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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1902

Page

10

Dwyer Defeats McMillan In Wrestling Bout At Scranton Club

Dwyer of New Haven upset Milwaukee’s Dr A McMillan heavier by about 30 pounds in a Scranton Bicycle Club match. McMillan aimed to throw Dwyer three times in an hour for a $100 side bet, but Dwyer won after two falls within under an hour.

Servanton Bicycle Club McMillan Dwyer M. 7. Dwyer New Haven Scranton A. McMillan Milwakee Amiat Foovok Evden Elib Hotige Peel Keenan H. Smith Gorman Idieh McMillin Nelson Lee Lock McMilkin Tiarvey Parker George Housener Bothner Alo Millar

End of a Busy Life for Benjamin F Fillmore

Benjamin F Fillmore, a key Scranton developer born December 9 1801 in Manlius New York, died Monday evening at 8 30. He pushed major projects from widening the Erie canal to building railroads and coal properties. He helped found Green Ridge and served as trustee and dean at Penn Avenue Baptist Church. His death marks the loss of a prominent public builder and mentor to young men in the city.

Benjamin F. Fillmore Scranton Mr. Fillmore Manlius Syracuse Buffalo Filmore New York Ohio River Louisville Sermaion Fillmore Delaware and Hudson Olyphant Carbondale Delaware, Lackawanna Corey, Greenwood Sibley Marshwood West Ridge Scranton Coal Company Myr. Fillmore Penn Avenue Baptist Church Green Ridge Civeen Ridge

Obituary Notice for Mr Fillmore at 818 Marlon Street

The citizen and many have now a visited friend Mr Fillmore is survived by his widow and two sons Airey and HP Fillmore Jr The funeral services will be held at his late residence No 818 Marlon Street today at 2 p m Interment will be at the convenience of the family

Fillmore Fone Airey Fillmore, Jr Marlon Street Finiliv

Christmas Pictures Ready Till Last Moment

Sohrlever has arranged every possible means to provide pictures for Christmas delivery up to the final moment though the delay is near exhaustion. Artificial light will be used for sittings from 7 to 9 each evening.

Sohrlever Christmais

City Tax Duplicates in Collector Barker’s Hands

City taxes for 1902 and school taxes are now in the hands of City Treasurer Barker for collection. The note confirms the transfer and authority for collection duties.

Barker

Needlework Sale At Adiama Avenue Chapel

A sale of needle work and related items continues today at the Adiama Avenue Chapel on New York Street with two sessions at 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. Proceeds support local church activities and community programs.

Adiama Avenue Chapel New York Street

River Rising Threatens Flood as Thaw Continues

The Lackawanna river peaked five feet above normal by midnight with fears of a flood if rising continues. Heavy thaw and rain clogged sewers and flooded crossings while public works crews worked overnight to clear basins and avert damage.

Lackawanna Weather Bureau Soebels Department of Public Works

Treasurer Welly Reports Charities' Evening Finances

The report of Treasurer Welly of the Associated Charities, presented at the night’s meeting, showed that there was a detailed accounting of receipts and expenditures.

Welly Associated Charities

Treasury reports salaries due and debt borrowing action

The treasury shows $17.00 on hand with salaries due from September. The treasurer may borrow 400 to cover salaries and current expenses. Efforts will continue to collect delinquent subscribers. Mire. Duden reports for the month show relief and employment applications and related relocations and referrals.

Mire Duden Iiet Tekawantin Stieplerd

A Scranton Real Estate Bargain Sold for 6009

A Clay Avenue residence costing over 8000 is sold for 6009 and bought immediately. It is the city’s biggest real estate gain reports Rouse with full amenities including steam heat. The lot is large and the street paved in a premier location. See Hacket, the broker, for details.

Scranton Rouse Wlts Hackett

Shoe Stores Open Evenings Through Christmas

The shoe shops of Lewis and Reilly and Always Busy at 114 and 116 Wyoming will remain open in the evenings until after Christmas, extending shopping hours for customers during the holiday period.

Lewis & Reilly Wyoming

Closing Out Sale At Gullen's Store Opens Evenings

During the closing out sale Gullen's store at 115 Penn avenue will be open evenings. The Tithe Guaranty and Trust company will operate on Saturday evenings from 7 to 8 30 replacing the former 8.00 closing time.

Gullen Penn Avenue

Five barbers at Dime Bank Barber Shop named

Five barbers at the Dime Bank Barber Shop are listed under the proprietorship of John Volknandt. The note describes their business location and personnel.

Dime Bank John Volknandt

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