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Open Saturday evenings from 5 to 9 o'clock Wa. FH. Peek, Cashier.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1901
Page
5
Open Saturday evenings from 5 to 9 o'clock Wa. FH. Peek, Cashier.
A rare investment chance is described with emphasis on secure bonds and high interest. The article notes a group leverages a ground floor proposal targeting large capital and favorable terms for a limited time. The plan highlights bonds issued in blocks of Ten dollars and stresses steady percentage returns.
Attorney 1 0h Borne leaves for Philadelphia to appear before the supreme court this week in Lackawanna county Caen WA. Ciatagher has been an agent of the New York Life Insurance Co and an instructor of agents. Mary A. Wevinn and Hath Sickler hold positions with local firms. others depart for Philadelphia for court. The mayor and city officials attend Supreme Court sessions as cases move forward. The article notes improvements in Mrs Williams and mentions upcoming events at the Leeeun theater and a request for Kelty union crackers.
A meeting is set for 1 o clock in the morning at the office of A B Canning to organize the Municipal Contracting and Improvement company. Officials plan to file the charter and discuss a permanent operation while promoters have offered contracts and discussed conditions. The plan includes street cleaning and waste paper collection to keep streets tidy, with city officials aiming to enforce a public utility approach.
Fragmentary notice describes a Prohibition banquet at Guerniney Hall on March 4. Names listed include Mokele and MaccDonald among others with references to the famous Bostonians of the Lyseum and a sales item for Giverniney’s flies.
City debates a plan to replace the volunteer fire force with a paid department. Concerns focus on adequate manpower and water pressure, with bids for six to five men per unit and fears the new system will slow response. Proposed by-laws promise gradual staffing as finances allow, while supporters push for immediate paid positions if needed.
A long running contest invites entries for a short story with a 425.00 prize for first, 85.00 for second, and 85.00 for third. Contributions are accepted from subscribers to the Titane or by readers supporting the contest in the monthly newspaper drive.
The select council will introduce a resolution directing the clivelerk to advertise a feature for maintaining a live alum Se tem. The Tekawarns Telephone company claims it can run the system for far less than current city payments. The estimated amount is $5,480 with potential fines of $82,500 in the new DHE.
Mrs. Kellar of South Washington Avenue disappeared last Wednesday along with her husband amid rumors of infidelity involving Albert Zen. Neighbors report the couple, married twenty one years with two children, have not been seen since. Police have not released further details as the investigation continues.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday afternoon from the residence of J L Crawford on Monroe Avenue for A R Mathers. Rev O S Gillin of Bhim Park Church led the ceremonies with members of the Wroming lodge Free and Accepted Mowone in attendance. Interment followed at Morty bot.
Joseph Eckersley of Nochscran ton, formerly with the United States cavalry, is reported visiting this city. He plans a journey next month to the Philippines with the regions, and a large, well edited feature will accompany the arrival of the Tor honhiye to the Tiareeum-hemarrow wielet.
A local assessor fears a city plan to reclassify assessments under a Second Class City Act. He notes three Board of Revision and Appeal members would be idle if carried out, while arguing the move would raise taxes and shift tasks away from existing boards.
Thomas Connolly aged several years died from severe burns received at his Keven Street home while carrying boiling water from the kitchen to the oven. The family and neighbors attempted to aid him but he succumbed within hours. Funeral services are planned for the early afternoon at the Catholic church with burial to follow at the local cemetery.
Funeral services for private Raymond Lisk of Company G Twenty seventh regiment were held yesterday afternoon at his mother's home 72 Kiveeler court. Revered by Reverend Pierce of Penn Avenue Hospital and other local officials, the service honored his sacrifice and included remarks on his death and service.
A solemn ceremony at Forest TIM cemetery honored soldiers killed in action. Corporal Hornbaker led eight men from Company 1 in a burial detail as pallbearers carried the casket draped with an American flag. Private Willan Stanton offered taps while officers and comrades paid tribute to Courage, with references to several named service members and the grim toll of war.
A fragment reports a larceny case involving a brother of Foster, Albertson, dismissed after payment. It notes a funeral for late brother John Harwla at 200 Wyerealig Avenue and a meeting of Lackawanna lodge members on Tuesday at 1 o'clock. The appearance of John Dunemure, a singer, is hinted with Wells's union crackers promoted.
The Scranton Gas and Water Company and the Hyde Park Gas Company plan lower charges. The proposal promises a five cent to six cent rate cut per hundred cubic feet, with adjustments across different consumer brackets and a scheduled review by the board of ATANDD.
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