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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1902

Page

5

Personal notices from Scranton area residents

Mrs. M Flynn and children summering at Nicholson. Mr. and Mrs. J W Jackson of Dunmore in New York. Morris Schwartzkopf of Pittston visited yesterday. Attorney and Mrs C J Daniels at Idgewild Susquehanna county. Miss Mary Martini of Buffalo visiting Mrs Louis Farber. Miss Ellen Shaw of Yonkers guest of the Misses Mitchell. Misses Kate and Margaret Brennan visiting Steubenville relatives. David A Jayne of George V Millar & Co taking vacation in Wyoming county. Rose Walsh of Clay avenue and Jennie Mooney of Dunmore visiting Luke Winola. Mr and Mrs Charles Giaragan leaving for Asbury Park for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Ilan Teal entertaining Mr and Mrs W W Leroy of Nicholson, N J. Vesey of Villa Nova college was at the Valley House yesterday. Miss Anna Coogan of Carbondale guest of Miss Mary McGowan. J C Dovey and daughter Martha guests of Attorney J Biot Ross. B B Hicks of the Third National Bank returned from the seashore. Rev A S Ansmicher returns from vacation and bridal tour. Mrs Ansmecher to arrive shortly. The Misses Lena and Lucy Wallet and Miss Anni Ross spending vacation in New York and Rockaway Beach. Fred Warner of 110 Wyoming avenue resigned as district superintendent and will become chief engineer with Lathrop Shea Henwood company. Warner former D L&W engineer in this city. he'll supervise seven miles of rail in Clairmont McKean county.

Kate and Margaret Brennan Steubenville O. David A. Jayne George V. Millar & Co Wyoming County Rose Walsh Clay Avenue Jennie Mooney Dunmore Luke Winola Charles Giaragan Asbury Park Ilan Teal Green Ridge Weet Linden Street Arre New York Rockaway Beach Fred Warner Wyoming Avenue Delaware and Hudson Coal Department Lathrop, Shea, Henwood Company Warner Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Engineering Department Clairmont Mckean County

Arrest of John Boland by Former Wife Prompted by Warrant

John Boland of the central city was arrested yesterday afternoon on a warrant issued by Alderman Howe at the instance of Mrs. Sarah O'Hara, Boland's former wife. She alleges he insulted her Sunday and Boland will be given a hearing at the central police station.

John Boland Central City Central Police Station Alderman Howe Sarah O'Hara Boland

Hungarian Shooter Captured After Throop Clash

After a Monday night battle at Throop, Sheriff Schadt and deputies tracked a Hungarian with a disguised shotgun. The man was captured but escaped from a saloon, prompting an investigation. At Dickson colliery a women and children demonstration occurred despite a parade permit, with no disturbance. Loomis said miners will return to work on original terms. Duryea expected activity. Priceburg meeting planned. Brewery Workers' aid donation noted.

Schadt Dickson Colliery Loomis Lackawanna Throop Sehadt Warden Simpson Joe Lahotsky Scranton Iberty Sheriff Schadt Ferber Weigman Dickson United Mine Workers John Crabb Palmer Watkins Joseph O'Brien Delaware and Hudson Company Collery Duryea Warnke Jacobs E. F E. Loomis Delaware, Lackawinna and Western Company Tribune Mitchell Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Murvine Priceburg Dickson City

Schools' Team Captures Lead Before Darkness in Close Contest

Yesterday afternoon a baseball game between teams from the International Correspondence Schools and Fallon and Gibson's shoe store was called in the sixth inning due to darkness with the schools' team leading 7 to 6. Fallon and Gibson held the battery for the schools team with Sharrow and Welsh on the mound. A notable highlight was Ormgey of the winning team hitting a home run.

Jin Myer Davidow Fallon Gibson Sharrow Welsh Ormgey

Bennett seeks errors in Williams Directory with $5 reward

A city notice offers $5 in gold for the greatest number of errors found in the Williams Directory. Errors include deceased or tombstone copied entries, moved addresses, duplicates, wrong or fictitious names, dissolved firms, omitted names, or under 18s, to be reported by letter within ten days from August 12. Correspondents' names will be kept confidential.

Williams Directory Company Correspo W. F. Smythe

Real Estate Bargains in Tribune Office Listing

Readable fragments indicate sale of valuable realty equities with large values offered for purchase. Listing titled Bargains and Equity items appears under Tribune office in Connecticut.

Tribune

Jurors Named for Coming Term in Scranton District

Sheriff C H Schadt and Jury Commissioners drew grand and petit jurors for the term. Grand jurors include Frank Swartz Dunmore and Michael Colligan Scranton among many others. petit jurors listed for Oct 6 and Oct 13 include Henry Collins Carbondale Madison Larkin Scranton and many more.

