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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1902
Page
3
The John Watkins recital choir members are summoned to a City practice session this evening to prepare for an upcoming event. The notice invites all choir participants to attend and rehearse together.
Michael Davis known as the Moose constable faces a murder trial in Sullivan's saloon at Minooka for the shooting death of Peter King. The case hinges on intent and self defense claims, with local observers noting the high profile nature of the proceedings.
Tickets for the Miss Spencer and Symphony Orchestra concert at the Tayceum go on sale this evening. Seats cost 60 and 79 cents and can be reserved by calling the box office.
A light afternoon program titled Rage Street Entertainment will be held at St Cooeli s Academy on Friday after noon starting at 4. The music class will perform pieces. The public is cordially invited to attend this intimate entertainment.
The coroner's jury appointed by Coroner Bultry will reconvene at eight this evening in the courthouse to hear further testimony following Friday night's initial hearing into the death of Mary Quinny.
Patrick Reagan of Dunmore faced Alderman Ruddy on Saturday charged with selling liquor. Robert Wilson of the Municipal League acted as provoker. Reagan waived a hearing and posted bail for a future court appearance.
The McAll Auxiliary announces a meeting to discuss upcoming events and activities. Members will plan fundraising, volunteer coordination, and public outreach efforts. Attendees include McAll Hospital staff, volunteers, and community supporters.
The report from the McAll Association annual meeting in Morristown will be presented by the president. The meeting occurred in May and was attended by the president, with a note of services at a Richmond Hill residence on Monday afternoon in June.
Word reached this city tonight of the death of Michie Messett in West Virginia. He was a brother of Street Car Conductor T. J. Mensett and a former resident of Hemlock street. He left the city about a year ago. No particulars of the cause of death are available.
John Schulls and Thomas Barrett, described as small toys, were found on the fourth door of Jonas Long's Bons store yesterday morning by the watchman. They claimed fear to go home and spent time in the store for safety. They were arrested on suspicion and held at the Central police station all day.
Democrats in the Second and Third districts held yesterday’s primaries selecting delegates who will attend tomorrow’s district conventions to choose delegates to the Evie state convention. The Third district session will meet in the St. Charles hotel in the afternoon while the Second district gathering occurs at the same venue.
The committee organizing the Elks carnival starting June 30 has secured a $8590 mobile from Florey & Brooks to be auctioned. Tickets cost 0 cents each and are available at Lackawanna Avenue headquarters Morey & Brooks Simrell's carriage repository and Loftus drug store.
The funeral was held yesterday at 10 am from Grave Reformed Church with Rev. George Ly Alrich and Rev. GC Lyman officiating. Pallbearers were Sunday school members Ace, Miler, Wielnschrot and McIntyre. Interment followed at Faetorsville.
The Binghamton team lost by twenty seven holes at the local country club on Saturday. Players listed include Ketehner Griffin Liamett Sr Liamett Jr Ballard and Gracey. Scrniton team featured Messia A. Tlantington F. C. Muller Shafer Torrey Peck and Torrey. A return match is scheduled for next Saturday.
The eighth anniversary events begin with a parlor meeting at Mrs M R Kays home on Sanderson avenue Wednesday at 4 pm. A public meeting follows at 7 30 pm in the Baptist church on Monsey avenue, then Thursday evening Tan in the Presbyterian church on Green Ridge street with speaker Mrs Loulke Rounds of Chicago, a national lecturer. she travels from Philadelphia for these talks. The public is invited to attend all meetings.
Backus, famed as the region’s fastest bowling unit, won the Hampe tournament after finishing 15 games with a 947 average. Hampe trailed with 87 1-10, while Colts and Huckus followed. scores included numerous varied results and a late slip by Huckus. The prize was a fine quality bowling ball. Billy Hopkins won a prior gold medal as Scranton’s top bowler.
Rev. Dr. Isaac J. Lansing of Green Ridge Presbyterian church urged Christians to defend liberty and avoid strikes, arguing the coal strike is a flood of passion causing vast losses. He cited 28,000 strikes since 1880 and 469 million dollars direct losses, praising non strike workers and stressing manhood and contract duties.
S. H. TWINING calls for more food will and fairness and an aggressive stand in defense of Christian principles and equal duty. He urges sympathy for all men but insists on bold action in public life.
The Rev Dr James Hughes delivered a sermon titled The Proclamation of Peace in Adams Avenue chapel praising the war ending in South Africa. He recalled personal losses, urged Christian nations to bury the hatchet, and urged missionary work to Christianize the region as peace returns and industry resumes. The address also expresses hope that conflicts between capital and labor will end.
Congressman Connell wins a 90000 appropriation to enlarge the federal building on Linden Street. The plan adds a 35 foot rear extension with the second floor extended malling room and new quarters for the post office revenue office and district court, reflecting urgent space needs. A supervising architect representative will meet with local officials to discuss interior arrangements.
The Lackawanna Woolen Mills box shop employees held their annual Mountain Lake and Lake Scranton outing on Saturday. Participants enjoyed races and contests with prizes including a study in Searle, a horse bout on the Styx, and various music and footwear gifts. Winners include Herbert Chatfield, Joseph Farrer, J Kreber, M M Lande, Henrietta Jenkins, Miss Bertha Davis, Chir Richmond, and others.
A daughter born this week becomes heir at law with Mrs Grace Kidder Ford to the estate of Paul Leicester Ford, murdered May 8 by his brother Malcolm. The will filing reveals the birth and the name Lesta, continuing the Ford name.
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