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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1902
Page
3
The county board of the Ancient Order of Hibernians held a secret session in Carbondale yesterday with President C. C. Donovan presiding.
Joseph W. Rosar and Gertrude Scott of Simonson's on the East mountain were united in marriage at the registers one Saturday by Squire Gilden of Arch ard.
The Delaware Tuckawannia and Western Railroad company will pay the employer of the car shops and stores' department Monday morning and in the afternoon the machine shop will be given their monthly stipend.
George Kulp rode an open suburban car when a gust blew his hat off. He leaped to retrieve it as the car moved, was hurled to the pavement, and suffered severe cuts and bruises to his face.
John Reap of Winton fractured his right leg Friday afternoon while sliding into a bag during a baseball game and is receiving treatment at Hahnemann hospital. He was in the later innings when the accident occurred.
The brick residence of M. Th. Holgate at Vine Street and Quincy Avenue was sold to 8. Be. Wayland of the Lackawanna Telephone Company. The sale closed Saturday with figures around 15 500. Wayland will take possession soon.
The wedding of Miss Mae Hartford to Melchel R Fuegline occurred at 4 pm last Tuesday at the bride's parents home in Calla woose. Rev Thomas Hooper of Hollister ville officiated with Miss Nettle Fuegline as bridesmaid and Frank Gibson as groomsman. A civic note urges voters to participate in the congressional primary tomorrow between 4 and 7 pm at regular polling places.
St Luke's Parish House hosts a Tuesday evening concert at 8:15 with two parts. Selections include arias from Llbreo and works by Brahms Grieg Tschaikowsky Chopin MacDowell and Bartlett performed by Mr. Dreyer Mr. Doersum and Mr. Fields.
A slim attendance at Nay Aug park yesterday due to threatening weather. At no time did more than 2,000 people visit the grounds. The trolley company offered holiday service with a four mile schedule but faced low passenger numbers.
Republican primaries scheduled tomorrow afternoon from 4 to 7 oclock across the county. The race for congress pits Hon William Connell against Hon John R Farr. County commissioner nominees include John Courter Morris, John Penman, Charles F Waener, Gwilym Jones, and W B Evans. Mite Inspector candidates listed as Hyam Davis Henry W Evans Llewellyn W Evans William R Vane James M Thomas David T Williams.
The First District Catholic Total Abstinence Union held its first quarterly convention at the Knights of Father Mathew Opera House in Archbald. Grant won the presidency after a two-ballot vote, with Meehan as runner up, and the session installed new officers amid a slight member gain and a strike-related loss.
Joseph Jordan, a timer for J I W A Quinn sub contractors, was seriously injured Saturday when a scaffold collapsed on the dome work at the Madison avenue synagogue. He suffered a deep head wound and multiple foot fractures and was taken home after treatment by Dr. A J Connell.
An exclusive wire reports Emperor William will depart for Norway on the Imperial yacht Hohenzollern. The voyage begins as royal preparations were completed at Berlin with officials noting the formalities surrounding the trip.
The Rev. Albert Hatcher Smith preached on The American Home the Bulwark of American Liberty at North Main Avenue Baptist Church. He warned the home is threatened by intellectual nurses, women's entrance to business, boarding houses, and saloons, urging stronger maternal influence and family duties. He cited Kipling, Lincoln, and Ruskin to praise mothers and domestic virtue.
Rev. David Smythe of Avoca preached at First Presbyterian. Rev. Benjamin delivered a temperance sermon at An Lury M E. Church. Rev. G A Cave spoke on The Sound of the Trumpet at Providence M E. Rev. Henry Sterling Porter discussed The Balancing of the Clouds at Green Hide Baptist. New members received and Lord's Supper observed after services.
An advertisement extols Dr David Kennedy Favorite Remedy for kidney and bladder issues and other ailments. It cites a Greensburg Ky pastor testimonial and claims quick relief from back pain frequent urination and burning pain with urine. It mentions sales in New York Rondout and a 50 cent cream for salt rheum and skin diseases.
At a Central Labor union meeting a campaign for repealing the coal and iron police law was launched. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers criticized the law and a resolution urged the state to repeal it. The federation plans pledges from legislative candidates to vote for repeal and to lift streetcar strike boycotts.
Citizens are reminded to vote with polling locations operating between 4 and 7 o clock. The brief advisory urges participation and notes timely casting of ballots.
The candidate James M. Thomas, with thirty three years in coal mining across Oxford Pyne Storrs and central mines, is praised for leadership and expertise. He reportedly ranked second in the recent inspector examination and is urged by Ady W S Hughes to vote for him in the coming primaries.
Rev. Dr. C. M. Giffin of Elm Park Methodist Episcopal Church argues for a closer tie between religion and statecraft. He contends prayer alone fails and urges citizens to engage in municipal and national affairs, blending faith with public duty to foster a righteous, well-governed nation.
The Cortez Cigar Co of Key West appoints Frank O Hara agent for the Herman Cortes pure Havana cigar. O Hara of 4381 Spruce street has just received a large shipment in various shades and sizes.
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