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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1901
Page
10
Missionary Talk Highlights Syrian Returnee at Second Presbyterian
Miss Holmes, recently back from long term work in Syria, spoke at a missionary tea at Second Presbyterian Church. She described child marriages in the Orient, noting 2,250,000 girls wed by age five, and described Muslim practices of marriage at thirty. She urged that the foreign field offers unprecedented opportunities for workers. A social hour followed with Mrs. Sykes in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Holmes
Syria
Orient
Eudh
Enjoyable Entertainment by Penn Avenue Sunday School Classes
Two Sunday School classes from Mrs. Fasnold and Mrs. Frutchey entertained last night at Penn Avenue Church in the lower temple. Vocal solos by Mrs. Brundage and Mrs. Poteet, a duet by Edward Davis and Beatrice Morris, recitations by Miss Morris and Miss Wagner, a piano solo by Miss Clara Browning, and two pieces by the Buss-Clef quartet were performed. refreshments were served afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Fasnold
Frutchey
Penn Avenue
Brundage
Handsome Houses for Sale on Jefferson and Other Avenues
Real estate dealer W. T. Hakvlt offers a range from elegant homes to cottages on Jefferson Madison Monroe Quincy Clay Webster and other streets. For particulars prices and terms inquire Price Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson
Madison
Monroe
Quincy
Clay, Webster
W. T. Hakvlt
Scranton Business College Seeks Bookkeepers and Stenographers
Eleven applicants are on file for bookkeepers and stenographers with no one ready to be sent out. Four women and seven men seek employment in high salary positions. Unemployed or seeking change should register with Buck and Whitmore at once at no charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck & Whitmore
Sixteenth Ward Republican Primary Candidacy Statement
A candidate in the sixteenth ward Republican primary urges supporters to vote for Pallip J. Vetter in the afternoon election window from four to seven. The message promotes the nomination bid for alderman and calls Republicans to active participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pallip J. Vetter
St Brenden Fair and Festival at 122 North Malin
A local fair unfolds each evening featuring the Musee exhibition of rare curiosities and a plum tree prize. High cinas entertainments are listed for the event at 122 North Malin Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Brenden
Cinas Entertainments
Malin Avenue
Shoes Sold at One Fourth Price by A Nettleton
Notice of sale of footwear stock at one fourth off before removal to new store. Address: A Nettleton Washington Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleton
Washington Avenue
St Josephs Lithuanian Church Fair At Music Hall
St Josephs Lithuanian church hosts a fair tonight at Music Hall 219 Lackawanna Avenue. All welcome to attend and enjoy community activities and refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph's
Music Hall
Lackaweans ‘Avenue
Scranton Board of Trade Banquet Plans Record Attendance
Secretary Dolph B Atherton announces the Scranton board of trades twenty ninth anniversary banquet on January seventh at 7 30 pm. Distinguished out of town speakers will attend guests may invite a guest for four dollars, with no member charge. Respond by January twenty seventh for headcount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
Dolph B. Atherton
Scranton
Scranton Board of Trade
Unu al
von Starek
Chas, Schlager
T. Yost
W. D. Hover
A J. Caney
Board of Trade Vows to Press Second Class City Act
Secretary D B Atherton said the Board of Trade will not abandon the push for a general act governing second class cities. The council committees may seek amendments while the Board of Trade plans a separate bill, aiming for passage in the legislature. Councilman Chittenden warns against dual acts and backs a single amendment empowering mayoral appointment of department heads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. B. Atherton
Board of Trade
Pittsburg
Tribune
Bhonard
Couecilmanic
James H. Torrey
Councilmank
Charles I. Chittenden
Councilmanic
Board of Trade Committee
Harrisburg
Machinery Moulders Meet Show Union Ambitions
A meeting of the machinery iron moulders last night in Durts hall aimed to form a union. Stove moulders are organized. machinery moulders of about 600 in the city have not yet organized. Fred Dileher of the United Mine Workers and D M Shal kup of Philadelphia spoke. Another meeting in about a week will seek a permanent organization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Machinery Iron Moulders
Durt
Fred Dileher
United Mine Workers’ Association
D. M. Shalkup
Philadelphia
Iron Moulders' Union of North America
City groups to discuss charity fund and people’s directory
Officials and clergy, hospital boards, and charity leaders are urged to join a Board of Trade meeting on Monday evening January 14 at 8 o'clock. The gathering aims to show how patronizing a new city directory published for and by Beranton residents can boost the general charity fund with lower costs, profits going to charity each year, per W. F. Smythe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trade
People's City
Beranton
W. F. Smythe
Lackawanna opens Hoboken dining rooms January 12
The Lackawanna railroad announces a new restaurant and lunch counter at Hoboken Terminal, under its dining car department. Four months of carpentry and installation have produced a room with modern kitchen equipment and a spacious dining area. The menu promises high quality dishes at reasonable prices to match the railroad's dining car reputation. A separate lunch counter will offer quicker service for travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lackawanna Railroad
Hoboken Terminal
United States
Hoboken
Water rates fixed in Scranton ordinance fight brewing
The city enacts a uniform water price starting April 1, cutting meters about in half and prompting expected legal challenges up to the state and U S Supreme Court. Mayor Moir vows to carry the case as far as needed, with city lawyers supporting municipal power to regulate prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Moir
Tribune
United States Supreme Court
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Board of Trade
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Voeburg
J. H. Byrne
Council
Vosburg
City water rates and meters spark Scranton debate
