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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1901
Page
5
In the Miners and Mechanics Savings Bank building Mr Warron and Mr Carpenter will run the Forest City office with major time devoted there. Both attorneys bring varied banking experience and will likely expand their large client roster through this new partnership. Their friends predict notable success.
Carrie Murry hosted a Thursday evening gathering on Second Street with many young friends from Wilkes Barre Peckville and nearby towns. Local residents Mrs Archie Martin recovering from grip pneumonia illness for John H Humphrey improving eye injury. Reverend Jenkins and others visited Carbondale for a fraternal meeting.
Five wage claims against the Black Diamond Coal Company were heard before Alderman J Delevan. Plaintiffs, former employees led by George Melon, Alexander Gogets, and Philip Gogets, sought balances for October to December. The cases centered on a contract with Gogots and Smith, the strike, and disputed pay after work resumed. Decisions were promised for Monday.
The Columbia fire fighters add seven volunteers Michael Horan Matthew Murphy Edward Shonnan Edward Coddington Cyrus Pierson Will Holigmanter and William Lee. The company is a top state volunteer group with public support and long-standing energy.
Manager M Halligan reports Mildred Holland and her company drew record crowds in Troy on February 1 as curtain calls racked up. The Grand Opera House dispatch notes the enthusiastic reception across the country.
The first performance of a week's engagement by the Corner Stocks company played to a large audience at the Academy of Music. The production of The Black Flag was described as thrilling with surprising situations. The company remains in Pottsville all next week at the Grand.
Thursday evening many friends gathered on Far view street to surprise the couple. Mr Whipple opened the door to a warm reception and congratulations from longtime friends and neighbors.
In a knock night, the host welcomed twenty unexpected visitors and offered generous hospitality. Games and music filled the evening while Mya Whipple provided a plentiful collation. Guests included Mr and Mrs Hadgins, Mr and Mrs Addiley, Mrs Hell, Miss Walker Anna and Lisette, Bridget Mee Cunningham, Katie Barrett, Anna Monahan, Ruth Bell, Mamie Poe, John Monahan, James Fee, John Moran, and others leaving with thanks for the gracious host and wife.
Miners report a persistent fire in the Delaware and Hudson workings near Richmondale after a surface flare near the Buffalo breaker caused a cave in. Despite efforts the blaze spreads, thousands of tons of coal burned, and the plan to drive a cut across the vein is underway to stop it. The fire may reach the adjoining Buffalo colliery as coal remaining is limited. The company plans to hire teamsters to haul coal to the railroad due to the drift opening being far from lines.
Hendricks company to move a new electric motor driven pump into position near Brooklyns street old Campbell pump house. It will run until No 6 shaft pumps are repaired after last Sunday's failure. Mines may flood if delays flash workers and company losses loom. Two pumps from Jerseymin and the active No 1 shaft pump will operate alongside No 3 miners at work.
A Democratic caucus in Carbondale Township Northeast district nominated candidates for all offices. Supervisors Thomax II Cummings Edward Casey. Poor Master M J Ruddy. School Directors W J Gordon Anthony Barrett. Treasurer Patrick Horan. Assessor I J Keane. Auditor T D Radigan. Town Clerk Martin Battle. Judge of Elections Michael Cogkin. Inspector of sections John W Mooney. Register of Voters Hugh Battle.
A special meeting of Carbondale Federal Vabor Union No 7 204 will be held Monday evening February 4. All members are requested to be present due to business of importance.
Tomorrow in the Catholic world marks St Blasius Day with blessing rites. It recalls the 316 A D martyrdom of the Bishop of Bebaste Cappadocia who suffered for his faith.
Frank McDonald of Fallbrook Street returns home from Philadelphia after several months of treatment in hospital care. He is reported much improved in health.
Carbondale friends report invitations for the silver wedding of Mr. and Mrs. N. G. Kent of Corning California. The celebration is set for February 9.
Joseph Richards a traveling representative of the New York Journal spent yesterday in town drumming up trade for his paper. He talked with local merchants about subscriptions and advertising opportunities.
