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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 28, 1902

Page

5

Local People Notes Share Visits and Birthdays

Attorney C M Soper spent yesterday at Lake Ariel. Miss Munn of Kingston N Y is the guest of Mrs L 5 Orgs. Mrs J K Smith and Miss Jennie Smith are home from Berwick. Mrs Marshall Preston of Park Place returns from Bridgeport Conn. Pearl and Florence Benjamin have been visiting in Like Wi Hola. Rev J P Moffat will visit his mother in Indiana. Mrs Claude Krause and Miss Maude Depew hosted a double birthday party with intimate friends and their anniversaries on the same date.

C. HM. Soper Lake Ariel Munn Kingston N. Y Mra. L. 5 Mra J. K. Smith Jennie Smith Berwick Marshall Preston Park Place Bridgeport Conn Pearl Florence Benjamin Wyoming Avenue Like Wihola J. P. Moffat Washburn Street Presbyterian Church Indiana Claude Krause Linden Street Maude Depew Vine Street Marty Ide Krause Edith Barnes Rose Weidman Edith DePew Depage DePew W. Owen Daew

Public Baths At Armory Pool To Open For Public Use

The Thirteenth regiment armory trustees approve a large fifty by eighteen foot pool with fifty thousand gallon capacity and six shower baths. A female instructor will lead morning swimming for women and girls while afternoons and evenings serve the general public and regiment members. Water comes from a spring tapped at rifle range. A small fee will be charged. They seek an expert female swimmer to supervise morning sessions.

Thirteenth Regiment Armory Armory

County Officials Set Dates for Election Contest Witnesses

County commissioners schedule witness payments for the Kelly Langstaff election contest on multiple dates and locations including Jermyn Archbald Winton Olyphant and Throop with July dates and names in the notice.

Kelly-Langstaff Jermyn Mayfield Archbald Winton Blakely Olyphant Throop Mae Morris Jobn Labs Feamers Jobe

Millennial Hopes Discussed by C T Russell at Guernsey Hall

Editor C T Russell of Zion’s Watch Tower spoke at Guernsey Hall yesterday afternoon to a large audience on Millennial Hopes and Prospects. He argued that after six thousand probationary years the world will spend the seventh in righteousness and that creation awaits the manifestation of the sons of God.

C. T. Russell Allegheny Allen

Millennium ruling soon promised by Rev Russell

Rev Russell described a coming millennium after six thousand years of sin when righteousness will prevail and death is the wages of sin. He argued eternal torture is inconsistent with scripture and urged belief in Christ's death as release for believers while denouncing revolutionary schemes and predicting a divine dispensation through rising unrest and labor disputes.

Satan Russell Jesus Christ Daniel

Miss Harpur is Advanced to Lead in Saturday Contest

Four other contestants scored points on Saturday but Miss Harpur topped all. Complete standings of the event are listed, and the article notes points were not credited on subscriptions.

Standings of Contestants with Scranton and nearby towns

A long list of contestants and their scores or percentages is shown, including Charles Burns Wandling Scranton A J Kellerman Scranton Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst Fred K Gunster Green Ridge Herbert Thompson Carbondale Albert Freedman Belleville Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale Chas W Dorsey Scranton L E Stanton Scranton Wm Sherwood Harford Miss Beatrice Harpur Thompson Homer Kresge Hyde Park Joy Havenstrite Mos Starry Madden Scranton Frank B McCreary Hall REOAG William Cooper Priceburg Grant M Decker Hall Factoryville Lee Culver Springville Walter Hallstead Scranton Miss Mary Yeager Green Ridge C J Clark Peckville Louis Gere Brooklyn Miss Edna Coleman Scranton Eddie Morris South Scran Harry Danvers Prov Hendrick Adams Chin Louis McCusker Park Placd Hugh Johnston Forest GGL Fred Kibler South Scran John Macke Providence Elmer Williams Elmhurst

Charles Burns Wandling A. J. Kellerman Scranton Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Fred K. Gunster Green Ridge Sss ROT &Wm T Rodriguez Becranton Herbert Thompson Carbondale Albert Freedman Maxwell Shepherd Chas. W. Dorsey L. E. Stanton Wm. Sherwood Harford Beatrice Harpur Thompson Homer Kresge Hyde Park Joy Havenstrite Starry Madden C. J. Clark Peckville Louis Gere Brooklyn Edna Coleman Cessserese Eddie Morris South Scran- Tokl Ecelessiejere Winvwiemeissees Harry Danvers Provi Gence Hendrick Adams Chin- Chua A.cieciseeie Ce Jane Mathewson Louis McCusker Park Placd Ceecseesess Hugh Johnston Forest Ggl Fred Kibler South Scran- Mgw Siento Tin Savers John Macke Providence Elmer Williams The Tribune William H. Sherwood William T Rodriguez Harpur J. A. Havenstrite Harry Madden Frank B. McCreary Thomas Dempsey Olyphant Don C. Capwell Walter Elis Emmanuel Bucci Vivian Mikle Nellie Avery Forest Ci Charles O’boyle Henry E. Collins Elvers Joseph Newman Bellevue Edgar Wilson, Jr May Brown Nicholson R. D. Dorsey Oak George Knickerbocker

Millennial Kingdom Talk Foresees Spiritual Upheaval and Hope

Rev. Russell outlines a coming storm as signs of God’s plan to overthrow evil and establish Christ’s kingdom on earth. He rejects anarchy but warns of forceful breakdown if selfish men resist the new order. He stresses probation, reliance on Christ, and the millennial promise of eternal life and restitution for all.

