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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1902

Page

8

Local Social Roundup and notable visits in Eas ton area

Major and Mrs. B Rush Field of Eas ton were registered at the Jermyn yesterday. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Terry entertain their daughter Mrs. James Jackson and granddaughter Catharine of Hazleton Pa. Miss Alma Wehlan, daughter of Dr and Mrs Wehlin, home from Pennsylvanian Medical college in Philadelphia for summer. Robert Reeves and W F Hallstead depart for Spring Lake N J to visit Martin Maloney formerly of the city. A Catholic chapel memorial to Maloney’s dead daughter will be dedicated tomorrow with witnesses attending the services.

Thomas Terry North Bumner Avenue James Jackson Catharine Hazleton, Pa Alma Wehlan Wehlin Pennsylvanian Medical College Philadelphia Robert Reeves W. F. Hallstead Spring Lake N. J Martin Maloney Uttle Catholic Chapel Maloney

Delaware Lackawanna board makes May 25 lineup details

The notice lists train crews for May 25 including divisions Summit West with F McDonnell and J Hennigan, Pushers Moran Murphy Bartholomew, Helpers McGovern Gaffney Secor Blanton, and reports for No 51 52 60 trips with replacements for Hopkins Kearney Winters and others, through Hoboken offices.

West A. m F. McDonnell J. Hennigan Moran Murphy W. S. Bartholomew Helpers McGovern Gaffney Secor Blanton J. Ginley al- Pecanendent Hoboken EE. Wilmot A. Hopkins W. Fitzgerald J. J. Kearney H. J. Tarkin John Murphy J. A. Bush J. Winters

Fortunate Forge Cup Player List Fragment

A fragmentary OCR list shows names and fragments: Thubeno Pastorello, Taylor Doma Behild, Taylor Paul Chudagwakl, Boranton Amelia Yeroyk, Boranton Waller, Francis Wynskosk, Miller, GOKAntON CY BYNG, and others with stray letters. The text reads as a partial roster or event participants with unclear spellings and nonstandard gaps.

Thubeno Pastorello Qld Forge Fortunate Bualerno

Right Start At The Plane Register At Cons er Vat ory Error

The text appears garbled with incomplete phrases and unclear names. It does not provide a coherent event, entity, or outcome to summarize into a newspaper card.

Funeral of James R Dickson Held at Family Residence

The funeral for James R Dickson was held yesterday at his Quincy Avenue home with burial in Dunmore cemetery. Rev Dr McLeod led brief services praising a model young man as mourners from Hillside Coal and Iron offices joined the gathering. Active pallbearers were Princeton men from New York and local residents, with out of town guests traveling from Philadelphia Mt. Carmel and Wilkes Barre.

James R. Dickson Quincy Avenue Dunmore Dr. McLeod Miss Pomeroy Troy James Dickson Mcleod John T. Watkins Princeton Dickson H. C. Cochrane Clarence Hastings New York Harry W. Lathrope George Haines Lathrope Harold Watres Frank Linen Price James Stuart Dickson and Son Philadelphia Mia Spencer Dickson Mitchell Mt. Carmel Leslie Wilson Thomas Wilson Binghamton Julia Hickok Marietta Roe David Stone Wilkes-Barre

List of murder trials opens June criminal court

Four murder cases headline the June criminal term opening Monday June 2 for a two week session. Notable defendants include Sylvester Cosgrove Frank Kofexennski and Frank Kinsley charged in McAuliffe case on Luzerne Street during a strike disturbance. Michael Davis charged in the King case at Minooka. The docket also features libel liquor and corruption cases amid 252 trials with judges Kelly Newcomb Lynch Edwards Wheaton presiding.

Criminal Court Sylvesta FP Cosgrove Frank Kofszeinski Frank Kinsley Daniel McAuliffe Luzerne Street Michael Davis Moosic Peter King Minooka Finn-Scranton Stevens J. P. Kelly Newcomb John Lynch Wilkes-Barre H. M. Edwards Wheaton

Knights Templar Conclave Decorates City For Event

City readies for the Knights Templar conclave with heavy decorating. Forty bands, 3000 visitors, four Monday receptions, and a grand ball mark the three day gathering in Wilkes Barre and surrounding towns with headquarters at Westminster hotel.

Knights Mary Commandery Philadelphia St. Luke's Parish House Wyoming Avenue Kadosh Commandery Westminster Hotel Dieure Veut Commandery Wilkes-Barre Guernsey Hall H. 8. Gorman Armory Adams Avenue

Four Suspicious Cases Quarantined Over Possible Smallpox

Four suspicious cases, thought to be smallpox, were reported to the bureau of health. The Robbins family at 1908 Academy Street had their house quarantined under Dr. Allen’s orders while symptoms develop. Dr. Walker reported the cases and Dr. Houser took charge. The father, mother, and two children are affected, with symptoms not fully developed yet, but precautions are taken to prevent spread.

Bureau of Health Reuben Robbins Academy Street Walker Bureau Houser

National Eisteddfod Admission Prices For 1902

The notice lists prices for the National Eisteddfod and Concert on May 29 30 1902. It details season tickets reserved seats morning afternoon and evening sessions general admission and children's tickets. A diagram at 605 Linden street outlines reserved-seat sales with 1800 seats limited and prompt application urged.

Esccsesees Histeddfod Bion Owdy Secccrerenernerererseeerss Bisteddfod Eeeeeseeeereesees Blsteddfod Ssssesses Linden Street

Melita Commandery Opens HQ Across From Lyceum

Melita commandery will open its headquarters today in a vacant building on Wyoming avenue across the Lyceum. An open house will be held at the new location during the conclave.

