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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1901
Page
11
Citizens protest spitting along North Main Avenue and Jackson Street as authorities plan arrests for health and decency violations. Repairs on Pettebone Street proceed, ravine between Howell and Pettebone filled, and a temporary culvert track installed.
The article notes urgent needs to pave and widen Pettebone Street from Main Avenue to the cul de sac, highlighting lack of sidewalks or curb in most areas. It cites poor grade at Sumner Avenue causing funeral processions from Bill Patrick's Catholic Church to Cathedral Cemetery to detour, and reports new houses rising in West Park increasing traffic and hardship.
For several months the Mt Pleasant copiers have directed their attention to filling up the ravine. The effort appears to aim at stabilizing the area and preventing erosion, though the activity has drawn local notice.
Across Malin Avent, many residents relocate and businesses move. Mars ecohells factory shifts to the Masonic hall for an expansion of Cope hotel Dusiness while Shoe Denley Morventies retires. Albert Henne opens a temperance saloon and citing house. Mc Andrews hotel closes amid fire concerns and several saloons shut.
Workmen tear down the Seamon property at the corner of Main avenue and Lafiy ette street. The building formerly a popular hostelry may be replaced by a handsome new building likely by the Allande and Pacific company.
Workers at the Continental colliery quit after a union dispute. Two non union boys were employed in the breaker and a union member demanded their joining the union. The boss dismissed the union man and all workers quit, idling the colliery for the day and likely tomorrow.
The late David J. Kearse died at his home 401 Blakely Street Daymore on Thursday. He formerly conducted a market where the post office now stands on Jackson Street. Funeral services will be held at his house.
An advertisement from Tacony Pennsylvania touts Duffy’s Pure Malt Whiskey as a cure for indigestion and dyspepsia. It includes a customer testimonial from Isaac T. Greenwood and claims the product corrects stomach issues when used as directed. The promotion urges readers to buy at $1.00 per bottle or request a free medical booklet from the Duffy Malt Whiskey Co. in Rochester New York.
The infant child of Mr and Mrs C J Watener of 228 South Deckers court died yesterday and will be interred in the Wash HU Street cemetery tomorrow afternoon.
Owen Collihan of Lugernea street Wis the first victim to encounter the Te w Tristrite in police court this morning. Owner became intoxicated and threatened to kill his wife with a pall a fine of $ for his seret tons. Michiel Dials of Taste was the second victim. He too was drunk but did not make threats. His fine was $2. Both settled up.
Dr Mah William operated yesterday for appendicitis resisted by Dr Birnie. A man from Pehited Thetis, Division and RPourteenth Streets, assisted. Mex Mires Hotris from Bromley Ave MP underwent neck affection surgery at Scrutton private hospital. Mrs Charles Conner of Bloomshurse, sister in law of Mrs A W Musive, operated on Wednesday at Moves Taylor hospital.
The programme lists events for the Sherman Avenue Mission Subbith schol with plans for Polos activities. It notes schedule details and participants involved in the program during the forthcoming term.
On Saturday Tos te Shawe hosts a bed Hifi Baaster event with Mears and bliwen set to appear, inviting shoppers to experience audio gear and related demonstrations.
Reports from Wilkes Barre detail funeral arrangements for Mrs Thaiel Oseens with clergy from Rendhium English Congregational and First Welsh Congregational Church. Sunrise service planned on Wiehe Street, with speakers and offerings at 620 back, plus a reception afterward. Also noted are Odd Fellows lodge gathering, Loyal Crusaders temperance meeting, and Foreign Missionary society activities in area churches.
An advertised trip store promotes Keapta Balsam for throat relief with the proprietor promising a sample bolster. The copy claims quick cure for coughs and urges readers to obtain Kemp's Balsam and related products from the Wonderful remedy vendor.
The April Assembly of the Scranton Men's Society North End will host recorder James Moir and ex-Solicitor A A Vosburg next Tuesday evening at the Providence Presbyterian social rooms. They will speak on municipal government topics, with members invited to bring a gentleman friend. The event closes the season’s monthly meetings after a winter of informative talks and social features.
Musical Director Th Whittemore announces a grand Master Festival concert Monday evening at Providence church. The program blends Nativity and Resurrection themes with three Christmas adlections preceding Bast er Sabbath pieces. The choir, deemed one of the best in pur ely, promises a rare local talent treat led by Joshua John who may be leaving soon. Miss Long violinist and DD M Brundage WL A Roberts will assist. A silver offering will be received.
A scrambled notice invites resident Anes Machoy to attend a community greeting and sewing millinery event with a Sunday afternoon meeting at a local hall. It mentions attendance, a later Tuesday gathering at 1 o’clock, and calls for anyone owning a diesel man dale to join the event, with secretary contact details.
A fragmented report describes activity on Main Avenue and nearby streets including a baby girl birth at North Main, a church meeting at the Memorial Miptiet church, and social events by Young Women and Mothers groups. Names and places are garbled, with several institutions and individuals referenced without clear context.
Broad notes from South Scranton detail Holy Week sermons at St Marys and St Johns Catholic Church plus choirs and organs. Processions at Marys Hall and Athletic Hall host meetings by Knights and Canton groups. Kate Reardon leads choir rehearsals with Haydn and Monti pieces. a special Easter program lists Vidi Aquam and Regina Coeli selections. Local church groups announce events at Cedar Avenue Young Women’s Christian Association and nearby venues.
In Green Ridge Ashute Methodist Episcopal Sundag School, candidates are listed for President and several officer and director positions. The notice names nominees such as 8. Seamans, CG. T. Miniatols, TW. Bevan, H.R. Ringater, and Mantes Shanming among others, with district deputy grand master O. K. Colvin presiding. The event seeks votes at a meeting to be held at the Green Ridge Wheelmen hall after the Sunday service.
The note references a 1.00 win and a hoped for standout performance by Buster Roe. MEARS and ILAGEN are mentioned as involved entities. The fragmentary text suggests a local sports or event update with a focus on a key athlete and potential results.
Food Inspector Wildmayer complained to Superintendent Allen about market men at a lower Lackawanna venue displaying and selling fish on the sidewalk. He warns of an imminent health bureau investigation, insisting merchants have no right to use the sidewalk. Drains from fish barrels foul the sidewalk and gutter, causing strong odor and forcing pedestrians to detour.
Hichard Little editor of the Scrantonian issued warrants for the arrest of Fred Ditcher national board member of the United Mine Workers of America and M. Z. Flatterty president of the Central Labor Union. Warrants were issued by Alder man W. Mile and Willilsenved today. A hearing is likely next week.
The article describes upcoming cooking classes and a talent show hosted by the Y. W. C. A. in Ve EWA IE Sosdeeihes. Miss Stohl leads demonstrations while pupils like Sloek tug forward, preparing aprons shawls and other items for display.
Michael J. Golden of Palwe Street died Wednesday after a brief illness. He was 60 years old and formerly lived near Watley and Wallhini. The obituary notes services will be held at the local church with burial at Oak Ridge Cemetery and lists surviving relatives.
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