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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1902
Page
7
In music ball tonight the German Dramatic company stages a production called horse. A second battalion drill of the Thirteenth regiment will be held at the armory on July s.
An important meeting of the Jewish Women's Union will be held Wednesday evening at the residence of Mrs J R Cohen on Madison Avenue.
Evidence heard in the alimony matter as Ars Jontile Lewis sues John Lewis alleging desertion by the husband for ten years amid college and family changes. The judge, Judge Wichards, presided over the proceedings.
Fragmentary OCR notes mention trains with unclear departures, one at about one o clock and a second at around fifteen minutes past five, with names and places garbled making specifics uncertain. The record suggests a local transit update or timetable confusion.
A degraded notice from the health bureau lists thirty three mouths and two cough related illnesses. It mentions smallpox cases in a breif note and references a cholera outbreak with limited clarity.
The Piret Presbyterian Sunday school plans an excursion to Lake Ariel this week. The group will depart from Bele station by train, with arrangements secured from Matthews and Gite for stations or on the trial.
Peter Caprice, a patient at the Taterdgarwetnik Hospital, succumbed to extensive burns two weeks after admission. His parents, living in Su Pocono, will arrange for the funeral and transport the remains to their home.
The article reports an arrest in an assault case involving a figure described as Justice of the Powee Dolphin of Oly mant, detailing an incident from the previous night and the subsequent committal to a facility.
A fragment mentions Stephen Pachadek and Tanats Wadaahek in a case of attackers named Damos Nechok who faced a charge of threatening to kill in a disputed situation.
William Coultes and Joe and Gua O'Hare of Dunmore were arrested by Detective Frank Williams and arraigned before Mingletrate Millar on charges of involvement in an attempt to hand John Flanagan, a non-union mine worker, a few weeks ago in Little England. Hearing continued to Thursday at 4 PM.
John Webb was arrested Monday at Nay Aug park by Special Officer Callahar and appeared before Magistrate Millar in police court yesterday morning on a vagrancy charge. Failing to pay a £5 fine, he was committed to the county jail for six months.
The Central Railroad of New Jersey offers special train service to and from Mountain Park on July 4. Depart Scranton for Feranton at 8 00 am and 1 00 am arriving Mountain Park at 9 00 am and 1 00 pm. Returning trains leave Mountain Park at 6 00 pm and 7 00 pm. Round trip fares are 25 cents for adults and 12 cents for children from Scranton.
Stanley Mochefakl was permitted to the county fall by Alderman Thiddy last Hight in default of bail on a charge of assault and battery brought by Josephine Switter. Both parties reside in Kellerman court. Abchet- Ski was accused of striking the woman with a clothes-pole while Elie leaned from a window. She sustained injuries to the eyes and nose.
Tanie Posner, in central district, fined $10 yesterday morning by Magistrate W. Millar for selling without a license in city limits. Posner was arrested by Patrolman Muntington who said no license could be shown and the defendant claimed loss of his license. He named Marketmain Cleveland on Lackawanna Avenue as his seller, but the court rejected the defense as licensing rules prohibit any crane sale without a license.
Accreditors petition filed yesterday in the United States district court clerk office by JB Smith executor of Thomas Ford estate against D B Towner of Chicago now conducting a business at Sayre Bradford County. Creditors A L Towner and A J Francisen of Sayre allege Towner's liabilities at 2000 dollars with claims open for examination and division before referees.
Judge Vosturg Incorplans will hear evidence in injunction proceedings over the estate of the Int Jane Swett Punt of Carbendite. Petitioners claim executors and trustees of Presbyterian and Episcopal churches face restraining orders to prevent certain estate transfers after the death of Mrs Tinnt’s son. The Crane establishment at 824 Tack AWHTI closes and will not stay open after 6 pm on Saturdays in July and August.
A large audience enjoyed a piano recital by Laura Meldrum, pupil of Southworth, with Om Gippel substituting for the absent Florence Robertson due to a cold. Meldrum delivered difficult numbers with refined touch while Gippel offered a fine tenor in Song of Thanksgiving and other pieces including Vecchio Minuetta, Valse Chromatique, and Schubert Liszt serenade Bhark Hawk the Lark.
Mrs. Catherine Kline aged 60 from 241 Railroad Avenue was struck by a northbound engine of the Central Railroad of New Jersey while on the tracks near Scranton Street. She stepped between tracks in confusion and died within minutes. a leg was fractured. Coroner determined no inquest needed. funeral arrangements to be announced later.
The Retail Liquor Dealers Associations of Lackawanna and Luzerne counties formed a joint permanent organization at Music Hall. Fred Dilcher presided. Jed Dilther elected president of the new body. Delegates from 1,900 dealers pledged to buy only union goods and hire only union workers. The next joint convention will meet in Wilkes-Barre in six months. The Scranton branch will hold a meeting Friday at Hengan's Hall.
The Jenkins Automobile Co of Washington built the smallest car, a Victoria in dark green with red running gear and nickel wheels. Weighing 225 pounds and run by electricity, it carries a 18 inch seat, 2 inch diameter front tires, 12 inch rear tires, and a dwarf chauffeur. It will debut in Beranton during the Elks carnival next week.
Northeastern Pennsylvania residents can look forward to a festive July 4 at Lake Ariel. The lake resort reopens after a summer closure and will run trains to the lake every hour for a day of special entertainment and access. The management promises free effort and resources to ensure a memorable holiday.
Letter from Mrs Ina I Rosen of Denver Colorado claims Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound cured her menstrual pains and fatigue after nearly two years of marriage She urges others to buy the product and seek Mrs Pinkham's advice. The notice states a 36000 forfeit if the testimonial isn’t genuine.
Joyment for thousands who will undoubtedly spend the day at Artel with refreshments at reasonable prices. Good music dancing and attractions to entertain. Picnic grounds renovated and in better condition than ever before. Lake Ariel season expected to be more successful. Don’t forget the big Fourth of July excursion to Lake Ariel. A day of unalloyed pleasure guaranteed. Watch daily paper for future announcements.
The Scranton Public Safety Director Wormser appointed T J O Malley as plumbing examiner to replace M F O Malley. The appointment, effective yesterday, follows M F O Malley’s resignation after a prior reconsideration at Wormser’s request. O Malley runs a North Main avenue plumbing shop and was recommended by the Muster Plumbers association.
Patrolman arrested a man riding a bicycle on Mulberry Street without a lamp. The rider claimed the wheel was not his, and due to suspicious circumstances he was held at the station.
Kingston reports a United Mine Workers push to publish unfair lists naming business partners of strike rivals. Posters allege 68 names including four milkmen, prompting company lawyers to prepare hundreds of damages and criminal libel suits. Detectives hunt for list makers as management weighs starting up collieries to break the strike.
John Cunningham of Capouse avenue was arraigned before Magistrate W. & Millar at the instance of Robert Shaw who charged him with assault and battery. Shaw said he drove into Cunningham’s fence, paused to repair it, and was beaten after Cunningham warned him. Cunningham was held in $100 bail.
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