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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1902

Page

8

Local and Regional Travel Notes and Appointments

Chariton D C plans expedition attendance as Governor Stone's staff. Mier Risto Cleese, a teacher, is temporarily unable to teach due to a fever bout. Swisher, passenger agent, and Weles, freight agent, spent yesterday in New York. Major Monte Barnard and Mrs Letelle Woodward are noted in society circles with a date at the end of April.

Mier Risto Cleese Alinta Pre Maiore Pittahure Swisher Chatriel Central New Demes Dolin Weles Ontario and Woretern New York Corde Monte Barnard Wilkie Biri Letelle Woodward Marclay Woolwand Miladelphia Martial Waa Titan Il Thineide Coal and Iron Company Uthe Wetterminea Wiikiet-Marre

Wyoming Conference Annual Session Opens at Waverly

The Wyoming conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church begins a week long annual session in Waverly New York with Wirhop Merrill presiding and Rev J B Sweet serving as secretary The program includes Missionary Society anniversary lectures by Dean Wright a semi centennial observance for the society and ordination of deacons and elders on Sunday A Twenty Century Movement service and redistricting discussions are planned with a ministerial appointment announced soon after.

Wyoming Confternee Ehirel Wieverly XN. Y Wirhop Merrill J. B. Sweet Oneonta N. Y the Missionary Society Stephen L. Baldwin New York Dean Wright Listenston Preachers’ Aid Ehop Merrill

Small-pox Reaches North Scranton In First Outbreak

North Scranton reports its first small-pox case of the present outbreak. Mrs. Thomas Griffiths of 427 Meadow Avenue is diagnosed, with her young husband at her side. Lieutenant Palmer orders strict quarantine on the residence and police enforce it from last night. Beney Hospital notes improving prognosis for Mrs. Griffiths though Mrs. Tries faces serious illness.

North Screnton Thomas Griffiths Meadowvenee Palmer North Scranton GS Wclock Grifith Emer Beney Hospital Twies

Jenkins and McLeod Eye United States Wrestling Title Fight

Promoter President Connelly aims to stage a $1,000 purse match between Big Tour Jenkins and Dan S McLeod for the U S championship during the Scranton Blevole play period. Ticket price set at 5, with 200 likely buyers. Other details include arrangement of subsistence and formal challenge pending acceptance.

Jenkins Dan S. Mcleod United States Scranton Unitry Dave Persident Connelly Gatas Oo Securitg Comiains Jenkaos Holy Voice McLeod

Coroner Rules Out Foul Play in Levitski Death

Coroner Baltty announced that Jessup farmer Chalo Levitski died from a broken neck after an accidental fall in his home. Investigators found no evidence of foul play or pushing downstairs, and a formal inquest was planned. Levitski, 28, was reportedly exploring in the valley when the accident occurred near 240 o'clock. Local saloonkeeper Martin Sobeleskey and Betlon academy were noted in surrounding remarks.

Baltty Chalo Levitski Jessup Levitski Martin Sobeleskey Investi- Betlon Deviteki

Past Commanders Meet Plans May 3 Visit

Members of the Knights of Malta chapter in Scranton announce to Republicans in Lackawanna County that Charles F. Wagner will seek the county commissioner post pending Republican primaries. The meeting at Anthracite commandery discussed inviting grand commandery officers for the past commanders degree, aiming for the year’s grand event.

Knights of Malta Knights of Maaita Anthracite Commandery Ociuciacy Lackawanna County Charles F. Wagner

Board delays three new schools plan amid ward disputes

At a long meeting the Board of Control referred the plan to erect three new eight room schools this year to the building committee. Debates over Nos. 11 and 11 in ward history and the Ninth ward building prompted shifting amendments and a vote to defer construction. The panel also addressed No. 39 work dispute, teacher pay, and school closing dates.

Board of Control Building Committee John Gibbons Hia P. J. Langan Gibbons No. IL No. 8 Sime Jayne Fileventh W. J. Welsh Ninth Ward Barker E. BE. Evans EB. H. Davis Dunmore Lumber Company No. 39 Howie Board For Settlement Distriet Lackawanna Township Pc Walsh D. J. Wieedy Timacy Central Examining Bound New York K. E. Evans Hie Wieh Ife Jennings Tarker

Board Hears Health Warning and School Assembly Move

A communication from Dr W E B Allen urges delaying entry for all pupils on both sides of 400 Diock Franklin Avenue due to smallpox fears. President Gibbons notes limited space in the Weatherell School auditorium and moves the high and trading committee to secure a more suitable venue for commencement.

