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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1901
Page
7
The Scranton lodge plans a social session and a lecture on the Human Eve by Dr. Wo and Conner. A public kindergarten event is scheduled for February at the start of the school month. Patrolstown Lowry reports a glass breakage incident at the corner store.
A police court session discharged a lad accused in a wheel theft near Cormin's liver, while a fire attributed to children playing with matches prompted official inquiries. Other items note a correction about electricity and water charges and a list of local railroad workers paid in several towns. A 14 year old youth, Horhet W Mirtell, was sent to county jail for thirty days as a vagrant after running away from guardians. Patrols apprehended him near South wells following a drill involving his grandparents’ home.
The Scranton board of health met with no public health items discussed. January showed 0 deaths, 264 contagious disease cases, 229 measles, 11 deaths from contagions. Food Inspector Widmayer ordered destruction of dairy and meat products after 44 market inspections and 214 milk inspections. Mumbing Inspector Montes conducted smoke and water tests, electrical inspections, and approved four sets of planes.
The students of Prof Wy Cnrer's International College of Music presented a successful concert in Cierses hath A large audience applauded throughout the lengthy programme Highlights included the Scranton Mandolin Club with Hope Allen Charles Bacon Joseph Kinvre and A Roy Allen performing several solos and a Donizetti aria Miss May Cantlel played Walls on piano Others featured were Ralph J Santee Miss Clara Schliger Mic Viola Deeble Miss Evelyn Phinney Miss Agnes Devner Miss Leah Saleil and Miss Mary A Morgan Two violin and piano duets were by T B Kane and K A Santee A drill by young ladies under Miss Eadle Jones added to the evening's enjoyment.
Roos of Adama avenue and his driver William Williams were thrown from a sleigh near Dunmore when the horse bolted after overturning in a snow drift. The cutter and sleigh were damaged but no serious injuries occurred to Roos or the boy.
The Scranton Liederkranz plans its annual masquerade at Mute Hall tonight with a robust committee effort and many original costumes. Members and friends admitted, avoiding past ticket problems, as the event aims to be one of the finest of its kind.
Special sale of linen handkerchiefs advertised by J W Guernsey proprietor at Guernsey Hall Foranton Pa eye it this week. The Cramer Wells Co advertised at 120 Wyoming avenue.
Mie Olivia Fexner aged 70 Feam died at her Brooklyn home on February 8. The notice records a funeral at East Pteton.
A Tribune opinion praises prominent business men who served on juries and prompts a broader article on the citizen’s duty in the jury system. The piece outlines the history and essential role of juries in upholding liberty and justice.
The Tribune reflects on the historic right to trial by jury and urges citizens, especially business leaders, to honor jury duty. It recounts flawed juror conduct, warns against bribery and excuses, and stresses impartial, diligent verdicts as essential to liberty and due process.
In the Eighteenth ward two Democratic factions, O Boyle and Kelly, dispute regular nomination. Objections were filed and withdrawn. no candidates appear on the ballot. Offices: register of voters, judge of election, inspector of election. No councilman or school board seats from the ward.
City council debates whether the Consumers' Gas franchise should fix a maximum price. Promoters promise cheaper gas and free supply to public buildings for ten years but refuse to name a price in the ordinance. Councilmen demand a stated maximum, suggesting sixty to seventy five cents per thousand feet, while the company aims to privilege merits and avoid tied conditions. A. J. Casey asserts the city will receive better cheaper gas and that the plant will be modernized, with Scranton Gas and Water unlikely to buy. The capital for the Consumers' Gas company is listed at 5000 dollars with fifty shares of 100 dollars each.
The Barbers' International union of America outlines minimum charges for services such as shave ten cents and hair cut two cents, with specific prices for shampoo sea foam and other tasks. Closing hours are 8 PM on weekdays and 2 AM Saturday. Sundays are dark. Providence enacts these rules though Hyde Park has not adopted them. A Larbers' union meeting in Carpenter's Hall enrolled fourteen new members and aims to organize suburban barbers.
The Phoenix Chemical company’s 1900 report shows 71 bell alarms, 23 call alarms, 1 general alarm, 15 760 feet of chemical hose laid, 2 490 gallons of chemical used, 43 charges, 1M hours on duty, 19 fires extinguished by chemical unaided, and a high average crew at fires, highlighting its significant role in the fire department.
A special sale of neckwear is announced by The Cramer Welle Company located at 110 Wyoming Avenue. The promotion highlights discounts on cravats ties and collars. Shoppers are invited to visit the store for big savings.
J. J. Van Nort of Scranton with one share for Jonas Long's Sons. M. J. Mesasitt for Casey Brothers holds one share. Alfred Gutheins, Scranton Savings Bank book-keeper, one share. Directors include Mesure, Gallagher, Brown and Messitt. Gallagher serves as treasurer.
The remains of Kiwin WV Harding, who died of pneumonia in Buffalo New York, were brought to this city by John B. Knight. Undertakers Speyser and Eckhart assisted. Services were held at 8 o'clock Monday evening at 1123 Blair avenue, the burial at Diltford, Susquehanna county, Tuesday. Survived by two sisters Mrs J B Knight and Mrs A N Jenkins and a brother Eloura N Harding.
In Guernsey Hall J W Guernsey proprietor offers Teacre farm well watered new house for 500 dollars with cash payment 200 dollars. For particulars call at office MM H Holgate Commonwealth building potens details on dates terms and location to relocate meeting spaces.
The message asserts superior GEMS and promises 20 percent lower prices than any rival. It invites a visit to confirm quality and savings.
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