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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1902
Page
3
Spotkears will represent Princeton Yale and other universities at the January trade rooms. Local delegates from several institutions are expected to attend and discuss collaboration and potential research partnerships.
A correspondent asks for knitting instructions for the Alles Maynard sweater. Provide step by step guidance on gauge, yarn, and sizing, plus a simple beginner friendly pattern outline and troubleshooting tips.
Captain P. Delacy yesterday announced his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for city recorder.
There was no meeting of the Master Horseshoers association last night due to failure of a quorum to attend. The note cites absent members and unfinished business awaiting future session.
Victor Scachin sustained a foot laceration yesterday at the Green Ridge mines when a tool struck him after a collapse incident. He was removed to Lackawanna hospital for treatment.
The reunion and reception for the HO and 180 class members of Scranton High School are set for tonight at the Scranton Hleyelu club.
The Firemen's Relief association will hold an all day open house at their rooms on Spruce Street. The public is cordially invited to attend.
The civil New Year will be celebrated at St Luke's church tomorrow with holy communion services at 9 a.m. and 11 a.m. The observance marks the feast of circumcision according to the church calendar.
Professor Jackson, physical director at the Wilkes-Barre Young Men's Christian Association, has been engaged to oversee the gymnasium project for the Scranton YMCA. The assignment links two regional YMCA groups and enhances local athletic facilities.
Three boys Red Tiret Thomas Seliahil and Joseph O Rourke from South Irving Avenue were arrested Saturday afternoon by Lackawanna special officers for riding a freight train. They were each fined by Magistrate Millar.
Tomorrow night at Holy Cross hall the amateur talent show The Holy Night features young members of the Flory Cross congregation. Vocal solos by Miss Mary Gerrity and William Lynett and sketches by J. J. Salmon are also planned.
Megargee Bros paper dealers are distributing two calendars to patrons one compact office calendar and a large artistic home calendar praised as more beautiful than any seen in Scranton.
Citizens urged to bring camp chairs as tax payments face large crowds and a two-officer crowd control, since today is the final day to pay taxes without penalty.
The stage crew from Scranton theaters will hold their annual reception and ball on Tuesday evening January 1. Invitations have gone out to acting companies appearing in the city, and early acceptances indicate a large gathering of thespians.
Rev Dr T C Edwards observed the twenty fifth anniversary as pastor of the Welsh Congregational Church of Mawardsville. Dr Edwards began his ministry January 1 1878 when the church had 180 members. During his quarter century his parish received many additions by confession of faith and by letters. Present membership in 1880 exceeded 140 with several members dismissed by letters to form Bethesda Congregational Church now thriving with about 200 members.
President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers failed to return to Scranton from his Spring Valley home yesterday due to unexpected delays. He is en route and expected to arrive this morning, likely remaining until Sunday or Monday before proceeding to Philadelphia for union meetings.
Warnke Coal Company based in Duryea sues Duryea Borough for 40000 alleging water diversion on August 5 backed up streams and debris flooding the Washery premises. Plaintiffs claim extended disruption of operation, depreciation in property value, and lease losses totaling 20000, tied to alleged borough actions during a strike.
Turkeys chickens and ducks are offered today for New Year dinner alongside fruits vegetables and table delicacies. Orders receive prompt careful attention whether in person or by telephone at Pierce Co 2110 to 14 Peon Ave.
Busy shop urges customers to place all New Year's ice cream orders by 7 o clock this Wednesday. No orders will be accepted after the 7 pm deadline.
Clerk T. P. Daniels reports from October 1901 to the current term: 4440 criminal cases filed, 2149 presented to a grand jury, 2111 bills ignored, 638 true bills, 1062 persons tried. Quittals reached 778, convictions 154, pleas of guilty 3. Five terms of court data accompany the report.
The Sunday School of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church held a Christmas tree celebration last night. The event featured children and families in attendance with seasonal songs and decorations.
Alfred Wooler announces a new voice culture and singing studio opening New Year’s day in Scranton at the Carter Building corner Adams and Linden. The studio will operate 10 am to 12 pm and 2 pm to 6 pm for testing voices for applicants 16 years and older. Two of his own song compositions will be provided to each applicant. voice tests are free.
