Weather yesterday January 7 1901 report
Report of yesterday's weather with temperatures around 41 degrees high and 6 degrees low. Includes notes on humidity and wind, plus a 24 hour coding observation and rainfall measurement.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1901
Page
5
Report of yesterday's weather with temperatures around 41 degrees high and 6 degrees low. Includes notes on humidity and wind, plus a 24 hour coding observation and rainfall measurement.
We-Dietrich Attonwy Martin of Lauaerneedun g wan iy Berahton accompanied by Mrs. Ac 4. Churnell to New York on legal business. Dr John Mo Werts and dosepl deren tt left yesterday for a two weeks hunting trip in South Carolina. Mira Anta Covighlin returned to Hearne State Normal after a trip to Atlantic City. Annie A. Jones, formerly of this city, wed Very Krupp Dawe in New Orleans. Cora Grtin, recently graduated from Pittshor, won a theatre company award but will stay in Scranton. Atherton and Colonel Po. Hlitelwork attended a conference in Pittsburgh on city legislation.
Tonight the Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine Club hold a membership renewal and announce the next lecture courses and entertainments. The board of governors plans concerts cotillions monthly musicales and the annual social, with reading and history circles to organize including a study of the Catholic history of Scranton and the Beranton diocese. A reception to members follows with Mauser Orchestra providing music.
On and after January 5 1901 the following rates will be in effect to Boston Mass via the Delaware and Hudson railroad The most direct route for first class limited tickets From Carbondale Scranton Pittston Wilkes Barre and Intermediate stations 836 Honesdale 895
A dainty infant garment made of soft knit material described as worn from the shoulders and sold at a shop on Spruce Street near Fiaby Bavaar. The listing notes delicate design elements and overall quality for infants.
My stock of Shoes will be sold at one-fourth price before removal to my new store. A. C. Nettleton, Washington avenue.
Tonight at Music Hall 414 Lackawanna Avenue Joseph’s Lithuanian church hosts a fair. All welcome to attend for community fun and fundraising.
City officials and the Abington turnpike company held a lengthy session at the Traders' bank building led by Attorney W. W. Watson. City Solicitor Vorburg outlined the city’s demand for an absolute deed to the turnpike within city limits with no conditions. The group decided the company would submit a formal written proposition for committee review at a future meeting.
Mrs Minnie BD Lewis national field secretary of the Jewish Chautauqua association spoke at the Excelsior Social club on Washington avenue in Scranton. Her talk urged Bible study and converted several attendees into volunteers while raising funds for the association. Rev A S Auspacher encouraged continued Chautauqua study and warned of ignorance of biblical basics. An open discussion followed before adjournment.
A Scranton meeting of clergy delegates charity leaders and business chiefs will back a year book directory to fund local institutions. The project promises low advertising rates, with all profits to charities and no owner profits, presented as a community God’s book.
Assessor Rinsland announced that the outsider work of the tri annual assessment is finished and books are arriving daily at the assessor’s office. Three assessors compare current records with those from three years ago and implement needed changes. The board of revision and appeal will review in about a month aiming for the most complete and accurate tri annual assessment yet made in the city.
Sheriff Schadt names a full slate of appointees including Warden Burvchell and Deputy Ryan with retained deputies. William A Phillips named county detective. Emil Bonn assigns Miss Hattie Taylor as chief clerk and other clerks. Prothonotary Copeland and Register Koch retain teams. commissioners elect Penman chairman and retain staff. auditors reorganize and prison board reelects Archbald as president.
John Lenihan is found dead on the Lackawanna tracks near the Dodge mine. Coroner Roberts notes a clean hole the size of a bullet in the largest skull fragment but finds no bullet residue. no motive or clear cause, as inquest pending. Lenihan lived at 1 1/2 Brick avenue, Scranton, with wife and children, and had visited relatives prior to disappearing.
The text describes plans to finish business, an extended tour with Mrs Pryor, and residence in Scranton. It notes Kelly resigning as County Treasurer to focus on bakery and real estate, while deputies Coyne and Gaffrey shift to roles with Empire Silk and toll operations respectively.
Superintendent J. M. Daly of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Rail Road reports he will not resign to take a Southern railroad post. He found the offer inviting but chose to remain with DL&W in Scranton, preferring local railroading over the South or West.
Colonel Watres of the Thirteenth regiment denied definite plans for the unit to attend President McKinley’s inauguration. He said no certainty existed, though Morrisburg officials had been asked to secure rail transport and hoped for favorable news in a few days.
To the Republican Voters of the Sev enteenth Ward a caucus will be held at the office of Alderman Howe 602 Lackawanna avenue on Tuesday Jan 8 1901 from 5 to 8 pm for nominating candidates for ward and district offices by order of a Vigilance Committee.
Store hours announced as we begin the new century with all Lewis and Reilly shoe shops closing at 6 PM on Saturdays excepted. Located at 14 116 Wyoming Ave.
Removal sale advertises shoes priced at 1.60 2.00 2.00 and 5.00. Items listed under Nettleton's Removal Sale on Washington Avenue.
Five meal tickets priced at one dollar each are issued by MacQuhae's Restaurant at the Wyoming and Linden corner for the city’s best meal. Local patrons may redeem tickets for a judged dining experience.
P F and M T Howley offer steam heating and plumbing services at 231 Wyoming Avenue. Local firm advertises repairs installations and maintenance for residential and small commercial properties. Contact details and service scope implied in listing.
A Pittsburgh Allegheny joint council committee voted to direct City Solicitor Vosburg to draft four amendments to second class city laws. The proposals would shift appointing heads of public safety, public works, and public charities to the mayor with council confirmation, abolish appointed viewers, create a permanent board of viewers, establish a general tax receiver, and repeal the public printing clause.{" "}
The article describes a heated push involving the Magee Flinn ring and the Quay faction. Keller voices a plan to lobby before amendments are drawn, aiming to secure support from allies in the legislature and attract insurgent and Democratic votes. Roche Vosburg travel to Pittsburgh to probe second class city measures, while James Schewer expect spots on the municipalities committee.
Advertises Krouse's Cold Cure capsules as quick, effective relief for colds. Claims speedy cure of obstinate cores and ease of use. Price 2 cents. Sold by Matthews Bros.
A vase valued at $18.00 was given away today to the lucky purchaser at the Shimamura & Co estate sale. The sale runs for a few days at 124 Wyoming Avenue with Shimamura & Co hosting the event.
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