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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Feb 26, 1902
Page
6
Quarantine at Wo 18 school is lifted and sessions resume with a vaccination certificate requirement for all pupils. Those not vaccinated must obtain the shot before resuming study, as the opening is set for today at the corner of North Sumner avenue and Swetland Street.
Pupils of Public Schools No 3 and No 19 deposited weekly collections totaling 35.25 with the West Side bank. Teachers submitted itemized sums for No 3 led by Nellie Nichards 7.70 and others. No 19 listed D W Phillips 0.10 and a long list of teachers and pupils with small amounts, totaling 18.62.
David J. Jones, longtime head of Clarke Bros. shoe department, will sever his connection with the store. No replacement announced.
The Stoun mine conducted an early hour escape drill after a heavy snow storm disrupted rail traffic north and south. Workers emerged via a second exit to learn how to reach the surface quickly if hoisting gear fails, with new hands taught the safety procedures despite some disruption to labor.
Mr and Mrs Thomas White of rant avenue hosted a Monday evening house warming that drew a large number of guests. The gathering featured the usual festive activities with Rev and Mrs Thomas de Gruchy and many others in attendance.
Monday evening William White was surprised at his new home 124 South Grant avenue. Guests included Norma Nichols Ethel Lewis Myrtle Seymour Lula Breese Mary Seymour Corinne Smith Mary Williams Cassie Evans with Mrs White and helpers Mrs Thomas and Mrs Elizabeth Beddoe serving a dainty supper.
A fragmentary OCR list of individuals including Celia Nivans Matilda Manley Margaret Chilvers Jennie Powell Lotteedee Laura de Gruchy Flossie de Gruchy Florence White Clara White and other names such as Thomas Hopkins Mr and Mrs Robert Thomas Rev and Mrs Thomas de Gruchy and William White Anthony Pender Arthur Griffiths John King David Gibbs and Robert Holley
Several faith and community events occur this evening. Washburn street Presbyterian hosts an elder election. Bellevue Welsh Calvinistic Methodist presents Olde Folks concert. Mt. Pleasant congregation reopens. Royal Crusaders meet. Camp 33 in Washington hall gathers. Scranton Choral Society holds officers' meeting in Ivorite hall.
Frank Renore welcomed a son at his Beranton Street home. Rev. Albert Crown arrived from Clayton N A and learned of his father Bartley Crown's death upon arrival. Services set at 1 o'clock tomorrow morning. John Maghran, 9, bitten by a dog. Dr Brennan treated the wound. Several local residents involved in weddings injuries jailings and social events. The Wahneta dancing class resumes at St David's hall after quarantine. Infant son of Mr and Mrs William Wovall interred at Washburn Street cemetery. Tabernacle Congregational church annual supper upcoming with a strong program and early arrival urged.
Local notices summarize residents visiting relatives and moving plans. Names include Anna B Williams Nora Evans Charles Evans Amy Sweet Ramner family Arthur Boyce and children Joseph Wooley and friends mark anniversaries and travel to New York and Wales.
Peter Weber age eighteen died of liver complaint at Elm Street and Prospect Avenue. Funeral 9 AM Friday. Joseph Heerman three died at 337 Everett Avenue. services at St John German Catholic Church tomorrow at 2 PM. Ruth S Callender 71 died at daughter’s home 626 Quincy Avenue. private funeral tomorrow at 10:30 AM from residence. interment Beott Township.
Fragmentary text describes a morning event tied to a late figure and a high mass. It mentions a ceremony about a stated parish or church community. Specific names, places, and dates are unreadable in the damaged OCR.
Miss Margaret Edwards daughter of Edward Edwards of Brick avenue married William Evans son of the late Rev. Dr. Evans pastor of the First Welsh Baptist church of West Market Street at Slatington last evening. Mrs Evans has clerked at Chappel's department store while Mr Evans ran a barber shop on Warne avenue near Market. They will live in Slatington due to his work obligations. A surprise party was held for Miss Sadie Rowlands on Wayne Avenue and a concert by the Walkinshaw Orchestra is planned for March 6. James Cappel and John Bray are in bail.
A group of friends hosted a Monday evening gathering for Miss Sadie Rowlands of Wayne Avenue. The entertainment was provided by Miss Margaret Richards and Minnie Thomas, with refreshments served as the evening progressed. Attendees included Misses Sadie Rowlands, Margaret Richards, Minnie Thomas, Rachel Owens, Edith Lewis, Maud Thomas, Margaret Lewis, Gwen Price, Ethel Owens, and Messrs. Robert Pierce, Thomas Birtley, Thomas Lewis, William Thomas, Frank Jones, and Joe Cohen.
Providence residents will be invited to a concert at the Auditorium on March 6 performed by Professor Walkenshaw's orchestra of about fifty, with assistance from Professor John T. Watkins.
The funeral for John Hayes was held from his brother’s home at 828 Pittston Avenue. The Thirteenth regiment drum corps attended, a requiem mass followed at St Peter’s Cathedral, and burial occurred in the cathedral cemetery with pallbearers including James O’Malley and Andrew Driscoll.
Two South Side teams meet in league play tonight. Arlingtons eye first place as undefeated except one loss, while South Sliders seek to end their winless streak. They face Front Jing at Bulager's Allegation Pittston Avenue, 1 1:30 p.m. Central balance match pits Arlingtons against the Centrals at Hampe's Alleys with the regular lineup.
James Lavelle of the axle factory suffered a belt injury to his hand while Angela workers mangled. Charles Sendler of South Webster avenue had a finger crushed and removed. A baby girl was born to Mr and Mrs Gleason on Beech street. An upcoming basketball game is set for tomorrow night at St Johns Hall on Stone avenue.
An advertisement extols Kemp's Balsam as a great surprise and guaranteed remedy for throat and lung issues. It claims to be favored by druggists and promises relief from chronic coughs and colds with a favorable price.
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