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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1902
Page
2
The report lists passenger train departures and arrivals for Carbondale and outlying towns including Wilkes-Barre and Scranton with times and routes to and from Waymart Honesdale and Montrose plus a note of a dangerous medical condition and community wishes for recovery. It references November 1901 and notes disturbances or turbulence affecting a tube and patient care by local responders.
The fragment outlines train departure times from Carbindale on weekdays and Sundays with connections to New York and Scranton. It mentions arrivals from Scranton around 10 a.m. and various inconsistent times for trains on Sundays and week days, including a 7.00 and 11.00 a.m. window and references to other towns like Pennie, Renton, and Godoglt.
The Tribune urges readers to report any irregularity or confusion in paper delivery to the Carbondale branch or local newsdealers. Some delivery issues have been reported, and subscribers are asked to report delinquencies promptly to assist the office.
Waymart ends quarantine after Gert Hull recovery from smallpox. Nurse Miss Davis lauded for faithful care, Dr. Corson and local physicians credited with rapid action. Village praise notes strict early quarantine prevented spread, easing after Hull's illness concluded.
W A Munn notes A R Jones has sold his half interest in The Review to the senior partner and leaves for Trenton New Jersey at month’s end to head advertising for the True American a Democratic morning paper valued at about a quarter of a million dollars. The move removes a longtime right hand man of the county’s leading papers and prompts best wishes from colleagues and friends for his future ventures in Jersey City.
Word arrived yesterday by T. V. Walker and P. A. Walker that their brother, now in New York City, is sick and in critical condition. Mr. Walker formerly lived in Carbondale and worked as a plumber on Salem Avenue. He has been a master plumber in New York since moving there.
Wehlan Shields son of Dr. M. J. Shields lies dangerously ill with violent diphtheria. He is on a breathing tube to aid his labored breathing and remains under careful medical watch as hope rests on his quieting his cough.
Engineer Michael Murphy of Cottage Street on the Ontario and Western rode a freight car shock when the cab was ripped off by a passing switch. He clung to the throttle as the cab tore away and managed to stop the engine and continue to Maryfield, narrowly escaping severe injury. The incident is blamed on how close the freight car stood to the switch edge. Murphy, though scared, survived the ordeal, deemed providential by railroad men for avoiding death or crushing.
In Carbondale the Belmon t section is amused by a mistaken letter delivery stunt. A man opened a mail box using a free key, pulled the latch, but did not mail any letter. The incident caused a big fire department response and drew comments from local residents, including the Mitchell company. The misplaced target is a porch area near Belmont and Onale corners. The prank yielded a joke, but left the boarder involved facing consequences.
A church announces a mortgage lifting event set for this afternoon at 4 o clock. The notice invites parishioners to attend and participate in the planned financial action.
The ad claims coughs can be smothered by hands or medicines but only Scott's Emulsion cures by replacing inflamed throat tissue. It emphasizes thorough work transforming throat and lungs so there is nothing to cough about, with agent Gt. N. , Chewiats, and Free Spindle, BOUT? & BOWNE.
Be a full settlement of all the church matters in lifting the mortgage of St Pauls Lutheran church. Both parties will meet in the office of Judge Howards in the courthouse at Beranton at this time. The church council met yesterday and made the necessary arrangements.
Thomas Barrett Jr son of Select Councilman Thomas Barrett who was severely ill with appendicitis has shown a remarkable rally. Doctors at Dr Wheeler's hospital report his pulse temperature and respiration are normal and fear of death has faded as his condition improves.
In a spring exhibition, Carbondale’s Billy Smith dominates the Scranton Crescents, striking out many batters despite nine walks in five innings. Scranton critics blame umpire Southard for several called third strikes, while Crescents’ lack of practice and readiness contributes to a lopsided 20 to 0 score.
William Snyder a miner for Black Diamond Coal died at his Belmont street home after being trapped by a rock fall at about 8 30 Saturday morning. His back was broken and he died two hours later. A Carbonale native aged forty nine he lived in town all his life. He was a member of First Presbyterian church and active in fraternal societies. Survived by his wife and mother. Funeral Tuesday afternoon from home with burial in Maplewood cemetery.
Industrial plants in town host a weekend baseball clash at Sundy’s field. Robbin worksmen faced Carbondale Machine Co with Robbin winning 10 to 8. Warren and Robinson played for Robbin and Bates and Wilson for Robbin works. Carbondale Metal Working plans a rematch under Manager John Early and Captain Edward Cox, inviting Van Bergen tossers to a future game via The Tribune.
Mrs. ELA Chitty, once frail, has returned home after months away in the South and is greatly improved in health.
M. J. Oliver of Summit Avenue has returned from a Wayne County fishing trip with a large bucketful of fine trout.
Joseph Nicol of seventh avenue is absent from work due to a dislocated knee cap after a fall on Mill Street paving.
The Fell Brewing Company has awarded the largest plumbing contract for its new brewery to Van Bergen & Co. This signifies a major step in the construction project and underscores Van Bergen’s bid leadership.
The Van Bergen company completed the Dig Job for the new Delaware and Hudson freight station in Scranton. General Manager Charlie Mellon and his team take pride in securing the contract as Scranton and Wilkes-Barre crew members observe the milestone.
