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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 29, 1901
Page
2
The notice invites readers to exchange or rent out houses and property and find help. It lists a laundress position and advertises the Darlington House on Dundas Street with contact via B L Faulkner for inquiries. The page notes one cent per word and five cents for six insertions, except situations wanted which are free.
Members of the Odd Fellows Endowment Association in Allegheny area face anxiety after a letter from Townley & Davis offered a favorable contract with Fidelity Mutual Life of Philadelphia. The letter states a Jan 15 vote to transfer business to Fidelity Life, though recipients report no awareness of the decision.
A Canaan street man plans to feed sparrows with cornmeal and hot water but serves his dog instead. The dog eats the mixture and nearly dies from ingesting poison while sparrows mock from the fence. He calls for a stomach pump and a vet as his wife and children assist. The dog survives though poorly.
Newsdealer William J. Roberts left for Scranton yesterday to serve this week as a juror. He was accompanied by his wife and they will stay with Mr. Roberts' father in the Elec tric City.
The funeral of Miss Winnie Haggerty of Scranton and formerly of Carbondale was held yesterday at 9:00 AM from John McCannon’s Woodlawn Avenue residence. The remains were taken to St Norre Church where Rev. Walter Gorman celebrated the requiem Mass.
The Benton family mourns the death of their infant son Paul Tyler Benton who died yesterday afternoon from convulsions. Born Memorial Day last year, he had been in poor health since birth. He was seized with convulsions for about twenty six hours after 2 PM Sunday. Funeral arrangements will be announced in tomorrow's Tribune.
The Rev. M. W. Williams began a three week series of revival meetings at First Methodist Episcopal Church in conjunction with Rev. A. F. Chaffee. Williams, noted for successful evangelistic work, visits from January through spring, while serving as pastor in Binghamton.
George Beuhart, a miner, was struck by a coal fall while in a stopping position yesterday afternoon. He was taken to the Emergency hospital by ambulance with a severe back strain but no fractures. He will be unable to move about for some time, though no serious results are expected.
The Honesdale District Epworth League convention will meet in Forest City next Monday and Tuesday. Delegates from this city include Senior Society members Mrs. L. Carlton Laura Kennedy Nettle Bailey and N. H. Smith Charles Severance and Junior Society member Earl Brink.
Morris McCann accepts a clerk position with John G. Reese, a Sixth Avenue grocer. Jesse Williams resigns as boss lineman of Carbondale Telephone to join Delaware and Hudson as fireman. Fred Van Gorder also resigns from D. W. Humphrey.
Three cases of contagious diseases were reported to the board of health yesterday. R Murphy aged five of Cottage street has scarlet fever. Andrew Pidgeon aged six and Mary Rega aged five of 179 Belmont street were noted with diphtheria.
Herbert Histed located and returned the crank pin advertised in The Tribune. Had it not been found the Mitchell Hose company would have had to send away for a replacement.
A report says an engine backing into the Delaware and Hudson round-house struck a door and toppled a wall from the roof. Verification of the incident could not be confirmed.
Machinists at Car bondale machine works are working evening shifts until 9 and 10 o'clock to catch up with a heavy influx of orders that has recently come to the company.
Stephen Nealon of Carbondale will leave Thursday for St Michael's College in Toronto to pursue a dentistry course. He is noted as one of Carbondale's most progressive young men.
Fred Hubbard of Williams avenue, who spent a month at home with pneumonia, is now able to be around again.
St Vincent de Paul, Lackawanna Tribe, and Improve d Order of Red Men No 205 gather this evening. Local residents are invited to discuss community aid, fraternal events, and charitable projects in a brief town hall format.
The Wednesday showing features A Wise Woman and Saturday presents The Power Behind the Throne. Performances promise dramatic intrigue and period-appropriate staging.
The funeral of Mrs Ellen Moffitt was held from her South Main Street home and a requiem mass was celebrated at St Rose church by Rev J J Curran. Attending were Rt Rev Edward F Prendergast and many priests. burial followed at St Rose cemetery with a large procession of pallbearers and attendees from Carbondale Scranton and beyond.
Efforts are underway to bring the Ernest Gamble Concert company to town for a benefit of the Lutheran church next month. The group comprises skilled performers on various musical instruments and is accompanied by an elocution set, but no definite arrangements have been made yet.
James Dennis a well known resident opens a new meat market in the building formerly occupied by James Kirkwood at the River Street and Seventh Avenue corner.
Misses Gertrude and Marie Winely and Gertrude Linen attended the Bach elors ball in Scranton Friday evening and reported a very enjoyable time.
Mrs BR Stuart brings suit over invitations to a thimble tea to be held tomorrow afternoon at her home on Canoain Street.
To Mr and Mrs John C Reynolds formerly of this city but now of Beranton a daughter born recently.
Pen Williams, a drayman, suffered facial burns after an assault using vitriol. The incident reports indicate chemical harm aimed at him, with authorities likely investigating the case and seeking suspects.
On Saturday a worker at the Delaware and Hudson freight house attempted to load a crate of vitriol onto a wagon. A knocked cork released acid, splashing his face and badly burning one side. He sought medical care as the barn crew treated him for the painful injuries.
