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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
3
Schedule notices describe numerous daily train departures and arrivals between Carbondale Wilkes Barre Albany and nearby towns. Timetables list multiple trains with varying times, stations, and connections, including Lake Ledore Waymart and Morneine routes.
June Ot and Vet Traina depart Carbontale for Scranton at 700. TOM wm and LO pom Buniday set 700 PM. Tidine leaves Carlentaly for PA at 100. Sifter connects for New Dork and Cornwedl. Scranton arrivals include bias He Gt A pein and Arn pielgts net TA A.
Train service lists daily and Sunday arrivals with western connections. Times show trains arriving at 1:00 am and 4:07 pm Sunday, with service to and from New Village city and Buffalo, noting permits and a Monday trainee at Bloom for service.
Richard Joyce, longtime employee at Coddington & Thomson’s Imperial restaurant on Main Street, and an unknown companion looted gold watch, jewelry, and clothes before fleeing. Joyce was arrested yesterday afternoon on felony charges. his partner escaped, pursued by Constable Neary. The spree included brief pursuits, a stolen wagon load of plunder, and an express shipment planned to Mahanoy City.
Constable Neary pursued a fleeing suspect tied to a hotel room despoilment and theft. The man evaded arrest on trains and trolleys, led to Archibald, and was later identified as George Wy Mates alias Richard Livingston, with items from the room found on him.
Michael Porat of Stipson breaks quarantine causing a village stir as authorities trace a chain of deliveries and movements. Moffatt confronts a man named Coget directing others to stay back while one baker is seen at a quarantined house, and echoes of a wider effort to return to home.
Residents anticipate a key match between urban opponents Sewn beteie bn the Vleenes and a battle featuring Honesdale and Maple City. Manager Fox pushes for a decisive victory as neighbors drill hard, while a large crowd is expected to enjoy Bauer's band by the water.
Fresh air children funded by the New York Tritine fund completed two weeks in the country and returned to their homes yesterday. They were distributed among homes in Teotyndje, with Jeremiah Bennet Louie Ayers of Clifford and Mr Wells at Waymart among those listed.
Program notes list Germania Singing Society Knights of Father Mathew EK KB Hendrick Lodge No 360 and 8 H Dotterer Lodge No Ih Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers and Ventral Labor union Vigor Makers' union No 360 and 8 in a regional gathering lineup
Friends from the Methodist church honored Prof H J Hockenberry with a gold open-fire watch in appreciation of his long service. He will soon move to Washington after receiving the warm farewell from congregants and colleagues who spoke of his devotion and friendship.
Solemn funeral rites for Sister M Basil were held at St Rose Church after her death at St Heve convent. Bishop Harvey led the requiem mass with Father Cox and other clergy assisting. A choir of Sisters sung as pallbearers and two hundred bishops’ order members attended at St Nose convent retreat.
After heavy rain disrupted the planned Central Labor union picnic on Thursday labor men anticipate better weather today. They have arranged to entertain a large crowd at Kelene's creek with the Moxart band offering dinner and concert numbers. Guests will enjoy ample refreshments.
The notice lists gatherings for Division No. T of the Ancient Order of Hibernians in Cottielden, the AutoManened Lodme No. 26 Shield of Honor, and a school board session.
The Scranton Railway company extends lines from Pecsville to Forest City to handle expected crowds during semi centennial week. Olive Leaf lodge will run an excursion for Odd Fellows Day at Lake Lodore Friday, while City Engineer Kupp urges property owners to fix sidewalks ahead of visitors.
The passage notes Hallock Warren spending a week at Dundaff and J. G. Gejeer of Scranton visiting town yesterday as Miss Gabriella Coleman returns home.
A flood of names marks the Scranton and Pittston social scene with visits to and from Wilkes-Barre Honesdale Carbondale and New York. Residents attend gatherings at homes in Seventh Avenue Carte Avenue Dundaff Street and upper Dundaff Street. An infant in Fairbank Street dies of cholera infantum.
