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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1901
Page
6
A fragmentary text describes the Home for the Friendless receiving support from a broad array of donors and local groups. It lists individuals, churches, and businesses contributing clothing, food, and financial aid for a weekend drive and notes the donations were appreciated by the organizers.
On August 16 a Good Quiet Day Outing to Harvey’s Lake with the Gand Poy Jows aims to enjoy direct to the ground cream on hot weather days. See bills for prompt delivery and cool relief, with ice cream at Hanley’s 420 Spruce Street.
Announcement notes an excursion organized by Wiederkranz to Lake La fore set for Monday August 24. It mentions real estate listings by Traders' Real Estate Co including houses for sale rent or exchange and suggests trying a new beverage product Kieon at Washington wye.
Selectmen discuss the license ordinance aimed at local public service firms. They favor routing it back to Common Council with amendments, fearing reintroduction after expansion by seventeen new members. Provisions tax five percent on street railways and two percent on gross receipts of water, steam heat, telephone, and electric light companies.
In Carbondale in the fall of 1908 Tucker and Maxey ran a grocery store and pulled a bold scheme to defraud creditors. They paid 187-10 percent on the dollar to 316 creditors, with one check for four cents and the largest at $4.07. Assets were misrepresented as valued near 1000 dollars while they purchased 4000 dollars worth of goods and other items on credit. They faced criminal court in spring with a settlement reached, and efforts to be freed from debts continue as proceedings unfold.
The Northup family reunion is set for Saturday August 17 at Othe Duple Grove near Glenburn station. Reames will greet arriving friends and members are asked to bring well filled baskets and relics of individual members. By order of the Arrangements Committee Henry W Northuy Chalenjan.
Excursion on Thursday August 22 from Market Street Wharf to Atlantic City via Whittaker River bridge route fare five dollars for all reserves. Board at Ocean City Ocean City area points including Cape May Sea Isle City Wildwood Avalon and Holly Beach countryside locations. Great travel offer notes old time transport details and route information in compact period voice.
Fragments indicate a private sale connected to Dr Blanchard. Mentions Beaquire of A. W. Dick son as administrator of an unnamed estate in Florida and references to Commonwealth buildings and Serans ton.
Demand for bookkeeper and stenographer training remains strong as Scranton Business College plans to reopen Tuesday September. Prospective students may call after August 1 for information while the Hanley’s ice cream shop at 420 Spruce Street remains popular for dessert.
P F M Howley offers steam heating and plumbing services at 2 Wyoming Ave. Provides repair installation and maintenance for residential systems. Local business advertises prompt work and reliable service in the neighborhood.
Recorder Connell and city officials weigh how Judge Carpenter's decision affects liens on pavements and propose a five year limit on full assessments. The cabinet also seeks stricter building permit enforcement and plans to require plans and specs approval before work begins.
The cabinet heard about difficulties in eliminating nuisances such as a stagnant pool on Morgan Sweeney’s Twelfth ward property. The meeting noted authority to abate nuisances and charge owners for the cost. Attendees included Recorder Connell Public Works chief Reche Public Safety chief Wornimer Controller Howell Treasurer Robinson and others led by Col George Sanderann.
Mere Gathering Lampson, a colored woman from Raymond court, told the pool board she had reformed after arrest for maintaining a disorderly house. She urged that her four children be returned and offered to move to Deposit to live, claiming she would abandon drinking and bad associates. The board appeared skeptical about her sincerity and retaining custody remained uncertain.
The Scranton poor district moves to buy about sixty acres west of the Hillside Home amid rising support. Attorneys may determine if court consent is needed for the land purchase, with a decision leaning toward requiring owner approval. The district aims to secure water from a new source and to clear a nearby disorderly house, while a seafaring man seeks relief and a home.
Five contestants re entered yesterday in The Tribune Educational Contest. Miles trails by thirty four points to reach third place, and one participant has not reported since July 8.
A fragmented roster lists candidates including Miss Wilhelmina Griffin Providence Henry Schwenker South Scranton William Miles Hyde Park and several others with numbered points and locations. The text asks how many of the three will be in Table No T on closing day and mentions additional names such as August Brunner Jr Frank Kemmerer David Emery Arthur Griffis Miss Jennie Ward and Robert Campbell.
The New York Ontario and Western Railroad offers a Sunday excursion on the 18th to Glen Onoko and the Switchback. Train departs Carbondale at 7 a m stops at all stations to Park Place and returns, leaving Maueh Chunk at 6 20 and Glen Onoko at his pom. The NYO&W train will wait for the excursion train at Scranton. Thousands from New York City and Brooklyn visit these resorts each Sunday. For information, inquire of NYO&W ticket agents.
City treasurer Ki o J. Robinson warns of 3 percent penalty starting September 1901 with an additional 1 percent each month until paid. Unpaid taxes after November 1 will be placed on delinquent list as provided by law. Haydn Evans, director, notes branches offering piano organ violin elocution and private lessons. The Tribune offers summer mail at 12 cents a week and invites address changes. Also promotions for shoes at Mahon’s and Pan-American visitors’ parcel check at the Wefo booth and Oriental Tea Palace opening with a free teapot.
Griffin dominates day’s points with Meyer Lewis just behind. Miles gains to within four points of third as Meredith shifts toward sixth and Pedrick, O Emery from Wimimers returns after a long break, closing the gap to 12 points behind.
At Mahon's Shoe Store in Aa Lackiwinna aves the Punch cigar remains the popular choice among customers. Advertisements highlight Hanley's ice cream made with pure cream milk and sugar at 420 Epruve street.
A damaged clipping notes removal on MAIN AVE and a grand opening reminder. It promises free items to all purchasers of toys coffees extracts spices and baking powder as part of the celebration.
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