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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1902
Page
7
County Savings Bank and Trust Company with L. A. Watres as President and O. B. Johnson as Vice President along with A. J. Christy as Cashier outlines its officers in a formal bank notice.
The Ladies' Aid society of All Souls' Universalist church will meet this afternoon with Mrs. Morris Bacon, hi Adams avenue.
Mrs. Margaret Sangster will address the congregation at Him Park church this Sunday at 3 45 o'clock under the auspices of the Young Women's Christian Association.
At the Lackawanna Medical Society gathering in city hall last night Sr. Charles E. Thompson read a paper on Surgical Cases, which the members then discussed.
Societies intending to join the October 1 parade of the Diocean union are asked to inform the grand marshal at once.
Joseph Burns a 17 year old worker at Model Storm Laundry in Dunmore slipped on a wet floor and fell into a tub of hot water. He suffered severe scalding and was treated by Dr. Bernstein.
An insane man named Joseph Toehler caused a disturbance at Lackinwanni hospital last night. Police were notified, a patrol wagon arrived, and Toehler was transported to the central police station.
The Scranton Railway company experiments with a searchlight headlight for its cars. The light resembles models used by the Lackawanna on some trains and throws a beam about 100 feet ahead, offering enhanced ahead illumination.
George Lulz, 12, set a cartridge on Capouse avenue track. A passing car exploded it, sending the shell toward Christopher McLean, another boy, who received a very serious facial gash.
Due to extensive repairs at the Railroad Y M C A building on lower Lackawanna avenue, officers have opened temporary quarters over Lynott's store nearby. The new facility is expected ready for occupancy about November 1.
Mrs Michael Gerrity of South Beranton dies after lingering illness at 810 Stone Avenue aged until 6 15 am. Survived by husband and children Kate Edward Harry and sister Mrs John McCormick. Funeral Friday 9 am at Cathedral. Limiting details given. Thomas Cawley 65 dies at 928 West Lackawanna after a week long bronchitis. Survived by wife and children Bridget Kate P F John Mary. Funeral Friday morning. Mrs Mary Cohery dies at Nay Aug Avenue home aged 181. Survived by two daughters Mrs Knupp and Mrs Kennedy. Funeral announcement later. Margaret Murphy infant daughter of Mr and Mrs James Murphy of 432 New Street dies yesterday. Funeral 2 30 pm today with Cathedral cemetery interment.
The notice advertises Scranton Tribune’s complete up-to-date equipment for producing high quality half-tone and line cut work at low prices. It promises to prove superior by a trial order and stresses the agency’s capability to handle the finest jobs efficiently.
An Exclusive Wire report from The Associated Press notes confusion surrounding Bloomsburg University and local normal school events dated September. Vague OCR reads hinder clear details of leadership, dates, or outcomes.
The Thirteenth regiment moved to Olyphant at dawn responding to Sheriff Schodt for state aid. General Gobin and aides met officers, deciding to keep troops mobilized with detachments as needed. A clash between soldiers and non union men led to court martial for fighters, while authorities prepared for further arrests and rapid troop movements to preserve order.
The Thirteenth regiment is encamped at Olyphant to respond to any strike disturbances in the valley. Sheriff Schadt’s call drew a rapid response. Governor Stone ordered the requisition fulfilled. About 400 soldiers assembled by daylight and moved to the camp, under Lt. Col. F. W. Stillwell.
A Civil War era camp near the Delaware and Hudson line rapidly took shape as companies E F G and I arrived by rail with tents and gear. Major B Rush Field and Colonel L A Watres led officers, while two local couples faced wedding delays due to service. A shooting incident near the Lackawanna colliery hospital wounded Hert and Charles Lunsdon, prompting medical attention.
Hungarian man Wajcack Majewsky was shot near the Raymond shaft in Archbald while searching for a cow. He said a coal-dirt‑streaked man fired, sending a bullet through his body, and fled. Officials consider patrols and troop discussions as Ontario and Western regains property and miners return to work.
Brigadier General Gobin and Colonel Watres arrived at the camp after a morning trip from Shenandoah and Philadelphia. The party included Major Chirk, Major Halberstadt, and other officers. they rested comfortably. Two soldiers from Company CC were arrested for assaulting two non-union workers from the Delaware and Hudson company near Olyphant. A district superintendent dodged aggressive youths on Wayne Avenue, and police received twenty new Winchester riot guns for emergency use.
A brief item notes the share of orders for a single day and the limits of the regimental commissary’s authorization. The report highlights uncertainty over how far the commissary could extend its powers on that day.
Exclusive wire from the Associated Press reports Vice Chancellor Emery appointed Charles J. Coe of Jory City as receiver of the American Eleotele Vehicle company, a New Jersey corporation with substantial authorized capital. Counsel for George F. King of Mast Orange and stockholders supported the application. The company’s assets are fixed at over $67,000.
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