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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
2
Classified items show small ads offering services and help Wanted notices. Entries mention housework jobs and general assistance with pay hints such as cent per word or monthly wages, plus contact notes like Walter Cloreh Street and Kalem Avenue and ARINY Hn Cannon aticet.
The Lackawanna Valley Company secured a three year contract to light Carbondale streets. A technicality blocked a parallel bid for city building lighting, delaying a decision. The joint session discussed bids, with Lackawanna Valley County accepted for street lighting and city building work pending adjustments to the lighting system.
A historical ad-style piece extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as curing heart and other organ troubles by addressing digestion and nutrition. Mrs Jully A Wilcox of Cygnet Ohio shares her improvement after taking the remedy and related Pleasant Pellets for constipation.
After a recorded vote Collins and Connell dispute the result while Abvanian claims nonpresence. Tara supports the minority report as the gas company's offer to hold a meeting for 9 per seat is rejected. Thompson proposes New bids, but the motion fails and the council adjourns.
In the common council Mr. Kennedy acted as chair in Cheryman Collins absence amid a disputed renting of a city hall room. Moon and O Dea faced questions of authority while a joint building committees plan to rent the room was debated and a clerk's letter was questioned.
P. oS. dloslin returns home from the Pan American exposition after a delightful visit among the wonders of the big bustling city on Lake mete.Mr. Jovtin was rightly pressed with the exposition, as shown by a series of letters to the Laider white to Hurtile.
Thomas Levinson, a former Antheicite agent, travels to Volorado to inspect a mining property he has acquired. The venture, believed to be in rich coal deposits, targets a promising mineral claim and may impact his business interests.
Mr and Mrs Joseph Nicol attended the funeral of a distant cousin in Scranton yesterday. Miss Annie and Miss Leda were noted among attendees, with David Wathing also present. Griffiths of this city were among those attending.
Miss Rnwinwen will travel from New York to Lake Keuka for a several week stay with relatives, staying at the Hyatt during the trip.
Miss Josie Matthews, valedictorian of Chirhopedile High School, has accepted a post in the Purple One valeing YOMpUOs office. She begins duties today and will serve in a clerical capacity.
Mrs George Shrehay and her daughters Bilawbeth and Dalle left yesterday for Cleveland where relatives await. They will stay for several weeks.
Three Erie firemen Thomas W. Langan Grover Morgan and John Hart depart for New York Pennsylvania and Ohio division duties to instruct Jefferson division crews in using anthracite coal aboard engines. The move follows Pennsylvania Coal Company properties acquisition and shift from soft coal to anthracite to improve efficiency across the division extending from Salamanca New York to Marion Ohio.
Miss Annie Stevens of Salem avenue Salem te is to graduate from the State Normal school at Millers Ville. Alis Stevens, graduate of Carbondale Tech selens, earned creditably. Her sisters Miss Manite Stevens Maud Stevens and Miss Ciyeee Trimphrey accompany to Millers Ville for commencement.
A fragmentary report notes Michard Monit Seateoot, proprietor of the Anthegeite Imer, has journeyed to New York City to seek work in a bustling shop. Known as Dick to Carbondale’s poenmissing tal lisers, his departure is a loss to local sports supporters of the Wak a member of Nhe Miatha’s team.
Fragmentary OCR item references Turchard Joyce and Coddington in a local press context. Mentions Loeekewarna Hioeh Pees In ReMnten and a new paperka Ver hiurantool. Passage lacks clear events, dates, or outcomes.
Neely of South Church street recently left the Delaware fowl Hudson shops due to lack of orders. He departed yesterday for Philadelphia where he hopes to secure a good position.
Miss Genevieve Buckley of this city will spend the summer at the Thousand Islands region where she has secured a position as a stenographer.
Miss Willie Nealon is home from Philadelphia Conservatory of Music where she completed a special course. The report notes she studied music and plans to resume local performances and teaching.
Mrs Peter Giigan Mrs John Hastings and Mrs Tidena of Dunmore attended the funeral service for Mrs Mire Howley yesterday, joining mourners at the local church. The pallbearers and community members extended condolences to the Howley family.
Hermaind DoODonnel has accepted a position connected to an installment case in Middletown New York. Details remain limited as officials confirm his engagement and the local impact on the ongoing matter.
Mrs. QW Wins of Woetilieton will leave today for Strquidlebure to attend commencement exercises for her daughter, Miss Eleanor M Wins.
The notice mentions Allen's Foot Ease and its use for sore feet and tight shoes. It references shopping locations, delays, and product branding, including warnings about delays and shop availability in New York area ads.
Mise Genevieve Bits will graduate at the State Normal school commencement. Mise Mary Connaughton of this city will graduate with honors from Bloomsburg State Normal school. Her mother Mrs John Connaughton and brother James Connaughton traveled to Bloomsburg to attend the week long exercises.
Mrs Helen Hiller daughter of Mr and Mrs I N Alexander died yesterday at her Belmont street home. She was born in Carbondale on June 4 1868 and lived here all her life. A Carbondale High School graduate class of 1858 she was active in the First Methodist Episcopal church and Sunday school. She is survived by her husband Harry B Diller two sons Jesse Thompson Hiller and Willard Ollie. Funeral services will be at 4 pm tomorrow at the house conducted by Rev A F Chaffee. Burial will be in Maplewood cemetery.
The general committee in charge of the city churches union picnic met at the Baptist church last night and formed sub committees to handle arrangements. The picnic is scheduled for Friday July 26 at Lake Lodore.
