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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 14, 1902

Page

5

Local Court Notes and Social Notices Fragment

Deputy attorney and individuals referenced amid city station news. Mentions visits from New York and Cliftond, Miss M Blanche Kennedy, and Parisian eye care convention. Several marriages and divorces noted with names associated to Carbondale and Providence. gibberish text obscures details of events and dates.

Mike May Aibiro Fei Teista Vitae Tinetes Triode New York City M. Blanche Kennedy Thompson Street Fies Mre Sud S. UL Paris Toiloy Remikin Andigy

May Conference Hinted Between Shea and Manager Billiman

President Shea of the local street car union says a further meeting with General Manager Billiman is possible after a Tribune interview. Shea notes Billiman expressed willingness to meet a committee again, while the union plans to await action from Abe Silliman and recounts demands from Tuesday’s conference.

Shea Silliman Union of Street Cor Tribune Billliman Im Committee Shen Alf Silliman Wade Abe Siiman Lornayt

Fire whistle plan at railroad shops details

Director Wormser reaches agreement with Delaware Lackawanna and Western officials to have engineers sound the whistle at every fire alarm. The blast furnace whistle was briefly used but discontinued after a prolonged work incident. a new ladle hoist will be installed in the engine room of the car shops.

Wormser Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company

Petitions for Overseers Due at Headquarters Before Noon

Chairman Chittenden of the Republican committee states petitions for the appointment of overseers for the coming election must be returned to headquarters in the Priew building by noon today. The North End Republicans convene at Alleman Ayers office tonight for final election plans. The city committee meets at headquarters tomorrow night to conclude preparations.

Chittenden

Dempsey and Riley to Wrestle for $200 Purse at Music Hall

James Dempsey of Dunmore and Thomas Riley of Bellevue have been matched to wrestle at Music Hall near Thursday for a $200 purse. They met two months ago with Dempsey gaining a fall after a hard struggle. Riley’s supporters seek a rematch and have arranged a second bout.

Jaimes Dempsey Dunmore Thos Riley Bellevue Sife England Music Hall Bgvu Dempsey Hiley

Scranton Common Council Balks at City Measure Amid Debate

Council defers action on an appropriation ordinance after Democratic members clash with Luther Keller over fast tracking. Debate centers on committee referrals and building code amendments reducing fire limits and pay for inspectors. Other ordinances and resolutions pass or advance, with a surprise gift of a chair and lamp presented to Chairman Calpin.

Common Council Calpin Luther Keller Keller First Reading Council Alt Keller Aly Coleman Mr. Coleman Sxeller Coleman Weller Robathan Publi Building Committee West Scranton Sykes Bureau of Buildings Messrs. Keller Paine Syke Afulberry Linden Culoin Morris I. B Thobuthan Searce

Drivers Quit Hampton Mine Over Peg Registration

About thirty-five drivers quit work at the Hampton mine yesterday morning over a peg system required by a state law for registering entry and exit. The system, meant to aid safety and quick contact in danger, was installed February 1 and led to idleness for the remaining 290 workers. No talks have occurred yet to settle the dispute.

Hampton

Sad Funeral in City for Mrs John Feln and Son

A solemn funeral was held from St Peter's Cathedral for Mrs John Feln of Penn avenue and her son Joseph who was killed by a train while en route to the city after learning of his mother's death. The service, led by Rev J Z Grin, drew many mourners as the families were comforted by pallbearers and attendance at the cathedral cemetery.

St. Peter's Cathedral John Feln Penn Avenue Joseph Wilkes-Barre Fev J. Z. Grin Cathedral Elde

Public Works crackdown arrests six sidewalk violators

Superintendent Thomas acting under Director Roche orders arrests six central city business men for failing to clean sidewalks. Named defendants include Edgar Wilson and Henry Washers of Borunton launches, W C Tunstall, William J. Barnscale, and Charles G. and Robert J. Cummings. They appeared before Magistrate Howe and paid costs with a promise to clean walks now and through winter. Further arrests will follow if orders are ignored.

Howe Public Works Roche Thomas Kiriefly

Funeral of W H Wickson Held at Fairfield Avenue Home

Funeral services for W H Wickson were conducted at his Fairfield Avenue home by Rev L R Foster with interment in Dunmore cemetery receiving vault. Body to be moved to Sommera North Carolina for burial. Pall bearers named A Hignett J Faats William Snyder John Powell John Woodworth William Winter.

