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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1901
Page
2
The report describes a ferment in the town after a night of violence. Cobb and others faced pursuit and a fatal clash with Neary during an arrest on May 15. A grand jury considered the case the following day.
Fragmentary timetable and travel notes describe departures from Carbonville to Scranton and Wilkes Barre via Waymart Honesdale and Albany. Mentions arrival times, stations, and intermediaries with scattered place names and times, indicating a public transport or stagecoach schedule.
Nathaniel Cobb, aged hermit, is captured after a May 17 knife attack that killed three men, including Constable Neary. The arrest in Greenfield followed an escape and a dramatic hearing where Cobb pleaded his case, invoking a sudden fit of anger and offering to waive examination. Constable Robinson is hailed for the capture.
A garbled account describes a wedding in New York City with references to a groom, bride, best man, and guests. The passage mentions wedding music and attire but contains numerous confusing fragments. The frame suggests a formal ceremony and reception with attendees and ceremonial details.
A local afternoon entertainment event on High Street featured Mr. ad Mime A. SB. Leweley for the ninth birth day anniversary of Chedysen Liebe. The scene included a long list of attendees and participants with varied names and affiliations.
A crowd gathered at the Home of Superintendent ane Mee for a community gathering. Attendees included Miltiraret Thisted, Lotte Isiol, Mabel Stone, Jontie Pengelly, Kora Fisher, Moviow aol Tuohaw, Helin Kelly, Amber Sinichi, Stella Veen, Walter Borel, Joli Kelly and Rex Aprons. The event featured refreshments and a social atmosphere with agents present and a sense of local pride.
A fragmented catalog lists names and titles such as Sap. 2 and WHE Coorpenitien with scattered fragments like A. B. Daftos Jeane Ryesetl F. Welss Mises Blennora Vickktes Mber Rea Carrell and Mins. cay Dilton. The text also mentions Mies. Kine Mualeolan Airs. Ente rittlen Alex i 0 Wells Begirpetil Ligune Puataes Steiniek in a disordered sequence.
An unclear item from the page hints at a public show or exhibition drawing interest. Fragmentary text mentions thoughts on mind tending and a small event, with no definite names, places, or dates readable.
A jumble of names and places describes Belmont residents visiting the Adirondack region and returning home. The report mentions Misses Magghs Mocuho Tebesa Smugele and others from Belmont Street, with several local figures attending events in Sydney and Mira. It notes Miss Wilith Buchktin resuming duties as book-keeper after a New York City vacation.
Mise Ton Barrett of King's Solinel hosts a Friday evening gathering at Demon's Hall. The Methodist church plans a service with welcoming remarks. Aly Lewis McCaulesy, Toe high university president, and Farward Beeler of Carhandite visited relatives. Miss Marjate Robertson left for Moravian Female College in South Bethlehem. Miss Nina Dix returned from Busquehanna. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Tock and their children stay in Stroudsburg.
Arrangements are completed for a memorial at First Methodist Church to honor the late President. Hon. James J. Reynolds and Hon. James J. ONeill will deliver addresses while hymns Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light are to be sung. a citizens’ meeting will mark the day with tributes and mourning noting the national tragedy.
In September a delivery action is planned. A single delivery will be made by J. Ok Thomas and M.M. to the specified location. The text implies a postal or parcel service arrangement with one anticipated drop.
A jumble of names and activities from Jermyn and Mayfield describes a spring gathering with speeches and a public meeting at Ambler. Several locals and visitors are named, including John Penrose and Michael Jeb-Orvis, with remarks on coalitions, church activities, and community dinners. A returning soldier from the Philippines is noted as honorably discharged.
Forty seventh infantry member Tey 810 Waller leaves for Washington to settle there as a pastor of Primitive Methodist church. Century club to meet at Mrs. Theodore Townsend in Carbondale Friday. Rev M T Fuller leaves for Baltimore with daughter Mrs Ty Kay for health. Borough council holds a special meeting tonight. Wakel Hoprak, a Mayfield resident, injured eye by a lying wedge at work yesterday in Krle entirery.
