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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1901

Page

3

Scranton Transfer Co Baggage to Hotels and Residences

Scranton Transfer Co offers baggage handling from the office DD at the W. Passenger Station for direct delivery to hotels and private residences in the Scranton area. Phone 525.

City Notes Imborraranrz Ball At Theal Muse Hall

The annual masquerade ball of the Scranton Wiederkratie is set for February 7 at Muse Hall. It will be members only. Other items note assaults, meetings, and local notices including a plumber union gathering and a mine accident near Avondale.

Scranton Wiederkratie Muse Hall

Bachelor Ball in Scranton Hails Young Bachelors

The South Scranton Young Bachelors held a successful ball at the Scranton Bicycle Club house with Bauer’s orchestra providing music and Tate serving refreshments. Committee members included Burns, Michael Huns, William Duntae, and James Brennan. A horse and buggy theft report was also received by police at 10:50 PM, detailing entry into the carriage owned by John Winterson of Wittston. The horse is iron gray with a black top and red finishing gear. Delaware Lackawanna and Western paydays are announced for several collieries, with semimonthly earnings due for mid January at Oxford, Dodo, Bellows, Holden, and others. A series of lectures by Dr. Arthur T. Pierson of New York is planned from February 10 to 11, inviting cooperation from local missions and societies. New cooking classes begin. late entrants may join a back session. A candy making class is forming, and Gila Territorial club meetings are set for Friday at 4 PM with girls under 17 encouraged to join. Lessons in table setting and waiting are included, with the secretary’s Bible sessions concluding Monday and Friday. All girls are welcome.

Elo South Scranton Scranton Bauer Tate Burns Michael Huns William Duntae Wid Jamce Brennen Polio John Winterson Wittston Vv. W. CC Arthur T. Pierson New York Leone

Annual Banquet of Scranton Engineers' Club

The Scranton Engineers' Club held its annual meeting and banquet at the Board of Trade Assembly Room. Officers elected for the coming year included President HM W Howley and Vice President H H Stock with BK Sturges as treasurer and KR Williamson as recording secretary. The event featured a decorative menu, impromptu toasts, and guests from Wilkes-Barre, Carbondale, and Philadelphia among many city members and officers.

Scranton Engineers’ Club Board of Trade Assembly HM. W. Howley H. H. Stock BK. Sturges KR. B. Williamson James Gardiner Sanderson C. Rose A. D. Blackinton William M. Marple Steward O'Neil Scrinten Club H. W. Rowley James . Dickson BK. Tracey Hit T., Conner George T. Thomas Wilkes-Barre William J. Hamilton 8. H. Kupp Carbondale George T. Gwilliam Philadelphia City Thomas Sprague Walter TL. Henwood FP. K. Trinity F. T. Platt B. M. 4Endher E. H. Simpson Alfred #. Lister R. EK Hurley Morgan Davis Ht. Harding Mattes AL BR. Dunning Alm Eee MH. M. Lane I. i. Kingley

Hearing on the Will of Charles W Roesler

Objections to probating the will of Charles W Roesler are set for a hearing before Register of Wills Koch. The late man left most of his estate to Mrs. Mary Louise Osberry who lived with him at 225 Franklin Avenue for two years.

Register of Wills Koch Charles W. Roesler Mary Louise Osbernry Osberry Franklin Avenue Houdewilver

Officers of Royal Arcanum Installs New Leadership in Ceremonial

The Seranton council No. 023 of the Royal Arcanum installed its new officers at the bi weekly meeting in Odd Fellows hall. New officers include Regent W A Duggan Vice regent F L Sturdevant orator C Comegya secretary Edward Evans treasurer P J McCaffery chaplain HM M Crowell guide John F Volkanandt warden J B Hall sentry Philip Wirth trustees K E Ripple F W Martin Myer Davidow representative to Grand council W W Berry.

Seranton Council Royal Arcanum Odd Fellowes’ Hall W. A. Duggan F. L. Sturdevant C. Comegya Thomas Russell Edward Evans J. Cooper P. J. McCaffery HM. M. Crowell John F. Volkanandt J. BH. Hall Philip Wirth H. Ripple F. W. Martin Myer Davidow Grand Council W. W. Berry

False Pretences Charged In New York Brewer Arrest

Morris Traoube of New York City was arrested on a warrant from Alderman Millar on false pretences. He was arraigned and held under $800 bail. The Anthracite Brewing Company charged Traoube with obtaining 400 for beer never delivered.

