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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 09, 1902

Page

5

Miss Agnes Conway and Friends Meet in New York

Personal notes list Agnes V Conway of Bellevue vacationing in New York city and Sarah Perry entertaining Lottie Gumble of Syra use. Assistant Postmaster D W Powell returned from Clifford, while Peter Grimes named superintendent at Dixie's theater and Charles Wolfe of Rochester University visits Edson E Smith.

Agnes V. Conway Bellevue New York City Sarah Perry Parker Street Lottie Gumble Syratse D. W. Powell Clifford Peter Grimes Dixie's Theater Charles D. Wolfe Rochester University Edson E. Smith Madison Avenue Carroll Maloney Villa Nova College Grace Atherton North Main Avenue Philadelphia Br. A. D. Preston Massachuselts Bridget A. Hoban Bishop Noban Dangerously North Washington Avenue

Three Accident Cases at Moses Taylor Hospital

Three accident victims arrived at Moses Taylor Hospital after incidents on Saturday. James Dooley of West Scranton, a Lackawanna railroad conductor, fell from a freight car by the Stowra Packing House and suffered a badly bruised back. John Done, a miner at Avondalis, sprained his back from a fall of top vault. John Busk, a laborer at the Dodge, was hit by falling roof debris and injured his knee cap.

Moses Taylor Hospital James Dooley Weet Scranton Lackawannis Road Stowra’ Packing House John Done & Miner He Avondalis John Buski Dodge

Maullana Fair Featured with Balloon Drops and Baseball

The Maullana Fair runs September 16 to 19 highlighting Myrtle Helle Webb in balloon ascensions and parachute drops. Baseball games are scheduled Wednesday and Thursday with a Friday final. $90 to first and $20 to second. Grounds and track in excellent condition. Free admission to meet friends at the event.

Myrtle Helle Webb Chilcago

Appointment of Anna Cusick as Truant Officer by School Board

The school board approved hiring Mrs Anna Cusick as an assistant to Truant Officer Martin Joyce to curb runaway pupils. The plan faced some opposition but was approved with a salary of 40 a month. Dr O Malley cited growing duties, while Evans called the move strange and Isynon warned of possible future bond needs.

Anna Cusick Martin Joyce Joyce Chicago Jennings Evans

School board approves raises and new hires for city teachers

The board adopted the committee's recommendations fixing Mrs. Cusick's salary at 40 a month and accepting resignations of Myrtle Perry and Alice Ivans. New appointments include Lillian O'Donnell Kate L. Mawn Catherine B. Gibbons. Larkin moves from No 23 to No 20 and Ruddy from No 20 to No 23.工资 increases for Angela Blewitt and others follow with several raises.

Myrtle 0 Hicks Cliff Mason Margaret Durkin Eugene H. Fellows Cornell University Costello

September Leaders Well Bunched In Local Parade

William Sherwood trails leaders by three points as Edna Coleman climbs one place and A L Clark moves ahead three in a tightly packed September standings showing a close race among districts.

William Sherwood Edna Coleman A. L. Clark

Scranton and area contestants ranked in standings list

A lengthy standings table lists 33 contestants from Scranton and surrounding towns with scores and placements. Notable entries include A J Kellerman, Charles Burns, Oscar Kipp, Albert Freedman, and Miss Beatrice Harpur among many others from Elmhurst Bellvue Carbondale and more, with varied scores.

Big Rush Of Pupils Opened Public Schools

Public schools opened after the summer vacation with the largest enrollment on record. Overcrowded rooms appeared citywide and in suburbs some rooms held 65 to 70 pupils. The surge is linked to a strike drawing many breaker boys and others to classes. Three new buildings and five kindergartens started, with the High School near 1,200 in attendance. A board motion ordered teachers to admit all students ages 6 to 21.

Linden Street St. Cecilia's Academy Murphy Board of Control No. 12

City to Decide on Free Swimming Pool Implementation

Director of Public Works John Roche announced this week will determine if the city gets a free swimming pool. A generous donor plans to back the project with cost estimates for completion, including superstructure and contractor work. The pool measures 190 by 60 feet with eight modern showers and other facilities, with further trips planned to study model baths.

John F. L. Brown Bureau of Engineering Phillips Conrad Schroeder Roche New York

Nine leaders score in Tribune Educational Contest

The Tribune Educational Contest results show Scranton participants A J Kellerman with 4 and William T Rodriguez with 12, Carbondale’s Herbert Thompson with 6, Hartford’s William Sherwood with 20, and Maxwell Shepherd from Carbon…

the Tribune A. J. Kellerman Scranton William T Rodriguez Herbert Thompson Carbondale William Sherwood Harford Maxwell Shepherd Carbon

Phillips Is The Man For Second District Nomination

Common Councilman Fred Phillips is the Democratic nominee for the Second district legislature. Party leaders persuaded John C. Rowhe to withdraw during the primaries, and J. F. Hammes had already withdrawn, leaving Phillips unopposed. The convention will be held at 2 p.m. today at St. Charles.

