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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

May 28, 1902

Page

9

City Rifle Range Closed For Today

The rifle range is closed today and will reopen on Memorial Day. The condition of John Jermyn remains very weak with little change noted last night.

John Jermyn

Aldermanic Marriage Unites Meyers and Killin in City

Henry Meyers aged 20 and Miss Kate Killin aged 21, both of this city, were married yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Alderman Howe. The couple were unattended.

Henry Meyers Kate Killin Alderman Howe

Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Webb Patent Mle Co

A bankruptcy petition was filed yesterday in the U S court here against Webb Patent Mle Company of Coudersport. The petition lists alleged debts totaling 1028.33 dollars.

Alpe Plitwburg Clay Pot Company United States Webb Patent Mle Company Coudersport

Child Wandered From New Home Taken To Police HQ

Patrolman Connery notes a child went missing from a recent move on Crown Avenue and spent a night at pollen headquarters after wandering from the new home near South Whellington Avenue. The girl gave her father's name as Michael Kelly. She and family recently relocated to the state.

Connery Whellington Avenue Michael Kelly Crown Avenue Pollen Headquarters

Donation Day At Hahnemann Hospital Seeks Linen And Supplies

Donation day at Hahnemann Hospital requests bed linen towels blankets and nurse home supplies to equip the newly added beds. Monetary gifts are welcomed and grocer goods aid is acceptable. The institution deserves public remembrance for its need and service.

Hahnemann Hioepital Nurees Piblic

Temperance Meeting Notes Read in Central Wenmeante

A temperance gathering at Central Wenmeante Kristhin Temperanea Union had strong attendance. A letter from State Treasurer Dr De Craw discussed the subject Temperance Literature and the department’s efforts to publish leaflets and the Young Crusader.

Wenmeante Kristhin Temperanea Union Mfrs Dr. de- Craw Citiney

One of the First City Fathers Visits His Son and Family

James Harrington, a longtime resident who helped build the metropolis here, traveled from Scranton to visit his son and numerous descendants. Born October 17, 1810 in Herkimer County New York, his father fought in the War of 1812. Harrington arrived in this city in 1866 and is now 92, still hale and hearty. He came to see his son, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Hale and Hearty James Harrington Scranton Herkimer County New York

County Liquor License Funds Row In City Case

County Treasurer J A Scranton has not replied to a demand for liquor license money due the city. City Solicitor Watson argues the county treasurer is an agent of the city and must pay over immediately, citing amended provisions of the ripper bill. The treasurer contends an act of assembly requires payment by September and allows delay.

J. A Department of Law and Police Treasuer

Bowling notes show Hopkins leads local league averages

In Hampe bowling last week few bowlers participated due to warm weather and Hopkins rising to nearly 198 after three more games. Charlie Moore posted an excellent IST average over thirty games, promising lively contests for prizes. The Independent team delivered the best Scranton league bowling in a month, with Wedeman and Oscar Jones among the top locals. The Backus and Black Diamond Northeastern league title race stalled as efforts to unite the teams failed. Decoration Day vases and flowers advertised at Clark's florist.

Billy Hopkins Hopkins Charlie Moore Scranton Wedeman Cireen Ridge Wheelmen Oscar Jones Backus Black Diamond Backystem

National Eisteddfod Tickets On Sale May 24 30 1002

Reserved seats available for the National Eisteddfod and Concert on May 24 and 30. Prices range from 0 for general admission to 1.60 for reserved evening seats, with morning and afternoon session options and a three-session pass. Diagram at Eisteddfod HQ 05 Linden Street. seats limited to 1600. apply promptly. News phone 1644.

Beas Twa Crenrccsenenceres Gene Sion Elsteddfod Ouny Cory Snesceyraties Centasy Misteddfod Cseescee Ae TS Fleteddfod Folwteddfod Veces Bisteddfod Eisteddfod Linden Street

Portrait of James Harrington Aged 90 Returns to Scranton

The article details James Harrington's life from contraction of fever in youth to his years in Scranton. He moved from Ulster County New York to Jewett and Bushnellville before settling in Providence and finally Scranton. He ran a furniture and undertaking business, was an elder at the First Presbyterian church, and accompanied by his youngest son Arthur N. Harrington. He visits Madison F. Larkin at 517 Clay Avenue and plans to stay a couple of weeks, reflecting on changes since his residence.

