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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1901
Page
2
Scranton and Carbondale residents mingle with travelers and officials in a day of social calls. Constable Steve Gilby of Alderman Victovan’s court roams Scranton while William Watt and Levi Paterson return from a Pan-American trip.
Railway timetable details list trains to and from Carbondale with stops at Scranton Wilkes Barre and surrounding towns. It notes daily and Sunday departures to Lake Lotore Waymart Honesdale and connections to Albany, Saratoga and Kingston, with arrival times and frequencies across multiple routes.
Train times to New York and points north from Carbondale are listed for Sunday. Departures include 10:00 AM to the north and connections via Seranene and related routes with various arrival times in New York and Ontario regions.
A dated timetable describes Sunday departures from Carbondale at 4 00 pm and 9 00 pm with early morning connections to Binghamton and New York City. It lists transfers for western points, Susquehanna connections, and multiple daily return trains to the Susquehanna region.
Two women, Mrs. Bridget Walsh of Hospital Street and Mrs. Edward Kelly of Scott Street, were killed in a passenger train collision on Devanney's Bridge over Brooklyn Street on the Ontario and Western line. The accident occurred as they walked the bridge at a curve, with a stranger nearby who fled after the disaster. Mrs. Walsh died within minutes. Mrs. Kelly was mangled under the engine as workers and investigators rushed to aid. The train engineer attempted a stop but could not avert the tragedy.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions shoes, emails, names Allene Piet, SiVee Mant relief, Dunne M’s, and a batch of brands and places including Le Moy New York. Details are garbled with many misspellings and cannot confirm a coherent event or notice.
The obituary notes the death of a Carbondale resident aged years, who lived on Hospital Street with her sons John and Michael. Survived by daughters Mrs George McLoughlin near Beranton, Mrs John Maniey, Mrs Andrew Quinn, and Mrs Michael Ansbury, and by her husband a miner.
The First Inspection District conducts exams for mine foreman and assistant foreman certificates in two rooms due to a large applicant class. Inspector Edward Reter leks WG leads the board with TG. McDon ougd and J.T. Reherte as members. testing continues today with a long list of applicants from Scranton Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns.
Great interest among railroad men in the Rhode Island clam bake to be held by Pennsylvania division No. 1M Order of Railway Conductors at Harvey's Lake on Thursday August 2. Advertised with a playful invitation for attendees to drop 50 cents for a Wooek's board. Menu includes Blue Fish Spring Chicken Green Corn Colery Sweet Potatoes Watermelon Coffee. Conductor John M. Harwesto leads the event with M. P. Marding as secretary.
Mall Carrier John H H Kelly of the Scranton post office joined Mall Carrier George Davis of Carbondale on a vacation tour through New York state. They hiked about twenty miles daily through scenic regions from Lake Kenka to Binghamton and Owego, visiting grape districts and wine cellars, with rest stops at Keuka Lake and Hempsteadport, enjoying the trip and reporting mutual benefit.
The game at Lake Le dove between te Cres conte of this city and the Tigers of Hioteediale drew strong local interest. The match at the Lith resort featured a fierce contest with the home team delivering splendid play. Manager Foxfine pledged a quick rematch and said the Ramee intends to shut out the Tigers in the next bout.
The Mile Andres Watt was laid to rest in Maplewood cemetery on Tuesday afternoon. Rev. J. F. Warner and Rev. William Hiller conducted services at the residence of Mrs. Marriet Watt on Salem Avenue. Pallbearers were B. W. Humphreys, H. J. Hockenberry, Fra Watt, Maurice Watt, James M. Watt, and George E. Mills.
Fragmentary OCR lists various groups including George Randolph camp and Vet eran divisions, A. C. H. Vinited Mine Workers' Jecal No. S77, Branch No. T. L. & By A. ladies' Auxiliary, Railroad Train ment afternoons, Carbondale council No. 84, Oval Areanum.
A Tribune correction fixes an error stating the defendant pleaded guilty to selling milk containing farmanehyde. The record shows the defendant was not guilty, as indicated in the subsequent trial notes.
Attorney Henry F. Singer of New York and Dr. B L. Singer of Philadelphia arrived home, returning to their respective residences after a trip.
Judge Kelly issues ruling in favor of the planade against Jermyn borough in a water works dispute. The opinion covers contract terms, damages, and the approval of a water supply scheme with a total sum cited and the sequence of court actions through May.
