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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1901

Page

2

Park painting dispute hints at early board meeting

The Burke Carbondale park board, minus Mayor Kilpatrick, may meet soon to discuss repainting the fountain after labor union tensions. Alexander previously awarded the job to Frank & Sons, a non-union firm, sparking debate over labor ties and whether further work should wait.

Alexander Park Board Kilpatrick Atlantic Pronk & Sons Tribune God Mapel Menise Frank & Sons Wiint Coleré Mir Alexander Faye Prank Frank & Song

In Defense of Mr. Coughlin Letter by Nealon Defends Local Chief

John D. Nealon replies to a Sunday Telegram piece that called Thomas G. Coughlin a lobbyist. He portrays Coughlin as a respected citizen, dishonored by the allegation and urges readers to judge by his public service and honesty.

MR. Coughlin John D. Nealon Carbondale Fimiva Telegram Thomas G. Coughlin Lackawanna Valley Electric Light Company The Tribune Thomas G. Cnghilin Ttelix Cotter Elwira Fuer Haw Wana Valley Veet and Power Company Teleeram Reg Sanlay Coachlin Carbendale Namie Nealon

Trains Schedules For Carbondale Station Listed

Timetables show departures to Scranton Wilkes Barre and Montreal with multiple daily trains. Arrivals from Wilkes Barre Scranton Lake Tedere Waymart Honesdale and Albany listed with times across weekdays and Sundays.

Seine Carbondale Scranton Wilkes BP Om Lake Fedore Waymart Jonesdale Ainday Lake Ledore Wawmart Henedile Wilkes Bares Albany Pas Point Henestale Walmart Lake Tedere Honesdale

Train Schedules From Carbondale to Beranton and Beyond

Train times from Carbondale listed for Beranton and connections to New York Cromwall Scranton and Cadeaia. Various departures occur on Sundays and throughout the week with morning and afternoon slots. arrivals from Scranton noted in the 10 to 11 AM range and several post meridiem times.

Tynes Carbondale Beranton Scranton

Train timetable fragment with scattered city stops

Fragmentary OCR shows train connections and schedules for Frans leave city Carbondale Brantt Nineveh and Binghamton with connections to New York City and Buffalo. Sunday trains at 9 pm and 6 19 pm. Susquehanna connections with Wearer Patna Sunday trains at 9 48 am. Western connections listed with 6 27 pm and 9 43 pm.

City Etarion Carbondale Dauty Sundivar Arm Brantt Nineveh Binghamton New York City Buffalo Susquehanna Patna A. Om Ab A. Om

Park Board Tops Debate Over Fountain Painted by Nonunion Labor

Central Labor union pressure swells over Memorial park fountain painting by nonunion workers. Park Commissioner Joseph M Alexander defends past practice and rejects repaint orders, calling the union drive “babyish.” The Park Board contemplates next steps amid speculative publicpressure.

Allen's Foot Case Promises Cure for Sweaty Feet

A fragmented ad claims Allen's Foot Case relieves sweat and prevents blisters with a toxin free formula. It touts immediate comfort, shoe relief, and calls readers to order by mail from unnamed retailers.

Allen Pete Allen

Honmedty Crescent Base Ball Team Plans Scranton Trip

The Honmedty Crescent baseball manager faces offers from Port Jervis Honesdale Scranton Wilkes-Barre Susquehanna and Pittston while preferring home games. The youths will practice at Alumni Park this afternoon and may play a practice game before a Sunday 2 PM match against Scranton or Archbuli.

Honmedty Crescent Carbondale Port Jervis Honesdale Scranton Wilkes-Barre Susquehanna Pittston Royal Fram Heasling Tracy Murray Ener Harris Cuff Harte Mull Hodgins Boland Loftus

Odd Fellows Day at Lake Lodore Promises Memorable Event

Odd Fellows plan Friday excursion at Lake Lodore for Odd Fellows Day with chivalry degree at four half hundred by state officers. Last similar ceremony at Farview drew a huge crowd and weeks of discussion. Olive Leatlodge to lead the excursion, James Gorman catering, Mozarte orchestra to perform for hundreds of expected attendees.

Lake Lodore Farview Olive Leatlodge

Old Firm Changes in Town as Gorman Succeeds Gorman Co

James Gorman, a member of the firm, becomes successor of J. Gorman & Co after twenty four years. The store moves from Main street and Seventh avenue to a former hardware shop next door, while A V Seamans will open a new general house furnishing store in the vacated corner location. The changes are expected to impact the town's lower business district.

James Gorman J. Gorman & Co Main Street Seventh Avenue J. J. Collins Gorman Cratanta A. V. Seamans Seamans Bros

Spanish American soldiers meet for parade arrangements

All Spanish-American soldiers are requested to assemble at semi-centennial headquarters on Wednesday evening, Alger 21, to plan participation in the parade on September 3. W. F. Loftus notes additional subscriptions to the jubilee fund have been acknowledged.

