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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1902

Page

12

Forest City Moves and Local News From Forest City

Forest City residents plan moves with George Ledyard buying the water farm at South Gibson to relocate next week. M W Woodmansee and wife leave Forest City for Baltimore to manage large real estate interests. Local agitation over prohibition sparks vigilance among churchmen and citizens, with warnings to illegal saloons. Street cars to resume service after a strike since 1901. Yardmaster William Peel appointed in Erie yard. Ontario & Western promotes W Elderberg to chief construction foreman, A Roper succeeds him. Funeral attended by Henry Stull family. Ike Joseph returns from wedding trip and plans to settle on Dundaff Street. Wandling Hoge company fair to reopen with leftovers sold and music for dancing. Memorial Day program includes Lady Darrell. Borough approves ten mill tax and six mill for the poor. Walter Bentley Ball to headline lecture and song at the opera house next Wednesday evening.

Scranton Tribune Forest City George Ledard T. C. Manger South Gibson Ledyard M. W. Woodtmansee Baltimore Wood- Ansee Wiliam Peel Carbondale Erie W. Elderberg Ontario & Western A. Roper Henry Stull Fred Jessie Mr. Stull Moosic Ike Joseph Taylor Dundaff Street Wandling Hoge Company Tennyson Old Lady Darrell Borough Council Baptist Church Opera House Walter Bentley Ball New York City

Local notes from Tunkhannock and Scranton area

Mrs Taylor Griffin of Wilkes Barre was summoned by her sister’s illness Caroline W Gray. Misses Mable Lewis and Marlon and Eleanor Metcalf returned to Elmira New York to study. Lee P Stark enrolled in law office of W F and C A Little. Court grants all licenses despite remonstrances. Mrs William Kittredge and daughter Helen return home after visiting Scranton. Rev W Hiller, former local pastor, visiting now from Port Jervis. Marcy Wiggins ill. Frank N Boyle of Nicholson doing business here. Mrs John Courtright and Rodney visit Miss Elizabeth Gable in Parsons. Mrs George Gray improves after two weeks of illness. John Brace of Sutton visiting Thursday.

William Kittredge Helen Scranton W. H. Hiller Methodist Episcopal Church Port Jervis N. Y Marcy Wiggins J. T. Wiggins Frank N. Boyle Nicholson John Courtright Rodney Parsons Elizabeth Gable Second George Gray John §. Brace Suttee

New Milford Church Groups Plan Activities and Events

The Ww. I. C. society of the Baptist church met at Dr and Mrs Snyder's home. Rev Mallory and wife with several youths organized a Christian Endeavor group at Moxley church in South New Milford. The Lord's Supper will be observed at the Presbyterian church Sunday after morning service. Edgar Rosecrans, cartoonist of Paint Brush, will close the Baptist lecture course Tuesday April 22. The New Milford Dramatic society plans a Border Land drama for St Mark's church Friday April 18 to benefit the church. Preparatory services were held at Presbyterian church. Mrs F W Boyle visited Nicholson. Miss Gertrude Bennett finished school at Heart Lake and returned home.

Scranton Tribune New Milford Ww. I. C. Society The Baptist Church F. W. Boyle Nicholson Gertrude Bennett Heart Lake

Hawley Adds Paper Box Plant and Local News

Hawley announces the Hawley Paper Box company begun by KB Ludwig and A Teeter to occupy Teeter building top floors powered by steam. Ludwig is a seasoned boxmaker from Syracuse. Teeter brings broad business experience. Arbor Day at Hawley graded school April 18 with exercises and tree planting. Borough officials note local business visits and bridge repair by Edger Tuttle. The town seeks 1500 dollars to attract Harlee Self-Tying Insulator Co to Hawley.

