This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 22 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1900
Page
7
A cascade of notices from Kinship lodges to county events fills a page. Meetings at the county courthouse, a women’s club gathering at Voorgy Wontin’s Chinese restaurant, and a veteran’s conclave are announced alongside home economics demonstrations and domestic science talks. Community groups plan voting events, parades, and garden society plans, with updates on wages and workforce projects in the region.
Building Inspector Jackson notes ongoing construction as the city shows better activity than August. Forty two permits issued this month and forty nine last month reflect rising demand. Notable projects include the Klotz Throwing unit about 60 by 160 feet costing $18,000, a new wing to the Scranton Bolt and Nutworks, a $10,000 addition to the electric Meat plant on Washington Avenue, and six houses planned by Peter Stipp. The Green Run area also requests increased permit activity.
The Common Council plans to revisit the dispute over fire department horses and the rejected appointment of Dr. Sitterley as city veterinarian. Officials stress there is no city veterinarian post and the matter concerns only the fire chief and treatment for the horses.
Peter F. McCann select councilman of the Fourteenth ward was arrested on a warrant from the Men’s Union alleging soliciting bribes for his vote and offering bribes to city officials. He appeared with attorney Joseph O’Brien before Alderman Fuller and agreed to enter bond of 5100.
Old Forge resident Molnueel was arrested on a warrant issued by Alderman Millar at Dominick Carepo's urging. He faced charges of assault and battery, posted bail, and was remanded to jail after perjury accusations surfaced against Michael Tosety as a bondman.
Special Agent Frank J. Taylor from New York surveys proposed free delivery routes to serve Scott Township and portions of Ponton and Greenfield. He favors establishing two routes from Olyphant to Tompkinsville and from Jermyn to Tompkinsville. Each route would be about twenty two miles long.
Eleven year old Alice Ryan and her parents at 71 Orchare Street Wis were at Lackawanna hospital after a fall cut her cheek on glass. Lockjaw developed last Sunday and is now serious per Dr. Watier of the hospital staff.
The last Sunday excursion to Lake Lodore departs from the Delaware and Hudson depot with trips at 9 00, 11 35 and 2 05 p m. The day features music, scenery, rides, boats and refreshments along a mountain grove filled with autumn color. Families are invited to enjoy the trip and attractions.
Exactly one hundred students have registered for piano courses at the Conservatory of Music under the Fach en method. More students are expected as lessons begin Friday.
An old advertisement touts Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound as a universal remedy for nervous diseases including neuralgia rheumatism nervous debility paralysis biliousness liver and kidney troubles and female complaints. Sold by Matthews Bros.
Obituary notice for Jexhing-In Weet Scrantom, a resident aged about 1 year, died in Scranton. The report notes burial at Washburn Street Cemetery with services planned in Ponorwl tomorrow afternoon. Benjamin Jenkins is listed in connection to the notice.
The Providence Presbyterian Church hosted the marriage of Alexander H. Bryden of Ithaca and Ethel Dawes of Throop Street, performed by Rev. George E. Guild. A reception for about two hundred followed at the bride’s home on Throop Street, with a large turnout and a post ceremony bridal tour planned to New York and Washington.
Edward Berch of Elm Street South Scranton died yesterday morning when a roof collapse struck his chamber at the Sloan mine of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Co. He was 21, born in Poland. Funeral Friday at 9 am in the Polish cemetery.
A massive blaze roared yesterday two miles from Lake Scranton by Simonson's hotel in Scranton Gas and Water timberland. A 30 man brigades fought the fire through day and night as high winds aided spread and smoke drifted toward the city. Forest fires appeared elsewhere in the area.
The W C T U held its first meeting since July in the Guernsey building with many members present. A donation from the Men’s union was acknowledged and a letter from Mrs Susan Fessenden of Massachusetts expressed willingness to speak in the city. The county convention is set for Moscow on September 28 and weekly meetings will continue Tuesdays.
Michael O'Hara of Dunmore married Delia Coen formerly a nurse at Lackawanna hospital. Miss Dora Kelly attended the bride. John O'Hara served as groomsman. The couple left for Atlantic City and will begin housekeeping in Dunmore after their bridal tour.
Evidence heard in nine liquor cases and two gambling cases before Judge Edwards. Names of defendants include Dunleavy Gallagher Gettings Glynn Lally Rush Roche Rabiga Taylor. Grand jury expected to return today as witnesses from the Men’s Union aided the proceedings.
A hearing before Judge Edwards considered a motion for a preliminary injunction to stop Hockenberry Hughes and Moon and the Carbondale school board from blocking Prof. W J D Bryden from serving as high school principal. Bryden alleges the older board extended his term while the new board asserts a valid reelection was required. The dispute centers on Lesher serving as acting principal and accusations of a staged vacancy to favor Hockenberry’s return. The argument features Bryden’s backers E C Newcomb J H Burns and John F Reynolds opposing Hockenberry ex Judge EK Willard and Joseph O’Brien for the defense. Judge Edwards will render a decision.
Philadelphia report states two more deaths resulted from yesterday's steam pipe explosion at Baldwin Locomotive Works. The tally now includes three dead: Ida WeJane, 55, and James Smith, 24, who died in a hospital. Read about The Tribune's Educational Contest on the fourth page.
Judge Edwards heard in equity the case of Goecree W. Winans versus Sanderson Oil and Specialty company. The suit centers on Winans buying stock and the officers refusing to transfer registered shares amid claims of a $444.59 debt owed by Reichart and debated accounting errors from the Habibles inventory.
Attorneys report an amicable adjustment over the Archbald Water Co dispute with the Archbald central school. Water will be on 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on school days while the school board has until October 1 to repair plumbing causing waste. failure to act may lead to dismissal of the injunction.
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup used by mothers for over fifty years. It claims to calm crying, soothe colic, ease pain, and help infants sleep. The blurb urges readers to ask for the product by name and notes a price of twenty five cents.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.