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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1902

Page

5

Local residents noted in scattered social updates

Miss Anne Bentart and several neighbors were seen visiting relatives and returning home after short trips. Names include Mont eil Ingac Togue West Nicholson Jackson street Isle GS Colon North Sumner Avenue and others, with mentions of Buffalo Wyoming and Allentown travel.

Anne Bentart Monteil Ingac Togue West Nicholson Mr. Pow, Pagney Jackson Street GS Colon North Sumner Avenue Cawoer Montrose Tessie Cures North Main Avenue Buffalo Elmina Alera Tokupli Alexander, Jr Tite Allentown J W. Grabh

Lincoln's Birthday Observance Planned by Camp 8

A Camp 8 Sons of Veterans committee prepares Lincoln's Birthday program in the G A R Memorial building for tomorrow night. A banquet will be served with toasts to be given by Dr. W. H. Heath Colonel F E Ripple Lieutenant Colonel F. W. Stillwell Hon. John R. Farr acts as toastmaster. The organizing committee includes Hon. John R. Farr J. E. Blume W. L. Nash and W. M. Hamlin.

Camp 8 Sons of Veterans Lincoln G. A. OR. Memorial W. H. Heath F E. H. Ripple F. W. Stillwell Thirteenth Regiment John KR. Farr

For Meinley Memorial Acknowledgments Of Recent Contributions

A brief memorial notice acknowledges recent contributions to the M Einley Memorial fund. The item lists donors and amounts received, recognizing ongoing support and community involvement.

Consolidated Telephone Company Offices Move to Philadelphia

The Consolidated Telephone Company of Pennsylvania moves its Scranton offices to Philadelphia. The new location names the manager and indicates the city shift as final. The article notes changes in administration and the move impact on local operations.

Consolidated Telephone Company Scranton Consolidated Telecompany of Pennsylvania Phila

Good time for the viaduct plan in Scranton

Discussion on a proposed Lackawanna avenue viaduct faces financial limits. City may borrow about 700000 without citizen vote. bond ordinances of 100000 and 400000 for damages would leave over 200000 before 1806. Recorder Connell plans to approve the ordinance if damages stay reasonable, clearing obstacles to passage.

Lackawanna Avenue West Scranton Connell Connelll

Firemen Overcome by Smoke At City Store Basement

Three Engine 4 firemen were overcome by smoke while fighting a basement blaze at Max Judkovita’s store on South Washington. They revived after treatment. the fire damaged stock about $1,500 and the Allen estate building owner.

Engine Company No. 4 Max Judkovita South Washington Avenue Central City South Scranton Harry Rice William Seagraves Pred Hay Troon Tackawanna Hospital Judkovitz The Allen Estate

Two Brass Thieves Arrested in Yard Larceny Case

Sam Richards a machineist at Carlucci Stone and James Long a watchman at Colony Stone Yard were arrested by Patrolmen Hart and Iarlus for stealing a brass piece valued at 25 from the yard on Saturday night. Richards admitted the theft and led officers to the hidden brass at Raymond court where both men were questioned and arraigned before Magistrate Howe.

Sam Richards Carlucci Stone Company James Long Iolo Hart Iarlus Pine Brook Richards Raymond Court Karius Day Central Howe

Rigid enforcement of 1899 junk shop law urged

Police plan stricter enforcement of the 1899 act governing junk shops to curb stolen metals sales. The law makes buying junk from minors illegal and requires dealers to record descriptions in English. It notes many dealers currently buy from small boys without questioning origins.

Civil Service Examinations Announced for Government Posts

The United States civil service commission announces exams on March 4 5 6 for electrical engineer and draftsman in the Supervising Architect's Office Treasury Department. March 25 offers four interpreter posts in Immigration Service and more computer and forestry jobs in Agriculture and the Naval Observatory Nautical Almanac office.

United States Civil Service Commission Supervising Architect's Office Treasury Department Immigration Service Bureau of Forestry Department of Agriculture Naval Observatory and Nautical Almanac Office

Fire destroys Elberton business district early today

Exclusive wire report from The Associated Press says a blaze in Elberton Georgia leveled the town's business section. Damage estimated at about 100000 dollars as firefighting crews battled the cold twenty degree wind with limited protection and buckets.

Elberton Fel Thin Place Ciniama

Silliman Bribery Trial Jury Expected Acquittal Verdict

The jury in the Silliman bribery case is expected to acquit after seven hours deliberation. Verdict sealed and delivered to foreman. reporting this morning. Defense argued Gallagher testimony was uncorroborated and urged jury to doubt motives of the prosecution.

Silman Aeffert O'Brien Comegys Commonwealth Mr. O'Brien P. W. Gallagher Supreme Court Gallagher William Repp Silliman Father Jordan Repp Old Forge Equity Court Wheaton

Habrowitz Pled Guilty To Selling Liquor Without License

Adam Habrowitz of 71h Moose Street pleaded guilty to selling liquor without a license. His attorney, ex-District Attorney John R. B. Jones, asked for sentence suspension citing illness and lack of labor capacity. He admitted bottling beer at home from barrels and selling as an agent for a Scranton wholesaler. Judge Edwards postponed then later sentenced Habrowitz to $500 fine and three months in county jail.

