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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1902

Page

5

Local notices mix returnees and social updates in Wilkes-Barre

Colonel L. A. Watres returns from Elgin. Harvard commencement attendees include Misses Hine and Rood. Mrs. Blackwood visits her parents in Wilkes-Barre. Shoemaker returns from Wilmington. Weybourne and Frothingham back from Colgate. Hazletts, Mullen family at Lake Ariel, Gordon and McGee groups at Atlantic City. May Albro hosts card club for Miss Lamb. Ford named chief dispatcher for Erie’s Wyoming and Jefferson divisions, Punmore HQ. Melxinney to fill Penn Avenue Baptist pulpit during Dr. Pierce’s Europe trip. Augustus Chase returns from wedding trip with postnuptial reception at Hotel Jermyn. J H Smith moved to chief train dispatcher. assistant trainmaster role abolished.

L. A. Watres Elgin Ill Alice A. Hine Stella Rood Harvard John WW. Blackwood Washington, D. C GB. Merrifield L. L. Shoemaker Jermyn Wilmington Del Lyon Weybourne Randolph Frothingham Colgate Jefferson Avenue Miss Lamb New York Charles A. Ford Wyoming Jefferson Erie Punmore John H. Taylor W. A. MelXinney Rochester Theological School Penn Avenue Dr. Pierce Europe Holland Ars Aragon Augustus Chase Hotel Jermyn C. F. Calley

Pennsylvania Oval School Opens to Public Tomorrow

The Pennsylvania Oval School will be open to the general public tomorrow, inviting residents to tour facilities and learn about its programs.

Pennsylvania

Grey Funeral for Geo H Grey in Scranton Home

In Scranton Georgetown June 1902 Geo H Grey died at his daughter C Louisa Grey’s home 26 Mifflin avenue Funeral Monday with services at 7 20 p m at the residence Interment is private.

Ensemble Class Concert Selections Listed For Four Planos

A program lists performers and pieces including Karl Ammermith Stella Fahey Gwi lym James Katharine James Eva Marsh Mary Ryan Anna Wahl Ruth Wolfe and Miss Rowena Herrmann in piano ensembles. Works include Mozart Die Entfuehrung aus dem Serail Overture and Kamenol Ostrow selections.

Karl Ammermith Stella Fahey Gwilym James Katharine James Eva Marsh Mary Ryan Anna Wahl Ruth Wolfe Tho Coquette Guthee Valse Madar Iran May Kennedy Providence Edith Stetler Scranton Ina Travies Die Entfuehrung

Children’s Day Exercises Highlight City Churches

Children’s day programs lit up Penn Avenue Baptist and Calvary Reformed churches with emblematic pieces like The Voyage of Life and a ship display. Principal soloists included Minnie Smith Edith Peet Amelia Heckel and Edith Gates with Luther Keller presiding. W A McKinney spoke at night as Rev Dr Pierce travels Europe. Additional programs were held at All Souls Universalist and First German Methodist Episcopal churches with students Mabel Tremper Ruth Firor Stella Sturdevant Emma Keller man Eva Meere and Edna Taylor.

Penn Avenue Robert F. Y. Pierce Minnie Smith Edith Peet Amelia Heckel Edith Gates Luther Keller W. A. McKinney Dr. Pierce Europe Calvary Reformed Church Marlon L. Firor Mabel Tremper Ruth Firor Stella Sturdevant Emma Kellerman Mabel Bankson Eva Meere Edna Taylor All Souls’ Universalist German Methodist Episcopal

Bituminous Macadam Paving Seeks Salem City Support

Mayor Guinne of Salem New Jersey, representing Warren Bituminous Macadam Paving of Boston, promotes a six inch coal tar mixed pavement to Directors of Public Works and officials. The black pavement is cheaper and allegedly more durable and easier to drive on than asphalt. A short patch may be laid to demonstrate benefits.

