Personal News From Green Ridge and Nearby Towns
Mrs J Alfred Pennington returns from Montrose while Ex Sheriff Clarence Pryor visits from Philadelphia. Hether Moses returns from Forest Park Pa Rev M E Loftus returns from seashore trip. Horace J Gibbons and son Richard return from Thousand Islands. H M Cole family back from Montrose. W H Malin back after weeks in Philadelphia Baltimore and Athletic City. Myrtle A Bates engaged to John S McWilliam. R W Searle family home from Columbia Grove summer cottage.
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J. Alfred Pennington
Montrose
Clarence Pryor
Philadelphia
Hether Moses
Forest Park
M. E. Loftus
St. Paul's Church
Green Ridge
Horace J. Gibbons
Richard Gibbons, Jr
Thousand Islands
H. M. Cole
W. H. Malin
Baltimore
Athletic City
Willis A. Bates
Leecourt
Myrtle
A. Bates
John
Familly
Columbia Grove
Busquehanna
Speedway Races Draw Large Crowd At Afternoon Meet
A big crowd gathered at the Speedway yesterday for lively horse races and foot races. The event, under Speedway Driving club auspices, featured a free-for-all with a $50 purse won by Joe Patchen and three straight heats. Kitty D. claimed the 2.30 class with three straight wins, while Al In Boy and Mabel Girl followed in contested heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speedway
Speedway Driving Club
W. J. Whitehouse
Joe Patchen
Walter J
T. J. Cusick
Wln
South Side Boy
Thomas Hine
Peteracher
Kitty D
J. Boddish
al- In Boy
Mereith Jones
Mabel Girl
RK. ©. Lee
Gray Dixie
Iso
Scranton Tribune Offers Printing for Half-Tone and Line Cuts
The paper advertises full up to date equipment for high quality work at low prices. A trial order can satisfy Miss Merrill's Private School as it reopens Monday September 8 on Jefferson Avenue.
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Scranton Tribune
Misses Merrill
Jme
Jefferson Avenue
Kipp Back to Fourth in Tribune Educational Contest
The Tribune opens its September Educational Contest with four prizes and special honors. Louis Gere jumps twenty-two points to reach twenty-two, as new entries come in and third place stirs debate.
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the Tribune
Louis Gere
Education Contests Offer Special Honors and Scholarships
A monthly education contest introduces four special honor rewards with prizes like a gold watch, a writing desk, and a pocket Kodak. Scranton and out-of-town contestants vie as points count only for the active month, with Oct 1 as the cutoff for new entries and point eligibility.
First Day of September Educational Contest Reports Strong Scores
The September Education Contest opened with solid returns despite the holiday. Contestants named include Louis Gere of Brooklyn 22 points Oscar H. Kipp of Elmhurst 22 Herbert Thompson of Carbondale 15 A. J. Kellerman of Scranton 12 and William T. Rodriguez 8 points.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Kellerman
Scranton
Charles Burns
Wandling
Wm. T
Rodriguez
Oscar H. Xpd
Elmhurst
Albert Freedman
Belle- UR
Herbert Thompson
Carbondale
Wm. Sherwood
Harford
Fred K. Gunster
Green
Ieee Cep Euaet
Maxwell Shepherd
Comrbondale
Chas. W. Dorsey
L. E. Stanton
Hendrick Adams
Wre
J. x Havenstrite
Mason
Barry
Madden
Homer Kresge
Hyde Park
Frank B. McCreary
Hall- McOrg Seisee Ieiee Tae
Beatrice Harpur
Thompson
Jane Mathewson
Factoryville
William Cooper
Priceburg
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Lee Culver
Springville
Grant M. Deck Ers
Walter Hallstead
Scranpark Ver
Oscar H. Kipp
Elmhurset
William T
September contest standings and prizes announced
Scranton and Priceburg competitors lead as Oscar H. Kipp and Rodriguez battle for third while Herbert Thompson climbs to sixth. Louis Gere jumps from thirtieth to twentieth in a tight race within 200 points of the leaders. Four special honors prize offerings include a mandolin for first, a Brownie camera for second, a No 1 film prize for third, and a Brownie finder for fourth, with prize selections by contestants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scranton
William Cooper
Priceburg
Oscar H. Kipp
Albert H. Freedman
Bellevue
Mr. Kipp
Mr. Rodriguez
Herbert Thompson
Fred Gunster
William Sherwood
Mr. Sherwood
Mr. Freedman
Louis Gere
Brooklyn
Gere
Licely
J. W. Guerngey
Pianoforte Study Gains Enhanced Conservatory Advantages
The coming year will bring improved piano study options at the Conservatory with class and private instruction, public interpretation lessons by Mr. Pennington, practice clubs, club and public student recitals, examinations, trained teachers, and director supervision. Tuition terms are affordable for all students.
