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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 02, 1902
Page
8
Scranton council introduces measures funding land purchases for parks and city yards and fixes cab hire rates. The council approves plans for police and fire buildings and sewer projects while authorizing grant funds and establishing licensing and enforcement rules for cabs.
The council announces the exact number of taxable entries in each ward of the city. Officials say the counts reflect updated assessments and will guide future budgeting and services.
Martin Allen of Moosic, long accused of beating his wife, was convicted recently but given a suspended sentence. He relapsed, returning home intoxicated to brutalize her, Magistrate Millar described her injuries as severe. Mrs Allen swore out a warrant, and Allen was remanded on $300 bail.
Social and personal notices record the Lyceum ushers holding their second annual souvenir dance at the Scranton Bicycle Club with Bauer’s orchestra providing music. Officers named for organizing duties include President Earl Parker and Secretary Eugene Tropp.
The Tribune invites ambitious youths from Scranton area to enter the Educational Contest starting Monday. Many towns remain unrepresented and should have live contestants, with books mailed to enrolled participants soon and subscriptions opening Monday.
Indications point to Lake Lodore as the top excursion resort for the coming season. The resort offers a grove, dance pavilion, merry go round, children’s detent, well equipped kitchens, bull grounds, naphtha launches, steamer, and an excursion boat, promising both enjoyable summers and high profits for churches and societies. Some dates remain. apply to W L Pryor district passenger agent Delaware and Hudson Railroad Seruni ton Pa.
The Bureau of Building Inspection issued ninety two permits in April with a total face value of 192194 dollars, about double April 1901. Over 90000 dollars of this amount covers tear downs by the Lackawanna Tron and Steel Co. Several new and alteration projects are listed with individual values.
At noon yesterday the ceremony joined Jesse H. Wademan of Fleetville and Miss Reta J. Lowrie of Waverly at the Penn Avenue Baptist Church parsonage on Mifflin avenue with Rev. De. Pierce officiating. The couple will reside in Fleetville after a brief wedding tour.
Meteorological summary presents mean temperature 8 degrees and summary figures for date 22. Lowest temperature 6th WS degrees. Greatest daily temperature range ih degrees on 28. Mean temperature for month 4% degrees. Two fixed monthly temperatures 48 degrees. Accumulated and early excess of daily mean temperature since Jan 1 LEI degrees and 1 degree. Prevailing wind direction listed as out.
The Lackawanna railroad sells round trip tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis at 93.70 for May 17 18 and Wth with return through June 80 inclusive, 10 cents extra. Also listed are household goods for sale including a washer, bookcase, parlor heater, kitchen table, lawn mower, harness, chilies, portiers. Dr H B Ware has moved to Board of Trade building second floor front.
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