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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1901
Page
2
Wanted ladies or gentlemen travel, one earnings offer at 875 per month plus expenses, no conveying. Call Harrison Mower.
Morgan, a Plymouth man and member of the Order of Foresters excursion party, died from a head injury after being struck by car platform steps while attempting to board a moving train near Panthers Bluff on the Delaware and Hudson line. He was en route to Lake Lodore and was taken home on the 12 46 Delaware and Hudson train.
Public spirited citizens and local fraternal groups back Carbondale’s semi centennial celebration. Latest contributions show strong community support from the Board of Trade HM Very Rev T F Coffey and Chase & Sanborn and George J Kimball with 50 and 9 dollars, plus Washington Camp No 210 Patriotic Order Sons of America 25 and Daughters of Naomi 5.
Manager Fox of the Crescents has arranged a Sunday match at Alumni park against a Scranton team formed from college players home on vacation. The game, seen as this season’s likely highlight, follows a recent loss viewed as temporary. Tomorrow a Dundaff team meets Crescents with Nolan and Bolan from St Bonaventure’s providing the battery.
Mr A F Gillis departs today for a two to three week sea and land trip through Canada and Nova Scotia to rest after a siege of illness caused by overwork in his medical practice. The community extends best wishes for an enjoyable and beneficial journey.
Plumbers completed extending gas piping to all parts of the city building following the contract award for Netting that structure to the Carbondale Gas company.
Tonight a banquet hosted by Mr. Kimball is planned but details and timing are unclear as readers await final arrangements and venue confirmation.
Shake into your shoes with Allen's Foot-Fase powder. It relieves burning, itching feet and soothes corns and bunions. Provides comfort, helps shoes feel lighter, and reduces fatigue. Sold by druggists and shoe stores with trial packages available by mail from Le Roy, New York.
George Kimball of this city as general agent will entertain the Chase & Sanborn representatives, Lackawanna bar members, and local press at Pern Hall. A musicale precedes the event with several ladies invited. Attorney Charles H. Horton changes a toast to Sal agamundi for the festive occasion.
Winans Hull, accused of killing Edwin Schoonover, spends days in Wayne county jail in good spirits singing ragtime for fellow prisoners. He cannot sleep well at night and is restricted from visitors. his brother Charlie Hull claims innocence and recalls events at Lodore and Waymart with details about a hunting knife and past trouble, and notes Hull's susceptibility to drink.
A further forenoon hearing examined boys arrested for a Sunday night burglary at the Pair store. Walsh testified admitting guilt and detailing break in May 6 and May 12. The gang sought items for a baseball club. Bennett is wanted on a warrant.
John J Monahan longtime Harrison House proprietor dies after a stomach hemorrhage. He built hospitality career from restaurant work to managing the hotel, remodelling the Harrison House and guiding its patronage. Survived by wife Barah Gilleen and nine children, two sisters, and affiliated with St Rose of Lima and Catholic Mutual Benevolent association. Funeral service planned at St Rose church with high mass and burial in St Rose cemetery.
Miss Coral Hedglin and Warry Robert States married yesterday at the Berean Baptist parsonage with Miss Elsie Hedglin as bridesmaid and August Brunner as groomsman. The couple, who plan a ten day Erie trip, will reside with the bride’s mother on Darte avenue. States is the son of Mr and Mrs Peter States of Waymart and works at Hendricks company as a CID Fellow.
J B O Connor has secured the contract to erect a three story brick hotel in Forest City for Martin Machite. The structure will measure 58 by 70 feet and stand opposite the Davis Opera House.
Honesdale fireman Guy Little is disabled from duty for several days after breaking two toes while performing his firefighting duties.
Yesterday morning Dr Bailey performed an operation on the five year old son of Mr and Mrs George A Spall of Ninth avenue. The boy suffered an internal trouble and his condition is reported as very favorable.
Gerald McHale son of the late FE J McHale and Mrs. McHale of North Main Street has accepted a position in Hotel Harrison, signaling a local career move for a prominent family.
Henry Fluellen sustained a deep cut to the hand while performing his duties. He received on site first aid and was later treated for the injury.
A number of young men from Forest City attended the club’s first annual dance and banquet held Tuesday evening, showcasing social activity in the community.
The Nicholson residence on Gilbert Street, owned by the Birkett estate, received a new paint finish after being vacated by Mr and Mrs Joseph Nicholson.
Members of the Hebrew class at the Methodist church Sabbath nehod partook of hospitality hosted by Miss Elizabeth Thompson on Spring Street. A guessing contest was the feature with Charles Severance winning the prize. Cake and cream were served to the guests.
An advertisement extols Syrup or Froa by the Cathronsia Fra Syrup Co as a pleasant reliable laxative. It claims to cleanse the system, dispel colds headaches and fevers, and aid habitual constipation without irritating kidneys liver or bowels. The remedy uses senna and aromatic plants and warns buyers to seek the full company name to avoid imitations. Sale locations include California Fig Syrup Co in San Francisco Louisville and New York with price five dollars per bottle.
The note lists individuals including F. L. Clark Claud Olver Willis Garden George Eaton Bert Gates Arthur Stephens Earl Krink Will Stephens Archie Brink Robert Meeker John Evans Joseph Sherrer Harry Bunnell Benjamin Fellows Charlie Severance and Miss Julia Thompson as part of the notice.
