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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jan 14, 1902
Page
6
Republican voters of the Twenty first ward named Chrimth T. Davies for school controller Hesessier John G. Nicholson for judge and discussed other news items including Electric City Wheelmen meeting ad and student deposits for Schools Nos 13 and 19.
Notes mention George Oberdorfer inspector Charles Watkins and John Sivder in a contest for school controller. Vague references to Mr Thivins as the likely Republican candidate and a large supporter base across districts with business leaders. The text implies a campaign rhetoric about dignity and service.
The note emphasizes honoring service on the board and giving credit to constituents for their support and influence. It stresses accountability, recognition, and the value of public trust in leadership.
A special Electric City Wheelmen meeting in the clubhouse outlined a minstrel for the first week of March directed by Prof. David W. Davis formerly with Primrose West and Blue Jeans. A long list of local youths will assist, and a bowling committee was named to select the Northeastern Pennsylvania Bowling League team from top club bowlers.
Schoolchildren from Neo i and TM oonade schools, guided by teachers, deposited funds at the West Side bank yesterday. Names listed include Neo Mee TROW, Mise Nihila, Misa Morgan, Misa Vans, Miss Piviiny, Mrs Vorbor, Miss Murphy, Miss Beanitel, Martha Watkins, Bertha Kelle, Nellie Wiblwide, and others totaling 1845 dollars.
The St Peter's Total Abstinence and Benevolent Society of Bellevue has elected officers for the ensuing year. President Thomas Cumimiltigs, Vice President Michiel Gerrity, Recording Secretary Martin McDonough, Financial Secretary Thomas Judge, Treasurer John Motireevy, Trustees Martin Heagan and Meter Gale.
Readable lines list Ingher Peter McDonough Patrick Macin John McDonough as names tied to cadets. The entry also mentions President of the cadets M. J. Regan and secretary Michael McGultiness in a fragmentary OCR snippet.
The social committee announces an informal dance at Mente hall on Wednesday evening February 1. Prof C Bauer has arranged with a musician to provide services from 8 p.m. to 4 a.m. Tickets cost one dollar and will be sold by committee members.
John McNally of Hounds Court faced a police court fine of five dollars after an early Sunday morning disturbance that drew in Parcolminn Davis' family. John Ford of Scranton Street, arrested for assaulting his wife and children, was fined five dollars.
Alfred Weyburn of the Penn Avenue Baptist church will lead the meeting at the Jackson Street Baptist church this evening. Newly elected officers of St Svenden's council YMCA will be installed tonight along with a shelter event. The William Connell Glee Club will meet this evening and all members are urged to attend. The Luther League of St Mark's Lutheran church will serve an oyster supper in the basement this evening.
An entertainment will be held at Washington hall on January 83 for the benefit of the Talent fund of the Wash burn street Presbyterian church under the direction of Mrs. Armbrust. Participants include Misses Manr uvet GHibbs and Bessie Slate, Alfred Wooler, Charles Hartley. Admission 10 cents.
Mroca and Mrs John Thomas visit Chicago relatives while Mrs Morgan Thomas hosts on Jackson Street. The Ladies choir meets next Wednesday at the Cooperative Hall. West Side Limburger Club plans a sleighing party to Olyphant. Gama Nu society held a church parlors session. Miss Gwennietta Phillips returns from Henry West Virginia. William Thomas returns from Cleveland. Mr and Mrs Judson P Staples return from wedding trip planning North Hyde Park residence. Misses Maury Gilligan and Jennie Mooney return from visits. Ladies Aid of First Gapi... church to meet tomorrow afternoon with tea. Herbert Chatham returns from Cohoes and Albany. West Side board of trade meets tonight at 8 with water rites committee report.
Next Monday evening the Seranten Liederkrinx will host its annual carnival with music wit and humor. Preparations are under way for the masquerade ball on Tuesday evening February 0. Members listed include Arthur Schmidt president and ministers of ceremonies Frank Hummler Louis Vonrad Edmund Barth Frank Becker Joseph Albricht among others.
Adjourned hearing on liquor sales without license for Neuthat Joseph Kramer held before magistrates. Frank Moeller and Mrs Amanda Schummer arrested on similar charges. Moeller, South Side club steward, claims sales only to members. Defendants face hearings and fines with court appearances scheduled.
