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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1901
Page
6
Advertisement praises the JEWETT typewriter with a ball bearing carriage that “beats the world.” It touts smooth keys, automatic cleaning, and a light touch, claiming ninety-two characters—eight more than any other standard machine—for fast, fatigue-free writing.
West Scranton Board of Trade members met amid cold weather to discuss grade work for a new spike mill, sidewalk repairs on Prive street, curb work at Main and Washburn, and Seventh Street widening. They also reviewed street grading on Sixth and North Ninth streets, discussed viaduct impacts, and considered enforcing cleaner Lackawanna Avenue sidewalks. The board elected Wallace G. Moser and retained the board’s name.
The CA In slion Society held its seventh banquet last evening at Wash burn Street Presbyterian church with President Darrow as toastmaster. Officers listed include vice president Reltnauer and secretaries Niemeyer and Theese. menu featured oyster pastries turkey and desserts. program covered topics like Our Helpmates and Our Hopes with remarks by Norman Vaughan and Carlisle Knight among others.
Scranton buyers are offered a rare silk sale featuring high grade silks from top makers in full assortments at exceptionally low prices. The ad promises record bargains across numerous fabrics including satin, taffeta, peaux de soie, and Lyons made pieces with strong value claims and limited future chance.
An OCR fragment advertises Satin Duchess silk items including Black Satin Duchess at various prices such as £1 295 and $1.50, with notes on weight, value, and availability. It mentions Silk goods, Crope de Chine textiles, and 24 inch white fabrics as part of a sale.
A garbled ad notes Peau de Sole silks offered in several widths with bargain pricing. Descriptions mention 6 inch, ½ inch, and ⅝ inch Black Peau de Soie silks claimed to be cheap at specific dollar amounts, though figures are partially unreadable.
Advertisement notes a sale featuring colored silks and exclusive designs from Fowlarde, with river view patterns and plain weave options. It promises spring arrivals and highlights the Bill Department as nearly ready for the season.
Turvey F Breene lists attendees at a formal meeting around a table. The roster includes Mr and Mrs, several named couples, Misses and Rev. P. Moffat among others, with noted guests from Washington D B.
Oscar M. Howe of 906 West Lacks Wann avenue wed Stella Ki. Mott of Potter street Dunmore in a 2 PM ceremony performed by Alderman Davies. The couple were unassisted with Mrs Buckalow upstairs nearby as witness. The groom’s stepfather had earlier officiated in similar fashion. The couple left for Dunmore after the ceremony.
At a hearing before Alderman Dia View last evening Andrew Staulz charged Charles Maliutis with taking money from Stauls via John V Yudecka. The prosecutor could not prove a definite charge. Maliutis was discharged. Stark was fined $5 for drunk and disorderly conduct as others who had planned harsher action paid the fine.
Torbert Evans a printer at Great Bend and Miss Margaret May Philips daughter of Thomas Phillips of 1514 Price Street were married yesterday morning at the bride's home by Rev J Mellenry rector of St David's Episcopal church. Miss Ida Evans and William Phillips attended. A welding dinner followed. The couple left at noon for a southern wedding trip and will reside in Great Bend.
A Swedish American Political club meeting convened at French Noor hill drawing many members. Franklin Engine Company held a regular meeting to discuss several matters. St David's Episcopal church fair and festival entered a busy second night with large crowds and strong church worker interest. Hampton Street Methodist Episcopacy church circle serves chowder supper this evening. Ancient Order of Britons No 1 plans a smoker tonight. Funeral for George Jenkins scheduled from his parents home to Washburn Street cemetery. The ladies aided by Young Ales Institute receive supper and social at their poetry event. The Heel City Wheelmen discussed the planned event for the nineteenth.
The Green Ridge Women's Christian Temperance union will meet this afternoon at 8 o'clock in the Evangelical church on Capouse Avenue. A full attendance is defined. Reports of the following year convention held West week in Moosie will be read.
The obituary records Mee ute Gilligen of Dinkson Cite and others, noting deaths and memorials. Cremation or burial details, funeral times, and addresses are listed for family members including Patriel, and several relatives in Wayneavec and Greene piik, with services on upcoming dates.
Miss Mary Casey and Thomas Burke wed yesterday at St Peter's Cathedral in a ceremony by Rev J J Griffin. The bride wore a maid of honor was Miss Bertha Duffy. Groom attended by Patrick Higgerty. A wedding supper followed at 601 Perspective Avenue. The couple departed on a midnight train for New York then will reside at 602 Alder Street in about two weeks.