Tax Collector Pierce announces that state and county taxes for 1900 are delinquent and must be paid immediately. The notice warns taxpayers to settle accounts to avoid further action.
Mrs. C BR Manville has issued invitations to a number of lady friends for an afternoon at cards next Wednesday. The gathering will be hosted at her residence and include a light refreshment break.
The Delaware and Hudson locomotive shops operate nightly until 10 o'clock, with workers staying late to advance maintenance and construction tasks.
Tonight The Power Behind the Throne screens as the amusements bill with Monday showing The Black Flag. The brief listing highlights two features for local theatergoers.
The Mission Board of our Synod reports $150 appropriated in addition to the pastor’s parish salary for an annual livelihood without debt. The financial report shows receipts totaling 1,428.86 with salary excluded, and a need to call on subscribers for building fund first payment. Pastor F. Ehinger expresses gratitude and asks for good will in Carbondale, Pa., February 1, 1901.
First Congregational on South Church Street holds services at 9 30 a m and 7 10 p m with Sunday school at 2 p m Young Men’s union at 5 30 p m and prayer at 7 40 p m The pastor Rev M C Elliott speaks at 10 30 a m and 7 10 p m on Ya Pesinning ending the Paterson Tragedy The music at the evening service is noted as a feature First St Paul’s Lutheran on Thureh Street offers Septuagesima Sunday services at 10 a m with Sunday school at 1 20 a m The sermon is from Matthew 20 1 15 The Women Laborers in the Church is referenced with a cordial welcome to all.
Tevena Puiyptist church at Lincoln avenue and North Church street lists Rev H J Whalen D D pastor residence 95 Lincoln avenues services 1030 a m and 700 p m mid week 730 p m Young Peoples Society of Christian Endeavor meets at 620 on Sunday evening Junior Society meets Sunday 300 p m Sunday school at 1200 m
Sunday services listed for First Methodist Episcopal on North Church Street near Salem Avenue led by Rev. A F Chaffee. Morning prayers at 10 30 and 7 50 pm preaching by the pastor with a class meeting after morning service. Sunday school at noon with Junior and Senior Leagues scheduled in the afternoon.
Trinity Protestant Episcopal church at River street with Rev R A Sawyer rector lists Holy communion and sermon at 10 o clock morning and sermon at 7 40 o clock evening Sunday school at 12 m teachers meeting each Friday at 7 Trinity guild meets Tuesday and Ladies guild meets Wednesday afternoon.
Rev. Charles Lee, pastor, resides at 66 North Church Street. Way services run daily at 10.50 a.m. and 7.50 p.m. Weekly prayer meeting is Thursday evening at 7.40 o'clock.
Sunday services at 1.0 a.m. and 6 p.m. plus Sunday school at 2 p.m. Mid week services on Thursday at 7.90 p.m. This notice lists worship times and locations for the church.
Church of Bt Rose da Lima on North Church street near Park Place lists Rev Thomas F Colley rector with assistants Rev John Dixon and Rev Walter Gorman from Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel on Fallbrook Street Rev B Cor rut rector services at 9 and 10 40 a m Sunday
The committee held a Thursday night meeting to address the planned entertainment at Butday. Officials indicated the event is likely to be postponed again.
H O Watrous and F B Carpenter have formed a four member law partnership. They establish offices in two towns with Watrous giving personal attention to the Carbondale office.
Counsel Joseph O'Brien secured postponement of the murder case of Sam Alliott. The trial, the first on the February sessions docket in Scranton, is moved to the next term. About forty witnesses from the area had been subpoenaed but will not be needed.
At a special meeting yesterday afternoon three new members were initiated into the Women's Relief Corps. Plans were made for an entertainment next Tuesday night under the Lackawanna Symphony club, postponed from the prior Wednesday. The program features Ambrose Battle, popular singer, and Miss Anna Brown, mezzo soprano, who have delighted Carbondale audiences.
Carbondale council No. 329 Improved Order of Heptasophs will initiate three members install officers and hold a smoker after business next Tuesday. Lackawannon Symphony club members have been engaged to provide entertainment and a fine programme is anticipated.
