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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1901

Page

5

Savings accounts offer 4 percent interest rate

Open Saturday evenings from 5 to 9 o'clock Wa. FH. Peek, Cashier.

Peek

Successful Investors Ground Flourish Opportunity

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 to Supreme Court in Philadelphia

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.

Borne Philadelphia Supreme Court Lankawanna County Caen WA. Ciatagher New York Life Insane Company Mary A. Wevinn Tilesphore Company Mise Hath Sickler Tanklannock Lackowannia Telephone Company Lb. Elflurgoes Washington Hier Mic. Deseph Plone A. A. Neste Lackawanna County Tie Cheelty Ie Heehler Lewes Heller Sa Constable

Directors Will Meet On Municipal Contracting Company

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.

A. B. Canning Pertipaniy Aeek Yoni Wil Dunning Pines

Prohibition Banquet Ad At Guerniney Hall March Four

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.

Guerniney Hall Mokele Giverniney Blore Guernesy Hall Buriabed MaccDonald Mrochingham Bartlett Hildalurk

Volunteer Fire Department Reorganization Sparks Feud

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.

Zizelmaon Tire Department Chittenden Fee Departent Conien Speek Chibtemden Eliy Bank Catt Riven Cape Stoker Enetnerr Golme

Best Story Contest Opens for Subscribers and Public

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.

Tiree

City Considers Advertised Maintenance Plan for Telegraph Line

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.

Wieterfost Ely Chittenden Willian Connell Ginl Cumberland Dia Select Council Aivertiae Te Tekawarns Telephone Company DHE

Mrs Kellar Vanishes Amid Intimacy Allegations

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.

Mrs."hotles Wells South Washington Avenue Albert Zen Than Kellor Lache Zeum O'Mara Kellar Azenum Chine

Funeral of A R Mathers Held at Monroe Avenue

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.

J. L. Crawford Monroe Avenue BR Mathers J. Crawfoyil Gillin Bhim Park Wroming Lodge Mowone J. Fagoonk Pou Pyter Interinvens Morty Bot

Visiting Joseph Eckersley in This City

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.

Joseph Eckersley Jupeph Ekersley Nochscranton United States Cavalry Seremmo Porte Studley Hemarrow Wielet

Assessors push to classify property under Second Class City Act

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.

Board of Revision Gwilyn Dunes Ttte Board of Revision and Appeal Oppants

Connolly Fatally Burned in Kitchen Accident

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.

Thomas Connelly James Connelly Keven Street Connally Howe Daria

Funeral of Raymond Lisk Buried With Military Honors

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.

Raymond Sick Ealinent Anie Sloten Company Do Thirteenth Kiveeler Court Pierce Penn Avenue Ehanieh

Funeral Service Honored War Dead at Forest TIM Cemetery

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.

Eone Cine Ifek Philippines Willan Stanton Willie Aqua Hye Rytain Arthur J. Foote Courage Taher Cannons Lorles Collie Company Willan A. Miller Jaminey Phyelon HM Offman Ah Oow Ocleveland Cornyn 1 Uidward W. Growry Caiians Valuins Gore le

Arraignment, funeral notice, and lodge meeting details

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.

Amortvai Satwrdiay Hr. Albertson Foster T . Albertson Potter Alera Howe Treachere Lackawanna SOL Toon Wyeralig Aver Nue Jota Harwla Jin Witeut Floyd. c. Predertel Nooo Bostonians John Dunemure

Gas Companies Agree to Reduce Rates

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.

Scranton Gas and Water Company Hyde Park Gas Company Jidley Wilhe Mille

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