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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1901
Page
2
An old classified page advertises a People’s Exchange clearing house for property sales and exchanges and lists rates for small ads. It also carries a Lady Canvasser wanted ad from Carbondale with pay details and references and notes James W. Millan as the Republican candidate for a ward Firet director position, urging voter support.
The Carbondale regular session includes approval of a sewer connection permit for Thomas Theophilus on Seventh Avenue, transfer of funds, and payment of bills from Nitehell Hose Company Carbondale Review and others. The police pay raise was debated, hydrant and street issues discussed, and a fire alarm extension granted to Klots Silk Throwing. In joint session, a paving lien validation measure is advanced through the assembly to secure assessments on Park Place Sixth Avenue South Main Street and Eighth Avenue. The council plans to send the city solicitor to Harrisburg to push the bill and protect taxpayers.
The body of Father Nealon, who died at Gethsemane monastery in Kentucky, arrived in the city last evening at 5 45 o clock on the Erie train.
Father Coffey learned of the arrangements via two telegrams from Dayton Ohio and Susquehanna. The funeral takes place at 10 a m in St Rose church with many prelates and church dignitaries expected. Visiting priests Rev J F Byrnes from Ogdensburg and Fathers Grissom Griffin Moffitt O Byrne and Loftus arrived last evening.
The notice urges votes for a city ticket across six wards with candidates for School Directors Common Council and Poor Directors. Polls run from 10 am to 7 pm in sixteen districts as voters weigh qualifications for offices.
Morris Levy, a well known local figure, was struck Sunday night by a southbound trolley near Simpson. He was carried to Dr. Bailey’s office on Church Street where doctors noted bruises but no serious injuries. A bystander claimed Steve Gilby shot at someone, triggering crowd reaction before the attacker fled. Levy was sent to Emergency Hospital for observation and will likely have a lame back for some time.
A corrigendum corrects the Trinity Protestant Episcopal church Lenten services. Ash Wednesday Holy Communion at 4 pm in the chapel, evening prayer at 4 20, litany penitential office and sermon by Rev Beteman at 7 20. Thursday Friday Saturday evening prayer at 7 40. Baptism by immersion to be administered next Sunday afternoon February 24 at 3 oclock. parents urged to present unbaptized children.
Tuesday night The Crucifix, Wednesday night A Barrel of Money, Thursday matinee Sophie, Thursday night Over the Boat, Friday matinee Quo Vadis, Friday night Captain Verne, Saturday matinee Nobodys Claim, Saturday night The Denver Express.
Meetings are scheduled this evening for William H. Davies Women's Relief corps No 154 at Bt Vincent de Paul. Also on the slate are Lackawanna tribe No 208 of the Improved Order of Red Men Carbondale conclave No 29 and the Improved Order of Heptasophe activities.
Among those who expect to attend the inauguration are Hugh Powderly and his daughter Mary of High street and James Powderly of Terrace street. They will leave here Saturday.
Andrew Meehan, who recently presided over the church at St. Rose, is reported to be seriously ill at his home in Jermyn. The parish community awaits further word on his condition.
The Carbondale Metall Merchants' Association met in regular session last night and transacted only routine matters.
Mrs. Jean Maxwell widow of Robert Maxwell died in Carbondale yesterday morning after a long illness aged over 90. Born August 16 1800 in Paisley Scotland she married Robert Maxwell October 1860 and lived here nearly sixty five years. Survived by five children twenty five grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren. Funeral private Wednesday at the Vanhan home with burial at Maplewood cemetery beside her husband. Viewing hours tomorrow 6 to 9 AM and 12 noon.
Mrs Ann Moran died at her Woodlawn Avenue home at 2 o clock yesterday morning from gastric fever after a grip attack. Born in Carbondale she lived here all her life. Her husband died about twenty two years ago leaving five children single son John J Moran of Denver Colorado survives. She ran a small west side general store for twenty years to support her family and was active in St Hose parish societies. Four sisters and two brothers also survive.
Mrs. Ann Cawley of Clinton Wayne county died Sunday evening aged 90 after a long residence in Clinton. Born in Ireland she leaves eight children Patrick Anthony Michael Thomas William Mary and Anna of Fulton New York Eliza of Pasadena North Dakota. Funeral at St Rose Church today at ds o'clock with burial in St Rose Cemetery.
C S Lewin master mechanic of the O R Ly Co married Emma Johnson of Omaha yesterday afternoon at St Andrew's cathedral. The couple left by private car for Waialua for a short honeymoon and will return after February 14 to be at home for friends.
A stretch of about 200 feet on Churel Street between Park Place and Dr Wheeler's hospital has not been cleared of snow for over a week. Warm weather in recent days has left the space ankle deep and hazardous for pedestrians.
Nighttime conditions make walking extremely hazardous when surfaces freeze. Proper authorities should enforce the law to address the nuisance, which has persisted too long as residents show no disposition to obey city ordinance.
A very successful winter social organized by Local No. 1096 U M W of A drew nearly 200 members and guests to Burke's hall last evening. Wag ners orchestra provided music while committees wore colored badges and pink carnations, including General red badges and Floor blue badges.
James McMillan, a respected Carbondale citizen, runs for poor director in Firet ward. He is praised for prior council service and urged for broad support, noting the office handles large city funds and should be led by unimpeachable officials.
Last night at the Grand Opera the Holden stock company presented The Diamond Breaker to a large audience. The local interest centered on coal region incidents and a miner’s dramatic plunge into the breaker machinery, with strong performances and well deserved applause for the specialties.
