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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 17, 1901

Page

2

Serious Accident Injures Dundaff Street Man William Moran

William Moran a young married man of Dundaff street sustained severe injuries yesterday at a Lookout mine unloading site. A loaded timber car shifted causing sticks to snap and heavy timbers to roll over him. He suffered a crushed arm and serious head injuries. an emergency hospital visit followed and surgery on the injured arm. Moran’s condition remained critical with initial fears of death fading as surgeons evaluated skull injury. Moran is highly regarded in the community and fraternal circles. his recovery is being keenly awaited.

William Moran Dundaff Street Moran Mine Department Fallbrook Street

Temperance dispute ends with shotgun discharge

Patrick McNulty and his wife Kate quarrel over Mrs McNulty’s drinking. Patrick fired a shotgun at her, wounding her foot, then loaded again but was stopped. Constable Neary arrested him. Alderman Jones remanded him in bail.

Mr. McNulty Patrick McNulty Kate West Side

Concert by Young Men's Union at First Congregational Church

A large audience enjoyed last evening’s concert in the First Congregational church auditorium under the Young Men’s Union. The program, praised as among the best in recent memory, included solos, duets, and choral pieces with several encores.

Young Men's Union First Congregational Church

Union Local 111 Social Echoes Warm Reception

United States Stine Workers Local No 111 held a social last evening at Watt's venue. The attendance and the guests enjoyment reflected well on the organizing committee WATTR. Dancing emerged as the centerpiece of the entertainment with lively participation throughout the event.

United Stine Workers’ Local Watt Wattr

Semi-centennial plans discussed by executive committee

Members of the executive committee in the Itoon office met with James J. ONeill to discuss allies for the semi centennial celebration. Progress was reported and plans were reviewed for additional features to enhance the event.

The Iton James J. O'Neill

Diphtheria Strikes Mine Nellie Flannery in Brooklyn

A Case of Diphtheria, Mine Nellie Flannery, of 95 Brooklyn Street, is the latest victim in the city. Her case was reported to the board of health yesterday.

Mine Nellie Flannery Brooklyn Street Board of Health

Disorder at the silk mill boys quarrel at night

A dispute broke out between two youths at the silk mill area last night. The exact cause and participants are unclear, but observers reported a tense confrontation between the boys, with no injuries or official actions recorded.

Rag time bout ends in rough fight on Belmont Street

Two young men fought a rough bare knuckle bout after a rag time exchange on upper Belmont Street. The pair, evenly matched in size and experience, endured punishment as they wrestled and hosed each other, ending with both discredited and walking home along the back streets.

Belmont Street John Booth

Epworth League Convention Set for Peckville Friday and Saturday

The Epworth League of the Honesdale district will meet at the Peckville Methodist Church on Friday evening and Saturday. The program lists devotions, addresses, and discussions on revival work, church relations, and league leadership with Rev. A Millian, Rev. M T Piler, and Rev. L W Karschner among speakers.

Peckville Epworth League Honesdale Millian Thie Echo Stanley Bvata Thie Choir TL Pileler Serice Cavanaigel L. W. Kareehner J. R. Hanton T. R. Hanton League Ly W. Karsehner Misa L Peck Dieeweton Mie Wademan Miew Maud Treverton

Pool Tournament at Carbondary Cycle Club

At Carbondary Cycle Club the third evening of play drew an interested clergy audience. By 10 o'clock two games were completed with Swingle defeating Crane by a clear margin and McMillan beating Roevte. Current standings follow.

Swingle Crane McMillan Roevte

Ger Mania Singing Society Masquerade Ball Tonight

Tonight the Ger Mania Singing Society hosts a masquerade ball at Ger Mania Hall on Main Street. Committees report complete arrangements and announced prizes for best original costumes. Profs Collins and Firth will oversee music and dancing with a midnight unmasking signal.

Germania Singing Society Germania Hall Main Street Collins Firth

Boy Fractures Head Failing From Wall Fall

Freddie Booth eight year old son of Mr and Mrs Thomas Booth of Rotten Place fell from the Delaware and Hudson wall near North Martin Street on Tuesday afternoon and suffered head injuries. Dr J J Thompson attended the boy and said no serious injuries were sustained and he will soon recover.

Freddie Thomas Booth Rotten Place Delaware and Hudgen Wall North Matin Street J. J. Thompson

Noonday mail delivery petition faces delivery limits

Postmaster J H Thomas in Carbondale Pa received a business petition calling for noon mail delivery alongside morning and night service. He notes carriers are capped at eight hours and the city must number houses and add street signs to improve routes, but anticipates no quick change.

