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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1901

Page

2

Park Fountain Meter Debate Grips Carbondale Officials

Carbondale councilmen debate installing a water meter for the Memorial Park fountain amid cost and supply concerns. They note Park fountain maintenance cost, contrasting it with two other city fountains, and question why a larger meter is needed despite higher overall expense and differing pipe sizes.

Carbondale Consolidated Water Company Memorial Park Conneilmen Water Company

Burglary at the Fair Store on North Main

Police investigate a Sunday night break in at the Fair novelty store on North Main. Burglars, likely larger youths, gained entry by stacking boxes to reach an open window and robbed a cab drawer of mileage books while leaving other stock intact. Chief McAndrew leads the case.

North Main Street McAndrew

Doctor heads to Binghamton for sister's funeral

Attending the funeral, Dr. Mark L. Bailey left last evening for Binghamton New York where he was summoned by the death of his sister Mrs RR A Thompson. The funeral will take place today and Dr Bailey will probably be back by this evening.

Mark L. Bailey Binghamton N. Y RR. A. Thompson Bailey

Union Missionary Meeting at Mrs Stansbury Home

A union meeting of the four missionary societies of the Presbyterian church will be held at the home of Mrs W Br Stansbury on Wednesday afternoon at 3 o'clock. Persons invited include church members and supporters of missionary work.

Union Missionary Meeting Missionary Societies The Presbyterian Church W. BR. Stansbury

Rev George Dixon Leaves for Annual Vacation

Rev George Dixon curate of St Rose parish departed this morning to spend his annual vacation most likely at Atlantic City.

George Dixon St. Rose Parish Atlantic City

Excursion Manager Purdy Calls on Local Ticket Agent

H. L. Purdy of Elmira, excursion manager of the Erie, visited local Ticket Agent R. M. Shepherd yesterday.

H. L. Purdy Elmira The Erie R. M. Shepherd

Grocers at the Lake Near Scranton Gather for Meeting

Grocers at the Lake held a regional gathering yesterday in Scranton to discuss market conditions and cooperative buying. Local merchants shared strategies to improve supply and pricing across the Lake area.

Mother Gray’s Sweet Mother for Children

A notice promoting Mother Gray’s Sweet Mother for Children claims it treats teething fever headaches stomach disorders and worm removal. The remedy is described as prepared in drug stores and offered as a milky supplement for young kids. Address Allen & Gled, Le TM NW.

Mother Cray New York Mother Gray Sweet Mowdere Allen & Glued

Excursion Day at Lake Lodore Draws Large Fourth Crowd

A large Fourth of July excursion at Lake Lodore drew the season’s biggest crowd. Many visitors passed through the city on the way to the lake, with notable attendees including Harry Hopewell Frank McCann Matt Brown Joe Cassidy Thomas F B Walsh Dr Duffy Nathan Weles Patrick Gillogoly John B Nallin and James Cavansugh.

Lake Lodore Pretty Lodore Harry Hopewell Frank McCann Matt Brown Joe Cassidy Thomas FB. Walsh Dr. Duffy Nathan Weles Patrick Gillogoly John B. Nallin James Cavansugh

Cart recovered in Dundaff theft from J. E. Morgan store

A go cart owned by merchant J. E. Morgan of Salem avenue was stolen Friday night from his storefront and recovered at a Dundaff residence. Police traced the cart to a girl seen wheeling it along Sixth avenue and River street, and her parents notified authorities to return it to Morgan and his wife.

J. E. Morgan Salem Avenue Dundaff Sixth Avenue River Street Morgan

Terrible assault shocks village over race quarrel

John Latofsky was beaten by George Wallik, Joseph and Nicholas Andros, and an unidentified countryman after a roadside ambush near Last Chance. The cobblestone weapon tied in a handkerchief inflicted severe head injuries, sparking a long-running Hungarian Polish feud carried before Alderman Atkinson. Wallik and the Andros brothers were arrested. two more suspects were detained as the case heads to the grand jury. Latofsky remains not in danger but unavailable for the hearing.

John Latofsky Tribune Quartette Latofsky George Wallik Joseph Nicholas Andras Wallik Moran McAndrew Andress Brothers Lazofsky

No Meeting Of Select Council Proceeds No Session Held

Last night was the regular bi weekly meeting night of select council but there was no session. Chairman Fletcher is away on vacation and this kept members at home. It is not likely there will be any session until the next regular meeting night Monday evening July 2.

