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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1902
Page
8
Scrantonians leaving the city for annual vacations are urged to notify The Tribune of both old and new addresses to ensure paper delivery. The service costs 12 cents a week or 60 cents a month, with mail kept prompt and regular while readers are away.
FERSONAL Mrs D J Reedy visits relatives in New York City Deputy Attorney General Frederie W Fleltg spends a day or two at Mt Pocono trout fishing Mike Lucuin Morris a Wyonlig avenue milliner has returned from New York with a complete millinery collection David Hughes and son Richard of South Hyde Park avenue will tour England Scotland and Wales Albert G Zink Capouse avenue King returns from Chambersburg Miss Tillico Zink accompanied him Mrs John P Welly of South Seventh Street travels to Aldenville Pa then to Marion NC where she will join her husband Dr D J Jenkins of Jackson Street and Miss Annie Drehort of Olyphage will marry Wednesday June 2 at the bride elects mother Mrs Mary Probert Delaware Street Olyphant
Has adopted the natural system of vertical writing published by Db c Fleath Co. Ruffled muslin curtain sale Saturday and Monday at Williams & McAnulty's Bew ad.
Grace Sanderson, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Sanderson, married Ray Woolworth Fuller of Green Ridge at Second Presbyterian Church in Scranton. Bridesmaids wore white chiffon and pink roses. reception at the Sanderson home featured pink carnations, roses, and lavish gifts near $2,000. Guests included Elizabeth Saunderson, Miss Susan MacMahon, and extended family from Erie, Pittsburg, Boston, and New York. The couple will reside at 845 Quincy Avenue after a tour abroad.
James Dougher, 17, of Gibson Street, was committed to county jail in default of 300 dollars bail on a charge of obtaining goods under false pretenses. He claimed to be sent by Roos and secured crates of strawberries from Chandler & Short and Pierce's, then denied by Roos. Magistrate Millar issued a warrant after learning of the Chandler & Short case and Dougher was fined 3 dollars at an initial hearing.
The will of Margaret Stimon of Scvanton was admitted to probate by Register Koch. Lotter testamentary granted to Edward J. Kiows and J. H. Gunster. In the case of Jennie W. Cupwell against B. A. Potters, a rule to open testament was granted. Charles A. Spencer registered as a first year law student at Dickinson Law after Mercer academy.
Deputy Attorney General Fleitz assesses Elkin and Quay forces in the 1900 Pennsylvania convention. He notes Elkin’s statewide delegate gains, Quay's tactics to shift wavering delegates, and Pennypacker’s victory aided by Watres. Connell remains a strong Northeastern power, with Watres’s weaker showing not reflecting on his influence or local leadership.
The high school class staged its day exercises in the auditorium with platform decor and the motto Seek Wisdom. Students marched in two lines, wore festive dress, and heard speeches by John Bryce Burns, Loury Nicol Ridenour, Rhys Powell, and Nora O Boyle, with humorous prophecies and gifts for each member. Grace Atherton was named the most popular member.
A Philadelphia area political piece notes General Hikin and lieutenants pledging strong support for the ticket, praising Judge Pennypacker as a capable governor, and affirming the Browns as honest. It questions Benator Penrose’s bid for re-election, suggesting state sentiment opposes urban control and could spark a rural-leaning challenge with uncertain outcomes.
Oscar Kipp of Elmhurst shows strong progress in the Tribune Educational Contest started less than two weeks ago. Haven atrite and Johnston also improve their standings as competitors remain closely bunched in this lively field.
A historic contest standings list shows participants from Scranton Carbondale Hyde Park Forest City and nearby areas with point totals ranging from 300 to single digits. Notable names include Charles Burns A J Kellerman Oscar H Kipp Homer Kresge and Chas Dorsey among others with scores reflecting their placement.
Oscar H. Kipp of Elmhurst leads with a 23 point gain the largest jump in yesterday’s Tribune Educational Contest updates. Fred K. Gunster Green Ridge and A J Kellerman also progressed as did Charles Burns Hugh Johnston J Havenstrite Maxwell Shepherd and Charles W Dorsey. Kipp er boosts to a commanding position in under two weeks while Gunster trails by one point behind Albert Freedman for sixth. Havenstrite moves to eleventh passing Stanton and Kresge Johnston gains four places with only three points. The field remains tightly bunched with nine points separating ninth from thirteenth and eight contestants over 100 points. Nine points separate the leaders from others. the open field invites new contestants to strive for the prize.
An item notes a Bee advertisement scheduled for Monday at the Williams and deAmity location. The fragment suggests a promotional push tied to the Bee brand activity and the venue name for that day.
The Associated Press reports Cuba's ten months ending April 30 1902 show imports at 1 850 064 a drop from 54 412 260 in 1901 exports total 36 727 005 versus 49 960 050 in 1901 US origin imports rose about 2 percent to 23 827 048 while exports fell about 7 million to 26 792 777 sugar shipments held steady though tobacco exports declined due to poor crop quality from heavy rains, reducing leaf demand especially Germany.
By exclusive AP dispatch from Washington June 12 Senator Mason introduced a joint resolution to advance treasury funds to cover travel and related expenses for Grand Army of the Republic members who wish to attend the upcoming annual encampment in Washington but lack funds to pay their own costs.
Formal notice of an injunction will be served today on Second Baseman Lajoie and Pitcher Bernhard of the Cleveland baseball club. Papers issued by Judge Martin of Philadelphia. Jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania court may be contested and decided with this case.
Scranton residents Patrick Cook Colin Healay Joseph Magnifico Lingia Munglole Michael Barrrett and Lucy McDonough are listed. Dr Lindaburg, surgeon specializing in diseases of women, practices at 215 Connell Building with hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.
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