W. EB. Allen Bureau of Health Franklin Avenue Gibbons Weikh School

Prisoners Escape From Park Work Crew

Two short term inmates Matrick Burke aged 44 Hallroad Avenue and Charles McHugh of Dumore escaped from guards at Nay Aug park during a work detail. Burke served sixty days for drunkenness and disorderly conduct while McHugh faced six months on vagrancy charges. About fifty prisoners worked the southern park end under Thomas Jones when the pair fled toward the Roaring Brook bridge near the old rolling mill and disappeared into South Scranton as police scan for them.

Linde Street Taylor Avenue Pennsylvania Railroad Court House Nay Aug Park Linden Street Roaring Brook Mattes Street Comegys Connell Bulldlog Matrick Burke Hallroad Avenue Charles McHugh Dumnore Lvke McFlugh Thomas Jones Jones Burke McHugh Scranton

Haan Opens Large Modern Livery and Boarding Stable

Peter N. Haan has opened a large livery and boarding stable at 1413-15 Mulberry Street offering boarding for horses and carriages, extensive teaming and dray services, and a well furnished two story carriage house with a 30 horse stable. The facility boasts concrete floors, sanitary stalls, ample light and ventilation, and a display of luxury carriages with modern amenities. The business is already thriving after only a few days of operation.

Peter N. Haan Mulberry Sttreet Haan Hann Mr. Honn

Nurses Home Benefit at Hahnemann Hospital Sale and Show

The event features a Friday sale of fancy and useful items at the Bicycle Club to aid the Nurses' Home project for Hahnemann Hospital. An evening program includes Miss Frederici, a New York impersonator, with harpist Master Finelli of the Metropolitan Opera. Tickets are on sale at Sanderson's drug store and J. D. Willis' Lack.

Hahnemann Hospital Bicycle Club Miss Frederici New York Willl Finelli Metropolitan Opera Company Madame Butterfly Nell Sanderson J. D. Willis

Milliner Miss LeVay at Hotel Jermyn Today

Miss LeVay the noted milliner will be at Hotel Jermyn today presenting spring styles and modest Bivles. Ladies invited. An Elmioa business man laments substitutions for coffee and warns against sour COPO as a substitute.

Miss LeVay Hotel Jermyn Spring Elmioa

Doctor Gutee Relocates Office to Residence in Madison Mulberry Corner

Dr L M Gutee has moved his office to his residence at the corner of Madison Avenue and Mulberry Street. The change places his practice within his home, details indicate a permanent relocation for patient visits.

Tra Arowdhwad Binghamton N. C Mundas Wiliam S&s Mellin Hun Avenue Mist Kita BK. Lewis PT. Bawls Flontvilly Fara WM Mipple

Opening of New Addition at Connolly and Wallace Store

Connolly and Wallace expand their Connell Building dry goods and ladies wear store on North Washington Avenue. The new addition increases floor space to 28 000 square feet across basement ground and part of second floor with enlarged dress goods, silks, muslin underwear, cloaks and suits rooms, and a pneumatic cash system. A future ladies tailoring department is planned on the second floor.

Connell Building Washington Avenue Connolly & Willeetow Connell Aize Sige Connolly & Wallace New York Hurlbut Hurlhut Huber How

Paine's Celery Compound Credited With Restoring Health

Dr Phelps medicine touted as a miraculous cure for a broad range of ailments including rheumatic and digestive disorders. A testimonial from R J Patterson of Sheridanville Pennsylvania claims Paine's Celery Compound cured insomnia fatigue and restored appetite and vigor after other remedies failed.

Dr. Phelps Paine R. J. Patterson Sheridanville Mr. Patterson

Organ Concert at Elm Park Church This Evening

Elm Park church hosts an organ recital this evening featuring J Alfred Pennington with contralto Lenore Thompson. Admission is a silver offering. Also noted is Dr Ferdinand J Heider with chiropody services at Office Hotel Jermyn Barber Shop.

Elm Park Church J. Alfred Pennington Lenore Thompson Ferdinand J. Heider Jermyn

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