J. H. Thomas John T. Thomas Carbondale Salem Avenue Church Street Terrace Street Rev J. FE. Warner Honesdale Purple Undertaking Company Robert M. Vannan M. Cavanaugh Charles A. Kafka M. Harnden Weston Mill Company C. A. Walter M. H. Sullivan Thomas Shamokin

Convention Tonight Sets Republican City Ticket

The Republican city convention meets this evening at Burke's hall on Sixth avenue. Delegates indicate Robert Shannon will be nominated for school director for three years and G F Swigert for one year as game warden. Van Gorder may receive Swigert’s spot. First ward ads nominating James McMillan Sr for poor director and Gabriel Pugliano with Fred Thompson for common council. Fifth ward targets Stone and Masters for council, Third and Fourth wards see Boylan for school director and Whitfield with Kase for council. Meger withdraws from candidacy.

Burke's Hall Sixth Avenue Robert Shannon G. F. Swigert G. B. van Gorder Mr. Swigert First Ward James McMillan, Sr Gabriel Pugliano Fred Thompson Messrs. Stone and Masters Thomas Boylan Robert Whitfield Charlee Kase William Meger

Campbell Dies in City After Long Tunkhannock Residence

Mr Campbell, who lived in Tunkhannock for over twenty years as a carriage builder, left the thin city on the 11.18 train for Tunkhannock where the interment will be made. He came to live with his daughter Mrs J F Roberts three years ago and suffered a paralyptic stroke about eighteen months ago from which he never fully recovered.

Tunkhannock Campbell J. F. Roberts

Nurse Misa Phoebe Barley Joins New York City Hospital Staff

Misa Phoebe Barley formerly of this city completed a nurse's course at a Waterbury Connecticut institution and is now attached to the Nursery and Child's Home maternity hospital at Fifty Sixth Street and Lexington Avenue in New York City. Barley was well known for her professional duties and her many Carbondale friends will be pleased by her success.

Misa Phoebe Barley Waterbury Conn Fifty-flost Street Lexington Avenue New York City Misa Barley Carbondale

Board of revision to hear ward appeals in city building

The board will meet in the select council room each evening to hear assessments appeals. January 17 residents of the Second ward, January 18 Third ward, January 22 Fourth ward, January 23 Fifth ward, January 24 Sixth ward scheduled.

Board of Revision and Appeals Select Council Room City Building Second Ward Third Ward Fourth Ward Fifth Ward

Town Items and Visits Share Quiet Week

Thomas Higgins remains home with the grip. Ray Murray of Wilkes-Barre visits relatives in town. George Peterson of Scranton spends last evening with town friends. Miss Gertie Gallagher visits friends in Olyphant for a few days. Miss Rozella Donnelly of Scranton guests Carbondale friends. Miss Maggie Maxwell of Jermyn visits town friends. Harold McAllister, son of James McAllister of Sunnycourt, is dangerously ill. Miss Mary Nealon of Olyphant visits Miss Loretta ONeill on Pike street. Rev. M. F. O Rourke of Athens, formerly here, was in town yesterday. M. H. Finnegan of Pike street confined by rheumatism. Miss Laura Histed of Belmont Street confined to home by illness. Mrs. Clarence F. Atherton of Scranton returns home after visiting Miss Lydia Campbell. Mrs. John E. Roche, called by death of aunt Mrs. Margaret Campbell, returns to Scranton. Joe Roessler returns today to St Michael's College after weeks with parents. Silas McMullen of the Chester Military Academy home for several days to mourn his uncle Charles McMullen.

Thomas Higgins Ray Murray Wilkes-Barre George Peterson Scranton Gertie Gallagher Io Olyphant Rozella Donnelly Carbondale Maggie Maxwell Jermyn Harold McAllister James MrAllister Sunnycourt Mary Nealon Loretta O'Neill Pike Street M. F. O'Rourke Athens M. H. Finnegan Mise Laura Histed Belmont Street Clarence FE. Atherton Lydia Campbell John EK. Roche Margaret Campbell Joe Roessler St. Michael's College Silas McMullen Chester Military Academy Charles McMullen

JERMYN AND MAYFIELD BOX SOCIAL NOTES AND TOWN EVENTS

The Enter prise hall box social features a vocal duet, multiple solos, recitations, and instrumentals by local and Scranton performers. Town news includes a postponed Twentieth Century Sewing club meeting to Jan 25, a barber business sale to Mike Warke of Mayfield, a funeral service for the Toman child, and a New York slums lecture by Warrick. Also listed are Excelsior council officers installed for the year and a remarks/choral program following.

