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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1901
Page
2
Police warn of a mysterious figure in dark clothing seen around Dundaff Street and Fall Brook and Forty second streets. Residents report midnight sightings and fear a repeat of similar incidents while weather heat and local rumors fuel the unease.
Catherine Creegan of Eighth Avenue and Thomas F. King of Brooklyn Street wed at St. Rose Church in a June ceremony performed by Very Rev T F Coffey W G. Miss Ella Deehle served as bridesmaid and Norbert J. Coggins was best man. The couple planned a wedding tour and will reside with the bride’s parents after visiting the Pan American Exposition. Out of town guests included Mr and Mrs P L Madsen and Miss Rose Connor of New York City.
Samuel Latentelo, an apprentice, had three finger tips torn away after his hand was caught in a pulley at the Carbondale Machine Works. Doctor D. L. Bailey attended to the injuries at the shop.
Idle summer vacation days breed mischief among youths, with reports noting rising incidents and trouble from boredom. Authorities urge constructive activities to curb disturbances and keep youths engaged during break.
Scranton resident Thomas Summers recounts severe nervous sick headaches and says Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills cured his symptoms after buying at Matthews Bros drug store. The ad notes pills sold for six cents a box and features Dr A W Chase's portrait and signature on each package.
Andrew Gibblers, a Collins hotel bartender in Jer myn, was found unconscious by Rushbrook creek and brought to Emergency hospital. Doctors diagnosed appendicitis with peritonitis and pneumonia but declined immediate surgery due to his weakened state. Efforts to stabilize him continue as his condition remains critical.
The Carbondale lodge No. 5A elects officers for the coming term including Chancellor Commander Robert Weir and vice chancellor William Barber. Delegates to the grand lodge are F J Thomas and George Gilbert as officers note, with 121 members in good standing and over $5,000 available.
Progressive Euchre group visited Mr. and Mrs. Gr L Gilmartin on South Church Street. Healey of Susquehanna and Mrs George Keene won the top prizes with two additional prizes going to Mrs William Graham and Mrs John Price. Refreshments followed the enjoyable evening with many members present.
John B. Evans of the New England Conservatory of Music will preside at the organ of First Methodist Episcopal Church Sunday. He will perform a Bach prelude and fugue and works by M Dunham Gaeh and Bach with offertories and postludes. The choir will sing and a quartet performs God Is a Spirit and William D. Evans sings A Dream of Paradise.
Sam Pugliano of Dundaff Street drives a handsome new pneumatics tired vehicle drawing many compliments as it is shown. The carriage was purchased from J. J. Bimpson.
Mr and Mrs John Morgan and family and Mr and Mrs Thomas Morgan are at their cottage at Newton Lake. The Misses Murrin of this city visited at Newton Lake this week.
The Car bondale poor district faces a deadlocked board over electing a physician. Dr M K Malaun withdraws to seek harmony, prompting renewed bids by Dr Shields and Dr Bailey amid tensions between McMillan and McCabe. The stalemate may persist as weather disruptions loom.
Contractor A. E. Tiffany buys the Kin back shop on South Main Street now occupied by Joseph Robinson. Tiffany plans to occupy August 1 after remodeling plans. he recently sold his shop and land to Clover Leaf Manufacturing.
The Ladies Aid society of the Berean Baptist church held a Wednesday social that proved a deserved success. Mrs Walter Dimok directed the circle.
Dr J Delton Fancher of Chicago visits the city as a Foley & Co. agent. Dan W White returns home from Bloomsburg to summer with his parents while pursuing medical studies. Winifred Higgins completes Nazareth academy course and returns home. Temple commandery plans a special convocation for Malta degree. Mrs Neale learns of her mother's serious illness from New York. W W Carr relocates to Dunmore with family. Patrick O Rourke and Eva attend St Rose hall exercises. Frank Krantz heads Forest City to oversee business during Pan American expo. D L Bailey plans a Susquehanna county fishing trip. Marriage license issued to Frank Grandinett and Anna Kollier. Carl Roesiger visits Buffalo expo with Scranton friends. F B Burr and family and Andrew Mitcheell relocate to Crystal Lake cottages.
Mrs. C. W. Grennell visits with her parents at Orson while H. A. Purple and family enjoy the day at Crystal Lake in Mira. M. B. Madigan and nephew Arthur Missett left Wednesday for a new destination.
An old remedy called Mother Gray's Sect Powders for Children is prepared for drugstores after years of use in the Children’s Hole in New York. Marketed as harmless and pleasant to take, it claims to treat feverishness, distress, headache, teething, and stomach disorders, and to remove worm.
