton

The Hon. H. J. Whalen of the local Baptist church will travel to Dalton next Wednesday evening to deliver a lecture titled The Wit and Humor of the Irish People at the Dalton Baptist Church.

H. J. Whalen Dalton

Mines Reported Working In Valley Yesterday

A valley mines were reported working yesterday with three in operation. Authorities expect the mines to be in line with the current schedule as work continues.

Dog bite injuries alarm Pike street senior

A senior man, Bernard McNulty of Pike Street, was badly bitten on the hand by a dog yesterday morning, prompting treatment and warnings about pet control.

Bernard McNulty Pike Street

Community Notes From Dundaff Street And Nearby

John Ree is reported on the sick list. Miss Margret Henley entertains her friend Miss Anna Newton from Plymouth. Fred Roberts hosts his sister Mrs. W. Glanville from Pleasant Mount. Miss Mary Maxwell returns from the Electric City after visiting friends. Contractor TC Robinson is in New York on business and will return late week. Edward Roberts of the People's Shoe Store leaves town for New York City for a few days. Mrs. Martin of Olyphant visits town with her daughter Agnes at D. F. Gilhoat's residence. HW A Purple, Silent Avenue undertaker, leaves for a business trip to New York City.

John Ree Dundaff Street Margret Henley Anna Newton Plymouth Fred Roberts Foster Avenue W. Glanville Pleasant Mount Mary Maxwell TC. Robinson New York Edward Roberts People's Shoe Store New York City Mrs. Martin Olyphant Agnes D. F. Gilhoat HW. A. Purple Silent Avenue

To Cure a Cold in One Day Lasative Bromo Quinine Tab

Antique drug ad claims a single day cure for colds with Lasative Bromo Quinine Tablets. Guarantee states money back if it fails to cure and features BF. W. Grove's signature on each box.

BF. W. Grove

Dance and funeral notices from Blakely community

A local dance hosted by Misa Marie Cummings on Main Street Blakely lasted into the evening with refreshments served around 11 PM. A large funeral service for Miss Marla Kinnick was held at 10 o’clock from the home of her sister Mrs Martha Ruddy on Bell Street.

Bain Misa Marie Cummings Main Street Blakely Ligale Carr Lioretta Carey Jennie Holand Maury Reddington Kathe O' Boyle Anna McGovern Marie Cummings Katie Gildea Mary Fadden Mollie McDonald Veronica O'Connell Effie Thomas Mary McNulty Mary Brogan Martha Brennan Joseph O'Brien Gerald Lynch Harry Black Thomas O'Boyle James Kelly Tarcy Walsh Frank McGovern James Wade Frank O'Connell Lea McGovern Harry Hutchens Eddie O'Herljoven James MecLaughlin William Keere Thomas O'Hara Jozeph Kiddie Coogan Luther James James Walsh Edgar Boland Joseph Carr Maurice Walter Cummings Marla Kinnick Martha Ruddy Bell Street

Requiem Held At St Patrick’s Church For Deceased

Remains were moved to St Patrick's Church where a requiem mass was celebrated by Rev P J Murphy who preached a sermon praising the deceased. Mrs Anna Brown O'Malley sang Calvary as the choir performed. Interment followed in St Patrick's cemetery with pallbearers listed.

St. Patrick's Church P. J. Murphy Anna Brown O'Malley Calvary St. Patrick's Cemetery Parick Lynch Michael Rogan John Hoban BP. W. McLaughin John Hanohue Patrick Cannon Lloyd Parry Third Street Binkely Inst Even Inc Thomas Murray Jenea Afrert Mahon’s Hall

Jermany and Mayfield Wedding at Greenfield Home

Gertrude Scull wed William Waters in Greenfield with a nine oclock ceremony under evergreen arches. Rev. Baker of Montdale officiated. a bountiful repast followed and guests included Victoria May and many local residents. The couple depart for a brief wedding tour and will reside with the bride’s parents.

Benjamin Scull Greenfield Gertrude William Waters Evergreen Victoria Jones Daniel Robinson Carbondale Baker Montdale Fourth Street Scranton D. Winter Harrisburg Veronica Edmunds Mayfield West Scranton Beck Albany N. Y N. J. Russell Annie Cuff Mary Cuff Nellie Farrell M. Farrell Mary Swick Second Street Hallowe En

Local social notes and guest visits from Scranton to Dunmore

Mr and Mrs J B Loveland were guests of friends in Scranton over Sunday. Various locals attended lectures, visits, and trips including Miss Bila Minde Steward of Honesdale Epworth league speaking on Friday November 2 in the Methodist church with admission one cent for adults ten cents for children. Bertha Courtright of Scranton visited Mrs Chubb, Sue Pyle returned from Lake Bonaparte, and Mrs George Chubb and Laura Chubb travel to Bangor to visit Mrs M E Brown. The Bieseckers, Ehrgoods, Hinds, Pyle, and Gardner families plus Nellie Hinds and Linzie Harnden attend Dunmore events. Waldo Smith of the Massachusetts visits here.

