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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 17, 1902
Page
8
A cautious note warns investors about dividend paying stocks and misrepresentations. It urges careful evaluation of securities and avoiding pitches that promise high returns with little risk. Seek trusted advice and verify offers before committing funds to any investment.
Hetaber LOA Eaycenui and Sey Vitary of the Nie Mads tab vob tgeedss spoke at meetings. Oot Ue Ad Lycetm and site Penny mieker participated as speakers. Pleamatillean candidate roe Enverhorn and others attended.
Miss bith Wilton travels from a vacation to El Delphi and Wellington. Mr and Mrs Alexander Sketulloody entertain their son Rupert of New York as guests of Mrs dP Welker. Engagements and visits mentioned among various families with scattered hometowns and a Philadelphia convention noted at the National Massport exposition.
Contests delayed by interference last Saturday will proceed on the next day with heats including riders and drivers named in the readable text. The schedule references waves on the speedway and afternoon events amid effort to complete the program.
Thomas Gannon tells the select council he cannot finish the relief sewer in the Eighth ward without more funds. He cites unforeseen obstacles and changes to the original plan raising costs, listing expenditures for half the sewer. A report to the director of public works and city engineer is requested for the next council meeting.
The write up notes a wedding in Scranton with a large guest list. Attendees include Mr and Mrs Jen kins T Jones and many others, among them Mrs Belle Boilman of Plymouth and Mrs Emma Polder. The ceremony featured a home gift and joyful celebrations.
An evening gathering by Methodists, Baptists, Presbyterians and Episcopalians at St Luke’s Parish House featured addresses by Bishop Talbot and noted scholars. Letters from Prof. WC Robinson were read, recounting St Luke’s early days and the church’s past affiliations as the community marks its semi centennial.
Excavation for foundations of a new building by J D Williams and Brothers began yesterday on the site of the former First Presbyterian Church. The work includes laying time vaults under sidewalks and related preparations. The brick structure will rise three stories with stone trim and may later add several more stories.
Work on the Weet Tawka Won avenue Viaduct Carbon street bridge and the Delaware Lucka Wath and Wester car shops has been postponed until next spring due to material shortages. Several minor items contribute to the postponement.
Effective and attractive half-tones and dine cuts for card advertising or any purpose can be secured at The Tribune office. We do work that is unexcelled, do it promptly and at lowest rates. A trial order will convince you.
A clipped ad lists Boned Turkey and Chicken at 45c per unit, Deviled Ham and Tongue large at 10c, Hungarian Goulash 25c, Beef a la Mode 25c, Delicious Soups 10c to 30c, Delicious Peas new 15c, Good brands 12c, and Sugar Corn York State 10c. The items reflect a mid century grocery pricing snapshot with multiple preserved goods.
Avery Snelk, a Chicago horsetrader posing as a bookmaker, was arrested in Philadelphia on charges of forgery and false pretenses. He used a forged Daniels signature and staged letters to obtain money and a whiskey order. Morgan faces multiple charges and is held on $3000 bond.
The new switchboard at Pollot, installed by Kellog Commins of Chicago, connects with Lackawani Telephone boxes and more boxes were added. The system allows reports from officers on beats every seven minutes, keeping sergeants busy.
Officials report near-universal effort among leaders as the last day approaches. The outlook seems very promising with those lower on the list steadily improving their chances. six scored yesterday and eight days remain.
A long list of names and places shows contestant standings with scores or fractions next to many entries. Scranton Wandling Elmhurst Hall Green Ridge Carbondale Providence etc appear among entrants with varying scores and several missing or garbled figures. The record reads as a ranked roster rather than a narrative result.
The fragment references efforts to overtake rivals in a central area of a lot, mentioning Mike Bdny Coleman and an April entry one month before a May 7 return. It notes a sixteenth enrollment and ongoing work in a special contest led by Lewis, with eight days remaining in the Relucational Contest.
Secretary of the Navy Moody, recently from Washington event conferences, will address the public at a Monday night gathering in the lecture hall. President Roosevelt ally Moody is expected to offer remarks on the no coal strike settlement. The meeting is chaired by Mison Everett Warren and voters are invited to attend.
Parents urged to secure a free gold necklace for their children from Schriever before October 20, the closing date of the distribution. The program aims to provide valuables to deserving children in the community.
The tax duplicates for city and school taxes 1902 are now in the hands of the City Treasurer for collection. Signed by FF. Ss. Barker, City Treasurer.
Coal offered for sale with prompt filling on short notice. Addresses include Cherry Street in Dunmore and the 215 Connell Building. Dr Lindabury, surgeon, specializing in diseases of women is listed with hours from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and 7 to 8:90 p.m. to.
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