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Conservatory
Pennington
Death of Richard W. Roberts Aged 74
Richard W. Roberts 74 was found dead on a couch in his Oxford street home yesterday morning. A musician and member of the Gwent Glee club of Plymouth, he attended church Sunday. Coroner said no inquest. funeral set for 2 PM Wednesday at the Tabernacle Congregational church. He came to this country 39 years ago and lived in the city about a year. He leaves two daughters Mrs Thomas X. Jones and Mrs W W Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard W. Roberts
Oxford Street
Tabernacle Congregational Church
Morgan J. Willams
Ife
Saltry
Gwent Glee Club
Plymouth
Thomas X. Jones
W. W. Evans
Pretty Morning Wedding in Greene County
A quiet morning wedding united Alice Louise Evans and Attorney Frank J. Fonner at Mrs. T. E. Evans 1112 Rock Street home. Rev. F P Matthews officiated. The couple, after a wedding breakfast, planned a trip to Washington and the Southern states before settling in Waynesburg. Fonner is a leading Greene County lawyer with a large Pittsburgh practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. E. Evans
Rock Street
Alice Louise
Frank J. Fonner
Washington
FP. Matthews
Reward Offered for Edgerton Colliery Shooting Suspects
A $1000 reward is offered by Temple Iron 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. B Thorne, General Manager. An order with Schriever for one thousand framed pictures was canceled and adjusted due to a strike. Schriever may keep the frames after partial payment by the other contracting party. A stock of one thousand frames from 110 Wyoming avenue will be sold for 15 cents each on September 4 and 6. The Tribune offers half-tone and line art for cards and ads. Dr. Lindabury, surgeon, diseases of women, 215 Connell Building. Hours 11 am–4 pm and 7–8:30 pm.
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Temple Iron Company
Edgerton
B. Thorne
Schriever
Wyoming Avenue
Lindabury
Connell Building
Bliss Colliery at Nanticoke resumes with about one hundred men
Another Delaware Lackawanna and Western colliery, Bliss at Nanticoke, started up with about one hundred workers mostly former employees. The Lackawanna region now runs five collieries and four washeries with estimated output near 15000 tons daily. A guard at Richmond No 3 colliery was beaten by strikers, drawing revolver fire but no one hit. No work stoppage occurred on Labor Day.
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Nanticoke
Phillips
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Cayuga
Delaware and Hudson Company
Dickson
Plymouth
Grassy Island
Racket Brook
Ontario and Western Company
West Tiidge
Erie and Temple
Lackawanna
Richard Willamson
Richmond No. 3
Scranton Coal Company
Dickson City Line
Throop
Ontario and Western Road
September Leaders Prize List in Local Contest
First prize a mandolin valued at ten dollars. Second prize a No 2 Brownie camera followed by two No 1 Brownie cameras and two more prizes. Winners include Louis Gere Oscar H. Kipp Herbert Thompson A J Kellerman Wm T Rodriguez and William Cooper with five more names listed.
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Louis Gere
Oscar H. Kipp
Herbert Thompson
A. J. Kellerman
Wm. T
Rodriguez
William Cooper
Portrait of Wil lam T. 8 Rodriguez Wins Third Prize
The portrait shown today features Wil lam T. 8 Rodriguez who earned third prize in the August Special Honor Contest and advanced to third place in the Educational Contest.