Box Social Enterprise Hall Mrs. Horswell Ebdon Miss Graves Scranton Miss Fessenden Prof. Hogarth Messrs. Green and Hocking D. J. Jenkins Prof. Gilroy Miss Fescenden Willis Jones Mr. Horswell and Son Mabel Davis Twentieth Century Sewing Club J. J. Cox North Main Street Mike Warke Mayfield Francis Gendall Peckville W. J. Toman James Toman Warrick Thomas Hunter Excelsior Council Young Men's Institute M. J. Lynott William Byrne J. M. Forbes Second View H. B. Collina J. Dunleavy Hubert Marsh Walker Inside Sentinel Michael Colling Outside Sentinel James Quinn H. J. Kennedy M. L. McCarthy John Caheney

Misprinted Police Attendance Clarified in Tribune Note

The Tribune corrects a report that Chief of Police McAndrew appeared before Alderman Atkinson with Mr and Mrs James Arnold in a warrant request against Mr and Mrs Niver and Anthony H Lloyd and daughter on conspiracy charges. McAndrew did not participate in the case in any capacity.

Tribune McAndrew Alderman Atkinson James Arnold

Local 1611 Social At Watt's Hall Draws Enthusiastic Hotel

Local 1611 held a highly successful social at Watt's hall last evening. It was the first by this local, with plans likely for annual events. Guests enjoyed themselves as committees ensured comfort and merriment for all attendees.

Watt's Hall

Republican city convention meeting tonight

Local unions and fraternal groups including George BK Randolph camp No 18 Bw Division No 5 AOH United Mine Workers No 877 Branch 77 L C B A Local Council No 189 and Retail Clerks union invite members to gather for a citywide convention and related meetings tonight.

George BK Randolph Camp No. 18 United Mine Workers Retail Clerks’ Union

Tonight In the Heart of the Rock Lee

Friday night offers A Woman's Redemption and Saturday features A Romance of Korween. Saturday also presents Human Wolves of New York as part of the local theater lineup.

the Rocklee New York

Miss Josephine Bradley Resigns From Pioneer Laundry

Miss Josephine Bradley, long time employee at the Pioneer laundry, has resigned to accept a better position at the new weaving mill.

Josephine Bradley Pioneer Laundry

Dime Entertainment Planned by First Methodist Church

The Home Missionary society of the First Methodist Episcopal church will host a dime entertainment in the church lecture room on Monday evening next. A good programme is being prepared and will be printed in full later.

The Home Missionary Society of the First Methodist Episcopal Church

Mildred Holland to Return to City Feb 4

Mildred Holland, noted stage actress praised for The Power Behind the Throne, will appear in this city again on February 4 after a strong prior reception that drew large crowds and favorable notices.

Mildred Holland

At Home Again Miss Kate Gillen Returns

Miss Kate Gillen, a graduate of the Emergency hospital training school, has completed a special Massage treatment course at an Ohio institution and is back home.

Kate Gillen Emergency Hospital Training School Ohio

Convalescent George W Simrell Improves After Jaw Fracture

Convalescent George W Simrell of 21 Clark Avenue, who recently fractured his jaw, is reported to be much improved though unable to take solid food.

George W. Simrell Clark Avenue

Fishing Through the Ice on Stokler’s Lake

Zopher CC Lee and Irving Snyder enjoyed a day off fishing through the ice at Stokler’s lake yesterday. They reported good success and steady catches amid calm conditions.

Zopher CC Lee Irving Snyder Stokler's

Funeral services for Jeremish A Campbell tomorrow at 10

Funeral services for the late Jeremish A Campbell are set for tomorrow morning at 10 o clock at the home of John F Roberts located at 2 Cataan Street. The funeral party will proceed from there to the church for rites.

Jeremish A. Campbell John F. Roberts Cataan Street

Obituary of Mrs. Margaret Carey of this place

Mrs. Margaret Carey longtime resident died Tuesday at her daughter's home after a paralytic stroke. Born March 24, 1822 she was 78 years 14 months and 1 day. Survived by Scott B Joh Mrs Samuel Yates Mrs Robert Innes and Mrs Rebecca Green Funeral at Prick church Friday at 2 pm with interment at Marcy cemetery. New Methodist Episcopal church plans a fair in the church parlor on June 24.

