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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1902

Page

10

Democratic primaries set for today across multiple districts

Primaries run 4 to 7 pm for delegates to county senatorial and Third Legislative district conventions. County convention at Music hall Tuesday 10 am. Senate and Third district meetings follow with single-candidate formalities. Contests expected at county level include orphans' court race Hoban vs Sando and county commissioner race Burschell vs Graf. Republican slate prep discussed but regular nominating method retained. First Legislative district Democrats meet next Wednesday 7:30 pm at Mulherin's hall with Hayes as likely nominee.

Music Hall P. F. Calpin St. Charles W. P. Litts Clarks Summit T. P. Hoban Hon M FB. Sando Orphans’ Court Victor Burschell Charles Graf John J. Durkin Richard J. Gourke John&. Jordan E. P. Kingsbury

Scarce Lumber Delays McClave Brooks Foundry Works

Construction on the Diamond Land tract plant by McClave and Brooks slows due to limited lumber. Brickwork is done and portions are covered, but Moyer awaits shipments to finish roofing. Original occupancy target of September 1 slips to early next year amid material shortages. DL&W may pause planned improvements along the line.

McClave & Brooks Diamond Land Company Moyer Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company

Local Mines Output Surpasses Region Figures Amid Strike

Reported mine outputs show local companies delivering more coal than Dun's agency figures for the region. People's Coal Co contracts for 1,000 tons of egg and grate coal at ten dollars a ton, with output rising as new collieries start and unions discuss possible wage increases.

Don's Agency People's Coal Company Careul AL Db Ishene Gila Warnke & Co Dun Nicholls Oxford Crawford New York Teamsters’ Union People's Coal Company Coal Smith Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Conway

Double header today at Athletic park

This afternoon at 2 1 2 o clock a shooting match between A C Monies of city hall and John Von Bergen of the court house is set for 50 a side with 20 shots each at 21 yards rise and 80 yard boundary under Schuylkill rules. At 3 o clock the Scranton Semi Pros face Montrose in a baseball game with listed lineups.

A. C. Monies City Hall John von Bergen Court House Athletic Park Schuylkill Scranton Crack Montrose

Country club tennis tournament finals set for this afternoon

The concluding matches of the country club tennis tournament will begin at 1.20 o'clock. The singles final between Glazebrook and Shafer, the last doubles semi final Corser and Marss versus Peck and Cool, and the doubles final with the winner facing Glazebrook and Boswell will follow. Tea will be served by the entertainment committee.

Glazebrook Shafer Corser Marss Peck Cool Boswell

The Tribune Ad Pros Promise Fast Low Rates

See the Cut Man. Effective half-tones and line cuts for card and advertising are available at The Tribune drive. They offer prompt service and the lowest rates. A trial order will prove their unexcelled workmanship.

Tribune

Miss Yeager's Big Advance In High School Meet

Thompson and Sherwood both post solid returns and remain tied for sixth place though within four points of fifth. Madden achieves the largest points gain, rising one place as the event continues.

Thompson Sherwood Madden

Standing of Contestants in Scranton Area Science Fair

A tallies list ranks 33 contestants from Scranton and surrounding towns such as Wandling Elmhurst Harford and Peckville. Notable names include A J Kellerman Charles Burns Oscar Kipp Chas W Dorsey L E Stanton and Don C Capwell with scores ranging from low teens to over sixty.

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling William T Rodriguez Soranton Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Albert Freedman Belle- Fur Vie Vines Trig Ae Oos Herbert Thompson Carbondale Wm. Sherwood Harford Fred K. Gunster Green Ridge Maxwell Shepherd Louis Gere Brooklyn Lee Culver Springville Edna Coleman Walter Hallstead Grant M. Decker Hallstead Cee Wee Wee Mary Yeager Elmer Williams Fred Kibler South Scran Eerivem One Hugh Johnston Forest Olives Carcasseiseeis Eddie Morris Harry Danvers Provi Science Louis McCusker Park Place C. J. Clark Peckville

Change of Officials at Pennsylvania Coal Company Mines

Sydney Williams resigns as general superintendent and will depart September 20 to lead J B Markle & Co's mines at Hagleton. W W Inglis of Hillside Coal and Iron will be replaced as general superintendent by Petersen of Forest City. Hillside foreman likely to take Petersen’s post.

Sydney Willams Pennsylvania Coal Company J. B. Markle & Co Hagleton Willams Scranton Philadelphia W. W. Inglis Hillside Coal and Iron Company Williams Petersen Forest City Inglis Hillside Company

Recital by Madame Sembrich Arrives in Scranton

Promoter announces a song recital by Madame Sembrich for Scranton and vicinity on Tuesday October 21, backed by strong local support from last season and ongoing plans for elite artists this year.

Scranton

Howard Family Reunion in Waymart for Mrs Sophia Howard

Mrs Sophia Howard celebrated her eighty sixth birthday with a family gathering at her Waymart home on Thursday September 11. Attending were T J Anderson Lawrence Manzer A W Howard and son W G Conrad and daughter C Keech G W Rice and two daughters H H Howard W J Sweeney Olyphant Oscar Wells A G Howard and daughter John Enslin Laren Fielding and daughter Howard Shaffer and daughter Alyn Rockwell all of Waymart and nearby towns.

Sophia Howard Waymart T. J. Anderson Lawrence Manzer South Gibson A. W. Howard W. G. Conrad Charles Keech G. W. Rice H. Rice

Madame Sembrich to Sing at Scranton Armory Recital

Fred C. Hand announces Madame Sembrich will perform at the new Scranton armory on October 21. The Metropolitan Opera soprano, limited to ten recitals, will be showcased with a redesigned stage and seating to ensure optimal viewing and hearing for all attendees.

