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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1901

Page

2

Public Sale of James Madden Estate in Carbondale

By order of the Lackawanna County orphan's court the estate of James Madden late of Carbondale is offered at public sale and outcry. The property includes a described lot in Carbondale near Mary Rover Street. The sale is conducted by William Moran, attorney for the estate, with notices to heirs and creditors.

James Mathden Carbondale Lackewanie Larkarinna Dames Madden Parhendaln Rotity Dodenett Carhegdale Dude Teatetack Am Lama Mit Mary Rover Ben Mann Ohio

Social Gathering Invites and Young Party Ride

Mrs. Margaret Morse and Mr. Lucie Hardeonk issued invitations for a tea on Wednesday July 1 at Lakesite near Mrs. Morse's Crystal Lake summer cottage. A merry party from the city enjoyed a Pleasant Treshy ride to Olyphant last night leaving about 7:45. They reached Mahone hotel by 11:40 and danced until 1:00. Attendees included Rosella Burke Walter Loftus Elizabeth Brennan Roderick Gillis Nora Neil Bert Collins Nellie Little Raymond Burke Nellie Campbell James Camphill Mary Monahan John Peel Lucy Byrne John Lavitus Hannah Gilhool Edward Gilhool Carmel Hearn Clarence McHale Florence ONeill Frank Buyke Margaret Whyte Dan Whyte Margaret McDonald Dan Peel Nora Hearn Anna Farrell William McHale Mary Kelly J Forte Burke. The party was chaperoned by Misses Bire Burke and Rice.

Olyphant Profextor Firth Mahone Hotel Rosella Burke Walter Loftus Elizabeth Brennan Roderick Gillis Nora, Neil Bert Collins Nellie Little Raymond Burke Nellie Campbell James Camphill Mary Monahan John Peel Lucy Byrne John Lavftus Hannah Gilhool Edward Gilhool Carmel Hearn Clarence McHale Fiorence O'Neill Frank Buyke Margaret Whyte Dan Whyte Margaret McDonald Dan Peel Nora Hearn Anna Farrell William McHale Mary Kelly J. Forte Burke Misees Bire Burke Rice

Mitchell Hose Company Unfurls City Flag Pole On New Staff

The Mitchell Hose company displays a 103 foot high flag pole in Wayne county, a yellow pine gift from Frank Hollenback. Carpenters finished dressing it after a Tuesday raise with cheers. The Star spangled banner will be unfurled today for the first time.

Mitchell Hose Company Wayne County Frank Hollenback Launberman Tiger Mitchells

Borean Baptist Church Elects Trustees At Meeting

The Borean Baptist church held its annual meeting with strong attendance. Trustees elected for the coming year include A J Lewaley Eri H Stane George A Davis Aaron Fowler William Howell B J Biv and A P Trautwein. Deacon F Y Joslin was named clerk with A W Geary as assistant clerk. A treasurer’s report was read but records are incomplete prompting another meeting soon. The board will reconvene next Monday to organize.

the Borean Baptist Church Lewaley Eri. H. Stane George A. Davis Aaron Fowler Willam Howell J. Biv A. P. Trautwein Joslin A. W. Geary Board of Trustees

Driver Crushed Between Cars in Laurel Hill Incline Incident

Peter McGowan, a Laurel Hill nine of the Delaware and FAGGFon, was crushed between two cars Tuesday while attempting to stop a line of vehicles on an incline. He was taken home to Woodlawn avenue where a surgeon dressed his badly crushed legs. He had released the blocks and was caught as the cars moved.

Peter McGowan Laurel Hill Delaware Faggfon Woodlawn Avenue McGowan

Missing Gilberts worker found wandering on Salem Mountain

George Held employed at Confectioner Gilberts on Salem Avenue was missing since Friday night and was found wandering on Salem Mountain last night. He had eaten nothing during the period and officials think his mind may be affected.

George Held Gilberts Salem Avena Salem Mountain

Feeney Discharged After Bicycle Accident Shock

Chauncey Feeney, who was admitted to the Emergency hospital last Monday after a bicycle accident, was discharged today in stable condition after recovery from the shock.

