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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1902

Page

5

Personal notices list locals visiting and returning

Miss Herretta Sutto of Madison Avenue returns from Baltimore. Mr and Mrs Arthur Raynsford formerly of Scranton stay at Elk Lake. Dr and Mrs O D Preston depart tomorrow for two weeks in Solooke and Boston. Miss Hope Melntosh of New York guest of Mrs Henry Kingsbury. Miss Netthe Sweeney, health bureau secretary, enjoys vacation at Athletic City. Mrs S Freudenthal of Baltimore visiting her mother Mrs Dorothy Butte. Miss Emma Sissenberger of Taylor Avenue returns from three weeks in New York and Washington DC. Miss Mime Green and Naomi Green visit cousin Miss Mary Farley of Kingsley. Miss Emma M Davis of North Main Avenue learns Behe passed her pharmacist exam. Davis recently graduated from Maryland College of Pharmacy.

O. D. Preston Solooke Boston Hope Melntosh New York City Henry Kingsbury Madison Avenue Netthe Sweeney Bureau of Health Athaetic City 8. Freudenthal Baltimore Dorothy Butte Emma Sissenberger Taylor Avenue New York Wahlington D. C Mime Green Lele Green River Street Mamy Farley Kingsley Emma M. Davis North Main Avenue Behe Davis Maryland College of Pharmacy

Big price cuts amid miners strike ad from Mears and Hagen

During the miners strike departments are blocked with fine goods. The ad promises a big cut in prices and directs readers to another page for details. Mears and Hagen.

Mears & Hagen

Osteopathy Promises Rheumatism Relief and Care

Osteopathy is claimed to be a purest quickest cure for rheumatism and many chronic diseases and deformities. Consult Dr Herb Furman at 1630 N Washington, a leading practitioner with well equipped osteopathic rooms in the east.

Herbt Furman Washington

Brooks & Sanderson Shoe Co Promotion Sealed

The Brooks and Sanderson Shoe Co runs a limited time offer granting twenty five green trading points for every dollar purchase, marking a special incentive in their sales campaign.

the Brooks & Sanderson Shoe Co Pat ‘Bent Ist

Strikes Interfere with Dod ge Colliery Workers and Guard Plans

Seven men from the Dodge colliery are halted by strikers on the way to work in South Scranton. Officials vow to escort workers by deputies if needed as companies hint at aggressive actions next month. Investigations follow a shooting at Edgerton with Connolly losing sight in one eye.

Thorne Edgerton Dodge Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company Scranton Phillips Coal Department the Lackawanna Tobey Mine Workers Lackawanna New York, Ontario and Western Railroad Company J. R. Bryden Tribune Mount Pleasant Pancoast Ontario and Western Thedmond No. 3 Johnson No. 1 John Mitchell Indianapolis Wilkes-Barre Lehigh Valley Coal Company Delaware, Lackawanna and Western” Company Hampton Lackawanna Township

Excursion To Lake Ariel By Local Mills And Button Works

The Lackawanna Mills and Scranton Button Company sponsor its annual employer excursion to Lake Ariel next Saturday. A Bauer band concert at 11:40 will provide music for dancing. Mill and button works clubs plan baseball contests and races including four sack, three legged, and girls foot races.

Lackawanna Mills Scranton Button Company Lackawanna Mills and Lake Ariel Bauer Mill Button Works

Boys Boat Race and Tug of War Excursion

A community event features a boat race for boys, tug of war, and a cake walk. Trains to the lake depart at 7 45, 8 45, 10 15 a m and 1 35 p m with return times 6 40, 6 20, 8 12 and 8 00. Each employee from the two firms receives an excursion ticket.

Shore Dinner at Lodore Excursion by Delaware and Hudson

The Delaware and Hudson conductors plan a Lake Lodore trip on Wednesday August 27 with a Rhode Island Shore Dinner featuring chicken sweet potatoes corn fish and clams cooked under wood and served with a dance program. Excursion trains depart from Scranton Lackawanna avenue depot at 9 28 10 13 and 12 00 with fares from Scranton at 75 cents.

Rhode Island Delaware and Hudson Lake Lodore Rhode Ileland Wilkes-Barre Honesdale Lackawanna Avenue Scranton

Shohola Glen Excursion From Scranton This Sunday

Shohola Glen on the Erie Railroad attracts Scranton pleasure seekers on Sunday, August 24. The Glen features caverns cascades and waterfalls and is a premier resort of the season. An excursion train departs Scranton at 8 15 a m with return from Shohola at 5 6 p m. Round trip fare is $1.00.

Scranton Glen Shohola Delaware Dunmore

Married last evening at St Lucie s Italian Church Scranton

Nicholas Vola of 12 Penn Avenue and Miss Virginia Marguerite Ferretti were wed at 8 pm in St Lucie s Italian Church West Scranton by Rev Father Shrocea. The bride wore white Lansdowne with pleated chiffon and lace, carried a prayer book. maid Miss Winifred Moran. best man James Nimmo. sister Rose Peretti flower girl. A Bank Hall reception followed for several hundred guests. Fiore Brothers orchestra played. The couple will reside at 012 Penn Avenue.

