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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1901
Page
3
Local notes report a city council meeting agenda with a switchmen strike, an excursion to Lake Lodore, a court certificates issue, a new sign installation, an upcoming inquest, military and civic mentions, transport plans, a water capacity project, an embezzlement charge, and a family reunion in the area.
A brief report notes a person was removed to Moara Taylor hospital after an incident near the tracks. The annual shore dinner of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers is scheduled at lake Povntelle with arrangements for a stated amount per person at Ontario and Western station events.
The Trunk Line association considers a cheaper rate to the Pan American exposition with a single day and a three day option. The exact reduction is undecided and not yet officially announced. A proposed single day plan would let travelers leave Beranton tonight, reach Buffalo by morning, spend the exposition day, and return on the 11.30 pm Buffalo train.
A tewlpa painted black horse and another horse belonging to Rice & Levy was stolen from in front of their Lackawanna avenue business yesterday afternoon. Police alerted surrounding towns and a suspect tried to sell the horse at McGreeves hotel in Chinchilla. The proprietor detained him and police were notified. Lieutenant Palmer later arrested the man identified as Fred Schneider of Pittston avenue.
Water with a disagreeable taste and odor has persisted for days, despite Superintendent Reeves promise of a short duration. Health Officer Allen said he is still investigating and would not publish details. druggists are buying spring water for soda water.
The Lawrence band plans an open air concert tonight at the Foranten Bicycle Club House. The program includes a list of pieces with titles and performers, but the text is garbled and partially unreadable.
The national convention of the Trish Catholic Benevolent union opened at Plymouth yesterday and runs to Friday. Opening services included a solemn high mass at St. Vincent's Church. More than a thousand delegates from across the country attend, including Miss Margaret S. Kellett of this city, second vice president.
Students enroll for day and night classes with large night school expected this year. Reports show numerous requests for male shorthand keepers and stenographers and for women to do bookkeeping and stenographic work.
A Wednesday ride to Lake Lodore organized by votes committees offers a highly anticipated trip with Bauer's band providing music. Adults pay 73 cents and children fare reduced, with excursions to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Wildwood and Holly Beach via Pennsylvania Railroad on Thursday August 22. Special ten day tickets priced at 5.00 include access to all resorts via Market Street wharf or to Atlantic City only via a Delaware River bridge route. train departs Scranton at 6 45 a m.
A somber memorial note laments the death of Mist Saran FE Ripple and recalls shared sorrow. The message speaks of mourning, support, and a hope that the deceased rests in peace with loved ones, ending with tribute from Edward A. Niven.
A Scranton grocer writes a fanciful letter to police officials claiming he can become a top detective. The odd draft details his wish to quit shopkeeping and expose crime, boasting false credentials and a pretend history with constable roles and sleuthing feats.
Superintendent Nobling, urged by a jumbled plea for a detective, cannot hire another due to a single vacancy in this year’s appropriation. A quick messenger is sent back and the grocer’s bid, lauded for varied service, remains on file awaiting a future vacancy.
The Southern Stock company supporting Mabel Paige opens Monday August 28 at the Academy of Music with daily matinees except Monday. New plays and special scenery promise high entertainment with a large, talented cast including Paige sisters and variety acts. Evening prices are 1 20 and 30 cents. matinee 10 and 20 cents.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced excursion tickets from August 22 to 23 to Louisville Kentucky for the Knights Templar triennial conclave held August 27 to 41. Round trip fare is one half the regular rate with return valid to September 2. Depositing the ticket with a job agent at Louisville by August 28 allows return by September 2 for a fifty cent deposit. extension to September 14 is possible.
A ten day seashore excursion offered by the Depnariranis Railroad for five dollars round trip to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Wildwood and Holly Beach. The train departs Scranton at 6 435 a m. The Misses Merrill's Private School at 412 Jefferson Avenue will reopen Monday September 9 1901.
The Newsboys union met in a stormy session where James Duffy read his resignation as president amid accusations of dishonesty. George Perigo won the ensuing vote for president, with KRFF Johnson also nominated but defeated 22 to 10.
James Kennedy of Washington Avenue Green Ridge was assaulted by three men near the city line at Minooka on Tuesday night. He was knocked unconscious with a heavy blow to the head, robbed as he recovered, and suffered a severe gash wound and two broken ribs before making his way home.
Lackawanna railroad ticket agents offer special round trip fares to Cleveland with return by September 6, 10, 7 and 8. Tickets may be deposited with Cleveland agents by noon September 18 to extend return to October 6 for 59 cents extra. Stopovers permitted at Buffalo with joint agent deposit and one dollar payment if within final return limit. Children aged 6 to 12 travel at half the above rate.
An excursion to Saratoga on September 4 offers return travel for four dollars, with extra nights available for a dollar more at the Saratoga ticket office. Trains depart from Wiskee-Barre, Pitteton, Beranton, Care Hondale, via D D and HI railroads, with morning and afternoon times listed. Ice cream orders at Hanley's on 420 Spruce Street promise quick service in hot weather.
Building Inspector F. T. Brown requests City Solicitor Watson through Director Wormser for opinion on passing a new building ordinance to implement the 1905 act creating a bureau of building inspection for second class cities. Wormser favors it. Brown notes steel frame structures lack current coverage and cites changes since 1888.
Six watches stolen from Louies Bernhard Jr. at 21 Lackawanna Avenue in a Tuesday night burglary. The thief likely entered through a transom above the front door, leaving the rear door open but not visibly forced. Detective Day is investigating.
The Hook and Ladder company held its regular meeting at the Firemen's Relief association headquarters then adjourned to Dure's hall for a banquet in honor of Chief Henne of the Dickson City fire department. Speeches and recitations followed as festivities continued late.
Clark's Green Mame Welle returns improved from Atlantic City after a ten day outing. Elizabeth Frace comes home elated from a Maine beach vacation. Helen Harlan visits Lake Winola with friends. Howard Northup Sampson and Clarence Decker camp at Lake Bassett for the week. Aton Ewarts and Merit Mead visit Ararat. Edna Oakklye and Earl Robinson head to Factoryville and Lake Winola. Callenders attend Chapman Lake reunion. Allen Aldrich of Scranton visits family over Sunday.
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