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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1902
Page
7
The meeting is set for 1 o clock this morning to discuss the bond of the manager of the Mloretive Crittenton home. Local officials and attendees plan to attend the session at the city offices.
Local temperance group The Central and Venn Christian Tem peranes Volo plan an 8 oclock gathering this afternoon at Guernsey's ball room. Organizers invite community members to attend and discuss temperance activities.
A Methodist minister delivered an excellent sermon yesterday morning at Elm Bark Church. The Rev. Me D Valley spoke with conviction as a lively discussion followed the service.
Preparations for an ai reception in Thotier for the victorious Seorinton singers are underway. The event will take the form of mh concent and spelil and will be held at Music hall on a fixed date in the near future. It is expected to be some key thing this week.
The court of inquiry appointed by the director of Public Battery Wormser to handle the litoxletition against Captain Bailey of Engine Company No 4 has heard the evidence and will render a verdict within a few days.
In the Gospel Vaubernacle church at Dunmore a monthly all-day meeting is set for Tuesday. Rev AL J Thompson, about to begin missionary work in Jerusalem, will present to Hivakh Feasions at Wi ow. All invited to attend.
M H Dale is to assume the Thomais Gannon sewer project on Lickawannk Avenue and start work tomorrow. Cannon quit the job last half finished, citing contract issues over price and bonds, with threats of prosecution if he resumed work.
The arrival of Mascagni and his Grand Opera company excites strong interest. The 100 member organization with a four-man orchestra will present a two part program including Cavalleria Rusticana under Mascagni. Principal artists Cappelli Farnett De FIN Del Parto Schehinvagel Dellutth and Shy Fives COME are listed.
Six entries from Scranton and outside compete for cash presents in The Tribune Junior Educational Contest. Entries from Dunmore Toward Starkweather New York Peeckville Misworth Corben avenu e range in value from 50 cents to 26 gold, with three weeks left to study.
A hearing before referee Ralph Little addressed bonds held by Dines Savings Bank seeking recovery from the city. The bank says over $1,000 is due on pavement bonds issued for Washington avenue between Gibson and Electric streets. The city argues the bonds do not mature until enough money is paid by property owners. The case hinges on whether current funds are sufficient to cover the bonds.
Articles of agreement seal a Dec. 9 wrestling bout at Scranton Bicycle Club house with D. A. McMillan of Milwaukee and Prof. M. J. Dwyer of Waterbury Conn. The $200 purse and a share of gate receipts reward the winner. McMillan plans three falls in an hour and has defeated Jenkins McLeod Burns and the Terrible Turk in prior bouts. he has many matches and claimed world titles.
The article reports a rumor that the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway plans a ten percent wage increase, countered by officials who say the railroad already pays above average rates. It notes management had raised the wage scale recently and cites unknown authorities on the matter.
At Armory, Scranton, Pa., Monday, December 8, arrangements have been made with the Delaware and Hudson Railroad for special trains between Wilkes-Barre and Avoca and Conneautville and Peekville. Local agents should be consulted for train service and gate details.
Willy Coulter of Dunstore defeated Billy Mack of Park All by decision after a spirited ten round bout before about 200 onlookers. Coulter dominated early and led from the start with better conditioning, while Mack weighed more and faded after stiff exchanges in rounds four through six. The referee’s ruling for Coulter drew mixed reactions but was generally accepted.
Gratitude is expressed for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound after six bottles eased years of menstrual irregularities and back pain. The testimonial claims improved health and sleep, stating the product surpassed doctor care and recommends it to other women with womb-related ailments.
Fire yesterday on Monroe Avenue Dunmore destroyed two frame houses owned by John Devereaux and occupied by two Italian families. Delayed fire response allowed the blaze to spread to an adjoining building also owned by Devereaux. Loss estimated at about 5000 dollars with partial insurance. authorities cite a faulty Dunmore alarm system for slow response.
Director of Public Safety Wormser plans fiscal year estimates and favors expanding the fire bureau with more permanent men in all hose houses to four or more. Keyser Valley Hose company gains permanent status, with two new positions to be filled, one already assigned temporarily to Engine Company No. 1.
Public Works Director Roche vows strict enforcement of the sidewalk cleaning rule after snow storms. Superintendent Thomas is to notify property owners to clear sidewalks before sundown tonight or face arrest and fines to reinforce city ordinances.
John T. Jones of 140 Hynon Street was arrested by Special Officer Byers on a magistrate warrant charging assault and desertion of wife Jennie of 1221 Hampton Street. He posted bail for a hearing next Wednesday night. Mrs Jones, mother of two, says he beat her and fled to live with his mother after she refused to lend him money.
Green Ridge lodge No 1099 held elections at Masonic hall choosing Archon George Miller provost Joseph Cooper prelate FP J Dean secretary BR B Sykes financier G E Haldeman treasurer BE Gi Brevens inspector J U Hopewell warder Ezya Gyay sentinel L W Lewis trustees H L Burdick J VU Hopewell FP A Brelg representative J G Gelser The lodge met later at the home of J U Hopewell.
The Suburban team rolled up 2010 across two weeks and took three games from the Orange and Blacks. Electric City Wheelmen tied Scranton Bicycle Club for first by winning two from Arcadians. Gorman posts 20-1-0 high average this season as Backus Five-Other drops three games to tighten standings.
In city bowling action, the Hampe team won three straight against the Independents, narrowing the gap to the league leading Backus five as the standings tighten after last night’s matches.
By Rachilvo Wire from The Associatad rosa laiendion Pa. December receipts of the Ninth internal revenue district for November show amounts in various cryptic figures including 97.07 and 7002 with notes on form usage and percentage figures.
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