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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1902
Page
9
Alfred Wooler's studio chorus will meet for rehearsal this evening at 7 o'clock in Powell's music store. General Goblin will preside over the Spanish War Veterans meeting tonight at the Grand Army of the Republic hall.
Baseball teams made up of officials and clerks from Lackawanna and Luzerne county courthouses meet in the city for a charity style game today.
Felix Wiccavich and Anthony Glinker of Bellevue were arrested by Special Officer M I Spellman for stealing scrap iron from the Lackawanna yards. After a hearing before Magistrate Millar they were committed to the county jail in default of bail.
Dr. D. B. Wormseer son of the Public Safety director leads the graduates of Jefferson College who passed the civil service examination for house surgeon at Philadelphia City Hospital ensuring him an appointment.
Stanley Mitchell accuses Charlie Stankofski of stealing a railroad ticket to Milwaukee after getting him drunk. Alderman Ruddy ruled against Stankofski in default for a £500 oil.
B Levy of Halistead court swore out a warrant before Alderman Ruddy for arrest of Nathan Uravitz alleging threats against Levy’s children. Uravitz held in 200 dollars to keep the peace.
Amelia Grayson and Liney Sampson, both colored, of Raymond Court, were arrested last night and brought before Alderman Ruddy on a charge of disorderly conduct. The case was not made out and the accused were discharged.
Edwin Ernest Teal of 1743 Capouse Avenue yesterday filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in the United States District Court. He formerly belonged to the Schlager Teal firm on Lackawanna Avenue. His liabilities amount to 24,205.17 with no listed assets.
J. H. Line, formerly of South Africa, will lecture for Adams Avenue chapel at Guernsey hall Monday at 5 p m. The talk will be illustrated by ninety lantern photographs of Madeira Islands Cape Colony Natal Zulu Land and the Transvaal.
Mrs Celia Kelly of North Main Avenue was accidentally shot in the breast around 6 pm Thursday while slitting in a field near the Johnson breaker by a Flobert rifle. The bullet glanced off a rib over the heart. she was taken to Dr G C Brown and then Lackawanna hospital and was not seriously injured. A boy named Robert Millar was hunting birds nearby.
Advert says Allen's Foot-Ease can make shoes feel one size smaller, shaking into the shoes for comfort. It claims to reduce swelling, sore spots, and shoe discomfort, presented as a cure available at druggists and shoe stores.
A man confessed to an accidental shooting of Mrs Kelly after appearing before Magistrate Millar. He was described as very frightened and held on bail pending further proceedings.
A special committee of the board of control arranged two band concerts for this afternoon and tonight. A band stand was erected at Spruce street and Washington avenue corner. The Lawrence band will play from 4 to 6 p m and Bauer's band from 8 to 10 p m.
Chris Mannix, an 11 year old resident of Gibson Street, was committed to the county jail yesterday on a charge of stealing iron from a Linden Street residence Thursday night. This is his second offense this week. Towns arrested Wednesday night for stealing a market basket from Pierce, and was released by Magistrate Millar on promises of amendment.
The Scranton board of trade holds its regular monthly meeting Monday at 12 noon. The membership applications including Alfred Bice will be voted on soon and proposed. The manufactures committee report on secretary appointment and cross-committee papers will be the main order of business, Linchvon at 1 o'clock.
The Gir Behool Alumni will hold its annual dinner and dance at Notel Terrace next Tuesday evening with a business session at o'clock to elect officers. Dinner will be served at S.a0. John AE. Mc Court esq. will be toastmaster. Speakers include Hon. A. A. Vosburg FR. J. Levy est. C. e. Daniels exq. Miss Alice Williams and John B. Burns. A post-prandial dance follows.
The International Correspondence School instruction car number 50 located at the lumber switch west end of Scranton Passenger station is open for trainmen. Lectures run daily except Sunday from 10 to 12, 2 to 4, and 8 to 10 p.m. Conductors and trainmen are urged to visit, with names of conductors for each class posted to avoid congestion.
The slate for Saturday June 1 lists Pushers and Helpers with named shifts and crew assignments. W. Ginley will run pickup June 14 and continue until further notice. Conductors are asked to leave booze keys at the yard office Scranton during one lay over for equipment inventory. Attendance at Scranton Correspondence Schools No 50 set for June 1 with crews including Gahagan Hennigan Peckens Walsh Swartz Thomas in forenoon afternoon and evening sessions.
The Hostock Verah Mighty Midway Carnival company showcases the improved blograph presenting life like moving pictures. Highlights include Prince Henry of Prussia visit, the Meteor yacht launch, Boer and Philippine war fronts, British transports, cavalry and artillery actions, the Empire State Express at 80 mph, and a British battleship launch. Week long at the Elks Carnival beginning June so.
The Rose Tree festival held at St Cecilia's convent yesterday afternoon was highly successful. Due to the large prize quantity the event will continue this morning at 10 o'clock. A tapestry painting is the special prize to be disposed of today. Miss Angela Healey of Dunmore won the special music prize yesterday.
Myer Davidow advertises a busy day with extraordinary low prices on men’s women’s and children’s footwear. He claims the stock is offered at less than the cost of making due to fortunate purchases from manufacturers needing ready cash.
The New York Ontario and Western Railway will run a weekly summer excursion train from Scranton at 8 30 p m each Sunday starting June 15 to Lake Poyntelle and other resorts on the Scranton division. Fare to Orson or Poyntelle and return is listed as L Li.
One hundred and twenty nine graduates attended the Scranton High School commencement in a packed auditorium despite a rainstorm. The program featured salutatory essays on European trade and wireless telegraphy, musical renditions, and a valedictory on Alchemy. Dr. W C Joslin delivered the principal address urging graduates toward wise, virtuous, and fearless futures.
A graduation ceremony featured a touching sendoff for Superintendent Phillips as students receive a Longfellow inspired tribute. Dr Joslin noted the ovation for Phillips and urged a chautauqua salute, prompting graduates to wave handkerchiefs in a picturesque display.
President Gibbons announced his plan to participate in the exercises and assisted in distributing diplomas. As each name was called, graduates walked forward to receive their diploma from two young assistants amid applause. The benediction was given by Rev. Dr. Pierce.
A lively concert event drew a large audience as the orchestra delivered a captivating performance. Music and ambiance combined to create an enchanting experience for attendees.
Dr. F Reddington who runs a saloon at 220 Penn avenue was arrested yesterday on charges of selling to a minor and aiding minors. At a hearing before Magistrate Miller Mrs Pell testified she bought whiskey there last Sunday and that her children could frequently buy intoxicants. Reddington was held under $1000 bail for appeal at court with $600 on each charge.
Three encakeary Keepers, Albert Guchta Barney Enriski and Mrs Della Murphy, were arrested last night and brought before Megletrate Millar in the city hall. They were adjudged guilty and fined 360 each plus costs totaling 87 00. Evidence was furnished by special officers employed by Superintendent Day to ferret out speak ofiatess.
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