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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1901
Page
6
Patrolman Hart prevented disaster when a lamp on the porch of Dr. Bedidee’s residence on Booth Main Avenue exploded at dawn. He cut the live wires, saved the home from fire, and averted a serial conflagration. The occupants were strangers to the incident.
Postmaster Ripple and Assistant Testmaster Powell inspected the mailcarriers yesterday afternoon and visited the Yiwneh post office on Jivekson Street. They praised the summer uniforms and the mail handling system at Jackson Tree, noting the need for an additional carrier. Officials forecast better service with new staffing and post notices about updated regulations posted yesterday.
Mrs Willan Lewis of Hyde Park Avenue reports a man from Heron Hoesport and USSsiet attempted to force entry to her home. Police Magistrate Davies remanded the suspect to jail. Lewis later released and pursued the man who allegedly planned to harm her. A crowd gathered as the incident unfolded near Pye Park Avenue.
Ken James Benninger, pastor of Himplen Street Methodist Myptsycopat, announced at the servers on Sunday that the debt othe chiveh has been raised. The congregation will hold a Jubilee service the third Sunday when former pas toven are expected to participate. The present hulking oom on Haanpten Street will be disposed, and a new building will be erected at the corner of South Main Avenue and Bryn Mawr Street. Architect Albert Thortmain is finalizing plans, with work to start in a few weeks.
A city notice states plans for a circuliar curb at the former South Malinoavenue and Washburn Street intersection. Director of Public Works Roche oversees the project amid delays blamed on perforated plate issues and fire hydrant access as property owners react.
The locality contends that fire suppression is of little use without water. Residents cite scarce hydrants and delayed response as factors hindering containment.
Two summer music shows have been postponed and others canceled or delayed. The Teething written at Welsh Congregational church is indefinitely postponed. The Athentic City elateddfod planned for July 4 and 9 has been abandoned until next year. The Pan American elateddfod at September 1 remains open for consideration with possible entries. Rehearsals are underway for the Poult ney Virginia event with the William Connell Glee Club competing for a $200 prize and $1 to the successful leader.
At a regular meeting in St. Leo's hall on Sunday afternoon delegates were elected to represent the society at the quarterly convention to be held in South Scranton. Officers and cadets listed include Powers, John Sighissy, Carrot, Gallagher, Fleming, Mathew Cadets Martin Sheridan Jobin Murphy Morris Waleh and Johin Shavehnessy.
The wedding takes place at the bride’s parents’ home with a members social hosted by Cin 3 Pateline Order of Americans in Ted Men’s hall at Main and Jackson. A charity event supports Jackson Street Baptist Church at George Walters’ home 1214 Swetlimd Street. Also a meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians Division I choir occurs at Metall at 6.200 Oo eloede.
Local column reports the funeral procession for Mrs. Daniel Colin in Jermyn with interment at Forest City, and lists numerous residents and events. Names include Prof Watkin Williams at No. 17 Academy Street, Charles Liber of Keystone Academy, Joseph Murphy on Jackson Street, and Rev Mather McDermott of St. Josephs.
A boastful ad claims Kemp's Balsam provides a guaranteed remedy for throat and lung issues. It promises a simple bottle suffices to cure acute or whionie coughs, with druggists selling Kowp's Balsam at 25 cents.
An excursion to Lake Lodore is planned for August 24 with games and other amusements. An ice cream social is held this evening at the Welsh Calvintette church on South Main Avenue. Fred Bruning of Carbondale visited relatives in town yesterday.
John Mahon suffered serious injuries to his herd after a fall from rails at the South works and received medical aid at home on Big Street. A youth named Wiener had his nose broken while playing ball on hollow grounds and was treated at Dr Rita’s office before returning home. Mrs Henry Weisler of Pittston avenue visits New York. Anna Brown’s remains were buried at Cathedral cemetery after a funeral at her home on South Webster avenue and St Peters Cathedral. Preparations for Brdolin's chapel excursion to Lake Lodare are complete with over 1 400 tickets sold and several Catholic and fraternal groups involved. St Johns convent school graduates performed benevolent exercises at St Woseplus hall Minooka and hosted a social banquet afterward.
Thomas Reilly of Thranp street suffered injuries when a car he rode in left the track and overturned. He was pinned beneath the vehicle with possible broken arm and head injuries. Several nearby notices mention community events and visits, including church activities and visits by local residents.
Obituaries report the deaths of several individuals including VW Al Cramer a longtime employee of Pruden Halite Insurance and others with services and interment planned at Cathedral cemetery St Johns Church and local funeral homes in Scranton Pittston Avenue and Blark Place with details of burial sites and times.
The Architectural League of New York hosts the Pan American Exposition opening with talks by Chief Architect Robert Gibson and others. The exhibit emphasizes sculpture and decorative arts, featuring works by Martiny, Konti, Bitter, and others, with future shows planned at Pan American venues and local galleries.
Classified notice offers coal at 1.50 a ton delivered to South Side central city and central Kyvde Park. Orders to J Ty Sharkey at 114 Cedup Avenue by phone.
Residents and visitors in Green Ridge and nearby towns are mentioned in a jumble of names. The piece lists families like Nettleton and Kuyden, travelers from Penn and New York, and mentions Carl Mewsers, Miss Mule Poodhiin, and Mrs Hubert Kuyden among others.
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