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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1902

Page

5

Local Society Notes Highlight Weddings Visits and Birth

Mrs. George and Mott and children return from Atlantic City as do William Reese of North Main avenue and Laura Cruike of Athens PA visiting Mrs. Cure. Wade Finn summering at Crystal Lake spent Saturday in the city. H F Dixie returns from Elmira. Edward Arthur Jr and wife celebrate a twelve pound baby boy. Fleming couple back from Lakes and Thousand Islands. George Roe and Annie Neubauer to marry Sept 1 at the bride’s home. Wexburn and Frothingham depart for Dartmouth after New York and Boston trip. Clarke left for New York with Toohey and Miss Bulbivera to shop fall goods.

George &. Mott Atlantic City William Reese North Main Avenue Jeff Baturday Des Moines Laura Cruike Athens George A. Cure Wade Finn Crystal Hike H. F. Dixie Elmira Edward Arthur, Jr Monroe Avenue Mon. J. R. Fleming Madison Avenue Lakes Thousand Islands George M. Roe Annie Marie Neubauer Hermann Neubauer Myrtle Street Lyon Wexburn Randolph Frothingham New York City Boston Dartmouth College George W. Clarke Clarke Brown PJ. Toohey Menrietta Bulbivera Metropole

Letters from the People

Short reader letters appear under this header, with names supplied by writers. The Tribune does not assume responsibility for opinions expressed.

Tribune

Dog poisoner feared as mad dog scare spreads

Carl Seller of Beranton Pa urges arrest and prosecution of a local crank after witnessing a hound perish from strychnine poisoning. He condemns bystanders who claimed the dog was mad and calls for action to end the town’s fear sparked by the poison plot.

Carl Seller Washington Avenue Beranton Dee

Special excursion tickets offered for trains on specified dates

Tickets good for return within five days from the gale date. Round trip fare set at $5.00 for adults and $2.60 for children aged five to twelve. Mr Reeve Jones will accept a limited number of pupils for the coming season. Address 1823 North Washington Avenue. New phone 1030. The Griffin Art Company is at New Wyoming Avenue.

Reeve Jones Washington Avenue

Platt Predicts End of Coal Strike Though Doubts Persist

The article reports Senator Platt predicting the coal strike will end soon, but local officials see little chance of settlement this week. Governors, unions, and company leaders debate potential peace moves, while miners vow to endure. Prices and supply tensions remain high across the Northeast and Atlantic ports as the strike drags on.

New York Platt Governor Stone Fahey Mitchell St. Charles Wilkes-Barre Nicholls Harrisburg Trenton N. J Engineering and Mining Journal of Oly United Mine Workers Civic Federation Hanna Quay Penrose Carroll D. Wright Gener Knox Congress Roosevelt Pennsylvania Morgan Oul Lkely Northwest Chicago Nhout O Ld Canadian Duture Ihe Rte Company Hitfalo Atlantic Seaboard Deers New York Harbor Tee Boston Narrigansect Bay Philadelphia New York Arbor

Lehigh Valley Fare to New York on September 16

Travel offer from Scranton to New York and return priced at 4.35 dollars via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Tickets valid September 16 and on any train through September 0, excluding the Black Diamond Express. Agents can provide further details.

New York Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton

Attractive half tones and line cuts offered by The Tribune

The Tribune announces effective half tones and line cuts for card and advertising use with prompt service and low rates. Griffin Art Company offers artistic picture framing at reduced prices at 209 Wyoming Avenue.

Tribune Wyoming Avenue Griffin Art Company

Four year old held on larceny charge in Tripp Park

Talford Carpenter of Tripp Fork, not yet four, is detained at Jackson street police station in fault of 200 dollars on larceny charges. He took a purse from Mrs. H M Cooper's store in Tripp Park and bought two knives a revolver a cartridge box a pack of playing cards and five dime novels including Buffalo Bill's Secret Camp. He gave four books to friends and hid remaining money under his steps. Alderman Kellow set his bond at 300 dollars for court appearance.

Talford Carpenter Tripp Fork Jackson Street Carpenter H. M. Cooper Tripp Park Buffalo Bill Alderman Kellow

Education contest boost praised in Rev Pierce sermon

Rev Dr Robert F Y Pierce lauded the Tribune educational contest at Penn Avenue Baptist Church urging sacrifices for higher learning. He praised Scranton Tribune management led by Mr Byxbee and praised Keller leading the effort as a model of a good clean daily paper promoting education and family uplift.

the Tribune Robert F. Y. Pierce Penn Avenue Abraham Scranton Tribune Byxbee Tythune Keller Pierve

Men of the Hour Foley leaves Scranton for Pittsburgh

Frank J. Foley longtime secretary of the Scranton Bicycle Club departs for Pittsburgh after a transfer by the American Steel Spring Company. He received a gold watch from club members for his service and sportsmanship including bowling and his record 254 on the club alleys.

Frank J. Foley Scranton Bleyele Club Pittsburg American Steel Spring Company Blieyele Club B. P. Connolly H. C. Wallice Mr. Foley Blick Pennsylvania Foley

Political maneuvering at Democracy convention in Tlotel Schadt

Leaders and prospective candidates met to shape tomorrow's convention. George Howell appeared set for Congress, with Hoban and Sando contesting for orphans court judge. A likely Howell endorsement aimed to block a vacancy and rallies favored endorsing Cornell, while several ward contests and candidate withdrawals shaped the scene.

