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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1902
Page
5
Reports describe political gatherings with speakers including Neri Senintarn and Willian Relin at Audiboriin venue. The event features discussions on Fevernien and Everette Warren, with attendees urged to attend and participate in the proceedings.
The Ald Society of AIL will hold a meeting tonight at the chapel on Mine Street. Members are urged to attend for an upcoming event and updates from the society.
Personal notices list Margaret Muilfoud of Mointiiane visiting the city with a companion. Ars Bivee Btuat from Muntroo accompanied by her son Novnyin Biwart from Quincy avenue. Mie H.C Weley and Allee OChebby from Montrose visited the area. Ex-Bounsiorlle AL Bhadler from New York attends a gathering near Nx-Sheri. Chirles Thoblieon PO Coxgin at Monthon Me and 4 Fuller from Chitrolty Miceliaire remark on a social event.
Charles Moore of Orange Island and Corin of Company TD prepare for a ten match event at Leb Bon Range on Saturday October 25. Conditions include seven shots at 200 yards seven at 600 yards with no sight or warming shots allowed Krag Jorgensen rifles to be used for a side bet of M dollars. Arrangements due by Wednesday October 2 at 11 am.
Madame Sembrichcharms a large audience at the Armory with a transcendent voice and versatile program. Arnold Lohmann’s violin solos receive high praise as the audience erupts in enthusiasm.
A blaze last night in Priceburg destroyed the Goodman and Weiss store building and an adjacent saloon, plus two small structures. Four structures burned with total damage about 20000. the owner’s loss estimated at 2600 and insured. Olyphant and Peckville fire companies assisted, with rapid containment before midnight.
The Journal of Commerce reports a planned merger among major anthracite coal interests in Pennsylvania New York and New Jersey. It would unite Lehigh Valley Reading Reading Jersey Central Pennsylvania Railroad and other lines under Vanderbitt Morgan influence with possible headquarters in New York or Philadelphia and unclear leadership.
An influx of commercial travelers swells hotel occupancy with all rooms filled at the Jermyn and similar gains at other hotels. About 200 registered as of last night, a 60 percent rise from the previous week, as dealers anticipate a strong sales season and steady business once games begin.
The annual meeting of the Pennsylvanian Oral School for the Deaf board of trustees was held yesterday in the Connell building. Very Rev. T. F. Coffey declined reelection. Rev. Rogers Istvel, D. D., was elected to replace him. The new board will organize soon as reports from Secretary-Treasurer Belin and Principal Miss Mary Byrc Brown were read.
Next Friday night Pennypacker the gubernatorial candidate and his campaign team will attend the big Republic rally. Attorney General Johbr Py Ekin is slated as a speaker. Music will be provided by the United Gemmatu Staging societies and the Sons of the brit Glee club. Congressman Sereno Wl. Palite will be present Wednesday October 26. A Friday meeting will feature Congressmen J. 3. Sherman and FL. Vreeland, Major McDowell, clerk of the house, noted as an eminent wit from Winshitplas.
Ten players scored yesterday while others hustled to boost totals. Some leaders reportedly hold a large point total for the closing hour with no changes announced yesterday.
A list ranks 33 contestants by scores from Scranton Elmhurst and surrounding towns. Notable names include A J Kellerman Oscar H Kipp William Rodriguez Charles Burns Fred Gunster Herbert Hors Maxwell Shepherd Chas Dorsey L E Stanton Hendrick Adams Lewis Bates Harry Madden Henry Collins Homer Kresge Beatrice Harpur Frank McCreary Elmer Williams Edna Coleman Walter Hallstead Grant Decker Lee Culver Arthur Thayer and others with points ranging from high .645 to low .041.
The Tribune Educational Contest nears its close as participants strive for scholarships and push hard until Saturday evening when submissions end.
The article notes forest leaders work night and day to gain additions to their printed totals as final figures near. Ten leaders ranked between sixth and twenty eighth with points noted yesterday, while some misprints were corrected this morning. Hugh Johnston of Forest Ot appears as the fourth entrant, entering the contest with early May scores and a record of rapid progress.
Clerk of the United States district court, R W Searle, says recent accusations about sending jury wheel notices for political purposes are unfounded. He notes the practice is customary, sending letters to trusted individuals named by John Scheuer Jr and other officials to suggest suitable jurors.
Neipier shot Mitchell during an afternoon brawl at Dayine's Saloon on Jackson Street. Mitchell was wounded between the eyes by Neipier's revolver but the bullet lodged in the ceiling. Mitchell later went to the West Side hospital for treatment. Neipier was arrested and held for felonious wounding with $500 bond set for his appearance.
Mr Charles Hy Doers, a piano teacher, will receive pupils after November teaching in his studio located in the New M. M. A. building on Penn Avenue until then.
The funeral for the deceased was held yesterday afternoon from the family residence with Rev Dy McLeod officiating. He praised the deceased for his dedication to work and duties, and noted the devotion of his wife and son during a long illness. Pallbearers included J. Jermyn, A. Gilmore, Thomas Shotten, W. D. Russell, Denny Atherton, A. Ti, and Storrs. The interment occurred at Dunmore cemetery.
The seating capacity in the business department was used for the third time on Saturday as the Scranton Business College night school claims the largest attendance in the county. The reason is stated as obvious.
Advertising copy promises effective half tones and fine cuts for enmi or other purposes at The Tribune office. Claims unexcelled work, prompt service, and the lowest rates with a trial order to convince.
A local listing advertises typewriters for sale including a Buekensderfer and a Chienspe model. The seller highlights a single building location and notes a unit may be sold together with accessories.
Tomorrow the annual duration event at the Home for the Friendless aims to gather generous support as the family remains the largest yet and living costs rise. Attendees may enjoy evening entertainment by Jessie Ross and solos by Mrs Brady Jr with a silver offering welcomed and provisions requested for all needs.
Purvis Oct 2 The Figaro reports a man tried to scale the Elysee palace wall to reach President Loubet in the gardens and assassinate him. He was armed with a poignard and revolver and identified as a dangerous anarchist with prior convictions for explosives.
Dr Lindabury surgeon specializing in diseases of women advertises services at 215 Connell Building. Hours 11 am to 4 pm and 7 to 8:40 pm.
An Associated Press report from October 2 states Joseph Habek, 19, of Columbia disappeared. He left a note claiming death by his own hand and requesting four girls from Marietta to serve as pallbearers. The note cited an inability to pay a seven dollar debt as the motive. Authorities search the Susquehanna River area near Marietta for his body.
An item lost last night near the Armory or Defferyon Avenue on Fountain Street is requested to be returned to The Tribune office. Ms Pinder is cited as the requester for return.
Sheriff Schadt will escort prisoners to the Easter penitentiary today. The inmates include Whorles Kuhlman serving three years for slurs, Peter Plorpl three years for furious wounding, Stanley Nwakoleki eighteen months for felonious wounding, Michael Jamin four years for robbery, Charles Milley eighteen months for felonious wounding, Willan Greuie and a juvenile pled guilty to hogers and datoons and will be sent to Huntington reformatory.
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