Personal notices from Miss Molly Buller to Miss Powel and peers
Miss Molly Buller summers at Crystal Lake. Miss Kate Powell of Louisville visits Miss Kathryn Fahey in Jefferson avenue. Katharine Halpin returns from two weeks in Boston. Mrs George W Nape and son Robert return from Buffalo. Mrs Marshall K Keller and son Bruce stay at Lake Sheridan. Prof W C Joslyn returns to the city after a short absence. The Stevens party visits Atlantic City and trips to Philadelphia Nile City and Cape May. R F Taylor attends National Dental Association meeting at Niagara Falls then visits Canada. Charles Palkowsky resigns Kings County Hospital duties after visiting parents on Olive street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Molly Buller
Crystal Lake
Kate Powell
Louisville
Kathryn Fahey
Jefferson Avenue
Katharine Halpin
Jonas Long
Boston
George W. Nape
Gon
Robert
Buffalo
N. Y
Marshall K. Keller
Bruce
Madison Avenue
Green Ridge
Lake Sheridan
W. C. Joslyn
R. H. Stevens
Bessie Shopland
Lenora Edwards
Day Stevens
Atlantic City
Joseph Rohrwasser
Rosa
Penn Avenue
Philadelphia
Annile City
Cape May
R. F. Taylor
National Dental Association
Niagara Walls
Canada
Charles Palkowsky
Kings County Hospital
Brooklyn
Charles Falkowsky
Olive Street
Tragic Train Death of Dunmore Boy on Bridge
A seven year old boy, son of Mr and Mrs Patrick Doud of Elm and Butler Streets Dunmore, was killed on the No 6 bridge when a westbound Delaware Lackawanna and Western train struck him at 10 am. The child clung to the ties as the train curved, was hurled into the creek fifteen feet below, and drowned. The engineer applied air brakes but could not stop. Coroner Suley will conduct an inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Doud
Elm
Butler Streets
Dunmore
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Epeck
Sule ‘Try
Will
Arbitrators Fail To Meet In Trolley Dispute
Arbitrators of the trolley company and its union failed to meet yesterday. W H Taylor, one of the arbitrators, is out of town and will not return until Saturday. William Corless and W F Hullstead acted to arrange a new meeting for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trolley Company
Emloyes
Yesa
W. H. Taylor
Illiam Corless
W. F. Hullstead
Batur
Special Meeting of Commoners Recessed for Lack of Quorum
Nineteen members answered roll call at last night’s spell session, forcing adjournment of a special meeting to reconsider an ordinance for an additional man at Keyser Valley fire house. Mr Paine led opposition, warning the measure could trigger litigation and funds issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyser Valley
Paine
Common Council
Morris
M. d. Norton
Council Ls
Calpin
Norton
Puaine
Bryan RR. Morris
P. F. Calpin
Funeral of A. J. Healey Draws Nearly 3000 To Dunmore
Andrew J. Healey’s funeral drew about three thousand mourners in Dunmore. The service began at St Mary’s church with a solemn high mass of requiem officiated by Rev. M B Donlan and attended by a long line of clergy. Choir member Miss Mary McWale led the Peter’s requiem mass as hymns were rendered throughout. Pallbearers Frank Dwyer, FP Nl Mongan, M J Horan, T J Kelly, William Boland and William Costello were noted among the honored friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew J. Healey
Dunmore
J. H. Kelly
St. Mary's Church
M. B. Donlan
Henry Burke
Wilkes-Barre
J. J. Healey
Pleasant Mount
Thomas O'Malley
Pittston
M. F. Crane
Avoca
Thomas Kiernan
Parsons
Dod. McCabe
Auburn
Thomas Comerford
Archbald
Patrick Boland
South Scranton
Bernard O'Byrne
J. J. Griffin
St. Peter's Cathedral
Charles Manley
A. Miller
St. Mary's
Father Donlan
Bellevue Transfers Report Delayed By Legal Doubts
A joint council committee met Scranton Railway General Manager Silliman at Ovlork to discuss granting South Scranton transfers on the Bellevue line and vice versa. Silliman says he cannot grant the request until its legality is assured. A committee meeting is set for next Monday at 7 50 PM with members Schneider Quinnan Regan and Henry W Evans and Haggerty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silliman
Scranton Railway Company
Ovlork
South Scranton
Bellevue
Sililman
Dude
Schneider
Quinnan
Regan
Henry
W. W. Evans
Haggerty
Committee's Defense on City Hall Fire and Police Station
The building committee led by Mr. Sykes argued for a three story fire and police house to adjoin the city hall. The proposal also called for changes to Superintendent Brown's blueprints and revised construction plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sykes
Brown
City Plans for Three Story Fire and Police House
Mr Sykes argues against a two story mottled brick design saying a three story plan can still fit a $40000 appropriation with economies. He favors transferring 15000 from city hall repairs to establish full police headquarters and public safety bureau, if ordinance allows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Plaase
