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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1901
Page
3
Fragmented report details city notes, appointments and public notices. Mentions a trustee appointment, property corner discussions, street names Mullery Prescott and Whitney, a court or municipal record, and a fatal or violent event with a site near The Wret anyantin. The wording is garbled with many unreadable phrases but references a meeting agenda and local civic matters.
Erie Railroad Company announces train departures from Scranton to New York and intermediate points. Ticket prices listed include 20 cents and 2.20 dollars with service times to Hoytsville and other intermediate stops.
A misread item reports Jefferson De Angelic and Miss Jennie Stratton performing Wednesday at the Hycourr Theatre. The scene mentions papers in Room Cowling Exchange Building and a successful fair at West Pittston. The Punch cigar brand is noted as popular among 100 cigars.
Arrangements were made yesterday for a conference on Wednesday or Friday this week between the Lackawanna trainmen's committee and General Superintendent Charke. The trainmen deny summons of grand officers and say they did not know of Mr Wittertrick's present. They left Scranton Sunday night after visiting the local lodge. Grand Munter Morrisey was at the Pan American with his wife and later went to New York on private business. On the way they stopped to seek to owl train men. The trainmen's committee spent Sunday in Syracuse at the funeral of Mrs. Pretty, wife of a member who died Friday, and they brought a beautiful Moral offering.
Recorder Connell urges citizens to observe September 11 as a national day of mourning for President William McKinley. He asks businesses to refrain from work and city offices to close as Canton's citizens honor the late leader and the nation mourns the loss.
Scranton Bicycle club prowl drivers won three of four games to push ahead of Green Ridge Wheelmen in the townie mont series. Wensenbury and Dhwen Hors led Green Ridge. Mitchell defeated Bennett and Wade beat Duffield as the Biowele club held ten wins with twelve games played.
Prominent citizens announce a plan for a grand union service honoring the late President McKinley. The event aims to unite all churchgoers regardless of creed or political faith, with a decision expected at today’s meeting.
Rebecca H Drinker's passing at 718 Madison Avenue after a Brooklyn visit ends a long, illness-free period. She supported foreign missions, brightened gatherings with gifts, and lived a Christian life. Funeral held this afternoon at 2 from Tropichiayin. Michael Flaherty of 419 Penn Avenue died Saturday night, wife and brother Patrick survive. Funeral tomorrow at 9 then services at St Michaels Cathedral with interment in Cathedral cemetery.
The funeral for the infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Kellerman will be held this afternoon at 2 o clock, changing from the previously planned Wednesday. The service will take place at the church, with short services and burial to follow.
Judge John E. Kelly upholds the grand jury finding favoring the annexation of Lackawanna township lands to Taylor borough. The ruling states the petitioners are residents or freeholders and that opposition comes from none in the district, with exceptions and calls for further investigation overruled.
The sixth annual fair and race meeting opens today at West Pittston grounds, with four days of exhibits in domestic arts, flowers, cattle, horses, and a full harness race program. Sideshows and daily stall correspondents promise extensive coverage, with a large entry list for trotting events and purses up to 3200 across multiple classes.
Congressman William Connell led a party by special car on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western train at 12:40 yesterday to Washington for President McKinley's funeral. The list includes W Archbold federal judge postmaster E K Tipple recorder W J Connell J I Connell A B E Connell ELM Connell Charley R Connell J B McAnulty H A Connell Hon F W Flores John B R Williams Postmaster John H Thames Carbondale and A Bacharach Wilkes-Barre.
Readable notes highlight VCoursen's peaches described as finest ever shown with emphasis on quality and display.
Four prominent artists will display works at the community gallery. Students from the high school will contribute pieces and assist with logistics during the exhibition.
Two judgments totaling 4 254 in favor of Batten & Co and 1 704 in favor of Pontes, Sibley, and Scientific Engraving for work done by United Coreapondence School at 5th Avenue. Frederick W. Ewald, secretary, served with summons. President Rothwell died April 17. Incorporated July 2 1868 with 250 000 capital. Ewald known from International Correspondence Schools.
A garbled note from 3H Lackawanna Avenue mentions a hand poultry exhibit tied to Wea Pittston fair and a date range 17-20, with unclear reference to "& Woman UU" as a walking skirt. The fragment hints at an event item or display in a local fair setting.
The shop touts JOHNSON & MURPHY and STET SON Shoes for men as top value. Ladies are offered a $3.50 shoe called the Dorcas. Children and youths have a broad range marketed as best for the money.
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