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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1901

Page

2

Semi-centennial session eyed with large attendance

Common council met in regular session with ten members present. The street committee favors a sewer hookup on Spring street and the select council approved. City Solicitor Stuart was authorized to travel to Harrisburg to handle paying out funds not exceeding fin. Fire alarm line to Kloterik mill discussed. expenses to repairs to be defined by the fire, light and water committee. A communication from the semi centennial committee requested a proper appropriation for a worthy city celebration on Sept 1 to Sept 10. The meeting was well attended and adjourned after adjournment.

Common Council Kennedy Nealon Loftus Thompson Wedeman Murphy Evane Smith Swingie Masters Thos. Theophilite Spring Street Select Council Stuart Haghsburg Kloter Ik Mill Lot‘us Noeuton Cownell Mounelle Clarheniale Thelesien Carbondale Committee On Extimates Wounell

Carnegies Gift Rules Prompt City Library Appeal

The piece notes Carnegie’s grants to Port Jervis and Sag Harbor and argues Carbondale should appeal for a library gift. It cites a ten percent annual spend rule for endowments and suggests Carbondale’s library needs renovation or a new building. Mayor Kilpatrick could write to Carnegie to test eligibility.

Carnegie Emporia Oklahoma Lola Kaneas Port Jervis Carbondale Sag Harbor Brary Philanthropiat Kilpatrick Thlety

Health officials order new formaldehyde disinfector use

City health officers announce purchase of a Lentz formaldehyde gas disinfector to replace sulfur fumigation in infected homes. The device, simple to operate and claimed to kill all bacteria, has not yet been deployed by the health office.

Kafka family plans move to Albany for work

Mr and Mrs Charlee A Kafka of Salem avenue will relocate to Albany due to Mr Kafka's business location. Mrs Kafka and their two sons Brooks and Charles will leave Carbondale later this week to join him in the capital city of the Empire State.

Charlee A. Kafka Salem Avenue Mente Albany Kafkas Kafka Ie Empire State

Walker Leases Rebuilt Nealon Store on South Main

Thomas A. Walker, a grocer at 22 Cottage Street, has leased the rebuilt Nealon store on South Main. The move marks a new tenancy for the prominent local merchant in a renewed commercial block.

Thomas A. Walker Cottage Street Nealon South Main

Walker to Open General Store in Central Town

Mr Walker plans a central general store and is well known in the city. friends expect support. Rumor yesterday of a partnership with Frank Clifford was denied last evening by Clifford.

Walker Frank Clifford Wus Clifford Cus

Widow Margaret Pidgeon dead after long illness

Mrs Margaret Pidgeon widow of John Pidgeon died at about two o clock yesterday morning after an illness of eleven months aged sixty nine born in County Sligo Ireland came to Carbon dale forty years ago her husband died fifteen years ago four children Winifred Anthony Timothy and Joseph Pidgeon survive funeral to be held tomorrow afternoon procession from 18 Brooklyn street at 3 o clock to St Rose church interment in Owl Cathedral burying grounds beside her husband

Margaret Pidgeon John Pidgeon St. Rowe Church Altar Society Pidgeon County Sligo Ireland Carbondale

Installation of officers in new musical union at St Roves hall

At St Roves hall on Sunday afternoon the officers of the new musical union were installed by National Organier George Nachman of Baltimore assisted by Laval No 124 Scranton members. Over a hundred musicians attended from towns between Forest City and Scranton. Officers installed included President John d Neonser and others. Delegates to the Central Labor union were chosen: Thomas Kennedy Frank Roemmelmyer J A Mullah Charles Melville and Charles Bennett. The meeting adjourned to next Sunday for a regular business session with hopes of enrolling more out-of-town members.

St. Rove's Hall New Musical Union National Arganiger George Nachman Baltimor Mid Laval No. 124 Scranton Musiciaans Forest City Central Labor Union John d. Neonser John Howarth J. J. Hullah Isaac Colvin William Hyrne John Master Thomas Kennedy Frank Roemmelmyer J. 4 Mullah Charles Melville Charlee Bennett

Doctor performs successful appendectomy on Orchard resident

Dr. John Niles operated for appendicitis on Mr. Caviston of Orchard Street at Emergency hospital on Saturday evening. The operation was very successful and last evening Mr. Caviston was reported to be doing very nicely.