A series of short social notes records travels and visits. Dr J Vs Mis sett of Philadelphia plans a two week visit while Ethel and Aillda MacMullen head to Weat Clifford. Local residents make or resume visits to Scranton Binghamton Syracuse New York and coastal towns.
Harry Reeves of West Mayfield has started the Minera Retreat at Lake Chapman and asks visitors to bring fish-poles as stock is low and to pack a full gripsack. Several local residents attend events and a church ice cream social is planned on the lawn this evening.
The eighth annual commencement exercises at St Patrick’s Academy were held at the Father Mathew opera house with a large audience. The tulip drill delighted attendees and graduates included Blanche Crippen May Brogan and Veronica O’Connell.
The service for Mrs. John Hodge was held at her Washington street home then at Calvary Baptist, with a burial at Presbyterian cemetery. A benefit drawing and concert for Mire Willam Goodwin followed at Weber's rink with a large program and prize list. Winners were announced for the Ladies' Catholic Benevolent association party prizes.
MOOSIC The Ladies Missionary society of the Presbyterian church will hold an ice cream social in Hutchings park this evening. Everybody is invited. Mr and Mrs James Campbell leave for England for the summer. Miss Mattie Harris of Taylor visited in town yesterday. J M Robertson and family go to Lake Carey for the summer. Miss Nellie Hinds of Moscow visits her uncle S J Hinds. Rev J N Hailey attends Prohibition convention at Harrisburg this week. Mrs Milo Singer and daughter Mabel spend a few weeks in Stroudsburg. Miss Mare Hinds visits friends in Carbondale.
Rev E Hulley principal of Keystone Academy Factoryville will preach in the Baptist church at Clark's Green on June 30 at 11 a m.
New Milford residents were noted in this week’s society notes. F F Moss left for Meriden to spend the summer. Rev Charles Smith and Mrs Smith along with E A Benson and Mr and Mrs Felix Austin were mentioned. Beaver Meadow summer residence, Pauline Smith hosting Philadelphia visitors, Merle Shelp visiting Rochester relatives, C M Shelp's parents, Mrs George Curtis visiting Lakeside friends, Mrs Harry Bartlet hosting from Binghamton, Mrs Eugene Osborne from Harford visiting, and Mrs Myron Reynolds visiting Brooklyn friends are listed among local social activity.
The New York Ontario and Western Railroad released a pamphlet with Pan American exposition details including Buffalo hotels rates per week and capacity. The line runs a 4 p.m. service from Scranton with through connections to Buffalo and issues a New York shopping guide. Copies available from Ontario and Western agents or by mail to J. E. Walsh, 602 West Lackawanna Ave Scranton Pa.
Fragmented timetable text lists departures from Scranton to various destinations with times and lines. Mentions Bloomshure Division and Seminton with morning and afternoon slots. Readers should verify exact stations and schedules due to unclear OCR.
Lehigh Valley Railroad announces timetable changes with departures from Scranton to Philadelphia via D and H routes at 8 am and 1 pm. Special services include Black Diamond Express and other routes to White Haven Bethlehem Easton Reading and intercity points via various lines. Parlor and sleeping cars are available on all trains between Wilkes Barre New York Philadelphia Buffalo and Susquehanna Bridge. Signed by O L Wilbur and Charles Ler with ticket and Pullman reservations at Scranton Lackawanna Avenue.
Trains Now run on weekdays and Sundays with main line connections to New York City Utica Oneida Oswego and intermediary points. For more details consult ticket agents JC Alderron G. A. New York J. E. Welsh T. P. A. Setanton.
Rail timetable data lists daily and Sunday departures from Secanton and Wilkes Barre, with routes to Wilkes Barre Albany north Honesdale Lake Lodge and local points. Services include morning and afternoon slots from 6:72 to 9:53 p.m. and Sunday runs such as Carbondale 3:00 a.m. and 6:43 p.m. with multiple intermediate stops.
Central Railroad of New Jersey schedules list trains from Liberty Street and South Ferry. Services run to Scranton New York Newark Elizabeth Philadelphia Easton Bethlehem Allentown Mauch Chunk White Haven and through to Baltimore Washington and West via Bethlehem with several daily departures and through tickets at lowest fares from the station. J M Burt General Passenger Agent J H Olmstead General Superintendent
Erie Railroad trains connect Hawley with the New York line and run to Scranton. Timings include afternoon arrivals and intermediately connected services, with the timetable listing connections and intermediate stops.
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