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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 02, 1901

Page

2

Improvements at First Presbyterian church in Carbondale

The contractor Edgett has finished the steel ceiling and decorators near completion. The auditorium will gain a colored ceiling and green gold walls, with oiling and varnishing soon. A new carpet arrives Monday and ceiling lights will be installed. Smaller rooms receive green wall paper and new carpet. Work in other areas will follow. A message from Ingala in Carbondale passes before traveling to Buffalo for vacation.

First Presbyterian Church Edgett

The People’s Exchange Ad Offers Property Deals

A local clearinghouse page lists ads for renting and selling real estate and exchanges. It notes low rates and free situations wanted, with a bakery callout at Kimera Bakery and a sale notice for a “pharton pons” in Thiner Hons.

Kimera Bakery Lincoln Avenue Ro Shields Church Stort Carbondale

Capitol of Waymart Falls Capitol of Waymart Raided by Neary and the Keeper

Wayne County constable Edward Neary acting county detective and Lafayette Smith raided the so called Capitol of Waymart a one story saloon near Lake Lodore. They seized the illicit property and confiscated contents with plans to indict owners Tim Brady and associates in Howesdale grand jury.

Lake Lodore Edward Neary Tim Brady Waymart Eaawin Fehoonover Les Revere Hdward Neary Wayne County Wayman Iicit Brady Chuck” Connors Lafayette Smith Lafayette Lay—Lafyfayette Smith Oupyiel Neary Waremart Lafeverte Ais bin Ood Capitel Neoone Capitol United States Beranten Honesdale Atkinson Howesdale Smith

Church Improvements Progress on First Presbyterian Edifice

Progress of work on the First Presbyterian Church building shows splendid advancement. Workers report steady gains in exterior masonry and interior fixtures as plans for the edifice progress toward completion.

First Presbyterian Congregation

Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children

A historical notice promoting Mother Gray's Sweet Powders for Children as a safe, pleasant remedy for teething pains stomach troubles and restlessness. It claims the product aids teeth disorders and simple child ailments and notes its availability in New York drug stores via Alles & Olmsted.

Itey Sears New York Alles & Olmsted le. N.Y

Regulars to Face Crescents After Honesdale Echoes

A Wayne County Herald verse by a self styled Base Ball Crank discusses a Crescents win over a Honesdale team and warns Carbondale supporters that the Maple City nine will be ready to play. The piece claims Carbondale beat a team from Honesdale and mocks their claim. It promises lessons in baseball “as it ought to be played.”

Honesdale Crescents Wayne County Herald Crescent Maple City Carbondale Honesdale Gore Wayne Carbonedale Littl

Funeral of Thomas Bevan Held in Trinity Church

The funeral of the late Thomas Bevan occurred yesterday afternoon with services at Trinity church conducted by the rector Rev. R. A. Sawyer. Burial followed in Brookside cemetery with pallbearers B. & Clark, Charles Perkins, Reese Hughes, Hk. W. Reynolds, Richard Udy and KE. A. Bronson.

Thomas Bevan Trinity Church R. A. Sawyer Brookside Cemetery B. &. Clark Charles Perkins Reese Hughes Hk. W. Reynolds Richard Udy KE. A. Bronson

Meetings Tonight Across Palestine Commandery and LO

Local notices announce gatherings Tonight for Palestine Commandery Knights Templar and Lackawanna Encampment LO. The schedule lists a combined event for members with brief agendas and republican era style fellowship.

Palestine Commandery Knights Templar Junior Order American Mechanics Lackawanna LO. O

Passing Throng Records Scranton Area Attendances

Funeral notices and social notes from Archbald Scranton and surrounding towns recount visitors and guests at Crystal Lake excursions, nurses training companions, and outings. Names include H A Purple H B Jadwin Miss May Albra Miss Susie Jadwin Mrs Tthey Hadcock Mrs Margaret Morsa and Kendall Morss among others.

