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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1902
Page
3
The City reports a trunk key lost yesterday morning on Vine Street between Quincy and Monroe Avenue. The key may be claimed at The Tribune office.
Funds from the roller skating rink at the new armory will be allocated to several companies. Each company will receive a dedicated night rather than a general fund distribution.
The Simon Long baseball team of Wilkes-Barre has challenged the Archbald Carbondale game winners at Athletic Park yesterday for 10 dollars a side and Pittston Brothers for 300 dollars for a trio of games.
A clerk carrier civil service examination will be held in the government building starting at 9 a.m. on November 19. Applicants must use prescribed blanks filed with Secretary Schantz of the local board of examiners by October 20.
Those unable to depart on the 6 35 a m train today to Tunkhannock may take the 10 oclock service and transfer at Pittston Junction to reach Tunkhannock in time for the reunion. Ticket orders are available at the Lackawanna station from the ticket agent.
Delegates gather at the Central Republican club rooms at 10 this morning to open the Twentieth district convention. The candidates listed are R. J. Bourke and John B. Gordon. Bourke supporters plan a 6 30 rendezvous at his office.
Frank Catdaritz of Throop was arrested by Lieutenant Palmer on a charge of being one of the attackers of Nicholas Pierre and Jacob Constants on Monday morning. He was held on $2,000 bail after a hearing before Magistrate Fidler and the police expect further arrests in the case.
A meeting of the local Pattern Workers union was held last night in Ancient Order United Workmen hall. G. W. Wilson, national president from New York, attended and spoke on the benefits of organization and achievements of the Pattern Workers' association. The goal was to rekindle local interest after a year of declining membership.
The funeral from the family residence on Quincey avenue will be Monday after noon. William A Pearson survived by a wife and one son, plus three brothers Charles Fall River Massachusetts John Brownsville Illinois and Rufus visiting at his death. He served 32 years in the freight department of Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway before retiring on Thanksgiving Day. He was 63 years old at death. Burial followed at Dalton.
Two tickets emerge as Lackawanna Democrats convene at Music hall and Melvin's hall. The Fahey led group declares control, adjourns amid uproar, then reconvenes at Music hall to nominate George Howell for Congress and M F Sando for Orphans' Court Judge amid accusations of rule-bending and contested credentials.
The Fahey faction used blue verification tickets to block Flynn supporters at the Hotel Schadt and Music Hall doors. Police backed the plan until blue tickets ran out, after which the crowd was admitted and pushed into the hall, with yellow tickets subsequently ignored.
Adult sight singing class meets every Monday evening at o'clock with tuition unknown per year. Preparatory class for children aimed at late piano studies runs Mondays at 4 o'clock, tuition unknown. Saturday morning singing school at 10 o'clock with private lessons also available. Voices tested free. pupils enrolled any time. Studio hours 9 am to 9 pm. Studio address Carter Building, second floor, 6 Linden Street, Scranton.
Delegates favoring M. P. Flynn move from Music hall to Melvin'a hall on Lackawanna avenue and voice strong feelings about their treatment in Music hall.
During a Dunmore ejectment matter Judge Newcomb grants a non-suit in the Miller v Cramer and Cure action after the plaintiff’s claim is deemed insufficiently described. In the Dolphin case against the borough of Dunmore the father seeks 16000 for his 19 month old son’s death after a sidewalk fall and pneumonia. Attorneys Balentine and Howell defend while Burns and McDonald appear for the borough. A continuance is granted in the Bridget Golden v Scranton Railway case as settlement discussions proceed over alleged $5000 damage from a raised grade on Rail Road Avenue.
Thomas H. Williams through attorney A. A. Chase filed suit to recover 5000 dollars from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Railway Central Railroad of New Jersey Scranton Steel Scranton Gas and Water and Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad for damage to his property caused by floods earlier this year.
Judge A A Vosburg presided over audits in the Riley estate, minor James P. Riley now age 21, with no claims and full settlement shown. In the Howell estate, exceptions were settled amicably, no indebtedness remains, and the account was confirmed absolutely.
The photographer Schriever will gift a small gold necklace to customers ordering children’s photos between September 20 and October 20. Distribution is limited to 1,000 pieces on a first come, first served basis.
Haydn Evans directs the new college at the corner of Spruce street and Washington avenue with instructors in piano and organ Haydn Evans voice Dr D J J Mason violin and Miss Nellie Hollister. Griffin Art company offers artistic picture framing at reduced prices at 209 Wyoming avenue.
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