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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1901

Page

10

Fragmentary Local Note from Ectorsilte Region

A terse unreadable OCR fragment mentions a place called Dall at Ectorsilte and a Pecanm in a stray line. The garbled text lacks clear actions, dates, or names to establish a full item.

Local club plans spring meeting and event

A fragmented notice outlines a Green The Was tets club meeting and an operatic performance on Monday afternoon in Misty Wall Mesday. The Seaton Raehgertinde will hand over responsibilities at the event with parish leaders present.

Seaton Raehgertinde the Wastets Club Tridge

Summer Order Allows Shirt Waist Attire for Carters

An order from Postings iene Charles Fine ovy British permits carters during heated months to wear neat shirt waists or low neck blouses instead of coats and vests. The blouses are described as light grey and must be worn with turn down collars and belts, with uniform appearance required among officers.

Scranton Charles Fine

Local Arrests Reported in Wilkes Mire District

In Wilkes Mire Thursday night Detective Will Clifuch arrested De WW, Wo Taye on suspicions of defrauding Charles Diluuutts of a bowl bike at the American Hotel. The suspect was arraigned, bail set at $1.00, and unable to pay, leading to custody. Separate note mentions Charles Engle pawn broker and a bicycle theft incident at his on Fagle's place with a search warrant executed.

Wo Taye Wilkes, Mire Will Clifuchi Charles Diluuutts Muglalinus Howe Yeaterday Vind Beladder Dohmen Tal Cowie Dave Charles Engle Lackayvatia Avenue Todd Penteneay Ty Ok Carter

Scranton Typographical Union Circulates Labor Protest

The Scranton Typographical Union issues a circular to valley labor groups after a Sunday meeting on April 7 1901. It discusses Mine Workers Union disputes with the Scrantonian newspaper, union obligations to publishers, and praises adherence to written agreements while condemning editorial bias.

Scranton Typographical Union Valley Seranton Typographical Union Mine Workers Union Scrantoniin Abel Scrantonian Tinien Scrantonin Scranton Typograpieal Union Las Inez United Mine Workers Coer Mine Workers’ Union Angel Park of the Yeuse Com Bell the Mine Worker’ Union Miei Ahi Ihe

Professor Carter Delivers Varied Organ Recital

Professor George B. Carter formerly organist at Park M E church now teaching in Delaware Ohio gave a finished recital at Asbury M E church Monsey Ave assisted by Mrs Edward J Chase soprano and Alfred Wooler tenor The program featured Markel Adagio movement in Ke flat Clarke march Godard cradle song Boellmann Suite Gothique and Weber entracte Mrs Chase sang Show Me Thy Ways Oh Lord and Oh Divine Redeemer while Wooler performed his composition Hope Thou in God and Gray The Heavenly Song and the event drew a large audience.

George B. Carter Inn Park Methodist Episcopal Church Delaware Ohio Asbury Methodist Episcopal Monsey Avenue Edward J. Chase Alfred Wooler Carter Markel Ke Flat Scotson Clarke Godard Boellman Weber Torrente Gounod Divine Redeemer Gray Heavenly Sone

Evans to Go to Court Over Ward One Council Seat

John J. Evans of the First ward plans to ask a court next week for a rule to compel M. J. Clark to show cause why he exercises the functions of a member of the common council from the First ward. Ivins appeared on the Indictment list as a candidate for the additional vacancy under second class city laws, while Clark ran for the regular vacancy. Ivins won 457 votes to Clark’s, but was denied admission to the council. The court action will argue that no additional councilman exists and that all councilmen elected are regular, with the highest vote-getter entitled to the seat.

John J. Evans M. J. Clark Min. Ivins Mr. Clark Miva Clark Clark W

Make trips to California Arizona or New Mexico at half price

Desiring travel to California Arizona or New Mexico can save about half on tickets marked Colonist sold by Southern Railway. Tickets from Washington and Philadelphia start at 344.00 and 46.50 respectively with low regional prices. Sleeper berths cost 7.00 with two persons per berth, and personal conductors and Pullman porters accompany each sleeper.

