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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1902

Page

3

Abandoned Husband Leaves Carbondale Family in Distress

The News of Carbondale reports Frank W. Lamoreaux, a tater for Patrick McGarry, deserted his wife and children after taking his clothes and leaving town. A note offered to sell household goods, prompting relatives to trace him. no ticket or contact found. Family in need.

Frank Lamoreaux Frank W. Lamoreaux Teameter Archbald Street Tenth Avenue Lamoreaux Patrick McGarry Lamereaux

Lad Casey Injured In Coal Breaker Accident

A South Bridie lad named Casey was badly injured yesterday in No 1 breaker while shoveling coal from the lower chute. A loaded coal car slipped, coal fell on his head and face, lacerating him. Rescued and taken home for medical care. incident described as peculiar and unreported in other mines.

Casey Bridie

Funeral of Henry Berry in Peckville Cemetery

The late Henry Berry was laid to rest in Peckville cemetery. Friends gathered at the family home for farewell before the service led by Nev. Charles Lee of the First Presbyterian Church. The large cortege included Odd Fellows branches Olive Tea Lodge Lackawanna encampment Patriarchs Militant and the Patriotic Order Sons of America. Pallbearers named Frew Button Histed Fidlam May and Reynolds. Floral tributes came from societies and intimate friends.

Henry Berry Peckville Charles Lee First Presbyterian Church Lackawanna Patriotic Order Sons of Americea Robert Frew John Button Wallace Histed Arran Fidlam H. J, May R. Reynolds

David Harum Pleases City in Grand Theatre Showing

The play David Harum was presented at the Grand last night in this city. The company was acceptable but did not deliver the engaging performance audiences expect. Charles H. Bradshaw starred as David Harum, standing out amid a muted reception.

David Harum Charles HH. Bradshaw

Coffee Omitted Postum Substitution Affects Health

An anonymous letter from Clinton Wisconsin describes a man who switched from coffee to Postum Pood Coffee, reporting improved tongue coating, appetite, breath, headaches, and constipation. He notes relapse when returning to coffee and cocoa, attributing recovery to Postum use and questioning cocoa’s effect on digestion.

Anus Clinton Wis Postum

Cast Scene Vague Notes Highlight Performances

The text mentions Clayton Legge aged 48 and John Lenox as a younger man with hints of future success. Mise Estabrook Galloway as Mary Alhake is described as engaging and interesting, with Bradshaw noted as exceptionally enjoyable. The fragment hints at cast impressions without a clear narrative.

Clayton Legge John Lenox Mise Estabrook Galloway Mary Alhake Aly. Bradshaw

One of the Owners of the Review Receives Flattering Offer

Albert J. Jones, proprietor of the Saturday review, has received an offer from a Trenton daily to become advertising manager with a high salary. The paper is described as the oldest in Trenton and leading in force and prestige. Jones has not decided yet, but may move to Trenton for opportunities unavailable in Carbondale.

The Review Trenton Albert J. Jones Saturday Review Mr. Jones Imanager Jones Carbondale

Rummage Sale boosts Emergency Hospital funds in Armory

The rummage sale in the Armory on North Main opened yesterday under Emergency Hospital aid, drawing many buyers to a collection ranging from hats to stoves. Proceeds aim to buy a dressing sterilizer to improve hospital equipment. transportation delays hindered donations, with merchants urged to assist. Ladies from First Methodist Church led the effort, earning about 400 in proceeds and donating unsold items to the hospital sale.

Armory North Main Street Hidies Frank FE. Dennis E. J. McHale W. . Methaw D. O'Boyvle W. Brb. Stansbury Pla. Tingley D. Lathrop

Alms Farm Improvements Highlight Creenfield Temple Village

Report on Creenfield poor farm showing cheerful inmates and grateful staff led by steward Jerry Cline and Mrs. Clune. Directors praise farm revenue from dairy sales, plumbing sanitation upgrades, and overall improvements. calls for further building work and continued prudent management.

Tribune Dimiies Carbondale Almshouse Creenfield Jerry Chine Clune Cline Iamnates Aly Aiis Conmmoent

Notable visitors mingle in Carbondale social scene

Scranton figures like John Courier Morris county commissioner and David Pritchard visit Carbondale for the Scranton eisteddfod and big county musical competition. George P. Bible East Stroudsburg Normal School principal also visits, urging students toward teacher education. Lee Gillespie, Harry Jenkins Comedy Co. advance man, shares Philippine War stories. A Z Duffy Tyceum manager receives greetings as Carbondale friends praise his rising theatrical career.

