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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1902

Page

5

Local Social Notes From Town and Nearby

Social items list visits and guests across multiple households. Names include Mr and Mrs Bred 8 Godfrey, Willer M Waskon of Lillis Texas, Roy C Megargel, Miss Coppinger of New York, V8 Coppinger, North Park residents, Rev J Jo Lanne’s improved health, and a sequence of local hosts and attendees at gatherings in Mindieat Clark's Green and Kingston Virginia.

Bred Godfrey New York Lou Willer M. Waskon Lillis Tex Roy CC. Megargel Miss Coppinger V8. Coppinger Vine Street BL 'Toboy Tid North Park Jave Susquehunnon J. Jo Lanne Taishi C.J. Burkhart Alorfoen Livin CG. W. Curtis M. Curtis Tolembe Maybelle Aminta Mindieat Aira W. OW. Peters Harry Roberts Mildred PeckVille Mere Loews, Helle and Selden Lown Dutimore Mise Putsay Curth Clark's Green Allen Davis Kingston

First Fall of Snow Delights City in Wet Flurry

Snow began yesterday afternoon after 5 o clock and kept falling until after 10 o clock. The city was blanketed in white and temperatures dropped near midnight signaling a pause. The precipitation was the wet kind that turns to slush and hinders walking.

Fifth Annual Bloome City Rifle Club Indoor Contest Scores

The fifth annual indoor shooting contest of the Bloome City Rifle Club ran June 6 to November 2, 1902. Members’ scores and the distribution of prizes donated by Walter E. Davis, H. M. Spencer, Captain John Blatter, and Popper and Son of New York are listed, with Davis prizes including a Stevens rifle and a medal, Spencer a silver medal, Blatter a telescope, and Popper a gold medal awarded to top finishers.

Electric City Rifle Club Walter E. Davis H. M. Spencer John Blatter H. Popper Bloome City Rifle Club Wah Svores Tothl Avago Andrew Kell John Andereg Ay v. Pakenhott John von Welsentiuh John Courthill Walter J. Davis OM. Spencer Hm, Popper and Son New York Davis Stevens Model Ideal Schutzen Spencer Bhitter Popper & Son Arnold Keni John Chitter Turan John Phitter Casper Anideremy Jadoo Holmer Hoek Coc. c Brown Ciscirees Arnold Anderega Haslett Ois Alos

Tribune Junior Educational Contest Draws Northeastern Attention

The Tribune's Junior Educational Contest has gained wide notice in Northeastern Pennsylvania. Students submit word lists from the phrase "The Home Paper" with cash prizes for the top twenty. Entrants arrive from beyond Scranton, including George Beelens of Moscow PA and Florence Packard of Brooklyn PA.

the Tribune Pennsylvania Scranton George Beelens Moscow Florence Packard Brooklyn

Missionary Rallies Led by F D Gamewell Across Venues

A series of afternoon and evening missionary meetings will be held at multiple locations on the dates listed. Rev F D Gamewell will conduct a question box each afternoon and speak at evening services, with prominent pastors leading afternoon sessions. An offering will be taken to defray expenses. J I Warner presiding.

F. D. Gamewell Pekin Thompson W. Warselner Puller William MacAlpine Jermyn Prentice Boa Quimla Newline Prifay A. Place Reo Clark R. M. Paseo Dr. Gamewell Honesdale Plawles J. I Warner Wilder

One of Frohman’s Best The Two Schools Arrives

Lyceum Theater presents tomorrow night The Two Schools a four week comedy by Alfred Copies in an all star Frohman production. Cast includes Jaimes Lee Finney Ida Conquest Jessie Busley M A Kennedy Beatrice Morgan Mitchell Smith Ida Waterman and other Frohman players. A J Duffy manager.

Charles Frohman Scranton Lyceum Theater Alfred Copies Madison Square Theater New York Jaimes Lee Finney Ida Conquest Jessie Busley M. A. Kennedy Beatrice Morgian Mitchell Smith Ida Waterman Frohman A. J. Duffy

Surgeon Dr Lindabury in Connell Building Hours

Dr Lindabury, surgeon specializing in diseases of women, offers hours 11 p.m. to 4 p.m. and daytime slots May 7 to May 8 at the Connell Building.

Lindabury Connell Building

Pittsburg Weighs Tax on Public Service Gross Receipts

Pittsburg councils push to tax gross receipts of street cars electric light and gas firms under the new charter with a two to five per cent rate. A favorable Supreme Court ruling on the Scranton case could allow the city to tax existing franchises and cut the tax levy.

Pittsburg Supreme Court Elty Pittsburgh Pittsburg Railways Company Scranton Lecal Cornells Tree

Opening of Missions at St Peter's Cathedral

Four Passionist priests began a three week mission at St Peters Cathedral with a high mass by Rev Dr J J Loughran and a procession of acolytes. Father Gregory led prayers and delivered a sermon on spiritual progress, with daily masses and instructions following. The mission will alternate focus weekly between women and men, with special programs for children and guidance from Fathers Gregory Eugene Albert and Norbert.

St. Peter's Cathedral Selmon J. J. Loughran P. E. Lavelle P. Boland M. J. Hoban J. A. O'Reilly J. J. Griffin Gregory Gregory and Eugene Pather Albert Cincinnati Father Norbert Baltimore

Two Scholarships Chosen in Tribune Educational Contest

Beatrice Harpur of Thompson and Fred Wibler of South Scranton have selected International Correspondence Schools scholarships. Several other finalists including Frank McCreary Hallstead William Cooper Priceburg Louis Gere Don Capwell Hugh Johnston Edna Coleman Walter Hallstead and Arthur Thayer remain to hear their status.

