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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1902

Page

5

Personal. Dr and Mrs entertain niece Miss York

Attorney George S. Worn, laid up with grip, remains confined but hopeful. Naotert Alexander resumes as treasurer of the Academy of Susie. Charles Stevens of the Allied will succeed as treasurer and prose agent at Syranse.

Ind Mra Mhey Miss Yort York George 5 Worn Althouh Naotert Alexander Academy of Susie Syraense Charles 1 Stevens Anil

Knights of Columbus State Convention Opens Tomorrow

The Knights of Columbus state convention will open at the local council club house with several hundred delegates and visitors from across the city. Tonight the Jolal council will confer the third degree before a social session and bonfire. A banquet honoring delegates will follow, with remarks from Rev Mr Hoban and several distinguished guests including Hon Francia J O Connor Johnstown Pa and others from Carbon County Wilkes Barre and Scranton.

Knights of Columbus Commonwealth Jonal Council Hoban Hon Francia J. O'Connor Johnstown Ya Hon James J. O'Neil Carbonfire Daniel L. Martesq Wilkes- Barre M. J. Donahoe J. V. Moylin T. J. Duggan Richard 7. Rourke

Scranton Welcomes New Manager Lawson and Plans Strong Team

A. W. Lawson arrives as Scranton’s new baseball manager and vows to assemble a young energetic squad for the Pennsylvania league. Roger Gorton signs first, praised as a fast outfielder, with a history of leading leagues in fielding and batting. Old Athletic grounds will require repairs, with 2000 spectators expected for upgrades.

Scranton A. W. Lawson Wood Plas Erg Lawson Pennsylvania New York Roger Corton Bencroft Mich Gorton Kalamazoo Birmingham Ala Mansfield Ohio al. Lawson Anderson Ind Peoria Toledo Western Association Fuarthermore Linson

Disagreeable Weather Hits Pennsylvania With Snow Slush

A weekend storm drenched the region with a wet snow that accumulated three inches in the streets, freezing overnight and delaying Ontario and Western and Delaware and Hudson trains. The weather caused dangerous walking conditions in Carbondale and nearby areas.

Weather Bureau Pennsylvania Carbondale Ontario Western Delaware Fludson

Feast of Purification and Ground Fog Day Weather Note

The article notes the Feast of Purification also called Candlemas and Ground Fog Day due to beliefs about winter. It mentions yesterday’s miserable weather with strong wind and freezing conditions, making outdoor travel difficult.

Train schedule changes for Dehiavene Hudsoet Cannon period

The Dehiavene and Hudsoet Cannon announce light schedule changes to Sunday passenger trains starting February 2. Main line Sunday trains adjust departure times, including Train No 40 from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre at 5 pm. and Train No 51 from Bevanton to Carbondale with altered evening departure. Honesdale branch weekday departures to Carbondale shift to 7.37 am 9.10 am and 6.30 pm, with reverse trips from Carbondale to Honesdale at 7.22 am and 11.05 am. Sunday trains unchanged.

Honesdale Carbondale

Supper at St Luke's Parish House Menu

Supper served at St Luke's Parish House Thursday evening next February 6 from 5.40 to 7. Menu includes Cold Sliced Ham Sliced Roast Beef Scalloped Oysters Creamed Potatoes Cabbage Salad Baked Beans Mixed Pickles Bread and Butter Canned Fruit Cake Coffee Tea Supper 26c We, extra.

St. Luke's Parish House

Ninth Victim of Smallpox in West Scranton Case Details

Nine smallpox victims are traced to the Brace house in West Scranton with outbreaks spreading. Common Councilman Evan W Evans is the latest victim. vaccination efforts and quarantine measures are debated as the city struggles to halt the disease.

West Scranton Inet Ewan W. Evans Roberts Court Brice House North Bromley Avenue Courells Board of Health Brace House Faust West Scrinton Wheer W. Brace George Lewis Grace Child Brace Child Parry Child W. J. Morgan James Brace William Allspaugh Evan W Evans Parry Mears’ Hall Wiliam J. Brace Brace Bromley Avenue Williams Lafayette Street George Rendle Pleasant Street Charles FE. Fish Renker Street Paine Columbia Hose Company Division Street George Meyers Morgan Swetland Street Meyers Ferber Tribune

City Bowling League Elects Officers and Sets Schedule

Representatives from six bowling terms formed a city league at Hampe’s alleys. W J Meister is president and W H Beireher secretary treasurer. Play starts Wednesday weekly until mid April with new team names Arlington Bowling Club and South Side Club. Teams list players and a trophy and individual prizes will be awarded.

City Bowling League Hampe W. J. Meister W. HH. Beireher South Side Club Arlington Bowling Club Scranton Bowling Club Arlingtons John Kiefer Henry Kiefer Charles Keifer James Hawks South Side Jacob Sansenbach Peter Rosir Adam Leigh Joseph Slocum John Aeieman

Close of the Kirmess Crowded Houses Highlight Dances

The Kirmess closed Saturday with two crowded houses and top performances. Voting for the most popular dance went to the sensors and Follies taking top honors, with extensive lists of participating names and a final tally implying a sizable net for the Teachers' association. The evening featured the Cinderella gavotte dancers winning the matinee popular prize, a cake walk by Dim Mick and the Dorsey children, and enthusiastic applause for Miss Freda Wanun's coon songs.

