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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1900
Page
7
A tenting of the Central Labor Union is set for tomorrow afternoon in Carpenters Hall. Details mention local workers and wagon activity that afternoon, urging prompt bundle gathering and entry. A Catholic mass and young women’s group are also noted with a requiem service for the departed.
Our store will be closed for Labor Day on Monday September 3. Assures customers of holiday hours and mentions vendors asears and Hagen in source text.
The Cresco home appeals for funds to continue its work as contributions drizzle in from local donors. Managers warn the house may close next week without $100 more, causing disappointment to many women and children who hoped for a season at the Home.
The Weston Mill Company again delays sale discussions of the Wreeton mill on Lacka-Wen avenue to the Delaware and Hudson company. A W Dickson, secretary and treasurer, would not confirm or deny the rumor when questioned by a Tribune man. No information was offered at the Delaware and Hudson station.
Attorney CC BE Dantuls files with Clerk Daniele a petition to remove Frank Gugibeling, constable of Thinmore Second ward, alleging neglect of duty in monitoring liquor traffic. The complaint cites March 12 1886 act requiring quarterly sworn returns and empowers removal for faithlessness. Hearing set for September 17.
The Scranton Young Men's Christian Association reports its building fund has surpassed 201,000 dollars after a final 10,000 gift from Johnson. Debt-free status since a prior generous donation under A. W. Dickson, the project now nears completion with about 160,000 needed for full equipment. The achievement reflects well on the city and the association’s leadership.
In Lackawanna hospital a convalescent George Graebner saw Mika Alice Bale, the photograph he kept, during a visit from Port Jervis. Bale greeted him with violet and rose fragrance as ether from the operating room lingered.
A popular musicale last night at the YWCA rooms on Washington avenue drew many members and friends. Contralto Mrs Helamann Kunde from Elm Park church choir and Alfred Wooler with Miss Davia sang while Miss Florence Richmond accompanied on piano. After the program, light refreshments were served.
The notice advertises September and October as ideal months for bicycle bargains at Conrad Broa 43 Wyoming Avenue. It mentions new and second-hand bicycles available and references a full description of The Tribune's Educational Contest on the fourth page.
Mayor Moir and volunteers crackdown on illegal saloons. Moran and Quinn face fines and jail for liquor offenses while Mrs. Crane is fined and held for appeal. About twenty five arrests, licenses rising, and August expected to break city revenue records from police actions.
Miners at Jermyn Colliery in Hendham, who had recently resumed work after a prolonged idle period, were stoned and clubbed by several women as they left the mine last evening. Several Poles were attacked and a scuffle broke out until special officers on duty drove the assailants away with no serious injuries reported.
The notice promotes bicycle days in September and October with strong bargains on both new and used bikes. Conrad Ros at 47 Wyoming Avenue is listed as the contact or seller.
The Scranton area endures a prolonged warm spell with temperatures rising from the mid eighties to the low nineties last week. Observer Donaldson of the US Weather Bureau notes averages around the mid to upper seventies, while on the streets thermometers rise higher due to surface reflection. The forecast suggests the warmth may continue into the coming week.
The Delaware and Hudson railroad will run special trains to Lake Lodore next Sunday September 2 leaving at 9 11 33 a m and 3 52 p m for a day outing. The Citizens' band of fifteen will provide music at the mammoth pavilion with catering boats launches and merry go rounds for children.
The piece invites readers to a quiet visit at Schriever's Gold Medal studio offering entertainment and rest. Visitors enjoy a pleasant hour in the reception room where portraits tell the artist's stories, with the second floor above Lewis and Kelly's store providing a quiet retreat from street noise.
John M. Kemmerer, prominent businessman and former board of trade president, pushes for a taxpayers association to curb reckless public spending. He asks the board of trade to lead the effort, with weekly meetings and open discussion of council and school board actions, including potential prosecutions for misconduct if warranted.
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