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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1901
Page
5
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The New York press notes Avan Muldoon, chair of the faculty council, married Edward Bred in New York. Mrs. Hirestin is reported to be the divorced wife of Wallin Ris, with coroner W. Roberts confirming the funeral observer details.
On Saturday a vague notice promises a “psychias(e)” service with a requested fee of Sh00. The message mentions Master Rose, Mears, and Haugen and hints at a payable amount for the session.
You will make no mistake by buying your cut flowers and flowering plants at MacClintock's located at 125 Washington Avenue, inviting customers to choose from a selection described in promotional copy.
An advertisement offers second hand Cy pan organs for sale at Guernsey Hall owned by J. W. Guernsey located at 314 Washington Avenue Scranton PA. Prices start at ten dollars.
Fragments indicate a plant shop promotion at McClintock's on Washington Avenue in Ka. The note urges readers to visit for Nas Ler flowers and related offerings.
An old time advertisement touts Kemp's Buleam as a guaranteed throat and lung remedy. It promises samples from the proprietor and claims to cure acute chloral pneumonia and related ailments. The text reflects early 20th century patent medicine marketing with bold claims and testimonials.
Colonel Hitchcock appointed director of public safety after Clemons refuses to sign a loyalty pledge and names chief Zizelmann. Clemons claims he served one day and was sworn in, while Recorder Moir maintains Clemons never held the post. Hitchcock vows independent leadership as city reorganization fuels tensions amid political maneuvering.
Select Councilman Wade M. Finn appeared before Judge John P. Kelly and posted bail of 1009 dollars after being indicted for allegedly giving 500 dollars to Harry C. Hatton to bribe former Select Councilman Simon Thomas. J B Sturges led Finn’s reform bonds.
The annual Institute of city public school teachers begins Monday April 8 at 2 p.m. in the high school auditorium, with Prof. T. C. Mendenhall as principal instructor. Lectures cover Earth interior, life in Japan, geography, and the figure of the Earth, plus a Wednesday night talk on weighing the Earth. Dr. Frederick Green, Miss Lydia Egginton, and local teachers A. B. Dunning, W. O. Grant, and E. G. Olmstead participate, with a musical program by local artists. Sessions run 9:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily and are open to the public.
Judge Arenbald appointed J. R. W. Searle of Susquehanna as clerk of the new United States court for the middle district. Searle, born in Harrisburg area and formerly in Montrose, has ties to local figures and will reside in Scranton upon taking duties. The position pays up to 3500 dollars yearly and follows endorsements from Quay Penrose Connell and Wright.
Dr D Jones of North Horonton builds an exceptional coffin for James Stephens who died Tuesday in Green Ridge. It measures 284 inches long and 24 inches deep, far larger than standard 18 by 17 inch caskets. Extra heavy iron clamps secure the bottom for a 400 pound body. Funeral from the family home on Three Ridge Street at 2 PM follows burial at Forest Hill Cemetery.
Free rural mail delivery will start May 1 on two routes in Lackawanna County. One route begins at Olyphant serving Justus Green Grove Montdale Scott and Tompkinsville areas. The other starts at Jermyn covering the Amasa territory with William Tinsley as carrier for the first route and Frank L. Depew for the second. both routes exceed twenty three miles.
MacClintock offers rose buds carnations lilies of the valley and violets with fresh stock at 125 Washington Avenue. The notice emphasizes a sales location and product variety typical of a local florist advert.
A graceful display of ladies hosiery in cotton and silk offered in plain and fancy styles by Price & Jenkins on Wyoming Avenue.
McClintock will display Easter flowers at 128 Washington Avenue. Local residents are invited to view the arrangements and enjoy the seasonal display.
The fragment mentions a notice about Coursen involving crowded stone work. It signals a public or business notice, though details are limited.
Scranton Select Council in its first second class session approves an appropriation ordinance and a trolley tax measure. Debate centers on the Keyser Valley fireman and clerk of common council provisions, with changes to bonds salaries and police staffing amid calls for committee referrals.
The closing session of the Women's Foreign Missionary Society for Lackawanna and Scranton district convened yesterday at Green Ridge Presbyterian Church. A communion service led by Rev. J. J. Langing and Rev. T. R. Foster opened the gathering. Mrs. F. Ja Hitchcock was chosen as delegate to the board meeting, and officers including President Mrs. M. R. Rays and First Vice President Mrs. C. KE were re-elected.
A concise proverb notes that outward polish can conceal faults and misdeeds, suggesting appearances may hide true character or quality. The saying cautions against judging solely by surface impression.
Robinson of Scranton serves as second vice president while Mrs. C. F. Rockwell of Honesdale is corresponding secretary. Miss Grave Chamberlain of Dunmore is recording secretary and treasurer, with Mrs. T. HW. Morgan of Scranton secretary of Literature and Mrs. T. J. Luce of Seranton as secretary. Altre W. D. Kennedy presented a paper summarizing Presbyterian mission work.
Postmaster Ripple issues today’s office hours and describes route changes in Scranton Lackawanna County. Three and four delivery carriers will make two deliveries, two delivery carriers will make one delivery, with mall and box collections from Lechawanna to Munberry streets and related routes. All offices stay open until evening, with mail pickups and street deliveries adjusted accordingly.
Readers are invited to village church services at Vie Homple and Eilers street. A Pehhan serie involves Tamolock bonighl din in the Virat Presbyterian church term. The Women’s Foreign Mission society hosts remniay and church meeting in First Presbyterian hall. Mike Stella Sevinoor presents a South Africa lecture. Pan Avenue Baptist Woman’s Missionary society plans a reception for the church committee. A theatre program includes a Tebirt and a later souhal Ten.
The Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Hyde Park Gas Company announce rate reductions effective April 1. Gas will cost one dollar per thousand cubic feet with discounts of five percent for monthly bills under twenty five dollars and ten percent for higher consumption, provided payment is made by the tenth of the following month.
SPECIAL. SCRANTON GAS AND WATER COMPANY AND Slyde Park Gas Company announce a new gas price of one dollar per thousand feet starting April. Discounts apply: ten percent for monthly bills under twenty-five dollars and twenty percent for twenty-five dollars or more, if paid by the due date. Secretary G. B. Wand notes a separate meter may be provided if needed.
Belt buckles in gold silver and plated finishes along with belt brooches in new shapes. Silver chain purses available in all sizes from small coin to large chatelaine bags in solid silver and plated ware. Visit our windows for gift suggestions.
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