Chauncey Feeney

Pierce visits Philadelphia Knights of Malta event

Sir George HH Pierce grand recorder of Pennsylvania Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta, Philadelphia, arrived Tuesday evening as guest of Temple commandery No. 988 to exemplify the unwritten weekend to the brethren.

George HH. Pierce Pennsylvania Ancient and Illustrious Order Knights of Malta Philadelphia Tearniplee Commandery Pierce

Fourth of July Celebration at Lake Lodore

Elaborate preparations mark today’s Fourth of July festivities beside Lake Lodore. Bauer's band will play while Jules German provides catering. A Crescents vs Scranton and Carbondale crick teams contest draws large crowds, with Carbondale supporters visiting from the city. The excursion boat and a newly purchased yacht Helen begin service today as part of the events.

Lake Lodore Bauer Jules German Thin City Crescents Crick Carbondale Scrinton Carbondale Tooiers Scranton Keller Willams Carsey Shortston Thomas Coslett Barrett Kann Senliger William Thoms Manger Yiecht Helen New York City

A. B. Delegates Named For District Catholic Total Abstinence Meet

The St. Aloysius Young Mens Temperance and Beneficvi Society selects delegates for the First District Catholic Total Abstinence convention to be held in St. James hall Jessup on February next. Delegates are John W. Delaney Joseph W. Mannion James W. Toolan Edward Golden and Matthew J. Murphy.

St. Aloysius Young Mens St. James’ Hall Jessup Fundy John VV. Delaney Josoyn W Mannion James W. Toolan Edward Golden Matthew J. Murphy

Alumni Banquet Postponed Due to Weather

The annual meeting of the High School Alumni Association at Fern Hall was postponed until later in the year because the weather was unfavorable for the event.

Hieh Schon! Aluronl Association Fern Hall Jity Tae Heen Miter

Ball Game at Lake Ladore for County Title Today

Enthusiasm runs high in the city as Captain Pax's Ned Conte faces Captain Thomas Boranton's Wonders at Lake Ladore. The clash for a gold prize and county championship features Scranton’s Crack Ton opposing Carbondale’s Crescents with strong lines on both sides. Delaware and Hudson Company trains will shuttle fans to the resort for a Fourth of July day of baseball and celebration.

Lake Ladore Pax Ned Conte Thomas Boranton Scranton Crescents

Reynshanhurst Water Company Notice on Watering Rules

The Reynshanhurst Water company informs patrons that automatic sprinkling will be banned in the future except by meter and at a rate of 20 cents per thousand gallons. Hand hose use is limited to a half hour daily between 6 and a.m. The notice hopes for cheerful compliance amid some murmuring. The water is praised by drinkers.

Reynshanhurst Water Company

List of letters remaining in Car bondale post office

July 4 1801 notice of undelivered mail for unknown addressees including Alex Arnold Nathan Davin E B Rees J M Tripp James Jones Mr and Mrs Willem Martin Mrs Magele Davis Mrs Mary Heath Mrs H W Rose Miss May Cline Miss Mamie J Kelley Miss Lida Pel J H W Thomas postmaster

Carbondale Poxtefties Alex. Arnold Nathan Davin E. BH. Rees J. HM. Tripp's Lone James Jones Willem Martin Magele Davis Mary Heath H. W. Rose May Cline Mise Mamie J Kelley Mies Lida Pel J. HW. Thomas

Meetings of Tonight in Carbondale Elks era unions groups

George E. Randolph camp No 144 Sons of Veterans Division No 1h AOH United Mine Workers No 77 Retail Clerks Protective Association Carbondale council No 924 Royal Arcanum and Ladies auxiliary Railroad Trainmen join tonight for gatherings and updates.

George E. Randolph Sons of Veterans United Mine Workers Ladies’ Auxiliary Retail Clerks’ Protective Association Carbondale Council Royal Arcanum

Fell Township School Board Sets 192? Levy Totals

Fell township school board on Tuesday night fixed the tax levy for the coming year at twenty thousand six for building purposes one for the sinking fund and thirteen for school purposes. The levy is the same as last year and will fund district operations.

Fell Township

Trinity Church Choir Rehearsals Set for July Saturdays

During July the choir of Trinity church will rehearse once weekly, each Saturday night at o'clock.

Trinity Church

Notice to Mitchell Men Foreman T F Herbert

Foreman T F Herbert requests the hose company be present in full uniform at 1 p m sharp.

