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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1901

Page

5

Republican primary schedule and filing details

The Republican primary election will be held on Monday September with the hour between four and eight oclock pm the convention on Thursday September tenth at Molook am Each candidate must register his full name and address the office for which he seeks to be a candidate and pay the committee to the county chairman on or before Aig The village committee will govern accordingly avid d Davin Chairman E D Fellows Secretary.

Monin Fhuretay Molook Viellanie Committes Uhemerlven Avid d. Davin E. D. Fellows Beetetary

Social Notes From The City And Surroundings

A jumble of personal notices lists residents visiting New York, Philadelphia, and Atlantic City from Wilkes-Barre and nearby towns. Names include Mare, Exivnon, Mie fate Fae, and numerous households traveling for visits, hosting, and funerals. several local workers and families are noted with movements to and from Atlantic City, Scranton, and Bridgeport as well as theatrical premieres and summer entertainment.

Miss Mare Fifty Philadelphia Va FE Exivnon Trook Place Guffaly Mie Fate Fae Okie Plage Lake Biaidan

City to Appeal High Street Land Widening Award

City Solicitor plans to appeal the viewers award for land condemned at Seventh Street and Scranton Street corner. J M Helm owner may receive $359 as compensation, while advocates argue only enough to build retaining wall and sidewalk, claiming street widening boosts rent value.

Watson Common Council Scranton Street Seventh Moray Davis J. M. Helm

Weather Bureau Convention Attendee to Visit Milwaukee

Weather Observer Frederic F Clarke will attend the fourth annual United States weather bureau officials convention in Milwaukee Wisconsin next week He will read a paper during the session The convention is seen as important with talks on visibility and station staffing Mr Clarke will be away Jinnes J Barthert will supervise the local station in his absence The note also mentions staff changes and a cadet from West Point who failed a physical exam.

Frederic F. Clarke Milwaukee Wis United States Weather Bureau Clarke Weities Mr. Clarke Jinnes J. Barthert Hart Tell Havana Cuba Gly Settee Wirke Chirke Halsey Dunwoodle Plebhe' Ai West Point Academy West Point

New Scranton Directory Issued By J E Williams Guide

J E Williams Scranton directory for 120 has been issued and is on sale in the city. It claims to be the most complete ever, with eight thousand more names than prior directories and includes a separate street and brick directory noting odd and even sides. The edition contains two hundred and seventeen more pages than earlier Scranton directories and reflects credit on the compiler and industry.

Williams Scranton Tian Ambdin Oman Onan Land Earth Sale Caeser Fiaut-Enty Politioat Aleeen William We Winlow Uinton Vorler McKinten Cuba Philippines

Free Tuition at Stroudsburg Normal School Promotion

Prof. George PL Bible, principal of the Stroudsburg Normal School, will be at the Hotel Jermyn until noon today to discuss a bill making tuition free at Normal Schools and to explain advantages offered by the institution. Parents urged to call if considering a normal course for their children.

George PL Bible Stroudsburg Normal School Othe Hotel Jermyn

Reduced Rates to Cleveland via Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces excursion tickets at reduced rates for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment in Cleveland Ohio from September 10 to 15. Tickets may be used for travel to Cleveland and return by Septem ber 15 with option to extend return to October 8 by depositing at a joint agent and paying fifty cents.

Grand Army of the Republic Cleveland Ohio Pennsylvania Railroad Commans

Ten Day Rail Excursion to Jersey Shore Ports

A special ten day excursion runs Thursday August 22 from Scranton on the Pennsylvania Railroad. The trip covers Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Wildwood and Holly Beach with a $5.00 fare. Train departs Scranton at 645 pm.

Atlantic City Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Wildwood Holly Beach Pennsylvania Railroad Scranton

Krauser's Cold Cure promises 24 hour full body relief

Pocket Cure Krauser's Cold Cure comes in capsule form and claims to cure cold in the head throat chest or any part of the body within 24 hours You can continue work while using it Price locality and druggist availability are noted in the ad

Krauser

Reunion of the Veterans at Lake Lodore elects officers

The Seven Counties veterans gathered at Lake Lodore for their annual reunion drawing about a thousand attendees. Col F L Hitchcock was elected president and Major E W Pearce secretary, with Henry Harding and others named vice presidents. Col A Watres delivered the welcome and Judge Wilson and A J Stevens spoke.

F. L. Hitchcock E. W. Pearce L. A. Watres Neaneration Lake Lodore Fill. Hitchvoek EE. W. Pearce North Beranton Henry Harding Wyoming County W. HH. Longsdorf Binghamton J. B. Cook Honesdale J. W. Ehret Pitteten Michael South Gibson E. J. Sweet Towanda Nay Aug Park A.T. Searle A. Watres Judge Wilson A. J. Stevens Henry Hall

Fragmentary tribute to a fallen nation and enduring memory

A fragmented ode honors perseverance under oppression. It speaks of a nation’s suffering, the beacon of freedom, and the hope that the memory of martyrs remains alive in the hearts of a people. It envisions continuity of reverence across generations.

