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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 20, 1902
Page
9
L A Watres serves as president with D S Tohnson as vice president and A H Christy as cashier in the bank leadership listing.
The Pittston school board last night elected FP L McGuigan of St Thomas College as principal of its newly established commercial school.
Former county official William Prang begins filing a prospective petition drive to secure nomination papers as an independent candidate for county commissioner. He moves toward ballot access and campaign setup.
The building committee of the board of control met last night and approved several bills. The items will be presented for approval at the board's next meeting Monday night.
The Catholic church of St Lawrence at Old Forge will be formally dedicated tomorrow morning at 10 40. Rt Rev Bishop M J Hoban will officiate.
A blaze Wednesday destroyed the Taylor Coal company washery and threatened the culm dump. North Scranton firms fought the fire with help from the General Phinney Engine company, keeping busy extinguishing the blaze yesterday.
A charcoal car in the Central Railroad of New Jersey yard caught fire as the train prepared to depart. The CHP was extinguished and flames subdued. Officials suggest spontaneous combustion as the probable cause.
A. B. Dunning an ellef engineer for the Scranton Dunmore and Moosic Lake Railway reports the surveying is done and the route mapped. Plans and maps are prepared and Burke brothers are ready to start construction work.
A large crowd gathered in the basement of Elim Park church for a megaiscale exhibition conducted by F L Meyers under King's Daughters auspices. The event featured many views on screen and ice cream served by several young ladies.
W. McDonnell of West Scranton swore warrants for the arrest of Patrick Porkin and William Llewellyn on licious mischief charges. The two youths were arrested and arraigned before Alderman M J Ru and held under $200 bail for a hearing next Monday.
Sixty members of the Beranton club drove to the Speedway yesterday afternoon for an oyster roast directed by Dr. G B. Oy Parents and guests enjoyed roasted oysters with corn and sweet potatoes in a hotel courtyard setting.
A received letter at the Scranton post office mentions Robert Travis of an arm work near Scranton Pennsylvania. The letter was sent by Travis’s brother from Poughkeepsie New York. A dead letter addressed to Will Sayres of Phibia is also at issue with claimant Jeannie signed on it.
A man cleaning a revolver in the home kitchen fired the weapon injuring Mrs Hind jock in the left breast. Dr Momestead says she will recover but notes danger of blood poisoning.
About twenty five pupils at No 1 School on Jackson Street walk out claiming heated building used scab coal. Principal Williams explains coal from dumps. students refuse to return, leaving in morning and not returning in afternoon.
An enthusiastic gathering of trustees and directors at the Scranton club hosted by J L Fuller reviewed progress on the furnishing and equipment fund for the Young Men’s Christian Association. Subscriptions surged with 28 of 36 donors paying in three days, and two $5,000 gifts are contingent on securing two similar pledges.
Rev A E Douglis and wife of Vine land visited old parishioners this week. Miss Irene Snookie visits Wayimart friends and plans return Saturday. Floyd Colvin of Scranton guests of J W Mullinix family this week and visits Benton relatives. Webster Swallow left for State college to pursue four years in electrical engineering. Elizabeth Frace attends Pittston wedding festivities for Edith Brown daughter of Wesley Brown, former resident. Rev Elkanah Hulley of Keystone college will preach Baptist service Sunday at 11.
Ebeneger Foote, a Duryea resident for fifty years and one of the town’s oldest members, died at age 88 after years of illness. Survived by son W. L. Foote of WilkesBarre and daughters Mrs H D Knapp Mrs H L Edsall and Mrs Nettle Lamont of Duryea. Funeral at 2 p.m. today at his home with interment at Marey cemetery.
Grand jury delayed to next week. Court orders October 8 hearings before Judge Newcomb for seven divorce cases. Nomination certificates from Fahey convention filed with county commissioners. T H Groves sues William A Bimmons for slander over remarks allegedly spoken September 45. Mrs Margaret Coxe seeks divorce from T Harry Coxe whom she married June 2, l. They separated September 15, l, due to alleged abuse.
Mahon's shoe store offers Queen Quality ladies shoes with fifteen green trading stamps for every dollar spent this Saturday. The promotion highlights value and stamps for shoppers in the local market.
A local music studio lists Monday 6 PM adult sight singing and Monday 4 PM preparatory class for children aiming to piano, with yearly tuition. Saturday 10 AM singing school for ages 7 to 14, plus private lessons. Voices tested free. Studio at 27 Carter building second floor 604 Lindon Street Borantun.
The Olyphant Browns play the Scranton Semi-Professionals at Athletic Park this afternoon in a lively game. Center fielder Walah, ex-Toronto player, headlines the lineup while a separate pigeon shooting event is scheduled for 2 40. The manager Wirth issues challenges for a $100 side game next Saturday.
Judge A A Vosburg heard the audit of funds from the sale of real estate in the W W Smith estate with A D Dean representing the estate and Ballentine Howell for heirs. Several claims against the fund were reviewed and contested claims held open for later date. The Nora Golden estate audit was set by agreement.
Night school at Scranton Business College increases seating capacity as enrollments surge versus last year. An unlimited night scholarship is offered, with inquiries to Adams Avenue and Finden Street. Also available is reduced price artistic picture framing at 209 Wyoming Avenue from Griffin Art Company.
Hampe alleys manager Robert Wharton issued a challenge to Melster organized Colts, proposing a $60 match against Pil pits before the City league season opens on October 6. Three Narragansett maple alleys with square gutters are ready at the new Y M C A building, rated fast by bowlers.
A Scranton advertisement invites customers to order peaches from Coursen's, boasting up-to-date equipment, facilities for high quality work at low prices, and a trial order to prove value.
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