Mitchell T. F. Herbert

A Bouncing Boy Born in Honesdale

A baby boy was born to Mr and Mrs Charles Chapman of Honesdale. The infant weighed ten pounds at birth and is described as a healthy bouncing child.

Charles Chapman Honesdale

Public Hose Company Picnic At Killeen’s Grove

The city hosts a joint picnic by the local hose company at Killeen’s Grove in Brooklyn. Firemen have worked hard for a cheerful event with a generous public response expected. Proceeds benefit the semicentennial celebration fund with a concert by the Mosurt Orchestra and various refreshments and attractions.

Killeen’s Grove Brooklyn Nmosurt

Quinn to Leave for Pittsburg Residence

Patrick Quinn will depart in a few days to take up residence in Pittsburg. He recently returned from Anaconda Montana.

Patrick Quinn Pittsburg Anaconda Mont

Passing Throng Tours Lake Ontario to Buffalo Pan American

Mrs. Fred Edwards of Scranton visits her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Smith on Garfield avenue. EK DPD Lathrop and Miss Helen Lathrop with Master Edgar Lathrop travel this week on Lake Ontario and the St Lawrence river visiting Toronto Montreal and other regional spots and plan a few days at the Pan American in Buffalo.

Fred Edwards Scranton Mra Frank Smith Garfield Avenue DPD Lathrop Helen Lathrop Edgar Lathrop Lake Ontario St. Lawrence River Toronto Montreal Buffalo

Fourth of July jubilee at Jermanyn First Baptist church

The Jermanyn congregation plans an ice cream social and mortgage payoff jubilee on church lawn with electric lights and fireworks. Rev Dr Whalen of Carbondale and another pastor will give addresses as the mortgage is burned. Public invited.

First Baptist Church Whalen Carbondale Mayfeld Barcuch Burgess Fuincon Tempany Fred Terwilliger Ontarioe and Western Railroad Summitville N.Y Coloma New Mexico Joel Mervom Fourth Street Sickamons Midwin Mellow John Osborne Newrange N. J Elijah Stephens Eadward Stephene Telus Glenwood Delaware and Hudson FP. Baker L. D. Winters & Co Stephen Jay Ashley California Mixe Winnie Wall Booth Main Brrent Cranford, NM Charles Price University of Pennsylvania Mire Mary MéeDermott South Main Street Cuelck Paterson

Funeral of William McAndrew Held in Olyphant

The funeral for William McAndrew was held from William Gibbons residence on Dunmore Street. The service at St Patrick's Church was led by Rev John McLaughlin, with interment in West Side cemetery. Pallbearers included Andrew Farrell PW Fadden Thomas Kelly Edward Fadden Patrick Murphy and Phillip Hastings. The Olyphant Hose Co No 2 plans a picnic at Electric Park today. Mary Pettigrew of Blakely visited, and Charity Crippen returned from Bethlehem and aston.

William McAndrew William Gibbons Dunmore Street St. Paterick’s Church John McLaughlin West Side Andrew Farrell PW. Fadden Thomas Kelly Edward Fadden Patrick Murphy Phillip Hastings Olyphant Hose Company Electric Park Meyers F Greeen Ridge Carbondale

Mother Grays Sweet Powders for Children

A historical ad for Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children claims a gentle, harmless remedy to cure stomach issues coughing worms and headaches. The text touts its use for teething and stomach disorders in kids and notes availability through Allen & Co.

Chien Cimy New York Gray Allen & Climated

Residents Return From Pan-American Exposition Trip

The report notes Mrs Williams ill at Hill Street while James Williams is very ill. Miss Rachel Evane returns home from New York trip. Miss Edward Jones Miss Mamie Jones and E B Jones have returned from the Pan-American Exposition.

Mahone James Williams Hill Street Rachel Evane New York Edward Jones Mamie Jones E. 8. Jones

Fourth of July Quiet in Taylor With Several Picnics

No town wide celebration today apart from long standing Sunday school picnics. Calvary Baptist meets at Everly Grove, Methodist, Presbyterian schools picnic at Atherton's grove, Welsh Baptist at school house park, and Sermon Evangelical groups at Schulther's and Bowen's woods. Local notices include weddings, a mining accident, a funeral, and social events around Taylor street and Main street.

