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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1902
Page
3
A local pigeon shoot is arranged with a notable contest between James J. Culhihin and Thomas J. O'Malley set for the next Wednesday. The brief note indicates a formal shooting notch and a plea for participants or spectators.
A petition in bankruptcy was filed in the United States district court on Bizar day by Joho A Dean of Willuamsport. The petition cites liabilities totaling about 11 000 dollars with assets listed around 5 000 dollars.
Mrs 2 8 Thomar ladies will meet this evening at the Piret Welsh Congregational chapel on South Madi avenue. Members are requested to bring copies of Aiale lature and The Spuntily Gypsy.
A Railrowed company excursion to Sernton Ceram Pit in N J yesterday drew about two dozen riders. Some spent the day at Nay Aug park while others viewed the Thirteenth and Eighth regiments.
A November call announces civil service exams for a seed work position in the Department of Agriculture. Additional tests include a water officer, surveyors, a draftsman, and a printer draughtsman, with dates in December and roles listed.
Henry Brady and Robert Chritchen from Allminy No OY were picked up by the Police on Sunday as suspicious actors. They appeared to have evidence of planning to leave their homes and attempted to flee the city. Magistrate None BuVE gave them two hours to depart.
Mrs Ada Goerlock seeks annulment and alimony from Jacob Gerlock citing brutal treatment. Mrs Julia Reicher begins divorce proceedings from Mazavia. Willard Warren and Knapp filed libel in the matter. A rule to show cause for alimony and counsel fees in Susan Payne v Alfred Payne.
The Wayne County Fair at Honesdale runs this week with excursion tickets available at the ticket office. Plan your visit to enjoy events and attractions as the fair continues.
A Belcher estate hearing in Orphans Court this Saturday before Judge Press addressed a Klondike death. Frank J. Belcher died without issue with an inventory of 180000 dollars. A five percent tax on unmarried male deaths is contested by administrator Clarence K. H. Spencer of Carbondale who argues the tax applies only to the legatee's life interest. Attorneys M. W. Lowry represented the Commonwealth while James K. Burr and C. R. Pitcher spoke for Belcher. He had returned from the Klondike with about 200000 dollars in gold and deposited 150000 in a local bank before later dying. Spencer, the bank cashier, is administrator and settled the estate.
Widespread unease follows strife between strikers and soldiers as reports detail stone throwing and gunfire near Grassy Island camps. Authorities uncover twelve hundred shotgun cartridges in Giuseppe Paprillo’s Grassy Island house while arrests are prepared.
The 1902-03 bowling season opens with eight teams in Scranton, led by Backus and Hoard. Peckham posts a city high 278 as strict National Rules take effect. rosters for Franklin, Arlington, Cambrian, Hampes, West Side, Maennerchor, Liederkranz, and independent clubs detailed. Schedule shows Monday games and new safety measures at pins, officials, and spectator conduct.
The Central Labor Union of Scranton voted to send a catechism of questions to state senate and house nominees. It asks their stance on repealing coal and iron police laws, limiting work hours, regulating mine weights and dockage, and support for an optional referendum. A mass meeting for miners is planned and Hugh Frayne was elected AFL delegate to the New Orleans convention.
The Autumn service of the Kill Park Sunday School was held last evening. The church was decorated with autumn leaves and songs of the Harvest Time were rendered. Rev. M. Giffin delivered a timely sermon on We All Do Fade, stressing fruitfulness over barren faith and urging spiritual ripening.
Announcement of the marriage in Syracuse on September 12 between John Reynolds of Reynolds Brow stationers and Mrs Gomer Price of South Hyde Park avenue West Beranton. Rev Albert Coit D D officiated at the bride’s sister in law Myre Green home on East Genesee street. They will reside on South Main avenue.
Mrs A J Ulmer of Bastion, engaged to Fred Smith, a waiter, arrived Saturday and checked in at Beranton House. They were seen at Lyceum theater and visited Smith’s home. An Easton interview alleges a man claims to be her husband and warns against extending credit. The couple plan to wed in Easton tomorrow before Smith leaves his Scranton House job.
Report from Washington notes gradual improvement after setbacks in the coal strike, with officials stressing continued caution and steady progress following intensified efforts last week. The source emphasizes careful steps as the situation develops.
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