Personal notes from Prescots avenue residents and visitors
Mra Charles Fraser and daughters of Prescots avenue are at Ohean Grove. Walter Harlam plans a vacation in New York City and Coney Island. Various locals, including Miss May Potter of Syracuse and Mrs. Henry Vibert of Meriden, visit relatives or travel to California, Chicago, and Delaware Water Gap. Several officials and faculty, such as County Auditor William Tedrow and Pupil Superintendent Samuel Hieroteachy, are mentioned with travel or duties. A theatre troupe, West Minstrels, and Dean Pens Wrotehes are noted with appearances and duties in the near term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Harlam
New York City
Coney Island
Acthor Tong
Hotel Victoria
Mise
May Potter
Syracuse
N.Y
Mualborey Street
Ted Lanett
Otter
Saraeiuae
Conte
Ohn
Moria Hae
Genin
George W. Twig
South
Ain Califoria
Holtham
North Worhington
Lirale Palmer
Tunkhennierh
Sunder Moow
Lilllin
Taiko Winely
Mite Ratlin
Pinenelly
Oelynlta Teapital
Washington
Qalnok Avenue
Mere
Gazate Saul
Som
Warren
Phig Oily
Sisquehenna
Euiente
Mandata We Mattes
PR Lareher
Wayne County
L. MM. Gates
Whitniedac
Laraher
Reylow College
Reka Jake
Weal
Lyceum
Public Letters of Interest Published with Names
Under this heading short letters of Interest will be published when accompanied for publication by the writer's name. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions here expressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Puzzle Question Stumps Tribune Readers
The editor notes a reader asks a difficult arithmetic riddle about cutting a bushel of apples in the ordinary way. The question challenges clear proportion calculations and seeks a correct, satisfactory answer for a boy to whom it is posed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Tribune
Good Thing to Do Walt to August Lake Lodore Trip
A notice urges Walt to join a Lake Lodore trip with veterans on August 21. Bauer's band will accompany the group. The message emphasizes not missing the chance and mentions a seven county reunion and Pocono Cigar at 6c.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walt
Lake Lodore
Bauer
Seven County
Salem Camp Meeting Grounds Closed on Sunday
The Salem Ta camp meeting runs August 21 to 20 with no public grounds on Sunday to avoid Sunday picnics. Regular Sabbath services proceed on adjacent charges, pastors urged to attend. Ticketed meals offered. information from Rev KE A Quimley, Hamilton Pa. Nash to run hacks to Lake Ariel. fare 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salem
Wesser
Shees
KE. A. Quimley
Hamilton
Nash
Lake Ariel
J. F. Warner
Bold theft steals horse and wagon in West Scranton
James A. Saville a marketman on Lackawanna Avenue left his horse and wagon tied while buying produce. The wagon vanished in a crowded street and reappeared on North Washington Avenue by noon with only two empty baskets found. Police have no leads on the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Saville
West Scranton
Town Evrly
Lackawanna Avenue
Schools to Open September Three as Calendar Set
The teachers' committee of the board of control met to recommend opening schools on Tuesday September 3 and closing June 30 next year. This marks the first time the committee fixes closing time before a school year starts to set examination and yearly work schedules with accuracy. The plan mirrors practices in large cities and at colleges nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Drunk man found dead on Franklin Avenue crowds gather
A man collapsed and died on Franklin Avenue yesterday afternoon attracting a large crowd with his brother. Lackawanna Hospital was notified but the doctor called police. Patrolmen May and Malott arrested Patrick Dowgher and his companion Fred Dougher, strangers who recently arrived from Cripple Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Franklin Avenue
Lackawinna Hospital
de A. J. Wilson
May
Malott
Minta
Patrick Dowgher
Fred Dougher
Cripple Creek
Grand Orator Address at Scranton Royal Arcanum Meeting
At the Scranton council gathering Frank B. Wickershaw of Morrisburg presented a notable address on the general good of the order. He plans an extended speech on Royal Arcanum matters during today’s Lake Lodore field excursion. Councils from across the city attended. H P Wibert Jr of Meriden spoke entertainingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Royal Arcanum
Frank B. Wickershaw
Morrisburg
Lake Lodore
H. P Wibert, Jr
Meriden