Select Council Fletcher

Miss Burke Arrives for Two Months Home Visit

Miss Mary V. Burke returns from Westchester State Normal School to spend a two month vacation with her parents, Mr and Mrs Michael Burke, on South Main Street.

Mary V. Burke Westchester State Normal School Vacatio Mrs Michael Burke South Main Street

Michael Walsh Joins Milwaukee Western League Club

Michael Walsh of Mayfield, regarded as one of the section’s top baseball players, has joined the Milwaukee club of the Western League.

Michael Walsh Mayfield Milwaukee

Street Car Men Adopt Semi Monthly Pay Plan

The street car workers will be paid semi monthly starting this month in a plan greeted with great rejoicing by the men.

Nolan Returns Home for Summer Vacation

Pitcher Nolan from St Bonaventure University comes home to Dundaft Street to spend the summer with his parents after completing the college season.

Thomas Nolan St. Bonaventure's College Dundaft Street

Visited at Scranton with Miss Kalley and Miss Bowen

Miss Della Kalley and Miss Minnie Bowen visited on Bunday at the home of Kalley’s sister in Scranton. Ridward Roberts of the People’s shoe store spent Bunday in Scranton.

Della Kalley Minnie Bowen Scranton Ridward Roberts The People's Shoe Store

Jermyn Style Streetcar Crash Repeats North of Mayfield

A northbound Scranton Railway streetcar left the rails near the Mayfield power house and struck a pole, snapping it off. Passengers were shaken but uninjured, and residents call for roadbed repairs and safer cars amid ongoing complaints about service.

Jermyn Mayfield Peckville Forest City Scranton Railway Company Forestity Tribune

Out of Penitentiary Jack McGowan Freed After Review

John McGowan known as Jack was released from the Eastern Penitentiary in Philadelphia last week and reached his home Saturday. He was convicted in October 1899 for burglary and assault on an aged couple and sentenced to six years, but a recent act of the assembly granted his freedom. His wife also received a legal separation in Lackawanna county courts citing maltreatment and threats to shoot.

John McGowan Fir Jack Philadelphia McGowan West Ride Unster Q Marine

Monahan Improves at Harrison House

There was a slight improvement yesterday in the condition of proprietor Monahan of the Harrison house. He is extremely weak but kept quiet under care of doctors Gillis and Kelly, who hope to tide him over the danger of recurrent hemorrhages.

Monahan Harrison House Dre, Gillis Kelly

Truiffy to Manage Kearney Drug Store in West Scranton

Thomas Truiffy accepts a favorable offer from James T. Kearney to manage the drug store Kearney is about to open on Jackson street in West Scranton. Dufty and many local friends extend best wishes.

Thomas Truiffy James T. Kearney West Scranton Jackson Street Dufty

Swingle Leads Team Clearing Park Street Fields

T. K. Swingle, a Park Street merchant, directs his men at South Canaan as they clear fields from the previous week’s abundant hay crop.

T. K. Swingle Park Street South Canaan

Missing Olyphant boys Search Underway

An Olyphant woman arrived in town yesterday morning seeking her three young sons missing for several days. No trace found by noon as Constable Moran assumes responsibility for the search.

Olyphant Moran

Miss Flora Simrell Honors At Scranton Home

Miss Hazel Simrell and A G Ball of this city attended a recent party in honor of Miss Flora Simrell at her Scranton home, joining fellow local guests.

Hazel Simrell A. G. Ball Flora Simrell Scranton

Babbath School Wins Picnic Food Contract at Lake Lodore

Odiet Babbath School has been awarded the contract to supply and sell ice cream candies fruit and luncheon dainties at the Union Sunday schools picnic at Lake Lodore on Friday July 24.

Odiet Babbath Union Echosls Lake Lodore

Excursion Banner Promotes Catholic Mutual Outing

The dueling committee of the local Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association stretches a banner across Main street at Salem Avenue announcing the excursion to Lake Lodore on July 41.

The Catholic Mutual Benevolent Association Main Street Salem Avenue Lake Lodore

Local residents visit and guests scenes across Carbondale

Olyphant, Washington street and Scranton visitors spend Sunday in town. Guests include Miss Emma Dunleavy of Scranton staying with Miss Emma Swarts and Miss Mary Swingle from Simon, Pa., visiting Mrs. H. A. Spangenberg.

