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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1901
Page
3
Wanted room and board in select private family for a gentleman wife and child. Wanted bookkeeper with preferences to stay out of city. Wanted candy story with good trade and location. Lodge secretaries advertised with large, handsome offerings to the bank for sale cheap.
Stephen A. Gilby of this city was arrested Monday night by Country Detective Leyshon and jailed in $800 bail for feloniously wounding Eddie Gorman near New Year’s. Gilby fired when Gorman fled custody, wounding Gilby’s knee, and Gilby was later released on bail while Gorman remains hospitalized recovering.
The individual, holding the rank of major general, moved back to this city about two years ago to support Davies' post. Renowned locally as a poet and writer on patriotic topics, his poem The Birth of the Flag received wide praise. In the recent election for commander, McComb won all votes despite facing an opponent.
The Trinity Protestant Episcopal Church in this city prepares for a two day dedication starting Sunday February 10 and continuing Monday February 11. Bishop Ethelbert Talbot will preside and possibly preach the first sermon with other eminent clergymen. A reception for Talbot is planned and the new organ is nearly finished though a larger air power motor was ordered after a test.
The Young Men's union of the church will host a Wednesday evening program at the Pirate Congregational church on January 1. The committee promises a refined entertainment with performances by Elizabeth Tivanes Brundage of Scranton and other noted local artists. William Roberts of Scranton, famed as a vocalist, will sing, following the group’s well-regarded lineup.
Michael Toolan of the West Side has returned from Philadelphia with grievous news. Specialists concur with Dr. W. W. Fletcher that Toolan is destined to lose his sight, as the retina detaches and the vitreous liquefies. No cure or hope for recovery is offered.
The Young People's Missionary society hosted a pleasant evening at Mrs. Martha Q. Menker's home. Members wore Japanese costumes, rooms were decorated in Oriental style, and each attendee could bring a friend. The event featured music and social diversions.
Patrick J. Scott son of Mr Mrs John J Scott of this city was killed in an East Hartford Conn accident last Saturday. His funeral was held yesterday at 9.99 oclock at St Rose church with a high mass of requiem. A Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen delegation from East Hartford attended. Interment followed at St Rose Cemetery.
Edward Burke and Mary Toolun will marry at St Rose de Lima Church this morning. After the ceremony the Burke family will begin a short wedding trip visiting Hast New York and Brooklyn.
A special meeting is held at the Young Men's Union this evening to elect a Secretary and handle any other business. Full attendance is requested.
Rumor says Isaac Burros owner of the Anthracite plans a refreshment booth at the Pan American Exposition in Buffalo this year. Burros is noted for running the Anthracite restaurant.
November report covers primary to intermediate levels with totals: male 1120, female 1 03 7 total 213? Wait. School notes show attendance, truancy, and visits. Light School lists 198 total attendance with 92 percent, 27 perfect pupils, 4 citizen visits, 14 director visits, and 8 superintendent visits. Respectfully Elmer KK Gurr wf Fukhte
The Carbondale Cycle Club pool tournament entries close this evening at 6 at the club house. Handicaps will be set and the schedule prepared for an evening of sport. The club’s Board of Governors met last night to transact routine business.
Courthendale Lodge No 49 F and A M Kev Father Carew Branch No 549 Catholic Knights of America Pioneer Castle No 205 A K M Carbondale Lodge No 240 Knights of Pythias Ladies Auxiliary Railroad Engineers Afternoon Young Men's Union referenced in local fraternal society notices.
The Olive Leaf Lodge No. 14 Odd Fellows Hall association met in regular session Monday evening and held its annual officers election. Frank Love was chosen president, Frank Ludwig vice president, W. J. Williams secretary, C. F. P. Whitelock treasurer, with J. S. Palmountain and F. J. Roberts also listed among officers.
Ki. A. Nicol of Green Ridge joins the coal department background at Olyphant and Friend Osborne, resident of the city, to bolster the railroad's clerical force.
List of letters remaining at the Carbondale post office dated January 9 1901 includes J W Buckland Dr J CG Evans J H Louker M S Spencer Mra Maranda Mead Mrs Tolley and foreign Giacomo Bianco di Pietro.
A team of horses bolted along Belmont Street yesterday afternoon after being startled by a street car. Bystanders scattered as the frightened animals dashed through the thoroughfare, causing temporary chaos and prompting a local rider to corral them.
A Wayne county farmer reports a vehicle collision occurred near Councilman Evans's store on top of the hill and toward the Erie tracks in Feil township. Several articles were scattered from the vehicle, but no one was injured.
Maurice Orchard son of Mr and Mrs Franklin Orchard River street will celebrate his fourth birthday tomorrow afternoon with a juvenile party from 2 to 6 o clock. Forty invitations issued. older companions will supervise games and refreshments for a happy afternoon. Master Orchard makes his debut into nosiery at an extremely tender age.
Rumor says Edwards proprietors of the Balem avenue meat market in the O Connell building seek to buy Jeane of the Rivenburgh land on the same avenue. It was recently sold at sheriff's sale to James Bell of the Swift Commerce house. The current quarters are too small for their growing business.
