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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1901
Page
3
Classified notice announces a popular cleaning house aiding Bene te of ATL with rent, sale, or exchange of houses and property, plus situations wanted. The ad includes an executor notice for the estate of James Madden and requests claims or probate actions to administrator William Sporreson at GT OAL Carbonlale Ita.
The Carboni dale City Council defies Mayor Kilpatrick by a unanimous vote to retain Dr Thomas S Niles as president of the Board of Health. The meeting dismisses the mayor's recommendation and shows broad support for Niles, with council members denying any improper driver payment or misconduct.
The city council debated reports on the appointment of Calvin as a legal officer, with opposing minority and majority views. Supporters argued the mayor acted with duty, while opponents questioned the reappointment. Officials also discussed library funding, a permanent appropriation, and a temporary loan plan as water and financial committees reported progress.
Wisaing, a traveling auditor for a railroad in New York City, toured the city yesterday. W O Burke, a division freight agent for the Kyle railroad from Bimba New York, was a visitor to Carbondale on Tuesday.
Mr and Mrs Alfred Pausone and daughter Harriet with Mrs Harriet Raynor return from a pleasant trip to California staying in Los Angeles and surrounding areas since early winter.
A girl was born to Mr. and Mrs. W. J. McGunnaghan on South Main Street.
John Edwin Watt longtime Carbondale banker and civic figure died after several weeks of illness at his Washington Street home. He was 66 or 67 and survived by his widow Martha Wells Watt and children Mary Thompson William Watt Clara Watt Fred Watt Martha Watt, with brothers and sisters noted. Funeral at his Washington Street residence will be Friday afternoon with burial in Maplewood cemetery.
The Tribune reports alleged odor problems from a bone depository on River street tied to a dessicating works at Taylor below Sermaniton. Wagons loaded with bones and offal linger in a barn yard, causing strong odors as markets and dead animals are processed, with two mule carcasses left until April before removal.
Fragmentary OCR content mentions fashion phrases and disjoint actions with no coherent event. It lists vague references to ages, footwear, and a “Vital package” connected to a New York address, but specifics are not recoverable.
During the first week of May two tubercular cows visited the depository yard for a short stay sparking resident anger. The Tribune notes residents angrily protest the conditions and vow decisive action if the nuisance continues, urging abatement measures.
Rev W H Williams a Drummer Evangelist from Scranton visited Carbondale seeking church backing for a movement against unlicensed saloons. He said arrests could follow if strong citizen support is found and hinted his visit could warn illegal liquor dealers. He planned to return soon after meeting local leaders and Tribune reporters.
The Carbondale school board reconvenes at the high school to elect officers. Ex-Secretary Hughes is expected to become president, Kerwin secretary, and Sweigert treasurer, with regular procedure likely to continue if no resignations occur.
The clerks association decided at a Tuesday meeting to investigate violations of the early closing pact and press merchants to stop after 6 30 PM. A committee will address firms still open beyond hours and, if opposition continues, urge the Central union to intervene. The secretary will notify the Merchants' association that some members fail to show proper support for the movement.
Mrs Belcher and daughter of South Clubson depart tonight on the Erie bound for Dawseon City Afrika where Mrs Belcher goes as executrix in settling the estate of her deceased son who was notably lucky in prospecting.
A man known for immense wealth died several months ago, leaving behind a vast estate and lingering questions about the timing and circumstances of his death. Early reports note significant holdings and unsettled affairs awaiting probate.
City schools will close today with two exceptions. The High School will stay in session until June 14 and No. 8 School on Belmont Street will close mid next week due to building repairs. Tomorrow students will begin summer break.
Cards announce the wedding of Miss Pansy A Rector of Dundaff Street to Edward Bishop of South Main Street. The ceremony will be at the bride’s home on Wednesday June 19 at noon with family members and a few invited guests present.
Mrs. J. H. Lee visits her daughter Mrs. J. H. Williams in Scranton. Miss Natalie Williams returns home to Scranton after a week with grandparents Mr. and Mrs. C. H. Ler.
