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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1902
Page
3
The City and surrounding area observe a religious service at St Luke's Church today. A celebration of holy communion is scheduled for 9 a.m. with participation by Simon and St Jude's.
Local club invites residents Friday evening for a community gathering at the clubhouse. Organizers promise music, dancing, and socializing as attendees share in a friendly reception.
L. J. Golduiph filed a lawsuit against the Scrantonites and the Wilkes-Barre and Barboulin Railway yesterday to recover damages for injuries to his property in South Scranton caused by the Moodus of recent years.
John Smith was arrested Sunday for creating no disturbance in the bloc fer Schadt and left a deposit at police custody.
A man failed to appear in police court yesterday after being summoned to the headquarters for his appearance. Consequently, he forfeited the deport.
Mintel Str, af Paster, was arrested on a warrant for larceny of a revolver and one item from a former hoarding bows on Serine Fort street. He appeared before Alderman Millar for a hearing and was committed to jail for the detrust of ball.
An intoxicated man arrested by officers on Bath Washington Avenue after a search found a pistol and alleged threats to harm several people. He will be held for a marine guard review this morning.
An electrical fault at a Penn and Lee corner disrupted city teleflow with two crossed wires sparking. A ginning tele flow was seen and emergency services were called to remove the hazard and restore service.
A derailment occurred when a car failed to stop at a crossing, injuring several crew members and damaging a locomotive. Police investigated while dispatchers reported no passengers aboard at the time of the crash.
George Hohman tried to profit from the Matty Quinn murder case by claiming knowledge of the killers and the $1,100 reward offered by city and county officials. He had earlier attempted to secure a reward during the streetcar strike by providing misleading tips. He produced names and addresses on cards and said his wife heard confessions, but he vanished before a hearing and officials cannot locate him.
Arrangements for the Mitchell Day parade by the United Mine Workers of America are completed for West Scranton with a mass meeting at St David's hall after the march. Local and district officials including David Jenkins John Pompey O Nichols and Norma Williams are listed among speakers and organizers.
The Sninsters plan a Thursday dance at Bleyele club while Vie Megatone Republicina hosts 40 events at Tloward Wice hurch. Central Vioman's Christian Temperance union meets in Guernsey hall this afternoon. Youngs Men's Hebrew association holds their 18th annual ball at Liederkring hall tonight. Ballers orchestra provides music. Mast Stroudsburn State Normal alumni from Laehiwinn county urged to attend a meeting in court room No. Ye at ay eelock for important business.
A Tribune office ad promotes effective half ton es and line cuts for cards and small purposes. It claims prompt service, low rates, and an Ariel order to win business.
W. W. Stetson opens the twenty fourth annual institute in Lockhaven county with rhetoric on child study and schooling reform. Indiana's F. L. Jones lectures on the philosophy of history, urging deeper understanding beyond dates. Miss Juli B. Wogers discusses winter prep and tree changes, while Stetson emphasizes pedagogy and modern education.
A Hermes-style advertising notice urges readers to buy Pyramid Pile Cure for piles or hemorrhoids. It claims the suppository offers immediate relief and a curing effect, surpassing salves and lotions, and notes selling at fifty cents and one dollar with unchanged prices. A booklet from Pyramid Drug Co. Marshall Michigan explains use and benefits and invites requests by mail.
County Superintendent J. C. Taylor led Susquehanna teachers in critiquing early education methods and advocating home foundations for four years, then to kindergarten, with growth to independent reasoning. He urged teachers to raise text books and consider a joint Lackawanna excursion to Washington during the week of December 1. Sessions were to resume at eight oclock.
A Delaware and Hudson passenger train from Wilkes Barre to Wilkes Barre jumped the track near the Liokuwonnk stone bridge last night. The sudden stop rattled passengers but caused no injuries. The line was blocked for over an hour delaying the 10 pm departure.
The North Enders surged to second place as the Franklins swept three straight from the Cumbrians. The Independents edged the West Side team by fifteen points, with stronger play across all three games signaling a potential rebound for the league. The Backus and Arlington squads did not bowl last night.
In Wilkes-Barre, Mrs. Thornton testified as the sole witness in a retrial before Judge Archbald. She described the loss of furniture in the fire and provided timing and details of purchase. Cross-examiner Leahy pressed questions about alleged answers, which Mrs. Thornton denied having given. The session adjourned with her still on the stand.
Ministers from a number of Presbyterian churches met in Logan's study to discuss the church movement in the Lackawanna valleys. They expressed optimism for peace and prosperity in the coming year. Officers elected include Chairman Rev W.B. Mion of Peckville, Secretary Rev S.O. Logan, Vice President and Treasurer Rev Joseph H. Odell.
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