John Niles Mr. Caviston Orchard Street Caviston

Reverend Whalen to Speak on Trish Wit and Humor

Reverend Dr. Whalen of the Persian Baptist church will lecture on Trish Wit and Humor at the Methodist church in Dunmore on Friday evening, the first in a series of lectures in that venue.

Dr. Whalen Perean Baptist Church Dunmore

Funeral service for Richard Moran at St Rose Church

The funeral for Richard Moran who died Sunday at his home on 55 Pike Street will be held tomorrow morning at 140 oclock at St Rose Church. The interment will be in St Rowe Cemetery.

Richard Moran Pike Street Oclock St. Rose Church St. Rowe

Birth announcements for three families in city area

To Mr and Mrs Martin Gordon of the South Side a son is reported. To Mr and Mrs William L Clark of Terrace Street a son is announced. To Mr and Mrs L L Spencer of Greenfield a son is reported.

Martin Gordon South Side William L. Clark Terrace Street L. L. Spencer Greenfield

Frank Bridgett Plans Technical School and Lehigh Study

Frank Bridgett of Carte avenue traveled to Philadelphia yesterday to begin a preparatory course in a technical school. He plans to enter Lehigh University later to study electrical engineering.

Frank Bridgett Carte Avenue Philadelphia Lehigh University

Professor Geary Delivers Chemistry Lecture to Nurses

A. Wilton Geary, chemistry professor at the high school, gave an instructive lecture on chemistry to nurses at the Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon.

A. Wilton Geary

Veteran Andrew Welch Heads to Soldiers' Home for Life

Andrew Welch, an aged Civil War veteran living in the city, began a journey this afternoon to the Soldiers' Home at Danville NL where he plans to reside for the rest of his life.

Andrew Welch Danville

Archie Morgan Hurts Hand in Sleigh Coasting Accident

Archie Morgan suffers a badly lacerated hand after it gets caught beneath a sleigh runner while he was coasting. The incident occurred during a winter outing.

Archie Morgan

Delaware and Hudson Miners Briefly Return to Work

Miners and breaker hands rejoined shifts for part of yesterday after a half day stoppage. Officials blamed a shortage of railroad cars for the interruption.

Delaware and Hudson

Two Forest City Boys Severely Burned In Powder Explosion

William Owens aged 18 and Loaules Halford aged 16, miners from Forest City, were on a day off at the Clifford mine when powder they planned to use exploded in transit. Both were badly burned. Owens was most seriously hurt with facial and abdominal burns, Halford burned on hands neck and face. They were taken to Emergency hospital and reported improving, though eye swelling raised concern over possible sight loss.

William Owens Loaules Halford Forest City Wandling Bove Clifford Owens Hatford

Barnum Show at Grand Opera House Tonight

The Grand Opera House presents Ita patrons Al W Martin's large revival of Uncle Tom's Cabin as one of the era’s grand scenic productions. Two special cars transport the scenery while three brass bands and a host of props and animals propel a lavish street parade. Parade starts from the theater at noon with matinee at 2:00 and evening at 8:35.

Ita al. W. Martin Eva

Swingle Beats Theese In Carbondale Pool Match

In Carbondale last night Fred Swingle defeated J. Ch. Theese 7 to 4 in a scratch pool tourney game. Reese dropped out as Swingle led 7 wins to 1 loss with others close in the standings.

Carbondale Cycle Club Fred Swingle J. Ch. Theese Reese Swingle Clase Lowt M. Oh. Cmno Ccccescenanes Metley

Mother Jones Visits City Clearing Silk Mill Tensions

Mother Jones spent Sunday evening in the city after addressing a strike meeting in Forest City. She learned at the Klots silk mill that conditions were calm, while a Scranton pauper report claimed local workers at the Kloth mill had struck. Frieder denied any imminent trouble and said workers were content.

Mother Jones Forest City Klots Company Frieder Klate Tribune

Free Masons to convene with Joe Hall in Carbon Dale

Joe Hall, a leading Free Mason, will visit this city tomorrow evening. Carbon Dale Lodge No. 249 F and A Masons will hold a special communication at 7 o'clock where Hall will instruct members and officers in the first and second degree work. All Masons in the area are invited.

