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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1902
Page
3
Real Estate News advertises a fine single house in Green Ridge near Green Ridge Presbyterian church. The property is described as beautifully finished inside and out with a beautiful yard in a desirable neighborhood, suitable for an intelligent family. COMEDY'S REAL ESTATE, 100 Connell Building.
The annual meeting and election of officers of the Madison avenue temple will take place Thursday evening at o'clock at the Lixcelsior Bochil club.
C P Slack of Mio Dickson Avenue yesterday filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. His liabilities are 3008.07 dollars and assets appear to be missing or misreported in the filed paperwork.
The common council will hold a regular meeting tonight and a special session of the select committee to act on business carried over from yesterday’s adjourned meeting.
Police raided the old drug store in Center Blrect after a crow drew attention to activity. Three women and four men were arrested and locked up following the incident.
Chairman F. J. Fitzsimmons calls a meeting of the Twentieth senatorial district committee for Saturday August 30 at 7 PM at the St. Charles hotel. The purpose is to designate a time for holding a convention to nominate a candidate for state senator.
Officials of the International Correspondence School organize a new band named the Correspondence School Band. M. J. Leonard is appointed leader with authority to select the best musical talents from the east. The group will start with about twenty men.
The Democratic committee of the second legislative district met at the St. Charles hotel to schedule primaries between dawn and seven in September and a convention at 2 PM on September at the same hotel. J. F. Hammes chaired the meeting.
The Pennsylvania Division lodge No 1 Order Bellway Conductors held its biggest event at Lake Lodore with about 000 guests at the grand shore dinner. Excursionists from Wyoming and Lackawanna valleys attended, the crowd rivaling the resort. Over $000 was present. The dinner was praised by attendees for its excellent service.
Sunday August 31 trains depart Scranton at 8 30 a m for Lake Poyntelle at the state’s highest lake altitude. Excursion rate one dollar round trip. Boat steamers and rowboats available. Return to Scranton by 6 45 p m. Also notices about ladies suits half price at Ninety five per cent of material cost.
Grand Marshal Hugh Frayne and aides finalized parade details at Central Labor Union HQs for Labor Day. North Scranton locals report fifteen locals ready to mobilize eleven thousand workers in line, with tobacco, bakery, garment, and brewery unions joining in distinctive uniforms and decorated wagons. Local merchants urged to close for the holiday observance.
Richard H. Williams longtime West Scranton resident died at his home 1206 Academy Street after a long throat cancer battle. Born February 21 1542 in Wales he moved to America and held mining and public service roles including president of the Fifth Ward in Select Council. Survived by two sons Watkins Williams Norma Williams and John R. Williams. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 from First Welsh Congregational Church with interment at Washburn Street Cemetery.
A group from Company B of the Thirteenth regiment spent a day at Lake Ariel with 300 to 400 people taking the morning and afternoon trains. Arrangements were led by Captain John W. Kambeck Lieutenant Guy Relph Sergeant Eugene Blesecker Corporal Boyer and Private J. G. Reese assisted by a committee.
Recorder Conell signs the ordinante granting Consumers' Gas a franchise to erect plant and lay pipes in streets. The company must file an acceptance within 60 days and bond $10,000. It will furnish free city gas to city halls and stations, connect city properties, and pay 2 percent gross receipts annually starting 1905. Plant to serve 1,000 customers within two years and 5,000 within seven years.
Recorder W. J. Connell and his cabinet met yesterday afternoon after the water tower discussion. They talked over Nay Ang Park improvements and the proposed gift of a public swimming pool.
Trains from Scranton at 8:30 and 11:00 a.m. will stop at Pirsons inclusive, arriving about 4 p.m. Mountain Park offers pure mountain air and comfort with Lawrence's band providing music. Largest dancing pavilion and sport facilities promise a day of pleasure.
President Nicholls of District No. 1 is reportedly in conference with John Mitchell and other district leaders as work at the National Washery halts. Vice President Loomis remains in Scranton, with no new developments. mass meeting planned at St Mary’s Hall tomorrow.
The line announces a Sunday excursion from Scranton at 7:50 a.m. with all stops to Ashley included. Fare from Scranton is $1.50, with other stops priced at Taylor $1.40, Moosic $1.95, Avoca $1.80, Pittston $1.25, and Wilkes-Barre $1.00. J.8. Swisher, district passenger agent.
A fragmented advertisement listing various fabrics and textiles with prices and descriptions. Items include Outing Flannels, Best Amoskeag Ticking, Indigo Blue Prints, Cream Shaker Flannel, Apron Ginghams, Bleached and Unbleached Muslin, Sheeting, and Lockwood Pillow Casing in multiple sizes with scattered pricing.
Buck and Whitmore report that Scranton Business College does not use solicitors. They align with most members of the Eastern Business Educators Association who view solicitations as undignified for a school seeking business.
Few men entertain and instruct as Dr. Silas C. Swallow the state’s chief exponent of Prohibition. He and other nationally known speakers will attend the big temperance rally at Nay Aug park Friday August 29. Don’t miss his presentation.
Brooks and Sanderson Shoe Co offers twenty five Green Trading Stamps with every dollar spent until September 1. The deal covers all regular purchases at their outlets.
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