Mr. Harrington Ulster County New York James Harrington Emeline H. Chase David Chase Lexington Jewett Greene County N. Y Bushnellville Providence Scranton David C Philadelphia The International Text Book Company Connell Building Madison F. Larkin T. J. Foster William L. Connell Arthur N. Harrington Clay Avenue

Disappearance Explained as Nichols Reaches Harrisburg

An Associated Press dispatch says United Mine Workers District President T. D. Nichols was at the state capitol with District Presidents Thomas Duffy and John Fahy, summoned by Governor Stone to discuss anthracite coal field unrest. Rockmen quit at Olyphant in sympathy with miners, linked to Delaware and Hudson pumping risks. twenty five Italians arrived in Archbald from Oneonta, NY, likely to work at local washeries.

T. D. Nichols United Mine Workers Associated Press Harrisburg State Capitol Thomas Duffy John Fahy Governor Stone Richard Roderick Olyphant Delaware & Hudson Company Rockmen’s Union Pennsylvania State Federation Archbald Oneonta N. Y Delaware & Dodson Company

Trolley Plan To Link Scranton With Moosic Lake

Timothy and John Burke of Burke Bros plan a trolley line from Scranton to Moosic Lake in Jefferson township to create a model summer resort. They favor a Birdseye Marshwood route about twelve miles long through a rustic region, with Moosic Lake and 400 acres owned by the Griers of Danville. Asking price was once $45,000.

Timothy and John Burke Burke Bros Scranton Railway Company Moosic Lake Mt. Cobb Jefferson Township Scranton Drinker Miller's Birdseye The Griers of Danville

Firefighters to Receive Small Salary Increases

Under city reorganization ordinance every firefighter gains a raise from 0 to 4 dollars monthly after one year of service. Twenty three men across Chemical, Engine, Hose crews will begin the increases next month including Boyer Lewis Chase Parry Thaner Collings Snyder Spencer Schoonover Jifking Rice Long Pace Grant Flannery James Culkin Walsh Wirth Dambacher Riley Maloney Shea and others.

Fred Boyer Chemical Co Edward Lewis Beverly Chase L. P. Parry C. J. Thaner David Collings Wing Engine Anthony Flannery Hose Co James B. James Hose Michael Culkin Hfose M. J. Walsh Charles Wirth Frank Dambacher William Riley Maloney James Shea

WIL Conducts Social Events in Bank Hall

A WIL social evening is planned for Thursday May 29 with an ai shirt waist event and a matinee dance on Decoration Day May 30 in the Bank Hall formerly M I hall.

Wil Bank Hall M. I. Hall

Carbondale Names Noted In Local Notices

Local notices list individuals such as Mary Jacoby Mary Guerrily and Peter Hogedus connected to Carbondale with many garbled identifiers. The fragment references a person named Theo Oop Tide GOO among scattered entries.

Frank Layman Csecceeereeweenes Carbondale Mary Jacoby Cccceneee Hadward Healey Cccccereees Mary Guerrily Peter Hogedus

Chicago's Hidden Underground Tunnel System Astonishes City

A Chicago report reveals a vast tunnel network built under every major street without surface disruption. Financed by investors from New Mexico and Pennsylvania, the 100 mile system will carry cables, mail, newspapers, and goods, easing downtown congestion and enabling direct dial telephone service.

Chicago New York Boston New Mexico Carter Harrison Hinky Dink Bath House John Bell Telephone Company Harrison Chilcago C. D. Simpson T. H. Watkins Scranton J. B. Russell Wilkes-Barre New Telephone Company Downe

Schriever's Enlarged Portraits Highlight Likeness Quality

The Gold Medal Studio offers Schriever's enlarged portraits in crayon pastel and water color, preserving perfect likeness. The studio's special artist can be consulted personally for important order details.

Schriever

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