John Courier Morris Scranton Lackawanna Harrison House Mr. Morris Morris Carbondale David Pritchard Scrianton Mr. Pritchard Dave George P. Bible State Normal School East Stroudsburg Bible Stroudsburg Normal School Lee Gallespie Harry Jenkins Comedy Company Philippines Gillespie Twenty-seventh Infantry A. Z. Duffy The Tyceum Academy of Music Byrne Grand Duffy

Visiting the Farm Brightens District Inmates

Directors debate replacing dilapidated barns and fences after years of service as district debt falls by several thousand dollars. Taxpayers are urged to visit the farm during pleasant weather to show support while inmates enjoy improved morale from recent entertainment and hospitality by the steward and matron.

Thesay

Honored an Old Member at Columbia Hose Company Smoker

A Columbia Hose Company smoker honored Patrick F Morin for over thirty years of service. Firemen gathered at the home for a high spirited evening with a prepared program, luncheon, and hearty congratulations from fellow members.

Columbia Hose Company Patrick PF. Diovan Columbia Tulcrest Mr. Morin Satie I Bovian

Scott's Emulsion for healthy growth in children

Wizened little bodies and big brains or big strong bodies and no brains are poor combinations. Scott's Emulsion provides nutrients for bone, nerves, flesh, and blood to promote growth and proper development in weak children. Send for a free sample. SOUT & BOWNE, Chemistry, New York.

Scott

Honors For Moran As Society Members Grant Respect

In the era of the epenk, figures including Hon. James J. ONeill John T. Loftus foreman of the Columbias Common Councilman Abe Sahm and M. J. Horan delivered hearty wishes to Mr Moran who modestly bore the honors from his fellow members.

James J. O'Neill John T. Loftus Columbias Abe Sahm M. J. Horan Moran

Obituary William Briggs of Archbald Strips Life at 42

William Briggs of Archbald street died in a Scranton hospital after a period of ill health. He was 42 years old and lived much of his life in Carbondale where he was active in civic life. He leaves a wife two sons and three daughters.

William Briggs Archbald Street Scranton Mr. Briggs Carbondale

Knights and St Aloysius Drill for Lake Lodore Encampment

Knights of Father Mathew and St Aloysius Society prepare Carbondale abstainers for the Lake Lodore encampment. Last night both groups drilled as one unit under instructor Michael Duggan on North Main street, forming platoons and executing quick marches to sharpen readiness.

Carbondale Lake Lodore Knights of Father Mathew St. Aloysius Boys Michael Duggan Fifteenth Infantry North Main Street

Old Folkes Concert for Methodist Church Benefit

The Old Folkes concert to benefit the Methodist church is set for Watt's hall on Wednesday evening April 30. Director W D Evans planned a varied program with choruses vocal solos and instrumental numbers including piano violin and cornet. Rehearsals are progressing and a successful, delightful entertainment is anticipated.

Watt's Hall W. D. Evans

Runaway Girl At Grand Saturday Night Amuses Audiences

The Runaway Girl musical comedy opens at the Grand Saturday night billed as a season highlight for city theatergoers. The same era features Jolly Harry Jenkins company starting Monday with specialty artists including the McCann family and Will F Turke. Ladies may exchange tickets until 1 0 pm, with matinee and evening prices listed.

Jesuhid Jolly Harry Jenkins Company Jenkins McCann Will F. Turke Scranton

Pink tea at North Main street hosts fashionable social

Mrs Manville and Mrs Mutville entertained with a pink tea on Wednesday and yesterday afternoon at their North Main street home. Guests from Servanton included Mesdames Dickson Leet Silliman Mattes and others. An EBuchre gathering at Mr and Mrs Po Py Moffitt on South Main featured prices taken by Mrs William Peel and Alys Joseph Reardon.

William Marple L. Morss Osborne Misses Howell Reynolis Matthews Ebuchre Coterie Po Py Moffitt South Main Street William Peel Joseph Reardon

Police patrols reshaped with McAndrew reassigned

Patrolman William McAndrew moved from the South Main beat to the Belmont area, while Patrolman Fred Huddy shifts to South Main street. The change mirrors a previously used arrangement that is now reinstated.

William McAndrew South Main Street Belmont Miral Fred Huddy

Gilhool Family Vacation Triggers Substitution at Store

Dines Gilhool at Nilhullen's grocery is taking a short vacation. Michiel Gilhool will substitute in his place during the absence.

Dines Gilhool Nilhullen Michiel Gilhool

Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge Note

A fragment referencing Junior Order United American Mc Channing Lackawainga encapment No 1 appears as an Odd Fellows society item with unclear context or actions described.

Junior Order United Armerican Mc- Channing Lackawainga Independent Order of Odd Fellows

Chalk Talk praised by Robert Bur dette letter home

Personal letter from Robert Bur dette to C Edgar Rosenecrans lauds a Chalk Talk entertainment at Watt's hall. The note mentions Ras sencrans attended on Wednesday April 23 and Leon Bly, son of Mr and Mrs George W Bly, studying music at Syracuse University, earned a good offer to join a large orchestra at a Syracuse area venue.

