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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1901
Page
9
Complaints reach us that solicitors in our haste take umbrellas or perform poor work. We have no road representatives. We will call for your work on mail order only. Scranton Umbrella Mfg Co. M Silverman Prop 313 Spruce Street.
A local merchant touts expertise in pictures frames and art novelties with emphasis on imported items from Dresden Germany and France. The ad highlights a broad selection aimed at discerning buyers seeking European works and decorative pieces.
Sunday notices list bankruptcies and society meetings. Lebanon resident Juin Wo Miller is named in a voluntary bankruptcy petition before Clerk Sharky. A Fathers Society meeting and Ancient Order of Ulsiniang draw attention at the same location. A death notice for Miles Clark references a tribute at Waters Teall. A note on locating a missing husband follows a domestic dispute, with police involvement.
A dynamite blast during blasting for a residence foundation on Mimhurst boulevard near Lackawanna hospital injured foreman Peter Stipp and another worker, Chris, blowing out the foreman’s eyes and severely damaging the other, with both men suffering extreme pain.
Major W. H. Millay, longtime head of the Republican city committee, has fallen ill again after attempting to direct party work by telephone. He had been recovering at home when exertion triggered a relapse. T. Dayne, Thirteenth ward school controller, serves as temporary city committee chair.
Coroner Roberts opened an inquest into Daniel McAuliffe who died from gunshot wounds suffered during last week's Lugerne street riot. The body was found before the coroner was notified and moved to the residence of the deceased on Sixteenth Street. An inquest date will be announced later.
The annual meeting for the election of trustees for Keystone Academy will be held at the building in Pactupyville on MAURER G, 102. Peck, Secretary, provides the details and refreshments for attendees.
The North End Stave basketball team lost last night in Wilkes-Barre to the Wilkes-Garve term 88 to 6. Dinelig was enjoyed after the game by a large audience as Oppenheim's orchestra furnished music.
David J. Davis announced he has no ambition to run for city controller. In remarks to Tribune staff he said he will not be a candidate for the Republican nomination and will not pursue the office.
William Giles age 82 of Price Street died last evening from tetanus contracted after his foot was crushed between car bumpers at work in the Oxford mine. Doctors warned of the rarity and seriousness as his jaw locked and he suffered convulsions culminating in death despite treatment. Giles was a well known West Scranton resident and his loss saddens his parents and friends.
A fragmented 1900s newspaper snippet shows insurance appeals from Aetna Life Insurance and testimonials amid scattered business notices. The text references claims settlements, policy assessments, and customer letters, interspersed with vendors offering food staples, calendars, and cigars at wholesale.
Local retailers including Hollow Brown and Florey and Hrouse on Washington avenue and Lewis and Reilly advertise extended hours. Always busy Shoe Stores plan evening openings through Christmas to accommodate shoppers.
Agents for the Municipal League testified that multiple hotel operators in Olyphant and nearby towns kept places open on Sundays and allowed gambling and liquor sales. The hearings considered license revocation for these alleged violations with witnesses recounting visits and purchases at Neary's, Roopilyak, Kugulak, and several other hotels.
A case filed in the orphanage court seeks an affairs of the estate of Ryphiel Guitaer deceased. Mitige A. AL Wenbigadh appears for the defense as the matter proceeds in the superior court.
A Bond, longtime Nicholson railroad conductor, died instantly Wednesday when a binder broke on a hay wagon toppled from a load. He was 56 and survived by four children, with Mars as housekeeper. Funeral at his home this afternoon.
An unusual holiday sale promises beautiful panoramas and nearly perfect gifts for Christians. Early buyers can secure items at surprising prices. The notice lists Guernsey Biadll and addresses in Washington and Seagntan, Ma, with Lovey & Brooks at 40 Washington Avenue.
Andrew Murphy a long trimmer employed by the electric light company and Joxeah Watkins fathered by W. D. Watkins were arrested for hurling insults on a Providence car. Methelzer dragged him ashore and threats of a $500 reward hovered as the boy was detained. the father intervened and the case was postponed with parole for the boy and no prosecution.
Under this heading short letters of interest will be published when accompanied for publication by the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
A local paper reports on a Polish Catholic church dispute involving excommunication by Bishop Holman of the Roman Church. It notes tensions with Polish communities, school property concerns, and church ceremonies conducted in Polish, with the next week’s Christmas mass advertised at St Stanislaus Olenbel. Letters from Chas Russell in New York mention a concert and teaching pursuit, inviting pupils in Scranton.
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