A special school board meeting in Olyphant discussed the Peck Lumber contract for the First ward school annex. E Pierce represented the lumber interests. no agreement was reached. Council will meet Tuesday evening to hear the borough attorney on mandamus proceedings.
In Peckville Miss Mary Croop of Berwick visits her sister Mrs. J K Grover and returns home yesterday. Tax Collector Phillips reports tax duplicates received with payment by October 2 eligible for a centrebate. Bessie M Taylor visits Stroudsburg.
Andrew Mahoney aged 53 died after weeks of illness leaving a wife four daughters and two sisters. Funeral set for Friday at 2 p m in Olyphant. Methodist Sunday School event planned at Lily Lake on Thursday. Also notices of a fire that destroyed a row of houses at Glenburn on Tuesday night with three buildings removed and suspicions of arson.
Dunmore council met to decide payment for stone crusher work with Treasurer Wahlere authorized to pay orders without Burgess Durechell signature. The meeting also accepted the resignation of High Constable James Callighan, with nominations for his replacement stalled after ballots. Burgess Bursehell’s move to suspend crusher work failed, while Officer Rewvere was dismissed for cause.
Miss Mary McHale of Bloom Street and David Dean of Jermyn wed yesterday at St Marys church with Rev M B Donlan officiating. The ceremony was followed by a reception at the bride's home attended by many friends.
Rev. Charles H Newline returned yesterday from Carmel Grove camp meeting where he spent ten days. Mrs Theodore Adgier visiting her parents at Lake Winola. Patrick Walker of the Union cash store is in Buffalo this week. Temperance reunion at Mountwin park on August 19 postponed. Mrs EBOL Jenks of Walton is visiting friends. Miss Jessie Wert vacationing at Lake Winela. Mrs Willan Packard and children visit Great Bend from Cherry Street.
Priceburg notes an August 1 Thursday ice cream social in the Presbyterian mission room under the Christian Endeavor society. Mrs Bennett of Throop and Mr Pearson of England were guests of Mrs George Eley of Albert Acreet on Tuesday.
Two notable individuals credit Peruna with complete relief from chronic catarrh after long struggles and costly remedies. Letters from W. S. Lane of Wilkes County Ohio and others urge readers to seek Peruna through trusted druggists, warning against imitations and urging contact with Dr. Hartman for guidance.
The wedding of Miss Eliza Snyder of Ole Forge and Mr Charlie Gallagher of Judge and Co store was performed at St Lawrence church by Rev Dr Jordan. Guests included Judge & Co clerks who presented a dinner set. couple to New York and other places after. A Welsh church concert, Primitive Methodist camp, and Presbyterian lawn social followed with notable speakers and performers announced.
Elmhurst residents share travel updates and social ties as the Buckingham reunion at Mount Coban continues. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Byron Buckingham and family, Mrs Bittenbender, Mise Ella Warner, and relatives visiting from nearby towns. Planned next year’s reunion will be on Salen canny ground.
Mr and Mire FB report visits and travel as friends in Newark New Jersey. Mr. Howard Northup plans a pending question with his family here. Willie Awatin returns home to Newark after a visit with his parents. Bert Sith and wife visit relatives, Hattie Mead visits Wilkes Barre. Grace A Davis spends Sunday with friends in Green Rise. Mr and Mrs J B Wonka note daughter Eva and son Giant.
Jan and Mrs. Abram Wilson with Edith visit Lake Winola. Mrs. George Guyer and daughters Gertrude and Catherine call. Mrs. Charles Koerner with Clara and George visit. Mrs. True Newmain sent Wednesday to Lake Winola. A. G. Wheeler of Tompkinsville visits this week with daughters. James Penticost visits family home Tuesday. Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Singer visiting relatives in Green Ridge. Mary Bennett and Lena, with Rev, return to Newark after extended stay. Emery Stone observes fifty fourth anniversary to lively family gatherings. Miss Rereie Mullinex visits sister Maud Colvin in Green Ridge. Mr. Tr. C. Cooper and family guests of George W. Bond arrangement.
Special to the Scranton Prime Tunkhannock reports attendees at a service for Dana Pattern and lists town visitors and residents visiting relatives this week. Mentions Mr and Mrs William B Ridter and Mia Jd Wood Matt, Jeremiah Stephens, Mrs WH Larne, John Gaviard and wife, and several local households in town for midweek events.
A blurred Honesdale notice describes a public meeting for an August event, with plans for a four night exhibition featuring a parade and displays. It notes participants from Warwiel and nearby towns, and mentions the Army tour and a local committee chaired by Deputy Cline Wedegven.
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