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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1900
Page
2
The Scranton Tribune launches a Carbondale daily edition to cover city news and interests. E L Hatfield, manager, invites residents to visit the Burke Building office or send items by mail or phone.
A party at Mr and Mrs John Nolan s Pike street home on Wednesday evening celebrated the birthday of their daughter Mollie The home was festively decorated with palms flowers flags and bunting Guests from Jermyn and city friends enjoyed vocal and instrumental music with solos and duets and a supper served around 11 o clock Gifts included a valued portrait of John Mitchell labor leader of the United Mine Workers Attending were numerous Misses and Messrs including Mollie Nolan and Frank Nolan among others.
At the Young Men's Union Hallowe'en party a ballot of presidential, congressional, state and county nominees showed a narrow Republican edge. President McKinley led 29 to Bryan 24 and Woolley 19. Connell 28 to Conry 6. Timlin 28 to Philbin 27. Fellows 31 to Schadt 9. Copeland 29 to Norton 26. municipal water yes 31 to no. Next Tuesday election returns will be received by special wire at the rooms for members only.
Richard Udy the city gardener trims park shrubs and trees for fall and winter. He keeps streets clear of cows and stray animals, driving them to the pound. His official title as cow catcher reflects a demanding city duty.
The Rev. John W. Phillips will start the People's lecture course on November 1 at Berean Baptist Church. He will speak on What I Laughed at In Palestine. All lectures are free with only a silver offering requested.
An application for a charter of incorporation was filed Wednesday by the Carbondale Cycle Club. Subscribers to the petition include Claude I. Smith George I F James Henry B. Kriggs Clinton A. Morgan John D Day Joseph A. Hoole and Dp W Humphrey.
The funeral for Patrick Sweeney who was killed at Lookout on Monday evening by a Delaware and Hudson train was held yesterday afternoon at 3 20 at St Rose’s church. The interment followed at the new cemetery with a large crowd of railroad men in attendance to pay respects.
Palestine commandery No 14 Knights Templars United American Mechanics Junior Order Lackawanna encampment No 14 I 1 OF F detailed in short notice on fraternal groups and meeting bodies.
The park is shut up as park commissioners stick to plans closing Memorial Park on November 1. Gates were locked and electric light removed yesterday and access remains restricted until further notice.
May 1 no entry to the triangle as leaves are gathered and carted away. Water will be cut off from the fountain and the favorite resting place for unambitious wanderers will close for the rest of the year.
The Trinity Episcopal church held two All Saints Day services one morning communion and an evening sermon by Rev. R A Sawyer. At St Rose de Lima the Roman Catholic church said high mass at 8 30 am by Rev Father Thomas F Coffey with confessions from 3 to 9 pm. Three solemn requiem masses were celebrated for Patrick Sweeny Mrs Joseph Perri and an infant child of Mr and Mrs John Willis.
The Muntley Jackson Stock Company brings twenty performers and a large scenic car to the Grand Opera House next Monday for a week of performances. They present The Fatal Card The World Innocent Sinner For Liberty and Love Michael Strogoff Must Be Fore Dawn and The Tornado with engines boats wagons and dogs in the scenic display. A private wire operator will relay election returns on Tuesday night during and after the show.
Miss Queal of Elmira spoke to the young ladies of the Methodist Episcopal church on Wyoming street and helped form a young women's foreign missionary society. Officers include Mrs A D Preston president and Miss Ming Frank first vice president with other leaders named.
Miss Julia Kilhullen gave a progressive euchre party last evening at her home on Brooklyn Street exclusively for her lady friends. A de Velous and bountiful supper was served. Attendees included Mrs. J. R. Loftus Mrs. J. J. Brennan and the Misses Waite Butler B Kilhullen Mary Burke Tillie Murphy Kathryn Pace Alicia Nealon and Elizabeth Swartz.
Yesterday marked the final deadline for paying city taxes without penalty yet the treasurer's office saw little activity. A three percent penalty applies after receipts were tallied, though most assessments were settled in the fall, contributing to the quiet scene.
John Mannion, a miner, was pushing a loaded ore car when his foot slipped and he fell catching his side. Dr. Lowrey treated a severe cut and bruising and Mannion was carried home with a likely recovery in a few days.
