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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1902
Page
3
Fragmented local items include Forestry Inspector vacancy in Philippine service and civil service notes. Reports cover street fire helmet tests, witness fees in preliminaries, fines tallies in April, and a re arrest of Annie O Boyle amid disorderly conduct case.
An advertisement touts Allen's Foot-Ease as a universal comfort for tired, swollen feet. It claims instant relief from corns blisters and sore spots and offers a trial package free. Sold at druggists and apha stores.
A warrant was issued for Sieh Navies of Gordon Street over a larceny allegation involving a skirt. The O'Hoyla woman was to appear at the alderman's office but did not, and was discharged. A Memorial Day planning meeting at Grand Army Republic hall approved decorating groves and an afternoon parade with evening music.
The Stonecutters' union will reopen talks after Carlucci Stone company officials presented a different interpretation of a clause. A special union meeting Friday night will decide whether to accept the company's reading or push for clarification. Secretary J. P. Hammes indicated a settlement is likely then.
Dunmore school board met with all members present. Superintendent Bovard resigns effective June 1. Chas P Mohan of Avoca seeks the post for a three-year term, with votes split among Hoban and Bovard backers. Budget shows available funds nearly exhausted and partial school closure discussed.
Elmhurst hosts Mr Koedler of Alluits and Dr We Wieder son of the city. Mr Rudolph Preach buys the Mievens place from Lewis Shafer and will assume possession at once. A G Willingma Jr and Mr Thomas John visit relatives while Miss Grice Stapion returns from Newark New Jersey. Addie Riel Helen Williams and others seen about Plymouth Scranton and homebound residents noted.
The annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of Pennsylvania began at Penn Avenue Church Belton with reports of strong yearly work, addresses by field workers from Ningpo Assam and China, and a total receipts tally of 12 644.15 with a small cash balance.
Industrial notes list the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for today with names and times. Hoboken schedules include Mebane Bartholomew Smith and many others with morning to evening slots. May 7 entries show multiple crews and a May 7 extra with Yellowa crew.
F B R Smith superintendent of the Lackawanna railroad dining car service was in the city yesterday. T B McAvoy named traveling car agent of the Lackawanna to succeed J J Hall. Charles O Connor becomes general storekeeper for the Lackawanna railro ad succeeding Jeremiah O Connor. V P RE Loomis of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western returned to New York after talks here. D W Huntington named general superintendent of the Central Railroad of New Jersey succeeding W W Wentz Jr. An order now allows mileage books of the Central Railroad of New Jersey to be honored on Philadelphia and Reading trains and Reading books on Jersey Central lines.
Fire broke out shortly before 2 this morning in a two story frame dwelling on Willis Street owned and occupied by Matthew Reilly. Fire companies faced access difficulties and the house was completely destroyed by flames.
Fred Bowers, a bridge superintendent, fell from a girder about 18 feet yesterday and sustained injuries to his back and head. He was taken to the home of boarder G. W. Lower. Meanwhile, Rev. James Moore is reappointed pastor at the P. M. church and a reception is planned for Friday evening. All Sarsfield Literary club and Michael Davis club members are urged to attend Friday’s meeting. Borough pupils enjoyed an outing to the woods yesterday.
The Associated Press reports from Cape Colony that British forces stormed Stolenkop north of Okloop after two days of fighting on April 27 and 28. Six British soldiers were killed and eight wounded. Boer losses and details on captured or mortally wounded not confirmed.
Pennsylvania Railroad advertises excursion fares for the Prohibition state convention in Newcastle Pennsylvania on May 21 and 22 1902. Tickets from all stations in Pennsylvania will be single fare round trip with sales May 19 to 21 and return privileges through May 24. Local yard garden and farm supplies are advertised at Clark's.
The second day of the educational contest showcased spirited competition as eleven contestants submitted entries all of them young men. Two more entries were filed yesterday and additional participants may still join at any time.
The list shows competitors and scores led by Herbert Thompson of Carbondale with 21 points. Homer Kresge Hyde Park has 21, A J Kellerman Scranton 17, Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale 16, Grant Decker Hallstead 14, Wm Sherwood Harford 13, Charles Barnes Wandling and William Cooper Priceburg follow, with Chas Havenstrite Scranton and Charles O Boyle Scranton and Chas W Dorsey Scranton also listed without clear scores.
The Tribune reports a strong second day with nine contestants, five from outside Scranton and four from the city, totaling 91 points. Hyde Park’s Homer Kresge slips to second after a sportsmanlike move by Herbert Thompson of Carbondale, while A J Kellerman falls to third. Priceburg’s William Cooper drops to eighth and J A Havenstrite ties for ninth with Scranton’s Charles O Boyle. No young ladies yet though many subscription blanks issued. two more entries arrive Ethyl Evans of Stratford Avenue and Thomas Dempsey of Dunmore Street Olyphant.
Moosic resident Miss Lucy Hessler of Wilkes Barre visited Sunday. Mrs John Reed and new daughter noted. Mrs John Lasker dies after three months illness. funeral Tuesday at 2 30 pm from her home with Mary cemetery burial. Epworth League meeting at Mrs C Jenkins home this evening. Young Ladies Mission circle hosts Thursday at Miss Carrie Hutchings home. Nellie King of Jermyn visits with parents.
Old Forge reports Daniel Feeney’s leg crushed at a mine prompting amputation at Lykens hospital. John McCutcheon and sister Kate travel to Dubois, Pa. for a few ships. Mrs Barbara Middleton of Providence visits her parents. Silas Hichman sails to Klondike with friends in Scranton. Funeral services for Mrs Henry Garbutt held at the new Methodist Episcopal church with IIvek Underwood and Rev Nace presiding. she was born in England and died at TL years old, survived by husband and two children.
Biography of Eleanor N Bayley born January 17 in Wayne County Pennsylvania. Details family origins McMullin brothers Joe and Washington, marriage to William Bayley and teaching career including Waymart Scranton Normal school founder, Civil War lieutenant service, long teaching life, and chronic ulcerous feet causing enduring pain. The narrative notes her resilient temperament and spiritual peace despite hardship.
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