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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1901
Page
10
John Manley a blacksmith of Larch Street was arrested yesterday after his sister Nellie Manley filed charges of assault and battery. She says he attacked her in a rage over a remark made Thursday night. Manley posted bail and awaits a hearing before Magistrate Howe Tuesday night.
A pamphlet covers the Tran American Exposition with hotel and hoarding house details in Buffalo including addresses, weekly rates, and capacity. It announces a Scranton to Buffalo train at 4 500 PM with stops through Scranton Division for connections to Buffalo, plus a New York Shopping Guide. Copies available via local agents or by mail for two cents to J Walsh Scranton PA.
The New York Ontario and Western Railroad issues a pamphlet detailing hotels and boarding houses in Buffalo with addresses rates and occupancy figures. A Scranton bound train leaves at 4 p m stopping at all Scranton Division stations for Buffalo connections. Copies available via agents or by mailing two cents to J E Walsh Scranton Pennsylvania.
Campbell Hughes signs as president denying authorization for a Keystone Republican club excursion planned with other groups. The notice states the published plan is unauthorized and clarifies it did not receive official sanction.
Margaret Clark presented a plate recital at 644 Clay Avenue with assistance from soprano Margaret Mitchell and tenor William Jones. The program featured Clark pupils and pieces by Navelaana, Durand, and Leclerc, with performances by Long-seneold, Stella Rosar, Louise Strohecker, Rittie Mitchell, and Harry Humphry.
The Darling troupe, once cleared of poisoning charges in Wilkes-Barre, moved to Scranton to recoup debts. A failed tent performance drew 1500 boys, ending in a head wound from a thrown stone and the show heading to York state. Constable Thomas seized $400 in ponies and props amid a $500 attachment against the show.
A south bound Scranton Railway car from Carbondale derailed on Main Street Jer myn at 8 10 last night after its front axle broke. Fifteen passengers were injured, with Jacob Mendelsohn of Mansfield among the most seriously hurt, both legs crushed. The motorman escaped. Conductor Brownell strained his back.
Lodge members and veterans attended the funeral at Forest Hill cemetery where the remains were interred. An American flag covered the casket as three volleys rang out from a firing squad. Pallbearers came from the Veterans and Odd Fellows. Members sang at the grave and at the house Mrs Charles Watres and Mrs Kenwood offered vocal selections.
City Solicitor Watson notes an old act allowing a permanent three member board of viewers to assess benefits and damages from street, pavement, and sewer works. The act, once repealed by the ripper bill and restored by the chaser, would let the court appoint the viewers every three years with council-fixed pay, reporting to councils.
Mies Wallis of Carbondale showed a bright improvement yesterday as contestants were urged to report their points. The report notes the top three scorers have accumulated more points than all other contestants combined, highlighting standout progress.
A fragmented OCR list shows names and places tied to a closing day table. Items include Frank Kemmerer Factoryville Miss Wilhelmina Griffin Providence David O Emery Wimmers Pa Arthur C Griffis Montrose Miss Minnie Wallis Carbondale E J Sheridan Haw ley Miss Jennie Ward Olyphant Robert Campbell Green Ridge.
Walter I. Gunster, battalion adjutant of the Thirteenth regiment, is commissioned a second lieutenant in the U S Army on June 21. His transfer to the regular service follows endorsements from Senator Quay and Senator Penrose, with an anticipated reporting order. He is an attorney by profession and has a strong militia record.
A three day sale of needlework at Adams Avenue chapel closes Thursday evening. Credit goes to the young ladies of the congregation and their directors, the men's society, and the tradespeople who contributed items. Rev. James Hughes thanks supporters for a successful bazaar.
For the benefit of all who wish to attend the dedication of the new Catholic church at Hawley the Erie Railroad Company will run a special train from Washington Avenue station at 9 a m returning leave Hawley at 6 30 p m Fare for round trip one dollar Ad.
Sophia Lea Lackawanna Key and Frank Jonathan Milman appear among marriage license records in Lackawanna area notices. Other lines list names such as Lorenz Wasl and D Leese with various formatting artifacts.
The Tribune's Tenth Anniversary souvenir was well received with many compliments. It was an expensive gift to subscribers and valued for its historical content. An extra print run was issued for out of town readers and sold quickly at twenty cents each, with a few remaining offered at the same price.
E B Jones will take charge July 1 as county controller with John Morris as deputy and Charles Savage as chief clerk. The change follows earlier plans for W F Johns as chief clerk being incorrect. Auditors Costello and Kiefer expect to serve out terms through January 1, 1903, with auditing two years behind schedule.
The Lakeside Lodore venue is billed as the region’s finest Fourth celebration with Delaware and Hudson railroad offering special trains from Scranton at 6:20, 9:15, 10:13 a.m., and 2:44 p.m. Bauer's band provides dance music and catering with steamer, rowboats, launches, and games. Fare from Scranton is 40 cents for adults and children.
Contest participants push to improve as scores rise with Lewis 1 point and Schwenker 24 while Miles adds 3. Buckingham 18 ties Brun ner for fifth, Miss Wallis nears Harris in thirteenth, daily standings to be printed Monday.
On Monday the revenue tax on beer tobacco and cigars changes and stamps of a new issue will be sold at the Internal Revenue Office of T F Penman. The office opens at 12:01 Sunday night to meet expected rush and supply customers. The new law reduces prices by 25 cents per barrel of beer 60 cents per thousand cigars and 2.4-10 cents per pound of tobacco.
The Maple City Band of Honesdale will present a sacred concert at Lake Lodore on Sunday June 30 with special reduced fare excursion trains from Scranton. Delaware and Hudson operates first class catering boats launches and a merry go round for a Sabbath outing in the cool grove. Fare from Scranton is 71 cents with trains at 8:50 and 11:33 a m. An auction sale by E M Strong includes bedroom suites carpet chairs tables blankets silverware crockery and household articles.
Steam Heating and Plumbing advertises the Punch cigar as the leader of 10 cent cigars. P B F and M T Howley located at 231 Wyoming Ave endorse the product with promotional notice. Lad.
A marked difference in outward appearance signals better head comfort and hat economy. Rough Hats sell for 3 dollars, Split Hats 3 and 4 dollars, other good hats 1.50 and 2 dollars.
The advertisement asserts flannel and serge suits priced from 7.50 to 18 dollars are highly satisfactory in the city. It also touts boys wash suits labeled 600 to H.00 as the town’s talk, from Richards & Wirth at 26 Lackawanna Avenue.
Ticket agent of the Lackawanna railroad offers excursion fares to Binghamton at 1.90 dollars. Tickets on sale for travel July 4 and 5 with return July 5 inclusive. Also note promotion for the 5e cigar Kleon.
The funeral of Henry W. Littell was held at his 330 Madison Avenue home with many friends in attendance. Robert Burns lodge and Kara Griffin post of the Grand Army of the Republic led services at the house and cemetery. Rev. Dr. C. M. Giffin of Elm Park M E Church delivered a simple yet eloquent sermon.
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