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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 01, 1902

Page

2

Congregational Parrot Party in Carbondale Aug 15

A community gathering at Church Street Carbondale features Mrs. Loretta Coogan Pearl Lamoreaux and about twenty children enjoying a lively event. Attendees include Clark Hetzel Adaline Beata brook Benjamin Dimock Fitch and others from the Carbondale area.

Congregational Carbondale Addresa Wm Ely Church Street Cirvondale Ery Rolls Clark Hetzel Adaline Beatabrook Benjamin Dimock Fitch Pants L. Carlton Ann Holgate I4ance Newton Grant Wall William Knapp Frank Lamoreaux Davenport Lafayette Kilmer Chester Wright John Bateman Charles Kase Frank Colwell Tallman Silsbee Loretta Coogan Pearl Lamoreaux Klso

Pinnochle Club Charters Trolley Ride to Scranton Fun

The Pinnochle club hosted a social trolley trip from Church street switch at 6 50 p m to Scranton then to Williams ice cream parlors and back reaching the city about 11 p m. The party honored Miss Best of Port Jervis with girls Edith Balley Grace Hall Grace Munn Emma Kahl Gussie Jadwin and Mary Isabelle Yarrington joining the guest cousins.

Church Street Switch Scranton Williams Press Club Crescents Archbald Edith Ballev Grace Hall Grace Munn Emma Kahl Gussie Jadwin Mary Isabelle Yarrington Miss Best Port Jervis N. Y Isabelle Mary Yarrington Wayne Street

Death of Lieut William Gee Ties Battery Boys to Reunion

A fall notice announces the death of Lieutenant William Gee of West Pittston, long trusted by Schooley's Independent Battery. The 33rd annual reunion prep, at Nay Aug park Scranton, recalls his wartime courage and generosity. Pallbearers will include J M Alexander, L H Wint, and William Davis.

Pennsylvania Volunteer Heavy Artillery William Gee West Pittston Gee Schooley Petersburg Nay Aug Park Scranton Battery Boys J. M. Alexander Carbondale Cold Harbor Alexander A’s William MW. Davis Henry J. Baker C. A. Mavon Lucius Marshall John Scurry James M. Stewart William M. Thompson Charles Vanderburg Wilkes-Barre L. H. Wint Providence William Davis Pittston and

Whatsoever Class Observes Annual Meeting at Mrs Lamoreaux Home

Members of the Whatsoever class met Wednesday at Mrs. Lamoreaux's home for their annual gathering. After greetings and social time an elaborate dessert course was served and light entertainments followed. Five members celebrated birthdays during the event.

Charles Limereaux

Catarrh Cure Promoted With Uncertain Claims

An advertisement touts Hall's Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional remedy claimed to cure catarrh at all stages. It asserts the medicine works by affecting the mucous surfaces and rebuilding the system, listing the price and offering additional products like Pills.

Hall Cmts Chara Ibsing

Impressive Ceremony at St. Rose Convent

Ten young women received the white veil at St. Rose’s convent in a ceremony yesterday morning. Rt. Rev. Bishop M. J. Hoban celebrated high mass and preached on sisterhood. Recipients and religious names include Miss Charlotte O Malley Pittston Sister Mary Barbour and Miss Ella O Sullivan New York City Sister Mary Anita among others.

St. Rose Convent St. Rose's Convent Sisters of the Immaculate Heart M. J. Hobyan Coffey Feehley Hoban Charlotte O'Malley Pittston Mary Barbour Bridget Holloran Mary George Agnes O'Brien Mary Benedict Delia Kelly Mary Eugenia Susie Tierney Scranton Mary Magdalina Catherine Disken Maury Helena Madeline Tallman Mary Cornelia Ella O'Sullivan New York City Mary Anita Julia Langan Olyphant Mary Benito Nellie McCarthy Susquehanna Mary Winifred

Crescents Set for Port Jervis Game Wednesday

Crescents manager Tappan has arranged a Wednesday trip to Port Jervis for a return game with the local club. The team departs at 7 22 over the Delaware and Hudson to Honesdale then Erie to Port Jervis and will stay the night with Billy Miller in town as guests of the Never Sink division, Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen.

Tappan The Crescents Port Jervis Delaware Delaware and Hudson Honesdale Erie Billy Miller Neversink Division Brotherhood of Railway

Michael F McGowan Died After Appendicitis Attack

Michael F McGowan of Carden Street West Side died yesterday at 6 PM from appendicitis after nine months of illness. Born in Ireland and a Carbondale resident since boyhood, he was a miner who rented boats on the Mud Pond West Mountain. Survived by wife and one child. death noted as a shock to widely known townspeople.

