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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1901
Page
8
The fragment records mean temperatures and highs for a month, noting an event at a location with west to northwest wind and no exact dates. It lists total moving wind, precipitation about 0.8 inches, and total snowfall four inches, with five dry days and ten cloudy days noted.
Fragmentary text mentions June, a 1 degree reference and percent figures for snowfall. Several unreadable phrases and garbled names prevent a coherent summary of location, time, or event.
The Hunt and Connell company announces its offices have moved to a new building. All debts of the company are to be paid and all accounts due to the company will be received. C. W. Fulton is the Treasurer.
Local social column reports numerous visits and movements among residents. Names include Muth Murritt Uniondale. Sanford Mulford and Prane Mack Montrone visiting Scranton. William Fay and John Mangan Pittaton as visitors. various households hosting New Year gatherings and travel to Philadelphia New York Washington. One injury note: M. Nash remains very ill. Mies Edith HUI and others listed in social groupings.
Arthur Hutchinson Chase of Washington D C marries Elizabeth Crynant Williams daughter of ex County Commissioner W W Williams at her parents 200 High School Street North Scranton. Ceremony by Rev George E Guild and Rev S C Lofun. Guests from Norfolk Altoona Brooklyn Minneapolis Philadelphia attend. The couple plan New York then Od Pot Comfort Va before settling in Washington after February 1.
A New Year reception hosted by the Country Club moved to the Monroe avenue residence of Mr. and Mrs. T. H. Watkins due to a streetcar strike. The event drew members and out of town guests, with Mrs. Brady and Mrs. Sturges leading the entertainment committee and several hosts receiving guests.
Miss Etna Willard of Washington avenue New Year’s Eve hosted a party with many friends. The gathering featured diversions and late refreshments, ending with guests praising the hostess. Attendees included Etha Willard Clarice Bloomer Mabel Bloomer Bella Huszleton Nelle Robinson Rowe Widener Nellie Widener Lulu Widener Sophie Lightner Anne Holtham Nona LaBar Carrie Austin Rose Howe Lulu Roper Margaret Roper Moerste William Hazleton Otto Storms Pied Buck Bert Butcher Harry Bonn Andrew Kranick Herman Dornheim Harry Driscoll Bert Malloy Reese Harris Del Roebacker Thomas Alfred Bert Widener Harry Archie Willard Nathan Keiper George Dixon Frank Edgar George Cleveland.
We begin the new century by closing our shoe stores evenings at 6 o'clock sharp, Saturday excepted. Lewis & Reilly, 114 116 Wyoming Ave.
A January clearance sale is now on at 130 Wyoming Avenue. The brief notice announces discounted merchandise with no further details on items or hours.
Exclusive AP report from New York says Omie Irwin secures the Hijou theater for five years and renames it the May Irwin Theater. The move places Irwin at the center of New York entertainment as the venue adopts her name.
The Scranton society revives the Bachelors Ball at the Bicycle Club with lavish pink and white decorations, elaborate gowns, and guests from New York and across Pennsylvania. Hosts Tulles Blair, MB Fuller, and W. J. Torrey organized a standout affair with Bauer's orchestra, a refined supper, and patronesses guiding a ballroom famed for social mixing and memorable meetings.
A local ad promotes canned vegetables as fresher and healthier than stale market supplies. It lists Corn Peas Tomatoes Stringless Beans Fancy Maine Corn Baby Corn and Dinner Party Beans with prices 10 cents per can 1.40 per dozen and 15 cents for singles.
Street car operations ran smoothly yesterday as fears of renewed strike faded. The union plans a petition for reinstatement of Dispatcher Charles Powell and support for two non joined workers who stayed with the company during the strike, while General Manager Sillman rejects protests and vows no discrimination.
Cars ran on schedule yesterday as work continues to rearrange timetables to permit a ten hour day. The ongoing changes aim to improve efficiency across lines and reduce shift lengths for crews.
Miss Gertrude Coursen entertained New Years luncheon with a notable group of guests including Miss Bt. John, Miss Brainard of Hartford, Misses Davies of Philadelphia, Miss Osborn of Staten Island, Miss Scudder of Trenton, and several others from New Jersey Connecticut and Pennsylvania.
From January 2 percent savings on Wilton Axminster and Smyrna bugs of all sizes and heat quality offered by Michaelian Bros. Co. at 124 Washington Avenue. Also notice of funeral for Walter E. Moyer from 292 Franklin Avenue at 2 pm Thursday. Also vault safe deposit boxes offered by Lackawanna Trust at 130 Wyoming Avenue.
New classes begin January 2 at the Conservatory of Music. Course A costs $18.75 and runs until June 19.
The note states extended hours to aid clerks and improve service by staying open in the evenings similar to prior practice.
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