Miss Vina Tutcher travels to Atlantic City for a two week stay. Mrs. H G Wilcox visits friends in Wilkes Barre. Miss Anna Ward and Miss Maegie Heenan have returned from Philadelphia.
The Carbondale High School Alumni Association general committee will meet this evening at o clock in the High School building to make arrangements for the annual banquet.
Mr. Doud the Boston traveling salesman, here about ten days, left yesterday for a Virginia summer resort to join Mrs. Doud and enjoy a rest.
The street department finished grading the Garfield avenue approach to the Racket brook bridge on Saturday, completing the improvement project.
A. W. Haslam of the International Correspondence schools departed yesterday to Lionesdale and Hawley to drum up interest in the schools.
Miss Florence Payne, guest of Miss Sara Burr of Lincoln Avenue, departed last evening by train to return to her home in Titusville, this state, after her visit.
Th. b E. Walker He H. Wilcox W. Healey PLD. Holmes J. 0. Ward and W. J. Edwards of Simpson will camp this week on the shores of Lake Newton. The group prepares for an extended outdoor study and recreation period amid the lakeside setting.
The Herbert and meat dealer Edward May left Sunday for a five day visit to the Pan-American exposition.
Ben Watkins of the Leader suffered a painful finger injury yesterday while stringing a wire on an upper floor of the building. The incident occurred during maintenance work and authorities have been alerted.
The funeral for the late Mrs Daniel Colan of Scranton was held yesterday at the Congregational church with Rev Dr P Jones of Hyde Park and Rev Mr Reese of Providence officiating. Pall bearers were Scranton men John W Jones and Harry Griffiths from Jermyn served as flower bearers and a harp and pillow inscribed Slater were among the floral tributes.
An excursion to Lake Lodore is planned for Thursday July 1 under Blakely Baptist church auspices. The note promises a day of great pleasure. Local social visits include Miss Jennie Mason and Lizzie Jones at Carbondale, and many borough residents hosting relatives over the weekend.
Elmhurst notes show Misa Hazel Carr visiting Scranton and L W Partridge, while guests from Dunmore stay with Mr and Mrs George Emery. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid will serve ice cream and strawberries on Dr Kuedler's lawn tonight. Multiple visits, Sunday school success, and travel to Buffalo for the Pan American Exposition are listed.
Theron Lee, son of Rev. Charles J. Lee, is home from Lafayette College. He spent yesterday at his parents’ summer home with them.
Miss Sheehan, guest of Carbondale friends for several weeks, departed yesterday for Bedford Ohio.
Richard Vewle of Olyphant and Charles Curtis of Twelfth avenue were in town yesterday. Rev. William Gisson of Old Forge visited Carbondale, while Mrs. Fred Shuman remains ill at home on Thorn Street. Several families and individuals from Pittston Dunmore Scranton and Belmond street were guests or visitors across Sunday and the past week.
Miss Eva Burton and a gentleman friend of Jermyn visited Miss Anna Nate on Sunday. Miss Lena Burnett returned to Delphi after a short stay with friends at Priceburg. Miss Lilly Rees and Miss Mary Beaumon spent Sunday at Jermyn. Mr Will Williams returned from Pittson. Miss Joanie Benjamin returned from Westchester where she attended school and will spend the summer vacation at home. Mr. George Post, who visited Mrs. D. P. Taylor, will return to Barron, Wis to tomorrow.
An advertisement touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as a celery-based remedy with additional efficacious ingredients. It claims to calm nerves, induce sleep, and provide soothing relief, attributed to Matthews Bros. and described as a rare virtue in nerve medicine.
Hyde Park residents Barbara Ganhart and Mr Thomas Davis visited or met with relatives and friends in town on Sunday. George Ridge and his wife Myra Ridge spent Sunday with his parents on Albert street. Willian Meehan and Miss Katie Venner returned home from Stroudsburg.
A Washington letter quotes Congressman W F Aldrich of Alabama praising Peruna the tonic from The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Ohio. He says it builds up a depleted system and can help debility catarrh stomach kidney and pelvic weakness and sleep. Also cited are other testimonials urging use for nervousness sleeplessness and general fatigue with a promise of a free booklet on catarrhal diseases.
Miss Mabel Williams of Perkinlle and Mrs. Thirtshorn of Diveen Ridge visit Mrs. Cleargeley for summer vacation. Fred Beowell of Taylor spends day with grandmother Mrs. Wagner in Lincoln Street. Wratt of Diveen Ridge visits relatives. Thomas Wright of Tadlatt Street visits Green Ridge. George Cooper of Albert Street is seriously ill at home. Mrs. Fred Cawley is sick at home. Grand Clam Bake at Gen Dingleberrys Hotel on Wednesday night June 2H.
The June outdoor wedding of Mira Maith Palmer Smith to Rev. Cures ohosten took place at the Palmer homestead Glenburn with overcast skies giving way to ideal conditions. Guests from Brooklyn Utica and Washington attended. gifts included a linen chest and a pin with Washington’s lock, celebrating the bride’s future in Mountjoy Square Dublin.
The alow Tregard conversion for Mrs William Cholwin is to be held at Webern rink on Thursday evening. Prizes include a barrel of flour, lace curtains, silverware, cigars, a parlor suit, and a poker set, with proceeds to a local charity.
MOSCOW reports a list of guests at the home of Mr. and Mrs. PB Plantlandner on Thursday evening including Mrs. Stevens of Ringatony, Mr. and Mrs. Warden of Scranton, and others. Attendees also traveled to the Epworth League convention in Salem, with names such as Arthur Gardner and Agnes Walls noted. The piece lists numerous visits, summer plans, and household movements across towns in the region.
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