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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 07, 1902

Page

3

Bicycle Rider Fined In Police Court

Thomas Lloyd a youth was arrested for fast riding on a bicycle and fined in police court yesterday.

Thomas Lloyd

Klotz Mill Excursion Planned for August Outing

The Klotz Throwing Company silk mill invites employees to a free excursion to Like Lodore on Saturday August 20. The event aims to provide recreation and morale boost for workers from the mill in this period of industry.

Klotz Like Lodore

Sons of Veterans Camp 8 Adjourn Meeting

Members of Camp 8 Sons of Veterans adjourned their meeting held Tuesday evening and planned to reconvene at Bent.

Sons of Veterans Camp 8 Sons of Veterans Bent

Second Hobbs Reunion Set for Maitland Fair Ground

The second annual Hobbs reunion will be held at the Maitland fair ground Wallsville Pa on Aug. Uh lu AM relatives are cordially invited.

Maitland Fair Ground Wallsville

Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Hiram Frishle

James McFarlane and Co of LaPorte filed an involuntary bankruptcy petition in U S district court against Hiram Frishle of Stroudsburg yesterday.

James McFarlane & Co LaPorte United States Hiram Frishle Stroudsburg

Referee Vin Wormer to Hear Coleman Bankruptcy Evidence

Referee in Bankruptcy c. a. Vin Wor mer will hear evidence in the bankruptcy case of John M. Coleman at his office in the government building on Monday August 18.

C. A. Vin Wormer John M. Coleman

Browning Discharged After Weekslong Hospital Stay

Harry Browning, a patient at Nmpergency hospital, was discharged yesterday after several weeks of treatment and full recovery from his affliction.

Harry Browning

Annual Camp Meeting at Well's Grove in Waverly

Members of the African Methodist Episcopal church plan a camp meeting next Sunday in Well's Grove, Waverly. Reverends Charles Gurney, D G Bentley, D K, and Pittsburg conference ministers will attend.

African Methodist Episcopal Church Well’s Grove Waverly Charles Gurney D. G. Bentley D. K Pittsburg Ate

Poetry and Song Fragments Highlight Local Social

A hazy snippet notes a mixed quartet and Madame Robinson of Waverly performing, indicating a small social or musical gathering with local performers. The fragmentary text hints at a community cultural event without clear dates or details.

Tendance Madame Robinson Waverly Will Aing

Arrest Record for Trespass on Delaware Lackawanna Train

Fred Paull of 84 West Lackawanna Avenue was jailed yesterday for twenty days for trespassing on a Delaware Lackawanna and Western train after failing to pay a fine.

Fred Paull West Lackawanna Avenue Delaware, Lackawanna and Western

John Johnson suffers hand lacerations at work

John Johnson, an employee at the Delaware Lackawanna and Western machine shops, had both hands lacerated while at work yesterday. He was treated at Moses Taylor Hospital.

John Johnson Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Machine Shops Moses Taylor Hospital

Injury From Fast Freight Strikes Leo Dionco at Oxford

Leo Dionco was struck by a fast freight at Oxford New Jersey yesterday and severely injured. He was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital where doctors found his head and shoulders badly lacerated.

Leo Dionco Oxford N. J Moses Taylor

Bellevue Transfers Topic At Scranton Rail Meeting

Tonight two sessions will convene. A joint committee meeting with General Manager Silliman of the Scranton Railway Company will discuss Bellevue transfers at 7 o clock.

Briancries Silliman Scranton Railway Company Bellevue

Delayed pay schedule for railroad shop and yard workers

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western car shops and machine shops employees were paid yesterday. Beranton yardmen and freight house workers will be paid today. Trainmen are set to receive pay tomorrow and Saturday.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Car Shops Beranton

Wilkes-Barre Simon Longs Meet Scranton Amateurs Saturday

The Wilkes-Barre Simon Longs face the Scranton Amateurs at Athletic Park on Saturday. Luzerne's dangerous lineup has not lost a game yet. A small admission will be charged for the match, the first in a series of Saturday games at the York.

Simon Long Wilkes-Barre Scranton Athletic Park Luzerne York

Dry Goods Cut Price Sale Announced by Mears and Haugen

At our great cut price sale of Dry Goods we will give double stamps. See our advertisement. Mears and Haugen.

