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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1901
Page
5
The notice outlines a Republican primary election date and related registration rules. It mentions a convention date and the need for candidates to register their full names and addresses with the county chairman before a stated deadline. Official committee members are named in a terse, formal notice.
A long list of residents and visitors to and from Buffalo Niagara Falls Toronto and Philadelphia includes Mr and Mrs J W Waener, Miss Kittie Taher, Rev Thomas J Mary, and many others. The report notes return trips, hospitalities, funerals, and upcoming weddings, with several names and addresses across Wilkes Barre Pittston Kingston and surrounding areas.
All teachers are requested to call at the secretarys office and sign contracts for the ensuing school term. EB. D. Fellows, Secretary.
The marriage of Miss Anna Wells daughter of T F Wells a leading Lackawanna lawyer to Professor George Winfield Benoit of Philadelphia took place last night at 127 North Washington avenue in a lavish oldenred wedding. Rev W Steane officiated in the library with ornate golden red floral decorations and tropical greenery. The bride wore white satin with duchess point lace and an orange blossom bouquet while her father gave her away. Ushers included J Dunly, G Hy Lathrope and H S Wells among others. Guests from New York Watertown Newark and Chicago attended. the couple will reside in Philadelphia.
A general committee meeting is called for tonight at the Central Republican club in the Price building to organize the State League convention. Chatman Lowry will announce committee makeups and other business will be handled. All Republicans are welcome as preparations must start promptly.
A special Common Council meeting is held to extend tax collection without penalties from September 1 to November 1. The resolution approved by Select Council proposes two steps: first extend to November 1, then to January 1. Council members favor delaying January 1 to start to frighten nonpayers.
Police raid targets two Mineral street speakeasies run by Mary Lynott and Bridget Conk. Large quantities of beer and other intoxicants seized. Lynott and Conk arrested and taken to central station. Hearings set before Magistrate Howe on warrants issued by Superintendent of Police.
With only limited funds in the city treasury and pay day near, the City Treasurer asked the Controller to stop countersigning warrants. Several orders remain unpaid until the county treasurer can cover the about 8,000 due from liquor licenses and large taxpayers.
The piece reports Hitchcock cannot run in the Republican primaries due to a prohibitive assessment. It notes he registered but did not pay, plans to seek an independent bid, and lists other candidates and their statuses. It details the assessment to cover primary costs and pro rata refunds to candidates.
Public Works Director J E Roche announced the donor of the Nay Aug park second fountain is John Jermyn. The fountain, bought from Mott Iron, is to honor heroes and will be installed under supervision of a Met Tron representative. Mrs J J Phelps previously presented a fountain expected to arrive next week.
Anthony T Lance of Bulls Head was among Scranton Gians and Water Co men laying pipes between North Scranton and Archbald when the earth collapsed at about 10 am. He was buried, dug out, and taken to Lackawanna Hospital with a broken leg.
Martin McCormick 41 of Tranmore dies at Lackawanna hospital after a roof fall at Gyprey Grave colliery No 6. He suffered head wounds and abdominal injuries, dying about an hour after admission. Survived by wife and four children. Funeral Thursday at 4 from Drinker street home with burial at St Mary's Catholic Church.
Anthony Burke, a fellow employee, accuses John Jennings Peter Higgins John Holleran and Pritbin of conspiring to force his dismissal by threatening a strike. He says a contract was secured and the four men coerced workers. Alderman Muddy set bail at $400 for each defendant.
Contractors rearrange second floor space in the Federal building under a new government contract. Referee Van Wormer shifts to the district attorney’s office while Clerk Searle and Deputy US Marshal Shyder gain the adjoining rooms. Deputy Clerk Malhorn moves to a room next to the court.
The Lord family annual reunion will be held Friday at Nay Aug Park in Scranton. Many members and friends are expected to attend as the gathering marks the reunion’s free time. The day promises reminiscences, music, recitations, and a dinner contributed by baskets from many families.
Deputy Marshal Snyder arrested James Falls in Plymouth on a counterfeit half dollar charge. Charles Rudenauer of Wilkes-Barre filed the complaint. Falls received a hearing before Commissioner Gustave Hahn and was held in $1,000 bail for trial.
James Quinn of Latchawantint avenue was injured early yesterday when he fell from a trestle over Scranton street while crossing in the dark. He received treatment at Lackawanna hospital and was found to have a sprained ankle.
Wyoming Seminary presents a large well equipped boarding college with modern conveniences. certificates accepted by all colleges, extensive music art and oratory departments, hubinexe course for non college bound students. tuition $900 yearly, year opens September 11, catalogue from L. L. Sprague Kingston Pa.
The margins by Schwenker Miss Meredith and Brunner are small while the Educational Contest broke a best record yesterday. Table No 2 participants appear not to be helping themselves much.
Yesterday brought high scores and position changes as Henry Rohwenker reclaimed third, leading Garfield Andersen by three points. Meredith passed Buckingham with five points. Lewis extended his overall lead while Frank Kemmerer nears ninth place, making the race for top spots highly competitive.
A large Elks group marched through the central city last night to advertise today’s Lake Tweilers excursion. After the parade they returned to the lodge on Franklin Avenue where Bauer’s band provided a concert.
Professor Joslin supervised exams for twenty five students at Scranton High School yesterday afternoon. The examinations were conducted in the high school building with a greater percentage of pupils taking advantage of the opportunity to make up conditions.
The city and school tax duplicates for year 11 are in hand for collection with penalties: 3 percent starting Sept tet 194 and 1 percent each month until paid. Unpaid taxes after November tet enter the delinquent list per law. EK J Robinson, City Treasurer. State and county taxes for 160 now due. Seventeenth ward duplicate in hand for collection Kilmer FE Kaufman BL Prescott avenue.
The Punch cigar remains the leader in the ten clear standings, keeping its top position amid competition. No rival brand has surpassed its sustained popularity this season, according to the latest ranking notes.
Scranton Business College announces opening day on Tuesday September 3 with office hours all day and evening for inquiries. The school claims graduates secure top positions and rapid promotions and attracts graduates from other schools seeking office work. More requests for bookkeepers and ethnographers. Write or call for the new Journal.
Attention readers. A Christian Endeavor union rally is set for Thursday evening at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church. The program will be printed in the city paper. Expect strong speakers and notable topics. invite friends and strive for large attendance.
A summer mail deal invites readers to keep posted with The Tribune. The offer promises daily mailed delivery for 12 cents a week with flexible address changes and prompt service, with complaints directed to The Tribune office.
The excursion to Binghamton on Labor Day September 2 offers tickets at 1.25 dollars with children at 65 cents. Organizers promote the outing as a community event with planned travel arrangements and pricing details.
Goods from the Hotel American on Franklin avenue are to be sold at private sale. The sale includes all furniture beriding and related items as part of a bar gain. Bittenbender and Co. handle the transaction.
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