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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1901
Page
3
The policy highlights offering top value with JOHNSON & MURPHY and STET SON shoes for men. Ladies’ shoes priced at 3.50 labeled Dorcas. Children and youth sections touted as best for the money.
The law firm Lewis Ruddy Davies Murphy is listed at 330 Lackawanna Avenue. The entry notes the firm name appears twice in the directory line. No additional actions or cases are described.
The readable text sketches a busy urban page with mentions of Salontene Paneee, Wise Phlimen Mare, and Italian compliance, along with references to a meeting, a cave site, and Connie Newt. Fragmentary names hint at a diverse, crowded community page with several events and places.
Miss H. E. Burdick, specialist, is prepared to attend a meeting at 711 Panedleti when a price of business is discussed. The notice mentions her readiness and location.
A town meeting failed to convene with only ten council members present when roll call was taken. The group adjourned after five minutes and scheduled a new gathering for Thursday night September 16 to hold the regular meeting. Belatedly Ewan of the Fourth ward appeared too late to take part.
Officials weigh a five year water supply deal with Scranton Gas and Water at 12 per year amid delays and a possible $15,000 yearly rate if talks fail. Council stalled a year, Recorder Connell urged city solicitor to draft a contract on return Thursday.
Funeral services for Mrs Hamilton were conducted yesterday at St Luke's Church and her burial followed at Forest Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers included Bo T. naffin Philip Roll and Joseph Burke among local relatives attending from Carbondale Wilkes-Barre and Philadelphia.
A conference opens today between Chneredt Superintendent Clarke and the general committees of the Brotherhont of Raitraad Trafimoen. The first session is scheduled near Lomernow with discussions on Vere Senin Hattre. Ten committee members, including John FP Welly of Syracuse and Themes Carroll of Oswego, arrived and are registered at the St. Chad.
The document outlines that an appropriation ordinance must be passed before the first Tuesday in February. It notes upcoming steps by the controller and heads of departments, with preparations for the coming year's budget and related requests pending.
A man and his young son were struck by a Dunnwore streetcar on Audie avenue near Mulberry last night. The father suffered a belly bruise and a fractured right hip while the boy escaped uninjured. The buggy was demolished and the injured man was taken to his home in a carriage where he received medical care.
Luzerne County Fair Association announces its sixth annual meeting at West Pittston Grounds on September 17 to 20. Grand poultry exhibit features Larese entries and the Cute Queen of Culides Wonders will race daily without rider or driver. Admission two cents.
We express gratitude to all who sympathized and aided during our recent bereavement and attended the funeral of our dear brother Mos. Mary Best, Janes F. West, Andrew Beat, Mrs. W. Roche.
Fragmentary OCR text hints at a debate on sympathy for Czolgosz and national solutions. Mentions Marion and Uni l Seg and a home scene with vague references to apathetic youth. Lacks clear facts, names, places, or outcomes.
At a West Scranton school board meeting a heated debate erupted over transfers from No 18 to No 14 and No 16 schools. Controller Jennings and Phillips clashed as No 14’s principal faced scrutiny while Miss Fitzgibbon’s competence was defended. The board voted 18 to 2 to have the superintendent follow board rules. next meeting set for Monday night.
Post vacation session begins with Judge Vosburg installation. Courts resume with five judges including Edwards Kelly Carpenter Vosburg and Halsey. New orphans' court convenes under Judge Vosburg with rules amended and a committee appointed to revive the court structure.
The new pool tournament opened last night with 60 teams from each club. J W Dusenbury and J o Dumfeld of the Bicycle club traveled to Green Ridge to play, while the Wheelmen, including J L Reese and Wedeman, went to the central city to compete. Matches will continue with each contestant facing all opponents.
Passengers on trolley car 6F escaped death when the outbound Moosic line car ran off the track near a curve from Pittston to Cedar avenue and halted at the edge of a steep embankment after the motorman applied brakes. The report notes the Punch cigar remains the leader among 10¢ cigars.
Judge Carpenter Albet presided as evidence and arguments were heard in the case of Benjamin & Morrison against Michael J. Gerrity. The plaintiff claims an $84,000 double A welllie on North Main avenue and Oak Street was damaged when a blacksmith shop on Oak Street was moved to allow church construction, shifting the wheel behind a lot facing North Main avenue near the plaintiff’s property.
Plaintiff asked court to compel removal of a shop alleging nuisance from noise and odors affecting nearby residents. Witnesses testified noise and odors created discomfort. defense argued no interference. Lawyers for both sides spoke as several related cases were continued or settled.
Judge Carpeniter referred the matter after constables reported missing index boards in multiple wards and towns. Reports cited bad bridges and unlicensed liquor sales, with names of constables and districts listed as involved.
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