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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 28, 1900
Page
2
E L Hatfield, manager of the Carbon Dale edition, will receive callers seeking information or wishing to impart it. Telephone numbers: New a86 old 0423.
The Common Council in adjourned session approves a sewer project from Dundaft street crossing to Hospital street with six installment assessments at 6 percent interest. Bonds redeemable from assessment funds will cover remaining costs, with payments due 30 days after contract and yearly thereafter.
Albert Hulbert of Philadelphia assisted Dr. Harper on a morning call when the horse he held suddenly bolted. The animal reared, turned, and fell, overturning the carriage. Hulbert escaped with a severe foot injury while the horse, valued and recently acquired by Dr. Harper, died.
Dennia Donovan died Monday evening in Secrarion from muscular rheumatism two weeks after illness. He leaves three sisters Mrs. Geary Miss Mary Donovan and Mrs. James Thompson. James Thompson attended at bedside while Beranton trip and early call for police attending. Funeral held in Canaan at St. Patrick's Church with interment in Canaan Cemetery.
A team of horses owned by Grover Nicholas F. Stevens on Salem Avenue ran away yesterday afternoon. The wagon was damaged, the driver was thrown and bruised, and the horses were captured unharmed. Driver James Flannery led the team as they moved up a lane from the avenue.
The Carbondale teachers institute held its second session with Dr. Lyte on English grammar and Dr. Elson on history, followed by arithmetic talk by Superintendent Coughlin. Evening program featured Congressman Champ Clark speaking on Daniel Webster to a large audience.
On Monday evening a fire near 4 Washington Street injured three Mitchell Hose Company members. Swackhammer was struck by a wheel, breaking bones in the left knee and both legs. Driver Briggs maneuvered away as the Columbia Teese company approached rapidly. Cummings and Roberts fell into a gas ditch, Roberts cut and lacerated, Cummings neck gash. Several bystanders tripped in the ditch amid darkness and scant light.
The Welsh Methodist Church in this cay holds two Thanksgiving services tomorrow at 8 PM and 9 PM. St Pauls Lutheran plans an evening service at 7:30 with sermons by Rev Witke and Rev Conrad. German attendees are invited to observe. Also services at Tinkty Episcopal Church and Friday communion at 11 AM. Offerings next Sunday go to St Luke's Hospital.
A listing of letters remaining at Carbondale post office dated November 28 1800 includes recipients such as Thomas Campbell, L Dufford, John W W Griffiths, Walter Snider, Michell Ango YVolp, Miss Lillian Brooks, Miss Lizzie Morgan, Pearl Lockwood, Mrs Fanny Davis, Mrs George Henry, Mrs Florence Proctor, Mrs May Roberts, and several foreign and foreign sounding names. The note marks letters for unknown persons and includes multiple partial initials and foreign names.
The hoard of health reported cases yesterday including seven year old William Yankin of IT Duartenuyenue First ward with measles, two year old Leland Purple of Terrace street First ward with measles, three year old Anni Nolan of Pike street Fourth ward with scarlet fever, two year old Mary Buckley of Church street Becond ward with measles, and eleven year old Beatrice Brown of Wayne with unknown illness.
Members of the Carbondale council Knights of Columbus will join the Fourth Degree ceremony. The event honors local leaders advancing the order’s charitable mission.
A local group names Hon. James J. ONeill F B Clifford George W Keene J H Kerwin C J Boylan P F Coogan Edward Dougherty and James J Gorman as recipients to receive the fourth degree of the order on ThanksGiving Day in Binghamton.
The annual Mildred Holland tour launches November 22 with The Power Behind the Throne set in late eighteenth century Austrian provinces. The drama promises intense intrigue and elaborate production, with historically accurate scenery and a cast of over thirty, including Miss Holland at the Grand Opera House tonight.
Mother Jones will address silk mill strikers at St Rose hall tonight. The famed labor leader, noted for her role in the miners’ strike, is expected to draw a large audience after a previously canceled local speech.
Charles F. Reichers of New York representing the United Garment Workers of America visited city clothing merchants yesterday. He inquired whether their goods were union made and campaigns against sweat shop production in New York City.