Funeral services were held yesterday morning at St Peter's Cathedral with a high mass of requiem conducted by Rev. I A O'Reilly. Deacon was Jeon O W Griffin and sub-deacon Rev Rather O'Byrne. master of ceremonies Rev Miles Milkine. Interment followed in Cathedral cemetery with pallbearers John Manley Michael Reap Bernard Tracy Peter Kelly Thomas McCourt and James Kennedy.
Officers for the ensuing year were selected by the Columbus council of the Young Men's Institute in Pharmacy hall last evening. Chaplain Father O Milley. president M J Rafferty. first vice president J J Polan. second vice president T J Folan. recording secretary James Vaughan. financial secretary Joseph Murphy. corresponding secretary Timothy Sullivan. marshal Morris Duggan. executive committee Morris Dugan, PD AL Dyer, Michael J Burns, Simpethy Walsh, and Dy Reilley.
The Lackawanna county champions who had not lost at home were defeated by Bloomsburg, 82 to 25, in a decisive game on Saturday. Bloomsburg, regarded as among the state’s best, hosted the visitors after inviting them as guests. The Lackawanna team fought hard from start to finish but could not overcome the home team’s strong play.
A seven year old boy of Anton Piseh on Cahir avenue discharged a Flohert rite and a bullet lodged in his thumb. Dr. Kolb located the bullet under the nail but could not extract it. An operation will be necessary to remove the missile which remains in a difficult position. Mrs. Rorick at 535 Alder Street reported a fall that lacerated her hand and required several stitches by Dr. Albert Kolb.
The Deutsch Kreger Verelit held its anal massage ball in Athletic hall last night, praised as the year’s top event. The hall filled before eight, with merrymakers dancing until early morning. Committee members included Frank Moeller Eugene Melchoir Bey nid Troudt Herman Neubauer Otto Pittack Herman Proebel and John Krier. Wag ners orchestra provided music.
The narrative describes a funeral at St Johns church with family attendance and remarks on the services. Mentions Albert Webtplalid of Wrorahyitulil's gerbe Oral sires and a Saturday event with a notable disruption. Includes references to Crider avenue and a late evening incident tied to AYR COOF PROUD and other local names, with disrupted plans and community reaction.
A garbled passage lists names and roles including A. C. Mulley and M. Carr, with officials such as J. Li. Buster and Dr. Luni. It mentions a secretary and trust officers in a muddled context, then references a “Pond” state and financial actions tied to Rise and Gowge A. Oboarr.
A shaky report notes a church meeting where members elected three secretaries amid questions about finances. The Green Ridge Presbyterian event included prayers and a banquet, with attendees assembling in the church parlors and officers named for the congregation.
A dense, fragmented report from North Scranton details a funeral and community events. It mentions the passing of a local figure, plans for memorial services, church congregations, and references to local society activities and gatherings. The text also notes names and locations associated with the events and the ongoing community communications.
The St. Mares Cornell group and Young Montstitute plan to conduct the annu al event at Washington hall. A first class minstrel show is promised at Waellington hill under Messrs. Milter and Bridles. Irvin S Miller, long a Delaware detective, seeks support for a political event and for the Collions Enginees CUnTpiTy.
Obituaries report JOAN BPE age 04 and several adults dying yesterday on North Sumner and Sumner avenues. Survived by spouse and seven children. funeral to be held at a local Catholic cemetery. In addition MRS. MACK dies aged 50 at 21 Prospect Avenue, with children and nun among survivors. funeral arrangements pending. JOHN PEPe and MRS SUBAN TEILLY named among the deceased with details of residence and funeral plans.
Community event announced with unclear lines, listing addresses 412 Fig Street and Pig Street. The notice references Craig Sh and Mb Udnodeas as organizers. Event date appears to be in a local center in St. Joseph’s. Details are fragmented and uncertain in the OCR text.
A lecture on Alaska by B. Lukens will be delivered this Wednesday evening at a local church. The talk, held under the Women's Mission Society, is free to attendees and will replace the usual Wednesday service with an illustrated program.
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