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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 06, 1901
Page
3
Classified notice for a popular clearinghouse offering real estate or property exchange services and wanted notices. Lists contact at Walters corner Church street and lem avenue with rates and job ad for general housework. Specifies five cent per word rates and free insertions for wanted notices.
John A. Adams and William McHale, both of This City, were captured by Constable Gilby and sent to Fort Columbus to face court martial on desertion from the United States Regular Army. Adams enlisted in Scranton in 1898 and deserted May last year. McHale enlisted in Scranton in 1890 and deserted May 21, 1800.
A group of Scranton lawyers led by John R. Edwards and John P. Murphy attended a hearing in Vandling to determine Fell township indebtedness at the time Vandling was incorporated. The proceeding, held in Assistant District Attorney Louis Gramer’s office, involved Fell township counsel, with McAndrew in a stenographic role and ex City Solicitor Watrous representing Vandling.
Reports from Crystal Lake indicate a bountiful fishing season with plentiful catches. Anglers flock to the lake, praising the area as an ideal spot for huss and other fish, renewing its reputation after years of varied success.
An OCR fragment advertises a foot care product marketed as a cure for burning feet and ingrown nails. It claims immediate relief, mentions a powder form called Foot Kier, and lists availability by mail order and at druggists and stores.
Ex councilman Wade Finn of Scranton and guest Mr Shannon of Thleety boated at Crystal Lake and caught a fine three pound bass. News of the catch drew a large crowd of fishermen as the summer tableau spurred rival tales of bigger fish yet to come.
Patrick Liawter of Mayfield was overcome by heat while on the Murray's hotel porch. He collapsed after a match described as acid smoke fell into his mouth. Passersby moved him to the rear of the hotel and he was taken to Emergency hospital in serious yet improving condition.
Dr. Bailey orders compulsory vaccination for six hundred silk mill workers at the Klots Company in Simpson. General Manager Frieder enforces the plan with vaccination at company expense, citing public health concerns over smallpox in nearby Simpson.
The Fourth of July drew record crowds to city hotels and restaurants. Harrison House housed over 600 guests and the American Inn registered more than 100. At Harrison House the dining room closed at ten, staff exhausted by the heat and demand. Restaurants ran out of meals despite preparations.
Fragmented OCR lists several fraternal groups and lodge numbers including Echons board Division by ancient order of HWiber niane court golden eagle no 14 Cambrian lodge no 48 independent order of odd fellows diamond lodge no mm shield of tloner. The text is incomplete and provides few actionable details beyond group names and numbers.
A fragment lists gatherings by Knights of Father Mathew EK Hendrick lodge No 11 Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen Central Laher unton Cigarmakers union No 459 H. Doterer lodge No 144 and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers. Readable names suggest a community notice of upcoming meetings.
Ex City Solicitor H Warrous and family travel to York Ike for a ten day visit, according to local notices.
Clerks association, wearied by merchants refusing early closing, decide to present two merchant names to the Central Labor Union for action. The move aims to enforce the 6:40 p.m. closing hour after months of tension and failed negotiations.
A meeting in the select council chamber honored City Clerk WL L Moon as he prepares a six week to two month journey to England. Miver Kilpatrick and fellow councilmen present Moon with a meerschaum pipe and express regret at his departure. Moon and his wife will be abroad, with warm wishes to remember Carbondale friends across the water.
A lightning flash during a recent storm shocked a mill hand aboard a Traction Company car en route home. The car stalled at the milk mill switch as power failed, with a fuse box spark. Miss Case collapsed and was treated at the mill. others recovered, and Dr Thompson tended her as she recovered from the electric shock.
A severe storm injures a resident who was shocked and collapsed multiple times but later stabilized. A bolt struck a Canaane Street home owned by the Hunter estate, tearing shingles from the gable and entering near the sink where Mr Brydent sat, who was unharmed.
Conductor Owen Loftus of Bite road, living on Seventh Avenue, sustained a broken arm and badly injured legs after a fall from a box car near Lanesboro junction. He was thrown from the car as the train lurched and landed beside the track, then was transported home by the Erie flyer with Dr. Lowry attending.