Through his attorney H. C. Butler Dr Malaun of this city yesterday filed suit in court against the Fell township pool board. He claims 841.10 is due for services and medicines rendered and seeks to recover that amount.
Taindolph Mason civil engineer on the Delaware and Hudson railroad residing on Spring Street will marry Miss Albright of Green Ridge today in Scranton. After the ceremony the couple will take a wedding tour of a week or ten days and then reside in Carbondale.
The Tallm v A. Singers Bible class of Trinity Sunday school held a parish house supper last evening attended by many church members and friends. An excellent and bountiful repast was served, and the proceeds were applied to finish the new church fund.
The Cipbondale Telephone Company plans to string wires from Jer myn to Beranton and expects copper strands to reach the Electric City in ten days. It has rented the post office area building in Jermyn for a new exchange and will be ready for operation there soon.
This morning the Erie railroad runs an excursion to New York to let patrons spend Thanksgiving in the metropolis. The train leaves the Delaware and Hudson depot at 9:2. The round trip fare is 3 dollars, valid for three days.
Times Gallaghy resigns as stenographer at the Erie freight house and joins the Delaware and Madson under Mr Rennie in the shops. Noland Mitchell will replace Gallaghy in the Erie freight house.
Carbondale Teachers Institute and Board of Health women hold sessions. A dancing class at Pioneer Castle and a fidelity conclave are listed with lodge numbers and initials.
Tonight Mildred Holland stars in The Power Behind the Throne at the Grand Opera House. Tomorrow night Aerial Ladies Bextelle performs. Also at Central High School a lecture by Colonel Hain tonight.
The Hillside Cemetery board meets at Forest City to settle old Carbondale Gas business. Will leave the company Friday. Joseph Wilson of Denver is in town and may start a local venture. Mrs Wetmore and Miss Marie Jeator visit W. W. Watt on North Church. C. H. Rettew of Brooklyn to spend Thanksgiving with his mother on John Street. his wife visits Fortenia.
Mrs Thamigin Roberts a longtime Jermyn resident died Monday night after a two week pneumonia illness. She was born in Devonshire England fifty one years ago and lived in the borough twelve years. Survived by two sons William and Thomas a daughter Mary Jane and several brothers and sisters including William Henry and James Langman Samuel in Alaska and a sister in Michigan. Funeral Thursday afternoon. The Ladies Aid of the Primitive Methodist church to meet at 2 this afternoon to arrange attendance at the funeral. An interdenominational service of the four churches will be held tomorrow at the Primitive Methodist church with a full program of singing scripture readings and sermons. All are invited to attend at the usual morning hour.
Sylvester Fallon 27, a Spanish American War veteran, was found dead on the Delaware Street sidewalk near Ed ward McDonnell's residence yesterday morning, corpse partially covered by snow. Coroner Dr. Roberts ruled exposure the cause after post mortem. funeral from Thomas Fallon's home on Susquehanna Street tomorrow at 3 PM with interment at St. Patrick's Cemetery. The borough prepared special Thanksgiving services and school closures tomorrow and Friday. other notices include local social and civic updates. Fallon survived by five brothers and two sisters, plus his mother Mrs. Mary Fallon.
Michael Hickey, a team driver in Storrs No 1 mine, injured yesterday morning by falling in front of loaded cars. T Wilmot improving property on Brook street intends to reside soon. Robert Colburn of Price street ill at home. Edward Greatrin, previously injured at Storrs mine, recovering and expects to resume work soon. Brian Fallon learns of brother Sylvester's sudden death. Deceased dismissed from U S Army in Olyphant yesterday. Sacred concert tomorrow evening at Primitive Methodist Church under Catechumen choir directed by Mgr. W Benjamin. no admission at door, collection taken.
A son was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lester Merritt of Dundall Street. No further details provided in the fragment.
Alderman Baker is confined to the house by illness. Charles Jifking of Syracuse was no visitor yesterday. Harold Lewsley of High street remains ill at home. Mr and Mrs John Boylan are spending a few days in New York City. William R Johns returns to Wilkes Barre after a short visit. Two children of Mrs Farrell of Washington street are quite ill. Archie Ball of Canaan street went to New York to visit friends. Editor F F Forbes of the Scranton Republican visited Misa Kuyma Esterbrook, home from Niagara Walls. Nellie Wall returns home after visiting Mrs James Wall. HH A Purple attended local events.
