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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1902
Page
9
The column covers a local meeting with Tavis Peale and Williams, a dispatcher update on Lackawanna line, Smith to speak on the Sermon on the Mount at Pew Avenue Church, and territory shifts with B Columings to oversee Arch Bald Water works. It notes paydays for workers, a long distance runaway girl found near North Scranton, and University of Pennsylvania medical society honors for Abbie Wagner.
The board for inspecting candidates for mine inspector met yesterday and organized with James Young of Dunmore as president and Emil Bonn as clerk The group will reconvene Monday April 21 in the city hall board of control room to examine candidates.
The Florence Mission gratefully acknowledges donations received during Magene month including meat items, bread and cake, fruits such as oranges bananas cranberries and lettuce, vegetables, dairy products, eggs, curtains, and other goods from numerous contributors and local suppliers.
A fragmented catalog lists groceries and goods including meat, tea, crackers, butter, sugar, cabbage, and Easter gifts from local stores such as Clarke's, Acme Market, and Canteen. Names noted include Mrs. W. H. Vaylor, Mrs. Stephen Spraks, Airs. W. S. Diehl, Dr. Anna Clark, with mentions of infants clothing and pillow slips and daily newspapers.
A versatile and humorous performer, J William Macy held a two hour show in the high school auditorium. He offered impersonations of New England Yankees, fishers, Scots and other characters, plus a recitation How'd You Like to Be a Doge and a Dunbar poem. Mrs Macy contributed a buffoonish turn and songs, including a parody In the Glooming, to strong audience reception.
The contract for carrying the United States mail between the Central post office and West Scranton station was awarded to Preston Brown of Green Ridge. Ten bidders competed. Engle and Biitz withdrew as it was not profitable. The successful bidder secured improved terms.
Sixty workers in three eight hour shifts struggle to control a mine fire that has persisted for three weeks in the No 2 Dunmore vein of the Ontario & Western Richmond No 2 colliery near Priceburg. The blaze has eaten pillars and caused cave-ins, hindering progress, with flooding considered as a last resort.
In Raub's hall last night the General Teamsters union discussed fixing a new four dollar per day wage for team work and general hire. The matter was referred to the joint council with representatives from all city team owners and drivers locals for decisive action. A prominent union member denied any wage proposal had been presented to the owners, calling reports in an evening paper false.
The revised averages show Buckus players Charles Moore and Billy Hopkins take first and second place, Moore posting a league high. Backus team leads with championship, most pins, and top team average as plans begin for a second series and a city tournament with varied prizes.
New social ties grow as people welcome each other, while old friendships continue to endure.
The Scranton Bicycle club house hosts a Monday night wrestling match between McLeod and McMillin. Dwyer, seeking revenge after a prior Scranton defeat by McLeod, backs McMillin while Dwyer trains with him. McLeod has strong local support for a standout showing.
Mrs. Kate E. Lewis secured a divorce from William B. Lewis after a jury trial begun when Lewis abandoned the case. Testimony alleged abuse and an improper relationship with Edith Hoskins. Other court actions included a $1,024.50 verdict for M. D. Brown & Co. against Mary A. Sweeney and ongoing suits in No. 3 with Judge Simonton.
In the estate of Arnold J Ward letters of administration granted to Henry Harding. John McCann filed suit to recover £1000 damages from the borough of Dunmore. G W Ellis registered as a student at law in the office of Willard Warren & Knapp. The borough of Taylor sued the Lackawanna Street Railway and Scranton Railway to call out 700 for the tax on poles and wires for the years 1858, 1860, and 1862.
The court will decide whether the witness clerk should be employed in the county commissioners' or controllers' office. Controller E A Jones and Commissioner John J Durkin will present the facts for the court to rule. Mahon and Neuis continue work while the matter awaits a formal opinion.
Two weeks hence the exhibition game between Scranton and Patéreon Brothers will be at Athletic Park. Ground work is progressing with ground alterations nearly complete for practice. Hoger Gorton leaves Bancrell for the East as Scranton’s center fielder. Layton M. Schoch of Cornell becomes Scranton’s attorney. Manager Lawcon names the league attorney at the directors meeting. Beruton team uniforms from Vlorey & Brooks feature Yale grey shirts and maroon trim with Beruton on the breast.
An exclusive report from Jacksonville states Moses Roberson, a degreed man, was hanged for killing Sheriff Jenkins of Pablo Beach Florida several months ago. The execution follows a lengthy legal process and a verdict of first degree murder.
A garbled item lists names and places without clear event or action. It mentions Hes J N Lee, Wrigley, Pearl Mowe, and Li Plume, but lacks date, location, or concrete incident to define a story.
The county drawn grand and petit jurors by Sheriff C H Schadt and Commissioner D J Campbell for the May 5 grand jury and the June 2 petit jury. The lists include numerous Scranton residents such as Patrick McCarey, Mitehall, Ralph Grant, John Mellugh, and others with occupations from miner to clerk and hotelier.
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