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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1902
Page
3
The Chiark corn reunion is set for Friday August 29 in Nichol's Grove Clark's Summit. Community members named Clark family attendees and organizers invite relatives to gather for the event.
Report states the four barrel is empty at the Home for the Friendlas and seeks benefactors' attention to fill the fund. The note calls for donations to support the residents and facility operations.
A hearing in the Farrell case in Virginia was held yesterday before Arbitrator Beck Bonner and Mul holland. Dr. Jacob Helmer testified at length, detailing his medical assessments and expert opinions related to the dispute.
John Whopak of Taylor and John Ditsho of Kelly's Poteh appeared before Alderman Kasson yesterday on aggravated assault and related charges. Whopak is held on $600 bail.
City authorities issued warrants yesterday to mobilize police units and municipal teams. Immediate actions included street cleaning and other city services to support the operation across multiple departments.
Zacharias C Grove of Greencastle Franklin county yesterday filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy with the United States district court. His debts are 15, and his assets nothing.
The board of control will meet at the secretary’s office at 1.00 pm tomorrow to inspect the new No 20 and No 2B schools in the Third and Twenty-first wards.
Ground breaking at the corner of Wilmore avenue and Academy street signals the start of the W. H. Ashley silk mill project, secured for West Scranton through the efforts of their local board of trade. The brick building will be two stories high and measure six M45.
John E. Noche will advertise for bids today for two projects under recent ordinances. One covers rebuilding of the Hollow Street bridge superstructure over Leggett's Creek washed away in February flood. The second covers filling the northerly Bloom Avenue culvert approach and grading Bloom Avenue from Block Street to the approach.
An inquest in the courthouse investigated the death of Charles J. Thomas who fell forty feet after a tinder piece broke on the roof of the Cannon Ball trolley power house. Witnesses John Greenfield Nicholas Phillips Nichard Anguin and Timothy Sullivan testified the timber seemed sound. Jurors Thomas J. Price PP F. Styan Matt Brown J. F. Mitchell T. Owen Charles and F. Garrictk returned a verdict of accidental death.
A Labor Day excursion to Mountain Park offers pure mountain air and comfort with Lawrence's band providing music. The event features the largest dancing pavilion and recreational sport, with trains from Scranton at .80 and 11 a.m. returning at 4 p.m. Some early trains at 8.30 and 6 a.m. stop to Purgons inclusive.
The New York Ontario and Western Railroad announces an excursion rate of 1 from Scranton to Lake Poyntelle and return on Sunday August 3. The lake sits at the state’s highest altitude and features a steamer and many rowboats. Trains depart Foreston at 8 30 am and return, arriving Scranton at 6 45 pm.
The Brooks and Sanderson Shoe Co offers ladies suits at half price this season with a material cost basis and suggests good wear for school or office. For every dollar spent, customers receive twenty five Green Trading Stamps through the first of the month.
Judge Vosburg hears objections to the petition for a charter to form the St Stanislaus Polish National Church in Scranton. Rev Hoban and Rev Zychowles allege the effort hides a schismatic body under a regular Catholic church and cite role of the four ecumenical councils and papal primacy in their exceptions. The next Orphans' Court session is set for September 8.
Judge A A Vosburg presided over numerous matters in the orphans' court. The Weber estate moved to compel filing of an account with audit fixed for October 4. Lemuel Amerman guardian allowance approved. A private sale of real estate ordered. Belcher estate appeal from appraisement of collateral inheritance tax sought reduction of about 3000. Hinds estate testimony on land contract specific performance. Everitt audit set for September 8. Reedy urged re argument in Simon estate, opposed by Comegys. matter under advisement. Several orders issued in other estates. next session scheduled for September.
Philadelphia dated notice provides a street address at Carter Building Scranton and a forwarding address for August Alfred Wooler at Winola House Lake Winola Pa. The fragment offers two locations and a care of line without context or actions.
A court will hear the will contest in the estate of A. J. Merrill, deceased, on a scheduled date in December. The hearing will determine the validity of the will and related succession matters.
The Nineteenth Ward Athletic Club yesterday applied to the Prothonotary Copeland for a charter to promote athletic and gymnastic work. The application was signed by members and five directors Anton Figeh Joseph Rosar Christ Stunee Joseph Klumpp and Joseph Frantz. Three tax collectors bonds were filed with Clerk of the Courts Daniels: $100 000 for Few FL Reilly of Dunmore the site bond for Joseph Davis of Taylor and $12 000 for John A Wood of Old Forge.
Superintendent Sharkey of North American Coal Co brings about thirty workers to National washery in South Scranton to resume repairs. Officials expect no coal washing for one to two days while arbitration talks and district leaders discuss aid and settlement. Sheriff stands ready, locals hold meetings at Polish church and St Marys hall as dispute persists.
Mrs Luke Side of Pottersville New York thanks Mesars Florey and Brooks of Scranton Pennsylvania for finishing travel photographs taken during her trip. She praises the quality as far ahead of their company’s last season and commends prompt return of her work.
Kingston Pa special work emphasizes character building and college preparation. Certificate awarded by colleges. Co educational with focus on ornamental branches. Superior dormitories science hall chapel dining room gymnasium and athletic field. Well equipped preparatory school offering $300 yearly terms start Sept 1. Catalogue from L B Sprague D D president.
The strong Black Diamonds from Wilkes-Barre will meet local semi professionals at Athletic Park tomorrow afternoon in what should be a top game this season. Luzerne will also play here Monday afternoon as Pitcher Jacob Fox faces his last Scranton appearance before joining Philadelphia.
Funeral services for Mrs. R. W. Luce were held yesterday afternoon at 815 Mulberry Street with a large gathering. Flowers included gifts from the Home for the Friendless where she worked for 25 years. Rev. Dr. N. G. Parke presided, praising her character. quartette Kann Huber Gippel Hall sang. pallbearers listed. burial in Dunmore cemetery.
Detective Robert Delter arrested Samuel Tooker alias Tucker in South Gibson on forgery charges after he passed a worthless $20 check to Scranton Furniture. Tooker was committed in default of 33800 bail following a hearing before Alderman Kasson. Furniture bought was shipped to Foster and not collected. $15 change on the $20 check. Tooker spent last night in the central police station.
Andrew Woodlock of South Washington Avenue was arraigned on assault and battery and threats before Alderman Ruddy. Unable to post bail he lay down on the sidewalk during escort on Washington Avenue to Pine Street, prompting a patrol wagon ride to jail in July.
The Delaware and Hudson company sells round trip tickets from Wilkes-Barre to Carbondale and Honesdale to Saratoga for four dollars good travel September 3 and 4 and return by September 6. With a one dollar payment at Saratoga, return valid through September 7. Contact local agents or W L Pryor in Scranton for details.
Sunday excursion promoted by the New Jersey Central to Glen Onoko Mauch Chunk and Switch-back. Train departs Scranton at 7 20 a m with all stops to Ashley inclusive. Fares listed: Seranton 150 Taylor 140 Moosic 185 Avoca 180 Pittston 125 Wilkes-Barre 100. Also advertised Blue Point oysters and fruits at Pierce Co Penn avenue. Teachers urged to sign contracts with Board of Control. Fellows secretary.
In Olyphant two parallel conventions were held in one room for the Fourth District Democratic nomination. Timlin and Hendricks each headed rival factions, with chaotic scenes as chairs and secretaries changed hands amid shouting. Timlin's side claimed victory with 46 votes to 7 for Hendricks, while Hendricks disputed the result and prepared to pursue nomination papers.
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