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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
3
In observance of Shahuoth the Festival of Weeks services will be held at the Linden Street temple this evening starting 7.45 and tomorrow morning at 10. Sermons will be preached by Kabol A. Auspacher.
The Beranton Bicycle Club renovated the handball and tennis court beside the club house on Winshington Avenue and improved the grandstand to first class condition for the season.
At a meeting of the High School Alumni Association executive committee, held yesterday in the president's office, attorney C M Daniely was elected as toastmaster for the banquet on Tuesday June 17, with attorney John M MecCourt to serve.
George J. Ash located a wallet near the Carbon street bridge yesterday afternoon. Police believe the property belonged to a crook. Inside were five pawn tickets from local shops for watches, each with different names but dates clustered within days of one another.
Mrs Louise Rounds a national lecturer for the Woman's Christian Temperance Union will give a Bible reading this afternoon in Guernsey hall for the Central W C T U Mrs Rounds speaks tonight at Simpson Methodist Episcopal church Everyone welcome Mrs C D Simpson will entertain her while in Scranton
Mrs William Hi Richmond and daughter entertained the McAll Auxiliary at Richmond Hill in June weather. Mrs J A Price spoke on Morristown annual meeting. Mrs Selden Blair Mrs BE L Bevan and Mrs H H Stock read McAll work. Refreshments by Mrs FP Tracy and Mrs LaRue. Assistants included Miss Gertrude Coursen Margaret Belin and Lois Tracy.
Andrew Wilesski of Bellevue receives a letter from his sister describing passage in the old country. The missive sheds light on family ties and distant origins, hinting at personal journeys and reunions.
A Prattsburg Georgia man years of chronic diarrhoea. After seven years of illness he used Chamberlain's Colick Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and reports a complete cure. He spent much on doctors without relief and credits the remedy with saving his life. Sold by all druggists.
Months ago a woman sought help to pay her passage to the country so she could marry Leopold Randowsk after arrival. She received 5 from Andrew, traveled, married Randowsk, and allegedly promised repayment. Her brother sought repayment. Kate refused. A warrant was issued by Magistrate Millar and she was held on $10 bond for court appearance.
The Lyceum hosted a refined program conducted by Fred C. Hand and Edith Jones with Prof. Hemberger praised for guiding the orchestra. Beethoven’s Ninth opened a captivating sequence, Lund and Herbert interludes pleased, while Miss Spencer impressed as the prima donna with a mezzo voice and dramatic temperament.
Wesleyan University releases a detailed schedule for commencement week. Events include baccalaureate services, Alumni Prayer Meeting, University Sermon, prize awards, class reunions, trustee and alumni meetings, college glee club concert, Phi Beta Kappa and Alumni society meetings, social receptions, and the commencement exercises followed by a luncheon and President's reception.
Michael Messitt 24 died Sunday in Newport News after a three week typhoid illness. Former Scranton resident and assistant superintendent at the International Correspondence School branch, he leaves his father Patrick Messitt and siblings Patrick Garrett John Meseitt and several sisters. Remains sent to sister Mrs William Brazell in Scranton. Mrs Laura Crump died yesterday at noon at 610 Webster avenue home after brief illness. survived by husband and four year old son. Funeral set for tomorrow at 2 40 PM from Howard Place Methodist Episcopal Church.
The funeral for Miss Margaret Russell is this afternoon at 3 from 15 Hyde Park Avenue with services at St Patrick's Church and interment at Pleasant Valley. Edward A. Niven's funeral is Wednesday afternoon from 7 South Wallingto n Street Wilkes-Harroe with Presbyterian and Episcopal services and interment at Oaklawn Cemetery.
Exclusive AP report from Philadelphia notes a citywide strike by 400 horse shoers belonging to the local Horse Shoers' union branch. The workers demand a shorter workday, signaling potential delays in horse care and transportation services.
Local coal company representatives reject plans to start centrally located collieries, arguing the time is not ripe and outside interference would worsen tensions. The dispute involves strikes, eight hour day demands, and demonstrations, with arrests and police actions reported in Scranton and surrounding towns.
City Solicitor Watson reviews whether bidding law requires a contract for city work under 250 dollars. The controller argues a contract is required unless the work is trivial, while the ripper bill restricts contracts over 250 to the lowest bidder. Contention hinges on legal interpretation until clarified by the city solicitor.
Murky OCR data reports temperatures with errors and missing values. It notes highest near 70 degrees and a lowest around 0 degrees with no precipitation in the last 24 hours ending at p m. The entry includes humidity and conditions but the values are unreadable.
Michael Davis the Moosic constable stood trial before Judge H M Edwards for the Patrick Sullivan saloon killing of Peter King. A jury of twelve was sworn after extensive selection with Davis actively involved in questioning prospects. The defense signals self defense while District Attorney Lewis and assistant Grumer will prosecute. Court recessed until morning for Commonwealth case to open.
A. H. Adams pleaded guilty to stealing a suit and other items from Pr Yibbons and drew a nine month county jail term. Mogali and Nace were found not guilty on tying tracks at Minooka. Manyko was found not guilty of embezzlement with costs charged to the county. Roche failed to appear in perjury charges against Josephine McNamara. verdict not guilty with costs on the prosecutor.
Borough Attorney James W. McDonald filed mandamus to force Myron Knight, former borough engineer, to deliver maps and papers to successor James F. Horan. Borough says maps were created for and owned by the borough, Knight cites entitlement to possession. Writ requires Knight to show cause by Wednesday June 18 at 9 a.m.
Mary Canterbury of Keyser Valley died in 1893 leaving nine children. Six heirs seek partition of a Frink Street property, while three oppose continuing joint ownership. Plaintiffs Joseph H Canterbury Ellen Thomas William F Canterbury Charles Canterbury and John J Canterbury filed the petition. three opponents include Mrs Kate Walsh Mrs Mary Fox and Francis Canterbury. Attorney Charles E Olver represents the plaintiffs.
In Carbondale township another road report by viewers was confirmed yesterday. Viewers M. P. Mitchell John I Reynolds and S S Jones were appointed to review the road in Carbondale township. Stephen Chicknam the boy who killed Mamie Cabellia Thursday by striking her behind a car with a rivet was allowed bail of 1000 with his father as security.
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