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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1902

Page

3

Local theft and hunting reports from the city

Jacob Wolta of Lake Street was held on bail on a charge of stealing a forty foot ladder from a company property. A grey fox was shot near Mimhurst by Arthur Rideman of Wheelit Avenue. An exhibition features in the window of P McCrea on Lackawanna Avenue.

Jacob Wolta Lake Street Bieland Millay Mimhurst Arthur Rideman Wheelit Avenue P. McCrea Lackawanna Avy Nue

Missing Brishin boy Liul Bodie’s son sought after wandering

Paul, a young boy from Brishin, left his home Thursday morning and has not been seen since. Last seen in a striped parka, brown corduroy pants, and a brown sweater, authorities launched a search for the missing child.

Paul Liul Bodie

Railroad to Moosic Lake Project Moves Forward

The proposed railroad from here to Moosic Lake has solidified after months of consideration. A large workforce is on the preliminary work and steam motive power is planned to reach Murray breaker. Officials aim to begin business in spring and serve a summer resort for about 90,000 people.

Moosic Lake Murray

Sharpless Dies After Car Inspector Injuries

Jierbert Sharpless, a car inspector for the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railroad company, sustained fatal injuries at Gouldaboro on Saturday morning and died later at Moses Taylor Hospital. The incident prompted a medical emergency and official inquiries are expected.

Sharpless Jierbert Sharpless Delaware, Lackawanna and Wwmmailroad Company Gouldaboro Moses ‘Taylor

Tragic Train Accident Injures 1 Year Old

A one year old boy was badly injured as a car repair incident occurred near a passenger car when a train suddenly started. He attempted to throw himself free but his legs were crushed below the knees. He was taken to the hospital yesterday.

Local Meetings and Talk At Amermap Memorial Event

The school board and the common council schedule adjourned meetings tonight. Presbyterian clergy Dr Logan hosts a morning gathering at 10 o'clock. Jacob A. Fills will lecture at the Amermap Memorial on Preston Avenue Tuesday evening, presenting lantern photos and mining insights from Johannesture, South Africa.

Dr. Logan Jacob A. Fills Willeeture Mirat Nice Preccott Avehue Tia Countis

Orphans Court Reviews Multiple Estates in Audit Sessions

Judge AL Voxburg presided as audit lists opened for Rev George M. Peck Jessie F Thompson Matthew Switgle Adam Fashold Elisabeth Zeigler and others. Notices show unpaid debts and distributions. hearings set for John Weber Sr Elizabeth Zeigler and Lugetia Price estates with exceptions filed and accounts confirmed where appropriate.

Orphins’ Court AL AL Voxburg George M. Peck W. W. Lathrope W. Th. Peck Jessie F. Thompson W. A. Wilcox Matthew Switgle Adam Fashold Eigabeth 4Ebler Stanley Gorenski Calvin Seybolt John Reese Ernest W. Lemiitazer Anna C. Gaghan Dorothy Probst Gertrude Probst Nominier Elleworth Probst Wats

Star Course Entertainment Opens With New York Entertainer

The Railrows Y M C A announces the second Star Course evening for Monday November 1. The Swnickerbocker Concert Company of New York will perform with a varied program including vocal solos by Miss May Gooderson and baritone Mr Wares Livingston Chapin. Guests will see impersonations and comic sketches by Mr Clarence Wien and Mr Wiegand with selections by Mrs Gonhorian and Mr Chapman. Admission 25 cents.

Railrows Young Men's Christian Association Swnickerbocker Concert Company New York Clarence T. Wien Mr. Wiegand Sale Mighwavimiin Chapman Wiegand

Four More Lists From Scranton and Towns

The Tribune's Junior Educational Contest received four more lists on Saturday from Scranton and three other towns. Names include Robert Br, McClare of 40 Monroe Ave The, Coral Culver of Springville Pennsylvania, George Calvert Green Grove Ma, Olive Reese Peckville Pi.

The Tribune Robert BR McClare Monroe Ave Coral Culver Springville George Calvert Green Grove Olive Reese Peckville

Wages Raised Voluntarily by Scranton Railway

The Scranton Railway Company grants a voluntary wage increase to take effect December 1, 1902. First year workers gain 18 cents, second year 18? cent, and three-year workers 20 cents per hour, rising from 17 to 18 1/2 cents. Wages rise about 4 percent. In other news, due to the death of Mrs Alt Ebeneger Williams, J. D. Williams & Bro stores will close Monday and Tuesday.

