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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1902
Page
5
A financial notice urges savers to prepare cash for upcoming obligations and offers to present the best guaranteed dividend paying securities. It promises timely offers on bonds stocks and bank or industrial securities at bottom prices and invites immediate contact through representatives.
Attorney Soper left for New York on legal business while Mrs. Mison of Sanderson avenue recovers from rheumatism. A B Warman departed for Washington DC to attend the National Lau ntrymen convention. Hon R E Archbald of the US court will preside in Philadelphia in the court of appeals. Deputy Attorney BFLOW Pleitz Colle for T FE Penman Senatorial Candidate John B Jordan and Representative P A Philbin of Archbald left for Harrisburg after Henry.
The Metall Clerks' Association No 21 will hold a meeting tonight in Carpenters' hall. The Dental Woman's Christian Temperance Union will meet this afternoon at Laelwoek in Gavergey. Tah reports will be given from the state convention.
Last days to buy from Guernsey Brothers Plano and Organ Sale on Washington Avenue. Prices promised lower than other dealers with special offers and monthly passes. Call for bargains on instruments before the store closes Wednesday.
The notice promises up to date equipment and expert file handling for high quality ork at low prices. A trial order is urged to prove service quality.
A full line of heavy worn sweaters sold by Plovey and Brooks located on Say and M4 Bpruce Street opposite the courthouse.
In Binghamton New York on October 10 10 ailes Heatrice Mor gan of Archbold street Beraton wed Bert Yvans of Booth Muln avenue Beranton.
In Scranton Pennsylvania a parliamentary style notice with partial names and addresses appears. The readable fragment mentions Mr and Mrs Thomas F F, Marii, of Si Madivon Avenue and a Benanton related item, with no clear action or outcome given.
A Scranton criminal court session adjourned without trial as several witnesses were away in Massachusetts. Wladislaw Knostanowicz and Jacob Feld faced charges including murder and receiving stolen goods with not guilty verdicts returned for Feld on the possession of stolen iron. The Quinn murder case was recalled as Joseph Zima and others faced felonious wounding charges linked to the April Quinn aloon incident.
In a Delaware court the defense for Millie Wash rests as Judge McClure adjourns proceedings. Frank Jones testifies that Kosh placed obstructions on the railroad near Lackawinnie avenue on November 22. The commonwealth rested with Jones as key witness. Rush had a prior conviction overturned by a new trial. Marg ret Ross faced assault charges and was found not guilty. costs taxed to the prosecutrix.
The Orphans' Court held a partial hearing on the estate of John Weber deceased and the audit of the distribution of proceeds from sale of real estate in partition actions. A rep ete personal-property account was heard and continued to October 30, 1902 for further testimony and auditing. Counsel included Comegys Wells O'Brien Martin Willard Warren Knapp Judge Vosburg presiding. Next court session set for Saturday October 18, 1902.
Judge Newcomb heard two divorce actions yesterday. Allen Smith sues Sarah Smith claiming desertion after nine years of marriage in Binghamton and Dunmore. Barbara Brion seeks divorce from Jacob Brion alleging an infamous crime after his 1900s conviction for assault.
Yesterday Frank Yankfredd sued the Scranton Railway through A A Chase in a case about damages. Jol Jennings was replaced as district inspector and a district seat on the Second district of the First ward changed. County officials announced a sale of seated and unseated funds in the grand jury room with a rescheduled date of October 22. A county detective was postposed for December due to the accused’s wife. Alfred Thenehaw, a teen, was killed at work on the Delaware, Lackawanna & Western railroad in Huchport. Guardian Mary Ellenshaw sued to recover minor climate claims, with the company paying $200 in court.
An advertisement promotes a full line of good heavy wear at Florey & Brooks located at 522 and A street near the courthouse, plus Dr. Lindabury Surgeon specializing in diseases of women at 215 Connell building. Hours listed from 1 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 8:80 p.m.
The city avenues will get new street signs after a bid from A. J. Benham of Milford Michigan for 1.70 dollars per sign was opened by Public Works Director Toce and Recorder Connell. Over 1,000 signs can be bought with a 2,000 dollar appropriation, with posts and cross-pieces bearing street names in black on white.
An inquest led by Coroner Sal fen found that the scaffold plank caused the deaths of Mulward Finnegan and Maurice Van flora at Hickory Street Presbyterian Church. The jury held the workers and foreman responsible, exonerating contractor George Burton. Attorney Jeli I Macpie represented Barton’s interests.
The third degree was conferred last night at the Knights of Columbus Club House. Twenty five members attended from this city and nearby towns with state president J A Flaherty of Philadelphia leading the ceremony assisted by a degree corps. Refreshments followed by hose committees.
Scranton Business College begins its ninth year inviting students to enroll at any time. The ad promotes piano and organ sales at Cuernsey Brothers, 14 Washington Avenue, urging customers to act before next Wednesday as prices are exceptionally low.
A local ad lists a full stock of good heavy worn sweaters from Florey and Brooks priced at four dollars each in section s22.
Lewis Bates and fired Kibler also climbed higher in the Tribune's educational contest as a new set of leaders emerged in the special contest that began yesterday Thayer dropped below thirty third place.
Standings show A J Kellerman top with .645, followed by Charles Burns .611 and William Rodriguez .649. Notable entries include Fred K Gunster Green Ridge, Oscar H Kipp Elmhurst, and Chas W Dorsey Scranton with varying scores. multiple entries span Scranton, Carbondale, Hyde Park, Thompson, Factoryville, Brooklyn, Green Grove, and Springville.
An 19th century style call to farm workers and families describing health declines after harvest. It promotes Palme's Celery Compound as a remedy to restore strength, improve digestion, purify blood, ease nervous pain, and boost vitality for the coming winter.
Seven contestants scored yesterday in a crowded field as leaders jockey for scholastic prizes. John Mackie of Providence re enters the final standings, Arthur Thayer drops out of the quad, and Maxwell Shepherd of Carbondale rises to twenty third with a push toward the top prize. The six dive contest runs from yesterday morning to Saturday night with a five dollar reward for the top scorer. Shepherd, a popular Carbondale figure and brother of former Select Councilman Hurdell Shepherd, has led the field and is among the top competitors.
The list shows the Delaware Lackawanna and Western board for Monday October 1 with numerous names and time slots across multiple divisions. Entrants include Ginlew Walls im View Wormers 12 pp and Shiples Sarnai-6 pp among others with assorted morning and afternoon shifts.
The Tribune offers infectious half tones for Linc cuts for ads and card work at low rates. A trial order will prove prompt, unexcelled service. Lie City and School Taxes 1902. FP S BARE City Treasurer announces tax collection duties.
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