A list of organizations includes G. FE Randolph camp No. 138 Sons of Veterans Division No. 5 A H Local No S77 United Mine Workers Branch No 77 J C B A Ladies Auxiliary Railroad Trainmen Carbondale council No 24 Royal Arcanum as readable entries in the page segment. The items reflect fraternal orders and labor unions with regional ties to Carbondale.
John Peel, badly hurt in a Monday night incident with Gregory Higgins, showed progress on Tuesday evening. His condition improved by yesterday, raising hopes and reducing the urge to move him to a hospital.
Hugh Murphy resigns as janitor of the Anthracite building citing refusal to accept further wage reductions. He states his decision follows an impasse with his employers over the pay cut.
Scranton residents Henry Marshall Clarence Knowles and others visited local friends Tuesday. York and New Jersey visitors include Miss Grace Kelly Miss Ethel Osterhaus and Mrs Mattie Hughes Brown. Several locals hosted guests at homes on Main Street Brooklyn Street and South Mall Street during a busy social week.
Miss Eleanor Murphy of Dunmore visits Miss May Ferguson of Lackawanna street. Maud Kelly returns from Lake Ariel. Mrs Samuel McLaren moved to Lackawanna hospital in Scranton for treatment. Thomas O Malley of New York visits parents on Dunmore street. Mine Ochs of Allentown, guest of Mr and Mrs H B Bush, returns home. William F Gillespie of Olyphant marries Miss Bridget Donnelly of Jessup yesterday afternoon.
Many relatives witnessed a ceremony as Mr. and Mrs. Gillespie prepare to reside in town. Rev and Mrs B F Hammond attended a Wilkes-Barre wedding. Mrs Mary Probert and daughter Annie returned from Kingston relatives. Flossie Howard came home from a week at New Milford. Mamie Moran of Carbondale visited town before returning home. Blakely Baptist church excursion planned to Lake Lodore today.
Funeral services for the late Mrs William Andrews were held yesterday at the family home on Washington Street with a large gathering. Rev H H Harris preached a moving sermon, Calvary Baptist quartet sang, and interment followed at Forest Home cemetery. Pallbearers included Alfred Jones John E Owens James Evans John C Richards Richard Roberts and David J Davis. Floral bearers named.
Hogarth's band played an open air concert on the Stocker lawn drawing hundreds. Rev D Molter of Jermyn to start a mission in Richmondale with Sunday school at 2 pm and preaching at 1 pm. Mayfield council to discuss exoneration list. Sacred Heart parishioners pilgrimage to Mayfield Greek Catholic church. Several local residents and visitors noted with gatherings at Nay Aug park and various homes. Tickets for a picnic are 40 cents adults 25 cents children.
An old advertisement touts Lichty s Celery Nerve Compound claiming it improves irritable sleep concentration appetite and energy. Sold by Matthews Browne and associates, the copy emphasizes restorative claims for nervous symptoms.
Misses Mary Sarah and Josephine Williams of West Scranton visit sister Edith summering with Mr and Mrs J B Austin. Nellie Luteey and Lucia and Angie Brigham return from Ocean Grove. Mr and Mrs W A Adams of Chenilla guest of Mr and Mrs B M Leach. Mr F L Phillips on business trip to New York. Mr and Mrs Stanley of Scranton also noted.
Letters from A M Smith of Vensey Georgia and Martin W Wheelock of Montpelier Vermont praise Peruna for nervousness catarrh and headaches. John F Schmidt of Carthage Ohio credits Peruna with curing heart palpitations weakness and dyspepsia and gaining weight.
Visitors called on the former sister of Mrs A W Levisee in the early part of the week. Mr A J Singer is suffering a severe rheumatism attack. Mrs D L Patrick visits her daughter Mrs Chamberlain. A social at the home of Mr and Mrs FE J Chapman on Thursday evening promises attractions not to be missed.
Dalton George G Mahy secretary of the Scranton Young Men's Christian Association gave an interesting address to a large congregation at the Baptist church last Sunday evening. The male quartet sang three selectors. Attorney W S Halslander will sing a solo next Sunday evening. Mrs Tra Kreege is ill at home. Dr J W Price traveled to Nova Scotia for a visit. CO D Fint and wife were in Clifford Sunday. H C Shafer and wife are visiting the Pan American exposition.
The Avoca column records the funeral of the Kamontheo daughter of Mr and Mrs William Duffy and a range of local notices. Interment occurred at St Mars avenue. an excursion by Avoca and Moosic Presbyterians is planned for Mountain Park. Train details, public works projects, and various social visits are noted along with political candidacy and workplace rule changes.
Scranton residents Miss Anna Quinnan and Miss Caroll visit Hallstead friends. Miss Genevieve McCormack hosts. James Hutchings joins a nearby factory job. J Langley’s grocery hire and Cabot’s shop updates. Young Men's Christian Association ball team plays Cuban Giants at New Milford, 5 to 4. Mrs Ives visits family in New Milford. Several accidents and marriages occur including Miss Ida Danes and Myrtle Jones wedding to Robert Morton and Morgan Piper respectively in Binghamton. Mon. John A. Davis performs ceremony.
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