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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
3
A scrambled notice outlines a Republican primary race with Sept 10 and Sept 14 dates. It names party officials including chairman and secretary and mentions a county level filing or confirmation, with deadlines and campaign notices to be posted before specified dates.
A jumble of notices reports pay days and events across several locales. Items mention Reon Counts Vetere association gathering at Lake Lovtore, a marriage detail for Miss Murmaret Ann Mécrel, and July payrolls at multiple towns including Hallstew and Pettibone. Also notes a hospital transfer and an incoming visit for an external event.
William A Mutiphy one of Scranton's oldest residents died suddenly last night of heart trouble at his Franklin avenue home after a day of activity. He was born in Orange County New York and lived in Albany Newburg and New York before moving to Cherry Ridge Wayne to help clear land. In 1860 he moved to Scranton working as a carpenter and later married Julia Lee. He later lived on Franklin avenue and served as superintendent of carpenters for the Pennsylvania Coal Company before settling on Renkiin Avenue. He is survived by his wife two daughters Ida and Maury Murphy and two sons John F Murphy and Joseph Murphy. The arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed. He was a well educated man with a great store of information and was quiet unassuming.
Mrs Patrick Carey died at noon at 118 Vine Street after a brief illness leaving a husband three children and several relatives including Mrs Thomas Mulloy Mrs John Peaster Mrs James Kearney Mrs Anna Woolsifer Timothy and James Quinnan. Funeral Friday from The Poolcheran. Many Van died at home 143 Von Storeh Avenue with funeral Friday and interment in Oxford New Jersey. Rev W Beckier former pastor of West Scranton German Presbyterian died at Sarando Lake Tuesday after short illness aged 37. Funeral in West Scranton at 2 PM tomorrow. Brief notices place interment Forest Hill Cemetery.
Funeral services for John Reed will be held today from his residence on North Main Avenue at 2 o clock. Interment will take place at the Cuimnbrin Cemetery.
Next Monday the court will issue opinions on key cases including Bohroeder vs Sennfon Gas and Water over water rates, condemnation appeals for Raeterywille Aburton Turnpike, Carter heirs against Hidge Turnpike, and city councilmen seating suit. Criminal opinions include Silliman and Weyland cases. a Lanestaff Kelly contest opinion is expected.
Monsignor B A Lurvey of Pittston held a lengthy conference with Bishop Hoban about the consecration of the newly formed diocese. They discussed timing at St Peter's Cathedral in the city for early September and the invitation list remains to be finalized. Garvey left for Williamsport then Rhode Island to obtain the official document creating the new diocese and defining its boundaries.
Secretary Charles T George Tuosidiy mhicaehey quan the Diet ae tte ae Parados registered and qualified as eleven pharmaters at the state phiar. Among them are the Plowing Son bonbenes Registered Phtroiecists, Marty Bo Wiles, Henry P Dawle, Robert F. Bradela, assistant Phemacits, W. Thompson, Agia Gyit- Ntha.
A court record describes Selby William and others in a case involving a wife who allegedly drank beer with a magistrate present. The magistrate orders held delayed and the proceedings note family tensions and social conduct surrounding a beer age dispute.
The Royal Arcanum plans an excursion to Lake Lodore on Friday with Lauer present and catering secured. The event features amusements including baseball and wheelbarrow race. Grand orator Frank Wickerehaw of Hierrivburg Pennsylvania will attend. Tickets are 40 cents for children.
In hot weather prompt ice cream delivery helps people stay cool. Order your ice cream at Hantey’s on 420 Spruce Street.
The injunction against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad strike is discharged without prejudice with leave to reinstate on proper cause. The ruling may signal an end to the strike as most workers have returned to duty and peace is reported in the streets and town.
The Hudson River Driving Park association four day trotting and pacing meet began with crowds on August 7 as Crogeeus, in trainer Ketchum’s care, drew an ovation before racing. Winners included Nellie Shaylee and Avior with fast times amid a weather affected program.
The article reports two local marriages: Miss Carrie Leuthold to Frank J. Powell at Ta mi and Annie Rove to Herbert Mall at Calvary Baptist on Railroad Street. Attendants included Martie Powell. Dr Henry Leuthold served as best man. Rev Dr Morris officiated. The receptions followed with breakfast before the newlyweds left for Atlantic City.
Promotes a well known laxative product called Starr or Fics from the California Fig Syrup Co. It claims pleasant taste and strong cleansing effects via senna and plant extracts, advertising nationwide availability in San Francisco Louisville and New York and urging buyers to use the full company name to avoid imitations.
The article details a bride’s wedding at a private home with a ribbed organdie gown and attendant Bertha. The couple departed by early morning Central Railroad train to Atlantic City. It also notes a requiem mass at Immaculate Conception and a burial train to Philadelphia, plus a long list of locals joining an Atlantic City excursion and other community notices.
The city treasurer reports tax duplicate volumes not yet bound and will delay handing them to the treasurer for several days. A ward recapitation has been prepared and taxes cannot be collected until next week. The law requires duplicates to be in the treasurer by July but mid month is typical for processing.
A live trolley wire fell on Lackawanna avenue near Washington yesterday morning causing brief disruption. A horse team in front of T F Leonards hardware store was struck and one horse was knocked down. A young boy was thrown to the ground but revived. Streetcars were blocked briefly until the issue was fixed.
Krause's Headache Capsules are described as unique and prescribed by Dr. Krause, Germany's court physician, well before antipyrine’s discovery. They are said to quickly cure distressing headaches and are priced at 25 cents, available through all druggists. The Punch cigar remains the leader among 10 cent cigars.
The Scranton Public Library shows fiction dominates summer checkouts with a July average of 487 books, led by Winston Churchill’s The Crisis. Demand also favors Booth Tarkington and Marion Crawford, while Kipling’s titles wane and Paul Leicester Ford’s Hon. Peter Stirling remains oddly persistent.
The Mozart band plays aboard the large excursion boat on Lake Lodore next Sunday. Enjoy the ride from Scranton with family as trains depart from Dunmore and Luzerne avenues at specified times, offering reduced excursion rates for adults and children.
An 19th century survey notes Baffin Land’s shifting identity as lakes and coastlines reveal it may be the third largest island behind Australia and Greenland. The article cites Dr Hebert Bell and the Greenland coast mapping, detailing lakes Nettilling and Amadjunk, and compares island sizes to Texan area. It lists major islands by rank, including Greenland, Baffin Land, Madagascar, Nippon, and New Zealand.
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