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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 1901
Page
2
The notice promotes a local classified page The People’s Exchange offering cheap word ads for houses to let sell exchange or jobs The ad mentions a large handsome bound minute oak for sale at the Tribune office in Burke building Carlisle
Marcus Frieder, superintendent of the Klots Throwing company in Carbondale, issues a public letter defending the mill’s position in the eight week strike led by Henry Collins and United Mine Workers. He argues wage practices and piecework justify pay, disputes miners’ claims, and warns the strike risks harm to the town's economy.
Daniel Sully and his company performed The Parish Priest at the Grand Opera House Saturday evening to a sparsely filled house. The strong play with Irish wit kept the audience engaged through three acts, a contrast to Scranton where it drew packed houses on prior nights.
The Germania Singing Society announces its annual masquerade ball for Thursday January 17 in the Keystone block hall. The event, a highlight of the social year, will feature new elements as the society marks its first half century. An active committee oversees arrangements to ensure a festive evening for members and guests.
Chester DeVonde and his excellent company begin a week at the Grand Opera House with a high class attraction each night. The opening bill features Ten Ton Door with a grand act that showcases a theatrical feat inspired by a British fort near Alexandria, Egypt.
Elliott Skeels, longtime Delaware and Hudson conductor, moved his household from Cemetery Street last week to the Kennedy block on River Street, improving commute. Reed Fowler and family will occupy Skeels’s vacated residence.
Otto Oppenheimer, longtime head clerk at Abe Sahm's shoe store, has purchased the Haber Dashery in Stroudsburg and departed for his new place of business, with best wishes from many friends for his success.
Morgan Thomas accepts position as assistant foreman at No. 3 shaft of the Delaware and Hudson. He previously served as foreman at this shaft but has been off work for several months. The article also mentions a theatrical segment titled The Ten Ton Door for tonight.
Patrick J. Scott, 28, a Consolidated Railroad worker from this city, was struck by a locomotive at East Hartford, Connecticut, and killed instantly. Survived by parents John and Mrs. John J. Scott, one brother, five sisters, and listed relatives in this city, Forest City, and Brooklyn. Remains were brought home yesterday as notices from the railroad superintendent and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen confirm the death.
The Reynshanhurst Water company reports finding a large flow of first quality artesian water at about 200 feet. To ensure a limitless supply, drilling will continue to roughly double depth. Water will be pumped to the nearby reservoir above Reynshanhurst for consumers.
A horse driven by Patrick A. Walker, the expressman, bolted on Saturday morning along Church Street. It swung toward Salem Avenue, climbed a hill, and tangled with a telegraph pole in front of Sullivan's shoe shop before Walker gained control. No injuries, but spectators felt a letdown after the anticipated thrill.
An evening paper stated Mrs Harvey Smith's body would arrive from the west this week and undertaker Purple would not arrive until Tuesday. Mr Purple declares he is not connected with Mrs Smith's funeral and has not left town since last Wednesday.
The Christmas collection at the Church of St Rose de Lima totaled a little over 1200 dollars, about 200 dollars less than 1899. The city’s miners strike and slow recovery of work and wages are noted as factors in the reduced total.
Mr and Mrs J H Harwood and two children of Beckley West Virginia have returned south after visiting friends in Waymart Gravity and Carbondale. Harwood a successful lumber man owning a large saw mill notes rich bituminous coal deposits in the region and rapid mining development.
The Protestant Episcopal Bishop Talbot will be hosted by Rev. Rollin A. Sawyer at Trinity church to discuss opening details and date. Vestrymen meet this evening to act on the bishop's recommendation.
Two young men from Seranton locate in Moon's shop at Belmont and Canaan streets and announce a carriage painting business. It is the only firm with adequate facilities this side of Scranton, indicating a promising field.
The week of prayer begins tonight with a union meeting across Protestant churches. The opening service is at the Congregational church with Rev. Dr. Whalen delivering a sermon on The World's Need and Destiny.
Miss May Thorpe of Summit Avenue has accepted a position in the glass factory of T. B. Clark & Son in Honesdale and has moved to the Maple City.
