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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
8
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Ira Fersonal reports James Taylor of Baltimore visiting relatives on Tolvntown Street. Laura Jennings Myers of Chicago heads to Southampton for two weeks. Albert Kramer and Helen Broadbt guest at Wyoming Avenue. Mrs. Malley and others relocate to 42 Vine Street. University of Pennsylvania grads include Charles Geary. Rev. Richt Jordan ordained in Rome and to celebrate first Mass near Ab Bouleebyreh. Jenkilaig and W. G. Jenking depart for New York and Boston aboard the New England July 2. Citizens extend thanks for hospitality in Berndon and nearby towns.
The famed lion Wallace, described as the most ferocious and handsome African creature, escapes in New York and is captured after a stool of dramatic events. He will appear with the Hostock-Perar Mighty Midway Shows at the Fike carnival opening Monday evening.
A large, enthusiastic crowd filled Allegan Hall last evening for a Watkins pupils recital. The varied program featured strong soprano Miss Maury Niland and tenor Dan Jones, with solid performances by Miss Harriet Jackson Miss Grace Sprague and Miss Viola Jones. The ensemble pieces and the Catholic Choral Club numbers drew sustained applause as Mr Watkins received praise for his teaching and program planning.
Assessors present a ward by ward taxables table showing 27 760 total. Each ward earns council seats by divisions of forty with at least one member per ward, up to a forty member limit. A committee will officially determine ward representation.
A damaged clipping notes a price cut on a popular yarn from 1S to MW cents. The fragment mentions Jamers Wells at 100 Wyoming Avenue, hinting at a local bargain advert.
The levy ordinance imposing 3.76 mills on class one property 25 mills on class two and 1.875 mills on class three passed after committee review. Estimated values: class one 5101 million class two 7 million class three 6 million. Total tax about 400, nine thousand over this year's appropriation.
Lake Ariel will host a gala July 4 with music and dancing and refreshments at moderate prices. The picnic grounds and hotels have been renovated and improved to attract visitors, with trains from Tunk and Wyoming Valley depots hourly on the Fourth.
The Durkin Local club selects Cranberry Lake in New Jersey as the annual outing with a two hundred mile railroad journey for one dollar. The Scranton train from D L & W station departs Sunday at 8 15 a m stopping at Tobyhanna and Stroudsburg. Furnishings and ample service are promised.
In pursuance of a joint city resolution approved June 18 1902 Scranton offers a reward of five hundred dollars to any person furnishing information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered Mary Quinn on Monday night June 2 1902 W L Connell City Recorder.
J NX Smoot on first floor of the Guernsey building acts as the authorized agent for Densmore New Century and Yost Typewriters. Exchanges offered for other standard machines on very liberal terms.
Coursen advertises Fruited Wheat Ie made from whole wheat berry and selected fruits as the most delicious and healthful breakfast option. The copy emphasizes natural ingredients and quality.
All members of the central city are requested to be present this evening June 27 to discuss keeping their Insurance.
A fragment notes a planned event at Scranton Private Hospital tonight involving instruments described as medieval hooks and a performer named Han. Details are unclear and attribution is tentative.
Limited quantity of various sines of oul available from Tunnel Cowl Co. Contact News phone 2462 for details and orders.
A brief note lists Delicious Table Butter from Courses Creamery with boxes of 7 and 6 pounds, described as fresh daily. The fragment mentions ex and daily delivery, but lacks full context for dates or contact details.
The tabloid notes a small shift in the Tribune Educational Contest with Eddie Morris returning to the main table while Emanuel Bucci sits out. One more contestant is expected to make an initial comeback before June’s closing on Monday at 6 p.m.
A long list shows contestant names and scores from a Scranton track meet. Top scorers include Charles Burns Wandling 350 and A J Kellerman Scranton 285 with many participants from Scranton Hallstead Carbondale and surrounding towns recording lower points.
In the Scranton post office report the six contestants with the largest points since June 1 are listed. The standings highlight the leaders for the ongoing scoring period and indicate the top performers to watch as the competition progresses.
Yesterday's Educational Contest results show Leroy Staunton of Scranton as the sole scorer in the main table among 33 entrants. Kiddie Morris of South Scranton moved to thirty third, while Emanuel Bucel of Hyde Park drops to thirty fourth after withdrawing. Miss Mary Yeager of Green Ridge posted her first return but remains outside the top thirty three. Many contestants delay points to the last day in June to win top prizes, but rules require subscriptions be delivered within the publishing week. The June closing hour is 1 pm Monday. no points received after will count, and winners of the $10 and $4 prizes will be announced Tuesday.
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