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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 10, 1902
Page
6
A West Scranton resident named Metz reports he was assaulted and robbed while walking home from a central city printing office. He states attackers struck him and took his watch, but police have not been notified.
Joseph Allen, another huckster, charged Pease and Brink before Alderman Kellow with false pretenses over a horse sale. Allen, who is near sighted, says the men delivered the wrong horse at night. They were each held in ball for court appearance.
A new council of the Daughters of America auxiliary to the Junior Order of United American Mechanics is being formed in West Scranton. A preliminary meeting of charter applicants was held at Washington hall to organize arrangements for the council’s institute, planned to occur later.
The men's leagues of Plymouth Congregational and First Welsh Baptist churches plan a joint meeting at Plymouth Church next Monday evening to discuss the question Are the Terms of Peace Recently Concluded Between.
The West Side board of trade will meet in regular session this evening at 8 o'clock. The Oxford Fund excursion to Mountain Park has been cancelled due to the strike. Branch 641, Ladies Catholic Benevolent Association, will attend the funeral of Mrs. Patrick Pignin this morning. Miss Norma Nicholls Bible class will hold a weight social at Jackson Street Baptist Church this evening. The tithe-books will be returned this evening.
Councilman Thomas Cosgrove and his son Eugene returned home from Elmira after attending a relative’s funeral. The Washburn Street Presbyterian Chi Upsilon society met to discuss society business and actions were taken. Ladies Missionary societies plan a meeting at Nay Aug Park on Friday June 9. Interments include infant of Mr and Mrs John Carlinci and Mrs Caroline Suennell. Enoch Vans and Ivor Lewis depart for a Wales trip via New York. A lawn social by Mrs Moger’s class at the Simpson Methodist Episcopal church raised funds. Catherine O’Hara to join Sacred Heart Order in New York. William Andersen injured at American Locomotive works. Gallagher, Duffy, and Riley seek jobs in Buffalo. Local 1493 United Mine Workers held a special meeting at Flanagan’s hall Luzerne.
The column lists weddings and engagements including Johan Richards and Della Brundage at Tilmore and Keyser avenues. It also notes relocations and travel such as Evan Joseph going to Buffalo for work, and many residents visiting relatives or hosting guests across Scranton and Wilkes-Barre. Several local figures attend events, speak, or recover from injuries, with social visits recorded among families on North Sumner, Meridian, South Ninth, and nearby streets.
Miss Margaret Mawn 18, daughter of John Mawn of 22 Irving Avenue, was reported missing Saturday and found late Saturday night by friends near Ore Mine spring by Lake Scranton. About twenty five people joined a thorough woods search. she was located by her uncle Frank Mawn around 11 o'clock and was little worse for her adventure.
Amelia Werner testified before Alderman Lentes that after marriage she lived with her husband’s parents who controlled his pay and treated her harshly. She said he recently beat her and she left for her parents. Werner was held for court on assault and battery and non support in 3000.
Fred Backus was arrested after a quarrel with his wife at Schnell Court. Anna Kohler says she was assaulted when she intervened, suffering kicks and severe beating. Backus waived a hearing and posted bail of $00 for court appearance.
An advertisement highlights a four inch satin finished woulard and printed Liberty satins in exclusive designs. It promises choicest colorings and regular She quality at attractive prices.
Constable Moerker pursues Gotfried Gotta for assault on Henry Schwerter dated April 17. He tracks a neighbor moving goods to Gotfried Smith at Masleton and learns Gotta and Gollan are the same person. A special warrant leads Hazgleton police to detain Golla, who agrees to appear in court. his father posts a 2 bond.
A well attended Camp 40 Patriotic Order Sons of America meeting occurred in Hartman's hall last evening. George and Walter Nape plan to depart for Harrisburg today. A 12 pound baby boy was born to John C. Britter Jr. at 340 Maple Street. The Knights of Pythias Comet lodge meet tonight. The remains of Michael Mositt from Newport News were received at 84 Fenanis Street home. A four year old boy missing from Pittston Avenue prompted police search. St Johns parish outing Saturday under Mayor Rev E J Melloy with base ball game Wilkes Barre versus Seronton and special train plans. Proceeds support furnishing the new church.
Members of Green Ridge Baptist Church invite all in the congregation to a reception this evening in the church parlors from 8 to ?, honoring their new pastor Rev Henry Potter and his wife. The event offers cordial inspiration to attendees and reflects church hospitality.
An advertisement claims Allen's Foot-Ease softens shoes by one size and relieves corns, bunions, blisters, and sweaty hot feet. It touts instant comfort, sweat prevention, and a money saving trial offer with a free sample by mail from Allen & O lmstead LeRoy NY.
