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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
3
The Tribune reports a Municipal league plans arrests of saloon keepers alleged to have kept places open on Sunday, with petitions expected to follow to revoke licenses. Mr Sturges, central to the league, declines to confirm details, saying he is now only a casual observer of events.
A joint excursion of the Young Men’s Institute councils from the city and surrounding towns went to Lake Ledure yesterday drawing between eight and nine hundred attendees from Central City Dunmore North Scranton Green Ridge West Scranton South Scranton Minooka Avoca Pittston and Carbondale. The day featured a Minooka versus Central City ball game won 7 to 1 and free refreshments served by John J. Mee Lane.
A Division 1 meeting of the Ancient Order of Hibernians passed resolutions on the death of Senior J. C. Vaughan. The group expressed sympathy, honored his community service, and praised his roles as husband and father, with signed resolutions by eight committee members.
Director of Public Safety announces Patrolman Charlie Perry as Mounted officer to succeed Joseph Hoek. The intent is to rotate the mounted post among officers. The Hotel American on Franklin Avenue is being sold at private sale with furniture bedding and other items included. Great bargains from Rittenbender & tm.
The director of Hahnemann hospital records numerous donations for the month, including reading materials, clothing, desserts, and various personal gifts from Mrs. George Banderaga to Mrs. H. Broadbent. Numerous named donors and recipients are listed with items such as games, jelly, cake, sugar, and fruit preserves.
A charter was granted at Manniehorg on Monday to the Pioneer Oil Water Company of Cuho ndale. The Delaware state assembly passed the act. residents near Cardendale and nearby townships were notified of the proceedings and related public notices appeared in the official papers.
On account of the twelfth annual convention of the National Association of Ticket Carriers at Chattanooga Tennessee on September 27 1901 the Board ern railway will sell round trip the rate to Chattanooga Tenn at one first class fare. Tickets on August 31 September 1 and 4 with final limit to September 16 1901. Through Pullman drawing room sleeping cars to Chattanooga daily with dining car service. Kare L Hopkins district passenger agent Southern railway 828 Chetnut Street Philadelphia will furnish all information.
The office of A. D. Preston, dentist, located in the Mears building, will be closed until September. The notice indicates a temporary shutdown for unspecified reasons.
The city plans the largest public school enrollment in history next year with high school attendance seen 150 to 200 higher than last year. Three new kindergartens will open in wards two, seven, and ten, expanding the citywide program to eight or more kindergartens. Attendance figures show 14,106 male and 14,008 female pupils, with 200,000 total registrations across the city and the county.
Private secretary to Adjutant General Thomas dd Stewart reports the general was resting easily after a boating trip gone wrong. While riding with his sister and friends along the Harrisburg river road a sudden strap caused a runaway scare. He leaped from the driver seat and caught his foot in the wheel, suffering a compound fracture between the knee and ankle.
Forrest Boyd son of Ira Boyd of Pond Hill operated an aerial trolley line at Lily Lake using marked cables to move passengers from shore to a marker over the lake. During inspection the basket broke and he fell striking ground breaking a leg.
Alton A. Preseli of Dewavo Potter County filed a petition in bankruptcy in the district federal court. The petition lists liabilities of 324.89 dollars and the case was referred to Heferte Alonzo PF. Moore in the District Court of the United States.
The notice invites graduates to apply for multiple positions advertised by Buck & Whitmore in Scranton Pennsylvania. It promises monthly pay at the start, furnished positions, and directs writing or calling for circulars. The listing mentions QMO and RPK related roles with various quality adaptations.
States for the Middle district of Pennsylvania will hold a naturalization session at the Beranton federal building in Pennsylvania at 10 oclock on Monday and Tuesday September 2 and 3. At which the sixth person seeking to file declaration of intention to become a United States citizen or to be naturalized may present themselves to the court.
The Roaring Brook castle held the first in a series of monthly entertainments last evening in the large rooms. A small but eager audience heard Rev J W Moesainger’s Wraver and a Towner quartet, with selections including Stars of the Summer Night and My God Will Send an Angel. Dr Bateson illustrated the physical trills of Mat with charts, followed by cake and cream.
In North Scranton on Brick Avenue a horse frightened by around 8 oclock caused a runabout ridden by Max Codnellman, Gordon of Second Ward, and Lawrence Lynch of Linden Street to dash to Marked Street. The horse struck a telegraph pole, throwing Gordon and Lynch. Gordon escaped serious injury, Lynch suffered a severe scalp wound and unconsciousness. Drs Stanton and Sullivan treated Lynch and he was taken home.
The Lackawanna, Lackewinna and Western company announces several city area changes after a conference with President Trissdale. Plans include adding tracks between Mt Pleasant and Cayuga collieries and enlarging car shops with new machinery instead of moving them to Binghampton. A new main yard round-house and additional end round houses at Keyser Villey are planned to house up to twenty locomotives.
Traveling man CL Ta Daly misjudges a doorway at the Valley hotel, crashing into a plate glass window and cutting his forehead. He receives medical attention and catches the next train.
Gailen a Penn Avenue merchant was arrested on an alderman issued warrant at the instance of John Reese of the American Bill Posting Company. Reese alleges Bill Company boards were moved from Gailen store and Lyceum Bill Posting set up in place, violating a contract. Gailen to have a hearing this morning.
Elmhurst residents welcomed relatives and friends visiting from Hawley Philadelphia Scranton and Odensburg. Local families hosted gatherings at homes and the Mankin residence, while officers of Washington camp thanks donors for help at their hall.
Lieutenant James Feeney was placed in charge of the central precinct amid a shakeup sparked by M J Walah declining the lieutenancy. John E Welsh, once a Western Union star, rose to Ontario and Western railroad passenger and freight agent, with rapid advancement and a noted affable style. David W. Davis, Scranton representative for Fidelity Mutual Life, earned membership in the Convention of Leaders and a week’s Philadelphia stay. Richard F. Nallin of South Scranton joined a semi pro team, following a stellar Notre Dame and Chester stint and a high-profile end-to-bat record. Thomas K. Shamp, ex-Tribune agent, advanced in the U S signals service with Cuba and Alaska assignments, nearing fall enlistment end.
Mabel Paige stars in the Pearl of Bayou drawing crowds with notable performances. The afternoon program includes The Littl Coquette and The Fear of Bayou while tonight offers Under Two Flags with special acts and a veteran trio and performers.
Officers and Aldermen Marc Potiske and Mary Walla report thefts from the Lackawanna Company godown. John Shorwunt was arrested Monday night in connection with the incident.
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