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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Apr 25, 1902
Page
3
Kate of Fourth Street and Miss Mary Wihalon wed at St Peter's cathedral Wednesday afternoon. A. Mabon served as groomsman and the couple started housekeeping on Fourth Street.
The body of 66 year old Mrs. Mary Creegan of McNicholas court was identified after a night incident on the Ontario and Western railroad near Mt. Pleasant washery. She had been demented for six weeks and wandered frequently. Survived by son Frank Creegan and daughters Mrs. Thomas Ford and Mrs. James Hughes. Funeral set for Sunday at St. Patrick's Church with burial in Cathedral Cemetery. Coroner’s jury deemed an inquest unnecessary. Sale ad notes cheap household goods from Mrs. L. Smith at 14422 Wyoming Avenue.
A neighbor rushed in with Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for a boy in severe cramps. After three doses the child regained consciousness and recovered within twenty four hours. Sold by all druggists.
The first appeal from the new city assessment was heard by Judges Edwards and Newcomb. W H H Richmond of Richmond Hill argues the entire property should be taxed as farm land, challenging a $19 000 mansion assessment he says should drop to $14 000. Builders testifying say the mansion would cost at least $40 000 to duplicate, but market value is limited by location. Other tax matters involve late filed tax liens and rules for new trials in unrelated cases.
A sequence of divorces in Port Jervis and nearby areas shows couples dissolving marriages amid desertion abuse and infidelity. Cases cite Abbey versus Abbey, Woffing Herbert versus Seler eloped, Eldridge versus Moore, and Kinder versus Kinder with continued hearings and attorney involvement.
Testimony was heard all day in the orphans court for the estate of Jerimiah Simons who died in West Scranton. The only asset was life insurance paid to his estate. administrator D. J. Livia accounted for it. Thormas Fletcher claims a large unpaid balance for board and borrowed money. Evidence on decedent’s lifestyle and board value was presented. heirs contended no debt remained. Hearing not concluded.
The proceeding will resume on Tuesday April 20 at 10 a.m. The claimant was represented by C. W. Dawson the heirs by J. F Murphy and the estate by David J. Davis.
Recorder Emil Bonn received from Governor Btone the commissions of seventeen aldermen and justices of the peace elected last spring. Names include B Davies Fifth ward Scranton and James Noone Eighteenth ward Scranton among others with positions across Beranton Old Forge Dalton Olyphant La Plume Taylor North Abington Jermyn Greenfield and Throop.
A scrambled notice reports Joseph Comey released from prison after serving one year and two months for stealing a tub of utter fatten. An attorney secured a writ of habeas corpus for Michiel dude, who was committed to county jail for alleged junk theft.
John Welsh, Michael Judge, and Mackie McDonough, longtime Bellevue toughs, were re arrested on two burglary counts. Welsh testified at a hearing that he aided in unloading iron from the Bellevue breaker, while Judge and McDonough claimed involvement with horse and harness theft from Regan and Hubbard. Bail set at 1000 each for Judge and McDonough. Welsh facing separate disposition.
The Providence Welsh Congregational church sends a minute thanking The Tribune for extensive reports of the thirty second anniversary of Pastor Rev Jones DPR With special thanks to the North End reporter for diligent coverage and a full record of the school meetings Signed by Robert L Williams Secretary April 24, 190%.
A new local chapter of the National Protective Legion is formed at Hoauh's hall with 40 members from across the elots. Officers include Poet president Mike Whither, president Willian J. H. McCarthy, vice-president Frank Adams, secretary Robert Owens, treasurer Arthur Whitney, chaplain Agnes Callahan, conductor William TE. Beden, doorkeepers Tom Dorphey and Claude Whitney, and trustees William RR, HM. McCarthy, W. HH, Heden, and Frederick Boellner.
A notice urges readers to mail entries immediately to the Contest Editor at Serunion Tribune Serantum Mas for inclusion in the printed issue. An advertisement appears on page four guiding readers on how to participate and receive the issue.
Judge Orlady rules councils lacked authority to set water rates for Scranton Gas and Water Company. Exclusive jurisdiction over revising water charges lies with the Court of Common Pleas. city charter does not transfer rate control to councils. The case Conrad Schroeder v Scranton Gas and Water Co affirms that the water rates require court action, not municipal ordinance.
Lake Lodore is touted as the season’s premier excursion resort with its grove pavilion merry-go-round dances and modern kitchens. Spalding ball grounds naphtha launches steamer and excursion boat are highlighted as attractions. For dates and bookings contact W L Pryor Delaware and Hudson Railroad Scranton PA.
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