Personal items note travels and visits among towns
Manager A J Duffy of the Lyceum has returned from Chicago. Miss Mary Dowden of Binghamton is visiting Miss Welsh in Scranton. Patrolman John Johlers vacationing with relatives at Moscow. J J Varley of Green Ridge hosts Thomas Varley of Concord MA. Detective W A Phillips and wife return from Great Lakes trip. Miss Mildred Green visiting aunt Mrs S B Klartley in Susquehanna county. Mr and Mrs Bridgen and daughter Florence and Mrs W R Nicol guest of G N Van Fleet in Benton township. P J Flynn and F B Smith in the city yesterday. Mrs J K Siegfried and Mrs Harry Zorby and daughter return to Pottsville. Miss Michel Snyder leaves for Atlantic City with Pittsburg friends. Wesley M Gardner called to Honesdale by death of his brother Benjamin Jr aged 27 after rheumatic illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Green
Wyoming Avenue
8. B. Klartley
Susquehanna County
Bridgen
Florence
W. R. Nicol
G. N. van Fleet
Benton Township
Wesley M. Gardner
Finch Manufacturing Company
Benjamin, Jr
Benjamin Gardner
Advertised Letter List for Scranton Post Office
A list of uncalled for letters dated July 1902 at Scranton Pennsylvania is published. Deliver callers must state advertised and list date. names include Miss M. Merriman, Miss Maryanne, Miss Hertha Rudulewles, Professor Och, Dr. A. D. Charles Rode, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Evra H. Ripple
Astro
Professor Och
Mrs. Muar
Burn Rock
Onreth Breck
Walter Barney
Chas, Baker
John Brennan
John Basa
D. T Bound
D. T. Barry
Thomas Blowers
F. Cusick
Misa
Cristier
Mr. Boker
Vies
Mra
Mirlar Lan
Misa Marynnebaum
Scranton Rail Station and Electric Line Underway
Work has begun on the Westinghouse Kerr project for a 650 by 100 foot two story station on Mattes street with brick walls and stone trim. A passenger and freight depot will serve the Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley line, while a third rail system is installed for the new electric road between Scranton and Pittston, with power from the rail to car motors via trolley-free design.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westinghouse, Church, Kerr Company
Lackawanna and Wyoming Valley Rapid Transit Company
Scranton
Mattes Street
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Passeger
New York
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Cannon Ball” Company
Three Debtors File for Bankruptcy in U S Court
Three voluntary bankruptcy petitions filed in a U S district court list debtors Esra C. Keller of Shamokin Northumberland County liabilities 4911 dollars 09 assets 4200 dollars. William H Busflan of Sunbury Northumberland County liabilities 2919 dollars 10 assets 506 dollars 71 cents. Dr Lewis B Granger of Rush Susquehanna County liabilities 429 dollars 7 percent and assets 270 dollars. Hearing set in Montrose on August 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Esra C. Keller
Shamokin Borough
Northumberland County
William H. Busflan
Sunbury
Lewis B. Granger
Rush
Susquehanna County
Montrose
City Hall Baseball Team to Play Court House Again Next Saturday
The city hall nine is not daunted by defeat after a recent loss to the court house. A rematch is set for next Saturday with Dr Charles Gelbert city veterinarian possibly pitching. Gelbert once played for the University of Pennsylvania and could add seriousness to the municipal ball tasters' contest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Hall
Court House
Charles Gelbert
Gelbert
University of Pennsylvania
Neglects Her Children Case In City Court
Mrs. Anna Newey of 201 Broadway arraigned before Alderman Millar at the instance of neighbor Mrs. Phoebe Price. Charged with assault and battery drunkenness malicious mischief and threats to kill. Sentenced to thirty days for intoxication and held on 200 bail on other charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Newey
Broadway
Millar
Phoebe Price
Day at Mountain Park Excursion Draws 1000 Fans
Ten carloads travelled in two groups 815 a.m. and 1 15 p.m. over the Jersey Central to Mountain Park yesterday. The Scranton Bartenders Union and friends attended as over a thousand people joined in bowling, baseball, athletic contests and other events. They returned home about 8 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey Central Railroad
Mountain Park
Scranton
Trolley Charter Granted for Mayfield, Carbondale to Crystal Lake
The Mayfield, Carbondale and Crystal Lake Railway company received a charter from the state stake department in Harrisburg after a rehearing held Thursday July 16. The action follows Gov Stone's signing of the Fecht-Hmory bill and completes one of four requested charters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mayfield, Carbondale and Crystal Lake Railway Company