Carbondale teachers from the public schools plan a Tuesday evening social at the High School. The event is an annual affair with the second division hosting, followed by the first, as divisions take turns entertaining.
Mrs. Joseph Riga known as Sunshine faced a disturbance charge, bail set at 300 dollars by Alderman Delevant. siblings Williams Scully and Cornelius Sullivan returned home after Rev John L Moore’s ordination at Overbrook. Catholic Women’s Benevolent Legion excursion planned to Lake Kodore for St Rose parish funds. Agnes Walker to graduate from Stroudsburg State Normal, named class artist. Archie Curtis family mourning infant Charles Willis. funeral at 19 Black, 118 Eighth Ave. Interment at South Canitan cemetery.
Scranton businessman M. J. O Malley visited Carbondale yesterday. Elizabeth Griswold of Binghamton joined Tuesday visitors in town. Jay Nagel of Wilkes Barre formerly of here toured on Tuesday. Joseph McWilliams of Hyde Park stayed with William May on Brooklyn Street. Sarah Gerrand from Wyoming Street visited Uniondale friends. A Lown of Windsor N Y with Mrs Lown spent days here. Lydia Gallagher of Wilkes Barre guests Miss Mamie Bhulia h of Church Street. Esther and Lizzie Hoban returned to Olyphant after visiting Miss Anna Farrell. John and Charles Norris and wives travel to Port Jervis for a week with relatives. Luke White and family host a dinner Sunday for son Rev John White’s ordination in Buffalo. Rev Father White will say mass Saturday and Sunday at St Rose Church.
A roundup of community items includes a high school graduation banquet at the American House Carbondale hosted by Principal Barret, a planned Delaware and Hudson colliery payout, a Scranton hospital patient Thomas Joplin and sister at bedside, Crystal Fire company officers election postponed, Henry Failey and Willard Carter fishing near Lake Lodore, Jermyn Castle degree team assembly, Bishop Talbot confirmation at St James, a delayed Delaware and Hudson passenger train due to engine damage, family travel to Cranford N J, Megauine club meeting at Mrs Tom Bray’s Main Street home, Ontario and Western Dispatcher Parley illness confinement, Miss Lena Gendall and Pert Peckville guests, and Miss Helen Battenberg Archbald visiting friends in Jermyn.
Miss Anna Pitsen wed Thames Latra at her Blakely home in a simple ceremony led by Rev. Cure of Providence. Guests and relatives attended as the couple exchanged vows and were served a supper before leaving for a future at home. A stand of local events follows including a St George Mission lawn fundraiser, a military band concert, a Grasey Tshund dance, and upcoming games and dances around town.
Local items recount visitors and guests including Mr and Mrs J W Kaedler of Elmhurst hosting at a tie event, George A Grieves from Allentown, and Mrs Bertha Volemie visiting in Berton. Wedding at Boranton noted, new school board organized, and a prize contest entered. Also ads mention Nervine and celery extract products.
Mrs J W Parkhurst and Mrs W W Williams visit the Rev and Mrs H Mew. Mr R J Taylor of Hickory Street remains seriously ill. The Greek Catholic church society is mentioned in local notices.
An arraigned ad describes Atlantic City hotels and annex facilities near the Steel Pier area offering special spring rates for families. It notes location, contracts, and a booklet available from Charles BL Cope of Virginia.
A local East Side excursion to Lake Lodotea is announced. Mr Thor Woodward of the Teeckville Journal with Mrs Woodward depart Monday to attend the Pan American exposition. Mr Henry and his daughter from Clea, Tih, arrived to join the funeral of Mrs Henry's father, the Intel PL Taylor.
A garbled obituary and notices section from several towns recounts a woman named Miss Magy Maeipelie visiting and other residents including Charles Wage of Athena and Mary Jet. The piece mentions church events, graduations, and local memorial details, with scattered names and places like Milborne and New York.
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