Personal notices from Scranton area social column
Thomas H. Dale spends the week at Daleville while William Mord tours New York on business. Mrs. Mary H. Phelps of Wyoming Avenue stays at Ashbury Park. Ex-District Attorney John R. Jones visits Dundatt. Anna Ford vacationing in New York and the seashore. City Controller Ivy Costello confined at home by illness. Mrs. Julia McGarry and daughter Tou Ise of West Scranton at Honesdale. Mrs. John Wirby and daughter Nellie of Broadway Bellevue heading to Atlantic City. Elizabeth Lewis, No. 13 school teacher, returned from Brooklyn visit. Wright Campbell of Wyoming Avenue plans busy season with West's minstrels. Miss Liggle Mrho of Southington and Mr W. E. and Grice Doolltth of Plantsville visiting Scranton area. Hattie Moyer and Irene Mercer of Bloomsburg visiting Helen Low Fowler in Scranton. Colonel F. J. Fitasimmonus and sons of Victor Koch of Scranton house go to Ithaca for Cornell entrance. Wilbert B. Smith of Lackawanna railroad village vacationing at Lake Winola then Albany, N.Y. August Robinson home from Europe trip healthier. A. J. Casey, with Robinson, continues via Ireland to Pennaam, due next Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas H. Dale
Daleville
William Mord
New York
Mary H. Phelps
Wyoming Avenue
Ashbury Park
Charles Coursen
Cottage City
Mass
John R. Jones Fe
Dundatt
Aliss
Anna Ford
Seashore
Ivy
Costello
Third Avenue
Julia McGarry
Tou Ise
West Scranton
Honesdale
John Wirby
Nellie
Broadway
Bellevue
Atlantic City
Elizabeth Lewis
No. 13
Brooklyn
N.Y
Wright Campbell
West
Minstrels
Hattie Moyer
Irene Mercer
Bloomsburg
Helen Low Fowler
Washington Avenue
FF. J. Fitasimmonus
William Nd Frank Koch
Victor Koch
Scranton House
Ithaca
Koch Boys
Cornell University
Wilbert B. Smith
T. M. Clarke
Lackawanna Railroad
Lake Winola
Alleany
Robinson
Europe
A. J. Casey
Ireland
Pennaam
Fight returns at Elk cafe promised tonight
Special wire will receive the Jeffries and Fusslmmons fight at the Elk cafe this evening. Peter Ziegler is proprietor and Dr. Lindabury, surgeon, specializing in diseases of women, operates at 215 Connell building. Hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and 7:00 to 8:40 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeffries and Fusslmmons
Elk Cafe
Peter Ziegler
Lindabury
Connell Building
VEFFRIES-FITZSIMMONS Fight at Star Theatre
Special wire reports return from the stage of the VEFFRIES-FITZSIMMONS bout Friday night July 25 1902 at Star Theatre Clark vs Green exhibition four rounds. Promoter UTHG aims to throw five in one hour or to each man vents to any part of the body during the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Veffries-Fitzsimmons
Uthg the
Car Strike Averts After Arbitration Pact Reached
After a brief talk between General Manager Silliman and a union committee the dispute over length of service is sent to arbitration. Two arbitrators for each side will pick a fifth. The company and union will abide by a majority finding. The agreement aims to restore good relations within days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silliman
Tribune
Self
Employes’ Committee
Messi S
Shea
Early
Union Street Car
Tay
CC. O. Pratt
Car Men's Union
Central Labor Union
Master Mechanic named for Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe
TD BE Barton formerly master mechanic of the Pennsylvania Coal company and Lyle and Wyoming Valley railroad at Dunmore and with the Baltimore Locomotive works in Philadelphia has been appointed master mechanic of the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad system. He will reside in Topeka Kansas. Barton was born in Dunmore and held positions with the Pennsylvania company. His wife is sister of Mrs J A Allubach of this city.
