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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1901
Page
2
The People’s Exchange offers a popular clearing house for those with hooves to heat and property to sell or exchange or for job seekers. Small ads cost one cent per word with five cent minimum. situations wanted are inserted free. Purchaser Wantrod for candy trade location address M Tribune office Carbondale.
United Mine Workers representatives presented Rev H M Whalen with a gold headed cane and coal paper weight at the municipal building. Miss Collins spoke for the committee and his daughter recited a poem. Whalen praised united labor and pledged continued sympathy as attendees enjoyed a social hour and musical selections.
Mary F Toolan daughter of Mr and Mrs Michael Toolan wed Edward Burke son of Mrs Thomas Burke of Cottage Street in a morning ceremony at St Rose church. The couple arrived in a coach drawn by two white horses decorated with pink and white rosettes and entered to Mendelssohn’s wedding march.
A lunch wagon owned by Jenar Burros and joined by Fred Wilson on Salem Avenue caught fire from an overheated oil stove just after 8:45 last night. Wilson narrowly escaped injury as the blaze spread rapidly. the wagon was moved onto the street to prevent further damage to the Wall Street hotel. The fire damaged walls and about twenty large stained glass windows, totaling roughly $150 in damage and light insurance.
Mrs. Jane Davis widow of John Davis at 48 River street was robbed while drying laundry. A girl customer left clothes, and a pair of boys knickers and a hook and pole were seen as a woman fled. A dozen silk stockings from a Hotel American patron were missing with no clue to the thief.
Last night officers of Sergeant William H. Davies post No. 187 were installed in Odd Fellows hall Salem avenue with many friends present. Commander John McComb spoke on the post history and duty before a crowd. speeches followed including by Hardy of Glenwood. The Women’s auxiliary offered a reception with phonograph selections and songs.
Eight year old Bryson Wickwire wandered to the curb to pet a dog at Salem avenue and Church street. A street car fender struck him, he was knocked down and briefly under the car, yet his foot was inches from the wheel and he escaped unharmed. He walked home after the incident as onlookers crowded the scene.
First National Bank directors J Edwin Watt Edward Clarkson Charles Hagan James Stott Edward W Mills KR A Jadwin of Carbondale and Charles D Winter of Jermyn were all re elected though Winter succeeds C W Wiehe The meeting showed the bank in prosperous condition with a 4 percent dividend paid on 1900 stock and $40000 added to the surplus bringing it to 140000 The board organized for the year with Watt president Clarkson and James Blo as vice presidents and R A Jadwin cashier
Miss Mary Kilpatrick daughter of Mayor and Mrs J W Kilpatrick is recovering satisfactorily from recent appendectomy surgery.
George KE Randolph camp No 138 Sons of Veterans and Carbondale groups including Franch 1 C M FB, Carbondale council No 84 Royal Arcanum, Carbondale canton No 40, Patri arches Militant, Ladies Auxiliary of Railroad Train men hold an afternoon session with the International Barbers union represented.
The Merchants' association elected officers for the ensuing term with A. D. Wyllie as President Edward Dougherty as Vice President Robert Kinback as Secretary Harry Dolphin as Assistant Secretary and N. F. Stephens A. J. Seaman and Charles Cavanaugh on the auditing committees.
Local physicians face heavy workload due to a grip epidemic and a March vaccination mandate for school children aimed at preventing disease spread. Authorities urge compliance to ease healthcare strain.
Dr H Strong resumes medical practice at 400 Lackawanna avenue over the Paris store after extensive European hospital work from 1880s to 1890s. He offers tailored treatments with new American and European instruments and a complete medical laboratory. Free consultation and examination available daily with hours 9 to 1 and 3 to 8. Sundays by appointment.
A report notes a clinic limiting hours for a doctor and describes long waits. It mentions 14 children vaccinated across four sessions and students in another office waiting up to four hours before being attended to.
Fell township Republicans held a primary election in Simpson town hall on Tuesday night. The vote counting ran late before the returns were announced with the board consisting of Joseph Scheck Joseph Wilce and John Corby. Officers elected include Supervisors Philander Horn Kenyon Heath Bosak Horner, School Directors Caleb Howard George Russell, Poor Director John T. Thomas Peter Curnow, Assessor Christmas Davis, Treasurer John Corby, Auditor Silas Jenkins James Apple, Town Clerk W. J. Edwards.
The recently elected officers of the Young Men's Institute were installed amid enthusiasm. Founded by Deputy Supreme President J. P. Collins the group reports an enrollment of 22 members in good standing. Officers installed include President J. P. Collins first vice president Michael Brennan second vice president Francia Coleman recording secretary Thomas Finnen financial secretary John T. Harte treasurer A. F. Padden marshal P F Tighe inside sentinel William Mallady outside sentinel James J. Duffy.
Thomas O'Connell a Park Place grocer is ill at his home on Seventh Avenue. Miss Josephine Bradley of the Pioneer Steam Foundry is ill at her home on Brooklyn Street and again at Woodlawn Avenue. William Lowry of Belmont Street is confined to his home by pneumonia.
George W. Simrell of 21 Clark Avenue suffered a fractured jaw when a pushing pole broke while handling cars at No 1 shaft. He was slightly injured otherwise and, after examination by Dr. Marlaun, rested comfortably that evening.
