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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1902
Page
3
A meeting of the Florence mission managers is set for 10 o'clock this morning. The brief session aims to review ongoing duties and coordinate local service efforts among city officers.
The Christian Workers League will lead the rescue mission Tuesday evening September 2. All are welcome to attend and participate in the services and activities planned.
After four o'clock yesterday no arrest was reported but as the hour passed patrolmen were kept busy and by midnight all cells at the central and Center street stations were filled.
An ambulance bound for Irving avenue was hampered last evening after a horse pulling the vehicle on Stone avenue bridge fell dead. Miss Mawn later died at the hospital from burns sustained in the incident.
The condition of Mrs. Michael Devine of Jackson Street, shot by her husband Saturday night, was reported as much improved yesterday. Doctors say unless blood poisoning develops she will recover, though the bullet in the thoracic cavity has not been removed.
Young man Clarence Cleary W is arrested by Park Policeman McManamon at Nay Aug park on indecent conduct charges. A warrant from Magistrate Howe led to the arrest and he faces a hearing at 9 o clock this morning.
Mike Jones known as Marie Wells, died yesterday morning in Wilkes-Barre by self administered carbolic acid. Once a Scranton social figure, she had recently been seen at a Fell Street resort in Wilkes-Barre and reportedly hailed originally from Nunteoke.
Patrolman John Melkise nabbed two Vangarlins and detained two accomplices after a dispute outside Laubscher's saloon near Allis-Chalmers on Penn avenue. McHale seized a vicious knife from one assailant and escorted the men to the central station. The smaller resistor was clubbed en route as he fought police.
A William A. Gardner family reunion gathered 43 members at Nay Aug park yesterday afternoon. They shared a substantial dinner and spent the remaining hours socializing and enjoying amusements. Attendees included Rev. and Mrs. Sumner, Rev. and Mrs. Decker, Decker siblings, the Willey and Dean families, Reed and Van Sickle families, Crossley and Tolley clans, Bertine and Pearson relatives, and Honesdale, Cleveland, and Scranton connections.
Major W. Millar assistant adjutant general of the Third brigade denied rumors that the Ninth and Thirteenth regiments would be called to replace the Twelfth and Eighth in the Schuylkill valley. He stated no such action is contemplated and no possibility exists. Buys a 75c picture frame at Schriever's Special Frame Sale.
City educators gathered in the high school auditorium on Labor Day for a district institute. Dr George W Phillips welcomed teachers as President John Gibbons addressed salaries, term length, and policy. Prof E L Kemp and Dr George E Groff offered lectures on geography and community history with examples from American and Pennsylvanian heritage.
Park Policeman William Callahan is nearly run down by a fast driving youth in the park. After being thrown from a buggy he recovers the man and takes him to the central station. The horse is considered overworked and the driver, who refuses to name himself, claims the animal was beyond his control. The suspect is from Dunmore.
Christ Sinkart of 119 Everett Avenue West Scranton was struck by a runaway horse drawing a light transfer wagon on Spruce Street near Oakford Court during a parade yesterday morning. He suffered a slight shoulder injury treated at Lackawanna Hospital as the horse ruined the wagon. another spectator Barker had a minor foot injury.
One thousand gilt frames go on sale for two days only, Thursday and Friday September 4th. Schriever's Studio at 110 Wyoming Avenue will host the sensational event with framing designs on display.
Luzerne defeats Scranton semi pro squad before a large Labor Day crowd in a tight game. Griffin and Simmerman matched hits, with Griffin fanning five. Madenspacher of Scranton tripled and singled in five at bats. Key plays include Pughe, Brennan and Cross highlights for Luzerne and a pair of sensational catches by Brennan.
A former student says he would not take 1000 for what he learned in night school. Louis Taylor of Scott's is sent to a bookkeeping role by Cooper & Castor. A railroad position offers 5 per month. F D Wicks resigns from Williamsport Staple Co and joins Lacka Dalry Go.
Miss Mary Mawn of Irving Avenue dies after her dress catches fire when a candle slips from her hand in a clothes closet. The 18 year old is burned severely, removed to Lackawanna hospital, dies at 11 20 p m.
A barefoot five year old from West Scranton caused a commotion at a parade as he lingered in the central station with patrolmen. He smoked a dirty cigar, then told Superintendent Day he planned to quit the police, before his father arrived to collect him.
The general committee of parade arrangements from six West Scranton societies met at St. Leo's Parish and appointed committees and officers for the Catholic Total Abstinence Union parade. Thomas J. Gilroy of St. Leo's battalion was elected grand marshal. A parade day gathering at Round Woods grave was planned after the event. Committees were formed for chairs, catering, press, and advertising, with dozens of local names listed in roles.
During the last two weeks of August 1902 the United States issued patents to residents of northeastern Pennsylvania. Names include Charles M. Bowman Lebanon assignor to Diamond Match New York for a match device Michael F P Doyle Scranton carpenter's tool Albert Emerson Williamsport automatic railway signal George Killiam Scranton car wheel John H Koch Scranton valve Elmer R Lacey and A J Fuller West.
Recent filings with Replogle & Co. list numerous patent applications from Scranton and surrounding towns including ratchet wrench and pipe coupling devices, a portable stove and folding umbrella, railway tie chamfering implement, automatic fire extinguisher, vehicle tongue support, and a children garment for Imperial Underwear. International filings cover Canada and several European countries with Frances L. Reid noted as assignee in New York.
Michael Rogers and a woman living with him were arrested by a neighbor over alleged serious charges. The incident prompted local police involvement and a follow up inquiry.
Under Annie Rogers of 1220 Capouse Avenue, Mag istrate Millar ordered detention in county jail on multiple counts filed by neighbor Anthony Duggan. Duggan alleges Rogers entered his home last April while he was away, proposed indecently to Mrs. Duggan, then seized and attempted to outrage her. He also claims Rogers lived with the woman though unmarried and with her husband. Rogers and the accused man were held in 500 and 1000 dollars respectively.
An unknown man was fatally struck by a train on the Delaware and Hudson line near the Dodgetown crossing late last night. The 12.05 train passed over his body, mangling it. remains found later. Sergeant R. G. Jones and Coroner J. F. Sultry were notified, and the body was sent to Cusick's undertaking establishment.
A brief sale note announces a 15e Picture Frame event at Schriever's with availability Thursday and Friday only.
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