Personal notes from town residents and visitors
Mrs A H Jay of Jefferson avenue visits Bebanon Miss Tools Beddell and Alma Lovering return from Wilkes Barre Mrs A W Phillips and son Walter leave for Preston Park Lawrence H Watres has returned from Culver nd A baby girl arrives for Mr and Mrs Isadore Roos Bertha Lovering visits West Pittston two weeks Mr and Mrs V A Simrell return from Arantine City Albert E Messner returns from Blue Point David Lovering travels to Punxsutawney for a new position Mr and Mrs G W Bushnell visit relatives in Wyom ing county Dr R M Stratton returns from Southold Miss Florence Weir visits George and Bohnhorn family Attys T W Mulholland and Boner return from Atlantic City Mrs Albin Worn and Nannie Spellier head to Lake Ariel then Moscow Rev and Alta L A L Ramer and son leave for two week vacation Frank B Reese returns from vacation Alf Herrington prepares for opening of theater Mlle Mary Martin visits from Buffalo Isa Martin makes friends at Ferber home Philip Deersam and others noted in Lackawanna listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Jay
Jefferson Avenue
Bebanon
Greenwood
Westittston
Albert E. Messner
Blue Point
L. 1
David Lovering
Punxsutawney
G. W. Bushnell
Wyoming Avenue
WyQuUehanna County
R. MM. Stratton
Bow
Outhold
Florence i. Weir
Ily
Myr
George Nbhorn
T. W. Mulholland
Boner
Atlantic
Albin Worn
Mikes Nannie Spellier
Lake Ariel
Moscow
W. 1
Pierce
Mlle Mary Martin
Buffalo
Two Wells
Louis J. Ferber
Aylor Avenue
Isa Martin
Rush for Seats at Scranton Business College
The fall enrollment at Scranton Business College is expected to be very large as six hundred dollars in tuition has already been paid. The college notes unprecedented demand with students quickly securing positions and high salaries, while local firms Buck and Itmore struggle to fill bookkeeper roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Seranton Business College
Aldy
Scrantonusiness College
Mesara
Buck & Itmore
Suit Against City Seeks Delinquent Tax Collector Pay
George W. Jenkins of West Scranton sues the city of Scranton to recover 5416.66 back salary for thirteen months as collector of delinquent taxes. He previously won $1250 from a prior suit and claims 5,416.08 plus interest for July 1901 to August 1902, alleging denial of access to records and duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenkins-Rush Brook Company
George W. Jenkins
West Scranton
Jenkins
Supreme Court
Carpenter & Fleitz
Beranton
Vet of Assembly
Ciutle
Select Council
City of Scranton
Scranton
James Moir
Dcity
Ealderty of
Court of Common Pleas
Lackawanna County
Thrne
Reargument Over Rush Brook Coal Suit Ends At Court
Judges Edwards and Kelly heard reargument in the case John Jenkins v Rush Brook Coal Co. Plaintiff sought over 20000 for services and loans. referee set 7466.62 with a 22050 set off to defendant. Edwards had favored plaintiff for 7402.62 plus interest. case now sent back for referee reconsideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwards
Kelly
John
J. Ny Rice
B. A. Coray
Rush Brook Coal Company
Dr. Rice
Flood damages suit filed against three railroads
Mrs Celia Flynn filed a $3000 damage action against the Wilkes Barre and Bevinton Railway, Central Railroad of New Jersey, and Scranton Belbel company. John A Murray also began suit against the same defendants for $5000. The cases arise from floods on the South Beranton flats. Attorney A A Chase represents the plaintiffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Celia Flynn
Wilkes-Barre and Bevinton Railway Company
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Scranton Bsbel Company
John A. Murray
South Beranton Flats
A. A. Chase
George B Young Bonds Tax Collector for Wandling Borough
George B Young, tax collector of Wandling borough, yesterday filed his bond for 110 dollars with the court clerk. The sureties are Fred Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Orphans Court Session Set For Everett Estate
Judge Vosburg will hold an Orphans Court session at 10 this morning to hear exceptions to the report of trustee W. A. Wilcox in the estate of the late Isaac Everett. Participants named include James P B Madden Joseph Boaliff Patrick Gillespie Charles Viney John Rowe and P H Kearney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James PB. Madden
Joseph Boaliff
Patrick Gillespie
Charles Viney
John Rowe
P. H. Kearney
Judge Vosburg
Isaac Everett
W. A. Wilcox
Going Back to Wales Miss Hettie Delights Crowds
After a year touring Ohio New York and Pennsylvania Miss Hettie returns to Wales where she has drawn large audiences with her preaching. Her itinerary included many meetings and notable reception across multiple states, showcasing her revival style and public speaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
New York
Pennsylvania
Hettie
Jones Heads to New York and Tomorrow Sail for Wales
Jones departs for New York today while Will sails tomorrow to Breconshire. The description portrays Miss Jones as an energetic, effective preacher with strong eloquence and conviction, educated privately and speaking with a forceful, persuasive style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
New York
Breconshire
Wales
Miss Jones
Rumor Claims Thirteenth and Ninth Regiments May Go
