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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1902

Page

6

West Scranton Observes Fourth Quiet. Fireworks Rise in Spotlight

In West Scranton the Fourth Eve drew its largest crowd since the strike began with children lighting balloons and fireworks. A fire alarm failure hindered firefighting readiness, while a Lafayette Street Hyde Park collision caused no injuries. Washington Hall hosted a balloon ascent by Washington Camp 178, and Loftus moved peacefully with officers after being handcuffed. Charges loom for resisting arrest and related conduct. Lance lost his club, star, and revolver during Wednesday’s struggle.

West Scranton Director of Public Safety Forber Lafayette Street Hyde Park Avenue P. McCann Tom Stuart Washington Hall Washington Camp No. 178 Loftus Lance

Keyser Valley assault suspects nabbed after chase

John Loftus and James McDowney, who attacked Constable John Lance during a warrant service at a Keyser Valley speakeasy, were arrested last night and brought to the station house after a long pursuit by constables and patrolmen. McDowney resisted, receiving a club blow to the face.

John Loftus James McDowney John Lance Keyser Valley Timothy Jones John Davis Michael McGinty John Jones Collins Mathews McDowney

West Scranton Pleasure Options Highlight Local Excursions

Residents weigh choices among three main events the Y M L excursion to Binghamton at 8 15 a m the West Side Driving Club races at the Speedway at 2 p m and the Epworth League picnic in Round Woods park Additional outings include trips to Lake Lodore Mountain Park and Lake Ariel while Round Woods picnic remains the stay at home option

West Scranton Binghamton West Side Driving Club Round Woods Park Lake Lodore Mountain Park Lake Ariel Round Woods

Fourth at Lake Winola Draws West Scranton crowd

West Scranton residents flock to Lake Winola for Fourth of July festivities. A large delegation traveled there yesterday and many more plan to drive over today. Notables listed include Maurice T. Miller, A. B. Eynon and son Ben, John R. Edwards, Harry Miller, Frank Wettling, Oscar Oswald, Andrew Muir, George L. Peck, Henry Bruning, Fred Strong, David Williams, Reuben Staples, among others.

West Scranton Lake Winola Maurice T. Miller A. B. Eynon Ben John R. Edwards Harry Miller Frank Wettling Oscar Oswald Andrew Muir George L. Peck Henry Bruning Fred Strong David Williams Reuben Staples

Bridge Over Luzerne Street Creek Needs Immediate Repair

The bridge crossing Keyser Valley creek on Luzerne Street beyond the railroad remains dilapidated after recent floods and continual complaints from teamsters urge authorities to repair it promptly.

Keyser Valley Luzerne Street Tribune

Funeral of a Child John Harris

Rev Thomas de Gruchy presided at the funeral for little John Harris yesterday afternoon at the Evanscourt house. The service drew a crowded gathering of friends and relatives with numerous flowers symbolizing condolences. pallbearers were chosen from the child’s playmates.

Thomas de Gruchy D. D Jackson Street Baptist Church Little John Harris Evanscourt

Notable Funeral Details From Washburn Street Cemetery

Interment was made in the Washburn street cemetery. Flower bearers were Louie Edwards and Harry Granacker. Pall bearers were Thomas Rodway, Benjamin Edwards, William Evans and John Hughes.

Washburn Street Louie Edwards Harry Granacker Thomas Rodway Benjamin Edwards William Evans John Hughes

Enjoyable Smoker For Electric City Knights Of Malta

Members of Electric City Commandery No. 177 Knights of Malta held a social session and smoker at the Masonic hall last evening. Phonograph selections and songs by David Johns and others followed by short addresses from James Mott Thomas B. Jackson John R. Thomas and others. Gwilym Jones distributed cigars, a smoke talk was enjoyed, and a light luncheon was served.

Electric City Commandery No. 177 Knights of Malta Masonic Hall David Johns James Mott Thomas B. Jackson John R. Thomas Gwilym Jones

Alumni Baseball Team Prepares for Two Games at Susquehanna

The Alumni baseball team plans two games at Susquehanna today, lineup includes Lips, Harrington, Tropp as pitchers, Robinson at short, Gallagher at first, Thomas at second, OReilly third, Seal, Madenspacher, Hopkins in the outfield, with local residents traveling to the scene.

Thomas Anthony Buffalo Daugher Susquehanna Phillips Harrington Tropp Robinson Gallagher Thomas O'Reilly Edward Gallagher Simpson Methodist Episcopal Church William Hallett North Garfield Avenue John T. Edwards North Bromley Avenue Wales C. Spickett J. T. Jones John Ferrick van Buren Avenue Jackson Street William Gehen Chestnut Street Cudahy Packing Company Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Washington Hall Mountain Park Bellevue le Roy E. Knight South Sumner Avenue Grand Union Tea Company Hampton Street J. C. Brennan

Residents Return From Visits and Travel Around Wilkes-Barre

A long list of local residents and visitors from Wysox and nearby towns returned home or planned outings. names include Mr. and Mrs. John R. Post Mrs. Horton Shores and others visiting relatives in Wilkes-Barre Clark's Summit Carbondale Lake Winola and Nanticoke feature in the travel notes. Several health updates noted typhoid fever quinsy and knee injury among local residents.