Alger 21 W. FL Loftus

Miss Mary Howard Undergoes Surgery For Recurrent Appendicitis

Mary Howard of 119 Canaan Street War underwent emergency surgery at Fimergency hospital after repeat appendicitis attacks. Her condition was poor pre operation but has improved greatly and doctors anticipate a rapid return to health. Katoniy Changa, a Russian, was admitted from Mayfield poor district with pleurisy. Michael Barbour, injured in a Brickhart mine accident, suffered back bruising and a scalp wound. his injuries are serious but not life threatening.

Mary Howard Canaan Street Fimergency Hospital Katoniy Changa Clarke Mayfield Michael Barbour Brickhart PS. McDonough Barbour

Suffering from broken arm after cherry tree fall

Prinklf of No. 4 HUD is treated for a broken arm from a fall from a cherry tree near his home. Staples, riding the Lake Leodore excursion train, fell on a step near Bushwick Sunday evening, injuring one leg badly.

Prinklf No. 4 Hud Staples Lake Leodore Bushwick

Local Visitors and Evening Outings in Area Towns

The passing throng includes R. H. Oliver spending days at Atlantic City. Will F. Loftus spent Monday evening in Beranton. W. Strongman of Honesdale was in town yesterday. T. J. Kelly of Beranton spent yesterday in Carbondale. Maurice Clifford of John Street is listed among residents.

R. H. Oliver Atlantic City Will F. Loftus Beranton W. Strongman Honesdale T. J. Kelly Carbondale Maurice Clifford John Street

Scranton Social Roundup At Regional Expositions

Scranton residents and visitors populate events from the Pan American to Atlantic City. J J Byrne and RK Reese travel for business, Miss Hattie Polkie visits Miss Merity Perry, Laura McHugh and relatives journey from Seranton and Philadelphia, and officials including Alderman Jones attend the Republican convention in Harrisburg. Other locals, including Miss Bertha Cole and Walter Loftus, are noted for travels and attendance at Crystal Lake and various hotels.

Hattie Polkie Merity Perry Scranton J. J. Byrne Binghamton Harrison House Walter Loftus Atlantic City John Hurke RK. T. Reese Carbondale Laura McHugh Seranton J. McHugh Tienry Collins United Mine Workers Indianapolis Jones Harrisburg Fred ©. Williams Iwo Orr Becranton Misa Bertha Cole Willam Manning American Temperance Insurance Company New York City George P. Bible Strourdeburg State Normal School Harrison Hover Lyle O'Neill Honesdale Frances O'Neill Philadelphia Crystal Lake

Jermyn and Mayfield Notes from Borough Meeting

Jermyn and Mayfield items report Atlantic City visits and local social events. Mayfield council awarded a Hill street culvert bid of 40 to Michael Cossman, with 47 by Brady. A sidewalk ordinance faced debate, seven for and four against, and a mandamus settlement discussed with the finance committee.

Blakely wedding in new church follows organist march

Frederick White of Blakely and Miss Gertrude F Watkins daughter of James Watkins of Priceburg were married in Blakely at the Blakely Baptist church yesterday afternoon. Rev David Spencer performed the ceremony as the wedding party entered to Mendelssohn and Lohengrin marches. The couple were well known and the event marked the first wedding in the new church edifice. Several local residents were noted at the ceremony and related social events. One child suffered a broken leg from a fall at home. multiple residents attended church society events and visits across nearby towns.

Blakely Baptist Church Frederick White Blakely Gertrude F James Watkins Priceburg Carrie A. Kenyon Mendelesohn William Aa. White William A. Wallace Thomas Griffiths James T. Symons Robert J. Jones Mildred Norris Dunmore Isabelle White David Spencer White William Clark Green Pidge West Side Josephine J. A. Hull PF. L. van Sickle William Howells Taylor Baptist Young People's Union Filen Onoke Txane 1 Grifiths Maggie A Williams Lake Idlewilde J. F. Caven Fannie Caven John Malley Dunmore Street Lake George Michael Walsh Llness

Taylor Fair and Festival Highlights and Local News

The Amercan Protestant association lodge 113 holds a fair at Weber's rink with contests for parlor suites, gold watch, and china dishes. Vivian Atkin’s funeral is noted, followed by Y M C A banquet at Van Horns hall. A sweepstake shooting event at Fairview hotel grounds is listed with details. Glee club director corrected for an Labor Day concert at Lake Laodere. A Welsh concert at Welsh Congregational church features notable artists.

Amercan Protestant Association Lorge Weber's Rink Vaughn Priceburg William Davie South Scranton Jenkins Providence Mise Davis Taylor Vivian Charles Atkins Btorra Street H. H Harria Washburn Street West Scranton Young Men’s Christian Association van Horn Main Street Fairview Union Street J. FE. Watkins Anthrarite Glee Club Lake Laodere Labor Day FB. Jones Sarah J. Price Welsh Congregational Church Harry Evans Wales Lusan Havard New Castle Pittsburg W. J. Jones Toner Baptist Young People’s Unions Pennsylvania Gien Onoke Taylor Lilacs Pittston School House Park Lottie Bray Taylor Lodge Knights of Pythias E. J. Howells Chicago W. G. Howells Thomas D. Moses Ridge Street Mary van Buskirk

Local residents visit relatives and enjoy lake camping trips

Dalton and Franklin families host guests from New York and Wilkes Barre. Miss Skene travels from New York for a week with Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Dean. Many locals camp at Lake Kewaunee under Mrs. J. W. Dershimer. Pan American expo trips and visits to Ithaca New York and Syracuse are noted along with several visits to Factoryville and Scranton relatives.

