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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1900
Page
3
An article summarizes a state pamphlet on measles risks and prevention. It notes ongoing cases in the city, warns against underestimating measles, outlines incubation and infectious periods, and lists general and convalescent precautions to protect children and limit transmission. It emphasizes quarantine, isolation, proper nursing, and seeking early medical guidance.
The November 1900 health board report by Secretary O W Myans notes zero city deaths in November, reduced deaths from October, and lists death causes including typhoid fever gastritis heart disease and pneumonia. It records four corpses brought to the city and two removed for burial, with interments in Ridge and Maplewood cemeteries and several wards affected by measles scarlet fever and other illnesses.
Kohn Mullady a Delaware and Hudson brakeman recounts a near fatal incident yesterday at 4 am while assembling a freight train. A broken brakestick teeth rattled against the dog as he pulled again, the wood snapping and a danger moment followed.
A man clung to boards protruding from a car end as he slid rearward toward a cave. Hearers helped him to safety after his shouts drew attention. He survived a very narrow shave and ponders how he escaped unharmed.
Select council held a regular session last night with Chairman Thompson Davis Mannion and Fletcher present. Mr Davia introduced a resolution directing the city engineer to modify the electric light locations at several street corners. the measure passed with Thompson voting against it. Mannion announced he would introduce an ordinance at the next meeting to erect a house for the Cottage Hose Company, noting the hose company met yesterday and urged action. A committee from the company will attend the next select council session.
Frank O Byne age 1 son of miner Frank P O Byne of 222 Pike street suffered a fractured skull at the Lookout crossing when a coal train loomed and struck him after warning cries. A young bystander saved him from being run over. He was rushed home then to emergency hospital where doctors Gills and Niles operated to save him. Prospects for recovery were reported favorable.
Preparations for the reopening of St Rose's auditorium include invitations for the dedication on December 16 1900. Morning services feature Pontifical Mass by Archbishop Ryan and a sermon by Bishop Beaven. evening vespers by Bishop Prendergast and a sermon by Rev St Toefty. General admission is one dollar with seats at fifty cents extra and pew reservations up to eight dollars.
Sheriff Poyor and Jury Commissioners Wiesins and Dougherty selected jurors for the 1901 term in Scranton. Grand jurors meet in January and petit jurors in February. From this city: James Walsh, miner, grand juror. William Hughes, brakeman, petit juror.
The Trinkty Guild opens a national apron sale in the parish house this evening with many attractive items on display and for sale. Refreshments will be served and visitors may spend the evening there.
The regular Epworth league meeting of the First Methodist Episcopal church was held last evening at the church. Tomorrow evening the Young People’s Missionary society will meet at Miss May Kilpatrick’s home on Duarte avenue.
Rumors sweep Carbondale of a new hospital before winter ends as city and Scranton physicians discuss forming a rival facility. Directors reorganize staff at Carbondale Emergency Hospital and invite private patients, while a boycott debate spurs plans for a second hospital on Spring Street near Hotel American.
Merchants in the city agreed to close stores after 6 30 pm during the three weeks before Christmas. A canvass of members showed near universal support to defer evening hours for another week. The association sanctioned the plan at its regular monthly meeting last evening.
The Minpive Silk company started a new silk weaving mill in Simpson yesterday morning. The plant will run modestly at first with training for beginners on weaving machines. After year’s start, silk prepared in the oil mill will be moved to the new mill and ready for market.
Photographs of the Young Men's union reading rooms taken by Mrs. C. M. Abbey are offered for sale by Prof. J. F. Crowell. Proceeds go toward paying the upright Haines plane recently installed by the union.
The local Delaware and Hudson mines have reduced to three-quarters time. Breakers operate full time but at peak capacity can only supply enough coal to keep miners at three quarters time.
Mrs Hidgett Mannion wife of Patrick Mannion of Battle avenue died yesterday morning an esteemed resident of that vicinity obituary to appear tomorrow
"Honest" John Higgins of Scranton spent yesterday afternoon in the city on business and used the moment to greet friends and make new acquaintances, extending his long list of connections in the area.
The Mitchell Hose company will be out of service today by orders of Chief McNulty. The Columbias will act over all alarms.
Four committees from the silk mill employers waited on Superintendent Frider yesterday afternoon and presented a list of grievances. Mr. Preider received the strikers and listened to their tale but refused concessions, insisting the employer return to the old scale.
The silk mill hands will meet a committee of delegates from several local unions likely tonight to plan strengthening the strikers' lines. Some workers have returned to work, but the strikers remain confident of eventual success due to pledged support from other organizations.
Thomas Lister of Jackson Lime Quenaha county is visiting town after living to about 86. Once a durable speedboat pedestrian he earned medals for his feats. In Carbondale he walked fifty miles every birthday for years, later working as a machinist and now retired on a Susquehanna county farm.
The property of the Misses Alexander of Main Street, Jack the FEinglish pointe, died after a short illness last week. He was brought to this city from Pontiac Michigan by Mr G B Alexander. In 1895 his familiar form on our streets made friends, and though amiable he asserted his rights when harassed by dogs. Many of Jack's friends will hear of his death with regret.
Sunday afternoon the Central Labor union discussed the silk mill dispute with striking workers. Delegates proposed appealing to workers’ parents to avoid pressure on youths to return amid alleged conditions. The union resolved to petition mill managers to close the plant and refer the issue to Scranton Central Labor union.
The congregation plans an evening meal in the primary room this Friday for men and the ladies who prepared the spread say they will be disappointed if their efforts are not fairly judged. After the supper several speakers are expected to entertain the gathering with appropriate talks.
