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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1901
Page
2
One cent a word six per cent extra for five words. Wanted good general servants for positions with wages up to 810 per month. Mrs CA Walters advertises at the corner Church and Salem Avenues for general help and employment opportunities.
The Common Council approves the pole tax ordinance taxing telegraph and telephone poles awaiting the mayor’s signature. The session then adjourned after discussing fire-alarm box approvals, street lighting, and several committee resolutions including contracts and street repairs.
A telegram from Elmira New York confirms the death of Mrs Maria Abbott at her Elmira home. She was born in Eastbourne Sussex England and moved with her parents to St Johns Quebec as a child where her father Rev W T Baldwin served at St Demers Church. Mrs Abbott married twice with her first husband dying in Nassau in the West Indies.
The long respected Carmondale resident, widow of Abbott and later Mrs. L. Egerton, died after a life as a traveler and book lover. Funeral plans are not yet set but a Wednesday burial in Maplewood is expected after the remains are returned from Orange.
The article reports Mayor Kilpatrick vetoing a three year lighting contract awarded to Leekawarnna Valley company. Councils did not convene a joint session to review the veto, leaving the action effectively unaddressed. Public apathy and unclear response from councilmen follow the veto.
There is a temporary reorganization in the Delaware and Hudson offices due to the absence of City Clerk Moon and Secretary to Superintendent Manville. J. J. Rounds takes Moon’s duties for two months, with George F. James moving to the despatcher office and Bo Evara filling James’s telegraph aftics post at Carbon Falls.
Dr. Baker and Mrs. Baker return from Buffalo where they enjoyed a fine visit viewing the wonders of the exposition.
Steve Gluck returns home on pay night and serves three sirloins in a bizarre fashion angering his family. He assaults no one but breaks windows and starts a small blaze before police arrest him. He pleads reform and pays costs to be discharged.
Constable Gilby of Alderman Tela van's court returned from New York with deserters Joan Adams and William McHale. He handed over Adams and McHale to Major General Brooke after escorting them from the city.
A reflection on how mood shifts from bubbling brightness to deep shadows. The piece links inner perception to external life, exploring what governs the spectrum of human emotion and its effects on daily experience.
Reading the testimonial claims from Scranton and Beranton residents about Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills. Samuel Rogers describes relief from headaches nervousness and insomnia after use. Mrs Thomas Summers reports cure of nervous headaches and improved appetite after one box from Matthews Brow drug store. Henry Alberts recounts back and kidney soreness relief and healthier secretions after taking the pills.
Constable Gilby delivered two army prisoners to Major General Brooke commander of the Department of the Boston area. Brooke, famed for service in the Philippines, holds them in confinement on Governor's Island. The transfer to New York City occurred without incident as the constable traveled alone.
Wil Peuckert and Joe Duggan return to Hos pital Street after mustering out with the Forty first in May. They traveled from the Philippines via Thomas and San Francisco and through the Suez canal to the Atlantic Pacific route. Peuckert, though bronzed, has been ill for months. Duggan is in splendid health. Edward Sendt, Edward Scntt, from the West Side, mustered out with them, is in New York and expected home soon. Arthur Fenton plans to stay in Manila where he worked with them.
The Carbondale Cycle club shows rising vitality this spring with steady membership growth. Applications pile up after each meeting, with about four or five pending and six waiting tonight. President Kimball leads a popular lecture series and summer entertainments likely to include band concerts for public participation.
Daughters of Rebekah in a keen contest to select two candidates for the highest degree of chivalry to be conferred August 9 at Lake Lodore. Balloting tonight stirs members after weeks of effort with a large expected turnout. Staff officers of the estate will officiate the ceremony.
Andrew Gamdetta of Simpson sought Dr A F Gills after a sudden stomach pain. An examination revealed a severely diseased appendix, prompting immediate transfer to Emergency and surgery to remove what remained. By last night his condition was improving.
Dominick Bancherino renowned cutter for B Singer departs this week from the city to his native Naples Italy to join his brother from Brazil for the fiftieth wedding anniversary of their parents. Friends wish him a safe journey.
Patriotic Order Sons of America Camp installed officers last evening including President B B Durphy Vice President John D Robinson Master of Forms Frank Bedell Conductor John Halsted Inspector John Hogan Camp Guard George Crosby Chaplain unnamed attendees and formalities noted.
