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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 01, 1901
Page
6
Social notes cover the West Scranton Wheelmen monthly dance attended by many local youths with organizers and entertainers named. The item also mentions police and aldermanic cases, Archie Brown injured, Camp 178 electing new members, Traders annual meeting and officers elected, and Wide Awake Circle entertainment plans.
George William Johnson faced a charge linked to a Qturdance in Povey Muarghall's locale on Weat Town Avenue. Authorities allege the White Hore Tavern hosts a disreputable scene with men and women in the inn, as a judge considers the propriety of relationships and a hearing proceeds.
The session was adjourned until 2 o'clock this afternoon as several witnesses are set to be examined.
Willie Glancey an 11 year old from Twentieth street was arrested by Lieut Wittens and patrolmen Wart and McColligan at South Main avenue and Washburn street for causing a disturbance and waking residents. He stood about three feet one inch and was fined a small amount when arraigned in police court.
Archie Brown, a famed football player, suffered a painful injury to his left arm while a hoist at Barker's works. A helper attempted to lift a heavy cylinder weighing several hundred pounds, causing Brown to fall and afflict his arm. Dr. B A Heer ratis treated him. he will be idle for some time.
The Camp 7s Patriotic Order Sans of Ametion elected new members and welcomed several Hime podesiliens. A foundation for the Giyipe new bulidine and a Noerth Mini cverue will be completed after end work on the superstructure begins in four days.
Allmemibeta and Trlende of While Awake club attend an open meeting in American United Workmen hall Lackawhnna. The programme includes welcome remarks, pantomime acts, solo and quartet performances, a past supreme president as guest, and music selections.
The Traders Building and Lawn Association held its annual meeting last evening in the rooms over Tumes' drug store. Officers reported an excellent increase in membership and noted substantial stock recently added.
In a flourishing condition the election of officers was held with the star re-elected. Officers chosen: President John Fern, Vice President D. P. Evang, Treasurer T. J. Lice, Secretary John Pughes. Directors E. Olver Bradford Samson Robert Tatton. Auditors D. A. Btone J. G. Banderas A. T. Helwer.
An early 20th century notice from Meare and Hagen promotes a seasonal sale featuring nena and sheeting at discounted prices. The ad emphasizes bargains and urges readers to visit the shop for savings during the annual event.
Assistant City Solicitor David J. Da via of Sooth Hyde Park Avenue returns home after a business trip to New York. The Railroad Young Men's Christian Association secretary W W Adal will preach at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church tonight. A number of social and church events are noted including sermons at First Baptist and Washburn Street Cemetery interment.
Mr and Mrs Pod McNupnda of Cherry Street South Serancon hosted a silver wedding reception at their home for their twenty fifth anniversary. A bouquet was presented by a group of gentlemen led by GS Tb Durkin who spoke briefly. Guests included Vickovs from Mochester No V Chars bondat and Wilkes Barc.
An obituary appears for John F P Canavan with details of funeral arrangements and relatives. The notice lists locations in Wale, South Kroming, and UB, noting burial at a local cemetery and references to family members and survivors.
An ad touts a cough cold and lung ailment remedy claiming it cures many conditions. The proprietor offers any druggist a free four ounce bottle to prove its merit and encourages purchase for 59 cents.
Joseph Sherman of Oak Street was robbed near Cusick Avenue and Oak Street while returning from a wake. He was struck on the head and left stunned as four assailants rifled his pockets and took money and his watch.
In South Scranton last evening the Defenders defeated the Comets of Pine Brook by a score of 1 to 0. Lineups listed Defenders A Morriarity W O’Brien J Tigue J Kane J Collins M Snyder R Boland and Comets BE Richard J Nolan J McMullen BEener M Swift A Matthews M Benjamin.
The funeral for Richard Leitner, who died by self harm on Tuesday, was conducted at his Crown Avenue residence at 2 PM yesterday. Rev. Pabblhorn of St. Paul's Church led services attended by many relatives and friends. Interment followed at Minguka Cemetery. Pallbearers listed: Henry Denke wertz, John Chase, Mirtch Warner, and William Jansen.
Advertisement notes seasonal bargains from Menre & Hawen offering linens and sheetings at reduced prices. City shoppers are urged to visit the sale for savings on fabrics and household textiles this season.
The item lists Meare & Hagen and Jol J. Salmon promoting a teleplay at the Auditorium on February 15 with proceeds aiding Miss Bentley. It notes a Providence Methodist Episcopal church society preparing for a festival on February 18 at the Auditorium, with entertainments and ticket sales. Also mentioned are a Northeastern Pennsylvania meeting of the Women's Baptist association in Wilkes-Barre, staff movements, a Young People's rally for the twentieth anniversary of the Endeavor Societies next Sunday, and a Boston Foreign Missionary Society program at Providence Presbyterian Church with Mrs Wlodlawla hosting and Mary Jane Jones funeral details.
The Dunmore column reports a Ladies Aid reception at the Presbyterian church with music by Anna Boyd Ruby Yost and mandolin by Leeter Yost. It praises the committees and hospitality, notes kindness toward the pastor Rev W F Gibbons, and mentions revival services at Prn Avenue Christian church led by Rev Mr Cobb with a sermon on Judgment.
Jacob Jurkovits appeared before Alderman Millar and waived a hearing. He posted bail for his appearance in court on the forgery charge preferred by H. Schmulowitz. Jurkovits was given a hearing date on Tuesday.
Yesterday afternoon a fire destroyed the shifting building at the Ponteneylvania Coal Co. mine in Gypey Grove, with the loss of clothing for about forty miners. The blaze, likely started by careless matches, caused significant damage before being extinguished. Zerfiich Brow of Scranton is mentioned in connection with the incident.
A cork factory opens on Riggs Street as a new industry for the city area. A dog belonging to John Weldner was killed by a trolley car Friday morning. A Democratic party meeting of dates and committeemen is set for Mantoy at 8 o'clock tonight.
Paterson men Death Kerr McAlister Campbell face transfer to Trenton State Prison for the Jennie Horschicter murder. Visitors say the group appeared nervous. sheriffs plan to move them soon despite secrecy.
The Afro American Equitable Association, an organization of Black people, aims to found an industry colony on about 1400 acres ten miles north of Cape May. They have an option on land and need $400 to secure it, with over 1000 to be contributed in kind for an industrial school and plant for light manufacturing. Each colonist would receive land and supplies, with construction crews drawn from New Jersey, Virginia, and North Carolina.
A distorted report from Copenhagen in January discusses the Danish princess's path to Queen of England and its impact on Prince Charles who wants to join the British navy. The crown prince objects despite the king's consent, leaving the matter unresolved.
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