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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1901
Page
7
Scranton Umbrella Mfg. Co announces no agents on the road and states it will call for work by mail order only. Prop. M. Silverman warns customers that individuals soliciting work in their name are not authorized and may be handling umbrellas improperly.
DASCH TONG reports parlor class at Seigel's tonight. Company B and D will drill as usual at the armory. Secretaries Fellows and the board discuss salary offers. Judge Newcomb sworn in by Recorder Bonn. Rescue Mission meeting led by F O W Pearsall at the Franklin Ave venue. Termin injured in Lackawanna fall. railroad workers completed the pass in the city. Roderick and Pertherch reappointed inspectors take oaths with Copeland. Examiner Jordan named in Catherine A. William v Wool Smith et al. Heard Friday, June 3. Painters to hold special meeting, delegates invited. Gideon Trey in town seeking match with Professor Meyer at Scranton Meville Club Monday. Jacobs & Fasold rep returns from Europe with décor orders.
Hill & Connell showcase attractively designed chairs tables cabinets couches book cases and desks as sensible Christmas gifts. The display focuses on practical stylish furniture suitable for homes.
Christmas season opens at the Mint Tate Art Shops 309 Lackawanna Avenue with framed pictures promoted as ideal gifts. The advertisement highlights ready stock for holiday buyers and suggests art as a tasteful present.
Hanley bakery asserts high standards with angel food cake and other products sold at 42 Bpruce Street ensuring purity and quality for customers.
You will find all the latest art novelties at the Griffin Art Company's 209 Wyoming Avenue. An early visit will give you a complete line to select from.
A large crowd heard John H. Devine host a mass meeting at the old Armory on Adams Avenue about the Scranton Railway strike. John Mitchell and W. D. Mahon spoke, urging workers to boycott cars until the company consents to talks with labor representatives, and warning businesses to avoid schemes to break the strike. Other delegates to the federation convention also addressed the gathering.
The New Quick Lunch Parlors will open Saturday morning at the corner of Wyoming and Linden with prices right. Hours 6 a.m. to midnight. Proprietor Wallace MacQuhae. Also offers reduced rates on E. Beverley Reed's Corsets until December 23 at 811 Quincy Avenue.
Scranton police hold a special meeting to form an committee to award the patrolmen's uniform contract to the lowest responsible bidder among city merchants. Sealed proposals for spring uniforms to be received by Secretary George Jones. Bidders to base estimates on top quality cloth and workmanship.
William Orn mw painter of Kresslear court was arraigned before Alderman Howe for stealing clothing from Mrs. Brown at 114 Mulherry street. Papers dropped from his pocket led Detective Lona Day to his identity and a search found more stolen items. He denied ownership of the clothes and claimed an overcoat was stolen. He waived a hearing and posted bail.
Directors discuss limiting training school intake to twenty pupils. The plan would select the twenty high school graduates with the highest averages in their final year. If some decline, the next highest would fill vacancies to maintain a cap at all times. The rise in pupil numbers and slow teacher demand growth motivate the proposal.
Director of Public Works Roche advocates street name signs at every intersection and plans an appropriation request to councils. Samples shown by Roche are on exhibit, with a likely sign to be attached to electric light or trolley poles if the funds are approved.
Byron 8 Stickney, Joseph FP, Garrett and Timothy J Hinggerty named by Postmaster Rip tile as substitute mail couriers after passing civil service exams. Nominations to take effect January 1 subject to Post Office Department approval. All nominees are residents of the city.
Yesterday petitions were filed directing Robert Wilson to serve a DI of particulars in several cases. Names include John J Coyne Patrick J Durkin and Patrick Coyne of Lackawanna township Frank Nowicki Nineteenth ward Scranton McNamara Tully Migheah Wird Scranton. The petitions allege licenses violated Sunday sales law.
Report from Washington says Colonel Theodore Wint of this city is very likely to be appointed brigadier general within a few days by President Roosevelt. The move aims to reward meritorious conduct and place Wint’s record at the forefront of army promotions.
The notice promotes the New Jersey Central as the easiest southern route with direct connections from Scranton to Charleston and other southern points. It highlights a single transfer at St Louis or Cincinnati and lists the Quaker City Express schedule from Bradford to Philadelphia to Washington. It also notes a solid vestibule train with Pullman service and mentions Hill Connell's line of writing goods.
A brief ad note promoting holiday cigars and pipes at Garney Brown's on Linden Street.
Park and Tilford advertise imported West Cigars offered at wholesale prices. The notice lists pricing options and mentions bid or bulk purchase terms.
Gas blast from a pipe near the converter at the Lackawanna Iron and Blast Furnace caused a fire in the cupola of the stock house this morning at 20 o clock. An alarm from the corner of Lackwinta and Jefferson aversions spread through the central city. Firefighters fought the blaze, which was almost inaccessible until a stream from beneath was directed onto it. Damage described as slight.
Exclusive wire reports a strange discovery at Chettinis residence including clothing and a torn apron. Detectives named Lapenil Chal lead the investigation amid a statewide search for clues.
Detained linemen from Western Pion Telegraph Company were arrested by special officers on campus grounds during an alleged trespass incident linked to a pot of Motwaten fea Sonam. Milermian Mule and others faced charges. John Didiliek and MePhillips appeared in Aberin Ttwitily on the portingyilling charge. Padlips and witnesses testified. Didi Tad was named in the proceedings.
The event features Miss Sarah A. Jones directing and Lt. E R Conley with Frank Jones and Harry M. Coursen handling duties. Veterans from Wilkes-Barre, escorted by Col Ben Dougherty, meet Gobin on arrival in Scranton with delegations from Montrose Carbondale and Honesdale. Special carriages transport performers and attendees from several city sections.
An exclusive wire reports Mrs Roosevelt will host a public reception for officials and cabinet members on Saturday. She will be assisted by a few daddies from the cabinet as she welcomes guests, continuing the White House activities during the current administration era.
Fragmented OCR notes describe a political or personnel decision involving a person named O Mara and a declined position. The garbled text references the Associated Press and a superintendent of detectives role, with unclear details about timing or location.
A health note touts Hanley s entire wheat bread as a scientifically made, unexcelled brain nourishing food. The ad promotes ordering from 420 Spruce Street for a blue-building sub stance.
A brief notice noting that holidays prompt reflection on dual ideas and related themes, with a cryptic reference to 420 Spruce Street. The fragment suggests a seasonal prompt or public notice urging consideration of two closely linked concepts.
Protheroe and Company will keep the furniture and carpetware rooms open in the evenings well after the holidays. Local shoppers can view new stock and special offers during extended hours at the shopping rooms.
A fragmented item notes the city treasurer and collector Verney dealing with overdue poor taxes from 1901. It mentions costs and an office, implying collection actions and administrative steps.
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