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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1901
Page
2
The People’s Exchange advertises many house and property notices with minor rates. A wanted position offer promises travel expenses. The event by the Railway Conductors Order will be held at Lake Pontelle on Thursday August 29, drawing many friends for a larger celebration.
A quartet of boys including Frank Walsh David Jennings Hubert Brennan and Minnich were arrested after breaking into the Fair novelty store on Sunday night. Jennings and Brennan confessed detailing a raid that yielded two pocket knives and other items as they fled to hiding places along riverbanks. Brennan and Jennings were recommitted for bonds while Walsh and Minnich were taken into custody with varying hearings and promises to appear.
M T P Harding travels from Middle Town to New York City to secure a caterer for the conductors bake clan event. The trip aims to arrange food service and related logistics for the gathering.
An old advertisement claims Allen's Foot Ease relieves bunions and sore feet instantly. It touts rapid relief, suggests easy use, and offers mail order with a product address in Le Roy and a seller name A. Clistere.
Reverend H J Whalen D D solemnized the marriage of Mire Magale Lewis of Simpson and Edwin A Bliss of Susquehanna at the Berean Baptist parsonage on Monday evening. Bliss is a boilermaker who worked in the Erie shop at Susquehanna and later in the Delaware and Hudson shop in this city. The couple will visit the bride’s parents in Simpson before returning to Susquehanna where Bliss will resume work.
Gregory Higgins of the South Side is jailed on felonious wounding charges after a Monday night assault on John Peel, son of Mr and Mrs William Peel of Wyoming Street. Peel, struck with a stone near the head, survived a near skull fracture after medical aid and is expected to recover with no lasting injury.
Clyde Davenport left Monday to reside in Pittsburg where he has secured lucrative employment. He was one of the most popular younger stationary engineers here and his departure is greatly regretted.
Miss Mame Maxwell resigns from Abe Sahm's Main Street store. Miss May Moffit of Woodlawn Avenue is secured by Mr Sahm to fill the position.
David L. Walsh, acting substitute mail carrier, t8 carrying the rout in the Belmont street section during the absence of regular Carrier Martin Oliver.
Assistant Postmaster John M Nealon and Mrs Nealon departed yesterday for a weeklong trip to the Pan-American Exposition and Niagara Falls.
The City Engineer Kupp was summoned from the city yesterday to Hasleton to be at the bedside of a relative who is dangerously ill.
During Assistant Postmaster Nealon's absence at the Pan American, Miss Fox will serve as substitute clerk, handling mail and related duties in his stead.
Rolerick Gillis, son of Dr A F Gillis, has accepted a position as clerk at John A Lunny’s Main Street pharmacy, marking a new hire in the local drug trade.
Reverend John White left last evening on the Erie ferry for Denver Colorado where he will begin his sacred duties.
At Atlantic City Dr John Connell departed yesterday to spend a week in Philadelphia and Atlantic City for unspecified activities.
Moved from Binghamton H P Wilson of Binghamton has taken up residence in this city.
Auction-like list of calicoes ginghams calicoes percale shirting flannels and sheeting with quality grades and sale prices. Mentions various fabrics such as indigo blue calicoes canton flannel dress ginghams and unbleached sheeting with prices noted in the usual and sale ranges.
Mrs John Lesco of Forest City was instantly killed by a bolt during last evenings storm while her brother Stephen Lesco suffered severe burns. The incident occurred on Hudson street near the Polish Catholic church as the two were in the basement when the lightning struck. The house sustained damage and telephone lines between Forest City and points north were disrupted.
Tony Villotti of Electric alley was arrested at the request of merchant Michael Bonnette by Constable Gilby of Alderman Delavan's court on larceny by battee charges. Held on bonds for a hearing before Alderman Delavan this evening. Villitt allegedly received merchandise from Bonnette, sold it, and did not return it. He had left the city in November and reappeared this week with a railroad section gang.
The Mrs John Hopkins circle of Berean Baptist hosts an ice cream social on the lawn at Terrace street home. The Ladies Aid of the First Methodist plans an ice cream social inside the church with a cordial invitation to the public.
The Morrison House yesterday hosted visitors from Scranton including John J. Maghran Thomas J. Waleh John McCrindle 5 J Chapman Thomas A Ruddy Captain James T O Hara all listed as registered guests Societal notes record the names of travelers from Scranton at the Morrison House.
Misa S. Gilmartin of South Main Street and her sister Miss Molly of Scranton started a ten days journey to Philadelphia and Atlantic City yesterday.
Walter Hawkins of Wirby's Furniture Establishment is on his regular annual vacation, taking time away from shop duties. He is in the midst of a leisure break as the business continues under staff guidance.
Liutenant-Colonel Hall of the Pa Triarchs Militant will depart today for Altoona to attend the convention of the state department council in session Thursday Friday and Saturday. The body will consider conferring the degree of chivalry on 50 candidates.
A garbled listing lists numerous fabrics including Dimities and Corded Velvet with sale prices and wide lengths. Products mention White grounds Black figures stripes and polka designs with several quality notes and cent-based prices.
Cream Table Damask and other linens offered at sale prices. Nainsook and Indian linens in plain and checked styles. Toweling, toweling patterns, and white goods with various grades and discount sale prices. July sale items include cream, bleached, and striped fabrics with pattern options.
A list of names remains in the Car Bondale Pennsylvania post office as of July 14 1901. The unknown addressees include Thomas Bradley Arthur Hamilton Thomas Kennedy Peter Miller Wm Swift Miss Bridget Kennedy Mrs Martha Simpson Mrs Williams Maro Matthews Lottie James Giovanni Lo Racingo Miles Lathrop Tracy Herman Schondberger Carmine Grande in Salvatore Tommasso Maysa J H Thomas P M
Mrs C A Kafka and her sons Charles and Brooks, long living in Troy New York, have moved back to Carbondale to reside with Mr and Mrs L A Roberts on South Church Street until the Johnson house on Washington Street is prepared. Mr Kafka will again use this city as his headquarters.