Joe Hall Carbondale Lodge Hall

Nurse Mary K Jenkins Returns From Mayfield Visit

Miss Mary K Jenkins a trained nurse returns to her Carbondale home after two weeks in Mayfield attending at the bedside of Frank Grady eldest son of Merc GD Grady who has been seriously ill with typhoid pneumonia. The patient is now recovering rapidly. Jenkins is a graduate of Emergency hospital class of 7

Mary K. Jenkins Carbondale Mayfield Frank Grady Grady Mins Jenkins Emergency Hospital Elags

Morris G. Cohen to Address Providence Conclave

Morris G. Cohen supreme archon of the Improved Order of Heptasophs will speak at the Providence conclave in Becranton this evening. Local members are invited to attend as he outlines changes planned for the next supreme session.

Morris G. Cohen Pitsburg Improved Order of Heptasophs Hall of Providence Becranton

Fifteenth Anniversary Social of First Presbyterian Junior Club

The Senior Christian Endeavor society of the First Presbyterian church celebrates its fifteenth anniversary with a social gathering tonight in the church lecture rooms. Speakers include Captain William A. May, superintendent of the Elm Park church Sunday School in Scranton.

Christian Endeavor Society First Presbyterian Church Aong William A. May Elm Park Church Scranton

Local Benevolent Lodges Unite in District Assembly

Division No. 11 Ancient Order Hi bernians and affiliated groups including St. Vincent de Paul Lucretia lodge 109 Daughters of Rebekah Lackawanna tribe 208 Improved Order of Men Knights of Honor Local Union 1611 and Daughters of St. George gather for district activities and fraternal events.

Hibernians St. Vincent de Paul Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebekah Lackawanna Tribe Knights of Honor Daughters of St. George

Local Notables Sighted in Town and Nearby

Sunday visits and greetings feature a mix of residents and visitors including Mia Row Whitty in Jermyn William Matthews muttering with the crie Representative PA Phlibin in town Frank Alberty ill Mine Laura Chilton confined to home Mine Luther Ludwig in town Mrs Lewrie Morris visits Bunty Mice Maud Marden and Mo K Marnden noted among local social rounds.

Mia Row Whitty Jermyn William Matthews Crie PA Phlibin Frank Alberty Jimmy of Alberty & Bedell Charles Wilken Wilkes-Barre Moser Migios South Side New York City Laura Chilton North Main Street Illnen Luther Ludwig Scranton Lewrie Morris Seventh Avenue Bunty Maud Marden Mo K. Marnden Chyphant

Local notes from an old community page

Mrs Teresa Fox employed at the post office during Postmaster J 11 Thomas absence. Edward Coddington called home to Honendale by his ailing father. Mrs Thomas Kirkwood of River street attended Leo Clark’s funeral in Moncedale. Mrs Katheyn mith of Nantionke returned home after visiting Margaret McAndrew.

James Murphy Areman Ontario and Western Teresa Fox Thomas Miew Rama Reed Marvy Philadelpha Edward Coddington Honendale Thomas Kirkwood River Street Leo Clark Moncedale Miew Katheyn ®Mith Nantionke Margaret McAndrew

Jermyn and Mayfield Community Notices and Visitors

Jermyn and Mayfield updates report a meeting of local bodies at Providence auditorium this evening with supreme officers in attendance. Scranton visitors, local donations to the Mimitive Methodist church, a planned musicale, and various residents visiting relatives or ill. funeral travel to Philadelphia for a sister's rites.

Moving Pictures At West Presbyterian Church Review

Entertainment of moving pictures will be shown at West Presbyterian Church under J FE Williams of Plymouth this evening with tickets from 10 to 20 cents. Kate Dedeon returned from Plymouth after visiting relatives. Georgia Thomas spent Sunday with Wilkes Barre friends. An apron social at Susquehanna Street Baptist Church Friday evening under primary classes. Admission one cent. Delaware and Hudson employer to be paid today. Edward Ryan of Pittsburgh visited with Kil eia ter. Nellie Hyan of Willow Street and Mea Liasie Seahill of Av era visited relatives here before returning home. Mrs Mary Mason of Lackawanna Street to leave town. Charles McKenna of Honesdale was a town caller Saturday. Misses Marie O’Mallow and Lillie Clifford of Avoca were visitors Sunday. Maggie Kennedy of Providence spent Sunday with Mrs M. J. Andrew on Delaware Street.