Rumors say Kilots Throwing managers weigh universal vaccination for employees amid smallpox concerns. If adopted, some recent strikers may regret how quickly the strike ended.
The Simpson Drum Corps will conduct two socials this month with committees already at work. The first event is set for Friday evening at Walkers Hall on January 18. The second social will follow at Germania Hall in the Keystone block.
Matinee today features The Queen's Defender followed by the evening show Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. The program highlights two classic stage pieces and invites theatergoers to an early performance schedule.
Prof John Firth has been elected organist of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, a local parish church. The appointment follows the retirement of the previous organist and will involve weekly services and special ceremonies.
George J. Berton visited Honesdale on Tuesday while Miss Margaret Morrison of Oneonta N Y visits friends in town. Peter F Lynch left for New York City where he has secured a job. John F inneran from Dundaff street departs to resume studies at St Marys College Baltimore. Stella Hunter has joined Carbondale Telephone Company at the local exchange. John F Abbott of Wilkes Barre, a cashier in the Delaware and Hudson freight office, was in the city yesterday. Mrs Ollie Moone of this city visited Miss Nan Brown in Honesdale.
Miss Moon plans to leave for Devonshire Hing upon returning home. Joseph EB Brennan has returned to the Dickinson Law School at Carlisle to resume studies.
Local reports note public installation at Carbondale Grand Army of the Republic hall and a sewing circle gathering on Main street. Updates include births, visits, health, and social events from Jermyn and Mayfield residents with several name mentions and town links.
Blakely borough council meets with all members present and approves December bills. The group discusses funds and orders, votes to collect a one dollar pole tax per pole, orders a full light system inspection, and hires Lloyd Parry as fireman at forty dollars monthly. Community notes include a sock social at the Presbyterian parsonage and local advertising letters.
A fragment notes a German court physician Dr Krause prescribed remedies long before antipurine was discovered. The items are described as miraculous in curing distressing conditions and priced at 2 cents, offered by Matthew Brose.
Willian Smith aged 16 son of Mr and Mrs Edward Smith of Susquehanna street was killed at the Temple Iron company shaft yesterday morning. While walking near moving cars a mule jumped and toppled a supporting prop causing coal to fall and crush him. Rescue by noon delayed for nearly half an hour. The body was taken to his home by ambulance. He was a member of the Lackawanna Accident fund and described as a young man of many admirable traits.
Funeral arrangements pending for a local resident with surviving parents two brothers and one sister. Miss Catherine Owena and Robert Austin wed in Scranton on Tuesday and will reside on Lackawanna Street. Willie Evans visited Jermyn. Miss Anna Mahady spent time with friends in Archbald. Dr. L. Kelly returns from Mill City.
A birthday gathering was hosted for Liase Ann Wrightson at the Wrightson residence on the Boulevard with friends and relatives present. Attendees included Misses Rebecca Ware Adelaide Smales Mamie Buckland Ligale Foster Sarah Cooner Norma Morgan Annie Hall Minnie Hall Bella Wrightson and others. Veplias Cooper moved into a new home near Dickson school while Storrs mine ended work at 10 o clock due to a breakage in No 1 wheel.
Daniel Hessler Moosic, of Wilkes-Barre, visits his mother on Wednesday. E D Caryl Scranton spent yesterday at George Tugellas. Mrs Frank Wildrick River Street ill at home. William McAndrew heads to Stroudsburg for the State Normal School. Mrs John McCormick returns to New York after weeks with relatives. Walter Hinds Jr Scranton visits grandparents. Jennie Grover calls on Scranton. Moosic Powder Company pays employees today.
A marriage solemnized at Calvary Baptist Church last evening by Rev H H Herries joined Miss Kula Browning of Hyde Park and Mr John Morrin of North Taylor. Bridesmaid Miss Mame Bowen and best man Arthur Marah attended. A reception followed.
A patent remedy advertisement promises a one day cure for colds with taxative Bromo Quinine tablets. Drugstores refund the money if it fails. E. W. Grove’s signature appears on each box.
Certified Public Accountant E C Spaulding of 20 Broadway New York joins the Beranton area with Edward H Davis Architect Frederick L Brown Architect and associated firms at 184 Washington Avenue Beranton. Cabs and Carriages rubber tired cars and carriages urged prompt attention via phone numbers S072 and 6282. Joseph Kelley 124 Linden participates in the listing.
Directory snippet lists multiple doctors lawyers and firms in Scranton including Dr C Eisenberger Pauli Building Dr H F Reynolds J W Brown attorney Willard Warren Knapp Thayer L A Watres Patterson Wilcox traders National Bank and Comptes Comerby Republican Building and Elk Cafe along Washington avenue and nearby streets amid detailed addresses and offices.
The School of the Lackawanna and Scranton, Inc announces preparatory courses for college, law, medicine, and business opening September 12. Catalogs available from Rev. Thomas M. Cann and staff, with headmaster A. M. and nearby locations on Washington avenue and North Main avenue. Wire screen manufacturer Joseph Burttel listed.
A mixed local advertisement page shows dressmaking for children to order by Lovie Shoemaker at 217 Adata Avenue, and A B Briggs offering privy vaults, odorless peat products, plus pumps. A. T. Mingex advertises Lawco orders at 100 North Main and Biake's Drug Store corner Adame and Mulberry with phone OM MES IL. Keller offers scalp treatment, shampooing, facials, manicuring, chiropody at 101 Quincy.
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