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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1902

Page

5

Railroad officials attend ammonia pathway meeting

Fersonal Yolin Te Trottor salted for/Bato yostorhiy Mes sloxopl O'Trllen galleon Mohert left yea thday for Mr Clements for alriet saujaurn Ww Chamberlain of Borwick representing the American Car and Powdery company called on Lackawanna railroad yesterday South Africa OW Mette ab this city pes complied by Tisn Wht aen Dery and Mesnil Mb 1 McMiau of Pittston are in Washington this week.

Yolin Bato Yostorhiy Mr. Clements Alriet Saujaurn Ww. Chamberlain Borwick American Car and Bpoundry Company Lackawanna Railroad South Afra Mette Tisn

Reduced rates to Los Angeles for federation meeting

Pennsylvania Railroad offers reduced excursion tickets from all stations to Los Angeles and returning from April 19 to May 25 for the Federation of Women's Clubs convention to be held in Los Angeles California. Tickets are valid for return until June 25 with proper validation and details available from ticket agents.

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Cited As Cure For All Ages

South African reader from Natal reports a neighbor used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy on a two month old infant with a severe cough and claims the baby improved after giving it to the child via a feeding bottle. The letter asserts the remedy cured the baby. The note adds the product is available from local druggists.

Arthur Chapman Urban Natal South Aflies Chamberlain Wk Drugeist

Panther Sighted Near Peckville Stirs Peckville Workers

A Sterrick Creek Coal Company airshaft crew high on Mooale Mountain faced a panther that suddenly appeared in the area. Panicked workers Barber and three others climbed trees, later recalling they narrowly escaped a close encounter as the animal sauntered toward a nearby plant before fleeing. The Peckville community buzzed with the tale as workers returned to safety.

Sterrick Creek Coal Company Mooale Walkree Barber Peckville Moosie Mountain Hlm Peckyviles Io Panther

Proposed Subway Plan To Span Delaware Lackawanna Tracks

Delaware Lackawanna & Western proposes a 60 foot wide subway under its tracks at South Washington avenue to replace a street surface. The company would spend 40 000 to 50 000 on construction and encase the grade crossing issue by offering the city a free subway for municipal use pending director Roche approval and council adoption.

Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company Washington N Avenue UN Street Roche

Unknown Woman Killed by Train Near Mt Pleasant Washery

A woman about 50, found last night beside the track of the Ontario and Western road near Mt. Pleasant washery, had head and side bruises and appears dragged along the rail. She wore a cheap wrapper and sunbonnet. Undertaker Barrett took charge. coroners inquest planned for today.

Ontario and Western Road Mt. Pleasant Washery Barrett Bsaltry

Commissioners Elected to General Assembly by Lackawanna Presbytery

The Lackawanna presbytery gathered at Kingston to elect commissioners for the General Assembly in New York City on May 1. Clergy named include Rev. Funk Lee Moffatt Lansing and D D, with alternates Watkins McLeod Kennedy and others. Norman Ixeller was licensed to preach. I A Loux received a Plymouth pastorate commission, L W Church retired as pastor emeritus, J W Raynor named moderator. Afternoon discussed work among foreign speaking peoples and synodical home missions. The sessions close today.

Lackawanna Hand Honesdale A. Keller Kingston Crain West Pittston T. HH. Atherton Wilkes-Darre P. Chase Great Bend Blair Ulster W. D. Bolles Silver Lake J. S. Varrick Susquehanna Norman Ixeller J. W. Raynor C. Logan D. D W. H. Swift Honesdile Tev FE. C. Thay D. TD Board of Aid For Colleges

Cyclone Brings Cold Snap Across Region

The region endured a cyclone yesterday with fierce winds and dust that rendered outdoor life miserable and coated surfaces with grit. Weather expert Clarke notes the system moved from Kansas, portending a shift from heat to a cold wave. By morning temperatures were expected to dip to around 40 degrees, down from near 80 Tuesday.

Simoon

Prisoners Taken Away After Last Criminal Court Session

Six prisoners convicted of long term offenses at the last session of criminal court were yesterday taken by Sheriff Schad and Deputy Sheriff Galney to the penal institutions to which court consigned them. Three went to the Eastern penitentiary in Philadelphia. Dominick Volpe received seven years for attempted highway robbery and discharging firearms with intent to kill. John Leone was jailed for four years for participating with Volpe in the attempted robbery. W Edward Ingraham drew three years for boarding house theft. Louis Ace, common gambler, Gomer onn, thief, and Edward Davitt, an incorrigible boy, were sent to the Huntington reformatory.

Schad Galney Eastern Penitentiary Philadelphia Dominick Volpe John Leone Volpe W Edward Ingraham Louis Ace Gomer @onn Edward Davitt Huntington Reformatory

Lecture of Bishop Fowler at High School Tonight

Bishop Fowler, a famed orator and link to past pulpit ages, will lecture on Abraham Lincoln at the high school tonight starting at 8 o'clock. His career spans two great eras, and his selection as funeral orator for a Chicago club marks a notable alignment with national tragedy.

