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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1901
Page
2
Lost on Sunday between Mitchell Home and No 4 shaft a small crank pin. Reward offered upon return. Laundress wanted at the Emergency Hospital. For rent Arlington House Dundat street inquire of Paulkker.
A fire at 9 am shut down No 8 mine shaft of the Delaware and Hudson company below Lookout crossing. Four engines and three pumps destroyed in the engine room and surface buildings. Loss estimated at 25000 dollars. 500 miners affected until a temporary pump and mule power resume operations. Firemen braved extreme cold as volunteers fought the blaze.
A fire erupted early Saturday at the Rivenburg building on Salem avenue. Firemen extinguished it with moderate damage before much blaze spread. The owner Robert Edwards, the butcher, had not completed insurance transfers. The alarm system failed from Box 21, leading to hose wagon dispatches and the Mitchells responding first. Frank Elbrecht, a boarder, escaped the third floor amid dense smoke. Causes remain uncertain with mouse nibbling, insulation problems, and faulty wiring offered as possibilities.
Residents report water pouring down stairs and soaking items as floodwaters hit the lower floors. Mr. Rivenburg secured the building at 88 Dundaff Street as a temporary meat market and operated on Saturday as usual.
William V. Fuller remains in $300 bail before Alderman Baker, charged with larceny of an overcoat from Charles Letts. Fuller says he bought the coat from Josiah White of Jermyn and led officers to White, who was arrested and later held on $500 bail for carrying a concealed weapon after a loaded revolver and silver spoons were found on him. White testified about finding the coat near No. 1 bridge and his late night journey seeking to sell the spoons from Chicago.
Robert Edwards of Salem avenue narrowly escaped death when his team collided with a Delaware and Hudson train near the city. One horse died instantly, others injured as Edwards leaped clear and landed on the track unhurt. Fire damaged his new Salem avenue property earlier Saturday.
The Delaware and Hudson Railroad begins use of a newly laid double track from the east end of the Tuscarora passing site toward Windsor on a Sunday morning. Telegraph offices are opened at both ends. Daehler, formerly towerman at Minooka, now heads the north telegraph office, and Mr. Willian runs the Tuscarora office.
Mr and Mrs W T Price of Park Short return from Hoge Man Montana where they had been away since last May. Mr Price served as Ab pet Intendent of the Presbyterian Monday school before leaving.
Rev. M C Elliott delivered a stirring morning sermon at the First Congregational Church on Thy Kingdom Come from Matthew seven. He argued God has a kingdom and that true justice will spread as the gospel and Holy Spirit work in people. The service featured strong music by John Naylor and Edith Powler in her first choir appearance.
Little George Correll son of Lewis Correll of Washington avenue celebrated his sixth birthday with a juvenile party at home Friday afternoon. A large group of boy and girl friends enjoyed the gala occasion and t lorgle received many pretty gifts.
Miss May Kilpatrick daughter of Hon J W Kilpatrick mayor of this city was brought home Saturday afternoon slowly recovering from an operation for appendicitis performed at Scranton Private hospital.
Charles Letts James Nealon John Campbell Dominick Kerius James Thompson and Jerry O Rourke attend ed Meeting of the Bartenders union in Scranton yesterday afternoon.
The notes list two feature items with Wednesday titled A Wise Woman and Saturday featuring The Power Behind the Throne. The entry hints at planned readings or performances across the week without further details.
A brief notice announces an apron social hosted by the Ladies’ Auxiliary of the Hall. Proceeds support parish activities and community outreach. event features craft aprons and light refreshments.
Road Trainmen announce an apron social at Cambrian hall on Wednesday evening January 30. The ladies hosting expect a large turnout and say these events are always enjoyable.
In the series two matches were decided Humphrey beat Mitchell and Davis defeated Hoole leaving seven games to finish the frat feriee cycle. Several players have already dropped after three losses and more eliminations are expected this week.
The article traces Marie Lamour from chorus girl in Daly’s musicals to a star in Wilfred Clarke’s farce A Wise Woman. It highlights strict Daly training as foundational and notes her celebrated success and lucrative engagements since leaving the Daly company.
Very Rev. Thomas F. Coffey of St. Rose de Limd suffers a severe grip attack early Sunday. He improves by evening but remains in bed. Rev. Puther Gorman presided over services with Fr. Jerry and others. A christening and a municipal event list several delegates and attendees. The Firemen’s Society elected Letra Ronny, Netthe Halley, Ming Le Curtton, NOM Smith and Chiarien See.
Lance lodige No 109 Diiehiers of RebeKat announce a delivery on the twelfth of mest month and invite participation from nearby towns. Cambrin hell Eyvece flare will be used to ensure the affair is enjoyable and the society will be shown in nearby towns.
Ames Paternot, a Toullin boy living with his parents in Electric Wiley, died Saturday afternoon. The funeral drew the entire colony to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church, followed by burial at Llose cemetery. He was praised as one of the colony’s brightest young members.
The funeral for Eillen Moffitt is at 10 this morning. Rt Rev Edmund Prendey Gast, bishop of Philadelphia and a nephew of the deceased, will celebrate a solemn high mass of requiem at Rt Rose Church, with interment to follow in a nearby cemetery.
Announcement of the coming marriage between Miss Eva F. May daughter of Mrs Catherine BE May and Mr Owen Hees. The wedding will be on Wednesday February 6 at the home of Fred Sluman on Thorne Street. Mr Rees is an employee of the Delaware and Hudson company.
A compact notice lists several lodges and councils including Olive Leaf lodge No 166 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Federal Union No Tad Patriotic Order Sons of America Carbondale council No 329 and Knights of Columbus as active local organizations in the community.
The brief notices report W. R. Johnson returning from Montreal and several residents ill at home or visiting relatives. Names include Henry T. Sanford Clark Avenue and Mrs John Maxwell Park Street among others with short notes on recent travels and a few illnesses.
In Carbondale Robert Edwards, a noted butcher, faced twin woes as his recently bought Rivenberg property burned causing smoke and water damage. Later at the Delaware and Hudson crossing his wagon was struck by an engine, killing one horse and injuring another, while Edwards escaped serious harm.
Local notices report a community event with entertainment by Mr Lathwop and a 23 cent admission at Woodherdly hall. Widespread mentions include parish and schools with Sunday services, supper, and plans for Methodist Church activities amid a busy turnout and varied social notes in Scranton.
The Republican primaries were held on the Second Ward Saturday evening with Councilman John Jones defeating William Adair by a margin of none. Joseph W. Patten was nominated for school director and William T. Evans for another local seat. The funeral of the late Willan White occurred at the family home in Binkely with services by Rev. James Ibby, burial in Mnien cemetery. Democratic primaries for the Second Ward are scheduled at the Duds polling place on Tuesday between 4 and 7 PM. Kate Dodson visited Plymouth. Ralph Sarge visited Wilkes-Barre. John J. Hurley of Scranton was the guest of Photographer Golden yesterday.
A garbled OCR fragment describes outdoor amusements in Warsaw during a Prague War event. It mentions a carnival atmosphere with theater acts Punch and Judy rides a wind driven apparatus and a rotating wheel. The text references children and public spaces and implies a societal context among classes.
A historical ad promises a quick cure for the grip using Laxative Brome-Quinine. The remedy is marketed as a fast solution with relief targeted within two days, typical of early 20th century patent medicines and home remedies.
The annual report details receipts, expenditures, and operations of the Scranton Poor District for 1900. It notes inmate counts, admissions, discharges, deaths, and medical statistics, as well as improvements to facilities, new fire equipment, and procurement practices to control costs and maintain care standards.
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