Melita Commandery Atora Wyoming Avenue Lyceum

Twenty Fifth Anniversary of Madison Couple at Olive Street

Rev Joseph Madison and Phoebe Wallace celebrated their fiftieth wedding anniversary at 723 Olive Street. Dr C M Giffin and wife presented a golden orange bank with ten five dollar coins, plus five ten dollar gold pieces in a jewel box. Their daughter Mrs Pascoe and granddaughter Miss Louise attended.

Joseph Madison Olive Street Elm Park Church Phoebe Wallace Henry Needle C. M. Giff N Film Park Church Madison Muadison Mrs. Pascoe Louise Mrs. Madison

Root Hollow man faces bigamy charge amid family tangle

In Root Hollow Wyoming county Mrs. Camp Allen swore out a bigamy warrant against Corny Allen after she learned her second husband had not been widowed. Witnesses testified George Camp may be alive, prompting a search for Camp as Allen denies the accusation.

Root Hollow Wyoming County Ilda Cooper George Camp Lemon Camp Corny Allen Allen Alice Capwell Caump-Allen Justice of the Peace Katz Tunkhannock Factoryville Camp-Allen

Property Owners Move to Resist North Main Avenue Assessments

North Main avenue property owners began legal action to refuse payment of part of the paving cost, arguing the assessment is invalid as it also obligates ten years of repair. The Sturges decision limits city liability for repair costs, while plaintiffs Bright, Reese, Roderick, and the Uriah McDonnell estate seek to null or reduce their shares. Attorneys Alworth and Olver represent them. City Solicitor Watson notes 40 000 to 50 000 dollars remain due but are secured by liens.

North Main Avenue Supreme Court Sturges William Bright Thomas F. Reese Edward Roderick Uriah McDonnell H. 8. Alworth Charles E. Olver Watson

Struggle for Leadership in Tribune's Educational Contest

The Tribune reports ongoing leadership battle in the educational contest as Stanton jumps seven places. Madden also advances seven positions, with yesterday's entries boosting the list. the entry list remains open.

The Tribune Stanton Madden

Standing of Contestants Pointe

A long list ranks competitors from Scranton to Hyde Park with scores shown next to each name. Names include A J Kellerman Charles Burns Wm Rodrigues Maxwell sphepherd Herbert Thompson Albert Freedman Harry Madden Wm Sherwood Homerae Park Granther J Havenstrite William Cooper Harry Danvers L B Stanton Louis McCusker Lee Culver Miss Beatrice Harpur Walter Hallstead C J Clark John Dempsey John Mackie ake Johnson Miss Edna Coleman Chas W Dorsey Chas O Boyle Miss Nellie Avery Emanuel Bucci Walter Ellis BR D Dorsey Edgar Wilson Jr with varying scores and multiple missing or garbled entries.

Homerae Park Granther J. Havenstrite Moscow William Cooper Priceburg Harry Danvers L. B. Stanton Scranton Louis McCusker Park Place Lee Culver Springville Beatrice Harpur Thompson Walter Hallstead C. J. Clark Peckville John Dempsey Olyphant John Mackie Providence Ake Johnson Forest Gite Sore el

Maxwell Shepherd and Herbert Thompson Trade Fourth in Tribune Contest

In The Tribune Educational Contest Maxwell Shepherd of Carbondale again placed fourth, passing Herbert Thompson and narrowing the gap to two points. Scranton’s Harry Madden moved up to seventh, Freedman holds sixth, and L B Stanton leapt to fourteenth. Seven contestants returned yesterday with Burns leading the group at 15 points.

Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale Herbert Thompson Tribune Harry Madden Scranton Freedman L. B Stanton Burns Madden Rodriguez Kellerman Shepherd C. W. Dorsey Lst

Lake Lodore Sees Strong Excursion Season Ahead

Lake Lodore is poised to be the era’s top excursion resort with its scenic grove dance pavilion merry-go-round offerings and ample boat and ground amusements. Churches and societies find it highly profitable and dates remain. inquire with W L Pryor Delaware and Hudson Railroad Scranton Pa. Decoration Day Flowers At Clarks Florist.

Lake Lodore Lodore W. L. Pryor Delaware and Hudson Railroad Scranton

Bird's Peculiar Death By Hawk Blows Out Life Against Wall

A large hen hawk, one of the biggest of its species, died after colliding with a brick wall while attacking a servant hanging clothes at 122 MiM in avenue. Taxidermists measured its five foot wingspan, noting the dramatic impact and unusual end of the bird.

William J. Shiffer Mim Avenue Blackbird

Portraits by artificial light debut at Schriever Saturdays

At Schriever's every Saturday evening portraits are taken with a new artificial light machine. The equipment promises exposures equal to sunlight, enabling high quality images regardless of natural light.

Schriever

Embroidered Emblems Offered by Williams McAnulty

Display items for homes offices and stores featuring 1600 Cross and Crown Emblems mounted on heavy cardboard 20 by 20 inches priced at 10 cents each by Williams and McAnulty located at 120 Wyoming Avenue.

Williams & McAnulty Wyoming Avenue

Knights Emblems Sale by Williams & McAnulty

To honor the Knights 1600 Crosse and Crown emblems for decorative purposes in 20 by 20 inch size priced at 10 cents each. Williams and McAnulty, 129 Wyoming Ave. bd.

Williams & McAnulty Wyoming Ave

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