Vacancy in IRS office after death of Deputy Collector
Internal Revenue Collector Penman announced the death of Deputy Collector Dr. John Hurter in a Philadelphia hospital. His passing creates a vacancy in the Centre Clinton and Union counties district and applications are being received for the post, with no appointment made yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Internal Revenue
T. ¥. Pennun
John &. Hurter
Clinton
Union Counties
Philadelphia
Harter
Penman
Williams Scranton Directory Appears Earlier Than Planned
The Scranton directory for 10d yesterday made its appearance a full month ahead of schedule. The volume is somewhat bulkier due to more names catalogued, yet it preserves the city facts and local information readers rely on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williams
Scranton
Kelly Langstaff Election Contest Witness Dates Listed
County commissioners announce payment dates for witnesses in the Kelly Langstaff election contest. Scheduled locations include Jermyn Mayfield Archbald Winton Olyphant Blakely Dickson and Throop on July dates with specified venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kelly-Langstaff
Jermyn
Mayfield
Archbald
Winton
Olyphant
Blakely
Dickson and
Throop
Dickson
John ©. Morrin
John Penman
John Durkin
Loftus Appointed Assistant Sanitary Officer
Henry W. Loftus was named assistant sanitary officer of the department of health in place of Thomas W. Lewis who has been relieved of duty for the good of the service. Loftus, sworn in yesterday, formerly headed the crematory under Mayor Bailey and was removed for political reasons. Lewis had served under multiple mayors and aided fumigation during the small pox siege.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry W. Loftus
Department of Health
Thomas W. Lewis
Director of Public Safety
FP. L. Wormser
Allen
Loftus
Bailey
Mr. Lewis
Relief fund delays and district plans amid miner strike
The First district’s share of the national relief fund for striking miners remains unavailable as headquarters await word. Delegations press for pro rata distribution while the district executive board contemplates formal relief plans. Separately, assaults near Bellevue, including a foreign worker beaten and two men arrested for threats against a worker, led to jail detentions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Relief Fund
Dempacy
District Executive Board
Elm Street Bridge
Bellevue
John O'Rourke
John Loftus
Keyser Avenue
Byers
Michael Spellman
Frank Kellett
Hampton Street
Millar
Loftus
Cobbler Arrested for Deserting Wife Nine Years Ago
Bernard Ploch alias Fishman of 434 Franklin avenue was arraigned before Magistrate W. 8. Millar and held in 800 bail on charges of deserting his wife in Russia nine years ago and living with Minnie Kunzmin. Nathan Freedman of New York, brother of the deserted wife, traced him after a long search and caused the warrant. Ploch claimed he believed his wife dead. she said he had supported her. He was committed to county jail in default of bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard Ploch
Fishman
Franklin Avenue
W. 8. Millar
Russia
Minnie Kunzmin
Ploch
Nathan Freedman
New York City
Freedman
America
Kingman
Engineers' panel fixes meridian line site near bridge
Superintendent Joseph Phillips and members of the Engineers' club met at Nu y Aug park to choose a meridian line site about two hundred feet from the east end of the bridge. They avoided magnetic interference and selected a clear location. Attendees included J H Fisher J Gardner Sanderson and WF Marple of Scranton Gas and Water. The U S official will be shown the site on arrival from Washington for confirmation though changes may occur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau of Engineering
Joseph Phillips
Engineers’ Club
Nuy Aug Park
Phillips
J. H. Fisher
J. Gardner Sanderson
WF Marple
Scranton Gas and Water Company
United States
Washington
Man Demands Wage Payment From Former Employer
A young man giving the name P. J. McAndrew, now in Dunloth, visited Alderman Millar seeking a summons against a former employer who allegedly owes him for services. He flustered details about the employer's residence, asked for property attachment, and claimed another summons had already been issued before quitting the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. J. McAndrew
Dunltoh
Millar
Factoryville
Wyoming County
Himelf
Wall's Corners
Lackawanna County
Sudden Scranton Storm Deluge Drenches City
A brief but energetic rainstorm swept Scranton yesterday afternoon with thunder and hail. The downpour, locally focused, dropped heavy rain for about half an hour before easing, leaving cooler but sultrier air and noticeable hail stones up to half an inch in diameter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Riala
Erie
Novel police charge at after hours growler rush
Mrs Louisa Neu of Mulberry street faced a novel charge in police court for rushing the growler after hours. She was arrested at Penn avenue and Mulberry street at 1225 a.m. by Patrolmen Bradshaw and Webber, but Magistrate Howe discharged her after the hearing. John Neumaise her son and Rose Davis were also arrested for street walking. the young man was discharged and the girl fined five dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Neumals
Mulberry Street
Penn Avenue
Bradshaw
Webber
Howe
John Neumais
Rose Davis
Young Plan
Gil
Kellerman Presses for July Leadership as Burts and Dorsey Rally
Kellerman closes gap on Burts and nears Dorsey for July leadership while Stanton trails Dorsey by four points in ninth place. The contest ends in three months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kellerman
Burts
Dorsey
Stanton
Scranton Area Standings List With Players and Scores
A long standings list shows contestants like Charles Burns Wandling and A J Kellerman Scranton with scores such as .449 and .376. Other names include Oscar Kipp Elmhurst Fred Gunster Green Ridge and many Scranton residents. some entries appear garbled but retain numeric scores and participant names.
