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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 09, 1902

Page

9

West Scranton Primary Election Quiet Yet Busy

The West Scranton primary election proceeded with large turnouts across districts aided by idle mine workers. Returns were wired to the central office from Jenkins drug store while Farr’s headquarters operated from North Main Avenue. The Fourth of July produced no alarms, and firemen showcased new aluminum helmet numbers and summer dress. An electric storage battery on the hose cart’s bell system automates alarm ringing for rapid response.

West Scranton the Tribune Jenkins’ Drug Store Republican Club Farr North Mainavenue West Scranton

Newsboys Picnic Set for Nay Aug Park July 25

The annual newsboys picnic at Nay Aug park will be held on Wednesday July 25. West Scranton and citywide news dealers prepare for a day of races and games, with Thomas E B Price leading the West Scranton delegation and soliciting contributions for the feeding of hundreds of children. The event is noted as the liveliest attraction at Nay Aug park each year and promises lively entertainment for all ages.

Nay Aug Park West Scranton Thomas EB. Price South Main Avenue Tommy Newshboys Nay Ang Park

Quiet Firemen Plan Annual Vacation Break

Local firemen gather in the lull before the season to arrange their annual vacations as operations resume normal pace and no emergencies disrupt the schedule.

Catholic Total Abstinence encampment July 18 to 26 at Lake Lodore

The Catholic Total Abstinence Union regimental encampment is set for Lake Lodore from Friday July 18 to Saturday July 26. Transportation for fifteen thousand from Wilkes-Barre area will be provided by the Delaware and Hudson company for a July 20 mass led by Rev. J. W. Moylan with the Catholic Choral Union. New colors arrive, with purple and gold. William Farley appointed secretary-treasurer. J R Kline and others named advisory committee. Press arrangements and an excursion on July 24 are planned.

Catholic Total Abstinence Union Wilkes-Barre Lake Lodore Delaware and Hudson Company J. W. Moylan North Scranton Catholic Choral Union M. F. Kelly West Scranton J. R. Kline St. Mary's Wilkes-Birre William Farly Scranton Phillips James Snee Patrick Hopkins

Tiny hopes for fair weather and visiting friends

The text notes anticipation of fair weather and support from friends who are expected to visit, signaling a hopeful moment as they await encouragement and company.

Party Honors Miss Jeanetta Gardner At North Main Home

A group of Miss Jeanetta Gardner’s friends gathered at her North Main avenue residence for a social evening. Amusements were indulged in and flashlight photos were taken before refreshments were served, with attendees including Elects Lauer Ray Davin Georgia Robinson Ethel Watkins Hilda Farr Florence Perry Bertha Jones Earl Gardner Harry Williams Walter Smith Arthur Chase John Hughes William Gardner and Arthur Marriott.

Jeanetta Gardner North Main Avenue Elects Lauer Ray Davin Georgia Robinson Ethel Watkins Hilda Farr Florence Perry Bertha Jones Earl Gardner Harry Williame Walter Smith Arthur Chase John Hughes William Gardner Arthur Marriott

Inquest After Death of Johnnie Harris Pending

An inquest into the death of Johnnie Harris will be conducted at 3 o'clock this afternoon at the West Side police station by Coroner Baltry. Also, Electric camp No. 33 of the Patriotic Order of Americans will meet in Washington hall this evening.

Johnnie Harris West Side Baltry Electric Camp Patriotic Order of Washington Hall

Young Scranton Resident Injured by Toy Shell

George Walters, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Walters of Pettebone street, suffered a leg wound the July 4 explosion of a toy pistol shell. The report notes local injuries and community reactions.

Local residents and visitors listed on circular social notes

Names and hometowns appear as residents and guests on a social column. The items include departures for Syracuse and Lake Winola, visits from Moosic and Scranton, and summers at Asbury Park and Lake Sheridan, with multiple family connections noted.

Allen's Foot Ease Promises Quick Shoe Comfort

A garbled ad claims Allen's Foot Ease powder cures corns and painful feet, reducing stinging and heat from tight or new shoes. It touts relief for hot or aching toes and promises the greatest comfort discovery of the age with immediate shoe comfort.

Allen

Testimonial for Lydia E. Pinkham’s Compound

Mrs Jennie O Donnell of Oakland Woman's Riding Club lauds Lydia Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for eight years of female illness before claiming cure in seven months. The letter praises health restoration and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham, Lynn Massachusetts, while warning that the testimonial is not genuine for a $5000 forfeit.

