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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1902
Page
7
The article notes city efforts to provide for the poor on Thanksgiving day. Contributions of various items are planned and sent to parish helpers, with details appearing in the November 4 notice.
A Lackawanna Railroad employee suffered severe injuries when a car overturned. The incident occurred Saturday, and he was promptly taken to a nearby hospital for treatment. The exact time of the accident is not clear.
Police search for 14 year old Paul Rhoda who wandered from home in the Aptabin area on Thursday. Authorities urge residents to report any sightings as efforts continue.
The fragment mentions Stephen Reap reported hurt at a local facility on Saturday. Authorities say he is alive and may recover. Details are garbled and partially unreadable.
Dr. B A Knopf of New York, a famed specialist on contagion, will deliver an address under the hour of trade in Dee WW. He will discuss the progress he believes will hasten the defeat of the disease and shed light on new developments.
The event at the New Armory offers a singing program featuring Boccatonn vedalists and a Brooklyn competition. Performances run all afternoon with a full rehearsal segment noted in the program.
Fragmentary message reports a superintendent of police receiving telegrams from Charles Wiles of Youngstown seeking information about his son presumed killed. The garbled lines reference a ruling, a second telegram, and mention a deacon and Mon caemendk Wik in unclear context.
Police alerted after a night break in at Councilman John Be. Regan's residence in the Vaud wie Valley louse. Both horse and buge ay were stolen. Officers dispatched to search the area and track suspects as a watch for the mutt continues.
Clarke and another director of the Correspondence Institute of America were summoned to appear at the post office department in Washington to defend charges of devising mail fraud. They have been indicted and will face trial at February session of the United States court.
At a recent auditing committee session, Quintin presented a bill for 488 for services rendered in Sew ny stbpoenie in the election contest between former Bennet Councilman James C Moonlew and a mayoral candidate. The committee agreed to comply and the bill will be sent to the city for signing and payment.
Members of the Cathelic historical society WG tender go reseptiton tonight in the Walehis of Columns eld house beginning at 8 oclock. President WL Murpline will preside with remarks and vocal solos by Edward Wath and Miss Alberta ONIe of Wilkes-Barre. The Behubert quarterte will render a selection. Bauer's orchestra will furnish music between the hours of umd ny.
The Sisto of the Tome of the Good Shepherd thank patrons for a lecture by Re Rev. Jd. T. Spalding bishop of Peorte H. The $725 raised will ease some large hospital bills. Sisters also thank Mr Reis and A. J. Duffvy for aiding the Lyceum event and the buyers of boxes and Lopes. Only one bid came for Beranton street sidewalk—John Flanagan & Co River street offered sixteen cents per square foot. engineers and officials seek to cut costs but face rejection of higher bids.
The Tribune reports strong interest from young readers in the Junior Educational contest with many letters received. Pens from Pennsylvania towns describe diverse contestants and the prize structure rewards variety in word lists, though not all submitters win.
In Judge Newcomb’s court, the case of Ida Campbell versus A Lange and constables Tra Mitchell and W Bartlett was heard over Dec 1. Judgment notes and settlements appeared in several allied matters including Sweeney executrix and German Building Association agreements.
Judge Kelly indicates the plaintiff must specify whether he seeks to hold John Pandley’s estate or executors personally liable for the alleged failure. He orders a more specific statement within thirty days or the defendant’s demurrer will be sustained and judgment entered.
In the divorce proceedings Agnes Hallock Barry sues Thomas Barry seeking a desertion based divorce. Judge Kelly rendered an opinion yesterday on the show cause rule in the case.
A long-standing sufferer is said to be fully healed by Smith's Cure-all, backed by a testimonial from Mrs M Allooney of Chicago. Pyramid Pile Cure is sold at fifty cents a package and available by mail from Pyramid Drug Co of Marshall Michigan.
In Albany New York 1894 a divorce libel based on a Pennsylvania domicile fails for lack of jurisdiction. The judge rules one year Pennsylvania residence by the libellant is insufficient without personal service or respondent domicile within the forum state. The libel is dismissed at the libellant’s cost.
Death notice states the wife of Ebeneger Williams has died and that the firm J D Williams & Co will close their shops on Monday and Tuesday for the observance.
Suburban team wins three straight against Orange and Black regaining second place in city league. top scores include Suburban lineup Hitchcock 600 and Shennan 679, while Orange and Black’s Northrup 445 and Lith fai reached less. West Scranton results show Arendians taking two mediocre games from Electric City Wheelmen with Davis 182 high. Remaining matches delayed by rain and rescheduled tonight. standings list Bicycle Club League leaders.
The Trampe team showed its best form in three games with the Cambrians, then West Side alleys saw Backus team win three from Coons. Individual tallies list Murphy 157 high average and Coons high score 17, with Independent players advancing by defeating Arlington three straight.
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