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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1902
Page
7
The auditing committee of councils will meet Monday night. Harry Cornish of Dover New Jersey a car builder fell from a freight car yesterday fracturing his leg. He was brought to Moses Taylor hospital for treatment.
About midnight flames were found in a smoke house on the Stow ers Packing company property at Pine Brook. The blaze was extinguished before much damage occurred.
A group of boys on North Washington avenue hurled stones last evening when Patrolman Flax intervened. During the investigation Weir of Phelps street interfered and was placed under arrest.
David J. Davis of Dunmore was committed to the county jail last evening by Alderman Noone of the eighteenth ward on charges of making threats. John Lee, also of Dunmore, was committed by Squire Cooney on charges of assault and battery and larceny.
Kas Williams Michael Maloney and Mrs M L Kerlin return from vacations to relieve Rush Wright J F Schwenk and George Fellsenger who start annual vacations Substitute Clerk Walter James begins duty today
A petition in bankruptcy was filed yesterday in a United States court by J. I. Schloss of Laceyville Wyoming county. Charles E. Brownell of Clarkstown Lycoming county also filed a debtor's petition. his assets are listed as 2098.73 with no additional assets.
A Pennsylvania State Judiciary ruling renders judgment by default against 113 councils of the Jr. O U A M for failing to pay per capita tax and to report to the state council. Charters and franchises are to be forfeited with state officers directed to recover assets and dues. The action cites specific councils including Moses Taylor council No. 101 of Scranton and two from Luzerne County.
The Hawanta Valley council number one of Ylor Pa is adjudged guilty of charges in the aforesaid bill of complaint and suspended from all rights and privileges of the Junior Order United American Michantos. Their charters are forfeited to the state council for willful noncompliance with laws and duties including returns and tax payments due by August 20, 190. Edward B. Doomer, state council secretary, is authorized to serve copies by various methods or deliver at meeting places and report back to Justice Frederick J. Shover.
A lively 3 PM contest at Athletic Park features Court House lineup with Wirth Jones Watkins Owens Von Bergen Gaffney Lewis Mirty Ruddy Watkins and others against City Hall’s Reese Delter Elsele Phillips Healey Cosgrove Schunk Lynnett Grimes.
John Wert, a night watchman at the court house, narrowly escaped suffocation after gas was discovered escaping in the basement by Special Policeman Richard Davis. Wert was found unconscious, moved to another room, and after several hours of revival efforts by Patrolman Sloat and a physician, he regained consciousness and was reported out of danger.
Word from Harrisburg reports Rev George Rose a colored missionary from the Western coast of Africa has left Harrisburg en route to this city. He is described as an ovater of power and magnetism who lately raised a large sum of money there but allegedly lost public confidence due to personal habits.
The will of John Jermyn, made June 22, 1901, probated yesterday by C. H. Welles. Executors named are Joseph J. Jermyn George B. Jermyn and Emma J. Jermyn. Provisions include life estate to wife Susan Jermyn with a monthly annuity and trusts for grandchildren and eight children with semiannual income divisions for twenty years. Codicils add specific bequests to relatives and employees and debt deductions.
Bright boys and girls ages 7 to 14 must reside within a mile of the court house to qualify for a few hours of prewonderful work. Apply at Alfred Wooler studio Carter Building 604 Linden street Friday Saturday and Monday July 18 19 and other date. This is not related to The Tribune Educational Contest.
General roadmaster of the Lackawanna railroad A. J. Nuefle fell ill after luncheon at the Scranton house yesterday afternoon. He suffered cramps and unconsciousness for hours, with local officials and doctors from Moxea Taylor hospital aiding him. He rested comfortably last evening.
The Oxford colliery of the People's Coal company in West Scranton plans to resume mining soon after bringing 15 of 70 mules back from pasture to assist in road cleanup. About 300 workers are involved, with many already returning to cleanup and repairs as preparations to restart mining proceed amid ongoing strike/funding speculation.
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