Bishop Fowler Abraham Lincoln Buffalo Minneapolis Chicago

Democrats to Submit in Quiet City Council Race

The headlining Democrat factions abandon their bid for chair and clerk positions, with P. F. Calpin dropping his push for chairmanship and Clerk Lynott yielding per his counsel. Republican EK Robathan will unveil committee appointments at the evening session.

P. F. Calpin Lynott EK. Robathan

Democratic convention debate on Scranton Erie choice

Colonel F J Fitzsimmons returned from Harrisburg saying Scranton could have secured the Democratic state convention if a local committee had offered a credible claim. He noted delegates from across the state showed willingness to vote for Scranton, but no promises could be made. Hoban, county committee chair, also attended the meeting.

F. J. Fitzsimmons Democratic State Committee Harrisburg Tribune Scranton Erie Erle U. P. Hoban

Perjury charge follows disputed loan case

Two men from Jones street North Scranton, Barney Pitevich and Barney Lincavich, run afoul after a dispute over a $10 loan. Lincavich arrested Pitevich for false pretenses, Pitevich paid $10 plus costs, then swore out a perjury warrant. Alderman Ruddy set bail at $300 for Lincavich and detentions of two others.

Jones Street North Scranton Barney Piteuvich Barney Lincavich Lincavich Piteuvich Piteavich Muddy Ruddy George Avan George Walenis Pitcavich Howe Lincuyvich

Nerve Pills Promote Scranton Recovery Claims

Scranton readers report Dr. A W Chase Nerve Pills restore strength sleep and appetite. Samuel Roger of Hyde Park Avenue testifies the pills cured nervousness headaches and fatigue. Pills sell for 10 cents a box at dealers and Matthews Bros. 220 Lackawanna Avenue Beranton, with A W Chase signature on each package.

Scranton A. W. Chase Samuel Roger Hyde Park Avenue A. W. Chase Medicine Co Buffalo N. Y M. D Beranton Matthews’ Bros Lackawanna Avenue

Explosion in Leggett's Creek Mine Burns Two Men

A gas explosion occurred yesterday in the Leggett's Creek China vein while workers repaired roof portions. Jerry Arnold and mine foreman Levy Bniwanuel were seriously burned and transported home for treatment. Officials say Arnold had not been in the mine since a prior blast and Emmanuel likely inhaled hot gas causing internal burns. Both men were reported resting comfortably last night.

Leggett's Creek Jerry Arnold Levy Bniwanuel Emmanuel

Franklin bowling team undefeated in Scranton league action

The Franklin bowlers won three straight to extend their perfect record as Anderegg led a strong team performance on Hampe Alleys. The Colts replaced Hamper Crescent, while Cambrians edged the Imperials in one game but lost the other two. Becker defeated Centrals in three straight, with crowd praise but modest scores overall.

Colts South Side Arlingtons Cambrians Becker Franklins Scranton Hamper Crescent Anderegg Franklin Imperials Lisk Leitner Aly Ida Rich Trestunss Andorege Andoregy The Cyrus Evans Voth

Tailor Made Debates Over Suit Dispute in Court

Gussippi Coloeleen accused James Roche of Seatch Woolen Mills of obtaining $18 under false pretenses after paying for a suit that Roche guaranteed as custom made. The case may go to quarter sessions jury at the next term to resolve whether the clothes were ready made or cut to fit.

Gussippi Coloeleen Seatch Woolen Mills Company Gussippi James Roche Ftoche Roche

Paine's Celery Compound Promises Liver Cure and Health

An advertisement extols Paine's Celery Compound as a premier remedy for liver troubles. It describes liver health as essential to overall wellbeing and cites a testimonial from Clyde H. Tucker of Savannah Ohio, claiming weight gain from illness to robust health after using the product.

Paine Mr. Clyde II Tucker Savannah Ohio Iran

Tailor Fit Disputed in Court Appearance

Experts found the suit was not tailor made and did not fit. Mantager Roche appeared before Magistrate Millar and posted $200 bail for his court appearance.

Mantager Roche Millar Ball

Embezzlement Charge Against Dalton Man

B J Smith of Dalton was arrested at the request of C W Morris of Olean N Y charged with embezzling 184 04 Morris a lumber dealer shipped Smith lumber last March which he disposed of for 134 04 and did not remit Smith appeared before Magistrate Millar and posted 500 bail for trial The letter from Ch L Hawley Scranton Pa endorses a coffee substitute message.

B. J. Smith Dalton C. W. Morris Olean N. Y Morris Smith Millar Chas, L. Hawley Scranton

Grand Opening at Melvin on Lackawanna Avenue

Grand opening today at 4244 Lackawanna avenue with music by Bauer's band and free lunch for all. Piano and social event hosted by proprietor F. Melvin. Invitations extended for this afternoon and evening.

Lackawanna Avenue Bauer F. Melvin Bas

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