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Willam T. 8 Rodriguez
Wyoming Seminary Prep School Adopts Broad Curriculum
Special work focuses on character building and college preparation. Certificate awarded by colleges. Co educational with ornamental branches and superior facilities including dormitories science hall chapel dining gymnasium and athletic field. Tuition 300 a year. Sept 17 term opens. Des Moines trip offers reduced railroad fare 31.95 round trip with multiple departure dates and return extension options.
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Oat Sprague
D. D
Lake Shore Route Proves Fastest and Safest Travel
Endless travelers from New York to Chicago rely on the Lake Shore & Michigan Southern line for regular trips. The road is praised as the fastest, safest, most convenient and comfortable in America, with a pledge that once experienced, travelers won’t seek alternatives. Readers are urged to request tickets reading by way of the Lake Shore.
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New York
Chicago
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
America
Lehigh Valley Railroad Fare to New York September Special
The offer sets a four dollar thirty five cent round trip to New York from Scranton aboard the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Tickets go on sale September 18 and are valid for return through September 20 on all trains except the Black Diamonds express. Consult agents for details.
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New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Scranton
Extraordinary Picture Frame Bar at Schriever Sale
Schriever's Special Sale features a frame bar with Tie and Git frames marketed as closeout items. The event runs Thursday and Friday with discounted prices highlighted for buyers seeking bargains in picture framing accessories.
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Schriever
Smoking Den Novelties Displayed at O'Hara's
A notice states new smoking den novelties have arrived and are now on display at O'Hara's.
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O'Hara's
Paine's Celery Compound Promises Health To Sufferers
The advertisement urges the unhappy bearer to choose the path to health through Paine's Celery Compound. It touts relief for rheumatism neuralgia kidney and liver troubles dyspepsia nervousness and blood diseases with testimonials claiming renewed vigor and recovery from long standing ailments.
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Paine
Through the Upper South Nine Day Tour by Rail
A nine day personally conducted rail tour from New York offers visits to Gettysburg Blue Mountains Luray Natural Bridge Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Asheville and Washington. Prices begin at 85 from New York and Newark 83 from Philadelphia with proportionate rates elsewhere. Contact 1196 Broadway New York or George W Boyd Philadelphia.
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Gettysburg
Blue Mountains
Luray
Natural Bridge
Chattanooga
Lookout Mountain
Asheville
Washington
New York
Newark
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Gettysburg Battlefield
Broadway
George W. Boyd
Schriever's Frame Sale on September 4 5
Handome gilt frames valued at seven dollars to ten dollars offered at sale on Thursday and Friday September 4 and 5 at 110 Wyoming Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyoming Avenue
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Gem
Washington Ave
Carter Building
Linden Street
Peter N. Haan
Mulberry Street
Title Guaranty and Trust Co
I. F. Mmegargel & CO
Ackawannan Aundry Trough Sold
Patchen
Kipp
Thompson Gow
Geap
Elmer Williams
Edna Coleman
Ets Johnston
Forest
Ey Telsen
Frae “Itibier
South Scran
Eadie Morris
South Scranton
Mary Banach
Green Bridge
William T. 8. Rodriguez
Conservatary OF Music
Alfred Pennington
Register
Alice Louise Evans
T.c
Tribune
the Lackawanna Company
Pancoast
Wyoming Seminary
Kingston, Pa
Des Moines
Iowa
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Lackawanna Railroad
Elgin
the Great Atlantic and Pacific Tea Co
Lackawanna Avenue
North Main Avenue
Jersey
Michigan
E. G. Coursen
Paine’s
Upper South
Washington Avenue
Guaranty & Trust Co
Pohly
Eee
L. A. Watres
FE. L. Phillips
Abram Nesbitt
Thomas BE. Jones
Thos. H. Watkins
Wm. FB. Hallstead
Johnson
Masury
Parrotts, Masury’s, Valentines and
Lawsons
Franklin Ave
Dickson Mill & Grain Co
Preyscence Road
Scranton, PA
Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing
Spruce Street
J. Fuhrman & Bro
Lackawanna Ave
Nison
Imperial Tissue Paper
Reynolds Brothers
Jermyn
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