Nicholas Vola Penn Avenue Virginia Marguerite Ferretti Peter Ferretti St. Lucie’s [Talian Church West Scranton Father Shrocea Lansdowne Winifred Moran James Nimmo Pittston Rose Perretti Bank Hall Lackawanna Avenue Fiore Brothers Mosher and Coleman

Funeral of W. W. Roberts at 610 Washington Avenue

The funeral for the late W. W. Roberts of 610 Washington Avenue was held yesterday at 2 PM from the residence. Services followed at the home and Dunmore cemetery with Rev. Pierce and Rev. McKinney of Penn Avenue Baptist Church presiding. The ceremony honored a blameless life with praise and floral tributes from multiple orders.

W. Roberts Washington Avenue Dunmore Cemetery R. BF. ¥. Pierce W. A. McKinney Penn Avenue Baptist Church Patriotic Order Sons of America Coeur de Lion Commandery Knights Templar Irom Temple Order of the Mystic Shrine Mr. Roberts

Explorations in Egypt bring rare artifacts to California museum

Dr George Neiiner returning from two years in Egypt with carchaslogical specimens for the Phoebe Hearst Museum at UC. He reports valuable finds including gold jewelry from the First Dynasty seized by the Egyptian government for relics searching. Four hundred boxes en route from Egypt, shipped by Dr Rebner, contain many articles without duplicates.

San Francisco George Neiiner Egypt Phoebe Hearst University of California Firat Rebner University

Flood Victims sue railway and steel firms for damages

Mrs. Mary Luis sues Wilkes-Garre and Scranton Railway and Scranton Steel for 2000, begun yesterday. Nicholas Ganz sues Scranton Steel for 8000. Both plaintiffs are flood victims represented by Attorney A A Chase.

Mary Luis Wilkes-Garre and Scranton Railway Company Scranton Steel Company Nicholas Ganz A. A. Chase

Democratic county committee to convene for upcoming convention

T. P. Hoban, chairman, said yesterday a call for the committee meeting will be issued today or tomorrow. It is likely the committee will meet Monday or Tuesday next week and the convention is expected on September 9.

Papua Conservatory Aucecas Democratic County Committee T. P. Hoban

Carriage Loses Wheel In Washington Avenue Collision

A collision occurred yesterday afternoon on Washington avenue between a post office mail wagon and the carriage of Dr. W. H. McGreevy of Marion street. The doctor turned suddenly near Spruce street. the mail wagon struck the buggy, causing a front wheel to be lost but no overturn occurred.

Washington Avenue Post Office W. H. McGreevy Marion Street Spruce Street

Scranton Grocer Myers Seeks Bankruptcy Relief

A bankruptcy petition was filed in the district Federal court by Alderman Otto D. Myers, who operated a North Scranton grocer business. Papers were prepared by George D. Taylor and the case goes to Referee C A Van Wormer. Assets total 5748.75 but liabilities reach 7185.71, with much of the value tied up in unpaid bills owed by Myers.

HE. R. W. Searle District Federal Court Otto D. Myers Second Ward North Scranton George D. Taylor C. A. van Wormer

Rush For Seats at Scranton Business College

Fall enrollment will be very large at Scranton Business College with six hundred fifty dollars worth of tuition sold by Aug 14. Prospects include graduates securing positions with high salaries and rapid promotions. Buck and Whitmore cannot meet demand for bookkeepers and stenographers even in the quiet season.

Scranton Business College Messrs Buck & Whitmore

Temple Iron Company Offers Reward for Attack at Edgerton

The Temple Iron company will pay the above reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot and seriously injured two of its employees at the Edgerton colliery on Monday night August 18, 1902. 5. B. Thorne, General Manager.

B. Thorne Temple Iron and Coal Company Edgerton Connolly Crossman Thorne Beranton Temple Iron Company

Sunday Excursion Train To Shohola Glen From Scranton

The Blerail round announces a Sunday excursion from Scranton and Dunmore to Shohola Glen on August 4. The Ideal resort sits on the Delaware with scenic Falls Glen and Switchback drawing crowds from New York. Trains depart Scranton at 8 15 p m and return from Shohola at 5 p m. Round trip fare is 1 00 with 12¢ COVo and 10¢ Frusted Wheat Coursen.

Shohola Glen Blerailround Scranton Dunmore Delaware New York Shohola

Adams Adds Another Pozen Point in Education Contest

Six scored, no changes. Adams adds another Pozen point to his total on day three as Miss Harpur continues to lead the Tribune Educational Contest. Leaders shift modestly for August with minor changes noted.

Adams Miss Harpur Tribune

Standings of Contestants in Scranton Area Meet

The list records contestant rankings and scores from Scranton region events. Notable participants include Kellerman and Burns with top marks, followed by Hendrick Adams and McCreary. Other names span Scranton Hyde Park Chilla Hallstead and surrounding towns with varying scores.