Frank B. Schoonover of Carbon Dale High School class of 18 percent now studies at Drew Theological Seminary and spends summer with his parents on Cemetery Street. He has advanced rapidly and temporarily filled many pulpits in towns near Madison New Jersey, home of the seminary.
Mrs. G. W. Bly and sons Leon L. and Carl and Mrs. R. S. Whitfield and daughter Merrilla of South Washington street started a two weeks outing in New York. They will visit North Colesville Hamilton Sylvan Beach Syracuse Greene and Binghamton during the trip.
Meetings scheduled tonight include Branch No. 549 of the Catholic Knights of America at Pioneer castle No. 205 Knights Mystic Chain and Carbondale lodge No. 230 Knights of Pythias. Ladies Auxiliary Railroad Engineerera meet in the afternoon.
The marriage of Mies Cora B Hodg lin of Carte avenue to Harry States of Mill street takes place today at the bride’s home. States is a valued employee of Hendricks Manufacturing.
Elmer Gritman departs for Buffalo while B Mendelssohn of Mayfield visits the area. Arch Ball returns from a week in New York as Miss Marie Dougherty of Olyphant guests friends on the West Side. Mrs. George Millan of New York is visiting relatives here, and Mrs. Frank Ball of Jeffrey Street spends time with friends in Waymart. Rev. Father Holmes of Hazleton visits the Parochial residence. Misses Anna Hurd and May Fauts enjoy a week with friends in Honesdale. Bridget McAndrew of Cottage Street visits on the West Side. Laura Chapman of Jeffery Street spends a week with relatives in Honesdale. Alicia Coreen of Wilkes-Barre returns after a short city visit. Mrs. J. F. Mannion’s guest Marie Gallagher has returned home. Charles Schuster and family are mentioned in passing.
A string of residents and visitors are noted in Aldenville and surrounding towns. RB A Kelly plans a Pan American exposition trip later this week. Prof Whittemore of Buck Whittemore College visited Carbondale. Edward Mannaton and family visited their son Anson on Canaan street. Mrs Reynolds returned to Scranton after a few days with relatives. Abbey has returned to Terrace Street after two weeks with Aldenville relatives. Leo and James Burke are vacationing in Dunmore. Martha Halafas and Helen Newman of New York are visiting Mrs Henry Carter on Canaan street. Lizzie Whalen of Shenandoah, after visiting the Misses Little, heads home to Beranton. Mrs John Tuttle returns to Wilkes-Barre from a visit with her parents on Jeffrey street.
Local incidents include Charles Dewey's fall from a hay loft ladder with severe shaking but no full recovery by evening. Firemen's strike threatens Jermyn colliery operations if Glenwood fires remain idle. Mayfield miners held an open air meeting denouncing the strike. Other notes: William Loughney returns from St Peter's Hospital, Carrie Brown visits Scranton, Luther Davis escapes injury after being run over, John Solomon plans two week visit to Summerhill, and High School Alumni to meet at 8 p.m.
Miss Louise Brown of Albany New York joins five guests at the Mahon House for an evening event hosted by the Stationary Firemen of Olyphant at the hotel of Thomas R Williams tonight.
The Taylor Prohibition league held a well attended meeting at Van Horns hall with Rev C B Henry delivering an address. The Taylor Hustlers challenge Times to a $5 side baseball game on school grounds Saturday afternoons. Several local residents and events are listed including deaths, arrivals, and visits across Taylor and nearby towns.
Scranton residents E J Pickens and B C Linetram summer at the Buckingham home. Georgetown visitors W B B Page and G B Aten. Miss Lottie lay so again confined under care of Dr Knobber and Mrs Browning. Dunmore family Lynott boarding with H J Branton for summer. Rev J J Rankin at the Pan American. Argue MebLean preached at Presbyterian church. Baptist primary class led by Miss Bessie Buckingham planned a fundraising event in Wagner's orchard tomorrow. Bertha Grimes social attracted good attendance boosting King's Daughters treasury by over ten dollars. Bertha Humiston has returned.
Waverly hosts many Scranton visitors with Henry White and several families boarding. Rev. Bundy of Virginia preached at the Baptist church last Sabbath. The Florey and Brooks auto passed through en route to Buffalo. A season rental to Scranton party marks a busy resort season. The Men’s Union of the Methodist church hosted a successful lawn entertainment and plans a tent at the Evangelical Association loan for summer gospel meetings in August led by Secretary Muhy of the Scranton Y M C A with opening address July 21 and special music.
Milburn of Bristol visits his father Joseph Milburn in Peckville. Emma Carpenter and Misa Luewella Kennedy depart for Beatt relatives. Anna Williams dies at Walnut Street. funeral at 2 PM. Excursion committee approves trip to Harvey's Lake for last July. date and rates soon. Postmaster notes several uncalled letters. Twentieth Century society postpones lawn social. Century promises future events.
Moscow notices Mrs Frank Posten returns home after three weeks with parents in Hamilton, Mrs Hattie Kelly of Wilkes-Barre visiting here, Mrs Thatcher Jails with pneumonia at her parents, Mrs Mayo of Scranton visiting children summering at William Khreooda, Myrtle and Rena Yeager of Daleville visiting aunt Mrs J B Yeager, Albert Hatheill visiting parents, Laubach family returned from boarding, Margaretta Senberg of Scranton visiting aunt Mrs G J Brown, Mrs Watkine and son George of Scranton visiting sister Mrs George Bhaw, Bessie Lancaster of Monsic visiting friends.
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