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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 03, 1901

Page

3

Policeman Jack the Carbondale Dog Draws Crowds

A Carbondale dog named Policeman Jack follows patrolmen on their rounds, seeks snacks at the Imperial restaurant, and enjoys morning eye-openers at a Malin street tavern. Owned by Archie Gurney, the dog mimics the railroad jack in fame and habit, posing for a city hall halt and charming bystanders at social events.

Carbondale Ainek Jack McAndrew Archile Gurney Gurney James Hell Milin Street Salem Avenue Pe- Theanien Mr. Garnes Dack Dpslight Mack Imperial Restaurant Nighthawk Malin Street Kentucky Ant

The People’s Exchange Classifieds Offer Trade and Help Ads

A scanned classified page shows a general exchange ad listing real estate, property sales, and job or help wanted notices. It references a penny per word rate, six insertions for five cents, and specific requests and sales like babysitting and secondhand goods with contact hints at Lincoln Avenue and N Church Street locations.

Burdette Attends Dundaff Social Function

The Tribune reports Mr. Burdette of Girone township appeared at a Dundaff social event, greeting readers and fellow subscribers. He is described as in good health with robust appearance, reflecting well on rural life and local virtues.

Dundaff Tell Mr. Burdette Burdette Fenin Tribune Buckley Girone Township

Allen’s Fest-Fapy Loa Certain Cure Returns

Advert reads a trial package offer for a cure named Allen’s Fest-Fapy Loa. It mentions druggists and chow tapes and claims a free trial package with address details for ordering. The text is garbled but centers on a home remedy promotion.

Ting Allen Dbo Aed Allen

Foresters at Lake Lodore stage a lively game day

Local Foresters of America No 60 crowd Lake Lodore for a novelty match between single and married men, won by the singles. Hon M T Burke spoke on forestry benefits, outlining England's early liberties and the role of foresters in history amid a festive crowd.

Lake Lodere Court Lily Noa Foresters of America Martied —Hray Blankeonbure Emmete George Emmett James Priestly John Hewarth Charles Allen Alfred Emmett Robert Beard William Ward William Emmett Willian Drum Harry Peres Samuel Pierce William Phil M. ‘T. Burke England Willum Noormandy Burke Robin Hewnand

Fresh Air Children Arrive From New York for Country Stay

A delegation of 35 New York City children, beneficiaries of the Fresh Air Fund, reached Carbondale yesterday afternoon by the Delaware and Hudson line. They will be cared for by local families along the Dundaft and Clifford road as they enjoy country air and rural surroundings. A. B. Lewelley assisted in arranging their carriage transport to the country.

New York City Fresh Air Fund New York

Minor changes announced in Erie division leadership

Superintendent J F P Maguire of the New York division is named assistant general superintendent of transportation. W L Perr, formerly Delaware division head, succeeds Maguire as superintendent of the Susquehanna division in Port Jer vis. The office of superintendent of transportation for the Erie and Chesapeake railroad and the Erie railroad is abolished. G A Coe will succeed Derr as superintendent of the Susquehanna division. No Trainmaster Davis successor has been named yet.

Erie Tribune J. F P. Maguire New York Maguire W. L. Perr Busquehanna Mr. Perr Delaware Port Jervir Po& E G. A. Coe Coe Mr. Derr Davis Slade

Fraternal and civic groups listed in local notices

Local items include Cambrian lodge Independent Order of Odd Fellows Division No. 18 Ancient Order of Hibernians Court Golden Eagle Forestern of America Diamond lodge No 26 Shield of Honor and School board action in community notices.

Cambrian Lodge Independent Order of Ld Fellows Ancient Order of Hibernians Court Golden Eagle Forestern of America Tiamond Lodge Shield of Honor

Injured Youth Albert Opie Recovers After Binghamton Trip

Albert Opie, hurt during the excursion to Binghamton last month, fell from the train at the Delaware and Hudson coal pockets. He can walk on crutches now but expects to stay off work for about two more weeks.

Albert Opie Binghamton Delaware and Hudson

Local lodge meetings listed for Sunday

Meetings of Sunday for Knights of Father Mathew and Brotherhoods include EE Hendrick lodge 4 Four, Central Lakor union, Giarmakers' union, H Dotterer lodge 144, and Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers schedules.

