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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1902
Page
3
In and About are The City In and About are The City Knights of Columbus announce a special meeting to be held this evening. Members are urged to attend for discussion of current charitable activities and community service plans.
The bowling game scheduled for this evening between the Tackus club and the Arlingtons has been postponed, with no new date announced yet.
The article notes yesterday contributions totaling to support the newsboys picnic. Names include J. J. Williams giving $2 P. M. Jordan $1 H. J. Walter $1 and HH. B. 26 cents.
The Sisters of St Joseph's Foundling home acknowledge gratitude for a donation of care and material from Peter J O Donnell of Bull Road Scranton. The gift supports the home’s work with orphans and dependent children.
The Ladies' All Society of the Universalist church hosts an ice cream social on the church lawn Wednesday evening July 23. If weather is stormy, the event moves indoors to the church.
Professor J Frank Siegel will host a moonlight dance at Mountain Park on August 4. The event will be chaperoned by Mrs Siegel Mrs Frank Brundage Mrs Ed Bird and Mrs George Davis.
On August S1 the United States Civil Service Commission will hold examinations for positions in the Philippine service including pressman, compositor, linotype operator machinist, linotype operator, and bookbinder.
The first Mumford family reunion will be hosted by W W Mumford at his home in Starrucva Pennsylvania on Wednesday August 2. All family members and those associated with the Mumford name are invited to attend and should contact Mittle B Mumford for attendance details.
The document lists government figures including John Haw as Inquirer Secretary of State, Recreta of the Treasure, Lestie M Bhaw as Secretary of War, Eli Root as Secretary of the Navy, W T Moods as Secretary of Interior, Ethan Allen Hitelwouk as Secretary of Agriculture, James Wilson as Attorney General Philander WKyox, and Henry C. Payne as Postmaster General, with Philander Knox noted.
T M Vincent and Joseph Nineviski of Chestnut street West Scranton were arraigned before Magistrate W S Millar on city ordinance violations for riding on the left side of the road. Special Officer Morgan arrested them after a collision on Penn avenue. both were fined.
Stocker and Walker visited Honesdale to review the Honesdale Water Company’s new reservoir project. The system, with Sand Spring lakes, aims to provide one of the best Northeastern Pennsylvania water supplies and ensure heavy pressure for fire protection at a nominal rate.
At a Cigarmakers' union meeting in Wilkes Barre, $25 was allocated to the Miners' Relief Fund. A resolution praising the Liquor Dealers' Association for agreeing to sell only blue label cigars passed, with support from Wilkes Barre Carbondale and Olyphant locals. GA Katzwinkle named delegate to the AFL convention. George Gothier G A Katzwinkle John J Clark and Daniel Harris named as delegates to the Central Labor Union.
Returns from the Jeffries Fitzsimmons prize fight will be read from the stage at the Star theater Friday night. A four round sparring exhibition is planned along with a feature. Manager Herrington has signed Max Lutbeg the famed little wrestler to meet locals in the ring. He will attempt to throw any three men in one hour or forfeit $25 to each participant.
Twenty five priests and about seventy lay delegates from forty one Greek Catholic churches in the United States and Canada met at St John’s Bellevue to read and amend by laws governing the church They plan a second convention on October 20 at Hazleton A future Greek bishop is favored by the delegates and Rev Hodaboy is mentioned as a likely candidate The meeting showcased flags and bunting and included a tour of the Tripp farm recently purchased by the church
Obituary items report the death of Thomas McNulty at his daughter’s home in Pine Brook with four daughters and three sons surviving. Gertrude Decker, daughter of Mrs B K Decker, died after years of illness with funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow from her home and burial at Forest Hill. Annie N Wardell of 1222 Linden Street died recently with funeral arrangements to be announced.
New Porto Rico cigars arrive at O'Hara's cigar sluoge with a new lot of brevyas and pantella shapes available for customers.
Union and Central Labor bodies dispatch a committee to General Manager Silliman after his reply to the strike dispute. They seek settlement by discussion or arbitration stating that his interpretation of the agreement is not acceptable. The renewal of the street car strike is postponed for a few days.
A testimonial from Mrs. Sailer of Los Angeles praising Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound for curing her change of life symptoms after two years of distress. The letter endorses Pinkham as a trusted advisor to sick women and notes her Lynn Mass address for free advice.
The committee is instructed to submit the entire issue to an impartial arbitration board. The committee that will meet with Mr. Silliman remains unnamed.
John Stanton, longtime superintendent at the Lackawanna Iron and Steel mills, was named foreman of a new street gang in the bureau of highways and sewers with a daily salary of $2.25. Caradoc Morris was appointed inspector of the Eleventh ward sewer, replacing Garrett Wren who resigned.
Uncalled letters published July 2 list includes numerous names across multiple ethnic groups and titles. The notice requests claimants to notify the postmaster if letters are advertised with a list date.
The fifth annual outing for Scranton newsboys will gather nearly two thousand boys at Nay Aug Park. The parade starts 6:30 a.m. from the courthouse square led by Dr G B Hill with the West Side Band. At the park, ice cream, lemonade, cake and more await, plus free rides on the merry go round and athletic contests with prizes. Hugh Keenan oversees events. prizes include shoes, belts, hats and various goods across a long list of races and events. Contributions from local individuals and firms support the day.
This notice extols Cholera Infantum as dangerous but curable in infants with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and castor oil as directed on each bottle. It claims a certain cure and notes the product is for sale by all druggists.
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