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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1902
Page
7
In and About sae the City reports the Novena to the Sacred Heart begins this evening at Holy Cross. The event continues with prayers and devotion in city churches.
A garbled report describes a chaotic event at the Star Vienten where a solo performance led to a mistaken wedding claim. The Head Theik intervened, and the ceremony did not take place, leaving performers and audience puzzled.
In a recent report the town requested all officers of the police force to assemble at city hall in full uniform for inspection and briefing. Evidence of preparation and attendance by key personnel was noted as part of the ongoing administrative procedures.
Fragmentary report states Paternot of Oly Phan faced charges for an alleged assault near the Eighteenth Ward. Details are garbled but reference a court appearance and a stated amount of $00 tail for the defense.
A dog in a box near Stone around Memitoote Bridge was rescued as a fire alarm reported on Midmeal Street. Crews cited by in stefective chimnes in the House of Malijek Gherrett at Aton Avenue extinguished flames in a chemical Mild pileation, with the scene described as bidigalieant.
Peter Coyne, a young base ball player from Minooki, was arraigned before Judge Ale cora Ruddy yesterday on the charge of assaulting and annoying Bridget Huddy. The incident arose after a ball from a game landed in Mrs. Huddy's yard. The accused was held in $0 bail for his appearance in court.
The Perseverance band of Lel Anon marched toward the station and performed inside Jonus Longa Sons store. They played a Hvellest situation as shoppers watched the band create a melodic scene through the Flore. The group departed the Dulidituessii and continued toward the station.
John Godance, an employee of A Boldy who operates multiple push carts selling fruit, appeared before Alderman Buddy for violating a city ordinance restricting business within 60 feet of a refill store. Attorney Joseph Jeffreys represented the merchants. Godance was fined with costs.
The Catholic Choral Club held a thorough rehearsal at the Knights of Columbus hall before their Lyceum concert next Monday. The roster lists numerous sopranos altos tenors and basses including Mrs O'Brien Miss Mongan Miss Beamish and many others under the leadership of John T. Watkins.
John Jermyn lies in critical condition at eight o’clock this morning with physicians unable to offer any hope of recovery. Family and friends are gathered as doctors declare the illness terminal and expect the patient to die within hours.
Two sets were completed last night with the Independents sweeping the South Side at Elk alleys for a 3-0 win and a team total of 2,498. The Franklin team had sick players and their match with the Arlingtons was postponed while the Cumbrhins extended their losing streak. The Becker squad won two of three games but neither side played well.
Judge Buffington of the United States District Court intervened during a nighttime arrest in Pittsburgh. A teamster resisted and fled with two horses until the judge rushed into the street to seize the second horse. The prisoner escaped but the officer and judge halted the drive to the police station before the teamster fled.
Rev M J Mowin officiated as twenty-five postulants received the white veil and thirty-six novices took the black veil at Malikrodt convent Wilkes-Barre. Delegates from several states attended with three from this city Mig from this city Daleviat Bouter Othillia Behiller Busan Theobald. Rev Father Askam of Buffalo preached the sermon in Mallinkvodt chapel one of the largest German convents in the United States.
Judge McClure granted a non-suit in the Thomas case against the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad over the death of engineer Jerry Thomas after a runaway ice train on Povono mountain. The ruling cited lack of proximate cause evidence and juror testimony about risk assumed by the decedent.
The notice lists prices for National Eisteddfod events on May 1 to May 30. Reserved concert seats cost 1.00 to 2.00, with morning and evening session options. General admission ranges from 0.50 to 0.96, and children's tickets are 0.25. Reserved seats for all three sessions are 1.50 and three-session general admission 2.00. The diagram is at 405 Linden Street. phone 1644 for prompt applications.
Mrs G Bruce of Lansing Michigan recounts long travel and illness leading to an ovarian surgery. She credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and San ative Wash with restoring health within three months, noting no loss of engagements or meals. The ad urges free confidential counsel from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts.
Former Judge J W Carpenter began a trespass action for James Delovan against Charles Champlin. Both men are Benton farmers. Delavan claims Champlin used a public road across Delavan land, and despite a new road across Champlin land Champlin continues to cross Delavan land to reach the other public road, seeking damages.
In the orphans court Judge A A Vosburg files estate reports for Kern Stevens and James P Quinn. Ezra Stevens estate awards $2400 with one third to the widow who chose against the will and a contingent balance distribution if George E Stevens returns or not. Quinn estate distribution follows intestate real estate laws with Quinn’s share extinguished by a father’s judgment note. Attorneys M A McGinley PF Loughran and H C Butler represent In Interest.
In the matter of the lunacy of SM Phillips the committee Bo W W Phillips yesterday presented a report with exceptions to be filed within ten days. Attorney O A Battenberg was appointed a Committee of the Person of Anile Durr, adjudged insane.
Memorial Day in the city features morning grave decorations by Old Soldiers and a 1:10 PM veterans parade. Henry Harding to give the Memorial address, with an evening concert at Memorial Hall. Readings and services at Cathedral, Washburn Street, Forest Mill, Dunmore Catholic, and Dunmore Protestant cemeteries list speakers, songs, and student participation.
General Manager Frank Silliman Jr of the Beranton Railway Co declines to meet with the Central Labor Union committee formed to address employee grievances. President John Devine sought a conference on Tuesday but was told by Silliman’s secretary that outside parties would not be welcomed. Shea of Division 165 meanwhile arranges talks between the GM and the union’s executive committee.
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