H. A. Purple Archbald H. B. Jadwin Scranton Misa May Albra Susie Jadwin Miss Dougher Emma Swigert Tthey Hadcock Margaret Morsa Kendall Morss Erie Cherry Ridge James Arthur Binghamton John Maxwell Park Street Crystal Lake Misa Colla Moses Soranton St. Singer South Main Street Minnie Bowen W. G. Scurry & Company Williamsport Drugelet Howard Griffin Providence Firetide Carbondale James Stott Pigeon Cove Muse Lulu Stella Carter Richmond Street Wiskee-Barre Pittston Louis Grammer

Destructive West Side Fire Destroys Hennessy Home

An early morning blaze on Scott Street gutted the Hennessy residence after a closet fire spread through the rooms. Neighbors alerted by alarms from box 42, as Chief McNulty and the Columbias fought the flames. John Devine woke to the fire and saved his family from near danger. Mrs. Hennessy sustained minor burns while evacuating possessions.

Michael Hennessy Scott Street Hennessy Michael Hen- Hees Henneesy John Devine Devine Mr. Devine

Carrier on Wheeling Tour to Buffalo and Expo

George A. Davis of Local Force and Carrier John H. Kelly of Beranton began a cycling tour. They plan to ride through New York routes to Buffalo for vacation sights, then return, with Mr Davis leading and Mr Kelly accompanying for the trip.

George A. Davis Buffalo Carrier Kelly Beranton George Davis Lon Mr. Davis John H. Kelly Scranton Porteitios New York Mr. Kelly Willine Far de Butil

Pastor Ehringer Leaves for Vacation in Buffalo

Rev. F. Ehringer, pastor of the Lutheran church, departed today for a vacation in Buffalo. He had previously visited the Carbondale office of The Tribune as a caller.

F. Ehringer Lutheran Church Buffalo Mr. Ehringer Carbondale The Tribune

Jer myn High School Alumni Banquet Opens Year

Jermyns first annual Jer wy High screo alumni banquet last evening featured a reception in assembly hall with ushers Will Kennedy Arthur Winter presenting guests. Attendees included Superintendent Hegard Prof W L Mogers and absent principal Prof Bar rett. A St George hotel dinner followed with a lengthy menu and toasts to The Ladies The Young Men Reminiscences and Genius of Ruthin. The event concluded with hopes for an annual gathering and noted local residents in attendance.

St. George Hotel Assemt Hly Hall Will Kennedy Arthur Winter Allie Henwood Nellie Boundy Merten Wheeler Hegard Dugmore W. L. Mogers Scranton Barrett D. Cwres Mme George Warrin Merton Wheeler Ruthin Doe O Hannah Murphy Millie Osborne Mixes B. Marsh Celia Mullally Alice Henwood Mamie Roberts Sumner Davis Mary Jenkin Ida Gijles Mise Lover Moon Mike Hilda Swick John F. Nicholson Harold Grace Scran Allorney Mrs. Battenburg Khutlo Thomas I Martin Second Street

Funeral Arrangements for Michael Len

Funeral plans announced for Michael Len to be held from the family home on Grassy Street in the morning, with service details forthcoming. The notice notes a private family gathering and asks for flowers or condolences to be directed to the residence.

Michael Lennon Grassy Street

Stomach Strength Worthy of Strong Health Claims

Henry L. French of Concord New Hampshire and Mattie Hendrick of Madisonville Texas credit Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets with alleviating stomach weakness lung symptoms and other ailments. The ad emphasizes digestion as the source of vitality and promotes free consultation by mail with Dr. Pierce.

Mattie Hendrick Madisonville Texas Dr. Pierce Pierce Golden Medical Discovery

Discovery cures stomach and kidney trouble claim

Mrs. Sophia A. Slemp of Sugargrove Smyth County Virginia describes years of weakness hot flushes back pain and insomnia. After doctor treatments failed she attributes his recovery to Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets completing a four bottle course.

Sophia A. Slemp Sugargrove, Smyth Co Dr. Pierce

Common Sense Medical Adviser offered free by Dr. Pierce

Thousands lack health guidance and seek happiness. The 1008 page manual answers vital health questions and acts as a complete medical guide. It is sent free with cloth cover or cheaper paper binding on payment of postage stamps to Dr. A V Pierce Buffalo NY.