Morris Traoube New York City Millar Anthracite Brewing Company Tracube

Fees of the new county officials argued before judge

Judge Archbald heard the Lewis v county fee case on whether new county officials receive fees or a salary. A verdict of 120 was directed for Lewis, with jurors told the case hinges on constitutional salary rules and census timing. Proceedings may continue Saturday or Monday with possible Superior Court appeal.

Archbald R. W. Archbald W. R. Lewis Mr. Lewis W. J. Sfand M. J. Martin H. L. Taylor H. A. Knapp H. Barnes Census Department Lewie Lewis Lackawanna Seo Silstek Edwards Kelly

Arbitration hearing in Probst vs Stone over fence on East Mountain

The third hearing before Arbitrators M Fr Conry Joseph Jeffrlee and Russell Dimmick in Dunmore Fifth Ward discussed settlement terms. Annie M Probst alleges John Stone unlawfully broke down her fence and drove over her land, with a basis of settlement reached yesterday.

M. Fr. Conry Joseph Jeffrlee Russell Dimmick Annie M. Probst John Stone Dunmore

Savings Advice From Traders National Bank

A bank advertisement urges careful saving and regular small deposits to build wealth. It promotes disciplined work and planning, arguing the long standing “pillar to power plan” has failed and that incremental savings over time creates a substantial “pile” to be proud of.

Waa

Yesterday's marriage licenses listing a few individuals

A brief, partially garbled entry notes yesterday's marriage licenses including Avuellet Wiliam Bolumidt Rowe Manni Oahey and Thomas J. Willian with Maria Bodycoomb and Hugh streat, indicating a 2008 date and streets in the locality. The readable pieces point to a registry update rather than detailed marriage ceremonies or statuses.

Avuellet Wiliam Bolumidt, Co Cesces Rowe

Administers Assigned to EB Shurtleff for William Fink Estate

Court granted EB Shurtleff letters of administration for the William Fink estate. Hearings were set for objections to Lackawanna township nomination certificates. Auditor Charles J. Daniele reported on the assignor's bank account with Citizens' and Miners Savings Bank. creditors receive about 7 events on the dollar. Deeds recorded for numerous purchasers including Mina Robinson, The Arvin Building and Loan, Henry W. Sorthon, and others. further deeds to be acknowledged on Jan.

William Fink Shurtleff Min Indaw Lackawanna Township Charles J. Daniele Citizens’ and Miner’ Savings Bank Corny Thomas Barrowman Mina Robinson Woodman Charles Robinson Arvin W. A. Costello Ducothoa Feil German Building Association

Scranton Railway Company Refuses Union Clause Demand

As forecast, the Scranton Railway company refused to accept a contract clause excluding nonunion workers. The dispute prompted a late-night meeting between the employes grievance committee and company officials. Workers report a new eight-hour shift lowers pay, with some wages cited around $1.82 under the new schedule.

Scranton Railway Company Clarke Silliman Timothy Burke Tribune Carbondale George Keller Iresh Charles Seeley Fiis Keller Dern Guu Finae Hideeslon

Gaiety Theater Closes as Harvey Long Retires

The Gaiety theater shuts after a Vagabonda Burlesque show as manager Harvey Long retires from management though a future reopening is possible. Long plans to devote himself to his bill posting business and the theater has faced financial strains since September.

Vagabonda H. Schadt Long

Carpenters Die In Scaffold Accident At Steel Works

Two carpenters were killed and two others injured at the Pennsylvania Steel works in Hareburg when a swinging scaffold thirty feet high swung and ropes looped. A shifting engine snapped the rope, flinging workers from the scaffold to the ground. Frank McCoy of Steelton died, with A Breosh and Alvin Weaver of Harrisburg injured.