Michael F. McGowan Carden ‘Street West Side McGowan Ireland Carbondale West Mountain

Local newspaper men tour Poyntelle with Ontario & Western hosts

E D Lathrop John W Grant Walter Loftus and Martin T O Malley traveled with Lackawanna Valley paper men on an Ontario and Western hosted excursion to Poyntelle. The day featured the temporary formation of the Lackawanna Valley Press association and involvement by the Carbondale Press club shaping the project.

E. D. Lathrop Evening Leader John W. Grant Walter Loftus Republican Martin T. O'Malley Tribune Lackawanna Valley Poyntelle Ontario & Western Railroad H. Smith Poyntelle House Lackawanna Valley Press Association Carbondale Press Club

School Board Paint Bid Awarded to Frank & Bons

School Directors Vannan and Evana and the building committee met to review bids for painting at the high school. Frank & Bons won with the lowest bid, while the full board took no action. committee members had been empowered to decide. Mr Hughes was absent.

Vannan and Evana Evan Thomas W. J. Finch W. H. Alexander G. A. Ackerman H. Prank Hughes

Carbondalians Join Atlantic City Red Men Excursion

A large group from Carbondale will travel to Atlantic City today for the annual Red Men excursion. Attendees include Miss Nellie Wade Annie Gorman Hilda Burke Mrs John Reese daughter May son Arthur Mrs John Wade Anna Moran Nora O’Hearn Messrs Michael Nolan Frank Boylan David Walsh Jamey Lavery William Fox and Wehard Malone.

Atlantic City Red Men Nellie Wade Annie Gorman Hilda Burke John Reese May Arthur John Wade Anna Moran Nora O'Hearn Messrs Michael Nolan Frank Boylan David Walsh Jamey Lavery William Fox Wehard Malone

Evening Dance in Burke Building

Messrs. Kroswell and Silas McMullen will entertain at an informal dance in the Burke building this evening. A delightful time is anticipated.

Messrs Kroswell Silas McMullen Burke Building

Out of Town Guests Attend Recherche Dance

Among attendees from outside the city were Miss Angéla Blewitt Lenore McLean Margaret Monahan Marie Lee of Scranton Ethel Oosterhaus Nellie Swigert of New York City Gertrude Wisley of Plains and Mary and James.

Angéla Blewitt Lenore McLean Margaret Monahan Marie Lee Scranton Ethel Oosterhaus Nellie Swigert New York City Gertrude Wisley Plains Mary and James

Local men named in Pittston and Scranton business ties

Walsh of Pittston and P. T. Reilly with John Landers of Scranton highlighted in the regional business circles. The trio figures in recent transactions and community dealings spanning northeastern Pennsylvania.

Coughlin Hosts Euchre Night on Spring Street

Mrs J J Reed of Portland Maine nee Julia Coughlin won the guessing contest and first prize a vase. Euchre winners included Mrs J J O’Boyle and B A Kelly while Mrs Keene and Peter Lavin took the booby prizes.

T. G. Coughlin Spring Street J. J. Reed Portland Maine Julia Coughlin J. J. O’boyle B. A. Kelly Mra. Keene Peter Lavin

Infant cholera claims Gordon infant in town deaths

The town records another infant death as ten month old Bessie Gordon, daughter of Mr and Mrs Mark Gordon of Gordon Avenue, dies from cholera infantum. The funeral is held this afternoon with burial at St Rose cemetery.

Bessie Mark Gordon Gordon Avenue St. Rose Cemetery

Excursion to Niagara Falls Toronto Leaves Carbondale

On Saturday August 2 a large crowd prepares to take the Erie line excursion to Niagara Falls and Toronto. The trip costs 3 dollars to Niagara Falls and 4 dollars to Toronto, with departure from Carbondale at 0 p m as return limits are strictly observed.

Niagara Falls Erie Toronto Carbondale

Local births deaths and relocations recorded in brief

Mr and Mrs C Fred Masters celebrate arrival of a bouncing baby boy at their Belmont street home. Mrs Patrick Lunny attended the Healey funeral in Dunmore. Dr Wheeler shows pneumonia improvement. Mrs F J Doyle moved household effects to the Neary block Belmont street. Fred Spanley on Jeffrey street is very ill with little recovery hope. Leon Briggs from Schenectady returned to duties at the Electrical works after his grandmother Mrs Linderman’s death. Miss Jessie Matthews resumes work at Purple Undertaking after two weeks away due to typhoid scare. W B R Johnson leaves Carbondale Metal for International Correspondence Schools in Scranton. he and his wife relocate there.