J.B. Loveland Scranton Bila Minde Steward Honesdale Epworth League Methodist Church Bertha Courtright Chubb Sue Pyle Lake Bonaparte George Chubb Laura Chubb Bangor M. EB. Brown Wesley Biesecker Eugene Biesecker Isaac Biesecker Alvin Ehrgood Lestershire Jane Hinds Moose Wiliam Pyle Nellie Hinds Dunmore Ruth Gardner Linzie Harnden Waldo Smith United States Maine Massachusetts

Borough Teachers Attend County Institute in Scranton

The article lists teachers by building attending the county institute at Scranton court house and notes several names. It mentions Miss Nelile Glynn of Rendham laid to rest at Minooka Cathedral cemetery after a requiem high mass at St. Lawrence church. Pallbearers are named and the Price Library association plans winter room openings with a musical and literary program. The Knights of the Golden Eagle meet tonight and upcoming work on the new Taylor castle No. W. remains.

County Institute Scranton Court House J. F. Foley Haze Tie Mackenzie Janet Inglis Gertrude Morris Edith van Buskirk Jennie Nichols Miles Polly Davis Libby Jones Susie Harris Edith Watkins Mary van Huskirk Samuel J. Philips Bessie James Margaret White Martin O'Malley Matthew Fahey M. Clark Harry McGowan M. Clunan M. Horan Price Library Association Taylor Castle No. Wi Knights of the Golden Eagle

Sawmage Sewer Progress and Local Socialities Report

Sewer pipes arrive and hauled to trench for prework. Grove Street resident Mr. James Morris is seriously ill at home. Philadelphia visitor M F Laines called on T A Kyane. William H Davenport Charles Egbert LeRoy Davenport and Charles Mabert went hunting in Pennsylvania Glens. Charles Aten and sister Gertrude from Bald Mount visited Miss Grace Davenport of South Taylor. James Scrivens returned from Maryland. Lackawanna Valley council No. 1 U A M meets tonight. Prof. W T Jones returned from Cambria county. Borough school directors attended teacher institute in Scranton. Renard & Son factory busy due to strong silk demand.

James Morris Grove Street M. F. Lalnes Philadelphia T. A. Kyane William H. Davenport Charles Egbert LeRoy Davenport Charles Mabert Pennsylvania Glens Charles Aten Gertrude Bald Mount Grace Davenport South Taylor James Scrivens Maryland Lackawanna

Local Notes From Clark's Summit and Scranton

County Surveyor George F. Steven son is in the Adirondacks. Mrs H A Beebe and son Harry return to Scranton after visiting her brother F W Tennant of Summit Hotel. Miss Carrie Datesman returns from Philadelphia. Mr K McKenzie former superintendent of the Clarks Summit Cannery leaves for Scranton with wife Ashley Hought, who is recovering after a wagon accident. The funeral of Olive Snyder, 80, held at William Streeter home with Rev J B Sweet officiating. interment in Chinchilla cemetery. Dr S C Snyder of Scranton survives. Orders for the Scranton Tribune may be left at Martin Bold's barber shop.

George FE. Stevenson Adirondacks H. A. Beebe Harry Scranton F. W. Tennant Summit Hotel Carrie Datesman Philadelphia K. McKenzie Clarks Summit Cannery Ashley Hought Olive Snyder William Streeter J. B. Sweet Simpson M. E West Scranton Chinchilla S. C. Snyder Scranton Tribune Martin Bold

Local Social Notes From Moosic and Nearby

Moosic residents Mrs Shultz and daughter Miss Lillian visited town then returned home in Bing hamton. The Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary society meets Friday at 2 PM in the Presbyterian church basement with tea served afterward. Ladies' Aid of the Methodist church takes comfortables orders. Rev S W Young returns after two weeks away. Mr and Mrs John Metz are in Philadelphia for Mrs Metz to have an operation. Master Layton Jenkins of Peckville visits his uncle Corey Jenkins of South Main. Miss Mary Graham hosts a Halloween party with a good time reported.

Shultz Lillian Binghamton Woman's Home and Foreign Missionary Society Presbyterian Church Ladies' Aid Society Methodist Episcopal Church S. W. Young John Metz Philadelphia

Methodist State Convention Recap and Local Parsonage Moves

Rev M S Godahall delivered a summary of the Methodist state convention held in Marersburg last week. Rev Th Parlatt East moves into Ridward Lutncy's tenement below Haynie church and invites friends to visit the new parsonage. Joy Richarde moves above the post office, and the Epworth League plans a series of free lectures soon.