The Reverend Father Dixon, recently operated on for appendicitis at Dr. Thompsons private hospital in Scranton, is now on the road to recovery. He faced serious danger immediately after the appendix removal, but surgeons say the danger has passed and parishioners of St. Tiose await his return to the city.
Representative Fuerth of Honesdale visited the city on Thursday on his way home from Harrisburg and introduced a bill that prescribes life imprisonment for kidnapping. Those who aid abet or secrete a child to extort money face 15 to 25 years and a $5,000 fine at the court’s discretion.
The Friday Night Social club was organized last evening at Burke's hall with about thirty young men in attendance. Officers were elected: President Edward Carr, Secretary William Morgan, and Treasurer George W. Gillies. The group plans weekly Friday meetings.
Word arrived yesterday of the death of the wife of Rev. Dr. Samuel Moore of Norwich New York. The funeral is set for 10 30 this morning. Rev Dr Moore previously served as pastor of the First Methodist Episcopal church in this city. Mrs Moore had many friends here.
Local notices name Cambrian lodge No 58 and Diamond lodge No 24 along with divisions and courts of Odd Fellows Hibernians and Poresters of America, plus Shield of Honor. The brief fragment lists associations by title and group.
Knighta of Father Mathew BE Hendrick lodge No 1 Brother hood of Railroad Trainmen Central Labor union Cigarmakers union No 459 H Dotterer lodge No 1s Brother hood of Locomotive Engineers
The Misses Mildred Moran and Lot tie Wilcox, noted altos, have accepted choir places at the First Congregational Church under Chorister John Naylor.
James Wirren of Scranton spent the day in Carbondale. Thomas O Connell is much improved after a long illness. Mr and Mrs Emil Niesen spent Thursday with Scranton friends. Miss Lucy McDonald visiting Susquehanna friends. Jeannette Weller of Kingston visiting grandparents on Church street. Mrs J W Rogers returned home after a pleasant stay with Scranton friends. Walter Joyse bought horses in Aldenville for Lee and Snyder. Joseph O Conner of Terrace street able to be around again after a siege of sneers. Dan Devine recovered from grip. Calvin Bonham visiting his brother W and Bonham of Chestnut avenue. William Gordon of the South Side accepted a trainman job on the Delaware and Hudson road. Minnie Jones of Summerhill returned home after visiting here. Gwen Lewis of the Electric City spent much time with town friends. Ralph Ball, night coal consignor for the Delaware and Hudson company, temporarily relinquished duties due to grip. Guy Chamberlain of Washington street returned from Chicago visit with illness delaying his homecoming.
Krause's Cold Cure prepared in convenient capsule form. Easy to take and claims a speedy cure of obstinate cases. Price 2h c Bold by Matthews Bros.
Miss Jennie Boland entertained friends at her parents home on Scott street last evening with diversions and a repast. The Harry Webber Repertoire Company schedules a four night stand at Father Mathew Opera House starting tonight presenting Nip and Tuck.
Elmhurst reports Kathryn Elmhurst recovering from pneumonia. D B Cooper hosts brothers Albert and Horace. Dr Leroy Stevens speaks on Baptist educational society work. Misa Mayne Rhodes and Jessie Hardenbergh recovering. Christian Endeavor society marks 20th anniversary with union meeting at the Baptist church Sunday at 7 pm led by Rev J Rankin. Republicans held caucus at Ruft’s ball nominating a ticket including Hyron Buckingham and Dan Evans. other officers listed with several names.
