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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1901
Page
3
The People s Exchange offers a popular clearing house for housing to rent real estate to sell and other property. Small ads cost one cent per word with six lines for five cents a word and situations wanted free for job seekers. An item notes a dispute in Carbondale involving Warren s wife and domestic issues.
Conauble theonry Pierce was captured yesterday on a warrant for the theft of a sorrel mare from T. Ro Benjamin of Shion, Vane county. The horse was recovered in city custody after a search led by Constable Neary, with Alderman Jones slated to rule on the reward claim.
Improvements start this summer with outside work by the Warbidle Chig company enhancing multiple streets. Extensive additions are planned, including sewer work at Candyna North and Beverth avenues. A bond appropriation funds projects with local employment and future paving along various avenues through the city.
Reported chaos at Watts' Tall machinists union shows New York Post and Albany coverage with power plant siting. News says workers may resume Monday as negotiations, pay, and conditions drive a standstill. committee of three aided progress toward ending the weeklong dispute.
Rev HW F Whitalen of Berean Baptist Church will preach to the Odd Fellows in the city this Sunday at the church. Last year his sermon pleased the fraternity and they again chose him. At Patriarchs Militant meeting last night plans were made for the service, marking the order's seventy eighth anniversary.
The firm of T. Walker & Company has purchased and installed a large safe in their new store on South Main Street. It was put in late Wednesday during unloading when two men, Peter Hivenburg and Lafayette Kil, drove to the store, near tragedy occurred.
A wagon loses control in a street scene as a safe rolls from a wagon. Charley Munson and Rivenburg rush to warn proprietors while Kilmer drives away down an alley. The safe tires and crashes near spectators but causes no serious injuries. The wagon and store suffer minor damage.
Albany NY mourns Anita Ripley Gutrain known as Anita Riples after a surgical operation at Albany Hospital. Born in Albany in December she married Alt Onitram in 1900 and performed with Ward and Vokes Gus Hill and in Hamlet with Sothern Harned. She assisted audiences during a Grand Opera House premiere and remained with the company until six weeks ago. Her remains lie in the Albany Rural cemetery.
A letter from Bow, a missionary in China, describes receiving a box sent by supporters. He notes items survived a long voyage and praises the kindness of friends who sent the box. The letter mentions the box contents included a thermometer and other items, though a wax seal was melted during transit.
In-Tnttshurs workers report the steel girders and framework for a steel bridge over Racket Brook have arrived. Two missing box cars are sought nationwide. engineers know one is in the yard awaiting orders. Workers face heavy manual effort to clear the old structure and replace it with the new steel beams.
The sidewalk around James A Gore wins general star on Bout Mai Street is being taken up for improvements along Seventh Avenue. Municipal crews work under city oversight to restore paving and address utility gaps as residents observe the ongoing project.
Report states Noo fowite is drawned out with four feet of water in the mine. Water overflows toward the Powderky mine. Pumps operate at full capacity to keep pace with the surge. Some pumps are submerged yet continue to churn continually.
Building operations at Ne a ahaft proceed, with the engine room tower and remodeling largely finished following the fire that destroyed the prior structures. Work advances toward completion as repairs near finish.
After tomorrow the workers at No. 1 mine will have enforced vacation of about three weeks. The company deems this necessary to connect the new breaker and install the new plane.
In a terse notice the Delaware and Hudson company extends aid to No 1 Neo and Powderly miners of the upper side Will receive shelly envelopes as part of the assistance program.
Hyer 06 euchre players enjoyed their game last evening at the Burke building. The Young Ladies Communion Table Association of St. Teacheiteh held their second progressive chene parts of the season with prizes for skill. Twelve games were played starting at 8:00 pm. Mr. Loftus led the event assisted by Mark Campbell and others. Fifteen prizes were awarded to Mrs. Lotius and Miss Livvie Murphy among others. Music was provided by Professor Firth and the event closed after divicinges at 2 o'clock.
A surprise party was held at Miss Myertle Pengellys home on Birkett street Wednesday evening for her anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs W W Williams and numerous friends who enjoyed social diversions and refreshments late into the night. Miss Pengelly received several pretty ornaments as gifts and the gathering was warmly welcomed by her hospitality.
Critics hail When We Were Twenty-one as the best five act play seen. Henry Miller calls it outstanding and proves his seasoned judgment. Florence Wicklife, Southern and beautiful, plays Phyllis after earlier stages with Frohman and Marlowe.
Teal list for the three weeks term of the common pleas court shows appearances including Thomas H Spruks and others versus William Kinhack replevin and W W Watt against John McComb ejectment. Also Kress Stationery Company versus Fell Township School District appears as an assumpsit matter scheduled for Tuesday May.
The Young Lacy Workers of the First Methodist church will meet this afternoon at Mrs. R. B. Pewler’s home, 18 Cemetery Street, and begin a session. They will discuss upcoming plans and share in group activities.
Horton will deliver a lecture on Henry Clay in the High School assembly room this evening under the Literary Society. A short musical program will be performed by society members. This is a public meeting and all are invited.
Local No. 1 United Mine Workers known as the Italian local suffered a severe loss when fire destroyed books papers and property at Pughiane's Columbus hall last Monday night. A meeting is slated for Saturday at McTighe's hall to discuss the incident and possible remedies.
