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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1901
Page
7
Public notice from Scranton Umbrella Mfg Co. clarifies that no representatives are on the road and that work will be sought only by mail order. Proprietor M. Silverman signs the notice at 819 Spruce Street.
Town notes cover paydays for railroad workers, a reception scheduled in the hall of Liehwwaninukemi, Chi, and the monthly Scranton Society meeting. Donations to the Weenley Memorial Fund are listed, along with hospital contributions and an accident on Lackawanna Avenue. Community groups elect officers and discuss charitable collections and benevolent society bequests.
A proposed bond measure would fund loans at interest between three and a half and four percent to payoff a large stack of judgments against the city. The council previously introduced a similar plan last year but failed to pass it.
The ladies of Penn Avenue Baptist Church will hold a Christmas bake sale this afternoon and evening in the church parlors. Home made candies, printed aprons, and various articles will be offered along with light refreshments.
A brief note notes holidays and time as linked ideas, mentioning 420 Spruce plrees with readable wording about thinking of both during the season.
Dr C. Snyder has moved to 125 Adams Avenue. Reisman Brothers at 405 Spruce Street offer boxes of Havana and other cigars. The brief notice lists available cigars and the address of the shop for customers.
The New England Society announces an engaging after-dinner program for its bi-centennial event. Speaker lineup includes Rev. Joseph H. Twitchell of Hartford and Hon. Charles F. Littlefield of Maine, with remarks from Hon. William A. Hensel of Lancaster and HL Fuller of Wilkes-Barre. President Col. H. M. Boles will address current times as festivities proceed. New members admitted include JD Weston and C Dorlinger among others from Honesdale.
A powerful blast at Vulcan Tron Works in West Pittston shortly after 11 yesterday morning injured William Henderson and his helper Matthew Smith. The shock wrecked the building, shattered windows, and sent flying metal shards. both men were hospitalized, with Smith in critical condition.
Arrangements are underway for a national eisteddfod on Memorial Day in Bemanton Arm. Competitors from across the United States and Britain are expected to attend with contests in Minglish Welsh German and possibly Italian. Prizes exceed 8000 with a $1000 top prize for mixed voices. Promoters hope the event will position Beranton as a hub of cross American music and spur future competitions.
A claim of guaranteed purity and high standard of bakery products sold at 4yo Spruce Street is noted. The statement emphasizes consistent quality and trust in the baking business linked to that location.
Local shop on Wycrding avenue unveils early bird line of art novelties offering a complete ready to choose collection for patrons seeking fresh designs.
R Ernest Comegys, a Maryland native with colonial ancestry, built a top paying Scranton real estate agency after a decade of hard work and a firm belief in advertising. Clarence M Florey earns praise for guiding the Patriotic Order Sons of America fair in West Scranton, boosting funds and camp pride. John M Edwards, appointed stenographer of the new orphan court, is a West Scranton product rising through public service. J C McCann's promotion from conductor to trainmaster on the Lackawanna Railroad draws pride from colleagues and fans of his route knowledge.
George Peacver an educated man at a Duryea boarding house killed himself Tuesday night using a razor after a boarding mate refused to lend him a dollar for drink. His severed body was found next morning with a pocket knife and razor nearby. Cirumscribed by rough intoxication, the incident ends a tragic self inflicted death at the residence.
President Roosevelts Senate confirmation fight concerns Colonel K M Hipple of Scranton. Hipples term expired July 1 and reports say McKinley had announced his appointment before death, though no official notice reached him. Press dispatches from Washington anticipated a formal announcement soon.
Anthony Dunleavy, 17, received $10 bail after an assault incident on Capouse Avenue involving a street car and railway officials. He faces counts of mischief, obstructing railway traffic, and assault on Special Officer Daniel Hertlicker of the Berantoy Railway. Mrs J H Jennings, her son John, and M B F Kearney were also involved. hearings were waived and bonds posted for the France AL Court.
The New Quick Lunch Parlors will open Saturday morning at the corner of Wyoming and Linden. Prices right. Open from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Proprietor Walure MacQuiine announces reduced rates on Sivelly Reed's Corsets at Be Qluliney avenue through December 26.
Gas Light Supply Company introduces a 16 candle power incandescent gas bulb priced from $1.50 to $2.50. Visit the display at Steam 8 in the Arcade building. Manager H. S. Poust.
C H Leach representing the Liquidating company of New York spoke to local stockholders of the defunct Republic Building and Loan association in Guernsey hall. He proposed 12 percent cash of face value or 60 percent in a to be formed concern handling a Brooklyn property once owned by the association. The Republic owes about 52000 in Scranton and nearby valleys.
Judge J W Carpenter reduced city assessments from 286000 to 105000 and county assessments from 972500 to 121000 for Lickawinnae Iren and Steel Co. Buildings partly dismantled at assessment time prompted the cuts, including saw mill office, blast furnace land, North Steel mill, engine house and nearby land. Some items were reduced or stricken entirely, with ward objections noted but not acted on.
Isaac Cowen of New York City, an organizer for the Amalgamated Society of Engineers, addressed a sparsely attended Guernsey Hall meeting to promote a local union. The Amalgamated is part of the American Federation of Labor, distinct from the International Association of Machinists, and boasts a treasury reserve of 2,927,000 to fund unemployment, illness, and strike benefits, with many members in the British Isles.
Mrs. Mary Grier of Oa Meech street prosecuted James Brock before Alderman Howe for stealing chickens and a stale board bill. Brock, a former boarder, fled with his effects. police arrested him at 1 am after two chickens were found. He failed to post bail and was jailed awaiting trial.
West Scranton councilmen await completion of the new assessment before revisiting the viaduct plan. Luther Keller previously argued the project would push the city beyond its debt limit, but that objection declines once assessment figures are in. If pursued, a new ordinance would authorize the Delaware Lackawanna and Western and Scranton Railway to buy the viaduct, with the city only paying damages.
Mrs. Smith aged 68 from the Home for the Friendless was knocked down by an inbound streetcar at Adams Avenue and Mulberry Street. She suffered a sprained ankle and bruises, was treated at Bicke's dune store, then moved to her sister Mrs. Boxserman at 101 Mulberry Street and rested.
St Paul Pioneer Corps held a chrysanthemum social in Knights of Columbus rooms last evening. Over a hundred couples attended, many in chrysanthemum attire. decoration featured towers. Committee: Walter Rainey, Will Sharp, T. W. Barry, J. J. Hester, Thomas Mecruire.
Protheroe and Company furniture and mercantile rooms on Luckawanna avenue Wil open evenings until after the holidays announcing extended hours for shoppers seeking furniture and household goods.
A daily grain product, Henley's whole wheat bread, is described as supporting tissue building when used in the diet. The text notes the bread is whole wheat and emphasizes its role as a bread item from a bakery at 420 Spruce street.
A fragmented OCR item notes Christmas shopping at Lickawonna Avenue. Mentions a framed picture seen as an inappropriate Nos gift and a complete selection from a shop. Tone resembles a local ad brief with unclear details.
The 1901 poor taxes are past due. Pay them before costs are added. Contact city treasurer J. M. Vernoy, collector, for settlement and notification details.
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