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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 28, 1902

Page

5

Personal Notices Span Weddings and Reunions Across Cities

The column lists wedding plans in St. Louis this December and a stream of social updates. Names include Mrs. George Phillips and family, Miss Jennie Dunn in New York, Alderman John T. Howe at a Callender reunion, Miss Margaret Joyce in Meredian street, and engagement news for H. J. Walter and Emeline Lack. Also noted are travels and returns from Atlantic City and vacation plans to Skaneateles Falls, with Dr. J.T. Downing attending a state osteopathic session and Rev. Robert F. Y. Pierce resuming duties after his European tour.

St. Louis George Phillips Henry Moses Mulberry Street Forest Park Jennie Dunn Delaware Street New York John T. Howe Callender Chapman's Lake Margaret Joyce Pittston Margaret O'Malley Meredian Street P. F. Ryan Register Koch Missea Lucy Coggins Mamie Connery Atlantic City William J. Cunningham John New Brunswick Curtis Powell Alderman Howe W. H. Pierce WH. A. Piece Point Vivian Thousand Islands H. J. Walter Emeline Lack Ruth Jordan Clay Avenue Robert F. Y. Pierce Penn Avenue Ocean Grove

Round-trip tickets to Denver offered by Lackawanna

To Denver, Col., and Return, $45.25. On account of the National Association of Letter Carriers to be held in Denver, Colo., September 1 to 6, ticket agents will sell special round-trip tickets to Denver, good August 29 to 31 inclusive, good for return leaving Denver, Colorado Springs, or Pueblo not later than September 30.

Denver Col National Association of Letter Carriers Lackawanna Railroad Colorado Springs Pueblo

Ninety Five Suits For School And Office Wear

A brief note on this season's ninety five suits emphasizing durable material and good wear for school or office use.

Rush for Seats at Scranton Business College

Fall enrollment at Scranton Business College is expected to be large with tuition sales reaching 650 dollars. The article notes students gain positions with high salaries and rapid promotions, while local demand remains strong for stenographers and related staff amid eager applicants.

Scranton Business College Messrs Buck

Grand Jury Work to Open Three Weeks in September

Three weeks term of Common Pleas begins Monday September 15 as grand jury to meet and quarters of equity court open. Court notices show heavy criminal caseload due to summer strike and naturalization court session scheduled the same day.

Common Pleas Supreme Court David Phillips’ Bond William Budenbach Michael Kennedy Grand Jury Equity Court Common Pleas Court Naturalization Court

Court adjoins two county cases to state supreme on appeal

Two county court decisions were appealed to the state supreme court yesterday. The Clarks Summit Condensery suit against G. M. Young et al resulted in a directed verdict for the defendant with costs, holding no joint liability among 186 defendants for 22466.77. In the O'Hara versus Fleming & O'Hara case against Scranton, the referee's report was confirmed and a $3815.80 judgment for the plaintiffs stands for breach of sewer construction contract. The city solicitor's liability is limited to collected assessments. indemnity rests with the solicitor and his sureties.

State Supreme Court Clarks Summit Sayre Lumber Company Buckman, Et al Clark's Summit Edwards Newcomb C. B. Litte North Scranton New

Lawsuits over flood damage to property in Scranton

William Budenbach acting through Attorney A A Chase sued the Wilkes Barre and Scranton Railway Cen tral Railroad of New Jersey and Scranton Steel for 2000 damages for injury to his property in South Scranton caused by floods from the river encroachment by the defendant. Michael Kennedy also sues Scranton Steel for 3000 damages for a similar reason.

William Budenbach A. A. Chase Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Railway Company Central Railroad of New Jersey Scranton Steel Company Scranton Michael Kennedy

Tax Collector David C Phillips Bonds in Bhikely Borough

David C Phillips collector of taxes in Bhikely borough filed his bond with the clerk of the courts yesterday in the amount of 45192 with Judge Kelly giving approval. The sureties listed are William Adair William T Evans H Maines John J Williams Charles Evans and Joseph W Patten.

David C. Phillips Bhikely Kelly William Adair Willam T. Evans H. &. Maines John J. Williams Charles Evans Joseph W. Patten

Local Names Summarized From Fragmented Notice

Fragmentary OCR lists numerous personal names and places including Beranton Maury Thompson OraAnton Fred Nellie Mamie Tracey Wilkes Barre Harry Simons Sterling Wayne County Newfoundland and related identifiers without coherent context or events.

Ivory

That Wonderful Proteus Parade at Saratoga

A September 4 Saratoga festival promises a northern Mardi Gras style night parade with chariots depicting ancient myth, garlanded maids, thousands of lights, flower decorations, and Arabian horses. The event aims to outshine southern rival celebrations and will feature music, pagan imagery, and elaborate costumes.

