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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 17, 1902
Page
10
Instructions for monogram designs on table linen stationery and clothing. Stamping directions provided free. Readers urged to write for samples and prices to Monograms Tribune Office.
The new artificial light machine will be demonstrated at Schriever's tonight with photography from eight o clock by the system. Public demonstration scheduled between 7 80 and 10 am.
Myer Davidow returned yesterday from a trip to New York and Hoxton where he bought special lots of shoes for his late spring trade. Mr. Window says he has secured Pearl bargains for his customers.
A major regional coal operator stated there will be no extended idle period for collieries noting they plan to man mines by methods already in place. A Polish Lithuanian miners committee met Delaware Lackawanna and Western officials asking to reopen mines, while merchants report fear of foreign workers skipping work and creditors pressuring debtors amid the strike context.
Many foreign-speaking miners prepare to return to their homeland while the strike settles. A ticket agent booked seventy five yesterday and expects hundreds more after pay. English-speaking miners plan to travel abroad to avoid idle spending if work is scarce.
The Adam Forepaugh and Sells Brothers Enormous Shows promise unmatched scale with Aurora Zouaves marching as top military features. Highlights include twenty three champion bareback riders led by Callie Julian and Emma Stickney, unicyclist Minting the Marvel, three French acrobatic troupes, the Jackson family cycling septette, cakewalking horses, Starr the Shooting Star, four elephant herds, the Poiters aerial act, and a large clown contingent. A mammoth menagerie and superb parade cap the program for an exhibition on Tuesday May 20.
Constable Shofield and Deputy Con stable Hawks battled Fred Schlack of Petersburg as they arrest him on threats to his wife. Schlack, released from county jail after a sentence for beating his wife, resisted fiercely, fighting three officers and towed to the county jail in default of $200 bond after an Alderman’s warrant was sworn.
There will be a college regatta at Ithaca New York on May 30. The Ontario and Western will sell round trip tickets at one way fare with good going May 29 and return by May 31 inclusive.
Between 7 30 and 10 p m the Gold Medal Studio will publicly exhibit a new artificial light apparatus in a free demonstration. Pr Lindabury surgeon diseases of women specialty 245 Connell building hours from 9 am to 4 pm 7108 30 p m oo.
The teachers' committee and a group of fifteen teachers met with board of control reps to push for a ten dollar monthly raise. They argue the percentage rise is fair, citing increases for low salary brackets and smaller gains for higher earners, with total yearly cost near thirty two thousand dollars. A Monday follow up meeting is planned to decide on the proposal.
The High School presents the operetta A Merry Company in the auditorium Monday evening directed by Prof B Derman with Bauer’s orchestra. Principal cast includes Miss Dalar Perry and Miss Hossie Slacks among others, plus a Cadets group and a picnic party segment.
An ordinance in select council proposes a complete police headquarters switchboard connected to ten telephones citywide to replace the existing five or six guitrol boxes. The plan would allow headquarters to be reached from every area and authorizes a contract with Consolidated Telephone companies for the installation.
Lake Lodore is pegged as the top excursion resort for the coming season with wide appeal to families and groups. Its attractions include Breve grounds, a large dance pavilion, a merry-go-round, steamer and excursion boat, nautical facilities, and diverse amusements fueling strong church and society demand. W L Pryor and Frederick Christ are handling bookings and personnel changes announced for local druggists and agents.
Public invited to a photographic demonstration on night photography using a new artificial light machine at Schriever's Tonight between 7 40 and 10 PM. Demonstration shows camera techniques for low light images and proper exposure.
An offering of cameras Kodaks and other photographic supplies showcased at Horsbakers located on 211 Washington Avenue. Amateur photographers and enthusiasts could explore equipment and accessories.
Of 183 senior students at the high school, 119 passed exams to receive diplomas at the June 13 commencement. Sixty four failed will have a later chance. diplomas won’t be publicly conferred nor part of the commencement. The list names 119 successful students across Classical, Latin Scientific, English, and Commercial courses with honors and the valedictorian Miss Jeanette Wilson Lawrence.
The Great Wallace Show will perform in Scranton on Friday May 23. Advertisers plan an extensive campaign in papers and on billboards, based on readable copy and a kept promise. Mr. Wallace emphasizes attracting ads and delivering on promises as key to success.
At 2 am yesterday Division 168 of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes appointed a committee to wait on General Manager Silman to protest alleged discrimination against ex-strikers by under-bosses. The committee plans to see Mr Silliman today about grievances including poor pay and penalties. The union says no strike is planned and expects a smooth adjustment.
An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a superior spring remedy for rheumatism neuralgia and nervous disorders claiming prompt results and widespread use by millionaires bankers and professionals. It cites Mrs Hickey praising its relief after years of invalid status and wheel chair dependence.
The New Jersey Central unveils an hourly daytime schedule from New York to Philadelphia starting May 18. Modern locomotives and cars, rock ballast track, coal smoke free operation, direct Reading Terminal service, many trips two hours. The Royal Blue line remains fast and independent.
The Southern Railway issues a neat folder for 1902 listing hotels boarding houses with rates at summer resorts along its line. Resorts on the coast and in the Virginia Tennessee Kentucky and Carolinas regions are highlighted. Charles I Hopkins district passenger agent Philadelphia will mail a copy on request.
In Starrucca and Thompson Pennsylvania the families of Munford Shew and Margaret Shew and Rev. A T David officiated at a double noticing two weddings. The record lists Louis G G Munford and Margaret Shew of Starrucca and Witter Daviday L. Witter with Cora Tasman of Thompson.
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