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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 12, 1902
Page
5
Tev Evan K R Williams pastor of the Coalville Congregational church spends a month or so among acquaintances in the city. A young man who attained his position through continuous study, he started with a common school education and later spent years in the mines nearby pursuing a career of toil.
The passage notes a student who devoted spare study time to select authors, grew earnest in Plymouth Congregational Church in West Scranton, and became a faithful religious temperance advocate. He studied scripture, sought heat thoughts, and prepared for a theological course by entering Marietta College, Ohio.
Profiles of Rev. Mr. Williams and Elias Morris highlight city leadership and public service. Residents attend events, travel to New York and Washington, while theatre manager Verney Dowsett plans tours and collaborations with Mr. Sweet and Mr. Potts.
A Bl ue Ridge breaker at Peckyville owned by Scranton Coal burned to the ground yesterday at 2 30 pm. Fireman Kemeter, said to be the only worker on site, is missing and feared crushed in the flames. Fire companies from Peckville Olyphant and Priceburg fought the blaze. Loss estimated around 25000 dollars.
Miners refuse to report for work as coal companies halt operations indefinitely. Officials from D L & W Erie and Delaware & Hudson announce shutdowns of washeries and repair shops with layoffs expected. local meetings plan delegate votes at Hazleton convention while Bishop Hoban prays for averted unrest.
One size smaller after ing Alltn'a Foot-Lage, a powder to be shaken into the shoes. It makes tight or new shoes feel easy, gives instant relief to corns and bunions, and prevents polzen feet blisters callous and sore spots. Allen's Foot-Ease is a certain cure for aching feet. At all drug stores. Allen & Olinstead, Leboy, N.Y.
The Lackawanna will offer round trip tickets to St Paul and Minneapolis Minnesota at 99.70 on the occasion of the National Baptists anniversaries May 6 to 28. Tickets are valid for travel May 18 19 and for return by June 20 with a 1 cent additional charge.
A fragment notes a telephone connection project on Washington Avenue involving Oller Thauies Holland and a seven toboom detail. The readable text is incomplete and lacks clear dates or authorities.
Kellerman remains in front as Freedman moves to second. Harry Madden newly ties for third with Charles Burns of Wandling. Many changes follow the day's results with all returns due by 5 pm to appear in The Tribune.
A list ranks 1 through 22 of contestants from Scranton and nearby towns with scores and cities including Belle Vernon Carbondale Hyde Park Olyphant Harford Forest City and Scranton. Notable names include A J Kellerman Charles Burns Harry Madden and Beatrice Harpur among others with varied scores from 74 to 1.
The Tribune reports a record 179 points on Saturday led by Harry Madden of Scranton with 42 in his first appearance. New scorers include Louis McCusker of Park Place and Beatrice Harpur of Thompson with 20 and 11 points. Preacher standings show A J Kellerman leading, with Albert Freedman and others close behind. ties occur for several places. Entries remain open as eleven of thirty three scholarships are still unrepresented.
Police Superintendent Day received a telegram from Bridgeport announcing the murder of Michael J. Thomas about 25, formerly of the city, who was a chef at the Atlantic hotel. He was struck on the head with a cleaver by an assailant. He leaves a mother and four sisters Kate Annie Bridget Mary at 200 Prospect Avenue, and a father with two brothers John and Martin in Buffalo.
Lake Lodore is poised to become the top excursion resort for the coming season with its grove dance pavilion and furnishings attracting crowds. Prospective parties can contact W. L. Pryor, district passenger agent of the Delaware and Hudson Railroad in Scranton, for dates and arrangements.
What you do, do it well applies to health as a rule of life. The ad suggests Paine's Celery Compound restores appetite, sleep, nerves, and vitality. It claims it purifies blood, acts as a diuretic, and regulates kidneys liver and bowels with speedy, pleasing results.
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