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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1902

Page

5

Local residents return from travels and visits

Numerous individuals and families from Carbonne Jefferson avenue Green Ridge Street Adams avenue and surrounding areas have returned home after travels. Reunions include trips to New York Cortland Cortland City Md Philadelphia Preston Park Lake Winwood and Bunker Hill.

City M. P. McCann Jefferson Avenue New York C. P .O'Malley Pacific Slope Aaron ¥. Bower Adirondacks George O. Sharjis Cortland Homer N.Y Maude Wiggins Peskens Delaware Water Gap Vicinty John Bailey Familly Green Ridge Street Brooklyn M. A. Tripp Sallie Hope Tripp Adams Avenue Philadelphia Bernard Gorman Walter Gorman Penn Avenue St. Charles College Edilcott City Nellie Mary Beamish Philadelhia Richard Jeamiah Lydia Lindsey Board of Charliles Currie Mildred von Bergen Preston Park Lake Win‘wood

Choir Delegation Plans Brooklyn Eisteddfod Participation

A meeting at Hotel Jermyn formed an organization to send choirs to Brooklyn North Carolina for the Arion Singing society eisteddfod during Thanksgiving week. Hon H M Edwards was named president and P Slias Walter secretary. A second gathering at Music hall next Wednesday will enroll members. Three choirs are planned including a mixed 200 voice choir with 100 men and 100 women, led by John T Watkins. Mrs D B Thomas is a probable female chorus leader.

Jermyn Brooklyn N. C Arion Singing Society H. M. Edwards P. Slias Walter Music Hall John T. Watkins D. B. Thomas

Beranton Tribune Offers Affordable Printing Services

The Beranton Tribune advertises modern equipment for half tone line cuts and fine printing work at low prices. It invites trials to convince customers of quality and efficiency.

Beranton Tribune

North American Coal Company Doubts on Police Role

The North American Coal Company doubts deputy sheriffs and coal and iron police are needed after pledges by President Mitchell and strike leaders. Despite assurances, attacks on the washery and workers continue, including a mobbing last night. The firm reports rising violence but resumes with minimal guard.

The North American Coal Company Coal and Iron Minooka Mitchell Anthony United Mine Workers of America Sharkey Central City Ceal Washery Delaware and Hudson

Conservatory In Pianoforte Instruction Promoted By System

The article outlines seven reasons for the Conservatory's success in piano instruction. It cites a progressive approved method, a clear complete course with exam and graduation standards, uniform goals across departments, balanced practice and study, strong patronage drawing desirable peers, competitive spirit, and practice performing before others.

Conservatory Firth

Miners Move Mass Meeting as Ironworks Resumes

The Typographical union will attend the mass meeting of miners at Throop today. Green Ridge Ironworks, shut in the second week of the strike due to coal shortages, resumed work yesterday after satisfactory arrangements secured a full supply.

Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company Pettebone Kingston Lackawanna Company Bellevue Marvine Delaware and Madson Company Murvine Tobey Wilkes-Barre Mitchell John H. Devine Central Labor Union Hugh Frayne American Federation of Labor William Corlegs Throop Green Ridge

Pretty Cheap Crook Arrested In Penny Theft Case

Patrolman Fred Karius and Detective Jack Tierney arrested a youth who called himself James McCormick after a cradle containing 78 cents disappeared from a Commercial restaurant. The companion fled with the cradle. McCormick was fined 3.25 and held for investigation as Detectives condemned him a cheap crook with a history of cons.

Fred Karius Jack ‘Tierney James McCormick McCormick Lackawanna Hospital Deiter MelCormick Teamsters’ Union Mr. McCormick

Political races and party appointments in Scranton district

John C Roche seeks the Democratic nomination for representative in the Second district. Fred Whitchoff withdraws. J F Hammes and Fred Phillips face the newcomer. Hammes chairs the district committee and may appoint vigilants, influencing a likely low primary turnout. Hammes will name appointments next Friday via newspapers. Primaries are next Monday. the convention follows. State GOP meeting in Philadelphia includes T F Penman, J A Scranton, J R Farr, L A Watres, Homer Green, and E R W Searle. J M Casey calls a Democratic district convention for September 23 at Mulherin's hall to nominate a legislature candidate. Democratic primaries occur September 20. Colonel F J Fitzsimmons leaves for Reading to notify nominees tonight.

John C. Roche Casey & Keily Fred Whitchoff J. F. Hammes Fred Phillips Hammes State Republican Committee Philadelphia Internal Revenue T, FP. Penman J. A. Scranton John RR. Farr L. A. Watres Homer Green Honesdale United States Court E. RR. W. Searle Susquehanna- Wayne J. M. Casey Democratic Standing Committee First Legislative District Multherin's Hall North Scranton F. J. Fitzsimmons Reading

Lake Shore Route Stands as Fastest, Safest Travel Choice

Travelers in New York and Chicago favor the Lake Shore Michigan Southern line for monthly trips, praising its speed safety and comfort. The ad copy argues that once on this route, passengers will not seek alternatives and urges readers to choose Lake Shore tickets by that route.