J. E. Bigwert and L. Stevens with Ray H. Oliver district president WH. C. Huffman of Mount Cobb presided. William Swarts, a charter member from Camp 7 Elmiya, attended the installation. A social hour followed the exercises.
Mooctings of Tonight brings together Division No. 11 of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Fr Vincent de Paul society Lucretia Judge No 109 Daughters of Rebekah Lackawanna tribe No 208 Improved Order of Red Men Knights of Honor Local union No 1611 United Mine Workers of America Carbondale Cycle club and Daughters of St George for a multi group gathering in the city. The listing highlights the participating organizations and the diverse fraternal and labor groups present at the event.
George B. Kimball of this city, famed for his splendid entertainments, has arranged a banquet for a select coterie at his Crystal Lake summer home on Friday evening July 18. Invited guests can appreciate the warm hospitality promised by the host.
L. J. Adams of Grove street denies The Tribune’s claim that his son John Adams deserted from the army and drank. He says his son, while not a total abstainer, was never intoxicated in his life to his knowledge.
The community notes a string of visitors and guests including Mrs Eugene McComb in Archbald, Miss Lizzie Walah returning from Scranton, Miss Rebecca McCabe from Philadelphia visiting Mrs James Lee, and delegates like T J Monaghan attending the United Mine Workers convention in Scranton. Also listed are residents from Olyphant Behenectady and Greater New York visiting local households and family hosts on Park and Seventh avenues.
A Mother and Baby party will be held in the church social rooms tomorrow afternoon from 4:20 to 5 pm with prizes for heaviest baby, most teeth, best behavior, and least crying. Mothers may bring their infants. ice cream and cake will be sold. event run by the Ladies Missionary Society.
Marie Coats of the Appleton Young Ladies Club endorses Peruna as a reliable spring and summer remedy curing languid fatigue and digestive distress. The letter cites personal use over three seasons and recommends the product for stomach and bowel catarrhs and summer illnesses. Emma A. Bell of Fort Pierce shares a severe dysentery recovery story after trying Peruna. The appeal urges readers to obtain Hartman’s summer disease book.
Tomorrow night the board will hear proposals for building the extension to the First Ward school. Local mine crews at Foldy Creek and No 2 were paid yesterday. Visitors include Andrew Propopovits of Bridgeport and Annie Malley returning from Binghamton. Mrs J A Shultz travels to Philadelphia for a wedding. 1 1 Thomas of Wilkes Barre was in town yesterday. Samuel Pugh of Hornsville visits relatives. Mr and Mrs J F Jones of Willow Street spent Sunday at Carbonthile.
This afternoon and evening a picnic for St. John's German church societies at Weber's park with 25 cent admission and a $10 gold prize. The Taylor Silver Cornet band performs in the evening. A raffle raises funds for David Powell’s Archbald mine injury. Various local events, church trips, and personal visits are noted along with a funeral mass for Mrs Gallagher at Hyde Park Catholic cemetery.
Priceburg residents and neighbors are mentioned in a string of social notes. C. Rock returns to Paterson after time with his parents on Linden street. Mrs. William Wilton visits her sister in Olyphant. Multiple local residents travel to see relatives or spend days with friends in Foranton Mount Poconn Scranton and nearby towns.
In Maitland the Fourth drew notable crowds for races and town events. A lightning strike damaged Pardon Lewis' house during the evening show. Little Will Evans of Yale University is visiting Carl Tiffany. Miss Kate Van Fleet's boarders are mentioned among local happenings.
Residents report summer plans and social events in Scranton and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Lester Davie visit with relatives, Albert Seamans stays with sister Mrs N B Phillipe, Mrs Clara Briggs plans a social at the parsonage July 17 after a cream social in church basements and at the Rap ter Sunday School parsonage.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports on Susquehanna labor tensions and mixed forecasts for a return to old positions after a local clash of opinions. Erie officials and President Underwood visit. trains operate with damage controls as clerks note system inspections and proposed tracks from Jessup to Dunmore.
An old advertisement touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound to ease jangled nerves and restlessness. It claims to improve sleep concentration and appetite and recommends Matthews Bros for sale.
A Baltimore Sun republication discusses the decline of Welsh use in Ireland and the push to preserve Welsh through education and business reasons. It notes population shifts and the rising dominance of English for commercial and imperial reach, urging effort to maintain Welsh amid changing times.
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