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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 04, 1901
Page
2
A cave-in on Pike Street opens a 100 foot diameter cavity under No. 3 mine area. Austin Lavelle and family narrowly escape as house collapses eight feet. frost and abandoned workings blamed. Miners expect further settling. Lavelle seeks no damages.
The pool tournament advances with three second series games played. J A Hoole beat A L Stewart 50 to 28 as twenty three players remain from thirty two starters. D Davis leads with four wins and zero losses. Swingle vs Rennie slated tonight with Rennie favored after a strong run.
A free-will offering concert is scheduled for February 20 at the Berean Church in Wilkes-Barre. Under the direction of Prof Magon the event features talent from Carbondale and aims to bring a high quality program to the public.
Mrs Joseph Robinson and Miss Maud Bartlett of the Beresa Baptist church hosted a Sunday school class at the formers Belmont street residence. The afternoon featured games music and fresh meats with a dainty repast. The young ladies departed praising their hostess as royal entertainers.
The piece contrasts opinions on being good by action versus intent. It notes some judge goodness by deeds while others by character. It also hints that balancing large deeds with many small ones is a common but incomplete approach to virtue.
The passage argues a man acts gently and obediently in forenoon matters to ease guilt, suggesting hypocrisy when forgers or embezzlers join the church. It questions whether his restrained good deeds aim to restore self respect or conceal sins, noting some want sunshine from others while some prefer it warm themselves.
A large congregation witnessed baptism after a sermon on Lessons from the Conduct of Nicodemus at Berean Baptist Church. Six young women Grace Mall Helen Patterson Sadie Watkins Emma Davis Alice Lindsay Mildred Wall were baptized and active in church work. Dr Whalen and the church emphasize personal religious work to secure permanent results with the pastor focusing efforts this season.
Horace T. Starkweather a brakeman on the Delaware and Hudson railroad was injured when a 450 pound apron used to guard a work cable struck him at King's switch between Windsor and East Windsor. Doctors reduced the fractures and he is expected to recover. His wife learned of the accident during church services.
Peter Rooney, a runner for the Mills mine of the Delaware and Studson Coal company, was hurt while gathering a trio of cars. He fell and sustained head injuries, confined to Emergency Hospital for several weeks.
The Erie Railway reverses its plan to bar newsboys after January 31 and will permit news agents on select local trains, altering prior policy.
George H. Newton of Paterson has been chosen manager of the Empire Silk Mill in Carbondale and will leave Paterson to assume duties.
Doctors J Niles Harper and D Th Bailey operated Saturday morning on Mrs George Robinson at her Anthracite building apartment complex for apepandicitis. Immediate recovery expected.
News dealers W. J. Roberts and his wife have come home from a week in Scranton. While there Mr. Roberts served on jury duty and the couple enjoyed time with his father J. T. Roberts during their leisure.
James McLoughlin of the Carbon dale Machine company leaves this morning for Philadelphia to set up a large ice machine for a prominent Quaker City concern.
The board of health reported Edward James of Park Place has a slight attack of diphtheria on Saturday.
Mrs Margaret Stapleton of Dundaft Street lies critically ill at her home. Doctors say her advanced age makes recovery doubtful.
The Elmer property on Terrace street is reportedly sold to Andrew Krants of South Church street.
The Mitchell Hose company will hold a meeting tomorrow evening to nominate officers and select candidates for the coming year. Members are invited to attend as the group prepares for its annual leadership slate.
Marjorie Johnson eight year old daughter of Mr. William FR and Mrs. Belle Johnson of 20 Washington avenue died Saturday afternoon after a brief illness following measles and a postponed vaccination. Post mortem showed intestinal congestion as the immediate cause. Funeral arrangements uncertain due to the mother's illness.
Rev William Jenkins preached at Welsh Methodist on South Church yesterday morning and evening before a good sized congregation. At St Pauls Lutheran Rev EF Thinger spoke on Women Laborers in the Church referencing Matthew 20 1 5. Congregational church led by Rev M C Elliott discussed The Beginning and Ending of the Paterson Tragedy with lessons. St Rose de Lima services included Rev John J Griffin of Scranton assisting due to illness.
Louis Gramer represents Carbondale township poor board in a Honesdale court suit brought by Lake Township directors. A wife of a former Lake Township resident is a charge on the township, with the county seeking to treat her as the husband’s resident. The Wayne County court has deferred ruling pending more evidence as hearings continue.
Columbia Hose company prepares its fair at the Burke building the week of February 11 with a $50 gold prize drawing on fat night. Members urge friends to buy chances early as sales rise. City expects one of the largest firemen's fairs ever held.
