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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1902

Page

5

Local residents cited in scattered travels and visits

A string of brief notices lists individuals visiting relatives or hosting guests in various towns. Names include Joseph Hoste Edward Golden Mary Mise Cayitain Damen Kinney Mamig Jones Edward Netliotu Lillia Bush Beverly Jon Dowell Kale Clove Beverly Wea Tool and others visiting or visiting from places such as York Philadelphia Wilkes Barre Olyphant Ithaca Washington Pittston South Belhoven Weat Lockmet Street and Summit Hill.

Joseph Hoste Edward Golden York Mise Mary Teen Adane Avenue Villadelphia Cayitain Damen Kinney Wilkes-Barre Elby Mamig Jones Olyphant Green Widwerleirds Mea Joseph Lowy Frichta New York Albany Eiward Netliotu Green Ridge Ithaca Dole Py Whitehcock Tttsburg Sunday South Belhoven Mire Jon Dowell Vyper Leeludgh Kale Clove Beverly South Lindihyavin Koma Sumit Hill Mijites Jharbara Elisabeth Lewis Weat Washington Voglinaator Wiest Pittston Mr. Pooh Gicorge M. Wallace Dietettert Coboy du Epringe

Central Labor Union Seeks Union Labor for Armory Project

The Central Labor Union formed a committee to meet with Fleury F Dixie and associates about converting the old armory into a theatre. They will urge that only union labor be used and request a carpentry subcontractor that currently employs no union men to hire unions.

Central Labor Union Cons Mililee Fleury F. Dixie

Brakeman Injured In Rail Squeezing Incident

John Cavanaugh a brakeman on the Lackawanna railroad was squeezed between a car and the platform near West Lackawanna crossing at 2 AM. He suffered arm shoulder and several ribs fractures and was taken to Moses Taylor hospital where doctors expect a full recovery though condition improved since the accident.

John Cavanaugh Franklin Avenue Lackawanna Railroad West Lackawanna Avenue Moscs Taylor Hospital

Up-to-Date Enlarged Celebrates Third Birthday in Style

The Scranton retail and Wilkes-Barre grocers associations publish an enlarged February issue edited by J. M. Rittenhouse. The note celebrates the paper’s third anniversary with a joke about “long pants” and boasts growth from a four page sheet to forty-six pages in year one, then six more pages in year two, with over 150 percent circulation rise and a 1002 percent further increase.

Scranton Retail Grocers’ Protective Association Wilkes-Barre Grocers’ Protective Association Scranton Wholesite Merchante Association J. M. Rittenhouse Scranton Retail Merchants’ Assocation Uwittenhouse Pennsylvania

Rev E A Boyl Resigns as Plymouth Congregational Pastor

Rev E A Boyl, pastor of the Plymouth Congregational Church, tendered his resignation last night to the church board, ending his tenure after years of service. Officials did not disclose his next destination or reasons for stepping down.

E. A. Boyl Plymouth Congregational Church

Resigning Pastor Boyl Leaves Plymouth Church

Rev Boyl submits resignation effective April 1 from Plymouth Congregational Church Scranton after two offers from Camden NY and Ohio sources. He preached at Camden recently and impressed a new congregation, having been ordained in the Congregational faith and serving two years in Scranton with wife and two children on Price Street.

Camden N. Y Ohio Boyl Camden Church Thomas Bell Moravia Price Street Bromley and Sumner Avenues

One-Legged Thomas Ford Committed for Robbery

Thomas Ford a one legged man was arrested Friday night on robbery charges and held for a county jail hearing. Steve Monberg testified Ford led him along Centre street to Raymond alley where two accomplices robbed him of ten dollars. Ford denied the charge but was identified and committed in default of $500 bail.

Thomas Ford Howe Steve Monberg Lialian Centre Street Ford Providence Raymond Alley Monberg

Mrs Haven Plans Blue Book Directory Expansion

Mrs Martha W Brown Haven and her Pittsburg born daughter visit the city to arrange publication of an original social blue book. She has issued blue books for Pittsburg and Allegheny for fifteen years and Cleveland for nine. Her forthcoming directory will cover Wilkes-Harve and Beranton and aims to be very complete.

Martha W. Tirawh-Haven Pittsburg Haven Allegheny Cleveland Hewen

Surface settling damages Moosic homes on Day Hill

Residents report several dwellings on Day Hill in Moosic damaged by gradual surface soil settling. Initially blamed on a mine cave, the cave theory was disproved. Affected residents include William Frost Sylvester Decker and Wilson McCracken.

