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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 12, 1902

Page

5

Train Schedules Reach Carbondale and Nearby Towns

The report details weekend and Sunday train departures and arrivals from Carbondale to Scranton Wilkes Barre Albany and Honesdale along with connections to Waymart Montreal and other points. It also covers church conference findings noting 13 auxiliaries with 622 members and new societies at Olyphant and Washburn Street Scranton.

Etty Station Scrinton Wilkes New England Waymart Honesdale Trina Avelve Carbondale Rein Wilkes Barre Scranton Waysmart Wonesdale

Alderman Grier Again Haunts Somerset Alms Board

In Somerset County a disputed claim to support for Alderman Grier continues. The poor board rejects any Carbondale residence basis, and officials threaten removal if unpaid. Dr Fike offers weekly visits for 75 dollars a year, sparking debate over local versus Carbondale doctors. Directors plan a farm inspection and bill payments follow.

Grier Carbondale Pool Board Somerset County Alme House Carbondale Poor Board Somerset County Alms House Somerset Carbondale Way H. C. Butler Tno McCabe Lynch Fike Morgan Thomas Fidelity Company McMillan Tthe Farm J. W. Barrett

Train Schedules From Carbondale to Scranton and Nearby

Train times from Carbondale to Scranton and other destinations are listed with departures in the morning and afternoon. Weekday and Sunday services connect to New York and surrounding towns, with various arrival times and return trains noted.

Dance of the Centennial Social Club

In the Burke building on Tuesday evening April 15 a Mozart full orchestra event is noted. Former patrons and friends are cordially invited and Tribune subscribers are urged to report any delivery irregularities to the Carbondale branch or to Robert & Freynolds, newsdealers, to aid efficient service.

Burke Building Mozart The Tribune Carbondale Burke Robert & Freynolds

Missionary Workers Finish Convention in Scranton

Twenty fourth annual meeting of the Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Scranton district closes at noon. Officers are reappointed with two changes. Devotional hour led by Mrs. W. E. Scranton and a paper by Mrs. J. B. Burr energize delegates for renewed zeal in spreading the gospel.

Woman's Foreign Missionary Society of the Scranton Lackawanna Presbytery W. H. Scranton Woman'’s Foreign Missionary Society Seranton First Presbyterian Church Illemture Martin Kays Charles Lee Carbondale Andrew Thomson Honesdale T. 8. Morgan Grace Chamberlain Wynmore W. L. Freeman West Scranton Louise Whlias Green Ridge Scranton Watriet W. E. Scranton J. B. Burr Cape Epen

A NEW BABY Old One Mavenger Grape-Nuts

A mother recounts using Grape-Nuts to nourish a malnourished infant and herself after milk shortages. Following a doctor’s advice to mix four teaspoonfuls in hot milk, both mother and baby recovered quickly and neighbors noticed the swift improvement.

Mthen Pia Weko

Monahan Joins Montreal Promising Carbondale Player

Richard Monihan son of Viioamus Monaghan from the Anthracite barber shop left Thursday for Boston to join the Montreal base club of the Eastern League. He was hired as a general utility man because of his all around ability on the diamond and expects to work more in the outfield and infield duties.

Richard Monihan Viioamus Monaghan Boston Montreal Ouspield

Richard June Brings Swift Play to Honesdale Nine

Richard June shows speed and accuracy on the diamond and can hit a wide range of pitchers. He played with Christy Mathewson in Honesdale’s celebrated nine and is praised for his clean living, confident peers, and potential to uphold regional honor. He has been signed for the season and will spend seventy days with his club in Montreal.

Richard June Christy Mathewson Honesdale New York Mr. Monahan Montreal

A House Raided by Constable Moran Near Hen Dricks Works

Constable Moran of Alderman Attkin's court raided a Delaware and Hudson line house opposite the Hen Dricks works early yesterday. Bruno Vonnetti, Mrs Blackmore, and Nora Bryden were taken. Vonnetti alleged proprietor. Mrs Blackmore and Bryden jailed for lack of bail, while Vonnetti posted bail.

Constable Moran

Grand yesterday as May Fiske troupe stages vaudeville

Two crowded houses enjoyed May Fiske and company with matinee Peg Waftington and evening Under Two Fligs. The vaudeville features, especially the three midgets Mrs Tom Thumb the count and the baron, drew the most applause alongside the musical act and illustrated songs. Two performances today, matinee and evening.

May Fiske and Company Tom Thumb

Recherche dancing club social at Burke building

A social dance last evening at the Burke building entertained a crowd of young people under the patronage of a coterie of young men. The event titled Recherche dancing club offered lively dancing and other diversions, with Firth providing music.

Burke Building Recherche Dancing Chiss Firth Igi

Fireman Charles Hull Returns to Work at Grand Opera House

It will be odd news to many friends that Fireman Charles Hull is well enough to return to work. He resumes his post as lithograph man for the Grand Opera house and was active around town yesterday for the first time since the disaster last November.

