Personal News From Scranton and Nearby Towns
Several Scranton residents make travel plans with trips to Portland and Massachusetts. Miss Shaffer and Miss Cavanaugh visit Forest City friends, while Mrs Jessup returns from Elk Lake and Montrose. Kate Sheridan leaves for Chester to resume studies at the Sales Orphan School. Mrs Bailey returns to New York Street after a visit to Deposit. R Ernest Comerys travels with twin brother William at Brokdale Villa near Carlington. The Dixie theater hosts a vaudeville bill this week.
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Robert Jessup
Scranton
Portland
Flora Shaffer
Rene Cavanaugh
Forest City
A. D. Stelle
Monroe Anvenue
Massachusetts
Robert H. Jessup
Elk Like
Montrose
Lake Ariel
Misa Kate Sheridan
Sixteenth Feet
Chester Sales’ Orphan School
Gcent
William W. Comerys
Brokalde Villa
Carlington
N. J
Installations of Maltes Commanderies in Lackawanna County
Dates announced for installing officers of multiple commanderies in Lackawanna County. Abington Clark's Summit on Sept 1, Anthracite City and Temple Carbon dale on Sept 2, Washington West Side and Columbus Green Ridge on Sept 3, Eletric City West Side St Stephen's Dunmore Eureka Olyphant Elmhurst on Sept 4, General Grant South Side Invincible Taylor Sept 6, Eastern Star Providence on Sept 6.
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Wnolghts
Malta
Lackawanna County
Abington
Clark's Summit
Tuesdis
City
Temple
Carbondale
Washington, Commandery
West Side
Columbus
Green Ridge
Eleetric City
St. Stephen's
Dunmore
Eureka
Olyphant
Elmhurst
General Grant
South Ride
Invincible
Taylor
Eastern Star
Providence
Scranton Tribune Offers Local Printing and Trial Ads
The notice promotes the Scranton Tribune printing services with up-to-date equipment and low prices. It also advertises Dr. Lindabury, a surgeon specializing in diseases, with office hours listed at 215 Connell Building.
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The
Scranton Tribune
Lindabury
Connell Building
Sherwood Wins First Prize in August Competition
The Harford Young Man tops Kellerman by 35 points in the August contest while Rod Rodriguez defeats Burns by one point for third place. Rodriguez rises from fifth to third and Sherwood climbs from ninth to sixth as a new special contest starts today.
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Harford
Kellerman
Rodriguez
Burns
Sherwood
Scranton Contenders Standings Listed in Detail
A long standings list shows contestants from Scranton, Carbondale, Elmhurst, Hyde Park, Green Ridge, and surrounding towns. Notables include A. J. Kellerman, Chas Dorsey, Miss Beatrice Harpt Thompson, and Miss Jane Mathewson, with scores and place numbers throughout the lineup.
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A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Charles Burns
Wandling
Wm. T
Rodriguez
Albert Freedman
Belle- Vue
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Maxwell Shepherd
Chas, W. Dorsey
L. E. Stanton
Hendrick Adams
A. Havenstrite
Mos
Harry Madden
Homer Kresge
Hyde Park
Frank B. McCreary
Ha''stead
Ween
Beatrice Harpt Thompson
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
William Cooper
Priceburg
Lee Culver
Springville
Grant M. Decker
Hallstead
Sss
Walter Hallstead
Scra
Tom Ance
Stances
Sherwood Wins First in Tribune Educational Contest
William H. Sherwood of Harford wins first prize in The Tribune Educational Contest for the August point total of 221, 36 more than A. J. Kellerman of Scranton who takes second and William T. Trodriguez of Scranton third. Sherwood scored 114 on Saturday and the Scranton trio are listed with points and hometowns as Trafford nearby is noted.
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William H. Sherwood
Harford
Tribune
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
William T. $. Trodriguez
Mr. Sherwood
Mr. Kellerman
Mr. Rodriguez
Hendrick Adama
Sherwood
Trafford
Ambitious student wins progress in August contest pursuit
The article notes a student’s relentless effort to secure a scholarship by traveling from Montrose to distant towns, improving from eleventh to sixth place by month’s end. It mentions William Rodriguez rising to third, surpassing others, with updates on leaders and a missing photo to appear later.
Local standings move rivals as August results roll in
Burns of Wandling and Rodriguez thermostat into sixth and earlier positions await final scoring. On the first day of August, Rodriguez stood sixth while William H. Sherwood of Harford rose to ninth place, passing Maxwell Shepherd and Herbert Thompson in Saturday morning results.
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William Sherwood
A. J. Kellerman
William T
Rodriguez
Hendrick Adams Seeeee
Charles Burns Voc
Ceeees Oon
Herbert Thompson Oun
Maxwell Shepherd
Jane Mathewson Ovens
Harry Madden
Peter Eee
Albert Freedman
Educational Contest Opens September Point Race
Carbondallans and Fred ix Gunster of Green Ridge stand in sixth with 36 points, four ahead of Gunster and 33 behind Oscar H. Kipp of Elmhurst in fifth. Sherwood moved from eleventh on Aug 1 to tripling his points in a month, passing five rivals. Prizes will be awarded in September for the contestant with the most points scored that month. The September contest opens today and closes at 5 p.m. Tuesday, September 40. All enrolled Educational Contest participants may join regardless of current standings. Points earned in September only count toward this prize. Moonlight prizes will be announced tomorrow morning.
