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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1902
Page
8
The notice announces the removal of offices to the seventh floor of the Connell building in Scranton. It highlights stock and bond listings, loan offers, and services such as steam heating, janitor service, towels, and housekeeping included at no extra cost. Readers are urged to visit the new offices.
John H. Kelly of Auburn seminary resumes duties as Police Magistrate Miller clears four months of illness. Thomas Ey Wil Time of the New York Journal visits his mother Mrs. Williams on Willian Street. Jones of South Filmore Avenue returns from Easter visits to Stromdsburg and Delaware Water Gap. Councilman Ak Bo Custardine departs for a week in New Jersey and New York for Paragon Plaster Company business.
Short letters of comment published with writers’ names under the section heading. The publication notes it does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed.
The Norfolk readers are urged to attend a forthcoming concert Thursday night featuring the eminent violinist Fritz Kreisler. Praised in New York and Europe, Kreisler promise a refined program including Mendelssohn and Godard pieces with a tone rich in warmth. Local patrons Julia Allen and Mary Nickson commend his superb temperament and dazzling technique, and the proceeds support the Home for the Friendless.
Hayden Evans, director of the Scranton College of Music, was removed to the Commonwealth retreat floor as part of a move announced by college authorities.
Former Scranton sheriff Asa W Stevens, long active in local industry and public service, is heading to Fyracutse New York to lead the Municipal Steam Heating company. He will relocate after accepting the charge to reorganize the Syracuse firm following its receivership.
The Scranton Tribune reports five more scholarships for its Educational Contest beginning in May. Twenty scholarships had been announced Saturday across eleven institutions, rising to twenty five with new arrangements. Scholarships include Newton Collegiate Institute and Military Academy in Newton NJ offering two years full board and tuition valued at 160 per year, Hardenbergh School of Music and Art in Scranton providing four awards for piano instruction and art courses with varying weekly hours and values from 60 to 200. Entries are open now with early registrants J A Havenstrite and John Mackie, and extra scholarships for young women as well. Unwinning entrants receive ten percent of subscription money. Full details are in the fourth page ad.
Mr Stevene, prominent in Grand Army of the Republic circles, serves his sixth term as commander of Bara Griffin post. He is deputy commander of the department of Pennsylvania, one of the few Thirty-third degree Masons in the region, and a Hyde Park lodge and Coeur De Lion commandery member. A lifelong Republican, he chaired Luzerne county committees, led county efforts, and two terms as Republican city committee chairman.
Lyman H Howe presents a program of varied silent films and variety scenes at the High School auditorium. The bill includes international travel footage, athletic and adventure reels, magic acts, and exhibitions such as The Enchanted Studio and Houdin. Also listed are travelogues with Venice gondolas, Alpine scenery, and South African war scenes. A testimonial letter praises COP substitute coffee.
The Armory hosts a Home for the Friendless concert featuring Madame Lilian Blauvelt soprano Ben Davies tenor and Fritz Kreisler violinist praised for refined vocal and violin artistry. A Boston praise note and Royal Academy of St Cecilia honor underscore the event. Five hundred seats sold at 75 and 50 cents as managers aim to reach Scranton patrons. Also listed are political notices: Republican primary in the Second Legislative district set for April 26 followed by a convention vote tally on April 29.
The three anthracite districts in Shamokin ratified the eight hour holiday plan and will abstain from mining today. National United Mine Workers of America fathers first proposed the move in 188 and it now aligns with bituminous region practice. Only today is observed as a general holiday with workers also delaying the three day week plan by thirty days due to the Club Federation intervention.
Jonas Longs Sons has taken over the entire stock of Newark Shoe Co. The move excites Scranton shoppers who value the retailer's reputation for good deals. A Saturday sale is expected to draw a large crowd seeking affordable footwear.
Prominent citizen Alfred Brown of Ottawa testifies after eight years of illness that Paine's Celery Compound cured him. He details severe pain weakness and near collapse before treatment and declares he is now in good health with renewed appetite and strength.
Beware of imitations of Diamond Dyes. Ask for and take only Diamond. Without exception all stock of the Newark Shoe Co. will be sold at half worth price or less. The firm kept only the finest grades of shoes, making this sale a rare opportunity not to miss.
Card of Thanks extends gratitude for sympathy shown after the funeral of S. B. Tripp. The Lackawanna Railroad announces a low rate excursion to New York City on April 2 1902 with return by April 7. Tickets are one way fare plus one dollar for the round trip, children 6 to 12 half the adult rate.
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