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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1902
Page
9
A brief listing shows L. A. Watres as president, with 0, 8. John Johnson as vice president and A. H. Christy as cashier. The fragment indicates a bank roster or corporate officers.
Joseph Boyer of Philadelphia was arrested for vagrancy and committed to jail for three months in default of a $15 fine. The notice records a city conduct action and a three month sentence.
The Scranton board of trade will reconvene at noon on Monday after the summer vacation. Lunch will be served at 1 o'clock.
The Benjamin family reunion is held today at Nay Aug park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A programme of addresses and music follows at Guernsey hall. If rain interrupts, exercises move to Guernsey hall at 11 a.m.
The kindergarten committee of the school board met last night to grade teachers by expense basis for salary regulation. The report will not be public until presented to the board on Monday night.
Three branches identified with Adams Avenue and Prospect Avenue German Methodist Episcopal churches held a union meeting Thursday evening at Adar Avenue church. Rev. G Hobilin and Rev. G Hauser spoke, Miss Walters recited. Music and refreshments followed. Next meeting will be at Prospect Avenue Methodist Episcopal church.
The article outlines Kitty Woods known in police circles for a string of stunts from street walking to drunken escapades. After a Friday recommitment to the county jail, she was jailed again after a Thursday episode and later sent up yesterday for thirty days in default of a fine.
Sheriff C H Schadt sold numerous properties in Scranton Carbondale Old Forge Archbald Dunmore Mayfield and other towns to various buyers and attorneys. Total sale prices ranged from fractions to thousands of dollars with multiple parcels transferred to named attorneys and lending associations.
The equity case brought by Benjamin S Robinson Silas B Robinson and Aaron McDonald against John M Kemmerer and William Creighton is withdrawn after a long delay. The plaintiffs sought to set aside a 75 000 judgment tied to Creighton & Burch and to require an accounting of profits from the Scranton Lace Curtain Company. The court refused further continuances and the plaintiffs withdrew the action.
A court order keeps the grand jury in session for another week as more cases remain. Among the charges heard were Francis Clifford for embezzling school district funds, Joseph O'Hara and John Hendley for highway robbery of Patrick Dougher, and Otto Miller for polluting the Scranton Gas and Water watershed near Elmhurst.
A new batch of testimony was recorded yesterday during equity hearings. Officials described a substantial collection of statements gathered for the case, noting the volume as unusually large for the proceedings.
This school invites children ages 7 to 14 to sing for 500 dollars a year. Forty weekly lessons comprise the full course taught by Mr Woo er, tenor at Elm Park Church. Tuition five dollars yearly on registration with deadlines. Preparatory piano class starts Sept 15 and adult sight singing begins Sept 15 at Talon with yearly fees.
The suit of A. D. Spencer and others against Nay Aug Coal Co. opened yesterday. Witnesses included Alexander Bryden of Pennsylvania Coal Co. and S. J. Knapp and A. L. Spencer. W. J. Hand testified for the defense, detailing party relations to the salt. John G. McAskie, a stockholder, finished his examination before adjournment. Court recessed for several weeks due to common pleas court opening on Monday.
O'Brien and Martin file equity suit for James Cudahy of West Scranton against Patrick Dowdell of West Seneca New York to compel a deed transfer. Cudahy bought lot 1 for 400 dollars in 1902 and alleges the original deed described lot 2 by error. Dowdell refuses to sign the corrected deed in Seneca, prompting court action.
A three weeks term of common pleas court opens Monday. William Healey, charged with larceny and receiving, posted 100 bond with James Healey as bondsman. Mrs. Annie Mundey seeks divorce after alleging cruel treatment by her husband since their May 4, 1896 marriage, she left him April 1.
On Wednesday 17 September the survivors of the above named regimental association will hold the annual reunion at Tunkhannock Pennsylvania. Secretary Newman coordinated arrangements with volunteers and town citizens. Comrades from Scranton and vicinity can obtain ticket orders at the Lackawanna railroad ticket office or from Dan J Newman at 28 Lackawanna Avenue.
The funeral of Patrick Loughran, father of Rev. John Loughran, was held from 416 Taylor Avenue to St. Peter's Cathedral. A requiem high mass was celebrated with Rev. J A O Reilly as celebrant and an array of clergy attending. Pallbearers included Peter Kelly and Thomas McCourt, with interment in the Cathedral cemetery.
Lorenzo and Vituro Darenso of Bun ker Hill were arrested at the instance of Salgitore Phillips for making threats to kill and carrying concealed weapons. They were each held in 200 yesterday for court by Alderman M J Ruddy.
Thomas Sampson, a colored boy arrested Thursday evening for discharging firearms near Mifflin avenue and Linden street bridge, was arraigned in police court yesterday. He admitted guilt but did not realize wrong. Magistrate Davies fined him 10 dollars or thirty days in jail. relatives arranged payment and Sampson was released. The other boy was discharged.
Patrick Hannick, a known local figure, was found dead in the county jail after a night of illness. He died from a hemorrhage of the lungs at age 49 while under medical care. remains were taken to his home in Taylor.
A Tribune reader letter disputes a report on Eben P Davies versus the First Welsh Baptist church. The writer says an apology was offered and signed, but church leaders refused it and sought only a declaration of sorrow. The letter cites witness testimony and argues the newspaper misstated facts.
Trustees after a Scranton club dinner report the Young Men's Christian Association building now $200,000 raised with $105,000 contracts. an additional $36,000 is needed for electric light plant, ventilation, decorating, heating, furnishing and other items. Two trustees increased subscriptions from $10,000 to $15,000 each, with pledges expected next week. The donor of the gymnasium and baths adds $4,500, bringing his total gift to $31,500 and completing gym equipment. The project remains debt free and on track to finish in about three weeks.
Peter F Roach 47 a switchtender for the Delaware Lackawanna & Western was found dead on the tracks near the coal yard bridge shortly after 3 AM. He apparently was run over by the 3 o'clock freight as he had just set the switch. Coroner Saltry viewed the body and considers an inquest. Roach lived at 28 Wyoming Avenue and leaves a wife and five children Marie Thomas Anna Peter and Margaret.
A seminary in Kingston, Pa offers coeducational instruction with a focus on character building and college and business prep. Highlights include dormitories science hall chapel dining gym and athletic field. Tuition is $300 yearly with term starting Sept 17. Address L L Sprague D D president for catalogue.
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