Local photographers warn of a traveling fakir promising a nine day process to make medallions. He inserts a normal photo into a cheap frame and rivets it under a transparent cover, selling the imitation for 98 cents, well above its value.
Tonight the Women’s Relief corps stages an entertainment in Cambrian hall with Lackawanna Symphony Club members directing. The program features Lackawanna quartet selections, solos by Anna Brown William Jones Ambrose Bath Henry Battle and Mossie Gillie Felbrecht on mandolin and guitar, a special number by Anna Brown and the quartet, ending with the Slumber Song from the Princess Bonnie.
Last night was the fourth Monday in the month and the common council failed to reach a quorum after nine. Four members stayed through the hour spinning stories before departing. Next Monday the select men plan to meet and the Cottage hose house ordinance will face a vote if a quorum is formed.
Mr and Mrs A Salisbury and two children left Thompson for Los Gatos California to establish a new home. Mrs D Barnes also departed Thompson bound for Lamanda Park California and plans to return home soon.
Elmhurst society notices recount visits and church events in Scranton and Williamsport areas. Dr. Knecherin cares for the sick as flu grips families. Floma Rhodes dies of pneumonia with funeral at home and burial in Fairview. New officers include Miss Lottie Clay as president of the Kings Daughters with Lydia Frey as vice president and Anna Kipp as secretary.
William Dente and sister Lizzle narrowly escaped drowning when the ice on a dam pond east of town broke during skating. John Lawler saved them after they plunged into icy water, slipping through a thin ice area where lee had been cut. The incident followed a spell of cold weather and growing crowds at the dam.
A roundup of town visitors and residents with health updates. Dr Niles improves. Dr Shields visits. Miss Alice Box and Miss Mary Hoban ill or recovering. George Thomas and Lulu McDonald visiting relatives. several locals, including Truce Bedford and Miss Loretta Coleman, tied to weddings and convalescence. travels include Miss Josephine Thompson and Mrs Samuel Singer visiting Philadelphia.
The Republicans of Jermyn renominated Justice of the Peace Relfef and named David Thomas for auditor and police chief Mackinley for high constable at last night’s caucus in Enterprise hall. The Democratic caucus is set for this evening. Mrs. Thomas Hunter hosted the Twentieth Century club Friday afternoon with a long list of attendees and light refreshments. Rev. M. F. Lynott nears home after a serious operation at Thompson hospital Scranton. Glenwood Erie and Keystone collieries paid their workers yesterday. Several area residents linger with grip while several others recover from illnesses at home and visiting days continue. St James church to meet in Sunday school room this evening.
Mrs J H Pearl sits at home on Main Street with the grip. Harry and Edna Caryl of Scranton visited friends on town Sunday. Miss Stella Wiltz of Scranton spent Sunday with her parents. Miss Vertie Dix called in Scranton yesterday. WCTU ladies met at Mrs Wilbur Waterman’s house yesterday afternoon. Farnest Caryl and Tom Leonard of Green Ridge were callers. Milton Levan of Philadelphia visits his parents. Anna Learn of Strawbsburg visits sister Mrs Frank Marden. Maud Leiby of Brooklyn and Clara Leiby of Parsons spend Sunday with Miss Bianche Tregellas. Emmet Broadhead of Main Street received a telegram about his father’s death in New York and left yesterday for the funeral. Mr and Mrs Charles Snyder spent Saturday evening in Peckville.
The Young Men's Literary Society of the Church of the Immaculate Conception prepares for a supper and ball at Weber's rink on Feb 12. The group boasts large membership of popular young men and aims to host a premier social event of the season. Rev Dr Moffat of Washburn Street Presbyterian church is noted among attendees.
The ad proclaims Shiloh's Consumption Cure cures coughs and colds at once and has saved hundreds of thousands of lives over half a century. It claims guarantee with money back if not satisfied and offers an illustrated book on consumption with every order from C. Wells & Co.
In Scranton local church life is highlighted with Rev Moffat delivering a forceful sermon at the Presbyterian church and Calvary Baptist hosting musical numbers including anthems and solos. Funeral attendance for Mrs Robert Hatton is noted in West Scranton, while Lackawanna company collieries run nine hour days. Other visits include Mise Hannah Hughes staying with relatives and Mr and Mrs Greenway from Nantike joining locals, with Mr and Mrs John Bray visiting from Brazil, Pa.
A Peckville item clarifies a correction from D. R. Lathropes about a Methodist Episcopal church supper on July 6 and notes local political talk of an independent ward ticket. Rev. W J Ford of Green Ridge will give a free lecture at Peckville Baptist on Tuesday titled Christ and the Pharisees A Contrast. all are invited.
Mrs. John Garvin of Main street gave birth to three girls. two died within hours and the third died soon after. She has had thirteen children with eight living. In local politics, ward caucuses named several candidates including William Doran and M J Guirey, reflecting mixed party presence. Other notes mention deaths, funerals, and community events in Trev, FL and St Mary's cemetery.
Colds melt away with Krause's Cold Cure capsules prepared for convenient use. The speedy cure is claimed for obstinate cases, priced at %o, sold by Matthews Bros.
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