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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 09, 1900
Page
2
The Scranton Tribune launches a Carbondale edition to serve Pioneer City readers with a daily morning paper. E. L. Hatfield, manager, invites news, personals and notices at Burke Building or by mail or phone. Firefighters quickly contained a roof fire caused by furnace leakage.
The Carbondale Penny Evening News has ceased publication after support faded and a landlord’s warrant rumor circulated. Editors Gelder and Murphy steered the paper to a brief revival, but inadequate funds forced closure, with staff reassigned to the Leader and connections to the Scranton Tribune noted.
Secretary George W. Evins reports October deaths at eighteen, a notably small figure versus last year. The summary lists causes including diphtheria, pneumonia, typhoid fever, apoplexy, and peritonitis, with several interments and four contagious disease cases like measles and scarlet fever.
Mrs Samuel DB Mills Mrs George Jr Mills and Miss Ellezabeth Moore hosted a thimble tea yesterday afternoon at 8 South Birkett street from 8 to 6 oclock The event will be repeated today with the same hours It explains that a thimble tea is a sewing circle with added musical and literary features reflecting modern ideas in the city
Miss Olive Pengelly of Birkett Street Miss Isabelle Stanton of Spring Street and Rev and Mrs A F Chaffee of the First Methodist church attend the Epworth League convention in Oneonta New York where Mr Chaffee serves as secretary of the division and the three are delegates.
The semi annual basket meeting of the Women's Missionary society of the Abington association will be held at Berean Baptist church next Wednesday November 14. Sessions start in the morning and continue in the afternoon.
A transient boarder in Carbondale disrupted several downtown liquor displays and vandalized a room before being taken to a jail cell. Officer Bell apprehended him after a zigzag pursuit, and Mayor Kilpatrick described the incident as about five dollars' worth of "fun" that the guest could not pay for.
The Young Men’s union hosts an entertaining program next Wednesday featuring leen Changquet. Members of William S. Davis post G A R will join to discuss delicacies as veterans enjoy an evening song. Special tables honor members and prominent guests with elaborate decorations expected.
The Indian football team is reorganized. Captain Gua Hansen calls players to practice with several new additions including Dan Hadgins from St. Thomas Scranton. Murphy, Mason, and Hadgins fill key roles as quarterback, right tackle, and fullback as the team vows to challenge county teams.
Coroner J. O. Roberts and a jury held an inquest to find cause of death for Thomas McAndrews whose body was found near the Delaware and Hudson tracks. The panel, including J. Reese and G. Evans, rendered a verdict after reviewing the scene and circumstances with no witnesses examined.
Brooke's Chicago Marine band, a national name, performs at Carbondale's opera house next Monday evening. The 40 member ensemble features sulotats and nusichins, with Miss Harrie Dement Packard, a prima donna soprano, delivering classical and lyrical pieces alongside the band. Manager Byrne secures the contract, marking the first big band appearance in town.
James Bassett and wife Misa Lillian Minor recently wed in Peekville return to the city and reside at 1 Thorne Street. A crowd of youths serenaded them on Wednesday evening, creating a disturbance but leaving without cake or cigars after making demands.
Cashier R K A Jadwin of the Pirot National Bank announces general business hours will extend to 7 o clock on Saturdays starting December 1 1900.
Miss Sarah G Swigert of Spring Street hosts intimate musical evenings for friends with plans to repeat the gatherings tonight and in the near future keeping the social circle engaged with song and company.
The Ladies of the First Presbyterian church plan a holiday bazaar under the auspices of the Ald society to support church activities and community outreach during the Christmas season.
An alarm sounded at 11 80 on Wednesday night as fire range from box 42 near Main street and Sixth avenue. The blaze was traced to the roof of the Grey Iron Foundry on Seventh Avenue.
Fragmentary OCR lists groups in Carbondale Lackawanna region including Mitchell Hose Company, Lackawanna Encampment No 16 Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Order of Railway Conductors No 154, United American Mechanics, and Junior Order of.
The Delaware and Hudson company paid on the South Side yesterday. Only three days’ work occurred in the last month, so envelopes were small but gratefully received by workers.
The Hotel American introduces a brand new black and gold stagecoach for depot transport. Guests praise its dandy design and smooth rides after the purchase by the hotel.
Masons and bricklayers are building a full height chimney on the roof of Sahm’s shoe store. The project uses premium brick and rises from the ground floor, signaling substantial remodeling underway.
The echerche Dancing class hosted its first social last evening in Burke's hall. Attendance waned due to a stormy night, but participants enjoyed a good time and friendly dancing.
Mayor Kilpatrick traveled to Scranton yesterday. Mrs. N C Alvord hosts a dinner for friends today. Several locals visit relatives in the city including Mrs. J Walker of Prompton and Miss Verna Bigelow of Niagara. Edward Delaney heads to Carlisle for Dickinson College coursework. Photographer A L Cramer returns from New York with wife remaining there. Kathryn Gilhool comes back from Thompson after nursing training.
A three year old, Hilmer Thois, died after his clothes ignited in a Sec ond street home. The blaze trapped him on the stairs while a two year old sibling and a 15 year old sister escaped. Mrs. Deakin, ill nearby, was moved to a neighbor’s house as fire crews fought the flames. The death is believed to be accidental, possibly from lighting paper at a stove. The home belonged to the estate of the late Josephine Westcott and was uninsured.
Young people enjoyed several hours together while Mrs. Walter Depew of Third street recovers from a serious illness. Mrs. John Kennedy remains confined to her South Main street home due to sickness.
The town reports a large Tuesday vote with 199 registered voters and 160 cast. Residents join in flag furling for Kreese day and Mary Eaton’s birthday celebration is hosted by relatives. Churches hold rallies led by Rev G K Smith and N T Purdy with gospel meetings planned through the month. Professors absent due to illness and local gatherings include Baptist, Christian Endeavor, and Women’s Foreign Missionary society events.
The Rice Library association opens its rooms this evening with a program by local talent. The Calvary Baptist choir directed by Professor David E. Jones will perform along with solos and a duet. Attendance urged for members and friends. A serious carriage accident near the Delaware Lackawanna and Western depot injures the driver as a northbound train passes. Washington Camp 492 will meet tonight. Calvary Baptist Sunday school prepares Bible Day for Nov 18. United Mine Workers Local 101 holds a meeting at Rashgun's Hall. Mrs. Thomas J. Thomas moves to Lincoln Heights. Knights of Malta 252 hold an important session tonight. Mrs. John Gordon visits her mother.
In Peckville at the Methodist parsonage on Verticalay evening at 7 45 o clock James O Bassette and Lillian Miner both of Carbondale wed. Rev F Gandall officiated with Mr and Mrs John Berry of Carbondale as attendants. Mrs Bassett formerly Miss Lillian Mobinson greeted by friends as she starts life in Carbondale. Funeral of Mrs Clarence Williams set for 2 PM at her Hieburn Street home with Rev Gandall officiating. Others note local visits, travels, and town residents resuming normal activity after illness. The Woman's Christian Temperance union plans an evening gathering at Mickory Street home.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs Thoms Craig of Grassy Street had funeral services yesterday at 4 pm with interment at St Patrick Cemetery. The school board plans its regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening. Local residents hosted visits and social gatherings with several names misspelled or unclear in the text.
Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise to stop a cough and work off the cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Priced at 25 cents.
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