Calvary Baptist Sunday School Everly Grove Methodist Episcopal Presbyterian Sudnay Atherton's Grove Welsh Baptist Sunday School School House Park Sermon Evangelical Church Schulther's Grove Bowen's Woods Welsh Congregational Church J. J. Morgans David Bevan Morris Evans David Lloyd David Lies Emanuel Owens Wilam Richards H. P. Jones J. J. Morfare Thomas Owens David T. Harris Batevel Evans M. _ Thomas Mary Jones Mary Davis Flits Lewis Sarah M. Howells Filth M. Davis Lemonace Star 1 David Edwards Henry P. Jovy David de Evans John Indorf Taylor Street Worcet Home David Griffiths Taylor Dre. Schell Sibley Bertha John Davis Brooklyn N. Y James Walker Primitive Methodist Church Charles Weed Thomas Davis Elmer T. Daniels Ohio Daniels Lloyd Court of Scranton Mra. Daniels Parker House Archbald United Mine Workers of America Odd Fellows’ Hall Edmund Carter Main Street Washburn Street James Inglis Sayre Robert Inglis Mabel Edwards Olyphant

Moosic Civilian Notes and Local Events

Mrs Ware Ell left for Philadelphia and Atlantic City for two months. The Glen Tannery Sunday show holds a picnic at Church's Park. Elizabeth Cheene visits her brother in Wyoming. Hutchings attend Pan American exposition. The Brown family from Minooka Avenue mourns the death of their fourteen month old daughter with interment at Stroudsburg. Post office hours for July 4 are 9:50 am to 7 pm. Robertson and Law paid their employees yesterday.

Ware Ell Phildelphia Atlantic City Glen Tannery Church's Park Elizabeth Cheene Wyoming Low Ethyl Hutchings George Griffith James Brown Minooka Avenue Stroudsburg J. N. Bailey Gibson Robertson & Law

Old Fortes Notes and Local Happenings

Old Forge news records Nellie Cooper hosting the H G S club in West Pittston. Willie Thornton suffered a firecracker burn. Scranton visitors include Mrs Burger and daughters. Mrs Greason and Ella of New York stayed with Mrs Cooper. E Broadhead of Montrose visited grandparents. Community invites all to July 4 brick M E church lawn celebration. Moses Belles laid to rest at Marcy cemetery.

Nellie Cooper H. G. S. Club West Pittston Willie John Thornton Frank Burger Scranton Joseph Greason Ella New York A. J. Cooper E. Broadhead Montrose M. E Moses Belles Marcy Cemetery

Peckville and area residents plan visits this season

Mrs William Tolkeman and son Claude head to New York and Mehanoy City for a few weeks. Miss Mimie Moules and Miss Ruth Whitehead will spend the Fourth at Lake Ikilewise. Lic Williams visits Beach Lake, Wayne County. Mr and Mrs Elija Wagner stay with Waymart relatives. Stephen Cole and family enjoy a few days at Forest City. H Gerbig of Archbald was a town caller yesterday.

William Tolkeman Claude New York Mehanoy City Mimie Moules Ruth Whitehead Lake Ikilewise Licence Williams Beach Lake Wayne County Elija Wagner Waymart Stephen Cole Forest City H. Gerbig Archbald

Local Residents Mentioned in Short Notes

Priceburg updates list John Welland in a serious condition at Lincoln Street. Bentley family returns from Lackawanna. Elias Schmidt and John Jackson visit friends at Lake Carey. John Miller leaves for Pan-American in Buffalo. James Watkins of Throop among brief notices.

John Welland Lincoln Street Bentley Aughter Lackawanna Elias Schmidt John Jackson Lake Carey John Miller Buffalo James Watkins Throop

Worker suffers severe foot crush at Storrs No 1 plant

A worker had his foot badly crushed while at work on Thursday at Storrs No 1, authorities said, with emergency crews responding to the incident.

Storrs No. 1

Engineer Hollander Dies in Wyalusing Acci dent Near Tunkhannock

Report notes engineer Hollander killed Monday night near Wyalusing while pacing a fast train through Tunkhannock. A car struck him, crushing his side and tearing his right arm. he died shortly after. The item also lists local notices including marriages, visits, and business updates from Tunkhannock and surrounding towns.

