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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1901
Page
7
Lenders tout a line of imported art novelty ties from Dresden Germany and France. A quick look at show windows highlights what to expect in the store.
City notes confirm the Ash street bridge, damaged by the flood, remains safe for vehicular crossing under director Roel guidance though substantial repairs are needed. The report notes fire brigade access remains intact and steamers can cross in an emergency.
Hanley's Christmas Catering offers home delivery of sallets entrees plum pudding lead creams ices and any special dessert. Based at 420 Spruce Street the service advertises flexible pricing during the season with both phones listed.
Cleveland police ponder if Frank Aranowski is wanted for murder after a letter from Cleveland S P Carner said Aranowski was under arrest there. Superintendent Robling has no knowledge of the man and no word has come from Scranton or Detroit on an identification linked to the Benavich case.
Estelle, daughter of attorney F. E. Loomis, will appear at the Lyceum next week in Denman Thompson's popular comedy Our New Minister. The theatre event features the early theatrical and society highlight of the season with Estelle as a leading participant.
Estelle Loomis youngest daughter of attorney F E Loomis will make her first at home stage appearance as Nuneve daughter of Lem Ransom a reformed convict Miss Loomis a Scranton social favorite will perform a role demanding emotion and pathos her rapid progress in acting is noted while Mr Thompson's play is expected to draw a large audience.
Rev. James Hughes’s The Land of Gold and Diamonds, or Ten Years in South Africa, surveys Cape Colony and neighboring states, their populations, resources, and irrigation potential. It highlights agriculture, water scarcity, empire-building figures, and ends with a dedication to Rev. Dr. Charles E. Robinson.
Every visitor this evening between five and eight will receive a brick from the chimney presented by Bantu Chius Mahon s Shoe Store 448 Lackawanna avenue Mr Chas Russell concert cellist and teacher of New York will accept a limited number of pupils in Scranton for terms apply to Miss Julia C Allen 512 Washington avenue
Blorey and Brooks at 211 Washington Avenue advertise ice skates priced from 50 cents upward.
Elaborate plans for Christmas exercises across Grace English Lutheran Holy Cross Catholic and St Lucia Italian Catholic churches. Choirs under Miss Mary L Cavanaugh and Prof Tov Ryans perform Adeste Fideles and other carols with multiple soloists and a large roster of singers including Rose Arigoni Mary Giblin Joseph Callatrone and many more. Programs also note organist Miss Mary L Cavanaugh and Reverend leaders at each church.
Black Diamonds take two of three from Backus at Backus alleys while Green Hidge wheelmen win two of three against Scranton Bicycle. Elk West End game postponed to Thursday night.
The text references Christmas rites including a school benediction and services at St Luke's. Morning prayers are noted at 6 a.m and a sermon at 10 30 a.m with a chorus and recitation selections mentioned among participants.
The Citizens' Alliance announces revised rewards for crimes in Lackawanna county. Up to $1000 for dynamiting to injure or destroy, $500 for conspiring to boycott, $50 for obstructing streets or transit, $25 for assaulting railway staff or passengers, and $25 for throwing stones at public conveyances. William A. May leads. D B Atherton is secretary.
The January term of the Superior Court in Scranton will hear many local appeals. Key cases include Conrad Schroeder v Scranton Gas and Water Co challenging city water rates and Commonwealth ex rel Flynn v Joseph A Scranton on liquor license fees. Other cases involve city disputes and various civil matters.
In the estate of A C Kays late of Scrinton letters of administration were granted to Advlable Kays. The Bridget Hanaway estate sees administration granted yesterday to a committee member with later references to a student and a high school graduate context.
Postmaster Ripple issued orders detailing Christmas day hours for the Scranton post office. Carriers will run a single delivery route in the morning with general windows opening at 9 am, and registry and money-order windows open all day. Collections occur at multiple boxes on specified streets.
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