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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Oct 07, 1902

Page

5

Personal notices from town residents last week

Dr C I Mrey is out of town for the week. Colonel Holl Ripple went to Washington DC. Mr and Mrs I K Nettleton returned home after a month at Cumberland. A T Bridgeman of New York was in the city. Several residents left for business trips in New York and Philadelphia. Invitations and engagements are announced among local families.

Holl Ripple Washington DC. C Westerning Mre I. EK. Nettleton Cumberland Enn A.T. Bridgeman New York Westerdiay James Wt. Welly John R.kelly Walliam Trahe Resterdiay South James Culden Walter Chaifetd Albert BlUmgrmaer New York City Lon Ro O W. Archlald United States District Court Philadel Phia Lopoents Merddin Jones Orange N. JL M.D. Reese Capotse Avenue Grand Army of the Republic Phion Shoidy Pine Grove Treat Heutenant Miehith Duryeu Tlink Brothers Ely Bunday Mie J OW Sehlebel Im. Kiurst Mir Riagé Carolyne Leh. Haurdt Joseph I’. Badman Bululy Samuel Slekler Phila Street San Diego Cal Bloxer Providence Charles D. Oldknow Templeton Campluing Engineering Department Buffilo and Susqueluiila Joul and Coke Company du Bois Cleurdelil County

Night School Resumes at St Thomas College Monday

Evening classes reopen at St Thomas College with ten instructors teaching reading spelling arithmetic grammar shorthand typing and correspondence. Special prep for Civil Service exams offered for back‑ward students. for details contact Brother B Andrew President.

St. Thomas College B. Andrew

Millinery Note From Miss Le Vay at Hotel Jermyn

Miss Le Vay displays exclusive millinery styles at Hotel Jermyn and will not return to Scranton for two weeks. The item references Oct 4 1902 in Scranton with mention of Mr and Mrs John Whitted and a boy at a residence on Why Avenue.

le Vay Jermyn Uesday Scranton Ipten Scranton, Pa John Whitted Why aVenue

Chickure Not Guilty in Mary Rubias Murder Case

Ten year old Stephen Chickure of Winton was found not guilty as the commonwealth failed to prove his criminal capacity in the death of 9 year old Mary Rubias. The trial followed an incident at a hydrant when Chickure threw an iron rivet at the girl, fracturing her skull and killing her.

Commonwealth Mary Rubias Frank McVittie Stephen Chickure Winton Maury Rubins Perris John Rhubius Mary J. F. Saltry W.W. A. Phillips William Bell John Nubius T. P. Duffy Zullty

William Webber Sues in Trespass for 2000 Damages

William Webber fills a trespass suit to recover $2000 in damages. Appears before Alder on August 2 at a hearing represented by attorney K R Zimmerman.

William Webber KR. A. Zimmerman

Witnesses Will Prove Webber Lied In Damages Claim

Berger states Myron Kasson is aware a number of witnesses will prove falsehoods by Webber. The declaration allegedly injures the plaintiff and he seeks damages as stated.

Min Myron Kasson Berger Webber

Divorce hearing in Criggon Crisson case before Judge Newcomb

Clara Criggon seeks divorce from John Crisson in Moscow based on her testimony and that of neighbors Mrs. Crisson Frank Rauschmeyer and Mrs. Dietrich. They say Crisson left July 15 1894 and has not been heard of since. The couple married in 1870 at Kimhurst.

Clara Criggon John Crisson Newcomb HH. A. Knupp Crisson Frank Rauschmeyer Dietrich Moscow Crissons Kimhurst

Salomon Goldsmith Seeks Receiver for Victory Oil Filler

Salomon Goldsmith filed a salt in equity against Victory Oil Filler with Samuel Kramer as president George D. Taylor secretary and Joseph Levy treasurer. He holds a judgment of 104.50 and asks for a receiver to be appointed and for the company to assign its letters patent to the receiver who would sell them to satisfy the judgment.

Salomon Goldsmith Victory Samuel Kramer George D. Taylor Joseph Levy Goldsmith

Court Asked to Revoke Hotel Licenses for Sunday Liquor Sales

Robert Wilson, agent for the Munii cipal league, yesterday asked the court for rules to show cause why the hotel licenses of Charles Moore of 105 Lacka Watina avenue Dominic F. Redding ton of 531 Penn avenue Thomas J. Hayden of 447 Penn avenue and Anthony Landy of 229 Wyoming avenue should not be revoked. The petitions claim liquor was sold on Sunday at the establishments.

