West Scranton Driver Killed In Tripp Slope
A driver was killed at Tripp slope when an unthrown switch caused a derailment. The car left the track and the driver perished. funeral services were held at St Patrick’s Church.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1901
Page
6
A driver was killed at Tripp slope when an unthrown switch caused a derailment. The car left the track and the driver perished. funeral services were held at St Patrick’s Church.
The Willan Connell Anthravite Glee Club presents its first annual concert featuring student performers. Community members invited to attend as the ensemble debuts a program of choral works and light music.
A Stratford avenue event hosted by numerous neighbors celebrated William James with veen and instrumental tunes by Maud Jones and Matt Bowen. Nearby guests from North Premley and North Garnell Avenue joined in farewell gatherings before departures for travel.
A woman from North Scranton was arrested late last night on Scranton Street by Police Officer Peter. She appeared before Magistrate Davis in police court and was fined five dollars for her first offense, but discharged with a reprimand after failing to pay.
A regular meeting was held but due to a talamaio quevulla vous, the board has been notified to seek new quarters for future meetings. De Baynon intends to occupy the room used by the dower.
Fragmentary text lists Washington core mani deny and No 2S Kiaiehts of Malta with unclear context and missing details. No discernible events, dates, organizations, or outcomes are readable to form a full item.
A public notice invites a passing look at an ongoing window display and a department exhibition of hundreds of fabric styles. Stripes dominate with vertical and circular patterns in many colors. Materials include spun silks lisle thread mercerized goods cashmeres Egyptian cotton yarns and extra sizes are available.
A supper last evening at H. B Jacobs residence 1414 Lafayette Street drew six attendees under a plan to repeat tonight for unserved ticket holders between six and ten. John W Beagie and Miss Mary Werrell wed yesterday at First Baptist church parsonage with Rev B F Mathews officiating. They left for the bride’s Lincoln Avenue home en route to a Pan American exposition wedding trip. John Phillips Jr of 158 Byron Street faced Alderman John after an assault allegation by Charles Clark of North Bromley Avenue. Phillips paid costs to settle the matter after their dispute in a saloon.
Meohwel Trainor of Marinet Street was struck by a heavy iron fall at South Steel mill on Monday and suffers painful injuries that will keep him away from work for some time. Daceh Jteenin of Stratford Avenue also injured in a similar accident and remains confined to his bed as a result. The two children involved sustained light injuries.
Miss Margaret Davis spends a few days at Harvey's lake. Michael Fairkin returns from a week with Clarke Bros. in Car Wordaste. Mr and Mrs James Bedell and son, of Philadelphia, visit West Scranton friends. Miss Elizabeth Wierd returns from the Pan American. Various locals visit Pan American and attend events.
A patent medicine advertises Kemp's Balsam as a remedy for coughs colds asthma bronchitis croup and all lung troubles. The proprietor offers druggists samples to prove its merit and lists sample bottle prices of 20 and 50.
Local residents named Harrigan Evans and others on Main avenue Jackson street and Jackson Street. Various clubs and church groups announce meetings dances socials rehearsals and events with dates in September and October at Meare hall Lafayette street Washington Hall St. David's Episcopal church and other venues. Members include Arthur Meese Frank Walsh Will Haag and more as organizations plan season activities and community outreach programs.
Miss Albertina Albrecht and Victor Kempter wed yesterday at St Marys Dominican Church with Rev Peter Chritt officiating. Attendants included Miss Liseie Albrecht and Miss Mary Rhomiachay. groom’s party: Joseph Rosen and Leopold Ulbricht. Guests dined at the bride’s Hickory street home and start their matrimonial voyage amid best wishes.
Oscar Hencop on business in Philadelphia this week. Mr and Mrs Wilner Stevens return from Toronto and Detroit. Charles Ware vacationing at Ely Pond. Powderly homebound in Carbondale after town stay. Mr and Mrs J B Swift back from New York. Miss Marion Crane visiting in town. Miss Mary Metlusky returns to St Louis after weeks with relatives. Joseph Healy resumes studies at Holy Cross Worcester. Mrs Wiltam Webber back for two weeks in town with daughter. Sister Eugene leaves for California after conference. Mrs A A Kearney seriously ill on Depew street. Unclaimed letters noted with names and addresses listed.
The North Brd State team defeated the Patriots 12 to 0 in a crowded auditorium. Stars McCluskey Evans and Skiffenton led scoring in the first half, while Evans added three more baskets as the Stars dominated the opener.
John Cullen hosts a Monday evening event in Belmont terrace where Miss Mary Hopkins and William Lyneton Thomaes perform piano and vocal numbers. A quartet including Robert Burns and Joseph Sanders offers selections while a whittling solo by Professor Robert Burne closes. Dozens of guests attend, including many named townspeople and local performers.
Pittsburg speaker Metuire addressed the Marquette council Young Men's Institute No. 4 in St. Mary's hall praising the institute's work for local youth. He described Western state councils and outlined matters related to the institute and its future leadership. The event concluded with refreshments in the Banquet Room.
John UU Hopewell, editor of the Providence Register, came home after sixteen days on the great lake visiting Senate in Hulhate and Albany where the Thousand bogus? The Woman’s Christian Temperance guilds of Providence will meet Wednesday evening, September 1.
A fragment from the Providence M B church area notes a prayer meeting on North Main Avenue and multiple rehearsal events. It mentions the North Bad Onee club gathering at Malley’s hall, the Pilgrim's Chorus discussion, and temperance choir activities near Nay Aug park with Mr. Raves presenting. The piece also covers social calls, a turkey supper plan for Thanksgiving, and a hospital eye operation update after an accident at Marvine Gallery.
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