The semi annual Wesley league convention will be held September 10 at the Primitive Methodist church. Rev Z Taskar of Duryea to officiate in the absence of Rev S Molter who preaches in Wilkes-Barre. A 4 year old son of Mr and Mrs George Myehinire fractured his thigh yesterday. Knighta of Pribing conferred the rank of knight. A large crowd enjoyed Hogarths band concert on Thomas Scotts lawn. Sunday school excursion to Lake Lodore planned for August. Numerous visits and gatherings feature local social life including Crystal Lake trips and camping near Scranton.
Moosic visit occurs as Verna Schoonover visits relatives in Scranton. Karry Snyder of Pittshore stays with brother C. Snyder. Morris D. J. Lovering and H. G. Doud depart for Buffalo and Niagara Falls for a week at the Pan American exposition. Mishurele Sebertine assists Rev. Mra Humphreys at the MooR church. Fred Carpenter of West Fitts tan with Mrs LF Price. Mrs John Downe and son return from Atlantic City. Mrs Jennie Grever and Lila Ostainder enjoy a summer vacation at Queen Grove. William Jennings circulates among many town friends.
Waverly General Secretary Mahy of the Beranton Young Men's Christian Association will deliver an address Sunday evening before the Epworth League. Services scheduled for August 18 in a tent if the weather is favorable.
Dr. Hartman, president of Hartman Sanitarium, offers to treat female diseases by correspondence during summer without charge. He prescribes Peruna and other regimens, inviting women to send a written description of age, life, history, and symptoms to become regular patients.
Locals report a stag party at Sweeney's hall honoring Mevars and guests Tinker William Coughlin Allan Beott and Charles Cunningham hosted by C M Hathaway Jr and T H Evans Mrs D Ie Herry and children return from Talondale.
The Taylor community plans a Young Men’s Christian Association banquet at Atherton’s hall on Thursday August 22 with a musical and literary program. Local bands and choirs perform in Minooka and Archbold apartments host camp meetings August 18 to 23 with Reverend Walker and evangelists. Public talks, church services, and excursions are scheduled by local groups including the Primitive Methodists, United Mine Workers Drum Corps, and the Masons. A relocation of residents from Jermyn visits and donations to families conclude recent arrangements.
Stanley Nybhart ends a weeklong visit in Herrickville while Lewis mobilizes crews to break stone and title the roadway at the North Malin street culvert. Michael Burke, intoxicated, caused a disturbance on a streetcar, fought officers, and was held for court after a bail hearing.
Priceburg church conducts morning and evening services all on the Sabbath led by Rev. Wilson Bendhey with topics Mold That Fuge Which Troy Hast That No Man Take Thy Crown and Can There Be Any Good Thing John 1 44. A lawn social and drum bake follow at the Florence Nightingale temple, Ni 31, of Priceburg, Saturday August 24 at Hallstead avenue grove.
A historical note credits Dr Krausc, Germanys court physician, with prescribing a preparation long before antipyslic was discovered. The remedy is described as marvelous and very effective at quickly curing distressing cases and is sold at a price by druggists.
Dailey Brothers are building a new addition to the Dalton High School. Mrs. James Oakford visited Beranton Wednesday. Crop quality and prices shown in potatoes improving. Various local residents and visitors are noted including Clarence Merrill and son Orlo in Sayre, Pa, and trips to Scranton and Buffalo.
Old Forge residents Mr and Mrs Archie Tinklepaugh depart Monday for Bridgeton New Jersey to spend several weeks. The quarterly meeting services are set for next Sunday at the Brick M FE church. The Old Forge School board met last Monday and appointed teachers for four rooms with principals Wealthy Brodhead Elli Drake Kathman Bertha Rees and assistants Lizzie Cawnon May Brodhead Agnes Glynn Ella Heuser. The Junctions In the High school building lists Principal FR Casyne and assistant principal Weber with a roster of Misses Gertrude Fimmons Mary Quinn Margaret Wosgrove Gertrude Rosa Barbara Neatts Kate Clarke Teresa Fallon and Mary Lalby.
Aug 14 Honesdale reports two women and a man from St Louis involved as junk dealers arrive for a 4 day visit. Winans Hall murder case updates loom with trial set for late September. Wayne county fate session scheduled Sept 24. An equine epidemic and a charity benefit for George Welfrom tied to a house fire are noted.
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