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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1902

Page

5

Real estate notice offers two double houses for sale

Two double houses on a 40 by 160 foot lot in the 600 block near North Washington avenue are offered for 1250 with 1296 a year rental. One third down, financed mortgage. Suitable for a woman with cash to invest who can board and rent rooms for income. Front house has rooms and central location aids leasing. Richard Ernest Comegys, real estate, 709 Connell building. Phone 109.

Washington Avenue Richard Ernest iComegys Connell Building

Personal notes and hometown updates from city paper

Attorney Abram Salsburg of Wilkes arre yesterday in the city. Edwin P Low brother of Mayor Tow of New York is registered at Hotel Jer m. Miss Caroline Patterson of Denton ownship spent yesterday with friends. Vaul K Holgate left to begin a four year course at Tu Ayette college. Station Master BP. F McCann of the Okawanna railroad spending his vacation at the seashore. Robert B Hitchcock of 1609 Prescott venue class of 1905 has returned to Lafayette college to complete junior year ending June next. Misa La Barr of Simpson Watkins office won 100 dollars in gold for suggesting the name The Golden Gate Limited for the new express train via El Paso to California.

Abram Salsburg Wilkesarre Edwin P Low Tow New York Jerm Caroline Patterson Denton Vaul K. Holgate Tu Ayette College BP. F. McCann Okawanna Railroad Robert B. Hitchcock Prescott Lafayette College Misa la Barr Simpson & Watkins Ffice Express Southern Pacific el Paso California The Golden Gate Limited

Day and Evening Sessions Now Open at Low Prices

Day and evening sessions are open with low prices and easy terms. Call any time to inquire. Nearly 110 already in the night.

Franklin Engine Company holds monthly meeting with speeches

Franklin Engine Company members of the Franklin Magine ry held their regular monthly ing last evening in the Firemen's Hef Association rooms on Spruce et. After the business session a luncheon was served. Short speeches were made by A. H. Eynon, Joseph Hail, Thomas P. Daniela, George Chase, John Kime and others. The company was one of the few volunteer ar Hitctions in the city, and prior to the introduction of the paid system performed service.

Franklin Maginery Hef Association Spruce Et A. H. Eynon Joseph Hail Thomas P. Daniela George Chase John Kime Trul

Rose Goodwin at Taylor Pa Sept 6

Rose Goodwin married Albers Rowe at Taylor Pennsylvania on September 6 in a ceremony conducted by Reverend E Santos. The notice records the couple and officiant with the location and date.

Rose —Goodwin Taylor, Pa Rev. E. Santos Albers Rowe Addie Goodwin

Plan to end coal strike without cost to consumers

A prominent businessman proposes a compromise plan to settle the coal strike, arguing for no consumer price rise and fair treatment of workers. He outlines a staged wage add in 1903 tied to coal price cycles, aiming to restore operations and prosperity after seventeen weeks of conflict. He cites Amalgamated Steel Workers as precedent for post-strike gains.

Baer United States Steel Corporation Amalgamated Steel Workers Sugar & Plan

Phillips Nominated by Democrats in Second District

The Democrats of the Second legislative district nominated Fred J. Phillips, a common councilman, at a St. Charles hotel convention. He faced no opposition after John C. Roche withdrew. Phillips was chosen by acclamation after a brief speech promising to aid the Democratic party and miners.

St. Charles Fred J. Phillips John C. Roche J. F. Hammes Edward J. McNally John J. Fahey C. H. Schadt Martin Cadden Hammes Martin Ferguson Phillips Democratic Party

Balloon ascents and parachute drops headline fair

September 16 19 schedule promotes a nine day fair with Myrtle Balle Webb of Chicago performing balloon ascensions and parachute drops. Two baseball clubs play Wednesday and Thursday with Friday finals offering 30 to first and 20 to second. Grounds and track in excellent condition and Pleasant place to meet friends.

Myrtle Balle Webb Chicago

Change in O. and W. Timetable

Railway timetable updates for the New York Ontario and Western will discontinue some trains and alter others. Readers planning trips should contact the nearest station agent for current service information.

New York, Ontario & Western Railway Ontario & Western

Settlement of the Dean Howell Cases

Mrs. Jennie Howell Dean and her brother Franklin Howell ended their civil disputes in a meeting at O'Brien and Martin. They settled claims over a family trust and alleged $150,000 misappropriation, a conspiracy suit, and exceptions to executor reports, aiming to avoid public trial. Attorneys M. J. Martin I. H. Burns and Layton Shock represented Mrs. Dean. Franklin Howell was advised by M. J. Martin.

