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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1901
Page
13
A retailer promotes a wide range of pictures frames and art novelties with emphasis on imported art novelty ties from Dresden Germany and France.
Obituary seizers or obuveters announce the sale of two modern houses on Scott Street Drake Ivy Olyphant with fine shade trees and city conveniences. The larger four room residence includes reception hall bath and tram access. Also notes Keystone Academy trustees election January 6 at Musterville.
Phelps Pharmacy at 21 Washington Avenue presents Mlorey and Brooke holiday offerings with Huyler's products for Christmas season.
The Tribune reports the final day for the Junior Educational Contest. Entries list words and word-count estimates mailed to the Tribune by evening. Contest readers will learn the prize winners Monday after tabulation and cabinet numbering rules are clarified.
In Scranton the Tribune hints at the winner of the first prize in the Junior Educational Contest. The notice mentions Chas Russell a concert cellist and teacher from New York and Miss Julia Allen of 612 Washington Avenue as points of contact for terms and submission details.
Philip Roll captain of the Backus team is praised as a safe bowler and as a leader of a strong squad. Billy Hopkins is likely to compete at Buffalo. Electric City Wheelmen plan a Northeastern league entry for the second season and a match slate for Monday night. The West End and South Scranton clubs eye strong showings as wheelmen face rival teams in early January action.
Students at Boranton Business College presented gifts to faculty members in appreciation of their lessons. Prof. Youler received a silver silk umbrella engraved with inscription while Miss Susie Tierney was given a jewel box. Speeches were delivered by Sip Willan Kaiens of Hornellaville New York for the Business department and Mr Claude FL Simons of Batiste for the shorthand department.
The notice invites readers to an invitation event hosted by S. H. Twining, optician, at 131 Penn Avenue. local business advertisement hints at showroom or sale opportunity and customer outreach.
A fragmented notice lists employees of the Lace Curtain Company contributing to the McKinlew memorial fund. Names and amounts appear jumbled but indicate company workers supporting a memorial appeal through the Lace Curtain firm records.
National Treasurer Orr of the Car Men's Union attends a major mass meeting with labor leaders. A notice to Division 14s invites all members to a December 2 gathering for workers and potential developments. Two starters returned to work. the Petersburg line resumes a sped up schedule as travel normalizes. Bereavement thanks are offered by several families in local notices.
An unusual holiday notice advertises nearly new pianos at less than half price. Early purchases are urged to secure gifts before Christmas at 614 Washington Avenue, Rementen, Pav.
A day long refreshment service is provided with special accommodations for buddies. The unaccompanied guests can access the extended service at 120 Spruce Street.
Readable fragments note Huyler's candies in stock at Phelps., with ten pound tin boxes highlighted as a featured item.
An OCR fragment lists AS prices and names Ons Up florey and Brooks associated with U Washington avenue, indicating a price or listing in a local business item.
Commander L G McCauley of Pennsylvania led an inspection of Erin Griffin Post No 189 in Memorial Hall. The visit praised the post as the finest in the state and a banquet was served by the Women's Relief Corps.
The Carr property on North Washington Avenue is up for sale in the hands of the current holder. The 40 by 130 lot has paved frontage and 36 feet of rear yard, with improvements including a market loan and an above grade structure, plus a rear burden. Special price terms to be disclosed by contacting P. Hacker at Price Building, city, or visiting the address. Fresh for holiday trade, three and five pound boxes offered by Phelps Pharmacy.
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