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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 08, 1901

Page

6

West Scranton Royal Society Good Fellows Meeting

Hon W Hart Apgar of Trenton and Dr W Weaver of Wilkes-Barre spoke at the West Side Assembly No 36 of the Good Fellows in Tied Men’s hall. Apgar urged fraternal life insurance benefits while Weaver praised intercity friendship and Scranton’s Progress. Supreme Deputy William Linney attended and explained the order’s aims to inquirers. Attorney Henry A Puller was on the program on laws.

West Scranton West Side Society of (Good Fellowes Tye Tron W. Tfart Apmar Trenton Royal Arcania United States W. OS. Wernver Wilkes-Barre Beranton Snl Tackawinna County Linserne Scranton Imiguire Chicago St. Louis Denver Mleetrie William Linney North Scranton Henry A. Puller Wilker- Hire Commmittee On Laws

West Sprinton Social Evening Entertained by Local Group

An address was delivered and W. W. Davis chaired the event with poise. Garfield Davis and others presented instrumental and vocal numbers to lively applause. The social hour featured refreshments served by the entertainment committee chaired by Arthur YT. Stover with Frank Beck and others.

Heane W. W. Davis Garfield Davis Thomas Abrams Fred. J. Robinson Frank Beck Stephen McDonough Anna Morton Arthur YT. Stover Lauther ‘Thomas Garfield Davia Thomas Stephens Assembly West Sprinton Sourng Wert

Conductor Struck by Stone on Washburn Street Car

An imported conductor on a Washburn street car was struck on the head by a stone hurled by an unknown person while the car ran along West Lackawanna avenue near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western crossing. He was severely injured and received medical care after reaching the city. A girl abducted earlier by a mob of children on West Lackawanna avenue and Ninth street was chased, maltreated, and rescued by men as the crowd dispersed.

Washburn Street West Lackawanna Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Vievin Hoandiagerk Central City Ninth Street Eighth Street

Purvor musicale aids local church talent fund evening

The Misses Snider of West Min Street hosted a large gathering at their home last evening for a purvtor musicale and social in aid of the Washhurt Street Presbyterian church talent fund. Guests filled the house and contributed generously, adding to the success of the event.

Snider West Min Street Washhurt Street Presbyteriain Church

Hearse Runaway Injures Boy in City Street Accident

A hearse owned by Ceorge Carson and driven by nn young win jamed William Frantz ran away on South Miin avenue yesterday afternoon. The horse bolted knocking a boy named Behle man from his Dievele. The boy suffered a compound leg fracture. the driver and vehicle sustained minor damage and the incident occurred near Taster.

Ceorge Carson Nn Young Win William Frantz South Miin Avenue Taster Mary Avenue Behleman Tock Street

Advertisement Appeals Without Sacrificing Quality

The speaker signals willingness to reduce costs if price cuts do not compromise quality, style, or comfort, emphasizing that the ad should attract buyers by preserving standards. The message frames cost savings as compatible with high value and satisfaction.

Wise escapes injury after rough ride

A horseman clung to the reins during a severe mishap while another Wise rider escaped with no injuries. Full details of the incident remain unclear from the fragment.

Doctor's Locomobile Fire Damages Shed and Vehicle

A fire last evening at the Doctor Heerman’s property on Main Avenue and Jielteon Street burned a gasoline fueled locomobile in the shed behind the dwelling. Firemen saved the vehicle but the machine’s upholstery and components suffered extensive damage, with the engine, tank, and boiler intact. The shed sustained minor damage and the total loss is estimated in the low hundreds. This marks Heerman’s second mishap since taking up the horseless carriage hobby, but he remains optimistic about future runs.

Main Avenue Jielteon Street Scranten Hla Dr. Heermans

Horses Slip and Fall on City Avenues Damaging Harness

A Columbia Chemical attaché apparatus horse slipped on Seauth Matin avenue while being exercised and dragged another horse, both fell with minor injuries. T Fellows Mason’s wagon also slipped on South Mall avenue in front of Dr J A Roberts’s house, breaking both wagon shafts.