C. H. Schadt B. Sturges D. J. Campbell Frank Swartz Dunmore Michael J. Colligan Scranton Wm. Garvey John J. Meredith Frank Beavers M. M. HumMer E. P. Kingsbury Wm. Adair Olyphant Lawrence Rooney M. HH. Heller Gouldsboro George W. Ace Ransom Charles D. Swift Wm. Rogers Lackawanna Hurd Peckville Henry Collins Carbondale Madison Larkin William Jones William C. Williams Alfred T. Hunt Reynolds Edward W. Mills John Rink Benton Stephen McGuinness Dickton City Francis Campbell Ivers Parry Renton Benjamin Winton John Werver Michael Manley Jessup William Griffiths John J. Dougherty John W. White Thomas Hefferan Taylor Thomas Ruddy Harry Tripp Clark’s Green Wolf Seidman Albert Crane John G. Jennings Minooka Michael Gerrity Seranton Michael Finnerty John English Peekville James Winstone Miner Joseph A. Mears Merchatt C. A. Keller John Ritter Archbald John Monday Moses Davis Wheelwright Moscow Howell Harrix Alix Fraser Oliver Emery Farmer Jefferson Morgan Mutilels Boring Brook Frank Kennedy Scott Evan TG. Davis Prp D. Mahon Patrick J. Casey Brewer A. McGoff

Robbery Threats Plague Scranton Neighborhood

Evan Thomas of Putnam street was held up by two masked men near the Brisbin patch in North Scranton on Sunday night. The assailants searched him and took several small items but overlooked a small amount of change in his pocket. Police suspect a gang linked to a recent assault on Louis Heller, a Brisbin colliery clerk, who remains bedridden after his beating.

Evan Thomas Putnam Street Brisbin Patch Scranton North Scranton Louis Heller Brisbin Heller

City Contracts Under Review After Cabinet Discussion

Recorder Connell and his cabinet consider formal city contracts for all work. City Solicitor Watson to submit a brief at the next meeting addressing contract use and potential safeguards against disputes like the Wickster hold-up on West Scrinton street repairs. Marriage licenses listed for Scranton and Dunmore residents follow in the city notices.

W. L. Connell George M. Watson W. H. Wickster West Scrinton Street Lellestor Watson

Two Tied for Fifth Place in Tribune Contest

The Tribune reports a tight battle near the top of its educational contest with Miss Coleman rising six places in a week and Charles Burns returning to the ten leaders for the special August prizes.

the Tribune

Scranton Contest Standings List with Points

A standings list shows contestants from Scranton Wandling and several other towns with scores ranging from .561 to .16. Names include Kellerman Burns Kipp Freedman Gunster Rodriguez Thompson Shepherd Dorsey Sherwood Stanton Havenstrite McCreary Kresge Harpur Madden Adams Culver Decker Kibler Hallstead Danvers Coleman McCusker Johnston Forest City Yeager Gere Clark Mackie Williams among many others with varying percentages or points noted.

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Albert Freedman Belle- Vue Fred K. Gunster Gree Ridge Ceeneees Wm. T Rodriguez Herbert Thompson Carbondale S. Maxwell Shepherd Chas. W. Dorsey Wm. Sherwood Harford L. E. Stanton A. Havenstrite Moscow Heven Eae Frank B. McCreary Hall Homer Kresge Hyde Louis McCusker Park Iciaiarais Capenseieleceisiate Hugh Johnston Forest City Inradsenes Een Ets Eddie Morris South Scran- Com I'S Wieisl Sessajereven Stead Mary Yeager Green Ridge Casaene RE Louis

Educational Contest scoring shifts in The Tribune

The Tribune reports modest point totals in the Educational Contest with leading scores close between third and eighth places. Charles Burns holds a top rank, Maxwell Shepherd gains a point, and William T S Rodriguez moves to fifth with three points. Edna Coleman advances two places to twenty-fifth after earning one point, amid fluctuating positions since May.

Tribune Charles Burns Maxwell Shepherd William T.S. Rodriguez William Cooper Charles W. Dorsey Edna Coleman Mr. Rodriguez Fred K. Gunster Miss Coleman

Reward Offered for Bellevue Washery Fire Suspects

The Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad offers 1000 dollars for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who set the Bellevue washery fire on Friday evening August 1 1902. BR A Phillips Supt Coal Mining Dept.

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

Mortalities in July Report By Health Secretary Sweeney

The July mortality total reached 152 with 83 males and 69 females. Violent deaths numbered nine, including three on railroad tracks, one drowning, one accidental injury, two skull fractures, and two gunshot fatalities. Hospital deaths totaled 12 near Lackawanna and Hahnemann. Contagious diseases numbered fifteen with seven smallpox and two typhoid cases, the latter both fatal. Sixty four rooms were fumigated and sixty seven nuisances abated. Inspector Widmayer reported destroying 1100 pounds of fish 16000 clams 200 pounds of sausage 200 pounds of liver 80 quarts of milk and produce from cucumbers and beans.