Tribune Beatrice Harpur Thompson The Fred Wibler South Scranton Frank B. McCreary Hallstead William Cooper Priceburg Louis Gere Brooklyn Don C. Capwell Scranton Hugh Johnston Forest City Eddie Morris Edna Coleman Seranton Walter Hallstead Arthur 7. Thayer

wage hearings begin as experts review company books

Expert accountants on both sides examine company wage figures as commissioners prepare for talks and a conference at the Jermyn. Miners and company counsels meet to outline presentations while testimony resumes with Rev. Peter Roberts about to be cross examined.

Wuatking Clark Parker Jermyn Phice David Willcox Delaware and Hudson Company James H. Torrey Delaware and Hudson Mitchell Darrow Lloyd Weyl Peter Roberts John T. Lenihan Lenahan

Jordan's Sudden Death Claims Local Clerk

Thomas H W Jordan aged 65 of 115 Palm Street died suddenly Saturday afternoon in the Jersey Central Freight Office on WeaSt Lackawanna Avenue. A coroner ruled death from a clot in the heart valves. He is survived by a wife and eight children.

Thomas HW. Jordan Palm Street Jf. Ashley Jersey Central Railroad Jordan Weasat Lackawanna Avenue Mr. Ashley Winebrake Saltry

They Pay the User

An advertisement notes Scranton Tribune offers half-tone work with up-to-date equipment and low prices. It promotes Miss LeVay at Hotel Jermyn and a Tuesday December 2 event featuring mid-winter millinery and fancy stock collars to attract trial orders.

The Scranton Tribune

Mrs St Bloom to Exhibit Furs at Hotel Jermyn

Mrs St Bloom representing DB Mon gullies of No 76 Broadway New York will be at Hotel Jermyn Tuesday Dec 2 with a full line of fine furs and Persian Jackets at wholesale prices noted as Moom 166.

Kneller Exonerated by Court of Inquiry

The court of inquiry appointed by the Director of Public Safety found Captain Edward Kneller of Mose Company No 11 not guilty and completely exonerated from all charges. The panel contended malice prompted the charges and the report was signed by Captains H E Trapp, T O Campbell, M J Ruane, Sterling Sinnell and W B Bentley.

Director of Public Safety Vormeer Frank Dombacher Edward Kneller Mose Company No. 11 Connell Ohe Kneller Trapp Thomas 0. Campbell M. J. Ruane Sterling Sinnell VU. B. Bentley

Attorney Sues Former Partner in Equity Suit

William A. Wilcox former trust officer of Tithe Guaranty and Trust sues Roswell T Patterson, his former law partner. He seeks appointment of a receiver, a general accounting of the firm, and payment of moneys due including 166 shares of Consolidated Water Supply Co stock from Carbondale. Partners were joined September 1881, until recently. Wilcox is represented by Willard Warren & Knapp and Henry Harding.

William A. Wilcox Tithe Guaranty and Trust Company Roswell TF. Patterson Consolidated Water Supply Company Carbondale Wilcox and Patterson Wilcox Willard Warren & Knapp Henry Harding

Tribune to Publish Limited Anthracite Commission Reports

The Tribune will publish a limited edition book of the commission reports on the Anthracite Strike. Priced at $1, the volume will run several hundred pages in a compact 8 by 11 format and appear after the commissioners render their decision. Orders should be sent promptly.

Anthracite Strike Commission The Tribune the Tribune

Conservatory Recital to Be Held at St Luke's Parish House

The fifty sixth conservatory recital directed by J Alfred Remington will take place tomorrow evening in St Luke's parish house. The program features piano forte selections including Ensemble Class Pour Phines and works by Misses Doty Mesaler Hodges Whinhold Law Schlager Watkins Willians Merthy Richmond and others with titles such as Porsint Dance Opus and Revelry Op 10 0 Hilenberg and Annie Wahl among performers Annie Wahl Margarite Abibe and Margaret Wyley.

Conservatory St. Luke's J. Alfred Remington Ensemble Bonithna Doty Mesaler Hodges Whiufhold Law Schlager Watkins Willians Merthy Richmond Green Ridge Opi Iller Anni Wall Sern Tan de Cobiin Hilenberg Annie Wahl Minrgaret Wyley Margarite Abibe

Dixie this week showcases a great bill twice daily

The Dixie theater advertises a premium program this week with two daily showings promising strong performances and popular acts for patrons seeking entertainment in town.

City and School Taxes 1902 Alert

City treasurers Fr and Barker announce tax duplicates for 1902 now in their hands for collection. Frank Keenan and Co. at the Dixie are joint agents this week with twice daily service for tax collection steps.

Barker Frank Keenan & Co the Dixie

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Thurdwar Washington Ave Mecarcel & CO Hoth Dime Bank Wyoming Avenue Spruce Street Scranton, PA Hardenbergh School Lackawanna A. B. Warman Frohman's Serantor Conservatory Milfred Pennington, D St. Luke’s Parish House St. Peter’s Cathedral Miss Harpur Fred Kibler Happy Dream Walt Helen Hopewell Sorantony Hedge Rosen Morn Toonnheld Evanteiy Masirki von Wilma Mies Mary Flower Gouldatoro von Wittin Mise Ealth Chive Mmitas Bernioni Iy Benta Bonating Cmerny Clara Brownhig Beethoven Mere Pennington Schiller Dr. Roberts Jersey Central Miss LeVay Hotel Sues Bill E. C. Dean Ald Connell Santa Claus Spruce ST Nettleton Washington Avenue Atkin Bittenbender Franklin Ave Union Title Guaranty and Trust CO L. A F. L. Phillips Abram Nesbitt Johnson Louis A. Watres Thomas E. Jones Wim. F. Hallstead Thos. H. Watkins Ishg F. L. Grane Alaska Hudson Bay Lackawanna Avenue
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