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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1902
Page
5
J F Megargel Co promotes a small lot of Title Guaranty and Trust Co stock at a low figure. They urge investors to act now while the market remains depressed. Connell Building is listed as the brokerage address.
Personal notes report Miss Cornelia Cialpin Jenves traveling to Elmira today to be the guest of Miss Edith Brooks. Minnie Reese, formerly with Jonne Tong's Sons, has accepted a position with S R D Crane the cloak dealer. Michael J. ONeill, noted St Louis pitcher, arrived after a successful season. Gould of A Th Gould & Sons travels to New York for a carriage makers convention at Grand Central Time. Tawley couple guests of Hawleys. Dayton Tawley formerly resided nearby and now has Michigan business ties.
The Knights of Columbus dance class meets tonight. The Ladies' Aid at AM Soule University church holds an afternoon meeting. A Scranton United Choral Society meeting is set for Music Hall tonight with urgent male attendance. First Presbyterian church to administer the Lord's Supper next Sunday. premonitory services and commission on Sunday urged as the old church building has been sold and will be abandoned.
U S patent office issues September patents to Northeastern Pennsylvania inventors. Notables include Andrew G Brawl Berwinton and D J Griffiths Glyyhwnt for a combined curtain fixture and support and Edwin Dr Miller Williamsport for a folding money holder an envelope. Other filings include Henry Janssen Reading knitting machine John W Koons Lehighton folding stretcher William B Langin Mawles bottle filling and corking machine and John P Behneller Carasauqua wall pacifier for make pies. Foreign patent applications through Replogle Co cover Canada non refillable bottle and children garments in Britain with ties to Berantoy Pa. Dr Lindabury surgeon advertises women diseases specialty 215 Connell building hours 11 am to 4 pm.
Myrtle Hill and Nellie Williams faced criminal court yesterday for allegedly aiding A. H. Adams in a jail escape on August 17. Hill withdrew her not guilty plea as the trial progressed while Williams remained on trial at adjournment.
Witnesses recount Myrtle Hill and Adams aiding a jail break. Myrtle Hill pleaded guilty to breaking jail and Nellie Williams faced trial as the case continues. Adams pleaded guilty to breaking jail after the court adjourned.
Members of the joint streets and bridges committee with Director Roche and Chief Engineer Phillips surveyed two sites for the Laukuwunna river bridge to replace the Nace street span washed away last spring. The steel bridge is budgeted at about 40000 with potential extra costs if the Sanderson avenue site is used. A right of way and additional properties may be needed totaling about 10000. A decision was deferred to a future meeting.
The Scranton High School sophomore baseball team defeated the freshmen 14 to 1 at Athletic Park. Struck by twenty four hits from the sophomores and fifteen by the freshmen, eight strikeouts were posted by Neynolds. Monninger wowed with a one handed catch at third to prevent runs as the scoreline moved in favor of the sophomores.
Limited stock of small gold child necklace ornaments remains at Schriever's. The offer highlights artistic children’s photographs and a free necklace with purchase, urging early order due to dwindling quantities and the favorable combination of photography and jewelry.
City solicitor Watson engaged in drafting a contract for the Nineteenth district sewer to be signed by Ruch and Miller. The plan foresees 300 to 400 workers with four inspectors and four starting points, using steam drilling and a trench digger. Completion likely in twelve months, with bonds at six percent paid from property assessments.
Frank Kofczenski was found guilty by a jury in thirty minutes on charges of extortion and impersonating a county detective. He used the title with Edward Sharak to threaten owners of Old Forge speakeasies, demanding payments around 52 dollars. he denied posing as a county detective. Judgments and detentions followed, with his bondsman surrendering him to the sheriff and the convicted man jailed pending sentencing.
The city plans to fund a swimming pool and aquatic garden at Nay Ang Park with private party support within weeks. Work could start within sixty days as Director Roche studies similar projects in other cities and prepares preliminary plans. Local contractors’ estimates suggest costs, with donor announcements likely soon.
No. 7 school and several others shut for part of yesterday due to inability to heat the building from coal shortages. A coal committee has not met yet but a meeting is expected this week. No response from President Nicholls regarding a proposed conference between the wine workers’ executive board and the committee.
