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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 30, 1901
Page
3
Carbondale crowd fills main streets for the Cottage Hose Company's opening of the fall carnival. The parade, led by the Megart band, showcases uniforms, a hose cart, and bright decorations. Judge O'Neth enlivened the event with opening remarks and praised the enterprise, with dancing, music, and planned nightly programs through the week.
Martin Taylor aged 52 of Carbondale died Sunday night at his home on Score Street after months of stomach illness. A native of Ireland he came to the United States as a child and lived nearly a half century in Carbondale. He worked in the Delaware and Hudson collieries until two months ago. Survived by wife, two sons Christopher and Jean Toussiors, and two daughters Mrs. William Coleman and Sister Mary Veronien of Philadelphia. The funeral will be Wednesday with requiem at St Rose Church at noon and burial in St Rose Cemetery.
The junior team won 10 to 0 against the seniors in Sandy’s field. The result marks the second of five contests, with the juniors leading. Cyd Geary is to select the first team Friday to face Scranton High on the ith of Mary, with candidates Rouynor Wyon Monghan Murke Kispatrick Quinn Loftus Heffinger Geary and Murray. The Scranton squad is expected to meet strong competition this year.
Patrick Quinn of Indians sustains a broken arm while en route to this city. He was crowded by passengers and his arm was badly crushed at the elbow, fracturing the bone.
Miss Mary Gilboy and Miss Jenne Tishe of Scote Street, both employed in New York city dressmaking during the peak season, have returned home.
The Forty Hines' Devotion service at St Peter's Cathedral was led Sunday by Rev Walter Gaiman assistant priest at St Rose church in this city.
A promotional piece notes rising speed and stress in modern life and cites Dr A Chaie's Nerve Pills as a cure for overwork nerve tension and related symptoms. The ad claims widespread popularity and proven merit in Scranton.
Carbondale residents plan late departures for the West. Harry J. Smith heads to Los Angeles, California, while Professor George F. Ackerman travels to Baker City, Oregon to inspect a silver mine. C. B. Goodsell leaves for Denver, Colorado, and Mrs. Charles Duvall sails to Santa Rosa, California to join her husband.
The Crescent baseball team under Edward J. Ciorden begins this season with a scrimmage against Olyphant at Alumni Park next Saturday. Probable lineup includes Citeher Moran or Loftus, Citeh ep Chul Hadgins or Smith, Pidgeon Rogan McFhile or Monaghan Austhay Owens Emmett Gordon or Healey.
The clerks plan a May 10 dance at Burke's hall following the Cottage Hose company fair. The event, highly anticipated in society circles, aims to strengthen the group's finances for its varied needs with Prof. Pirth providing music and Joseph Wilker serving as prompter.
The Knights of Malta commandery will locate in a new temple at Watt buslying Salem Avenue and Mato Street. The facility will be known as Knights of Malta temple. The first meeting is scheduled for Tuesday evening May 7.
Workers at Powderly mines No 1 and 3 were paid yesterday and today workmen in the Col Brook area are set to receive their wages. The Delaware and Hadson company has commenced din payments here.
Mrs. Tl. Stone of Sand Street remains in an critical illness after several weeks of confinement. Her son Samuel, residing in New York City, has arrived to visit amid the urgent family matters.
Martin Brennan and his family who moved to Schenectady last fall plan to return to Carbondale and reside in their old home on upper Dundal Street.
The Krante brewery of the Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company has purchased two teams of powerful draft horses, widely admired for their strength and steady work. The teams will support heavy lifting at production and transportation sites.
D Skuit the milk dealer has moved his depot from Carte avenue to 2h Laurel street indicating a location change for his business.
North River resident Jol McCawles faced a dangerous incident while at St Rose Church. The report notes a wounding or near harm involving an unnamed individual, with no further details provided.
A boy’s surplice caught fire during a ceremony but a nearby man leaped the sanctuary wall and ripped the burning garment away. The boy escaped with only fright and no injuries were reported.
The major theatrical event before season’s end is The Christian at the Grand Opera house on Thursday evening. Viola Allen stars in Hall Caine’s dramatic adaptation, with Liebley & Co directing a capable New York company, and advance sales show strong audience interest in Carbondale.
The Communion Table ladies at St Rose church held an evening euchre session under their auspices. The event netted over $250, marking their first venture and signaling potential for future social functions.
The sale completes an eight year management period led by Messrs. Pierce. Mr. Holgate, previously a railroad worker, becomes the buyer and brings broad connections to the venture, aiding future operations on the street and in the community.
The Delaware and Hudson breaker on the south side of the old No. L1 mine chutes is rapidly nearing completion. Carpenters finish trestling to connect the nines with the breaker as operations may resume within a week under Assistant Superintendent Loftus.
A large crowd gathered at Delaware and Hudson station to bid farewell to the Redemptorist missionaries as they departed for assignments nationwide. Edward Hessling, son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hessling of Wayne Street, accompanied them to Saratoga Springs New York to enter the order’s novitiate at the monastery.
Misses Agnes Gilmartin and Lizzie Schwartz and John Judge of this city attended a banquet of the Wyoming Valley Deaf Mute Society at the Hotel Lackawanna Hurt on Saturday evening. The event featured sign language and moments of rare merriment.
