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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1902

Page

3

City to Close Stores Amid Merchant Day Plan

In and About were The City To Close Their Stores. The wholesale grocers, millers and foul SeDealers will close their places of business all day. Merchants' day is set for Wednesday, the uthust.

Green Ridge Library Reopens as Al Bright Branch

The Green Ridge library on Green Ridge Street will reopen at 4 PM today and will thereafter operate as a branch of the Al Bright Library system.

Green Ridge Green Ridge Street Albright Library

William Van Lavender In Mooste Jailed For Assault

William Van Lavender of Mooste was committed to the county jail Saturday by Justices Salmon on a charge of assaulting Barney Plant.

William van Lavender Mooste Justices Salmon Assauling Barney Plant

Foot Crush Injury In Railroad Theft Attempt

Beth Mraunfelter of Gouldahore suffered a crushed foot yesterday while attempting to steal a tide on the Lackawanna line. He was taken to Lackawanna Hospital for treatment.

Beth Mraunfelter Gouldahore Lackawanna Railroad Lackiwanna Hospital

Welles Chosen Director at First National Bank

At a meeting Saturns Attorney Charlies H. Welles was chosen a director on the First National bank to fill the vacancy caused by the death of John Jermyn.

Saturns Charlies H. Welles First National Bank John Jermyn

Pols Trinity Lutheran Church Excursion to Lake Lodore

Tomorrow Pols Trinity Lutheran Church plans an excursion to Lake Lodore. The train departs from Delaware and Wadeons Lackawanna Wwentie station at 9 am.

Pols Trinity Lutheran Church Lake Lodore Delaware and Wadeons Lackawanna Wwentie Station Sam

Local man held on charge of theft of scrap metal

DD E Stage of 18 Marion Street was held in $50 bail by Alderman Kasson on a charge of stealing one dollar in scrap lead and brass from J Monsky at a Providence junk shop.

Marion Street Kasson J. Monsky T Junk Min Si Providence

Treble Clef Club Picnic Set for Nay Ave Park

Green Ridge Treble Clef Club plans a picnic at Nay Ave Park on Thesday. Mrs Chapman will attend and members and friends are invited for a good time.

Treble Clef Club Green Ridge Nay Ave Park Thesday Chapman AIL

Arrests Made for Trespassing on Railroad Ride

Hugh Volkaim and Richard Derfoss were arrested yesterday by Special Officer Po J Civndy for stealing a ride on the Lackawanna railroad. They were committed to jail for twenty days in default of fines.

Hugh Volkaim Richard Derfoss Po J. Civndy Lackawanna

Examinations for registration for student-at-law

Examinations for registration of student-at-law will be held in the law library or another room yet to be determined on the second floor of the courthouse on Friday morning at a.m. sharp. All interested persons will meet the board of examiners at that time.

Court House Board of Examiners

Scranton Auto Club Races Postponed After Absent Members

Due to many members being away from Scranton on Saturday the races on the Speedway course were postponed. Jones and others sent machines for test runs with Jones achieving the hut mile in seconds.

Scranton

Newsboys Picnic Fund Receives 8 Check From Pret Contributor

J. M. Chance of Scranton, summering at Bellport Long Island, sends an eight dollar check to the newsboys picnic fund. Ten days remain before the event. Donations should be sent to E. L. Hatfield secretary of the committee at Tribune Scranton, Pa.

J. M. Chance Scranton Bellport Long Island E. L. Hatfield Tribune Suranton

Religious Notes from area churches this Sunday

Rev. James Btuart Dickson of Philadelphia preached at First Presbyterian. Rev. W H Gunkle of Kresgeville preached at St Pauls Lutheran. Rev R W Clymer of the Christian church spoke on The Saloon as a Church Antagonist. Rev John Laird preached at Providence Methodist Episcopal. First Welsh Baptist will miss evening prayer due to Sunday school finances. Rev Avatin Griffin presided at the Ash Street Methodist Episcopal second quarterly conference.

James Btuart Dickson Philadelphia First Presbyterian Church WH. AS Kunkle Kresgeville, Pa St Paul's Ryan- Relical Lutheran Church Short Avenue R. W. Clymer The Christian Church North Main Avenue Providence Methodist Episcopal Church John Laird First Welsh Baptist Church West Market Street Avatin Griffin D. D Wyoming Ash Street Methodist

Eminent Episcopal Leader Ethelbert Talbot's Long Career

Article outlines the life and career of Bishop Ethelbert Talbot of the Central Pennsylvania diocese, noting education at Dartmouth and General Theological Seminary, ordinations in New York and Fayette, roles in Macon and Wyoming Idaho, consecration as bishop in 1887, and enthronement in 1898. It also mentions Sheriff C H Echach and the miners strike, praising his fair policy and leadership.

Ethelbert Talbot Pennsylvania Mr. Irvine Fayette Dartmouth General Theological Seminary New York Church of the Transfiguration St. Mary's Church Flobertson St. James’ Church Macon St. James’ Military Academy Diocese of Missouri Wyoming Idaho St. Mark's Church Mauch Chunk South Bethlehem University of Missouri C. Hechach

Four Baptized in the Roaring Brook

Four women were baptized yesterday in the Roaring Brook beneath lam No. 4 near Adams Avenue and Mulberry Street in a Shiloh Baptist Church service led by Rev. J. Boddie and Prophet Rev. Annlew Jones. The event drew hundreds, with Jones warning of impending calamities and linking recent Johnstown and broader national woes to divine judgment.

