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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1902
Page
3
At Hemlock Street between Cedar and Pittston avenues, Superintendent Joseph Phillips of the Bureau of Eagle Engineering oversees aging of men at work to determine the cost of opening the street. The effort follows a council pushed resolution.
The Catholic Young Men of Moscow will hold a festival at Odd Fellows hall in Moscow tonight for St. Catharine's church. Organizers promise extensive preparations and an enjoyable time for attendees.
A large Guernsey hall crowd witnessed the marriage of Miss Anna Hinerfeld of this city to Max Bernstein of Philadelphia. The ceremony at 7:20 pm was conducted by Rev Hisenburg of New York with Mendelsohn’s wedding march. Guests from New York Philadelphia and Wilkes-Barre attended. the couple will reside in Philadelphia and depart for a New York and Buffalo trip after a bridal dinner and reception.
Labor Day excursion departs Scranton and Carbondale on Monday September 1 bringing thousands to Lake Lodore for a day of entertainment. A royal dance program in the mammoth pavilion, steamer and naptha launches, boating, fishing, and a gold prize ball game are promised with refreshments and children’s rides. Trains leave D and H depot Scranton at 9 15 10 13 and 11 p.m. and Carbondale at 10 00 11 05 a.m. and 2 p.m. Fares include 7 cents from Scranton with reduced rates on intermediate points.
There are many travelers who stick to the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern between New York and Chicago for monthly trips. The line is praised as the fastest safest and most comfortable road in America and travelers who know comfort insist on tickets by the Lake Shore.
The Brooks and Sanderson Shoe Co offers twenty five Green Trading stamps with every dollar purchase through a set period. Dr Lindabury, surgeon specializing in diseases of women, advertises 215 Connell Building with hours listed.
The Rev Francia Gendall, longtime Peckville Methodist pastor born in England on June 28 1845, died at the parsonage last evening after three weeks of illness. He served in Jermyn Ashley Taylor Peckville and other valleys and leaves a wife three sons and five daughters. Funeral Friday at 2:30 PM at the Peckville M E church with interment in Peckville Cemetery. Viewing allowed before the service.
Judge Edwards granted a rule to show cause why a re argument should not be held in Jenkins v. Rushbrook Coal. The rule is returnable September 15 and open court will decide. The stay prevents Jenkins from issuing a $10,000 judgment execution. if discharged, appeal to the Supreme Court follows.
Remains of Edward J Trimmer were shipped to Oxford New Jersey for interment after a service at the residence on Vine Street. The Elm Park church member was honored by Odd Fellows and Masons with a mix of songs led by Rev E B Singer. Funeral escorts included officers from Coeur De Lion lodge and local Masonic bodies.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on April 26 a son was born to Reverend and Mrs John Randelph.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers excursion tickets at single fare for round trips to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo from 1 stations. Tickets usable August 20 for outbound travel to September 10 for return. Tickets must be antidated for return by a Joint Agent and a 28 cent fee applies.
Kingston Pa special work in character building and college and business preparation. Certificate earned by colleges. Co educational with ornamental branches. Superior dormitories science hall chapel dining room gymnasium and athletic field. A finely equipped preparatory school $100 year term opens Sept 27. For catalogue address L L Sprague DD president.
Mrs Annie McHale of Pricebars is jailed after a magistrate held her on perjury and two surety of the peace charges and a borough drunkenness and profane talk violation. Adama Sovinski prosecuted the perjury case with Mary Ann Lewis and John Menhol as sureties. General Manager Bryden secured security for her court appearance. an appeal was noted. Mrs McHale plans to move from Triseburg to Archbald near her husband's work at Raymond washery.
In West Scranton the Father Mathew parade planned for October 10 faces likely cancellation due to a strike. Many members are mine workers who cannot afford travel costs. A committee will ask Rev. FP J McManus to convene a board meeting to decide on the parade. If canceled, local societies may hold celebrations in their halls.
Rev Bustin, president of the classical department at St Thomas College, is assigned to lead a new parish at Jersey Shore. Rev L McLoughlin becomes classics president, Rev J Roebling succeeds at the cathedral, and Prof McLounby from Wilkes Barre joins St Thomas College faculty. His departure is regretted by students.
Civil Service Examination will be held September 30 by the civil service board for the position of assistant in soil survey bureau of soils department of agriculture. Exam covers soils physics chemistry analysis mapping education and training. Age limit 20. salary from 720 to 1200 dollars annually.