Jennie Howell-Dean Franklin Howell O'Brien & Martin Dean Franklin Howell M. J. Martin I. H. Burns Layton Shock

Double Attraction At Athletic Park Next Saturday

Manager Wirth of the Scranton semi pro team schedules a double attraction at Athletic Park for next Saturday afternoon. John Von Bergen from the courthouse and A C Monies from city hall will shoot at forty live birds for a purse of 100 dollars. The event starts at 2 30 o clock and will be followed by a Scranton versus Montrose baseball game, the Montrose club being Susquehanna county champions who recently beat the Pittston Brothers 8 to 2.

Wirth Scranton John von Bergen Court House A. C. Monies City Hall Montrose Susquehanna County Pittston Brothers

Realty offer for $10,000 residence at $7,400

A chance to buy a $10,000 residence for $7,400 in Scranton is described. The property features fine grounds with fruit and shade trees, a fair sized barn, and a twelve room steam heated house. See W T Hackett, the Real Estate Broker.

Scranton W.T. Hackett

Scranton Tribune Offers Modern Half-Tone Service

The Scranton Tribune advertises up-to-date equipment for half-tone and line cut work at low prices. It invites trial orders to prove its capabilities and efficiency.

The Scranton Tribune

Interest In No Good Plant Across Scranton Sold By Broker

Located in Scranton, prices listed for multiple interests including 1800, 1200, 5500, 3000 for half, or 6000 for entire stake. Reasons for selling provided. contact W. T. Hackett, Broker, for details. Dr. H. B. Wire has returned. Board of Trade building, second floor, Telephones.

Scranton W. T. Hackett H. B. Wire Board of Trade

Desirable Properties at Clark’s Green and Nearby Towns

At Clark's Green Glenburn Dalton and other country towns some very desirable See W T Huckett Broker.

Clark's Green Glenburn Dalton W. T. Huckett

Freedman and Dorsey Lead Sept Standings in Narrow Margin

Havenstrite gains in the main table while no position change occurs for Freedman and Dorsey. The September standings see the four leaders within five points of each other, with the four monthly prizes tightly packed and separated by small margins.

Havenstrite

Standings of Contestants with Scores and Locations

A sortable list shows contestants led by A. J. Kellerman of Scranton with 675 points, followed by Charles Burns Wandling 539 and William T. Rodriguez Scranton 416. The table includes entrants from Elmhurst, Carbondale, Harford, Hyde Park, Factoryville, Scranton and others with various scores and places.

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling William T Rodriguez Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Ae Freedman Selle Herbert Thompson Carbondale Wm. Sherwood Harford Fred K. Gunster Green Ridge Maxwell Shepherd Chas. W. Dorsey L. E. Stanton A. Havenstrite Mos- Cowess Eos Bos Cee Ae Loe Hendrick Adams Chin- Ching Sieeeus Sve Harry Madden Homer Kresge Hyde Park Frank B. McCreary Hall- Buca Beatrice Harpur Thompson Jane Mathewson Factoryville Don C. Capwell William Cooper Priceburg Louis Gere Brooklyn Lee Culver Springville Edna Coleman Noon Decker Hall Walter Hallstead Scran- Toms Esse E Ieee Ne Morris Miss Mary Yeager Harry Danvers Provi Gonce Louis McCusker Park Place Ess Piers Groceries C. J. Clark Peckville

Seven Contestants Add Scores in The Tribune Educational Contest

Albert Freedman of Bellevue and C W Dorsey of Scranton led gains with 19 and 15 points respectively. Havenstrite, Cooper, Shepherd, Thompson, and Kresge also scored, shifting leaders for September prizes as the gap narrows to five points among top contenders.

Tribune Albert Freedman Bellevue C. W. Dorsey Scranton J. A. Havenstrite William Cooper Maxwell Shepherd Herbert Thompson Homer Kresge

Republican primary and convention notices for 20th PA senate district

The standing committee of the 20th Pennsylvania Senate district met at Central Republican Club Scranton to set a primary on September 1 1902 between 4 and 7 pm and a convention on September 17 1902 at 10 am. Delegates are apportioned by votes and vigilance committees will run primaries. vacancies can be filled by the chairman BE Kingsbury and Walter E. Davis act as chair and secretary.

