Narrow escape for fireman on Montrose road train
Ray 8. Deubler a Montrose fireman had a severe scalp wound when his head struck a box car as his train passed an engine house. The slow speed prevented a worse outcome, and he survived the incident.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1895
Page
4
Ray 8. Deubler a Montrose fireman had a severe scalp wound when his head struck a box car as his train passed an engine house. The slow speed prevented a worse outcome, and he survived the incident.
About 10 000 visitors gathered to honor the eagle with events from 8 a m to morning. A ball game ended 14 to 16 in favor of Nicholsonites. An Odd Fellows parade and a bloomers display featured, Ed Hawley won the bicycle race, Old Patsy won the horse race, a crowded opera house dance followed by fireworks. No serious accidents beyond a black eye were noted.
An advertisement for Dr Reeves of Scranton promotes new methods and remedies for impotence nerves and related conditions. It claims private, confidential exams at 412 Spruce Street and lists symptoms such as fatigue, memory loss, and sexual disorders, urging men to seek treatment locally rather than distant specialists.
Archbald observed Independence Day with a morning parade starting at St. Thomas' church mass, a procession along Laurel street to Sylvan park, and remarks by Rev. T J Comerford. James F McAndrew presided as P O while P A Philbin read the Declaration and Peter Powderly delivered a liberal, praised address. Picnics followed for St Thomas' congregation and the German church group. Charles Ready of New York visited relatives.
A group from this vicinity spent the Fourth at Campbell's Lodge with attendees including J L Brodhead H L Warner William Winters John Dymond Harry Doud Bert Lewis Henry Kirk Alex Young Alonzo Elis of Forest City. Among the ladies were Milas Besale Hinds Blanche Tregallas Rose Warner Ella Levan Maggie Lewis Lizzie McMurtrie Mary Gemmel Bertha Russell Agnes Nichol Annie Nichol Carrie Seberhine. Thomas Ellis of Minooka Avenue is reported rapidly recovering his health in Atlantic City. W R Mamura hosted an elegant firework display to celebrate the holiday. Epworth League will meet at the Methodist Episcopal church Saturday evening at 7 20 p m.
C Mathewson advances on his mill property with new siding, rebuilt barn, and refreshed paint to enhance the premises. Mr and Mrs Oliver Mason of Dalton assisted firefighters at the Fourth of July celebration. Mr and Mrs D C Proper hosted twenty guests for Fourth festivities. Grand Army of the Republic ladies to meet at the hall at 7 20 this evening to admit new members. Attendees heading to Waverly this afternoon should arrive by 1 PM.
The employes of the Grassy Island Delaware and Hudson breaker will be paid this afternoon. Mrs G A Megargel has left to spend the summer with relatives at Lake Ariel. The Methodist Episcopal church cleared about $90 at their picnic. Mr and Mrs D P Taylor returned home after visiting their daughter in Chicago. T D Fenner of Allentown spent Thursday with G L Keller. Miss Jennie Davis of Wilkes-Barre is visiting Miss Lizzie Cairns of Winton. J M Barrett jeweler attended the Scranton Wilkes-Barre game in Wilkes-Barre Thursday.
Miss Bonnell of Port Jervis visits Misa Ida Barnes while Harvey Welch and family tour Binghamton. A large group of youths celebrate at Upper Woods Pond as Grace church Young People plan a Tuesday social. Miss Mabel Broad visits Port Jervis. William Alexander and Fred Weitzel of Carbondale celebrate the Fourth in Honesdale where locals mostly left town. Farview Lake Ariel and Port Jervis attract visitors.
Arthur Sprout visits Williamsport relatives while a party honors Mises Turner at Grace Camp home. Hunter Scott of Philadelphia visits C N Warner. Fourth of July celebrated at Heart Lake New Milford Dimock Rush Franskiin Forks. Old Montrose observed Sunday.
A farewell reception for Dr Henry Jessup and family was held Tuesday evening with twenty eight Jessups present. The family plans to sail for Syria on July 17. In town, Mr Beardaslee of Springfield was seen shaking hands with friends.
Social notes describe visits by Miss Alice Coon and others to relatives in Mountain Top and nearby towns. A large group enjoyed a Stonehurst reception for Watson H. Stone and Fanny R. Sherman, with many gifts and well wishes. The Baptist festival and patriotic picnic drew crowds despite rain, and several residents are noted on excursions, travels, and family visits.
The Baptist fair and festival held in the Odd Fellows hall on July 4 drew strong crowds and financial success. Booths featured attractive decorative items and a wide array of refreshments was served all afternoon and evening. The gypsy camp of readers and attendees contributed to the festive atmosphere.
The local fair drew many visitors including Stanley Gaines from Dunmore and Agnes O Connell from Honesdale. Franks Vareo and Gus Hensel joined parade activities with others from Scranton and Boston. Rev J H Judge led a July 4 picnic at Maennerchor park with a march from Stanchard Opera House and a parade featuring Catholic groups. Inclement weather dampened fireworks but balloons lit the Eddy sky earlier.
An old advertisement touts Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a universal remedy for teething pain wind colic and diarrhoea in children. It claims decades of use by millions of mothers and urges buyers to request the product from any druggist for twenty five cents per bottle.
The Tribute promotes printing services for topic cards for the next six months plus posters circulars and tickets for excursions or festivals at affordable prices. It invites readers to consult for printing needs this summer.
The Herald of Health advertises Dr. Smith and staff offering frank, charges free consultations in Scranton, Pa at No 2 Wyoming Avenue. It asserts belief in their methods boosts patient hope and recovery, claiming permanent local presence with future notice if they relocate.
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