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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1901
Page
6
The city records a grim West Scranton event as three burials are noted and a religious service held for Miss Gertrude Hinkley, Michael Mellody, and Edward Sheerin. Funeral details indicate religious rites at St Patrick's and burial in Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers named.
Henry Burgess and Tad Aitony Pander were working at the Bridge shaft when a fall of rock triggered an explosion fuse failure. The blast caused severe injuries before the debris and wreckage killed Burgess and Pander, with nearby workers and officials responding as rescue efforts began.
A group of men on Lafayette and Lachveile streets harassed women and threw stones damaging windows. Police say warrants will be sworn out and several arrests are expected as the mob activity continued despite efforts to stop it.
Jeb Powell of Upper Dehigh wed Miss Certrade Whitin daughter of Mes Brian Whitin at the home of the bethets in Upper Lyeleigh. The ceremony by Reverend Ree, pastor of the Presbyterian church, featured a traveling gown for the bride and a white applique train.
Advertisement notes 100 fancy bath robes or single blankets priced at 1.50 each while supplies last with the sale price stated as 95 cents. Details suggest a local store offer advertised to attract shoppers.
A local advert promotes 10 4 grey and white cotton blankets and 12 4 grey or white blankets at prices around 1 45 dollars. The sale starts this morning and lasts ten days.
Mr and Mrs Powell enjoyed an informal reception and dinner before leaving on a wedding tour. Upon return they plan to reside in Upper Lehiel. Many friends extend congratulations on the happy event. Meanwhile seven year old child of Mr and Mrs Weed ingested battery acid by mistake, prompting urgent medical aid from a physician.
Charles Muskey of Fourteenth Street was injured in a lone accident at an unspecified location. He was found unconscious in a chamber, with injuries described as a fractured leg and vertebral wounds after a fall or collision during a hazardous task.
Siniavel Dingman of Thampton Street died Saturday afternoon at a West Side hospital after a work accident at the Oxford colliery. The body was returned to his home for funeral services at Miampton Street Methodist Episcopal Church, with interment at Washborn Slee Cemetery.
A chaotic recap of a local choir rehearsal led by David Stephens at Co operative Thiatlh with multiple named singers and sections. The report notes preparations for a major prize at a regional event and highlights fledgling group talent and leadership.
The report outlines multiple church activities from yesterday including First Baptist led by Rev. S. I. Mathews at First Baptist, Jackson Street Baptist featuring Drode Grouchy with life views, Annie Thomas reciting The Misery of Life, and sermons by James Benninges at Hampton Street Methodist on Gowliess Heaults and The Weniae of Gadara. A large crowd attended Hebsary leas with More Abundant Life.
The report lists a ninth annual apron and necktie social at Mears Hall hosted by St Patrick’s Ladies, with a mock marriage between Miss Scott and Mr Driecoll. Attendees include Miss Venice McPeek and others. Other notes mention a lip injury to Charles Bergerhoff, a marriage announcement for Charles Kresge and Mary J. Hammit, a hand injury to Edward Cusick, and plans for a West Scranton fair, a December church concert, and an India missionary address at Plymouth church.
In South Scranton the Nineteenth ward school controller Louis Selwass runs for re election at the upcoming municipal vote. His ward leans Democratic and although a staunch Republican he has many friends in the opposing camp. Selwass is trusted on the board and known for honesty and energy. He once served as district engineer for the fire department and as chief. He is building a fire contracting business and is currently away in Siegfried Pennsylvania on projects. He has long been a Republican committeeman and state convention delegate.
The late Rev Ge Sulevich pastor of St Marys Catholic church was buried after solemn services. Priests from across the state attended a high mass at Stone Avenue church and in Greek Cemetery Minooka the body was interred. Pill bearers were drawn from Greek Catholic clergy. A large Junger Maennerchor session met at Cedar avenue then moved to Music Hall for an evening concert and ball hosted by the Swiss society expected to be a success.
Winard Ruder, a known local youth of g40 Birch street, was assaulted by two burly men after commenting on a damaged fruit stand at Lackawiainn avenue and Mit tes street. The attack occurred around 12 orlock Saturday, leaving him beaten and with injuries reported as serious.
An infant of Mynd Mre Pelix Trughes at 210 Cedar avenue died yesterday afternoon at 5. A Panera will dake plied tomorrow. A Washington coop No 480 Patriotio Orde de au America session is planned this evening. Edward Kenpel of Alder street is seriously ill with an attack. A baby boy arrived at the home of Mr and Mrs dames bane in Minooka. Fresh fish oysters and claws sold at Cedar avenue market. No details yet on the death of Feed Heler and the Brunswick case is discussed with authorities.
The Dunmore community reports pastor delivers a sermon at the M E church and cautions on eternal punishment while a large crowd responds to an altar invitation. A Saturday night school board meeting notes a vacancy for Niemeyer Place at the high school. A fire damages a house owned by Valentine Lolli.
The board held a third meeting since Prof. Niemyer’s resignation and after lengthy discussion postponed choosing a new principal or staff. Members favored keeping the current corps, while some urged college graduates. The secretary was tasked to prepare a list of subjects and ask teachers for who they can instruct, with a vote to defer the selection to next Saturday evening.
A fire in a Chestnut and Potter Streets dwelling in Thalia injured none but caused about 400 in damage. Fire broke before arrival of units Neptune Independent and Joho 2 Smith, extinguished quickly. Public notice lists unclaimed letters and several contractors and residents connected to the incident.
In Green Ridge Rew Cates Tae presided as the pastor engaged at the Green Ridge Presbyterian Church where Ta de Lansing occupied the pulpit. The text also references local figures such as Ma war A Nettleton and Mise Milde Horton, with notes about roadways along the Delaware and Hudson Railroad and a first meeting of a swan of the Deane.
Whiter's work outlined as Diesider presides with Mildred Hortons as vice president Illie Millens as treasurer Tew Wegner secretary and Nellie Metohiurt as director. The King's Daughters group of Cheon idee Presbyterian plans a Tuesday event at Mrs Braaiklini home with candlelight and ice cream for sale.
A South Scranton area item notes the Me’s Society of the North Wad WH meeting this evening under the Presbyterian church guidance with talks by Rev. J. B. Wilkerson and others. It also records the funeral of Richard Sherpless from Lincoln Street, with interment at Winkburn cemetery and notices of services at Rosas Church and North Tint Stars social event and later lectures and legislative topics.
A garbled sports entry describes a football game with scattered names and scattered actions. It hints at players, teams, and locations but the text is largely unreadable and inconclusive about outcomes or specifics.
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