Mears & Haugen

Home for the Friendless Cleared of Debt in Scranton

The Home for the Friendless has paid off 17 000 in remaining mortgages and, after purchasing the Adams avenue plot for 20 000, is now free of debt. The institution, housing 84 residents, faces ongoing expenses as costs rise, though interest payments are eliminated. The project was aided by bond sales and public generosity, ensuring the 65 000 home remains solvent despite a depleted flour barrel.

Scranton Irving Board of Control Providence Adams Avenue W. D. Kennedy John B. Smith W. T. Smith

Speedway Driving Club Elects Officers at Meeting

The Speedway Driving club held a meeting at the Speedway hotel last evening and elected officers: President Dr. G. KF Hill. Vice President John Richards. Secretary James J. Mahon. Financial Secretary H. B. Gorman. Treasurer W. J. Scott. Board of directors includes Vo A. Simrell M. Jones A. J. Snow W. J. Koch Charles Kassner G. W. Dunn B. J. Robinson. Next meeting set for Saturday Aug 9 to plan races on Saturday Aug 16.

Speedway Driving Club Speedway Hotel G. KF. Hill John ‘. Richards James J. Mahon H. 8. Gorman W. J. Scott Vo A. Simrell M. Jones A. J. Snow W. J. Koch Charles Kassner G. W. Dunn B. J. Robinson

Excursion to Hancock Sunday August 10

Griffin Art Co. at 209 Wyoming Avenue offers an N O and W excursion to Hancock on Sunday August 10. Return fare is $1.00. Train departs Scranton at 8:30 a.m. from the downtown station.

Hancock Scranton Griffin Art Co Wyoming Avenue

Scranton Water Main Sewer Fight Tops Local Court Agenda

Scranton Gas and Water Co claims its main and the city sewer lie on private property on Front Street near Stone Avenue. Judge Kelly adjourned to Friday to allow engineers for both sides and a neutral expert to report on street line changes made by Lackawanna Iron and Coal Co. The city seeks water main relocation at company cost, while the utility contests being forced to pay.

Scranton Gas and Water Company City of Scranton New South Side Front Street Stone Avenue Kelly Psiblie Lackawanna Iron and Coal Company Lnes George E. Stevenson

Poor District Seeks $40,000 Bond Liability From Jones

In a filed declaration the Jenkins township area claims John D. Jones and the Fidelity and Deposit Company of Maryland are liable for embezzled funds from Taylor borough tax years. The district entered judgment on June 2 for $40,000 under the bond, the company seeks to open and defend the judgment, and Judge Newcomb set a rule to show cause for October.

Jenkins Township Pittston Borough Pittston Township John D. Jones Fidelity and Deposit Company Maryland Jones Taylor Borough Newcomb C. F. Bohan Wilkes-Barre Robert J. Murray

Watchman William Smith Arrested Over Disorderly Conduct

William Smith, a watchman at the Clark tunnel, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge based on a warrant from striker Mark Kennahan. He was committed to Jalil after a $6.60 fine default. Alderman Sultry ordered the detention. Attorney H. B. Alworth later secured his release on appeal with a $200 bond. Smith denies guilt, claiming the arrest aimed to stop him from working.

William Smith Clark Tunnel Mark Kennahan Alderman Sultry Jalil Alworth Smith

Meyer Kabotchnick Enrolls in Law Studies at Harris Office

Meyer Kabotchnick, a Beranton High School graduate, registered yesterday as a law student in the office of Attorney John M. Harris.

Meyer Kabotchnick Beranton High School Yeaterday John M. Harris

New York Ontario and Western Excursion to Hancock

The NYO&W Railroad will run an excursion from Scranton to Hancock New York next Sunday August 10 departing 8 20 a m arriving 10 30 a m returning from Hancock at 4 40 p m round trip fare one dollar The ninth annual clam bake and shore dinner of Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers No 468 will be held at Lake Poyntelle on Thursday August 21 Special trains will leave Scranton at 8 30 a m and 10 30 a m Dinner served 12 noon to 3 p m A sports program is planned

New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company Hancock N. Y Scranton George W. West Division Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Lake Poyntelle

Man Using Pseudonym Tries Fictional Bills in City

Police report a man claiming to be Dr J E Ward from Syracuse passed a $14 bogus check at a central furrier for a fur cloak. He previously offered a $35 check for a room at the Paull building, signed by W E Whitney of Corning New York, which proved forged. He fled without being caught.

