Auction sale at George W Watkins store noted
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George W. Watkins Store
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1902
Page
8
Independent Operators Respond To Miner Wage Demands In Lackawanna Wyoming
Scranton, November 6, 12. The independent operators of the Lackawanna and Wyoming region submit their answer to the miners demand for higher wages and shorter hours. They argue current hourly rates exceed other regions for equal skill and that miners control their own hours, with earnings per hour often higher than skilled workers in nearby fields. They address seven points on wages, hours, and living standards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
Anthmache Cent Birilte Commission
Lackawanna and
Wyoming
Union of
Bron
Mtumbivou
Theo Minor
Wilas
Wiese
Ming
Holenk
Ameria
Crogan Foils Bad Check Ring At Monsey Avenue Office
Secretary James Crogan of the Lackawanna Brewing Company confronted a slick young man posing as a Kilgour emissary who tried to cash a $55 check drawn on the First National Bank. The quick confrontation and disappearance left police without a solid description of the culprit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Crogan
Lackiwinna Brewing Company
Monsey Avenue
Poplar Street
Mr. Crogan
First National Bank
Lackawanna Brewing Company
George Klots
Mah
Gain
Options Secured on Land for New High School Site
W J Welsh on behalf of the school board secured options yesterday on two plots adjoining the proposed high school site the northern lot 90 by 150 feet extends to the corner and costs about 1000 more than the southern plot both total about 16000. The board favors the northerly plot for its size corner location and to allow rear space for a steam heating plant serving the two new buildings the existing high school and No 33 building. If not acquired a separate lot for the plant may be required.
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W. J. Welsh
Adams Avenue
Smith Manual Training School
Meh
Fire destroys J B Birtley home at Panecoast colliery
The home of J B Birtley, foreman at Panecoast colliery on the Olyphant road in Throop borough, burned yesterday afternoon. Origin unknown. Inadequate fire protection from a single hose company allowed the building to burn to the ground until a Priceburg hose crew arrived to check spread. Hirtley’s loss estimated at $4,500, insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Birtley
Panecoast
Olyphant
Throop
Priceburg
Hirtley
Train timetable changes on Delaware and Hudson take effect Sunday
The Delaware and Hudson announces new train service changes effective Sunday November 16. Time table notices and bag changes are available from local agents on Saturday November 46.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delaware and Hudson
Household ad offers double roasting pan with improved vertihitars
An out of focus classified style ad promotes a large double roasting pan with an improved feature. It lists delivery options and a phone contact in Lackawanna Avenue and N. M Avenue, offering weekend or evening service. The text ties in baking powder and canned currants as part of the sale.
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Welk
Death of former Scranton mayor Loftus
Hon Matthew W Loftus who served as Scranton mayor from 1872 to 1875 died yesterday at Moosic where he had long resided and served as justice of the peace He was born in Westport Ireland on May 16 1837 and came to Scranton in 1860 He is survived by his wife and three children Funeral will be held Saturday with a solemn high mass at St Marys Avoca and interment in Cathedral cemetery Scranton
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matthew W. Loftus
Scranton
Moosic
Mr. Loftus
Westport
Ireland
T. H. Devine
John McCormick
Hoboken
N. J
Mary
Order of the Immaculate Heart
Matthew Loftus, Jr
St. Mary's Church
Avoca
Williams Held on $1000 Bail Over Scurrilous Postal Cards
John J. Williams publisher of the Williams city directory was held in $1000 bail by United States Commissioner George D. Taylor to answer to the charge of sending scurrilous postal cards through the mails. The hearing explored if the cards quoted Judge Archbald or stated his view as fact. Witnesses including Marshall Preston and Friend Cavell testified, but could not identify the copier or handwriting. Francis Narrick testified Williams was out of town January 27 to March 7, and the cards were mailed in February.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John JE. Williams
Williams
United States
George D. Taylor
Commissioners Office
Gorman
J. W. Carpenter
Abr. Williams
W. FF. Smythe
Archbald
Smythe
Carpenter
Willams
Marshall Preston
G. Cavell
Woodruff
Francis G. Narrick
The
Seneca
Williians
Seven More Lists In Junior Educational Contest
Seven more boys and girls sent lists of words yesterday to The Tribune's Junior Educational Contest. Names include Albert W. Gere Brooklyn Pa Colle Stearns Kingsles Pa Louis Siegel 24 Penn Avenue Luther L. Peck 1640 Capouse Avenue Rexford Myers 63 Salem Avenue Carbondale Mary Roberts Moscow John Carroll 834 Jefferson Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Tribune
Albert W. Gere
Brooklyn
Colle Stearns
Kingsles
Louis Siegel
Penn Avenue
Luther L. Peck
Capouse Avenue
Rexford Myers
Salem Avenue
Carbondale
Mary Roberts
Moscow
John Carroll
Jefferson Avenue
Scranton Tribune offers printwork services for ad cuts and half tones
The Scranton Tribune advertises complete equipment for halftone and line cuts at low prices. It promises high quality results and invites trial orders. Dr Lindabury, surgeon, specializes in diseases of women and related care, with office hours from 11 am to 4 pm and evening times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Scranton Tribune
Lindabury
Diseases of Women & Specialty
Connell Building
Hopkins Holds Lead In City Bowling Averages
City Bowling League secretary J. M. Standring reports after eighteen games Billy Hopkins of Backus leads with an average of 177 7 8. Coons of West Side is second with 172 17 18, while Meister and Charley Moore challenge for third as the standings show a tight race among top players.
