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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 31, 1901
Page
5
A muddled item records various people in different places visiting, traveling, or staying with friends. It notes Heh Cappbell of Sietreomdale and Wilton Th Tht of Meneiite among others, with mentions of hospital stays, family visits, and attendance at events across cities and states.
Muldwin, who served nearly half a century as general passenger agent of the Central Railroad of New Jersey, died Thursday evening at his Roselle home from chronic liver trouble. He was a Newark native and a founder among the line’s early leaders, remembered for shaping management during the railroad’s expansion and ownership changes. He retired a few weeks earlier after a storied career marked by public service and industry influence.
The St Luke’s parish house hosted a Faelten recital under the Canton Conservatory of Music with Professor Pennington. Mr. Paelten performed a program featuring the Tong Sona Beethoven and Schubert pieces, Chopin numbers, and a concert encore from Fauré. The audience praised the talent and Pennington’s efforts to bring classic music to Conservatory pupils.
An afternoon golf event at the in trys club drew fifteen entries but instability in the event prevented a clear record. Alph Steves and Rained Sanderson led the field with petals ahead on the third tray as Archbidd and Pondmaki contended. Wales defeated Tretten Countess on the groum with a six up margin yesterday while previews hint at next week's Linke play.
A garbled OCR item discusses Nepe toil Penneymid Brewing and ownership disputes at a brewing firm. It references stockholders unhappy with executives and reports of executive actions affecting company operations amid vague legal and financial concerns.
Flood waters overflowed the Lackawanna River from Olyphant to Dickson City, flooding mills, stables, streets, and lowlands. Bridges washed away and homes and outbuildings suffered inundation, with fires inconvenienced and hydrants removed by flood debris. The river receded by Monday morning, though damage lingered and authorities called for repairs.
Local authorities pursue penalties and court action over unlicensed beer sales in Stroudsburg area. Officials announce fines up to 100 dollars or imprisonment, with notice that proceeds may be redirected to the complainant. Court hearing set for the sheriff and magistrate to address the Stroudsburg Brewing Company arrests for unlicensed sale.
Two coroner inquests determine causes of death in separate incidents. In one case at Meogie a man named Thomas Andrew perished in a house fire after a hotel witness testified and investigators noted the arson and the victim’s death at his residence. In the other case at New Ssselwot authorities found the head of Pak Berbhi in a yard. the inquiry heard testimony from a Worleexe hotel watcher and witnesses about the circumstances leading to the death.
Local carrier teams from Scranton and Pittston met in a scheduled annal ball game at Athletic murky. Pittston won 7 to 0 but the result was later changed to Scranton 0 after protests over unfair advantages. Scranton officials protested the handling and playing conditions prompting a postgame revision. The Pittston lineup included Gl ay beknows to the Somiti and John Costello among others. Scranton cited crowding and gate issues as factors.
The Cliff Works team defeated Jonas Longs in Wilkes-Barre at Roseven Park yesterday afternoon. Lineups featured Wath and Cannon in the outfield, Titling at short, Riewing at second, Hlanten catching, and Stalzclan on the mound.
Mithoellin Brew Co and I. W. Powell & Co advertise rugs and planes at special prices. The notice promotes Kelly's union crackers and urges customers to inquire at 124 Washington Ave for the best planes and related goods.
The article notes workers actively pursuing subscribers and better education under a 10 percent commission plan. It emphasizes that participants see gain with no apparent loss, tied to education funding and rewards for those who meet targets.
Readers learn of a subscription contest where workers increase activity and the number of prizes. The article notes rising effort from entrants, with many solicitors joining to win one of eight special rewards and a ten percent commission on each subscription. Strong reliance on personal networks drives progress.
A fine new Upright Piling is offered for sale at Powells Maiste Store for S145.
Two lines of Made hats announced with prices. I Made uses fine fancy straw and chiffon trimmed with one flower at 1.49. N Pretty lace straw and chiffon trimming featuring summer foliage at 1.98.
Mrs. Vanpel organizes a Degree of Honor lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen in Pittsburg. Grand chief of honor presides as officers chosen include past chief Mrs. Buax ter and chief Mrs. Harbour with Payton as lady of honor and Davis as chief of ceremonies. Other officers listed include Millen as recorder and Wynn as financier. Inside watch duties assigned to Mrs. Donud and outside watch to Mrs. Regan.
Fowodd Mull agreed on Widnesday to a bail amount and was jailed by Magistrate Millay on a charge of landing Thomas Weill. Weill was arrested on Wootiteday by Patrolman Haggerty. Bail set at 200, and another suspect remanded in default of 1,000 bail by Magistrate Sillar.
A new 5c cigar named Kleon enters markets promising long Havana filler and smooth draw. Advertisements urge smokers to try the Pocono blend and compare with established brands.
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