A damaged OCR fragment lists several labor or fraternal organizations including the Poor board, Order of Railway Conductors, Divi sit No. 1it, Junior Order United American Mechanics, and others such as Companions of the Popest and American Legion of Honor with a reference to United Mine Workers Local No. S44 and The Koval Circle.
A brief item notes a Saturday feature titled When We Were Twenty One and a Thursday entry for Vogel and Deming's min strele, suggesting a small cultural listing or column.
The funeral for Clyde Whitfield eleven year old son of Councilman Whitfield will be held Saturday afternoon at the parents residence. Rev. is to conduct the service and the details appear in the notice.
The Rev Dr Whalen is expected to conduct the services in place of Mr Chaffee. Interment will follow at Maplewood Cemetery.
A street parade by The Two Merry Tramps delighted spectators at the Grand Opera House event. Eight musicians in blood colored uniforms led the procession while a rider named Le Fevre performed on a bicycle, doing headstands and tricks as fans followed.
On Monday workmen will begin remodeling the office of Alderman KR J Delevan on Belmont street. A new floor, wainscoted walls, and a papered ceiling will be installed with a general renovation. The project will take about a week to complete.
Miss Nettie Gibbons of Avoca visits in the city. Walter Bircher of Scranton is in town with Willie Price on South Church Street. Mrs. Alex Gillies is ill and moved to emergency hospital. Miss Zana Wood of New York visits sister Mrs. F E McMinn in Belmont Street. Rev J J Griffin of Scranton and Father Moffitt of Taylor visit Wednesday. Mrs F E Ammerman of Carbonale visits sister Miss Dessie Alexander in Avoca. T Dickinson of Spring Street, ill two weeks, is able to be out again. Miss Elsie Rosser of Wilkes Barre returns to studies after Eggster break at grandfather John Nicol’s Cemetery Street home.
A case before Squire Keifer involved Richard Cole of Mayfield charged by Andrew Gavin of Jermyn over fence posts and stone taken from Gavin by Cole. The dispute centers on property title with a decision due next Monday. social events include Mayfield Institute programs on April 12, and various local notices.
The Wednesday meeting included all but two members. The finance committee's exoneration list was sent back for revision. Several bills were approved for pay including McDonnell Dempsey and local groups. A water rent bill was returned for explanation and meter installation sought at Central school. A case against Casey and Kelly was referred to a referee with a future hearing. Secretary and treasurer authorized to arrange with the Merchants and Mechanics Bank for pay.
A church wedding took place yesterday afternoon at 4 pm at the Primitive Methodist church with Mr Doelin Husband and Miss Eliza Dawe as the couple. Rev Wil son Bentley performed the ceremony. The bride was attended by Miss Maggie Slams and the groom by Mr Daniel Dierks. After the ceremony guests drove to the bride's parents home for a reception. Mr and Mrs Husband are well known in Priceburg and carry the good wishes of many friends.
The event at Weber's Hall offers a musical and literary program this evening. Taylor Silver Cornet Band performs with other numbers by soloist John Washburn and reciter Miss Sarah J Prine, joined by Arthur Morgan. The Aveca Hose Company of seventy five members attends. Also listed are May term reverse jurors for the third and fourth wards and school deposits for the week at North Taylor.
Fragmentary notes mention Miss Bessie James room 1h50 and a school fund placed in a Scranton bank as saving deposits. Also referenced are the Watkins family of musicians performing at a Continental Mission Sunday school event and Edna Culp visiting her uncle at Madison N. of Invincttly commanders No 252 Knights of Malta to meet this evening.
Mrs Grant Buell and coaughter Mable visit Scranton friends. Mr and Mrs Whim Stevenson buy spring goods in New York for Mc Crindie Co. George Prive funeral draws many mourners. Naval tributes praised. District Deputy Grand Master L Colvin to install Bennett Lodge No 907 officers this evening with social refreshments. Mrs Thomas Evans attends George Polite funeral. Lena Barrett to present a program at the Methodist Episcopal church featuring readings and songs. The focal tenlene institute will be held at the high school on Saturday April 1 inviting patrons and those interested in social work.
Will Giveen returns home after visits to Scranton and Coydondale trioneds. Misses Sim Robinson and Glennie Gibbs headline a recital at Miss Leonard Brantendhl's home. Funeral services for Mrs. Cure, longtime Hapitat Church member, are held after a pneumonia illness. she leaves a husband of forty six years and three children.
Old Forge and Pittston guests attended a wedding at the Methodist Episcopal church with Rev. Robert Reidy presiding. The bride Miss Margaret Jones and groom Barton Iathir of Modere were joined in ceremony on Tuesday as family and friends gathered amid local pride.
The ceremony was witnessed by Miss Tessie Jones with Mr. Jesse LaBar Diether serving as best man. Friends offered wishes for the couple’s happiness as Robert Johnson made a business trip to Scranton on Tuesday.
Tourists visiting the Pan-American Exposition will view the Niagara Falls Power Company powerhouse. The 600 foot stone building houses a turbine-driven dynamo room and a large wheel pit with ten 5,000 horsepower turbines powering generators. Water from the upper Niagara River feeds the turbines and the resulting power travels to the exposition grounds via a long tunnel to the lower river. The high voltage electricity will light the exposition’s electric tower and other displays.
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