Authorities in the county and Wayne county pursue Winans Hull, suspected killer of Edwin Schoon. Coroner Powell asks Constable Neary to meet for a planned systematic search today as officers scramble to locate him.
Rev A F P Chaffee Pastor Mrs Chaffee and Chaffee's mother accompany Rev Mr Mimatead from Gilford N Y yesterday on Erie to a coast trip. They will visit Yellowstone Park Portland San Francisco Los Angeles and Yosemite Valley. Return plans include Salt Lake City Colorado Springs and Denver. They will be away several weeks.
George Wayman, a Dundaff street laborer, was struck by Delaware and Hudson train No. 23 at the Dundaff street crossing as the train entered the yard around 10 o'clock. The slow-moving train tossed him aside causing a scalp wound and brukses. he was treated at the Emergency hospital by the physician.
A July 4 festival and social by the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel choir raised 265 dollars. The proceeds will fund the church organ.
A parade of locals and guests moved through Olyphant Scranton and Carbondale over the Fourth. Names include L F Lynch, FE Wilson, M T Cilros, Miss Mame Ryan, Miss Kathe Monahan, Mrs Frank Wells, John Brown, Misses Bedie Mamie Timlin, James Lynny, Joseph Monahan, T J Fanning, A E Tiffany, Miss Fanny Clark, Miss Mary Walsh, Miss Kittie Gibbons, Kathryn Gallagher, Miss Alice Malley, Frank Lavan, Joseph Fitzpatrick, Attorney George O’Brien, Mrs Charles Haywood, Mrs M T Walsh, James Kilpatrick, Dr Price, M Munson Searing, Pyle store guests, and others visiting relatives and friends across the area.
An old advertisement promises relief for jittery nerves and irritability. It claims to improve sleep concentration appetite and energy, urging readers to buy Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound from Matthews Bros. and praising its effectiveness.
Borough council discussed repairing a Division Street culvert and ordered street committee action. The exoneration tax list was again laid over. Bills were read and paid, including a $48.93 injunction bill related to Jermyn Electric Light and Crescent Electric disputes. Tax levy proposed eight mills for various needs and five for light and water. Local notices cover storms, injuries, and community events.
Grieving friends report the death of Mrs. Spencer wife of Rev Dr Spencer of Blakely at the Blakely Baptist parsonage yesterday afternoon. Funeral is set for tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock in the church with remains later sent to Philadelphia to rest in Lexington cemetery Monday. Borough council meets Monday evening.
Prohibition workers urge Peckville residents to attend a July 1 program at Legent hall featuring Miss Edith Anna May and Rev. F. Gendalli. After singing and readings a Prohibition league will be organized open to all men women and children. Local notices also report community events and church services across Peckville.
A hastily written appeal from Miss Miesaker and Mrs Florence Aitkins in Chicago and Toledo extols Peruna and Manalin as cures for female ailments. Letters claim relief from leucorrhea, headaches, and general weakness after months or years of suffering. Dr. Hartman offers free summer consultations to interested women who write with age and symptom history.
Tomorrow at Calvary Church in Taylor offers will be taken for Baptist Home Missionary seniors. Morning sermon on Our Independence and evening on Our Duties Towards Our County. Funeral of Mrs Edlund Carter held yesterday at 2 pm from her residence Main Street. Interment Washburn Street cemetery. Pallbearers listed. Excelsior quartet to sing at Monare Presbyterian Church tomorrow.
E Jones will accompany them and preside at the ongudi. The funeral of David James will occur from the late home on Washing ton street, thin afternoon, Burnint will be made in the Presbyterian cemetery. Consiferhale interest is being mani fested in today's baseball contest as the Hustlers meet the Lilacs for a $10 purse with Reed and dies for the Lilacs and Lewis and Hanmond for the Hustlers. Content will commence at 3 o'clock on the school house park. Preparations are being made by members of the Willian Tell Riffe club to have a rifle match on August 1. Trains from Pitteton, Wilkes-Barre and Scranton will enter. Miss Mary Day, of Chové Street, is visiting friends in Wayne county.
The Fourth passed quietly with a Baptists church dinner and supper in Clark's Green. F. L. Phillips' lawn hosted evening frowarks. Local residents hosted and visited relatives, with many townspeople affected by vaccination side effects.
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