Harrisburg
Stone
Board of Control Seeks Bids for Next School Year Supplies
The supplies committee will meet early next week to decide contract awards from bids submitted at Monday night’s meeting. Items include paper, envelopes, tablets, composition books, and pencils. Balances from idle funds may cover claims, with a prior committee earlier considering merging balances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Control
Fellows
Reynolds Bros
Megurgee Bros
J.D. Williams & Bro
Lowry & Carterline
M. J
Brady Seeks Missing Husband In Scranton
A Newark woman Mrs William Brady writes to Scranton police asking help to locate her husband William Mirndy who left Newark July 20 and is believed to be in Scranton. She describes his appearance including gray hair blue eyes bracelet tattoos and asks authorities to aid in finding him for their ailing child.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Brady
Halsey Street
Newark
N. J
Jope
Scranton
Bir
William Mirndy
Tts
Hint Shake
Newark, N. J
Two Weeks Pay Strike Halts Petersburg Sewer Work
About 250 workers from Contractors Gibbons and Guernsey in Wilkes-Barre walked off the Petersburg sewer project over pay day demands. They allege two men were fired for refusing to haul timber, arguing the load was too heavy. The men seek a two weeks pay and three timber helpers, with hopes for an amicable settlement and a return to work today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibbons
Guernsey
Wilkes-Barre
Petersburg
Hobhosees
City Controller Costello Urges Merged Balances to Settle Bills
City Controller P W Costello told a Tribune man it unnecessary for the city solicitor to enter judgment against the city for many old claims. He says balances from last year Varloe appropriations could be merged into a net sum to cover these unpaid bills. He notes between 9009 and 10000 dollars of bills exist that cannot be paid from this year's appropriation. He observes last year's appropriations contain funds that could settle them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Costello
P. W. Costello
Tribune
Varloe
New Recruits Swear Allegiance at U S Station
Five more men enlist at the United States recruiting station adding to recent gains. Many recruits previously served in Cuba Porto Rico or the Philippines. Mark Duke and William Geysler of Carbondale among the latest enlistments served three years in Company L Fifteenth United States infantry which suffered heavy losses at Laguna de Bay in September 1900. New enlistees include William Gorman Robert Davies and Henry J Hees all sent to infantry barracks in Columbus Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Tribune
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Mark Duke
Wiliam Geysler
Carbondale
Fifteenth
United States Infantry
Laguna de Bay
Phillippines
Leutenant
William Gorman
Oakford Court
Robert Davies
Penn Avenue
Henry J. Hees
Columbus
Ohio
Strikes and the Public Welfare in 1900s Debate
John Handiboe argues in the North American Review that peaceful settlement of labor disputes is unlikely without public intervention. He advocates compulsory arbitration and incorporation of all labor unions as prerequisites, contending laws curb freedom for the common good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
North American Review
John Handiboe
Handiboe
Hundboe
Bounderby
Persecution Scandal Hits British Army Officer
A military court of inquiry at Windsor examined the alleged persecution of Second Lieutenant Gregson of the Life Guards. Testimony described damage to his carpet kit and uniform by fellow officers who deemed him socially undesirable. Two lieutenants may be cashiered. the case has stirred parliamentary questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gregson
Windsor
Havenstrite Hits Milestone in Final July Contest
CG. W. Dorsey returns with a strong showing as Thompson, Burns, and Hawley post added scores. The special July contest ends tomorrow at 5 p.m. with competition closing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CG. W. Dorsey
Thompson
Burns
Hawley
Scranton Contest Standings List with Participant Scores
Standing of contestants lists 33 names with towns and scores. Notable entries include Charles Burns Wandling A J Kellerman Scranton Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst Herbert Thompson Carbondale and Miss Beatrice Harpur Thompson. The compilation shows varied scores and affiliations across Scranton and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Burns
Wandling
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Fred K. Gunnter
Green Ridge
Ceeceec
Rodriguez Boranton
C.seevee
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Albert Freedman
Belle- Vue Ese