A large group of Mira Mattle Elmwood of S23 Pilistun avenue were entertained last evening with games and refreshments. Flashlight photos were taken by William Miller and Frank Shultz. Attendees included Misses Mattie Elmwood Jennie Shuwood Mamie Manley Kathe Snyder Cora Reere Mirgaret Roberts Mary Stevens Mary Clark Gwen Roberts and several others.
Joln Hart was cut on the head at Taylor mines after a rock rolled over him. Edward Newcomb, on a mule from the Moogle shaft, was thrown and badly injured, paralyzing pain in the hip and leg. Edward Toole, in Greenwood mines, had a car jump tracks, crushing him and causing a broken leg and severe bruises. Dr. Walsh attended Hart and Newcomb, Dr. J. C. Wal eh attended Toole.
The fair at Nowneky's hall Pittston avenue by St Stanislaus Polish church attracted many attendees. A six day sale offered costly presents from committee Michael Sowder John Niteh John Staneerk Teo Sinker and Martin 4ocolklevig. Rosal Arcanum meets Pharmacy hall for regular session. Mothers' meeting postponed a week due to parish events with Bible reading at 205 Washington Avenue led by Arthur T. Merson at 6 o'clock. Events also listed for Young Women's Christian Association at Second Presbyterian church and related services.
Fragmentary OCR mentions South Side central city and central Hide Park with an address to J. T. Fhurkey on Cedar avenue and a phone code HOSS. No clear event or outcome is shown.
Reverend Dabney officiated at the funeral of Chinton D. Brink from Boyle street with many friends in attendance. Interment was in Wimhurst. pallbearers included Fred Wertling Z W Sanford John Schlager and Charles Wetherill. The record also lists rehearsals, lectures and community notices from St Marks church and Medilorta hall, with local residents Frances Kellam Hazel Winterstein Maud Hildle and others named, plus events at Temperance hall and updates on illness and visits around Apple Street Dudley and Fifth Street.
Residents attend a solemn requiem at St Marys Church for a deceased parishioner. Clergy from Philadelphia and nearby towns assist, followed by a procession to Archbald and burial at Bi. Thomas cemetery. Dunmore’s Women's Christian Temperance Union hosts a social at Mrs Mireh's home Thursday with refreshments and a silver offering.
Simon Narushas, previously acquitted of murder, was arraigned before Alderman Myers yesterday alongside Joseph Bisansky and John Michelinsky on assault and raiders charges. Prosecutor Andrew Millan led the murder case against Narushas. The report reflects a turbulent local scene as officials pursue additional legal actions.
Melvin Mebin slipped on Market Street injuring his hips and shoulder as he fell. He was carried into his home and later to Lickawinna hospital where he rests. June McGowan fractured a leg Monday while assisting Mr. Mullen lifting a large box at St Mary’s Hall.
Fire discovered at midntest in Anthony O Boyles boiling works on West Market. defective flue thought to have caused the blaze. Flames spread to basement and worsened wortwork before crews from Excelsior and Chamberland Hove Companies extinguished it. Damages to cookware and fittings estimated.
Mise Jennie Purcel of Oak Street and Join King of Mountain Drive were married yesterday morning at the Woly Recary church. The ceremony was performed by Rev. J Vs Moylan. Miss Annie Kine attended as bridesmaid and James Calligher served as best man. King will reach Keyser Avenue after the wedding.
Reports detail residents like Whons Evans and Mrs. Mr. 8. doties in convalescence and social visits. The Young Womens Christian fellowship hosts a Washington's Birthday event at the church with a supper and festival booths planned by the Memorie Baptist church community.
Disjointed report notes a sock social in the Providence Methodist Episcopal church parlors with free refreshments. The rest mentions a broken, garbled sequence of local incidents including an early morning burglary at W D Freas Son feed mill, a strike at a bull’s Head mine, and injuries to Terrence Mebrekett on Wise street and others with unclear details.
The fragmentary text describes a sprawling view of republics and colonies from New France to the United States, mentioning regimes in Europe and the Americas. It references revolutions, military uprisings, and constitutional disputes, noting a fragmented political landscape and shifting power amid hostilities and governance under various rulers.
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