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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1901
Page
5
Train service details from Carbondale include departures to Sevantoy Wilkes Harte Montreal New Dinglit and Waymart with varied times and Sunday arrivals. The piece also quotes moral reflections on education highlighting Shakespeare and social mobility and mentions strikes and working-class concerns.
The notice outlines train departures from Carbondale to Beranton and to points north, with times on Sundays and weekdays. It lists connections to New York and Cornwall, arrivals from Scranton at 11 10 a m and 6 46 p m, and Sunday services from Caddein at 6 p m along with various return times.
June 93 1901 trains depart City Station Carbonate daily except Sunday at 7 00 am and 4 4 pm for Brandt Nineveli and Oct an pm for Binghamton with connections to New York City Mithilo and 610 pm for Susquehanna with western connections Sunday trains at 9 45 am Shaquelanna with western connections and 6 27 pm with same connections Trains arrive at 6 99 9 pm and 144 pom Biundique at 8 00 am
The Nina Repertoire company announces it remains on the road despite earlier reports of distress. Miss Mildred Holland appears in The Power Behind the Throne the day after Christmas, with Eliza Proctor Otis as a Christmas attraction and Ernest Gamble set for the Smith-Singer concert on the 87th.
Rev Dr Whalen told teachers Tuesday night that all races are one before God and the law and that equality lifts civilization. He cited Jefferson and ancient notions, argued education must raise the poor to the level of the rich, and said merit, not birth, determines social rank.
President Kimball of the Cycle Club in Carbondale arranges a year end observance with two watch night exercises and a banquet. Speakers include John Reynolds and Dr Wheeler among others. the evening aims for edifying toasts and serious reflection as the club marks the old year and welcomes the new. A Wilkes-Barre quartet will provide entertainment and local pianist Van Hollenbuen will participate in the program.
Two employees in the D. and H. shops were discharged yesterday after refusing to work ten and a half hours. The foreman had set a seven oclock start time and threatened dismissal for violations. The workers claim a wage raise was overdue and accuse other grievances.
Teachers at Gliy schools will be paid tomorrow after noon, a departure from the usual schedule. The delay is to allow extra holiday purchases, and the teachers appreciate the thoughtful gesture.
A damaged OCR fragment mentions a Central theatre figure in Honesdale and a welcome visitor to Carbondale. It references a person named W. oJ and a stay involving a visit to findage during a birder stay, but details are incomplete.
Democrats in Pell township met at the town hall in Tuosiiiy to arrange slate for upcoming local offices. Delegates named candidates including Thame Cyndy Beemetay and Cha bb ieath sonal while party rules and voting dates were discussed.
An early 20th century advertises White's Nerve Pills from Lackawanna Avenue Scranton offering cures for headaches nerve pain insomnia and fatigue. It claims dramatic improvement after using the product and urges buying from local dealers or Dr A W Chase Medicine Buffalo New York with portrait and signature on each package.
An article extols Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as a pleasant tast ing remedy for catarrh affecting the nose throat and lungs. It praises the product for its antiseptic ingredients ease of use and transparent formulation and warns against secret remedies. The piece also discusses a local meeting about public doors and the need to pass a resolution for post office safety.
Aspirants for five seats were notified to register with the election committee by a late date. The caucus will be held December 21. Vigilance committee members named include Judge John Felandine, inspectors von Breais and Thomas Holines.
A rush of travelers on the Delaware and Hudson line causes frequent crowding during morning and evening runs. To relieve the workload, an extra conductor per shift was added, with crews splitting duties across towns and stations to maintain schedules and ease passenger flow.
An evening crowd in the post office lobby smokes heavily causing discomfort to patrons. Authorities plan vigorous measures and a public warning to curb the cigarette nuisance and avoid further action.
The ruined shed measured about 12 by 10 feet and contained whit tools. A crowd gathered as flames destroyed the structure in Dekowiee and Fludson area, drawing help from the Mitchels and the Columbus. The building hid grease and caused great concern among residents.
The Archibald Hose company attended as guests. The program featured a Providence quartet, tenor solo by G Edwards, bass vocal by David Smith and Wy Davis, and a concluding quartet number. Dancing followed. Tomorrow’s program includes a violin solo by Myr George Creveling, spellables by Swarts and Wagner, and a recitation by Miss Genevieve Collins.
In Carbondale, community groups including the Sense of Veterans and the A O H gathered to discuss activities. Members from Division No. 5 and Branch 77 along with Mine Workers and Trainmen auxiliaries attended the afternoon session.
Miagram for Mrnest Chamble recital third number on entertainment course will open at Reynolds drug store tomorrow evening. Checks will be given out at 7 20 pm, reserved seats cost 50 cents.
A fragmentary note states Mi.cud Ati Te Young of Welch Hill left yesterday over the Erie for the southwest seeking a home in Mesaumeant Texas. The text is incomplete and reads as a brief passenger movement.
Chiuvenee Chiles met Mallory Spencer in New York City during a visit linked to the Delaware and Hudson line disruptions. Chief Engineer Wayies McMarten, outled from Albans division due to washouts along the company's lines, spent part of the week in Clarboruibe addressing the issues.
Fragmented text records a Thanksgiving win and rising talk of the upcoming election. Mentions of officials and local venues appear amid scattered names and dates, with references to nearby towns and hospital news and funeral notices.
Fragmentary note states a laxative from quinine tablets and refund attempt. Mentions W Crewe signature on the box and failure to secure a refund. References a drug or supplier and an unresolved money issue.
The funeral of Merton Colvin of Chirk Summit took place Monday morning at 11 o clock in the Baptist church, crowded with relatives and friends. Rev. H P Bust of Clark's Summit Baptist Church led the services and was assisted by Rev. R. Hoeimp son of the hosting church. Colvin, a longtime resident and trusted member of the local Baptist church, was brother of Frank Colvin and esteemed in the community. The piece notes upcoming Christus exercises at local churches and mentions travel and family news amid broader local notices.
Fragmented passage lists multiple readable names and places including Santa lane, Chenille Millewe, Deu, Wharey Whole, A olde bdall, and Deu along with various vague terms. No coherent event or outcome emerges from the legible fragments.
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