Madame Sembrich New Armory Scranton Metropolitan Opera Company Madame Semabrich Armory Harvey J. Blackwood Fred C. Hand

Kramer Bros Expand with Prism Wall and New Shoe Dept

Kramer Bros, city clothiers at Lacka Wanna avenue, redecorate with a prism glass wall replacing the rear brick. The store now features a substantial shoe department and enlarged children’s section, while maintaining their established standing. The fall season ads on page 2 highlight the changes.

Kramer Bros City Clothiers Lackawanna Avenue Ahr Wwell

Hot contest in Tribune Educational Contest leads

The Tribune reports a tight race for top positions with seven of the first ten leaders scoring yesterday. Harry Madden gained nineteen points to surge, while Miss Mary Yeager advanced four places for a notable result. Albert Freedman added twelve points after initial tallies.

Tribune Herbert Thompson Carbondale William Sherwood Harford Albert Freedman Bellevue Harry Madden Scranton Hendrick Adams Chinchilla Mary Yeager Green Ridge Butittle A. J. Kellerman Charles W. Dorsey Oscar Kipp Elmbhurst Steeies Frank B. McCreary Hallstead Wm. T Rodriguez Maxwell Shepherd Dorsey Kellerman Freedman

Elopers Missing. Police Seek Smith and Anderson Pair

Mr. Harry Smith and Mrs. Norman E Anderson eloped on Tuesday and vanished. Police say there is no trace of them and Mr. Anderson has talked with Superintendent Day about pursuing a divorce on the grounds of desertion. He notes his wife was previously divorced before their sixteen year marriage.

Harry Smith Norman E. Anderson Delly Avenue Anderson Day

Republican Notice for 20th Senate District Primary and Convention

The Republican voters of the twentieth senatorial district in Pennsylvania are summoned. The standing committee met in Scranton at the Central Republican Club rooms on September 6 1902 and set a primary for September 16 from 4 to 7 pm and a convention on September 17 at 10 am. Delegates are apportioned by pre Crawford rules with at least one delegate and one per every 100 votes for the highest state office at the last election. Vigilance committees will run the primaries. vacancies on primary boards may be filled by the current chairman. E P Kingsbury, chairman. Walter E Davis, secretary.

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

Scranton Tribune Offers Modern Photo and Line Cut Services

They promote half-tone and line cut capabilities for ads and notices. The shop boasts up-to-date equipment, high quality work at low prices, and invites a trial order to prove their service.

The Scranton Tribune

Scranton College of Music Opens In Commonwealth Building

The Scranton College of Music announces its opening in the Commonwealth building at Spruce street and Washington avenue with instructors Haydn Kievans director and piano organ voice violin and voice specialists including Haydn Evans Dr D J J Mason and Miss Nellie Hollister. Dr H B Ware has returned. The phone system is listed from the Board of Trade building on the second floor.

Commonwealth Building Spruce Street Washington Avenue Haydn Kievans Haydn Evans D. J. J. Mason Nellie Hollister H. B. Ware Board of Trade College Haydn Evens New

Turkish Cigarettes Sold In Sealed Tins At OHaras

A local shop named OHaras offers Turkish cigarettes including brands such as Nestors Deities and Rameses each in sealed tins of 50. The listing notes availability among other varieties.

Nestors Rameses O'hara’s

September Leaders and Prize Winners List

A September competition results list shows First Prize a Mandolin valued at $10, with Second and Third Prizes a No. 2 Brownie Camera and a No. 1 Brownie Camera respectively. Names include Oscar Hy, Herbert Thompson, G. Joseph A. Havenstrite, Maxwell Shepherd, and others linked to the event.

Oscar Hy Brippec Cscs Herbert Thompson Ftem Rodriguez Don Cc. Capwell Cue William H. Sherwood

Lehigh Valley 4.35 Return Fare to New York September 16

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces a 4.35 to New York and back fare good September 16 to 20. Tickets on sale September 16, valid on all trains except the Black Diamond express. Scranton fare listed as 435. Consult agents for further particulars.

New York Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton

Scranton Business College Enrollments Rise For New Term

New students are enrolling rapidly at Scranton Business College with about 150 enrolled in the night school and 120 in the day school. A manufacturing firm sought a gentleman stenographer, Spencer Kimble was sent to Pennsylvania Casualty, and a corporation repeatedly asked for a young man stenographer. Abbie Erk begins Monday with T B Clark & Co glass-cutters in Honesdale.

Spencer Kimble Pennsylvania Casualty Company Abbie C. Erk T. B. Clark & Co Glass-Cutters Honesdale

Maitland Fair Promises A Week Of Thrills And Exhibits

Next week Maitland hosts a bustling fair with balloon ascensions parachute drops and cveat races. Large exhibits merry go rounds and daily grounds improvements attract crowds while exhibitor tickets cost fifty cents or one dollar per day if you bring a team. Ground privileges secured for W C Smith Dalton Pu as improvements continue on the grounds and track to be enhanced and stock provisions updated.

College Opens With Formal Music Program Debut

Evans directs the college opening featuring Testructors on piling and organ, Haydn Evens on voice, Dr D J J Mason on violin, and Miss Nellie Hollister with a new phone service in the event program.

Dr Lindabury Surgeon Women’s Diseases Specialist

Dr Lindabury, a surgeon specializing in diseases of women, operates in the 215 Connell Building. Office hours are 11:00 am to 4:00 pm, and 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm.

Lindabury Diseases of Women & Specialty Connell Building

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