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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1902
Page
3
L A Watres president and O B Johnson vice president with A H Christy cashier outline a policy on interest earnings and distribution. The notice states a 3 percent rate and specifies officers for the bank.
In and About and The City announces that Archiatd of the United States district court will hold a naturalization court in Harrisburg tomorrow. The item notes a shift to book business and mentions MOW Galligher recovering from a serious illness and now entering the Lock Listes.
A large force is grading the Keyser Valley site where the new car shops will be built. Workers level ground and prepare foundations as part of early construction activity for the project.
Miner BE Worden, a local contractor, yesterday filed a voluntary petition in bankruptcy in a United States district court. The liabilities amount to over 12 thousand dollars.
A meeting of constables is scheduled for Sunday afternoon September 8 at 8 o clock at the North Scranton Republican club rooms located at West Market Street North Scranton.
Robert Mond was arrested last night by Detective Deller on a larceny warrant. He is held at police headquarters and will have a hearing today.
The Sminikh War Veterans, General Gobin commandery, met and elected Lieutenant Lewis B. Carter as representative to the convention held in Detroit.
A lawn social will be held at the Sun Ter residence of Mr and Mrs A A Chaise on Maple Way Farm next Saturday evening September 1 to benefit the Methodist Episcopal church of Meetville.
For the first time in weeks a prisoner did not appear as Magistrate Davies of Weathcranton presided yesterday. The docket shows Magistrates Millar and Jiuwe are absent, with Davies offseiting at Headquarters during their absence.
Christian Neher T F McDonough and David M Jenkins of the Scranton post office resume duties tomorrow morning Edward P Janne Ben F Allen and Evan G Reese start vacations today A gypsy tea will be held at Nay Ang park Saturday for interested young women not in the YWCA and former gym class members Tea at 4 pm Meet at Y W C A rooms at 4 pm
Michael Durkin, 103 Cedar avenue, aged, sustained a severe leg injury yesterday. After leaving city hall treasurer's office he stepped from a three foot wall in front of the building and was removed to his home in a patrol wagon.
William Bonils David and Evan Philips appeared before Alderman Ruddy last evening for arraignment in the BE Houck case. They are charged with stealing bolts and burrs from a house on South Main avenue. The Honis boy remained held on $800 bail for court while the other two were discharged on paying costs.
Corporal William E. Rafter of the 16th United States Infantry rejoined his regiment in Cheyenne Wyoming after a two months leave. He presented Colonel Ripple with a Filipino bolo and a native bridle captured from prisoners in the Philippines, marking his return to duty.
Peter Finkler of Bald Mount was defrauded 245 by a festive lightning rod agent who promised a complete artist to advertise goods. He signed for what he believed to be 8 units but it turned out to be 43, which he settled. Several other farmers were similarly duped.
The Wagner circle from Waylor Avenue gathered Tuesday evening at his home to mark his twenty rat birthday with hearty entertainment. Guests included Miss Anna Kraft and family, the Hay sisters, Nora Lindsay, Rose Kugler, Martha Lots, Della Wagner, George and Henry Ulrich, Walter Schang, Alex Wagner, and others.
The 143rd Pennsylvania Volunteers held their reunion at the Wyoming monument in Fair Wyoming with Captain P. De Lacy re-elected president for the thirty sixth term. Officers and speakers included Milton W. Lowry and Rev. Blair, with readings and poems, while honorary members were named and next gathering scheduled.
A Scranton notice offers a child singing program for ages 7 to 14 at 5 dollars yearly. Thirty nine lessons weekly, taught by Mr Wooter, tenor soloist at Elm Park Church. Registrations due by 10 am Saturday. preparatory piano class starts Sept 15 and sight singing for adults opens Sept 15 at 8 pm with yearly fees of 10 dollars.
A historical reflection recounts the War of 1812 and Civil War era leaders such as Perry Decatur Scott Taylor and Lincoln Grant Mead Sherman and Sheridan. It emphasizes union perseverance through conflict, loyalty to laws, and the citizen role, concluding with a call to uphold heritage in political life.
The daily equity docket includes William L. Purcell vs T J Dougherty resumed with witnesses detailing an alley serving Purcell property. A AD Spencer and others sue Nay Aug Coal Co for mining on Dunmore land and for accounting. Judge Dunham denies standing defeat and allows continued testimony today.
Richard Bell a farmer near Moscow filed a lawsuit against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad yesterday seeking 600 damages through attorney John M Harris. The suit states the incident occurred on March 27.
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