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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1902
Page
7
The light and water committee of the select will meet this evening at St. Luke's Church on the Fourth. Holy Eucharist is observed at 7 a.m. with morning prayer at 11 a.m.
Toy A Jones will preach this evening at 8 oclock in the Shiloh Baptist church located at Mulberry street and Adams avenue. attendance expected from local congregation.
The managers of the Tlome for the Friend less have postponed this week’s meeting. The next meeting is rescheduled for July 11.
Squire Lynch of Fell township was jailed for twenty days last night. George Nossen and John Passtuchick are charged with disorderly conduct.
The Hotel Pines at Lake Ariel opened for the season after a month of repairs and a thorough renovation. Local business reports a very busy season at the lake as prom season approaches.
A window curtain on the third floor of the Seneca hotel in Washington Avenue caught fire from a gas jet last night around 9:00. The blaze was snatched down and extinguished promptly with no further damage.
The employer of all the Delaware Lackawanna and Western collieries will be paid tomorrow. Beginning in the morning the pay car will visit all the mines down the valley including the Diamond Minnville and Storrs with remaining payments due in Taylor West Scranton Keyser Valley and North Scranton in the afternoon.
The teachers committee of the board of control meets this afternoon with a special panel of public school teachers to review a large number of educational texts. This sets the stage for the triennial book adoption. A report will be presented at the board’s next meeting.
An argument in the quo warranto case involving John J. Murphy and others against Dr. W. A. Paine was postponed after Judge Edwards and attorney Major Everett Warren were unavailable. The full bench could not hear the matter yesterday and a new date will be set.
Julius Posner of Lackawanna Avenue married Annie Greenberger of South Washington Avenue at the synagogue on South Washington Avenue. Rev. Carp officiated. Sarah Posner served as bridesmaid and Barney Lehman as best man. A reception followed at Guersey Hall with guests including Mr and Mrs Max Posney of Boston.
The plumbers examining board will meet Tuesday evening July 15 in the city hall office of the plumbing inspector to examine candidates for master and journeymen certificates. About fifteen applicants will be examined. Board members are Dr. W. F. Alten, Arthur Afonics, T. J. O Malley, and T. J. Connors.
An unusually large turnout gathered at the Central WCTU meeting. Mrs Emily Hiorns gave an instructive Bible reading on Obedience and Mrs J B Downing, the president, led routine business. Mrs De Craw was authorized to arrange for Mary T Hunt of Boston to visit the county Institute next October. New members joined and the meeting adjourned to resume after summer vacation on September 2.
A local Fourth of July feature invites residents to spend the holiday at home and meet friends at the Elks Carnival with activities from early morning through a lively night. Dr. Connell’s office hours for July to September run from ten in the morning to ten in the evening. Gott in Himmel What is Sheo Flygh
Joseph D. Lewis of this city directed a census bulletin on agricultural implements. Born May 31, 1862 in Wales, he served through the eleventh census in manufacturing editing schedules and reports. In the twelfth census he edited the catalogue of estimates and schedules and wrote the agricultural implements report.
Biographical sketch of Evan C Davies highlighting his birthplace Pomeroy Ohio in 1866 his Pennsylvania roots in Taylor and his rise from teacher to mine surveying engineer and current candidate for mine inspector with a note on family connections and political backing by Republicans.
In Scranton on June 30 1902 Dr and Mrs Keorger of Wyoming Avenue Knox welcomed a daughter.
Binghamton offers a busy four day holiday program July 4 to 8 with a State league baseball game against Syracuse, horse racing at the Driving Park, vaudeville at the Casino, dances at Ross Park, fireworks and trolley rides. Train departs DL&W depot at 8 15 a m. ae Howly Mowses, Misther Carey, what is that Kyl Bug.
Dr P Vinogan of Lansing Michigan shares a strong testimonial praising Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for ovarian trouble barrenness and womb healing noting it has prevented dangerous operations. Call to action to buy a bottle and request free advice from Lydia E Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts.
The Cingalese people from India were brought by A. Koun and Rodici to perform at the Buffalo Pan American and Charleston exhibition in conjunction with the Elks carnival. They showcase Hindoo magic juggling Ceylon stick dances and other feats. Their acts have drawn crowds at every show and the warm weather brought large attendance yesterday with high satisfaction from attendees.
The Boston Hose and Rubber company, represented by C. M. Florey, received the contract for 1,100 feet of Bay State fire packed hose at 90 cents a foot. The award was made by Director of Public Safety Fly Wormser, using $5,000 appropriated by the council. the remaining $4,000 was split between Eureka and Fabric companies.
Editor Richard Little and J C Mc Coll of the Scrantonian were arraigned before Alderman Myron Kasson on libel charges filed by M W Guernsey. Three informations allege libel in June issues. They were held in 1500 dollars bail, 500 per count, with a hearing set in one week.
Adv W. H. Williams of the North End urges electing James M. Thomas as mine inspector. Thomas, 33 years with the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western, rose from door tender to mine foreman and scored high in recent inspector exams. Williams argues his experience, sobriety, and trustworthiness justify the vote.
A couple plans a unusual wedding during an Elks Carnival this afternoon in which the ceremony will be held among a display of lions at the venue. The event blends celebration with a charity fundraiser supporting the lodge activities and local youth programs.
June permits numbered about eighty with total valuation 86506 dollars, far below May’s 249803. Many permits covered repairs and small additions. notable approvals include Second Presbyterian Church addition worth 8000 dollars and Nay Aug Lumber plant upgrades totaling 5400 dollars. The strike cited by Building Inspector F L Brown cited as factor in reduced activity.
The N Y O and W Ry company announces a special excursion to Lake Poyntelle on Sunday July 6 with return fares of 1.00 from Scranton and 60 cents from Carbondale. A similar fare applies July 4, but tickets for that day are valid only on regular trains.
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