Jennie F. O'Donnell Oakland Woman's Riding Club Lydia Pinkham Lydia E. Pinkham

Local residents enjoy summer visits and trips in area

North Hyde Park avenue hosts and guests mingle as many residents, including Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Prosser of Milton, Indiana, Joseph Dean of North Main avenue, and George Cleveland visiting from the Marine service, travel or return from lakeside trips to Lake Winola, Lake Sheridan, and Lake Seedor. others plan stays in Boston and Philadelphia while nearby towns see relatives and short vacations.

North Hyde Park Avenue Binghamton Joseph Prosser Milton Pia William Prosser Joseph Dean North Matin Avenue Buffalo William D. Jones Carbondale George Cleveland Marine Service North Main Avenue G. A. Williams South Main Avenue Middle Granville N.Y Christine Fellows Harvard College Cambridge Mass William Jones A. F. Yost Alice Irving Jackson Street Tunkhannock Lake Carey Fred Schmidt Providence BR. T Emil Schmidt North Rebecca Avenue C. Jetschi Lottie Gray Wyoming Abbie Rencler North Lincol Avenue William Howard North Lincoln Avenue South Gibson Frank Wiliams May Grace Cramer Swetland Street Moscow Elizabeth Mills North Garfield Avenue Philadelphia Fred Softley Nicholson George 5. Smith Moosic Division Street William H. Hagen North Sumner Avenue George Carson Lake Winola

Local Notes of Residents Visiting and Returning

Edward A. Fuller on a business trip returns after a three week stay in Dewitt Hessler in Paterson New Jersey and visits his parents on Green Ridge Street. Capewase avenue pair relocate to a summer home at Glenburn. Attorney C B Woodruff returns from Ocean Grove where his family cottages. Charles Crandall and family attend Atlantic City to visit their son and daughter. Frank Elwood returns from Horton Nebraska and moves in with B A Fuller on Dickson Avenue.

Edward A. Fuller Dickson Avenue Albany N. Y Philadelphia Dewitt Hessler Paterson N. W George W. Hessler Green Ridge Street Harry Watte Capewase Avenue Glenburn Benno Woodruff Bleetrle Avenue Orean Grove Charles Crandall Mensey Avenue Arlantic City Frank Elwood Horton B. A. Fuller

South Scranton Notes on Upcoming Picnics and Outings

Weather delays push back social season but plentiful excursions are planned. Scranton Athletic Club outlines July 19 Mountain Park event with a committee including Rone Huester Becker Noth and Robling Jr. Neptune Engine adopts Mountain Park relief excursion July 17 and allows seven cents for expenses. Hickory Street church teachers meet Thursday to plan Lake Ariel picnic July 28. Fourteen Friends and Junger Maennervhor arranging August Lake Ariel trip. Casey and Kelly brewery workers head to Harvey's Lake today.

Scranton Athletic Club Alder Street Mountain Park Charles Rone Will P. Huester Albert Becker Victor Noth Peter Robling, Jr Neptune Engine Company Relief Association Treasury Hickory Street Lake Ariel Fourteen Friends Junger Maennervhor Casey & Kelly Harvey's Lake

Quiet Republican primaries show steady vote in wards

The Republican primaries passed off quietly with energetic hustling by rival supporters. Light turnout in the Twelfth ward and outlying districts, but normal voting in the Eleventh and Nineteenth wards. First district of the Eleventh ward tallied 194 votes and the second district also performed well, indicating organized workers.

Birthday Party at Hotel Rosar for Harry Saft

Hotel Rosar hosted a birthday celebration for proprietor Harry Saft with a reception followed by a feast and hours of dancing. Notable guests included Mr and Mrs James Hawek Mr and Mrs Charles Wirth Mr and Mrs R King Mr and Mrs Charles Conrad Mr and Mrs William Zang Mr and Mrs Charles Sunday and others. guests listed by name.

Hotel Rosar Harry Saft James Hawek Charles Wirth R. King Charles Conrad William Zang Charles Sunday Peter Bohn William Tannier J. J. Sunday John Bierwirth William Klein John Schmidt Benjamin Moore William Koch Messrs Charles Miller Henry Kelfer Peter Marker Fred Pride William Rogar Annie Dipple Marie Dipple Lizzie Uhl Katle Gard

Shoemaker Trester Relocates After Property Sale to School District

John Trester, who recently sold land to the school district, has moved his family nearby. The move follows the completed sale and indicates a shift in residence post transaction.