Scranton Contenders Lead In Tribune Educational Contest
Three contestants scored yesterday in The Tribune Educational Contest: A. J. Kellerman Scranton four points, L. BE Stanton Scranton four, and Miss Nellie Avery Forest City one. Kellerman narrows Burns lead to 73 points and Dorsey by five for July prize. Stanton four behind Dorsey for ninth. Contest ends October 25 with six days left to enter and chase the birdseye desk or Waterman pen prizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tribune
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
L. BE. Stanton
Nellie Avery
Forest City
Kellerman
Burns
Dorsey
Stanton
Waterman
Leading Contestants for July in City Event
A list of competitors includes CLOW and DOMhe Veirevivecessa viees BO 8 with entries for AL J Kellermianie Albert Freedman Herbert Thompson Maxwell Shepherd Fred Kibler and Misses Mary EIBAN June Mathewson Beatrice Harpur plus EL Stanton and others. Scores or placements are unclear but several contestants are named alongside dates and titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clow
AL J. Kellermianie
Albert Freedman
Herbert Thompson
Maxwell Shepherd
Fred Kibler
Mary Eiban
June Mathewson
Beatrice Harpur
Bauer's Band Concert at Scranton Bicycle Club House
Bauer’s band concert to be played at the Scranton Bicycle Club house tonight. Program includes New England’s Pineat Clarke Overture, Hungarian Liszt, Kolor-Bola selections, Coronel Goffa, Reever Waltz, Artist’s Life, Che Strollera, Inglander Medley overture, Something tover March On Duty. Rosey
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bicycle Club House
Bauer
Scranton
New England
Pineat
Clirke
Listeptel
Kolor-Bola Selvetson
Maid Marlin
Dekoeven Mitel
Coronel Goffa
Reever Waltz
Inglander
Rosey
Pony and Cart to Hire at Gorman Livery Stable
H. 8 Gorman the liveryman has purchased a white pony and a handsome cart for children's hire. The Lackawanna Laundry finish is exceptionally neat. Visit 08 Penn Avenue for details and try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorman
Laundry Service Praised by The Lackawanna
The Lackawanna at 808 Penn Avenue features improved laundry work praised for quality and efficiency highlighting local service standards and customer satisfaction.
Pineapples Tempted Huckster Arrested In Broad Daylight
Commission merchant W J Roberts reported a crate of pineapples stolen from his Lackawanna avenue storefront. Thomas White, a huckster, admitted taking the fruit and claimed his employer would buy it. White was arrested by Patrolman Davis, held on 100 bail awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Roberts
Lackawanna Avenue
Thomas White
Roberts
White
David Davis
Magisteule Howe
Scranton Business College Plans Reopen Date
Day end evening sessions of the Scranton Business College will reopen Tuesday September 2. Write or phone for information Buck Whitmore, Govner Adams and Linden. Get the Lackawanna Pinish on collars cuffs and shirts at 308 Penn Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Buck & Whitmore
Ovner Adams and
Linden
Penn Avenue
The Lackawann Finish on Linen Display
The Lackawann Finish is offered for linen at 306 Penn Avenue. The notice highlights its appeal and invites customers to view the admired finish at the listed address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penn Avenue
Gutst Couple Welcome a Son in Worcester
At Worcester Massachusetts on July 2 1903 Rev and Mrs W J Gutst are blessed with a son in the family announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Worcester
W. J. Gutst
Also Mentioned on This Page
Washington Ave
Carter Building
Linden Street
Peter N. Haan
F Megargel & CO
Commonwealth Bldg
the People's Bank
Liggle Mrho
Southington
Conn
W. EB
Grice Doolltth
Plantsville
W. EY. Rhe
Adame
Star Theatre
Clark VS Green
Scrantonian
Clinton and
Marry Wilkins
J. Alfred Pennington
Harry
Sou
Ats Thmes
Fern
Mathind
Scrantony Conservatory of Music
Henry Wilkeine
Louisa Neu
Wier
Charles Burns
Wandling
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Fred K. Gunster
Green Ridge
Rodriguez Borrinton
G. Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Belle- Pur Cae
Chas. W. Dorsey
L. E. Stanton
Wm. Sherwood
Harford
Homer Kresge
Hyde Park
A. Havenstrite
Moscow
Orsawecen
Harry Madden
Thompson
Frank B. McCreary
Hall- Shad Weideismais
William Cooper
Priceburg
Grant M. Decker
Hall- Bugr
Hendrick Adams
Chin
Hugh Johnston
Forest Gcg Ie Siete
Absidte Sra
Ein Sys
South Sc
Birdseye Maple Writing Desk
Waterman Gold Fountain Pen
Pennsylvania
Lackawanna
Griffin
Court House
Huckster White
Cour=sen
Coursen's
Franklin Ave
Spruce Street
Gee
Linotype
Corine le
Spruce
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