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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1902
Page
10
Investors holding dividend paying securities may wish to sell at lower prices through transfer representatives who already hold these stocks. Call now to discuss offers on Test securities from banks or industrial firms and secure a quick deal before others act.
Three races are scheduled this afternoon at the Speedway starting at 2 o clock. The program includes a 120 elias class, a free-for-all, and a match race between Beatt's Best driven by William Scott and John T. driven by John I. ONeill. Entries include Clare Alvin Major Viola Girl Kitty D Sharp Scranton Belle Post Haste Joe Thiohen Director Clay James Cedilla Beaulvalor Joe Welter Minnie Mille Combine Schergonda and others.
Scranton Business College marks its ninth year as demand for bookkeepers and stenographers outpaces supply. The school emphasizes practical training and opportunities to earn while learning, guiding students toward lucrative careers.
A large procession by Catholic Total Abstinence societies marched through the city in a July morning observance of Father Mathew’s birthday. Mounted marshals led the line as clergy and society members rode in carriages and wore uniforms. The parade ended at Sanderson’s grave with a commemorative salute to the temperance movement.
A Chicago Journal clipping from October 7 links Chiles B.P. Macaulay with the American School of Correspondence and local Scranton associates in efforts to secure an International Correspondence Schools charter. Judge Brentano orders appearance and disbarment actions over false affidavits, with investigations showing one signer recommended to Maclay by Hever loan and possible disbarment from Pittsburgh practice.
Public notice of a sale at Guernsey Brothers on Id Washington Avenue featuring planes and organs. The sale runs now with emphasis that it ends soon and that buyers should act before next Wednesday the Mth Inst.
The three men Louis Dershimer David Morten and Hubert Rankin died from Thursday night’s blast at 1868 North Washington Avenue. Dershimer died at Lackawanna hospital at 6 am Morten at 7 am Rankin at 6 pm. Rescuers William Holthim and Michiel Bradley aided efforts and suffered minor burns.
About 1,500 fans watched stars of the big leagues in a exhibition game at Athletic Park. Michael O'Neill of St. Louis led the effort with four singles in five at bats and a shutout inning. Griffin and Fox also starred for their teams, while errors and loose fielding colored the scoring. Manager Wirth may arrange a real star matchup before season’s end.
Five others scored points in the Tribune's educational contest yesterday. The special contest for 85 in gold closes at 5 o'clock this afternoon. Two weeks from today the contest closes.
A long list presents 33 competitors with city affiliations such as Scranton Elmhurst Green Ridge and Factoryville, each accompanied by a numeric score or partial figures. Notable names include A J Kellerman, Charles Burns, William Rodriguez, Oscar Kipp and Miss Beatrice Harpur among others as scores range around fractions and whole numbers.
A new smallpox case was reported to the bureau by Dr Wo We Howser in the Kinney family on Cayuga Street within two blocks of the Twelfth Regiment camp in North Sepanton. The patient is a Kinney daughter who had been ill, and the house was quarantined with guards placed around it. Colonel Clements stated that the regiment had been vaccinated three years earlier while in the south, though the reason for fear of contagion remains unclear.
The Hillside Coal and Iron Company offers a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who murdered John J. Mullen, an employee, at Smithville Luzerne County Pennsylvania on October 1 1902. Written applications to W A May General Manager will receive detailed information.
A special meeting to decide on the coal question adjourned after a partial roll call. Gibbons ordered another vote as more members arrived, and the motion to adjourn carried 11 to 3. Hand urged immediate action toward wool purchases for schools, claiming assurances of sufficient supply from a major company.
An OCR fragment touts Borden's Kraghe Brand Condensed Milk as richer in proteins fats and salts than human milk and suitable for infant feed. It notes forty two years of experience, proclaims it leading worldwide infant food, and announces store hours and a holiday closure at Ke leian Bros with a 6 30 PM reopening.
Wilkes Barre based High School faces Harry Hillman Academy this afternoon at Athletic Park. After a strong showing against St Thomas College on Wednesday the squad plans to improve with set positions listed, referee Prof David Owens to preside, admission 15 cents.
The evening classes will be resumed at St Thomas college on Mondays October 1st. Ten instructors are on hand offering reading spelling arithmetic grammar correspondence bookkeeping shorthand and typewriting with special aid for backward students. Elise preparatory to Civil Service examinations. For particulars call on or address Brother BH Andrew President.
Last days at the Guernsey Brothers Plano and Organ Sale. The store vacates by Wednesday and will pay cashless, offering easy monthly payments and bargain prices on pianos and organs at 1 Mt Washington Avenue. The firm promises cheaper prices than other dealers.
The Tribune promotes effective half-tone and line art for advertising and other uses. It guarantees prompt work at low rates and invites trial orders to demonstrate quality and speed.
A fragment mentions tax payment, avoiding a specific authority, and names Dale and Vallector in a local dispute. Further details are unreadable but imply a fiscal issue drawing community attention.
The article notes a change in standings with Hugh Johnston of Forest City passing Arthur J Thayer and Miss Mary Yeaser to seize thirty first place, tightening the field as John Mickle and Middie Morris push toward admission. A special contest for 3) in gold closes today at 1 in the afternoon, with points due by the named editor.
Tax duplicates for city and school taxes 1902 now in collection in hand. Contact Clay Barker treasurer and medical professional Dr. Lindabury surgeon for women diseases at 215 Connell building with hours mornings and evenings.
A list names Abram Nesbitt Thomas J. Jones William Fl Matlkioud O B Johnson Thoms HL Wittking and L A Watres PF Il Pails appear as part of the executive committee and third vice president and treasurer roles in the declared slate.
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