Sykes
Tribune
Police Department
Bureau of Pubic Safety
Still Another Echo of Gas Explosion Lawsuit Filed
Clarence Balentine files a trespass suit on behalf of Sarah H. Phillips administratrix of D. I. Phillips estate for 15000 dollars against Handley executors and Merchants and Mechanics Bank. Suit seeks damages for loss of stock and business from the August 4, 1900 explosion at Lackawanna avenue. Phillips furniture store occupied Blair building ground floor adjacent to the blast site. Blair building was wrecked and Phillips stock destroyed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handley
Lackawanna Avenue
Clarence Balentine
Sarah H. Phillips
D. I. Phillips
Merchants’ and Mechanics’ Bank
Blair Building
Blair
Phillips
Scranton Board Approves Loans Reversal and School Plans
A Scranton board of control meeting reviewed repaying 45000 of central city bank loans and closing on Home for the Friendless property. It authorized using 105000 from Newburger Bros to fund loans and Home property while praising No 30 school’s eight rooms and interior finish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
City Hall
North Scranton
No. 80
Messrs. Christmas
Mynon
Phillips
Murphy
Roche
Dr. O'Malley
W. J. Welsh
Robinson
Walsh
Jayne
Schriefer
Barker
Langan
Wright
Leonard
Gibbons
Newburger Bros. & Henderson
Costello
No. 12
Boulevard Avenue
Raines Street
J. H. Davis
Dunmore Lumber Company
New Smallpox Case in West Nicholson Family
The Harris Phelps family of seven in West Nicholson faced a smallpox scare after three children showed illness. Dr. Van C. Decker initially diagnosed smallpox, others doubted it, then confirmed Albert had smallpox while the rest had mild cases. Vaccination has been completed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Nicholson
Harris Phelps
Albert
Almedia
Hazel
van C. Decker
Kellerman Wins Desk Competition in July and August
Kellerman scored 186 points in July and 159 in August to take first place, with Burns and Freedman displaced Gunster for fourth. Charles Dorsey finished third in an orderly ending as the August prize was announced tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Dorsey
Kellerman
Burns
Freedman
Gunster
Standings of Contestants in Scranton and Nearby
List shows contestants with ranks and scores from Scranton area communities led by A. J. Kellerman of Scranton and Charles Burns of Wandling. Other top scorers include Oscar H. Kipp of Elmhurst and Albert Freedman of Belle Vernon. Many participants hail from Carbondale, Scranton, and surrounding towns with scores ranging from high forties to single digits.
Scranton Pump Co Seeks Permits for New Plant Structures
The Scranton Pump company applied to Building Inspector F L Brown for permits to replace the burned Green Ridge Meylert avenue plant portion. Architect drawings submitted yesterday show a new foundry and machine and pattern shops. Estimated cost is ten to eleven thousand dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Pump Company
F. L. Brown
Meylert Avenue
Green Ridge
Brown
Harrisburg Patriot Sold to Mayor Vance C McCormick
The Patriot, Harrisburg’s morning paper, was sold to Mayor Vance C. McCormick by ED A Orr. McCormick takes possession and aims for a Democratic but independent stance focused on Harrisburg’s public welfare. Darwin G. Fenno named editor with Orr retaining control of Chambersburg Daily Spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
The
Patriot
Vance C. McCormick
ED. A. Orr
Philadelphia
McCormick
Qvill
Darwin G. Fenno
Philadelphia Times
A. K. McClure
Frank McLaughlin
Orr
Chambersburg Daily Spirit
Passenger Coach Ablaze on Buffalo and Lockport Express
A passenger coach of the Buffalo and Lockport express on the New York Central caught fire. The train left Tonawanda this morning bound for Lockport. 30 to 40 passengers, including women and children, were aboard. Panic ensued as passengers were evacuated. several were knocked down but only lightly bruised as the coach burned before the train was halted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tonawanda
N. Y
Buffalo and Lockport Express
New York Central
Lockport
Debow Captured After Coalfield Shooting
Exclusive report from Pottsville states John Debow a striker was seized on the mountains near Merriam colliery at 2 am. He is jailed in Sunbury awaiting charges for shooting Coal and Tren Police Officer W. W. Cassell who lies in critical condition at the State hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottsville
John Debow
Merriam
Sunbury
Tren
W. W. Cassell
State Hospital
Man Fatally Accused Officer With Bribe Attempt
John Deubbeler of Factoryville visited town on Wednesday, got overloaded and slept on Penn Avenue. Patrolman Neals woke him. Deubbeler became abusive and offered $5 to be released. In police court he was fined $5 or twenty days in jail. he paid the fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Deubbeler
Factoryville
