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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1902

Page

9

West Scranton Boy Struck by Streetcar Near Washburn

Howard Price, a boy of about 9 or 10, was hit by a passing streetcar near Washburn Street and Filmore Avenue. He was rushed home for care after eight stitches and treatment for head injuries. The casing and embalming fluids found at the scene pointed to a local funeral director, who later claimed the casket and items belonged to him and said they were left at the morgue after use.

Washburn Street Filmore Avenue Jia Crean Oo Howard Price Mere D. T. Price Jackson Street Careroll West Side Davis Willam Price Price

Trussell Boy Injured in Fall From Porch Play

The year-old son of Mrs. W. D. Reese suffered a painful fall from a porch about eight feet high Wednesday afternoon. A family member moved him to the house and they summoned Dr. Ma M. Myvi who treated him there. The jawbone sustained a serious fracture from the mishap.

Trussell W. D. Reese Potch Do M. Myvi Cailet

Unclear OCR sports note from Thhingre area

Fragmentary report mentions players and locations in a basketball context with several garbled names and streets. Readable items reference Lafasette Street Lafanvette Tralee and Am bball but specifics are unreadable. no clear teams scores or outcomes emerge.

Nighttime discovery near South Mair avenue hub

In front of the diameny budge mt M Riewards at South Mair avenue late Wednesday evening pactralimatn John McColligan found what appeared

M. Riewards Mair Avenue John McColligan

Installation of Slocum Lodge officers listed

Report from Slocum Lodge No. 761 of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows shows many names omitted in the original list. The installed officers include Noalle grand, David BR. Glibbe as vice grand, Andrew Wieckland as secretary, Thomas J. Williams as treasurer, George F. Barth as right supporter, T. V. diames as warden, James Leyshon as conductor, Thomas Davis as TR. vs. suppporter, David Griffiths as T. V. supporter, Lewis Jenking as inside guardian, David Jones as outside guardian, Sam Jones as right supporter to vier grand, Thomas Berge as left supporter, John Williams.

Slocum Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Masonic Hall Noalle Grand David BR. Glibbe Andrew Wieckland Thomas J. Williams George F. Barth Benjamin Griffiths Teft T. V. Diames James Leyshon Thomas Davis David Grifiths T. V Lewis Jenking Inside Guardian David Jones Outside Guardian Sam Jones Thomas Berge John Williams

Fragrant Hawley Addresses Minneapolis Switcher Crowd

Frank Hawley spoke to a Minneapolis audience at a local hall, urging solidarity with workers and condemning the rising cost of living. He called for unity within the Brotherhood of Switlaner and stressed duties to support families amid economic strain.

Minneapolis Hawien Frank Hawley Tielman Wall Switelaner Abe Fia Ana Ulat Lei Lippert

Warran T Taken For Assault At Roths Saloon

Andrew Ploodcock of 110 North Seventh Street filed a war rant against Michael Jenuraey of 23 Emmet Street for assault and threats at Roths Saloon on Emmet Street. A hearing was held with witnesses saying no assault occurred and Jenuraey allegedly gained the prosecutors seab. Journey was placed under 400 bail furnished by Roth, saloon proprietor.

Andrew Ploodcock North Seventh Street Alder Pian Noone Michael Jenuraey Emmet Street Roth Seab Journey

Law Warrant, Arrests for Surety and Thefts At City Hearing

Journey filed a warrant for Hoodcock over threats and surety. Hoodcock was arrested and a hearing followed as the prosecutor claimed a $10 theft which he later denied. An admicable settlement followed. Detective Gray secured warrants for John Doe and Richard Roe for coal mining damage on the railroad track. John Gilbert and Sanpeon were brought in, fined, and costs paid after a reprimand and a promise to stop mining operations.

Journey Hoodcock Jacobs Joshua Th. Gray Central Railroad of New Jersey Noone

Three youths in street gunfire wounds house wall

Last evening on Chestnut street three young men, one armed, fired at the sidewalk. The bullet hit a window at Ry e Post’s home and lodged in a wall. Police located two boys who named John Saville of i Eynon Street as the shooter. a warrant issued, but he was not found by late night.