Saratoga Athens Newmarket of America Lucis Greece Rome Messala

City firemen test new water tower and cellar pipe

Under Superintendent Ferber a test of the water tower attachment and cellar pipe added to the department equipment was conducted at the M C A building. Firemen operated 400 feet of hose, 45 foot ladder reach, and used 80 to 210 pounds pressure to demonstrate the system’s effectiveness and smoke suppression features.

Ferber Mulberry Street Wyoming Avenue

An Epidemic of Drunks Arraigned in Police Court

An unusually large number of drunks were arraigned yesterday morning for sentence by Magistrate Howe. Individuals paid fines including A Washington $3 05B Richardson $3 and John Hoone $3. Minooka drunks L Burekelt and Obinski broke their cells and were fined 5 each. Konsdandly Flayduckis faced 30 days and $10, while Maud Griffiths, intoxicated and carried to the wagon, served ten days for a $3 default.

Howe A. Washington Richardson John Hoone L. Burekelt Obinski Minooka Konsdandly Flayduckis George Jones Maud Griffiths

Reduced excursion fares to Denver Springs Pueblo via Penn RR

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces round trip excursion tickets from all lines to Denver Colorado Springs or Pueblo Colorado for the National Association of Letter Carriers meeting in Denver from September 1 to 6. Tickets on sale August 2 to 31, valid to return through September 20, with 2.5 cent joint agent validation fee.

Lake Shore Route: Fastest, Safest, Most Comfortable Travel

Endless travelers from New York to Chicago prefer the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern for frequent trips. The line is praised as fastest, safest, and most convenient in America, with readers urged to choose Lake Shore for reliable comfort.

New York Chicago Lake Shore Michigan Southern America

Reward Offered for Edgerton Colliery Shooting Suspects

Temple Iron company offers a $1000 reward for information leading to arrest and conviction of those who shot and injured two of its employees at the Edgerton colliery on Monday night August 18, 1902. G. B. Thorne, General Manager.

Temple Iron Company Edgerton G. B. Thorne

Connell Park Improvement Plan Reveals Prison Labor Use

Director of Public Works John Roche announces moving a forty man prison gang from Nay Aug park to Connell park in September to finish unfinished repairs. The plan aims to complete walks and grading before October first with minimal cost as a cost saving measure for the city.

John FE. Roche Nay Aug Park Connell Park Scranton Roche Nay Ang Park Nay Aur Park

Workman's Back Broken in 20-Foot Fall at Penn Avenue Shops

Patrick Farrar of 510 Broadway Bellevue is at Lackawanna hospital after a 20 foot fall from a platform at the Allis-Chalmers Penn avenue shops. He is conscious with a broken back and serious condition. authorities report slight chances for recovery as yellow workers rushed him to hospital.

Patrick Farrar Broadway Bellevue Allis-Chalmers Lackawanna Hospital Penn Avenue

Labor Day Excursion to Niagara Falls by Lehigh Valley Rail

Round trip fare of 6.55 dollars to Niagara Falls and back offered by the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Tickets valid for evening trains August 29 through September 2, excluding Black Diamond Express August 30 and 1 Limited. Check local agents for details.

Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad

Lackawanna Store Association Liquidation Moves Address

The office of the Lackawanna Store Association limited in liquidation has been moved to 12 Olive Street where all unpaid accounts should be settled. Liquidating trustees Edwin L. Hatfeld James B. Mott and H B Fairchild announce the change.

Lackawanna Store Association Limited Olive Street Edwin L. Hatfeld James 8. Mott H. 8. Fairchild

Kresge and Hallstead Race for Lead in Elmhurst Meet

Kellerman holds first place by 149 points in the Elmhurst event as Kresge climbs from seventeenth to fifteenth and Hallstead passes Williams. The August prize standings show Kellerman with a large lead.

Williams Elmhurst Kellerman

Standings of Contestants for Scranton event

A list ranks 1 A J Kellerman Scranton 2 Charles Burns Wandling 507 3 Albert Freedman Belleville 4 Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst 5 Wm Rodriguez Scranton 6 Fred K Gunster Green Ridge 7 Herbert Thompson Carbondale 8 Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale 8 Wm Sherwood Harford 10 Chas W Dorsey Scranton 11 L E Stanton Scranton 12 Harry Madden Scranton 13 J A Havenstrite Mos Cow 14 Hendrick Adams Chinatown 15 Homer Kresge Hyde Park 16 Frank B McCreary Hallstead 17 Miss Jane Mathewson Factoryville 18 Miss Beatrice Harpur Thompson 19 William Cooper Priceburg 20 Lee Culver Springville 21 Grant M Decker Hallstead 22 Walter Hallstead Scranton 23 Elmer Williams Elmhurst 24 Miss Edna Coleman Scranton 25 Hugh Johnston Forest City 26 Fred Kibler South Scranton 27 Eddie Morris South Scranton 28 Miss Mary Yeager Green Ridge 29 Harry Danvers Providence 30 Louis Gere Brooklyn 32 St Louis McCusker Park Place 83 John Mackie Providence