Two More Candidates Register for Local Judge and Coroner
Judge J Wheaton Carpenter registered with Republican committee chairman TD J Davis as a candidate for judge. Dr William Donne also registered for nomination as coroner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Carpenter
Dr. Donne
J. Wheaton Carpenter Yeaterday
TD. J. Davis
Republican County Committees
de William Donne
Corone
Buckingham Family Reunion Set at Foley Home
The Buckingham reunion will be held this year at the home of Mr and Mrs Mike Foley of Mr Cobb on Tuesday August 14. Over 150 family members are expected from this region with 125 attending last year at Hamilton Wayne county. This year's gathering will be a basket picnic with a musical program planned by Byron Buckingham of Minnhurst, the president who directs arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckingham
Mike Foley
Cobb
George F. Chapman
Hamilton
Wayne County
Byron Buckingham
Mimhuret
Special Excursion to Lake Poyntelle
The SN O and W offers a special excursion train from Beranton at 8 10 a m Sunday with a stop at all stations to Forest City inclusive. Spend the day in the mountains and return to Scranton by 6 45 p m. Also listing: houses for sale rent or exchange by Traders Real Estate Co at 126 Washington Ave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Poyntelle
Beranton
Forest City
Scranton
Traders’ Real Estate Co
Washington Ave
Chittenden Rules Out Motion at Special City Meeting
The Scranton common council ratified fire contracts and moved through other business. President Chittenden blocked a reconsideration of postponing action on the Hoenee tax ordinance, stating the matter could only be discussed at the next regular meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Congreve
Fourteenth Ward
Chittenden
Cosgrove
Mr. O' Boyle
Vaughan
Clemons
Connell
Martin Shannon
Watcot
Common Council Approves Fire Apparatus Contracts
The common council ratified contracts for a fire engine and a hook and ladder truck awarded by Director Wormser on May 18. A resolution by Mr. Keller to approve the awards and repeal conflicting resolutions passed without dissent. The meeting also addressed water service, tax matters, street repairs, and an electric light on Columbia avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iran
Mulberry Street
OssPasmont
William McMillan
Madison Avenue
Common Council
Keller
Hillane
Scranton Gas and Water Company
Connell
Thomas Gallagher
Director of Public Works
Scranton Railway Company
Penn and
Wyoming Avenues
Ninth Street
West Lacka-wanna Avenue
Alworth
Columbia Avenue
Consolidation Planned Among Scranton Area Phone Firms
On September 24 Lackawanna Telephone hosts a meeting to approve a proposed consolidation with the Consolidated Telephone Companies of Pennsylvania. Independent firms in Seanti Carbondale Wilkes Barre Hazleton Reading Allentown Easton Bethlehem would merge to form a single company with Inter-State Long Distance linking for long distance. Stockholders aim to ratify the consolidation to improve service and boost regional competition. Robert Eli Wright of Allentown leads the Consolidated company with Waylon of Lackawanna expected as general manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lackawanna Telephone Company
Consolidated Telephone Companies of
Pennsylvania
Setanti
Carbondale
Wilkes- Barre
Hazleton
Reading
Allentown
Easton
Bethlehem
Consolidated Company
Lackawinne
Robert Eli. Wright
Consolidated Companys
Waylon
Lackawanna Company
Open Air Concert at Scranton Bicycle Club House Tonight
Lawrence's band performs an open-air program at the Scranton Bicycle Club House tonight. The lineup includes Fantasia and wedding-themed selections, with arrangements by multiple composers and a varied instrument set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Bicycle Club
Lawrence
Scranton
Contest Runs One Day Short of Four Weeks
Miss Meredith shows a slight gain for Birth Place while out of town contestants lag with little activity. The Tribune notes only seven days remain for new entries as the educational contest nears its final date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Meredith
Scranton Names and Addresses for Table No 1 Closing Day
A list of individuals including Meyer Lewis Scranton and Wilhelmina Griffin Providence with several others from Scranton Hyde Park Carbondale and Montrose. The text asks how many will be in Table No 1 on the closing day and mentions numbers and addresses alongside names.