The veteran conductor Elliot Skeels, possibly the oldest passenger conductor on the Delaware and Hudson, is at home as his wife receives care at Dr Wheeler's private hospital. George Chapman acts as his substitute while Skeels is off duty.
It is likely the Indian football team will travel to Honesdale on Wednesday for another game against Maple City. The Indians defeated the Honesdale squad earlier and have since been strengthened, raising hopes of a victory for Carbondale.
Prof Michael White of Archbald, described as one of the old school, circulated among Carbondale friends yesterday. For years in earlier history he taught local youth and retains his vigor, remaining a welcome writer among friends he keeps in Carbondale.
A fragmented OCR item lists community associations including William H. Davies Women’s Kellet corps No 14 Carbondale Cycle club Division No 24 Ancient Order of Hibernians St Vincent de Paul Lackawanna tribe No 208 Independent Order of Red Men National Apron Sale Trinity guild and similar organizations.
Miss Ruth Dilts of Belmont street is confined to her home with a badly swollen ankle after stepping on a loose stone that rolled, turning her ankle. The injury is very painful and will keep her from being about for several days.
Paul Merro and George Perri appeared in a county court before Alderman Jones. Merro accused Perri of assault and battery. After hearing both sides, Judge Jones bound Perri over for trial in the amount of 300 dollars.
The twenty five cent monthly assessment on United Mine Workers members for striking members care will cease with the present month.
Miss Grave Atkinson of Wyoming Street, who spent her holiday in the city, returned yesterday to Wyoming Seminary to continue her studies.
John W. Aitken is home again and Mrs Frank E B Dennis was in town yesterday. Michael Gallagher of Moosic visited in town last evening. Owen Loftus is temporarily yardmaster for the Erie. City Engineer Kupp entertains his daughter Mrs Kellmer of Hagleton. The ladies of Twinkly church plan an entertainment in January. Mr and Mrs Barry Retten have returned home after several days away. Mr and Mrs Albert F P Birkett of Copeland avenue were visiting Mrs Birkett's parent. In Bus
Telephone company concentrates on stringing wires between Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Mgr and Mrs William Puthill return from a visit with Witymart relatives. Mr John Kendall of New York City visits Mr and Mrs John Griesdale. A touring company from Archbald performed Ten Nights in a Bar Room but could not procure accommodations there and found lodging with Lindlamdt Price at the Harrison House. Rev G R Simith of Fave foryville to lecture at Peckville Baptist Church on Christ's Preparation for His Work with free admission and all invited.
The text notes a series of short visits: the Rev William Blair visiting his father Bryce R Blair on Sixth Avenue, Miss Catherine Gallagher of Scranton visiting Miss Kate Murphy in Jermyn and Carbondale today, Miss Harvet Jackson of Scranton spending Sunday with Hon John F Reynolds on Wyoming Street, and BW Reynolds of Rob erts Reynolds with his wife visiting Mrs Reynolds sister in Honesdale for a few days.
Mrs Gwendolin Evans a Nelson NY evangelist preached to two large Congregations in a Congregational church last Sunday. Her English discourse and singing of Book of Ages drew strong notice during the evening service.
A historic patent remedy once prescribed by Germany's court physician Dr Krause is touted as unusually swift in curing distressing cases. The text notes its early origin before antipyrine was discovered and emphasizes rapid effectiveness and availability through Matthew Bros.
Those attending the Presbyteria church last Sunday evening enjoyed a musical treat as Mr and Mrs Parkhurst displayed a powerful voice. The Lackawanna Telephone Company completed stringing lines from Carbondale to Scranton and connected two phones at the electric light plant and the hose house. more lines to follow.
A united choir organized at the Welsh Baptist Methodist and Congregational churches on Sunday night with Prof. John Parry chosen as leader. The choir will compete with other united choirs at the Taylor eisteddfod on Christmas Day.
Announced program features a new cantata The New Santa Claus directed by Prof. John St Francis with a choir of fifty rehearsing twice weekly The piece promises to be a holiday treat Tickets and refreshments noted at events in the community Also mentions church social and a decorated month with various church activities local lecture on December 13 at the Methodist Episcopal church by Rev W G Simpson D D and United Mine Workers Local 1018 involved in local union notices
Workers of America plan an important session this evening and urge all members to attend. Lackawanna lodge No 113 American Protestant association and Lily lodge No 929 Independent Order of Odd Fellows also announce meetings tonight. Mrs David Harris of Scranton visited friends here yesterday. M L Evans of Wilmington Delaware and Miss Laura Morris of North Taylor were in town yesterday and over the Sabbath.
W J Snyder returns to Stroudsburg after visiting parents. Mr and Mrs L W Partridge hosted by Dr and Mrs Knedler on Thanksgiving. Rev James Morris from Passaic assists evangelistic meetings at the Baptist church with Rev P I Frey. funeral of E W Davison attended by H G Thayer of Westershire and Emmet Brodhead of Moosic. Thanksgiving at several homes including the Curtis family with many relatives present from Scranton and Aberdeen.
Miss Hertha Norris of Tryde Park visits friends. John Galles and family move from Carmall street to the Boulevard near the Ontario and Western depot. Local No. 1229 UMWA to meet tonight. Silk mill weavers suspended due to scarcity of orders. Rhodham of Green Ridge guests of Frania Palmer on Brook street. Primitive Methodist Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs John Gray on Albert street at 2 30 tomorrow afternoon. T. Oliver and Mrs James Oliver were guests on Sunday.
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets with a money back guarantee if they fail to cure. Mentions E. W. Grove by the drug’s label and notes the selling price of two cents per box.
Steam heating and plumbing ad line lists FP and M T Howley at 231 Wyoming Street offering services.
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