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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1902
Page
3
The building committee of the board of control will meet tonight. Managers of the Tlome for the Friendless will meet this morning at co o'clock.
A clerical examination will be conducted by the state department for the position of Clerk Gnade. The event is scheduled in August and managed by the relevant government exams commission.
August Mocen, a laborer for the Scranton Gusana Water company, died suddenly on Wednesday from heart trouble while building a road near Lake Beranton. The death occurred at the work site with no further details released.
An eighteen year old daughter of Mr and Mrs William Wright of Thirteenth and Division streets fell from a porch yesterday and fractured her arm. Dr P P Moylan was called to attend her.
Charles Nell of South Seventh Street, an employee of the Rapid Transit company, was slightly injured by a fall at work yesterday afternoon. He received treatment at Lackawanna hospital for elbow bruises and other injuries.
The Durkin Social Club at its regular meeting elected officers with P. Hf. Durkin chosen president though a complete slate was not named. The group renamed itself the PLoH Association and resolved the main aim will be to aid charitable institutions in the city.
A garbled notice states appropriations were voted to support worthy institutions. It mentions forwarding checks today to Home for the Parents and St. Joseph's Pounding Home, but specifics and proper names are obscured.
John Courtneys of Taylor died yesterday at Lackawanna hospital from injuries received days earlier when he was run over on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad. Under taker J. E. Davis, of Taylor, prepared the remains.
Police report two mares found on the street. efforts underway to locate owners. One mare measures fourteen hands high with a heavy black mane and tail and a white stripe on the left fore foot. The second mare has four white feet and a blaze on the forehead.
The Sunday school group from Penn Arena Baptist church held its annual excursion to Lake Ariel yesterday. About five hundred people attended, most returning on the boat Ho tan. Horton served as committee chairman in charge of arrangements.
Willham G Bill a carpenter of Clarkshire filed for bankruptcy yesterday listing debts of 10540 40 and assets under 125. George Williamines a painter and farmer of Pine township Lay vtoming county also petitioned for bankruptcy with debts of 2842 and taxes totaling 2246 08 as stated in the petition.
Police reported a man named Samuel Bergen of River Street vanished Wednesday afternoon. He returned home last night unharmed and in good spirits after a brief, uneventful outing.
A boy named McNawnuka wrestled with another youth on Laverne Street near streetcar line one. He slipped and fell, suffering a fracture of his right arm above the wrist. Dr A Crist of South Martin Avenue attended him.
A letter from Herman Stritt of Philadelphia to the superintendent of police asks about the whereabout of Charles Kramer formerly employed as a barber. The writer suggests Kramer may hear of matters concerning his interests by contacting his former employer.
Stark of South Scranton was held on $80 bail by Alderman Kasson for a morning hearing on forgery charged by O. B. Laycork of Buffalo. John Benore of this city was identified as the forger and the case may be settled today.
A. W. Bortree of 1 South Seventh Street, employed as a pump runner for the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad, was struck by a freight train yesterday morning at Mount Pocono. He was taken to Moses Taylor Hospital with a badly lacerated heel.
Gen Reynolls, son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Reynolls of Priv e street, was bitten yesterday when William Davis' dog sprang at him on Lafayette street. The injury to the boy's forehead was ugly. he was taken to West Side hospital where nurses cauterized the wound.
The Pennsylvania Telephone Company announces major local system upgrades for next year. A new switchboard will eliminate subscriber ringing and underground conduits will extend over seven miles, carrying twenty five miles of cables with 120 pairs each. Superintendent James L. Gaynor, formerly of Harrisburg, leads the plans.
O’Hara’s cigar store sells sealed tins containing popular brands including Milo and Egyptian Deities. Boxes come in 60 or 100 count.
The Arlington and Independent teams clash at Elk Lanes for the league lead as they roll three games tonight. William Meister captains the favored squad as progress toward crowned champions unfolds.
The Arlingtons led by Captain William Meister hold a slight edge as the season nears its end in Scranton bowling. Other teams include Franklins Beckers South Scranton and Camnbrhing as warm weather ends league play until autumn.
Sergeant Charles Ridgway and Patrolman Louis Goerlitz reported Mrs. Donlin of 18 Lackawanna avenue fell down stairs at her residence and was found in severe distress. She appeared half-dazed and addicted to narcotics, and was taken to Lackawanna Hospital with suspected internal injuries.
