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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 18, 1902
Page
8
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Local items note Mike Pruner travels to Atlantic City and Davidew returns from New York. Attny John Bergeg plans a Lake Ariel summer move. W Hixson visits Aden and Syracuse. Robert Recoves returns home for summer. weddings planned for Charles Newcomb and Grave Kinman. Thomas Harey and Agnes McAndrews to wed.
Yesterday afternoon in Kingston Master Car Builder LT Cane of the Lackawanna railroad attended the Mister Cap Builders annual convention at Baritone, N. M and M. McBride and H. Spencer of Dunmore travel for a two week outing near Cudosin. David Brown will attend the Philadelphia Law Academy meeting in Thertiontturi. Samuel Davis and Mrs Struppler are boarding at Atlantic City hotels with other Scranton arrivals.
Prof George Towell advanced an open court request for a preliminary injunction against James Robinson to halt a Mulberry street and Wheeler avenue merry go round near Nay Aug park. He argued the music disturbingly affected Colonel Osthaus's ill daughter and threatens her recovery, noting the judges granted a temporary order returnable in five days.
Funeral services for Mrs Cann were held yesterday at the family residence on Jefferson Avenue near the School of the Lackamnog. The service featured a quartet, a sermon by Rev Dr James McLeod, and tributes noting her life as a teacher with deep gospel spirit.
The plineforte students of the Albin worn Studio of Music and Longuaces give a preeital on Guernises Hal, i rtdies, eventing, dune 2. They will be assisted by Mies, O. Gullonumo, and Miss Margaret Zeidler.
The United Mine Workers call to strike all hands except barn bosses drew limited reaction in the Lackawanna area. Delaware Lackawanna and Western officials say no major losses yet while some former employees return. District President Nicholls says the move aims to weaken the companies and predicts obedience from many workers. No serious violence reported as watchman Charles Robinson recovers. another guard is jailed for firing a gun to chase off loiterers.
Young couple Max Neumnin and Leva Peldmin married last night in Guernsey Hall with Rabbi Misenbers officiating. The bride wore white chiffon with veil. four bridesmaids attended. groom’s brother B. Neuman, and ushers Charles Uetsimaain George Oram Max Rosenstein J Freedman helped guests to seats. Reception and dancing followed. couple to reside here after a wedding tour.
Heavy shipments continue this week and next from The Pierce Company at 110 to 14 Penn Ave. Customers are urged to place orders promptly to secure the Bluest selection.
The marriage of Miss Susan Black and John Palley took place yesterday at the bride’s Nichols home, with Rev. Hey officiating. The ceremony featured ornate decor and a delay canopy, with Marion Pratt as flower girl and Stephen Pratt as Page, amid many presents and guest from multiple towns and states.
The report notes Controller Costello blocks council plans to spend year end surplus and unexpended balances. Eddie Coleman confirms a recent failed attempt to certify an Oakford Court electric project, asserting no emergency basis. The dispute hints at broader questions about untransferred funds and future stone crusher ordinances.
Attorney John F. Serage filed amended answers for Poor Directors W A Paine and F J Dickert to writs of quo warranto brought by James Evans and John J Murphy claiming status in Hyde Park borough and old South ward. Murphy claim notes district line disputes and voting rights affected by Roaring Brook area. Olver representing Evans demurred to Murphy amended answer. Murphy to act this morning. Court to set argument time today.
Dr. J W Houser reports Richard Bowen of 1214 Eynon Street as the latest smallpox victim with his son also ill and at Emergency hospital. He notes over fifty cases seen, only four vaccinated, none of the vaccinated contracting the disease, nine patients remain at the Emergency hospital. The water supply is good and patients receive first class care.
Joseph and Lizzie Lobotsky appeared before Magistrate Millar on charges from saloonkeeper Louis Domenski. They face unlawfully seizing Domenski cash register, taking rent receipts, and assault. Both were held in $1,000 bail each and the case proceeds.
A Chicago Tribune notice recalls a spring stock offer urging investors to come forward to claim stock and sign for it at no cost. It warns that many did not respond and urges recipients to act, referencing G. and FU and a Princeton man.
Eight points more would have moved him up. Four of the five leaders increased scores in the June standings as Burns climbs from sixth to third place. Henry E Collins of Kizers begins his canvass as another contestant joins the field.
A list of contestants with scores and home towns: Charles Burns Wandling 940 A J Kellerman Scranton 282 Wm T Rodriguez Scranton 4 Herbert Thompson Carbondale 164 Beatrice Harpur Thompson OL Walter Hallstead Scranton Gaa... Frank B McCreary Hallstead 26 Harry Danvers Providence 20 Louis McCusker Park Place 20 Hugh Johnston Forest College 5 Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale 188 Albert Freedman Belleville Bae Fred K Gunster Green Me 111 Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst 111 Wm Sherwood Harford 69 L S Stanton Scranton 64 Harry Madden Scranton 58 Homer Kresge Hyde Park 52 A Havenstrite Mos Cowtarnas GL William Cooper Priceburg 38 Grant M Decker Hall SEHD 0 Lee Culver Springville 33 J Clark Peckville 18 Hendrick Adams Chinchilla Ok John Mackie Providence 15 Thomas Dempsey Oly PRARE Ueceesterske Chas W Dorsey Scranton 13 Edna Coleman Scranton Scranton Jane Matthewson Factoryville Don Capwell Scranton Walter Ellis Hyde Park Emanuel Bucci Scranton 17
The Tribune notes a strong move by Frank B. McCreary of Hallstead who jumped from twenty second to nineteenth. Hugh Johnston of Forest City also climbs one spot while Charles Burns of Wandling breaks into the top six for June, reaching third place after new points. Henry E Collins of Kizers enters with blanks and canvasser equipment, and the contest still welcomes new workers. a single yearly subscription could place a beginner high in the standings.
Yesterday the Central Women's Christian Temperance Union held a well attended session. Mrs. D R Hand read a Bible passage on Faithfulness from Ruth. Miss Frances Raub discussed the Frances Willard National Temperance hospital in Chicago. The group debated The Cigarette Problem led by several members. next week’s topic is Power of the Press.
The Citi Zen’s Alliance Executive Committee asks members to submit written reports of any known boycotting threats or intimidation in the city and valley. Reports should be sent to P. O. Box 229 for council review and action as facts justify.
County commissioners will pay witnesses in the Langstaff Kelly contested election case. Payments for Scranton residents in wards one to three occur Thursday June 19 1902 and for wards four to six on Friday June 20 1902. Other localities to follow. John J Durkin John Penman John Courtier Morris County Commissioners.
A $1000 reward is posted by the Delaware and Hudson company for the apprehension and conviction or for evidence leading to conviction of the person or persons who shot Charles Robinson, an employee, in Olyphant on the night of Saturday June 14, 1902. The notice lists C. C. Rose as Superintendent and Dr. Lindaburg as Surgeon, with business hours in the Connell building.
Oscar H. Kipp, Charles Burns, Pred K, Gunster, Maxwell Shepherd, Herbert Thompson named among leading contestants for a June event awarding 810 in gold for first prize and 5 in gold for second prize.
Mrs. F. J. Hudsall and her children thank Grace church Rev. Alvich Rev. Lyman neighbors Foresters and all others who aided during Jennie Hudsall’s illness and death. Gratitude is also extended to those who provided flowers.
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