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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1902
Page
7
The board of control schedules a special Monday meeting to review general business and pass bids for a two room addition to No. 1 School. The notice specifies the gathering in the city.
Frank Rossall of Old Forge was arrested on a warrant issued by Alderman Ruddy at the instance of Mary Polosa for alleged illegal selling. Bail of $500 was entered before Squire Holland of the borough.
Captain of Police Williams and Patrolman Flaintington yesterday afternoon arrested a man who created a disturbance at a restaurant on Penn Avenue and Linden Street. He had broken a window and assaulted the clerk in charge.
A special meeting of the Spanish American War veterans will be held at the G A R hall Saturday night at 8 o'clock prompt. A large class will be nominated for membership and all veterans are urged to attend due to important business.
Special services will be held at the First Presbyterian church this evening. The sacraments of baptism and the Lord's Supper will be administered next Sunday morning. All members are requested to attend this evening and Sunday morning.
William Orr former adjutant of the Pennsylvania Division Sons of Veterans died at his Philadelphia home after a short illness of pneumonia. He attended the annual encampment at Doylestown from June 17 to 21 and served his duties as adjutant.
The Holy Cross church parochial residence at Hollevue, nearing completion under Rev. O'Donnell, features a colonial three story design with modern improvements. Congregation members will hold a euchre tonight in the new house, followed by a musical program and building inspection.
A new issue of the Scranton Pocket Guide will be distributed today detailing important timetable changes on several streetcar and railroad lines including D I W R R I V W R R PD I L R R Erie R Res 22S Ae 6O W R R W B 2 Th MR BR and the South Main Avenue Durkee Moosine Lugerne Bleck Iie Washburn Street Belle Vue Stone Avenue South Side lines with routes affected.
Seranton Lodge No. 2 Knights of Publis elected officers Wednesday evening for the ensuing year. Chancellor Moorman Levy. vice chancellor A Bebilt. master of arms Pr. Vv. union. keeper of record and seal M. Joyce. master of finance Charles J. Tropp. master of exchequer Dr. H. N.
Mrs L W Moras of Eaton Place was knocked down Wednesday crossing North Main Avenue. She suffered a broken nose and a badly cut and bruised face after the bicycle rider struck her as she walked home.
At 1.20 this morning an alarm of fire sounded from box 231 at Wyoming avenue and Spruce street. Central city companies responded promptly. The alarm was turned in by night roysters seen fleeing east along Spruce street after the box was pulled. one man was recognized and police began a search.
A group of Pine Brook boys faced Magistrate Millar for disorderly conduct and for molesting a patrolman. Each boy including Quinn McAndrew Reddington Ruddy Muldoon Ruane Roche Holmes Weir received a $2 fine after being arrested for loitering and derisive behavior toward Patrolman McGouldrick.
An accident marred the First Presbyterian Sunday school excursion to Lake Ariel when 12 year old Joseph Tierney was struck in the left eye by a broken toy whip. A Lake Ariel doctor and later Drs Connell and Lewis treated him and doctors fear permanent sight loss. The group returned on the 6 PM train.
The funeral for Anna E. Phillips widow of Hon. Thomas Phillips was held from her daughter Mrs. H. M. Streeter’s home on Wyoming avenue. Rev. I J Lansing led services at Green Ridge Presbyterian with Cordelia Freedman and violinist Allen. Pallbearers included George W. Phillips William W. Phillips Frank L. Phillips Louis Blair Maxwell Phillips and Walter Phillips. Interment followed at Washburn street cemetery.
In Jermyn W 8 Blues files suit to recover possession of the Westcott property at Second and Hi streets. Sarah Reynolds is defendant in the ejectment action brought yesterday. The case proceeds in the borough court.
A Lake Lodore Fourth of July excursion offers a fifty dollar gold prize via a numbered coupon for each ticket holder. The event features Mogart band, ample refreshments for fifteen thousand, and reduced D H railroad fares. Departures from Scranton Lackawanna avenue at 9 15, 10 13, and 1 12 p m.
W H Logan manager of the Dun Mercantile Agency says Scranton can weather a long miners strike with minimal business disruption. He notes diversification beyond coal, stable bank deposits, and early stock readiness, while small towns feel a sharper hit. Sheriff called to Olyphant as strike-related unrest remains peaceful and leaders from the United Mine Workers visit Scranton.
Stanley Mochejski of Kellerman court faced multiple charges after a Tuesday assault on neighbor Josephine Switzer with a clothes pole. He posted bail, was fined for disorderly conduct after a second attack with a fence picket, and was jailed in default before later securing bail.
A woman appeared bruised and bandaged at a hearing while Constable Sheffield arrested Mochejski who posted bail but refused the fine and was jailed. Later Judge Edwards granted an appeal from the summary conviction and Mochejski was released.
Loretta Fahey, pupil of Haydn Evans, performs at Guernsey Hall this evening with W A Roberts Kagao and Dr D J Mason’s pupil. The program includes works by Chopin Chaminade Schumann and Wien werski with various pieces and an encore selection.
William Coulter was fined ten dollars and held on five hundred dollars bail after arraignment with Charles Desand on charges tied to the June 12 Dunmore riot. John Flanagan testified of gangs ambushing him, stones thrown along the route, and an attempted hanging before reaching his home.
Nay Ang Park undergoes major remodelling under Director John F. Roche with animals shifted to new sections except the deer. Driveways and walks are being upgraded, largely using county jail labor, while park funds await city council approval to access a $25 000 bond for expanded animal housing and paddocks.
Miss Becker and Alfred Pilling presented a recital at Powell's music warerooms last night. The audience praised Miss May Hackett and Miss Emma Frey for standout performances and noted the thorough instruction the pupils received.
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