Alderman Davies Peters

Funeral of Mrs Nea Anthony at South Filmore

Yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock the funeral was held for Mrs Nea Anthony wife of Evins Anthony of 150 South Filmore avenue who died Monday morning after a ten week illness A quartet from the Welsh Congregation church sang suitable music and the remains were buried in Loothie Washburn street cemetery Interment followed a display of floral tributes carried by four nephews and pallbearers named Pleese Guiliths Daniel W vans Tohi X N Davis James Davies Thomaius Lewis and Edward Das hing

Oelook Nea Anthony Evin Anthony Filmore Avenue Ulness David Jones Othe Tiret Washburn Street Pleese Guiliths Daniel W. Vans Tohi X N. Davis James Davies Thomaius Lewis Edward Dashing

Funeral for Mrs Bessie Mawson in Chestnut Street

The funeral for the late Mrs Bessie Mawson wife of Ceorge Mawson of Chestnut Street was held yesterday afternoon from her father David W Thomas chestnut street Rev J P Moffatt D D of the Washburn Street Presbyterian church conducted the services and paid tribute A view of the beloved features followed the service The cortege then moved to Washburn Street Cemetery for interment Pallbearers were Richard Edwards Edward Davis William Hughes George Wilding James James and James Vans

Bessie Mawson Ceorge Mawson Chestuut Street Peekyville David W. Thomas Sin Chestnut Street J. P. Moffatt Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Washburn Street Richard Edwards Edward Davis William Hughes George Wilding James James James Vans

Remedy Claim for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup

An old teething remedy praised as a trusted physician in the United States. The ad claims sixty years of use by millions of mothers, easing teething pain and related ailments. It touts improvements in diarrhoea griping and wind colic, with a stated price per bottle.

Quaker Physician Cuts Price Offer For Cures

Doctor Byers announces a limited time offer to cure patients at ten dollars total including medicine. The deal expires October 31 and applies to those applying before November 1, with a full refund if not cured. Call early to avoid the rush and secure treatment.

Deetor Byers

Bi-Chemis Treatment Claims Non Allopathic Approach

The article describes a treatment attributed to Doctor Byers, claiming it is not allopathic nor homeopathic. It touts tissue healing by supplying bred nutrients to cells, aiming to restore normal function across diseases.

Byers

Free X Ray Examination Offer by Dy Beers

A flyer touts a free X ray examination using a Special Fluoroscopic attachment to diagnose the cause of illness. The vendor promises no charge or compensation and invites people to learn their trouble and possible cure at no cost.

Dy. Beers Flo Tie

North Scranton Wedding and Civic Meetings

Dennis Wane and Nellie McGuinnis of Birch Street South Scranton wed at the cathedral with Miss McGuinnis as bridesmaid and Dennis Noone as best man. The couple depart for Buffalo to reside. A North Scranton Republican club meeting on West Market Street will feature speakers Attorney John Harris and Frederic W Feliz with mass meeting planning. A mass local gathering at St Marys Hall in the afternoon will host notable speakers and the North Scranton Glee Society. Several residents recover from illness, and pheasants and quail are promised from Columbia County.

Dennis Wane Nellie McGuinnis Birch Street South Scranton J. A. O'Reilly Dennis Noone Mrs. Kane Buffalo North Scranton St. Mary's Hall James Golden Pike County Patrick J. Lyenott McDonough Avenue Scranton Patrick Cullen West Market Street David A. Williams Wayne Avenue Mise Ligsle Eltungham Ginave Street

Bishop Anniversary Celebrated at Burke Street Home

Mr and Mrs C W Bishop marked twenty fifth wedding anniversary with a well attended reception at their Burke street residence. Guests offered costly presents including a leather rocker a Chilcube Inet and a sofa. Dainty refreshments were served by the singer set. The revival at Pripp Avenue Christian church continues with five conversions last night and four were baptized. The evangelist spoke on Ruth and tonight’s topic is A Repentance Not to Be Repened. Mr and Mrs George W Allen are visiting friends in New Haven Conn. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet at Mrs I P Altemose’s Brook street home this afternoon.

C. W. Bishop Heir Home Burke Street Nming Annd Pripp Avenue Christian Abraham George W. Allen New Haven Conn Woman's Christian Temperance Union Altemose Brook Street

Paralyzed man praises Dr Byers treatment after accident

John Jenkins of Dunmore Pa describes a severe elevator accident that injured his spine and led to near total paralysis. He credits Dr Byers and Miralysol therapy with immediate improvement and a return toward a satisfactory condition, urging others to seek the treatment.

John Jenkins Dunmore Enya Thake Byers Paty

Cure Report Touts Quaker Physician’s Tuberculosis Remedy

A Carbondale man describes long wasting illness and cough attributed to consumption. After treatment by a Quaker physician, his health improved significantly and he claims a complete recovery, praising the healer’s method and strength over disease.

