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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 14, 1901
Page
6
A West Scranton incident ends with a crowd scattering and police actions. Willie Glaney faces removal from the crowd as tensions flare near the Rising Sun area and a plan to build new business fronts prompts further notes.
To clean up the balance of stock in our Ladies' Suit Department the four lots offer this season's garments in the high class character the Globe Warehouse Suits are known for. Today you can find your size in any lot and probably the style you want. delays are dangerous, so hurry.
A brief note states that an inmate led to disturbance by scaling barriers and was thus confined as a nuisance. The report provides minimal context and focuses on the resulting confinement actions taken by authorities.
Rev J B Sweet D D former Simpson Methodist Episcopal pastor and his wife returned to Oneonta yesterday after visiting Scranton. They came to officiate at the Phillips Williams wedding and will soon start horsekeeping awaiting Willis Sweet joining WD Williams & Bro.
The St. Leos battalion and popular berm pershes society schedule an all evening excursion from Wilkes Barre to Macuntitn Park tomorrow. Trains depart afternoon and evening with eight hours between rides, returning next morning for dancing in the park. A large crowd is expected from Wilkes Barre and vicinity.
A tenant built a fence and planted vegetables on Seventh Street property to protect a vegetable patch. The neighbor objected, tearing up the fence and vegetables. The matter concerns city authorities and a court proceeding may be suspended until the eighteenth, pending return of a city official.
Charles Th Kresge and Miss Mannie Blewitt wed at Hillside Ridge in a simple ceremony. Attendants stood with the couple as friends and family gathered to witness the union.
The couple wed Wednesday at the Hampton Street Methodist Episcopal church with Rev James Henninger officiating. They traveled by Lackawanna tent to Huffilo for a week at the exposition before resuming their former positions at the Home.
Citizens note traffic chaos on Sixth Street near Linden Street Bridge and the Jersey Central depot area. They urge paving the triangular plot in front of the depot with a drinking fountain to ease dust, dirt, and water crowding near the Hook and Ladder house.
A city newspaper report claimed P McCunn of North Main Avenue bought the Mynda property at Mali Avenue and Swethind Street to extend his business. McCann denied any truth to the rumor, saying he already owns the adjoining two lots and has for five years.
Howell Harris on Division Street and his children Mary and Walter were frightened when a hammock swing collapse nearly struck the girl. The pole broke at the base after the son attempted to climb in. The crew noted the pole had rotted in the ground and occupants had warned of the swing’s unsafe condition.
The Ladies Aid society of the First Baptist church served a supper last evening at the parsonage on Rock Street under the pastor's wife Mrs Mathews. Proceeds fund cooking equipment for the new building on South Main Avenue to aid church activities.
Fru Strong and M Strong announce a men’s furnishing shop on Ra South Main Avenue with a petosolite stock. Chirence Lathrope assists. Mawird Pollok, formerly with the Columbia hose house, will open a newer goods enterprise at 10 South Main Avenue in the former Albert Tenth building.
William Davis, a Ridge at Archbald resident with service in Porto Rico and abroad, married Miss Susie Wilhames on Wednesday. The ceremony was performed by William K. Morgan at Davis's Hardenwoods home, followed by a reception in Arehinihi hosted by friends.
The Shimiptors Street Methodist Episcopal Church seeks a charter to build a new house of worship. Officials promised a celebration after a ceremony led by the bishop and the first bishop of the church in America. Archi ter Hartman has not completed the design, so bids have not been issued.
David Denking, noted singer, suffered a finger injury on Wednesday on Fourteenth Street while propping up a car. He was cared for by Li Chearge Bh Les Nmolis at the Continental Times hospital.
The article lists schedules for a meeting and excursion to Mountain Park, a lodge meeting at Hyde Park lodge canceled, Agnes Murray’s Room No 1 students to host a parents exhibition, and resignations and recoveries among local workers. It notes Mt Pleasant mine worker changes with John A. Morgan temporarily leading, Ply mouth Congregational church Ladies Aid adjourned for summer, and injuries and a birth in the community.
