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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1901

Page

2

City Councils OK Mayor to Hire Defenders in Equity Suit

The joint session empowered Mayor Kilpatrick to hire Attorneys H. Butler of this city and Comesgys of Scranton to aid City Solicitor Stuart in defending the equity suit seeking an injunction restraining bond sales for the proposed municipal water plant. The council split over allowing the mayor discretion and whether to consult the city solicitor before selecting counsel.

Kilpatrick Atttorneya H. ©. Butler Comegys Scranton Stuart Honda Cty Bolleiter Loftus W. H. Masters Chty Sakeffery Stuart Thompson Fletcher Counelie Isaue Kennedy Battle Davie Mannion

Footwear fashion notes from a quirky 19th century column

A fragmentary column skeins through oddities in gloves and footcare styles. It mentions shaping, toilet powder, and a humorous aside about fashion items and editors, with garbled proper nouns and unclear references.

Youths Fined for Boisterous Train Disturbance on Delaware and Hudson

Four Archbald youths John Hogan Albert Brogan Andrew Boland and James Duffy were arraigned before Alderman Jones on charges of being boisterous and causing a disturbance on a northbound Delaware and Hudson train on Sunday night July 1. Three were fined $2 plus $4 costs but the fines were remitted and they were allowed to go free on condition they return next Wednesday. Detective Crippen of the Delaware and Hudson company described the disturbance on the rear car platform near Peckville during a light malfunction that prompted the prosecution. Brogan was suspected of the worst behavior though possibly not involved, and the group faced potential felony charges for the signal lamp destruction.

Alderman Jones Delaware and Hudson HW Cortly Mewising Reise John Hogan Albert Brogan Andew Boland Janos Duffy Martin Crippen Debiware and Hudson Company Peckville Brogan Tiwae Crippen Cripywn

Erie crew transfers seek western posts this week

Michael Devine leaves Wednesday for Nebraska aboard the Erie flyer to reside there. Engineers Gue Liles feldt Jerry Buckley and Charles Bites will also go west this week to seek steady employment as the Erie asks engineers to fill Aromen's places during slack business.

Michael Devine Erie Flyer Nebraska Gue Lilesfeldt Jerry Buckley Charles Bites Erie Erle

Pastor Ebinger Returns to Carbondale for Old Friends Visit

Rev. F. Ebinger, former pastor of St. John Lutheran Church, Carbondale, is in town staying a few days to renew acquaintances with longtime parishioners. He served here several years ago and attends local gatherings.

F. Ebinger Carbondale Lutheran Church Han Boeey St. John'’y Lutheran Church Pitiston Ginette

Lawyers Registered at Harrison House in Scranton

E. J. McNally James Roach John J. Maghran Max Rose of Rice Levy Co Thomes A Ruddy James YHara and J R Dixon of Scranton were registered at the Harrison House yesterday.

E. J. McNally James Roach John J. Maghran Max Rose Rice, Levy & Co Thomes A. Ruddy James Yhara J. R. Dixon Scranton Harrison House

Semi-Centennial Fund Grows Strongly in Carbondate

The article reports that the semi-centennial celebration fund in Carbondate has risen with over six hundred dollars added yesterday, bringing total subscriptions to one thousand and promising a large total including many small gifts. Organizers credit Director of Publicity Sahm for inspiring widespread donor participation and aim to have every resident contribute to ensure a robust jubilee.

Sahm Valles Kloetrie Watearainerees Kabah Warheatt Ceeeeses Connate Eeaneis Cenceceneeses Nseveaneseers Sauer G. Kimball Niveorts Mae Rewnelda Ben Wraya Tenis Gardella Feee Persweneeesrens Ghent Onteuwavedmanay Vigniel O'Connell Vowal United Mine Workeum Tergile Murphy Cvesa Simnshurn Pittghieres AL Kitibweh John Po Collins Port

Delaware and Hudson yard switches to motor powered turntable

A gasoline engine now powers the yard turntable at Delaware and Hudson eliminating manual turning. Dotin Smith, longtime night roundhouse wiper, moves to day shift. John Hoffman leaves the night foreman post and transfers to day force.

Delaware and Hudson Dotin Smith Round House John Hoffman the Tribune

Obituary for Alice M Reynolds Davies of Clifford

Mrs. Alice M Reynolds Davies born June 7 in Clifford town and died before this notice. She married Thomas B Davies and lived in Forestry before moving to their present home. Survived by two sons, two daughters, and several siblings. funeral at Bethel Congregational church.