John R. Post Horton Shores Wysox T. B. Price North Sumner Avenue Thomas Evans Walter Jones West Side Bank Dalton and Glenburn Joseph Heffron Musgrave Wilkes-Barre Thomas Eynon South Bromley Avenue Lafayette College Wiliam Jenkins Price Street Alexandria Frances Edwards J. Phillips South Hyde Park Avenue George Thomas Weat Linden Street William Duffy Plitston Barnes Lafayette Street Jesse Brown Carbondale John W. Thomas A. D. Lewis Lake Winola William Phillips Corning N. Y Eynen Street David Jenking Eynon Street New York W. Dickinson Tunkhannock Lo Kresky Nanticoke Galloway Corbett Avenue Avona Edward Barnum Hallatead Washburn Street Charles W. Matthews Rock Street Elmhurst Mia Arthur Brown Kimmet Bilis Miss Davis William H. Courtright George Will Phillipa John Lance Bumner Steel Elizabeth N. J Division Street Joseph D. Lewis Census Department Washington West Locust Street

Allen's Foot Powder Promises Quick Shoe Comfort

Fragmented ad copy extols Allen's Foot Powder for numb and painful feet, corns, bunions, and ingrown nails. With quirky misspellings it touts rapid relief and comfort for sore feet and new shoes, mentioning Olmsted and a broad claim of being the greatest comfort discovery.

Allen Lejtuan Ly Olmsted

Statistical census report praised by friends

Heartfelt congratulations were extended to an individual last night by friends for the diligent work in preparing the statistical report recently issued on the country's industrial census.

Young People Society Presents Notable Parish Entertainment

The Hickory Street Presbyterian church youth group hosted an evening in the parish house with Miss Cora Young delivering a contralto recital and strong vocal numbers by Miss Gibbons and Miss Mary Wirth. The event drew a good audience and included an orchestra, refreshments, and a planning committee of Mollie Helm, Kate Levert, Louisa Lohmann, and Mr and Mrs Fred Gunter.

Young People's Society Hickory Street Presbyterian Church Cora Young Cehesaeel Miss Gibbons Beicheuer Orchestra Beprano Alta Alvina Smith Ida Reutachler Bolo Amo Rcceeengeres Mary Wirth Fred Gunter

Explosion at Central Park Garden House sparks alarm

An 8 30 last evening alarm from Box 44 at South Washington avenue and Maple street drew Connells Eagles and Neptune Engine Company. The blaze started from a lamp explosion at Central Park Garden house owned by Mrs M Robinson and rented by William Schmidt.

South Washington Avenue Maple Street Connells, Eagles Neptune Engine Company Central Park Garden House M. Robinson William Schmidt

Fire Extinguished Before Firemen Arrived

Flames were put out before firefighters reached the scene and no damage occurred.

Toy pistol accident injures 7 year old Schrieber

Carl Schrieber, 7, son of Mr and Mrs Jacob Schrieber of 431 Pittston Avenue, was wounded last evening when a toy pistol misfired. Dr Walsh treated the hand wound, which is not considered dangerous.

Carl Jacob Schrieber Pittston Avenue Walsh

Patriotic council installs officers for ensuing term

The Patrotic council No 6822 of the Junior Order American Mechanics installs officers led by Councillor William Egan and vice councillor F C Naher. A reception and musicale were hosted by Henry Bchwenker at his residence on Pittston Avenue. The Scranton Athletic Club announces an open house at their Alder Street headquarters with free clum lunch.

Henry Bchwenker Pittston Avenue Scranton Athletic Club Alder Street

Old and Well Tried Remedy for Teething

Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup promoted by a leading female physician and nurses as a trusted teething cure in the United States. The advertisement claims sixty years of use by millions of mothers, easing pain during teething, stopping diarrhoea, and calming the bowels, priced at twenty five cents a bottle.

North Scranton Gossip Items Include Ordination Visits and Local Events

Clergy from St Peters in Wellesboro attended Rev John Lynotts ordination in North Scranton Nev John Lynott and family visit friends on West Market Street Delegates and social groups elect representatives to national meetings at Atlantic City next month Local visits feature John Mullen of Thompson Street Mrs John Lynott Ther eon and Margaret Wilkes Barre Miss Emily and Floyd Philo visit New York City Travel and thefts at O Donnelleys hotel entail loss of goods Patrick Burkes storehouse on Brick Avenue Swingle sustains facial and hand injuries after mule accident on the Olyphant Road.

J. J. O'Toole St. Peters Church Wellesboro John Lynott West Market Street John Triton Baltimore Marquette Council Young Men's Institute John M. Mullen Thompson Street Atlantic City Carl Ziegler Father Whitty Society Young Meus Institute Eureka Christian Endeavor Aswlety Welsh Congregational Church Weat Mountain Luther Edwards Wayne Avenue Francis Jones Niagara Nba Pergdon O' Donnelle Hotel Brick Avenue Patrick Burke John Swingle Delaware and Hudson's Farm Swingle Olyphant Road

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Dufour GEO. W. Jenkins S. Main Ave Winola Maudie Globe Warehouse Ness General News Penn Avenue Sumter Bros Oxfords Sumter Brothers Complete Outfitters South Scranton Young People’s Society North Scranton
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