Fred Phillips John C. Rowhe Mr. Phillips St. Charles

Scranton Wrestlers See Changes in Standings

Dale, 6, Don Capwell, Scranton, 1, Lee Culver, Springville, 1, Miss Edna Coleman, Scranton, 4, and A L Clark, Green Grove, 9. Coleman passes Grant Decker and ties Culver for 22nd. Army Clark from Green Grove moves to 33rd, Peckville Clark remains 33rd pending points. Herbert Thompson of Carbondale ties Albert Freedman for 5th. William Sherwood nears triple tie and Rodriguez and Thompson swap leadership for September prizes.

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling William T Rodriguez Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Albert Freedman Belle- Vue Cece Eueas Herbert Thompson Carbondale Wm. Sherwood Harford Fred K. Gunster Green Ridge Ceessevays Maxwell Shepherd Chas. W. Dorsey L. E. Stanton J. Paib Ah Frank B. McCreary Hall- Stead Beatrice Harpur Thompson Jane Mathewson Factoryville Don Capwell William Cooper Priceburg Louis Gere Brooklyn Lee Culver Eddie Morris Mary Yeager Seseees Harry Danvers Provi Gence Wee Peckville Clark Green Grove William Sherwood William Rodriguez Mr. Sherwood

Settling of Ground Damages Water Lines in City Corner

Ground near Wyoming avenue and Spice Street has sunk over several days, breaking a water main that was repaired last night. From Saturday, Tradera bank building pipes pulled downward causing a flood at Arbor Cafe on the ground floor while the upper pipes gave way. Settling subsided last night, with no danger to surrounding structures as they rest on bed rock.

W. T. Gearhart W. H. Gearhart Monroe Avenue Linbach Old Point Comfort Richmond Washington J. TR. Mudd Forest City J. W. Janklyn Sanderson Avenue Udd Forest Ity News Mame Swarts Correspondnce Schood Ienda Luckawaxen Portervis N. Y W. 8. Millar Bhenandoah Fionds Wyoming Avenue Spice Street Tradera’ Bank Arbor Cafe

Seminary Opens At Mt St Mary's With Pontifical Mass

The Mt. St. Mary's seminary opened on the Nativity feast with a pontifical high mass by Rt. Rev. Bishop M. J. Hoban in the new chapel. Clergy, 125 Sisters, and about 75 novices attended as the bishop blessed the building and setup, while around sixty boarders enrolled and classes began. Some boarding pupils will transfer from St. Cecelia's academy on Wyoming avenue, to be used as a day school.

Mt. St. Mary's Seminary M. J. Hoban P. J. McManus J. J. Griffin N. J. McManus J. V. Moylan E. J. Melley M. B. Donlan M. E. Loftus J. A. O'Reilly Sisters of the Immaculate Heart of Mary Hoban

Fracture Caused Death in Blakely Boy Arthur Reese

Arthur Reese fourteen died after a wrist fracture led to blood poisoning. Doctors Van Sickle and Whelan treated him after amputation above the elbow, following a fall a week earlier. He was the son of Mr and Mrs Joseph Reese and the family recently moved from West Scranton to Blakely. Funeral arrangements will be announced.

Arthur Reese Joseph Reese Blakely Crans van Sickle Whelan Arthur Clackawann and Sterr Creek West

Dr Lindabury Surgeon Specializes in Diseases of Women

Dr Lindabury, surgeon, specializes in diseases of women operating at 215 Connell Building. Office hours listed as morning and evening sessions with served times noted in the fragment.

Lindabury Connell Building

Bermuda Excursions From New York This Season

The first Bermuda trip under Thomas Cook & Bon departs New York September 13 on the mall steamship of the Quebec Steamship company for ten days. Price, including transport and all hotel costs, is $44. A second trip begins September 7. Full details available from Thomas Cook & Bend, 261 or 1186 Broadway, New York City.

Bermuda Thomas Cook & Bon New York Quebec Steamship Company Mall Steamship Thomas Cook & Bend Broadway New York City

Local Dockets Highlight O'Hara’s Sealed Tasting Lineup

A note lists Turkish Cigarettes, Nestors, Delties, Rameses and others in a sealed ting at O Hara's with six items noted. The fragment suggests a catalog or tasting event tied to a venue brand.

Nestors Delties Rameses O'Hara's

Temple Iron offers $1000 reward for Edgerton colliery shooting

The Temple Iron company posts a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever shot and seriously injured two employees at the Edgerton colliery on Monday night August 18, 2002. General Manager B. Thorne signs.

The Temple Iron Company Edgerton B. Thorne

Scranton Tribune offers top-notch half-tone and line cuts

The paper advertises complete up-to-date equipment for producing high quality half-tone and line cuts at low prices. A trial order is promised to prove the service.

The Scranton Tribune

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