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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1901
Page
3
Local notices describe a candidate issue for a senior event, donations acknowledged to a fund, and plans for electric light equipment at the Serinton postoffice. A turkey supper benefit is planned with Cross church sponsors, plus calendar items and a fire at 0 Madison Avenue. New Year events include a Company 13th Regiment military ball and related festivities.
Marine corps recruiting in Scranton resumes with a new office in the federal building and five men sworn in by MajorBurnett, including Martin J Walsh William J Hopking Frank Constine Win Griffin and Thomas H Walters among others. The navy previously opened a recruiting office and the Marines are shown as ready for duty at sea or shore.
Promote Christmas pudding and creams by Hantey with timesaving, pleasurable desserts. Call or leave orders at 420 Spruce Street for the New Year menu.
In Scranton Deceased Daniel Warner aged 28 years son of Charles Warner and Taylor Avenue resident. Funeral arrangements by Wagnem in Scranton. Other details unreadable.
Multiple churches plan New Year events including watch night services at Penn Avenue Baptist Church led by Rev Dr Pierre with a midnight hymn and sacred songs. First and Second Presbyterian churches hold New Year prayers led by Dr McLeod. Other noted services include Church of the Good Shepherd and Court Street Methodist Episcopal Church watch nights and Holy Communion.
Lona Day, acting superintendent of police, is described as one of the youngest on the force and among the largest physically. He assumed the role in April 1891 after previous service in the Thirteenth regiment and as city detective, with a plan to hold weekly consultations with captains and sergeants to discuss and report on crime suppression efforts.
Acting City Chairman Dayne of the Republican city committee calls an executive committee meeting at Alderman Millar's office at 7 40 Thursday evening to arrange the Republican city primaries and finalize committee vacancies.
J. D. Williams & Bro invites patrons to send ice cream orders for New Year delivery. The prompt service aims to fulfill customer requests quickly and reliably.
The Black Diamonds lead the standings after two wins over Feranton Bievele sub team but face strong pressure from the West End Wheelmen who swept three from Hackus. Elks dominate Green Ridge Wheelmen with four players over 100 in three games and Kell posting the high score. Allan tops Backus with 205 in a losing effort.
Postmaster issues New Year observance regulations for mail delivery. General deliveries and stamps windows open, money order windows open all day, and collection routes listed with specific street blocks and times. Signed by Postmaster Bara Raypile.
Sister Mary Helen of the Lambulite Heart Order died at St. Cecilia’s convent after months of illness. She was 44, formerly Miss Margaret Murphy of Philadelphia. Her religious life centered at St Patrick’s Orphanage and St Cecilia’s, with funeral at St Peter’s Cathedral Thursday at 9 o’clock.
Miss AMP a woman of years died yesterday at the home for the ladies of the G A Tt Hawkings Station Her home was Chanphurin Prater county and an inmate of the home since last Ge HATTIE EL CRANE aged 1 years daughter of Mr and Mrs K H Cramer of 462 Monroe avenue died at oclock last night The funeral will be conducted from the house at a date to be conoinced later Interment at Jordin NY The funeral of Michael Walter Jr who died Sunday evening will be held at his late residence 617 Olive street Wednesday afternoon Services will be private Friends who desire to view the remains can do so Wednesday morning from 9 to 10 oclock
Geo C Gelok of Owens MO notes prior use of Pyramid Pile Cure on his wife with initial discomfort but claims the product cured her completely. He mentions a free little book on piles and the drug is offered by Marshall Michigan pyramid drug company.
H W Taylor, general manager of the Scranton Lace Curtain Co, to relinquish his post January 1 after nine years. He received a Tiffany silver loving cup from the company with a heartfelt speech by George Cook, the senior employee from England. Paul B Belin named general manager as board members reappointed Ben Dimmick president and George Dimmick treasurer, with E I Wall continuing as secretary.
A $500 reward is offered by the city councils of Scranton for information leading to the arrest and conviction of anyone placing dynamite or other explosives on streets or highways in the city. W. L. Connell, Recorder. December 16, 1901.
The Y M C A hosts a Wednesday evening program organized by Miss Julia C Allen and Miss Cordelia Freeman. The event features solos and instrumental pieces by various performers including Miss Hilith Monson, Miss Caryl Thouker, Walter, Mey, and Mrs. HL Uthiau with violins, tenors, and soprano solos.
At a special meeting of the directors of a Pennsylvania company two new offices were created in Pittsburg. Robert Pitcairn becomes resident assistant to the president in Pittsburg on January 1. Robert M. Patterson, now superintendent of the New York division, will be general superintendent of Pittsburg. B L O Donnell and R T Morrow receive successor duties in Pittsburg.
The will of Catherine Snyder of Pooleville was admitted to probate yesterday with letters testamentary granted. Attorneys Arnott and Dawiddy represented Prante Charlton. notes mention debt, delinquent taxes, and local officials approving the deed while outlining party interests and club aims to promote.
Citizens urge a three or five member civilian engineer board to value the Scranton Gas and Water plant and assess alternative water sources. Recorder Connell may propose appointing a commission to study construction costs for a new system and the impact of municipal ownership.
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