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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1902
Page
5
A transfer firm offers dividend yielding stocks and bonds to buyers with cash needs. They claim to hold securities on hand and to locate additional titles for "safe investments" at bottom prices, urging immediate calls for deals.
Mr and Mrs V A Simrell of Adame Avenue return from a week in New York city. Mrs C D Smith recovers after surgery at Scranton Private hospital. Miss Anna Phillips visits from Washington to stay with her father B S Phillips. J B Band Pot Beck Dr Gi and James T R Mears return from southern Missouri business. Marriage announced for Beyton Bradting and Mink Clara Wahl on March 18 in Buffalo. Miss Anna J Mintinghan of the Newark Evening News a guest of Mr and Mrs P J Yoohey. Miss Mhiin Aighan noted as a prominent New Jersey journalist and sister of Walter J Flynaghan.
The Scranton Tribune advertises full up-to-date equipment and facilities for high quality half-tone or line work. It asserts low prices and urges trial orders to prove performance.
The piece reports on an Elm Park Methodist Episcopal service day led by Rev. Dr. M. Gillin. He argues individual effort over church facilities, cites immigration, urges inviting outsiders, and notes weather limited attendance. Examples include a Brooklyn church breakfast early service and post-prayer refreshments with ham sandwiches.
A speaker argues for daily street preaching over limited Sunday slots. He stresses personal responsibility, rejects mechanized church methods, and urges every church to form a large invitation committee to actively bring people to faith.
Petro Pierre received three years in the penitentiary for shooting his sweetheart Rosa Guimond while aiming at a rival at Bull's Head. John Francis the striker drew a fine of 25 dollars and three months in jail for shooting Fred Reynolds. Multiple defendants were fined or jailed for assaults and thefts, with some awaiting sentencing. The second week of common pleas court opens, centered on the detainment of Nihostaunowicy.
Dr Gunsaulus will deliver a public lecture at the Lyceum Theatre in Scranton this evening. The venue is expected to be full with eager admirers and seating almost exhausted, with gallery space largely reserved for ladies.
The fourth degree, the highest rank, was conferred last night on seventy candidates from this region at the Knights of Columbus clubhouse on North Washington Avenue. State President James A. Flaherty led a special degree corps from Philadelphia with several officers from Scranton and Bethlehem. A banquet followed, with remarks by Flaherty and others, while a Philadelphia knight delegation planned tonight's third degree ceremonies for sixty seven candidates.
A two night program at St Luke's Parish House by St Margaret Guild features a one act comedy Whieh le Whieh and a two act melodrama A Box of Monkeys. Cast includes Miss Bessie Mayo Miss Victoria Bromidbent and Miss Martha Gordon Bromadbent with songs by Ralph Williams and a mandolin solo from Waters' orchestra under Mrs WE. Dixie.
Colonel Theodore PF Hoffman of the Eighth Pennsylvania National Guard died at Moses Taylor Hospital after a week of illness. Heart trouble from capillary bronchitis was the immediate cause. He served since the Civil War, led the Eighth Regiment, and was active in the Homestead riots and Lattimer trouble. Survived by wife, two sons, four daughters. one son Harry is captain and adjutant of the Eighth. Lieutenant Colonel Hutchinson may succeed as colonel.
Chirkes Pedokawa Lackawinn trackwalker of Greenville was run over near the No 7 reservoir at Nay Aug on Saturday night and killed. His mangled body was found about 11:30 by men on the line. Railroad officials seek explanation as Pedokin was known as a careful man. Remains were taken to a wader establishment for viewing by Coroner Bullyy, who will likely hold an inquest.
William H. Sherwood finishes second with L. E. Stanton third as Gunster places fifth. Sherwood moves to fourth in later standings while Decker and Collins also advance. A new special contest begins today, final in the series.
A long standings table lists contestants from Scranton and surrounding towns with scores and placements. Notable names include A J Kellerman Charles Burns William Rodriguez Chas Dorsey Maxwell Shepherd L E Stanton Harry Madden and Don Capwell, among others, with varied scores mostly under 100.
The Tribune reports Fred ik Chinster of Green Ridge scored highest in the Educational Contest ending Oct 11 with 161 points. William Sherwood, Oscar Kippvind, and Ted Is Gunster feature among top finishers as standings shift with Saturday scores and a new gold prize starting today at 8 am for the best point haul through Oct 18.
A benefit concert for striking miners will be held at St Thomas College Hall on Thursday evening. Directed by Prof. W T Schitting and Mrs. D A Thomas, the program features multiple vocal and choral numbers with a long list of performers and an accompanist, aiming to raise funds for the miners.
The ad announces a liquidation at 11 Washington avenue for musical instruments from Guernsey Brothers. It promises low prices and monthly payments, urging customers to call for prices and bargains on pianos or organs.
The Tribune offers effective half tones and line cuts for cards and advertising. Prompt service at low rates with a trial order to prove quality.
City Treasurer B S Barker announces that the 1902 city and school tax duplicates are in his hands for collection.
The article notes the ninth year of the school emphasizing earning while learning. It highlights demand for bookkeepers and stenographers outpacing supply, positioning the school as ideal for students pursuing work alongside study.
Noting a floating advertisement for a Pilate and Organ sale at Guernsey Brothers on Washington Avenue. The message urges buying now before it ends next Wednesday under Dr Lindabury’s ad for diseases of women and surgery hours at 215 Connell Building.
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