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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1902
Page
9
The column lists scattered items from Now Vor era with garbled names and partial details. It references a Maw concert ticket committee, a meeting at the armory, discussions of saloons, a fire on Tackawanna and Wester avenues, and officers installed at a Catholic benevolent hall with Rev. John J. Griffin delivering remarks.
The annual meeting of the Home for the Friendless record shows a balance of 12 to 62 and notes the reelection of officers with Mrs W F E Perkins resigning. Treasurers report, minutes, and yearly secretary report are presented. Mrs Perkins praised for long service, and new officers and managers elected.
Attorney A V Bower and Rev Trev F A Hoyl argued the question whether Shakespeare or Bacon authored the Shakespearean plays. Bower contended Bacon wrote them, citing education and records, while Hoyl urged Shakespeare’s authorship. The judges ruled unanimously for Bower.
Rev Dr Pierce spoke with emotion about the Home for the rethlena and its lasting impact beyond portraits. Judge Knapp praised the hopeful outlook as debt drops from 32000 to 31700 and a sale of the Adame avenue property is hoped to relieve stress. Rev Dr Bogan gave the benediction and a reorganization meeting is set for next Friday.
Yesterday's paper discusses alleged irregularities in the Thursday council action on a franchise ordinance for the North Had Street Railway. An amendment printed and offered by Mr Coleman is debated, with objections about dates and printing time, while supporters claim the process followed custom and that the amended ordinance was the same measure as discussed earlier.
Dan McLeod of Hamilton will challenge Scranton star Dwyer in a wrestling match set for a near future date at the Scranton Bicycle Club. The bout is for a 400 purse with both wrestlers around 165 pounds. Dwyer has never lost in local matches, while many expect McLeod to test him despite his reputation.
In the offices of Dr. CW Roberts and George M DeWitt a meeting of the Lickiwihan Honoropathy Medleval Society was held last night. Present were Drs Ware Peek Roberts Clarke Lindubury Lange and DeWitt. Dr DeWitt delivered an interesting paper on Diphtheria and Triage Treatment covering the subject in thorough fashion.
Giuseppe Olellotti, worker at Cuweels stone works, jumped from a southbound Delaware and Hudson passenger train near Kin Street on yesterday morning. He sustained head injuries and died several hours later at Lackawanna Hospital. Reports say he became confused and leaped as the train traveled at high speed. West Scranton.
The Carrbust brand of men’s corduroy workwear is advertised at Richmond’s and Wirch’s on Lack Avenue, priced around $4.00. The promotion highlights durable fabric and basic work jacket options for laborers.
Court officials report a surge in social literary and athletic club charter requests, mainly from suburbs and areas active against speakeasies. To curb possible fronts, the court now requires precise club purposes location paraphernalia and details about incorporators and planned activities. Pending charters await scrutiny to ensure legitimacy and prevent disguises for illicit venues.
Attorney A W Berthole filed suit yesterday for Henry Race against David Colcher to recover 1560 dollars alleging Colcher defaulted on an agreement. Colcher’s wife died last August leaving an elderly mother-in-law in need of care. A relative named Ruce allegedly agreed to care for her in exchange for a 700 dollar farm in Wyoming county. After August 25 1801 Race cared for the widow but she soon died. Race sought a farm deed from Colcher but he refused to transfer, prompting the suit.
The grand jury will finish today with its remaining items and may extend to Monday if needed. No new cases are expected to be passed after today. Yesterday the jury examined the case of Charles H. W. Major and others charged with running a gambling house under the pretext of a colored men’s social club at the Adams and Ladkowanna avenues corner.
Thomas Nolan of Connellsville was arrested yesterday at the instance of Miss Bridget Oakley who accuses him of a serious offense. Nolan appears before Allermown Ruddy and is held on 100 bail for court.
The report lists northbound passenger trains from the Delaware and Hudson station in Scranton with unclear timings. It notes departures around the evening rush and mentions a specific train at 6, followed by confusing phrasing about next trains and delays.
The notice details coal deliveries for a Beranlon area and Dunmore at specified rates. It directs readers to address orders to the Mowry William Coal Co, Box 273, Dunmore, Pa.
Storewide sale announced by Mehwands Wirth at 346 Lucka Ave with big bargains in every department on suits overcoats and sealed fur furnishings.
Thousands of customers hold tickets for enlarged on mounted pictures finished in pastel or crayon. Tickets must be presented with photo by January 20. Optional water color or oil work available. Portraits framed elegantly and affordably. Return of photo guaranteed. Bring tickets to second floor.
Local shop on De Pent Avenue promotes a broad assortment including sploach kale lettuce onions and celery plus caney cinta goods and hickory outs butter outs and other seasonable items. W H Pierces Mayer advertises a diverse stock and invites orders.
Polls reopen in four Twoutheih ward districts on Saturday for nominating ward officers. The committee orders the process to proceed, with voting hours and fixtures to be announced.
F. L. Crane's Persian Lamb Coats with various collars and trims marked down from 175 to 150 and 150 to 125. Plain jackets and moire coats in several furs offered from 20 to 150. Seal jackets and seal skin coats priced from 20 to 225 with made to order options. Furs repaired.
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