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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1901
Page
2
The Scranton linked tale centers on Winans Hull of Dixon Hill who vanished after a night with Schoonover from Scranton. Hull's mother fears for him as police and detectives seek him over Schoonover's missing status and a stolen watch tied to the case.
Chauncey Feeney of 15 Woodlawn avenue was injured in a bicycle accident after 11 PM Monday night while crossing from South avenue to Main street. A wagon pole struck his chest causing severe shock. Dr. Lowry attended him at Emergency Hospital.
Margaret Farron daughter of Mr and Mrs Thedore Carpenter of Belmont Street died Monday evening from brain trouble aggravated by extreme heat. If she had lived until August 17 she would have celebrated her birthday.
An advertisement extols Allen's Foot-Ease as a grand remedy, claiming it absorbs perspiration and keeps feet and gloves dry. It urges constant use and notes availability in drug and shoe stores, with a listed address in Olmsted.
After a three year absence a short prayer service will be held at the house this afternoon. Thursday morning the body will be taken to Uniondale for services at the home of Elijah Carpenter, the deceased's grand father. Burial follows at Uniondale Cemetery.
Thomas Lewis of Pike Street, member of Trinity Church Buday school, fainted from heat on a school excursion to Lake Dodore. Dr Bailey treated him on site and at Emergency hospital, where he was relieved and expected to be able to leave soon.
Miss Buellah Stevens, who eloped with Herman Swingle of Carbondale, is taken back to New Jersey by her aunt Mrs. Mary Stevens after a tearful farewell. The pair parted as the 11:20 Delaware and Hudson train carried them away, ending their city romance.
The Clerks association met and arranged to monitor two merchants on Main and Park streets who stay open past hours. If they refuse to close by 6 24 each evening, the committee will report them to the Central Labor union. David Walsh retired president. Frank Boylin named alternate for Buffalo convention.
Postmaster Thomas issues July Fourth hours for Carbondale PA with lobby open 7 am to 12 pm and 3.20 rpm until 6 49 pm for lock box owners. General delivery by carriers and at street boxes after first collection. No money orders or registry on holiday.
Lawrence Gilleran of Dundaff street was discharged after Appendix removal at Emergency hospital and is on the road to perfect health. Andrew Gibler of Jermyn, treated for convulsions and peritonitis, was sent home weak but improved, after a delayed operation for recurring appendicitis.
The Washington camp P. O. of A. planned installation for Monday night but postponed due to absent installing officers. Members still gathered for a social hour with refreshments including refreshments, ice cream, cake and lemonade.
Martin Holinick shows notable recovery after discharge from Emergency Hospital where he sought treatment for a stomach ailment a few weeks ago.
State Inspector Dr. H V Logan confirmed smallpox in Simpson case at Toolan and Doud houses and ordered strict quarantine. Carbondale board of health arranges vaccination for residents and nearby mill workers. guards placed at adjacent houses and shifts set to relieve every eight hours.
Sufferers from the Jermyn street car accident last Friday have largely received settlements for injuries and lost time. Only a few cases remain, including Mrs. Joh Maze of Clark Avenue whose shoulder was dislocated and who is slowly improving as repairs to her nervous system continue. Jake Mendelssohn, a Mayfield youth pinned under the car, shows slow improvement.
William Collins of Brooklyn street and traction car conductor was rushed to Emergency hospital during the early hours yesterday for removal of the vermiform appendix. He was in grave condition on arrival but improved to be as comfortable as possible by night. Symptoms began Sunday with stomach distress, worsening Monday. Dr. Gillis and Pagelelan were summoned and Collins was operated on at about 1 a.m. The appendix showed a severe infection with an abscess that could have caused septic poleoning if untreated.
Dr. John Niles and his family are staying at their summer home on Caxton Lake in Wayne County. The property is among the prettiest of the small waters along the Moosic Mountain. The family plans to remain through the summer while Dr. Niles will be away for about a week.
Morris Kelly of South Church street, recently laid off at the Delaware and Hudson shops due to scarce work, has secured a skilled position at the People's Holler works in Philadelphia.
South Main street merchant R J Kilbullen owns a fine registered horse bought Monday as yardmaster J L Cole of Ontario notes the purchase. The fragment notes the new horse in town and hints at local interest in horse trade.
A crowded social column lists residents and visitors in the Electric City and surrounding towns. Names include J B Cotter Mrs Theodore Townsend and Mrs O Mellen. Notables travel to Scranton Asbury Park Brooklyn and Chicago while local families welcome a new baby and others recover from illness.
About twenty Jer myn and Mayfield graduates met at the high school to plan an alumni banquet. Officers were elected with William Kennedy as president and Arthur Winter as vice president. A constitution and by laws were adopted and committees named for a follow up meeting next Monday.
A Polander employed by Oly Phant Water on Blakely’s new line collapsed from heat while working yesterday afternoon. He was carried by Sweeny’s ambulance to his Prieburg home for medical care. The report also notes the funeral of William McAndrew at 3 PM today from William Gillebone’s Dunmore Street residence with interment in St Patrick’s cemetery. Nearby, Mrs Henery Berry visited Carbondale relatives and Martin McClane of Dunmore called on townsfolk yesterday.
Mr and Mrs Martin Crippen of Gravity street return to their Utica home. Mrs B B E Kingsley and children depart for Porstaville Mississippi for a few weeks. Miss Marie Sarge leaves for Harvey for a week. Willie Price of Lackawann street returns from a visit with Nanticoke relatives.
Mrs Ann Carter wife of Police Officer Edmund Carter died at her Main Street home after a lingering illness. She was 58 born in Pennaculr Wales and lived in the town 32 years. Survived by husband two daughters Mia and Jennie and son Benjamin. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Mrs. William Peck and daughter Eitza visit relatives in Peckville. W W Storrs of Scranton calls on William Allen. Peckville discusses forming a baseball club and a night of cannon and crackers sparks noisy festivities. Uncalled for letters listed at Peckville post office show a long foreign surname spread.
Delbert Knapp and John Pearl return from three months in Philadelphia. Epworth League holds a meeting at Charles Snyder's home on Diamond Avenue. High school alumni banquet in the Auditorium tonight. Reacts to a new coat of paint for the high school. John Lewis of Plains visited town. E C Berlew moves family to West Scranton.
A zero social will be held in the Baptist church on Thursday evening July 4. F. J. Walker's Sunday school class of young ladies will host a lawn festival in the grove across from Harold Parker's home. Mr. and Mrs. George Lance will begin housekeeping next week in Carbondale.
Mrs Burleigh of Tunkhannock visits daughter Mrs William Shales in Duryea. Mrs William Gearhart and Mrs Frank Lane call in Scranton yesterday. Ice cream social of the seventh class at the Methodist Episcopal church set for July 4. Benjamin Richardson visits daughter Mrs N G Evans in Green Ridge.
Dr H W Wiley analyzes exclusive diets in Everybody's Magazine focusing on diets consisting only of vegetables or fish. The discussion covers potential health impacts and dietary implications.
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