David T. Williams filed his oath of office as mine inspector with Prothonotary John Copeland. The Stevens habeas corpus hearing was postponed until Friday. Several opinions, including the George W. Jenkins tax collector case at Scranton, may be handed down Monday with many decrees and divorces possible.
An analysis shows Lackawanna County residents are largely quiet and law abiding with 3440 court transcripts and 1127 assault and battery cases. only 36 convictions. The report cites the role of alderman and justices in bail decisions and highlights a community Christmas program at church with Rev. C W King, Miss Elsie Brown, and student participants at Tripp Park, including songs, recitations, and violin music.
Scranton sees rapid growth with three new silk mills planned in Green Ridge and Third Ward, bringing total city mills to eleven and boosting employment. Existing facilities include Morrigan Silk on Larch Street and new throws and weaving plants on Academy Street and West Market Street. The board of trade notes labor is available despite past concerns as more mills prepare to start.
Under this heading short letters of interest are published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
The record notes nine murder arrests and seven indictments by the grand jury with none first degree. Of seven indicted, five were acquitted and two convicted of lesser offenses. No highway robbery or assault to rob arrests. thirty eight robberies and seventeen indictments. Sixteen cases ignored. four robberies resulted in conviction, eight in acquittal. Grand jury found 145 true bills on larceny. two convictions, 40 pleas guilty, eight other pleas not pressed. Eleven cases of receiving stolen goods had eight true bills. two convictions. Arson cases: three true bills. all accused acquitted. The text notes liquor law infractions and incomplete strike-related cases, mainly after the June term grand jury.
The will of W Gibson Jones late of this city was admitted to probate with annuity rest of the widow for life and succession to their son if he leaves issue Colonel Meredith L Jones of New York named in the event of the widow dying without issue Also probates for J P A Tingley Candace A Tingley Peter Fike Frank Campbell and John P F Campbell with letters granted as specified Marriage licenses listed for James A Type Geraldine McFadden John Mayock Murray Wren and others
Incomplete text discusses a rail or tram project with mentions of capacity and timing. The fragments reference construction work and possible timetable elements but lack clear entities, locations, or dates to establish a full event.
Large crowd attended an event led by Henry Cardew with Rev. Mr King delivering an address and a distribution of gifts completed by organizers.
Sunday school Christmas exercises at First Presbyterian Church on Washington Avenue drew a large crowd as the old church building prepares for demolition the next day. Superintendent T Mattes led the program with improvised talks from A W Dickson and Rev Dr Janes McLeod urging church attendance and keeping Sunday school spirit alive. Candy and fruit were handed to children as they exited.
The Scranton and Wilkes-Barre Lutheran Pastoral Association met at Rev. A. L. Ramer's home on Fourteenth Street with President Rev. L Line denstruth presiding. Discussions covered Genesis in Hebrew Acts in Greek and church festivals with Rev. H F J Senekey delivering a sermon and Rev. J F P Baltes reading the annual festivals address. The next gathering is slated for Rev. Linderstruth’s Wilkes-Barre home in June.
The Tribune reports Rev. L H Waring’s reply to charges seen in a picture at the Cathedral. He argues monarchs balanced religion and state under papal influence, cites medieval practice, and urges scrutiny of indulgences. Critics challenge his quotations and suggest Luther and Lutherans misinterpret church doctrine.
A recipe for wine jelly using Jell O flavor Lemon Orange Strawberry or Raspberry. Mix one cup of sugar with four pins of boiling water and one cup of sherry or port, add juice of an orange, combine with prepared jelly, chill, and serve with whipped cream.
The notice details holiday hours for Barton Bu People Ian Mae Oardeu No 11di on Thursday January observing New Year. Carriers will do morning delivery. General delivery and stump winders will be open from 8 am to 6 pm. Registry and money orders available all day. Collections will be made on Mollavenue between Lachoawebmt and Washburn, with routes via multiple avenues.
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