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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1902

Page

5

Scranton Investor Ad Promotes Securities For Sale

Connell Building broker Comegys & Co announces available securities for sale including Pocono Ice Co bonds Central Pennsylvania Brewing Co bonds Eeconomy Steam Heat Co bonds International Text Book Co stock United States Lumber Co Bank stock Telephone bonds Clark & Snover Tobacco Co stock Olyphant Water Co bonds Tithe Guaranty and Trust Co stock with 8 percent on par. Phone 109 for arrangements.

Pocono Ice Co Central Pennsylvania Brewing Co Eeconomy Steam Heat Co International Text Book Co United States Lumber

Real Estate Investor Connell Building Advertisement

Real estate ad by R. Ernest Comegys & Co invites buyers to Scranton properties for sale and handsome seventh floor offices in the Connell Building. It promises quick cheap loans on Scranton real estate and invites the public to visit and learn that the firm has funds available.

Connell Building

Consumers' Gas franchise row sparks council clash in Scranton

The Scranton select council passes the Consumers' Gas company ordinance on third reading amid accusations of money influence. Merriman and Clemons demand proof while other measures push land purchases, sewer work, hydrant tests, and new ordinances across city departments.

Consumers’ Gas Company Select Council Old Gang Common Council Coleman Merriman Clemons Yens von Bergen Costello Dbd Dyinis Morgan Regan Maloney Neagil Schroeder Quinnin Cosgrove O' Boyle Coyne McAndrew Nays Melvin Chittenden Vaughan Lackawanna Avenue Chemical Company No. 1 Department of Public Safety Bureau of Police Green's Place Gibson Street Quincy Taylor Avenues

Norton ordinance revival and water pressure dispute in Keyser Valley

At a special meeting commoners revived the Norton ordinance for a second permanent man at the Keyser Valley hose house while funding remains disputed. Controller Costello blocks transfers until deficiency provisions are made. Watson says balances can be moved now. The council plans amendment at the next meeting and the building committee reports on the proposed fire and police headquarters behind city hall. Also dockets the McGuire damage claim from Wyoming opening.

Norton Keyser Valley Costello Watson Keller Paine City Hall

Personal Notices From A Busy Summer Week

Attorney C Soper is in New York on business. Miss Mary Jawkes of Providence road stays at Athletic City. Miss Margaret Jordan of Green Ridge returned from Parsons. Mrs Curtis B Florey and Miss Maud Florey are at Waverly Massachusetts. Alderman M J Thuddy of the Sixteenth ward is in Atlantic City. Mikes Lelia Bolton visits Binghamton and will stay with Miss Wallace. Mrs Emily F B Tierns and grandson Richard Edwardsire spend August in Dunhyy New York. Miss Maud Wigeing of 22 Gibson street vacationing at Easton and Delaware Water Gap. Mr and Mrs Fr O Williams of Binghamton are guests of Mr and Mrs W G Pasold of Pine street. Mr and Mrs J M Hine and son Donald left yesterday for Belmont and Sugarloaf Mountain for a week. Nellie and Josephine Mahon of Mulberry street spend a few weeks at Cape May and Atlantic City. Clerk FE R W Bearle of the district federal court back in the city after a visit to Susquehanna county. Mrs E D Shopland of Wil Gibson street called to Pittsburgh to tend to her son, Mary C Shopland, who is seriously ill with typhoid fever. Rev Dr James Hughes and Mrs Hughes and their two daughters stay at Butternut Ridge farm in Wayne county. The rural retreat is aiding Mrs Hughes health and she is expected to be restored by late summer.

C, WH. Soper New York City Mary Jawkes Providence Road Athletie City Margaret Jordan Green Ridge Parsons Curtis B. Florey Maud Florey Waverly M. J. Thuddy Sixteenth Ward Atlantic City Mikes Lelia Bolton Bingshamton Wallace Emily F. B Tierns Richard Edwardsire Dunhyy N.Y Maud Wigeing Gibson Street Easton Delaware Water Gap O. Williams Binghamton W. G. Pasold Piie Street J. M. Hine Donald Belmont Nellie Josephine Mahon Mulberry Street Cape Alay Re. W. Bearle District Federal Court Susquehanna County E.D. Shopland Wil Gibson Street Pittsburg C. Shopland James Hughes Tlughes Butternut Ridge Farm Wayne County Hughes

Scranton Business College Reopens This Tuesday

Day and evening sessions of Scranton Business College will reopen Tuesday September 2. For information write, call, or phone 564. Buck and Whitmore at corner Adams and Linden offer services, and Griffin Art Co. at 200 Wyoming Avenue provides fine photographs.

Scranton Business College Buck & Whitmore Adams and Linden Griffin Art Co Wyoming Avenue

First Drug Store Raid Ends With Fine for Manager

Captain Williams arrested Charles H. Johnston, manager of Albert Schultz's drug store at Webster avenue and Mulberry street, on liquor sale charges. Johnston pleaded guilty and was fined 25 dollars plus 10 dollars costs after a hearing. evidence included a bottle claimed to hold chocolate but judged whiskey by authorities.

Williams Charles H. Johnston Mulberry Street Albert Schultz Webster Avenue Atlantic City Day Johnston Howe Schultz Captain Williams

Local runners make gains as standings shift

Fred Kibler and Edna Coleman moved up two places while Homer Kresge tied Beatrice Harpur for thirteenth. Maxwell Shephard of Carbondale advances to eighth among leaders. Mr Kellerman continues climbing.