Was Not a Deserter Navy Man Surrenders to Patrol

Howard F Parsons, thinking himself a deserter, turned himself in to Patrolman Conners and was taken to the central police station. He claimed escape from the training ship Vermont at the Brooklyn Navy Yard and wore improvised clothing found on the docks. Navy officials said Parsons would not be considered a deserter until August 26 or ten days, and he was released with instructions to head for New York.

Howard F. Parsons United States Navy Robling Navy Yard Parsons New York

Miss Meredith and Miss Pedrick Separated by Two Points

Schwenker stole away from Miles and Anderson as Miss Meredith and Miss Pedrick were separated by two points. Miss Griffin continued to gain on Lewis, while Kemmerer climbed toward table No. 1.

Meredith Pedrick Schwenker Miles Anderson Griffin Lewis Kemmerer

Police Inspection Ordered for City Force

Director Wormser ordered all police to appear at the Municipal Building at 2 this afternoon for inspection. Recorder Connell and Superintendent Robling will address the force. Patrolman Hoacoe Walah missed yesterday and last night, reportedly due to illness, and his stance remains against accepting the lieutenantcy. Names of older officers are being considered for the position, with no definite decision yet. Sergeant Midgeway is acting as lieutenant in the interim.

Mrector Public Safety F. L. Wormer Connell Wormser Robling Midgeway

Picnics at Nay Aug Park Draw City Visitors

Lackawanna railroad agent M T Smith arranged with a painters society committee from Binghamton for a September 22 excursion to Nay Aug park. A special train will depart from Binghamton in the morning and return from Scranton in the evening, expected to bring over a thousand visitors. Picnics yesterday at Nay Aug park drew about three thousand people from Jackson Street Baptist church Sherman Avenue Mission school and the Ladies’ Maennerchor of Pittston, with Chinchilla Methodist Episcopal planned for today.

Thessenger M. T. Smith Lackawanna G. W. Perine T. B. Bidwell J. J. Conkling LC. Dimmick Society of Painters, Decorators and Paper Hangers Binghamton Eft Nay Aug Park Parler City Snth Scranton Jackson Street The Methodist Episcopal Church of Chinchilla

Educational Contest standings show no changes in leaders

The Tribune reports no changes in the poal inns of leaders yesterday while rankings shift slightly. Miss Griffin shortens the gap to Mr Lewin to 12 joints. Henry Schwenker remains third, with Miles and Anderson threatening. Pedrick and Meredith run neck and neck. Frank Kemmerer gains momentum in Table No 2 as the week and a half remaining tighten efforts.

Tribune Miss Griffin Mr. Lewin Henry Schwenker South Side Miles Anderson Mr. Schwenker Pedrick Meredith Clark Frank Kemmerer

Pen of a Pulpiter in The Churchman and Sunday School

Rev. Frank S. Ballentine writes a Churchman essay urging modernized Bible language to reach today’s readers. He examines recent translating efforts and their impact on scripture clarity. In American Church Sunday School, he studies the parallelism in the Ten Commandments.

Churchman Frank S. Ballentine American Church Sunday Beohool

City Tax Notices Demand 1901 Dues With Penalties

The city and school tax duplicates for year 1901 are now in hand for collection. A penalty of 4 percent will be added Sept det 1801 and an additional 1 percent on the first of each month until fully paid. Taxes unpaid after November Jat will be placed on the delinquent list as provided by law. KE J Robinson City Treasurer.

Ke, J. Robinson

Keep Posted About Home Affairs Ad Offer

Summer mail subscription offer for The Tribune at 12 cents a week with flexible address changes. Includes direct daily delivery and prompt service. Also mentions Hanley’s pure ice cream and Pocono Cigar at 420 Spruce Street.

Hawley's Spruce Street Hanley

Lake Poyntelle Sunday Excursion Rail Trip Grows

The New York Ontario and Western special Sunday excursion train to Lake Poyntelle carries hundreds weekly. The resort draws visitors for scenery and high elevation with Lakeside meals and row boats available. Train departs Scranton Bundas at 8.20 am and Carbondale at 9.10 am returning to Scranton at 6.45 pm. Fares are 1.00 return from Scranton and 60 cents from Carbondale.

New York, Ontario and Western Lake Poyntelle Scranton Bundas Carbondale Seranton

Labor Day Pan American Excursion Tickets Promoted

Ticket agents of the Lackawanna railroad offer five day coach excursion tickets to Buffalo New York and return. Tickets on sale August 31 to September 1 with return within five days from date of sale at six dollars round trip. Children ages six to twelve pay half the adult rate.

Lackawanna Railroad Buffalo

Second Grammar A exam results and certificate dates

The second examination for Grammar A pupils averaging 65 percent or more will be held at the High School on August 2 in the morning. Grammar A certificates for the High School will be issued on August 80 and the forenoon of August 81 at the office, Gad George Howell, superintendent.

A. m. Grammar Gad George Howell

Medical Books and Instruments of Dr Blanchard Offer at Private Sale

Private sale of medical books and surgical instruments belonging to the late Dr Blanchard. Enquiries to A W Dickson administrator of F K Tracy attorney at Commonwealth Building Scranton.

Dr. Blanchard A. W. Dickson F. K. Tracy Commonwealth Building Scranton

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