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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 04, 1901
Page
5
Local note indicates a small business, Ackawanna The Laundry, exploring expansion ideas and possible service updates. Limited readable text mentions Penn Avenue as a potential location. Further details unreadable.
Local weather record notes a high of 19 degrees and a low of 8 degrees with humidity around 9 percent. Snowfall for the 24 hours ending 6 pm is a trace.
Clara Sanders of West Elm Street visits friends in Binghamton New York. Dr. Hunter of Lackawanna hospital returns from Philadelphia. James Moir Jr. leaves for Philadelphia to join his father’s tailoring business. Mrs. Dunn and Mrs. McLowshimn return to Monseyesdale after visiting W F Malia in Wyoming Avenue. Clergy and officials including Rev Murphy of St Patrick’s Olyphant and Rev Comerford Archbald drop by. Atherton and T Cramer Von Storch depart for Washington to recruit speakers for a January banquet.
The seventeenth ward Alderman John T. Howe announces Republican candidates for the ward caucus. Ward Assessor candidates are Joseph Speicher Robert P. Koehler Tt Bourke and William T Hackett. Common council candidates Luther Keller and Mathias Stipp. Alderman Howe as registrar. Registration closed Tuesday.
The Hunt and Connell Company relocates offices to 46 Connell Building and states that all debts will be paid and accounts due will be received. W. Fulton serves as Treasurer.
Advertising blurb lists sale at 1240 Wyoming avenue with prices for fresh eggs set at 5 cents per dozen. Includes vague company name Cramer-Wells Co and note of Jersey eggs.
A private afternoon wedding took place yesterday in Glenburn at the Northup home uniting Miss Northup and Charles E B Vegiard of Detroit. Rev Robert R Thompson officiated with Mendelssohn’s wedding march by Miles Marie Sharge. The couple planned a New York state tour then Detroit for their future home.
Hon. Willis N. Moore spoke at the Scranton Men’s Society on the bureau’s history and meteorology. He described storm plotting and warning systems aided by the West Indies extension, noting Galveston’s example and Gulf warnings. The talk ended with thanks, church quartet selections, and refreshments.
Erie Railroad officials led by President Thomas and General Superintendent Pitch visited Scranton to review Pennsylvania Railroad assets recently bought by Erie. They were joined by Pennsylvania leaders Samuel Thorne and W Thorne, meeting Dunmore executives and praising Avoca coal storage yard and Dunmore shops before returning to New York.
Short letters of antares will be published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed.
William A Graily of 401 Broadway announces himself as candidate for elect council in the Sixth ward on the independent ticket to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Edward James and has filed nomination papers.
Eddie O'Donnell announces a wrestling challenge offering 60 dollars to any man in the city. The offer is publicized from 196 Penn avenue, with O'Donnell inviting challengers to step forward for a bout.
In a brief notice the firm Lewis & Reilly announces closing their shoe stores at 6 o clock p m on all evenings except Saturdays. The stores are located at 114 to 116 Wyoming Avenue.
MacQuhae's Restaurant at the Wyoming and Linden corner distributes five meal tickets worth one dollar each. The tickets promote the restaurant as offering the best meal in the city.
Prosecutions for bribery in municipal legislation resume after the holidays. Warrants issued for Select Councilman Thomas O'Boyle, Select Councilman John J. McAndrews, and Common Councilman Edward J. Coleman. McAndrews and Coleman arrested, O’Boyle at large. Witnesses testifying include City Clerk Lavelle and several ex and current officials. Doubtful denials of receiving money lead to further arrests on perjury.
A local seller promotes canned vegetables under private labels with low prices per can. The ad touts many lines at 12c and 15c, previously 18c and 20c, promising near perfect quality backed by skilled production.
District Attorney-elect W. BR. Lewis announced appointments of Louis Gramer as assistant district attorney and William Phillips as county detective. W. Gaylord Thomas will be retained. Lewis plans to schedule grand jury cases daily to reduce crowds and improve efficiency.
Charles Wateskey, a South Wyoming avenue junk dealer, was arraigned before Alderman Millar on a charge of buying brass stolen from the Lackawanna Iron and Steel yards. A collection of brass articles, including a $49 inside brass bushing, were found in his possession and identified by agent George Okell. He was held on $1,000 bond for court.
The New York Ontario and Western Railway awarded a thousand mile free ticket to James Nutt of Hancock for correctly predicting the presidential electoral tally. Out of 700 ballots, his 28 votes for McKinley and 155 for Bryan were the only exact result. Also ad invites renting safe deposit boxes at Lackawanna Trust for security.
A January clearing sale is announced for 180 Wyoming Avenue. The notice lists address and timing but lacks further specifics on items or hours.
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