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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1901
Page
8
A Coal Trade Journal writer surveys the Hazleton area’s stripping method for the Mammoth vein. He describes pits at Milnesville and Harwood, the Lehigh and Black Creek watersheds, and the modern Hoisting and conveyor systems powering large collieries.
The plant operates at four cars per minute with each averaging 1.71 tons. A floor tunnel dumps ashes into care divert avoiding shoveling. Dynamite and air compressor lie between breaker and boiler house. Compressed air travels 4900 ft of 2 1/2 in pipe and water returns 4900 ft of 5 in pipe. The pneumatic outlet replaces a night man and coal-hauling team. Breaker powered by electricity and steam heat.
Industrial Jottings reports a regular session at Economy Hall where routine business was discussed and no action on injunctions taken. A likely meeting is planned for tomorrow or Saturday to inform members of new concessions being considered by acting President McAndrew and to urge the Lackawanna authorities to meet halfway on remands.
Altoona reports the Lackawanna Coal and Coke Company has awarded contracts totaling about 100000 for building the town of Webrim, named for the empire’s president. Projects include a fire house town hall four churches two acres a public park and a terminal line run to an unnamed city. The company claims to open several coal veins and expects Webrim to be among the largest in the coal field.
The Lackawanna line adds two new through trains from Hoboken to Buffalo effective Sunday August 1. Train No 5 departs Hoboken 5 a m and reaches Scranton at 7 pm. Buffalo at 1 am. Return Train No 6 leaves Buffalo 12 am and arrives Hoboken 6 40. The existing No 1 becomes No 19 and No 6 becomes No 20 with revised schedules. Each through train consists of five coaches.
An annual meeting at the Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company offices elected a board of directors. W F Hallstead was the sole Scranton resident to receive a piece of the irony. Edwin P Hatfield of New York was reelected president. Directors include Samuel Sloan William B E Dodge Henry A Taylor Dewitt Blair Moses Taylor Walter Scranton Willard M Hallstead and Mark T Cox.
Division Superintendent KE M Pine made a brief trip to inspect the ongoing road improvement between Moscow and Fimiura. A live gang of workers fights hard to shave sharp curves and restore general alignment, with Burke Brothers overseeing the project and starting work again after a brief pause.
A dense, fragmentary agenda lists numerous names and times across a day including walkers and crews. The jumbled OCR reads like a board sheet with dates, locations, and personnel references such as Mothers Day events, WS Pipes, and various surnames, but many items are garbled.
The Northup family reunion is set for Saturday August 17 in the maple grove on the John Northup farm near Glenburn station. Members should bring baskets and relics or photos of relatives to share. trains will transport guests to the grounds. Henry W. Northup chairs the arranging committee.
George W. Jenkins sues Scranton city to confirm his right to the delinquent tax collector post and back pay, claiming appointment validity and damages. The court found his appointment invalid and awarded Jenkins $1,250 plus costs for April, May, and June, with further judgments to follow.
Lee M Cafferty of Binghamton claims damages after suing Sheriff C H Schadt over rent payments. Harvey Long and A Gh Herrington leased the Bijou theater at Winghemstey for one year starting May 6 1900 for 2100 with monthly payments. Schadt guaranteed the rent. An August rent balance of 500 was due, and Schadt now seeks to settle the matter.
Mr and Mrs Patrick Cawley sue Bermonton Street Railway Co over a July 2 trolley accident near Mt Carnie Cemetery. Juliet Cawley suffered a broken knee cap and the plaintiffs seek 5000 for her injuries and 1000 for the mother, plus 3000 for services and medical attendance.
Sheriff Schad and Commissioner Camp bell plan Friday drawings as James A. Martin registers as a law student in the Burr office. Morris from Carbondale joins a Freasman clan at Georgetown College. Several cases have been sealed at the court office and more will be examined when the grand jury convenes in September. The Quinn tax collection team for Mayfield borough wins court approval with a projected amount around 800 and a list of names follows.
Great preparations for Saratoga's annual floral fete set for September 4 5 6. King Hex leads a Mardi Gras style display with over twenty floats and 100 costumed characters. Excursions from Scranton Wilkes Barre and nearby valleys planned via Delaware and Hudson trains. secours tickets priced attractively for adults and children.
The Prohibition party of Susquehanna County will convene at New Milford Friday August 30 at 2 o clock pm to elect a county committee and discuss a ticket for the next election. A mass meeting follows in the evening and women’s temperance groups are invited to attend.
An 19th century remedy claims to cure a wide range of nervous and bodily ailments including nerves disorders debility paralysis biliousness digestion and female complaints. Sold by Matthew Hrog in the advertisement.
Railway timetable listing train departures to Philadelphia via various routes including White Plains Hazleton Bethlehem and Buffalo. Contains multiple departure times from early morning through evening with notes on Pullman cars Lehigh Valley service and ticket offices in Scranton Wilkes Barre Cortland street and Lackawanna Avenue.
Rail notices show timetable fragments for routes including Carbontale Honesdale Lake Lodore and Wilkes Barre. Timings list morning and evening departures with partial station names and notes on Sunday trains and connections.
Fragmented timetable notes travel times and connections from New York to Holaken Plymouth Kingston and Northumberland. Mentions Arrive times 1 00 pm 2 00 pm and 6 10 7s with stops at Bingham Brom Nhelydon Kingston and Northumberland among others. References Bloomstore Division and Neethouierlind of M48 with routine daytime departures and evening arrivals.
Train notices list departures from Sinton and surrounding stations to New York Philadelphia Bethlehem and other points. It notes times such as 245 pm and 400 pm Sundays and weekdays with connections via East and West routes and various towns.
Erie Railroad Wyoming Division lists departure and arrival times for trains bound for Hawley and intermediate points. It notes through trains to New York with through connections and various manifest times, including p.m. departures and late afternoon arrivals.
Train information lists connections to New York, Oswego, Ithaca, and intermediate points. Advertises limited Sunday service, specific departure times, and agents Rebel and J C Anderson for inquiries, with J Welsh in Scranton as contact.
In the height of the season a retailer offers steep discounts on summer dresses, claiming the cut prices will clear out lines quickly and bring in strong sales. The note emphasizes the dresses are the finest and prettiest, now offered at about half regular value.
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