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Carbondallans
Fred ix. Gunster
Green Ridge
Mr. Gunster
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurst
Sherwood
Harry Madden
Scranton
Fred Kibler
South Scranton
New Books for Scranton Library August Receive
The Scranton public library lists new acquisitions for August across categories. Philosophy religion titles include works on Buddhist thought and colonial government volumes, with science and fine arts additions such as physical geography, animal life, and drawing manuals. Institutions and authors span Howard, Richards, Pemberton, and Norse nominatives, reflecting a broad scholarly insert.
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Scranton Public Library
Reiligion
Washington
Hooker Sect
Veceereesey Chocs
Savings and Saving
Cine Eses Ccesteerseserses
Howard
B. D
Russia
Gilbert
G. K
Wmerton
J. H
Richards
R Richards
Hirth
Jordan & Evermann
Teeewee Soos
Pemberton
T. P
Worcester
Century ‘of Inventons
John Pain
Nicholls
Samuel—Boiller
Meyer
J. G
Hodgson
F. Reearen Bat
Pholsterer
Lehriber
Fritz
Fine Arts
Monckton
Hurll
Gstelle
von Dyel
Brown
Glenn
Drowning Suit Against Taylor Borough and Lackawanna
Edward and Mary Gallagher sue Taylor borough and Lackawanna township for 25000 damages over their son's death on a bridge between Minooka and Taylor last March. They allege the guard rail was insecure, the danger known to defendants, and the swift river current caused the fatal fall.
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Edward
Mary Gallagher
Taylor
Taylor Borough
Lackawanna Township
Gallagher
Minooka
Through the Upper South Autumn Tour by Rail
A nine day personally conducted Pennsylvania Railroad trip departs New York October 8 aboard a Pullman train with sleeping dining and observation cars. It covers Chettysburg Blue Mountains Luray Natural Bridge Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Asheville and Washington with a Gettysburg battlefield day and two days in Asheville and Washington. Rates 85 from New York and Newark 54 from Philadelphia and proportional from other points. Apply at 1196 Broadway New York or George W. Boyd Philadelphia.
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Chettysburg
Blue Mountains
Luray
Natural Bridge
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Asheville
Washington
New York
Newark
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gettysburg Battlefield
Broadway
George W. Boyd
Tribune half tones and cuts for ads offered
Effective and attractive half-tones and one cuts for card and advertising purposes are available at The Tribune office. The ad work is done promptly at low rates, and a trial order is promised to convince customers.
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Tribune
Reward Offered for Edgerton Colliery Shootings
Temple Iron company offers a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those who shot and seriously injured two employees at the Edgerton colliery on Monday night August 18, 1902. Signed by B. Thorne, General Manager.
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Temple Iron Company
Edgerton
B. Thorne
Effects of the Coal Strike on Production and Prices
Frederick E. Saward argues that after resume coal mines may run 1,000,000 tons above demand for up to two years. He notes a four month strike caused about 10,000,000 tons shortage, with average consumption over 4,000,000 tons monthly in good times. Prices will rebound to normal once stockpiles are rebuilt and distribution expands to reach markets efficiently.
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Frederick E. Saward
Atlantic Seaboard
Stogo
New York
Unclear Elimination Costs and Retail Basins Mentioned
The text discusses elves and eliminations affecting company funds and retail prices. It suggests prices will normalize on an irregular basin with variable costs. It notes dealers wet in Maree or email Amount and urges sparing consumer orders to save money and reduce advertiser concerns about supply.
Vittoria Silk Company Plans Tay Lor Silk Mill Factory
The Vittoria Silk company is chartered to operate a silk mill in Tay lor on the site of the old Laurier mill with a $20,000 capital. Promoters include Charlies BE Divis Simon Reedy and J W Sando. Hon M F Sando acts as attorney. A lattice plant and modern equipment are planned with Mr Davis as manager.
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Vittoria Silk Company
Taylor
Olf Laurier
Charlies BE. Divis
Simon Reedy
J. W. Sando
M. F. Sando
Ti Ja
Davis
Wyoming Seminary Preparatory School Catalog Ad
Special work character building and college preparation with co education. Ample attention to ornamental branches. Superior dormitories science hall chapel dining room gymnasium athletic field. Fine equipped preparatory school $800 a year term opens Sept 17. For catalogue address L. L. Sprague president.
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L. L, Sprague
D. D
Des Moines Rally Draws Reduced Scranton Fare
Reduced rate tickets to Des Moines Iowa for Sovereign Grand Lodge I O F meet September 16 20 offered by Lackawanna railroad. From Scranton fare 81 95 round trip with sale September 11 12 18 19 14 return by September 22. Extension possible to October 15 with 50 cent fee if deposited by September 16 to September 22.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Lackawanna Railroad
Scranton
Lake Shore and Michigan Southern Travel Appeal
A persuasive note extols the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern as the fastest safest and most comfortable rail line between New York and Chicago. It argues regular travelers stick with this road and urge readers to choose tickets routed by the Lake Shore for reliable comfort and convenience.
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New York
Chicago
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
America
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