Carbondale section reports Ed F. Atkinson pulling out of the school director contest against F Swigert. Atkinson denies the claim and says he will stay in the race until polls close or later after visiting The Tribune office to request a denial.
In the early hours yesterday a Milkman named Drake and his team were spooked by a running trolley car on South Main Street. They dashed up Main Street toward Dundaff Street, broke the wagon, tore the harness, and were captured after the scramble.
John Wark an Erie engineer slipped and fell from the top step of a locomotive in the yard yesterday afternoon striking his side and sustaining painful injuries. With help from a fellow railroad worker he walked home to Canaan street.
Mrs. 8. Singer Mrs. KE. T. Goldburn of New York City Isaac Singer and Miss Martha Singer were among Carbondalians who attended the funeral of Lieutenant Isaac Brown of Company K Thirteenth Regiment held in Scranton yesterday.
The musicale at the Carbondale Cycle Club house this evening directed by Prof. J T Watkins has been indefinitely postponed.
Mr and Mrs Theodore Townsend of Second Street Jermyn will remove to this city this week. Mr and Mrs William Maxwell of the same borough took up residence here last week.
Tomorrow the Catholic church of St Rose de Lima will hold two Lent observances. At 7 30 a m ashes will be blessed and at 7 40 p m evening devotions will be celebrated.
Miss Katie Barrett visits Pittston friends while Miss Ethel Goodwin from Scranton spends Sunday with Carbondale acquaintances. Mrs. Carlson recovers from a severe attack of fines. Mrs. William Williams of Cherry Avenue is homebound by illness. J J Himeluth hosts his sister Miss Louise Rigeluth from Waverly New York. Mrs. Jerome Wetherby returns home after visiting Honesdale friends.
A remedy touted as indispensable soothes nerves and enriches blood. Licht's Celery Nerve Compound is claimed to be wonderfully successful in cases of nervousness with thousands testifying in favor, as promoted by Matthews Brow and Bold.
Mrs. John McDermott a respected Jermyn resident died at Main street after a weeklong illness. Born in Belfast sixty four years ago she resided here thirty three years. Survived by husband and four children William Michael Mary and Mrs. Price. Funeral at Sacred Heart church with a requiem high mass. Other items mention a Harrisburg mine safety bill and local social notes.
A diverting program by Divisional 27 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians drew a large audience at the Father Mathew Opera House last evening. Hayes Bros. orchestra provided music for dancing and a social followed at Manon’s hall with many youths present.
Jesse Seovlt of Mill street receives a government pension of four dollars a month plus back pay. Miss Hannah Nye at the post office hosts a Sunday visit with Minooka friends. Forest and Stream club plans a live pigeon shoot Friday afternoon and a banquet at Hotel Wilson that evening. Class 15 of the Baptist Sunday show sets an inauguration social at the Baptist parsonage Monday evening March 4. Artist James Green to give a Japanese paper cutting exhibition. Mrs Ganzemuller returns from a visit to Poyntelle.
Advertisement listing numerous goods with prices and quantities from a grocery store. Items include sugar, crackers, raisins, prunes, sardines, preserves, jellies, ketchup, soap, starch, pears, rolled oats, washing powder, corn, baked beans, lima beans, peas, apricots, plums, peaches, apples, malt extract, pickles, Royal Baking Powder, soups, cake icing, bromangelon, butter, and flour. Emphasizes low prices and large package sizes.
A list of discounted stockings and underwear items with prices for children and adults. Includes heavy fleece garments, wool ribbed pants, split toe hosiery, seamless men's hose, fast black Kids wear, and guarantee notes. Prices range from 15 to 59 cents, with claims of never selling below certain thresholds.
Sewing circle of Calvary Baptist church drives the fair at Weber's rink from March 6 to 9 with a principal booth featuring practical articles for sale. Local Republicans list ticket for Lackawanna township election including William Thomas and Benjamin Fern. James Heffer injured at Archbald mine when coal fell on him. Jermyn Coal pays employees Saturday. Funeral of Mrs. Peter Williams held at Pyne with burial in Washburn street cemetery. Lawrence Hoste Company of Old Forge opens season last night. Tonight's program includes recitations, graphophonic selections, and soloists Bert Kerr Elvira Titus Willie Williams. Evangelistic services at Methodist Episcopal church under Rev. BA Henry with C. B. Buck. all are invited.
The second local teachers’ institute of the year met in Moscow on February 6 with a morning prayer by Rev. F. H. Prentice. After a lean attendance, sessions resumed in the afternoon with Prof. M. M. Cummins and DBD. H. Krive presenting on compulsory education and state appropriations, followed by a program of talks, songs, and lectures on topics from geography history to character building.
A varied program concluded with Rev. Co L Severson delivering a lecture on The Battle of Gettysburg at the Methodist church. Earlier music included a violin solo by Mrs Charles Adams and a duet by Mr Charles Storm and Miss Mamie Bortree. Admission was 25 cents for adults and 15 cents for children.
A fatal accident on Sunday afternoon near Dalton involving William A. Stanton of Blaketown halted a freight-bound trip on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western. Stanton, 20, fell between moving cars and suffered fatal injuries. efforts by Drs Zeller Mackey Heven Witch Pyice and others failed to save him. Funeral arrangements are pending with Roberta conducting the inquest.
A historical drug claim notes that Drumo Quinine laxative is said to prevent grip by removing the underlying cause. The text presents a medicinal claim without detailed study data or contemporary endorsement.
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