Knights of Father Mathew EE. Hendrick Brotherhood of Railway Central Lakor Giarmakers’ Union

Inspector Visits Milkmen From Harrisburg to Check Dairy

State Dairy and Food Inspector Stanley J Stephens arrived Thursday to inspect local milk dispensers. He collected samples from each dealer and sealed them for testing in Harrisburg amid earlier complaints about milk quality.

Stanley J. Stephens Etate Dairy and Food Commission Harrisburg Stephens Board of Health G. Wy Janes Band of Health Mer. Stephens Hartishbure

Mills Family Heads on Erie Flyer Vacation

Mr and Mrs George Mills and daughter Madeline Mrs Oscar Moore and Miss Maggie Marey leave yesterday on the Erie flyer for a vacation they will spend at Dr F Niles cottage on the banks of Lake Coxton.

George Mills Madeline Mra Oscar Moore Maggie Marey Erie Flyer Dr. 4 Niles Lake Coxton

Wedding Announcement for Mice Ketchem and William Ingerman

Announcement is made of the coming wedding of Mice Addie Naomi Ketchem and William Ingerman, both well known young people of the southeastern city. Their many friends extend heartiest greetings.

Mice Addie Naomi Ketchem William Ingerman Southeater

Registration Shuffles Names Across Cities at Morrison House

John T. Nallin W B Neville and W C Jones of Scranton A F Gebhard Jenmyn W M and Mrs Kistler of Bloomsburg Robert O Connell Baeton and James K F Brown of Syracuse were registered at the Morrison house yesterday.

John T. Nallin W. B. Neville W. C. Jones Scranton A. F. Gebhard Jenmyn W. M Mrs. Kistler Bloomsburg Robert O'Connell Bbaeton James KF. Brown Syracuse Morrison House

Funeral for Frank Belcher Attended by Spencer Couple

Clarence E. Spencer cashier of the Miners' and Mechanics' Bank and Mrs. Spencer attended the funeral of Frank Belcher who died in the Klondike. The service took place yesterday at South Gibson with mourners and local attendees.

Clarence E. Spencer Miners’ and Mechanics’ Bank

Pleasant Nuptial Surprise

Mrs. Margaret H N Wear of Washington D C announces the marriage of her niece Mixes Cina Her ring to William Elmer Barnes of Halletead. The ceremony was held Thursday night at the groom's parents home in Hallstead and the couple will reside in the groom's new home. The bride's prominent Carbondale social standing attracts much attention and good wishes pour in from friends.

Margaret HN. Wear Washington, D C Mixes Cina Herring Threely William Elmer Barnes Halletead Hallstead Carbondale Ciicics Marnex Harriet Herring Halem Ave Hue Legion Cireles Mrs. Marner

His Hip Sprained

J H W Bagley of Canaanstreet is confined to his home with a sprained hip from an incident at work on Wednesday morning.

J. H W. Bagley Canaanstreet

Crystal Lake Visit by Miss Phillips and Brother Ben

At Crystal Lake Miss Phillips of the new phone exchange and her brother Ben spent yesterday at Crystal Lake.

Miss Phillips New ‘Phone Exchange Ben Crystal Lake

Thomas Morgan Reported Very Ill at Home

Thomas Morgan of Seventh Avenue and Spring Street is said to be lying very ill at his residence, with neighbors noting his health concerns and possible medical attention sought.

Thomas Morgan Seventh Avenue Spring Street

Illness Keeps N Bayley at Home Amid Heat

N Bayley of Canaan Street is confined to his home due to illness caused by the extreme heat.

N. Bayley Canaan Street

William Cornell Visits Town As Burlington Agent

William Cornell traveling passenger agent for the Burlington route was in town yesterday meeting local officials and passengers and discussing service improvements.

William Cornell Burlington

Dr Flender Receives Piano Gift in Scranton

Dr. W. W. Flender obtained a fine upright piano yesterday at Guernsey Hall in Scranton. The donation marks a notable musical gift to the physician.