Classic colonial advertisement touts Me Winslow's Soothing Syrup used for over fifty years by millions of mothers. It claims to soothe teething children and cure wind colic and diarrhea while easing gums and pain. Sold by druggists worldwide. verify receipt and avoid other remedies.
Towanda reports Silas Moon dies from a brain bleed caused by blows from William Welling during a flight near Albany last Thursday. Welling is jailed awaiting a murder trial line. Moon, a 35 year old blacksmith formerly of Dinghamton, was conscious briefly after the injury.
In Dunmore last night revival services were held at Hl Bere Kes Methodist church led by Rev. J D Dabney with two prayers. A second address by Rev A J Van Cleft is planned for the Presbyterian church. The Ladies Catholic Benevolent association hosted a well attended euchre and dance at Manleys hall and the St Marks Episcopal guild plans a Thanksgiving turkey supper at the parish house. A Christian Endeavor delegation attended the Second Presbyterian echo meeting in Scranton. The Young Men's Republican club meets in Frosts hall to discuss future plans. Mr and Mrs A T Arnold celebrate their sixth anniversary with a Thanksgiving evening. Conductor F E Secor expects to return to service on the DL&W railroad. Street work crews search for crosswalks on Blakely street. Local residents visited or hosted relatives, and several community members attended various gatherings and social events.
Old Forge residents and visitors are noted with social visits and illnesses. Mr Rudolph Gotwalls crushed his toe at work last Friday. Rev H Greene plans Thanksgiving in New York State. Samuel Broadhead Jr. recovering after a week of sickness. Prayer meeting Friday. Mrs Breece of Buffalo guest of Mrs Y J Stewart last week. Mr and Mrs Drake celebrate twenty fifth anniversary. Charles Randall ill at home. George Drake Jr returned from hunting in New York. Mathews welcome a baby. Thanksgiving supper at the new MB church Thursday at 6. Adults 26 cents, children 15 cents. Lawrence Hose company preparing for a future fair. Laidies Aid meets at Mrs John Curtis Wednesday.
Taylor reports a highly anticipated football clash on Riverside windivon tomorrow Thanksgiving Day between Burns and Gendall elevens. Both sides, trained under managers, bring strong lineups and large followings as preparations continue. Tonight the Ladies’ Aid of Calvary Baptist plans a church social in the parlors.
A Lake View Foresters lodge president from Chicago writes about weather’s effects on health and credits Peruna for curing chest pain and indigestion during cold snaps. The letter urges early use of Peruna to prevent catarrh and its spread to pelvic organs, citing testimonials from Mrs. Lavina Walker and others in support of continued treatment.
The borough schools and merchants close tomorrow for Thanksgiving. Illnesses include a child of Mr and Mrs Ipdyke of Main Street and Mrs Robert Coombs of Washington Street. Elocutionist Miss Sadie Jones visited from West Scranton. nurse Miss Margaret Austin returned to Philadelphia duties. Knights of Pythias and Red Men lodges meet tonight. Calvary Baptist to hold Thanksgiving service at 7 PM.
The Peckville Gun club plans a Thanksgiving after noon pigeon shoot with club members only. Post office hours on Thanksgiving run 10 to 11 a.m. and 5 to 6:30 p.m. Mace, postmaster, notes. Local groups announce meetings and events including a board of trade gathering at Odd Fellows hall, a Presbyterian church musicale on December 7, a turkey raffle at Mrs Sternes’ Depot Street building, and a boys’ brigade forming for ages ten to sixteen with drillmaster Frank Gendall. The Wilson Fire Company hosts a venison supper, following hunting news from Maine. Windsor Postor visited Beranton with Halsey Lathrop.
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as curing a cold in one day with “No Cure, its Pay” and lists a price of 45 cents. The claim emphasizes rapid relief and a money back-like assurance.
The article recalls the bitter quarrel between James G Blaine and Roscoe Conkling, highlighting their long running political feud. It notes Conkling’s rebuff to Blaine in Congress and Blaine’s sharp retort, framing a historic clash that influenced New York politics in the 1880s.
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