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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
7
The Pennsylvania Oval school will be open to visitors today from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. The lawn party for sweet charity on the Broadbent lawn, Clay Avenue, was postponed until tonight due to cool weather.
The third annual Harding family reunion will be held in Robinson's Grave Lenoxville Pa on June 3 1902. All relatives are invited.
The United States Civil Service Commission announces an examination for the pressman position in the Philippine service on June 6, 1902.
Bridget Welsh of Orchard street was arrested at the instigation of Mary McDonough who charged her with disorderly conduct Alderman Ruddy fined the defendant five dollars and costs
The Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company is named guardian by the court for Bert William Frank and Ella Williams, four minor children of Mrs. Catharine Williams of the West Side.
County liverymen and undertakers gather for a social session at the Speedway. A clam bake is the leading feature with ample refreshments for all attendees.
Dennis Buckley, a Wilkes-Barre contractor, filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court. His liabilities are 90774.41 and assets 15905.99, largely in real estate.
Mrs Abbie Nelson of Kressler court was held on bail by Alderman Kasson on a charge filed by neighbor Mrs Maria Young. The accusation states Nelson threw red pepper at Young during a quarrel yesterday, with bail set at zero dollars.
St Luke's parish excursion and Sunday school picnic will take place tomorrow at Lake Ariel. The trains will leave the Erie and Wyoming station at 9 a.m. Bauer's orchestra will accompany the excursion. All parishioners and friends are cordially invited to attend.
Director of Public Safety Wormseria ordered strict enforcement of the license tax ordinance. Police yesterday warned several boys conducting private fireworks on Sanderson's hill to obtain stand licenses or cease selling immediately.
Mr and Mrs Clark Duneklee of Jefferson Avenue received a surprise party Monday evening honoring their tenth wedding anniversary. Attending were Mr and Mrs J Pangburn, Mr and Mrs Harrison, Mr and Mrs Boldry, Mr and Mrs Chase, Mr and Mrs Frederick Boldry, Mr and Mrs Cunningham, Mr Frank Dunckloo, and Mrs Malleman of New York City among others.
Beatrice McComb Fannie and Elizabeth Pangburn Mary L Behleman Margaret Duncklee Margaret Post Mossie Ford Eshieman and W E Dunceklee appear in the list of individuals connected to the case.
The government rules for the Bureau of Police, prepared by Director Wortesr over several months, are nearly finished and expected to take effect within a week or two. The proposals include top standards used in major cities and several regulations drafted by the director.
Michael Cunningham of Riverstreet was arrested yesterday at the instance of Ida Peck a young deaf and dumb woman. She accused him of vile conduct in front of many witnesses and he was sent to county jail for thirty days in default of a fine after a hearing before Alderman Ruddy.
A group of machinists at the Allie-Chalmers plant surprised retiring superintendent Robert B. Burns at his Quincy Avenue home last night with a silver tea set a smoking set and a silver shaving set. The presentation speech by George Tillot praised Burns for his fair and loyal leadership and herded the workers’ regard for him.
Seventeen examined for the mine inspector post in the city hall, seven were successful. The successful candidates are Pp J Moore Carbondale James M Thomas North Scranton Llewellyn N Evans West Scranton David Williams West Scranton H W Evans Rendham W R Evans West Scranton C Davis Duryen. They are eligible to become candidates and must meet at the Scranton house at 1 o'clock today to discuss the election.
The Associated Charities agent Mrs Duggan reports for May 20 to June 17 that during the strike period there were 100 relief applications, below the usual 125. Aid totaled fifty, advice forty five, employment eight. eight children found homes, with several placements to Hillside Home and other agencies. The board faces a $250 bill and an empty treasury, urging life members to donate. It endorsed inviting Congress to urge the reading test amendment to immigration laws.
A Philadelphia commandery approves the hospitality at Hotel Jermyn after its May conclave in Scranton. The ways and means committee unanimously resolves thanks to the hotel proprietor for courteous treatment of the knights and ladies during May 26 to 28 events.
Weatherman F. A. Clarke in charge of the local weather bureau was hurt last evening on North Washington Avenue when a woman driver struck him, throwing him from his bicycle. He sustained two severe head cuts and a left arm injury and was moved to his Wyoming Avenue apartment where Dr M. Reedy treated him. he will remain confined for about a week.
Scranton High School Alumni association held its annual banquet at the Hotel Terrace. Officers elected for the coming year include President John J. Murphy and Secretary Miss Alina Wehlau. Speakers praised the school and its graduates while the group discussed amending the constitution to hold future banquets in winter.
fragments describe a group leaving a high school on their final day with mixed feelings and partial quotes about past pleasant days and reluctant departures.
Dunmore prizefighter Bill O'Hora fights Old Forge challenger Johnnie Abplanalp in Duryen before about 200 spectators. In the third round O'Hora knocks Abplanalp down with a right hand and is declared the loser after a foul in the second round leads to Abplanalp's decision.
On June 17 in Oklahoma City W T McMichael shot and killed WE Johnson during a dispute over a land claim. Johnson returned fire mortally wounding McMichael. Eyewitness EKJ Brown editor of the Times Journal stood nearby as the confrontation unfolded. he fired five shots without effect.
Washington June 17. Senate naval affairs committees authorize Senator Hale to report favorably on Mottman bill giving Admiral Schley full pay of a rear admiral on active list. He now earns three fourths pay as a retired officer. Committee amendments drop preamble about Schley’s command at Santiago bay battle.
Uncalled letters remaining at the Lackawanna county post office dated June 15 1008. Recipients listed include Karn Hl Ripple Povimaster Allen Tk Kramick Miss An Aversa A A Kley and many others. addressee names appear in a long roster with several Misses and Mrs. Residents are urged to claim by stating advertised and giving the list date.
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