Blakely Church Plans Lake Lodore Excursion Next Thursday

Blakely Baptist church members will run an excursion to Lake Lodore next Thursday for a delightful day trip. Miss Carrie Kenyon returned home from Crystal Lake after a week away. Brakeman James Nealon of Dunmore Street injured in a Delaware, Lackawanna and Western wreck at Gouldsboro. injuries not serious. Lady Ellen Penman fudge will initiate five new members Saturday evening. Staff rehearsal today at 2 o'clock. Mrs. Mary Cowley of Pottsville visiting Mr. and Mrs. David Tinsley. Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Brown of New York state guests of Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Matthews. David Swannick improving after illness. Louise McNamara visited parents on Dunmore Street. Sunday visits by Misses Mabel and Vida Edwards of Blakely to Miss Helen Jones at Crystal Lake. Postmaster S. J. Matthews and family spent Sunday at home. Margaret Evans and Miss Anna Carey of Jermyn visited relatives locally. Grocers’ excursion to Lake Lodore yesterday drawn a force from here. M. K. Harnden and wife returned from Atlantic City. Margaret Williamson of Wilkes-Barre spent Sunday with Dr. and Mrs. Harris on Delaware Street. John Laughan of Tunkhannock visited his Blakely home on Dunmore Street Sunday.

W. F. McHale Olyphant H. ©. Lister Washington Street Pittston J. Evans James Lally Emma Dunleavy Scranton Emma Swarts F. C. Dimler Carbondale Charles Carr Dunmore William Griffiths de. T. J. Lamb Bunday FF. O Connor Hendrick Manufacturing Company Philadelphia H. Oliver Pittaton Thomas Oliver Wyoming Street E. Spangenberg Dundaff Street Earl Williams Beranton Archbald Street Ray Townsend Leader Corps Ralph Jones Buffalo Will Crago Red Bank N. J Alice Crago Salem Avenue Mary Murphy Kathryn Butler Mise Jennie Kerings Brooklyn Street John Phillips Mark Brennan Mary Gilligan New York City Catherine Gilligan South Church Street William Churchman Fernhall Crystal Lake Mame Early Seventh Avenue Alice O'Malles Nellie Brady Margery Fitzpatrick Hattie Campana Bridgeport Archbald Charles J. Murtz Courts John van Bergen The Tribune Frank Boylan J. J. O'Neill Retail Clerks' Protective Association Blakely Mary Cowley Potteville David Tinsley Delaware Street Ralph Brown York State H. B. Matthewsen David Swannick Dunmore Street Louise McNamara Mabel Vida Edwards Helen Jones J. Matthews Bundas Monek Margaret Evans Anna Carey Jermyn Grocers Lake Lodore M. K. Harnden Atlantic City Mies Margaret Williamson Wilkes- Barre Prohibition League Atherton C. B. Henry Lester Yost Susan B. Harvard Newcastle Urania Tubbs Ruby Yost Mozart Quartette Daniel Jones Old Borge Harry Evane Sidney Owens Richard Watkine Arthur Morgans Sarah J. Price Misa Susan Havard Baptist Young People’s Union Pennsylvania Glen Onoko Mauch Chunk Jessie Cordelia Owens North Taylor Emerson —. Owens Joseph J. Whiteford Main Street Lake Winola William Reese Henry Union Street Thomas Francis Edwin Jones Atlantie City Armstrong Columbia Richard Evans John Evans John G. Owens Harold Mary John E. Evans Marjorie George Perry Edith George John Francia Vila Margaret Powell Pearl George Griffiths Nay Aug Park Mies Blanche Mapleson South Scranton Robert Whiteford Lake Wincela Lily Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Samuel J. Phillips Ridge Street Glen Falls N. Y

Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound Ad Promises Relief

A vintage advertisement touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as a cure all for irritability poor concentration and fatigue. It claims strong restorative effects and markets through Matthews Bros.

Matthews Hros

Train 23 Mishap Delays Travel at Minooka Junction

Train 23 on the Delaware and Hudson line was fifty minutes late to arrive in the city last night due to a breakdown of a passenger car at Minooka Junction.

