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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 18, 1902
Page
7
The record lists L. A. Watres as President 0. Johnson as Vice-President and A. H. Christy as Cashier in the bank's official roster.
Lelan Ll. Roper of Covington Thana combty yesterday filed a solitary petition in the United States district court for bankruptcy. Liabilities amount to £1,46015 and assets £5,000 or more.
Archie Adams, who escaped Toom County Jail about two months ago, was diirected yesterday by Deputy Shervitt Miles McAn drew on the charge of breaking Jail and held under five by Alderman Thiddy. Adams is awaiting sentence at the jail.
An unknown Polinder, drunk and agitated, fired a revolver on South Washington Avenue and vowed to shoot every scab he met before being arrested by Patrolman Chris Howe. He was taken to the central police station in a patrol wagon.
Deputy Thomas John at Cayuga mine helped detain Patrick McGoldrick after a dispute in front of John's home. McGoldrick allegedly threatened severe harm and was fined $4 and released by an officer last night.
Two ceremonies took place at the Him Park Parsonage during the week. On Monday Eugene Masters of Old Farge and Emmne Ablanaly wed with a small group in a simple church service. Dr Giffin attended with friends. Wednesday saw Alfred Trevarthin of Vand Vining and Mida Moga Algerie of Parsons married in a modest ceremony with nearby residents present.
About 100 attendees heard the Choral Society under John Watkins rehearse three selections for the Brooklyn eisteddfod. The pieces scheduled included Buck’s Male chorus The Springtime to Coming, a mixed chorus Harold Tiofanger by Elmo Parker, and a female chorus The Spanish Cypay.
Mrs O B Vaughn of Moscow assisted by Mrs M A Colvey of West Pittston introduced by Rev John Both a Primitive Methodist church leader. About twenty members enrolled. The sixteenth annual county convention of the Woman's Christian Temperance union will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church in Taylor on Thursday September 28.
The Scranton semi professionals will meet the Olyphant Browns this Saturday at Athletic Park as the latter team strengthens. The Montrose squad has disbanded and the shooting match between Arthur Monles and John C. Von Bergen Jr. is also postponed. Charles Bray, who pitched for Beranton last week, will likely join the Rochester Masters league next year.
Attorney John B. Jordan of Carbondale was named by acclamation as the Republican candidate for state senator in the Twentieth district after a harmonious convention at the Central Republican Club rooms. Attorney R R Bourke did not seek nomination. Alderman J T Howe announced Bourke’s decision in the interest of harmony.
A Republican convention in the Central Club rooms opened at 4 pm with J M Kingsbury presiding. Dr J W Houser was named chairman, and secretaries were J N Gelder and RR Ryimer. Committees were named, roll showed few contests, and W A Stanton backed Jordan as next senator. Resolutions lauded Roosevelt and urged a uniform primary ballot law.
Testimony from many patients across the continent claims Dr Agnew's Catarrhal Powder and Ointment cure catarrh and related symptoms. Cures relief from headaches and skin eruptions in minutes. product priced 35 cents, sold by Wm G Clark and H C Ban.
Weekly schedule lists a sight singing class for adults each Monday evening with tuition 0 per year a preparatory class for children each Monday afternoon at 4 with tuition 90 per year and a Saturday morning singing school for children 7 to 14 at 10 with tuition 5 per year Private lessons available studio hours 9 am to 9 pm enrolled anytime address 27 Carter building second floor 99 Linden Street Beranton
The convention calls for fair senatorial and legislative apportionment in the commonwealth and urges prompt passage of amendments. It backs William Connell’s policies, mourns former rep James Covinghan, and introduces candidate Jordan while defending his credentials and readiness for the senate.
The Lackawanna Presbytery gathered in Pittston from Monday night through today. Committees were appointed and admissions outlined for Fred N. Jessup and H. J. Smith. Lake Carey retreat set for Oct 6 to 9 with J Wilbur Chapman to speak.
It was stated that 1800 of the 2500 dollars expected from this Presbytery for the missionary fund has been raised already.
The Young Men's Christian Association trustees report strong fundraising activity to equip and furnish the building. An additional 1500 dollars was raised yesterday, enabling contract letting for auditorium decoration to Nicola D Ascenzo of Philadelphia and electric fixtures bids from Oxley Enos Manufacturing of New York. Special lighting fixtures will grace the auditorium and public rooms as canvassing continues toward Friday when further pledges may finalize all contracts and complete the building.
At the state convention of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics held in Pittsburg, M. T. Tuthill of Dunmore was elected national representative for the middle district of Pennsylvania. He has long been a devoted member and helped secure the convention for Dunmore three years ago, and he belongs to Dunmore council No. 1022.
The Sivelly Reed property in the 200 block on Quincy avenue was purchased yesterday by C. D. Sanderson from Mrs. Ella Strohecker who has taken possession of the Luce property in the 600 block on Mulberry street. John Galpin recently wed has bought the Edward Ives property on Jefferson avenue and will soon take possession.
The Taylor Coal Company's washery on the Abington turnpike near the city line burned last night shortly after 11 30. Watchman Einehan chased away youths twice before a blaze at the far end signaled arson. Loss is about 7000 dollars. no hydrants nearby hindered extinguishing. This is the third washery burned since the region's strike began.
The Board of Pardons recommended a pardon for Della Welsh of Allegheny for common larceny. Other petitions were denied or held under advisement including James Artz arson William Fox arson Charles A Thomas burglary William Meyers burglary James Campbell assault and battery John Coslitt manslaughter George Summers voluntary manslaughter James R Griner manslaughter A J Wickert forgery and Joseph Weller manslaughter Rehearing granted for Elizabeth Natcher larceny.
A local newspaper advertisement touts available half tone or line cut services by Scranton Tribune with up-to-date equipment and facilities for high quality work at low prices. It invites readers to place a trial order to prove the claims.
Lieutenant Feeney and a squad conducted a raid at 415 Oxford Court at midnight seizing four men and three women. The operation recovered unspecified contraband and led to multiple detentions.
Early Wednesday morning a rear door was forced open at 246 Penn Avenue hotel owned by Stephen McKenna and a drawer behind the bar was emptied of pennies. The incident marks the second such entry in three months.
Nicholas Overmain, detained last night by Patrolman Webber in South Scranton, faced intoxication charges while authorities believe he is a deserter from the United States Army.
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