C. Fred Masters Belmont Street Patrick Lunny South Main Street Healey Dunmore Wheeler F. J. Doyle Williams Avenue Fred Spanley Jeffrey Street Leon Briggs Schenectady N. Y Linderman Jessie Matthews Purple Undertaking Company W. BR. Johnson Carbondale Metal Company International Correspondence Schools Scranton

Local residents and visitors noted in city social roundup

A long list of arrivals and departures marks a city social roundup. David Morgan of Pottsville heads to Elk Dale to visit relatives, while Mrs. Frank Coates and daughter Elizabeth return to Philadelphia after visiting here. Durfee of Owego and Boland of Erie Flyer travel, and numerous residents host guests and plan summer visits in nearby towns and cities.

Local residents plan visits to relatives and trips abroad

A flurry of well known Scranton area residents announce summer travel and visits. Mrs. William L. Isger and Romayne head to Toledo to see her sister Mrs. Thomas Hearn. Monica Missett visits Schenectady relatives and plans two weeks in Scranton. Mrs. J. H. Herbert and children plus Miss Minnie Bowen depart for Atlantic City for ten days. Kate Byrne returns from New York City. Margaret McDonald visits Pittston relatives. Anna Mohrs travels to Honesdale for two weeks. Gertrude and Grace Powell visit Providence friends. Dorothy Perry returns home from Green Ridge after a pleasant stay with Miss Harriet Tolls. John W. Jones and family vacation near Herrick Centre. Mrs. David Evans and sons Rexford and Oswald return from Ohio after five weeks with Mrs. Davis. Grace Atkinson returns from Lake Winola visit. Dennis plans return to Bradford Saturday after weeks with Mrs. C. R. Smith.

David Morgan Pottsville Elkdale Frank Coates Elizabeth Philadelphia FG. Durfee Owego N. Y Thomas KR. Durfee J. F. Boland Denver Col C. G. Avery Della and Meredith Phillipsburg Charles Avery Garfield Avenue Edna Dix Pleasant Mount B. R. Wickwire Margaret Kennelly Susquehana John J. O'Boyle River Street Lulu Carter Richmond Street Pittston Carmel O'Hearn Scranton Lily Mclaughlin Paterson N. J Julia Loftus Green Ridge George Miller Boston A. Eno Seelyville M. O. Abbey T. C. Robinson Robinson Avenue W. R. Moon Newark George A. Kelley Lincoln E. J. Roche New York City Margaret McDonald Anna Mohrs Honesdale Gertrude Grace Powell Providence Dorothy Perry Harriet Tolls Williams Avenue John W. Jones South Church Street Herrick Centre David Evans Rexford Oswald Martin's Ferry Ohio David Davis South Wyoming Street Grace Atkinson Wyoming Street Miss Law Lake Winola Miss Dennis Bradford C. R. Smith Park Street Butchers Riverside Brounds Howells Evans and Watkins Jones W. Thomas Clerks Lincoln Helenis Misa Pearl Gaul Archbald John Wood Lackawanna Reds Boranton Rachel Smith Luzerne Borough Jennie Morris Main Street Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Sesson T. J. Powell John BE. Evans Nanticoke

Local Notices From Jermyn Area

Reports from Jermyn and Mayfield note a funeral for the late Powett at Nuanti Coke yesterday. Mrs. John R. Jones shows gradual improvement after illness. Frank Reas and family camping at Lake Chapman. A son arrived yesterday for Mr. and Mrs. James Jenkins of Third Street. Dr. M. J. Shields made a professional call in Scranton. Miss Libretta Henwood has accepted a Scranton position. Mrs. Hr. S. Freas and daughter Besa touring New York state. Misses Hannah and Lizale Collins travel to Huntington to visit sister Mrs. P. E. Bergan.

C. Ef, Baker W. J. Baker Powett Nuanticoke John R. Jones Frank Reas Lake Chapman James Jenkins Third Street M. J. Shields Scranton Libretta Henwood Second Street Hr. S. Freas Besa New York State Hannah Lizale Collins South Main Street Huntington Mra

Clerks and Butchers edge in ten innings at Riverside

The Clerks defeated the Butchers 6 to 3 after a lengthy ten inning game on Wednesday. Pitchers Howells Evans and Watkins starred for the Clerks while Jones and W Thomas excelled for the Butchers. A rematch will decide the championship.

Old Teething Remedy Endorsed by Leading Female Doctor

An aged patent remedy Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup is advertised as a trusted teething cure by a prominent female physician. It claims to ease teething pain and diarrhoea, promising relief for infants and mothers. The bottle costs twenty five cents.

