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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1901
Page
9
Fragmented OCR notes mention camping and deliveries with a list of names and places. It reads like a community bulletin or column with scattered references to dates, people, and local events. Details are garbled but suggest a neighborhood update with names such as Marl and Westenramnag and references to work and fire.
Monday the employee of the Diamondail Storrs will be paid for operations at Avendda o Awelinelow Ula Peltehen Hulletend and Worlward mines.
A letter from President McKinley’s private secretary to D H B Atheron secretary of the board of trade acknowledges the invitation for the president to visit the city on his return from the Pan-American exposition. The response notes it is not possible to provide a definite answer at this time due to the current travel situation.
Twenty six men paid 1100 each to obtain licenses in a citywide issuance, bringing total licenses taken to 29 of 276 granted. Listed are names from multiple wards including Ward Three Michael Tovew and Ward Thirteen Anthracite steel companies, with vintner and bottler licenses noted.
Jury considered the case of J. Th. Westcate and J. BK. Wideman yesterday morning under Judge J. P. Kelly, but adjourned before a verdict was reached. In the Mire. Mary Motos v Finn & Putlipe case Judge J. M. Dwayne presided Thursday with a verdict returned Wednesday for 85 four Mie Monten.
Mrs Badley sues for divorce alleging desertion without cause by T Holley. The filing cites ongoing desertion through several years. Attorney Joseph F L Gillroy represents the plaintiff.
Fragmentary OCR text shows names such as WOOT, ccuven reece cotta, Vebors M. Trcntipentt, Willian Kiger and WAIN Whe A, OM IM. The readable parts suggest a legal or court panel record but lack clear actions, dates, or outcomes.
Alderman W S Millar of the Eighth ward laments flaws in present laws guiding grand jury reports and court referrals. He urges broader aldermanic jurisdiction to curb waivers and delays that waste county funds and burden families while proposals to tighten hearings gain support.
Mie Posner was arrested on his father's complaint on Thursday night but was discharged in police court yesterday as the father withdrew the picture and the son returned the money.
Announcement for a 10 monthly lesson course at M. Norton’s and Reisman Bros. Priced at 23 cents per lesson. Promises easy acquisition of correct pronunciation and quick ability to render ideas before grammar study. Request a Transilator.
Saturday March 2 marks opening day at Goodman's Pow Shoe Store 4s Lackawanna Avenue with souvenirs distributed to customers.
An old advertisement lists services in steam heating and plumbing by FP F M Howley at 231 Wyoming Avenue asking for Kelly's upron crackers.
Chaired by BE Chittenden the select committee on estimates spends days analyzing next year’s budget. He calls for bold cuts totaling about 72 thousand dollars to meet revenue of 329 thousand 600 dollars, suggesting eliminating fees for judgments and incidentals and trimming patrols, health board funds, park projects, library improvements, and staff. He proposes a sales tax shift to city corporations and notes potential new revenue from poll taxes and licenses if reorganization and new ordinances pass.
An article discusses how knowledge and proper method unlock healing, noting catarrh and grip as old illnesses with new understanding. It highlights Stuart's Catarrh Tablets as systemic remedies that reach the blood, claim to cure grip and throat troubles, and contrast with inhaled antiseptics. It also mentions a separate note about a poll tax estimate totaling $91,000 after a $13,000 increase.
Testimony in four divorce cases was taken by Attorney McAndrew yesterday. Mrs. Annie Humphreys described desertion by Alfred Humphrey after an 1895 marriage and Wales trip, with letters proving non-support. Mrs. Mary Weed testified to desertion by George S Weed after a 1908 marriage, leading to separation and eventual self-support. Additional witnesses supported the claims of desertion and lack of support for Joseph Phillips and Sarah Jones as well.
New weather head F H Clark of Binghamton New York arrives to take charge at midnight. W E Donaldson, in charge here for months, departs Tuesday for Binghamton to head the station there.
A fire in the Broadway hotel barroom in Bellevue owned by Patrick Maloney triggered an alarm from Box 1. The Eagle and Columbia companies responded and kept the blaze confined to the ground floor with limited damage.
The Butcher union resolved at an early week meeting to ask employers to keep shops closed on Sunday mornings. An official notice confirms future Sunday morning closures of butcher shops.
Deputy City Controller A Hartley ix completes the debt statement after council direction for R L Day & Co. The total net indebtedness stands at 491 651.70, up from 133 477.95 in April last.
An old advertisement claims Krause's Cold Cure relieves colds in 24 hours without work interruption. It also promises cold prevention if taken at first symptoms. Sold by Matthews Bros drugstore.
After a conference with Mother Jones and Harvey Brow silk company officials, the Forest City mill grievance dispute appeared settled and 40 to 50 female workers were to return Monday. Arbitration petitions circulated among business leaders as another Scranton mill faced disturbances.
Jaike Wodere endorses Lodore as a charming scenic getaway with lake views, shaded drives, canoe pavilion and rustic grounds. The article promotes affordable rates for churches and societies and urges quick bookings via Lackawanna Avenue depot for H W Cross, Division Passenger Agent, Delaware and Hudson Railroad.
Bargain note offers a used O gan for ten dollars at Guernsey Hall operated by J W Guernsey, located at 14 Wellington Avenue Scranton Pennsylvania.
A man standing near the edge of the platform was struck by a moving train as it arrived at 4 o clock. He was knocked several feet, picked up by bystanders, and taken to the hospital where he died after receiving treatment.
Mrs Crandall a Liesearold girl who wandered from Norristown on a route toward St Louis was brought back to Norristown by her daughter in a brief relief effort.
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