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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 16, 1902

Page

3

School Teachers Paid and Inspections Scheduled

City notes report teachers will be paid Saturday and the school board will inspect the new No. 20 selinal lylline by the First word tomorrow afternoon. A bank fraud case notes creditors meeting set for April 21. Colm Morris Griffin and Mrs Livaie Thies Briand will appear at Forest City Opera House on April 16 for a recurring engagement amid a waning audience.

Thee School Board Selinal Lylline Forest City Colm Morris Griffin Livaie Thies Briand Voloiat

Local Couple Weds at Holy Rosary Scranton

John Shields of Yates Pa and Miss Mary A Hawks daughter of Mr and Mrs John Hawks Providence Road were married last evening at Holy Rosary church North Scranton by Rev Francis J Canavan a cousin of the bride. Bridesmaid Margaret Connell and groomsman John Devine attended. A reception at the Hawks home followed. The couple will reside in Yates after a honeymoon trip to New York.

John Shields Yates, Pa Mary A. Hawks John Hawks Providence Road Holy Rlosary Church North Scranton Francis J. Canavan Margaret Connell John Devine Yates Hawks Mgr Mrs. Shields New York

Commencement set with valedictorian and salutatorian named

Mise Jeannette Lawrence will deliver the valedictory at the high school exercises on June 14 with Baldwin Lord as salutatorian. Honors include top grades in college preparatory Latin scientific and commercial courses and several noted percentages. A humorous aside cites Old Mother Hubbard for a bread substitute.

Mise Jeannette Lawrencve Bhdwin &. Lord Hoth Evelyn Gates Ella Thomas Horace Chandler Eva Kirtle

Allen's Foot Ease Advertising Card

An old style ad promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve swollen feet, nerves and fatigue. It claims cooling action eases walking and cures corns bunions calluses and other foot pains. Trial package and 26 cent price are offered with bold claims for relief.

Allen Allen Olmeied

Address of Mayor O Neill on Archbishop Carroll

Mayor James J. O Neill of Carbondale spoke to the Catholic Historical Society and Newman Magazine Club on The Life and Works of Archbishop Carroll of Baltimore. He demonstrated deep knowledge of the life and contributions of the noted churchman.

James J. O'Neill Carbondale Catholic Historical Society Newman Magazine Club Archbishop Carroll Baltimore

Lectures Draw Large Audience During Difficult Era

A lecture delivered amid a trying period drew a large audience with attentive listening, reflecting keen interest in the topic and the times.

Demand of Tailors Sparks Uniform Wage Push

A local union of Journeyman tailors demanded a new uniform wage scale, with twelve master tailors signing on and a strike ordered to start today. The proposed scale raises pay about ten percent, but opinions vary as many masters already pay higher rates and warn higher costs could push customers to ready-made houses.

Union of Journeyman Tailors Orden Talley

Obituaries notice for multiple local residents

Obituary notices report the deaths of Martin Patrick Ruane aged 16 of Fulton Street, Mary Morgan aged 50 at Archbold Street, Mrs John Sullivan of 148 South Seventh Street, and Mrs Mary A Heskler of Moo sli with funeral details pending or announced. Surviving relatives include a son, daughters, or husband and children, with service locations at local churches and cemeteries in Lackawanna and Murey.

Martin Patrick Ruane Andrew [Tuyne Fulton Street Aise No. 25 Mary Morgan Archbald Street John Sullivan South Seventh Street Harry E Lilian A. May Lucy Tsa- Della Arthur Paneral

Funeral notices and burial details from local town

The town records state funeral plans for several residents. Remains of Elizabeth Foley, died Monday night, to be viewed Thursday afternoon at 3, with burial at Pittston Avenue Cemetery after services at St Marys German Church. George Lowik Ginali and spouse die of pneumonia with funeral tomorrow at Woolvlock, burial in Dwontieth Ward Cemetery after services. Rose Marshall will hold a fruit pie sale at Fal Quirey residence Thursday at 3.

Mary A. Heskler Moosli Mia Squires Brooklyn Lackawanna Murey Cemetery Plice Regulons St. Matrick’s Church Ritzsbeth Felybor Perviees St. Mary's Anim Marahull

Convention of Federation of Women’s Clubs in Los Angeles

The Lackawanna Railroad offers a special round trip fare of 65.25 dollars for the convention in Los Angeles from May 1, 1902. Round trips must depart April 19 to 26 and return by June 25 at midnight with stop-off options and various routes available. details from ticket agents.

