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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1902
Page
2
Incomplete timetable notes train times and fares for Delaware and Hudson trains serving Carbondale, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Albany, Saratoga, Montreal, and nearby Waymart and Honesdale. It lists departures on weekdays and Sundays, with arrival times to Carbondale and from Wilkes-Barre, including several prices and mileages.
OCR text outlines trains to Scranton and back with times such as 7.00 a and 11.10 a. m. Includes references to Cardendale and Sandys from Seranton and Cudosa with various departure and arrival times.
Daily service except Sunday at 7:00 a.m. with connections to New York City and Wall Street, Susquehanna routes at 6:10 p.m. for western points, Sunday train at 8:45 p.m. with Susquehanna connections. Trains arrive 8:53 a.m. and 6:44 p.m. Sundays 4:44 a.m.
Floodwater surged through the city Saturday evening, rising to within eighteen inches of the Sixth Avenue bridge center, flooding Brooklyn Street and Seventh Avenue. Citizens feared dam breaks at Stillwater above Forest City while the Paltrbrook and other streams receded. damage included streets, bridges, and private property, with extensive erosion from old mines and summer.
An old styled ad extols Postum as a safe alternative to coffee for those addicted to caffeine. It claims coffee can ruin nerves and stomachs while Postum, prepared properly, restores balance and improves health with a light brown beverage.
Rain caused street floods piling gravel and debris across routes. Water breached sidewalks and embankments, flooding buildings on Seventh Avenue and nearby properties. Utilities failed as power and gas lines were rendered useless amid the deluge.
The Garrey family of South Terrace faced a coal gas leak on a Saturday night. Miss Licata, Sarah, and Mrs Garrey were affected and fainted, while John and others escaped through a window with assistance from neighbors. Dr. Niles treated the victims. the gas exposure caused brief illness but most will recover.
Foreman Mark Campbell and J. B. Pose narrowly escaped a fatal cave-in at Cole Brook colliery after a flood and heavy water seepage caused the ground to collapse. The event unfolded near Pallbroot Street as workers fled seconds before the earth sank. The cave-in extended down over thirty feet and left the area hollowed, blamed on water from streams draining the West Sie mountains.
The funeral yesterday drew a large crowd. Relatives and friends followed the casket from the house on Gordon avenue to St Rose church for brief services, then to St Rowe cemetery for interment.
Fragmented text describes an audience at the Grand opera house on a Saturday night. Mentions a person named Murphy and a scene on stage with unclear actions and decorative imagery. Lacks coherent events or outcomes due to garbled OCR.
A quiet Capitol Comedy play explores life in Washington. Murphy charmed the audience with clever detiteatim of Joel Gay. The supporting company including Miss Dorothy Sherrod was fine and the play gave satisfaction. After the second act a brief curtain talks with a funny story pleased the crowd.
Local paper chronicles a hard Saturday with food shortages and floods, plus a bold pony express run to Scranton for late papers. Mentions George Maxey's death, Olyphant lodge officers, moving pictures at Father Mathew Opera House, and community visits and marriages in town.
Mr and Mrs Thomas Gallagher of Dundall street mourn the loss of their infant daughter Margaret taken by convulsions Saturday at 6 am she died at 8 40 am aged 3 years 4 months funeral today at 3 pm interment in St Mase cemetery George Maney of Forest City well known in this city died suddenly Saturday from heart failure aged 50 years he was a longtime resident
A special meeting of the degree team of Lucretia Lodge Daughters of Rebehul is set for 2 o clock this afternoon at South Church Street. Arrangements will be made to confer degree work at the next meeting on Friday evening March 6.
George Chapin and his son Clifford travel to Salem to attend the funeral of Roger Kapowin, former uncle of Eugene Chapman who resides on Jeffrey Street, who has been in Salem several days due to the death.
The report notes yesterday afternoon's renewal decision for young ladies and last evening's gathering for married men at St Mare church. The week will conclude with the singer’s performance as part of the schedule.