The Methodist Episcopal church in Lomor holds morning preaching at 10 with a sermon The Fort of Spiritual Wickednes and an evening sermon on Neglect and Its Results Pastor J B Bailey also leads Presbyterian services tomorrow with two sermons at Wh and 7 50 The Pastor and presbytery assist each evening Special communion prep meetings are set for four evenings next week The Moody High School notes a Literary Society Victorian Society formed The Junior Christian Endeavor of the Presbyterian church hosted a parent entertainment The Ladies Missionary Society met in the basement of the Presbyterian church Five ladies served in the meeting An afternoon entertainment by Moody High School pupils featured Mr A W Connell of Gelatt Palowad bill hook clerk of the state legislature opened the day with prayer
Mee Lee and daughter Mie knitua Wailers from Cliford visit TelaTivwn lion. Mabel Hathrilte with diphtheria and Mins Berths Brewer from Boranton are in town. Victoria Walker of Niclobem called Thursday. George Weiler near cancer treatment. evangelistic meeting of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union at Mew OL Travia’s home Thursday afternoon. Dr Wohlau of Scranton attended William Venwis’s funeral. Mrs Walker and Mia Muth Gardner plus Miekena Malone elected delegates to the Honesdale district Epworth League convention at Forest City on Monday and Tuesday.
A Thursday wedding at Lie Pyiwilive Mython dist church parsonage observed by Mid Lierie Sails and Gwilym and Davie of Main Street. Wilton Benth officiated as the couple, well known locally, left for Hater on Main street amid best wishes. The piece notes a factory accident earlier with Star's shat No. 1, where all workers escaped unharmed after a slow delay in resuming work.
In Peckville Presbyterian and Baptist churches, services are noted for tomorrow. Morning sermon at 10:30 or 10:44 features Parable of the Householder and Parable of the Ten Virgins. evening service at 7 o clock with a return sermon. Reverend Moon and Pastor Thomas lead.
The Avoca school board and borough council plan a Monday meeting. The Juvenile Order Lone of B and J George meets this evening. The Avoca Glee club meets tonight at Dante Thomas's South Main street home. Robert Rose was moved from Wilkes-Barre city hospital after tumor surgery. T. J. Deeble has accepted a bookkeeper position in New York City. Alexander McCormack suffers a severe grip. Mr. and Mrs. George Rolle and Mrs. J. F. Hinchcliffe with daughter Susan attend the Shield Singleman wedding in Hamtown. A caucus call Wednesday evening drew no response, suggesting Moore's term runs two more years. P. T. McGowan adds a new dray wagon to his livery. Miss Celia McGlynn visits Pittston and West Pittston schools with board-permitted leave. The marriage of Robert Shield of Dupont and Miss Kate Fingerman of Hamtown occurred Wednesday at the bride’s home with Rev. B. K. Ellwelh officiating. The bride wore brown cloth with satin and braid trimming. both were unaccompanied. After, guests enjoyed a sumptuous repast. The Shields will reside in Dupont.
Sleighing parties entertain many as Towanda endures a fifth fire of the year causing wagon losses. St Agnes students prepare for Feb 23 event. A Philippine medal honors A Sylvara. Bradford County Tobacco Growers form with officers named. Local officials report deaths and various arrests. Library receives donations. walking contest yields long distances. An upcoming glass-blown entertainment by EL Andrews troupe is promoted with low admission.
An article argues headaches arise from various organs but frontal headaches stem from catarrh of head and throat. Stuart's Catarrh Tablets are promoted as an internal remedy to eliminate catarrhal poison, with testimonial from Miss Cora Ainsley praising relief from chronic headaches and catarrh after use. The ad notes tablets cost fifty cents and contain antiseptics without cocaine or opium.
Annual stockholders meeting for election of directors and business at Peckville Pa on February 25 1901. Transfer of books closes 4 pm February 16 reopens March 1 1901 under direction of Arthur L Parmeler secretary.
The 1990 ordinance establishes tire width requirements by axle size for vehicles transporting merchandise on city streets. It sets minimum widths from two and a half inches to five inches, with enforcement, penalties, and biannual mailings to carriage and wagon builders. Signed by Mayor James Mota and published by City Clerk M. T. Lavelle.
Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor of Pennsylvania on March 24 for a charter to form The People’s Bank in Scranton. Cyrus D. Jones and others seek incorporation under the act for banks of issue and discount with capital of 100 000 dollars. The bank would perform general banking functions and hold securities as collateral. AUTHUR DUNN, Solicitor.
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