Robert Wilson Muniicipal League Charles Moore Lacka- Watina Avenue Dominic F. Reddington Penn Avenue Thomas J. Hayden Anthony Landy Wyoming Avenue

Citizens Naturalization List Presented by Judge Edwards

Judge Edwards presided a naturalization session yesterday. The new citizens include Dunmore John Solvone Mike Yuhas Joseph Grip Peter Silesok John Fussurk Joseph Robitez John Golvone Peter Luzore Vandling Joseph Sirgolus Andrus Prenlkowska Jermyn David J. Jenkins John Porte Scrinton Michael Yukas Abraham Fernberg George Alih Nicholas Mogib Wolle Younla Carboiiile Sento Cordomone Orphant Michael Dominex Old Forge Joe Movunifico.

Edwards Naturalization Court Dunmore John Solvone Mike Yuhas Joseph Grip Peter Silesok John Fussurk Joseph Robitez John Golvone Peter Luzore Vandling Joseph Sirgolus Andrus Prenlkowska Jermyn David J. Jenkins John Porte Scrinton Michael Yukas Abraham Fernberg George Alih Nicholas Egypts Mogib Mogib Wolle Younla Turkey Carboiiile Sento Cordomone Orphant Michael Dominex Old Forge Joe Movunifico

Scranton Local Court Actions and Notices Report

Marriage license granted to Frank Long and Mary Prosur. Viewers’ report confirmed vacating pub. Property case over Bowring Brook and Madison Street area. Second ward polling site moved to John R. Williams premises in Malin and Scott streets. Thomas W. Watkins resigns as judge of election. Wilam Hughes appointed successor. Flood survivor Alexander Merlesgowski sues Scranton Steel and Wilkow Barre and Serminton Railway for damages. Divorce action in Smith case. decree rule granted. Alias subpoenas issued in Dunn vs Dunn. Delaware and Hudson moves to ejectment against George Crabb for 41 East Market Street. Crabb owes four months rent. Attorneys Loughran notes charter for Culweaves Russian Club of Scranton to promote sociability.

Frank Long Mary Prosur Bronweht Scranton Steel Company Wilkow Barre Wid Serminton Railway Company Allen Smith Eariest Baruch Smith An Deere Det Allee Dunn Alexander Dunn Delaware and Hudson Company George Crabb East Market Street Crabb Loughran Scranton

WEDDED IN NEW YORK Edward Holland Weds Miss Hood

Edward Holland son of Mr and Mrs A D Holland married Miss Hood in New York at the Church of the Transfiguration The Tittle Church Around the Corner The couple was witnessed by Judge and Mrs FE On Willard Major and Mrs Warren Scranton friends congratulate and note his move to New Orleans to pursue large business interests The city news praises his friendships and happiness

Edward Holland Miss Hood Edward Holkiaed A.D. Ptolland New York Tittle Willard Major Warren Holland

Big contract awarded for Nineteenth district sewer project

Ruch and Miller of Philadelphia won the eleven mile Nineteenth district sewer contract with bids near 180000. Their bid includes per foot and per basin rates, a 1500 dollar certified check, and a $100000 national surety bond. The award was made by Recorder Connell and Director Roche, who noted the firm is responsible and ready to begin next week.

Ruch and Miller Arch Street Philadelphia Connell Public Works Roche Phillips

Funeral of Mrs Gearhart in quiet city ceremony

The funeral for Mrs. W. I. Gearhart was held at her Monroe Avenue home yesterday afternoon at 2 30. Rev. Joseph Odell led the service with the theme For me to die is gain. The tribute spoke of a beautiful life cut short and the influence she left on family and friends. Music framed the solemn hour with Mr. Chance conducting and a quartet including Mrs Alfred Guthcing Miss Garagan and Messrs Robertson and Ralph Williams.

W. IT. Gearhart Monroe Avenue Joseph Odell Christ Cear Chance Alfred Guthcing Miss Garagan Messrs. Robertson Ralph Willame Price

St Thomas' Met Defeat By Normal School In 50–0 Loss

A St Thomas' College football pickup squad traveled to Bloomsburg to face the Normal School. They were routed 50 to 0, failing to score as Higgins Ruane and E F McHugh offered the best play. O'Malley refereed, Post er umpired, and Ryan timed.