Mise Nettle J. Sweeney Bureau of Health Lackawanna Hospital Hahnemann

Dunmore council Jr O U A M excursion to Lake Ariel

The fifth annual outing of Dunmore council number 1022 Jr O U A M will go to Lake Ariel on Saturday August 16. An experienced committee will run the day promising a quiet orderly trip filled with pleasure for young and old. An invitation is extended to all Jr O U A M and D of A members to join in the festivities. A very low fare will be announced later in the week enabling many to attend.

Dunmore Council Lake Ariel D. of A

New Jersey Central Excursion to Ocean Grove and Shore Towns

The New Jersey Central schedules a popular excursion to Ocean Grove Long Branch and Asbury Park on Monday August 25 from all stations Scranton to White Haven inclusive. Tickets valid for return until September 4. Departures: Scranton 7 30 am and 1 00 pm Pittston 7 45 am and 1 16 pm Wilkes Barre 7 59 am and 1 50 pm Time tables show intermediate stops. For information contact ticket agents or J B Swisher District Passenger Agent Scranton Pa.

New Jersey Central Ocean Grove Long Branch Asbury Park Scranton White Haven Pittston Wilkes-Barre Swisher Dist

Excursion to Glen Onoko and Mauch Chunk by Central

The New Jersey Central announces a Sunday excursion to Glen Onoko and Mauch Chunk on August 17 from Scranton to Ashley inclusive. Depart Scranton 7.30 a m fare 1.50 Pittston 7.61 a m fare 1.25 Wilkes Barre 8.10 a m fare 1. See small bills for intermediate station times and rates. Tickets at agents or J S Swisher Scranton Dist Pass Agent.

New Jersey Central Glen Onoko Mauch Chunk Scranton Ashley Pittston Wilkes-Barre J. SS. Swisher Dist

Scranton Business College Reopens for Day and Evening Sessions

Scranton Business College will reopen on Tuesday September 2 for day and evening sessions. For more information contact Buck and Whitmore at the corner of Adams and Linden, either by write or telephone number 882.

Scranton Business College Buck & Whitmore Corner Adams Linden

Coursen's Creamery Butter Compared At Key West Cigar Store

A fragment notes butter from Coursen's Creamery in boxes priced at 26e and praises it as superior to tub butter. The remark mentions a trial at O'Huara's cigar store in Key West alongside a 5c cigar.

Coursen Key West O'huara’s

Lackawanna Excursion to Atlantic City Aug 14

Special excursion tickets on all trains leaving August 14 are valid return up to August 24. Scranton rate five dollars for adults and two dollars sixty cents for children under thirteen. Route via Manunka Chunk and Philadelphia. via Delaware bridge connections require no station change. Apply at local ticket agent for daily schedules.

Scranton Manunka Chunk Philadelphia Delaware Bridge

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Cyco Foote & Shear Co Washington Ave Carter Building Linden Street Peter N. Haan Mulberry Street F Megargel & CO Commonwealth Bldg the People's Bank MR. Loomis Students The E. B. Sturges W. T. Loftus Joseph D. Davie Old Forge Martin Salmon Denice A.tewkaberry Fredr. H. Crippen Wm. H. Storrs Thos Farrell Patrick Fox Geo. W. Kear Job Harris BE. Spencer Win Edwards Thos. H. Watts Glenburn Hl. Watkins J. Ritter Jos F. Baumeister Charles Hammer Martin Flaherty Peter Barrett F. Kearney Wm. Gillespie Jos. Kelley John P. Campbell Ti. Hutton Chas. M. Florey Harry B. Miller Waverly P. J. McLoughlin A. F. Wieckhelzer Patrick J. Durkin David O. Lewis Timothy Burke W. W. Phillips Ed. J. Mylotte D. B. Robbins Buller Mooste Wm. B. Williams Wm. D. Roche Daniel Rafferty John Roberts Moosle George Hobbs Robert Maxwell Jermyn Recorder Angelo Vatntoriio Dunmore Rosina Ss Layion Delaware Gunster Kodak William Sherwood William T Rodrigo Ey Stanton Cor Jane Matthew J. A. Havenastrite Dr. O. U. A. M. Excursion Snow Dickson Mill & Grain Co Scranton and Olyphant Atlantic City N. J Bittenbender Franklin Ave Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing CO Spruce Street Washington Avenue Oxford Johnston and Murphy Stetson Gatis M.T. Keller Lackawanna Carriage Works Albert Ball Joseph Kuettel Lackawanna Avenue Peter Stipp Cialty Scranton ViTalFigo M. H. Dale Nay Aug
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