Earth Christ Russell Daniel Rev

Oxford to Start Up

President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers visited Scranton discussing the Oxford colliery shutdown and resume plans. He said the men will not return to work. The People's Coal Company notified plans to resume operations within weeks, with details to former workers and a possible August return date.

John Mitchell United Mine Workers of America Scranton Friends St. Charles John J. Loftus Elmhurst Tribune J. L. Crawford People's Coal Company Oxford Mitchell Scranton Railway Company Wilkes-Barre J. I. Crawford Theophilus Phillips Scranton Theophilus Pilling Wir Indianapolis Uberty

Dewey Arrives at Mt Pocono for Pocono Stay

Admiral George Dewey and Mrs. Dewey reached Mt Pocono by the Lackawanna from Washington and were greeted by hotel guests and townsfolk at the Montenesca house. A chorus of cheers followed as he bowed and waved, meeting Tom McCormick, a Manila veteran, and noting his changed appearance since the Philippines campaign. The admiral hinted at a possible van trip to the coal regions but did not decide yet.

Admiral George Dewey Dewey Mt. Pocono Lackawanna Washington Db. Co Mrs. Dewey Tom McCormick Philippines Manila McCormick

Stole a Woman's Love in Nay Aug Affair

Lafayette Bidwell sues Frank Edwards for 32000 claiming Edwards alienated his wife’s affection. Bidwell, a DL&W trainman, found Edwards in his wife’s bedroom. both were bailed on a criminal charge. Also notes Mrs Hattie Fennell seeks divorce after 22 years with Louis Fennell. Local ads for Griffin Art Co and Lackawanna Laundry.

Lafayette Bidwell Frank Edwards Bidwell George M. Okell Nay Aug Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Edwards Kinsgow Hattie Fennell Louis Fennell

Five contestants score in Tribune Educational Contest results

Beatrice Harpur of Thompson moved from sixteenth to twelfth place to gain a top score among five Saturday entrants. The article lists scorers from Scranton to Wandling and notes subscription rules prevent crediting points for prepayments.

Unclear Names List From Historical Page

Fragmentary OCR shows a roster of individuals with odd spellings and numbers. Names include J C W Doreey Kellerman Albert Freedman Herbert Thompson Maxwell Shepherd Miss Beatrice Harpur Fred Wibler Miss Mary Yeage L EB Stanton Miss Jane Mathewson. No clear event or context provided.

J. C. W. Doreey TJ. Kellerman Albert Freedman Herbert Thompson Maxwell Shepherd Beatrice Harpur Fred Wibler Mary Yeage L. EB. Stanton Jane Mathewson

Camp 178 Excursion to Mountain Park Draws Large Crowd

Over a thousand members of Camp 178 Patriotic Order Sons of America West Scranton and friends enjoyed a Mountain Park trip Saturday despite cloudy weather. Events included athletic contests dancing bowling and a baseball game won by married men 17 to 4. Prize cake winners were George Marsh and Miss Margaret Evans. Return to town was by 8 30 p m. The Griffin Art Shop offers a $4 Imperial cabinet for $2 a dozen with a coupon by July 30.

Mountain Park Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America West Scranton Dunkerry Nelson Thomas Kime Jones John Miller George Marsh Margaret Evans

Scranton Business College Reopens and Local Services

Scranton Business College will reopen for day and evening sessions on Tuesday September 2. Inquiries available by write, call, or phone (862). Buck & Whitmore at Adams and Linden, TM Dr. Lindabury surgeon specialty for diseases of women in 215 Connell building, hours 11 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 20 pm. Our laundry work touted as better than ever at The Lackawanna 308 Penn Avenue.

Scranton Business College Buck & Whitmore Adams and Linden Lindabury Connell Building The Lackawanna Penn Avenue

Wilkes-Barre and Scranton Amateur Games Report

A Lackawanna county team beat Luzerne county guests 8 to 3 in Wilkes-Barre Saturday. In a second city contest Scranton printers defeated Wilkes-Barre visitors. After the games players attended a vaudeville show and banquet at the Star theatre amid mixed play performances.

Lackawanna County Court House Wilkes-Barre Lugerne County Court House Athletic Park Scranton Star Theatre

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