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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
9
Two men attempted a break in at 1013 Jackson Street, West Scranton, but fled when confronted by police. Officers heard a dog bark and spotted a man loitering near the residence, triggering a retreat as a second intruder escaped in the dark. The family woke to chloroform odor. no one harmed.
John Richards of 443 North Bromley Avenue appeared before Alderman Davis to answer assault and battery charges filed by his wife. She described repeated beatings and life threats, with bruises shown as evidence. several witnesses corroborated her account. Richards was held in $4000 bail for court appearance.
In Embury on South Main Avenue an entertainment evening under the Junior and Intermediate leagues of the church drew a large crowd. A long musical program opened with My Country Tis of Thee sung by the Junior league before the pastor led in prayer.
Memorial Day observances will be held today at Washburn Street and Cathedral cemeteries. B. Mott, past commander of post 189, will lead at Washburn, with Rev H McDermott delivering the address. At Cathedral, 8 Y Haupt will MC and R J Bourke will speak on Memorial Day. Committee members include W S Jones Thorne H Allen William J Jones and D W Thompson.
In St Patrick's church on Wednesday morning Miss Josephine Foy of Hampton Street married John O'Connor of Luzerne Street. Rev J B Whalen performed the ceremony. After a trip to New York City and other points, the couple will begin housekeeping in a newly furnished home on Luzerne Street.
Bihan Allen Lodge plans an ex cursion to Mountain Park on June 28 and Brendan council along with M L will run an excursion to Binghamton on July 4. Today all barbershops on this side are closed and Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Bible school held a rehearsal last evening. Preparations are under way for childrens day. Mr and Mrs John Gallagher welcome a daughter. Mrs M L Blair of New York City visits this side. Colonial Club elects officers at Tuesday evenings meeting.
President John Reynolds vice president William Thomas recording secretary Frank Miller financial secretary Silas Powell treasurer W W Gibbs and serjeant at arms Stanley J Lewis were listed after an election A social smoker followed at Harry Thomas 1204 Hampton St Wednesday night with presenting Mr Thompson a Bible and a speech by Joshua Blas The rest of the evening passed with diversions Benjamin Grims of Thirteenth Street has returned from Fort Erie
Cryatal Literary and Drama Club presents Lynwood at the Auditorium tonight with a large cast including Victor Blanchard PL J McGllire Hol Win Carlyle and Miss Loretta Duggan. A surprise party for Mrs Mary Robinson was hosted by Providence Methodist Episcopal Church ladies on Bean Street with guests listed.
An afternoon session of the Women’s Christian Temperance Union was held in the YY. W. R. A. rooms with prayers led by Miss Selby Mrs. M. P. Sthodes and Mrs. Armstrong. A large crowd attended and community members like William White and Mary Davis were noted as visiting relatives in nearby towns and cities.
Residents plan cottage stays at Ocean Circle and Clark's Green while families enjoy summer. Several locals return from Atlantic City and Boston New York trips. An Epworth league event at Asbury Methodist Episcopal Church featured Miss Pearl Lidstone in charge with a cast including Misses Trooks Taylor Willking Griffin Stackhouse Safford and others. performances by Vanderveken Gippel and several soloists.
William La Monte aged 34 died last evening at his mother's home 810 Madison avenue after a long illness. He worked with International Text Book company and previously with Colliery Engineer company in New York. He was a son and church member of First Presbyterian, survived by sister Miss Anna La Monte and brothers Wellington and Arthur La Monte. Funeral will be held Sunday afternoon from the residence.
Philip Rader dies at his Birch Street home on Memori day eve after a cancer of the stomach. He served four years in the Civil War and is mourned for his steadfast record. An entertainment by St. Marys Glee and Dramatic Club and school exercises accompany the notices.
The community mourns the death of Civil War veteran Rader born in 1844 who served with the Tenth New Jersey Infantry for nearly four years and fought at Spotsylvania Cold Harbor and the Wilderness. Funeral services are planned at St Marys German Catholic church and at his home with burial in St Josephs cemetery in Mauch Chunk. Civil war veterans and friends are invited to attend.
Memorial exercises were held yesterday by the Grammar School on Pittston avenue. A stirring patriotic programme arranged by the teachers was excellently rendered by scholars Louise Maus Lorett Maloney Stella Hansen Katie Hope Martha Kornacher Mary Vaughan Barbara Tuffy Katie Mitty Emilie Neals Harry Kolb George Rogar Fred Sunday.
A clever entertainment at Bt Mary's Hall rear of Hickory street last evening, staged by Bt Mary's Glee and Dramatic Association, drew large attendance. The programme, published earlier, was fully performed with George J. Robling George J. Schneider John A. Wilcom and Henry Bohr among the participants.
Police Officer Christ Rose stepped on a cobblestone while exiting a car yesterday and sprained his back, making him unable to report for duty last night. The funeral of Carl Knetler will be held at 6 PM this afternoon. The Knights of Malta meet tonight. several community notices appear among church rebuilding bids forthcoming.
The Olyphant post office hours are listed with a break in the day. Residents visit relatives in Hyde Park and Lickawanna Street while Miss Mumle Burke and Miss Nellie Gallagher are noted guests. Soldiers plan to decorate graves at St Patrick's and Union cemeteries. An 8 o clock requiem Mass honors deceased C M B A members at St Patrick's Church. Uncalled letters include D Hy Evans W G Howard Blaine de Moran and others.
Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children prepared for use at the Children’s Home in New York. Claimed to ease feverishness constipation teething stomach disorders and remove worms. Sold at druggists for 25 cents with no substitutes. Sample sent upon request to Allen Olmsted New York.
Jermyn and Mayfield mark a general holiday with closed stores and a partial post office schedule. A parade by Boys Brigade Veterans and Sons proceeds to the cemetery, followed by an entertainment at Enterprise hall. Local school board meeting, municipal reorganization, and community notices on residents moving, jobs, and society events are reported.
The state department issued charters today including Paradise Brook Trout Company of Paradise Valley Monroe county with capital of 5000 and The Colliery Engineer Company of Scranton with capital 5000.
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