Improvements for Memorial park and the city hall grounds were approved at the Friday night reorganization of the poor board. The staff included Richard Udy for grounds care and John Wade as florist, with Latha wunnd Valley Electric supplying illumination power. The fountain cost was sent to councils for review. Six vines and twenty-two trees were ordered planted, and ice guards were proposed for the city building to protect shrubs. A. W. Daley’s death was mourned by the commissioners. The board reorganization named J. J. O’Neill president and J. M. Alexander treasurer secretary and superintendent, with several council and Grand Army of the Republic post members present.
The Kennedy family of South Main Street moves today to Scranton ending a long era of social presence in Carbondale. Thomas Kennedy runs a harness and horse goods business, Henry Kennedy Jr. works as assistant foreman in the Lackawanna yard, P A Kennedy is a shipping clerk for Allis-Chalmers, Martin Kennedy is in the Lackawanna car accountant’s office, and Miss Kate Kennedy attends the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton.
Kirley Gritman hosted a Friday evening gathering at his Belmont street home with a no choice luncheon and a group of young guests. The event included Miss May Rittan Mary Williams Nellie Blackenburg Gwen Williams Viola Sullivan Cora Arthur Mame Emma Farley Clara Arthur Laura Chapman and others alongside D Willis Wilson Conrad Walker El mer Gritman Fred Swingle Charles Johnson and more. Also celebrated was Russell Clark’s fifth birthday with a Mayfield Yard afternoon party for family and friends.
The late Nicholas Devine, an early Carbondale settler, was laid to rest yesterday in St. Rose cemetery. The funeral began from his Brooklyn street residence and services were conducted at St. Rose church by Pastor T. F. Coffey. Pallbearers included Martin Golden, Thomas Fleming, Timothy Collins, Andrew Kilgallen, James Killeen, Thomas Cannon, and Martin Duggan.
Hon C B E Mettew entered Dr Wheeler hospital Saturday for treatment and was appreciably better yesterday. Mr Rettew suffered a severe grip that left him nearly prostrated on return from a stay in Pocahontas West Virginia. News of his improvement will be gratefully received.
Common council Olive Leaf lodge and Odd Fellows join with federal union No. 7204 Patriole Order Sons of America Carbondale council Woighta of Coe lumbus for a joint gathering. Leaders discuss community service and fraternal cooperation in the region.
Dr Whalen will present a pauper before the Baptist ministerial conference at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church this morning. The subject of the talk is Ministerial Pitfalls.
The passing throng included Douglas Dunbar of Scranton visiting friends in this city yesterday. Claude Oliver and Ed Stevens were in Forest City Saturday evening. John Milligan of Gilbert street spent Sunday with relatives in Mauch Chunk. Miss Elsie Walcott of Wilkes-Barre has returned home after visiting in town. Charles Budd Bila Best and Lillian Buchanan of Beach Lake are visiting.
Mrs Fred Shuman and Miss Nellie Ryan of Scranton visit local friends. Nellie Ryan stayed with the Milanes Kennedy on Brooklyn street. Mrs Elmer Justin of Oneonta and Mrs Charles Halleck formerly of this city now in Cleveland visit Gilbert street residents Mr and Mrs James Smith and Mr Frank Cole hosts.
Jermyn Mayfield and Archbald teamsters organized a Teamsters International union branch at Hotel Avery on Thursday. Officers elected include President P. J. Brady and Vice President John Mumford. recording secretary Lewis Pizer. treasurer Thomas Cummings. trustees Thomas Bray John Carden and George Hutchings. A driver from the Delaware and Hudson collie ry was injured by a mule but later improved. Memorial day picnics and church fund events are planned. various local society activities and visits are noted, with several residents reported ill or injured.
In Olyphant the Delaware and Hudson and Ontario and Western railroads plan depot extensions due to rising freight. A Lackawanna street petition to hire a daily street cleaner won approval, and a worker will be engaged. Local residents report visits and medical notices among Blakely and Carbondale residents.
May 1 is the date for a bagaar under St James congregation. A meeting of the general committee occurred at St James hall last evening with Bazaar details to be published in this department in a few days. Weather postponed the Y M I versus Alerts baseball game to Sunday. Mt Jessup colliery may begin May 1. Loftus alley hosted a close alley game with Lally brothers and Joseph Conway and James Gaughan, a 3300 stake. A handicap event is planned at the same alley next Saturday. entrants welcome.
A questionable old ad claims Allen’s Foot Base cures foot sweating and bunions, reducing blisters and callouses. It urges readers to order by mail, offering a trial package and promising quick relief for tired or sore feet.
A funeral held at 2 oclock for Sergeant Dick Wood of Old Forge who died of typhoid fever in a Philippine hospital. His corpse arrived from San Francisco and will be buried in Taylor cemetery, with funeral director R J Davis in charge. A separate report notes Ulrich Eflorger narrowly escaped injury at the Pyne mine when a hoisting engine cylinder burst. Charlotte Ward, daughter of Mr and Mrs John Ward of Dutch Gap, will be interred this afternoon at Forest Home cemetery. The national grind lodge officers of the American Protestant Ladies Association visit Olu Porge lodge No 27 tomorrow for installation by District Deputy Grand Mistress Mary Kenney. W J Peterson of the Delaware and Hudson company made a brief trip to New York on Saturday.
The Pennsylvania Railroad will place regular summer excursion tickets on sale May 1 at ticket offices for all-rail routes to major eastern resorts. Tickets valid until October 1, 1992, with the Route Book issued June 1, 1992.
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