It will be encouraging news to the friends of Mrs. Daniel Welly of Woor lawn avenue to learn she is gradually regaining the use of her faculties after a partial paralysis last week. Her condition was critical for several days, but hopeful indications of recovery are noted.
The rummage gate run by the young ladies of the Methodist Episcopal church in the O Connell building on Park Place has proven profitable. They have already realized 110 dollars from sales of various articles collected for the event.
Postmaster Thomas obtains an additional direct pouch for the local office to be made up by the railway mail clerk on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western line from Harrisburg to Scranton. This will facilitate receipt of mail from the South and western part of the state.
Sunday visitors and callers appear across multiple towns. John Reese spent Sunday in Monsic while Pyle visited Forest City, and Radward Shannon with P. F. Tex traveled to Uniondale. Alfred Davis of Forest City pharmacy was in town yesterday with James Wheeler of Olyphant calling on Carbondale friends. William Lewis from South Main Street visited Scranton, and Thomas Levinson, once of the Anthracite, now a clerk at the Ivve.
A testimonial for Shilohs Consumption Cure claims rapid relief from coughs and colds and lung strengthening. The notice cites a customer from LeRoy and notes the product price of 25c to $1.00 per bottle with a money back guarantee if not satisfied.
Scranton residents and visitors line Carbondale yesterday with a busy day of business calls and social visits. Notables include A W Blandin and T J Kelly of Scranton, plus Misses White Moses O Malley and Evan visiting relatives and clerks from local firms and insurers.
A two story house owned by Mr. and Mrs. John Reap on the East Side caught fire yesterday around 10 am and burned heavily before Artesian Bose company could suppress it. Insurance reportedly covers the loss.
An advertisement touts Krause's Cold Cure as a safe remedy that avoids head or hearing effects, cures quickly, and leaves users feeling fresh. It claims no quinine side effects and markets the product as available at all druggists.
Street committee of Evilnell Yur Widay served notice on property owners along Litowanna street. Residents and tenants must sweep dirt and keep the street clean to curbside from each residence or business place. Street intersections to be cleaned each Friday. cooperation requested by borough council.
A brewery wagon accident on Lackawanna Street left Wille Campbell with a crushed hand after a fall under the wagon. A Hungarian tattooist suffered a head injury in a mine accident at Reddy Creek colliery. Attends a Father Mathew open house and a theatre bill at Tenney Shearer’s company. Funeral for Menai Wii at Delbevie. Miss Livale Cadden and Miss Belle Kenny noted among local visitors and guests.
Local notices report an Archbald Methodist gathering with supper, a Prohibition league meeting, United Mine Workers joint session, and library baseball team formation. Also noted are church services with baptism, new members, and a missionary sermon, plus a work accident in Archbald.
Miss Marco and Thonien Willian of Peckville stayed with Misa Allee Ely on Sindiv. Miss Mary James visited a private hospital in Beranten on Saturday afternoon. Enin Qukes of Tyds Paak visited her mother on Magpie Street. Chara Koeweter Res returned home in Mingoka after a week with friends. Richard Morgane and Mig Lin zie Schmidt of Hyde Park were guests of Matilde Achoudt on Sunday. Benjamin Willows of Cur mule street attended relatives on Sealey.
Last Sunday at the Pockwille Magistr church a piel blessings gathering occurred with Evangelist Joh A L delivering a gospel message and a special anniversary sermon presented by Mr. Davis. A later evening event featured a birthday or anniversary observance and a view on tithing.
Fragmentary OCR text references a sick child, a mother, and powders for children, with scattered mentions of New York and medical authorities. The readable portions imply a cautionary or advisory notice about health remedies and parental care, but specifics are incomplete.
Rev. Mr. Gruest has accepted the pastorate of the Baptist church in Worcester New York described as a pleasant locality. Friends wish him abundant success in his new field. Police arrested several bicycle riders for sidewalk violation on Sunday. Mr. W J Allen returned home Saturday after weeks in Philadelphia. Wilson Fire Company met to arrange a team of horses. Chicken thieves struck Hickory Street residents stealing several fowl. Tinklepaugh and Magan opened a bicycle repair shop on Matin. Mrs W T Allen returned from Wilkes-Barre with friends.
Moosic and Mastheid residents spent Sunday with relatives on North Main Street. Port Jervis visit reported and Stroudsburg relatives hosted. The Loyal Temperance Legion will meet at the Presbyterian church tonight. County Superintendent Mrs. Bean of Scranton attended and spoke. Missionary circle meeting scheduled Friday evening at Mrs. Grant Brown’s home. Families from Scranton and Lowville visiting relatives.
A local sale advertises secondhand items from Guernsey Hall at 14 Washington Avenue Scranton run by J. W. Guernsey Pace offering goods for as low as ten dollars.
Describes discounted Colonist excursion fare via Southern Railway and Southern Pace to California Arizona or New Mexico. Tickets from Washington $314, from Philadelphia $48.50, available Tuesdays until April 20. Departures Monday Tuesday and Friday with through service on each sleeper and berth rate $7.00 splitting two occupants. Contact Charles L. Hoykins district passenger agent at 48 Chestnut Street.
A damaged excerpt outlines Pan American Exposition travel rates with limits on return until November 30. It lists 81.20 Penned day tickets starting April 1 and recurring daily, five day tickets from April 30 on select days, and notes all tickets are honored with sleeper car privileges except five day tickets which are delivered as needed. Children five to eleven half price.
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