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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1902
Page
5
Investors seek safe options in stocks and bonds amid uncertain markets. The article notes transfer representatives pushing securities and urges caution, highlighting demand for reliable investments at favorable prices.
The column lists several individuals visiting from Carbonidide Jefferson avenue Thveorteney AL and New York City. It notes Miss Victoria Watkins and Miss Pauline Wollhoof Pris visiting, with mentions of hosting engagements and travel plans to New York for tests and social events.
Theodore C. Miller of Brandon and Miller reported the feat in a train of Brandon and Miller. The record pickerel measured 26 inches and weighed 4 pounds breaking the previous 24 inch four pound mark. The interview settled doubts about the record.
The store at 1st Washington Avenue announces closing out sale before Wednesday the 1th last. It promises to pay cash for instruments and offer low prices, with monthly payments available. Shoppers urged to call for bargains on pianos and organs.
Baby Busuuar at 118 Washington Avenue offers exclusive winter coat styles for children. The shop promotes new aid friendly designs and highlights practical warmth for the season.
An advert describes a full line of heavy warm sweaters from Florey and Brooks located at 622 ones on 24 Spruce Street opposite the court house.
The Wyoming Conference Epworth League opened at Simpson Church Weel Seninton with many delegates and pastors present. Dr Upham speaks this evening as Rev Eylgar Brown and others lead devotional and choral offerings.
Smoot known as the typewriter man offers three machines for sale at forty dollars each. Densmore, Remington and Smith Eremier compete for the first pick. The best bidder takes the preferred machine at 1 Guernsey Building, city.
The St Luke's congregation plans a multi day semi centennial celebration. A Saturday evening service will include a historical sketch by Samuel Hines and remarks from bishops and pastors. Sunday features holy communion and sermons by Bishop Talbot and others, with a Monday gathering and reception marking the milestone.
Attorneys filed three trespass suits on damages of 1000 each for Matthew Golden David Jeffreys and Anthony Loftus. Plaintiffs claim Patrick Notty 125 West Market St spread rumors that Golden was an agent for a portition to lure miners back to work branding him a bribe taker. Also claims against Michael E B Lyenett and Patrick Gallagher cited for similar defamatory statements.
The Scranton High School seniors defeated the sophomores 18 to 10 to claim the school championship after the last game of the season. In the early stages the sophomores led but the seniors surged in the final three innings to secure the win.
The autumn sessions of the Archdeaconry of Scranton began Monday night at the Trinity Episcopal Church in West Pittston with Bishop Talbot presiding. About twenty clergymen attended as Rev. D. W. Coxe and others spoke on Christianity in modern life and its relation to science.
A Central Labor union committee arranged a Sunday mass meeting in Nay Aug Park to back the miners on strike. President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers will speak, with Nicholls Fahey and Duty also expected to address, presided by John Devine, and music by the Lawrence band. The North Bank Glee Club will lead the crowd in The Star-Spangled Banner and America.
The note states that the tax duplicates are now in Wy hand for collection and signed by Fr. and Barker, City Treasurer.
A brief listing notes heavy warm sweaters for sale at Florey and Wrooks located at 22 and Fea Spruce street opposite court house.
Mr. Colling Aleo leads the special contest as five contestants pass the fifth century mark. Eleven leaders scored yesterday and the contest continues with ten more days remaining.
A long list of contestants and scores with names and places including Scranton, Wandling, Belle Vernon, Elmhurst, Green Ridge, Carbondale, Hyde Park, Factoryville, Providence and other locales. Notable entries include A J Kellerman, Chas Burns, Wm Sherwood, Fred Gunster, Albert Freedman, G Oscar H Kipp, Chas Dorsey, L E Stanton, Harry Madden, Lewis Bates, Miss Beatrice Harpur, Frank Hallstead, Miss Jane Matthewson, Don Capwell, William Cooper, Louis Gere, Henry Collins, A L Clark, John Mackie, Hugh Johnston, Miss Edna Coleman, Walter Hallstead, Grant Decker, Lee Culver, Elmer Williams, Miss Mary Myers.
Meven of the leaders in The Tribune's Educational Contest scored yesterday. Maxwell Shepherd passed Charles W. Dorsey and moved to tenth place by four points. Henry EB Calling, who led yesterday, dropped to twenty fourth after passing Lee Culver.
The report lists contestants Chant SM Decker Walter Hialleteud Miss Edna Coleman Hugh Johnston John Mackie and A Le Clark with five in np column tow none in 400 and four in 200. Sixteen to thirty third place riders drive under 100 points as a shake up looms. Henry BE Colling offers a $1 gold prize for the top score this week with ten days left. Hendrick Adams of Chilchilhi joined June 7 and Me Adie ranks fourteenth after entering eighty-fifth.
A pastor Rev David Boenver of Blakely Baptist church marries Miss Lydianth daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert A Birkwols of Racine Wisconsin in New York. The ceremony is followed by a wedding supper and the couple will reside at Blakely Baptist parsonage after October 20.
A committee from the school inspected the new No 22 building on Keyser Avenue near West Market Street. The four room brick structure, built by Dunmore Lumber Co after plans by Arch James Peetey, cost about $14,000. The old No 2 was abandoned last spring due to sulfurous gases from a burning pile nearby.
Public Works Director Roche City Solicitor Watson Chief Engineer Phil lips and contractor Mo FL Dale met with General Manager Siliman over the Providence round pavement. The dispute centers on concrete curb to curb closure versus keeping one track open for Scranton Railway company. The meeting follows ongoing delays caused by the railway company's objections and an imminent arrival of Siliman to discuss a compromise.
Every parent desiring a gold necklace for their child should attend before October 20 as the distribution closes. Schriever offers valuable chain necklaces to little ones, with participation ending on the specified date.
Dr Lindabury, surgeon, specializes in diseases of women. Office hours listed as 9 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8 90 pm at 215 Connell Building.
The notice markets Hill tone card copy services by The Tribune office. It promotes a ninth year school for training bookkeepers and stenographers and urges trial orders to prove prompt, affordable work.
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