Witis Charterhouse London Boston

Local Obituaries and Community Notes From Blakely Area

Mrs James Reed of Blakely dies at home on Second Street after four weeks illness aged 1 year maiden name Sophia Lewis wed to Mr Reed last September funeral Monday at 2 30 from family home. Catherine Morris buried from daughter Ellen Coleman Dunmore Street with requiem mass at St Patrick's church pallbearers named. Miss Mary Davis Lackawanna Street travels to Hyde Park for a relative’s death. Zugua defeats Undertakers 4 to 2 in baseball. Dakin and Williams shines. Detective Crippen case leads to arraignment of three junk dealers for buying stolen junk from Archbald. Archbald men remanded on $200 bail.

James Reed Second Street Blakely Catherine Morris Ellen Coleman Dunmore Street St. Patrick's Church J. J. O'Donnell Michael Sweeney Archbald Undertakers Dakin Williams John Doherty Philadelphia Mamie Wade James Wade St. Toso's Convent Carbondale Misa Julia Langan Priceburg Crippen Delaware and Hudson Company Louis Pescovitch M. Rossinger Jsaac Leiber Tickery Street Scranton Justice of the Peace Cummings Joseph Filler Fred Bingham Rudolph Kosser Archhbald Archbold

Deaths in Scranton Area Include Baby Badalato

Thomas Badalato two and a half died Wednesday after a short illness. Funeral held yesterday afternoon with large attendance. Other local visitors and relatives, including Mrs Mary Van Doren and Mrs Thos Monte, were noted. Antonio Lugente, drowned fishing, funeral at St Thomas Church with miners union present. Burial in Catholic cemetery.

Nellie Manley Mt. Vernon Will Male Carbondale Rena Swensen Anna Heckman Scranton Antonio Lugente St. Thomas Church Miners’ Union

Woodwards Host Guests in Honesdale Visit

Mr and Mrs H P Woodward were hosted by Mr and Mrs F P Farnham in Honesdale on Wednesday for a social visit with local residents.

H. P. Woodward Farnham Honesdale

Excursion Via New Jersey Central On August 1 1902

Railroads announce an excursion via New Jersey Central on August 1 1902 with adult fare five dollars and child fare two fifty. Round trip tickets are on sale at listed stations and valid on the special train or any regular trains through August 11. The special departs Wilkes Barre at 8 30 a m with stops including Hazle Street Ashley Laurel Run Penobscot White Haven Leslie Run Penn Haven Junction and Mauch Chunk. W G Besler and C M Burt sign as officials.

New Jersey Central Wilkes-Barre Hazle Street South Wilkes-Barre Glen Ongko Vila Beranton Taylor Moosic Avoca Pittston

Lehigh Valley Offers Salt Lake City Round Trip Fare

For the Grand Lodge meeting of the Elks in Salt Lake City Utah tickets are priced at 51.25 for round trip travel via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Tickets are valid for outbound August 6 7 and 8 and return through September 30 on all trains except the Black Diamond express. Consult LV ticket agents for details.

Salt Lake City Lehigh Valley Railroad Grand Lodge, Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Utah Lehigh Valley Ticket Agents

Lehigh Valley Sells Excursion Tickets to West Coast

The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers excursion fares of 66.25 to San Francisco and Los Angeles for Knights of Pythias biennial meeting. Tickets on sale August 1 to 6, return valid to September 10 and usable on any train except the Black Diamond Express. See ticket agents for details.

San Francisco Los Angeles Cal Lehigh Valley Railroad Knights of Pythias Lehigh Valley Ticket

Excursion to Hancock New York by the New York Ontario and Western

The New York Ontario and Western Railway plans an excursion to Hancock New York on Sunday August 10. The ride offers scenic views from Elk mountains to the Catskills and passes the town of Hancock between Delaware river branches. Return trains depart Hancock at 4 30 pm arriving Beranton 6 45 pm. Fare from Scranton set at 1.00. Tickets available via J B Welsh T P A Beranton.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Hancock N. Y Wayne Delaware Counties Elk Mountains Catskills Hincock Iime Delaware River Beranton Scranton J. B. Welsh Beraneton, Pa

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the News of Carbondale Pinnochle Club Lieut. Gee Heavy Artillery Reunion Fall Jervisites Jermyn and Mayfield Connolly & Wallace S Shopping Connolly & Wallace's Connolly & Wallace Peckville Mauch Chunk Acca Scranton, Pa Henry Belin, JR Wyoming Dupont Repauno Chemical Company Cornwell Building John Bf Smith & Son W. Mulligan Wilkes-Ba Allis-Chalmers Co Dickson Manufacturing Co Glen Onoko J. 5. Swisher Manunka Chunk Delaware Bridge
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