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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 15, 1902

Page

5

Local Social Notes From Scranton and Nearby

A page of social items lists residents visiting and traveling. Hon M F Sando is in Montreal on business while City Treasurer I S Barker travels to El Paso. Several couples and individuals migrate between New York, Worcester, Buffalo, Cleveland and Atlantic City for visits, business, or rest, including Mr. and Mrs Richard Jones Ed wards court, and Miss Florence Haslett.

M. F. Sando Montreal Barker el Paso Tex Richard Jones Edwards Court New York City B. Moxes Forest Park C. H. Tilton Asbury Park N. J W. CC. McDonald North Main Avenue Luke Sheridan W. BH. Thayer South Main Avenue Buffalo N.Y Samuel Reynolds North Hyde Park Avenue Cleveland Ola M. E. Sanders North Beranton Northumberland Misa Florence Haslett South Hyde Fark Avenue Pittsburg Henry Wensel William Schults Frank Behigar Victor Wenge Atlantic City Misa Eilabeth G. Gay Lexington, Ky A. H. van Dermark Church Avenue John Hundon Beranton Railway Company C.H. Snyder Hattie Brown Pittston Hom Mitel Spencer Jactson Street Nellie Noonan Mimira Nellie McCann Pleasant Street Frank W. Bird United States Washington, D. C George Poore T. R. Clarke Tackawanna Railroad John Hanson Hixson Lackawanna Railroad Bridges and Buildings Department Troudsbore Delaware Water Gap Herbert Chatfield Farshing Department the Jackamills Sarah AlliMenn F. B. Hodg Fleet Scranton

Highest bid did not win at school bonds auction

The board awarded most of the $240,000 in bonds to Newberger Brothers Henderson after bids were reviewed with Dick Bros of New York offering to advance funds. Agent Alexander of Dick Bros pledged to finance the floating debt, while one bidder lacked the required $5,000 check.

Newberger Brothers & Henderson Alexander Dick Brow Dick Bros New York Newberger Brothers & Senderson Phitiadelphia LOM Triolph, Mlovlole & Co Jayne Dik Bros Mick Bros Francais Francois Roche Mesers Murphy Evans Hand Mr. Jayne Mr. Welsh Messrs Leonard Jennings Mesera Evans and Murphy Evans Wanted To Know What Right the Board Had To Do Such A Thing. Mr. Roche Messrs. Murphy Evans, Leonard Christman

For Rent Office Space in Arcade Building

Desirable office space available for rent in the Arcade Building. Apply to Casey Bros. at 216 Lackawanna Avenue for details and showing times.

Arcade Casey Bros Lackawanna Avenue

Elmhurst lad drops to second. Dorsey, Kibler lead list

The report notes Latter catching up with Elmhurst lad yesterday as Dorsey takes tenth place from Sherwood. Havenstrite passes Madden and Kibler appears in the top list for the first time with Joseph Newman making his first return.

Dorsey Sherwood Havenstrite Madden Fred Kibler Joseph Newman

Pain Relief Claim for Celery Compound and Battery Cure

A claim describes that the combination of Paine's Celery Compound Special Medicines and an electric battery banishes pain and tortures, enabling the user to lie down sit up or stand without excruciating pain. The advertisement markets a drastic relief from suffering.

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Relief for Suffering

In a health ad the article extols Paine's Celery Compound as a cure for the sick and describes testaments from sufferers. John W. Boyd of Mishawaka Indiana recounts severe rheumatism with no relief from doctors or other cures, then reports rapid improvement after using half a bottle and full recovery including weight gain.

Paine John W. Boyd Mishawaka Ind

Connell Renominated for Senate Prospects in Pennsylvania

Washington dispatch reports Lackawanna County Republicans renominate Representative Connell for another term. The paper notes Connell’s strong congressional record and broad popularity, with speculation he could seek the U.S. Senate if Penrose falters. Quay admires Connell as a potential colleague if needed.

Washington Pittsburg Judge Pennypacker Mr. Connell Congress Connell United States Senate Penrose Quay

Mailcarriers Begin Annual Vacations This Month

Beginning July 1 the annual vacations of mailcarriers start and those off duty return tomorrow. Names include Eleazer Evans Argus Jenkins Orlando Jones Knoepfel Northrop and McGinnis with McGinnis ill and possibly unable to resume. Clerks on vacation are Kerlin Maloney and Williams ending July 18. substitutes on duty include Griffith Jones Johnson Cavanaugh Jones Willams Barrett. Carriers going on vacation tomorrow are Walter McNichols Ki White Saltry Reese Kellerman and John Jones with the last three in camp with the Thirteenth regiment. Postmaster Ripple also in camp with the soldiers.

