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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1902
Page
7
The Limies Aid Society of Ash Street Methodist Episcopal Church will hold a festival tonight in the city. Proceeds support church activities and community outreach.
Fragmentary report notes police box telephones and a pair of ships related to a Tennessee company. Names and specifics are unreadable. no clear outcome or dates can be determined from the text provided.
Caleb Thames and John Smtll of Oakford court were each held by Alderman Mood Ruddy last night on charges of breaking in the door of Stephen Swan's house Sunday and assaulting him.
A night blooming plant with thirty petals opened last evening at the residence of Barnes Show on Sloe Street. Neighbors were invited to view the flower and enjoy its beauty and fragrance.
John Woodhouse of Ash Street sustains leg injuries and his son-in-law CG OL. Jeffries suffers severe head and facial injuries after a car collision with a motorcycle on Lake Scranton roads Monday.
Lon Solkoekle was held in $200 bail yesterday by Magistrate Joho T Howe on a perjury charge filed by Adam Kosesoske. The case claims Solkoekle testified before Magistrate Millar on August 2 that he insulted her mother.
The funeral of Patrick Murrer was held Monday morning from his home on Broadway. A high mass was celebrated at Holy Cross Church. St Ponts Pioneer corps, of which Dowsseil was a member, marched with the body. The pallbearers were chosen from the g uelery.
Simon Richards of Silekshtiny suffered injuries while battling a fire at an avon dale avenue location. He was moved to Mages Taylor hospital where doctors say the patient will not prove fatal. Lilly aided during the incident as units from Det fw and Western com pan fought the flames.
The man from Toland died after a long illness. A wake and funeral will be held this morning in North Scranton. Services will be conducted at North Scranton church with burial at nearby Minwoteas.
Director Joh B Roche moved the king of convict workers from Naw Aus park venus to Connell park in South Borward. They started grading the terrace and edging near the northerly section of the new oak park. Contractor Joh A Leeduis operated a steam drill in the work zone.
One thousand gilt framed pieces form a display at Schilever's Studio 110 Wyoming Avenue. The two day sale runs Thursday and Friday September 4 and 5, featuring an extensive assortment in a sensational selling event.
The Marvine colliery of the Delaware and Hudson company began with about ninety men, largely former workers, amid a mild scene with few strikers. A round table of coal executives met at Temple Iron office to discuss the strike and the broader business, while other mines and repair shops adjusted to labor unrest.
Rev. T. J. Donahue pastor of St. Vincent’s Plymouth marked twenty five years ordained to the priesthood with a high mass led by Rt. Rev. Bishop Hoban. Rev. T. J. Comerford preached and Bishop Hoban spoke briefly. Parishioners gave a $500 check and a valuable ostensorium. Donahue, born May 6 1839 in New York, moved to Dushore and studied at St. Vincent’s college and Bonaventure seminary before serving in Wilkes-Barre and becoming Plymouth pastor.
A new industry with substantial size has set roots in Scranton ahead of the first postvacation meeting of the board of trade on September 15. Secretary Benmans hopes to announce a second large venture soon. The established Scranton Yarn Finishing Company, capitalized at $50,000, will mercerize cotton yarns and weave fabric for exceptional durability, operating from the Prescott avenue site formerly used by Nay Aug Lumber. William Menzies, of Morgan and Menzies, who devised an improved mercerizing device, is involved with the new firm.
Manager Wirth of the Scranton semi professionals claims the Pets beat a non regular local lineup and vows to meet them again on any day for any amount. The Scranton nine used some different players in Sundays game. He says the local victory was not against the full team from Carbondale.
Special work character building and college preparation offered at co educational Wyoming Seminary. Ample attention to ornamental branches with superior dormitories science hall chapel dining room gymnasium and athletic field. Tuition $300 a year term opens Sept 17 for catalogue address L L Sprague D D president.
License for a T5c picture frame granted at Schriever’s, offered on Thursday and Friday only.
