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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1902
Page
3
In and About was The City reports a Carey family reunion to be held at Maplewood on Wednesday. The announcement mentions the Carey fame fly event as part of the city activities.
There will be an anniversary service for the Rescue Mission tonight. All invited attendees are welcomed to attend this observance and program.
The Thirteenth regiment of the Pennsylvania National Guard will remain on an excursion to Lake Ariel tomorrow.
John Vishuiskh and Joseph Sillenski were committed to jail by Aldermiant Mil lett last night on charges of pointing pistols and discharging them.
The Tate dies' auxiliary to the Anuleit Order of TI Dernane announces a postponement of its planned trolley ride for this evening with a new date set for tomorrow evening.
Work on the Providence project is slowed again as the cement delivery, expected yesterday, has not arrived. Officials say it will likely arrive today and allow progress to resume.
Chairman Jd. FS Ahvmmes of the Second legislative district committee announces no meeting at the St. Charles hotel tomorrow evening to set time and price for a convention to nominate a legislative candidate.
The Glenburn free library will host the outdoor operetta Pioneer Steim Abington next Saturday afternoon on Mr Gs Av Miller's grounds. The event, not in September as previously reported, begins at about ip m and promises to showcase the charm of outdoor plays.
Two young women entered police headquarters awaiting a morning hearing on suspicion of stealing a pocketbook from the Academy of Music last evening. They denied the charge and when a seated search was conducted the purse was found near them, apparently dropped by one of the accused.
The city announces a yearly teachers institute to begin the week before public schools open. Dr George G Grott of Bucknell and Miss Louise Connolly of New York head a lineup of prominent educators. Sessions run Monday to Friday with afternoon talks for four o clock on Tuesday onward.
The Misses Merrill's Private School for primary and intermediate pupils will reopen on Monday September 8 1902 at 612 Jefferson Avenue.
Reports detail arrests of two coal company workers at Duryea and a clash near Babylon colliery, with legal actions threatened by Temple officials against Duryer police. North American Coal Company pledges no deputies or weapons, urges United Mine Workers leadership to restrain actions while miners resume at South Scranton washery and Oxford colliery workers receive higher wages as output continues.
Jermyn resident Hendricks was held in bail of 400 dollars by Alderman Ruddy on a libel case involving an anonymous letter to P. B. Timlin former legislator from the Fourth district. Timlin testified he received the letter and compared handwriting. Hendricks denied involvement as proceedings headed toward a full court hearing.
General Rafael Uribe Uribe of Colombia argues against rushing a 1904 extension of the French canal concession. He urges waiting two years for a direct treaty under better terms, criticizes Dr. Sanclemente’s illegal extension, and backs constitutional, united action to secure Colombia’s rights and a fair transfer. Curacao August 1902.
Due to the National Association of Letter Carriers meeting in Denver from September 1 to 6, the Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo at single fare round trip. Tickets sold and valid August 28 to September 30. Return validation by Joint Agent costs 26 cents. see ticket agents for exact rates and terms.
Kingston Pennsylvania advertises a coeducational preparatory program at Wyoming Seminary. It highlights character building, college and business preparation, certificate recognition by colleges, extensive facilities including dormitories science hall chapel dining gymnasium and athletic field. Term opens September 7 at four hundred dollars per year. Contact L L Sprague BD D president for a catalogue.
Dr Silas C Swallow state chief exponent of Prohibition will join national figures at the temperance rally at Nay Aug Park Friday August 20. The orator is highly regarded and urged to attend.
Men who favor sober living will bring families to Nay Ang park for a large temperance rally on August 29. Dr. Silas C. Swallow and Lee L. Grumbine along with other nationally known figures will attend and address the gathering.
Labor Day excursion to Lake Lodore on Monday September 1 invites thousands for a day of entertainment. A large pavilion dance program, steamer and naptha launches, passenger boats, fishing, a gold prize ball game, refreshments, and a merry ride for children are offered. Trains depart D. and H. depot Scranton at 9 15 10 18 and 11 1 p m with excursion trains from Carbondale at 10 and 11 05 a m and 2 p m. reduced fares from Scranton to Honesdale and points in between.
The Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line is hailed as the fastest safest and most comfortable travel option for frequent New York to Chicago riders. The piece argues once travelers use this road they will not seek alternatives, urging readers to insist on Lake Shore tickets.
Edward Fillenwider and Lizzie Smith aged residents of 210 Raymond Court were arrested on Penn Avenue at 1 am for drunken disorderliness and fighting. Fillenwider allegedly struck Smith with a stone and menaced her with a knife, leaving her bleeding. In police court he was fined $15 or 60 days. Smith was jailed 30 days or fined $10.
Sunday excursion advertised by the New Jersey Central to Glen Onoko Mauch Chunk and Switch-back with trains from Scranton at 7 30 a m calling at Ashley and all intermediate stops. Fares listed: Scranton $1 50 Taylor $1 40 Moosic $1 85 Avoca $1 00 Pittston $1 25 Wilkes Barre $1 00. J B Swisher district passenger agent.
The Wisconsin Central Railway announces reduced rates for Settlers' tickets from Chicago to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia starting September 1 and running daily through October 21 1902. Inquiries to nearest agent or W Hi Allen D P A 621 Park Building Pittsburgh Pa or James C Pond G P A Milwaukee Wis.
A 12 day seashore trip offered by the Pennsylvania Railroad departs from Beranton at 6 48 a m with round trips to Atlantic City Cape May and nearby resorts. Stops include Market Street Wharf and Delaware River Bridge route with arrivals in Philadelphia for onward travel. Fare is 5 00.
Referee In Bankruptcy Van Wormer was absent yesterday and will not return until tomorrow. Deputy Clerk A J Colborn of the United States circuit court in Wil Hamenport notes absence. Clerk BR W Searle of the United States district court has resumed duties after vacation.
The Brooks & Sanderson Shoe Co offers twenty five Green Trading Stamps with every dollar purchase through September 1. Customers receive stamps as a bonus with each dollar spent at the store, a promotion and incentive for shoppers.
Dr Lindabury, surgeon of diseases of women, located in the 216 Connell Building, offers consultations and treatment. Office hours are 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. daily.
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