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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 02, 1902

Page

8

Personal Notices From Elk Like To Atlantic City Visitations

Dr W G Fulton and family stay at Elk Lake Miss Mary Maughren of Webster Avenue visits friends in Bethlehem Mr and Mrs W A Gallagher and son depart for Atlantic City to spend the Summer Mr and Mrs F J Crane return from five weeks with friends in York state Miss Vernette Tathewar of New York City visits Mrs C B Wells of 815 Webster Avenue James Burnett of Canaan Pa visits relatives in Green Ridge Dr Smith of New York superintendent dining car service Lackawanna railroad in the city Marie Finnerty of South Seventh Street departs for Beach Haven Miss Midna M Evans of Taylor Avenue returns from Geneva N Y where she attended Volle Tompkins wedding Edna Caryl attends Philadelphia College of Osteopathy commencement exercises brother Harry a student J H Oliver joins Taylor & Jowls as a law student daughter Miss Katherine Brundage announces engagement to Walter Clark Den of Norfolk Va Miss Brundage studies at Syracuse University and summers at Lake Winola Martin G Nichols of Barry Vt elected Pennsylvania Casualty Co superintendent of agents headquarters in the own building Charles Du Pont Swift now doing work for the company in eastern part of the state

Misa Vernette Tathewar New York City C. B. Wells S15 Webster Avenue Joseph McConnell Conada M. Keene Marie Finnerty South Seventh Street Beach Haven Midna M. Evans Taylor Avenue Geneva N. Y Edna Caryl Philadelphia College of Oxteonathy Harry J. H. Oliver Bloomsburg Biante Normal School Copeland Ofce Taylor & Jowls Oliver Joseph Oliver Select Council J. G. Stevens Katherine Brundage Walter Clark den Norfolk Lake Winola Martin G. Nichols Barry Pennesylvania Casualty Company Charles du Pont Swift

The marriage In a lions' den at Elks' carnival

A marriage event titled In a lions' den is set for the Elks' carnival this afternoon. Dr Lindabury, surgeon specializing in diseases of women, is listed with office hours at 215 Connell Building and a contact number.

Lindabury Connell Building Lla. m

War revenue taxes reduced after repeal and lower collections

The report shows total district collections for the year ending last night at 1,774,871.27 dollars, down 145,606.47 from the prior year due to war tax repeals. Despite lower taxes, taxable output rises. new cuts effective July 1, 1902 further reduce special taxes and excises on tobacco, liquor, cigars, stamps, and communications.

Penman Hia Treasury Department Tobiacco

Southworths Pupils Shine At Powell’s Music Rooms Recital

A Scranton audience praised Mr. Southworth as his pupils ranged from children to young women delivering a refined program. Florence Robertson dazzled with a soprano, while Helen Jones Guitell Harris Muriel Weston and Clara Rice were highlighted for their artistry and promising futures. The recital featured elaborate stage settings and marked one of the season’s most satisfactory events.

Florence Robertson Miss Robertson Cordelia Freeman Miss Freeman Southworth Muriel Weston Clara Rice Elizabeth Harrington Mabel Belden Nan Robertson Eunice Hall Isabella Cullen Norma Davis Mary O'Malley

Court House Bonds Filed For Local Justices and Aldermen

Bonds of 1 000 each filed with Prothonotary Copeland yesterday cover Justices of the Peace D M Tuthmaker Ransom John H K Williams Blakely J A Dolphin Olyphant James Brown Throop Frederick Rover Throop George Smith Blakerly William H Stevens North Abington G Showmaker Dalton Herman Klefer Mayfield Horace Seamans La Plume George W Cramer Greenfield Daniel Holland Old Forge William G Howells Taylor Aldermen Christian Sturr Eleventh ward Scranton C C Donovan Twelfth ward Scranton James I Noone Eighteenth ward Scranton B Davies Fifth ward Scranton P De Lacy Seventh ward Scranton

Fourth of July at Mountain Park Promises Grand Fun

Mountain Park hosts a large Fourth of July celebration with music by Lawrence’s band and a wide range of amusements for all ages. Mr M Fadden will provide refreshments and has capacity for up to twenty thousand people. Train service from Wilkes-Barre starts at 9 a.m. with half hour intervals through the day.

Mountain Park Lawrence Fadden Scranton Wilkes-Barre

Divorces Sought by Coggins and Tigue Wives

Mrs Catharine Coggins petitions for divorce from John Coggins married October 24 1883 alleging desertion since August 6 1892. Mrs Mary Tigue seeks divorce from Michael J Tigue married February 21 1885 alleging desertion since July 6 1899 and no support.

Catharine Coggins Copeland John Coggins Coggins Mary Tigue Michael J. Tigue

Additional Fourth of July Train Service by Lackawanna

Lackawanna Railroad announces extra passenger train running July 4 to serve Scranton travelers. The Nicholson departure is 10 p.m. arriving Beranton at 10 50 p.m. The return leaves Beranton at 11 p.m. arriving Nicholson at 11 p.m. stopping at all intermediate stations.

Scranton Nicholson Beranton

Stuyvesant Piano Offered At Remarkably Low Price

Public response to our piano special was strong as the planed instruments sold before opening hour. Today Guernsey Hall presents a first class Stuyvesant piano in exquisite tone and finish offered at a surprisingly low price for a slightly used instrument.