Miss Sophia Alkus sues Jacob Yerko for breach of promise after a planned July 1 marriage. The suit seeks $5,000 in damages. Watkins represents Alkus. she says Yerko refused to wed on July 1 and again on August 27 after April 18 promise.
Thomas J. Rowlands of West Scranton faces renewed divorce actions after his second wife, Catherine A. Rowlands, claims he remained legally married to his first wife Elizabeth P. Rowlands when they wed. She alleges knowledge of the prior marriage led to her departure on February 18, 1898, and cites court records showing Rowlands’ May divorce from Elizabeth. Other notices name Ernest White of the Pyne and attorney James J. O Malley in a separate divorce action over alleged infidelity.
Attorney A A Chase filed a salt water overflow suit yesterday for Mrs Mary O Donnell of South Scranton flats seeking 2000 damages. Defendants include Wilkes Barre and Scranton Railway Company Central Railroad of New Jersey and Scranton Steel Company alleged to have narrowed the river channel above the flats.
Walter Connor charged with assault and battery on Mrs. William Smith yesterday posted bail. J W Smith tax collector for North Abington filed a $4.00 bond with Clerk Daniels. L G Colvin and W C Smith as sureties. Michael Rogers and Annie Rogers posted bail for unlawful relations on Caponse avenue Green Ridge. man $800 and woman $400, Joseph Bellum became bondsman.
Moscow youth 18, son of John F Sayre, fatally injured near Moscow station when he boarded an east bound engine to speak to a trainman and was struck by a west bound train. His left leg was severed above the knee and a head injury proved fatal. He died at 7 o'clock last evening.
Patrick Philbin an 85 year old peddler from South Scranton collapsed at his home 1302 Cedar avenue while milking a goat. Heart disease is named as the cause. He leaves a wife and two sons John and Patrick Philbin.
Short letters of interest will be published when accompanied by the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
The Tribune notes the Mulley invincibles lost to Jonas Long’s team on Aub Street grounds by 9 to 7, correcting yesterday’s report. D. Bullivan is manager and Frank Major captain.
Building permits issued by F L Brown totaled over 170000 for August, with most value in public works and industrial facilities. Large projects included two schools, a breaker at Leggett street, machine shops, a new passenger station, and a church, while residential permits remained scarce amid strike effects.
William Fitzpatrick 40 of Railroad Avenue died at Moses Taylor Hospital from injuries received when struck by a Lackawanna train at 10 AM in Bellevue. He leaves a wife and family. Coroner J F Saltry notified. Funeral at Holy Cross church Bellevue tomorrow at 2 PM, Cathedral cemetery interment.
Miss Bertha Solomon of Third street married Samuel Harowits of Fifth street. The ceremony took place at 6:90 at the Hickory B Street synagogue by Rev Greenberger. Attendants included Mika Bet tie Solomon Anna Harowite and Bettie Abrahams with Jacob Harowitsz as best man and Harry Weisberger Henry Abrahams and Harry Solomon as groomsmen. Lawrence's band provided music.
A shopper purchases a TSc picture frame at Sehrieger's special frame sale. The item is described in local sale notices as part of a promotional event with limited-time discounts.
A quiet home wedding occurred yesterday at Samuel Seward’s residence with Miss Florence M. Seward and Mr. Ward unassisted. The ceremony was by Reverend J. B. Singer of Mim Park M E Church. The couple left for a bridal tour and will reside in Charleston, D C, where Mr Ward is employed.
The Tribune advertises a guaranteed quicker print turnaround than any other local printing house, promising rapid production of newspapers and book pages for clients seeking prompt service.
The manager of a large retail store is noted for past employment at the Cibobe store. Mrs. Ward is a well known local figure with many friends. She was briefly connected with the technical supply department of the International Correspondence Schools.
In Scranton Pennsylvania on September 2 Mr and Mrs William E Johns of Booth Main avenue announce a newborn. In Philadelphia on August HU a daughter is welcomed to Mr and Mrs Richard J Beamish and their son.
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