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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1901
Page
2
Disjointed timetable notes describe trains between Carbondale Albany and surrounding towns. References include Scranton Wilkes Barre Sharpe districts with several arrival and departure times, daily service details, weekend variations, and connections to Waymart Honesdale Mountaintop and related stops.
Train times for New York Ontario and Western service are listed with inconsistent and unclear destinations. The fragment mentions arrivals to Scranton from various points including Cornwall and Serene with odd times like 7.00 and 1.8 pm and early morning departures.
Train departures listed from City Station Carbaniale with daily services except Sunday. Connections to New York Buffalo and Susquehanna routes include times at 6 40 am 108 pm and 6 97 pm. There are connections to Pittsburgh via Moorhead and Sunday timing variations to 6 45 am 7 55 am.
Merchants in Carbondale signaled their intention to enter floats in the civic parade as part of the semi centennial celebration. A canvass shows many businesses pledging support with subscriptions to the general fund continuing daily.
Salem camp meeting in Salem Pennsylvania runs August 20 to 29 with a temperate observance policy. Evening services will be continuous and public access limited on Sundays. Bishops and pastors from neighboring charges are asked to assist on grounds with meals charged per person. Transportation to Lake Erie offered at 24 cents fare.
Honesdale baseball fans expect their Tigers to win the contest with the Creacents at Lake Lodoree. Supporters claim strong form and local pride, hoping for a decisive victory in the upcoming matchup.
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot-Hase for easy fitting shoes. It promises relief from metatarsal pain and bunions with a free trial package sent to a stated address. The copy emphasizes comfort and preventive benefits for feet.
The report from this city indicates a very interesting game on Augnst 11 expected to attract hundreds of lovers of the report from here and from Honesdale.
Manager Hughes introduces a miniature motor at the Carbondale telephone exchange to generate power for bell ringing. The change replaces the manual crank, speeding subscriber calls and reducing operator labor while increasing bell volume for clearer signaling.
The thirty third annual Schooley's Battery C second Pennsylvania Veteran artillery reunion is set for Monday August 1 at Nay Aug park Scranton to mark their muster into service on August 16 1862. Invitations ask families to bring baskets and note widows and children may attend. J M Alexander remains the only local member with Frank Hughes of Hyde Park. Several veterans are named as buried in local cemeteries including William Davies AL Mason HenK Baker William Thomson Seveius Marshall John Scurty James Stewart George Hil and others.
The Modern Woodmen of the World will institute new Crystal Camp No W8 at Temperance Hall Salem Avenue. The event features a charter worth about fifty pounds and the presence of prominent members. Deputy He HS Smit of Hemmer City acts as installing officer, with Deputy John Forthwick assisting. A pre ceremony address on transnational beneficiary orders will be given by Mr Buott. Public invitation to this portion is extended but the ceremony portion is not open to the public.
Postmaster Thomas reports a circular from the postal department announcing a lower price for money orders to and from Canada. Previously, sending under ten dollars to Canada or from Canada cost 70 cents. domestic three cent fee applied. The new policy makes Canadian money orders three cents, aligning with U S rates.
Angleo Pierro of Fallbrook Street hospitalized after being pinned between loaded cars at Coalbrook breaker suffering thigh fracture and injuries. Mrs Hood of Forest Ci treated for thigh fracture. Asa Burdick home after rib fractures from runaway team. Sarah McDonough admitted with peritonitis. Two patients from Blakely door admitted to surgical ward for later operation. Martha Dearpy and Miss Mary Ann Meocurrel among others. Florence Willet returns as hospital superintendent.
Misses Hannah and Morgans Ky leen of Brooklyn street attended the funeral in Wilkes-Barre yesterday for their cousin Michael Kerehen, a well known figure in the city.
The lucky ticket number 17 035 won the Pan-American exposition chance with Wide-awake Beale and Louie fivner identified as fortunate holders of the prize.
The city will gain 5605 from the new pole tax ordinance based on 1190 poles at 50 cents each. City Treasurer Connor vetted poles per company and the assessed tax, Carbondale Telephone Company largest with eight poles and Western Union smallest with one pole.
A morning blaze destroyed a barn and furniture at Mrs. Martin Gallagher’s property on Pike Street, blamed on boys who had been smoking there. The Columbia hose proved 150 feet short, and attempts to shut the hydrant were hindered by a worn stem. City engines responded with a hand wrench to control the water, damaging the Pike Street roadway.
The semi monthly pas incident at the Clover Manufacturing bobbin works effected nineteen employees who threatened to strike. The company refused to rehire the discharged workers when they presented themselves to Superintendent Kiefer, signaling an ultimatum. Remaining workers continue at wages paid monthly.