William Cooper
Priceburg
Stoa Meeisveswecnee
Hendrick Adams
Chin
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
Walter Hallstead
Scran- Moms Siuiselsen Pices Sh
Cotgss
Hugh Johnston
Forest
Fred Kibler
South Scran- Celie Eveesuesest
Hive Sieieisvereiecey Sie
C. J. Clark
Peckville
Edna Coleman
John Mackie
Providence
L. E. Stanton
Frank B. McCreary
Hall
Grant M. Decker
Hall- Ghia Hele Sessessewiee
Lee Culver
Springville
Harry Danvers
Provi- Clty
Siceesseceae Boton
Miss Mary Yeager
Green
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Eddie Morris
South Scran
Elmer Williams
Five contestants score in Tribune Educational Contest
Five contestants earned points yesterday in The Tribune Educational Contest. Dorsey of Scranton led with 24 points, narrowing his gap to eighth place to 39 points while Havenshire of Moscow, Hawley of Green Ridge, Thompson of Carbondale, and Burns of Vanling also added points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Charles W. Dorsey
Scranton
J. A. Havenshire
Moscow
Newton Hawley
Green Ridge
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Charles Burns
Vaniling
Mr. Dorsey
J. A. Havenstrite
Miss Harpur
Homer Kresge
Burns
Mr. Thompson
Dr Lindabury Opens Women’s Diseases Specialty Clinic
Surgeon Dr. Lindabury lists specialty in diseases of women at 215 Connell building. Hours shown are 11 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m. Adjusted hours indicate evening availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindabury
Connell Building
Selecting the Team Thirteenth's Rifle Team to Represent Scranton Guardsmen
Lieutenant Lewis A. Carter leads the Thirteenth regiment rifle team announced to travel for the state rifle matches at Mt Gretna the week of August 14. The six shooter expert Henshaw and Moore join Carter as top marksmen with Altemose Burns Brink fighting for final spots as substitute. The crew will compete for the Interstate shoot at Sea Girl New Jersey and will use regulation army rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Carter
Mt. Gretna
Carter
Sea Girl
N. J
Frank Robling
Charles Moore
Peter Robling
Altemose
Burns
Brink
Moore
Franklin Henshaw
Scranton
Special Meeting of Common Council Tomorrow Night
A special meeting of the common council is called for tomorrow night at 10. It follows passing first and second readings of Norton’s ordinance to add a permanent man for the Keyser Valley Hose Company. A final reading may occur, with a committee report to discuss transfers on Bellevue and South Scranton lines with General Manager Silliman of the Scranton Railway Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Common Council
Norton
Keyser Valley Hose Company
Select
Silliman
Scranton Railway Company
Bellevue
South Scranton
Drowned while bathing in archbald pool
Anthony Leuedgent aged 26 resident of South Main street Archbald died while bathing in a seven foot pool near Ridge road. He could not swim and cramps were suspected. Coroner Sultry ordered an inquest. jury found accidental drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anthony Leuedgent
South Main Street
Archbald
Ridge Road
Luddgent
Sultry
Scranton Business College Reopens for Day and Evening Sessions
Scranton Business College will reopen for day and evening sessions on Tuesday September 2. For information write call or phone 862 Buck and Whitmore located at the corner of Adams and Linden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton Business College
Buck & Whitmore
Adams and
Linden
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Stransky Steel Ware
Washington Ave
Linden Street
Peter N. Haan
Mulberry Street
Tew
I. F Megargel & CO
Commonwealth Bldg
the People's Bank
A. J. Duffy
Lyceum
Chicago
Mary Dowden
Binghamton, N. Y
Miss Welsh
Scranton Street
John Johlers
J.J. Varley
Thomas P. Varley
Concord
Mass
Aty
W. A. Phillips
Great Lakes
P. J. Flynn
Lackawanna Railroad
F. B. Smith
J. K. Siegfried
Harry Zorby
Penmen
Pottsville
Michel Snyder
J. W. Snyder
Dr. Mason
Conservatory of Music
Atlantic City
Pittsburg
West Scraxz
Iton Station
Pant Phoraas
Jones
Professor Kennedy
Judson
Mattel Street
United States Court For Relief
Bartenders’ Union
Crystal Lake
J. Alfred Pennington
Denar
Scranton Conservatory of Music
David N. M’kee
First Church of Christ
Brady
Uncle Sam
Lieut
Havenstrite
Birdseye Maple Writing Desk
Waterman Gold
Wes Ladtagh
A. J. Iscmerman
Miss Jane Mathewson Seuve
Thirteenth
Pennsylvania
Coursen
E. G. Coursen
Lackawanna Ave
Spruce Street
Franklin Ave
Gee
Dickson
Scranton and Olyphant
Ees Et
Kern
Gatis
M.T. Keller Lackawanna Carriage Works
Albert Ball
Joseph Kuettel
Lackawanna Avenue
Peter Stipp
Shin
Washington Avenue
Scranton Virairizo
Anotile Manuu
M. EL Bale
Nay Aug
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