Columbia Chemical Company Seauth Matin Avenue T. Fellows Mason South Mall Avenue J. A. Roberts

Miner Hurt In Shaft Accident At Local Mine

Thomas R James a miner at a local shaft suffered a severe thumb crush when a prop gave way under laborer force with an axe. David Lewis 22 a driver in the Brishin mine was squeezed between machinery and a tram car with severe injuries. Dr W A Paine attended.

Thomas R. James Mar James David Lewis Arthur Lewis Sweitland Street Brishin Ma Env

West Side Republican meeting plans new quarters

W E B Thaser presided at a West Side Central Republican meeting in the absence of President Hease. William Jamis was feted as secretary. Trustees were asked to explore new quarters in Mears hall. The treasurer was to provide a full financial statement at the next meeting to be held Thursday evening.

W. E B. Thaser West Side

Entertainment Night At St David's Mpiswapal Church

A large audience gathered at St David's Mpiswapal Church for an evening program by the Sisters of Bethany. Rev EK O Mc Henry chaired as various young performers gave recitations and piano or plan solos, including Rose Smith Mary Dorsey Naomi Griffiths Dollie Thomas Maud Morgan Atkinson and May Dorsey among others.

St. David's Mpiswapal Church Sisters of Bethany McHenry Tanosolo Rose Smith Mary Dorsey Naomi Griffiths Dollie Thomas Miss Hughes Maud Morgan Miss Atkinson Bhai Grovet Powell Florencn Moneys May Dorsey Miss Rose Smith

Crystal Boch club hosts St Leo battalion gathering at St David hall

AN lives delegation from Crystal Boch club of Pittston visited St Leo battalion last evening in St Davids hall Dunelng was enjoyed for several hours followed by luncheon in St Johns hall. Pref Johnson and Miss Nite Reardon provided music. Committee in charge included Langan Gilroy Gilros Shuplinessy Medonough and Mc Andrew. McNulty of Foster engaged hauling meat when attacked by a bear. he escaped unharmed though stool was lost.

Crystal Boch Club Pitston St. Leo's Battalion St. David's Hall Dunelng St. Juen’s Hall Pref Johnson Patrick McAndrew Doh McNults Foster Yeslovdas Bulcher Reed Jackson Street Mr. Bruli McNulty McNults

Local Notes on Residents and Events Around Archbald

John S. Jones of Archbald street reports Dhuggist D. M. Jones of South Malu Avenue. Dir Samuel Willame catches a large pickerel weighing four pounds two ounces at Maplewood. Pred H. Litto returns home. Plumber O Neill recovers from typhoid fever. Mrs H H Barnes hosts a surprise party. Marshall Darling undergoes foot operation. Patriotic Order Sons of America fair organizers to meet in Washington Hall Saturday at 3:00 p.m.

John S. Jones Archbald Street Stora Avenue Dhuggist D. M. Jones South Malu Avenue Samuel Willame Nori Amun Avenue H. Litto Sons of America Washlington

Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets Promising Relief for Indigestion

An advertisement touts Stuart's Dyspepsia Tablets as a cure for dyspepsia and indigestion. It claims rapid relief, improved digestion, stronger nerves, better sleep, clearer skin, and healthier flesh, with no need for dieting. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per package with a free mail offer from R A Stuart Co Marshall Michigan.

Stuart R.A. Stuart Co Marshall, Mich

South Scranton Notes: Local Youth Injured in Fall

George Lewert son of Mr and Mrs John Lewert of 411 Willow Street suffered a serious accident yesterday while timbering a church roof in Old Forge. He fell more than twenty five feet, sustaining a broken left ankle a deep cut above the left eye and multiple bruises. He was taken home and medical staff including Mr Albert Kolb attended him. His condition remained dangerous but not immediately fatal.

George Lewert Mere John Lewert Willow Street Mulherin S Ehurch Old Forge Albert Kolb

North Scranton Lodge Celebrates First Anniversary Banquet

The North Scranton lodge of the Retail Clerks International Protective Association marked its first anniversary with a banquet in the Auditorium attended by both employers and workers. Rev F S Ballentine John H Devine Joseph Evans and Hugh Frayne spoke, followed by a long list of attendees including Mr and Mrs Edwards Mr and Mrs Tough Frayne Mr and Mrs Jones and many others.