A long municipal document outlines water service charges for public buildings and private homes, detailing meters, daily usage tiers, and penalties. It compares proposed ordinance rates to current charges, noting small consumers like saloon keepers and merchants stand to gain, while the water company could push meter hookups as enforcement expands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ure
Scranton Railway Franchise Forfeiture Contested in City Council
Mayor Moir signed a resolution ordering ten days for transfer tickets and declaring a forfeiture of street railway franchises merged into Scranton Railway. Law points out councils cannot alone forfeit a franchise. courts decide final action. Debate centers on proper procedure and possible recall, with no roll call recorded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moir
Scranton Railway Company
Mr. Vaughn
Counectmen
Ecity
Tribune
Voesbure
Councillman Vaughan
Comepany
Councils
Congress
Specials Meadow Brand and More Prices in 90s-Century Ad
Local ad lists canned goods with varied brand names and prices. Meadow Brand Se can 90c per dozen, Royalty Brand Se can 1.00 per dozen, Hubbard Brand 10c can 1.10 per dozen, Coursen's Garden Brand 12c per can 1.40 per dozen, Coursen's Sweet Blossom 18c per can 1.50 per dozen. Honey Dew 120 value. Dinner Party 15c can 18c value. Sugar Beets Dinner Party 3 lb can 15c 20c value. Ane Seats tial 4c and Tomatoes 100 1Sc 40 ounce cans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubbard
Coursen
Infant’s body found near Scranton power house
The newborn infant was found in a field near the Scranton Railway power house on Providence road. Three men, George Looker, George Bamba, and Samuel Porter, located the bundle and alerted police. Coroner Roberts was notified but autopsy had not yet begun. no signs of violence or identity available.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Railway Company
Providence Road
Boithes
George Looker
Kressler Court
George Bamba
Kresslerourt
Samuel Porter
Moir
Roberts
Largest Vaccination Day at Lackawanna Hospital
The Lackawanna hospital saw a record 157 children vaccinated yesterday as the board of control considers extending vaccination time to February 1. This marks the biggest turnout to date for the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawana Hospital
Board of Control
Lackawanna Hospital
Mine Disaster At Pine Widkxe Mines Claims Several Lives
In the Alwon Coal Company operation at Pine Widkxe mine a fatal accident occurred. Superintendent Wil Huma and Assistant Superintendent Morgan were found dead while Fortune remained unconscious. AG fini i reportedly showed collapse and failure to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilken Barre
Martin Mortigie
Alwonquin Coal Company
Oqpilere
Fortune
Wil- Huma
Morgan
Wiiatos
Veentania Certificates Case In Local Court
Defendants arraigned before Magistrate Bollock on charges of violating certificates law. They faced fines of 0 each for improper issuance and display in their stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dan
Bollock
Ena
Sixteen Stock Exchange Collapses Under £2 Million Losses
A recent wave of market failures hits the Avun stock exchange with total losses around 2 million pounds. The collapse affects several five hundred thousand pound exposures and unsettles investors, regulators seek clarity on causes and remedies.
Specialty Diseases of Women Consultation Notice
Free consultation offered by Dr. Treverton for women’s diseases. Room 1 over Globe store. Hours 1 to 1.40 pm. Steam Heating and Plumbing listed alongside in the notice. P. F. & M. T. Howley, 231 Wyoming Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Over Globe
Treverton
P. F
M. T. Howley
Wyoming Ave
Three New School Buildings Proposed by Committee
The building committee of the board of control will recommend to the board that three new schools be erected in the first, second, and sixth wards. Each ward will receive a separate eight room and twelve room building, funded from the next fiscal year's appropriation at 2500 dollars per room, totaling eighty thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
First Ward
Second Ward
Sixth Ward
Local official imprisons repeat offender for street dumping
William Mahon was committed to the county jail in default of fine by Mayor Moir after being arrested Thursday by Street Inspector Robert Flynn for dumping ashes on the street. An old offender, he has been arrested several times but previously avoided penalties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Mahon
Moir
Nehee
Mahon
Robert Flynn
Miner Injured by Exploding Coal Charge
Josph Snyder of 720 Willow street, a Hyde Park mine worker, was taken to Luckawarnna hospital vestryday after a coal fragment struck his leg, causing a compound fracture when a powder charge exploded near him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josph Snyder
Willow
Luckawarnna Hospital
Snyder
Hyde Park
Man Falls From Scaffold At Blast Furnace
Steve Brawlitt of Southcranton fell twenty four feet from a scaffold at the blast furnace yesterday. He sustained a fracture of the jaw and head near the left eye. He was taken to Moves Taylor hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steve Brawlitt
Southcranton
Railroad Fare Notes January 6 101 Rates to Boston
On and after January 6 101 the following rates will be in effect to Boston Mass via the Delaware and Madison railroad the direct route for first class limited tickets From Carbondale Scranton Hinerton Wilkes Barre and intermediate stations 8.36 Honesdale 4.05 etc.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Delaware and Madison Railroad
Frau Carbondale
Scranton
Hinleton
Wilkea- Marte
Staihons
Honesdale
Removal Sale At Nettleto Preserves Prices In Town
Local listing notes a sale at Nettleto featuring items with price points such as S150 and S400. The advertisement mentions various goods including a Shone item and a Washing Lan averiite, with prices ranging from eight dollars to four hundred, highlighting a clearance theme and urging readers to act quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nettleto
Great Bargain Sale for Household Items
Classified notice showcases discounts on household goods including Alaska Stal 4 air darkeis and Marila trimmed items. Highlights 34 inch deep shelves and Seals with plain finishes. Includes pricing like 15 dollars and notes limited stock.
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