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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1902
Page
2
Fragmentary timetable notes from Newemstee to Carbondale and Albany including fare figures and times. Mentions Scranton guidance on next Sunday and upcoming services to Montrea Hind and Hind potty with inconsistent spellings and unclear stops.
A garbled OCR fragment references Carbondale and New York amid scattered proper nouns such as Sovantar and Serumbet. The text hints at a travel or transit theme with mentions of streets and dates but provides no coherent events or clear facts.
The council met in special session to address a sidewalk incident involving Golden and to refer the case to the Judiciary committee with the city solicitor, while reallocating 600 feet of hose for the Columbia Hose Co. A series of ordinances and resolutions passed on street, safety, and fire box matters, with bills referred to committees and bids discussed for system administration.
In a terse report, Empire and Pavia contend over oriilmetioe rece terms. The dispute centers on allocation of resources and control, with both sides asserting priority and seeking a negotiated settlement.
Laborers at the old canal bed begin site work for a Delaware and Edson coal facility on Salem Avenue. Two tanks will be built on masonry foundations, each about fifty feet high and capacity one thousand tons, with conveyor dumping into the tanks.
The delivered lumber marks the start of rebuilding chutes for Hephiuce the Berean rooms after recent fires at No 16 mines. Sufficient workers will begin erecting the new structure to be operational in ten days. Mines Nos 7 and the fire-affected area will soon be started again as repairs progress.
A farmer named Utley was found dead in a badly frozen state near a canal. Marvin Pewee discovered the body and a bundle of horses tied behind a boat. The owner and hospital staff attended the scene, but the farmer likely suffered severe injuries including loss of limbs and ears.
The owner WLW Watt faces questions over plans for a new structure in NHON OM. A large building is expected, with talk of an opera house connected to local venues. details remain uncertain as decisions lie ahead.
A fragmented 19th century notice outlines a council decision about future aid for members. It mentions assigning articles and marking backs with a vat of items, and hints at providing food and goods like fowl and chicken. The language is garbled but shows redistribution plans.
A wreck on the Munesdale division near No. 1 breaker disrupted service. Engine 200 led by Conductor John Maze and Engine 1 with Engineer Joseph Karl faced obstructions on a curve, delaying movements toward the city. Damaged equipment and unclear details followed the collision.
Time and engines synchronized as speed remained slow, damage minimal and No 5M stayed steady. No engines derailed, allowing continued operation with no further incidents reported.
Burke's Hall was crowded as Columbia boys hosted guests from Executator Hose of Olyphant and Crestal Fire of Forest City. A program featuring overure, orchestral pieces, vocal and violin solos, and vaudeville acts was planned with door prizes and a gold prize contest worth 25 dollars.
The obituary notes M ee Prank Tonsin of Grove Street died after prolonged illness at home. Survived by husband John Tonkin and children Eamon in New York and Samuel Thompson in Maryland. Funeral Saturday at 2 PM conducted by Rev A F Chaftes with interment in Brookside Cemetery. James Ulnery Wright, 2, of Powdenis Street, died yesterday after brief illness. Funeral and interment in Brookside Cemetery with service by Rev Rollin A Sawyer.
The funeral of Bridget Bigley was held yesterday morning from A. Hoban’s house on South Hurt Street. The cortege went to St. Mose Church where Rev. Walter A. Garni officiated and delivered a long eulogy. Burial followed at St. Rose cemetery with pallbearers listed.
Joseph J. Newton now serving as chief inspector for the Chicago and Western Railroad Company after two months as acting inspector. Formerly with the Oni and Western, Newton will oversee railway inspections across the line, with well wishes from local friends and officials.
The club plans to extend the bowling facility and move the property now occupied by Tibet. Members will discuss the viability of the project and equipment needs. A time settlement for the matter is expected, but details remain unsettled.
A group from the Thiwihiey attended a Wednesday night gathering at Royal. They were driven to Poy where they observed the Hance Ha procession. Professors Bivins and Collings joined the party for the evening.
An old advert claims neuralgia relief comes from taking Scott's Emulsion to nourish nerves while external liniments are only stopgaps. The copy touts it as nerve food for obstinate neuralgia, nervousness, and nerve weakness, urging internal use for cure.
An unclear note references a former presiding figure associated with a plane and a dance move. The text is fragmentary and does not provide identifiable names, dates, places, or institutions. Further readable context is needed to determine the exact event or person involved.
Willan McMullen and Anna Mc Creken wed in the parlor of the parochial residence last evening at seven. Hevi TN. Z. Coffey officiated the ceremony. The couple departed on the seven o’clock train for their honeymoon and will return to begin their life together.
A miscellaneous item notes Rev FE A Hoyl attends the Prean Baptist church for the first number in the People's lecture course this evening. No admission price. a silver offering is accepted from attendees.
The claim agent reported an amicable agreement with families of men killed in the recent wreck on the road. The parties reached a satisfactory settlement after talks with the company.
Mrs Levy Beane county superintendent of the Loyal Temperance Legion will address the members of the Wonkin’s Christian Temperance Union at their meeting this afternoon in the Berean Baptist church at six o'clock.
A group of local scholars from Arch lala attended a sleigh ride yesterday in the city. The party consisted of forty four attendees, chaperoned by Misses McGinty Coyne and Perley who led the teachers in charge.
The Democratic party committee requests to hold a meeting on Saturday evening the 18th at the board of trade rooms by order of Chaban, W. Peel.
Joseph McGoyy has accepted a brief posting with the linemen in Avoca for a few days and will travel to this city where he joined a total firm.
Miss Corn Bothwell of Pittston enjoys friendly gatherings in this city while Miss Genevieve Parrell of Dickson Hallis visits Gneonta New York. Miss Annie Grady of Mawel is hosted by local friends yesterday and Hon M T Burke departs for Philadelphia on business. Swans and dames lathe of Oy Thant visit Carbondale last night. Mrs Michiel Coxeyan and daughters with Mrs W Beivgs and Miss Sarah visit Myre Themis Cummibuges at Avohbaale yesterday.
Five year old Edwood Ward, son of Mr and Mrs Earnest Ward of Third Street, was injured in a sled crash near Whitmare on Wednesday around 4 am. He struck a telegraph pole but regained consciousness with only minor injuries.
A flurry of reports notes cases of smallpox on Bell Street and Buguehonni Street with other illnesses suspected nearby. Social and city events fill the week with attendances for funerals, plays at the opera house, school fines, and visits from residents including Margaret Elyang and families from Dunyeu and Plymouth.
A shooting competition was held Wednesday afternoon at the inderine shooting grounds drawing a large crowd. prizes included a $10 top award and a $2 second prize, with winners named as Whomasa Bren nan and John duller amid shoot-off drama.
The Wiestland Republican primaries will be held Saturday January 2 at the usual polling place. Candidates must register with the guidance committee by p.m. January 18. Registration fees vary by office, including Justice of the Peace $2.30 and Judge of Election $1. Details note moving and local property transactions and residents' activities in Peckville area.
The Elmhurst column notes Currie Detrick recovering from a severe quine of grippe after ten days visiting relatives at West Nicholson. Wirren, son of Dr and Mrs Knodler, is recovering from a previous ailment. Anna Jewing of Boise spends this week and guests at 6 o clock include C. C. Clay and Lottie Clay, Rev. G. H. Gale, and others.
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