Jermyn Comelave Cefer Providence Aupreme Adam Snyder Bern Dewe W. Va A. P. Ac Battenberg Haw Jit Lackawanna Lodge Olyphant Delaware and Hudson Lewis McFetridge James McFetridge Annie Lander Scranton Jermyn Trends Thomas Sly Dunmore Mia John Solomon Main Street Bundy Ernest Bovard Scranton Planit Methodist Episcopal Church Women's Home Missionary Society Richard Brown Dennington Greenfeld John Pritchard West Mayfield Edward Williams A. T. Matthews West Presbyterian Church J. FE. Williams Plymouth Kate Dedeon Georgia Thomas Wilkes Barre Susquehanna Street Baptist Church Admivision Delaware and Hudson Company Edward Ryan Pittsburg Kile Eiater Nellie Hyan Willowstreet Liasie Seahill Avera Weatenday Mary Mason Lackawanna Street Charles McKenna Honesdale

Local Notes From Peckville Community Gleanings

Miss Laura Roberts returns after week with her parents in Mublesburg. Albert Chapman resumes studies at Wyoming Seminary after brief visit home. Frank Callender visits North Main Street parents on Sunday. G W Lillibridge hosts at Anner on Friday Feb 2. Will Couzens sustains minor injuries at Sturges Nine job site. Local schools closed on Washington’s Birthday.

Laura Roberts Silas Roberts Mublesburg Albert Chapman Wyoming Seminary Mix Honey Chapman Frank Callender Judson Callender North Main Street Lillibridge Anner Will Couzens Sturges Washington

William Yeager ar dies after long illness in Moscow

William Yeager an elderly resident died at his son Adam Yeager's home after a lingering illness. The funeral was held Monday afternoon at the Methodist church with Rev. Prentice officiating. Interment followed in the Moncow Cemetery. Mr and Mrs G S Brown visited their son Milton in Eagar. The Ladies Aid Society meets at Mr Porten's home this afternoon at 3. Mrs Kennedy of Stroudsburg visits relatives. Walter Wardell of Scranton spent the weekend with his parents. The Women's Christian Temperance Union plans a Willard memorial gathering at a local home.

William Yeager Adam Yeager Prentice Moncow Cemntery G. S. Brown Milton Eagar Aid Soinety Porten Mrs. Kennedy Stroudsburg Walter Wardell Scranton Byron Wardell Women's Christian Temperance Union Willard

Peruna touted as cure for grip and catarrh across country

A flood of testimonials from politicians and citizens extols Peruna as an effective remedy for grip and catarrh. Letters from Joseph Crowley, George White, J F Megrew, Anna Russell, Alice Dressler and others claim rapid relief, improved health, and preventative benefits after using Peruna, with a call to address readers directly to Dr. Hartman for advice.

Atlantic Pacific Erip Joseph Th. Crowley National Hotel Washington, D. C Perrin J. BB. Crowles George H. White North Carolina J. FP Megrew U. S. Capital Poliee Force Anna Russell Loyal Mystic Legion Endicott Building St. Paul, Minn Alice Dressler North Bro Ak Avenue Minneapolis Minn Rites

Scranton Residents Attend Funerals and Visitations

Mr M W Vaughan Thireday afternoon at 2 80 oclock attended the funeral of Wilbura Yeager yesterday. Mrs Frank Poeten returned home after visiting Salem with her parents. Epworth League plans a literary entertainment next Friday at the Methodist church. Mr and Mrs John Wilson of Scranton were visitors Sunday. Local youths attended a donation in Daleville Saturday. The remains of Mrs Pennypacker were taken from Mrs Charles Kid wards home to Pittston for burial Sunday.

M. W. Vaughan Derby Swarte Mise Thy Swarts Scranton Wilbura Yeager Frank Poeten Salem Epworth League Methodiat Church John Wilson

Local society and illness notes from Wyoming fair aftermath

Reports from the Wyoming fair last evening note Hos company No. 1 in attendance while Harry Heaplat joined Me Laughlin Brothers' store. Several residents including Margaret Free of the West Side and Thomas Tigao are listed as critically ill or in need of care. services and meetings are announced for St Marys church and the Methodist Episcopal church events.