Burns Leads Educators as Contest Standings Remain

Charles Burns of Vandling broke the five hundred point threshold to lead yesterday's scores in The Tribune's Educational Contest. Other scorers included Hendrick Adams and Miss Beatrice Harpur, with Adams closing on twelfth place and Harpur continuing to head the ladies' division. In August prize rankings Burns sits third and Adams fourth as Herbert Thompson slips to fifth.

Tribune Charles Burns Vandling Wandling Hendrick Adams Chinchilla Homer Kresge Hyde Park Beatrice Harpur Thompson L. EB. Stanton Scranton C. W. Dorsey Jane Mathewson Factoryville Charles Robinson Capouse Avenue Mr. Burns Herbert Thompson William Rodriguez

Labor Day Excursion to Lake Lodore Fun and Games

Labor Day excursion to Lake Lodore on Monday September 1 features a grand pavilion dance program a steamer naptha launches and row boats. Excursion trains depart from Scranton and Carbondale with reduced fares. A gold prize ball game and refreshments for children complete the day.

Lake Lodore Scranton Carbondale Honesdale

Adams Escaped Capture Then Hid In City

Archie Adams escaped county custody Sunday night and was recaptured in Nay Aug park Tuesday by William Callahan. He remains reticent about his whereabouts Monday and Tuesday, with police certain he stayed in the city while pursuing an escape.

Archie Adams Park

Yesterday's Marriage Licenses in Scranton and Pittston

Readable fragments report marriage license activity in Scranton and Pittston. Names include William Notz, Nielson, Charles J. Mirtz, Elizabeth Lloyd, Emme Boyer, with locations in Scranton and Pittston. The text is garbled but indicates license issuance and notes a Key West 5c Cigar trademark reference and a trial mention at O'Hara's liquor store.

William Notz Key West O'Hara Claar

Wyoming Seminar Prepares Students for College and Business

Kingston Pennsylvania hosts a coeducational preparatory program emphasizing character building and college preparation. Certificate awarded by colleges, with ample attention to ornamental branches. Superior dormitories science hall chapel dining gymnasium athletic field and a well equipped preparatory school. Tuition 300 dollars per year term opens September 27 address L L Sprague D D president for catalogue.

L. L. Sprague D. D

Excursion to Ocean Cove Long Branch and Asbury Park

The New Jersey Central offers a popular excursion from Scranton to Ocean Cove Long Branch and Asbury Park on Monday August 20. Tickets valid for return until September 4. Trains depart Scranton 7:90 am and 1:00 pm Pittston 7: a m and 1:16 pm Wilkes Barre 7:59 am and 1:00 pm See timetables for intermediate stations Information via ticket agents or J B Swisher District Passenger Agent Scranton Pa Also Dr Lindabury surgeon offices Connell Building hours 11 am 4 pm and 7 pm 8 30 pm.

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

Wanted A District Agent For Insurance Company

An experienced person is sought as district agent to increase business for a large insurer. Good pay and profitable employment offered. Write with recommendations to Insurance Box 549 Scranton Pa.

Scranton

Investors Seek Safe High Interest Options

Report advises that individuals pursuing safe investments should consult financial sources offering strong interest rates, highlighting caution and due diligence in selecting reliable instruments and institutions.

Financial Offerads for Mortgage Bonds and Trust Services

High class first mortgage five percent gold bonds offered in denominations from one thousand dollars. Pay three percent interest on deposits. Titles insured. Become surety. Act as trustee.

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Stransky Kettle Foote & Shear Co Washington Ave Title Guaranty and Trust Co County Bank and Trust Co International Text Book Co Central Pennsylvania Brewing United States Lumber Co R. Ernest Comegys & CO Connell Building Carter Building Linden Street Peter N. Haan Mulberry Street I. F Megargel & CO Commonwealth Bldg Ackawannan Eaitene Herretta Sutto Madison Aveue Arthur Raynsford Elk Lake Lake Ariel Lodore Erie Railroad Virginia M. Ferretti Rome Otto D. Meyers Searle Coursen E.G. Coursen Ave Burns Kellerman Frank B. McCreary Hall- Stead Harry Madden William Cooper Priceburg Lee Culver Springville Grant M. Decker Hallstead Eeeenseeee BT Waite Hallstead Scran Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Wm. T Rodriguez Ridge Maxwell Shepherd Car Chas W. Dorsey Cossecas Fred “Ibier South Scran L. E, Stanton Sialelei Velelsiereinreelere Mis Edna Coleman Moles Sinveebie Sis Louis McCusker Park Con Wee John Mackie Providence VUBR Wyoming Kingston, Pa Ocean Grove Lindabury Folding Pocket Kodak J. Kellerman William Sherwood William T Rodwalquest Maxwell Shepherds&, Ls Stanton the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Lackiwanna Avenue Nettleton Shoes Guaranty & Trust Co L. A. Watres F. L. Phillips Parrotts, Masury’s, Valentines and Lawsons Franklin Ave Dickson Pridmore Reynolds Brothers Hotel Jermyn
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