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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1901
Page
9
Multiple small items list a masquerade by Welcome Dancing Club, a euchre party at Knights of Columbus on Feb 1, a court appearance for threats, a dissolution of Teese & Long, a drunken arrest, a discharge of John Carey, and several train and memorial service notices with dates and places in local venues.
An obfuscated note invites all interested in the commemoration to attend regardless of nationality or faith. Police report: Philip Binlik Whe arrested for obstructing Mulberry Street sidewalk by driving ash wagon near Scranton Private hospital and fined by the mayor. Major Fulton retires. National Guard order lists W. G. Fulton, surgeon, reassigned from active duty to retirement with the Thirteenth regiment.
Dr Anna Law-Avard urged free public baths in cities to promote hygiene and order. She described exercise benefits, noting muscle contraction increases blood flow and nutrition. She advocated physical training in schools for both sexes and national health. Miss BL Lavelle sang, next talk by Dr W F Conners on the Eye Friday.
Ezra 8S. Griffin post No. 189 held a regular muster. Comrade Holgate of Post 307 presented Commander A. B. Stevens with a solid gold Grand Army badge, the fourth year he led the post. Comrade Jadwin announced cigars and an informal campfire followed.
Resolutions passed by Lieutenant Ezra B Griffin post No 199 G A R commend Theodore J Wint for forty years of service seen in Pekin China as commander of the South United States cavalry. They urge Senate and Pennsylvania representatives to adopt a concurrent resolution urging the president to promote Wint to brigadier general and seek the governor of Pennsylvania's approval upon final adoption.
General Manager Silliman was told by Street Commissioner Thomas, under mayoral orders, to stop nightly stalling of cars before the Providence road barn or face arrest and fines. The system has kept about twenty five to thirty cars on the switch nightly, the barn being too small for all equipment.
A memorial service in honor of Queen Victoria will be held at the First Presbyterian church on Sunday evening January 27. Dr McLeod will deliver an address. The choir will sing Lord Tennyson's Crossing the Bar. The Caledonian St Andrew's and St George's societies invite all who cherish the memory of this beloved sovereign.
Mahon's Shoe Store stays open late on Saturdays at 508 Lackawanna Avenue to serve shoppers after hours.
John Beyle known as Mire and formerly Mire Mame Hess of Wyoming Avenue, died January 24 in Kahoka Missouri. The obituary notes his prior ties and residence.
The Scranton Caledonian club in Guernsey hall marked the 142nd birth anniversary of Robert Burns with a banquet for about one hundred members and families. Rev W G Simpson spoke on Burns, followed by songs and remarks by ex-Chieftain Lindsay McMillan and Mayor James Moir who celebrated Scotland and Queen Victoria.
Attendees recount the influence of Scotchmen in American history as whiskey pleas go unmet by a wary surgeon. John G. McAskie yields a brief toast praising Alexander Hamilton and the U S constitution. Auld Lang Syne closes the program followed by dancing and music by Wahler’s orchestra.
The commission argues deep seated hatred must be reckoned with and that removing friars could end political questions. It favors allowing the government to grant railway franchises and plans judiciary reorganization, noting federal courts exceed its jurisdiction. It cites school religious exercises decided in favor of the church and upholds the civil code for commercial and civil matters.
Addison Keesler of Sterling married Miss Lila Flower of Gouldsboro at the Flower home on January 15 performed by Rev. J. N. Meaker. The bride wore dove colored broadcloth trimmed with pale blue satin. A wedding supper followed and the Gouldsboro Cornet band serenaded the couple.
A pending strike motion follows a conference between street car workers and company officials over hiring rules favoring union membership. The union seeks that new hires join the union before regular listing, while the company resists exclusive union employment. Attorney M F Conry was engaged, with further meetings planned to decide on Keller’s membership and the proposed compromise.
Tomorrow at 4 p m the Southworth studios host the first of this season's composers' afternoons titled A Glimpse of Italy with Italian selections. The program features Scarlatti, Bolzano, Buononcini, Bellini, Donizetti, and others with violin, soprano, contralto, and piano in a monthly series including British and French pieces.
A Scranton letter to Pennsylvania Casualty Co acknowledges a twenty three dollar and fifty seven cent draft. The writer praises the policy as a wise investment, cites Wilber’s Itch as relief, and thanks the company for prompt settlement, signing J. P. Hitchcock.
Reporting climate figures with high and low temperatures, humidity and snowfall. The entry notes a high near 89 degrees and a low around 25 degrees, with humidity around 29 percent and a snowfall of four hours ending at 8 pm.
The famous Queen Quality line for women is featured at Mahon's Shoe Store located on Lackawana Avenue. This brief item notes the brand's availability and the store's location for shoppers.
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