New York Chicago Lake Shore Michigan Southern America

For Sale Second-Hand Remington Typewriter

Remington typewriter in useable condition offered for sale by J N Smoot. Located at 314 Washington Ave.

Remington J. N. Smoot Washington Ave

Picture Frame Sale at Schriever's This Thursday

A brief local sale announces a 75 cent picture frame promotion at Schriever's available on Thursday and Friday only.

iSo Schriever's

Inquest Finds Marcus Dillon Death By Train At Parker Street

The coroner's jury reported Marcus Dillon died after being struck by a Delaware and Hudson passenger train at Parker street crossing on July 8 190%. The verdict offered no determination of potential negligence amid disputed testimony from the Dover family and other witnesses.

Marcus Dillon Parker Street Delaware and Hudson Henry Dover Capouse Avenue Dillon Dover Amelia Avenue Lackawanna Hospital Saltry Crogs J. H. Torrey John Devanney Owen Barrett Thomas F. Loftus Edward F. Morris John J. Watt P. J. Gilloegly

Large local concern cancels order for 1000 frames

An order by a major local company with Schriever for 1000 6picture frames was canceled and adjusted due to a strike. Schriever could retain frames after partial payment by the other contracting party. Gold Medal Studio plans to sell 1000 frames of one kind on Thursday and Friday September 4 and 6 at 110 Wyoming Avenue.

Schriever Wyoming Avenue

Nestors Deltics Rameses in Sealed Tins Ad

An advertisement lists medicines or tonics by brands Nestors Deltics Rameses kept in sealed tins at O Haras with a Dr Lindabury surgeon’s specialty in diseases of women and hours from 11 a m to 4 p m and 7 to 8 30 p m at 215 Connell Building.

O'Hara's Lindabury Connell Building

Comet Football Reorganization Meeting Planned

The Comet football team will meet for reorganization Sunday September 7 at 10 80 o'clock sharp. All members and applicants are requested to be present. John Holmes, Manager.

Comet John Holmes

Guessing Contest Seeks Points Leader With Cash Prizes

A newspaper notice advertises a guessing contest offering ten dollars per guess and nine additional cash prizes. Participants must estimate the number of points in 1900 and 1901, with five dollars in gold awarded to the nearest guess. Yesterday's results are mentioned.

Scranton Contestant Standings Listed with Scores

A historical standings list shows contestants led by A. J. Kellerman of Scranton and Charles Burns of Wandling with varying scores. The table includes hundreds of participants across Scranton Elmhurst Belle Vernon Carbondale and other towns with scores ranging from top numbers to low one and two digits.

Capwell Still Leads September Prizes Amid Close Chase

Capwell remains the leader for the September prizes though pressed by Oscar H. Kipp of Elmhurst and Havenstrite rising from eighth to third. Thompson sits in line for the fourth prize as Newton Hawley and Maxwell Shepherd hover among other contenders in Green Ridge Scranton and Carbondale.

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst William T Rodriguez Albert Freedman Belle Harry Madden Homer Kresge Hyde Park Frank B. McCreary Hall- Bgo Fred Kibler Eddie Morris Mary Yeager Green Ridge Peeman Harry Danvers Provi- Gonca Louis McCusker Park Place C. J. Clark Peckville A. TL. Clark Green Grove William Rodrifues Newton Hawley L. &. Stanton Maxwell Shepherd Carbondale Capwell Kipp Havenstrite Thompson William Rodriguez Freedman Joseph A. Havenstrite Moscow Hendrick Adams L. EE. Stanton A. L. Clark J. A. Havenstrite Herbert Thompson

Through the Upper South nine day Pullman tour

A personally conducted nine day tour leaves New York on October 8 by special Pullman train covering Gettysburg Blue Mountains Luray Natural Bridge Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Asheville and Washington. Rates are 85 from New York and Newark 83 from Philadelphia with proportional rates from other points. George W Boyd assists Philadelphia agents handle bookings at 1196 Broadway New York ticket agents and tour director.

Gettysburg Blue Mountains Luray Natural Bridge Chattanooga Lookout Mountain Asheville Washington New York Newark Philadelphia Pennsylvania Railroad Gettysburg Battlefield Broadway George W. Boyd

Tribune Starts Educational Contest with Cash Prizes

The Scranton Tribune launches a reader contest with ten cash prizes totaling ten dollars. Guesses must use Tribune coupons and ties go to the earliest printed date. The lead scorer’s points determine the winner, with updates on standings and recent changes among the top contestants.

the Tribune Tribune Scranton Tribune Scranton

Lehigh Valley Announces Scranton to New York Round Trip Fare

The Lehigh Valley Railroad quotes $4.35 for a round trip from Scranton to New York on September 16 with return valid through September 20. Tickets go on sale September 16 and are honored on any train except the Black Diamond express. Consult agents for details.

New York Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton Ios

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