Scranton Railway Company Alt Ebeneger Williames J. D. Williams & Bro

Go to the Dixie Matinee Feature

Today’s matinee offers Ten Ichi with a special offer of free seats for next Monday. The promotion invites patrons to visit The Dixie for the screening and complimentary occupancy on the following Monday.

Collision Between Cars Leaves One Dead In Scranton

A Saturday-afternoon crash between a Scranton tramway passenger car and a coal car near Court Street injured many riders and killed Thomas Wright of 1826 Swellani Street. Other injured include M Donough, Miss Helen Jones, Mrs Arthur Jones, Mrs Coleman, Mrs Wallack, Dawson Weatherbou, Daniel Coleman, Thomas Ruddy, and R. Lewis, with several unnamed riders also hurt.

Court Street Thomas Wright Lackawanna Hospital Scranton Truskway Company Calmn Diatoms Avenue Lickuwinnin Hospital Swellani Foun M'Donough West Market Street Nrlen Jones Putnam Street Arthur Jones Andrew Coleman North Malin Aveniue Walllaal HL Li Dean Street Dawson Weatherbou Deekers Court Deekers Court, Brilses Daniel Coleman Ti Yewie Iit North

Ancient Bell Gifted to Green Ridge Church in East Tour

The Japanese bell, nearly three centuries old, once rang in a Kyoto Buddhist temple and was purchased by B. Sturges for Green Ridge Presbyterian Church. Weighing 700 pounds and four feet tall, its thin sides and interior rim affect ringing. The congregation takes pride in the bell now calling Christians to worship.

Green Ridge Presbyterian Church B. Sturges Sturges Tribune Kyoto Japan Green Ridge

Donn's Kidney Pills End Long Kidney Trouble

John Cavanaugh of 597 Orchard Street, South Side, testifies that a box of Donn's Kidney Pills cured his long kidney pain and inability to bend, after plasters and other remedies failed, and he praises Matthews Bros drug store as the local supplier. The ad urges purchase through dealers and notes the U S agents.

Scrane Scranton Doan John Cavanaugh Orchard Street South Side Dean Matthews Bros Milburne Buffalo United States Down's

Train Collision Near Brishin Mine Claims Wright Life

Wright, 45, of 1820 Swetland Street, died after a collision involving car No 149 and car No 1 near the Brishin mine. Calvin failed to return to signal car No 1 causing a delay. Garren did not stop due to rain slickness. Several injured, funeral planned at St Patrick's Church with Cathedral cemetery interment.

Providence Wil Cave Diamond Avenue Vourt Street Culm Bull's Head Providence Road Court Street A. Colvin Doninick Providence Square H. A. Garren John McDonough Andrew Coleman Helen Jones W. OH. Luta

One More Contestant Chooses in Educational Contest

John Mackie of Providence selected a scholarship at the International Correspondence Schools in Scranton yesterday after finishing nineteenth in the Tribune Educational Contest. Miss Jane Mathewson of Factoryville and Homer Kresge of Hyde Park, next in line, will choose Monday to prevent delays for those behind them.

John Mackie Providence the Tribune International Correspondence Schools Scranton Jane Mathewson Factoryville Homer Kresge Hyde Park Inch

Thanksgiving Supper by Madison Avenue Temple Ladies

The Ladies' auxiliary of the Madison Avenue temple hosts a Mindksgiving supper Thursday evening from 5 to 8 o'clock in vestry rooms. All are welcome.

Miadison Avenue Ofeluck

Also Mentioned on This Page

B. A. Baer Washington Ave Scranton, PA County Savings Bank and Trust Company Spruce Street L. A. Watres D. S. Johivein A. H. Christy Wm. F. Hallstead Kingsbury, S Johnson L. A iMverett Jacobs Qi Fasold E. C. Morris Cigar Man Washington Avenue Young Boy Fox Orphans’ Court Star Course Entertainment Towns DIXIE Garren Wright McDonough Chins Wis Calvin Brooklyn Scranton United Choir Society Mears’ Hall Music Hall Thirteenth Regiment Armory Lackawanna Railroad Hoboken Meyers’ Hotel Carnegie Lbrary Hoboken Ferry Battery Park East River Twenty-third Street Ferry Arion Hall Forty-seventh Regiment Watkins Spruce ST Preece Libbey Cut Glass Haviland & Co French China Rookwood Pottery Geo. V. Millar & Co Wyoming Ave Third National Bank McConnell & Co Lackawanna Ave Kern Gunster Gforsyt Kodak Kodaks
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