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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1902
Page
7
William Wagner a carpenter at the Lackawanna car shops in Dover was hospitalized at Moses Taylor yesterday after losing two fingers in a workplace accident.
Francis J Torrance of Pittsburg has been elected a Bucknell University trustee and has begun his duties. He previously earned a Master of Arts degree from Bucknell, marking his formal association with the institution.
On Saturday November 1 two holy communion services will be held at St Luke’s church at 7 and 9 a m. Memorial flowers should be delivered to the church by noon on Friday for the observance.
A United States civil service examination for medical interns in the government hospital for the insane will be conducted in this city on December 9.
A fragment notes graduates of respected medical colleges and implies applicant quality. The terse item hints at evaluation of credentials without detailing institutions, dates, or outcomes.
Mr and Mrs Edward Rock of North Scranton were bail held yesterday by Alderman Ruddy on a larceny charge from a house rented by Ida Gelsher who said the couple took certain household foods.
A colored woman accused of stealing a sum of money from a man was arrested by Patrolman D. J. Davis just before midnight as she alighted from a Delaware and Hudson train. She will be taken to Wilkes Barre today.
Marie Reisman a young newsboy was held on $200 bail by Magistrate Howe on a larceny charge brought by J. A. Curtis manager of Lackawanna News company. He alleges the girl stole 1 cent from a cash register some months ago.
The will of William Wilson of Scranton was admitted to probate yesterday and letters testamentary granted to Anna Wilson. The will of Dr. Lewis Barnes of Scranton was also admitted to probate yesterday and letters testamentary granted to va C. Barnes.
Thomas Downs of Irving avenue faced a preliminary hearing on charges of criminally assaulting Johanna Kenealy in Alderman Ruddy s office. He was committed to the county jail without bail after the alderman denied bail. Judge Newcomb later freed him on $1000 bail. Mrs Kenealy and her husband were also held on related charges.
A special union committee led by J H McNulty J Jacobs and George Phillips announced the boycott against the Dixie theater is removed after Mr Dixie’s frank statement and perceived fairness. They urge union men in Scranton and nearby to extend fellowship to Dixie as his rental venture resumes.
William Washburn and Miss Sara J. Evans were married at the bride's Met Washburn street home in a small ceremony officiated by Rev. EB McHenry of St David Episcopal Church. A reception followed and the couple left for Buffalo for their honeymoon aboard the Lackawanna line. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. John Cook, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Williams, Mrs. Leeds, Mrs. Madwards, Miss Edith Slout, Miss Mary Evans, Thomas H. Evans, D. H. Evans, Esther Davis, and W. H. Davis.
The ladies of the Penn Avenue Baptist church will hold the first supper of the season in the church parlors on Thursday October 30 from 6 to 9 p.m. The menu features prime fried oysters pressed veal creamed potatoes jelly pickles rolls home made bread sherbet cake and Pierces Somerset Club coffee. Home trade cake and candy will also be for sale.
An advertisement from The Tribune office promotes half tone and line cut services at low rates and prompt work. It urges voters to support John B. Jordan as the Republican candidate for state senator.
Rev Elkanah Hulley spoke on The Educational Value of Failures while Superintendent F L Jones outlined the Monroe doctrine and its historical applications. The Directors Association met with 125 directors, discussing compulsory education law and township school consolidation.
A Canadian note lists clergy from Toronto endorsing Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder claiming rapid relief. Names include Bishon Sweetman Rev De luangiry Epiacopaling and Rev Dr Chambers Methodist along with Dr Withrow and Mr Newman. The piece also cites Agnew's Ointment for piles with claims of relief in a day.
Orders to Colonel Hutchinson and the Eighth to return three, then nine companies, plus two from the Fourth. Eighth units at Lackawanna and Parsons. Fourth at Nanticoke. Recalled troops to break camp at daylight and depart around noon. Thirteenth Regiment and Governor's troop to be the county's remaining encamped forces, with open house today for friends, guard mount at 1, band at 2, and dress parade at 4. regimental rifle team honored at headquarters dinner attended by notable guests.
The defense in the Thornton insurance suit opened with attorney M J Martin arguing the fire was incendiary and part of a plan to defraud insurers. He cited the timing after policy purchases and alleged overinsurance as corroborating arson while noting alleged mishandling of goods by the Thorntons after loss. A motion for non suit was denied. jury to decide.
Earnest plea from St Joseph's Foundling Home to contribute during the annual donation days today tomorrow and Saturday. Flour is especially needed but any aid sustains the eighty children, most of them orphaned babes, who appeal for assistance.
Thomas Heilman longtime blind beggar known for mouth organ and raised letter Bible died in bed at Horn's hotel on Franklin Avenue after a night of intoxication. Authorities ordered a postmortem. coroner cited heart trouble with possible strangulation as cause. police notified by Reading.
The Liederkranz minstrel show stages a 35 man army and navy cast on Lackawanna Avenue with red white and blue stage lighting. Songs include Medley of patriotic numbers, a strong bass solo, and two popular coon songs. The program features the Liederkranz quartet and solo turns by Wenzel Pulaski Evans Martin and Weinss. A finale marching song ends the night with a dance to follow.
The Merchants Association will supply trading stamps usable at any store for all merchandise from needles to pumpkin pies. The stamps are claimed to be as good as cash for household needs and represent a Straight 56 percent dismount.
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