Bernard A. Kelly, a grand trustee, returns from the quarterly meeting in Pittsburg Pennsylvania. The association enters its most successful year in the state with membership surpassing 15,000 and assets totaling $163,144.50, audited by officers.
A new edict from the brewery association sets beer at 7 a barrel and ale at 6.50 from Saturday, affecting resorts and men’s gathering spots. The note, framed as a direct advertisement, names the industrious citizens known as wreckers who assist schooners off the bar.
A quirky note recalls the move to stack foam at the bottom of glasses and to ditch high collars, while the draft for schooners at local bars is challenged by a court injunction. The man behind the bar remains a focal point as barkers react with silence.
A Wayne County farmer transporting potatoes on Belmont Street collided with an approaching streetcar near Moon's shop. The frightened horses bolted toward a hill and one animal fell near the school, injuring its teeth while the farmer escaped unharmed.
The Rev. M. W. Williams conducts revival meetings at the First Methodist Episcopal church with strong progress. Many attendees have repented and asked for prayers. A large white board near the main entrance proclaims Methodist Revival and nightly services except Saturday, endorsing evangelist Williams and the call to action.
The Carner Stock company begins a week at the Grand Opera House tonight with The Black Fing. Ladies pay 15 cents for best seats. Matinees Wednesday and Saturday. Diagram shows at Reynolds' drug store. The company lists twenty four performers with standard dramas and special scenery.
Select council and school board reference joining fraternal and labor groups. Olive Leaflodge No 156 and Odd Fellows listed with unions and civic clubs including National Letter Carriers, Young Men's Institute, Merchants' association, Patriotic Order Sons of America in a regional civic roster.
The Knights of Father Mathew held a regular session yesterday. A planned public entertainment was postponed due to illness of Very Rev T F Coffey V G. The group will instead launch a campaign to build up the society.
The High School Literary Society announces a forthcoming lecture series with several townsmen as speakers. Hon. James J. O’Neill will present on Alexander Hamilton night, Friday February 15, joined by Hon. John T. Reynolds, C. H. Horton, and Rev. M. C. Ellett.
The item lists upcoming amusements and a string of short town notices. People pictured include Mrs T J Carroll at Pike street and Dr Caleb Weeks visiting from New York alongside residents such as Miss Elsie Wheeler from Scranton and Edward McCannon of Honesdale.
Miss Mary Ward of Avoca guests Miss Nellie McAndrew of Scotch street. Mrs Mary Shield of Greenfield visiting Mr and Mrs John Shield of Lackawanna street. William Price spent yesterday with Wilkes-Barre relatives. Dr W L Von Buskirk spent yesterday at his home in Taylor. Mrs Lewnsley visiting relatives at Carbondale. Marriage of Mary Doherty of Upper Dunmore street to Frank Reddington of Beranton set for St Patrick’s Church Wednesday at 9. Mr and Mrs Albert Mason of Jermyn visited town yesterday. Rev Father Goff of the Cathedral Boranton celebrated mass in St Patrick’s Church in Father Murphy’s absence due to illness. Misses Nellie O Bryne and Carrie Warner of Scranton spent yesterday here. The Gazette’s Twentieth Century number, twenty pages four columns, issued Saturday.
A newspaper page highlights a push for a broader vision in Olyphant, emphasizing the concept of a “Greater Olyphant” throughout its articles and cultural pieces. The issue presents engaging stories and editorials reflecting community interest and local progress.
John Humphrey a longtime Jermyn resident and Civil War veteran died at his North Main Street home after grip progressed to pneumonia. He was 60 and had lived in the borough 34 years. Funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow at the Welsh Congregational church. He survived by his wife and long service in local communities. The report also covers the Thomas Champion mine accident funeral and borough council talks on artesian well bonds and pole tax.
Webber's Sterling company launches a three night engagement at Firemen's hall Peckville this evening with Ten Nights In a Bar Room and a varied repertoire including Nip and Tuck Little Lord Fauntleroy Muldoon's Please and more The troupe from Olyphant promises first class talent and a band Admission 15 and 25 cents Meantime local items note a dog killed by an electric car a board of trade meeting at Odd Fellows hall and hospital treatment for Zebulon Vanderberg who was injured in the Ontario mine plus entertainments at Brown Hollow M E church and local illnesses and grip news
The Scranton Poor District presents receipts and disbursements for 1900 including collector balances, treasurer credits, and the annual resident physician report. It details inmate counts, admissions and discharges, per capita costs, and notes improvements at Hillside Home plus fire safety upgrades and competitive purchasing practices.
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