Stuyvesant Guernsey Hall W. Guernsey

Building Committee Meeting on Old School Site Sale

The Building committee of the Board of Control will meet at the corner of Cadur avenue and Maple street on Thursday afternoon July 3 at 2 o'clock to confer with interested parties regarding the sale of the old building on site for the new No 8 School. E D Fellows, secretary.

Board of Control Cadur Avenue Maple Street No. 8 E. D. Fellows

Sale of 000 Quarts Prompts Curious Kyl-Hug Question

A brief notice lists 000 quarts for sale on Thursday and Saturday. It references Coursen's and the Howly Mowses with a cryptic query about Misther Carey and a Kyl-Hug phrase, leaving readers puzzled.

Coursen's Howly Mowses Misther Carey Kyl

Examination questions for mine foremen and assistants

The article lists exam questions given yesterday in the municipal building for mine foremen and assistant foremen. Questions cover mine map scales extensions boundary line coal mining methods roof securing gangway ventilation calculations and safety procedures.

H. P

Connell Declines Quay Summer Camp Invitation

A Washington dispatch reports Representative Connell of Pennsylvania will not join Senator Quay on his summer trip to a camp in Northern Maine. Quay described the journey by boat railroad canoe paddling and a long trek through underbrush to reach the camp, but Connell declined.

Philadelphia Record Washington, D. C Connell Pennsylvania Senator Quay Maine Quay Mr. Connell Mr. Quay

Fourth of July Excursion to Lake Lodore Offers $50 Gold Prize

The Glorious Day at Lake Lodore promises festive Fourth celebrations with a chance to win $50 in gold. Couponed attendees receive a number on grounds and prize distribution occurs in the pavilion after the last excursion train arrives. Mozart band plays, catering for up to fifteen thousand, and rail rates from Scranton are reduced. Trains depart Lackawanna Avenue depot at 9:15, 10:13 a.m., and 1:12 p.m.

Lake Lodore Mozart M. I. Fadden Scranton Lackawanna Avenue

Strikers Held For Court In Olyphant Riot Case

Stephen Reap Hugh Duggan and Oliver Roe faced charges of inciting riot at the Delaware and Hudson collieries on May 20. Deputies testified about threats and intimidation as crowds pursued non union miner Flanagan at Erie company No 1 colliery. Reap fined 10 and costs with 600 bail, Duggan 10 and costs with 300 bail, Roe 300 bail for disorderly conduct. others charged were discharged or fined.

Stephen Reap Hugh Duggan Oliver Roe Delaware and Hudson's Olyphant John Whitbeck Frank Weitzel Thomas Flanagan Weitzel Olyphant Costes Millar Delaware and Hudson Samuel Haddon John McGlone Dunmore Erie Company No. 1 Reap and Duglan J. H. Torrey Joseph O'Brien Robert Murray John J. Murphy United Mine Workers of America J. J. O'Malley Eddy Creek Ward Duggan Whitbeck Thomas Fallon Attorney Murphy Mr. Murphy Murphy Reap P. J. McCormick Richard Lewis McCormick

Disorderly Youths Arrested at Elk Carnival Grounds

Four boys were arrested at the Elk carnival grounds for disorderly conduct and taken to the central station. They gave names as Max Cisco, Michael Brennan, Joseph Yatman, and Harry Mochinski. They had entered the area and were detained.

Central Station Max Cisco Michael Brennan Joseph Yatman Harry Mochinski

Youths Tented Fence Disorder Leads to Police Court Reprimand

Martin Martin, arrested on Monday night for the same charge, was brought before Magistrate Howe in police court and discharged after a stern reprimand. The group’s actions included tenting down part of a fence and general disorder.

Martin Martin Howe

Missing From Home John Drack A Sworn Local Mystery

John Drack a storekeeper at the American Locomotive Works on Cliff street disappeared from home last Friday. His wife says he had been low in spirits and wandering in an irresponsible condition. Police will be asked to search for him. he formerly lived on Irving Avenue and moved to 115 Mulberry Street weeks ago.

John Drack American Locomotive Works Cliff Atrest Drack Irving Avenue Mulberry Street Mra. Drack

Captain Gould Elected Leader of Company K Thirteenth

An election at the new armory selected First Lieutenant Will Gould as captain to replace Milton O Connell who resigned. Walter I Capwell became first lieutenant, John M Edwards second lieutenant, under Major Frank Robling who oversaw the vote. Gould faced no opposition, while Fred Gould ran against Capwell.

Milton O'Connell Will Gould Walter I. Capwell John M. Edwards Frank Robling Gould Fred Capwell Rothamel Courtright Corporal Stevens

Home on furlough for Corporal Rafter of Eighteenth Infantry

Corporal William Rafter of the Eighteenth Infantry United States Army arrived home yesterday on a two months furlough to stay with his family at 429 Linden Street. He came from the Philippines last November and has been stationed at Fort Russell Wyoming. He enlisted three years ago and served in Porto Rico and the Philippines. his term expired and he reenlisted.

William Rafter Eighteenth Infantry United States Army Linden Street Rafter Philippines Fort Russell Wyoming Porto Rico

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