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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1902
Page
8
There will be a regular meeting of the teachers and supplies committees with the board of control tonight. Donation day at the Home for the Friendless features an entertainment program. The Ladies’ Aid Society of Win Park Church holds a supper tonight from six to six o'clock.
Mr and Mrs M F Gonder plan their twenty sixth wedding anniversary at 14 Charley Ave. Tue evening October, Fred W Davis of the city is reported in a hospital with typhoid fever. Chieves Boiler Stevens and Mins Plarviet A Berry announce their forthcoming wedding. Dr Hollister recovering from pleurisy aims to return home late this month. Poley W Tawley and Mary Deity to be married at Peter's Cathedral tonight with a reception at the bride's mother on Madison. No invitations issued due to widespread family presence.
Nine decrees in divorce were granted by the court in cases including Sayre vs Sayre Lathrope vs Lathrope Crisson vs Crisson and others. Statements detail abusive conduct in Sayre’s marriage and allegations of infidelity and abandonment in several divorces, with custody and relocation notes.
William Campbell sues for divorce from Julia May Campbell citing cruelty and neglect of their son Court. Court records show the couple married February 7, 1892, in Waverly, NY, with Campbell now living in Rochester and ordered to pay $1,240.
An elderly Emmet Street resident, William Lally, was struck by a Delaware and Hudson work train near the gas house and died of base skull fracture and facial injuries. He was identified at Cusick's after coroner Saltvy's inquiry. Survived by wife, daughter Magele, and son William. funeral pending.
The St Thomas College football team defeated Old Forge Pilcd School boys at Athletic Park yesterday afternoon. The college squad scored three touchdowns in the first half and used subs in the second. Keystone Academy visits St Thomas next Saturday as both teams renew a season with Factoryville yet unbeaten.
A mob of about fifty strikers attacked non union workers leaving the Dodge colliery yesterday. Several men, including Joseph Braun Joseph Lucknow and Michael Goteham, sustained head facial and body injuries. One man was said to have been thrown into the Lackawanna River but this could not be verified. Three were treated at Lackawanna hospital and police made no arrests as the crowd had dispersed by the time officers arrived.
The article urges support for the Hon for the Friendless as supplies run low and dormitories are full. An evening entertainment at 8:00 features Mrs Brady singing and Miss Jos reciting while patrons are asked to bring a silver offering to aid the home. The Green Ring Suburban line offers five special cars to convey patrons.
Thomas F P Gilbox and Miss Eliahed May, both of South Scranton, were married yesterday morning in St. Peter's Cathedral by Rev J A O'Reilly. The bride wore steel colored silk and blue mousgeline de sole. reception at the bride's parents' home on Prospect Avenue.
The Swiss Colony of Scranton plans a October festival in Music Hall under President Joseph Gnoss with Lawrence's orchestra to cue dancing. Foremost leaders of the Forest Conventions agreed on expelling Austrian officials and forming a perpetual league, laying groundwork for the Swiss Confederation.
Alex Lehreiffer, longtime Scranton clerk, named by Superintendent Rite to replace the late We. Wilson who died on a bicycle trip. Chiatetive Fuavell becomes file clerk. John Hughes succeeds Farrel as clerk. Funeral for Weilaen Wil to be held at 417 Vine Street at 10. Interment at Duninore cemetery.
A Republican rally series unfolds as the next governor and party leaders arrive from Tunkhannock at 108 p m. The Schedule includes Lyceum speeches led by Z A Scranton with Judge Pennypacker and John F Elkin among attendees. Prominent speakers from Delaware and New York circles slated for city and county events. large audiences expected.
Synt typed notice notes Blickensdeiffer and Chicago Typewriter companies offering sale of typewriters. It lists location at the Connell building and surgeon Pt Lindaburys with women’s diseases specialty. Hours shown as 11 a m to 4 p m and evening hours 7 to 8 pm.
The advertisement extols Borden's Nagle Brand Condensed Milk as scientifically produced and preserved to ensure purity. It claims the product gives coffee a delicious flavor and enhances appeal for consumers worldwide.
The note states tax duplicates are now in the hands of collection, signed by Fr. &. Barker, treasurer. The fragment indicates official collection action and authorizing body.
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