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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1902
Page
7
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A selection of local entries reports a successful operation on Mrs. A Wall of Now Oakwood Place at Scranton Private Hospital and notes on Paderewski concert ticket pickups. Other items: discharges from a bank bankruptcy case, a broken leg incident on Tettebone Street, an organ recital at St. Luke’s, paydays for mine workers, McKinley Memorial subscriptions, a Second Presbyterian church supper, and Prominent open house events with community reminders.
Fragmentary report references a local event with names like Shen Mayiiet and UE Haidienhaf, mentioning a time at Yonge People's time and an evening program. Details are unclear but indicate a May or June gathering with discussions, speakers, and a possible ceremony.
Albert W. Ware, 19, a driver from Dickson City, was found dead under a car in Storrs No 1 mine on Thursday afternoon. It is believed he was sitting on the bumper of the five car when he fell and was crushed. Funeral arrangements set for tomorrow.
Rev William J Ford, pastor of Green Ridge Baptist church, resigns and will preach his last sermon in James town on the second Sunday in March. He moves to fill a vacancy at First Baptist church of Buffalo once held by Rev Dr Hellings as trustees weigh calls. Ford arrived from seminary nine years ago and is noted for his eloquence and tireless labor. The board has not yet decided on a new call while several names are under consideration.
The Old Concert company, featuring Sibyl Sammis soprano George Tf Downing baritone Melville Chirkhare ist Nellie Allen flessenbruch pianist, will perform as the sixth number of the course. Downing praised for rich voice. Sammis toured with Schumann Heink and charms audiences. Tickets and diagram at Powell's.
For $1,000 less than value, owner changing residence. A highly complete residence in Diction boasting 12 rooms with bath and modern conveniences, including Turmace, range, hot and cold water. Large wire porches on two sides, shade trees, fine lawn, and tasteful decor. Priced at $4,500 until March 16, then withdrawn. See W T Y Puckett, Price Building, Scranton, Pa.
On Wednesday, Fol. 1, at some time, Delaria Dloxtig and Miss Mund Tallman, both of Thompson, announce their marriage to Ron AL Dhavid, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal church.
Court refuses a recount in the First District of the Eleventh Ward after finding the evidence of illegal counting unclear and not sufficiently corroborated. The ruling leaves Constable Woelkers defeated and the Eleventh Ward to proceed without him as constable.
Max Tombuck of Old Forge plum ber sues Scranton Trailway Company for 5000 dollars alleging personal injuries death of a horse and wagon destruction from a street car collision at Avoca on December 12 1901. The plaintiff claims injuries prevent him from pursuing his trade. Attorney BW. Thiyer represents the plaintiff.
Monday next marks a one week special term of Quarter sessions after a regular term. The list includes minor cases not disposed of, with defense attorneys in Philadelphia for supreme court, Judge I W Wheaton of Wilkes Barre to preside in the mal court room. A second out of town judge may be secured for No 3.
The Tribune published a list of attending attorneys for the session led by ex Judge J W Carpenter. Included are O'Brien & Martin Mayor Everett Warren City Solicitor George M Watson Hon Al McDonald TI Burns Welles & Torrey W Dien Cornelius Comegys Thomas F Wells JF BE Price He CS Reynolds W Dawson H M Hannah and W W Lathrape. A motion to allow an apepeat in the commonwealth against George W Beale is set for Monday morning.
Fragmentary text appears to reference a court or legal matter with names and actions but is corrupted and unreadable. No clear events, dates, or outcomes can be determined from the provided material.
Fragmentary text shows a legal or court context with mentions of an attorney, client, and monitoring of a case. The readable items reference a person named Wax and a visitor, but no clear events, dates, or outcomes are established in the fragment.
A fair sized audience attended an evening program in the YWCA room on North Washington Avenue led by Miss Pauline Hall. Ladies orchestra members and several readers from association members performed with Miss Gendall and Miss Hall presenting readings, and Miss Barber and Miss Sprake playing piano solos. The event supported a benevolent fund with a second program planned for March 25 titled an olde follies concert under Miss Anna Salmon.
George Loveland of Church avenue was attacked by two Italians near Wood street on North Main avenue. One assailant fired at Anthony Ruddy, who helped subdue them with others pursuing. Arrests were made and the suspects detained. Loveland’s injuries were minor and he will testify at arraignment before Magistrate Fidler.
Mr M Y Paull disputes yesterday reports of an arrest and appearance before Alderman Wasson over fire escapes at a Spruce street building owned by her. Inspector Bishop ordered escapes for the Pauli building where Bernstein rents rooms and runs garment work with assistants. The issue centers on whether the inspector acted within his rights before a hearing set two weeks hence.
George Kagler, secretary of the Street Airmen's union, was arrested yesterday on the charge of disorderly conduct. A warrant issued by Alderman Love cites alleged vile epithets toward street railway company employees. Kagler will have a hearing this morning before Judge Dyer.
William Jennings Bryan will lecture in Scranton on Friday March 7 under the auspices of St Brenden's council Young Men's Institute of West Scranton. The keynote topic is A Conquering Nation.
The Tribune received a note praising The Bonnie Brier Bush as the best attraction of the year. Daniel Hart comments on the work and urges readers in Beranton to view the show at local venues including Belmont and Coursen's.
Scranton and Carbondale vote tallies finalized with minor changes. Costello's Morris majority adjusted to 816, while ONeill’s margin stays the same. Tribune table code corrected after 12 o'clock. Discrepancies between open and sealed returns were minimal overall.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western board make up is listed for Friday February 21 and Saturday February 22. The roster includes numerous names and postings for Hoboken stations with multiple times and duties across shifts and crews.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and shifts across rail yard tasks. Mentions Lattimer pun Tapin pusher Feb and Mille S10 pat with several other personnel like Gahagan, Ketchum, Murphy, Ginko, Pelon, Bish, McCain, Civinatgh. No clear event or outcome.
M B Casey the car service superintendent for the Lackawanna railroad traveled to Buffalo yesterday. John Hanson chief clerk to Superintendent Hixson of bridges and buildings was in Wingston on company business. The Lackawanna board of directors in New York recently raised President W A Truesdale's salary to 45 000 a year. Division Freight Agent W Ten Broeck, based in this city, is appointed Industrial agent to replace W B Hunter, effective March 1 and will move to New York. His freight department successor is not yet named.
Students and faculty gathered in the auditorium for a Washington Day program. Principal Doem delivered the main address on "The Tone and Character of Washington" while the school orchestra performed and students sang patriotic songs. An essay titled "Washington Life at Mt Verne" was read by Miss Edyth Walter, with musical solos by Miss Charlotte Zurich and violin selections by Miss Stack.
A cluttered listing presents end of season fur sale items with various animals and furs including mink, lynx, bear, and fox. Prices show deep discounts from higher figures to sale amounts, with numerous codes and descriptors indicating fur types and cuts.
A compact note references two works: Washington of a General by Horace Chandler and ane eddtes of Washington by John Burns. The items hint at contemporary or historical analyses of Washington figures and occurrences, noting authorship and the title elements within.
A fragment recalls a wager among Supreme Court justices involving a decision writer. Wayne MacVeagh asks Chief Justice Fuller whom he would assign to write the opinion, naming “Gray” in a cryptic exchange about the case and the wager.
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