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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1902

Page

5

Personal notes from New Milford visit and travel plans

Mid Mone Gehunell of New Milford visits at John Menehler’s home on North Lincoln Avenue, Mine Sallie Gairens of Mulberry Street plans to travel to San Mateo California to visit relatives. Torco of Mulberry Street leaves today for San Mateo and New Orleans en route to San Mateo. Hugh Shark of Tonia India, a Presbyterian missionary, spends a short time in Scranton with Mrs. L. Me Gates’s sister, and Mr Dunn, first national secretary of the Young Women’s Christian Association, lived in Scranton.

AG HS Torco Mulberry Strents San Manteo California New Orleane Tiew Wialley Shark

Neighboring dispute leads to two assault charges

Tanatius Prawazig of Hickory Street was arrested at the urging of neighbor John Korn on charges of assault and battery and threats. Korn testified to being struck and kicked in a Sunday quarrel. Prawazig admitted striking Korn but claimed Korn was the aggressor. Prawazig was held on $200 bail on each count amid threats alleged by Korn.

Tanatius Prawazig Hickory Street John Korn Ruddy Korn Prawaig

Clifford Arrested for Impersonating Officer

Detective William F. Clifford was arrested on a warrant from Alderman John Lentes for impersonating an officer and acting as a detective without a court license. Prosecutor Samuel Porter led the case, tied to Magistrate John T. Howe’s Monday arrest. Clifford waived a hearing and posted bail with S. Moses as security. It is alleged Clifford has lacked a detective license for two years.

William F. Clifford John Lentes Samuel Porter John T. Howe Clifford Howe Moses

John Jermyn Home After Long Continental Trip

John Jermyn arrived home from a long journey feeling weak but relieved to be in his own room at the corner of Jefferson avenue and Vine street. Doctors ordered strict visitation limits as his condition remained grave with uncertain hope for recovery despite possible benefits from home surroundings. He left Pasadena after doctors deemed moving him necessary, accompanied by his wife daughter and son Rollo, with eldest son Joseph arranging the transfer out West.

John Jermyn Jermyn Jefferson Avenue Vine Street A. J. Connell Huundreds Mr. Jermyn Mies Emma Rollo California Rockies Joseph J. Jermyn

Young Men's Christian Association to Open New Building Sept

The directors of the YMCA plan a September opening for the new North Washington avenue Mulberry street building. Delays cited include late materials and subcontractor slowdowns. interior finishing continues while exterior is complete. Funds are pledged for construction and decorating with $15,000 to $25,000 for furnishings and efforts to install an electric plant. Eighty rooms on upper floors are ready for men, with a potential surge of applicants once opened.

Young Men's Christian Association North Washington Avenue Mulberry Street Inter Dite Williams Pjorcy & Brooks Actiyé

Reduced fares to Los Angeles for federation convention

Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced excursion tickets from all stations to Los Angeles and return for the Federation of Women's Clubs convention held May 1 to 8. Tickets on sale April 19 to May 6, valid to June 25 with proper validation. See ticket agents for rates and routes.

Letters From The People Opinion Page Fragment

Public letters section fragment discusses publication norms and author attribution, noting the Tribune and other bylines. The text hints at featured opinions and standards for moral responsibility in printed letters.

Peyantell Pay At The Tribune’s Farewell Note

Frederick Marthall of Ac pallion Pa dated April 24 sends a farewell message to Mr Jermyn at the rival home of Miodormyn. The writer expresses gratitude for timely aid during illness travel and notes future appreciation for a postition offered by Ila employ. The letter recalls pleasant recollections and hopes for Mr Jermyn’s uprival fame.

Meodormyn Pasedem Jermyn Frederick Marthall Ac Pallion

President selects Barnes to succeed Pruden

The president appointed Benjamin F. Barnes of New Jersey as secretary to replace O S Pruden. The official notice, reported via exclusive wire from The Associated Press in Washington, notes Barnes assumes the post today.

O. L. Pruden Associated Crew Wishington Benjamin F. Barnes New Jersey O. S. Pruden de Veuswal

Wyoming Conference Deliberates District Reduc tion and Appoints New Leaders

The Wyoming conference closes a historic session with talk of reducing districts from six to five. Rev Dr J B Sweet is named presiding elder of the Binghamton district amid congratulatory telegrams from Simpson church. Transfer notes highlight Rev Henry Tuckley’s return to health and a wave of new pastor appointments as the commission votes seven to five for district reorganization.

J. B. Sweet Wyoming M. D. Fuller G. O. Beers H. H. Wilbur H. Newing G. (. Lyman Binghamton Simpson Church Sweet Carmel Grove Henry Tuckley Wril Oneonta W. L. Linaberry Guy Snowden R. W. Lowry J. W. Benninger J. W. Nicholson Waverly J. H. Race Centenary Church W. G. Simpson C. A. Benjamin G. ©. Lyman M.D. Fuller

Scranton Churches Rename Streets Names Dear to Church

Two Scranton churches adopt church names over street names Cedar avenue Pauls and Mampton Street church in Embury. Departure of Rev dC Lanmin from Court Street church grieved. Dr Fuller welcomed. Ministers hosted by all denominations at Waverly with Dr Sweet and Presiding Elder Warner visiting banker Long's home. Edward Eaton, nephew of B T Sweet, leads the choir at the Waverly church. music praised.

