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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 07, 1901
Page
2
Carbondale notes list several residents traveling to California for a pleasure trip and two week stays with friends in Privadence KR. Scranton guests visit local homes. staff changes and medical updates include a nurse resuming duties in Waterbury and a motorman recovering from appendicitis.
Fragmentary timetable lists June to June 19 dates for trains leaving Carbondale for Scranton and Wilkes Barre at various times including 7.00 and 8.0. It notes arrivals from Albany Honesdale Walmart Lake Ladere Wasmirt Hornedale and other points with multiple daily services and Sunday additions.
A damaged OCR note outlines train times from Carbondale to Scranton and connections to New York and other points. It lists departures around early morning and afternoon, with several unclear times and places, reflecting a weekend timetable.
The notice outlines daily train timings from Cardentale to Bundae and Susquehannel with connections to New York City and Buffalo. Sunday trains depart at 608 a.m. toward Snegehanna with western connections and Bath HATE TON trains arrive by 6:40 a.m. and 6:43 p.m. on Fridays.
The school board deadlocks over appointing Professor Bryden as principal while scrutiny shifts to substitute teacher exams. City Superintendent Garr rejects a second examination, despite board requests, fueling tension and potential board conflict at upcoming meetings.
A garbled ad copy promotes Allen's Foot Ease for gloves and hands, claiming moisture absorption and scent benefits. It mentions Chicago Clinic and physicians but is too unclear to extract concrete details or claims.
The report notes Mr Garr’s resolution tied to an outcome under discussion. The hoard lacks authority from the superintendent to order another retest, though it may wish to grant unsuccessful candidates a further chance. It remains a definite future possibility.
Shoemarkers of the town form a union to elect officers and adopt a standard price scale for repairs. They met at James Pidgeon’s shop on South Main Street and formed a 15 member organization. Officers include President M. H Sullivan and Secretary Giuseppe Cerva of Fall Brook Street. The group replaces a previously formed but inactive union.
Mise Magete Thomas attended the Ladies Catholic Benevolent association convention in Detroit where delegates were well cared for by local members. Miss Thomas and Miss Margaret Carroll of Carbondale enjoyed a trip to Belle Isle and the Flats on the St. Clair river. The supreme council officers were elected: Mrs. Margaret F. Parre as supreme auditor, NW. C. marshal Mrs. Teresa Ltta, Chicago guard Miss Mary Neill Titusville Pa. Archibishop Ireland invited the next convention to St. Paul. Miss Carroll paused in Buffalo after the Pan American exposition.
Sister M Cyril of St Pauls Convent Green elected head of the order in a Diocesan election at St Rose Convent. The election occurred during the order’s retreat in Scranton with Bishop Heban and Monsignor Garvey present. Two hundred sisters attended. Sister Crescentin of St Cecilia’s and Emmy filled the unexpired term of Mother Mars.
Postmaster lists remaining letters for unidentified recipients at Hondale Pennsylvania on August 6. Names include William J. Reckey Fred Hendricks Dewit Taves Roses M. Hofmer Fo W W leftus Dr L L Bande Herman Shenberger Mise Jennie Palmer Mise Maul Sampson Mise Iba Swarts Miss Sara Mus Smuckere foreign H. Kennan J. H. Thomas.
The Carbondale lodge scene features groups including the Fine and Accepted Masons and the Father Carew branch with diverse fellowships matching 20th century fraternal orders. Local groups Knoichis of America and Pioneer castle participate alongside Knights of the Mye nle Chain Carbondale lodge and Knights of Pythigs, with Laden auxiliary and Bathroad Engineers in afternoon activities.
Fire damaged an add-on to William Hicks’s slaughter house at the southern end of Park Street late Monday night and likely endangered the main building.
Charlies Law of Standard Oil visited in town yesterday Barber McAndrew of Olyphant called on friends. Superintendent FF Garr spent yesterday with friends at Berwick. Harry Taylor a Forest City druggist called Monday evening. Mrs Archie L Gurney recovering at North Church street home. Mrs William Foster called in Beranton Monday. Arch Ralph Ball depart for Port Jervis to visit friends. Edith Taylor of Scranton called on relatives en route to Reach Lake for vacation. Mrs Charles Beanson of Hallstead spent Sunday with her daughter Mrs John Clune Jr. in this city. Frank Savage and PF Noone of Pittston were at Morrison house yesterday. Misses Margaret Walsh Hello Walsh and niece Annie Collins of Wilkes-Barre are guests of Councilman William Colling.
The Mayfield borough council met with full attendance to approve a list of fines collected by the constable, review payrolls, and set plans for a new press building funded by the council. Bills for enumerating people were questioned, and a correction ordered on improper payments. Community updates include injuries at the Erie colliery, a porch accident involving Dr Molter’s daughter, and local social notices from residents in Carbondale and Vandike.
Over four hundred people joined the unjied church outing to Lake Lodore Monday and returned pleased. The churches will receive a small sum for the effort. Mr and Mrs Charles J Keller traveled to visit relatives in Wy. No council meeting due to no quorum. session rescheduled for next Monday. Uncalled for letters listed with several names.
A persuasive piece extols the unseen labor of women behind thriving families. It lauds Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for healing womanly diseases, cites testimonials from Mrs. Edwin H. Gardner and others, and urges free medical advice from Dr. Pierce and staff at Buffalo.
Townspeople urged to attend a Blokely Baptist Sunday school excursion to Nay Aug perkeley next Tuesday with tickets for the round top. Juvents dancing class hosts a midsummer event in Mahen's hall tomorrow evening with Lawrence's Scranton orchestra providing music. Primitive Methodist lawn social planned at Jammer Symons residence in Blakely next Monday evening. Howell Davis at Pan-American exposition this week. Mary Cabany of Jermyn visiting relatives on Dunmore street. Annie Proett May Evans and May Janea depart today for vacation at Harvey's Lake.
The article recounts the extreme year 1816 with cold and heat swings across months. It notes frost and snow in May, widespread crop damage, heavy snows in Vermont and New York, and a winter that followed a mild spring, ending with a harsh late year.
The Central Labor Union plans to oppose the 854,000 Carnegie library donation in Boston. A resolution condemns Andrew Carnegie and his labor record, and the union will campaign to keep union members from visiting the library site.
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