Hos Company Harry Heaplat Laughlin Brothers Margaret Free West Side Peritenitia Thodors Borge and Burne Scranton Thomas Tigao L. A James Welsh Anthony Walsh Reilly Pittston Woo Remmin Cleartitch John George Carey St. Mary's Church Mirsen Matilda Ifford and Mary O'Mallew Olyphant Morton Anna Walker Moyfield Matelek Talbot Philadelphia Burne Resisienne

Nicholson Local Notes List Movements and Visits

Special from Nicholson Feb 93. Miesea Cora Field and Lillian Walier spent with Clara Tiffany. N Lb Walker and Herbert Wilking visited. Wilking arrives July and plans to return to Berwavon for Scranton job. Mrs Wilkins to stay in April at Green Hider street home. H D Tiffany in Harrishare on business. Claude Roberts returns from uncle’s State Street to Poster. P F Royle of Sumgawhatina visited daughter Mrs M D Kelly.

Nicholson Miesea Cora Field Asiekes Lillian Walier Scranton Clara Tiffany N. Lb. Walker Keelersberrg B. F. Johuwen Herbert T. Wilking Ainve Lal Berwavon

Krause's Headache Capsules Claim Quick Relief

Headache is linked to poor ventilation, excess eating and drinking, little exercise, mental strain, excitement or malaria. Krause's Headache Capsules are advertised to quickly cure severe cases and leave the head clear and cool. Price 2c, Bold by Matthews Bros.

Krause Matthews Bros

Lehigh Valley Railroad Announces Inauguration Fare

The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a reduced round trip fare to Washington for March 1 2 and 2. Tickets good for return to March 7 inclusive on any train except the Black Diamond Express. Stopovers allowed at Philadelphia and Reading with ticket deposit. consult agents for details.

Washington Lehigh Valley Railroad Philadelphia Rulemore Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents

Inauguration Special Fare to Washington D C 1901

Round trip tickets to Washington D C from Lacha- Wanna railroad offered at one way fare per pound. Routes via Manunka Chunk and Philadelphia or Northumberland and Harrisburg. Tickets on sale March 4 with return by March 8 1901.

Lacha- Wanna Railroad Washington D. C Manunka Chunk Philadelphia Northumberland Harrisbore

Don Cameron A Candidate in Harrisburg Report

In Harrisburg tonight Vaughan re introduced the McTighe bill placing mine houses and foremen as operators representatives not co employees when a miner sues for injuries. Schewer Garvin bill passed first reading and a new charter bill for third class elites. Pictrier Attorney W R Jewis and PP V Seamon arrived in Harrisburg.

Senate Vaughan McTighe Committee On Mines and Mining Schewer Garvin Third Clase Pictrier W. Rr, Jewis PP. V. Seamon Harrisburg T. J. Divty

Bills Introduced Shift to Public Works and Local Offices

Harrisburg Feb 22 Special from a Stall Correspondent reports the Senate swore in William T. Keyrer as senator for the Third Philadelphia district. Bills introduced cover road and sidewalk improvements in towns and wards, burial provisions for veterans, mine safety, municipal water rates, and taxation changes. Adjourned until 4 pm with House members sworn in and bills read in place.

Harrisburg Senate William T. Keyrer Philadelphia A. Orharne Joseph Call Aml Pohard Curry Philadephia House

Domestic Philosophy from the Atchineon Globe

A fragmented note from a 19th century Globe column mocks social norms. It jokes about women shopping for clothes, marriage roles, and the contrast between luxury and frugality, while weaving in humorous misprints and cultural clichés.

Obituary Brief From Lancaster Hospital

An elderly person, Poh S-Mex Eligahet, aged about five, died yesterday at Lancaster General Hospital after an illness. The family note the deceased was the oldest son of Shickiey and lived in the area.

Lancaster Equet

To Prevent the Grip Lasative Drome Quinine Removes the Cause

An advertisement claims Drome Quinine as a remedy to prevent the grip by removing its cause using a laxative approach. It presents a medical consumer claim common in period drug notices with emphasis on preventative benefit and ease of use.

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