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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1902
Page
9
A fragmented notice describes events at the WHE and Woman's Exchange. A captioned item mentions a Lie Chip and a referenced apene ing at the Woman's VACHE, indicating confusion or garbled OCR text rather than a coherent report.
A community meeting scheduled for Monday afternoon at 2 o'clock has been postponed. Officials cite scheduling conflicts and will announce a new date soon.
The Green Ridge Presbyterian Church choir will perform Thursday evening in the Adama Avenue chapel. The event takes place in New York atrest and Adiums avenue, with attendees traveling from Wilkes-Barre. Scranton high school football continues.
A win by Wilken-Farre today marks the final game of the season. The team also logs a Delaware and Miwon train at 142 p.m., highlighting late schedule moves.
City Solicitor Watson overrules protest by property owners on Meridhin street sewer project while Director of Public Works Awoede agrees to proceed with the construction, citing public improvement goals.
Walle Donnelly, a resident of Tenth street, drove a light delivery wagon on Washington Avenue yesterday morning. The wagon’s unmanageable horns caused a collision near Linden Street, throwing him from the vehicle and causing a fractured wrist. He was taken to the hospital for treatment.
City Solicitor Wilson Jubiliint over a Superior Court ruling on the SVU Hainespet paving matter. The decision is described as similar to the Williamsport case with the same assertion involved, and the solicitor asserts the court’s instruction aligned with prior precedents.
Referee Van Wormer rules no $400 personal exemption due to alleged fraud by debtor John P. Duty of Susquehanna. The ruling, later appealed to Judge Archbold, hinges on Pennsylvania law forbidding exemptions where fraud exists, a point Duty denies and argues the federal bankruptcy act should prevail.
A long list details donations for the Thanksgiving charity drive labeled Home for Friendless. Morocco of items include flour, turkey, cranberries, vegetables, fruit, and various groceries pledged by numerous donors and schools.
A referee refused a $150 expense claim by Wer Comune & Co. in a bankruptcy matter. Testimony from leading local lawyers and a former judge debated fair compensation for services rendered, with figures ranging from $75 to $375 and sharp questions about influence and value.
Miss Bla Johnson and Arthur Wall wed at the Metho dist parsonage with a May church service planned. Miss Sulpher and Thury Tihs, plus Clete q and family, visited in New York and Virginia. A Wallace Patterson supper drew a large local turnout near La Plume. Mr and Mrs Joseph Stupp visited the Woodville Baptist church sponsors in Monoe City and near Scranton.
The Dixie Theatre hosts a Saturday matinee with a wardrobe display by Miss Ten-Katsu after the show. Tea will be served. A tease about tasting Fruited What invites attendees to sample a fruit drink.
Rev Willygr H Davie pastor of Memorial Baptist North Scranton filed an answer to the trespass suit brought July 6 by Rev J Vaughn Davis of Welsh Baptist North Scranton. Davie admits writing the letter used as basis for the suit but says it was his duty in performing his office and duties within the association.
An article debunks climate change as a cure for catarrh and promotes Stuart's Catarrh Tablets. It explains internal remedies reach the blood, while inhalers and sprays fail. A Columbus Ohio man testifies to relief after using the tablets, noting safety for children and benefit for adults.
Miss Cora Morris Griffin, Scranton reader, held a one hour thirty minute program for several hundred people on Thanksgiving night in Jermyn. Her moving and humorous readings, especially Tennyson's First Quarrel, drew high praise. The Blessed Virgin sodality event included a reception at Assembly hall with local residents noted. No St James church service tomorrow due to rector's Warne county duties.
Reader correspondence appears under this heading with letters published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune disclaims responsibility for opinions expressed in the letters.
Michiel Flore writes that on Friday Nov 2 Stablus Colon bought a stove and Cohen demanded payment. Desarre denied paying and Cohen took the stove, later filing theft charges. Alderman Duddy discharged the case after evidence showed Flore was exonerated.
Distribution of prize turkeys on Thanksgiving night at North Scranton alleys honored top scores and averages. The Backus and Hampe teams battle for the City League pennant as Hampe aims to narrow a lead over Backus. Suburban No 2 Green Ridge Wheelmen post a 1829 20 per game average through six encounters as other local clubs plan new leagues.
Nicholson and other residents travel for Thanksgiving in Scranton. Families from Weatherly and Old Forge visit relatives. several callers and social visits occur with Mrs Laura Weller and others. Methodist church events and holiday preparations noted. local residents extend greetings.
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