The Democracy Tlotel Schadt Orphans’ Court Charles Graf George Howell Congress T. P. Hoban Ton M. F P. Sando Strikeemakers Howell Cornell Vigilance Committee

Hallstead and Kibler Jump in Standings at Event

Thompson breaks his tie with Sherwood and moves to sixth place, as Hallstead climbs two positions and Kibler rises five in a new contest update.

Thompson Sherwood

Standings of Contestants List Scranton and Surrounding Areas

A lengthy standings list shows competitors from Scranton Elmhurst Carbondale and nearby towns. Names include A J Kellerman Charles Burns William Rodriguez Oscar Kipp Albert Freedman Herbert Thompson and many others with varied scores. The compilation features residents and brief affiliations across multiple localities.

A. J. Kellerman Scranton Charles Burns Wandling William T Rodriguez Oscar H. Kipp Elmhurst Albert Freedman Belle- Vue civ Herbert Thompson Carbondale Wm. Sherwood Harford Fred K. Gunster Green Ridge Maxwell Shepherd Chas W. Dorsey L. BE Stanton A. Havenstrite Mos- Gow Sissy Sig Wee Kom 13, Harry Madden, Scranton.121 14. Hendrick Adams Chin- Chua Vos Homer Kresge Hyde Park Frank B. McCreary Hall- Beng Aes Cove Beatrice Harpur Thompson Jane Mathewson Factoryville Don C. Capwell William Cooper Priceburg Louis Gere Brooklyn Walter Hallstead Ave Kibler South Wim Rodrigues Don Capwell William HH. Sherwood Ji Joseph A. Havenstrite Wy. Dorney

Contestants score in Tribune Educational Contest Saturday

Nine contestants scored this Saturday led by Albert Freedman of Bellevue and Fred Whibler of South Scranton. Frederick Kibler moved into a tie for twenty-second as Winter Hallstead rose past Miss Edna Coleman, Lee Culver, and others. The September leaders stand unchanged except for changes at sixth ninth and tenth place.

the Tribune Albert Freedman Bellevue Fred Whibler South Scranton William Rodriguez Scranton Herbert Thompson Carbondale Maxwell Shepherd Don C. Capwell Walter Hallstead Harford Fred K. Gunster Green Ridge Mr. Thompson Mr. Sherwood Winlter Hallstead Edna Coleman Lee Culver Fred Kibler Elmer Williams Miss Yeager Grant Decker Miss Coleman Marl Yost Prescott Avenue

Scranton College of Music Opens Under Evans

The Scranton College of Music announces its opening with Haydn Evans as director. Instructors include piano and organ with Haydn Evans also teaching voice. Dr. Dod J. Mason plays violin and Miss Nellie Hollister is listed, with a new telephone contact and location at Commonwealth building near Spruce street and Washington avenue.

Montrose Fair Attracts Notable Acts In Susquehanna County

The fifty sixth annual Susquehanna County Agricultural Society fair unfolds Tuesday and Wednesday in Montrose with attractions headlined by the Yomoma brothers Japanese jugglers from New York City and humorist Mr. R. B. Leeds of Birmingham Pa. The Harford Copner band will provide music. Special rail passes cover D L W tickets for Sept 16 17 and return Sept 18. Griffin Art Company at 209 Wyoming Avenue continues discounted framing and pictures.

Sumner Salter New York City Hardenbergh School of Music and Art Carter Building Linden Street Susquehanna County Agricultural Society Montrose Yomoma Brothers Leeds Birmingham Harford Copner Band L. & W. Railroad

Workman's Narrow Escape From Falling Scaffold

George Henneker, a carpenter, clung to a rope as a sliding scaffold on the Sumter Brothers building on Lackawanna avenue fell while being drawn up. He swung to the roof, narrowly escaping injury as planks shattered an awning and glass in the sidewalk. Several bystanders escaped harm.

Lackawanna Avenue Sumter Brothers George Henneker Henneker

Popular School Gains Fast readers and positions

A popular school at the Guernsey building shows rapid growth with opening day attendance quadrupled from last year and new pupils enrolling daily. Every graduate of the past year reportedly holds a good position, with none taking more than six months to prepare. Individual attention credited for the strong results.

Lackiwanna Business College Guernsey

Maitland Fair Promises Thrills And Improvements

Maitland plans a big fair next week with balloon ascensions parachute drops races and large exhibits. Ground privileges cost fifty cents or one dollar with a team. Improvements on the grounds include track stock provisions and repairs to the exhibition building and ball grounds.

Smith Dalton

Scranton Tribune Offers Fine Cuts at Low Prices

The Scranton Tribune promotes its half-tone and fine-cut services with up-to-date equipment, promising high quality work at the lowest prices and inviting a trial order to prove their capability.

The Scranton Tribune

Scranton School Offers Day and Evening Courses at Low Prices

Nearly 150 already enrolled in night school at Scranton Business College. Griffin Art Co. 209 Wyoming avenue advertises top quality photography with a deal of four dollars per dozen photos for two fifty per dozen.

Surgeon Dr Lindabury Specializes in Women’s Diseases

Dr Lindabury, surgeon specializing in diseases of women, practices at 215 Connell building with hours 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:90 p.m. The note ends with the word hated.

Lindabury Connell Building

Henry the Fourth Cigars Clear Havana Wholesale at OHara

Local trade note announces Henry the Fourth Cigars as a clear Havana brand available wholesale through O'Hara's. The item highlights wholesale supply options and the Havana origin.

Henry Havana O'Hara

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