Alice M. Reynolds Davies Clifford Susquehanna County Isai Thomas Jane Reynolds Alice Home Mary Benjamin and Gouge Herrick Township Edward Mere Nuke Band Mimer ‘T Walter J Daview Bethel Congregational Church

Clifford to Forest City church membership journey

The text notes a woman living in Clifford township moving to Forest City and joining the Presbyterian church there, then returning to Clifford and rejoining Bethel church. It documents church membership changes across two communities.

Clifford Township Forest City The Presbyterian Church of That Place Clifford Bethel Church

Freeh air Children To Be Placed With Carbondale Hosts

Children from New York City to be provided for by the Carbondale committee are to arrive a week from today and will be sent immediately to nearby farms where accommodations have been arranged.

New York City Carbondale Committee

Miner Mule Incident Injures Young Driver

A boy named Dwyer from Foundry Street, employed as a driver at Wilson Creek mine, was kicked by a mule yesterday morning. He was taken home and medical aid summoned. The injuries are not serious.

Dwyer Foundry Street Wilson Creek Hom

Game Declared Off At Alumn Park

The ball game scheduled today at Alumni Park between the college players and the prospective team has been canceled due to the college boys not being able to assemble.

Alumn! Park

Pioneer settler J. C. Decker dies after horse kick

James Decker a Clifford born Civil War veteran and prominent local figure dies from injuries after a horse kicked him at the Simpson farm enfield. Survived by wife Margaret Stephens Decker daughter Dr. Van Deren of Archbald sister Elizabeth Norton of Binghamton brother Peter Decker of Clifford. Funeral Saturday at 1 pm at Decker cottage Crystal Lake with interment in Clifford cemetery.

James Decker Mr. Decker Clifford Dundaff Carbondale Decker W. H. Davies Grand Army of the Republic Lodge of Free and Accepted Masons Forest City Margaret Stephens Royal van Deren Archbald Mire Elizabeth Norton Binghamton Peter Decker Decker Cottage Crystal Lake Hitler William Miller Clifford Cemetery

Local Salesmen Attract Attention In City

Among the salesmen in town yesterday were H. A. McCarthy of Syracuse representing J. A. Connolly & Co. of Elmira and M. P. O'Connor representing Wilkinson, Gaddis & Co. of Binghamton. Both are popular and have a host of friends in this city.

H. A. McCarthy Sur- Auehanna J. A. Connolly & Co Elmira M. P. O'Connor Wilkinson, Gaddis & Co Binghamton

Funeral plans for James Decker announced by Davies post

Uniformed comrades of Davies post invited to attend James Decker’s funeral at Crystal Lake Saturday morning. Communicate with J M Alexander Friday at his business to arrange free transportation starting from this city. John MacCombh, Commander.

Davies’ Post James Decker Crystal Lake J. M. Alexander John MacCombh

Kellys Return From Pan-American Exposition Visit

Drugeist B. A. Kelly and his daughter Mary return from a pleasant trip to the Pan-American exposition. While away Mr. Kelly attended a session of trustees for the Catholic Mutual Beneficial association.

Drugeist B. A. Kelly Mary Mr. Kelly Catholic Mutual Beneficial Association

Entertainers Isaac Singer and Claude R Smith Book Seats

Isaac Singer and Claude R Smith begin booking seats for an October entertainment course and report encouraging early interest.

Isaac Singer Claude R. Smith

Mr and Mrs George Dong Visit Uncle in Gainesville

Mr and Mrs George Dong of Gainesville Florida are guests of Mrs Dong's uncle A E Tiffany on Birkett Terrace. This is Mr Dong's first visit to the north.

George Dong Gainesville, Fla A. E. Tiffany Birkett Terrace Mr. Dong

Former Carbondale Practitioner Visits Friends in Town

Dr. T. J. Lamb, formerly a Carbondale practitioner and now of West Scranton, is in town visiting among his friends and acquaintances.

T. J. Lamb West Scranton

Visitors from Down the Valley Reach Archbald Guests

Mrs Foote Mrs Thomas Healey and daughter Annie of Archbald were visitors in town yesterday.

Mra. Foote Thomas Healey Annie Archbald Yventerday

J J Sweeney Heads for Chicago Visit

J J Sweeney departed for Chicago last night aboard the Erie, planning a three or four week stay to visit the city locale and friends.

J. J. Sweeney Erie Chicago

Powderly Family and Guests Make Local Social Circuit

Charles Spear of Hoboken N J joins Joseph Powderly in Philadelphia. Mrs M J Hawley of Dorranceton visits daughter Mrs A E Tiffany. Annie Powderly returns to New York after time with Hugh Powderly at High Street. Rev Charlie Lee and family come back from the seashore and plan a Pleasant Mount stay.

