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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1902
Page
3
On Wednesday May 28 the hospital directors will be at the Hahnemann hospital to gratefully receive donations of money food clothing provisions and household supplies from the community Friday May 28 appears to be the date in the notice.
The Star theater opens a three day benefits run this week starting with a matinee today featuring the Vagabonds Burlesque company presenting what Minn-Bser Herrington calls an Al show.
Three young men found a white horse and black top buggy near Mountain Lake on Saturday night and drove it to South Beranton where they delivered it to the police. The owner may hire the outfit by calling Everitts Ivory stable to prove ownership.
Eleven young women will graduate from the Moses Taylor hospital training school. The commencement will be held at the institution next Thursday night. Miss Maxwell, superintendent of the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, will address the graduates.
Superintendent of Building Inspection Brown swore out a charge against former Mayor Joly Fellows for violating city building regulations by reconstructing his residence on Tenth street without a permit after a fire. Fellows contends the ordinance exempts only alteration and construction, not reconstruction. A hearing before Alderman Kasson was held today.
The M C Lilley & Co of Columbus features a striking display of Knights Templar supplies in Williams & McAnally’s window at 129 Wyoming Ave. The Ohio firm notes all foods are made in its own factories and highlights superior quality, urging society men to view the exhibit as a sample of their work on uniforms and related lines. Also mentions vases and flower beds before Decoration Day at Clark's florists.
A farmer near Pattens Mills credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with curing severe rheumatism after a personal trial. C. P. Rayder lent the product, promising pay if unsatisfied. the man later bought another bottle and said he would keep it at home. Sold by all druggists.
Scranton hosts a semi centennial Knights Templar conclave with arrivals from Erie Wilkes Barree Philadelphia and Williamsport. Parades receptions at Hotel Jerman Lyceum theater sessions at Grand Commandery and concerts by Fisk Military band mark a busy schedule through May 28.
The Receptions St Alban Commandery No 47 of Philadelphia hosts an 8 to 10 pm gathering in Hotel Jermyn parlors with visiting sir knights and ladies invited. Clark & Co. handle floral decorations and Prof Allan Lawrence directs music. Ladies assist in entertaining fraters, wives, and sweethearts. Scranton trip notes praise the city and fraternity spirit.
A historical roster records Coeur de Lion No 17, one of the oldest and strongest local commanderies, established April 28, 1858 by Right Eminent Grand Commander Sir Benjamin Park. It lists past eminent commanders, current officers, and appointed officers with numerous named members and ranks.
A long roster of individuals including Analey Edwin Banfield Barker Broadhead Brown Brownmin Brownfield Campbell Casters and many others appears, suggesting a compiled list of local or prominent figures. The names include bankers lawyers directors and clerks across multiple families and firms.
Melita commandery formed in May 1890 with officers led by eminent commander Joseph Alexander Jr and generalissimo Charles McMullen. Since 1896 growth surged from 27 to 128 members, including prominent business and professional men. The body has active roles in conclaves, won a top prize for numbers and appearance at Wilkes-Barre, and maintains headquarters at 220 Wyoming Avenue for knights and ladies.
Prices for the National Eisteddfod and Concert on May 29 and 30 1902 list Beason Tickets at 3.00 for reserved seats at concert and all Eisteddfod sessions. General admission to concert 0.25 reserved seats for morning and afternoon Eisteddfod sessions 0.60. Evening session reserved seats 1.00 general admission 0.60. Three-session passes 1.50 reserved, 1.00 general. Diagram and sales at Eisteddfod headquarters 605 Linden Street with a 1 500 seat limit and prompt applications. New phone 1EDD.
A roster of medical and knighted members followed by the local executive committee and subcommittees. Names include Sir James Portola, Sir John Wentz, Sir Walter Plor, Sir Atherton Stevens, and many others. The text lists committee chairs for Finance, Printing, Decorations, Hotel and Railroad, Entertainment, Arrival and Reception, Information, Red Cross, Reception and Ball, Floor Directors, Reception Decorations, Music, and Refreshments with multiple named members and addresses.
A lavish souvenir programme issued for Scranton Sir Knights features a illuminated cover, half tone portraits, and dozens of pages detailing the conclave rosters and local Templar prominence. The piece also promotes tours of the International Correspondence Schools complex on Wyoming Avenue with demonstrations of foreign language teaching via phonograph.
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