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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1901
Page
4
Local notes report a Spanish American War Veterans meeting in Grand Array to elect new members at the Commonwealth Building at 7 PM. Other items include a plumbers examination next Tuesday, a large open air concert, a work accident, and funeral and service notices for local residents.
The notice advertises a range of ladies hose and vests including fine lace silk stockings in white and grenadine stripe patterns. It highlights drop-stitch and mercerized options for misses, with bold claims of quality in hosiery described by the retailer Mears & Magen.
At the Lackawanna avenue store a great clearing out sale draws attention to Prompt delivering hot weather dots and Keen a person coal order with ice cream offered at Halley's on Spruce street 420.
The will of the late Simon Rice, read after his funeral on Jefferson avenue, names Max Rice, Alfred Rice, and Dr Elias G. Roos as executors. He leaves about £100,000 with most estate to his wife in life and specific legacies to relatives, the Anshe Chesed cemetery trust, and several Jewish charities. Rents are directed to his wife. other sums support siblings, nephews, nieces, and various causes, with several bequests payable after the widow’s death.
Mrs. Mary Sezeany files a civil action against Joseph Cholevowa alleging a brutal August 2 attack that fractured her right arm and caused four cuts requiring stitches. She seeks $2,000 relief and asks the court to hold the defendant in bail. attorney F. Loughran of record.
William A Price secured a 4000 bond approved by the court as tax collector for Spring Brook township. George P Myers tax collector for South Abington township had a 15000 bond approved by the poor. Sureties include William J Richards William D Pembridge A J Ackerly C HH Bouys John KK Goodman Chester I Al ger.
John Regan sixth ward liveryman and select councilman faced assault charges from Max Suravitz junkman after a sale dispute. Suravitz said Regan failed to pay agreed 150, loaded two old stores, and allegedly forced him off the premises. Alderman Kas sen discharged Regan.
A. Tiffany accuses Justice of the Peace M. W. Loftus of operating his Mooele office in a building adjoining a saloon, violating an act governing JP conduct. The case, involving a $100 bail, was set for hearing after a warrant issued by Magistrate Millar.
The high school committee discussed charging tuition to transient students from other cities, seeking a solicitor's opinion. they proposed entrance exams before the August 27 opening and shifting the training school to No. 16 West Scranton. They outlined four courses including a college preparatory track, replaced mixed courses, and passed several bills and supply requisitions.
The M. T. will conduct its annual excursion to Atlantic City on August 14. The train departs Kingston at 1:15 PM and stops at Pittston Scranton and all stations to Moscow, with no baggage transfer at Philadelphia. A refreshment car will be attached and children fare $2.50. The trip promises a shortest route with stops en route to popular Philadelphia department stores.
The Nogual Arcanum plans an excursion to Lake Lodore on Friday August 1 with Mauer's band in attendance. A good caterer will provide refreshments at a fair price and amusements include baseball wheelbarrow and egg races. Frank B. Wickershaw of Harrisburg Pa will be grand orator. Tickets are 10 cents general 4 cents for children. M J Horan & Son advertise 324 Lackawanna avenue. Punch cigars remain popular and August promotions cover summer clothing at Richards & Wirth 326 Lackawanna avenue.
The Ertserick Creek colliery of Temple Tron and Coal at Peckville closed yesterday after several workers refused to show union cards. Non unionists were not allowed to work, triggering a shutdown and prompting hope for a prompt adjustment. Union leaders insist they will not work with non unionists while management argues unions cannot dictate hiring.
Report notes Temple company forbids cattle examination on its grounds and records that workers’ actions yesterday were not conducted on the firm’s premises.
John J. Collins announces the September 14 opening of Colling Griffin’s new clothing house at 518 Lackawanna Avenue. The store is under construction on a premier business site and will feature an expansive stock, crafted to high quality standards. Collins is widely respected for his trade knowledge and integrity, signaling strong community confidence.
A fine game is promised this afternoon at Athletic Park as the All Collegiate team meets Frank Southard’s semi professional club. The All Collegiate lineup features Wit. line catching, Harding pitching, Gilleran at first, John Brooks second, Tom Brooks short, Blandin third, Jonn J. Mur phy left, Frank B. Reese center, Charles Gelbert right.
The finance committee reviewed Solicitor Reedy's opinion on whether the school board may elect its own treasurer. The opinion concludes the city treasurer serves as the school district treasurer under the law, regardless of selection method. The committee will report Monday night that K. J. Robinson is the school treasurer.
The notice sets a Republican primary on Monday September 1st with registration hours from 4 to 8 pm. Candidates must file full name, address, targeted office, and pay assessment to County Chairman before August 27th. The Vigilance committee is in charge, with David J. Davin as Chairman and K D Fellows as Secretary.
The ad announces a great clearing out sale at Richards and Wirth over 326 Lackawanna Avenue and notes M. J. Hor an and Son Clothiers at 824 Lackawanna Avenue offering clothing and furnishings at reduced prices.
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