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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1901
Page
2
Fragmented local classified notices advertise a free-to-list exchange for property trade and sales. An employment ad seeks an experienced and good cook for an emergency ward facility, plus rental inquiries on Falem Avenue and other real estate prompts.
City Controller Wheeler presents the nine months ending December 31 1900 financial summary. Incomes include taxes rents and fines with reductions in interest on bonds and an estimated total for the year around 41000. The report compares two yearly estimates side by side. Funeral notices mention Elizabeth Sperl and relatives.
A close reading of the 181 appropriations ordinance shows only a slight change from last year. The 181 measures reflect marginal adjustments to the budget compared with the previous tally.
St. Rose Singing Society presents a musicale and sacred concert at St. Rose on Monday for the church fund. The program features solos dusts and duets by church singers and literary selections by talented youths. The committee aims for first class entertainment.
The finance committee of the select council approved several expenditures on Mondian evening. Bills include janitor supplies for Wuckley Kross and Miteball teams, wagon and street department costs, feeding for Mitelella and other services. Numerous entries reference Carbondale, Ward offices, and Commonwealth tax plans with various contractors and suppliers.
A large audience gathered at the Trinky Park church for the organ fund benefit concert. Mrs B G Worden of Scranton sang with a clear flexible voice while Mrs Louise Frey-Fenberger of Wilkes-Barre led the program with piano and violin numbers by local and visiting artists. The event featured soprano selections, violin pieces, and a piano trio, with performances by Louise Fromdentwraer, Alexander, and Thomas under the church’s musical director.
Henry Sperl died at his home on Drummond avenue at 5 30 p m from heart paralysis after a long illness. Born in Germany sixty nine years ago he came to America as a young man and settled in Susquehanna where he worked in shops. He invented the Sperl Heater and later organized the Sperl Heater company in 19 something with capital stock of 20000 now led by Fr K E Hendrick president Edward Clark son vice president A P Trautwein treasurer and G A Singer secretary. He survived by his widow.
The Sunday night storm exposed gaps in the city fire alarm system as several cross wires could have sparked fires. Fire Chief McNulty supports placing a key at every fire box to avoid delays in waking key holders and transmitting alarms.
Headlines sweep through local life with posts on new residents, entertainments postponed, and community gatherings. The report lists a new resident, a postponed concert, a postwar reunion, and marriages, with names like Wadaworth and Chittihue, plus bandleader Prof. Humshy visiting.
In Jomielroad mining town, agents including Philip Auer and A Lundquiet swore in representatives to oversee inspections. A woman named Thivel pressed for a warning to arrest a man for stealing articles, while the alderman warned of reform and committed the man to the county after he confessed.
Mrs. C. L. Byron of 61 Lincoln Avenue Chicago reports using Peruna the great catarrh remedy to relieve chronic bladder and headaches. She states significant relief after two to five bottles and claims no recurrence nearly a year later. The Peruna Medicine Company of Columbus Ohio is cited.
A Wisconsin resident Charles Lindsay writes Dr Hartman of Columbus Ohio that six bottles of Peruna cured his catarrh of the digestive system and bladder after fifteen years of suffering. The notice touts Peruna as a remedy for chronic bladder catarrh and urges others to write for a free letter answer.
Rev. R. Rose speaks at the Heoran Hospital church this evening on The Seen and Won. Admission is free with a tide offering to defray expenses of fringe Jecluiese Juine. The lecture, praised in advance, continues a popular course through the city.
The report details a crowd gathering in Olg uit, Pittston and mentions several individuals including Mie Mame Glennon, Sadie Cummings, Mira Clore Spleeher, Mollie Nolan, Margaret, and Anthony Belly. It notes serious injury to a person on Powderly street and references Alderman Millar and Mr Wolf Male involved in the scene.
A letter from I. O Tucker, treasurer of a fraternal order, praises Peruna for curing kidney catarrh, stomach and chest complaints, and internal organ catarrh. The text urges readers to write to Dr Harman for free advice and cites Dr Heron of Columbus, Ohio.
The record details devotional services led by Rev. Josph Wainer and a discussion by Rev. O. Prower at a Methodist gathering. It notes planning meetings, attendance of ministers and delegates, and messages from officials about school district matters and public instruction.
A historical health ad promotes a miracle cure claiming rapid cold relief with a single dose. The text asserts dramatic effectiveness and urges readers to obtain the product from local outlets. No medical endorsement is provided and the claim lacks substantiation.
A community event features a musical show honoring residents and notables. Performances include acts by Meredith, Winelda, and others with nods to local institutions such as Washburn Street cemetery and Archhald Mine Scelilegial Pond. The event highlights local figures and a commemorative procession.
A sprawling description details a notable event featuring Jermyn and Mayfield with a crowd, performances, and school groups. The piece mentions Mr and Mrs David Makimw Je and Allen Hoopers Wher among those attending and references various speakers and activities at the communal gathering.
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