Guinne Salem N. J Warren Bituminous Macadam Paving Company Boston Maes Public Works Roche

St Marys Academy Opens Preparations Near Washington Ave

Little has been written about St Marys seminary to open in September. The immense hilltop building, north of St Josephs Foundling Home, will be among the largest and best equipped academies of its kind in the country. The Sisters of the Immaculate Heart will oversee the academy and it will formally open in September with entrance examinations on September 2.

St. Mary's Seminary Washington Avenue Country Club St. Joseph's Foundling Home Sisters of the Immaculate Heart

Second Arrest in Quinn Case Shrouds Suspect Bert Anderson

Bert Anderson of 904 Keyser Avenue was arrested by police on suspicion of murdering Mary Quinn. Officers have limited direct evidence but note Anderson’s proximity to the scene, prior quarrel with Quinn, suspicious field sighting between 10 and 11, and unusual conduct after learning of the murder. He is detained for a magistrate hearing later today.

Bert Anderson Keyser Avenue Mary Quinn Anderson Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company John Quinn Quinn Mary Herrick Mary Mery Quinn Day Deiter Central Police Williams Davia McManama Millar

Scranton Artists To Repeat Carnegie Hall Concert

At Waverly New York a large fashionable audience will hear Misa Allen and Misa Freeman perform a program first given with success at Carnegie Hall New York by Pow ers studios. The recital will be at Mrs Sawyer's residence by special request with works by Mozart Haendel D Amour Nevin and more including Danse Tzigane and We’re All Alone.

Carnegie Hall Waverly New York Misa Allen Misa Freeman Mr. Power Mre. Sawyer Mozart Misa Julian Allen Haedel Misa Cordelia Freeman Carled Amopalion Co

Boycott information sought by Central Labor union

The Central Labor union held a regular meeting and ordered the secretary to send promptly a full list of all persons firms and companies on the unions unfair or boycott list to P O Box 229. President John Devine urged saving these gentlemen trouble with a pleased smile. Joseph Burne from the National Anti Trust League spoke on trusts and proposed cooperative companies as a remedy. The committee was authorized to arrange a public lecture by Burne.

Citizens’ Alliance Central Labor Union P. O. Box John Devine Joseph Burne National Anti-Trust League Burne

Fishing Laws Allow Limited Trout and Bass Catching

Florey and Brooks quotes new fish laws restricting catching and possession of trout and bass species to specified seasons. Violators face fines up to 10 pounds per fish. Store at 22-124 Spruce Street promotes its tackle line and competitive prices.

Florey & Brooks Spruce Street

Alliance asks members to report threats and intimidation

The Citi Zen's Alliance Executive Committee requests members to submit written reports on boycotting threats and intimidation seen in the city and valley. Reports should be sent to P. O. Box 229 for review by the Alliance council and action as warranted.

Council of the Alliance

Reward Offered for Capture of Night Shooter at Olyphant

A reward of one thousand dollars is posted by the undersigned for the apprehension and conviction or for evidence leading to conviction of the person or persons who shot Charles Robinson, an employee of this company, at Olyphant during the night of Saturday June 14, 198. Delaware and Hudson Company, Co Rose Superintendent.

Charles Robinson Olyphant The Delaware and Hudson Company, Co C, Rose

Open House Planned at Pennsylvania Oral School for the Deaf

The classrooms of the Pennsylvania Oral School for the Deaf will be open to the public on Wednesday June 18 from 9 p m to 12 40 p m. Principal Mary C Brown signs the notice inviting visitors to tour the facilities and meet staff.

Pennsylvania Oral School For the Deaf Mary &. C. Brown

Miss Harpur Goes Up Two in Bath Tables

Kipp opens strong as Kellerman Thompson Shepherd and Freedman hold second through sixth places in the Bath tables. Nineteen more weeks remain in the contest as leaders stay largely unchanged and Harpur climbs two spots.

