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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
3
The Carbondale news lists Delaware and Hudson trains to Albany Montreal and Watertown with daily and Sunday schedules from Wasmart and Towesdale and notes two workers injured at a finishing lathe, Scott and Stoddard, with Stoddard needing his hand dressed at Wheeler's hospital and both out a week to ten days.
Beprteviter 17 101 Teutna leaves Carbondale for Scranton at 7 00 a m 400 p m Sunday trains at 7 00 a m and 600 p m Trains leave Carbondale for points north at 410 am On Sunday at 810 am Trains leaving at 11 00 am weekdays and 10 am Sunday make connections for New York Cornwall etc Trains arrive from Scranton at 110 am and 646 am Arrive from points north 400 pm Stay in Scranton at 700 am and Fourty from Cadosia at 000 pm mh
Subscribers urged to report any irregularity or confusion in delivery to the Carbondale branch of The Tribune in the Burke building or Robert & Reynolds newsdealers. The office notes delivery confusion and asks subscribers to report delinquencies at once to aid efficient service.
W. W. Watt plans a three story building at North Church Street with a top floor banquet hall seating 800 and a 10 by 20 Brent platform. The second floor likely a club with gymnasium. first floor will host Reese Brothers warerooms.
A crude dog fight event in Pittston drew crowds from Susquehanna Carbondale and Scranton. The Susquehanna Carbondale dog won despite Scranton bets, with a $400 purse and gate money reportedly shared by participants. Spectators returned to Carbondale on the 2 o clock train amid mixed winnings.
Marshall Beott of Ciunnan street and Newell Stoddard of Maple avenue were sent home from work with hand injuries after an accident. Both sustained cuts to a hand.
The Grand hosts a rare stage attraction The Bonnie Brier Bush presented by manager Hyme with J W Stoddart stars and praise from New York critics. Memorial Park, the park fence dispute, spring bloom, and the lone city hall caretaker are noted amid town life and coal region talk.
A commentary satirizes inflated phrasing as Mrs. Malaprop and a Georgia cricket figure are cited. Mr Kimball notes no strike will occur, claiming miners seek recognition and concussions from the companies. The passage hints at possible hidden truth in those predictions.
J. J. Joslin, honored for reaching eighty, preserves a half century old Carbondale paper. The issue contains quaint ads like David Hockley offering Main street property for 1400 dollars and a Delaware and Hudson notice about capital stock increase and a reduced semi annual dividend. The relics illuminate early commerce and local history.
Carl Roessiger manager of Krantz Brewing Company in this city, was driving a bogey with his daughter when a loosened shaft spooked the horse. He steadied the animal, using a see-saw action to halt the wild dash near Heban property, narrowly averting disaster.
Matthew J. Murphy, a well regarded Carbondale newspaper worker, has secured a position on the Bayonne Herald and Greenville Register of Ta yonne New Jersey. His friends predict continued success and future prospects in the newspaper field as he establishes himself in the oldest paper of the New Jersey town.
Scott reappears in the record as he settles claims from Alderman Morrison's office. An agent paid the demanded sums to resolve the dispute over alleged misrepresentations to a merchant. The settlement restores Scott to the court's favor without further personal appearance.
Drakeman William Doughis injured in a Delaware and Hudson wreck at Avoca weeks ago has had several toes amputated at the emergency hospital. His condition, while not dangerous, worsens due to disintegration of the tiesties of the foot, causing considerable inconvenience.
Ambrose Battle son of former Select Councilman Thomus Battle had surgery yesterday at the University of.
A lodging house a restaurant a grocery store a provision store a bakery and a cigar store are listed in a compact column of business notices. The itemized list indicates a small town commercial mix with several merchant names read aloud for the public notice.
Venneylvania hospital in Philadelphia plans removal of several plandtular tumors from weeds. Young Mr Battle underwent surgery months ago to remove one such tumor and more have developed since. Flo is now under a specialist care aiming to remove all future growths with this operation.
A turkey supper will be eaten tonight at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Martin Z. Kiefer on Belmont Street. The supper is the prize of a euchre contest begun this social season between the husbands and wives. The men won and will host and serve the victors. An evening of keen enjoyment is anticipated.