Delaware and Hudson Thin City Minooka Junction

Improvements at Healey Restaurant In Anthracite Building

The BE Healey restaurant on Sixth Avenue in the Anthracite building is undergoing improvements. A new bar and weather furnishings are being installed to make it one of the town’s most up to date places.

BE. J. Healey Sixth Avenue

A E Tiffany Resting After Pan-American Sightseeing

Contractor A E Tiffany concludes ten days of sightseeing at the Pan-American exposition, describing the visit as fruitful with much pleasure and amusement.

A. E. Tiffany

Durfee and Van Beren Start Cycling Tour This Week

Thomas Durfee and Robert Van Ber een begin a cycling tour this week covering the Pocono mountains and the splendid macadam roads of New Jersey.

Thomas Durfee Robert van Bereen Pocono Mountains New Jersey

Jermyn and Mayfield Local Notes and Obituary

Edgar Stephens son of Mr and Mrs Edward Stephens of Second Street died after four weeks illness. He is survived by parents and several brothers and sisters. Funeral tomorrow afternoon. Various local brief items include Thomas M Davis visiting Carbondale, fishing at Crystal Lake, workers at local shafts receiving pay, Mrs Boyle of Scranton visiting, camping trips at Crystal Lake, Dr B H Jackson visiting Mayfield, Lizzie Collins vacation, Prof and Mrs Martin camping at Lake Chapman, and Berry patch complaints about Hungarians.

Edgar Edward Stephens Second Street Thomas M. Davis Carbondale Tommy Jennie Mann Fourth Street John Forschner Samuel Matthews Crystal Lake B. H. Jackson Mayfield Wilkes-Barre Lizzie Collins J. D. Stocker & Bons Patrick Bergan Huntington, Pa R. H. Martin Scranton Lake Chapman W. T. Roberts Main Street South Gibson Collins Avery Lake Lodore Annie Lander William Rawling Willliam Daly Edward Dawe Peckville Castle Knights of the Mystic Chain

Prohibition League Meeting and Local Socials in Taylor

The Prohibition League gathers at Atherton Hall tonight featuring Rev. C B Henry, Lester Yost, Susan B Harvard, Urania Tubbs, Ruby Yost and Mozart quartet with a reception by Daniel Jones. Tickets are 1 25 adults 75 cents children. Nearby socials and visits across Taylor include many locals traveling to New York and Atlantic City with family and friends.

Local Visitor Notes and Family Short Visits

Priceburg resident Axle Jones visits Bradford relatives. Will Franks and family spend Sunday with Mrs H R Jones in Maple. Kuester family returns home from Minooka after visiting Mrs Lisale Dierks. Mrs J D Williams visits cousin Mrs Williams on Carmall street. Agnes Kelly returns from months with aunt in Drifton. Ruth Lewis and relatives visiting country friends. John Hamplett undergoes cancer surgery at Lackawanna hospital. Matilda Schmidt and Sarah Jane Plowright visit Samuel Pervie and Mrs Simms on Carmall street.

Axle Jones Bradford Jones Dundaff Street Will Franks Punmore H. FR. Jones Maple Street Kuester Minooka Lisale Dierks Carmalt Street J. D. Williams Plymouth Williams Agnes Kelly Drifton Ruth Lewis John Hamplett the Lackawanna Hospital Matilda Schmidt Misa Sarah Jane Plowright Scranton Samuel Pervie Simms Carmall Street

Lawn Social Aids Methodist Church Seat Fund

The Friends of Mr and Mrs E J Chapman plan a lawn social on the Chapman lawn this Thursday to raise funds for the church seat fund. Leon Young of New York visited R Harlan’s family last week and returned Saturday. Tillie Turner of Nay Aug visits John Smith’s family. The Baptist Young People’s Union hosts a social with novel features at the Baptist church on Tuesday.

E. J. Chapman Methodist Church Leon Young New York City Baptist Church

Painful Arm Welling Forces H Armanenberg to Pause Work

H Armanenberg of Archbald Street suspends labor due to a painful swelling on his arm. The incident highlights a sudden health issue disrupting daily duties.

H. A.rmangenberg Archbald Street

Will Sell the Good Vhings

Sunday School class led by Miss Elisabeth Thompson at the Meth. church invites members and neighbors to a sale of valued items with proceeds benefiting church programs and community outreach. Local residents urged to attend.

