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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1901
Page
3
The People’s Exchange lists services to Rent or Sell property and place help ads. Wanted: Ladies and other staff, salary up to 78 per month with travel expenses for caravan travel. Call at Harrison Hope.
A large Thursday gathering at Fern Hall honored George 8. Kimball with music and a banquet for about fifty guests. Speakers, including Hon. S. S. Jones and Attorney Charles Horton, celebrated practical philanthropy and community uplift while praising Kimball’s civic spirit. The event featured a musician from the Boston Conservatory and concluded with toasts praising Crystal Lake’s social fabric.
Ernest Sampson fourteen of Cherry avenue below Belmont street attempted a jump onto an Ontario and Western coal train and was crushed below the knees. He lay under the wheels as the train passed, was transported to Emergency hospital, and his condition was described as grave with a high risk of death. He had been riding trains with neighborhood youths during vacation and had just returned from a trip into New York state before the accident.
Funeral rites for John J. Monahan were held at St. Rose of Lima Cemetery following a high mass at St. Rose Church. Rev. Walter Gorman delivered the eulogy, with Miss May Moffit singing at offertory as relatives and many friends from neighboring towns attended. Pallbearers included John J. Maghran and Hon. J. J. O’Neill among others. attendees from out of town listed a long roster of Monahan’s acquaintances and relatives.
Rev Dr Whalen led dedicatory services for Blooming Crave First Baptist Church in Wayne County. The new edifice, valued around 2500 dollars, was dedicated free from encumbrances after Whalen raised funds to settle all obligations. People responded generously with representation from several churches.
The Lackawanna assembly No 1 Daughters of Nuows will attend a Sunday evening service at Berean Baptist church. Rev H J Whalen will preach a special sermon. Invitations extended to Knight of the Mystic Chain lodges of Carbondale and Jermyn to join the ladies.
On Wedienday next in St John's church Honesdale John Pidgeon a well known and highly esteemed resident of Brooklyn street the city will be united in marriage to Miss Teresa Gilgallon one of the Maple City's most estimable young ladies.
All members of the L A to B of 7 T are urged to attend the outing at Crystal Lake. Report at Cambrian Hall Church Street on Wednesday July M by order of the committee.
Natives have been posted in the Vandling grove by Superintendent Pewerson of the Hillside company to enforce restrictions. The notice warns visitors that picnicking is prohibited and instructs observers to respect posted boundaries and company property.
The article notes plans to bid the use of the grounds with several plenica events already scheduled. Advertising material is printed, but it is unclear what the projectors intend to do next.
The annual retreat of the Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary of the Diocese of Boranten is underway at St. Rose convent. Father Hogan of the Redemptorist order directs daily instructions and will speak each day until the retreat ends on July 9 with a novices reception and profession.
The next regular meeting will be held April 14 to conduct the annual election of officers. All members are urged to attend if possible.
The notice lists gatherings for Germania Singing Society, Knights of Father Mathew, Hendricks Lodge No 4, Central Labor Union, Cigarmakers Union No 420, and Dotterer Lodge No 146 of the B of L E.
Division No 14 Ancient Order of Hibernians Court Golden Eagle No 14 F of A meet Diamond Sodar No 2h Shield of Honor and the school board gather for joint discussions and community concerns in a regional civic event.
Local society notes recount residents and visitors traveling to towns like Jeaneeville Jer myn and Scranton. Names include Joseph Watkine Miss Gertrude McAndrew Kathleen Cayieton and Nellie Gallaghy with trips to Lake Peyntelle Ol City Pittston Detroit and Buffalo for expositions conventions and family visits.
The assault and battery case against William Davis, defended by John J. Manning, ended in a ten minute acquittal before Justice Cummings and a six person jury. Matthias, the prosecutor, was allegedly struck near Bush's drug store on July 15 after being called a vile name. The jury fixed costs on the prosecutor.