Dr. Silas C. Swallow, state's chief exponent of Prohibition, will headline a large temperance rally at Nay Aug park on August 20. He will be joined by other nationally known speakers including Lee L. Grumbine to address the audience urging families to commit to no intoxicants.
The 12 day Seashore Excursion offers trips via the Pennsylvania Railroad for $5.00 round trip to Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Angiesea Wildwood or Holly Beach. Depart from Market street wharf or Atlantic City only with a 6 48 am Scranton departure and a stop in Philadelphia along the Delaware River bridge route.
The auditing committee rejected Constable John Co Moran’s $400 claim for serving papers in the Twelfth ward. It cited ancient history and prior settlements when W E Robinson as city controller and prior officials allowed warrants for services, while Moran’s receipts vanished and Ryan’s claim was previously settled.
A grand reception and musicale were held at Browning cottage Lake Ariel on August 21 in honor of Miss Ella Murbach of Toledo Ohio. The program featured piano vocal and mandolin pieces by Mr and Mrs Browning the Browning daughters and the Acker siblings. Many local residents attended.
James White, Newton township tax collector, fled with court clerk and bondsmen after absconding with 9000 dollars. Probate and letters for the Evans estate and Stock estate were updated. Bail set for Dominnowki and Son towski. Tutenteh posted bail for assault. Chylak named bondsman. Supreme Court appeal filed in Spencer v Kimery etc. Bankruptcy hearing for Inaue Byerett postponed to tomorrow.
From September 1 to October 21, 1904 the Wisconsin Central will offer settlers tickets from Chicago to Montana Idaho Oregon Washington and British Columbia at greatly reduced rates. Inquiries to nearest ticket agent or W. H. Allen D. P. A. 621 Park Building Pittsburgh Pa or James C. Pond G. P. A. Milwaukee Wis.
Bitter contest between P. E. Timlin and T. B. Hendricks for delegates in the Fourth legislative district peaked in Jermyn. Timlin claimed fifty of sixty-five delegates and readiness for the Thursday Olyphant convention, while Hendricks cited strong support in Carbondale and Fell township. In Jermyn, Hendricks led First ward delegates and Timlin Second and Third. Thursday’s convention looks set to be highly interesting.
P F Calpin and J J Costello vie for the state senate nomination as the Democratic county committee schedules primaries for September 13 and a convention for September 16 in Music Hall. County Chairman Hoban notes a joint call by Col F J Fitzsimmons and aims to save time and money. The convention may be held on the county meeting day.
The Democratic standing committee of the second legislative district meets tonight at the St. Charles hotel at 7.00, to select the time and place for primaries and a convention to nominate a state legislature candidate. J F Hammes chairs and may take the nomination. Fred Phillins seeks it, while organized labor opts not to field a ticket. Dark horses are said to be possible before convention day.
August Krause of Broadway was thrown from his wagon and suffered a fractured arm and neck sprain after a wheel struck an obstacle near the Dodgetown bridge. He was driving toward the central city when the accident occurred yesterday afternoon.
Superintendent H F Ferber of the bureau of fires will supervise a test of the water tower at 2 pm this afternoon. The apparatus is under consideration by the department of public safety and will be tested at the Young Men's Christian Association building on Washington avenue and Mulberry street. The city also plans to test its new fire engine.
A Gordon Hammond and Frances Bress of West Pittston married yesterday at 4 pm in Alderman M J Ruddy’s Williams Building office. The bride wore a white gown and was assisted by her sister Ella Bresa. Groomsman was Attorney John M Corbett. The couple plans to reside in Pittston.
Sunday excursion by the New Jersey Central to Glen Onoko Mauch Chunk and Switch-back departs Scranton at 7 00 a m with all stops to Ashley inclusive Fares from Scranton 160 Taylor 140 Moosic 185 Avowa 130 Pittston 125 Wilkes Barre 100 Swisher district passengerageal
City officials will tour reservoirs in Chinchilla and Scott township tomorrow morning as the upper Scranton Gas and Water system is inspected. Recorder W. L. Connell and his cabinet will be absent from the city building much of the day.
Mountain Park hosts an excursion on Labor Day September 1 offering pure mountain air and music by Lawrence's band. A large dancing pavilion and various sports await. Trains from Scranton run at 6 00, 11 00, 1 00, and 4 00 p.m with early trains making all stops.
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