The Philadelphia Inquirer was the only pauper received from the Quakerty, a fragmentary note on press movements and a single newspaper reference in the late edition.
The city notes visitors and social visits with residents including Rev Brennan’s Archbald stop and John Barry’s Sunday with friends in Dicksonian area. Miss Lulu Foster spends weeks in Pittston, Thomas Morin visits Uniondale, Charles Meio enjoys a weekend with parents in the city, Mrs John Griswold visits Cruniin street and her daughter Mrs Howard Oliver.
Report describes water about two feet deep at a slit foot near Olyphant with pumps operating at full capacity to resume work. Water remains in the area despite pumping efforts as workers address flooding conditions.
An advertising blurb urges readers to eat more and promotes Scott's Emulsion as a predigested food aiding all. It claims quick nourishment for flesh and vitality across ages and races.
Heavy freshet causes extensive damage in Jermyn and Mayfield. The Glenwood shaft flood endangers the Ontario and Western track as crews fortify abutments with stones. Homes and stores flood, bridges and culverts wash away, and a boy dies after pneumonia illness. a concert and local notices follow amid continued rain and rising rivers.
A surprise reception at the Paylor Owens home celebrated Cordelia Owens on her seventeenth birthday. Guests included Misses Gertrude Morra, Margaret Jove, Maud Evans, and others. Plans were discussed to organize a ward committee with a president and other officers.
Severe Friday storm floods Jessup especially Sterrick Creek patch. Michael Hisnay loses valuables as cellars flood and Depot Street is washed. Sterrick Creek mine idle for days while Mt Jessup mine needs extensive repairs and may stay closed another month. Several locals stranded in Scranton. borough council to reorganize with new officers. Mine foreman Thomas Langan resigns. James P. McAndrew named successor. St James A.B. society presides over changes as St Patrick’s ball plans proceed.
A historic flood yesterday swelled local creeks and washed away portions of the new stone bridge costing 1200 dollars. Water rose to flood lowlands, cut off communication between borough sides, damaged water mains, and stranded travelers on the turnpike toward Glenburn. Debris and erosion damaged properties including Miss Kennedy and a marsh edge, while fear remained for nearby ponds and drainage. Community records note celebrations and services amid flood damage and infrastructure strain.
Mr J Brown Jr of Dui visited his sister Mire Theolore Riley this week and on Tuesday evening there was a donation given at Drinker at the home of Dayton Compion for the benefit of the minister Mr Haus. Quite a large crowd attended.
The report notes about thirty dollars raised for a Methodist minister during an oyster supper in Hollisterville on the 25th. Roads still show melt water two feet deep in spots, though conditions are improving after heavy snow. Miss Edith Thorp, sister to Witmers of Scranton, returned last week on Monday.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports the Baptist Young People's society starts a two month lecture course with Rev. J. J. Whalen. council reorganizes Monday. several resignations and new members join. Borough attorney and treasurer candidates discussed. street commissioner hopefuls named. Local residents and visitors noted, including church service, health updates, and a social event at the Odd Fellows hall.
The Wyoming District Ministerial Association schedules its 161st session with a Monday evening program featuring speakers and readings. Attendees include Rev. Levent, Bishop Mallinden, and Professor Wy Young, with plans for scripture reviews and devotional addresses.
A fragmented notice touts rail connections from New Jersey through southern cities and many eastern points with Philadelphia as a change hub. It urges reservations via ticket agents including New Jersey Central and J. & Swisher district passenger agent in Beranton, Pa, for timetable details.
The March session of the United States court will convene here this week. Judge Archbald will preside in both the district and circuit courts. Defendants in the district court include EB J. Robinson of Greenville charged with counterfeiting, Joseph Biadeht of Wilkes-Barre and William Render of Scranton similarly accused, and Lintford Smith, a colored boy from Moneysdale, charged with robbing tails.
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