Tunkhannock Hollander Wyalneing Wyalusing Lafayette G. Platt Laceyville George B. Brown Mesheppen Mia Adelia Falveman Windham Clarence A Recon Springville Mies Mabel FB. Mancock Ith Take Frank Noweherty Mite Fhave Shelp William Cook Lathrop Bwud Pratt Nicholbon B.S. Siane Ovased New York Crystal Steam Launche Dein PD Brewn Aa Lemuel & Day Businet Tan Crystal Coonen Methoppen Whalising West Nicholson Edwin M. Stone Wyoming National Bank Owaeco Lake Auber N.Y John Townend Homer N. Y Tiogaetredht Quiver & Carey Bridge Street Black Diamond Maint Company Thie Place Iit Meshoppen Irving W. Billings Nicholson

Harford News Roundup Includes Visits and Local Happenings

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Warford July events with pulpite exchanges between Mr. Morris of Woelkh Hill and Rev. Manwell. Scranton residents Miss Nellie Pickett and Mrs Louis Kurdick visit, the Sweeteer has a job in Scranton, and Edward Miller with Gen Leon of New York tour Harry Miller.

Harding School Winford Tiffany Mine Reed Halletead Irace Harding Dr. Lewrey Carbondale Ase Hanmond

The Urgent Need of the New South Speech Highlights

The piece recounts Richard H. Edmonds' speech urging southern progress by showcasing state resources and industry. Delegates from Dakotas California Colorado and Massachusetts discuss wheat, mining, coal, and manufacturing, arguing education and skilled labor drive civilization and regional advancement.

Railroad Mathematics and the Cost of Freight Service

The article discusses early 20th century railroading economics using approximate 1905 figures. It explains freight revenue from ton miles, train miles costs, and the impact of increasing train load on profitability, emphasizing saving train miles to cut costs and improve earnings. It notes rough figures and the need for selective line economics.

Carl Hovey Ainsleo Imates Pias Sardimen Haw Berryville Wall Street

Peruna Credited With Catarrh Relief By Educator Testimonial

Principal F A Courtright of the Georgia Normal and Industrial Institute and editor of the Georgia Helping Hand endorses Peruna for catarrh after observing beneficial effects from several bottles. He adds his testimonial to a growing list of users praising its efficacy.

F. A. Courtright The Georgia Normal and Industrial Institute

Peruna Promises Relief for Summer Catarrh Claims

Advert snips claim Peruna cures summer catarrh including stomach bowels and bronchial symptoms. Testimonials praise relief from chronic catarrh and improved digestion after use. Readers urged to write Dr Hartman at The Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio for free advice.

Pertina F. A. Courtright Greenanoro Wm. Hebley Duquesne Tam Moser F. Merrill Columbus Cherokee Co Kansas Peruna Moses F. Merrill Hartman Martman Sanitarium Ohio

Science and Society Build the Nation Through Education

The text argues that progress relies on education and employment wealth to raise educated citizens. It notes that strategic focus on material advancement and training will shape future leaders in France and industry and church. It emphasizes education as the cornerstone of regional and national development.

France Heya Boyt Enitivt

Krause's Headache Capsules Promise Quick Cure

An advertisement touts Krause's Headache Capsules claiming relief from any headache within thirty minutes. It asserts a universal cure with a price of two cents and is labeled bold by "dhuewists."

Krause

SUN SPOTS AND DROUTH

The piece discusses earth sun connections and solar influence on weather, citing Sir Norman Lockyer's work linking sunspot cycles to famines and floods. It notes famine and Nile droughts align with solar activity and rainfall patterns, suggesting science may one day forecast major weather events.

Everyholy's Tere Bennett Earth Sun Norman Lockyer Famine Commission India Nile

Sailor Stabs Carpenter on Vera in Greenwich Dock

Roffinovann, a sailor aboard the steamship Vera lying at Greenwich piers, stabbed Robert Patterson of Newport England, the ship’s carpenter, with a knife. Patterson died within half an hour after the assault aabo decribed as a fatal stabbing at sea.

Trom Philadelphia Vera Greenwich Thts Roffinovann Robert Patterson Newport England Patterson

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