Adam Habrowitz Moose Street John RB. Jones Habrowitz Scranton A. Habrowit Habrowite Edwards Lews Hubrowica Thomas Leyshon Batters Association James Finnigan Patrick Mannion

February criminal court week opens with 168 cases listed

The February session begins with Judge Kelly in the main court, Judge Edwards in No 2, and Judge Tf K Weand in Montgomery county court. A total of 168 cases are on the docket including 45 surety and desertion cases. The major item is W W Scranton of Scranton Gas and Water charged with criminal libel, set for Thursday, with uncertain trial prospects. Three murder cases arising from the street incident are mentioned.

Criminal Court Kelly Edwards Tf. K. Weand Montgomery County Mexgt W. W. Scranton Scranton Gas and Water Company Wade M. Finn

Orphans Court Hearing On Connolly Estate Concludes

Saturday Judge Vosburg presided at a final hearing on the estate of Ann A. Connolly with evidence complete. Attorneys Dawson for the executor and Cawley for the exceptant argued exceptions to the account as Vosburg prepares an opinion. Executors of W. W. Smith seek leave to mortgage a tract near Waverly to pay debts. Religion was adjourned to returnable time listed.

Tudge A. A. Vonbure Ann A. Connolly Oo. W. Dawson M. P. Cawley Vosburg W. W. Smith A. J. Dean Waverly

Court Hearing Shifts Location for Dickson City Divorce

Saturday court session moved the divorce case for Mudalph Wernela from Odd Poillows hall to the borough building. Wernela charges Tania Werneka with cruel treatment and infidelity. Willim Vette is co respondent. Proceedings note a date of Friday last and a docket number 10, 2860.

Dickson City Odd Poillows Bnilding Mudalph Wernela Oll Tieavife Tania Werneka Willim Vette

Ward workers selected for city committees in party drive

Chairman Chittenden and candidate Morris announce ward committee selections with a rally planned Tuesday night to energize workers. The meeting was postponed. Lists include ward by ward names and addresses across the city.

EE. Chittenden Republican City Committee Vin Morris Finley Ross North Main Avenue Thiniel Evans Charles Meade Charles Constantine Alfred Pearce Piu Distriet John McCublough Broet Miller Thos. Alworths Otto Moyers Tin Iistriet Willian Cristy Wourth James Chviss Wetriel Joli Thomas Chillie Desker G21 Cayugantrent Wornd D. OF Bromley Avenue Second Life Trict David Congrove Meridian Etreet Hind Digttle Jehan Moran Gatfield Avenue Fourth Distelet Evany Lew LE Acker Avenue Seventh Wark Edward Kisele City Hull Eighth Ward Ponlers Birse Dietvler W. A. Rawh Spruce Street Limth Namnes Muir Lackewanna Firat Listrigh Tia Mitchell AL Birtlett W.d. Welk Silay Waltry Wirlebt Mow Lowy Charles Witwer Oventh Want John J. Selneider Cele Avenue Segond Distriet Rod Soliman Uieel Street Mumuse Enetelandt Soul Woelington Capouse Avenue Crem Weide Biret Howarnt Wallans Hennetes Stuhart T. Kochee Fighteenth Joahy Beaumont Nihoteenth Wipit Wan Vaughans George Nip Henry Meyers Tinwenstedy Arihuy Lewitt South Webster Avenues Sécomdl Chirle Klass Stone Avenue Fowth Jaenh Tut Wittsten Avenue Twentyeileat North Moinave Edward €. Thomas Frinte Street

Guests of employees at Scranton company banquet

The first annual banquet of Electric City lodge No 24 of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers was held at the Scranton Bolt and Nut Co. Guests included company officers President W H Zehnder Treasurer L M Horton and others. Toasts praised employer employee relations as mutual and a new sickness benefit association was proposed with company support.

Scranton Scranton Bolt and Nut Company Electric City Lodge No 24 Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and ‘Tin Workers W. H. Zehnder Heoreviry L. M. Horton Alf Turner Theodore Fuller Forimer Moir William H. Landon Zehnder Auch Mary W. H. London Joseph Gil Samuel Holtham George Storm M. Dougherty J. Shoemaker David Morris Augustus Bender John Loftus P. Muldoon

Judge Wheaton Demands Court Respect at Silliman Hearing

The piece highlights Judge Wheaton enforcing decorum during the Silliman case with attorney Hannah and notes his belief in courteous conduct from the bar. It also profiles Frank F. P. Jones a Labor Union leader, Attorney S. B. Price's strong Economic League address, and Thomas J. Duggan's engaging after-dinner speech. Prof. J. J. Costello advocates for new street railway franchises and safeguards for North Scranton residents.

Wheaton Hannah B. Price The Economic League Thomas J. Dug Costello 5. B. Price Price Scranton J.J. Costello Select Council Railways Compantes North Scranton North Semanton

Annual Spring Inspections Schedule for Thirteenth Regiment

The Thirteenth regiment conducts its annual spring inspections beginning tonight with Company A Mendis on February 10. Other assignments include Companies C Tiethiy Fubrai, B Wednesday February, C Friday February, E Monday February, L Tuesday February, H Wednesday February 24, K Thuradhiy February er, and D and F Friday February with Company Suaturday March 1.

Mendis Tiethiy Fubrai Thuradhiy

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