Charles Hull Grand Opera House Aince

Thomas Jordan Plans Week Visiting Old Friends in Troy

Thomas Jordan of Troy New York will spend a week visiting friends from his early days. The trip highlights enduring ties and nostalgia among longtime acquaintances.

Thomas Jordan Troy N. Y Myr. Jordan

Carbondale Native Finds Success in Troy Office

A Carbondale native, once a clerk in a store run by ex-Postmaster John Neilon, left for the war and did not return to Carbondale. He settled in Troy, New York, where he now serves as chief clerk in the Delaware and Hudson offices, much to the delight of his many friends.

Carbondale John Neilon Jordan Troy Delaware and Hudson

Fire alarm key boxes adopted for quicker access

Council members approve small glass-front boxes adjacent to fire alarm stations to store keys. The boxes allow immediate access during a fire, avoiding delays when key holders are away at night. Councilman John Evans led the initiative after a late night incident highlighted the need for change.

Mitchell Hose Company Sets Hitching Record

The Mitchell Hose company celebrated a two trial record for hitching their team. The first test after descent from the hall took 18 1/2 seconds from tap to reins. A second run after scrambling to the pole finished in 2 1/4 seconds, impressing guests at the banquet with the quick, synchronized effort.

Mitchell Hose Company Mitchell Boys

Rosencrang to Present Chalk Talk in City

The Humorist of the Paint Brush, C Edgar Rosencrang, will perform in our city under Antrim Bureau management on Wednesday afternoon and evening, April 20. Local organizers urge every child to attend the matinee and note his fame in major cities nationwide.

C. Edgar Rosencrang Antrim

Miss Anna Farrell to Enter Sisters of Charity Novitiate

Miss Anna Farrell of Pike Street will leave Tuesday for Mt. Hope Maryland to enter the novitiate of the Sisters of Charity. She is highly esteemed in Carbondale and belongs to a respected family identified with the city’s early history.

Anna Farrell Pike Street Mt. Hope Maryland Order of the Sisters of Charity Miss Farrell Iso Carbondale

Nerve Pills Praised By Beranton Resident

Mrs. James Watson of Beranton praises Dr. A. W. Chase's Nerve Pills for curing nervous sick headaches and nervousness and restoring mood and strength after grip. She recommends them as a general nerve tonic and notes availability from Matthews Drug Co and local dealers at 50 cents a box.

Scranton A. W. Chase James Watson Beranton Matthews Ros Luckawanda Avenue A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y M. D

Right in His Line A Dover Pharmacist Endorses Pink Pills

A Dover New Jersey druggist Mr J Mebiwee praises Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People as a top remedy for blood and nerve diseases. He cites personal use after a grip attack and notes three boxes restored health and strength. Pills are sold at fifty cents a box, six for two dollars and fifty cents.

Mebiwee Red Cross Dover N. J William Williams

Prayer and vocation mark life of devoted associate

A fragment notes a woman among her associates devoted to a holy vocation. It mentions faith, prayers, and the spiritual calling guiding her daily duties and community service. The tone reflects reverent admiration for her commitment and religious path.

Obituary of Mrs. Jams R. Lathrope

Mrs. Jams R. Lathrope of Carbondale died in New York City on Thursday night after a brief pneumonia relapse. A Richmond Virginia native, she lived in Carbondale from 1872 with her husband James Lathrope, later serving as matron of Roosevelt Hospital. Survived by her husband and daughter Mrs. Rothschilt of New York.

Jams R. Lathrope Carbondale New York City Lathrope

Last of Mr Waring's Lectures Ends Five Month Series

Rev. Luther Hess Waring of Scranton completes five monthly lectures at Berean Baptist church with "A Sunday in Rome" next Monday evening. The public is invited as attendance has grown. a silver offering will aid the Baptist Young People's union.

Luther Hess Waring Scranton Berean Baptist Church Rome Waring Baptist Young People's Union

Ex Councilman John Evans Returns After Illness

Ex councilman John Evans of the Sixth ward, confined to home two weeks, was able to attend yesterday as the city officials changed. Mrs. Thomas Davis of Eighth Avenue, long in critical condition, has recovered enough to be up these days after weeks of varying illness.

John Evans Sixth Ward

Glenallman to Lead Morning Prayer at Berean Baptist

Glenallman will lead the men's morning prayer meeting tomorrow at the Berean Baptist Church. The gatherings have entered the last half of the year with growing interest.

Glenallman Berean

Carbondale Dance Night Promises Big Social Event

Carbondale council and Knights of Columbus plan the annual dance in the Burké building on Wednesday evening April 23. Arrangements are under way to make it the big social event each year.

Carbondale Council Knights of Columbus Burké Building

Clerk Robert Gardner Injured in Wall Collision at Bourry Perkins

Robert Gardner a clerk at Bourry and Perkins Dry Goods store collided with a wall on Thursday. The impact left him unable to work for several days.

Robert Gardner Bourry & Perkins Dry Goode

Meetings of Tonight Public notices in Amervlea district

Court Lily Porestera of Amervlea hosts Diamond lodge Shield of Honor with Local 1616 United Mine Workers likely announcing a gathering or meeting schedule in the district.

