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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1902
Page
5
This notice offers to sell shares of high dividend stocks at low prices through Griese representatives. It targets investors needing cash to meet obligations and urges quick offers on preferred securities or funds.
A garbled personals list mentions Mra Bore of Church Avenue and Mrs P O Lewis of Novi Mal Avenue visiting Washington. Other names appear with street and city fragments, including John Keefe Aldenman Mile and Miss Wlotenee ML Power, with unclear dates and trips to colleges and towns.
The Thillwood Vote Men's entertainment committee announces the R R M C A Star Course opening on October 27 with a concert by the New York Mute Quartette led by Frank J Corbett Charles Wilson Meade Wimint and Doughiss Lane. Bargain tickets go on sale October 25 for public seating with limited lower floor reserved for members and families.
Bargain prices and easy monthly payments entice buyers as stock is limited. The notice stresses urgency and promotes a desirable piano selection at Guernsey Hires with low costs and flexible terms.
In Pacttoryville, Ba., October 10, at the residence of the bride’s parents, Roy J. Noert announces the engagement of Marion E. Chawe of Pugturus to Marlon Ei. Chawe of Wethielem, Pa.
Joseph Hinduet was sentenced by Judge Newcomb to six months in jail plus $25 in costs after being convicted of discharging a firearm in North Scranton. The judge denounced the practice of obtaining revolvers, while other defendants faced fines or probation for related charges. Spitzer faced trial for selling liquor on Sunday at the City hotel. his indictment was not quashed, with further hearings set.
The docket lists multiple trials with mixed outcomes. Joseph Dimlein faced charges related to discharging firearms and was found not guilty with costs split. Ane Swarty convicted of assault and battery, Toner Neuter acquitted of larceny and receiving, and other defendants faced varying verdicts or adjournments amid related charges including burglary, liquor selling without license, and civil disputes over fences.
M D Metts was acquitted of larceny of fifteen hundred vias belonging to William Shafter. Verdict returned before noon yesterday after a jury trial in open court. The case arose from a quarrel between two milkmen ending in an aggravated assault charge.
An explosion in a basement behind 1368 North Washington avenue injured four men, three severely, while a fourth was hurt rescuing them. Victims include Robert Rankin, David Morton, Louis Dershimer, and Charles Morton. Rankin and Morton are credited with aiding others during the incident.
The Epworth League of Elm Park Church held a large supper last night with many patrons in attendance. J G Shepherd led the event as president of the league with a long list of women and men on the serving and committee roster.
Fragmented OCR text lists scattered baseball players and places including Boston Newark Toronto and Homestead with odd spellings. The passage mentions semifinals and professionals but provides no coherent actions, dates, or outcomes. Entities include teams and cities amid jumbled names, lacking a clear report.
Thomas Morgans was elected by Hitian lodge No. 161 to represent the lodge at the seaqule centennial celebration honoring George Washington’s initiation into the Masonic order. The event will be at Masonic Hall in Philadelphia on November 4, with every lodge in the state expected to send a delegate.
The second victim, Wik Moris Van Horn of 625 Olive Street, died at Lackawanna Hospital at noon yesterday after the accident at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. Another victim, Edward Finnegan of 018 Dixcourt, died shortly after.
The report notes a fatal injury with the coroner Baltty considering an inquest later. Edward Finnegan’s funeral is scheduled for tomorrow at the home site. Painters' union members are to gather at the hall at 8 o'clock.
Mrs Madeline Jones testified that Mrs Elisabeth Roberts and Mrs Elizabeth Jones used insulting terms. The defendants appeared before Alderman Ruddy last evening and were held in bail for court. The prosecutrix alleged she was called a weak jelly and other terms.
The Abington Baptist association Women’s Here and Foreign Missionary societies held a mid year meeting and lunch at the Penn Avenue artist church. Over a hundred members attended with Mrs. David Pritchard presiding and Miss Mary Bevan recording proceedings.
International Correspondence Schools Association opens its course Monday evening with Rev Frank W Cassilius president of the Armour Institute of Technology Chicago as lecturer on The Typical American. His eloquence and broad experience make the talk a notable event for all readers.
Ten contestants scored yesterday in the Tribune educational contest with a special 85 in gold closing tomorrow evening at six o clock. The event offers a chance to prove skill and win prizes.
A long list shows contestant standings headed by A. J. Kellerman of Scranton with 945 points and Charles Burns of Wandling at 611. Other top finishers include William T. Rodriguez of Scranton 540, Oscar H. Kipp of Elmhurst 615, Wm. Sherwood of Harford 496, and Herbert Thompson of Carbondale 488. The table lists 33 participants across Scranton Elmhurst Green Grove Factoryville and Forest City with scores ranging from 945 to ca. ca. 0.
The Tribune reports on the Educational Contest with ten contestants including Herbert Thompson and Maxwell Shepherd among others. Louis Gere of Brooklyn placed twenty third and a spelling prize is offered to the contestant who collects the most polis by the close on Get 1 ane Oot with a special premium of gold for top points unless penalties apply.
Fragmentary OCR lists various personal names and initials including Preadl I Chiister Sherwood Herbert Thompson Charles W Doteey Stanton Kellerimum and others, suggesting a street or directory snippet with multiple individuals. No coherent event or context is readable.
A fragment promotes Tribune advertising services with claims of unmatched value and prompt work. It hints at trial orders and cost avoidance, mentioning collectors and names in a noisy promotional pitch.
Patrick Logan of Cuttle Avenue and Jacob Smith of Penn Avenue were arrested on larceny and receiving charges after a scheme to ship coal to New York was uncovered. Logan faced charges by the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western system official H. H. G. Davis. Smith was charged with receiving the stolen coal after shipping seven tons to New York and earning five prices. he held a $400 bond.
The Hillside Coal and Iron Company offers a reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for murdering John J. Mullen, an employee, at Smithville Luzerne county Pennsylvania on October 1 1902. Written applications to W. A. May General Manager.
A cryptic note describes gold necklaces offered as free souvenirs and artistic photographs attracting children. It mentions sunshine and magnets as possible draws, with whimsical references to Schriever and playful scenes.
City Treasurer BARKER announces tax duplicates in hand for collection. Dr Lindabury, surgeon, diseases of women, is listed with specialty. Address 215 Connell Building. Hours 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:40 p.m. On Coursen sells Fruited Wheat.
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