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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1901
Page
3
Local items report a charity sale, court action, paydays for mines, and a Scranton concert drawing interest. An accident near Hivethe Avenue injures Dr George Scrimen and a hilltop home project spurs improvements. Church gathering plans and a neighborhood fundraiser are noted with uncertain details.
A fire on Wellington avenue near Vine and Millom streets yesterday caused extensive damage to a structure. Fire crews reported extinguishing the blaze after several minutes and noted several feet of burn area. Weller's Cleanings lists are cited in an unrelated weekly report from the Scranton Clear Street Association, dated through April 27.
A notice proclaims a Republican convention and district election in the Second Legislative District of Hackawanna County. It sets May 5 1000 as polling day, outlines candidate filing, and tasks the District Vigilance Committee with conduct and reporting to the district convention chaired by Frederick Whites.
Western railroad men from the Wa baal region toured the city as guests of the Lackawanna. George A Cullen of Chicago received a gold watch fob and a silver match safe after a banquet at the Boulevard cafe. The party traveled on the Queen City Limited from New York to Buffalo then to Washington.
The spacious Penn Avenue Baptist auditorium hosted the wedding of Marty A. Pierce to Grace Fr. Rose with twin sister Ann Rose in attendance. The ceremony featured Lohengrin and Mendelssohn tunes, a formal breakfast at 720 Olive Street, and a later departure for a tour to New York Philadelphia and Atlantic City.
The event tomorrow night will feature a performance by Be Luke’s Pyee Kindergarten. A photograph in Powells store window draws attention to the concert. Powers’ singing, style, and presence are praised, attracting a wide circle of society friends.
A court filing lists Leve Land Bicycles as the agency involved with Plorey and Brooks in a dispute over goods and responsibilities. The case centers on contractual obligations and potential damages.
The Firemen Relief Association will remain active after reorganization, managing funds from the city tax on foreign fire insurance. Benefits will go only to currently active firemen, not ex volunteers. The association plans a central four story club house with three rentable floors and gym, baths, and reading room for active and retired members, while disbanded volunteers will be supported as needed.
Odd Fellows from Scranton and vicinity gathered at Odd Fellows hall on Wyoming avenue for a memorial service and eighty sixth anniversary of the order in America. The late James B Nicholson, former grand secretary of the Grand Lodge of Pennsylvania, was honored with prayers, tributes, and songs as leaders praised his fifty six years of service and influence in Odd Fellowship.
Washington Avenue Beranton is advertised as the best and most reliable place to purchase a good piano. The ad urges readers to call for prices and terms, signed by FW Guernsey, a prep. It also contains stray garbled phrases about smoke and cigar.
A nine hour day petition event organized by the council of affiliated machinists and the Central Labor Union will be held at the Lyceum. The program features an entertainment, a petition presentation, and an address by Humphrey B. Campbell.
Hospital directors express gratitude for a wide range of gifts from numerous donors including Mr. George Sinderon and Miss Nettie Newall. The donations cover textiles bedding medical supplies and household items for women wards and general hospital use.
A reader asks where to repair a wheel and mentions Florey & Brooks in HoUret, Ls. The note points to the shop as a possible service source.
A fragmented notice describes a cigar brand called Kleon with Havana filler noted as ingrained or ingrained tongue. The text is incomplete but points to a product listing or advertisement in a period newspaper.
Pastor Luther Hens Waring discussed the early Lutherans arrival in 1621 at New Amsterdam and later emigration. He cited persecutions, gradual religious tolerance, and Swedish and German settlements. The talk highlighted growth to 60 million worldwide communicants and 1,674,175 Lutherans in the United States, placing the denomination third among Protestants.
A damaged fragment from a historical page notes a sermon series on Migrin's Pownee with Evanges Jolie Davis delivering a liturgical service at a temple. It mentions Penn Avenue and a bid theme titled The Palio Beautiful and the Ville of Shadows.
Plans for new federal court rooms in Harrisburg move toward final allotment from the Treasury Department. Officials in Washington have drawn the building layout showing second and third floor allocations for marshal and district attorney headquarters, with rooms already prepared for the marshal.
Deputy Marshal Mark Lowry and Heferee OC Van Wormer will occupy a new separate apartment under a revised plan. The second floor quarters now used by Deputy Clerk A J Colborn Jr will go to Judge Tt W Archbald. Clerk of the Court Searle's assignment is undecided. Post office expects a ward notice from the honey department detailing the new arrangement.
Carl Keller through his attorney filed for divorce from Natalie Keller. Albert Beam is named as co respondent. Keller reports his wife left home with a man, both have not been seen since. The couple’s ages and identities are inconsistently stated in the damaged text.
Dr Stephen C Lewis, the novice Lackawanna hospital junior resident, plans to leave for missionary work after a year of service. The piece also notes political figures in Scranton including Muddy Ruddy, Abe Raday, PL Moloney, W W Adair, and Frank F Blease, detailing careers and community roles.
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