F. 5. Ballentine John H. Devine Joseph Evans Hugh Frayne American Federation North Scranton Retail Clerks’ International Protective Association Ladies* Aid Society North Main Avenue Baptist Church Eaver F. B. Ballentine Christ's Church John HL. Devine Central Labor Union Joseph Brang Second Ward American Federation of Labor Tough Frayne Thomas M. Jones W. OA. Mitchell Www. Benjamin PA. Stevens HA. Dimoitek Margaret Healey Dorothy Burns Dora Davis Kiddth Davies Alma Diehards Clara Wells Mary O' Malley Bessie Milwards Jennie Field Wilsabeth Hawking Altice Devers Margaret Purcell Jennie Hara Nellie O'Hara Mary Boland Kathryn Murtaugh Mame Lynott Nellie Haggerty Anim. Walsh Martha Thomas Gwendoline Thomas Laura Gabriel John Pritchard Wallace Moser Thomas Davis Thomas Lewis Will Meredith Thomas Owens Archie Davis

Crackerjacks to face South Side Defenders at Auditorium

The Crackerjacks meet the South Side Defenders champions of Lacky Wann County at the Auditorium this evening. The Defenders are noted as one of the fastest state teams and the game is highly anticipated.

South Side Lacky Wann County Shenzy Crumbwell Dr. Caldwell West Market Street New York David G. Hughes Michael J. Horan Putnam Street Delaware and Hindson Coal Jaumy von Stove Dickson, Marvine and Legget's

Kennedy Brothers in Alder Street Station Row

In the Twelfth ward Kennedy brothers John and James of Prospect avenue faced a disturbance after an election night celebration. Police, led by Patrolman Quinman and assisted by Weber, broke up the football style quarrel as they returned home. They will have a hearing before Magistrate Christian Storr in the morning on assault and battery charges.

Kennedy Brothers Alder Street John James Kennedy Prospect Avenue Hau Tirathers James Quinman Lilo Charlee Weber Christian Storr Maddle Orderis Cotdies

Smuggling Charge Shrouded In Unclear Report

A garbled dispatch cites an arrest for smuggling with names and places unreadable. The fragment mentions a person named Mouseholter and several unclear details about charges and nationalities, rendered by faulty OCR.

Defenders Defeat Sunset 4 0 in Humorous Courtroom Style Game

The Defenders edged Sunset 4 to 0 in a lighthearted basketball contest at St. John's Hall on Stone Avenue. Spectators enjoyed a playful display as clowns in grotesque costumes entertained between plays, making the match amusing rather than tense.

A& Fafe al. John's Hall Stone Avenue ASU Laac Adel Ap

Community notices and meetings reported

Local notices describe a vesper service Sunday afternoon, a youth meeting at a church, and a fundraising pillow donation event. Also listed are a Miarmany Society meeting at Tear busca, a jutsmile cherubieis performance, and a court hearing before Magistrate Sore ye2 tetas wt lot of ap payment of contr aory Bitton.

Toolie Min AL PB Bratt Mudge Market Uhduay Besbyirlay du Lae Mba Lontea Miarmany Society Tearbusca Mrorpoct Avenue Obes Laldot Clarles Kellman Bitton

Silk Ribbon Inventory Notes

A listing describes ribbons including silk satin and taffeta in multiple finishes. Items include extra quality silk, plain and striped varieties in assorted widths and colors. The note reads like a trade inventory fragment with catalog style terms.

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West Royal Society West Side Assembly W. Hart Apgar N. J W. §. Weaver Heermans Farmer McNulty Sisters Bethany Misses Sander Dufour Tory Gough Cold G. W. Jenkins Parior Entertainment Globe Warehouse Republican Club Meeting St. Leo’s Dyapenela South Scranton North the Clerks Association The Crean Dufalo Vor Wiens Huntley- Harris Annoch Sinner BIG Valdevilne Matinenstad Cuakle Star Theatre Bly Tiwuiy Mme Lillian Nordic Mi Rom Avene Sinons Piani Scroton Eyaiphony Orchastra Themberger New Armory Jonas Long Jonas Long's Sile Pviney Cct Euty Thead Thutelier Weill Villue Wenn Ee Agente Neel Siaa Oae Herve Hegular Renee Vpoint de Paris Kirk Codag Clem Prlec. Cael Collie Pieler Keoralen Podlas Eythe Ingrati Yund & Mena
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