Officers of the Thirteenth and Ninth regiments were stirred by a circulating rumor that the two units might be ordered to Shenandoah to relieve the Twelfth and Eighth regiments. Colonel Dougherty indicated no strong action was likely, and no word came from headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shenandoah
D. B. Atherton
Thirteenth
C. Bow Dougherty
Ninth
Wilkes-Barre
Dougherty
Atherton
Wintres
Completing Arrangements for Labor Day Parade Leaders Named
The Central Labor union committee met to plan the Labor Day demonstration and a second meeting will refine the parade formation. Lawrence's band will head the parade and perform at the lake, with about a dozen bands and numerous deviant corps expected. Union leaders will ride near the head, while John Mitchell was invited but cannot attend. Locals are asked to notify Secretary Patterson of their music. Trains to the lake depart at 9 45, 11, 11 20 and 1 45 o'clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Labor Union
Lawrence
John H. Devine
Nicholls
RosenVrage
Dempsey
United Mine Workers of America
Iine
John Mitchell
Patterson
Scranton Business College Says No Solicitors
The Scranton Business College declares it does not employ solicitors in line with the Eastern Business Educators association, calling unsolicited sales methods undignified for a school. Buck & Whitmore, on record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Eastern Business Educators’ Associaon
Buck & Whitmore, O
Excursions to Atlantic City and resorts by Pennsylvania Railroad
Special 12 day tickets priced at 5.00 cover Atlantic City and all resorts via Market Street wharf or Atlantic City only via Delaware River Bridge route. Train departs Scranton at 4:38 a.m. and disembarks at Philadelphia with stops at Cape May Sea Isle City Ocean City Avalon Wildwood and Holly Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Cape May
Sea Isle City
Ocean City
Avalon
Wildwood
Holly Beach
Pennsylvania Railroad
Market Street Wharf
Atlanntic City
Delaware River Bridge
Scranton
Philadelphia
Temple Iron officer Arraigned in Edgerton Shooting Case
Frank Decker a special officer for Temple Iron at Edgerton colliery was jailed on a charge tied to last Monday’s Edgerton shooting. Foreman Michael Connolly and Forest Crossman were wounded, with Crossman losing a leg and Connolly losing sight in an eye. Decker posted $2,000 bail and claims an alibi with witnesses ready. The Temple Iron company maintains a $1,000 reward for the guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Decker
Temple Iron Company
Edgerton
Jermyn
Kelly
Michael Connolly
Forest Crossman
Crossman
Connolly
Decker
Edward Neary
Carbondale
Vtemple Company
Fire consumes McLaughlin dwelling under construction
Early morning blaze at 1.90 o clock in Little England destroys John McLaughlin's James street house still under erection. His son left to fight a trench fire then vanished. smoke woke the family. Relief Company from Tetersburg could not reach the scene due to Ash Street bridge having washed away last year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little England
John McLaughlin
James Street
MacLoughlin
Tetershburg
Ash Street
McLoughlin
Shore Dinner at Lodore on Delaware and Hudson Excursion
A September era reminiscence describes a Delaware and Hudson excursion on August 27 to Lake Lodacre. Conductors and attendees will enjoy a Rhode Island Shore Dinner featuring chicken, sweet potatoes, corn, fish, and clams cooked under a wood pyramid. The event includes an elegant dance program and reduced excursion rates from Wilkes Barre Honesdale and Scranton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhode Island
Delaware and Hudson
Lake Lodacre
Wilkes-Barre
Honesdale
Lackawanna Avenue
Scranton
Reward Offered for Edgerton Colliery Shooting Suspects
The Temple Iron company will pay rewards for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who shot and seriously injured two of its employees at Edgerton colliery on Monday night August 18, 1902. B Thorne, General Manager.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Temple Iron Company
Edgerton
B. Thorne
Erie Railroad Summer Excursion Fares to Maplewood Lake Ariel
During the summer season the Erie Railroad will sell Sunday excursion tickets to Maplewood and Lake Ariel as a one way fare for a round trip from stations on the Wyoming division. Rates from Scranton to Maplewood 65 cents to Lake Ariel 65 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erie Railroad Company
Maplewood
Lake Ariel
Wyoming Division
Scranton
Shake Up All Along the Line in Tribune Education Contest
Harry Madden Miss Mathewson Elmer Williams and Louis Gere rise to higher places in the Tribune educational contest. Eight others drop. Eight contestants scored points. Arthur J Thayer of South Scranton enters the competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Madden
Miss Mathewson
Elmer Williams
Louis Gere
Tribune
Arthur J. Thayer
South Scranton
Standings of Contestants in Scranton Area Event
A list of 33 competitors with locations and scores or partial results. Notable names include A J Kellerman Scranton and Charles Burns Wandling, with others from Elmhurst Carbondale and Scranton. The data shows varied scores and some incomplete entries.
