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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1902
Page
5
Scranton readers planning summer trips are urged to notify The Tribune of their old and new addresses so the paper is forwarded without charge. The service costs 12 cents a week or 50 cents a month, ensuring readers stay posted about local friends.
A mixed list of local residents and visitors reports trips to New York City Toronto Chautauqua and Buffalo. Attaches include John Fersonal visiting his father in South Scranton attorney James W Pluitt a guest in the city and Stephen Garvin returning from New York. Other names note honeymoons concerts and social visits with relatives and friends in Scranton and nearby towns.
Soldiers of the Thirteenth Regiment met at the Scranton armory to perfect arrangements for the Gettysburg encampment. Detail leaves Friday night with eight men per company. Captain J W Kambeck leads the detail and Sergeant Major Robert M Vail is replaced by Gordon M Wall.
Henry E. Collins of Kizers made his debut in The Tribune's educational contest yesterday. Hendrick Adams of Chinchilla nears the top, while John Mackie of Providence adds to his score. A good time to start in.
A long standings table lists 33 contestants from Scranton and nearby towns with their points. Notable names include Charles Burns Wandling Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst and A J Kellerman Scranton, with scores ranging from 439 to single digits. Several entries contain OCR errors and unreadable numbers yet indicate local competitors from Hallstead Carbondale Providence and others.
Ex lieutenant Murphy returns from the Philippines and new captains command Companies G I K. William Gould becomes captain, Dinnis takes Company G and Clemens takes Company I. Major Freas is replaced by Private Wright. Dr Arnold succeeds Dr Blanchard as assistant surgeon. A third mess will join the camp, with officers’ company mess tents ready. Colonel Watres qualifies as sharp shooter as many regimental members are now qualified.
Citizens are urged to participate in today’s primaries from 4 to 7 PM at regular polling places and vote for William Connell for Congress.
The Scranton auditing committee backed City Controller Costello in refusing to approve a $360 monthly salary for a new ordinance officer in the law department. The office was not created by ordinance, and the expense was not chargeable to the street fund. The committee favored creating the post and funding it, while disallowing several gas and water main bills and deferring Ruddy’s $1240 crosswalk bill to verify completion.
The newly formed Susquehanna Water Company plans a meeting next Monday in this city to organize and approve construction plans to bring Susquehanna River water to Scranton. Key figures include S. M. Nash J. T. Boyer N. M. Hicke M. Echholzer and A. Lurber with lawyer M. F. Sando. Capitalization starts at 10000 with potential to reach 500000.
West Scranton to receive repairs on Swetland street and Garfield avenue. Director of Public Works John E. Roche says the project uses pressed stone macadam, costing about $1.20 per load, with work starting early this week.
The Cortez Cigar Co of Key West appoints Frank J. O'Hara to handle their Hernan Cortez pure Havana cigars. O'Hara has received a large shipment in various shades and sizes.
A. J. Kellerman leads few points in The Tribune contest with Oscar Kipp close behind if two more points were scored. Hendrick Adams gains to twentieth. John Mackle holds his place. Henry Collins begins with four points, forty to thirty three standings. three months remain to improve. The editor urges entry by mailing to Contest Editor Scranton PA.
The letter urges health building as extreme spring and early summer weather cause sickness nationwide. It argues Paine's Celery Compound restores physical strength, calms nerves, purifies blood, improves digestion, and aids sleep, claiming remarkable results after a single bottle trial.
Joseph Stein of South Scranton was arraigned before Magistrate John T. Howe on charges of disorderly conduct and personal insult filed by Alderman John Lentes. Stein allegedly stood before Lentes office on Cedar Avenue and hurled insults as a crowd gathered. The magistrate fined Stein ten dollars plus costs.
Dr Lindabury, noted surgeon for diseases of women, practices at 215 Connell Building. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. daily.
Fragmentary note lists Fancy Watermelons, peaches, berries and pines with prices or quality hints. Mentions Coursen in a casual ad style.
The upcoming school board meeting will weigh textbook options for the next year. The text book committee is expected to report whether to readopt current books or award contracts to other suppliers after prior conference with public school teachers and the superintendent George W. Phillips.
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