W. W. Flender Guernsey Hall Scranton

Miss Isabelle Watt Hosts Tea for Guests

Miss Isabelle Watt of North Church street entertained about a score of friends on Thursday evening at tea in honor of guests Miss Margretta Kinne Miss Grace Rose and Miss Grace Hawley of Syracuse New York The event occurred at the home of her parents Mr and Mrs Watt

W. Watt Misa Watt Lake Ariel Misser Grace Rose Grace Hawley Margretta Kinne Syracuse Grace Munn Mesers John Atherton Thomas Atherton Joseph Hoole Art Rutherford M. D. Lathrop Isabelle Watt North Church Street Grace Rose

Passing Throng Visits Carbondale From Various Towns

The passing throng includes Jen Singer returning from Philadelphia to spend vacation at home. Mrs. Arthur Kehren of Forest City guests Mrs. Muswell Shepherd. Fred Sheridan of Clifford visits Charlie HH Craig of Pittston and William S. Hutchings in town from Crystal Ike. Dr Mead Schenck, formerly of Honesdale now in West Pittston, and Mr Osborne of the latter place were Carbondale visitors yesterday.

Jen Singer Philadelphia Arthur Kehren Forest City Muswell Shepherd Fred Sheridan Clifford Charlie HH. Craig Pittston Willam S. Hutchings Sessonday Crystal Ike Dr. Mead 1 Schenck Honesdale West Pittston Mr. Osborne Carbondale

Local Social Notes of Visitors and Guests

Miss Cecelia Early leaves Seventh Avenue for Scranton for several weeks of visiting relatives. Joseph Gilhool: a Scranton visitor on Thursday. Mrs. George Davis visiting Uniondale. Mrs. William States enjoying an outing with Wayne county friends. Mrs. John Miller of Washington DC visiting her uncle Thomas Oliver on Wyoming Street. Mrs. W J Denlin and children Geraldine and William guest of Mrs Denlin's mother, Mrs Edward Clark. Martin Jordan of Schenectady spending days with sister Mrs Josph Mirsett on Brookyn Street. Miss Emma Richmond of Richmond Hill Farm visiting Miss Murer. Miss Lottie Wood of Wilkes-Barre visiting Miss Mary Moran on Pike Street. Miss Lizzie Wryilie and Carrie Price of Belmont Street at T B Wyllie’s in Pittston. Miss Ethel Morgan visiting friends in Wilkes-Barre. Miss Elizabeth McDonough visiting Pittston friends. Miss Katie Heacock returned from extended visit with friends in Lidlow, Kentucky. C L Humphrey of Towanda editor of the Reporter Journal in town Thursday. Mrs James Gavigan of Jersey City and Miss Mary Carroll of Nebraska visiting Mark Harte at Cottage Street. Mrs A R R Jones and daughters Gladys and Kathryn visiting Binghamton friends.

Cecelia Early Seventh Avenue Scranton Joseph Gilhool Seranton George Davis Uniondale William Wayne County John Miller Washington, D. C Thomas Oliver Wyoming Street W. J. Denlin Geraldine Mra Denlin Edward Clark Martin Jordan Schenectady N. Y Josoh Mirsett Brooklyn Street Misa Emma Richmond Richmond Hill Farm Murer Mise Lottie Wood Wilkes-Barre Mien Mary Moran Pike Street Lizzie Wryilie Carrie Price Belmont Street T. B. Wyllie Pittston Mies Ethel Morgan Mise Elizabeth McDonough Katie Heacock Lidlow L. Humphrey Towanda Reporter-Journal James Gavigan

Jermyn and Mayfield Hold Regular Meetings and Incidents

The Jermyn borough council discussed culvert repairs and tax exemptions, approved several bills, debated fire alarm options, and adjourned after a quiet session. A runaway incident on Rushbrook street drew a crowd as Charles Blakeslee clung to lines and was saved by Patrick McDonald. The Mayfield school board met in special session reviewing audits, expenses, and fencing, with church notices outlining sermons by Rev. D. Molter and a mission service.

Jermyn R. H. Jones McGinley Ito Crescent Electric Light Company H. D Carey Jones Badger Council Fire and Police Committee Rushbrook Street Peck Lumber Company Second Street Charles Blakeslee Patrick McDonald Mayfield Mayfield School Board Beckwith Brads Kilker McDonald Uley A. W. Kilker Charles Forbes Joseph Waters John Davis Express Rowe D. Molter Primitive Methodist Church Christian Church Miehmoanenle Firet Beptiet Church Christ

Olyphant Nets Local Baseball Action Amid Fires and Funerals

Firefighters subdued a small rear-room blaze at Henry Bonn’s jewelry shop on Lackawanna Street caused by an overheated oil stove. Olyphant businessmen form a baseball team and schedule games with Avoca, Rubbernecks versus Livckawinnas, then Honesdale and Pittston Brothers. Funeral services for Thomas T. Jones were held at 2 PM at the Bell Street home with remarks by Rev. Peter Roberts before burial at Congregational church.