At the last James Stuart council, No. 703, Junior Order United American Mechanica, officers were installed including Councillor Fred Van Sickle, vice councillor C. Mosher, recording secretary Wil...
iam Greenslade conductor John Jones warden Arthur Rowe list meetings this evening of the select council school board Olive Leaflodge No 166 Independent Order of Odd Fellows Typographical union No 239 Federal union No 7204 Branch 163 National Association of Letter Carriers Young Mens Institute Merchants association Washington camp Patriotic Order Bons of Africa.
With Erle company taking charge of Butler Mine on January 1, Bernard Holleran resigns as mine superintendent to move to Virginia. He is replaced by J Walsh of Carbondale who has assumed duties.
Charlies H. O Royle of North Scranton is named district organizer for the Retail Clerks association. His district covers all of Lackawanna County and he is favorably known in Carbon County.
The Knights of Father Mathew held their installation of officers in St Rove hall yesterday afternoon. After the business was over an enjoyable smoker was held. Several speakers entertained members with discussions of topics of the times.
Miss Rebecca Coleman returns home from Pittston while Miss Ella Burke visits Scranton. Kate Byrne stays in New York City. D J Foley entertains family at Belmont Street home. Van Kirk Stansbury reported seriously ill but improving. Lois Wall returns from a brief visit to Binghamton. Ida Coleman leaves for Scranton for a few days. Elizabeth Mooney visits Brooklyn parents. Frank Schoonover leaves Cemetery Street to resume Drew Theological Seminary studies. James Nealon Willie McGarry and Joe Russler depart for St Michael's Toronto. Rev G R Merrill and family visit T D Richmond prior to a Smithville Flats pastorate.
A Saturday blaze on Second Street in Jermyn destroyed Mrs. Reynolds home and contents, including a carpet weaving machine. No insurance was carried. Firemen from Crystal and Artesian companies saved adjacent property. The cause is undetermined and Mrs Reynolds and granddaughter were away. Sympathies flow for the displaced widow.
Advertising note for Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claim to stop cough and cure a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer priced at 25 cents.
Peckville George Bates of Brook street died from injuries after falling from a trestle at the Lackawanna colliery on Friday. He leaves a wife and five children. The funeral is this afternoon at 2 o clock at his Brook street home, Rev. J. S. Thomas officiating. Master Archie Tinklepaugh is ill at home. Fire alarm Friday on the East Side was caused by a blaze.
The piece lists local meetings and events including ward vigilante committees meeting to set dates for Republican primaries and candidate registrations, a trip by Gomer Jones to Pottsville, Emblem No 7 meeting, and candidates for borough auditor. Social calls include visits by John Eurine, Mire Daniel Owens, Harry Hines, Druggist Thomas Watkins party, and clan gatherings in Scranton areas. A grand Sibley church entertainment supports church funds, with notes on lodge and Masons activities and neighborhood visits.
Report notes a shifting shanty burned at Dolphi with a bucket brigade saving neighboring structures. Delaware and Findgen company operated Grassy Island colliery on Saturday. William Bonner announces candidacy for assessor, challenging the incumbent. An infant child suffers diphtheria.
This evening at the Father Mathew Opera house the Tommy Shearer company begins a week long engagement. The troupe presents a popular repertoire with special scenery and effects. Tonight The Victorian Grove is on the bill.
The piece recalls Washington in 1790s as a crude building yard with unfinished Capitol and White House, then contrasts with Civil War era when Union growth doubled its population and brought freedom and Northern enterprise amid a transformed city.
The Dickson Manufacturing Company operates in Scranton and Wilkes-Barre assembling locomotives stationary engines boilers and pumping machinery for industrial use.
The capital’s transformation is described as an imperial editorial effort guided by Shepherd and his associates. The judgments of Washington and the genius of L Infant are claimed to be vindicated by this re-making, earning broader national affection.
A Cleveland Window Glass company discussion system gathers written worker questions to measure efficiency and aid promotion from ranks. At Cleveland Twist Drill, paying for improvement ideas led to a $50 green room plan that increased output by 14 percent and added thousands of dollars in value.
A fragmentary report from Constantinople details a high level espionage case in Turkey. It describes a disguised envoy and a meeting at the palace with dignitaries including the vizier and sultan, noting a long audience and a plot allegedly not occurring.
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