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Coons
Meister
Charley Moore
J. M. Standring
City Bowling League
Billy Hopkins
Backus
West Side
Clamies
Pina Avge Hopkins
Backusk
O1n
W. Blue
Ariinatons
Moore
Roll
Arlingtons
Murphy
Hampes
C. Fivans
Hamyons
Klefer
J. Klefer
McWillams
Peckham
USA
Mahrenholt
SRN
Davis
Bee
Jones
Ty Jos
Providence
Jehu Providence
Arlinitons
Agi
Providence River
Wharton, Hampes
Rotherme Franklins
Madenspucher Fr'k
Ridge Wiy
Niel Titi
Haan Indep
Ihryf Tito
Hendrick Adams Wins Hardenbergh School Scholarship
Hendrick Adams of Chinchilla, thirteenth in the Tribune Educational Contest, selected a $200 Hardenbergh School of Music and Art scholarship for a forty week, one hour weekly private piano course with Mr Sunner Salter. The winner expresses gratitude and mentions Syracuse University as his goal.
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Hendrick Adams
Chinchilla
Tribune
Hardenbergh School of Music and Art
Sunner Salter
Henry &. Collins
Risers
Fred K. Gunster
Riis to Lecture at Bicycle Club House Event
Jacob A. Riis will speak at the Bicycle club house on November 24 under the Young Ladies' society of the First Presbyterian church. Tickets cost $1. Riis is known for The Making of an American and How the Other Half Lives. Roosevelt supported his work during city police commissioner days.
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Aniab U N. Wis
Young Ladies’ Society
First Presbyterian Church
Ittis
Roosevelt
New York
Mr. Riis
Riis
Williams Residence Sold On Madison Avenue To Lawyer O'Brien
The handsome residence of Sidney Williams on Madison avenue between Vine and Olive street sold yesterday to Attorney Joseph O'Brien. Built with care, Williams' home was completed two years ago and praised as one of the city’s finest. Williams recently resigned as superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sidney Williams
Madison Avenue
Vine and
Olive Street
Joseph O'Brien
Williams
Cape Glove Sale Offers Silk Lined Styles For $1 Per Pair
A dollar and fifty cent item now saving 50 cents per pair. Cape Glove in silk or unlined versions, dressed or undressed, soft skins, modern backs, all sizes and colors. A real bargain at 1.00 per pair. Each pair warranted. One of the best street gloves for 1.00.
Real estate transfers in Green Ridge area noted
The Pennsylvania Coal Company negotiates a like position for Mr Williams who moves to Hazleton and sells his home. The Rose property at Adame Avenue and Marion Street Green Ridge is purchased by W G Davis. Both sales were brokered by W T Hackett the real estate broker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania Coal Company
Markie & Co
Hazleton
Williams
Rose
Adame Avenue
Marion Street
Green Ride
W. G. Davis
W. T. Hackett
Life of George Huss Ends in Mine Accident
George Tuas of Austin Heights was killed when rock fell in Dunh mine No 1 Old Forge yesterday. Undertaker T Z Davis of Taylor prepared the body for burial. Funeral is Friday morning at his home with interment in Forest Home cemetery Taylor. Donation day Thursday and Friday at Florence Crit tenden mission 712 Warrison avenue for flour potatoes canned goods butter lard soap blankets muslin rags for carpets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Tuas
Austin Heights
Dunh
Old Forge
T. Z. Davis
Taylor
Forest Home Cemetery
Florence Crittenden Mission
Warrison Avenue
Pay Your Poor Tax to Avoid Costs Notice
Public notice from Collector Dale G Hi stressing payment of a local tax to prevent added costs and penalties. The message urges residents to settle outstanding amounts to avoid enforcement actions and further charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hi. G, Dale
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A. B. Warman
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Philadethia
Superior Court
Stephen Pantchenko
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Ron
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Scranton Business College
Messrs. Buck & Whitmore
Lehigh Valley
D. B. Hand
Rookery Building
Washington Avenue
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Kelly
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Addrvas
Kewie
Barker
Miners' Union
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Crogan
Turkey
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanna Ave
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London
Elise
Gordon & Dilworth'n Mince
E. G. Coursen
Hopkiins
Tribune Publishing Company
Syracuse University
Tam
Fred Kk
Gunster
Jacob A. Riis
Bicycle Club
Lackawanna Avenue
George Huss
Tion
Cramer-Wells Co
Wyoming Avenue
Scranton United Choral Society
Lyceum
Atkin
Bittenbender
Franklin Ave
N. A. Hulbert
Wyoming Ave
Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing Company
DR. Furman
M. Carter
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Deimels
Ashington Ave
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Ayne
F. L. Crane
Alaska
Hudson Bay
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