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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1901
Page
5
A middle aged man questioned W J Roberts about a railroad man who married a widow after a previous husband died. The man pressed for the name hoping to find the residence, but Roberts could not recall details of a marriage reported four or five years ago, and the stinger walked away along South Main street.
A historical classifieds page describes a popular clearinghouse for real estate and employment ads. It explains rates: one cent a word with discounts for longer runs and emphasizes listings for boats, Wilts, and other items. The item invites readers to place notices to reach buyers or sellers quickly.
The novel event features a seven woman jury with a male foreman in a Carbondale Pa case. Defendants Robert Menker and Robert Cardiet face an accusation involving 84 000 stolen pagers from a local Carbondale bound factory. The December 31 trial in Lackawanna County will include named jurors witnesses and counsel.
In Alderman Jones office Fell township saw two cases. A judgment of 20.40 was awarded against Michael Gorman and Thomas Smith in a township suit. BD M Lynch sued the poor directors for rent on two New Buffalo houses, claiming 19 and 7 months rent totaling 15 and 3. The ex-Poor Director John T Thomas disavowed any agreement. Attorney Robert D. Stuart asked dismissal since Lynch sued in his name, not as owners Phillis & Rittenhouse Scranton. A verdict was granted.
A second site at the corner of Sixth and Church streets near Memorial Park is proposed for the Carnegie library. Property owner John Chine would sell the Cline property to the city at a reduction of 1000 to 2000 dollars below its real value to aid the project. It fronts 128 feet in a prime town section.
Representatives McTighead Hun worth of the appropriations committee visited the city yesterday to examine the public institutions seeking funds. In the afternoon they toured the Emergency hospital and said the facility appeared first class but did not commit on the 17 000 appropriation request.
George Elliot Fox enjoyed a Wednesday evening event at the Five Corner Church in Wich. He is likely to revisit the city as a return date has been engaged.
A captioned photo in yesterday's North American shows Mrs. John Kinnie in a house scene described as haunted by the ghost of her husband, a report noting the strangling implication.
A brief note explains that sore lungs from a cold and cough indicate weakened lungs and warn that frailty may lead to consumption. It frames weakened lungs as a warning sign for serious illness emerging from common respiratory symptoms.
An 19th century advertisement proclaims Shiloh's Consumption Cure will heal and strengthen the lungs, cure cold and stop cough. It notes sales by Aruggisie at prices 4c 69c and 00 per bottle with a guarantee and money back if not satisfied. Printed by S.C. Wells & Co. in LeRoy New York.
A fragile reporter survived a near fatal event and a photo yesterday drew a claim that the “Kintte” sign resembles a bottling establishment on Teyth avenue, recently destroyed by fire. The piece hints the site may be a headquarters for spirits or another enterprise.
The Delaware and Mudset company offers a new wage scale to 11 men, raising daily pay and per mile rates for freight and yard crews. The plan includes increased pay for through freight trains, local freight crews, and conductors, with monthly and per mile increments and a provision for hours after twelve.
The Sons of Temperance lecture series, postponed for various reasons, will begin this Friday evening with Rev. AL F CHIFOE of the First Methodist Episcopal Church speaking on China and Conducts. He has urged the revival and hints at further lectures by Rev. Chia Lee of the First Presbyterian on Mates and Mating, with a later date to be announced.
Tr WIlkins grand senior conductor of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen arrives in Carbondale today to extend a friendly welcome to local members. He plans to visit Wilkes-Barre yesterday and will travel to Scranton tomorrow for further engagements with railroad workers.
Tiebert Reeves, a longtime insurance man in town, has connected with the Prudential Life Company and recently received notice of his promotion. He will move to Connellsville, Pennsylvania, about April to take charge of that district.
Fred Hubbird of Wic Delaware and Hudson locomotive shop is transferred to Main Street machine shop Bho, taking charge of one of the new lathes.
A surprise party greeted Edward Ludwig on Thursday evening at Hone en Terraces Street. Guests Garner and Wisly were reportedly bound. Refreste mente were served as V1 oatclowk.
At the regular convocation of Temple commander No. 268 Ancient Order Knights of Malta held in Cumbrian hall last evening the black depressae was conferred on a number of candidates.
D. C. Benscoter, one of four veteran engineers on the Delaware and Hudson railroad, passed away at his home on Church Street. Fears are entertained that an operation may be necessary, though details remain uncertain.
