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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 15, 1901
Page
2
The People’s Exchange Clearing House offers one cent per word small ads for homes, property, or situations wanted. Patterson’s wholesale grocers will be closed today from odd hours due to the funeral of Charles McVully.
Patrick F. Fox shares a brother James of Company K Fifteenth Infantry describing battles near Santa Cruz Sorteya and Maviton. He recalls river crossing, heavy fighting, twenty three killed, nineteen wounded, a friend lost a leg and a long trek back to Santa Cruz.
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An account describes a force moving forty six miles to reach a church base called Mavttae with 600 natives present during the day and a vow to respond to any incident. James Fox of Co K is quoted noting an infantry trumpeter and readiness to pay Company L's score.
J Franklin Crowell resigns as church organist and John Naylor of Metropolitan Insurance signs to fill the vacancy. Naylor, an accomplished musician with England organist experience, has served in several churches including Forty second Street Pittsburgh and Scranton, bringing counterpoint and compositions such as The Song of the Patriot.
The Tommy Shearer company began a week at the Grand with The Victorian Cross to a large audience. The production pleased, with strong specialties and capable performances by Mise Tsu belle Fletcher and Mr Shearer. Tonight, A Romance of Carding, an Irish play, will be shown in Killkenny suburb setting.
Michael Stone, longtime porter at the new Hotel American, resigns to launch a dray and trucking business. Joe Shaniey, previously porter at the Hotel Irving in Scranton, fills Stone's former role and began as porter at the American yesterday.
The Delaware and Wudwon colliery at Slacket Brook posted news of a shutdown until further notice, risking about fifty men and boys losing their jobs. Local coal office officials said they had heard nothing about a shut down.
Oscar White and TH. D. Mead traveled to the city yesterday morning and departed on the retver for Sanford Florida to spend the winter. They will go to New York then take a steamer to Savannah and complete their journey by rail.
Public entertainment by the Knights of Father Mathew has been postponed to the second Sunday in February. A fine program is being prepared and the delay may improve the event.
Miss Mary Guerrity left yesterday for New York City to attend the Belle Vue Hospital commencement where her sister Miss Julia Guerrity will graduate as a trained nurse this evening.
Michael C. Clifford and Michael J. Manley accepted positions with Metropolitan Life Insurance company under John Naylor, the local manager.
William H. Davies leads the William H. Davies Women's belle corps at Lackawanna tribe No vos 1 0 RR M. The event is scheduled tonight at the Vincent de Paul facility with participation expected from local civic groups.
Charles McCann has accepted the vacant local manager position at the Scranton Truth following the resignation of Thomas Nealer. The change fills the management slot left by Nealer and confirms McCann in the role.
The Weston Milling company has moved to Purple 7 Salem avenue and is now under the care of Miss Mauile Harnden.
J B Showlson of this fics begins employment at Simpson and Watkins, a Peckville store, signaling a new chapter in his local business career.
The employees of the Delaware and Hudson machine shops were paid yesterday in a routine payroll event.
The second annual pool tournament began at the club house on North Church street with Benton and Hoole in the opening match. Hoole won the decisive sixth rack after a close play as Moon, Stewart, Rennie and Hefston also competed under handicaps. Games to continue this afternoon and tonight.
The post office reports higher year end receipts for 1900 versus 1899 with stamps and postal cards totaling 2490.00 up from 13098.11, a rise of 605.05. Money order department reached 32000, reflecting overall prosperity despite a slack third quarter due to coal miners strike and a campaign. Postmaster Thomas commends the improvement amid regional declines.
Harry Wolcott conductor of the Delaware and Hudson freight between this city and Wilkes Barre lost a gold watch valued at 125 dollars Saturday when the chain broke at the Scranton steel mill. The watch was recovered after an ad appeared in The Tribune and the steel mill ticket agent reported its finding.
Frank Rommelmyer of the Mozart Mend asserts from George Nachman vice president of the American Federation of Musicians that a local union charter will soon be issued. Musicians from Archbald to Peekville may join. A meeting in the Mozart band's rooms will lay groundwork to organize. Nachman will likely be invited to incorporate and install officers.
At Miss Lizzie Scurry's cooking club meeting held on Saturday, Mrs. A. W. Burdick was chosen as president and Miss Jessie Moore was named vice president.
Martin Hellstrom of Main Street has received official notification of his reappointment as local consul for the League of American Wheelmen.
Delegates elected at the Demo crate primaries convene tonight at the Academy of Music to nominate candidates for several offices. Contested credentials and a possible Hughes majority of two delegates for the school rector post from the Third and Fourth wards are noted as open questions.
The article projects renomination for John J. Nealon in the Third Ward and suggests Thomas Mooney as a second council nominee if he accepts. James Burke is named as the likely choice for poor director to succeed A. T. Cook. The convention is expected to be well attended.
A coal car jumped a switch north of the city Sunday just after 10. A northbound passenger train had been pushed through. A southbound coal train struck the derailed car, which was close to the tracks. One car was demolished and about a dozen damaged. no injuries reported.
James Kilpatrick, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Kilpatrick of Wyoming street, was injured Saturday while coasting downhill. He hit a stone and landed on his head and shoulders in a ditch. he remains at home resting as his head and shoulder wounds heal.
In a heavy snowstorm last evening Joseph Gilmartin drew attention on Main Street with a unique bicycle rig. The rear carried a standard bicycle wheel and the front had a runner attachment clamped to the forks, making a novel hybrid vehicle.
The common council failed to convene last night as only eight members appeared by 9 o clock, short of the nine needed for a quorum. Secretary Evans has a year 1900 health report ready but not submitted. Chairman Kennedy will likely call a meeting on a later night this week.