A fragment urges avoiding delayed coughing injuries and promotes a certain medicine by Gatlin Ken’s Maleann as a cure. The text mentions a cure by old officinal remedies and urges readers to seek the preparation at all druggists.
James Oliver and three children plan a trip from New York to the old country tomorrow. Mrs. Thomas Jenkins of Albany is visiting her parents on South Main Avenue. The wedding of John Stage and Miss Mary A. James is set for next Wednesday evening at the bride’s parents’ home. A T. W. H. circle entertainment is planned for June 20 at Hampton Street M E church. Mrs. Dora Minerson hosts her sister and Miss Morse of Boston. The Hohemlin Gitte club plans a December recital. Misses Feseie and Anastasia Conboy of Moscow return from a visit with West Scranton friends. Julia Moran returns from Carbondale. William Cannon injured in a bicycle fall. The infant of Mr. and Mrs. Stover was interred yesterday. George Walters injured his hand. Dr. Reynolds attended. Mrs. J. D. Von Maur visits family on Washburn Street. New local rooms in the Masonic hall to open Monday with a social. Clarkie Bros and Cann’s clerks played baseball at West Park. batter team won 14 to 0. Parsonage parlor entertainment enjoyed. program carried in full.
Fragmentary notice lists orders to J T Sharkey at 1914 Cedar avenue in central city area. Mentions South Side central Hyde Park and a contact phrase phone Gus.
Funeral of Miss Edwardt VMs, daughter of Mr and Mrs Eekwardt VMs, held at St Marys elmel with services by Res Petra Christ. Ward remembrances, Scranton Athleticity meeting elected Walt Messer Jr as eye chain dpe. others retired from roles. Genera! Grant commander to render anseiom this evening. Willian Doatiery died recently. a dinger Micunemhor to meet at Germania ball. Catholic Moliof and Tenetivia Wstotiuthom plan a gathering at nney ball. News tips for Phe Teilme correspondent to Cedar avenue and Vil let on avenue stores.
A garbled column lists residents and happenings around North Scranton including Millvet and Chaples Boairt visits, school exercises at Carhoniile High, and local job and social notes. It mentions coal company pay, prohibition activities, and a league meeting with discussions on temperance questions and upcoming events.
Community announcements include attorneys traveling to Virginia and the residencies of Mrs. Cole in Madison Street, with plans for a church gathering at the Yous Mem club. Also noted are a mix of school class enrollments, European travel, church activities, and a Providence Methodist excursion to Luke Bay.
In a chaotic courtroom sequence, Mrs Bevilacqua and Mrs Rose clash amid threats with a revolver and a broken cane. Testimony covers prior threats, a fatal shooting, and the Andrew Gordon perjury case linked to Simon Nerushas’s murder. The jury’s verdict awaited in the morning.
The Minooka fraud allegations center on the last spring election. Prosecutor Abi Coste leads the case with co-counsel Michael Leyden and others as juries hear claims that accused election officers aided fraudulent voting for tax payments and ballots. Trials proceed with related larceny and assault cases also in progress, as juries struggle to reach verdicts and judges direct proceedings.
Judge Carpenter informed Messrs Newcomb and Newfound that another effort would be made to reach a verdict. Newcomb protested discharge due to the annoyance of prolonged trial. Martin objected to leaving the case with the jury longer as they stayed out all night.
J. M. Walker as trustee for the creditors of Ferdinando Aragenti filed a bill against Hash Anogon. The complaint claims Aragent owes about 2000 and that his wife died, leaving property rented for 0 per six months. It alleges the father transferred the property to his daughter Rosie Arag on and seeks to void the deed and compel an accounting.
A demotion case concerning injuries on Gorepaiey Wen Pn street proceeds with Berher and AlLoreya named plaintiffs. The defendant is Tele tier fi Wie. The plaintiff alleges loss of a leg and seeks compensation.
Obituary notes Wort VM LY Davies and family members with details of their death and survivors. The notice mentions a three week illness and a scheduled funeral with interment to be held at a local cemetery, with an unnamed spouse surviving.
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