Kate Burhannon caused the arrest of William Fisher and Curtle Moore for larceny of furniture. The case was dismissed for insufficient evidence. Samuel Gritman and Chartres Pilger were arrested for selling intoxicants. bail was entered after a waived hearing. John Farrel had Dennis Mack arrested for larceny of an overnout. case settled with restitution and costs. Mary Sullivan had Andrew Sniskisky held on a stone strike with bail set at $0.00.
Arrangements are made for a Friday afternoon game at Athletic Park between the semipro Beal team and the professional National and American League players. Expected lineups include Beal professionals with Bray, Owens, Tani, Galhurher, Mebiugh, Maidens, Mervin, and others against All-Professionale with Neil, Mathewson, Jennings, Din, Gh, Freeman, Heathy, and more.
Sherwood moves into fourth as he rapidly closes on Rodriguez who sits in third plac e. Two others fail to advance while seventeen days remain in the contest. The homestretch approach raises the pressure and narrows the leaderboard.
A long list ranks 32 contestants by score from A. J. Kellerman of Scranton to Eddie Morris of South Scranton. Scores range from .00 to .803, with participants from Scranton Carbondale Hyde Park and other nearby towns.
Three leaders scored in the Tribune's Educational Contest with two from out of town and one from Scranton. William Sherwood moved to fourth place, narrowing the gap to Oscar He Kipp, as contenders Near the scholarship prize, with twenty days remaining before the close.
Readers submit opinions under the heading Letters From the People with writer names supplied for publication. The tribute section notes the paper does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed.
Editor reports Judge Vosburg defended the club's Republican label noting Welshmen studied conditions and had intelligence to choose. He denied disparaging any nationality and defended the Democratic party organ in the county. J Henry Jones, president, signs off. The Reformator Leader controversy follows with a New York wire about Os.00 distribution to minors and pipe content concerns.
Police raided a disorderly house kept by Charles Thiel at Vine Street and Oakford Court arresting Thiel his wife and four other women. Superintendent Day Lieutenant Neeny and Officers Gemmell and Moe Hale led the raid and they will be arraigned in police court this morning.
Superintendent Day and officers raided a house on Penn avenue last night. They found five occupants including three women and two men. The proprietress Mrs Hodges was arrested and one woman remained in charge of a sick person. Disorderly conduct was alleged at the place.
Daniel McGlynn of Wilkes-Barre was arrested for alleged city ordinance violations for riding a bicycle without proper lights and was arraigned in police court and discharged. Frank Van Loon, also from Wilkes-Barre, became intoxicated on a dry night and slept in a city byway. when aroused he abused and threatened a officer and paid a fine to avoid twenty days in jail.
The mutinynal basket meeting of the Women's Home and Foreign Missionary clefetics of the Abington association will be held in the Penn avenue church at 1.0 a.m. The programme includes opening service minutes trepar ta and papers on diverse missions in North America Philippines Mexico Cuba and Mexico with speakers Mrs. D. J. Williams Mrs. Bogo Morgan Mrs. G. A. Smith and others concluding with a conference and prayer.
The central branch of the Women's Christian Temperance Union held a meeting at Gtterngey hall to discuss Why Women Should Vote. Mrs Margaret Roberts introduced the topic, with Mrs D B Hand leading the discussion. Rev Thomas B Payne attended and gave a brief address. Next week delegates will report on the state convention in Allentown.
The Hillside Coal and Iron Company offers a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who killed John J. Mullen, an employee, at Smithville Luzerne County Pennsylvania on October 1, 1902. Details available upon written request to W. A. May, General Manager.
Kingston Pa. Special work builds character for college and business. Coeducational with ample attention to ornamental branches. Superior dormitories science hall chapel dining room gymnasium and athletic field. A finely equipped preparatory school 100 dollars a year. For catalogue address L L Sprague D D president.
Mrs Henry Wirth and family express heartfelt thanks to all who offered sympathy during their bereavement. Special appreciation goes to Pastor Nordto and the employees of the American Locomotive Company.
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