Educational Contest standings stir Scranton entries near deadline
Misa Norma Meredith edges Ray Buckingham by a few points as Elmhurst’s student trails by 16 with Vida Pedrick in between. July 9 marked a shift in rankings, regional contestants lag while Scranton appears most active. only seven days remain to enter the Educational Contest before August 15 closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Misa Norma Meredith
Ray Buckingham
Tribune
Elmhurst
Misa Vida Pedrick
Miss Meredith
Mr. Buckingham
Buckingham
Scranton
Southern Railway sells round trip tickets to Chattanooga
On account of the twelfth annual convention of the National Association of Letter Carriers at Chattanooga Tennessee on September 27 1901 the Southern railway will sell round trip tickets to Chattanooga at one first class fare Tickets will be sold to anyone on August 31 September 1 and 2 with final limit to September 10 1901 Through Pullman drawing room sleeping cars to Chattanooga daily Dining car service Charles L Hopkins district passenger agent Southern railway 828 Cheatnut street Philadelphia will furnish all information
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Association of Letter Carriers
Chattanooga
Tenn
Southern Railway
Pullman
Charlee Ll. Hopkins
Cheatnut Street
Philadelphia
Free Tuition at East Stroudsburg State Normal School
Free tuition for the ensuing year at East Stroudsburg State Normal School. Information available from Prof. George P. Bible, principal, East Stroudsburg, Pa, or Mr. Morria Evans, The Holland, Adams Avenue, Scranton. Inquiries welcome on Thursday and Friday of this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Stroudsburg State Normal School
George P. Bible
East Stroudsburg
Morria Evans
Holland
Adams Avenue
Scranton
Griffin Post Plans Lake Lodore Excursion August 21
Griffin Post organizes an excursion to Lake Lodore on August 21 and will take Bauer's band along. The well seasoned group promises a lively trip with a purpose and purposefully good entertainment. Hanley's Pure Ice Cream advertises a full line of pure dairy products at 420 Spruce Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Lodore
Bauer
St.eee
Hanley's
Spruce Street
Hanley
Northup Family Reunion at Glenburn Station Grounds
The Northup family reunion will be held at the maple grove on the John Northup farm near Glenburn station this Saturday. Members are asked to bring well-fired baskets for lunch, obituaries and old pictures of family members for display, and the reunion committee led by chairman Henry W. Northup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northup
Maple Grove
John Northup
Glenburn Station
Henry W. Northup
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Baby Bazaar
Lackawanna Business College
Waehery Building
the People's Bank
Mra
Charles Fraser
Prescots Avenue
Ape
Ohean Grove
Willie
Sinter, Hose
Wilkes Bare
Viitinge
Mollie Lundy
Orchard Treat
Wick More
Antie
Gillin Street
Palpark
Seiler, M. D
Salem Camp Meeting
James Saville
Cripple Creek Man Swooms
Arcanumites
Thire
Niver Street
Grace Evangelical Lutheran Congregation
L. H. Waring
H. C. Reynolds
George W. Jenking
Colleston
M. Watson
George W. Jenkin
Jenkina
Gedrwe
W. Jenkinag
Brranton
Watson
H. CC. Reynolde
Norton
Jackson Street
Keysor Valley
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
A. TL. Lewis
South Main Avenue
Oxford Street
Hampton Street
Common Council Meeting
Alfred Pennington
Dirgetor
Maroh
Cccces
Bewil Meriley
Ireland
Ccesendseies Mover
Mme Iba
Chamhora Walt
North
Waster
American Republic
Polnta
Meyer Lewis
Wilhelmina Griffin
Providence
Henr Schwenker
Booth Scranton
William Miles
Hyde Park
Garfield Anserven
Mise Norma Meredith
Mine Vida Pedrick
Clark's Summit
August Brunner, Jr
Rank Kemmerer
Factoryville
David CO
Emery
Wimmers
Arthur Co. Griffis
Montrose
W. H. Harris
Miss Minnie Wallis
E. J. Sheridan
Hawsee Eee
Jennie Ward
Olyphant
Robert Campbell
Green Ridge
Eeeee
Diarie VY
Mozart
D. & H. Railroad
Chattanooga, Tenn
Griffin Post
Northup Family Reunion
Knox Strawe
Allie
Gos
Bedford
E. G
Coursen
Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company
Meridian Street
Cramer Wells Co
Wyoming Ave
Conrad
King Miller
Fide
Japan Springs
Mahgany
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