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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Mar 07, 1902

Page

5

Stock for sale notices from United States Lumber Co and others

A compact note lists stock for sale including 60 shares of United States Lumber Co and 6 shares, plus holdings in County Savings Bank and Trust Co, Colliery Engineer Co, Dime Bank Co, and Central Pennsylvania Brew. It invites buyers to come and see us to buy or sell.

United States Lumber Co County Savings Bank and Trust Co Colliery Engineer Co Dime Bank Co Pennsylvania

Local Bonds and Stocks for Sale From Yong Co and Others

Yong Co. offers 6 per cent gold bonds at 8 and 7 per cent yield. Chirk & Snower Tobacco Co. stock listed for sale. 5 per cent water bonds available, United States government bonds offered, Spring Brook Water Co. bonds for sale. Phone 100, evening lines 1884 and Hi-2.

Yong Co Hare Chirk & Snower Tobacco Co United States Spring Brook Water Co

Revel By Sweelo We Oneonta Death Notice Fragment

Fragmentary obituary notes a death at Lake Thelen near Oneonta with mentions of relatives including Mrs. Pink Sweet and others. The garbled text references a home setting and a Sunday event, indicating a family mourning notice with unclear details.

X.Y Lake Thelen Ulu Mre Liaien PB Viewty Tiddyer Hiraraw Nebeddy Weihes Henetiuele Hkome

Prizes Awarded for International Correspondence Suggestions

Cash prizes totaling several dollars were distributed to the fifteen best suggestions by International Correspondence Schools employees. Marcus Duffvy led with three prizes, while others, including W Heichel and Victoria Byroadhent, received multiple awards. The competition was open to home office staff except department heads and entries were submitted via slips dropped in a suggestion box.

Line Ei Eployes Businger Marcus Duffvy Liu BP Weichel Flilo Montague Victoria Misa Bilan Raynor L. A. Gaborne Chambers Home Office Tt. J. Foster

Bryan Lecture Tonight by William Jennings Bryan at Lyceum

William Jennings Bryan will lecture at the Lyceum tonight on a non political topic. Colonel Livin arrives from Buffalo this afternoon and will be received by a committee at the station. The event is organized by the Young Men's Institute with John J. Durkin as chairman and Timothy Mecoy as a key organizer.

Lyceum William Jennings Bryan Toniehe White Brenton Council Mena Trebute West Scranton Livin Fatlo Jivkecoh T. Kelly Jude J. C. Newcomb Bierl Charles HW. Schadt Calonel J. W Fitveunimeons Charles Thebinsen Wd.stebbin Trewarer CL OG Hold DP. Campbell John W Durkin Hern Osthaus Joseph O'fare Young Men's Institute John J. Durkin Thomas J. Fleming Atttorney M. TI. Cawley M. J. Mel Andrew M. J. Fitzgibbon Peter J. Mullaney Patrick F. Duffy Timothy Mecoy James Donahoe J. F. Durkin Thomas Huret W. FE. Ryan

Dredge River Bed to Prevent Floods and Disease

President Calpin urges dredging the Lackawanna river within city limits to curb last week’s flood damage and sanitary issues. He estimates a cost of 100000 to 150000 dollars but notes the work would improve health by reducing sewage stagnation in shallow, eddying sections during low water months.

P. F. Calpin Come Mon Lackawanna River Common Council Director of Public Works Tribune Calpin Lickawianna

Death of Rev William Edgar pastor at Owego NY

Reverend William Edgar longtime pastor in Owego and Dunmore died at his home from post appendicitis surgery complications. He served at Providence M I Church 1895 to 1909, Dunmore 1887 to 1890, and Carbon Dale 1909 to 1910. Survived by wife and three children. Funeral planned Saturday at Dunmore M E Church.

William Edgar Methodist Episcopal Church Gwego N.Y Providence M. I Dunmore M. E Carbondale M. B Isi

Scranton Mail Carriers Quit Contract Lets Bids Sought

West Scranton Mail Carriers Single and Swarts resign from the mill run contract begun January 1 1902 by Scranton Railway company. Postmaster Ripple to readvertise for bids. Proposals available at the post office. Contract to be let within thirty days.