John Trester

Community notices and obituaries from Elm Street area

The report lists local happenings including a relocation to 20 Cedar Avenue and a Presbyterian church Sunday school planning an excursion. Comet Lodge Knights of Pythias installed officers. Mrs. Fred Miller departs for a Honesdale vacation. The cremation service for John Hornbeck followed his accidental shooting with services at St John’s and interment at Cathedral Cemetery.

Cedar John Hornbeck Elm Street St. John’s Church Fig Street Cathedral Cemetery

North Scranton Daily Life Aims and Local Notices

North Scranton reports on Mrs. W F Davis and Miss Mary P Davis leaving for a visit to Thomas Protheroe in Dunmore and Asbury Park. United Mine Workers Local 1680 holds an important 2 o'clock meeting. Memorial Baptist Sunday school plans annual picnic at Nay Aug park with 94 Providence square cars. Margaret Thornton visits in West Market street. Providence Presbyterian church theme tonight Christ Came For What. Atherton breaks ground on a new house on North Main avenue. Modern Woodmen of America to meet Thursday in the Auditorium. Jesse H Smith visits Berwick. Jesse Hill returns from Wilkes-Barre. Rev Charles Collins visits Father Lynott. Ladies Aid meets in Sunday school rooms. Kate Henry visits Brighton New York. Mr and Mrs Howard Benjamin noted.

George David Walters Pettebone Street Thomas McDowney John Lance Bull Sarah Jane Tripp Stephen Tripp Thomas Emerson Ottawa Kaw Decoased Abington West Scranton Harry Harley Horace Ruth Sadie Carrie Roxie Rose Scranton Street Carlucce Central City Plymouth Congregational Sunday School Nay Aug Park the Tribune Roche Thomas W. J. Thomas United Mine Workers Nanticoke Gomer L. Davies Harrison Avenue Ei. M. Strong South Main Avenue Syracuse N. Y John Reed Moosic Charles Banning North Lincoln Avenue Grace Thomas Swetland Street Maud Davis North Main Avenue Lake Sheridan Will Clapp Oneida Joseph Clapp Jackson Street F. W. Strong Lake Winola David Williams Bert Longcore North Gatefield Avenue Stroudsburg David Anthony Buffalo Harry B. Strong John T. Richards South Avenue New York William Morgan Wintondale Charles Carpenter North Rebecca Avenue Cassie M. Nolan Cherry Ridge Joseph F. Horan Thomas F. Nolan Mary Gardner Forty Fort Max Kummer Hayden Ashley Asbury Park Theresa Powderly West Side Hospital Washington T. V. Powderly Robert Jones Eynon Street 8. W. Dickinson Tunkhannock C L. Kreagy North Summner Avenue George Fairchild Bert Lack United Mine Workers of America Memorial Baptist Church Providence Square M. Sharp Margaret Thornton West Market Street Providence Presbyterian Church Christ Thomas Atherton Delaware and Hudson Delaware and Hudson Paymaster’s Office America Jesse H. Smith Berwick Jesse Hill School Street Wilkas- Barre Charles Collins Toronto Father Lynott Ladies’ Aid Society Kate Henry Brick Avenue Brighton Howard Benjamin

Newlyweds Return to Corning Home

A couple recently married in Corning N Y have returned home and will reside on North Main Avenue for a time Mr and Mrs C and Whipple of Adams Avenue returned home after a week at Maplewood

Corning N. Y North Main Avenue C. &. Whipple Adams Avenue Maplewood

Also Mentioned on This Page

Newsboys Dufour GEO. W. Jenkins S. Main Ave Aaa Quinmuel Clean Batiste Globe Warehouse J. E. O'Donnell Dean Mrs. Pinkham Green Ridge Green Ridge Baptist Church Frances Estelle Warman John Herbert Clifford Mr. Potter California Woman's Christian Temperance Union of Cireen Ridge Evangelical Church Capouse Avenue D. B. Hand D. B. Hand and Mryu. B. Downing The Central Union Hand Downing South Scranton Wyoming Ave W. F. Davis Mary P. Davis Leo Sirlion Staak Joyce Stores Allis-Chalmers Co Dickson Manufacturing Co Sumter Bros
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