A series of revival meetings opened last evening in the lecture room of Berean Baptist Church to continue the week of prayer. The pastor will conduct sessions again this evening and Thursday evening, delivering a short address each night. All are invited.
H. Watrous has been appointed superintendent of Trinity Sunday School replacing the resigned B C Harnden who left due to removal to Binghamton. T Griffin Smith remains temporarily in charge.
A string of brief society items records visits and travels across York Harrisburg Pittston Scranton Parsons and Priceburg. Names include Harry Ebbecht John Farly Agnes O Malley Nellie Little Martha Singer Leopold Furth and Miss Francis Knapp with mentions of Joe Nealon G B Van Gorder and Master Mechanic Rennie.
The St. Agnes guild plans an entertainment and box social at Enterprise hall Friday with a program largely featuring out of town talent. Delegates Nicholas Bennett and John Clark head to Edwardsdale for the district United Mine Workers convention. Oscar C. Smith camp will install officers in Windsor hall tomorrow evening. A library donation from Dr. S. D. Davis is gratefully acknowledged for the reading rooms. A two-seated buggy was found at the bottom of a [truncated text].
An embankment on the old Carbondale road reveals a long‑standing bungy with a cut hardness set, a robe, and a whip. The driver is believed to have driven over the bank and not freed the rig, possibly never locating the site again. Mrs. William Jenkin remains home ill. Samuel Hans visits from Providence. First Baptist Ladies Aid to hold a supper Friday. Miss Margaret Griffiths returns home from Oliphane after two weeks with her brother Samuel Griffiths.
Patrick Tougher aged forty seven dies at home on Grassy Avenue after a long illness. funeral arrangements to be announced. Mrs. Vandervort remains critically ill. First ward primaries set for January 22 at Arnold's Main Street office. Central school to install a new furnace. Maple Bell of Taylor visits family. Peckville Baptist Class 18 hosts a social January 16 at the Warren home with a silver collection. Local Epworth League convention in Peckville January 18–19 at the Methodist Episcopal church features program, addresses, and services.
Olyphant residents are invited to the Welsh Baptist church next Friday and Saturday for a show of Edison's war crash with animated scenes from around the world including Galveston harbor the South African war the Taku bombardment San Juan Hill and Dewey celebration plus Cinderella and the Glass Slipper. Admission ranges from 10 20 and 25 cents. Also noted are a Juvenil Dancing class social in Mahon's hall with Lawrence's orchestra and ongoing Presbyterian services led by Rev B F Hammond at 7 PM.
Moosic and Scranton residents are noted social happenings. Jennie Van Wagner of New York visits Uncle FE Grodhead, while Mr and Mrs Henry Hinds host relatives. Emma Edsel hosts Sewing Circle. Belle Monte visits Scranton. Tuervella Aston leaves for New York as a governess.
Advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine tablets promising a one day cure for colds. Refund offered by druggists if it fails to cure. Box claims nature-friendly formula and W Grove branding.
Archbald residents held a Saturday social at James hall with about forty guests enjoying games and refreshments. Local society events, birthday acknowledgments, supper plans, and church group meetings are noted, alongside the funeral of Merritt Lowry and visits by townsfolk.
A surprise party on January 12 honors Mr. and Mrs. B. R. Wheeler on their thirteenth wedding anniversary. Friends gave a couch to Mrs. Wheeler and attended with many neighbors. Revival services continue at Clark's Green Baptist Church nightly this week led by Rev. P. L. Frey. Ladies' Aid to meet January 16 at Mrs. A. W. Terisse's home for tea.
Miss Daisey Billings of East Lenin visited Miss Hattle Jackson on Sunday. Miss Gertrude Finn of Keystone Academy was guest of Mr. and Mrs. J. Finn. WCTU hosts a mothers meeting Friday at 3 PM at Mrs. P. Stoll’s home. Mrs. Sherman, Mrs. Von Storch and Mr. Stantick will serve a 4 20 PM supper at Mrs. Sherman’s for the Baptist Ladies Aid. Mason is ill at home. Mr. Grover’s children are sick. A. M. Johnson will move this week to the former Singer residence. A reception Thursday honored the marriage of Buron Smith to Katie Armstrong of Scranton. Dalton quartette performed selections for the guests.
All members of John Wesley castle No 4 percent Knights of the Golden Eagle are to meet at 1 30 this afternoon to march in a body to the late home of Brother Watkin J Williams for funeral services at 2 40 followed by interment at Priceburg cemetery. Fred Barrett sustained two fingers lost while coupling cars at Storrs New Shaft Saturday. Mr and Mrs Herbert Browning of Jessup were guests of Mr and
A brief notice mentions Mrs George Cooper of Albert Street in relation to an event dated Sunday.
The Pennsylvania Railroad runs a fully guided tour to California on the Golden Gate Special trains leaving New York and Philadelphia February 14 and returning by March 20. Round trip fare 450 from most points, 445 from Pittsburgh, covering meals, sleeping cars, and hotels. tickets through various city agents listed.
The Lackawanna railroad, via its dining car department, plans a January 12 opening of a Hoboken terminal restaurant and lunch counter. After four months of renovation, the airy dining area features modern kitchen equipment, high quality china and linen. The menu aims to reflect the railroad’s reputation for top all around dining car service at reasonable prices.
An OCR fragment promises a cure for deafness caused by catarrh and urges readers to obtain circulars from CUNNEY & CO. Toledo. It asserts the Eustachian tube block leads to hearing loss and claims Mall's Catarrh Cure can restore normal hearing, offering one hundred dollars for any uncured case.
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