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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1901
Page
5
An advertisement from Ackawanna Laundry offers telephone or mail orders with home delivery and quoted prices. It claims quality considerations and a guaranteed reduction, inviting customers to compare lavindering or similar laundry services.
Residents and visitors are listed with trips visiting and departures. Names include Mr and Mrs HW Crees Jett to Chicago, Senator OK Mock in Union County, and others traveling to La Mine Heliwdale Lake Ariel Toronto and Buffalo. A Rim Park church tutor to Epworth league, plus several families visiting relatives and attending events.
Forty two district supervisors from the United States and Canada attend a second annual convention in Washington. T. J. Foster presides as delegates discuss aid exchange and program improvements while wives accompany many. An evening social at Nay Aug Park follows a morning session at Guernsey hall.
At Harrisburg yesterday a charter was granted to the Speedway Inn company of Dunmore with a capital of $1000. The new firm will operate the inn located at the Speedway, which has stood there for some time.
A young man named Lismith faced arrest by Special Officer A. Grade for trespassing on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad after stealing a ride to the city. Charles Thiel was fined $5 after Monday night arrest on his wife’s warrant, who claims he is insane. Dennis Dines, an elderly local figure, was brought before Magistrate Millie for drunkenness. the case extended with a brief remand. Emma White reported that her stepfather Arthur Seline appeared before Alderman Treweyintortay on a letter threat involving a revolver, resolved amicably by the alderman.
Classified ad notes a listing from Hanley's offering the best option at 420 Feruce Street with phrasing that suggests an unbeatable value. The brief line reads as a simple promotional headline for a local storefront.
Merchants and families plan a Lake Lodore outing labeled Grocers Day despite a name kept from change. The program features Hauer's orchestra, a brass band, various amusements, fair catering by Fadden Brothers, tea water stations, and hourly train service from 4:90 p m to 7:40 p m.
Friday schools from St Luke's Irish and St David's join the Church of the Good Shepherd for a Lake Lodore trip. St James' church adds many adults from Scranton parishes. Bauer's orchestra accompanied the group as ideal weather made the day highly enjoyable.
A blaze threatened Lauer & Marke at 621 Lackawanna Avenue when a man in front of the store set fire to the awning at about 11:40. The Phoenix Chemical Company responded instantly to a still alarm and used chemical fire suppressant to extinguish the blaze, preventing damage beyond the awning.
Commissary Sergeant Harry Hermanus resigns as armorer and range master of the Thirteenth regiment and seeks withdrawal from the unit. The request has not yet been granted. Hermanus has served as armorer and range muster since the death of the late Rees Watkine.
The Lackawanna County Medical Society met in the common council room with Dr. W. M. Reedy presiding. Dr. L. W. Gibbs of West Scranton read an interesting paper, which the physicians present discussed.
The hermetically sealed urn containing Mrs Jean du Pont Dimmick’s ashes was placed in the family vault at Forest Hill cemetery yesterday. Services at the tomb were read by Rev F Dr Beateman, pastor of the Episcopal Church of Good Shepherd.
A letter from Washington approved three substitute carriers at the near post office. Mee Mary Kane of Tudor Street, South Beaton, Mass, and a Mrs Daniel Crowley connected by marriage to Damee Mampton of Wales are mentioned in the notices.
Local note lists Hanley's Ice Cream at 420 Spruce Street with claim of absolute purity.
The District No. 1 Mine Workers met in quarterly session to elect officers and hear officer reports. They reviewed the legislative committee’s exhaustive contends on bills in Harrisburg, argued against the inspector bill, and urged passage of coal weighing measures to protect miners’ pay.
Ex Sheriff Charles Robinson may be the Democratic candidate for state treasurer with backing from Guffey Creasy and other leaders. If Robinson declines, Cumberland’s Gray is likely for the convention. Judge Yerkes is named for the Supreme bench as insurgent factions press to unseat the Ryan Donnelly Philadelphia delegation. Lackawanna plans a larger role as district representation grows this year.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey plans Sunday July 2 start of Boranton Olen Onoke trips with additional runs August 4 and 18. August 10 and 7 offer Ocean Grove and Atlantic City excursions, ten day passes. Over 100 passengers already booked for the Knights Templar triennial conclave to Louisville August 22 28.
J R White of Daleville charges his wife Nellie Fay with bigamy alleging she married a man named Ferana in New York nine years ago and was never divorced. He swore out a warrant for her arrest and a hearing before Alderman Myron Kaseon is set for today.
A new contestant entered yesterday as Seyond Place and Miss Griffin move closer to Anderson with Griffin in fourth position. The race continues with improving performance and room for others.
The list shows contestants and their points across locations Scranton Hyde Park Carbondale and more. Names include Meyer Lewis Henry Schwenker William Miles Garfield Anderson Miss Wilhelmina Griffin Miss Norma Meredith Ray Buckingham August Brunner Jr Miss Villa Pedrick Frank Kemmerer David Emery Arthur Griffis H Harris Miss Minnie Wallis Harry Freeman E Sheridan Miss Jennie Ward and Robert Campbell.
The Tribune Educational Contest shows no change in leaders this morning. William Milesle nears second place while Miss Griffin narrows Anderson's hold on fourth. Oscar E. Lancaster of South Sterling enters the field as entrants are urged to join. eight yearly subscribers with 96 points could reach seventh place. Readers may send letters to the Editor Educational Contest Scranton Tribune for a booklet or subscription blanks.
Wolf Webber's daughter was bitten on the arm by Henry Flack's dog. Webber demanded the dog be killed. Flack refused and allegedly assaulted Webber. Flack was arraigned before Alderman Howe and held on $200 bail to answer for assault and battery.
The studio promotes life size portraits from photos in pastel watercolor or sepia, advising consultation with Schriever before ordering. An expert New York artist supervises the work to improve likeness in finished portraits, with studio access for patrons to discuss improvements. A note mentions the new fc cigar "Kleon."
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