Moosic Day Hill William Frost Sylvester Decker Wilson McCracken

Runaway Lackawanna Freight Dashes Into Obstruction Near Scranton

A Lackawanna fast freight from Buffalo to Hoboken with two engines and thirty five cars ran away from Chinchilla through Cayuga yard toward Scranton. The lead engine Vaughan and Fireman Rainey, the second engine Flaill and Send, and conductor Stack, plus brakemen Cronin Finley Gannon, escaped with injuries to two crew on a caboose struck by the wreck. The crash crushed the caboose, damaged both locomotives, and blocked the main line for hours. brakes likely failed due to frozen pipes or mis-set angle cock.

Clark Charles Statpe Washington, N. J Thomas Cannon Trackettstown N. J Moses Taylor Buffalo Hoboken Daniel Vaughan Walter Rainey Samuel Flaill Exward Send Richard Stack Michael Cronin John Finley Austin Gannon Halletenad Clark's Chinchlla Chinchilla Chinchillla Bevanton Riiddle Brekeman Gannon Stack Finley Ellin Scranton Aiew Cayuga Yard Cayuga Nec Tuato Vaughan Stauble Washington Avenue Beranton Wis Sceranton Yard Stone Bridge No. SS Phoenix Chemical Company Feeney

Quarrel Ends in Moorous Shooting Death in Minooka

Michael Davis of Moosic shoots Peter King a miner of Minooka after a quarrel tied to a subpoena refusal. Davis fired five shots in Patrick Bullivan's unlicensed saloon on Main Street. King dies from chest and abdominal wounds. Davis is jailed after being overpowered by bystanders. Witnesses dispute exact sequence. DA and investigators proceed with coroner inquest.

Michael Davis Moosic Peter King King Davis Moosle Minooka Patrick Bullivan Decker Ben Scranton Vqnor George Fasshold Charles Delmuth John Ruane Ing Ning Wing Phillips

Atlantic City Fame Drives World Resort Credit

Popular and unique overview credits Atlantic City with global renown for its modern attractions and extensive hotel capacity. The piece notes its climate fine dining and abundant diversions, touts the New Jersey Central line and offers a mail request for rates, trains, and maps.

Athantic City Atlantic City New Jersey Central C. M. Burt G. P. A. Central Building New York

Closed Until Further Notice at The Star

The Star will not be open today and will remain closed until further notice.

On to Washington on February 4 via New Jersey tour

A brief note announces a February 4 journey to Washington led by New Jersey Ventral, described as a personally conducted tour by the organizer.

Washington New Jersey

Man With Mines Work History Described as Police Officer

Four year old miner's son described as police officer material. Widow wife died four months ago leaving three children. King Waher 22 and unmarried with notable physique and amiable disposition. Relative only a sister living in Pittsburg. he came from that place four years ago. Neighbors report no quarrel or drinking problems.

Wae Hee Sleter Pittsburg

Victory for Republicans in City Election Rally

A lively Republican meeting at headquarters completed final preparations for Tuesday's election. Reported signals pointed to a decisive Republican victory in the city. Speakers included John R. Farr James Moir John H Fellows W F Paine W A Dich and M W Lowrs.

Iepularchan John R. Farr James Moir John H. Fellows Flfe. Paine W. & Dich M. W. Lowrs

Royal Blue Excursion to Washington Promises Free Tours

Washington hums with diplomats and sightseers as great buildings open daily. The New Jersey Central plans a February 20 Royal Blue excursion to Washington, all expenses paid, obtain itinerary from J.8 Swisher or H. Ruhe, district agents. books are free upon request.

Washington Congress New Jersey Central Swisher Scranton H. BE Ruhe Allentown

VON BERGEN PROMISES ROAD IMPROVEMENTS IF ELECTED

To the voters of the Second Ward John Von Bergen denies opposing municipal improvements. He states he drives along Providence road and Diamond avenue daily, supports the needed improvements, and pledges to work toward them if elected to the select committee.

Providence Road Diamond Avenue John von Bergen

Paderewski Recital on February 24 at Scranton Armory

An account of the Paderewski piano recital at the new Scranton armory outlines travel deals via the Delaware and Hudson for return trips from Carbondale Minfield Jer myn Archbald Peckville Olyphant Moosic Aveca Pittston Wilkes-Barre with several cent fares. Train times to be announced and a Royal Blue tour from Washington on February 20 is promoted with low rates.

New Armory Scranton Delaware and Hudson Company Carbondale Minfield Jermyn Archbald Peckville Moosic Aveca Pittston Wilkes Washington New Jersey Central

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