California Arizona New Mexico Southern Railway Washington Philadelphia Southern Hallway Southern Pacific Company Charles L. Hopkins Chestnut Street

Bond Plan Cuts Taxes and Funds New School Buildings

The school board aims to lower the tax levy from fourteen to thirteen mills by issuing bonds to cover three new school buildings planned for the coming summer. Officials project costs around 50,000 for two eight room and one four room facilities, with total bonds possibly near 85,000. The budget, after cuts, stands at about 342,470, with a projected 397,000 total revenue including state aid and future bonding needs.

Maelinem Weese Selwok Spies Sveetes Shiweiea Wesnsa

Scranton Operators Refuse Wages and Jobs After Strike

A New York World report recounts ten young Scranton workers who traveled to New York seeking positions at Forkn and Dugans. They refused to take the offered jobs after learning the circumstances and returned home, expressing need for money but unwillingness to cross picket lines.

New York Scranton Frook & Digan Eaid Foink & Duganto Elrikers Mary Dune MeMahon

Pierce's Market Ad Promotes Fresh Produce and Goods

Local market offers fine toe shad and varied fish, along with fresh vegetables, strawberries, pineapples, citrus, and fancy table delicacies. Readers urged to order early for best service at 110-14 Penn Avenue. Contact Jacob's Livery at 226 Forest Court for coach or carriage.

Penn Avenue Jacob's Livery Forest Court

Fancy Ripe Tomatoes 10 Cents Per Pound Today

Fancy ripe tomatoes priced at 10 cents per pound offered today at Coursen's. Shop notes location and availability for local shoppers.

Coursen's

Steam Heating and Plumbing. P. F. & M. T. Howley, 251 Wyoming Ave

Advertisement notes steam heating and plumbing services by P. F. and M. T. Howley at 251 Wyoming Avenue and seeds available at Clark's on Washington Avenue. Also mentions Kelly's union crackers.

P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Rapid Transit Road Construction Moves Forward

Work has begun on the Boranton and Wilkes-Barre Rapid Transit bridge at Avoon with grading set to start next week between here and Pittston. The contract runs four months with tracklayer and grader phases to run concurrently. State Senator Benjamin Fecht of Lewisburg visited with Contractor Boughton and representatives of King Bridge and Washington Company, urging speedy progress toward operation before snow.

Boranton Wilkes-Barre Avoon Here Pittston 4 Benjamin K. Foeht Lewisburg Mr Boughton Tranalt Contract Company King Bridge Company Washington Company Fecht

Mutiny in a trolley car on Green Ridge line

A Scranton Railway Green Ridge trolley car faced a tense standoff with 45 passengers as they refused to pay fares and demanded continuing service to Green Ridge. The conductor sought help from the police and the superintendent quipped about wild cats and round wheels amid the confrontation.

Scranton Railway Company Green Ridge New York Street True Hing

Spelling lecture by Superintendent Howell at high school

Superintendent George Howell gave an engaging talk on words and spelling addressing charges about spelling ethics. He noted a successful personal examination, cited class averages in the commercial department, and stressed a good eye, ear, and love for words as essential to being a good speller.

George Howell

Judge Carpenter Takes Oath of Office and Commencement

Judge Carpenter received his commission from the governor and took the oath before President Judge Edwarda. The commission will be read in open court this morning and he will join Judges Edwards and Kelly to hear motions. He will sit in argument court next week as part of the schedule. Krause's Cold Cure is advertised as a speedy remedy sold by druggists.

Carpenter Vaughan Edwarda Edwards Kelly

Rowing Regatta at Lake Ithaca With Rail Fare Offer

Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad will sell excursion tickets to Ithaca for the rowing regatta at a one way fare for the round trip. Tickets good going May 29 and returning to May 31 inclusive.

Lackawanna Railroad Ithaca and Retir May St

Don’t Forget Your Piano Chords and Tuning Ad

Piano tuning regulation and cleaning services offered by HL KH Zerbe at 907 Prescott Over Nue. Prompt attention and first class work assured. Send your orders for professional piano care.

H. K. Zerbe Prescott Avenue Zerbe Prescott Nue

Coffee and seed ads mix from local merchants

An assortment of promotional lines mentions buying coffee at Coursen's and advertising Golden Kio with a 12 cuts today offer. A separate note touts lawn seed at Clark's, 20 Washington Avenue, and a terse line to “Smoke the Parone fc” followed by the name Olgar.