Margaret Carey Robert Innes Carey Scott B Joh Samuel Yates Rebecca Green Duryes Prick Church Marcy Cemetery New Methodist Episcopal Church Pariora

Kraugse's Cold Cure Sold by Matthews Brosse

An advertisement offers Kraugse's Cold Cure touted as safe for daily use without interrupting business, not affecting the head or hearing, and delivering a speedy, refreshing, clear-headed feel. Price not stated. Sold by Matthews Brosse.

Kraugse Matthews Brosse

Dr Strong Opens New Medical Office at 400 Lackawanna

Dr Strong, an experienced physician with seven years in major European hospitals, resumes practice at 400 Lackawanna Avenue over the Parle store. He offers advanced instruments, tailored remedies from a full medical lab, and free consultation with hours 9 to 12, 2 to 5, and 7 to 8, Sundays by appointment.

HW. Strong Rurantum Lackawanna Avenue Parle Europe Strong Paria

Political notices and local events in Olyphant borough

The article reports multiple election announcements for mayor and council in Olyphant with candidates in the First and Second wards plus ward incumbents likely to seek re nomination. It notes a special council session tonight to review the secretary’s report. It also covers the death of Mrs Elizabeth Lewis, a community dancer, a charity entertainment at Keystone hall, uncalled letters at the post office, and various local social items and visits.

George PB. Holleran Moosie Mountain Coal Company Marshwood Howard M. M. Nealon John Walsh Michael Cannon R. J. Gallagher John Probert W. H. Davis Spring M. J. O'Halloran FE. J. Burke Lewis Blochberger Elizabeth Lewis Scranton Welsh Presbyterian Church Olyphant Post Office James Radey C. F. Stratton Eugene Hobba John Cavanaugh Patrick O'Malley Hudson Street John Judge Sadie O'Malley Katie Watkins Jermyn Cannon's Nellie McHugh South Sccranton Alfred Parfrey Pittsburg T. P. Jones William Parry Upper Susquehanna Street

Odd Fellows Hall hosts Eastern Star annual meeting in Peckville

Grand chapter of the Eastern Star in Pennsylvania meets at Odd Fellows hall Peckville with delegates from all chapters. Officers elected include Bertha Fordyce as grand worthy matron and Frank L. Taylor as grand worthy patron. Next meeting at Clark's Summit. Various local notices follow including funeral, temperance, ward committee, and club meeting announcements.

Order Eastern Star of Pennssylvania Odd Fellows’ Hall Peckville Pride of Orient Chapter No. 7 Bertha Fordyce Susquehanne Frank L. Taylor Maggie Lanning Scranton Mgr Charles Blossom Hawley Mary J. Williame Pittston Mary Saunders Philadelphia Reta Mills Duke Bell Williams Clark's Summit Genevieve Carpenter Daniel B. Thomas Wedgeworth Saymon Hatey Stif Ceerney Valenty Kapa Yvan Nehoanyk Wenesly Rokawaka Valestam Werhunowles Trallan Signore Stefanelli Order Basten Blur Odd Pellows Mra William Vandervort Christian Temperanes Union Grovner Miller W. Arnold Forest and Stream Club Peek Lumber Company

Degeneration and the rush of modern life

A summary of William W. Ireland’s International Monthly piece warns of dangers from overpressure on youth and the decline of birth rates. It argues examinations and professional gatekeeping strain students, while social shifts threaten traditional duties, urging a return to natural order and stronger athletic vigor.

International Monthly William W. Ireland Edinburgh Britain Wio Europe Nerlume Folomon

Funeral of Watkin J Williams in Priceburg marks large turnout

The funeral for Watkin J Williams, 23, killed in Storrs last Saturday, drew vast crowds in Priceburg on Tuesday. He was a Knight of the Golden Rage, Sona of 8 George, Storrs Mine Accidental Fund, and Eagle Hose No. 1, and is survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. W J Williams, one brother Joseph, and sister Mrs. Benjamin Reddoe. Undertaker D Jones of Olyphant led services, Rev. W Bentley preached at the family home and church, with grave rites for the Bows of St George and the Knights of the Golden Eagle and a singing by longtime friends.

Watkin J. Willams Storrs Knights of the Golden Rage Sona George Priceburg W J. Williams Joseph Benjamin Reddoe D. Jones Olyphant W. Bentley T. M St. George Knights of the Golden Eagle

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