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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1901
Page
2
The passage recalls President Lincoln’s assassination and the nation’s sorrow. It honors his role in ending slavery and unites citizens in praise of his legacy. It notes four million formerly enslaved people rejoicing and the return of soldiers to civilian life. The text laments the violence and enshrines Lincoln as a national symbol of freedom.
Yesterday marked the second day of Trinity Church opening services in Scranton Archdeaconry with a morning choral communion and an afternoon vesper service. Speakers from Carbondale and Rev Dr Sawyer of Montclair NJ praised the church, inviting all to meet Bishop Talbot and celebrate the new building’s spirit and community future.
The father of the rector delivered a long address praising the Trinity parishioners and Episcopal clergy for dignity and devotion. Clergymen from St Luke’s Wilkes-Barre and St Clement’s Carbondale shared heartfelt greetings and recollections of church trials and triumphs. Bishop Talbot closed the remarks with hopeful views on religious evolutions in the new century. A large reception followed with ice cream, cake, and Mozart orchestra selections.
Mrs. Margaret Stapleton widow of Patrick Stapleton died at the home of her niece Mrs Kate Fox on Foundry street Sunday evening of grip. She came from Tipperary Ireland and lived in Waymart before moving to the city fifty years ago. A regular at St Rose church she belonged to the Rosary society. Survived by four grandchildren P J John Tessie and Margaret Powderly. Funeral tomorrow morning at 930 with procession from Wowee to St Rose church for a requiem mass.
The infant son of Mr and Mrs Henry Nelson of Brooklyn Street died yesterday morning after infancy. The child was three months old.
Columbia Hose Company's fair brings together the Ladies Auxiliary Brotherhood Rail road Engineers and several societies including Ancient Order of Hibernians St Vincent de Paul Lucretia lodge Daughters of Hebekah Lackawanna tribe Knights of Honor Local union 1611 Carbondale Cycle club and Daughters of St George.
Herman Falta resumes service as fireman with the Delaware and Hudson after years away. Wallace Vickers drives a construction train at East Windsor. Van Krants serves as engineer at East Windsor. The Delaware and Hudson paid yesterday at Coalbrook.
Rev. R. A. Sawyer and wife and daughter of Mount Clair NJ attended the opening services yesterday and Sunday. The group includes the rector's parents and sister, linked to Trinity church.
Filmer Gritman, 17, son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel S. Gritman of 28 Richmond Avenue, narrowly escaped death at the Empire silk mill in Simpson. Dragged into a shaft by belting during machine cleaning, he suffered a broken leg and severe bruising with head injuries. He lay at home in a cot, able to describe the harrowing accident in detail, while doctors attended him and the mill's safety measures were reviewed.
Littl Gordon Lee, five, son of Rev. Charles F. Sue of the Fivet Presbyterian church, was struck by a bob sled on Lincoln avenue while coasters rushed by. He suffered a deep forehead gash needing five stitches. Ralph Histed and John Kelly were bruised and dentally affected.
Numerous members of the lower city legislature were observed at a Columbia event last night, signaling activity and engagement within local government circles during the fall season.
A vintage advertisement extols Shiloh's Consumption Cure as a universal cure for coughs and colds, claiming half a century of success and patient testimonials. It promotes 60c to $1.00 pricing, a money back guarantee, and offers a free booklet, with contact details for the patent medicine company.
The text says no quorum could be formed and paying bills was the main business before the session. It notes probable no further session until the next regular meeting at night.
Three more games were played in the Carbondale pool tournament as several contestants were eliminated. The results show defeated players dropping out, with standings updating accordingly.
Tomorrow evening Mrs Walter Mimock hosts a valentine social in the Berean Baptist church chapel for a circle of young ladies. The event promises unique amusement and surprises for attendees. A valentine will be provided for each guest and refreshments will be served.
Daniel Davie employed in the loco motive shops of the Delaware and Hudson company was struck in the right eye by a steel chip Friday. He was taken to Scranton Wearside hospital where doctors said the eye would lose sight and the other eye could be affected to some degree. He remains in the hospital.
The Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will hold their annual social in Waitehall on the evening of February first. Elaborate arrangements are under way and past records of the society promise a very enjoyable time with a fine supper served.
Mrs Horan of the West Site is reported seriously ill with a condition that prompted fear an operation might be necessary. Her doctors considered surgery but details remain unreleased as her status is monitored.
Funeral services for Frank Gunnelia who died Saturday night begin at 9 15 this morning at his home then proceed to St Rose Church for a teleoma requiem mass. Interment will be in St Rose Cemetery.
Funeral arrangements for Mrs Bells Stane are listed for this afternoon at the residence on Pyaheh pevenie gawd Ave with services starting at 2 oclock.
Fragmentary text mentions a practice with Plover and a car, but most details are unreadable. No clear persons, organizations, places, or events emerge beyond scattered words. Unable to determine a coherent report from the fragment.
Layopeth Junlige and Rebelah directors hold a vodal in Wimbriqn following the measuremietting Coiliit. A pleasant time is anticipated.
An organizing meeting for the clerks of Carbondate will be held this evening at o o clock in St. Poe. All clerks are invited to attend the gathering to discuss arrangements and duties.
A group of youths plans a sleigh ride to Waymart this evening with John Morgan and William Morgan in charge of organizing the event.
The list records numerous visitors and locals in Scranton and nearby towns. Names include Frank Byrne Wilkes-Barre, William Pettigrew Beventinave-Due, Mrs Brennin Serninton, Charles Lester Oneonta, Mrs O Connor Teriave Street, A Wright Walton New York, Miss Alice Brown Wilkes-Barre, Nellie Ella and Mery Shaw, Mrs W J Matthews Dunin etront, Joseph Jones Beranton, Jobin Abbott Wilkes-Barre, Margaret A Thontwin, Mrs W G Weaver Wilkee-Barre, Abeott Boring Street, TD Shepherd Benenton, FSFF Porces Beranton, Ms Moon South Terrace, Andrew OMoennell Chutes Guven Ang, Dolin PLA pe, Mize Weise Street Chicago, Mrs James Gishoo Brooklyn, Michael White and wife, Miss B Kerins Beranton, Margaret Sullivan Mayfield, Will Atkinson Susquehanna, and Grace Atkinson with her grandparent on River Street.
A fragmented report mentions Wenig seminary activity and Tan Hoey attending Thintty ohupeh Bape, reflecting a local religious and social note with limited readable details.
Amid ongoing services at Cordwnelale Fierterdins and Seaviews, revival preachers Mesdaies Whionere and Migs Sieve Sharp attract large crowds as the Primitive Methodist church hosts Sunday meetings. A 25 cent supper at St James Keisconil aids church funds, while civic notices include Jermyn school board and First Aid Society meetings.
Apemiedy that will soothe, build up the waste tissues and enrich the brood in indispensable, Lichty's Celery Nerves compound has been wonderful ly successful in cases of nervousness, as thousands of grateful people will testify, Sold by Matthews Bros.
Peckville reports H P Woodward visiting Scranton while C B Taylor improves at Prospect Street. Mrs Philetus Snedicor and Edward Jones recoveries noted. Wallace Barber visited Moosic friends. Remains of Mrs Warfield interred at Beech Lake Sunday. Epworth League to meet tonight. Miss Mame Blaker returns from Washington DC as government clerk. D Richards awarded mail transport contract. salary $226 annually. Mr and Mrs Th K Benjamin welcome a daughter born February 10 1900. Marie Antoinette fete attendees listed. Miss Jennie Clark of Scranton visits North Main Street. Mrs A W Pentecost ill. J M Gallagher of Mott Haven visits Scranton.
The message reports the death of Rev William Matthews of Spring Brook, father of several children, formerly pastor of the Welsh Presbyterian church on Siegocanna Street. A funeral is to be announced later. Nearby notes mention visitors and other local affairs including a funeral from the Larkavalna residence.
The Taylor Baptist church group announces a forthcoming fair and festival on March date at Weber's rink. A ladies crafted copper work and various fancy articles will be sold to fund the Ladies' Aid Society. The Young Men's Literary Society holds a copper event tonight at Weber's rink.
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