After a brief blackout caused by a strike at the Raymond breaker the town of Peckville enjoys an active scene. The Mine Workers excursion to Lake Lodore drew a large crowd while Mrs. Winnie Gallagher lost a valuable cow to a Delaware and Hudson excursion train. A new town band performed an impromptu concert at Hotel Wilson and Peckville Baptist church services were announced with Rev. J. S. Thomas presiding.
Morning and evening worship times listed for two churches with subjects on Holy Ghost Acts and a Prophet from a Pit. James W. Smith noted at Lake Lodore center. Presbyterian pastor Rev HB Moon delivers morning and evening sermons on Nature Religion and Faith Religion and The Search for a Man. All welcome.
The Baptist Sunday school plans its annual picnic next Wednesday at Nay Aug park with special cars from Mayfield at 7 45 a m. Tickets vary by age, and younger scholars ride free. Ice cream and drinks will be available. families bring their own meals. Also announces open air Sabbath services on the church lawn with lighting courtesy of local firms.
The Taylor football squad met on Thursday to reorganize for the season. The lineup includes Howells, Hammond, Glynn, Burns, Tubbs, Day, Evans, and substitutes Healey Seamon Davis Winterburn. Also notes a 40th birthday reception for John Edwards and local church programs and school board inspection activities.
Mrs White and Mrs Mitchell of Olyphant were guests of Mrs John Lewis on Main street last week. Mrs Ligsie Dierks and daughter visited friends in the country. Misses Maggie Fetzer Bertha Steffen and Marie Andre called on Mrs George Schmidt Thursday. Mr Hamplet returned home from the hospital after a cancer operation on his cheek. Sunday services in the Priceburg area.
Esther G Lowe a Washington society figure touts Peruna for catarrh fatigue and headaches claiming steady improvement. Letters from women across the United States endorse the tonic for a run down nervous system and invite free home treatment guidance from Dr Hartman Columbus Ohio.
The Revie Wilson Bentley leads morning service at 10 with the theme How to Know a True Christian. Evening service at 7 discusses The Point from Which to Get a Correct View of Human Life. Sunday school begins at 2. All are invited. Mr Krutt of Greenville was visiting friends in town Thursday.
Clark's Summit notices list visiting families including Mr. and Mrs. C. Whyte and son Charles from Philadelphia visiting Mrs. Whyte's mother Mrs. J. P. Walker. E G Worden and family from Burlington enjoy at Eugene Myers home. My. heater Cole stays with Duane Danet near Clark's Green. Mrs. Harold Parker improving after illness. Mrs. Fod Miller and Mrs. Harry frits with Harold visit Scranton.
Mrs Iya Blesecker hosted a quiet afternoon gathering with guests including Mrs Watkins Mrs M A Lyman Miss Hue Pyle Mrs George Shaw Mrs Bert Blesecker Mimmy Blesecker James Shaw and George Wathine Mrs Vet Gorderline returned from a visit in New York Horace Jones entertained his Virginia aunt and Miss Morgan of Scranton as a guest of Miss Theta
A music publisher notes few big hits today reach enduring status after classics like After the Ball Annie Rooney Down Went McGinty Two Little Girls in Blue and Comrades. He cites changes in tastes and publishing patterns affecting popular songs.
The piece compares old and new diner music, noting rising costs and heavy publisher expenses to popularize songs. It cites examples like paying for slides and minstrel entertainment, legal disputes over song ownership, and the shifting pressure on performers and publishers amid increasing competition.
Krause's Headache Capsules were the first headache capsules on the market. Many imitators sold those claiming to be just as good using harmful ingredients like antipurin, chloral, and morphine. Consumers are urged to avoid imitations and insist on Krause for fast relief with no after effects. Price 2c, sold by all druggists.
A garbled text describes a restaurant incident and a vetoed appeal. Details are unclear but indicate an aviation event and official response affecting a venue in Brooklyn.
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