Pennsylvania Washington Seranton Central Republican Club Washington Avenue Scranton Crawford County P. Kingsbury Walter E. Davis

Reward Offered For Capture of Edgerton Colliery Shooter

Temple Iron company offers a $1000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person or persons who shot and seriously injured two employees at the Edgerton colliery on Monday night, August 18, 1902. B. Thorne, General Manager.

Temple Iron Company Edgerton B. Thorne

Real Estate Listings on The Hill and Nearby Properties

Steam heated eight room house on The Hill for 4500 dollars. Large lot steam heated house for 6500. Steam heated twelve room house for 5200. Steam heated double house for 7600. A single eight room house with bath and furnace heat for 3300 with terms 1100 cash. Cozy seven room cottage with bath laundry and reception hall for 2700. Six room modern house with bath for 2400. Single eight room house with bath for 1900. Large lot with modern double house near Mulberry street for 4000. For sale rent or other services contact W T Hackett Real Estate Broker Real Estate Exchange Building rooms 9 10 126 8 Washington avenue.

Mulberry Street W. T. Hackett Real Estate Exchange Washington Avenue

Dressmaker Miss Stratton closes shop at Coal Exchange

Miss Jennie Stratton of 337 Harrison avenue announces permanent closure of her dress-making establishment at rooms 62 and 6 Coal Exchange. After September 12 she will serve customers at their homes.

Jennie Stratton Harrison Avenue Thad

Farm on line of D L W near Scranton for 2300

One and a half acres with a good house barn and complete plant for raising chickens situated on the line of D L W north of Scranton priced at 2300. See W T Hackett Broker Scranton Pa.

Scranton W. T. Hackett

Surgeon Dr Lindabury Specializes in Diseases of Women

Dr Lindabury surgeon specializes in diseases of women. Office hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8 20 p.m. at 215 Connell building.

Lindabury Connell Building

Best double house in Scranton for $7500

Steam heated with modern plumbing and cemented cellars. Large well lit rooms plus a desirable home with $35 monthly rent from the other side. Terms require $2500 cash and $5000 on time. See W T Hackett broker Exchange Building.

Scranton W. T. Hackett

Scranton and Dunmore Property for Sale Cheap

A broker named W. T. Hackett offers Scranton and Dunmore property for sale with emphasis on quick purchase and savings. A separate note mentions a special examination for entrance to Scranton High School to be held Thursday and Friday at the high school building with candidates reporting to the principal’s office at 2:15 PM under W. C. Joslin.

Scranton and Dunmore W. T. Hackett Washington Age Scranton High School W. C. Joslin

Dalton House Sold For 2600 With Fine Grounds

Real estate listing notes a Dalton house sold for 2600, valued at 3000, with large grounds and good fruit. Furnace heat is in working condition. See W T Hackett, real estate broker, for details.

Dalton House W. T. Hackett

Dalton Property Offers Desirable Lots and Residences

W T Hackett, broker, markets Dalton Property featuring desirable lots and residential offerings. Sales emphasis on location and value, with potential for home builds and investment.

W.T. Hackett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Sterling Range Washington Ave Real Estate News Carter Building Linden Street Peter N. Haan Ivery Guaranty and Trust Co I. F. Megargel & CO the People's Bank JLABE Scranton Business College Franklin Engine Company United Mine Workers John Mitchell Buer Mitchell J. Alfred Pennington Maitland Fair Dean-Howell Freedman and Dorsey S. Wm, T Rodrigues Joseph A. Havenstrite William H. Sherwood C. C. M. Dorsey Poultry Farm Havana O'Hara's Malta Vita Michigan and Jersey E. G. Coursen Corner Y Washington AYE Spruce ST Faust Gloria Scranton Umbrella Manufacturing CO Bruce Street Dalton Property Allis-Chalmers Co Dickson Manufacturing Co Wilkes-Barre And Milton the Tribune Polnta Granty and Trust Co T. A. Watrhes PF. L. Phellips Abram Neebitt Thomas KE. Jones William F. Thatlatond Johnson Thomas HH. Watkins A Oh. Watres Masury Parrotts, Masury’s, Valentines and Lawsons Bittenbender Franklin Ave Dickson Mill & Grain Co Old Green Ridge New M.T. Keller Lackawanna Carriage Works Mears OSD Albert Ball E. Joseph Kuettel Lackawanna Avenue Peter Stipp M. H. Dale Washington Awe Nay Aug
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