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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1902
Page
7
A Lackawanna railroad train ran into Bovanton station in mid afternoon with two engines and eight crowded coaches. Several dozen people gathered at the scene and many stood outside as traffic on the line slowed due to the incident.
A large throng of Cornell students formed part of a crowd moving toward Philadelphia for an upcoming event. The group was noted for its size as it traversed the route in a coordinated procession.
David Morris of Mulberry street was arrested at the instance of Elizabeth Jankine who alleges he quarrelled with her and struck her in the face. Morris admitted the charge and was fined and confined.
The Amity Social Club hosts its inaugural ball this evening at Music Hall. The committee promises a premier event of the season with Lawrence’s full orchestra providing the music.
Sharif Weels of Chemung County and two accomplices Kis James Darling and James McDonald arrived in Elmira from another city. They are wanted there for larceny and have been in town for a month awaiting requisition.
The building committee of the board of control after inspecting the new No. Il school has directed the architect to modify the retaining wall plans to materially reduce the initial cost estimate, which was over BW.
Eighteen Bucknell University players from Lewisburg Pa were in Scranton for lunch before boarding Lackawanna train No 4 to Syracuse to play today. The squad dined at the Scranton House and then departed.
The annual ball of the Victor Emanuel society was held last night in Muvee Hall. Fiere Brothers provided music and the dancers enjoyed a delightful evening. Joseph Chaves served as committee chairman.
Police reported yesterday afternoon that Lafayette Dennison of DN Moviert Avenue, an elderly man nearly Mp years old, wandered away from home while relatives could not locate him. Dennison is slightly demented and unable to care for himself.
The Scranton team dropped its first three games of the season on Thursday to the Grey Ridge Wheelmen. Scoring lines show Wheelmen 0 and 544, with Wardell posting a 12 1 record and high average.
Henry Crop of 14 Lackawanna Avenue Was arrested yesterday for the larceny of a coat from Frank Lehman of Moscow. At Magis trate Millar the court found Crop had loaned Lehman 4 cents and took the overcoat as security. He was discharged.
The Father Whitty Society marked sixteen years with a banquet and entertainment at St. Mary's hall North Scranton last night. A large crowd attended the celebration with decorated rooms and dancing afterward. The event highlighted the society as the state’s largest temperance group with about 600 members and featured prominent temperance figures among the attendees.
The Whitty Society held a formal banquet in the second floor lecture hall with national colors and palms, 11 o clock seating, and a menu by Caterer P I Durkin. Guests included out of town union members and toasts honored Our Wagon Our Ladies Our Guests and Our Society. President Mulherin spoke of 60 members and strong temperance work led by Father Moylan with a banquet committee chaired by Baxter Coleman Loftus McNulty and Cavanaugh.
William Davis of Belle Vue underwent successful skull trephination yesterday after a May altercation left him struck by a stone. A bone fragment pressed against the brainbeam, causing repeated convulsions prior to recovery.
Detective Deiter arrested Patrick Mullarkey early yesterday for possessing a coachman s overcoat stolen from Mrs. Thomas Dickson. The owner declined prosecution. Magistrate Millar committed Mullarkey to the county jail for sixty days on the drunkenness charge.
Division Superintendent Giles Schenck is promoted to chief dispatcher succeeding John Hundon who moves to Bondile to fill Dispatcher P. J. Kelly's vacancy. Kelly will relocate to Scranton to fill the vacancy created by Schenck's promotion. The changes take effect December 1.
A series of promotions and raises at the post office updates several staff roles. William E. Gibbons moves to record clerk with pay rise to 800 to 900 a year, John H. McDonough becomes distributing clerk at 700 to 800, George R. Fellenger advances from stamper to general utility clerk, I BW Kinbuck rises from stamper to 700, Mrs Belle L. Smith of Dunmore advances to 600, Walter S. James of West Beranton named stamper at 100, Mrs M Kirling shifts from money order clerk to rural free delivery in Washington DC.
Westinghouse Church Kerr company constructing the Wilkes Barre line will install gates at grade crossings within the city limits. The third rail will be guarded at blade crossings and current cut and carried underground before crossing. Cars will pass crossings without perceptible speed change.
Postoffice hours for Thursday November 2 include morning delivery, full-day registry and money orders, and stamp windows open 9 to noon. Collections occur at 10 45 a m from Main avenue box lines and 2 pm by Carrier No 2. Carriers 29, 4 and 4 handle evening collections. postmaster Kara H Ripple signs the notice.
Thanksgiving day matchup at Athletic park features Beranton High School and St. Thomas College in a two half 30 minute game. St. Thomas holds size edge while Beranton relies on speed. Both sides trained under coaches Follows and Vaughan amid secret preparations and a spirited school rally led by Dr Josling and staff.
Charles Bieberich, 14, of 1020 Heech Street, died instantly at the Gibbons Coal breaker after slipping while moving between coal chutes. The modernized plant, bought from James Murray, employs many youths. Coroner Saltry notified. funeral set for tomorrow at the German Catholic cemetery in Na.6.
William W. Van Dyke died at 302 Jefferson Avenue after a two day illness described as neuralgia of the heart. Born November 28, 1876 in Herkimer County, he built a long Utica business career, organized the Scranton Brewing Company, helped form Meadow Brook Silk Company, and led Keller & Van Dyke piano makers. Survived by wife, two sons William F. and A. D., a daughter Mrs. A. J. Collins, two sisters Mrs. Mary Trew and Miss June Van Dyke. Funeral arrangements not yet announced.
Captain Martin Kulguski and High Private Albert Majeski led a dispute with High Privates Stanley Nijeski Stanley Levecki and Mike Pakulash over strike benefits. Guards supporters refused to kneel for prayers and expelled Kulguski by force amid a conspiracy and assault case heard by Magistrate Millar with bail set at $500 for three defendants and $100 for two.
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Madison Avenue temple will serve a turkey supper in the vestry room on Thanksgiving from 5 30 to 8 00. All are welcome. Supper is fifty cents.
Dr H B Ware will return Monday morning December 1 from the Board of Trade Building. The nation has one new thing to be thankful for Fruited Wheat.
Announcement of Mascagni and his operatic company set for December 5 at the Armory. The Boston Journal critic lauds Cappelle as a rare tragedienne and praises Aime Mantelli Sechriuvazsi and Sig. Bellatti for leading roles. Fans expect an unprecedented musical event in the city.
Tomorrow morning at 1 o clock the sheriff will sell fifteen head of horses and mules at the electric City stables. The animals were seized yesterday pursuant to an execution and will be sold to the highest bidder.
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