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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 08, 1901

Page

5

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.

Personal notes and travels of Scranton residents

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.

Dietrich Attonwy Martin Lauaerneedung Wan Iy Berahton Churnell Low York Motolitehen John Mo Werts Dosepl Deren South Carolina Mira Anta Covighlin Third Street Nestenay Meievehl State Domino Kate Wickering Mita Siegio Pothorick Beranton Mies Ella Me+ Carty Novi Sherman Street Wilkes- Barre Mim Annie A. Jones Fast Ovanee N. 4 Mit Cora Gritin Peony Ving Pithetos Scranton Miss Griffin Seheala DB Atherton Brard of Trade Po. Hlitelwork Titiburg Te Howdy Thade Berniten Pittburg Allegtony Elim

Catholic Historical Society Meeting Tonight Plans Renewals

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.

Catholic Historical Society Newman Magazine Club Board of Governors Scranton Beranton

Train Fares Set From Carbondale to Boston via Delaware and Hudson

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

Boston Mass Delaware and Hudson Railroad Carbondale Scranton Pittston Wilken- Barre Honesdale

Infant Garment Description at Spruce Street Shop

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.

Fiaby Bavaar Spruce Street

Auction Notice on Shoes Sale and New Store Move

My stock of Shoes will be sold at one-fourth price before removal to my new store. A. C. Nettleton, Washington avenue.

A. C. Nettleton Washington Avenue

Joseph’s Lithuanian Church Fair at Music Hall

Tonight at Music Hall 414 Lackawanna Avenue Joseph’s Lithuanian church hosts a fair. All welcome to attend for community fun and fundraising.

Turnpike Conference Forms Written Settlement Proposal

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.

Abington W. W. Watson Traders’ Bank Calpin, Keller Clemons Melvin and Costello Watron Vorburg H. B. Paine Turnpike Company

Chautauqua Leader Address at Excelsior Club

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.

Minnie BD. Lewis New York City Jewish Chautauqua Association Excelsior A. S. Auspacher Linden Street Synagogue Lewis

God’s Book Directory Proposal Seeks Broad City Support

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.

Board of Trade Charitie Scranton Charity People of W. F. Smythe Lackawanna Valley Hotel

Completion of the Triennial Assessment Nears

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.

Rinsland Tribune Board of Revision and Appeal

County officials reorganize as new year opens

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.

Schadt W. T. Simpson John P. Kelly Stone Frederick W. Gunater John Copeland Thomas P. Daniels Register William Koch, Jr Clarence E. Pryor Charles H. Schadt William I. Lewis John R. Jones Vfice Joseph A. Scranton M. J. Kelly Emil Bonn Fred Warnke B. Sturges DP. J. Campbell Charles A. Wiggins Frank Dougherty Frank FE Ryan J.D. Perber W. T. Bimpoon Donets Victor Burvchell Cora M. Johnston Miles McAndrew Jacob Wireman John FE. Gaffncy George F. Thompson Kewper J. Nelson Grave John M. Melvin Dennis J. Reede William A. Phillips Andrew Best James McGolirich Mannah Kelly Kate E. Or Barachell George Pryor Lewis Thomas Leyshon Louis Gramer Carbondale W. Gaylord Thomas Jones Recorder Bonn Tribune Hattie Taylor A. T. Trewin W. J. Smith Frank Wetter Reese Lewis Margaret Lynett William R .Williams Margaret van Campen Agnes Crome John Penman John Courier Morris W. G. Daniela Herbert L. Taylor E. E. Robathan John van Bergen John P. Mahon George Hellaner Fred M. Francis Daniel W. Hornbaker Fred Ward Robert Walker Benjamin Williams Richard Davis William J. Johns Mide A. E. Kiefer Bonda Pryor Sheriff's Office

Bullet Hole in Lenihan's Skull Mystery Death

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.

John Lenihan Thomsburg Lackawanna Railroad Dodge Mine Roberts O'Donnell Scranton Lenahen Brick Avenue North Luzerne Fifteenth Streets Daniel Lenahan West Jackson Street Keyser Valley Keyser Avenue North Scranton Dodge Lenahan John Thomas Borah Margaret Minnie William Bridget Martha

Unclear excerpt outlines postwar plans for local officials

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.

Mme Broad

Daly to stay as Supt of transportation in Scranton

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.

J. M. Daly Transportation Department The Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Southern Railrom Daly South West Lackawanna Scranton

Announcement Incorrect on Thirteenth Regiment Inauguration Attendance

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.

I. A. Watres McKinley Morrisburg

Caucus Notice for Sev enteenth Ward Republican Voters

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.

Howe Lackawanna Avenue

Lewis & Reilly to Close Shoes at 6 PM Saturdays

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.

Lewis & Reilly Wyoming Ave

Removal Sale at Nettleton's Shoes

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.

Nettleton Washington Avenue

Meal Ticket Contest At MacQuhae's Restaurant

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.

Wyoming Linden

Steam Heating and Plumbing by Howley at 231 Wyoming Ave

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.

P. F M. T. Howley Wyoming Ave

Amendments Decided On by Joint City Council Committee

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.{" "}

Vosburg C. C. Chittenden Joseph Oliver John E. Roche Luther Keller Moir Vor Durer Departmenta of Public Safety Public Works Public Charities Roche Ths City Pittsburg Allerheny Chittenden Allegheny Scranton

Political maneuvering over Pittsburgh city legislation unfolds

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.

Vosburg Lavelle Vaughan Philbin Scheuer James Reynolds Noche An & Committees Pittsburg Allegheny Harrisbure Quay Semaite United States Republican Party Magee-Flinn Ring Keller Flinn Magee Roche Vosburge Messrs James and Schewer Committee On Municipalities

Colds Melt Away with Krouse's Cold Cure Capsule

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.

Matthews Bros

Vase Drawn At Shimamura Auction Sale

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.

Shimamura & Co Wyoming Avenue

Also Mentioned on This Page

TK Modern Hardware Store Washington Ave L.R. D Lif Seay Turnpike Conference Chautauqua Minnie D. Lewis Excelsior Club Clergy and Presidents’ Meeting Court House Sheriff Schadt Lenihan Key West M. Barranco & Co E. G Coursen Southern Railway Watres Thirteenth Seventeenth Ward MacQuhae Washington Ar Casey Brothers Lackawanna Ave Central Pennsylvania Telephone Ando Supply CO Adama Avenue Boston Tea Company Conrad F. L. Crane Hamlin Powell & CO Pierce's Market Penn Avenue Jdc Mathers W. H. Pierce Pena Ave Himamura Ieodore Stanton
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