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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
7
The Women’s Missionary Society of Elm Park Church will hold a union meeting Monday afternoon June 2 at 2 o’clock. The gathering aims to discuss church work and plan outreach activities with members from the Elm Park congregation.
Arrangements are under way for a county liquor meters convention to be held at Music Hall on June 2. The event gathers representatives from Lackawanna and Luzerne counties to discuss regulatory standards and industry concerns.
A religious service will be held at Union Church tonight in To se house river Park with Bishop Stevens of the Reformed Episcopal Church delivering an address. The elder of Grace Reformed Episcopal Church will attend and take part in the main portion of the service.
Chairman J C Hammes calls the Democratic committee of the Second district to meet at the St Charles hotel tomorrow at 8 PM to set a date and plan for a convention to elect delegates to the state convention in June.
Loon firemen will wear summer attire ordered by Director of Public Safety I. Ls. Wormeer. The garments will be dark brown and similar in moisture-wicking quality to NYC firemen uniforms. Delivery is expected within one or two days.
Clancey C. Johnson of S17 Taylor Avenue Ting invents and patents a self tying insulator for telophan wires. The device promises time and cost savings in wire construction.
Two streetcars collided yesterday afternoon near Adame avenue and Linden street. The Green Ridge car suffered a smashed ventibule and the Nav Aus car side received damage. One person was injured and Lt J P J Ryan of the United Night Navy announced a recruiting drive offering apprentices under 17 and seamen above 17 with wages from 10 to 21 dollars monthly.
A case heard before Judge Huddy on Saturday concerns Morris Fagenbaum of Old Town suing John Cowalchink over a ball gig. The plaintiff claimed Cowalchink led an orchestra of four pieces and hired him, seeking $10 alleged payment. A verdict for the defendant was entered as the evidence did not prove Cowalchink had authorized the engagement.
A concert program lists works by Schubert Mendelssohn Chopin and Nevin with orchestral accompaniment arranged for three pianos. Performers include Misa Chita M Brownling Mabel Prench and Mabel A Stone from the Conservatory of Fine Arts.
The funeral for Willan La Monte was held yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock from his Madison Avenue home. Rev James McLeod of the First Presbyterian Church led services with Miss Freeman singing two solos as violinist Julia Clapp Allen accompanied. Dr McTeod praised La Montes Christian life and his example for young men. Pallbearers were former colleagues from the International Text Book Company, Krause, Crolly, Gamewell, Maresh, Battin and Megatgee.
Pastor Trev Luther Ness Waring delivers a sermon tying mine strikes to law and order. He argues workers may quit but others have right to work and calls for obedience to state and federal law, citing the Fourteenth Amendment and constitutional protections.
Charles I. Acker, Melita commandery head, leads efforts for last weeks Kulehts Templar conclave with banners and city service. Alderman Otte Meyers and Charles B. Stevens receive notices of public roles, while Burke Bros. and Joewl tym of contractors oversee massive regional works including Paradise tunnel and Williams Bridge dam projects.
Otto is described as a popular and effective alderman of Scranton's Second ward, serving in the role for about several years and earning high regard from residents for his work and leadership.
A paranoid warning against interference with others labor and contracts. The speaker argues true industrial freedom lies in personal responsibility protecting rights under Pennsylvania law. He stresses that guardians must be accountable and urges labor groups to avoid infringing on other workers and employers rights.
A grand Kommers in Manistee hall honored the Brooklyn Arion Singing society from Friday's eisteddfod at the armory. Beranton Liederkranz winners of Class B hosted. Suengerrunde and Junger Maennerchor attended. Maennerchor, praised for reparative performance of Einkehr, received hearty support. Dr. Schuppe lauded local singers for sportsmanlike conduct and fraternal spirit, hoping groups reunite.
Dr Lindabury, surgeon specializing in diseases of women, advertises office at 215 Connell Building. Hours listed as 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. with note 1H aos.
A. G. Correa aged 11 years and long time Cincinnati hotelier died after a three month illness. He headed the Grand hotel and Gibson house and had owned the Spencer house and Broadway hotel in earlier decades, building a large fortune after over forty years in the business.
Bishop P I Stevens of Charleston conducted two sermons at Grave church on Wyoming avenue yesterday. He confirmed ten at the evening service and spoke on the place of works in salvation, urging steadfastness and ongoing service to the Lord while contrasting faith and deeds. He will lead a special service at Tripp Park mission tonight.
Bishop Hoban administered confirmation at the Great Bend church yesterday afternoon. Rev H G Potter recently from Albany preached at Green Ridge Baptist as its new pastor to a large morning and evening congregation. Eight members joined the church after the morning service including the pastor and his wife. A Family Day service at Peon Avenue Baptist drew one of the largest congregations. Rev Dr Robert F Y Pierce spoke briefly at night on Breaking Your Record. Rev Dr B P Raymond, Wesleyan president, preached at Elm Park M E yesterday morning and last night. Rev F S Ballentine at Christ church addressed the diocesan convention and Rt Rev Bishop Talbot’s fifteenth anniversary.
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