Unclear text outlines a hush event scheduled soon after Easter. Mentions preparation for a pet related occasion and Lenten references, but details are fragmentary and names or locations are missing.
A worker suffered a crushed leg after a collision between two mine cars at the Nori Weal colliery. Charlie Banih was at home recovering from the injury.
Mr and Mrs Joseph McDonald of Spenth Maio dteees travel to Scranton to attend the funeral of Mrs McDonalds brother in law John Mc Neries born.
At 45 tomorrow afternoon the Rev. H. Li of Peabody will conduct a service for men only. A cordial invitation is given to the public to attend the service.
Mrs Mary Crane and Miss Crane entertain many lady friends at their Lincoln avenue home this afternoon for a thimble tea gathering.
Fragmentary notice lists a court meeting titled Celden Rawle No 14 with references to Fayos and Diamond lode and Mt Shield of Phone. Readable details are sparse.
The brief notes a meeting tomorrow involving Bt Josephs cadets, the Order of Railway Conductors No Ib, and the Sonlface society in a local notices collection.
At the Opera House Toby The Two Sisters and Tonlehi Cool Bom in China headline a varied program. The daily lineup features performances by noted performers in a recital style event with local audience attendance noted.
An advance notice previews A Myiehetor's Romances directed by Tim Murphy at the Grand Opera House next Friday March 20. It highlights characters David Holmes and his secretary Oben J. Griffin with vivid stage roles and a plot about aging, fame, and artistic failure.
West Monday evening program at the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel features Iain addresses by Fortunate Theont Scranton consul and a vocal sale by Miss Rose Arigent of the St. Aloysiods chapel in Scranton. The detailed programme includes piano duets, various solos and vocal numbers, and specialties by Sarah Griffiths, Hazel Mixwell, Miss Anna Brown, and Miss Arigoni, with a second part featuring an Italian consul, duets, solos, and a sextette from Lap.
Sunday offerings at the church on North Church Street near Salem Avenue with the pastor A F Chiffee and Providing Elder Rev C O Warner presiding. Love feast planned and sacrament of the Lord's Supper to be observed. Preaching by the pastor at 7 00 p m.
Fleet Presteterian church on North CHU street near Bigth avenue lists Rev Charles Law at 86 North Churel errest with Sunday services at 9 a m and 7 80 p m weekly pay er meeting on Thursday. Second Presbyterian with Rev William Hollinshed preaching after Sunday school.
A garbled entry notes Trinity Protestant Episcopal church on Silver Street with Rev. Fr. A as rector and a residence at 62 Kivey Street. references to a lawyer and address details appear.
Church listings show Rev Thomas F Coffey rector at St Rewe de Lima with assistant Rev John Dixon and Rev Walter Chorman on North Church Street opposite Park Place. Mount Cyr wel at Fullbrook Street lists Rev Of 8 Cer rail as rector with services at 100 a m.
The First Congregational church at Eighth Avenue and Bowth Street announces Rev M C Eliiot as pastor. Sub-birth services at 10:20 a.m. aid 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 2 p.m. Prayer service Thursdays at 7:50 p.m. Evening sermon by Rev H L Peabody with a men only view at 4 p.m. Public invited to all services.
Berean Baptist Church at Lincoln Avenue and North Church Street led by A Whalen DD pastor holds Sunday services at 10:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Weekday services Thursday at 7 p.m. Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor meets Sunday at 3 p.m. Sunday School at noon.
Lacking clear full details, the notice indicates religious services at St Paul’s Lutheran Church on Churel Street in BE Ebringer parish. It mentions the Fifth Sunday in Lent and a Sabbath time around 2.00 a.m. with a total attendance or offering figure of 10,504 Mm.
A departure gathering was held Thursday night at Theodore Elmer’s home on North Church Street for John Davis. He plans to move to Albany next week to establish his new home in the Empire State. The event featured music and a sumptuous supper. Attendees included Mr and Mrs John Davis, Mr and Mrs Edward Weed and son Dorie, Mr and Mrs Frank Finer, Mr and Mrs John Bone and family, Mr and Mrs Louis Geiger and family, Mr and Mrs Joseph Jenkins and family, Miss Etta Davie and Bernard Smith.
The Charles the Great London show schedules a May 1 opening in Wilkes-Barre. Organised by Price & Honeywell with business managers in the city, it will be a railroad show with substantial equipment including wagons. Most performers are engaged and a sizeable menagerie is gathered.