Elisabeth Thompson

Peruna: Claims of Health Restored by Two Ladies

The ad argues that Peruna restores health by normalizing mucous membranes in the body and stomach, preventing invalids and aiding women with pelvic organ derangements. It asserts Peruna is a specific remedy for these conditions and urges tired and nervous women to heed the message.

Peruna Promoted As Remedy For Catarrhal Ailments

An Illinois woman Miss A Brady narrates relief from exhaustion headaches backache and indigestion after using Peruna with ongoing occasional doses. Fanny Kiavda reche r also reports pelvic catarrh cured after two bottles. A nationwide push highlights Peruna as a cure for catarrhal ailments aimed especially at women with a Health and Beauty booklet by Dr Hartman.

Miss A Prady Illinois Woman's Alliance Indiana Avenues Chicago Miss A. Brady Mia Fanny Klavadatecher Bummitsville Fanny Kiavadarecher BR. Hartman Hartman Bantarium Columbus

Local Social News Highlights From Moosic and Nearby

Moosic residents share visits with friends in town on Friday. Mrs Winds visits Mrs Johnson of Grecation. Mrs Tingley returns home in Gibson after a week with Mrs Bailey. Ethel Hutchings sails to Bermuda for the summer. Levan and Stillman join Sunday in West Pittston. May Jenking returns from the country. Lena Waterman visits her father at Pocono. Presbyterian Sunday school excursion to Mountain Park set for Friday July 19.

E. C. Nagle Dorothy J. Winds F. H. Johnson Grecedaie Tingley Gibson J. N. Bailey Mise Ethel Hutchings Bermuda James Levan Stillman West Pitteton

Local visitors and court move through Tunkhannock

Brooklyn guest Harry Good speed stays with Mr. and Mrs. Reynolds on West Tioga street. Chief Justice J. Brewster McCollum visits Montrove en route to Philadelphia. Hatfields relocate from Colorado to settle in town. Liveryman Doyle Bunnell and Lake Carey merchant Walter Cassidy noted in town. An assault case from Meshoppen was reset due to counsel absence amid slander rumors.

J. Brewster McCollum Supreme Court Montrove Philadelphia Hatfield Colorado Meshoppen Squire W. S. Kuta Ten & m

Sherlock Holmes Inspired Portrait In Edinburgh Professor Tale

The text recalls Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes as drawn from life by an Edinburgh medical professor. The professor would note a slight hardening of a forefinger and thumb thickening as signs Holmes might be a corporal or a crater, addressing students with anecdotes about soldiers and Bermuda.

Sherlock Holmes Conan Doyle Dr. Doyle Edinburgh Bermuda

Dr Doyle’s decision to kill Sherlock Holmes shocks readers

The anecdote recalls how Conan Doyle, urged by friends, chose to end Sherlock Holmes in Switzerland with Silas Hocking suggesting an alpine drop. The tale notes modern fans view the death as a major artistic mistake, while Doyle reportedly never regretted disposing of the detective.

Bermuda Dr. Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Sherlock Switzerland Dr. Doyle Silas Hocking Doyle Zermat

Wheat King of Sumner County Amasses Vast Holdings

John T. Stewart of Sumner County with 115 quarter sections and holdings across neighboring counties rents land for half the yield, seed furnished. He reported up to 100000 bushels in rentals this year and netted $45000 last year. His wealth includes land, bank stock, and farm investments in Kansas and Oklahoma.

John T. Stewart Sumner Hank Sumner County Oklahoma Stewart Kansas Wellington Jack Wellington Eyelone

Corporations Chartered by Executive Wire

The Associated Press reports new state charter issuances today for several firms led by Fhaw Brothers' Company in Pittsburgh with capital 81.0% Glassmere Land Company in Pittsburgh capital 10 and American Incandeorent Lamp Company in York capital 20. The J A Roberts & Company of Bethlehem capital 145 and New Bethlehem Window Glass Company in New Bethlehem capital 840.06. Pan American Fire Brick Company in Pittsburgh capital 10,000 and The Colonial Building and Loan Association in Philadelphia capital 100,005. Ti Word Natural Gas Company in Kittanning capital 10,000.

Preas Harrisburg State Department Thee Corporationa Fhaw Brothers’ Company Pittshura Glassmere Land Company Pittsburg American Incandeorent Lamp Company York J A. Roberts & Company Weet Bethlehem New Bethlehem Window Gliese Company New Bethlehem Pan

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