A group of young men from the West Side near Scott Street and the Ontario and Western tracks organized a fife and drum corps led by Professor Walsh. Last evening marked the ensemble's first appearance and residents heard drum echoes through the hills. The players hope to be proficient by the time of the semi centennial celebrations.
Former Carhnndile resident Mrs. William Matthewson died yesterday at the Wear Pittston home of her daughter Mie William Shifter after months of illness. She had many friends in this city and had visited since leaving here in TSh2 after the death of her first husband George Rowley. Survived by her husband and two children Mrs William hir fer and Mise Laura Rowley. Mrs. Matthewson will be brought here for burial.
Frank E. Dennis pharmacist reports his prized Angora cat Tabby disappeared Wednesday night from the North Main Street drug store. After an extended search including a reward offered, the cat wandered off then returned late last night found on Church Street and brought back to the store.
The funeral for Frank Ritter will be held today with a 3 PM procession to St Rowe church for services. Burial will follow in St Rows cemetery per local observance.
Patrick Callaghan of Belmont street was caught under a rock fall at the Battle mine of the Delaware and Hudson on Wednesday. His leg was broken and crushed.
A crowded page notes many visitors and locals in Carbondale including Mrs. John Tilisiey of Belmont Street very ill and J H Andrews of Pittston in town yesterday. Several residents and guests from Scranton Olyphant and New York City appear as callers, visitors, and travelers around town.
JERMYN AND MAYFIELD members and friends enjoyed a day at Chapman house and on Chap man lake returning home about 7 30. Pearson Gibbs of West Mayfield came home from Middletown New York. Crystal and Artesian Hose companies accepted invites to Wandling firemen’s picnic on the 11th with Artesians entering the tug of war event.
An old physician argues that a strong stomach underpins overall health and military fitness. He asserts that digestive health cures many diseases, including weak lungs and heart, through Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery, citing testimonials of improved appetite, weight gain, and breathing.
Charles Fross of Sitka Indiana recalls near death from consumption two years ago. He credits Dor Pierces Golden Medical Discovery with his recovery after six bottles, noting no alcohol or narcotics and urging others to accept no substitute.
Dr. R V Pierce promotes The People s Common Sense Medical Advisor as a free medical work. The 1008 page volume is offered with only mailing costs and stamp payments for cloth or paper bound editions.
The Artesians practice nightly against picked teams on the East Side baseball field as in prior contests they face sullen opposition. Mayfield school board did not meet last night but a meeting is set for this afternoon. Various residents including Frank Winter and Miss Nellie Hill were seen around Crystal Lake. A joint United Mine Workers meeting is planned in Mayfield to discuss urgent matters. Local activity includes pump work at Glenwood colliery and social calls by Bennett Palmeunter and Harry Van Kleeck.
Mrs J A Kay of Orson visits Peckville. The Baptist church undergoes major renovations with a new carpet and the W depot spruced up with a fresh coat of paint. FR Bell covers night duty at the electric light plant in the absence of…
Engineer Parry and Mrs Joan Whedin visit friends in town while John Kendell from New York spends vacation with his mother at the Erie farm. John Warren of West Rockville finishes a new sailboat to be launched at Lake Kopin. Mr Broad and Master Winfield Dhoud visit relatives at Well Bridge. Homer Th Reexe of Beranton will speak at a temperance address Saturday at Depot and Main at 8 o'clock. Mary O Connor and Mary J Hughes return from a week in Atlantic City with Nev P Murphy at St Patrick's church wedding Friday.
A Juvenis dancing class held a mid summary social at Mahows Hall with dancing starting at P Melek tombe by Lawrence. a large gathering of youths enjoyed the affair. Other items mention J Williams traveling to Alg hintown for a convention, funeral notices for John Wilwon and Mrs Sculs, and visitors at Carhine residence.
Mra Curtis recovers from Hines while Miss Lou Thinning opens Sunday with Foranton trends. Presbyterian Sunday school meets at Nay Aug park. Baptist Sunday school at same site on August 2. A Ernest Crane to occupy Baptist pulpit. Mrs Jennie Flannigan from Scranton visiting Mrs P Kearney. Mr Herbert Christy of Philadelphia visiting Fred L Davis. Mrs George Hinckley and Miss Emma Wiser of West Nisheleen visiting Mrs Fo A Page. Mr Jacoba, former Baptist preacher, visited with A T Clay. hosted by Mrs E Frave. Buckingham reunion at M Poley Mt Cobb on Tuesday August 0h. M P Larnes attends funeral of William Swarta in Dun-Tone. Mr and Mrs A A Williams of New York visit. Mr and Mrs A P Hardenburg invite marriage of their daughter Deasie Marton to Edward B Rogers at home on Tuesday Aug 20 at 4 pm. Mrs Hittenbender and daughter Margeret visit Aire Roney as Dalton.
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