It is reported there will be a wedding at St Rose Catholic church in late November. The groom is J. J. Jordan a Scranton lawyer. The bride is Miss Bina Loftus daughter of Mrs. Michael Loftus of Pike Street Carbondale’s prominent family.
Past Captain W L Nash of Camp 8 inspected George FE Randolph Camp 38 in Scranton last evening. Officers and men were in full uniform and Nash complimented Camp 38 on their fine appearance and bearing.
Misa Ella Loftus fifteen daughter of Daniel F Loftus of South Sand street was taken to Car bondale Emergency hospital yesterday. At 2 90 o clock an appendicitis operation was performed by Drs Gillis and Niles. The operation was entirely successful and last evening Miss Loftus rested comfortably.
Mr. E. Schryver once an Erie Railroad agent in the city was in town yesterday to see former colleagues. He now serves as assistant general freight agent for the Queen and Crescent Route with headquarters in Chattanooga Tennessee.
A large number of Carbondale council No. 29 Knights of Columbus members traveled by train to Susquehanna last evening to assist in the conferring of the third degree on several candidates.
A series of social events occurred on Wednesday evening with Miss Harriet Hutchins hosting a card party on Washing ton Street and Mrs Charles O Mellen holding an evening reception on Lincoln Avenue. Miss Hazel M Wheeler and friends held a candy pull on North Church Street, while Miss Marie McDermott’s home welcomed a surprised crowd. Music and games featured, with others hosting parties at Archbold Rexford Smith Park Street South Main and Rexford Smith homes. A large contingent attended Mr and Mrs William Krantz on Dundaff Street.
A stream of social notices lists residents visiting relatives and traveling to Scranton Wilkes-Barre Syracuse Binghamton Union Dale Archbald and Union N Y. Names include Mrs Frank Smith Patrick Fee Miss May Rutan Mr Mrs R L Campbell D W Hicks Maggie Quackenbush Jennie Taylor John Coxe Jermyn Treated for pneumonia and illness recoveries noted. Meats shop plans by D W Hicks. Prank Couch Philo Burritt Miss Helen Abbott Miss Mamie McLaughlin etc.
The Rev. M. C. Elliott of the Congregational church assisted in the ordination of Trev. B. A. Boyl as pastor of the Plymouth Congregational church in Scranton on Wednesday. Elliott returned to preside over the mock election of the Young Men's union.
After tomorrow the New York Ontario and Western Railroad will discontinue train No. 203 from here to the north at 4.02 p m and train No. 24 from Carbondale to Scranton at 10.08 until further notice.
The Carbondale Republican club held a special meeting last evening at the club rooms. Plans were made to mount a full party vote next Tuesday and other matters of interest to members were discussed.
W. D. Cornell of Philadelphia traveling passenger agent for the Chicago Burlington and Quincy railroad made an official trip to Carbondale yesterday. He visited local facilities and met with rail staff to review service and operations.
Mrs James BF Burr of 82 Lincoln avenue entertained a number of ladies at a thimble tea yesterday afternoon. She will hold another this afternoon.
The Carbondale Gas company has contracted with Hugh Atkinson of this city to extend pipes to several streets, expanding gas service with construction planned in coming weeks.
Mr B L Hatfield, a veteran Scranton newspaper man, opens a Carbondale branch of The Scranton Tribune in the Burke building, signaling expansion and continued local journalism presence.
William B. Sullivan brother of Sullivan the plumber of Salem avenue left yesterday for New York to accept a position there. His friends wish him success in his new field of labor.
Captain W M Hobbs of George E Randolph Camp No 18 Bons of Veterans Carbondale will inspect Corporal Oscar C Smith Camp No 24 next Wednesday evening with a likely large visiting delegation. Mrs Frank Steele of Main Street is quite sick. Jermyn borough council holds its regular monthly meeting tonight. School Director Mellon is home ill with pleurisy on Cemetery Street. Thomas Boundy will reopen his job printing office in the Harvey building on North Main Street. Mrs George Wall of Cemetery Street is ill. Mrs T B Griffiths and two children of Main Street visit friends. Mrs Thomas of White Mills, Wayne county, was in town yesterday. Delaware and Hudson has added a branch to the ash dump at their colliery, with a large crew filling cars.