St. Thomas’ College Bloomsburg Diggins Ruane Burke Gruener Affrey EF. McHugh Gallagher Farrell Cusick Cooney J. McMugh Higgins McHugh O'Malley Poster Ryan Tno

Rush of orders at American Locomotive Dickson works

The Dickson works of the American Locomotive company report a heavy workload with orders from Delaware and Ellison for thirty engines, fourteen switching engines, and sixteen Consolidated types. They recently completed ten locomotives for the St. Louis and San Francisco railroad and hold thirty more orders for the same line. Nearly all Cart works employees were idle to attend Henry Wirth’s funeral after injuries from last Friday.

American Locomotive Company Dickson Works Str Delaware and Eluisen Company St. Louis

Two Changes Yesterday Keep Morris in Last Place Tie

Stanton extends lead in the special contest while Morris sits in the bottom spot tied with the latest results. The stroke gunster keeps up his performance as changes unfold yesterday.

Morris Stanton Gunster

Standing of Contestants in Scranton Area Event

A list ranks 32 contestants from Scranton and nearby towns with scores or percentages. Notable entries include A J Kellerman, Charles Burns, Oscar H Kipp, Wim Sherwood, Herbert Thompson, Frank B McCreary, Lewis Bates, Miss Jane Mathewson, Don Capwell, Walter Hallstead, and Arthur J Thayer among others.

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling William T Rodriguez Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Wim. Sherwood Harford Herbert Thompson Carbondale Fred K. Gunster Greene Albert Freedman Hyde Park Beatrice Harpur Thompson Frank B. McCreary Hall- Stone c.Gieeeee Lewis Bates Jane Mathewson Factoryville Don C. Capwell Fred Kibler South Scran Seiarce Viessinieietie Sieieie A. L. Clark Green Grove Louis Gere Brooklyn Walter Hallstead Scran- Scranton Asee Lee Culver Springville Elmer Williams Grant M. Decker Hallstead Vis Eddie Morris South Scran- Hoh Cnisacaeis Buobiesisieess William Cooper Priceburg Mary Yeager Green Ridge Arthur J. Thayer South Scranton Hugh Johnston Forest

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Rheumatic Relief

An autumn advertisement urges rheumatic sufferers to try Paine's Celery Compound to purify the blood and strengthen the system. It cites Mr. G. W. Weber of Janesville Wisconsin who reports relief after using six bottles, claiming renewed vigor and appetite.

Paine G. W. Webber Janesville Wis

Leaders in Tribune Educational Contest Show Gains

Ten leaders scored yesterday with Sherwood and Hatty among top movers. Mackie advanced past Clark Collins McCusker and Danvers to a tie for thirtieth. Dorsey rose to fourth. Stanton climbed to twelfth while enlisted with the Thirteenth regiment at Olyphant.

the Tribune LeRal Stinton William Sherwood John Mackle Fred SK. Gunster Herbert Thompson Hatty 'T. Madden Maxwell Shepherd Wham Coonor Cp Charles W. Dorsey Lewis June Mathewson John Mackie Providence C. A. Clark Henry FE. Collins Louis McCusker Harry Danvers Eddie Morris Mackle Ginister Prige Sherwood Stanston Dorsey Leltol i. Stanton Stintia Pine Street Thirteenth Regiment Olyphant

Keller and Van Dyke Celebrate Harmony in 22 Years

The firm reports twenty two years of operation with no misunderstandings with employees. A nine hour workday goes into effect at the works yesterday.

Sible Keller & van Dyke Ls? Copouse Avenue

Twenty-Fifth Anniversary Of Mr. And Mrs Emanuel Moses

Mr and Mrs Emanuel Moses of 423 Madison avenue celebrated their twenty fifth wedding anniversary Sunday evening with a large circle of relatives present Four generations were in attendance and out of town guests included Mr and Mrs Le Friedlinder of Halleton A Gumperty and Mrs J Ashenbrandt and daughter of Pittston.

Emanuel Moses Madison Avenue Mroo le Friedlinder Haaleton A. Gumperty

Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School Announces Open Enrollment

Special work character building and college and business preparation certificates issued by colleges. Co educational with emphasis on ornamental branches. Superior dormitories science hall chapel dining room gymnasium athletic field and fine equipment. One year form now open. For catalogue address L L Sprague D D president.

Sprague

City and School Taxes 1902 Collection Update

City Treasurer Barker reports the 1902 city and school tax duplicates are now in his hands for collection. Dr Lindabury, specializing in diseases of women, is located at 216 Connell Building with hours 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m.

Barker Lindabury Connell Building Tod P

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