A Scranton company at 207 Wyoming Ave offers loans from 10 to 300 on household furniture with no compound interest and no advance fees. Loans available for one month to one year, with flexible repayment by month or week and no public exposure. The firm aims to serve within 25 miles of Scranton and provides a private, speedy borrowing option.
A church event titled a cake and ice cream sale will be held on the church ground Thursday evening from 7 to 10 o'clock. If weather permits the festival moves to the guild rooms. Floyd Fuller of North Park is recovering from a week long illness. Stella Gisner of Penn avenue and Fdseon M. Lewis of Nicholson wed at the Presbyterian manse with Rev J. J. Lancing. The couple will reside at Nicholson after their Philadelphia trip. C EK Bond from P Jones drug store returns from a two week vacation in South Orange New Jersey. Sanderson avenue near New York and Larch street remains in poor condition. road work could improve it. Byron Loughland of Peeckville visited Green Ridge friends. Hzra Gray, the evening mail carrier, is serving on the jury this week.
David Williams and family face harassment from neighbors including stones and effigies. A nearby youth, George Bonner Jr, was arrested for disorderly conduct after a quarrel with Mrs Williams. magistrate dismissed the case for lack of evidence. Several residents listed for Republican convention in Harrisburg.
Daniel McCoy of Hancock New York is named a despatcher on the Erie railroad Wyoming division replacing the vacancy created by Charles Ford’s promotion and J H Taylor’s advance. The Independent Hose baseball team defeated A D Beaver Hose on Starlight Ground by a score not stated. W Bishop and Dan Powell depart for Harrisburg to attend the Republican state convention. Mr and Mrs M A Taylor yesterday with Pittston friends Edwin Chamberlain returned to Norristown Robert Marsh visited Jermyn Master Mechanic Wilson at Busquehanna William Jeffrey leaves for Harrisburg state convention.
Nicholson reports hail of small town items including H. Bell’s recovery from illness, D. W. Titus returning from a western state visit, F. A. Colvin traveling to Sayre to visit her parents, and Miss Busan Black resigning from a position.
The record notes a woman affiliated with the Second Presbyterian Church of Scranton returning home to prepare for a wedding set for the seventh at her home. It also mentions Moses Shields Jr of his wife and daughter returning from Atlantic City and Thirty Spencer moving to his father’s farm. MM Mack acts as a caller in Scranton.
Olyphant council met with several absentees noted. Bills approved cover Streets general accounts poll tax electric light plant and other items. Electric plant improvements were set aside for now while a system-wide survey proceeds. April receipts exceeded expenditures by a small margin. Local events include a THeptasaphs initiation, visits by residents returning home, and a Christian Alliance all day meeting with prayer and Bible study scheduled.
Dr Niles Dalton and daughter from Washington DC are boarding with the Flin family. Miss Fannie Dershimer visited Stroudsburg Normal School. Mrs Harry Deans hosts her New York state aunt. Methodist church supper planned for Wednesday evening. Mr Shafer building a barn. Shafer and Foster relocate families to summer homes. Mrs Louise Rounds, temperance lecturer, to speak at the Dalton Methodist Episcopal church Friday June 19 with two public meetings at 3 PM and 8 PM. Attorney W S Hulse lander and daughter Helene hosted Beranton friends Saturday afternoon. attendees listed.
Mr John Roberta left Momlay for Philadelphia where he has secured a position. Miss Reta Church is home from school on vacation. Moosic High School closed Friday evening until September. Mrs Elwell and daughter Frances visited Mr and Mrs W R Manners. Mr and Mrs Hill and others from Gibson visiting Rov and Mrs J N Bailey. Mrs William Heeler of Carbondale spent Monday with her daughter Mrs Frank Willar.
Yesterday in Stroudsburg residents prepared for a two week stay by visiting family. Mr. Fred Butts of Phains was a caller in town Sunday. Miss Thianehe Trogellas spent Sunday in West Pittston.
The article notes Hattie Williams will remain the Rogers Brothers' leading star for the upcoming season. It lists Eugene Cowles committing to the concert Blige, Clyde Fitch planning four plays including Nat Goodwin projects, and mentions An ne Russell Mary Mannering Edie Muay as other themes. It also references road productions, Chicago rehearsals, and a marriage between Queenie Vassar and Joseph Carthorne in New York.
The New York Shipbuilding company plant now employs over 2,500 men and represents a substantial investment. The article notes it will likely double its force and production capacity before the next census, urging Congress to aid in strengthening the American marine service.
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