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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1902
Page
9
The municipal pay day acknowledges June pensioners from the police and fire departments. The Arlington hotel drew an eight day clock, won by Charles Wheeler, in a yesterday event labeled The Drawing.
Mill managers announce a free employee excursion on August to Lake Artel for all workers at the Sangulot silk mill.
Due to the spread of smallpox in Scranton, Hillside Home restricts entry to all visitors until further notice to protect residents and staff.
The first meeting of creditors in the Edwin B. Teal bankruptcy case was held yesterday before Referee Van Wormer.
The bankrupt firm Kinlack and Welchol, former proprietors of the Irving Hotel, filed its schedules yesterday with Referee in Bankruptcy C. E. B. Van Wormer.
The Penn Avenue Hap Bandas school trip to Lake Ariel on July 1 aims for a smooth and enjoyable outing with careful preparations to guarantee a good time for all participants.
The will of Henry Winkler late of Forunten was probated yesterday and letters testamentary granted to Barbara Winkler. The will of Anthony McDonnell late of Diinimore was also probated with letters testamentary granted to Mais Ale Donne.
Tony Mates of Penn Avenue was arrested by Captain Willhone yesterday morning for attempting to steal a revolver from Rawlin's sporting goods store at 229 Penn Avenue. A store clerk caught him in the act. Mates is described as a small boy.
A man identified as Omika, whose full name is unclear, was arrested last night at a local hotel on Laelaowannie Street after a bartender observed him taking $4 from an elderly man’s pocket. He was transported to Center Street Station for processing.
At a meeting held early yesterday morning the Division 1 Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes elected officers. President Pf C Shea and Vice President Thoma Edwards led a slate that included secretary Clearge Kegler corresponding secretary J C Barly and treasurer W Hithin Race.
Matthew Duggan charged with larceny and receiving was admitted to bail by Judge Edwards. Bail set at 800 with conditions likely tied to charges of malicious mischief. Barbor'n Moning qualified in both.
Instan¢es individual John Comproak remained in custody on an arrest charge with Jacob Buravite acting as bondsman and the case details noted in the filing.
Samuel Prieta of North Fornanton faced Alderman Ruddy on charges of selling firearms to a minor. The case stems from Eugene Cosgrove’s purchase of a revolver and tank cartridges from Theodore Pritchard, leading to a hand injury. judgment suspended until a further hearing to assess injuries.
A large audience heard Loretta Fahey of West Scranton perform with rare talent. The pupil of Haydn Evans played Grieg Sonata op. 7 and pieces by Chaminade Chopin Dupont and Wieniawski with masterful expression. Her teacher predicts a great future while fellow student W. A. Hoberts offered several vocal numbers.
The Rev Sol Foster of Newark led the final services for the Linden Street Reformed Jewish congregation before moving to a new synagogue on Madison Avenue now under construction. Foster, a Cincinnati Rabbinical School graduate, preached on Josephs story noting how Jewish history mirrors trials overcome by faith and endurance.
The International Correspondence School employees held a minstrel jubilee last night at St. Luke's Parish House. The audience was large and the stage featured two-part acts with solos by Gustave Repert Hal Bunting D. S. Wenzel and others. Managers and staff included John J. Hurley Charles Hanne Harry L. Tyler and several others in charge of production.
Lewis and Reilly announce free packages of firecrackers for all boys and girls on Independence Day between 7 and 9 in the morning at 114 and 116 Wyoming Avenue. The stores close for the day and will not sell any goods during the event. Every child will receive a package, with a large stock to prevent disappointment. The firm invites valley children to attend the morning celebration.
Peter Miller a Scranton street striker was committed to county jail in default of $1000 bail after threats to blow up John Hutchko s house with dynamite during a labor strike. Warrants issued for other mine workers amid rioting in Olyphant with multiple fines and bail hearings.
The Lake Lodore Fourth of July celebration offers a $50 gold prize and a chance to win cash via numbered coupons issued on excursion grounds. The Mozart band will provide music and catering will serve fifteen thousand attendees. Reduced D and H railroad fares apply with multiple departure times from Scranton.
Mr Tom Gippel solo tenor and Cordelia Freeman's coach at Powers Alexander studios New York and Heranton will accept a limited number of pupils during the summer months. For terms address care of Miss Freeman's studio Connell building.
The Lackawanna and Luzerne counties court attaches will play baseball at Athletic Park this afternoon. Lackawanna lineup includes William Wirth catcher Richard Watkins pitcher James B H Watkins shortstop William Klein second base John Van Bergen first base Reese Lewis third base Charles Z Mirts center field Peter Neals center fielder John Gaffney right fielder. Admission is free and visitors will be treated to a supper after the game.
The board of control will re adopt text books in a triennial cycle with changes likely and big purchases expected. Representatives from major publishers are in the city meeting the board secretary at the municipal building. American Book Publishing and Butler Sheldon hold most current contracts for school books.
Company K of the Thirteenth regiment will elect a first lieutenant next Tuesday night to fill the vacancy created by Will Gould’s promotion to captain. Candidates are Bugler Fred Gould Sergeant Major John M Edwards and Second Lieutenant Walter Capwell.
Hundreds from Scranton will join the Durkin Social club on a special no stop train to Cranberry Lake Lackawanna's new pleasure park. The 813 o clock departure from Delaware Lackawanna and Western station carries Durkin tickets sold at the depot Rogers jewelry Loftus drug, one dollar and a half cent per mile, seventy five cents for children.
The Pierce Co on Penn avenue offers a complete morning assortment of seasonal fruits. Call or visit for Sunday dinner orders and prompt service with best goods, urging customers to order early to ensure freshness.
Superintendent F L Brown completed two story plans for a new Phoenix and Hook and Ladder Fire House on Lackawanna avenue with separate horse stalls and a dormitory. The project includes rearranging police rooms to create five steel cells for prisoners and a lounge for officers, plus space for women detainees and a matron’s room.
Mr. Gibbon presents two works on mining life and labor conditions. The volume Those Black Diamond Men examines coalfield communities while How the Underground Half Lives explores working life underground. Published through Norton, the set arrives for readers.
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