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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1902
Page
3
Deputy Clerk Elmer Daniels receives a note from Mircus Newling of Twente Montana seeking the whereabouts of 8. FF. Newling believed to live in Lackawanna County. The name is not in the city directory.
Joseph Filudoek of Corth Scranton was arrested Friday night for disorderly conduct and the reckless discharge of firearms. Special Officer Berry attempted to arrest him and Magistrate Fidler committed him to the county jail for thirty days.
Jacob Fox, a pitcher for the Beranton semi professional team, has been signed by the Philadelphia Na Von League team. He will report for duty September 1, following a recommendation from Hugh Jennings.
The People's Opera company of New York will appear at the Lyceum in Alexander the Crown Prince of Jerusalem with a chorus of forty voices enhancing chibarite sceonte effects.
An open tennis tournament will be conducted on the Country club grounds in September. Play will commence at on o clock in the morning of the 6th. Refreshments will be served at the club house.
Patrick McManamon of North Scranton has joined the Blossburg baseball club in Topi county, leaving the Eureka club after years of membership.
Preparations are underway for the Institute of city teachers to be held before the new school term. Next Monday marks the opening day of the institute.
Nicholas O., a major Dunmore hotel keeper, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in a United States court on Saturday. The liabilities are listed at $1,950.85 with assets noted as F210.
A regular meeting of the board of control is held this evening to reappoint the dunitors of the city schools for the coming year.
A ground committee meeting of the Corn and Clim club of the West Side convenes at Cormrove's hotel tonight.
The auditing committee of councils will hold a meeting this evening to discuss oversight, financial reviews, and upcoming fiscal procedures. Members from multiple councils are expected to attend and finalize this quarter's audit plan.
The long running Dodge colliery strike nears its 105th day with several arrests for interfering with work at the Brisbin washery and Elm street bridge clashes. President John Mitchell returned from Chicago and may visit Wilkes-Barre as miners resume some operations and officials warn of stricter measures if no settlement is reached.
Miss Mame Yoos of West Scranton eloped to New York with William Hopkins a Bowler and married there on Wednesday. They returned Saturday to announce the wedding. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Yoos. the groom manages Backus bowling alleys. They will live at 28 Penn Avenue.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo from all lines stations for the National Association of Letter Carriers meeting in Denver. Tickets valid August 29 to September 20 with return validation by a joint agent and 26 cent service fee. Apply to ticket agents for rates and conditions.
Special work builds character for college and business. Certificate earned by colleges. Co educational with ample attention to ornamental branches. Superior dormitories science hall chapel dining room gymnasium and athletic field. Term opens Sept 7 at $100 a year. Catalog from L L Sprague president.
Men and families plan a big temperance rally at Nuy Ang park on August 249. Dr Silas C Swallow and Lee L Grumbine among other nationally known speakers will address the meeting.
The Thirteenth Pennsylvania regiment dominates the Mt Gretna guard rifle matches earning the state silver trophy. Moore narrowly misses champion honors with a 90.0 average while teammates Brink Burns and Robling post strong scores. The unit will represent the division at Sea Girt New Jersey with a twelve man team plus reserves.
Miss Hattie Jones of Breconshire Wales preached at Memorial Baptist Church and First Welsh Baptist Church in Scranton yesterday. She argued for individual responsibility and private judgment, urging readers to judge for themselves and resist heredity as an excuse for moral failure.
Former legislator Hon P E Timlin of Jermyn swore out a warrant for A Hendricks on a charge of libel. Both men seek the Democratic nomination for the state legislature. Timlin cites a strongly worded letter alleged to be from Hendricks. A hearing before Alderman Tuddy is set for 2 p.m. today.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on August 21 a daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Bamuel Borger of Jackson street. In Berlington a daughter was born to Attorney and Mrs. BR UU Capwell on August 2 1002.
12-day Seashore Excursion via Pennsylvania Railroad. Thursday August 28. Round trip $5.00 to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Anglesea Wildwood or Holly Beach via Market Street Wharf. Atlantic City route also via Delaware River Bridge. Train from Scranton at 6:38 a.m. Stop in Philadelphia.
Regular travelers between New York and Chicago favor the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern for its speed safety and comfort. The line is described as the fastest and most convenient in America and once tried, travelers seldom switch roads.
William Armstrong a Lackawanna Telephone lineman fell from a pole in front of the Board of Trade building on Saturday. He struck a pile of stones and suffered facial and bodily injuries, was aided at Nolan's plumbing shop by Dr. Lange, revived, then taken home. His foot slipped about midway up causing the fall.
Dr. Lindaburg surgeon specializing in diseases of women announces office at 216 Connell building with hours from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and evening slots until 8:50 p.m.
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