Scranton Tribune Hawley Hawley Paper Box Company KB. F. Ludwig A. Teeter Teeter New York Ludwig Syracuse N. Y Laarge Hawley Graded School Burgess D. James Colgate Beranton Charles Ammerman Honesdale Barker Edge

Hallstead Notes on Local Visits and Moves

Hallstead April 11 report that Mr and Mrs Joe Brown of Kirkwood are visiting their son H J Brown on Pine Street. D W Hamlin and Fred Herrick moved into the Main Street dwelling and store. Herrick will operate a barber shop on the first floor. Last Wednesday morning Miss Nina

Funeral Services for Mrs. John Burritt Held at Home

Funeral services were conducted at the deceased’s home last Saturday afternoon with Rev. HM J Crane officiating. The floral display drew praise and the Rev. Jenkins assisted alongside Rev. Eastman and Evangeliat Charlie Newell. Community still grieves her loss.

John Burritt HM. J. Crane Evangeliat Charlies Newell A. Eastman D. D. Jenkins Squire Elijah Carpenter John Farah

Armstrongs Celebrate Thompson Wedding at Pond Street

Mrs William Armstrong of Pond Street hosted a quiet ceremony Thursday as her son Thomas married Miss Kate Gallagher of Scranton. Rev Dr Edwards of the Welsh Baptist Church officiated. The bride was attended by her sister and given away by her father.

Mra William Armstrong Pond Street Thomas Armstrong Mias Kate Gallagher Scranton Edwards

Terboss Family and Local Notices Chronicle Quiet Year

Obituary notes Terboss daughter dies after pleurisy illness. Funeral at 1 30 p m Saturday with Rev Mc Donald of Windsor. Local items record Frank Tingley’s injured hand, Deputy Sheriff Conklin visiting, Virginia Alden visiting, Thomas Walsh resuming work, students Melissa and Jennie Watkins back at Factoryville, Barn Whited visiting Binghamton, Ernest Sterling guest of Sara Watkins, Fire Company officers elected, and various townspeople–J G Hell loaned building. County Commissioner Harrison visiting on business.

Frank Tingley Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Tingley Sherrif H. S. Conklin Virginia Alden Corbettsville B. S. Alden Thomas Walsh Melissa Jennie Watkins Factoryville Barn Whited Binghamton Ernest Sterling Cornell University Sara Watkins Fire Company Cc. J. Langley J. J. Compton Charles Phillips L. E. Tiffany L. EB Tiffany B. L. Maynard V. D. Shaw Henry Vosbure J. Simpson J. G. Hell New Milford DuBois L. Crook Justice Main Street H. H. Harrison Montrose

Thompson notes and social on local parish and cemetery plans

Thompson dispatch reports Flora Sanford home at M. E. parish house after clouded skies since Sabbath. R F Barnes visits Susquehanna. Apple social at parsonage. M Lewis to plant acres east knoll for cemetery. old yard full and needed. Miss Mabel Bloxham nurse in town tending Mason Bloxham ill. Thompson Creamery reports butter sold at Moments per pound. output 3400. Joshua Polter and Harry Hobbs under doctor care.

Scranton Tribune Thompson Flora Sanford Waverly M. BE R. F. Barnes Susquehanna M. Lewis Mabel Bloxham Bayone N. Y Mason Bloxham Ind J. H. Bloxham Thompson Creamery Company Joshua Polter Harry Hobbs

Uniondale News Briefs and Social Updates

Uniondale April 11 John Halls condition remains serious. The Ladies Aid of the Methodist church was entertained by Mrs Tennant with strong turnout despite bad weather. Zenos Rounds moved into the former Carpenter home. Luke Bradley of Scranton is visiting local friends. A large attendance marked the meeting.

Serantya Tribune Uniondale John Hall Ladies’ Aid Society Methodist Church Mre R. BH. Tennant Zenos Rounds Charlies Carpenter Luke Bradley Bcranton

Local notices and events from Wilkes-Barre scene

Street work improves Sixth ward roads as City officials report progress. James Morris, a noted amateur ballplayer, to trial with Scranton team. Mass of requiem for Mrs. John Monahan at Immaculate Conception Church. Interment at Sugar Notch cemetery. Church notices and Sunday services listed. Glee club and oratorio society to rehearse. Lackawanna Lodge benefit concert May 13 at Weber's rink. Odd Fellows meet this evening.