Melock Henry Bonn Lackawanna Street Excelusior Hose Company Olyphant Avoca W. Bhirday Joseph Mahon Beranton Honesdale Lake Lodore Pittston Brothers Thomas T. Jones Bell Street Congregational Church Peter Roberts

Funeral and social notices from Lackawanna area

The column lists funeral details for Michael Lennon with service at St Patrick's church and burial at St Patrick's cemetery. Pallbearers include David B J Lewis Henry Phillips BE Lewis T M Williams J L Davis Thomas Osmond Miss Sadie Weiss Milton Wels. Visitors include relatives from New York Hyde Park Susquehanna street and Jermyn friends. Other items note social visits and a forthcoming store opening by Aronson and Schapairo in the Bweeney building Lackawanna street.

Union Cemetery David B. J. Lewis Henry Phillips BE. Lewis T. M. Williams J. L. Davis Thomas Osmond Sadie Weiss Milton Wels New York William Friedman Lackawanna Street Mabel Jenking Hyde Park W. H. Adair Susquehanna Street Grace Pettigrew Martin Gibbons Scotch Street Minnie Belle Wheaton Factoryville F. W. Simpson M. W. Cummings Steve Cowley Maplewood Mersrs Aronson and Schapairo Scranton Shoe

Community events and greetings in August notices

Mise Maud Miller returns from a year in Mexico. Hugh Stone family holds third annual reunion at Lily Lake on August 29. Fell’s Grove colored camp meeting begins August 4. Epworth League addressed by Rev. Floyd Leach of Chinchilla. Rev. Muir of Bangor to speak next Sunday. Luther church tent meets. Methodist church lawn festival August 9. Joseph Weldman recovering from dislocated ankle. Waverly African Methodist Episcopal camp meeting tomorrow. Garners and eminent AME ministers attend. singing to feature. Rev. Muir and family visiting. Lotta McHeese to address August 7 tent meeting. summer boarders’ hop at the rink with Stone’s orchestra.

Mise Maud Miller Mexico Hugh Stone Lily Lake Fell's Grove Epworth League Floyd Leach Chinchilla Mr. Clark Connecticut Baptist Church Lichtning Hall & Parker's Mr. Muir Bangor Joseph Weldman African Methodist Entecopal Church of Muir Sanford Lotta McHeese Wesleyan University Ohio Dalton Stone

Elite club to vacation at Lake Winola cottage

The Elite club will depart Monday for Lake Winola and stay a week at a cottage named The Elite on the Scranton side of the lake. Other items note residents visiting Scranton, a social for Rev. Abel Wrigley, and local rabies incidents with several cows and dogs bitten by a mad dog reported locally and near Milwaukee.

Scranton Lake Winola Ward Rose van Buskirk Speece P. C. Winter Katherine Thompson Jacob Collum Abel Wrigley East Newton Cosner Galusha Coon

America's Trade Supremacy in Industrial Growth

A historical report argues the United States holds global leadership in industrial output. It cites June 1871 product value around 24 billion dollars and 6 000 establishments, noting progress in manufacturing, trade schedules, and rising factory counts as evidence of supremacy.

Dewey Carrell Ih Wright Wright United States

Peruna cited by grateful women for health restoration

A series of letters from women praising Dr. Hartman’s Peruna remedy for female weakness and catarrh. They describe prior ill health, improvements after taking Peruna since October, and renewed vitality, with thanks for the doctor’s advice. Letters from Mrs. A. M. Braaille Mrs. H Kohle and Mrs. E. Riker highlight lasting health improvements and gratitude.

Mra. A. M. Braaille St. Paul Woman's Study Club Independent Order of Ieml Templars Peruna Perrna Myrs Chaaille EF. Riker Weet First Street Cedar Falls Hartman Mirse EB. Riker He Hartiman Dlartman Sanitarium Columbus

Exports of Domestic Predata in 190 Year Leading County

The calendar year 190 saw exports of domestic predata by the leading county total 105,01000. Great Britain ranked next with 4448 and Germany with 611,000.

Great Britain Geonany

Stop Colds With Krouse's Cold Cure Capsules

Stop colds when you feel one coming on with Krouse's Cold Cure. Prepared in convenient capsules that cure while you work. Price 25 cents. Sold by all druggists.

Krouse

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