Hareburg Don Frank McCoy Steelton Va. Breosh Alvin Weaver Harrisburg Carpenter Pennsylvania Steel Works

Trial List Prepared for Two-Week Criminal Term

District Attorney W H Lewis released a trial list for a two week criminal term beginning February 4. Three courts are aimed for weekly operation with judges Edwards Kelly Archbald and others presiding. First week features Sammie Alliott murder Coyne perjury and related cases. second week heads with Bevalacque murder and extensive larceny and assault counts.

Billiott Bevalacque Coyne W. H. Lewis Vesterday H. M. Edwards John P. Kelly R. W. Archbald Edwards Archbald Carbondale Sammie Alliott Edward J. Neary Thomas J. Coyne Robert Wilson Jacob Elliman William A. Pharpe Patrick J. Conway Louise Fertunn Joseph Kearney Frank Robling B. W W. Wall Frank Robling, Jr I. Connell & Company Nellie Jaimeon Kate Johnson Bridget Moran Frank Hobling, Jr William l Tanaan Frank Roebling Charlee Metecister Alvin Charles Oustard Frank Stobling John Yates Oewult Mamie Lewis Pts Anthons Stewart Doln Melane Mellicent Witehrwke Fleet William Holdean Alexander Grow J Seidman

Prosperous Year for Scranton Bolt and Nut Works Announces Growth

The Scranton Bolt and Nut Works reported a four percent dividend and capital stock increase from 160000 to 250000 at its annual meeting. Directors and officers were reelected, production expanded with a sixty four foot addition, six new machines, and staff rising from 200 to 300. The company ships nationwide with trade in Cuba Porto Rico and orders from South Africa Australia South America India and China. Next year’s outlook is bright with an expected strong report.

Scranton Bolt and Nut Works Sollowa W. C. Zehnders Charles H. Welles Li. M. Horton EB. M. Zehnder Theodore Fuller W. DP. Zehnder Charles HW. Welles A. Lansing J. M. Horton Johnson H. Zehnder Charleen Mose Zehnder United States Cuba Porto Tico South Africa Australia South America India China

Peculiar Sandwich Sparks City Scandal At Lunch Wagon

H. J. Coyle bit into a ham sandwich and found a mouse leg hidden between slices. Samuel Herriwite, lunch wagon operator, faced alderman Millar but was exonerated from all charges after the mouse episode.

H. J. Coyle Coyle Samuel Herriwite Herriwite Millar

Locomotives and Stationary Engines Exhibit

Scranton general office showcases boilers moisting and pumping machinery with locomotives and stationary engines on display at the exhibit.

Rival Lunch Wagon Owners Accuse Sabotage Plot

A feud between two lunch wagon proprietors escalates with a claimed scheme to spoil the rival's business. Coyle allegedly hired to enter the wagon, order a sandwich, swap it with a prepared one, and sow confusion to harm the other vendor.

Coyle

Modern Woodmen Camp Organized in Scranton

Modern Woodmen of America Providence camp number 155 organized in the Auditorium lodge room with 35 charter members. Officers elected include W Otto D Meyer W A Wilson Blaby banker J M Fohringer escort Pred V Hertwell watchman P V Scanton centeney W D Oakley physicians Dr Bessey Dr Smith managers Hert Sherman J Gillespie two years F J Hubbard three years. Gillespie chosen to represent camp at state camp in Harrisburg February 6.

Modern Woodmen of America Providence Camp Auditorium Lodge Joseph HH. Hughey Otto D. Meyer W. A Wilson Blaby J. M. Fohringer Pred V. Hertwell P. V. Scanton Eentey W. D. Oakley

State Appointments in Lackawanna Legislature

Among announced appointments, four Lackawanna county representatives are credited. T Jefferson Reynolds named his father Joseph Reynolds as assistant doorkeeper. Scheuer became messenger for George Marshall. Estes Jones of Bellevue, a driver, was made a page through Edward James Jr and Edward Swarts. Swarts, formerly janitor at the courthouse, also became a page through Philbin. Senate confirmed P. G. Reilly and D. F. Fickes of Scranton and W. B. K. Wat of Carbondale as notaries.

Lackawanna County T. Jefferson Reynolds Joseph Reynolds Scheuer George Marshall Carpenter & Fileig Estes Jones Bellevue Edward James, Jr Edward Swarts Dunmore

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