Revere Coal Employees Paid for June Half
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western collieries at Jill mine paid workers yesterday for the last half of June.
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
3
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western collieries at Jill mine paid workers yesterday for the last half of June.
Yesterday a man named Frank Mulrooney was committed to the county jail by Alderman Ruddy after defaulting on bail of 00. He faced accusations of non-support by his wife, with the location given as Spruce Street.
A chaotic night at Elk carnival leads to a disorderly conduct arrest of a young boy and a hospitalization after a fall at home. Mary Ipstach of Dimnmoré faces a charges involving food theft. Anthony Mo Excursid linked to a swindling case. Mrs Rose Walinski fined for assault with $4 and $100 bail posted.
The Pan Alpha Baptist Church and Sunday School announce an excursion to Lake Ariel on July 10. Committees on transportation recreation amusement fund refreshments coordinate efforts to ensure a memorable and enjoyable outing.
Mr and Mrs Fred Judd entertained last evening at their residence 1 Penn Avenue. The gathering included Pheissey Me as Molly Gilmartin Maryelvin B Cavanaugh Sarapid Lopkins Stead Joseph Metzar performed a wing dance Edith Richards and Miss Mary ng attended the party with several guests.
Revs Nordt and Ritter conducted the funeral for John Dratk who died on West Mountain. Large crowd gathered at 116 Mulberry Street for services. Camp 44 FP of America and the Patriotic Order Sons of America participated with pallbearers Charles Wirth Eugene Tannler Fred Wirth Christ Naehr Christ Wirth and William Hammen. Flowers by H red Deising and Charles Kriclich.
The building committee sold six structures at Cedar avenue and Maple street. Peter Hiltz Henry Motchman and Nick Moelgs bought the buildings for relocation to their nearby lands. Hiltz paid 150 dollars for two buildings while Motchman and Moeler paid 16 dollars for four buildings.
John boyle two year old son of Mr and Mrs James O Boyle of 427 Railroad Avenue died last evening. Funeral notice to follow later. William R Sheffield of Silex Street died Wednesday after a brief illness. Survived by wife married six months ago. Funeral set for 2 30 Saturday afternoon.
Crowds enjoyed both acts at the Elk carnival with strong turnout and satisfaction. A continuous show begins at 9 o clock with gates opening soon after. The Cairo street attraction featuring Banu the chimpanzee and the Orient theater draw large crowds alongside the Cingalese village and Moorish palace exhibits. Elks management vows to prevent cannon firecrackers and explosives on the midway today.
Alexander Zerda of Minooka and two companions were seriously hurt when a dynamite cap exploded during Fourth of July revelry in West Minooka. Zerda lost a left hand, another man was blinded, and both were taken to Lackawanna hospital for treatment. A third man walked home with lighter injuries. The injured Poles were identified with difficulty. doctors treated eye and facial injuries and performed surgery to attempt eye preservation.
After years the Fourth was observed quietly with few fireworks owing to police rules against cannons. Shoppers filled streets early, then vanished by 11 pm. Excursions to Lake Ariel Lake Lodore Mountain Park Binghamton Niagara Falls ran today while Elk's carnival Athletic park ball games Wuhler's grove picnic speedway races Nuy Aug park events and a Country club tennis golf tournament culminated in a night dance and fireworks display.
Green Ridge notes report residents leaving for visits and vacations. Van Allen Thomason travels to Buffalo. Mrs G W Kear and Charles Monsey go to Luke Wake for the season. M Walker family to Clark Summit for the Fourth. Zurtlich family occupies cottage at Lake Sheridan. Mrs Martin leaves Green Ridge for Longland stay. Mrs A Conrad sails from Cherry Street to New York then Europe for two months.
Rev J Vaughan Davies of the First Welsh Baptist Church files a libel suit against Rev William F Davies of Memorial Baptist Church seeking 6000 dollars for injuries claimed from an alleged defamatory statement. The case centers on statements published about the Welsh Baptist leader in North Scranton.
Rev. William F. Davies is charged with writing and circulating a libelous statement accusing J. Vaughan Davies of fraudulently presenting credentials as pastor of the First Welsh Baptist Church in Scranton. The suit cites disputed associations and alleges the writ was published to defame the plaintiff and obstruct his pastorate in Mahanoy City and Berks County.
The pastor of the church asserts the accuser had proper credentials and he could prove them when required. The defendant denies the charges and seeks $5,000 in damages.
Joseph F. Thornton of Alliance Nebraska files an equity suit against Andrew Thornton Jr and other heirs of Andrew Thornton Sr seeking partition of estate property on West Market Street and an accounting of rents and profits allegedly diverted to Andrew Jr including 600 dollars from the Ontario and Western railway.
The will of Patrick Connelly was admitted to probate and letters testamentary granted to Annie M O'Donnell. A marriage license was issued to William Allen and Jennie Brimble of Wilkes-Barre. An appeal from a summary conviction before Alderman W S Millar was taken by Su Vi Hune, who was arrested for operating an opium den. Alderman Millar fined him $100. Court allowed an appeal on motions by Attorney George Okell, who represents the Chinaman. It is alleged the conviction was totally legal.
Judge A A Vosburg rules in the Patrick F Cusick estate that the ward has reached full age and settled with guardian Peter J McCaffrey. The $4679.17 fund is approved for distribution. An audit for W H Link estate is set for Sept 19 1902 at 10 am to hear distribution and resolve disputed claims with notice to all interested parties.
J. J. Beisser of Williamsport was adjudged a bankrupt in the district court. His petition lists liabilities of 4550.04 and assets of 1611.93. A creditors’ petition in the cases of Jacob Shenk and others from Lebanon and local residents claims Shenk owes over 1000 with combined claims over 600.
Congressman Patterson of Pennsylvania urged the president to take action to end the strike. The president expressed hope for a quick resolution and said he is considering all suggestions to enable informed interference if needed.
Dunmore council No 22 prepares to install officers led by State Councillor B Frank Myers at Odd Fellows hall on Saturday. Local residents scattered through the region share fishing triumphs and family visits with notes on Catfish weights, Lake Winola trips and hospitality at Lake Clemo and Blakely Street homes.
Exclusive AP report states President Roosevelt departed Washington at 7 4 tonight by Pennsylvania Railroad for Pittsburgh to join the Fourth of July celebration at Schneley Park.
Sheriff Schadt substitutes his own deputies for the coal and iron police at William A colliery. Italian leaders promise no more trouble, while some offer to help guard the mine. No militia call, as work resumes with reduced tension and a 10 percent wage raise for about 600 Pennsylvania Coal Company workers.
The second annual meeting of the Spanish American War Veterans Department of Pennsylvania opened with thirty delegates. Officers elected include Ambrose Higgins as department commander and James B. Coryell as Commander in Chief. next encampment slated for Philadelphia.
News from San Francisco confirms Harry De Windt and his party, who left Paris on December 19, were rescued near the Siberian coast by the revenue cutter Thetis. De Windt had forecasted the rescue if ice conditions prevented their land crossing. The group aimed to travel overland from Paris to New York.
Hazleton July 3 preliminary steps were taken to organize a Citizens Alliance modeled on Wilkes-Barre and Beranton associations. Temporary officers were chosen but not announced. Another meeting will be held later in the week.
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