Eleazer 8 Evans Argus N. Jenkins Orlando C. Jones Henry Knoepfel Walter J. Northrop James McGinnis Mary L. Kerlin Michael Maloney Elvis Williams Griffith W. Jones Daniel E. Johnson James F. Cavanaugh Thomas J. Jones John T. Willams Joseph F. Barrett Walter McNichols Harry Ki, White James FE. Saltry David Tr. Reese H. Kellerman John R. Jones Thirteenth Regiment E. H. Ripple

Master tinner's brother blamed in copper theft

A local master timer reported 500 pounds of copper sheets stolen from his warehouse. Police concluded an employee stole it, with later proof pointing to the master tinner's brother. Some copper recovered from a junk shop. the junk dealer faces partial liability, but no arrests.

Deiter

Correcting Abuse Order Restricts Postmark Advertising

Acting First Assistant Postmaster General Howley warns postmasters about an August 1 1901 postmaster general order. Postmarking dies may not be used for advertising without special permission from the Post Office Department. Applications go to the First Assistant Postmaster General Division of Correspondence. Permits only for national purposes with Congressional appropriation.

Howley Post Office Department Congress

New Case of Smallpox Reported in Scranton

A 13 year old Gerald Mahon of 335 Warren Street in North Scranton was diagnosed with smallpox yesterday by Dr. Houser after a rash was misidentified by his parents. The home was placarded and the family quarantined, and the boy was moved to the emergency hospital. The illness is mild.

Houser Scranton Gerald Mahon Warren Street

Scranton Business College Reopens September Second

Scranton Business College will reopen for day and evening sessions on Tuesday September 2. Information is available by writing, calling or phoning. Buck and Whitmore advertise from Adams and Linden. The Industrial Record and Review notes strong Texas field prospects with a Pennsylvania and Texas company paying monthly 5 percent dividends. The New Germania Building and Loan Association officer election is set for July 16 at No 501 Cedar Avenue from 7 p m.

Scranton Business College Buck & Whitmore Adams and Linden Texas Pennsylvania New Germania R Building and Loan Association Cedar Avenue H. F. Ziegler

Lake Clemg Offers Unusual Advantages as Summer Resort

Lake Clemg offers an ideal family summer retreat with modern accommodations at the Lake Clemo hotel under William Hanley Jr. Four daily trains to Scranton provide easy access. Guests enjoy fishing bathing and boating. The resort is twenty eight miles via Erie railroad with rates available from William Hanley Jr 420 Spruce St.

Lake Clemg Lake Clemo William Hanley, Jr Scranton Erie Railroad Wm. Hanley, Jr Spruce St

Vacation readers can subscribe to The Tribune for 60 cents a month

The notice invites families to arrange home delivery of The Tribune while on vacation, offering the same low rate of 60 cents monthly no matter the destination to keep the paper coming and enhance the trip.

the Tribune

Typewriter dealer and surgeon listings in city ad

The text notes Smoot the type writer man at 14 Washington avenue selling new and second hand machines and mentions Dr Lindaburg a surgeon of diseases of women with office hours at 215 Connell building.

Smoot Washington Avenue City Lindaburg Connell Building

Standings of Contestants Points

A partial standings list shows competitors from Scranton Elmhurst Scranton Carbondale and other places with points ranging from 446 to single digits. Names include Charles Burns Oscar H Kipp A J Kellerman Fred K Gunster and many more with varying scores.

Educational Contest ties and standings reported

A. J. Kellerman tied Oscar Kipp for second place with one point. Charles W. Dorsey moved to tenth, and J. Havenstrite passed Harry Madden as military duty keeps them from competition. Jed Kibler debuted at thirty third, Maxwell Shepherd nears two hundred points, while many contestants have not scored since the month began.

A. J. Kellerman Tribune Oscar Kipp Elmhurst Charles W. Dorsey William Sherwood Harford L. E. Stanton J. A. Havenstrite Moscow Harry Madden Scranton Madden Mr. Havenstrite Jed Kibler South Scranton Don C. Capwell Joseph Newman Bellevue Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale Fred K. Gunster William Cooper Grant Decker Lee Culver Walter Huallstead Harry Danvers Louis Metusker Jane Matthewson C. J. Clark Thomas Dempsey Edna Coleman Mary Yeager Walter Elis Emanuel Bucel Charles O'Boyle Nellie Avery Edgar Wilson May Brown

Scored the Largest Points Since July 1

A team achieved the highest point total since July 1, marking a standout scoring surge. No additional context or names are provided in the fragment.

Scranton Liederanz Annual Excursion to Mountain Park

The Scranton Liederanz annual excursion resumes Monday July 21 to Mountain Park. Bauer's full band and orchestra will perform. Tickets cost 74 cents for adults and 60 cents for children. Trains depart at 8 30 a m and 1 p m.

Mountain Park Bauer

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