Penn Avenue
Neals
Neuls
Ducbbeler
Scranton High Alum George Harrison Paine Admitted to West Point
George Harrison Paine son of Dr and Mrs W E Paine of Washburn street has passed the West Point entrance exam and received a telegram. Appointed by Hon William Connell he must report at West Point today, leaving Scranton on the 1 50 train. He graduated Scranton High School in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Harrison Paine
W. E. Paine
Washburn Street
West Point
William Connell
Hayes & Sons Ask Four Days Grace on City Bonds
Recorder W L Connell reports no new developments in Hayes and Sons refusal to accept the 285000 city bond issue. Hayes and Sons in Cleveland headquarters reply stating bonds ready for acceptance and request a grace period while counsel studies status. a further communication is anticipated in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder
W. L. Connell
City Hall
Hayes & Sons
Cleveland
Ohio
New West Side Bank Promoters Plan Scranton Institution
The Tribune reports a movement to establish a new bank in West Scranton with $50,000 capital stock at $50 shares. Promoters include George B H Carson, William Davis, and Morgan Thomas. large subscriptions already pledged. Frusted Wheat, 10c, Courson's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West
Scranton
Tribune
George BH
Carson
William Davis
Morgan Thomas
Kellerman Tops July Contest In The Tribune Educational Prize
A J Kellerman of Scranton wins the desk as July top scorer in The Tribune Educational Contest with 186 points. Albert Freedman of Bellevue takes second prize the Waterman fountain pen with 159 points. Charles Burns falls from first to second while Kipp remains third.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Tribune
Albert Freedman
Gellevue
Waterman
Mr. Kellerman
Mr. Freedman
Charles Dorsey
Charles Burns
Mr. Burns
Mr. Kipp
Kipp
Fred Gunster
Willam Rodrigues
Herbert Thompson
Hst
Country home and stock for sale near Scranton
A broker offers a seven acre property fourteen miles from Scranton with steam heated residence barn horse Alderney cow carriages wagons and extensive farm produce. Originally over 10000 now offered for under 5000 including hay fruit corn potatoes and vegetables. For details call W T Hackett broker 1246 Washington Ave Scranton Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alderney
Scranton
W. T. Hackett
Washington Avenue
Fragmentary 19th Century Names List
A garbled OCR page lists numerous individuals with scattered ages and monetary amounts, including Frank B McCreary Charles Burne William H Sherwood Hendrick Agums Oscar Kipss Ay Havon Strites William Rodrigues Edna Coleman Homer Kresge Eddie Morris Newton Hawley Henry Coming Woodmson William Cooper Joseph Newman Vivian Mikle Nellie Avery John Mackle Harry Daniels and others with varied figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Charles Burns
Wandling
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Albert Freedman
Belle- Voo
Fred K. Gunster
Green Edge
Rodriguez
Heace
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Factoryville
Lee Culver
Springville
Walter Hallstead
Scran- Fon Viaje Eleia Eiaia Lesseleiae
Harry Danvers
Provience
Louis McCusker
Park Ping Oes Eeentysccs WO
Hugh Johnston
Forest ClEy Wre Cevewnesnenes OO
Fred Keibler
South Scran- Cod
Isula Selves Sles
Mary Yeager
Green Ridge
C. J. Clark
Peckville
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Edna Coleman
Boranton
Eddie Morris
South Scran- Com Seveevvenerese
John Mackie
Providence
Elmer Williams
Frank B
McCreary
Charles Burne
William H. Sherwood
Hendrick
William Rodrigues
Louisiere
Pcsereceuseees
Homer Kresge
Scranton Business College Reopens Tuesday with New Sessions
Scranton Business College will reopen on Tuesday September 2 for day and evening sessions. For information call or write Buck and Whitmore at corner Adams and Linden Street, phone (862).
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seranton Business College
Buck & Whitmore
Corner Adams and
Linde
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ingersoll Dollar Watch
Washington Ave
Carter Building
Linden Street
Peter N. Haan
Mulberry Street
New
I. F Megargel & CO
Commonwealth Bldg
the People's Bank
MR. Paine
A. J. Healey
Joint Committee of Councils
Mr. Silliman
Committee
Mr. Sykes
Conservatory
Mr. Pennington
Scranton Conservatory of Music
Mra
Phelps
Harrisburg Patriot
Prins
Associated Prosa
Debow
Officer Cassell
Associated Preas
George H. Paine
Grace
NEW West Side Bank
Courson
Pennsylvania
Birdseye Maple Writing Desk
Waterman Gold
Kenlerman
Cess
Albert Preedman
Herbert Thorpson
Maxwell Shepherd
Seeseere
Miss Heatrige Harpur
Wecm Hidiel Eneessetrvetveenens
Coursen
Java
Lackawanna Ave
Scranton Business College
Coursen's Creamery
Nettleton
Franklin Ave
Spruce Street
Gee
Dickson Mill & Grain Co
Scranton and Olyphant
Toa
Ae Umbrella Mfg, CO
Spruce
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