Pierce A. V. Pierce Buffalo, N. Y

Quiem High Mass at St Patrick’s Church Develock

A high mass will be celebrated at St Patrick's church in Develock with interment at West Side cemetery. Suequehanna Fireet Baptist Sunday school held a large outdoor gathering on the East Side yesterday afternoon with hearty enjoyment.

St. Patrick's Church Develock West Side Suequehanna Fireet Baptist Sunday School Lillian Matthews Philadelphia Cape May James Carbine M. J. McAndrew Paterson, N. J Margaret Carbine New York Peck Lumber Company First Ward Dunmore Lumber Company Crystal Lake Miseee Mary Connor Mary J. Hughes Wolurn Atlantic City Mise Mainie Padden Filadelphia Mikes Nellie Cawley Winsted Ionn P. J. Murphy Dunmore Street A. L. Peck Green Ridge L. Kelly Lackawanna Street Jennie Cole Vis

Local families travel and town prepares for fire alarm system

Mr and Mrs J D Peck with George Peck and Miss Jessie Hoffecker depart for camping on Lake Sheridan Nevada. Others return from Lake Poyntelle and visit relatives. Town plans a first class fire alarm system as Monday holiday marked by church excursions and clam bake with games. Funeral and local notices follow with arrivals, births, and relocations among residents.

J. DD. Peck George Peck Jessie Hoffecker Lake Sheridan Nev F. Grendall Lake Poyntelle A. Ayers Hankin Kyrooklyn William Shaffer William Gayne Delaware River Hanotick Peok- Ville Thie Place Dn Linde Lake Lodove Parkville Ay & Eelock Eiveryone

Old Forge Notes of Local Guests and Events

Local items include Joseph Grenson visiting his niece Mrs. A J Cooper in New Tark. Mrs Charles Randall recovering. John W Thornton family vacationing at Elk Jake. Mrs M T Peed and son William attending the Pan American. Miusette Eisall spending a week at Like Winola. Mr and Mrs John Carey visiting Meade at Dunn. T J Stewart attending Nichol N J on his mother’s death. two Edwards children ill with diphtheria. William Fowen erecting a new dwelling. and a Methodist Episcopal Sunday school gathering at Feedendam grove Friday evening.

Joseph Grenson New Tark A. J. Cooper Charles Randall John W. Thornton Elk Jake MT ¢S William Mise Miusette Eisall Winola John Carey Meade Dunit Stewart Nichol Edwards Willam Fowen Methodiat Eipiscopel Church

Missionary Meeting and church services announced

The Ladies Missionary section of the Presbyterian church will meet in Navy Park this afternoon. All men visitors are requested to attend. A Delaware and Hudson crossing trip departs at 2 oclock. Rev Floyd Leech of Wesleyan University will preach at the Methodist church Sunday.

Pageor Avoca Presbyterian Church Navy Aus Park Delaware and Hudson Crossing E'Vlack North Malin Atpeet Mehoonany

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Carbondale Department the People's Exchange Mother Gray Crank Crescenta Carrier Jermyn Olyphant Henry L. French Turnpike St Concord N. H Doctor Pierce E. H. McLain Meredosia, Morgan Co Ill Tam Mia Nora Willis Wheatfield Jasper Co Ind Piecce Peckville Taylor Spring Brook Water Company Ross John Evans North Haylor Forveman Phillips Myde Park Ming H. EL Wares Baptist Young People’s Unions Pennsyylvenia Chentyjoko Vickers Are Jeave CY RR N.wat TS Atlantic Cy Harker George Thomas Daniels Main’ Street Lyden Bertha Gertrude Teese Heve Etteat Joxsie Cordelia Owens Oak Street Kale Nima Obert Main Street Bundutt Margaret Marini Milwardedale Myre Righard Cummings Malinect Athantic Tis Malin Street My. Clale SN. J. Mra James Gileuwllon Arehhal David Williams Edith Washington Atrest Atlantic Opupu FoveReh B. Hatela Henry Mowelle Ralph Mary Daniels South Gibson Busquehanna County Washington P.O. 6 A. Wi Moses Taylor Hospital Flouence Sullivan Archebald Old Forge
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