Kipp Kellerman Thompson Shepherd Freedman Bath

Standing of Contestants in Scranton Event

Standings listing 33 contestants with points from 300 for Charles Burns Wandling to 5 for Chas O Boyle Scranton and Nellie Avery Forest City. Names include A J Kellerman Scranton, Wm T Rodriguez Scranton, Herbert Thompson Carbondale, Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale, Albert Freedman Belle Vue, Fred K Gunster Green Ridge, Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst, Wm Sherwood Harford, Harry Madden Scranton, J Havenstrite Mos Cow, B E Stanton Scranton, Homer Kresge Hyde Park, Grant M Decker Hallstead, William Cooper Priceburg, Lee Culver Springville, Miss Beatrice Sour Thompson, Walter Hallstead Scranton, Harry Danvers ProvGone, Louis McCusker Park Place, C J Clark Peckville, Frank B McCreary Hallstead, Hugh Johnson Forest City, John Mackie Providence, Thomas Dempsey Olympia, Chas W Dorsey Scranton, Miss Edna Coleman Scranton, Don C Capwell Scranton, Walter Ellis Hyde Park, Emanuel Bucci Scranton, Chas O Boyle Scranton, Louis Gere Brooklyn, Miss Nellie Avery Forest City.

Charles Burns Wandling A. J. Kellerman Scranton Wm. ‘T Rodriguez Herbert Thompson Carbondale Maxwell Shepherd Albert Freedman Belle- Vuo Belle- Vuo Ves Cee Cue Ences 7. Fred K. Gunster, Green Ridge Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Wm. Sherwood Harford Harry Madden A. Havenstrite Moscow Cccces William Cooper Priceburg Lee Culver Springville Beatrice Sour Thompson Walter Hallstead Scran- Tom Seccvcscses Otss BT Harry Danvers Frovi- Gone Louis McCusker Park, Place C. J. Clark Peckville Frank B. McCreary Hall- Storg Cicer Beas Celes Hugh Johnson Forest City Nce Cas Ceacees John Mackie Providence Thomas Dempsey Olyphant Wincdees Eens Chas. W. Dorsey Edna Coleman Don C. Capwell Walter Ellis Hyde Park Emanuel Bucci Chas. O'Boyle Louis Gere Brooklyn Nellie Avery

Miss Beatrice Harpur Advances in Tri bune Educational Contest

Miss Beatrice Harpur of Thompson en joys a strong advance in the Tribune Educational Contest as she passes Walter Hullstead Scranton and Harry Danvers Providence to reach seventeenth place. She now sits halfway up the list with potential to rise further and with seventeen weeks remaining the field remains open for new entrants.

Beatrice Harpur Thompson Tribune Walter Hullstead Scranton Harry Danvers Providence Harpur Kellerman Staunton Kipp Pennsylvania

Surgeon Dr Lindabury Specializes in Diseases of Women

Dr Lindabury a surgeon specializing in diseases of women operates from 215 Connell Building with hours from 1 to 4 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m daily, offering consultation and treatment services.

Lindabury Connell Building

Beranton Council Knights of Columbus Excursion to Lake Ariel

The Beranton council Knights of Columbus announce their fourth annual excursion to Lake Ariel on Wednesday June 25. Tickets sold fast prompting special trains. Bayer's orchestra will provide music as amusements and dancing are planned. The grounds and pavilion have been upgraded for a larger, brighter outing for knights and guests.

Beranton Council Knights of Columbus Lake Arie Lake Ariel Bayer Mosle

Missionary Festival Draws A Thousand at Nay Aug Park

The union missionary festival of German Evangelical churches was held at Nay Aug park yesterday with about a thousand attendees. Rev. E J Schmidt presided while Rev. W A Nordt Rev J C Schmitt and Rev G Bobilin spoke in English and German. Music by the Petersburg Posamen chor directed by Prof G Suter.

Union Missionary Nay Aug Park E. J. Schmidt Friedens- Kirche W. A. Nordt J. C. Schmitt G. Bobilin Petersburg Posamenchor G. Suter

Lend a Hand Missionary Circle Ice Cream Sale

The Lend a Hand Missionary circle will sell ice cream and cake in the parlors of Green Ridge Presbyterian church next Wednesday evening June 18 after the prayer service. All are invited.

Missionary Circle Green Ridge Presbyterian Church

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