Margaret Gallagher Benjamin Armstrong Lawson Scranton John Monahan Church of Immaculate Conception J. F. Moffitt Sugar Notch Luzerne County Ladies’ Catholic Benevolent Association M. IE C. B. Henry H. H. Harris Calgary W. BB. Owens R. Rinker Dale Wilkes-Harre T. A. Evans Wilkes-Barre Taylor Lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Minooka Notes Social Event and Local News

MINOOKA Miss K Walsh of Port Griffith guest of Miss B Higgins this week. James Mangan elected truant officer by Lackawanna township school board. Minooka baseball team to hold grand entertainment and socials at St Josephs hall next Wednesday. Michael Coyne seriously ill with a cold. Remains of Annie Norton, 10, of Miners Hill, buried in Minooka cemetery after funeral at 2 pm. Miss Sarah Stoker hosted St Monica's Ladies Irish Catholic Benevolent Union sewing circle evening with diversions and refreshments. John King and Miss Mary Hennigan married quietly at St Josephs church. both noted locals.

K. Walsh Port Griffith Annie Thomas Norton Miners’ Hill Minooka Cemetery Sarah Stoker Gilmore Avenue St. Monica's Ladies' Society John King Stafford Street Greenswoed Mary Hennigan St. Joseph’s Church

FOR RENT ITEMS AND HORSE SALES IN SCRANTON AREA

A cluttered local notice lists multiple rental offerings including six room flats with modern improvements on Mulberry Street and Lackawanna Avenue, furnished rooms at Adams and Linden streets, and a store on Lackawanna Avenue. It also advertises a barn rental near Madison Avenue, a Dickson City building for rent, and various horse and harness sales at Helles Livery and Mount Main Avenue.

Fred C. Hand Mulberry Street Adama Avenue

Wanted Rooms and Furnished Housing Notices

Classified notices seek furnished rooms or small rentals for two adults with light housekeeping. Includes requests for first floor or four to five rooms and addresses to Tribune office or George B. Jermyn as hotel committee chair. Also mentions a vegetable compound claim for rheumatism with a local contact.

Addreas M. B Tribune Office Tribune Onice Knights Templar George B. Jermyn

Minooka Old School Building Robbed of Furnishings

Minooka's former school building suffered thefts yesterday and last evening with seats broken or stolen and platforms damaged. Lumber was removed and the school board urged to protect the remaining property.

Minooka

Olyphant Board Holds Session and Community Notices

The Olyphant school board met in regular session at the central school building with all members present except three. Bills for payment included the Olyphant Water Co 20 and various individuals totaling over 2 000 dollars. A Heptasophs smoker was held in Edwards hall with readings and music. The Jolly Harry Jenkins company presented The Night Watch at the opera house with a matinee today. The funeral of Charles Richards son of Mr and Mrs John Richards Tiger Valley was held yesterday with interment at Union Cemetery.

Central School Messrs. McCann Howard and Kelly Olyphant Water Company Philip Hastings Lawrence Howard James H. Lally Martin Dempsey W. H. McDonnell Sadie O'Malley Wilkes-Barre Olyphant Heptasophs Edwards' Hall Peckville C. A. Boland Night Watch Jolly Harry Jenkins Company Opera House Charles John Richards Tiger Valley Union Cemetery

Peckville Sees Water Main Upgrades and Local Changes

Peckville extends a twelver inch main from Mott Haven toward Ketchum's corners Hickory street with six inch hydrant connections as Scranton Gas and Water completes planned upgrades A new barber shop rises on the former fire site and W S Blues opens a Main street drug store The burial of John Thomas from Williams and Son mine is moved to Plains for interment.

W. PF. Nye Carbondale Scranton Gas and Water Company Peckville Mott Haven Ketchum's Corners Hickory Street George Williams Blues Main Street John Thomas Williams & Son Plains

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