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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1901
Page
5
Fragmentary OCR items mention individuals including ex-sheriff Charles Rolifison and a series of local names and meetings. The text appears as garbled notes from a social or civic gathering with mentions of visits, guests, and unnamed events across several locations. No coherent event or outcome is discernible.
An unevenly worded notice invites attendance at Motel Jermyn Churschis this Friday November 22 with a generic unnamed union and artistic upholstery selections. It mentions old drapery fabrics and decorating with concrete furnishings for interiors. The text is garbled but signals a cordial invitation.
General Manager Silliman of the Sermaton Street Railway campus agrees to conditions set by Director of Public Works dol i Roche to change a switch at Mulberry and Miandivan. A continuous belt line will extend from Abutbere street south of Alwdivan to a westerly track near Linden and Jefferson, with asphalt pavement planned at Mirtherny and Minivan. Upon completion Petersburg cars will run down Madiven avenue replacing Mulberry.
Mr and Mrs George H Binher of Billariyou avenue entertained a party last Friday evening in honor of Mr Fisher's brother Alex M Wisher of Yokohama Japan who has just arrived in the United States. Invitations listed several guests including Mrs Calvin the Misses Colvin and others. Fisher formerly worked in the advertising department of the International Correspondence Schools and now engages in importing American chewery for mills factories mines and plans to go to New York City today to handle the American end of foreign import export business.
Chestnut Stove and Eye Coal priced at 3.00 per ton. Delivered to all parts of Berunton Day dore. Address orders to the Mowry Wilsontour Co Box 272 Tune more Pa.
A brief charming note invites readers to enjoy Christmas photographs and urges a clear gaze and judgment free from past successes or juvenil synonym distractions. The message emphasizes savoring the moment and the lighter mood of the season with Kleon Se cigar imagery.
An enormous morning crowd at the box office secured seats for the upcoming opera carnival. Final rehearsals were underway, with costumes, scenery, and orchestra ready for smooth performances. The paper lists multiple programs and emphasizes attending at least two performances, noting strong choruses and notable cast members.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an open competitive examination for the position of Assistant Astronomer at the U S Naval Observatory. Applicants aged 20 to 45 from all U S races may apply. exam covers multiple subjects with practical evidence of ability. Applications and forms, due to the Civil Service Commission in Washington, must be properly executed and forwarded promptly.
Recorder Conmmell asks Director of Public Works Roche for full information on a proposed $100,000 bond issue to fund permanent street improvements. If convinced, the recorder will likely push councils to pass an ordinance authorizing the bonds.
Dr Gardner says the Gomdliion or Milas Nether Row lands victim was run down by a streetcar on Tuesday. She is improving and confident to recover, with no leg amputation planned until bones knit.
Mediation Committee of Business and Professional Men reports both sides accept a meeting with Mr. Silliman to resolve the strike. Strikers plan to vote by secret ballot on the company's offer while controversies over rehiring and job allocations loom. The committee aims to hasten settlement and avoid public disruption, urging prompt, practical talks.
Cedar avenue resident Macy Jussell was arrested for stealing clothing and other items from homes where she worked as a washerwoman. She pleaded guilty and was committed to the county jail in default of $1,000 bond. Victims include Miss Jull Gibbons Sarah Garner and Victor Koch whose items were recovered and identified.
Local capitalists in this city show interest in a Wyoming oil strike on a tract near the Utah line owned by the New York and Utah Oil and Mining company. The Standard Oil representative scouted the ground, resigned as prospector upon seeing its value, and the company is capitalized at $1,000,000 with Walter M. Jopmyn as president.
A council conference committee failed to meet last night to settle police magistrates salaries. Only Adam Schroeder attended, as the five magistrates' pay remains in dispute with the council favoring equal salaries and no compromise reached. Fred Pape reiterates support for equal rights with no concessions.
Filings show Deputy Constables Wert and Reynolds billed substantial sums for serving subpoenas in the Lingstut Kelly election contest. Wert claims 15220.00 and Reynolds 2685.20, with total bills around 6040 for witness summonses. Costs suggest the full amount may reach about 25000 including sheriff service fees. mileage and witness allowances noted. The court may delay ruling until all claims are submitted.
Archibald Muir, about 18, of 6 Joseph street Hit Enghid and Scranton Steam Pump worker, admitted taking a valuable steam pump from the works. He agreed to show the police its location. Patrolman Potter accompanied him to his home, retrieved the pump, and Muir was released with a promise to appear in police court at Wolflock this morning.
The notice urges people to book holiday photographs before time runs out. It promotes in-studio portraiture and telephone sittings for convenience, referencing work from Schriever and urging prompt action.
November 20 event at St Luke's Church hosts a fair and supper. Tickets and details available from church organizers.
A period ad lists Florida oranges grape fruit pecan nut meats walnut meats shelled almonds pink tinted Malaga grapes Lady apples cat apples pineapple and figs with prices per pound and mentions New Hogland walnuts at a set rate and fancy figs at a per pound price.
Charles A. Major and his wife, described as the practical proprietors of the place, were wining those arrested.
Knights of Malta Anthracite Commanders plan a Saturday evening degree ceremony with thirty nine candidates at their temple. Supreme leaders from Mase Aohuselia join the event and a banquet follows the degree work. Toasts will be given by local and visiting officers. The anniversary smoker and sock session celebrated last Tuesday. The commandery, formed November 1, started with ninety seven members and has grown rapidly to a large, thriving group.
Owen Chathigher, working at the Packen Street mine in the Van Storch shaft, was injured Tuesday after a fall of coal. He died later at home. Galligher, who had just left Tregger's Creek mine for a position at Von Storch, was crushed by a coal fall and died after workers freed him. The chamber also recently injured Charlesony.
A dancing club named K O Y Gh was formed at the Knights of Columbus club house on North Washington avenue. It plans informal dances every two or three weeks during winter. Officers: President Will Myers Secretary Harold Gillespie Treasurer Harry Oldert. Members include Harry Smith Fred Petre Edward Oldorf Rupert Thorns John Stinton Red Strong Joseph Drake and Huylers fresh daily Courgsen's. Smoke the popular Punch 10c cigar.
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