A Wednesday night excursion through the Wion Creek coal mine drew visitors from beyond the area. The revelry included two flashlight pictures captured before the group dispersed at the mine opening. Participants listed include Misses Mian Roberts Sarah Coldington Lilllin Coddington Mamie Timmons Lillien Coon of Binghamton and Messrs Eichard Coddington Giles Morgan Boyd Oliver David Edwards Newell Stoddard Amos Washer.
The Carbondale Leader marks its editor's birthday with a commemorative display and a waving American tag. The Tribune joins in greetings and notes the event echoing regional pride and publisher longevity.
Mrs Bleaney Mn Bavley mother of W T Thasley from Sidlem avenue died at her daughter’s home in Fermion on Wednesday. She leaves three sons John W Scranton A W Carbondale Jidson O Wilkes-Barre one daughter Caroline Shook Scranton and two brothers James M and Washington McMullen Clinton Wayne county. Funeral private from her late home Saturday at 2.40 pm with burial in Dunmore cemetery.
The annual inspection of the city's strvelt was led by City Engineer Supp and Street Fore man John Killeen with a report on needed repairs. After dinner at Harrison house the inspection resumed until nightfall and will be reviewed at the next council meeting by A. J. Kennedy W. H. Masters G. Stone John Davis James Solomon and Thomas Barrett.
Thoras Barrett Jr son of Select Councilman Barrett recovering after surgery for appendicitis at Dr Wheeler's hospital improves daily and should be back with friends within a few weeks.
Company E and Company HK met for drill last night in Watt's Hall as part of a total abatinenes military encampment exercise.
A Basketful of Trout by John Gubert shows the fisherman again proving his skill by returning yesterday from the Dyberry with a fine catch.
A basket held trout described as fie and dandy as John and his companion John Von Beck wrapped up their first trout expedition of the season.
Edward Casey of the South Side shows improvement after a lengthy illness. He remains homebound with lingering weak coughs but has regained strength and is able to be about the house.
Fragmentary OCR lists Palestine Commanders Knights Templar Junior Order United American Mechanics Lackawanna Campment Odd Fellows as possible affiliations in a regional fraternal gathering with no clear event or outcome described.
Mr and Mrs A W Hoyle of Gordon avenue celebrate the arrival of a bouncing boy, born Tuesday evening, as friends extend congratulations.
A high mass of requiem will be held this morning at 7.90 in St Rose church at the instance of the Knights of Columbus for deceased members led by the late Thomas Clark of Archbald.
Announcement states Miss nna Stone daughter of Jacob Stone of Sand street will marry Hen Levy of New York City. The wedding is set for the last Sunday in May.
Fragments describe Frank Collins of Jermyn working in the city for a few days. Mr and Mrs Manton Abbey of Camlington visited relatives. Miss Annie Bell left for At Mr and Mrs Andrew Mitchell and Mr and Mrs Frank Munn traveled Erie yesterday for New York. Miss Finnah Wylie of Copeland knows whooping cough. Mrs Thomas C Cummings of Archbold visits at Newtons on South Ain Street planning a summer in Innlie City.
The Calvary church choir meets this evening for rehearsal at 8. Michael Welsh, injured four months ago, was discharged from Moses Taylor Hospital yesterday. Mrs. Griffith T. Thomas and Miss Elizabeth James of Carbondale stayed with Mrs. R. J. Davis on North Main Street. Meds baseball club plans an organizational meeting tonight. Invincible Commandery No 259 Knights of Malta holds regular session. James Grogan and daughter Mary of Trinckettstown visited the Grogan residence. Auss Hina Morgans of Olyphant is visiting relatives in town. Samuel Jenkins has been visiting.
Relatives in town welcome a resident back to Watwrnte Luzerne county. Harry Thomas injured his foot at Archbald mine when a loaded car ran over it. Chester Llwellyn of Storrs street is reported quite ill. Maury and M M Grogan of North Taylor attended the funeral of D A Sullivan of Forty Fort yesterday. Frederick Stone of Union street visited relatives in West Scranton yesterday. Mrs Judson Ty Smith of Scranton Heights visited her parents on Main street Wednesday. Washington Camp No 492, Patriotic Order Sons of America, will meet in regular session this evening.
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