Contests Shuffle Leaderboard In Tribune Educational Contest
Eight of the first thirty one contestants earned points yesterday causing shifting in the top ranks. Harry Madden moved from sixteenth to twelfth while J A Havenstrite remains thirteenth after passing Hendrick Adams. Jane Mathewson leads the women’s group, with Beatrice Harpur and Homer Kresge behind. Elmer Williams rises to twenty second. Louis Gere advances to twenty ninth. Arthur J Thayer enters with nine weeks to compete.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Charles Burns
Wandling
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Albert Freedman
Wm. T
Rodriguez
Fred EK
Gunster
Green Ridge
Seeres
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Maxwell Shepherd
Wm, Sherwood
Harford
Chas
W. Dorsey
L. E. Stanton
Harry Madden
A. Havenstrite
Mos
Hendrick Adams
Frank B. McCreary
Hall- Biogges
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
Homer Kresge
Hyde Park
Beatrice Harpur
Thompson
Sess
William Cooper
Priceburg
Lee Culver
Springville
Grant M. Decker
Hallstead
Elmer Williams
Walter Hallstead
Scran- Fon
Eerdevccawiene
Kibler
Ae Yeager
Edna Coleman
Peckville
John Mackie
Providence
the Tribune
J. A. Havenstrite
Moscow
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Charles Dorsey
Frank McCreary
Mises Matheweron
Fire safety tour at Lyceum and Academy of Music
Officials led by Director Wormeser and City Solicitor Watson visited the Lyceum theatre and Academy of Music to verify compliance with new fire and safety laws. They praised Manager A J Duffy for up to date safety facilities including a brick fire wall, asbestos curtain, extinguishers, hoses and multiple fire escapes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Duffy
Revorder Connell
Wormeser
Huilding Inspector Brown
Clty Sollestor Watson
Lyceum Theatre
Academy of Music
Duffy
Academy
Tragedy Near Phillipsburg Ends in Double Death
Chester Westbrook killed his wife seven miles southeast of Phillipsburg with a razor and then took his own life. An Associated Press report from August 25 notes the grim incident. The notice also invites members of Lackawanna Lodge No. 2017 to attend Edward J. Trimmer's funeral at 1230 Vine Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillipsburg
Kan
Chester Westbrook
Here
Westbrook
Lackawanna Lodge No
C.C. F
Wyoming Avenue
Edward J. Trimmer
Vine Street
Peter Williamson
Hdward J. Trimmer
Oxford
N. J
Niagara Falls Excursion Fare and Train Details
Six dollar and fifty five cent round trip to Niagara Falls offered by Lehigh Valley Railroad for Labor Day. Tickets valid on August 20 evening trains and all trains to September 2 except Black Diamond Express. Information from local ticket agents. Also obituary for Edward J. Trimmer and a Scranton high school entrance exams notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Falls
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton Business College Opens Day and Evening Office
The Scranton Business College announces its office is now open during day and evening hours. The expanded schedule aims to accommodate students and working adults seeking flexible classes and advising services. Nearby residents are invited to visit for information and enrollment assistance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Cortez Key West Cigars Sold At O'Hara's
A local tobacconist advertises Cortez Key West cigars in several sizes for box trade at O Haras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cortez
Key West
O'Hara
S. Os
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sargent’s Gem Food
Foote & Shear Co
Washington Ave
Carter Building
Linden Street
Peter N. Haan
Ihieavy
Mulberry Street
I. F Megargel & CO
Commonwealth Bldg
Aeaundry
V. A. Simrell
Adams Venue
Arantie City
I Pillip Deersam
Loreng
Green Ruse
Harry G. Murphy
Arbor &Townsend
Duaniel J. Bwunk
Lorenz
George W. Tenkins
Jenkin
Court House News Notes
Onstvooty OL SI
J. Alfred Pennington
Conservatory
Faelten
Hettie Jones
Little
England
Lodore
Elgin Creamary
Bu’ Tay
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lickawanna
Lyceum
Wettleton
Contrell
Washington Avenue
The
Associated Press
Scranton High School
W. Co. Joslin
Kodak
William Sherwood
William T
L. BE. Stanton
Coursen's
Porto Rico
Panetala’s
Guaranty & Trust Co
Washington Ee
Scranton, Pa
L. A. Watres
F. L. Phillips
Abraham Nesbitt
Thomas E. Jones
Thos. H. Watkins
Wm. F. Hallstead
Masury
Parrotts, Masury’s, Valentines and
Lawsons
Franklin Ave
All Good Grocery
Dickson
Nison
Imperial Tissue Paper
Dec
Reynolds Brothers
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