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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1902
Page
7
Wm. F. Hallstead Everett Warren J. P. Kingsbury August Robinson 0. 8. Johnson Jos. O'Brien LL. A. Watres listed as directors for the group.
Special committees of common council met in city hall last night to draft a new bond ordinance. The ordinance provides for an issue of 202000 dollars in bonds.
Local post office holds a letter containing money with no address, labeled Frankie. Dated November 2, the missive remains undelivered as officials review its contents and origin.
The treasurer Miss Morvence J. Smith acknowledges receipt of 51K87 from the A. BR. est. treasurer for the proceeds of their recent fair.
Authority assigns two substitute clerks and eleven substitute carriers to full-time duty at the post office through the holiday season to handle increased mail volume.
Frank Davis of Margaret Avenue was reported to the health bureau as suffering from what appeared to be smallpox. The house was quarantined and Dr. Houser will investigate today.
Funeral services for Mrs Francis Campbell were widely attended at her home on 920 Capoluose Avenue. A requiem mass was held at St Peter's Cathedral by Rev J A Griffin and interment followed in Cathedral Cemetery.
Nathan Blume was arrested yesterday at the request of A. Weinberg on a forcible entry charge. The two men reside at 106 Lackawanna Avenue and Weinberg says Blume forced his way into the apartments on several occasions. Magistrate Millar set Blume's bail at 300 dollars for appearance at court.
Superintendent F L Brown of the bureau of building inspection ordered the rear walls of the burned J L Connell & Co wholesale warehouse on Franklin avenue torn down from the fourth story upward due to unsafe condition. He planned to inspect the front part today and the firm has not decided on rebuilding, though likely.
The Christian Brothers, overseeing St. Thomas College, purchased the entire gymnasium set formerly used by the Scranton Turn-Verein. The paraphernalia, unused for years, is in good condition and will be installed in a college room on Wyoming Avenue to serve as the gymnasium.
A residence costing over eight thousand dollars is priced at six thousand and sold immediately. The house includes city steam heat and a large lot on a paved street in a premier location. Broker W. T. Hackett urges buyers to act today before it is too late.
The Keystone Watch Case Co of Philadelphia offers an illustrated 34 page booklet to applicants. It explains the Boss Stiffened Gold Case history construction how to identify it and warns against substitutions. A back folder shows case patterns. The booklet features fine engraving printing color harmony and strong reading matter and is sent free on request.
Notice to Republican voters in the Tenth Ward that primaries for school controller constable and for selecting a register of voters and election board in two districts will be held on Thursday January 15 1903 from 4 to 8 pm. Candidates must register and pay assessments by December 27 1902 to GO P Ridgway in district one or E A Wenzel in district two.
The notice lists a New Magazine Club and Catholic Historical Society meeting this evening, needlework sale in Adams Avenue Chapel at 2 40 and 7 PM, a Board of Associated Charities meeting at 4 PM in the Post Office Building, a Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathering this afternoon at Guernsey's Hall, Mrs CG A Van Wormer to read Purity, and the Florence Home Mission board meeting at Mrs W S Diehl's 208 Jefferson Avenue at 10 AM.
Arthur Clifford and Prudence Levi, both of Binghamton, wed in the city on Thursday November 27 1904, with local residents participating in the ceremony.
A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Edwards in Scranton according to a brief notice. The item records the birth in 1402 and notes the couple as the parents.
The Electric City Wheelmen won three from the Suburbans and trail the Scranton Bicycle Club by one game in the Bleyele Clubs league. Backus’s team took three from the North Enders, seemingly securing first place. Green Ridge Wheelmen led with 4600 total from three games against the Arcadians, winning two.
The Backus squad won all three games against the Cambrians who posted low scores, sealing a firmer grip on first place despite off nights.
The Tribune notes that several local youths submitted lists of words for the Junior Educational contest. Five days remain until the deadline, with the entry close set for Saturday December 20 at 6 p m.
The Scranton Liederkranz Society presented an outstanding concert at Music Hall last night. Soloist Carl Schlegel of New York impressed with a powerful baritone in six pieces including Wagner. Pianist Charles Doersam showcased technique. Led by Theodore Hemberger, the choir delivered spirited performances to enthusiastic applause, followed by hours of dancing.
Mrs Ida Mellon residing at 227 Lackawanna avenue was trapped when a large folding bed collapsed on her and her child. A boarder freed them after a struggle. Mrs Mellon suffered two broken ribs and serious internal injuries. the child was unharmed. An ambulance carried her to Lackawanna hospital for treatment.
Charles Eshleman 28 a Stroudsburg resident and Lackawanna railroad fireman died in Moscow while en route to Moses Taylor hospital from injuries suffered in a Stroudsburg yard collision between two engines. He leaves a wife and two children.
Louis W. Gere of Brooklyn finished twenty seventh in the Tribune educational contest and selected a Cotuit Summer School scholarship in Cotuit Massachusetts. The prize covers ten lessons weekly for eight weeks with board and furnished room, valued at 290 dollars.
The board of trade debated funding a bacteriological laboratory to assist health work against tuberculosis and urged stricter streetcar spit regulations. They also considered electing officers, welcoming new members, and exploring several new local industries.
The Finleys department store announces extended hours each evening until Christmas to accommodate shoppers. Store managers say additional staff will be scheduled for peak hours.
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