Federation of Women’s Clubs Los Angeles Cal Lackawanna Railroad

McLaren and others face charges in Scranton court

In Judge Newcomb's minth court a series of cases unfolded. Frank McLaren was found guilty of larceny for taking $10 from LeGrand Vall of Scott at Neary's hotel in Olyphant, with Vall alleging misdirection of blame by McLaren. Trials also covered John Leone and Dominick Valpe for robbery and weapons offenses linked to Lovelace and Ruddy's stores near Bull's Head. Additional matters included Old Forge resident Frank Freedman charged with unlicensed liquor sales and 16 year old Gomer John pleading guilty to stealing from William Chappell of Priceburg as well as gun threats by James Kane at the North Scranton station.

McLaren LeGrand Vail Scott Lovelace Bull's Head Newcomb Old Forge E. C. Newcomb Minth Court Room Frank McLaren LeGrand Vall Neary Olyphant Vall Thomas Murahill John Murray Commonwealth Wall Charles EB. Duniele John Leone Dominick Valpe Valpe Frank Lovelace Anthony Truddy O. W. Palmer Palmer Huddy Wriuddy Lovelhire Leone Beale Buddy David Freedman E. (. Newcomb Fred Addison Freedimian Addison Preediman Tle Philip Swartz Gomer John William Chappell Pricebure James Kane Finley Ross North Scranton Kane Farris Market Street Ross Harris Edwards Charles Koestler Chester Dennis Peckville

Oakt and Cheminski Convicted in Assault Case

Oakt and Julius Cheminski were tried Monday. Cheminski was found guilty of aggravated assault and battery and Kriosk was found guilty of assault. Judge Kawarts sentenced Cheminski to $15 fine and three months in county jail and Kriosk to $15 fine and thirty days in jail.

Oakt Julius Sheminski Cheminski Kriosk Kawarts Dave

Coal lease injunction sought against Murray for wasteful mining

Mountain Lake Land and Coal asks the court for an injunction against Janes M Murray who mines coal under a lease in the Nineteenth ward. Alleged to mine unreliably, fail to weigh and report output, and neglect timely payments. Rule to show cause set for next Monday, petition filed by H C Reynolds.

Mountain Lake Land and Coal Company Janes M. Murray Murray H. C. Reynolds

Judge Grants Time for More Specific Pleading in Boiler Case

Judge John P. Kelly ruled yesterday on the demurrer to the trespass statement filed by Mrs. Mary Burnett against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad. Burnett’s husband, an engineer for the defendant, died when his engine boiler burst near Gypsy Grove colliery. The judge requires a more specific statement and gives the plaintiff twenty days to amend.

John P. Kelly Mary Burnett Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company

Court House News Notes on Annie Durr case filings

A petition to determine the condition of Annie Durr was filed yesterday in the panthenolacy's athee by Thoms FR. Durr Freeman Mo Millard for Nis son Andrew Mile ford. Arthur Long Pauline Long Charles Long Edward Long and Borman Long appeared as partners in a case against a defendants' store. The suit, sustained by the toy wire, involves an elevator incident in the store in Deo 0 Test. The plaintiff is represented by Attorney Police Hateheoch.

Annie Durr Irmane Panthenolacy Thoms FR. Durr Freeman Mo Millard Nis Son Andrew Mileford Arthur Long Pauline Long Charles Long Edward Long Borman Long Copairtners Ncocower Mies

Smallpox Developments In Brisbill Patch

Joseph Knott of 8 Warner Street in Brisbill Patch shows a mild smallpox infection after a week of illness. He is hospitalized while household contacts including five children and housekeeper are quarantined. Mrs. Griffiths of Meade Street also ill with a week-old child at home. A suspected new case was found yesterday and all patients at the emergency hospital are reported to be recovering well.

Joseph Knott Warner Street Brisbill Patch Houser Thomas Griffiths Meade Etreey

Motorman Beaten by Crowd Over Union Buttons

A Duryea car crewman, motorman Hotteling, was badly beaten by a crowd while on a downhill trip after a dispute over union buttons worn by striking members. Hinckley aided him, the car nearly wrecked, and the assailants fled. Hotteling suffered serious bruises and possible rib fracture. General Manager Silliman ordered inspectors to report button wearers.

Co. B. Hotteling Duryea Atrikers Hotteling H.C. Hinckley Luc Ferne Street Hinckley Jerinya Silliman Wells

Deaf mutes arrested in malice charges over milk spill

Michael Cunningham of River Street swore out a warrant against next door neighbors John and Mrs Peck for maliciou s mischief. The three defendants turned out to be deaf mutes and the alderman dismissed the case after learning the facts of the water spill from second story apartments splashing into a milk jar.

Michael Cunningham River Street Ruddy John Peck

Third Catcher Signed by Scranton Team

E. J. Stuiney, a catcher from Porthroud Conn, was signed by Min anger Lawson for Scranton. He set four records last year with Bristol Conn. tonn. This gives three candidates for catcher. Players expected by noon tomorrow and will practice tomorrow afternoon.

E. J. Stuiney Porthroud Conn Minanger Lawson Scranton Bristol, Conn

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