Robert Burdette C. Edgar Rosenecrans Rassencrans Watt's Hall Leon Bly George W. Bly South Washington Street Syracuse University Lng Famio Yesort Syracuse New Halla Council Cuth

Local notes from Forest City area and region events

The Mutual Benefit association was instituted last night by AL Kelly. After the session a reception was held in Pugliane D Brothers' hall. Carpenter work continues on the house on South Washington Street recently bought by AL CY Purple, who plans to move in by early May. Carpenter workers connected the independent telephone at Carbondale with the local system. Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at Congregational church this afternoon. Young game fowl from state hatcheries arrived for distribution to Wayne county ponds. John Matthews departs for Philadelphia to represent the wound lodge Shield of Mona at the grind lodge session. Masai band engaged for Beniten during the Knights Templar convention next month. Mr and Mrs Howard Johns rejoice over a baby boy. Mrs J M Peek returns from inspection tour visiting various divisions and residents in New York City and nearby towns.

Olic Mutual Benefit Association AL Kelly Pugliane D Brothers’ Hill Carpenters Wee South Washington Street Mra. N. English AL CY Purple Carpenter Forest City News Woman's Christian Temperance Union Congregational Church Wayne County John Matthews Philadelphia Wound Lodge Shield of Mona Masai Beniten Knighia Templar Howard Johns Worext J. M. Peek Grand Orenmlger I. A Thaft Oneonsto Schenowindy Mechanicsville Albans Middletown Port Jenvis Nickerson Afton N. Va Mire Uh BP Moeurney New York City Hotty Carbendale

Local residents listed in brief notes of daily life

Mise Julia Haan of Gordon avenue is seriously ill. Thomas Cummings of Agbait Wis or Wisbor towns yesterday. PJ Morvan of Honesdale is spending a few days with Carbondale friends. Alfred Davis of Povestie drug remarks appear in the list of names.

Mise Julia Haan Gordon Avenue Thomas Cummings Agbait Wisa Wisbor Iin Tows

Local Social Notes From Vardondale and Nearby

Miss Agnes Oley of Churtleville visits her brother Daniel J. Foles. Miss Mittie Moon of Jernign stays with Miss Allee Haven. Mrs B Supp returns home from recent visit in Tunkhunnock. John D. Jenkins returns from Thowny Theonhilus to Shiwnee Ohio. Mrs G Britth visits daughter Mrs L A Bak Heth on Lincoln Avenue in Western New York.

Glat Ua Vardondale Yestersay Agnes Oley Churtleville Daniel J. Foles Mitllie Moon Jernign Misa Allee Haven E. Supp Tunkhunnock John D. Jenkins Thowny Theonhilus

Wesley league public meeting and local notices

Jermyn and Mayfield report a Wesley league public meeting at the Primitive Methodist church with an evening program including quartette performances, solos, recitations, and talks. Attendees and visitors from nearby lodges attended. incidents include a near-miss on the tracks and several local health updates.

Wesley League Primitive Methodist Follone Quiartelle Hichard Hocking Cornet Alfred Blorswell Edith Martin Atre Willian Buckingham Quidrielle Hocking Gak Alfred Havewell Conner Mayner Miles i Thankis Dawe Welnestliy Ouside Femora Shields Anta Togsville Prand State Assembly Daughters Htebehidy Illitelal Viele Mizpah Hue Parley

Convention of Women’s Clubs in Los Angeles

The Vederation of Women’s Clubs holds its Los Angeles convention May 2 102. A special round trip rail ticket goes on sale for June 5 with a fare of 64.25 dollars. Tickets available via local ticket agents detailing stopovers and side trips.

Los Angeles Cal Peturi Inforimilon

Also Mentioned on This Page

the News of Carbondale A. E. Jones Enterprise For Benefit of Hospital First Methodist Church Bex Church Street D. W. Biuphrey Harriet Pascoe P. F. Moran Sout & Bowne Knights of Father Mathew and St. Aloysius Society OLD Folkes Harry Jenkins Social Notes R. V. Pierce S. L. Tupper Sheboygan Walls Pierce Katie Oakes Cole Dr. Pierce Emma Ferrell Unity N. C Robert Kerwin Albert, Hastings Co Invalids’ Hotel and Surgical Institute Buffalo N.Y RV. Pierce de. Pierce Common Sense Doti Gr. Ra Ve Pierce Buliaio Jermyn and Mayfield Ontario and Western Board Musyfield David Thoms Bacon Street Rushbrook Lodge Order of God Methodist Episcopal Church George P. Tible Stroudslung Elias Byrns Wandling B.D. Davie William Sheuster Livie Josephine Duvigeshpent
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