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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1902
Page
7
James McGil of South Scranton suffered a severe crush injury to his left foot at the South mill yesterday. He was taken to Moses Taylor hospital for treatment.
Moses Brown, an insurance agent, went to Decker's livery yesterday and identified one of the horses impounded as belonging to him. The second horse remains unclaimed.
Foreman T H Kiefer of the Brisbin mine had Dominick Rheenski of North Scranton arrested for stealing old iron from the company property near Tripp park. Rheenski is held on $500 bail at Magistrate Fidler's hearing awaiting court.
Yesterday afternoon a fire in the rear barn of Gunster and Forsythe’s hardware store on Penn avenue suffocated one of the firm’s horses before it could be rescued. The barn suffered heavy damage with losses estimated around the stated amount.
Thieves attempted to break into the Ontario and Western Railroad station at Jermyn yesterday afternoon at 8 pm. The station agent had gone to the freight depot 150 feet away when the men pried open the money drawer but nothing of value was taken.
The United States civil service commission announces an August 12 examination for the position of teacher of agriculture in the Indian Service. The age limit is 21 years or over, and the department seeks candidates with technical training equivalent to that of an agricultural college in the United States.
North Malin avenue residents near West Park plan an evening meeting in the vacant lot beside Colonel Phillips residence to protest roaming cows and to discuss fire alarms sewers lights and paving for the new plot. Director Jodie City Engineer Phillips and several councilmen were invited.
The P. F. Durkin club held a periodical banquet at the Grand Central club rooms with a large attendance. Peter Lavin served as toastmaster and speeches were delivered by President Pp. F. Durkin and several officers and guests including David Davis Louis Domeler Hugh Wheenan John Payne P. J. Shea Dr. J. J. Kearney Al Owens John J. Scott Harry Klauminger and others.
The Wyoming camp meeting starts August 11 at Wyoming camp ground under Tey Austin Griffin D D. Special services on temperance Epworth league Sunday schools and missions will be led by local pastors with guest speakers. Rev C B Henry to lead dining hall store and hay. Mr Lord of Wyoming directs hacks with trips at 9 30 a m and 4 80 p m. families already arriving.
The treasurer acknowledges donations from J A Robertson Mrs C S Woolworth and others including a Fourth of July event in Saunton and support from Colonel I M Hoies. Amounts listed but partially unreadable, recognized as charitable gifts to the Home for the Friendless.
To Buy Sell Rent or insure property see W. T. Hackett real estate broker for listings and inquiries.
Grace Reformed Episcopal Church adopts the Tripp Park mission as a branch after a unanimous vote at a special meeting. The move follows a July 3 1902 congregational meeting at the Hoge house in Tripp Park where Henry Cardew and Grace church members oversee the mission. The union aims to bless both communities and strengthen Grace church.
Coroner Saltry held an inquest into the death of Marcus Dillon a four year old who perished at the Parker street crossing of the Delaware and Hudson railroad on July eighth. Testimony from engineer Copeland fireman McCawley conductor Harvey and others described signals heard or not heard and the horse plowing into the engine. The inquest adjourned to a later date with Mrs Daver expected to testify.
A high mass of requiem was celebrated at St. Peter's Cathedral for Miss Anna Gaughan a schoolteacher who died Saturday at her home 118 Birch Street Rev J J Griffin presided The pall bearers included Michael Gaughan Patrick Gaughan Patrick Gilmartin John Gilmartin John Kennedy and Patrick G Barrett Flower bearers were Thomas Crowley Walter Swatt Dennis Crowley Timothy Haggerty and James Crowley Interment followed at Cathedral Cemetery.
Post office reports defects in stamp books where postage clamps stick to paraffin paper due to substandard material. The contractor's error is fixed and no further defective books are issued. Postmasters may redeem defective books at full value plus one cent for the book.
The first annual encampment of the First Regiment of Lancers, unit of the Catholic Total Abstinence union, opens at Lake Lodore on Friday July 18 and runs through July 26. St Pauls Pioneer Corps West Scranton known as Company B of the regiment and its officers are noted as temperance workers. Final staff meeting held at Wilkes-Barre.
Sunday notes portray Captain John P. Murray of Company B as captain of St. Pauls Pioneer corps with fourteen years service. He rose through all ranks, was key to forming Company B, and has been elected grand marshal for the October parade in West Scranton. currently works as yardmaster.
Delaware Lackawanna and Western veteran Thomas W. Early longtime abstainer and active Catholic Total Abstinence worker is highlighted for his service since 1884. A member of the Pather Mathew cadets in Scranton, he joined parades on October 10 and served as secretary in the Diocesan union and as general secretary of the Scranton diocese abstinence union. He is described as an active worker in St. Paul’s parish.
Lieutenant Early stands as a promoter of the regimental movement among total abstainers and serves as secretary of Company B. T. W. Burly is praised as a well known figure in the valley for his work with the Pioneer corps. Lieutenant Maguire, also of St Pauls Pioneer corps, is its second lieutenant and has six years of service.
