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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 16, 1902
Page
3
A. Watres presides with D. S. Johnson as vice president and A. H. Christy serving as cashier in the documented bank roster.
The board of managers of Florence Weston will meet at the home this morning at 1 oclock.
The Central Woman's Christian Temperance Union will hold a meeting this afternoon at a meeting room in Guernsey's hall. Subject is Untermented Wine.
The Wings Daughters of Elim Park Shareh organize an entertainment event to be released Friday evening in the lecture hall. The plan emphasizes a community gathering with likely performances and readings.
The Associated Charities of Beranton will hold a meeting this evening at 8 o clock in the postmaster room of the post office buildings.
Recorder Congell reported delays in ordinances for Division street sidewalks and a resolution to appoint a committee. TW Lo Tocite the proposed new bridge at Rice street.
The board records twenty eight deaths last week from whooping cough and typhoid fever. Three new typhoid cases and one new BMA pox case were reported.
A three foot rattlesnake was killed on the west mountain by George Jones Walter Guemes John Lehroeder and Dr Mus Levy. The snake wound around Lehroeder's leg but was pulled off before it could bite.
At a regular meeting the Chollened Zion society in the Linden street temple held on Sunday a memorial prayer for President McKinley offered by Rev. H. Lewis. A prayer of thanksgiving for President Roosevelt's well being was also given.
The annual Susquehanna County Agricultural Society fair will be held in Montrose today and tomorrow with Delaware Lackawanna and Western train service bringing attendees. The 9 room train may reach the grounds around 11 AM and return trips are expected to depart at 8 10 PM.
Ex Sheriff Charles Robinson Victor Roch and John Benore returned from Astoria Oregon where they completed arrangements for the transfer of a large brewing plant in which they are interested Hamill Schimpf has been installed as manager.
Local civil service examiners announce tests on October 21 and 4 at the federal building for civil engineer and superintendent of construction in the quartermaster's department with salary 1000 dollars yearly and for draftsmen in the lighthouse service at one dollar monthly. Applicants may apply to the civil service commission in Washington or the local examiners.
The three weeks term began with Judge BE. C. Newcomb presiding in the main court. Judge H. M. Edwards heard naturalization applications. two judges will preside this week. Cases from yesterday included several continuations and consolidations, with a $30,000 damages suit by Matthew H. Dale noted, and a verdict for $1 in an action between Annette Reynolds and Thomas Brooks and Greenwood Coal. A land dispute over timber near Moosic and boundary questions in a coal mining case were also tried.
Misses Ciullide and Comvellia Cardello sue contractor Matthew H. Dale for 50000 after Dominic Antonio Cardillo died while grading the bed of the new Rapid Transit line. They allege he was directed to work at an embankment foot where the bottom had caved, causing his death. The suit claims the contractor bears responsibility for the dangerous condition.
Miss Cora M. Jones seeks divorce from Gwilym Jones citing cruel treatment after a Aug 5 1898 marriage. Dora J. Williams also seeks divorce from John H. Williams after leaving him Sept 4 this year due to cruel behavior.
Attorney Louis Gramer reported the apportionment of debt when Wandling borough was created from Fell township. At creation on October 11, 1699 total debt was 6554.62. Fell bears 6229.48 and Wandling 1923.24, with each party assessed 952.
Weekly classes in Tulton and Tulhion with adult preparatory lessons for study abroad. Lower age groups attend Saturday morning singing school for ages seven to eleven. Private lessons offered. voice testing free. Studio hours are 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. at 27 Carter Building second floor Linden Street Scranton.
Charles Taylor named minority Inspector of the First ward in Olyphant. Over 100 citizenship candidates examined. naturalization papers granted to ninety six. Divorce rule issued in Schriver case. similar rule in Fish case. Fred Brower sues Scranton Steel for property damage from Lackawanna River flood. A A Chase represents Brower. Taylor borough debt shown at 0,000 with proposed increase of 14,044 for sewers. taxable property listed at 14874M0. Viewers report on railroad case against Scranton and Northeastern. court confirms the report. Plains each awarded 125.00 for land taken.
In the estate of A. J. Merrill the will contest proceeds with attorney John F. Serage appearing for the respondent Mrs. Merrill who died by suicide on Sept. 7. W. D. B. Ainey Montrose and W. H. Jessup Jr. represent contestants as the hearing is continued. The court also handled the Mulley estate with an auditor report guiding the recount and costs. The court will convene daily at 9 oclock this week for further matters and final confirmations forthcoming.
Patrolman Connery observed a man drop two boxes into a waste container at the corner of Lackawanna and Wyoming avenues. He found cleats packed for Wilkes-Barre addresses, suggesting many residents mistake waste cans for mailboxes and misdirect parcels.
The second grand jury report lists true bills against several men for crimes including attempted hangings of a fireman at a Dunmore colliery, burglary near Bellevue, and various assaults, with numerous names such as John Flanigan, Patrick Ahearn, Jennie Duffy, and others appearing in the record. The document also notes ignored bills and a range of charges from embezzlement and larceny to perjury and disorderly conduct.
The sixth annual Pennsylvania Retail Merchants convention brings about 150 merchants to Scranton for three days. The opening session starts at 2 PM at the Retail Merchants Association hall on Lackawanna Avenue. Local president Jay Seumans welcomes guests. state president Albert Kaiser responds.
The Methodist Ministers' Association of Beranton adopts sympathy resolutions for the death of Rev. Francia Gonduall. They note his writing and speaking impact, strong preaching, loyalty to his church, and defined Christian character. They extend condolences to his widow and children and direct copies to the family and minutes.
First Lieutenant Carter bans reentries for an all comers match and four man company teams with one reserve. The October 4 event at Dickson City range awards a Smith & Wesson revolver to the all comers winner and various prizes to top company teams. Musician Moore challenges rifle team members to a side contest at 200 and 500 yards with a gold stick pin prize.
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