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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1901
Page
9
City notes report Inspector Whittyor vows arrests if milk dealers do not secure licenses promptly. Also covered are an upcoming Hostile exhibition by Young Werner's Chrys, a private hospital update for Mrs Morse, and local society items including a contralto singer Miss Wraslutin and a street fire incident on Molen Street with minor damage.
The Hahnemann hospital plans a donation day on Friday as charity groups push a regular appeal. Management cites heavy expenses and tax burdens while hoping for broader public support and a generous response to the hospital’s appeal.
Elm Park church Sunday school class the largest in the congregation hosted an engaging social in the church parlors last evening. B Carter led the program with a neat address followed by musical solos, three minute talks, elocution and recitals by Miss Jennie Kauffman Miss Dora Rowe and others with a lively reception to encores.
Funeral services for John H Angle were held at the Jefferson with Dr McLeod officiating. He was lauded for his Christian courtesy and elevating influence, especially among youth, and his long service with the Young Men's Christian Association and the Lackawanna Trust and Savings Bank. He is survived by daughters and grandchildren. his wife and a daughter predeceased him. He was laid to rest in Tone, New York, beside his wife.
The Catholic Young Women's club held a splendid entertainment last night in their rooms on North Washington avenue with a large audience applauding the program. Rev. Myles McManus presided as spiritual director. Recitations were given by Thomas Jordan Nellie Gonnerteon M McNulty and John Murphy. Vocal numbers were performed by Miss Josephine Walsh Mrs Lewis Frey Miss Iavelle William A Lyott and Michael Gilloegly. A piano mandolin duet by Miss Margaret Peuster and Miss Mabel Mullen added to the program.
The Century Wheelmen bowling team from Philadelphia will visit Scranton next weekend for a match against the Bicycle club. A special committee including Frank Reavers George Mitchell Harry Kays and Dr Wardell plans the entertainment and Friday night contest. After the match a Bleyele league bowler banquet will be held and the visitors will tour Scranton on Saturday.
National Committeeman Frederick Dilcher of the United Mine Workers returns from Indianapolis arriving yesterday morning. He appears before Magistrate W. S. Millar and posts bail for a hearing Monday at 4 PM on charges of criminal libel and conspiracy brought by historian Michael Littl of the Serantentan.
A brief notice of lawn care or dressing activity at Clark's located at 201 Washington Avenue. No additional context or dates provided.
Rescue Lodge No. 1 W1 hosted its third annual banquet at the North Scranton Auditorium with 250 attendees. A. A. Vosburg chaired, with speakers including John W. Williams and T. J. Gwynne. extensive financial figures show a 19 year record of membership dues, relief and burials totaling over 14 thousand dollars, and a current treasury of about 4.54 thousand.
A long list of attendees from Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns attended a banquet with a social hour and dancing that continued into the early morning. Prominent guests included Mr and Mrs Charles Richards and Mr and Mrs David Watkins among many others.
A special meeting of the hard silk department employees at the Sauquoit mill rejected Superintendent Davis's proposal via Bishop M J Heban. The offer included 8-12 percent raises, a Saturday half holiday with pay in summer, sick leave, no discrimination against strikers, and lunchhour chairs. Weavers would gain a half cent per yard and silk measurement rights. Some mills face near settlements, and further meetings are planned this week to act on the owners’ terms.
Architect Harvey Blackwood sustains burns while drafting a rough diagram of the government building. The Treasury Department seeks a full diagram of room locations numbers and occupants to guide office reassignments. Washington will receive the plans for use in reorganizing public offices nationwide. A diagram for reserved seats to Miss Ethel Newcomb’s concert is available at Powell's Music Store, with the show set for April 23.
Local notice lists coffee at 10 cents today and seeds sold at Clark's on 01 Washington Avenue with a brief storefront promotion.
A committee plans a high profile ball inviting Vice President Roosevelt and General Miles to open the armory. An election for Company A captain to replace Thomas Gilman is set for April 2 and George Huss is favored to win. Camp site talks include Buffalo or Gretna with parade interest and inspections pending for Ninth and Thirteenth regiments.
An advertisement offers second hand organs for sale starting at $10.00. The listing cites Guernsey J. W. as proprietor and provides an address on J Washington Avenue in Beranton, Pennsylvania. The text is incomplete and lists possible seller and location details.
TH. is Zevbe offers piano tuning, regulation and repair services. The focus is on precise pitch stability and responsive action for optimal keyboard performance. Local clients include musicians and studios seeking expert maintenance and calibration.
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a new 5c cigar named Kleon and a cryptic plea to request "Kelly's union crackers" amid unclear promotional text. The items appear as a marginal, ambiguous listing with no verifiable events or dates. Entities are weak and scattered.
Atlantic City New Jersey listing shows a direct oceanfront home with panoramic view and amenities. Features include electric lighting, hot and cold saltwater baths, elevator access, heated outdoor pools, and proximity to golf links.
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