Louis Westa of Klaw & Erlanger arranges Tim Murphy’s appearance in Carbondale for next week. Tim Murphy stars in A Bachelor’s Romance, while several Murphys have been seen in town, adding local intrigue.
A group of young people from the city including Miss May Rutan Carrie Honey Minnie Uthy Ros Chubb Ida Dolittle and Messrs John Moyles Fred Gleason Ora Lee Kirk Lee George Eaton Conrad Weibel Ds ear Cole Harry Stolph and Joseph Uit ley visited Clifford on Thursday night to join in celebrating Phil ander Lee birthday the popular young man whose home is in Clifford
The Ladies Aid society of Be rear Baptist church held a cake supper at Mrs. KE Stone's home on Birkett Terrace. Each donor wore an object signifying their cake opinion and the top correct guess will win a prize.
Hy Soallelior Stuart will depart Monday evening for Harrisburg to appear before a senate committee in support of the city pavement validation bill. Attorney Partridge of Scranton will represent property owners opposing the new pavements.
Tomorrow evening the First Congregational church choir will repeat the anthem Hark Hark My Soul which drew delight last Sunday. Miss Edith Bunson of Scranton, a rising favorite, will also be heard in her solo during the service.
The condition of Clyde Whitfield, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Whitfield, on South Waehligion street is reported as very serious. He suffers from hemorrhages of the head an enlarged heart a develop ment and the grip.
Constable FE Neary conducted a sale of Edward Jones Park place dye works property yesterday morning at 10 o clock. Attorney Gra mer was the principal bidder. Only 6.00 was realized.
Postmaster Thomas departed Hot Springs Arkansas on Thursday on a southern route to Galveston Texas and then by sea to New York, outlining his travel plans on the return journey.
Fell township teacher Miss Maine Drennan was found at her Belmont Street residence. The incident occurred at her home where neighbors reported her absence from school duties. Police investigation underway with preliminary inquiries.
The Racket Brook washery of the Delaware and Hudson is again in operation, signaling a restart of activity at the facility. The return to work suggests renewed processing capacity and potential employment impact in the region.
Mrs Maurcie G Watt moves to indispaccd while Mrs Peter Coleman of Wayne Street sails to Ill. Mrs Frank Pierce of Upper Hel went Street to U1. Henry Manston of Belmont Street confined at home. William Opie of Birkett Street homebound by illness. Curtis J Harrington of New York visited Thursday. Miss Olina Hering of Washington revisits Miss Clunehe Arm ed. Miss Agnes Walker of Stroudeburg State Normal School ends spring vacation. Miss Linsle Early home from Scranton. Miss Belle Warren of Beranton returns from visit to Mr and Mrs A Tt Jones. Mrs Carel Atherton of Beranton and her guest Mrs McPherson of Washington DC spent Thursday with Miss Isabelle Watt. Mrs Thomas Peters of Columbia Heights returned from Wilkes-Barre where husband works in Lehigh Valley shop. James Wheeler, previously visiting, ...
Jermyn and Mayfield report a special council meeting to appoint defense counsel in a dispute over a power contract with Crescent Co. Stocker proposes withdrawing the contested contract to allow fair bidding against Jer myn Electric Light Co. Moon and Dunn back the motion, Wheeler dissents, vote passes. Also notes arrests for larceny of military uniforms tied to St Martin's Society and transfer to Cranton jail.
Notice announces an application to the Governor of Pennsylvania for incorporation of a banking firm to be named The People's Bank with capital 100000. The proposed bank would operate in Slinton Ma and authorize discounting bills and promissory notes, accepting deposits, and securing loans with various securities. Arthur Dunn, solicitor, endorses the filing and cites related mortgage and bond details from 1901 notices involving the Colliery Engineer Company and related trust instruments.
A party led by Fr. P. Benjamin G. M. Pierce and William McLaughlin spent the day at the Olyphant reservoir aiming for ducks. No ducks were sighted and the outing extended into the afternoon with no game recorded.
The Tovine French company presents a three night engagement at Father Mathes church with a comedy drama A Runaway Wife. Prices list 10 20 and a0 cents. Also notes a sermon series life of Christ by AL V. Tower at the Congregational church tomorrow. Franks Nichole hosts a birthday party Thursday at Pinmore Avenue. guests include Mrs James Dey and many neighbors with refreshments. A birthday gathering for Grace Mathender yesterday featured local families and gifts.]]>
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