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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1902
Page
8
Readers of The Tribune are reminded to send their paper to a new or old address while away on vacation. The offer includes mail delivery service at 12 cents a week or 60 cents a month to keep informed about local friends.
George Lohmann of 438 Willow Street, over ninety, endured thirteen years of intestinal illness. An urgent operation last month, performed by Drs G E Roos M H Quinn and L A Crist, removed and realigned the intestines allowing him to sit up after forty eight hours and resume solid food within a week. He now reports good health and no further symptoms.
George Sauer aged about fifty three of 420 Palm Street South Scranton was struck and killed by an excursion train on the Central Railroad of New Jersey at Elm Street crossing shortly before noon. Coroner J F Saltry examined the remains and they were removed to Berrett's undertaking establishment. Sauer was unmarried.
Thousands enjoyed the first real summer day with lake trips, trolley rides, and lakeside outings. Fireworks were modest and cannon fire scarce, yet crowds filled Nay Aug park, Lake Lodore, Mountain Park, and athletic events drew large attendance. minor injuries were few and fires scarce.
Scranton Railway and Nay Aug park officials estimated a peak crowd of 12 000 at Nay Aug yesterday. Morning crowds were small but noon overflow filled cars to the park entrances and many walked. Superintendent Patterson and Park Superintendent Phillips both backed the estimate. Families formed groups around tables with lunches and treats as the day passed without incident.
Thirteen carloads from West Scranton and Scranton joined outings to Buffalo and Lake Lodore on a hot day. The Lackawanna line carried large crowds and about 600 from the city rode three trains to Lake Lodore, where 4000 total enjoyed a pleasant day. A drawing near the Lake Lodore Improvement Club awarded a prize to ticket No 146 held by Miss Margaret Biss of No 3427.
Queen Lane Philadelphia hosted by Mies Lally of Archhbald. Jersey Central carried 1,000 Scrantonians to Mountain Park and about twice as many from intermediary points. Several thousand traveled over the Erie to Lake Ariel. All told, about 4,000 Scranton residents joined the excursions.
Crowds filled the F's carnival midway from morning to night with about ten thousand people attending last evening. No disorder occurred and few firecrackers were exploded. Silk factories will close today so workers may visit the carnival, as women and children are promised special care this afternoon.
A large Fourth of July crowd enjoyed horse races at the Speedway with a clambake and dance. In the 2.14 class Scott's Best won three heats. Mabel B placed second and Silver Boy third. In the free-for-all Joe Patchen won three of four heats, with Sleepy John second and Kitty D. third. A $150 purse went to the 2.14 class winner and a $100 purse to the free-for-all winner. A clambake, fireworks, and a balloon ascension capped the celebration.
Alexander Terda and Thomas Sho brick, injured in Thursday dynamite cap blast at Minooka, were reported resting at Lackawanna hospital. Terda suffered a severed left hand while Sho brick, burned around the eyes, underwent surgery. doctors later said sight may be saved.
BE Stark of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railroad machinery department won first prize a ticket on the Elks automobile Eben P Davis of 88 Baynon street won second prize a ticket admitting him to all carnival shows good today or evening Prizes available at Florey Brooks store today
A Scranton amateurs team faced the Pittston squad at Athletic Park in a lively 6 to 8 game. Griffin struck out 13 as two outfield miscues led to two home runs by McHugh and Moran.
Swarthmore College presents degrees in Arts Science Letters and Engineering. A co educational institution emphasizes home like college life with personal oversight from teachers and heads. Located ten miles from Philadelphia in Pennsylvania the campus spans about 200 acres with Crum Creek gorge views and outdoor recreation. Facilities include modern laboratories libraries workshops a new gymnasium and more. Catalogue available from Dr Joseph Swain president Swarthmore Pa. Also mentions July Office hours for Dr Connell and local promotions for photograph bundles and medical services.
Unmindful of the holiday leaders remained at work in the Tribune educational contest. Carbondale entrants William Sherwood and Louis Gero moved up in ranking with gains and points, reshaping the standings.
The standings show Charles Burns top with .439 for Wandling and Oscar H. Kipp second with .328 from Elmhurst. Others include A J Kellerman Scranton at .306 and Fred K Gunster Green Ridge with unclear marks. Further names span Scranton Belle-Vue Carbondale Hyde Park and several towns with varied scores.
Albert Freedman of Bellevue moves from seventh to sixth as he adds 61 points since Thursday morning and eyes a higher finish. William Sherwood of Harford closes gap to Leroy Stanton while Louis Gere of Brooklyn gains, showing how slim points swing positions. The list shows Elmer Williams Elmhurst Walter Ellis Hyde Park Emanuel Bucci Hyde Park Miss Vivian Mikle Scranton and others with scores and places.
Advertises Paine's Celery Compound as a universal remedy for hot weather ailments including weakness loss of appetite and insomnia. Cites a testimonial from Hon J S McCarthy asserting four bottles cured his nervousness insomnia and poor appetite and praising the product as the best remedy for suffering humanity.
The Keystone academy summer school in Lackawanna county reports success beyond expectation. Opened June 23 for teachers, it started with 50, now 60 attend. Faculty includes Elkanah Hulley, Loren Fassett, A B Smith, and Herman Fassett teaching various professional subjects.
A fragmented 1890s style list shows candidates including Albert Freedman, A J Hellerman, Maxwell Shepherd, Herbert Thompson, Miss Mary Yeager, Louis Gere, William Sherwood, Belimer Wungms, and G L Stanton as contenders with various entries marked by letters and partial scores. The text is garbled but preserves a lineup of ten participants with initials and rough scoring tags.
The N Y O and W Ry will run a special excursion to Lake Peyntelle on Sunday July 6 at return fare of $1.00 from Beranton and 60 cents from Carbondale They also offer the same fare on July 4 with tickets usable on regular trains. Dr L M Gates office and residence Madison Ave and Mulberry St hours 8 to 9 a m 140 to 8 and 7 to 8 p m.
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