The Olyphant borough held a regular session to approve street work spending, appoint street committee oversight, and grant the Taikanwan Telephone company access to poles with joint occupancy exemptions. An exoneration list from taxes was approved, and notices will be sent to paroled residents to apply for future exemptions. A sewer contract extension to December 1 1902 was passed along with a call for a November special election to address increased indebtedness. Tomorrow will be a mourning day for the late president with business closures and a union service planned at Blakely Pentecostal church featuring speakers from local churches.
In Peckville a Women's Christian Temperance Onion meeting will be held at Mrs Beek's home with Mrs Fickler presiding. A memorial for past president William Mekkin is announced. Speakers include Pastors Thoms Mow and Cone. A new ladies aid and children’s relief department will be organized. Local notices mention visitors and family travels in the community.
The Clarke's Summit community plans a speech dinner at the Methodist Episcopal church next Sunday evening honoring the late president. The event notes reflect local support and raise funds for Elsinger and Husnelh Mises Citi Myer.
Funeral services were held on Sunday in Chinchilla for Emily, with interment at Marcy Cemetery. Allen Beemer is visiting Scranton this week. Edward Young recovers after a typhoid illness. Many children suffer whooping cough in the place as Stone Rob and Virginia visit Mrs. Hi. ALpwn’s sister. The late Emily’s funeral occurred Tuesday at the Primitive Methodist church.
A crowded notice page lists a Sibley Union church grand entertainment with a long program, Woman's Christian Temperance Union Northeastern Pennsylvania convention at Peckville, church meetings in Archbald and nearby towns, hospital updates on Florenes Sullivan, and various society and lodge gatherings in Wilkes-Barre and Carbondale. It notes post office displays, union meetings, and Pan-American expo attendance.
Clause No 7 held a Monday evening meeting at the Methodist church to discuss finances and elect officers. Officers chosen include president Hon. 2, vice president Civeen, secretary Naylor, treasurer Dille, and Martin as treasurer. A mock trial was arranged with roles for judge, clerk, plaintiff, defendant and council. The defendant faces arraignment for stealing a pig. Reverend Teeen has left for a two week vacation in Atlantic City. Mr and Mrs FP Folmeloe of Big
A union memorial service is set for Thursday evening at 7 in the Merhedist church in honor of the late President McKinley. Speakers include James T. Dickson and George C. Mahy. Town attendance is requested. Mars Dedanon will leave work to attend. A musical program at the Methodist church Friday features performances by Scranton musicians and students, with string, vocal, and piano solos and a “Mars Triumphant” finale.
Special to the Boranton Tribone notes Wyoming Seminary students returning to Kingston to find a new cement walk from Market Street to Nelson Memorial Hall, a stairway addition from first to fourth story, and a renovated dining room. Mrs Hani steps down, Miss Kipp leaves for Syracuse, and Miss Markey marries Professor Wilma. Students from Santiago de Chile, Vermont, Oregon, and Colorado attend as Boerwnton provides several promising football players.
Susquehanna and Bingharton clubs prepare for a close contest this afternoon at Reebe park van Weed Nowday. Mrs. Henry T. Birchund suffers a serious home loss on Broad Street as Miss Mary Jagger visits town. Memorial services expected at Hogan Opera house Thursday afternoon. Erie passenger rush noted and Cascade County picker activity reported. Freshmen salaries due Wednesday for August and police action records indicate Chief Moore and Chief McMahon arresting two tramps on Monday.
A suspect believed to be the Wien Wanted for the shooting of Erie Detective Derry of Deposit at Owego. Details note discharge of a group during the day and a new train table on the Jefferson branch of the Erie. Community notices include school reopening and a harvest festival planned by the Dorcas society.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports social visits and travel across the region. Residents from Meshoppen Auburn N Y Brevensville Wilkes-Barre and Stevensville appear in local gathering notes with relatives and friends. James Shearer and family visit Gaylords while others plan school enrollments and store hires.
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Waverly updates on local residents. Mary Swallow, confined to the redress for years with rheumatic ailment, suffers a cirbumed amid other difficulties. Bidney Pinn grows ill, Rev. Godehall and wife renew from the Tome Aterian hat Saturday Trev. Airlark, the then Phaptiat pric inter, filled the pulpit. Bobbath He ie new aveuping (hew teenage, Mr. Fred Platt and family return from Benrma Whitten to Beran ton. Mrs. W. S. Sullivan, long ill with typhoid, convalesces. Professor Archbald returns from the Pan-Americas.
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