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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1902
Page
8
Reliable investment prospect from Rh. E. Comegys & Co offering stock in Guaranty and Trust Co. with claim of likely value increase. Emphasizes suitability for ladies and conservative investors. Offices in the Connell building open till noon today. Phone 109.
Attorney D. BE Replogle is away in Buffalo on business for about five days. General Roadmaster J. J. Newtie of the Lackawanna railroad visited the city yesterday, with Vice President FE J. Dooms also in town last evening. P. B. LL Kinback lies seriously ill at home on Madison Avenue, threatened with appendicitis. Alderman John Howe to speak at Memorial Day exercises in Waverly PA today. Mrs. M. J. Owens of New York is visiting at Mrs. Joseph on South Hyde Park Avenue. Mr. Henry Faton the tenor is an interested attendee at the eisteddfod. General Delivery Clerk David H. Jenkins of the post office attends a mall clerks convention in Harrisburg today. Alderman Kasson leaves for Memorial Day in Montrose, absent until Monday. Charles P. Kreig of New York, formerly of Beranton, visiting at the home of Charles Doersam. W. S. Hixson, superintendent of bridges and buildings for the Lackawanna railroad, leaves tonight for Ohio due to his mother's illness. Dr. Lindaburg, Surgeon in diseases of women, 216 Connell Building. Hours: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 7 to 8:30 p.m.
A wedding blessed at noon yesterday at Prof A Llano's residence 6382 Clay Avenue joined Misa Huldah Hollis and M Charles Mullen. The couple, popular New Yorkers, plan a Delaware Water Gap honeymoon then reside in New York City. Attendants were George Watres Jr and Dorothea Fischer. Rev William F Ritter officiated at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church.
Recorder Connell tightens control as the viaduct ordinance gains legal validity. Bids and contract process await decision, with the city clerk to advertise and councils to award. The project aims a curb to curb span to close the dangerous West Lackawanna avenue crossing.
The Imperial Underwear company purchased the Lackawanna Iron and Steel building at Lackawanna and Jefferson Avenues for 35000. Former Senator M B McDonald, Perry Wentz, and George Wentz are investors. The building will host an underwear factory moving from the Burr building. A power plant will be built on the vacant rear lot.
Readers share views on issues of public interest as the Tribune publishes letters from contributors. Writers express personal positions, with note that publication is not Tribune endorsement or responsibility for opinions.
A former employee Frederick Hartnoll writes as a tribute to John Jermyn of this city. He recalls meeting Jermyn in London and later visiting his home in Jermyn where he offered a position. Hartnoll praises Jermyn as a self made, kindly man who valued citizenship and maintained courtesy to all.
Dr Hand Condensed Milk with phosphates and hypophosphites is promoted as a superior semi solid food. It is recommended for infants invalids and the whole family and is said to be ideal for coffee not needing ice. Window display at Phelps Pharmacy.
Big coal company officials say engineers, pumpmen and firemen will largely stay at work next Monday. They expect to keep mines clear of water, use ready reserves, and replace any who quit. District leaders say the eight hour demand may be withdrawn if needed.
Members of Melita commandery No. 68 Knights Templar have organized a Phillie club to attend the 1903 gathering in Philadelphia. The trip will mark the Grand Commandery of Pennsylvania semi centennial. Two dozen or more plan to join, with early steps on a special Pullman train and a committee heading to Philadelphia to secure accommodations.
Frank Raugehmeyer of Handley reportedly entered a rattlesnake den last Tuesday on a walk and killed forty three snakes. He used a club to subdue them then severed a venomous bite by slashing the end of a snake with his knife, continuing until forty three reptiles lay dead. He is said to be somewhat indisposed after the ordeal.
Manager Lawson of Scranton bets $500 with Lancaster chief Carman that Scranton will win a six game series. A Lancaster syndicate will cover the money, with a representative arriving today to handle funds. The first three games are in Scranton with MacCleary Rainey and Wiltse or Newberry on the mound. the last three in Lancaster with a possible seventh game decided by coin toss.
The High School Alumni executive committee met in EH Daniels office and fixed the annual meeting for Tuesday evening June 17. A program committee led by J J Murphy M H Jordan and Miss Rachel Powell was named along with a group including Wallace G G Moser Myer Kabatchnik and John McCourt to arrange the meeting venue. Daniels will invite the 1902 graduating class to join the association and attend the event. The group adjourned to reconvene next Sunday afternoon at the President’s office.
The article invites readers to open the excursion season at Lake Todore on Decoration Day in May. It highlights a prize base ball contest between Beranton and Carbon dale, a Mozart band performance, and a large pavilion packed with amenities. Rail service from Wilkes-Barre and Scranton offers reduced excursion rates with timed trains and a 75 cent fare from Scranton.
A Ways and Means Committee favorable action on Representative Overstreet of Indiana bill to abolish the one-eighth keg. The measure aims to please the beer trade by removing the small keg from sale and use.
Leaders vie for the gold watch offered in the Tribune educational contest as the closing day of the month approaches. Stanton moved to another place yesterday, signaling shifting standings.
A long Alamanac style roster lists residents from Scranton and nearby towns with partial spellings and stray letters, including Kellerman Burns, Rodriguez, Thompson, Shepherd, Freedman, Madden, Sherwood, Kresge, Decker, Stanton, Cooper, Havenstrite, Danvers, McCusker, Harpur, Culver, Hallstead, Edna Coleman, Clark, Dempsey, Mackie, Johnson, Dorsey and others. The fragment shows a community notice of residents tied to an event or poll with unclear full context.
A J Kellerman gains ground as the Tribune Educational Contest reaches the second century. Burns and Rodrigues raise their scores while leaders eye the gold watch for top points this month. A rule change credits out of town entries by postmark. closing time remains 6 pm, with postmarks determining pre 5 pm mailing. The June honor prize will be announced Monday morning, and L I Stanton advances to eleventh. More details appear on page four.
The phrase points to an aim in engraving and printmaking to faithfully reproduce an original likeness. It emphasizes exactness in features, shading, and proportions to capture the subject’s true appearance.
Schriever presents enlarged black and white and color portraits. The Gold Medal Studio offers a special artist for consultation on important order details. Imported Würsburger beer on draught is featured at the Brunewick.
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