Follies Eswoand Matines WL Dimmick Dorsey Freda Wanun Eugene Healey B. Penman M. Allabaugh Nicholls Stewart C. L. Frey Will Lkely Teachers’ Association

Black Diamonds Beat Green Ridge Wheelmen in Scranton Exhibition

In North Scranton the newly set up bowling alleys at the Auditorium hosted Batunlay exhibitions between the Black Diamonds and the Green Ridge Wheelmen. The Black Diamonds prevailed in the tote number of pins, with each team claiming a win in the two exhibition games.

Scranton Batunlay Black Diamonds Green Ridge

Jury Divided in Negligence Case Opens Morning Court

The February criminal court session opens with four murder cases. Owen McGovern vs Lichawoahan Iron and Steel company jurors report a 7 to 5 split in favor of the plaintiff and defense, and may seek discharge after deliberating since last Monday. Justices Newcomb charged the jurors on sought questions, as the panel lists Scranton and nearby towns, with O'Brien Martin and Burns for the plaintiff and Warren Jessup for the defense.

Criminal Court Owen McGovern Lichawoahan Iron and Siew Company Newcomb TL Ia Michael Bwilekens Scranton Gorge Make Milland Jermyn David Clarke Gillespie Charles Hoffmat Farmer Jefferson James Herbert Vekville John Dones Isvael T. Keene Carpenter Scraton M. TD O'Brien & Martin TI. H. Burns Everett Warren W. H. Jessup Major Warren Jessup H. M. Edwards B.C. Newcomb G. I. Malaey Luzerne John P. Kelly Edwards H. Kk. Weand Montgomery County W. BR. Lewis John Argentis Harry Frederick Anne Hewittt Fronvidence Road Wweek Frank Lillian, Jr E. Wayland Alderman Fuller Wade M. Finn W. W. Scranton Scranton Gas and Water Company

Contests for Ward Twenty Council Nomination Heard

A Saturday hearing before Judges Edwards and Kelly ruled Coyne the Republican nominee for select councilman in the Twentieth ward, overturning Cahalin's Democratic claim. Cahalin's Democratic nomination objections were withdrawn. Other ward contests and February criminal court sessions were outlined, with 108 first week and 166 second week DA lists and several major cases scheduled including murder and bribery prosecutions.

Edwards Kelly Mark Cahalin Malachi Coyne Coyne Cahcalla Cahalin O'Brien Martin M. J. Donahoe Oc. Donovan Old Parge Borough

Orphans Court Actions On Administrators and Executrices

Judge A A Vor presided sessions on petitions in the estate of Michael Dofus with administrator Oritget Loftus seeking discharge. Attorney M P L Cawley and a guardian appeared for parties. In Nora Golion estate a citation to file angel accounts was addressed, with others appearing for claimants. Evidence was also heard on exceptions to the accounts of Li Tyler Connolly, executor under Anne A Conrolls will.

Orphans’ Court A. A. Vorbiome Sitortay Oritget Loftus Tfe Michael Dofus Thernifore Cepricetiter Bey M PL Cawley Hordan Nora Golion I G Barricok Clarence Ballentine Angeval Voslurg Li Tyler Connolly Ann A. Conrolls Decease

Shamokin Man Held Bankrupt by Judge Archbald

Daniel D Helm of Shamokin was declared bankrupt by Judge Archbald. Liabilities stood at 408 dollars. The case was referred to Bankruptcy Referee Taggert of Sunbury for a hearing on February 6. Skinner and Peter, of Tunkhannock, filed a voluntary petition. Tittenbender of Bloomsburg Ammon Newcomer of York County and Charles Van Waisen of Williamsport were granted discharges Saturday.

Daniel D. Helm Shamokin Archbald Taggert Sunbury George ©. Skiner Charles Peter Tunkhannock Skinner & Peter Alovettio Tittenbender Bloomebaye Ammon L. Newcomer Maker York Counts Charles. L. van Wausen Williamsport

Court House News Notes

Court notes report on appeals and actions in the superior court. A party from Minnesota ties up a contested title matter while another case seeks a superseding order as media coverage notes delays and procedural steps.

City Republican Committee Maps Campaign Plan

A large attendance at the Republican city committee meeting discussed organization and campaign plans. Chairman Co. FE. Chittenden and speakers including T. UW, Dale, ex-Corder James Moir, and ex-Representative John mm Parr urged energetic volunteer work to mobilize the full vote without using money.

Republican City Committee Co. FE. Chittenden T. UW Dale James Moir John mm. Parr

Blessed Virgin Sodality Welcomes 87 New Members

The Blessed Virgin sodality of Holy Cross church Bellevue held a reception last night admitting eighty seven new members. An eloquent sermon on the Blessed Virgin was preached by Trey Pathor Boland.

The Blessed Virgin Sodality of Holy Cross Church Bellevue Trey, Pathor Boland

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