Mr and Mrs Jefferson D Warren hosted Carbondale friends in West End. J D Warren and H T James purchased a moving picture machine and phonograph with ventriloquism skill by Mr James may entertain soon. Myrtis Sleigle visited town. A Jermyn Peckville Rugby game is planned Saturday at Mott Haven. Mrs William Scott gave an inspiring Baptist church talk. Halloween pranks featured activities. Blakeley board of health to meet Nov 3. Magegle Jones surprised by friends. Jessie Hofficker hosted a dime social for Mercy and Help society. Hoffigker parents celebrate their 43rd wedding anniversary. Mrs William Snedicor hosted Halloween party for many friends.
Miss Sarah Griffiths of North Taylor wed William Reese of Railroad Street at Griffiths home, officiated by Rev D C Edwards. A small ceremony with relatives and friends concluded with a luncheon. The groom is a popular musician and the bride noted for charm and sociability.
The season of forty hours devotion begins next Sunday at St Patrick’s Church with Rev Father McCallen of Baltimore assisting. A delightful entertainment and social was held in Blakely Baptist church parlors last evening hosted by Miss.
Lillian Taylor’s Sunday school class drew a large crowd while the town faced a partial blackout last evening due to a malfunction at the electric plant. Visitors from Archbald joined residents, with Misses Agnes and Mamie McAndrew Nellie Clarke Elia Hevers and Martin Cawley among those listed.
The Civil Service Bill for the Philippines, prepared under President Taft, was enacted by the Civil Commission. It outlines an honest efficient civil service with preference for Filipinos, details board composition, examinations, and protections against political patronage, and notes exemptions for teachers while signaling tensions with military authority.
New York November reports show the Pennsylvania Railroad declaring an extra 1 percent dividend. Traders reacted cautiously as price moves were limited and speculation centered on potential six percent bugle or large treasury surplus distributions. Net earnings for nine months rose over last year, supporting the modest payout amid a quiet market.
Corrected by H. G. Dale Butter-Creamery dairy tubs 2 Fees Selec western lic Nearby state 10c Cheese Full cream 114c and Per bu. choice marrow 2.40 medium 2.80 pra 2.50 ore 60c Onions 60c per bu Flour Best patent 4.60.
The Philadelphia market notes wheat and corn steady with mixed grain futures. Livestock and poultry prices show dull, firmer butter and steady cotton while flour receipts and commodity shipments list hundreds of thousands of bushels and pounds for wheat corn oats and related goods.
Market notes show flour futures active but largely steady despite a fall in wheat. Spot wheat mixed with weak nearby options while corn and oats hold near steady. dairy and creamery products show muted tone across regions.
Chicago trading activity for cattle receipts shows limited movement as buyers and sellers assess supply. Early bids and prices indicate cautious demand with several lots passing at steady to slightly firmer quotes depending on grade and weight.
Receipts show mixed demand as choice steers hold around steady to 5.40 to 5.00 with select heavy stock steady. Hogs remain active with higher top bids, sheep and lambs stronger in western markets, and October totals listing cattle and calves at 40,074 and hogs 72,407 among others.
Fragmented text shows numbers and codes like 1.4 A475 and 300. common. mentions hogs, sheep, veal, calves and prices. Several proper nouns are garbled. readable items include a market listing style with quantities and units, but specifics are unclear.
In New York a mixed commodities scene shows calves and cattle steady while sheep and hogs hold firm. Prices listed include 34 for certain items and 1 million for another line, with grains and other livestock moving but not confirming a clear trade.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions city names and shipments with no bids. It notes barrels and quantities with unclear context and no coherent event or outcome.
General Shafter to the war department reports the Meade transport arrival in San Francisco with one fatality and multiple sick and injured aboard. Names listed include soldiers from the 1st 20th 17th and 30th infantry units. deaths due to dysentery noted during the voyage.
Ad touts Cold remedy claiming cure in one day with no cure no pay. Sells at 25 vents with brome quinine formula.
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