The recently elected officers of Petersburg Castle No. 68 Ancient Order of Mystic Chain were installed Monday. Delegates from other castles attended and enjoyed the ceremony. Officers installed include W PCL Jones, Julius Moteska, H G Wennel chaplain, W H Neilson recording and corresponding scribe, R G Huber financial scribe, Charles Wennel treasurer, George Bohults inside.
A brief notice invites bright boys and girls aged seven to years to apply for easy work at Alfred Wooler’s studio in the Carter Building Linden Street. Applicants may earn a year’s instruction and small money. Job days listed Friday Saturday and Monday July 18 to 21.
Guard George Meuhler and outside guard Charles Kimpel named as trustees with W. H. Nell as son representative to select castle. W. H. T. Nelison noted in the proceedings.
The article extols Forest Hill cemetery in Scranton, noting its fifty acres of hill and dell in the northern city area. It praises the winding drives, green foliage, clipped grass, and white monuments, describing the serene beauty and suggesting the cemetery as a lasting resting place. It compares Forest Hill favorably to Greenwood, Mount Auburn, and Boston’s Forest Hill, commending the original planners for their judgment.
Eroch Davis of Scranton Electric Light Co. narrowly escaped a gun assault by youths in Hobo Park Keyser Valley. Seven or eight shots were aimed at him as workers dug poles. Davis testified. warrants issued for several assailants. Thomas Malloy held on $300 bail. Patrick McGrath discharged. Davis, a West Scranton resident and former miner, described the event as a near-fatal encounter.
A heavy storm last evening caused fires after lightning hit two houses in Hiughestown and West Pittston. John Lundey Sr and William Lewis lost their homes entirely, while Mrs. Fletcher’s dwelling suffered window damage and interior debris. The West Pittston Cut Glass plant was struck, worker W C Smith was stunned and temporarily unconscious for about fifteen minutes.
John Francis, jailed by Alderman Ruddy for disorderly conduct, firing and trespass, was released after his attorney appealed to Judge Edwards. The appeal claims Ruddy denied a hearing and barred Francis and witnesses Elmer Jenkins John Stevens Gethin Jones and William Dagger from testifying. Bondsman Thomas W. Jones posted 200 for the appeal.
Martin Murphy and Lawrence Moran sue the city of Scranton for damages of 5000 each. Attorneys C B Little and J H Burns represent them. Murphy owns 25 Warren Street in the second ward and says a city sewer filled a natural water course, causing flood damage to his property. Moran at 320 Putnam Street claims a similar sewer issue between Putnam and Warren streets.
William Bishop of Archbald files suit against Frederick Linde for 5000 damages alleging Linde declared him a thief in front of onlookers on June 28 and demanded he prove it. Attorney H. D. Carey filed the papers. Bishop offers to accept settlement or prove the accusation.
Attorney James E. Watkins filed with Clerk Daniels a statement showing Taylor borough school district's current indebtedness at 1100 dollars as of July 21 1902 and plans to issue four 1000 dollar bonds to fund floating debt with repayment set for July 1 of 1903 and annually thereafter and interest due July 1 and January 1.
The Pennsylvania State League of Republican clubs calls officers and executive committee to meet at Hotel Walton Philadelphia on Friday August 1 at 1 pm. The purpose is to choose time and place for the annual convention likely to open the campaign in September with Erle as the leading candidate for the western state hosting honor.
The Postoffice Department awards the contract for printed facing slips for the current fiscal year to Feist Printing Co of White Haven Pennsylvania. First and second class postmasters pay two cents per thousand with minimum orders of five thousand and at least one thousand copies per form. Third and fourth class postmasters and railway mail clerks pay two and one half cents per thousand with minimum four thousand per order.
Thomas Holes of Ivessboroot caused the arrest of Stephen Murphy Michael Murphy and William Strong on assault and battery charges. Holes alleged he entered Murphy's house at Blanche Brogan's invitation and took ham and beans. In the ensuing melee the Murphys and Sirovg were charged. Biglin accompanied Holes and helped arrest the three men on aggravated assault and battery charges. Bail set at 9600 each.
W Gardner of Moscow Pennsylvania will oversee Dr Laubach's office for the next few days as a temporary arranger of duties and coverage during a likely absence or shortage of staff.
Caine plans an early September visit to America. Virginia Earle appears with Nex Cason. Joseph Arthur wrote a new play Falry Night. Next season features Lewis Morrison's twentieth Frat in Faust. Clay Clements to appear next season.
Classified sale promotes wall paper by the roll with 65 cent and 1 dollar values and many priced at 50 to 75 cents 25 to 35 cents and 10 to 15 cents This sale offers a special opportunity for those wishing to paper one or two rooms at reasonable prices.
A finely crafted line built from sound white maple features a continuous reed seat and back and is offered at greatly reduced prices, inviting players to upgrade their instrument setup.
In Atlantic City New Jersey on July 1 the Blower's association adjourned with all old officers reelected. The group vigorously denounced the use of injunctions in labor disputes amid a charged meeting.
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