W. HH. Wiccexson Prlice Fairfield Avenue L. Tt. Foster Green Ridge Presbyterian Church Dunmore Cemetery Mr. Wiexvon Somera N. C A. Hignett J. Faats William Snyder John Powell John Woodworth William Winter

Scranton Stove Works Strike Over Apprenticeship Dispute

About seventy moulders walked out at Scranton Stove Works after dissatisfaction with employing extra apprentices to fill a quota. The company, claiming a right to hire apprentices when skilled workers are scarce, expects a return to work and will refer the issue to a joint committee to settle the dispute. The relationship between management and workers has been cordial, with recent profit sharing and a goodwill testimonial awarded to officials.

Scranton Lingeln WII Ik Speci Stove Workers’ Organization Stove Manuufacturers' Association Scranton Stove Company

Ballot Numbering Debate Reaches Lackawanna County

In the wake of a prior public vote against numbering ballots, Lackawanna County commissioners delayed action awaiting guidance from the attorney general. Officials in Philadelphia and other counties faced similar deliberations before printers were instructed yesterday to refrain from numbering ballots.

Flo Lackawanna Philadelphia County

Elaborate Decor for City Halls Highlight Cost

The municipal building rooms used by the central board were decorated at about $1 300, more than half the price for interior and exterior work. F J Johnson led the bitter project at $2 400. Jacobs and Fassold did the school board rooms with thorough work, duck covering, three coats of paint, stucco ceilings, and 100 yards of carpet costing $2 500.

Cenral F. J. Johnson Jacobs and Fassold Witton

Funeral of Mrs Devine at St Peter's Cathedral

The funeral of the late Mrs Bridget Devine of Mineral Street was held yesterday morning from St Peter's Cathedral with high mass of requiem celebrated by Rev Eaton B McLaughlin as celebrant Rev A O Reilly as deacon and Rev J O Griffin as sub-deacon Interment followed at the Cathedral cemetery Pallbearers were Thomas Marion James Marion William Devine James Devine Joseph Devine and James Hughes

St. Peter's Cathedral Mra Bridget Devine Mineral Eaton B. McLaughlin A. O'Reilly J. 0. Griffin Thoms Miarlon James Marion William Devine James Devine Joseph Devine James Hughes

Royal Blue Tour to Washington Excursion Draws Public Interest

The New Jersey Central plans a February 26 Royal Blue excursion to Washington with all expenses paid. J. Swisher and H B Ruhe advertise free itinerary books and invite readers to request details from Scranton or Allentown agents.

Washington Congress New Jersey Central J. &. Swisher Scranton H. B. Ruhe Pasenger Allentown

Four More Recruits Join Marine Corps

Four young men were sworn in as Marines by Major T Barnett yesterday and sent to League Island Navy Yard for training. They are Thomas Jenkins Olyphant Thomas J Gallagher Pitts ton Howard E Clark and John T David of this city. This brings enlistments to ten this month and the corps offers advancement from the ranks or from Annapolis with cruises to the West Indies and Europe for some veterans.

Marine Corps T. Barnett League Island Navy Yard Thomas Jenkins Olyphant Thomas J. Gallagher Pittston Howard E. Clark John Tt. Davie Annapolis West Indies Europe

Shifts Changed at City Hall for Patrol Duty

Change by desk sergeants aligns watch with three patrol platoons. New hours split as 9 am to 3 pm 3 pm to 11 pm and 12 am to 7 am. One supervisor remains on duty for bank opening and closing times to log burglar alarm reports.

City Hall

The Lesson From Paterson Fire Tragedy

The Paterson fire destroyed the Griggs safe in the National Bank building with all contents ruined and jewelry melted. The notice promotes fireproof vaults at Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit and advertises a four day sale at Old Forge with advance 10 cent admission and a Royal Line tour rate to Washington.

New York Tribune Griggs Paterson National Bank Lackawannk Trust and Safe Deposit

Will of Late Judge Lewis Probate Granted for Oral Will

Proceedings in the nuncupative will of W J Lewis former associate judge and sheriff. The widow and heirs signed agreeing to the petition statements and a decree admitted the oral will to probate. The memorandum is the original draft with bonds description and signatures to come.

A. A. Vosburg W. J. Lewis Walford Lewis W. Od, Lewis, Jr Fife Powell J. J. Bentley Anja V. Powell Traders’ Bank Oich Holna Avenue W. J. Lewis, Jr Effie Lewis Powell Walford C. Lewis John T. Lewis Scranton Thomas J. Lewis Oakland Cal Margaret B. Kenvin San Francisco Lackawanna Trust and Sate Deposit Company Lackawanne Trust Nora Golden E. G. Rarick Ballentine and Martin Vosburge

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