Roaring Brook Lam No. 4 Shiloh Baptist Church Adams Avenue Mulberry Street J. B. Boddie Annlew Jones Bessie Richardson Matilda Davis Tribune Prophet Jones Cress Johnstown Connemaugh Scranton Pittston Wilkes-Brrre Beef Trust Mr. Jones New York Chicago

Practical guidance on training women for steady marriages

Rev J B Moffat urges mothers to train daughters at home with liberal education religious instruction and practical skills to prevent divorces. He cites Proverbs, stresses forbearance and moral strength, and warns against chasing wealth and social status.

Scranton J. B. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Lemuel Moffat Church Bible School

Regimental Encampment at Camp Meade Draws Large Attendance

The Thirteenth regiment assembled at Camp Meade for a lengthy encampment with two sections forming at Avoca under Col Watres and Lt Col Stillwell. Gov Stone's staff, Gen Miller, and Gen Gobin visited as crowds from Philadelphia and other cities joined.

Avoca L. A. Watres BE. W. Stillwell Easton George M. Hullstead W. A. Stone W. W. Inglis Third Brigade Watres Ins W. A. Raub Dailey W. H. Swift Philadelphia Allentown Reading National Guard W. J. Elliott T. J. Stewart Charles Miller Tribune Iam Adjutant General Miller

Park Crowd Enjoys Comfort at Nay Ang Park

A large throng gathered at Nay Ang park with trolley cars taxed all afternoon. The crowd likely exceeded 1000, and visitors praised the newly added comfortable seats along the mall.

Nay Ang Park

Silk Workers Outing at Lake Lodore Highlights Mill Event

More than 1,000 Silk Mill workers and friends enjoyed a Saturday outing at Lake Lodore with a baseball game and boat race. The Crimsons of Dunmore beat the silk mill team 16 to 14 in baseball. Boat race winners were Lewis Diefenbach first, Mr. Wickerly second, Mr. Zaner third. prizes included ham moruks and a watch job. Trainloads departed from Delaware and Hudson station at 8 am with many more on later trains. return by 7 pm. The mill owners’ hospitality reflects positive relations with employees.

Petersburg Lewis Diefenbach Wickerly Zaner Delaware and Hudson

Drowned Paymaster Kroneacher Near Ocean View

Paymaster David A. Kroneacher of the United States Navy drowned off Ocean View while traveling by small boat to the launch Mudge. He and two companions were en route from Norfolk last night. Kroneacher's body has not been recovered.

Norfolk David A. Kroneacher United States Navy Franklin Ocean View Mudge Kromicher

Bishop Declares Crusade Against Saloon Drink for Young Girls

In a St Peter's Cathedral sermon Bishop Hoban urges Holy Name Society men to unite and fight saloonkeepers who sell to young girls. He cites failures to curb the evil and vows to oppose every brewer backing such practices, predicting that strong action will follow.

St. Peter's Cathedral Hoban The Holy Name Society

Quarterly Convention of Total Abstinence Union Held at Holy Cross

In Bellevue at Holy Cross church the First district quarterly convention of the Total Abstinence union of the Scranton diocese was opened at 2 pm. Rev Father Carmody welcomed delegates. committees were named. Rev P J McManus urged saving boys from drink. prize essay read. labor bureau discussed. officers elected: President J C Gallagher, Secretary John Baldwin, Treasurer Thomas Gavin. Evening program featured music and solos. next convention venue undecided.

Holy Cross Church Bellevue John McLain James Arthur W. H E. McDonough M. J. O'Toole Michael Kelly Margaret Durkin Thomas Gilroy Michael Burke James P. Lavelle John Baldwin P. J. McManus Scranton Diocesan Union Father Mathew Timothy Burke Dubuque Iowa J. C. Gallagher Thomas Gavin Louis Senker Frank O'Hara James McHugh Gustave Reppert Margaret Gerrity Ligvie Durkin Kate Reardon James Gilroy Frank Doyle

Derailment Slows Scranton Ride Car on Cedar Avenue

A Scranton Railway car derailed on Cedar Avenue near the old Connell breaker injuring three or four passengers and leaving several badly shaken. Conductor John Conley and Motorman John Burke were on duty as the inward bound car left the track during a Genet street turn. A woman on Lackawanna Avenue sprained her leg, another from Orchard Street fainted after boarding a replacement car, and an elderly man sustained a facial cut.

Connell Cedar Avenue John Conley John Burke Ecarove Genet Street Lafferty Lackawanna Avenue John Gibbons Orchard Street Cvar Central City

Wall Paper A Choice Line Maple Chair at Reduced Prices

A line of chairs crafted from sound white maple features continuous reed seats and backs offered at greatly reduced prices. The items emphasize sturdy construction and period style suitable for dining or parlor use. Limited quantities available.

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Dr. Lyon Morris’ Magnet E. C. Morris, the Cigar Man Washington Avenue Newsboys Andrew Jones the Tribune Tribune Publishing Company Rev J. P. Moffat Felciry Four Hundred Christ Camp Meade Gobin Carbon County Gettysburg W. 8. Millar Beranton Calvin Pardee Elihu Root Corbin EB. H. Ripple George M. Hallstead L. FP. Loree Ricketts Sixteenth Infantry EB. ¥. D. Seldon Staf John Hutt Barron Whitney Foote Elmer Berry L. M. Levy Kronacher Associated Preas Quarterly Convention Scranton Railway Company Geo. V. Millar & Co Wyoming Ave Royal Worcester R. and Her Majesty’s Thomson Warner Ferris Lackawanna Ave Eames Axminster Rugs Wyoming Avenue
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