Doctor Byers Resuay Evidence of Medical Career

Doctor Byers born to Quaker parents pursued early education under Quaker influence. He graduated with honors from Jefferson Medical College Philadelphia in 1872 and studied at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy. He attended Pennsylvania Hospital and Blockley Hospital courses, with affiliations at Eye and Ear clinics and Will’s Hospital. He served with Prof J Solis Cohen’s throat clinics and acted as examining physician for Knights Templar Masonic Mutual Aid of Cincinnati and Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York.

Doctor Byers Jefferson Medical College of Philadelphia Philadelphia College of Pharmacy Pennsylvania Hospital Blockley Hospital Will's Hospital J. Solis Cohen Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association of Cincinnati Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association of New York

Scranton Republican meeting and church gala in South Scranton

The South Scranton Republicans plan a county ticket gathering at St. John’s Hall with speakers Deputy Attorney General Frederic W. Pleitz Judge Alton A. Vosturg Everett Warren and Colonel Bare Ripple. A charity dance and social aid the new church building with Rev. J A O’Reny named pastor while local committees discuss venue changes and community events.

Lackawanna Couity Dufter & Oolocek Willam J. Vaughan Nellie Medinuis Lily Berghigisey Cirmany Billposters’ Union of Scranton Cahir Avenue Comibitee Serson John Blatter Minnie Street Tits Catto Yale Letednei Marti Talit Tvc Alt Obi Chordie Wwynsibatn Sehley Withebu Ad Mae Phaisser Altor Street Rew Mather

Obituary for Thomas Dickson of Dinmare

Thomas Dickson of Fil Jelferson Avenue Dinmare died yesterday. He is survived by three children Joseph George and Edith and by no wife. The funeral is Sunday afternoon at 2.4 o'clock.

Thomas Dickson Fil Jelferson Avenue Dinmare Bey Joseph George Edith

Health as a duty not luck but responsibility

An essay from The Woman's Flame Companion argues health should be a duty, not luck, urging temperance, avoidance of intoxicants, and mental composure. It links physical well being to moral strength and the ability to face life’s problems.

God

Nordhastedt Festival Honors Ancient Robber Raid

In Nordhastedt near Meldorf a revival of a thirteenth century festival occurred after a local assault by robbers. The community celebrated at intervals with a wolfish venture, praising courage and enduring will to resist, while a ceremonial lamp and poetic rites marked the event.

Nordhastedt Meldorf Idae Nordbastede

Fragmented prose excerpt from Saturday Evening Post text

The piece presents a garbled historical-like excerpt with scattered names and phrases. It appears as damaged OCR with no clear narrative, event, or identifiable people beyond generic references, lacking a coherent news item or outcome. It may reflect a stylized dialogue or domestic vignette but remains unreadable as a structured report.

Irvin Gearhart Credits Dr Beers for Cure

A personal notice from Irvin Gearhart of 2006 Smith Place describes chronic pain and back issues. He credits Dr Beers with successful treatment after a year of suffering that affected work, noting relief and return to normal in the period following August.

Irvin Gearhart Smith Place Didwitt Bowie Dr. Beers

Kidney Disease Cured Said by Patient Fred Rentschler

Mr. Fred Rentschler of 351 Elm Street reports a long illness diagnosed as kidney trouble. He credits Doctor Byers’ treatment for his complete recovery after ineffective care from other doctors in New York and elsewhere.

Fred Rentschler Elm St Hesse New York

Pain and relief from rheumatism patientCredits doctor care

A patient named Mr. Conrad Heilig of 115 Ash Street Sermaton describes long rheumatic suffering and failed cures before receiving treatment from Dr. Ravers. He credits the doctor with restoring mobility and praising his skilled care and guidance throughout the recovery.

Conrad Heilig Ravers Todas Ioan

William Snowden Farewell Note Reveals Severe Illness

The text portrays a man named William Snowden describing years of severe illness with loss of appetite and sleep, followed by a dramatic improvement after treatment. He thanks a Quaker for help and notes he now sleeps better and drinks less cough, reflecting gratitude for renewed health.

William Snowden Jay God Adi Mijenemy

Doctor Churchman Byers Practices at Scranton Clinic

Chief consulting physician of the ie Chemic Treatment offers services on the second floor at 412 Spruce Street Scranton Pa. Office hours are 2 to 4 pm weekdays and 7 to 8 pm evenings, with Sunday hours 10 am to 12 noon.

Churchman Byers Scranton

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