Scranton Cedar Avenue Paul's Mampton Street Embury Dc. Lanmin Court Street Church Fuller Sweet Wider Warner Banker Long Presbyterian Church

Utica Music Elite Eyes Eisteddfod Showdown

Utica professor Torwerth T. Dantel visits the city with guest David Pritchard as plans grow for the elated eisteddfod. A special train carries at least 300 participants and listeners from Utlea Philharmonics with 175 voices, Ladies' Cecilian chorus of 65, and Arion chorus of 62.

Torwerth T. Dantel Utica N. Y David Pritchard Dantel Daniel Utlea Philharmonics Ladies’ Cecilian Chorus Arion

Marvelous Niagara fireproof paint test at Adams and Mulberry

A miniature seven-eighth inch dry house with two coats of Niagara fireproof paint withstood twenty minutes of a bonfire built from oil soaked kindling and packing material. Fire reached under edges and under the shingles but the main surface remained charred only slightly. About 500 witnesses cheered as the protected house was recovered nearly unharmed. The paint, invented by T A Gould of Syracuse, is manufactured by Independent Roofing and Paint company. local manager A F Golden.

Niagara Adams Avenue Mulberry Street T. A. Gould Syracuse A. F. Golden

King Bolt Breaks. Carriage Runaway Near Elmhurst

Dr and Mrs C C Laubach with children and Mr and Mrs Edginton drove over the boulevard toward Elmhurst when the king bolt of the carriage broke causing frightened horses to dash away. The carriage dragged for a distance before the occupants were freed. They escaped with only minor injuries. The horses were captured about two miles from the scene after the runaway.

C. C. Laubach

Jacobs and Fasold Reopen at 209 Washington Avenue

Jacobs and Fasold reopen their store at 209 Washington Avenue after a month’s closure for rebuilding following a fire that destroyed stock and fixtures. The refreshed shop showcases a mahogany front display area, wall paper and decorative art sections, and a large paints and oils department with double trade stamps offered during opening week. A grand opening notice for Ovle Connell’s Cafe at 217 Penn Avenue, Scranton, Pa., appears with music by Lawrence orchestra on April 23, 1902.

Messrs. Jacobs & Fasold Washington Avenue Messie Jacobs & Fausold Ovle Colnell Penn Avenue Scranton Lawrence Orchestra Frank Aylesworth

Dedication of Embury Methodist Episcopal Church

The Embury Methodist Episcopal Church will be dedicated on Sunday May 4 with Rev. 8 F Upham D D LL D as the morning preacher. Rev J B Sweet D D will deliver the evening sermon and Rev J Wesley Powell will speak at all services joined by Mrs Powell and a lineup of noted clergymen. The event promises prominent attendees and a strong program to outdo other churches.

F. Upham D. D J. B. Sweet Binghamton Embury Methodist Episcopal Church James Bonninger Upham Massachusetts Dr. Upham Bishop Upham Embury W. R. Netherton H. B. Benedict C. H. Hayes A. W. Cooper F. P. Doty Scranton Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph Wesley Powell Brotherhood of St. Paul Powell

Noted health ads urge Paine's Celery Compound cure all ills

The piece touts Kr Phelps' Wife prescription and Paine's Celery Compound as cures for debility, nervous exhaustion, and blood purification. It warns against ineffective advertised remedies and urges readers to trust the official product from trusted practitioners. It also mentions a wedding with a groom employed by T F Leonard and many friends offering祝 wishes.

Secord Kr. Phelps Prine Pacine Paine

Woman's Missionary Society Meeting in City May 6 7

The annual meeting of the Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary society of Pennsylvania will be held at the Penn Avenue church on May 6 and 7. Baptist churches across the city unite to host and entertain delegates. All friends in missionary work are invited to attend.

Woman's Baptist Foreign Missionary Society of Pennsylvania Penn Avenue

Diskin McDermott Nuptials at Holy Cross Bellevue

John J Diskin of Iddy Eynon Street and Miss Catherine McDermott of 417 Railroad Avenue wed yesterday at Holy Cross church Bellevue. Rev W P O Donnell officiated. Bride wore white crepe de chine with prayer book. Attendant Miss Mary Walsh in white Persian, groom's attendant Patrick Rooney. reception at McDermott home followed by breakfast. Couple departed for New York and will reside on Iddy Eynon Street.

Holy Cross Church Bellevue John J. Diskin Idd Eynon Street Catherine McDermott Railroad Avenue W. P. O'Donnell Mary Walsh Wyoming Avenue Patrick Rooney Mynon Street Martin McDermott Diskin New York Bkynon Street

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