Coursen's Clark's Washington Avenue

West End Wheelmen surge to third as Backus drops two of three

In Wilkes-Barre the West End Wheelmen No 2 beat Backus two of three to seize third place. Jack Taylor led the Diamonds with 208 high game and a league high 1982-84 average, while Frank Beavers hit 207 for a double century. Backus struggled as none broke 200 and Bill Meister led Backus with 198.

West End Wheelmen Backus Club West Enders Wilkes-Barre Jack Taylor Alick Diamonds Elka Backus Wiskee-Barre Hopkins Elks Rae Iveriges West Svalbesiivenselss Elk Alleys The Diamonds Bill Meister J. W. Davis

Testimonial for Dr Strang At Scranton Poor District

The Poor Board resolutions praise Dr A Strang resident physician at Hillside Home Scranton Pa for six years of service. They note a high cure rate and his skill in treating mental disorders and request honors be presented to him as he retires.

A. Strang Hillside Scranton Scranton Poo Dmather A. Sivume Fa Iilicide Home Hay Wiltside Home Scranton Poor District Pie Scranton Poor District Tr. Strang Linge Estate Dewons Strang Sthotten Suinel Cormamiitec

Bishop Talbot Confirms Five at Christ's Church

Rt. Rev. Michelbere Talbot of the Central Pennsylvania diocese confirmed a class of five last night at Christ Episcopal Church on North Street. He preached a brief sermon urging every man to serve Christ for the sake of saving souls.

Christ's Church Mishop Michelbere Talbot Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Central Pennsylvania Christ's Biscopal Church North Washington Avenue Hint

Barber Asphalt to Repair City Pavement Starting Monday

The Barber Asphalt Company will begin a ten year program to repair the city asphalt. Work starts on Lackawatt Avenue and the bust er thoroughfares, with paving on Adams Avenue and several blocks of North Washington Avenue near the county jetty to be resurfaced.

Barber Asphalt Company Lackawat Avenue Buster Adams Avenue Brocks Washington Avenue Jedi

Piano Sale Ad at 114 Washington Ave Scranton

Advertises 114 Washington Avenue Scranton as the best place to purchase a piano. Promises reliable service and invites readers to call for prices and terms with J. W. Guernsey as proprietor.

Washington Ave Scranton J. W. Guernsey

New York Ladies Tailors and Furriers Debut Spring Styles

The New York Ladies' Tailors and Furriers showcase spring fashions arriving in full. See latest styles as shoppers visit Coursen's to preview specials and new garments.

New York Furriers Speltig Alko Samuels

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TMH Modern Hardware Lewis, Ruddy Davies Murphy Lacka Baby Bazaar Spruce Street Lackawanna Ave Ackawanna the”’ Laundry Aguil I Ectorsilte Smith Evans First Ward School Board Resources OF Board Pierce's Market Boki Pomilert Courtenay & Cospaunes Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co JL Louis Main Avenue New Howell Krause Wae Lake Ithaca Parone Fc Olgar Scimanton Biuek Willey Hashim Taylin Taylor Wilkes Chivis Honessen Davis Verney van Wert Parker Street St. Patrick's Orphan Asylum Hare Casey Brothers Bishop Talbot Guernsey Hall Coursen’s Ware Minniduegg Louis Arthur Watres Orlando S. Johnson Arthur H. Christy County Savings Bank Court House Square Ihie Bank Holmes Electric L. A. Watres, Wm. F. Hallstead Everett Warren Joseph Ss. Johnson E. P. Kingsbury Robinson Bricn Central Pennsylvania Merchant Tailor Walt Liller Spruce St Scranton, Pa Mercereau & Connell Wyoming Avenue Peacock Conrad Lackawanna Avenue William Mason Misie Americal Manstovie Weises SW Tiandin Co Wniionon Mason & Hamlin L. B. Powell & CO Washington Ava Kio Manhattan Gordon H. S. Gordon Lawn, Timothy Clover Millett Ie & Sh Penn
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