Plough David Anna Mary Hattie Franklin N.Y D. Finn Miss Skene New York W. A. Dean Gibert Browning 7. M. Rowand Pace John Law Pittston Frank Colvin Lake Kewaunee J. W. Dershimer Fred Palmer P. E. Weilthassa Syracuse Black Mae Wilkes-Barre FP. M. Francis Harvey Finn Clifford Philip Factoryville Dr. Davidson Pittsburg Martha Hunter Ohio D. . Proper Roell Rogell Wilkes- Barre Ethel Carr Ithawa N. Y Ed. Sherwood Bethel Blake HM D Swarts Helen Swarts New York City WE. Smith Charles Benedict Scranton Lily Lake James Smith Dorothy Rinehart New Milford Mra. Mumford Mahoney

Simpson church quartet and local notices from Factoryville

The Simpson Methodist Episcopal church quartet sang in Factoryville last Sunday. Prominent Odd Fellows from the area will attend Lake Lodore for a decoration of chivalry next Friday, with an excursion train from Scranton. A Sunday school picnic to Nay Aug park drew good crowds, and a flood at Roberta crossing was observed. Re v. N. Tee officiated at Lake Kewanna. Prendergast of Scranton won the bid to furnish school supplies. Local light duties troubled the borough. Delegates Reed and Chase attended the Republican county convention. Obituaries note Mrs. Perry Oakley, and visitors include Mrs. Lindabure and two daughters. Several residents visited relatives, and a Stephens family reunion was interrupted by a storm that washed away two bridges, forcing an evening of dancing and music instead.

Mise Liggie Roche C. PD Winter & Coals Atlantic City M. J. Shields Scranton Richard Evans Wayne County Itane Davis West Scranton Tes Mes. C. BE. Feesenden Mayfield Borough Corncil Hill Street Michael Cossman Brady Howarth Archbald John Greenslade Bendham David P. Lewin Jonas Williams Joseph BaAland Carbondale Theodore Hesinger Cleveland Ohio Henry Maynard Main Street Christie Edith Moyer Arthur Day Cemetery Street Fasten John O'Gara Third Street James Patrick Dempsey West Mayfield Robert Freya Ralph Wheeler Gabriel Hall Jack Wasley Jake Vansickle Lake Inflewild Northup Glenburn William Walker Hoge Company Mayfield Assembly Hall Jermyn Scranton Tribune Factoryville Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Methodist Episcopal Church Lake Lodore Methodist Episcopal Roberta HM Crossing N. Tee Lake Kewanna A. A. Brown RFFE Prendergast John Reed Fred Chase Perry Oakley Nicholson Starkville Lindabure Hamesburg Boo. Crlematt Smith Kutztown William Wrigley Hannah Westfield Homer N. Y F. Spencer Joseph Reynolds Weer Nicholson W. F. Capwell Maud At & P.m Bridgen

Nicholson and relatives attend county social event in Seranton

Guests from Seranton and nearby towns gathered for a reunion and musical evening at Weet Nicholson on Saturday Aug 17. Attendees included Miss Ida Jimerson of Kansasity, Evelin Edwards of Laceyville, Jay F. Bond and many local residents as music, dancing and cards filled the night.

Bigteetreet Misa Nelfie Mack Mise Ida Jimoreon Kansuaity Mise Evelin Edwards Laceyville Jay F. Bond

Lake Winola Hosts Busy August Week Of Hotel Entertainment

Lake Winola August sees vibrant hotel activity with Clifton hotel’s Saturday hop featuring Oppenheim's orchestra under Prof Samuel Oppenheim. Scranton guests Miss Anna Williams and Miss Beasie Croft attend. Wanita Camping Club returns home after two weeks. Scranton residents Mr Rube Toplesa and Chick Brunings stay at Clifton as Thirteenth regiment leaves Mt. Clemens for state rifle matches.

Lake Winola Barurdiy Clifton Hotel Oppenheim Wilkes-Barre Samuel Oppenheim Anna Williama Beasie Croft Fippenheim Florence and Trene Hinterleiter Kiltatown Clifton House

Turbulent tale at Tam hia Hh club in New York tale

Mr Dunn Worsted and Sheriff Thomas Tonn recount a confusing incident at the Tam hia Hh gathering. The narrator describes a misheard joke, a factory scene, and a chaotic exchange as the crowd reacts with disbelief and laughter, ending with Dunn reflecting on a disjointed memory.

Thomas Tonn Tminneratic Club Mr. Diu Nenemoy Marie Liter Lakes of Pune Wim & Michel

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