Philadelphia Charles Spear Hoboken N. J Joseph Powderly Eighth Avenue M. J. Hawley Dorranceton A. EE. Tiffany Mies Annie Powderly Hae New York City Hugh Powderly High Street Charlies Lee Mr. Lee Pleasant Mount Wayne County

Oldest resident Isaac Carey dies after long illness

Isaac Carey aged 91, born February 2 1810 in Providence, died last evening in Jermyn after a brief illness. He lived in Scott Township earlier, then with his daughter Mrs Isaac Jones in Jermyn where he died. Survived by four sons John Daniel Thomas Albert and two daughters Mrs Teane Jones and Mrs John DeQuick. Funeral set for Sunday at 1 pm at Mrs Isaac Jones home with burial in the family plot at Take Chapman. Also note Polish widow Mrs Frank Muschusky died suddenly on East Side. coroner declined inquest after heart trouble. Remains entrusted to Undertaker Procopovis.

Isaac Carey Providence Yate Scott Township Isaac Jones John Dalton Daniel Thomas Scott Albert Teane Jones Jermyn John DeQuick Pittston Procopovis Olyphant

Blakely Matrimony and Local News Update

Miss Elizabeth Davis and Frank Sherman wed at a Fourth Street home with Rev. George Hague officiating. The couple will reside on Second Street. Also noted are St Patrick’s annual excursion plans to Mountain Park with Bauer’s Orchestra and Olyphant Drum Corps providing music. A Donnelly Dunnigan Gaughan alley ball match is highlighted. Trains depart Ontario and Western station at 9 a.m. for the outing. Mary Rosser and Samuel Armstrong marry at Mary’s brother David Rosser’s home in Blakely and will live on Grassy Island. Mrs P J Cawley, Michael Walker, and Miss Jennie Walker enjoy a week at Elk Lake. Mary Walsh returns from Philadelphia visit. Ethel Sherer visits Montrose relatives.

Elizabeth Davis Frank Sherman Fourth Street Blakely Velock George Hague Susquehanna Street Mr. Sherman John Sherman Second Street St. Patrick’s Mountain Park Bauer's Scranton Olyphant Donnelly Brothers Dunnigan and Gaughan Ontario and Western David Rossar Rosser Grasey Island P. J. Cawley Michael Walker Jennie Walker Elk Lake Mary Walsh Philadelphia Ethel Sherer Montrose

Revered Harmon to Lead Waverly Pulpit Next Sabbath

Rev Harmon from Laceyville Pa will fill the pulpit next Sunday missive notes visiting family in Oncenta New York and New York City visitors. Rain in heat plagued area with weed growth. Mrs Sadie Mumford from New York visiting her father Ariongo Mumford of North Abington. Young ladies of the local Methodist circle participate.

Mr. Harmon Laceyville Francis DeLong Oncenta N. Y A Reynolds Sadie Mumford New York City Ariongo Mumford North Abington

Men s Suits Reduced in Clearance Sale

Patterns popular this season in Worsted and Cheviot sell at $6.50 to $14 range after clearance. Attisbury tailoring suits once $20 to $25 now $15 to $18, with silk stripe Worsted pieces emphasized.

Atterbury

Straw Hats Reduced To Fifty Cents And Up

Straw hats offered in a sale with prices listed as 48 cents and 12.50 dollars appears to indicate a clearance era listing. The fragment notes reduced prices and promotional wording "Straw Hats reduced to" with an unclear trailing text.

Church to Host Lawn Festival Next Friday Evening

A church will hold a lawn festival on church grounds next Friday evening featuring ice cream and other refreshments.

Visiting Miss Harriet Pascoe in Hale Park

Miss Harriet Pascoe visits Hale Park. Miss Mary Hand returns to New Milford. James M. Kenworthy is in town after his mother's death, arriving on the scene.

Harriet Pascoe Hale Park Mary Hand New Milford James M. Kenworthy

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Carbondale Department Ite Eemion Ode Campine Cartondale Londine Ln Ronnie Kalpatrick Layne Yous Davis Whitfield John Masters Nays Barrett Puertiana Colins W. He Masters Evans Newton Stone Cornelis Bo Worlong Central Labor Union Puseed Yiet Butter W Comesgus Hime Che Rhaiyeon Lanerealin Stuart Sah Asa Allan Allen Puge Piveidione Sudure Atboat Ware Fresh Air Children J. C. Decker Deceae J.C. Decker Tiffany Jermyn and Mayfield Waverly Samers Aves Brighton Eric Accetessenseser Eeeeeeeee Sumter Bros., Leading Outfitters Lion Coffee Woolson Spice CO Toledo Ohio
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