Court Lily Porestera Amervlea Diamond Lodge Shield of United Mine Workers

Sunday Meeting Notices From Local Organizations

Readable items show meetings of the Pioneer Father Mathew society Bt. Josephs Cadets and the Order Railway Conductors No 166 scheduled for Sunday with details on time and location.

Pioneer Father Mathew Society Bt. Joseph's Cadets Order Railway Conductors

Claude Oliver dies at home on Summit Avenue

Miss Clare Maroney of Susquehanna recently returned from an ex. Claude Oliver fel at his home on Summit avenue, details of the incident and next of kin to be released by local authorities.

Claude Oliver Fel Summit Avenue Clare Maroney Susquehanna

Local Visitors Reported In Uniondale And Nearby

Miss Evangeline Carpenter of Belmont street spends a few days in Uniondale. F W Clark postal telegraph station manager was in Peckville yesterday. Manager Smith of Narrowsburg telegraph station visited town yesterday. C B K Rosenburg Red Star Steamship traveling agent was in town yesterday. A guest from Philadelphia stays with Mr and Mrs P F Moffitt on South Main street.

Evangeline Belmont Street Uniondale F. W. Clark Peckville Smith Narrowsburg K. Rosenburg Red Star Steamship Line Philadelphia P. F. Moffitt South Main Street

Jermyn Rovers Meet Peckville Rangers in Afternoon Match

The return association football game between Jermyn Rovers and Peckville Rangers will be played at Fowler's park this afternoon with a 3 o'clock kickoff. Despite heavy rains the grounds are in good condition and spectators hope for a clean, spirited contest. Lineups list Stephens as center, Langman and Fatter on right wing, Reeve and Deakin on left wing, Champion at center half, Stuart at left half, Heckwith at right half, Maynard and Bennett at full back, Morcom in goal.

Jermyn Rovers Peckville Rangers Fowler's Park Stephens Langman Reeve Deakin Champion Stuart Heckwith Maynard Bennett Morcom Stocker Hose Company T. A. Hendricks Thomas Mann Edwin Meynard West Muyfield

Scranton and Dune Trip Mention in Local Briefs

The notes report a business trip to Scranton and Dune on Thursday. A dog showing rabies symptoms was shot by Chief of Police Mr. Ginley. Minister Rev Jonathan Davis of Forest City to officiate at two Congregational church services tomorrow. A child of John Shust who died of bronchitis at Edgerton was buried at Mayfield yesterday. A new son arrived for Mr. and Mrs. John Forbes on Main Street Thursday evening. The Eclipse Social club dissolved and vacated their rooms next to Enterprise hall. Fred Wright, manager of Peck Lumber yard, transferred to the Olyphant office as chief clerk.

Scranton Dunemore Ginley Jonathan Davis Forest City Congregational Church John Shust Edgerton Mayfield John Forbes Main Street Eclipse Social Club Enterprise Hall Fred Wright Peck Lume Ber Company Olyphant Lerk

Clark's Summit Center Tables In Demand

The Clark's Summit area notes a local manufacturing firm taking orders for stylish center tables. Emma Von Storch hosted a social gathering at her Center street home Tuesday evening. Fred Rymer works for Curtis Barnum as a market clerk on Main street. Ward B. Parker moved to Mrs. M. Perkins property formerly used by Daniel Risinger on Depot street. Mrs. Brark of Lenoxville visited cousin Mrs. William Justin. Women's Christian Temperance Union held special services at the Methodist Episcopal church Sunday evening. George Westgate was in Scranton on business this week.

Emma von Storch Hom Center Street Fred Rymer Curtis Barnum Main Street Ward B. Parker M. Perkins Daniel Risinger Depot Street Brark Lenoxville William Justin Women's Christ In Temperance Union George Westgate Scranton

To Cure Grip in Two Days Laxative Bramo Quinine

An old patent medicine claim promises cure for grip in two days using Bramo Quinine laxative with W. Grove signature on every bottle. The fragment suggests bold health claims without verifiable details.

Be. W. Grove

Also Mentioned on This Page

the News of Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Railroad the First Church Christian Endeavor Washburn Street Tosts Credit HO Miss Chamberlain Tf. J. Luce Kays J. E. Burr F. J. Hitchcovk General Assembly Wells Cleveland George Blanchard Harriett Raynor 8. M. Young Young Committee On Resolutions Lackawanna George Mills Trev Lee Mr. Janvier Charles Ke, Robinson Alderman Grier Squire Ontario and Western Politta Norural Pratt Cornwall Pointe North Carlosia Dance of the Centennial Social Club Missionary Workers Monahan Moran the Tribune Evang Evans Mr. Evans Mitchell C. Edgar Rosencrans Will Sister of Charity Dr. Chase Grip Dr. Williams Goldsmith Latin Liberty Grand New Myer Davidow King OF Lackawanna Ave Jermyn and Mayfield
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