Fred Kibler Edna Coleman Homer Kresge Beatrice Harpur Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale Kellerman

Standing of Contestants in Local Event

A list ranks 1 through 78 of participants from Scranton to Brooklyn with scores or positions. Notable names include A J Kellerman, Charles Burns, Oscar H Kipp, Albert Freedman, Fred K Gunster, Homer Kresge, Miss Jane Mathewson, Miss Edna Coleman, J J Clark, Louis Gere, Elmer Williams. The table shows locations such as Scranton Elmhurst Carbondale Hyde Park Hallstead Providence Forest City and Green Ridge with varied scores and placements.

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Albert Freedman Belle- Fug Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale Chas, W. Dorsey L. E. Stanton Wm. Sherwood Harford A. Harpenstrite Mos Thompson Homer Kresge Hyde Park Harry Madden Frank B. McCreary Hall- Stead Hendrick Adams Chin- Chilla Ccieeseeeewee William Cooper Priceburg Lee Culver Springville Grant M. Decker Hall- Stead Veces Esses Ces Hugh Johnston Forest City Erecrei Neces Ercceres Eie Oo Mary Yerger Green Ridge Nesc Cccce Eddie Morris South Scranton

Meducational Contest ties broken and scores rise

In yesterday's Tri bune Meducational Contest Edna Coleman added two points reaching twenty nine and tied Eddie Morris for twenty eighth. Fred Sibler gained two points to break a tie with Harry Danvers and reach twenty second. Homer Kresge earned one point to create a new tie with Beatrice Harpur for thirteenth. Albert Freedman Charles W. Dorsey and Maxwell Shepherd increased scores without rising on the main table. A J Kellerman added twelve points to his rising total.

Tribune Edna Coleman Eddie Morris Fred Sibler Harry Danvers Providence Homer Kresge Hyde Park Beaatrice Harpur Thompson Albert Freedman Bellevue Charles W. Dorsey Scranton Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale A. J. KeHerman

Railway Officials Tour City In Inspection Party

Central Railroad of New Jersey officials visited the city in a large inspection tour led by Division Passenger Agent J. S. Swisher. The list included General Manager W. C. Bosler General Superintendent C. W. Huntington and other top executives and managers.

Central Railroad of New Jersey J. 8. Swisher W. CG. Bosler C. W. Huntington Lehigh and Susaquehanna New Jersey Central M. M. Stitchey Lehigh and Susquehanna William Dods J. A. Taylor C. E. Chambers Charles van Why F. KM Hightec C. P. Adams Sherman Kerwin

Reward Offered by Railroad for Bellevue Washery Fire

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad offers a $1,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who set fire to the Bellevue washery on Friday evening August 1 1902. R A Phillips Superintendent Coal Mining Dept.

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Railroad Company Bellevue Washery R. A. Phillips Coal Mining Dept

Special meeting for funeral of Charles F Thomas announced

A special meeting is set for this evening in the reading room of the G A R Memorial building to arrange the funeral for our late brother Charles F Thomas. By order of John R Farr Captain Attest William Widener First Sergeant

Reading Charles F. Thomas John R. Farr William Wiidener

Hancock excursion details and local services offered

N. O and W excursion to Hancock on Sunday August 10 promises a return fare of $1.00. Train departs Scranton at 8 40 a m. Dr Lindabury surgeon of diseases of women specializes 216 Connell building hours 11 a m to 4 p m and 7 to 8 pm. Griffin Art Co 209 Wyoming avenue offers first class picture framing.

Hancock Scranton Lindabury Connell Building Griffin Art Co Wyoming Avenue

Cortez Key West Cigars at O'Hara's in several sizes

A brief note lists Cortez Key West Cigars available at O'Hara's in several box sizes for trade.

Cortez Key West Cigars O'Hara

Two Disorderly Conduct Cases In Linden Street

Mrs. Mary Hopking and Mrs. Mary Ratchford were arrested and arraigned before Magistrate John T. Howe for disorderly conduct. Attorneys Quinnian and Corbett represented the women. Mrs. Ratchford testified a child in a white Fauntleroy suit was struck by Mrs. Hopkins, and both cases were held under advisement.

Mary Hopking Mary Ratchford Linden Street John T. Howe John P. Quinnian Hopkins Corbett

Picture Framing Sale at Wyoming Avenue

Local ad announces discounted framing services at 200 Wyoming Avenue offering low prices on picture frames and mounting options. Store promotes limited-time deals and in-store consultations with sample displays available.

Wyoming Avenue

Open Air Concert Tonight by Lawrence Band at Beranton Stand

The Lawrence band performs a mixed programme at the Beranton Bicycle club band stand tonight at 8 o clock. It includes marches and overtures such as New England's Finest Clarke The Finest Heart Throbs Overture From Dawn to Twilight Bennett Fantasia Selior Bonge Weldon Medley The Rage in Ireland Beyer Fantasia A Midnight Round of GUSTO and Amicigia Chamberg.

Lawrence Beranton New England Clarke Rilenbong

Are You Going With the N. W. Excursion to Hancock

A notice invites readers to join the N. W. excursion to Hancock on Sunday August 16 with departure at 6 30 a m. The call emphasizes a timely response and organized arrangements for the trip.

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