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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
5
A November meeting in Scranton featured debates on labor and the Citizens' Alliance with unions pressing for workers' rights. Speakers criticized hidden agendas, called for fair arbitration, and urged support for street railway employees amid ongoing labor actions.
Scranton to Carhondile service weekly with trains departing Saturday. Connections for New York and Carn noted. Arrival times include 4 00 pm for the Sunday train and 6 00 pm for another service.
Railroad timetable fragments indicate service adjustments with trains to Weston and Susquehanna. Mentions Sunday departure times and general daily arrivals at Stapa and Srinileys with unknown platforms and prices.
About 200 gathered in the Academy of Music for the first public meeting of Scranton trolley strikers. John Devine of the Central Labor Union and W. De Minhion of the Amalgamated Street Car Men spoke, defending labor rights and urging recognition by capital.
The Carbondale Metal Works add-on will expand the foundry to house heavy machinery including a steel oven, a traveling crane, and moulding presses. Projections promise increased output and regional impact as the plant plans further product lines and invitations to attract new industries.
A garbled note from a rehearsal session records a group decision to resolve a chiristis exercise with a clarified toe gesture. The text is fragmented but indicates a minor choreography adjustment discussed after the practice.
An advertisement urges consumptives to use Scott's Emulsion of pure cod liver oil for nutrition and medicine. It emphasizes early use at first sign of disease and claims it helps both ordinary food and illness, with endorsements and incorrect typos included.
An advertisement extols Stuart's Dyspepsin Tablets as a cure for nervous dyspepsia and stomach weakness. It includes patient testimonials from A. W. Shaagea of Indianapolis and urges readers to send for a booklet on stomach diseases. All druggists sell full sized packages at 6 cents.
Readable segments describe poor road conditions around Carbonidile and surrounding towns. Bridges and routes near Whipple Creek and Briggs school house impede travel, forcing farmers from Mitford to detour via Tuna wie and surrounding fields.
Proctor Otis will present David Belasco's famed drama La Belle Husse at the Gialand opera house with a Christmas matinee and evening. A prelude appearance is set for Hesnolds' drug store Saturday night at 7.0 for both performances.
Mildred Mol land and her company In Mdwared C. White produce The Power Behind the Throne earning praise. Miss Hol land opened September 1 and has drawn strong business. Miss Clelland is set to perform at the Grand Opera House on Tuesday evening December 24.
A fragment notes a subject labeled Red One traveling from a place to Pines with tt, details are limited and unclear in the readable text.
Henry de Broonan, who had been in the Southwest for several weeks promoting various enterprises, returned home yesterday to spend the Christmas season with Tiefain, or Bale avenue.
A diner hosts the Ballest Ghouble concert tonight with doors at 7.20 and showtime at 7.30. Attendees are advised to arrive early as seating is limited.
David Scot of Laneshore was in the oil yesterday. Maxwell Shepherd returned from a visit with friends of Danville. D J MacKean of Olyphant called on Carbondale friends yesterday. Mrs Margaret OHoyle visits New York City for a week. Mrs F Hilbbitts of Omaha Neb spent yesterday with local friends. An Biot of Semunton, the typewriter man, was here yesterday. Miss Filliers Moses of Semunton and Moses of New York City are guests of Mr and Mrs Singer. Daniel White son of Mine Superintendant Toby White returns from State College for Christmas. John C Daley, Grimes Cellar Door advance agent, was in the city yesterday with Manager Ban Byrne of Cyland. John M Carvral of Ebina NY, traveling salesman with Mica Co, was in the city Wednesday. Carbondale locals hail his visit as like a homecoming.
The borough council will hold a special session this evening to consider bids for heating the borough under a five year contract. W.N.C. society met at Miss Nelle Loughney’s home on South Main street. The next meeting will be at Miss Sadie Collins’ residence. Excelsior council officers were elected for the year with Rev J T Dun as chaplain and J J Sullivan as marshal. The Delaware Hudson Company employer will be paid on Christmas Eve. Rev Jonathon Thovis of Mojestity will preach at the Congregational church. Dr Graves and Superintendent A F P attended meetings in Scranton yesterday. Frank Porkes of Mayfield is reported improving after illness. Citizens urged to attend tonight’s council meeting. Oscar Belcher and sister Miss Jeliza Belcher visited Mrs Jake Mayra on South Main street. Shoppers from several residents were seen in the borough yesterday.
In Olyphant the Christmas morning service at St Patrick's Church will present Carl von Weber's Misa sung by a choir led by Prof. T Wy Watkins. Soloists include Miss Lixaie Dempsey Mrs. Anon Brown O Malley and Hubert McCormick. Other listed participants and attendees noted.
Ernest Camble visits Wilkes-Barre for a packed auditorium show by the Young Men’s Christian Association. The program features Miss Chace Jenking on violin and Frederick Money, with Mr. Giarmble delivering a rich bass, highlighting a standout performance of Le Tomhour Majer.
A town column records a mixed bag of events including a Glee club dinner with about fifty members and solo performances, a local wedding in West Burlington with Rev Hopkins officiating, and a funeral at St Lawrence church. Also noted are colliery operations, election info, and society meetings.
Ticket Agent I, Claude Ky Binith, of the Delawarewid Phadson company, fell ill Wednesday night and was unable to hire Withee yesterday.
A terse local note reports Mar and Dulin Muskisky of Simpson were startled in a sudden chill yesterday. The unusual weather event occurred as residents noted a transient drop in temperature and unspecified effects in Masytelt.
The five Christusk trees ordered for the season were discarded yesterday as only a few were delivered to the city. The vendor cited weak demand and logistical issues in the brief report.
AloO was summoned to Bing hospital on Wednesday amid health issues at Mire Moon. Frank B. Berpuinin, a law student at PCKisom, plans holiday return. Altvedt Hiner, long ill with fever at Lackawannd hospital, died there. Miss Bell Benjamin remains well at Main Street home. Florence Swingle accepts a new post.
The ceremony at the Inve residence in Lue yesterday afternoon was officiated by Pov. P. Gendall. Interment followed at Prospect Cemetery. The Women’s union will meet this evening on the hon of Mere, Dro Beek, with ATL members urged to attend for business ahead.
The wedding of Miss Nettie Druffner and James O'Brien was held at St Marys church on Christmas Day. A large turn out from town witnessed the ceremony and reception as Rev. Serato presided.
Fragmentary notice describes arranging details for travel including transportation berths reservations and baggage handling plus supply of wares folders literature and information requests.
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