Single & Swarts The Scranton Railway Company West Scranton

Jermyn Sr. Sues for California Recovery Telegram

Joseph Jermyn received word that his father John Jermyn of this city is seriously ill in California and needs him immediately. He left within an hour and a half after the telegram to join him on the Pacific coast.

Joseph Jermyn John Jermyn California Mr. Jermyn Pacific Coast

Twenty-Five Cent Supper at YWCA Rooms Saturday

A twenty-five cent supper will be served to the general public in the Young Women's Christian Association rooms Saturday evening from 4 30 to 7 80 o'clock. The menu includes Escalloped oysters creamed potatoes veal rouf bread rolls pickles jelly cucumber see chemin with ten cents extra.

Genera Young Women's Christian Association

Early Spring Suits and Overcoats For Young Men

John D. Boyle, Clothier at 416 Lackawanna Avenue offers an excellent assortment of early spring suits and overcoats for young men. A choice line includes rain coats and practical styles for the season.

Conte John D. Boyle Clothier Lackawanna Avenue Lockiowrainin Avenue

Arrests In Olyphant Case Divides City Court

Four people from Olyphant were arrested by Patrolman McMullen after a night out ending with arrests for drunkenness and obstructing an officer. Mr and Mrs O Dowd and Mr and Mrs Crandall faced a magistrate and were fined three dollars each with appeals filed, while police officers faced potential charges.

John O'Dowd F. Hy Olyphant John McMullen Joseph O'Brien Crandall O'Brien Patralman John Thomas James Feeney Thomias O'Dowd Academy of Music Roxie Jones Jones Mrs. Crandall Delaware and Trudson Station Coyne House Roxte Howe Ench

BORN. DECKEM. To Mr. and Mrs W E Docker

A birth notice from Dalton announces the arrival of a child to Mr and Mrs W E Docker. The short item records the newborn and parental names in a concise market-style notice typical of the period.

Snowstorm Relief Sparks Scranton Rail Restore

Snow ceased yesterday morning after 12.8 inches fell. Rail lines including Dunmore Suburban and Green Ridge were cleared by nightfall. other routes to open today if no interruption. By yesterday trains ran closer to schedule. colleries and washeries resumed operations, with a fair forecast and increasing clouds tonight.

Scranton Railway Company Dunmore Petersburg Green Ridge South Main Laurel Hill Lafayette Washburn Luzerne Bellevue Stone Avenue South Side Providence Scranton Bloomsburg Lackiwinna Northumberland Dede Delaware, Lackawanna Western

City’s credit proven by letters seeking information on bonds

Sevanten’s credit is praised as strong with steady inquiries about the forthcoming bond issue. An amendment may exempt bonds from city and state taxes, with bidders warning they won't proceed if owners must pay the state tax.

Sevanten

Grace Lutheran sermon on I Thirst follows civic righteousness

Rev. George L. Alrich of Grace Refonned Episcopal church delivered the sermon at Grace Luther an church with the Grace Episcopal quartet providing music. Miss Elsie Brown sang a solo. Rev J J Lansng of Green Ridge Presbyterian will preach tonight on Church Federation and Civic Righteousness and special music will be provided by the Second Presbyterian choir.

Grace Lutheran Church George L. Alrich Grace

Child Vaccinated Self Infects Body with Sores

The daughter of Mr and Mrs M G B Callahan of Humtown Pittston broke out in eruptions all over her body two weeks after vaccination. Doctors believe the vaccination sores spread as she scratched irritated skin and transferred the virus. She is in a very serious condition.

Chess at Monte Carlo Ninth Round Report

The nineteenth round of the International Tournament in Monte Carlo was played yesterday. Results include Wolf defeating Mussila, Sellove beating Morvilmer, and Pillatany overcoming Murwo. Several games ended in draws and more results were noted for future rounds.