Railroad men report local bosses and petty officials received notice of pay reductions on January 1. Speculation runs high on the road's new management and the expected influx of fresh personnel across nearby offices.
Presiding Filder J F Warner won a Visitor In Jermyn yesterday. Several residents and visitors from Oneonta Luzerne Honesdale New Milford Scranton Hazleton and Dundaff are mentioned in short social notes including illnesses travels and visits.
The Jermyn Mayfield school board held its regular meeting. Bills were approved, a visiting committee selected, and four teaching applicants reviewed with a ballot electing Margaret Cosgrove-Edmunds. Week of prayer events were announced across local churches and entertainment planned for January 15. The report notes illnesses and student activity, including George Gannon and James Cul returning to St Michel's College in Toronto.
D il Dotyle gill is confined to the house with grippe and KR B Sherman remains housebound with pneumonia but shows slight improvement. A good ice crop about ten inches thick is being harvested by various parties. The Grand Arm Post at this place.
Lucius Kennedy returned to New York City after funeral services for his father Thomas Kennedy. He was accompanied by his brother Harry who plans to stay there. Undertaker Herman Cole, previously with Mr. Cusick in Scranton, has returned fully trained and equipped in the business.
Regular St Lawrence T A B society meeting at 7 30 tonight with members urged to attend. Clarence Snyder seeks re election as councilman subject to Republican primaries. Large skating crowds at Jermyn reservoir in excellent condition. Basketball game planned next Friday at Fallon rink Taylor versus Bellevue. Admission 15 cents for gentlemen. Mrs John Corcoran improving rapidly. Division 1 Ladies Auxiliary of the A O H attended a quarterly convention in St Davids hall Hyde Park. Old Forge Library to meet Wednesday evening for important business. Messie Murphy and Joyce of Pitts ton visited Sunday. Funeral services for William Belles held at his home and interment at Marcy cemetery. Mrs Coons of Scranton visiting Mrs Ira Porter. William Harrison ill at home. Nev H Green moving family from New York this week. Mrs John Thornton improving. Violet Johnson accepted position at Scranton International Correspondence School. New Methodist Episcopal church preparing fair later this month. Director Johnson visited borough schools. Mrs Robert Richardson visited Scranton Monday. Preparations underway for Lawrenceville Hose Co fair in February. Ladies Aid to meet at Mrs A J Cooper’s Wednesday afternoon.
The Tommy Shearer company performed to a large audience at Father Mathew Opera House last evening. Isabelle Fletcher and Tommy Shearer received high praise for the production and the troupe is deemed above mediocrity with packed houses likely each night. Prof. William Morgan of Forest City, who teaches sight reading, visited town and organized a class here.
The borough council met in full session with nine members present and approved the prior minutes. Bills were read and ordered paid including street work, water charges, and executor costs. Health figures show totals for deaths births and marriages for the period, with the borough in good condition. Authorities plan policing changes on kite trains and jail cell repairs, and all street work is halted for now. A lights communication will be pursued by the light committee. The vigilance committee will convene this evening at Cummings' Wall with all members and candidates requested. Joseph Langan announces candidacy for the Second ward.
Mrs Mary Lawler of Appleton Wisconsin credits Peruna with curing her catarrh of the kidneys after a cold settled in. Endorsements from Judge H Henry Powers of Vermont and others claim Peruna protects against and cures winter colds and chronic catarrh, urging readers to request a free book from The Peruna Medicine Co.
The evening featured a Passion Play exhibit and a Goss lecture at Calvary Baptist to a crowded audience. Washington camp plans the panorama A Trip to the Moon, with many tickets sold as basketball rivalry Taylor vs Bellevue Stars looms Friday at Fallon’s rink. An ex Foreman David Davis death is reported from South Scranton. The Sibley Union Methodist Ladies Aid prepare a major entertainment tomorrow. The Elia Browning and John Morris marriage is set for tonight. Taylorville lodge 465 Knights of Pythias meets tonight. Silas Pennick visits from New York. William Williwary vies for school director in Ward Three. Hannick Moore firm dissolution at Main Street. Thomas Moran buys out. Minooka tribe 247 Red Men to meet tonight.
In regular session a degree will be performed. Mr and Mrs P J Hannon returned from Gouldsboro Pa. Miss Margaret Evans from West Scranton visited friends here Monday. Miss Eva Davis from Hyde Park stayed with friends last evening. Foreman James Thomas from Providence called on friends. Rev Dr Griffin presiding elder Wyoming conference will preach at the Methodist church tonight.
Rates to Boston Mass in effect on January 5 101. From Carbondale Scranton Pittston Wilkes Barre Mt Honesdale first class limited tickets to Benton Mass priced at 8.45 dollars.
Anadvertised remedy promises to stop a cough and tackle a cold in one day. The Lasative Hromo Quinine Tablets are offered with a No Cure No Pay guarantee and a price of 26 cents.
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