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling Albert Freedman Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Rodriguez Fred K. Gunster Green Ridge Bob Herbert Thompson Carbondale Homer Kresge Hyde Park Frank B. McCreary Hallstead Suete Ee Dane Mathewson Factoryville Beatrice Harpur Thompson William Cooper Priceburg Lee Culver Springville Grant M. Decker Walter Hallstead Elmer Williams Edna Coleman Hugh Johnston Forest Citysisiehs Slemeiwne BO Fred Kibler South Scran TOM Is Lace de Direeceles Eddie Morris South Scran- Corman Oterereurs Preterererer Aansee Mary Yeager Sissies Harry Danvers Providence Evee Louis Gere Brooklyn St.Louis

Two Leaders Advance in Tribune Educational Contest

In yesterday’s Tribune Educational Contest, A J Kellerman holds first place with a 19 point lead over Charles Burns as Homer Kresge climbs to fifteenth and Walter Hallstead moves up one spot. Kresge nears the fourteenth place and Hallstead edges Elmer Williams by two points. The August special prize totals remain uncertain as the final standings will be decided next Saturday afternoon.

Tribune A. J. Kellerman Scranton Homer Kresge Hyde Park Walter Hallstead Jane Mathewson Frank McCreary Elmer Williams Charles Burns

Leaders for August. Bee Reves LB Vavne 99

August leaders listed with figures including LB and Vavne 99 and OD 45. Read as a compact report of rankings or standings. Entities include local names and numeric codes. Further context not provided.

Vavne

Misses Merrills Private School Reopens September 1808

The Misses Merrill's Private School for primary and intermediate pupils will reopen on Monday, September 1808 at Ul2 Jefferson Avenue.

Misses Merrill Jefferson Avenue

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Relief From Dyspepsia

An advertisement-style piece extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for summer dyspepsia and indigestion. It lists symptoms such as dizziness, nervousness, sleeplessness, and indigestion, claiming the product cleanses blood and nerves, restores digestion, and boosts strength. A testimonial from Fred Noss of Clarendon Iowa credits two bottles with a complete recovery.

Paine Fred Noss Clarendon Iowa

Directors Re-Elected at Scranton Forging Annual Meeting

The Scranton Forging Company held its annual meeting yesterday afternoon and re-elected the old board of directors: Co. H. Pond, Henry Belin Jr, William Connell, Dr. I F Everhart, W. J. Storrs, J. M. Kemmerer, Charles E H Welles. Officers to be elected at a subsequent directors meeting.

Scranton Forging Company Co. H. Pond Henry Belin, Jr William Connell I. F. Everhart W. J. Storrs J. M. Kkemmerer Charles EH. Welles

Lackawanna Excursion to Niagara Falls and Toronto

Special excursion tickets to Niagara Falls and Toronto on Aug 20 and 31. One way fare plus $1, Niagara Falls tickets return by Sept 2, Toronto by Sept 4. Scranton to Niagara Falls round trip price $6.50.

Niagara Falls Toronto Scranton

Teaching Resumes at Albin Korn Studio of Music

Teaching at the Albin Korn Studio of Music and Languages on 316 Washington Avenue will resume on Wednesday, September date not specified in the fragment.

Albin Korn Washington Avenue

Cortez Key West Cigars at O'Hara's in several box sizes

Merchant listing notes Cortez Key West Cigars offered in several sizes for box trade at O'Hara's, with emphasis on available assortments for retailers and customers seeking boxed quantities.

Cortez Key West O'Hara

Erie Railroad Summer Excursion Fares Scranton to Maplewood Lake Ariel

Erie Railroad offers summer Sunday excursion tickets on Wyoming division one way for round trips from Scranton to Maplewood for 65 cents and to Lake Ariel for 75 cents. Tickets valid for the season with no return limit stated.

Erie Railroad Company Maplewood Lake Ariel Wyoming Division Scranton

Also Mentioned on This Page

Starrett’s Starrett Foote & Shear Co Washington Ave Carter Building Linden Street Peter N. Haan I. F. Megargel & CO the People's Bank Conservatory Pennington St. Luke’s Parish House Pennsylvania Railroad The Pennsylvania Railroad Company Workman Allis- Chalmers’ Works Kodak A. J. Nellerman William Sherwood Eees Hendrick Adams Maxwell Shepherd William T. S. Thodrigues Harry Madden Eeeuseeee Paine’s Elgin Creamery the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co Lackawanna Avenue North Main Avenue Delaware Wettleton's Connell Guaranty & Trust Co Scranton, Pa L. A. Watres Fll. Phillips Abraham Nesbitt, Thomas E. Jones Thos. H. Watkins Wm. F. Hallsatead Masury Franklin Ave Dickson Mill & Grain.Co., Scranton Olyphant Nison Dec Reynolds Brothers Jermyn
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