Haye Monte Carlo Chess Saulér Papel Fia Annofournet Wade Iit Wolf Dat Muislall Sellove Pillatany Dohblechtor Narnech Eisenhers

Formation of a 85 000 000 Perfume Trust in Detroit

A Detroit News exclusive reports the formation of a large perfume trust valued at 85 million dollars. Attorneys state the combination will be pursued by key city and national firms including Colgate & Co and Wright Company as contracts and compliance plans advance.

Detroit News Prem Detroit New York

Select Council Passes Gas Franchise Amid Veto on Police Surgeon

At last night’s meeting the Select and Common Councils approved a gas franchise for Consumers Gas Company on third reading. A police surgeon for each district was vetoed by Recorder Connell, who warned against civil service implications and the burden on the health bureau. Other measures included street improvements, flood channel study, sewer plans, and an appeal to recover fines from a club house arrest.

Select Council Waont Vyour Thow Finn Costello Morwan Mepgan Maloney Melvin Wagner Schneidern Shea Schroeler Obervie Amd McAndrew Naye Mertiniin Over Clemons Mallosy Chittenden Cosgrove Common Council Recorders Connell Serintoun Scrinton Regarder Common Counels Green Ridge Street Delaware Hudson Crossing Brick Avenue West Market Street Whiliam Street Schhneider Lmits Havine Street Delaware, Lackawanne and Westerm Providence Road Lackawanna River Carbon Charles H. Major Lackawanna Adams Avenue Howe Conneilman Clemons Taylor Avenue Jackson Street Rebecca Avenue M. F. Wymbs Twenty-first Ward Wyoming Avenue Phelps Street

French Briar Pipes Offered at Unmatched Low Prices

Frank J. C. Haro at 431 Bpruce Street announces acquiring the entire stock of French Briar Pipes through an agent for a leading pipe concern. He offers samples at lower costs than ever seen in Borainton, claiming the best French Briar Pipes available at reduced prices.

Yim Borainton Frank J. C. Haro Bpruce Street

Paine's Celery Compound Aids Nervous and Weary Women

An advisory note extols Paine's Celery Compound for aiding spring fatigue and nervous strain in women. It claims improved bowel function, clearer eyes, healthier skin, stronger pulse, and better nourishment. A testimonial from Mrs. Nellie Morse Taylor of Solon Ohio credits the product with restoring sleep, weight, and vitality after a grippe and prolonged illness.

Paine Nellie Morse Taylor Solon, Oy Iowa Oon Paine

Worker Fatally Injured In Yard Collision

John Phasy a Delaware Lackawanna and Western yard section hand was struck by an engine in the yard Wednesday night and died at Moses Taylor Hospital. He suffered a broken drawbone arm and several broken ribs with one rib piercing his lung.

John Phasy Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Yard Moses Taylor Hospital

Scranton College Grad Lands $70 Weekly in NYC

A Scranton Business College graduate, 20, earns $70 weekly in New York City. He credits his success to the college training and his own diligence. Many B C students report large salaries in New York Philadelphia and Buffalo.

Scranton Business College New York City B.C New York Philadelphia Buffalo

Excellent assortment for young men on Lockinowrainin avenue

An excellent assortment for young men. A choice ram ents at 416 Lockiowrainin avenue. Give our agents a call or mail order for COD when he calls at your house.

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Washington Ave Comegys & CO Brokers Dime Building United States Lumber Company J. F. Megargel & Co. Connell Building Vaneson Baby Bazaar Washington Avenue People's Bank Bryan WM. Edgar John Jermyn III Joseph Iir Cranial Wateon Simian Up Oie Coursen Java E. G. Coursen the Perfume Trusty Woshinguc Ava Paine’'S Sane Vale Suidiy Fine Umbrellas M. Silverman Spruce Street Masury S Masury Franklin Ave Deine Mia Sote Millows Cramer-Wells Co Wyoming Ave Hartford Typewriter Tyetford Company Relia Tina Hartford Scatluajere Anil Engoivere I Mmo Mery Sui’ Sang Ely Maloney Oil & Manufacturing Company Meridian Street
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