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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Mar 05, 1902
Page
5
Fragmentary text lists names and events across locations with travel, family deaths, and academic notes. Contains mentions of Washington Mee and Mie, Meath Mes, Florida Cuba trips, and a New Jersey rail figure. Several garbled sentences reference trains, deaths, and a university contest with local figures.
Dr WA Paine said after visiting the Vinol home that the children are not suffering from smallpox and that the quarantine on the premises will be raised tomorrow or Friday. Only two smallpox causes remain: Braindivans of Roberts court and Mrs James Brice of North Garfield avenue. The Jones quarantine remains in force. Dr W E Allen received a state health board notice alleging milk from Moscow containing a smallpox case will be investigated today.
At the Wom en's Home and Foreign Missionary society annual meeting of the Penn Avenue Baptist Church, officers were elected led by President Mya H. J. Carr and treasurer Aire J. Alfred Pennington. The treasurer reports a $117 balance while officers note thriving saviery and Mrs L. M. Gales spoke on the Toronto Student Volunteer convention experiences.
A Scranton Business College graduate, a twenty year old, draws 870 a week in New York. He credits his success to his training at Scranton Business College and to diligent work on his craft. Many B B C students are earning sizable salaries in New York Philadelphia and Buffalo.
Catholic Historical Society members heard Miss Katherine Toohey of Wilkes-Barre discuss Shakespeare's women as ideal refined examples. She analyzed Ophelia Juliet Portia and Rosalind, examined Lady Macbeth and argued ambition drove her toward King Duncan's murder. Miss McCabe of Carbondale sang two soprano solos and may give a future recital.
Din S McLeod defeated Fred Marks of Brooklyn in two straight bouts before a 200 strong crowd at the Scranton Bicycle Club. The long first bout ended with McLeod pinning Marks after sixteen minutes, followed by a quicker finish in five minutes in the second match as McLeod pressed his advantage to claim the side bet of 100 dollars.
Rev Joseph Henry Odell will be formally installed as pastor of the Second Presbyterian Church in a joint service with the First Presbyterian Church. The program begins at 7 40 with music by Organist Chance and the church choir. Clergy from several congregations participate including Rev Dr S C Logan Rev Owen Davies Odell Rev Hus Lee Rev Dr Isaac J Lansing Rev Dr James McLeod and Rev Dr Charles J Robinson. The benediction will be pronounced by Rev Mr Odell Wimeek.
Mrs. Frank Sweet born in Frome England Sept 6 1851 died in Scranton March 3 1900. Maiden name Moss married Sept 1 1872 in New York to Frank Sweet of Scranton Pa. Funeral at Maple Street residence with Rev. Israel private interment Forest Hill Cemetery. James Gavin infant son of Arr and Mrs Gavin of South Scranton died Monday night. Margaret O Malley of North Scranton died at 14 West Market Street.
A six year old boy, Thomas Naughton, who slipped into Leggett's creek Friday afternoon, was found by local children near Grove Street. The body, washed ashore and nearly nude, was brought to O'Donnell's undertakers and identified by grieving parents as Coroner Saltry examined the case.
Walter Damraweh accepted an invitation to serve as one of the three adjudicators for the national eisteddfod competitions. The Decoration Day event will feature him as a judge, while Concordia Society of Wilkes-Barre will enter the choral contest among German singing societies.
Judge R W Archbald hosted an informal smoker at his home during the Lemonton session of the Federal court. Attaches, attorneys, and giants of the case Bloomingovechee attended, with the opposing parties also present, making the event a notable social interlude amid the proceedings.
The article details flood damage across Scranton and surrounding towns. It notes undermined bridges, washed debris, and water in cellars as residents return home. Rail lines including Jersey Central Ontario and Western reopen, while coal mines faced car shortages. local officials and firefighters coordinate pumping and repairs as officials list visiting dignitaries and attendees at a social event.
The Saloon of William H. McNamara at 909 West Market Street was broken into Monday night. A cash drawer was forced, about seven dollars in small change stolen. The proprietor learned Jack O’Brien had a similar amount and arrested him with Eddie Day after finding them at the Columbia hotel. Both face a hearing this morning.
William Foster of Park Place was arrested by Detective Delter for burglarizing the Lackawanna Mill and Elevator Co on Providence Road. Amounts stolen included $8 from the top shelf and flour bags from the storeroom. Foster, already under suspicion, was found with flour sacks at his home and taken to the central police station for a morning hearing.
A stone was thrown through the window of a Green Ridge People car on Capoose Avenue between New and Phelps streets at 8 50 last night. Seven passengers rode the car and a woman sustained a light injury. Conductor Evans and Motorman Conrad were in charge.
An Associated Press dispatch reports the Royal Oak comes under control of the Philadelphia and Reading company. The arrangement is dated by a committee in Acrameds and Wilkee-Baire capitals hotel, following actions prompted by Borapten.
Exclusive AP report from Cape Town says Cyril Rhodes shows improvement after a period of illness with signs of recovery and renewed health.
The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway pledges $10 000 to a new Young Men's Christian Association railroad department building in Scranton. The project seeks $15 000 more. a brick three story facility with baths bowling alleys and 30 trainmen rooms is planned at a $30 000 cost.
Colonel William Jennings Bryan speaks at the Lyceum theatre next Friday evening under the Young Men's Institute. Ticket diagrams show seat layout and box office opens this morning at 10 oclock. Extensive preparations aim for a packed house as crowds gather for the noted orator.
A testimonial from Mrs. Virginia Shepherd of Powellton West Virginia describes eight years of illness with nervous headaches, sinking spells, and heart palpitations. After using Paine's Celery Compound she reports no headaches for six weeks and renewed strength, crediting the remedy with lifting her from “the grave.”
A crowded gathering of women welcomed Colonel Bryan as he spoke, drawing cheer and interest from many attendees eager for his message. The event showcased strong support and curiosity among the local ladies present.
Before your southern trip consult ticket agent of the New Jersey Central. The true southern route to major points south requires only one car change, with no other road offering such convenience. Cities include Charleston Atlanta Asheville Jacksonville St. Augustine Cincinnati St. Louis Louisville Montgomery New Orleans and more. reservations in Pullman cars available to any point. For details call any New Jersey Central agent or J S Swisher in Scranton Pa. Give our agent a trial COFO order when he calls at your house.
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