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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
3
A fragmentary city page lists several notices and events. A vestry meeting at 4 00 P M discusses a Griegal matter. Catholic Young Women group seeks attendance. A memorial service is planned for Queen Victoria. An incident report mentions assault and a court appearance. Death deemed natural after an infant inquest is noted. A talk on eye health is scheduled for the Cathe Women’s club hall. An erratum corrects a previous report about an employee Bennett.
Reports of molested property and warrants, union organizing at Grand Central, a charity drive for The Tribune, a bogus art directory prosecution, and a criminal case against W Smythe linked to a banking book claim. Also a basketball match, a church meeting, and a mining region spill at Carbondale and Wandling.
A Scranton chamber concert featuring the Henherner String Quartet impressed with refined sonority, Beethoven and Haydn works showcased by violin and piano, and a standout arrangement of An Evening to remember. Mr. Hemberger received praise for the night’s finale.
Hon PL OA Philbin of the fourth district returns from Harrisburg saying the dispatch is not the final word on the Tepper bill. He avoids commitment until Beranton's exact views are clarified and notes his aim to aid Feranton with a broadly advantageous act.
Building Inspector Jackson issued twenty one permits in January the lowest in months. The total value of new work under permit reached 81250 with a single 1200 project for a new gunners taken by Contractor Behroender. Fees collected amounted to 3102.50.
An order issued yesterday announces E. C. Eldred will replace Robert M. Law as storekeeper. The document lists multiple companies and entities connected to the appointment, including Penteyivanis Coal Company and Dunmere Iron and Steel, with several others in a long formal roster.
Joseph Gurney an elderly Polish miner residing at Priceburg has disappeared since Saturday night friends suspect foul play He was last seen at Willian Krieger s wholesale liquor shop in Priceburg as investigators search for him and clues surrounding his disappearance
P J Shea and M J Barrett of the Street Car Employees Union met President Clarke in Philadelphia over a wage scale and union recognition. No agreement was reached as the committee argued over contract clauses and management’s discharge power, prompting threats of a union meeting and fresh negotiations.
The Feranten Public Library releases its tenth annual report detailing yearly gains, including 1,674 new volumes purchased, 4,594.51 dollars on hand, and expanded branch services in Scranton ensuring better access. Treasurer Henry Belin Jr notes funds and expenditures while Secretary Henry J. Carr lists board deaths and memorials.
Hundred boxes of California navel oranges offered at 15 and 25 cents per dozen and 2.90 dollars per box. Promotion titled Course.
Wrestler and boxer McCormick of Philadelphia failed to throw M. J. Dwyer twice in one hour as contracted. The Wilkes-Barre Record noted McCormick weighed about 178 pounds and appeared lighter. Dwyer weighed around 1 more than McCormick. The match began with both men grappling and exchanging holds, ending without the planned feat.
McCormick proves stronger as he tires his opponent with brute power. The contest lasts nearly an hour with signals of danger before the bell ends the standoff.
Bellevue Holy Cross Literary Society hosts a Monday evening reception for Rev Hubert Cunningham at the church basement to show appreciation before his departure. Formerly with St Peter's Society, Cunningham will also be honored with a reception at their hall Tuesday evening.
In North Scranton last night M. 1 of Marquette defeated a John Boyle OReilly council team 182 to 107 at the latter's rooms. Marquetite players included Higgins, Dougherty, Parry, Mullen, Lynott, O’Donnell, Kerrigan, Mahon and Timlin. O’Reilly unit featured Murke, Kramer, Connors, Corre, Thomeafter, Conner, Morris, Dodd, Gilloagly and Moran. The match is part of a series for a silk flag in this city.
The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association launches a friendly membership drive to raise current totals, with 660 enrolled so far. Any member except the secretary and assistant secretary may compete, and the competition opens this morning under supervision.
An old advertisement promises a quick cure for the grip using a laxative preparation. The claim emphasizes rapid relief within forty eight hours. The listing targets readers seeking fast symptom relief with patent style wording.
Thrifty shoppers who recall our past sales will find a clear advantage in attending the Annual Linen and Muslin Sale offering table linens and sheetings at notable discounts.
An extensive list of textiles and linens with varied prices including unbleached Scotch linen at 3c 50c and 68c, bleached German and Irish damask with multiple price points, Andrew Reed’s damask, German dice napkins in multiple sizes, and a range of towels crash and toweling items priced from a few cents up to several dollars, reflecting catalog-style sale items.
A local ad lists deep discounts on muslin and sheeting from various brands and widths. Prices range from 6c to 23c per yard for muslin and heavy sheeting, with ready made sheets and pillowcases offered at muslin prices.
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