The notice invites attendance for a Saturday gathering at Harvey's Lake with favorable weather and a large turnout expected. Three special trains depart at 8, 9, and 10 o'clock and extra cars are available to run additional trains if needed. Athletic events draw much interest with twenty two participants mentioned.
A vintage medical ad touts Catarrh Cure with a $100 reward for any case not cured. It claims the remedy acts on blood and mucous surfaces to destroy disease foundations and restore strength. It urges sending for testimonials to F J Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio.
Wanted a few bright boys and girls aged 7 to 14 to earn a year of singing instruction. Easy work offered at Alfred Wooler studio Carter building second floor 404 Linden Street Scranton. Apply Saturday morning July 12 at 9 o'clock. This offer has no connection with the Tribune Educational Contest.
Prizes will be given for various events with radios and many activities for entertainment. Students and the public are invited to enjoy a day with faculty officers and school staff. Lawrence band and orchestra will provide music. A train from Scranton at 8 30 will stop at Stel Works Minooka Moosle Avoca Pittston and Dorranceton.
Coroner J F Saltry conducted an inquest into the killing of Lula Vinazza whose body was found near the William A colliery stockade at Lackawanna on July 1. Witness Boetteto Guiseppe said the two men walked with companions before a shot struck near Vinazza and fled. Evidence noted a revolver with empty shells found on Vinazza and that neither man owned a gun that night. The inquest resumes tonight at 7 p.m with coal and iron police representatives present and a jury named.
Many agents in the city visit city hall ahead of Monday night's board meeting on the triennial adoption of textbooks. Newlin of Newlin & Roe arrives, overseeing penmanship in Buffalo. Representing firms include American Book, Silver Burdette, Heath, D Appleton, Butler, Williams Blackboard Co. and others.
The Thirteenth regiment departs tonight for the Jettysburg encampment by the Delaware and Hudson railroad. Field staff, non commissioned staff, band, and Companies of the Second and Third battalions and G of the First battalion will assemble at the armory at 8 o'clock. Adjutant's call sounds at 8 30. They expect to reach the station around 6 45 and the train to depart about 9.
An Italian canvasser Frank Gordon tried to win strikers at Dolph colliery to return to work. About 200 miners surrounded his home until he swore to quit the effort and join the union. Meanwhile Delaware and Hudson clerks were ordered off for full vacations to return by August 1, signaling resumption of collieries. Police and civic tensions rise over Grassy Island issues as farmers refuse striker labor and hotel cases against non union service resume after Gettysburg.
A special meeting of the High and Training school committee of the board of control is set for 7 30 this evening to decide if more pupils at the High school warrant extra teachers. Principal Joslyn has signified that one additional instructor would be appreciated and several applications for High school positions have been received.
Two plaintiffs sue the city of Scranton in separate trespass cases over property damage from street work. John Shields claims water diversion from Phelps street damaged his property by 32,000. Bridget Walsh seeks 5,000 damages for a damaged Penn avenue property due to altered water flow.
A group from the International Textbook company spent an enjoyable outing to Nay Angpay on a Tuesday evening. Luncheon was served on the grounds followed by games, then a trolley ride to Whroop after leaving the park. Attendees included Misses Margaret Bickersley Vina Swingle Rose Rozenweig Lucy Schreiber Nettie Duggan Laura Roderick Gertrude McGreevy Mayme Schreiber Nellie Ruddy Lucy Maguire Katie Gilbride Mayme Marion and Messrs John Donnelly John Collins George Miller Gilbert Oliver Charlie Berkheimer Joseph Wunsch Will Swift Dave Dodd Charles Heungigas Frank McNulty and Harry Stemple.
Charles Wrenn fell from the top of a ladder during work on the Dime Deposit and Discount Bank addition under construction. He slipped while descending about o o clock, landed on a scaffold, and was rushed to Lackawanna hospital with bruises but no serious injuries reported.
Wil lum Davis, manager, reports the Nonpareils want to arrange a game with the Actives or the formers wounds for any day next week.
Miss Miuryn Scotten recovering after surgery at Berunton hospital in Hallstead. Miss Nellie Hutchings visiting sister Mrs. Earl Talmage. The Select Fifty society held a dance in Hooks hall Monday. Miss Virginia Alden of Corbettsville visited her parents Tuesday. Mrs Grattan ill but recovering. Lacey Van Wormer visiting grandparents in Conklin. Walter Thomas of Elmira staying with his aunt in Hallstead.
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