M.S. Godahall Marersburg Ridward Lutncy Haynie Rhodes Thigegina Joy Richarde I. Purlatt Epworth

You Got It All You Asked For Four Years Later

A Coloride Sprig Gazette civic broadside extols four years of McKinley era gains. It claims full employment, closed soup houses, reduced railroad receivers, lower interest, universal coin acceptance, and government debt collection. The piece credits honest dollars and a chance to earn them, praising the McKinley administration over Bryan.

United States Europe Pacific Railroad Cleveland McKinley Mr. McKinley

Market Movements Pause After Early Rally On Octobers Trading

New York markets opened with a cautious rally led by Southern Pacific as buyers stepped in. Professional traders absorbed orders, pushing rail and steel shares higher briefly before profit taking and selling pressure pulled prices back below session peaks. Totals showed 220,104 shares traded and U.S. bonds steady as money markets remained quiet amid uncertain appetite.

New York Aiden Southern Pacific Souther Pacific Berm Union Maeife Honda U. & Bonds

Hutter Creamery and Dairy Prices in Local Lists

Corrected price list shows items from Hutter Creamery and nearby dairies including butter eggs cheese potatoes onions and flour. Entries include Beana per bushel marrow peas and patent flour with stated weights and prices for various farm products and groceries.

H. G. Dale Lackawanna Ave Hutter—Creamery

Agricultural Market Report from Philadelphia with Wheat and Poultry Prices

The Philadelphia market notes mixed wheat futures with higher prices for certain grades and steady demand for refined sugar and dairy substitutes. Poultry and dressed poultry show steady to fair demand while flour and oats appear in varied supply, with figures indicating barrels of flour and bushels of oats, reflecting a broad commodity snapshot for the period.

Philadelphia Wotern Kouthwestern Bolithurn Eirm New York Filleres Galilee Tatler Bushiels

Market Report Mixed as Wheat and Dairy Movements Dominate

Local grain futures show stronger wheat activity with gains in No 2 red and spring options. Prices edge higher in oats and corn while oats and butter futures move steadily. egg markets soften with quality grade shifts noted across dairy items and creamery products.

New York Minneapolia Duluth Oyttona Naive Met Advan Chile Finn Mathes Mabie Une Creamery Wudle Imita Hon Creamery Idulfe State Dairy Dials Uleede Stealy Wikotle Lotquite Siewdy Walfe

Argentine weather fuels Chicago wheat and grain rally

Chicago market notes show active wheat and oats on Argentine news with higher bids for May delivery and December closes, while January provisions slip. Cash quotes stay firm for flour and other grains with mixed results across No 2 and No 1 wheat and corn grades.

Chicago Yale Elote Builew Abe Timothy

Market Sale Highlights Mixed Stock and Hogs Indicators

Local sale catalog lists 14 500 including SHO wheat products and 7 prices noted. Items include various cattle categories, feeders, stockers, calves and bulls with bids around 8.9 percent. Hog sales forecast and leftovers suggest moderate demand and volume, with lots shifting today or tomorrow at tuned prices.

CuttleRcordpia Tulad Téul Texutis

Sheep Market Summary

Fragmentary OCR notes show cattle and sheep pricing references with figures like 15,000 and 28,000. Mentions of western lambs and assorted terms suggest a livestock market brief with unsettled values and mixed mood. Named items include SMGS Walt Fay and Shad.

Walt Fay Paler Sion Phathon Lammlty

Unclear OCR Report on Livestock Trade

Fragmented notes describe cattle and calf markets with ambiguous pricing and conditions. Mentions New York region, Alaska, and various terms like calves and sheep with scattered figures, but overall text is garbled and hard to interpret.

Undefined OCR Fragment Articulates Sparse Data

Fragmentary OCR text from East Ditrovia shows mixed terms, names, and numbers with unclear context. Readable elements include place hints Okt and Lake, plus random strings like S450 and 23 mA. Overall, concrete events or identities are not discernible.

East Ditrovia IBM Hloge Lowersqueline Bero Sadhoy Muhdi Shemp —Simudy Choice Lake

Oly and Oot Tindin Balances Report

Incomplete OCR text shows mixed names and terms including balances and averages. The fragment mentions Hiliater, Abipaoute, LOWES, Whe, Bus, DAS and ONIN, but no clear event, date, or outcome to summarize a coherent news item.

LOWES

Difference Between Athletes and Politicians

The fragment suggests a view that athletes act by instinct while politicians talk often without decisive action. It implies a frequent gap in communication versus concrete deeds, contrasting straightforward athletic behavior with political rhetoric.

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