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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1901
Page
3
The Carbondale community filled churches in a solemn tribute to President McKinley. Addresses by J F Reynolds, J J ONeill, and Rev George Dixon highlighted national mourning and the late leader's virtues, unity, and service to the nation.
A garbled timetable fragment lists trains and destinations including Carbondale Scranton Wilkes Barre Lake Letom Waymart Honeedale Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston and New England points. It notes train arrivals daily at several hubs with times like 2100 and 218 and mentions a strike at Sy and multiple routes via Carbondale.
Fragmented notice describes travel from Carbondale to Serato with connections to New York and Cornwall. Mentions trains from Snowton and Serancon times, and arrival details around 6.05 p.m.
Fut 2h Way Traim leaves Carbondale at 700 am for Binghamton and New York City connections. Fast trains to Sequehanna and western points depart 640 am and 610 pm with Sunday rain. Trains arrive at 5 5 am and on Fridays at 2 am for transfers and connections to other lines.
A broad program across churches and schools marked the day with hymns, prayers, and readings. Rev Dr Whalen, Hon James J ONeill, and Attorney H Butler spoke at Powderly School while others recited patriotic pieces and the late president's biography was read.
A home wedding at 17 Columbia Avenue tied Miss Sara J. Dawson to Charlies Kh. Snedeker with Rev He J. Whalen officiating. About seventy five guests attended as Miss Lida Snedecker and William A. Smith served as attendants. The couple will reside in a home prepared by the groom on Columbia Avenue.
Report describes a slight settling of D and H tracks below No. 1 Breaker causing a cautious approach by trains yesterday. A sentinel with lamps stood last night to warn engineers to slow near the settlement, investigation ongoing into the cause.
Miss Neva McShane and Thomas Liggins of Pike Street were married on Wednesday in Binghamton and returned to the city the same evening to reside on Willardine Avenue. He is employed at Campbell's Restaurant on Salem Avenue, and Mrs. Wiggins has been employed at the American House.
Carbondale lodge No. 20, Royal Heights of Peillis, held a meeting on Wednesday night. Committeemen Von Horde and W. oH. Mistera were appointed to draft resolutions deploring the death of the late President McKinier.
Martin Hines of Scranton visited Carbondale yesterday while Merc Vi Marky from Seventh Avenue returned home late after a visit among Pitteen and Scranton relatives. Miss Mamie McGarry and Miss Mary Powderly were seen visiting in Olyphant last evening.
Seth Botague of Jermyn and Mayfield was bitten by a dog on Tuesday. He was taken to Pasteur Institute last evening for treatment after the dog was killed. His mother fears hydrophobia and sent him to New York on the 11 o clock train for further care.
James PT. Sampson a resident of Second street lies critically ill. John Mason and Mrs Trotter remain at Liberty lodge No. 188 Knights of Pythias. Mrs Elizabeth Downing is at the Pan American exposition and plans a Canada trip.
A Union memorial service for the late president was held yesterday morning at 1 o'clock in Blake ly Baptist church with a large audience. The church was draped in black and a portrait of the president stood before the pulpit. The ceremony featured sermons and prayers from Rev. Durgess Hines of Blake, Rev. Dr. Spencer, and other clergy, with addresses on true manhood and the president’s life. Interment followed at Union cemetery, a large procession led by Bronn's military band.
A large crowd attended a memorial service at Calvary Haptien Church yesterday at 10 a m. Rev B Clenree and Rev J C Evans preached with Welsh and English addresses. The Anthro Pie quartet and glee club performed songs including Nearer My God to Thee and Lead Kindly Light.
An evening Episcopal church talk by Prof. Clark Thon of Scranton is noted. The Northeastern Pennsylvania Temperance Union convention is in Peekville. Rifle match results list top placers: Ulrich Horger, Henry Weissentluh, Arnold Moore, John Deininger, Casper Prattger, John Anders, Henry Negley. A complimentary concert for Prat. Harry Keane is planned at Weber's rink before he sails to Wales. Townspeople are warned of penalties for disorderly conduct. Local meetings include Commandery No. 252 and Kardinal society events. Several residents are mentioned with travel and home purchases.
A scrambled local column notes Miser, Flow Keller, Gayton Keller and Stantes with Newton leaving on a ten day trip to the Pan American. Mrs HL Clawtijan of Memello NJ and William Edwards of the Mier Side are mentioned amid a Woman's Christian Temperance Union event at the Meuiwedint Episcopal church and other community movements. Chicken thieves take twenty chickens from Archie Dunlap on a Saturday night.
Elmhurst, Mee reports visits by Mrs Bossie Kuckinghui to attend Beranton business college with Stranievoure guest Mrs Smilev and Miss Lalu Thayer from Leostershire visiting Miss Lan Diuniting. Mrs Avery Perris dies after lingering illness. funeral Tuesday at 10 led by Rev Prentice. Interment at Pitewlew. Rev Mr Simith to preach Baptist channel service Sunday at North Male Avenue Baptist church, Sewanton, invitations extended. Wagner house hosts for Sunday include Miss Emma Frank and Miss Flowsie Frank of Sevanton.
Mika Ethel Hutchings returns from Bermuda after two months. Mr and Mrs William Brewenson are in New York. A community fair meeting is tonight to finalize arrangements and entertainment by Miss Barrett and Mr McCawley. Mrs J N Bailey send a convention group from W C TLC to Peekville today. Lizzie More of Philadelphia visits relatives. Charles Monte of South Main Street is mentioned.
An article discusses how many words a person might utter in a day. It cites ranges from quiet individuals to rapid talkers, estimating averages around 2400 words per hour and 57 400 words per day. It also notes extremes and factors affecting talking time.
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