J. E. Ward Syracuse Central City Ward Paull Building R. P. Hamilton W. E. Whitney Corning N. Y

Dewey Visit Confirms Alibi for M L Smith at Pocono

District Passenger Agent M L Smith, a Scranton resident, chatted with Admiral Dewey at Mt Pocono during the Manila Bay controversy. Dewey praised the Pocono mountains and spoke highly of the region, with both he and Mrs Dewey enjoying their stay.

M. L. Smith Chaplain Rose Manila Bay Mr. Smith Mt. Pocono Pocono Admiral

Donations to St Patrick's Orphanage Acknowledged

The board of directors and sisters of St Patrick's Orphanage thank donors for gifts including 175 pounds of candy in June 75 pounds in July and assorted food items from Mrs Kane Mrs Carey Hess bakery Zeichler's bakery a large bread box and cakes. P J McNamara provides lumber for repairs and labor. J B Whelan secretary.

Sisters of St. Patrick's’ Orphanage M. J. Hoban D. D Carey Pennsylvania Central Brewing Company Thomas Kane Hess Bakery Zeichler's Bakery P. J. McNamara J. B. Whelan

Cerra Not Yet Caught in Old Forge Murder Hunt

Superintendent Day and Captain Williams failed to locate Francesco Cerra, the Old Forge murderer, as detectives and officers continued a daylong search. A coroner’s inquest was planned after a bullet was found in the child’s spinal column. jury empaneled. Cerra remains at large.

Day Chaptain Williams Old Forge Saltry Francesco Cerra

Cerra Evades Pursuit as Coroner Probes Falbo Case

A rumor placed Cerra in a hotel on Lackawanna Ave yesterday as investigators searched without success. Coroner Saltry examined Augusta Falbo’s body and found a bullet passed through the left kidney into the spine. the bullet was removed. An inquest will be scheduled later. The pictured Cerra appeared in Old Forge about two years ago.

Cerra Lower Lackawanna Avenue Day Captain Williams Saltry Augusta Falbo Old Forge

Messenger Boy Arrested Over Larceny of Watch

Alexander Cramer of South Irving avenue, a Western Union messenger, is detained on charges of stealing a watch from Mary Thomas of 1425 North Main avenue. He allegedly took the timepiece during a delivery at the Thomas home and vanished with it. police recovered the watch after a pursuit to Penn and Lackawanna avenues.

Alexander Cramer South Irving Avenue Western Union Mary Thomas North Main Avenue Thomas Cramer Penn and Lackawanna Avenues

Cramer Discharged From Messenger Service

Had gold it. Cramer was immediately discharged from the messenger service. He will be given a hearing this morning.

Cramer

Lively hearing over Mineral street quarrels before Alderman Howe

Mrs. Mary Ann Ratchford and Mrs. Barbara Hopkins residents of Mineral street face multiple charges arising from their children's pranks and quarrels. They agree to arbitrate the dispute before Alderman Howe this morning with his decisions final. Neighbors may attend.

Mary Ann Ratchford Barbara Hopkins Mineral Street Howe

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Ceylon India The Kodak Girl Hornbaker’s Washington Ave Morris’ Magnet E. C. Morris, the Cigar Man Washington Avenue Klotz Mill Hobbs Coleman Business College Buck & Whitiore Chy Ralph D. Whith Beton Mt. White Ork Tion Case Court House Hancock, N. Y James Burnett Cathedral Cemetery James R. Burnett Reat Cathedral Richmont Avenue St. Paul's Church Green Ridge J. A. Morriill Taylor Burnett Bernard O'Byrne St. Peter's Cathedral M. E. Loftus S J. Paul's J. W. Moylan North Scranton Margaret Taggart Philadelphia Jerusalem Mary Niland P. J. McManus St. Paul's J. A. Moffitt Job Deatons Holy Church P. A. Barrett James O'Connor T. J. Murphy T. J. Duggan P. J. Messett John H. Jordan M. A. McGinley W. J. Taggart Public Ledger Lackawanna Bar Dr. Ward Buncoed Admiral Dewey Board of Directors McConnell K Co Messenger Boy Cloak Department Eeeeeeee Mears & Hagen Lackawanna Ave
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