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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1902

Page

2

Time extended on Clifford duplicate by Carbondale board

Carbondale school board granted a sixty day extension until October 1 for collecting unpaid taxes on the Clifford duplicate. Bondsmen James J. ONeill Henry Cook and John Clifford face liabilities to Fidelity Casualty and aim to recoup funds as aldermen assist. A final settlement timeline and collector selection were also discussed, with Watt nominated for 4 percent commission but delayed for decision.

PF. B. Clifford Carbondale School Board James J. O'Neill Henry Cook John Clifford Eagh H. ©. Butler Ayns Fidelity Casualty Companys Fred Williams Beranton O'Ney Williams Fidelity Company O'Neill Clifford Butler Wille Imins Mvans Hughes Copeland Vanaan Evans W. F. Watt Mr. Watt Watt Evins

Grape-Nuts Aids Grandmother In Child Illness Recovery

A grandmother recalls using Grape-Nuts to treat her granddaughter’s stomach trouble and severe headaches. After trying various foods, feeding with warmed Grape-Nuts led to rapid weight gain and improved vitality, with the child thriving on the cereal now and later able to eat other foods. The ad touts Grape-Nuts as easily digested and ready for immediate assimilation.

Labor unions protest Carbondale high school painting contract

Federal Union No. 7204 and Carbondale Central Labor endorse a protest against the Carbondale school board building committee for awarding the high school painting contract to H. Frank & Son. The resolutions urge action against Evans and Vanaan and were presented after a board meeting.

Federal Union Central Labor Union H. Frank & Son Federal Labor Union Neion Evans and Vanaan James Gordon Carbondale School Board Vannon Jonas Willhimes S. &B. Spragenberg Robert Alexandr Carbondale Central Labor Au-gust Vanaian Kerwin Gallagher Hughes The Tribune Vannan Frank & Son

Storm Ravages Farms Around Waymart In Severe Sunday Night Event

Residents report century strong wind and hail tearing through fields and orchards near Waymart. Apple trees blown down at the Patterson and Paterson farms. corn damaged and tomato patches stripped. A Delaware and Hudson train halted fourteen minutes at Waymart as wind and hail battered the area.

Waymart Pattergon Perkins Farm Cutile Patterson Hubbard Delaware and Hudson

Waymart Storminflicted Losses Expected to Exceed Past Record

Stricken with fear, residents relied on calm, presence of mind and courageous spirits to steady nerves after the disaster. The final tally of losses is not yet known, but will surpass any prior Waymart storm in history.

Waymart

Idle Hour Glen Camp Notes End 1902 Season

The Crystal Inn boarders report six departures amid noisy bugling while Gloriander shows unstrung demeanor. Jim earns M D from the group for nursing Glory and Chest breaks a hammock, Dutch and Chest rise early post-sleep record, and Prof Leo Dunlavey’s Marine band performs with Mulliney’s. Camp notes end with Sir Roland De Trimble inviting souvenirs.

Crystal Inn Gloriander Jim Glory Steve Chest Carbondale Dutch Glen Stout Jimmie Ring Leo Dunlavey Marine Mulliney Prof Dunlavey Sousi Fernhall Billy

Master Jones Surprise Birthday Party Held at River Street Home

A birthday party was hosted on River Street by Mr. and Mrs. William P. Jones for their son William seventh birthday. Guests included Eleanor Kennedy Marguerite Kirkwood Muarle Boylan Elizabeth Ryan Gertrude Thomas Mary Kennedy Gertrude Beyans Mirlim Myun Isabelle Kennedy Leona Hooper Annie O Rourke Wallace Kennedy Joseph Ryan Aloysius Boylan Maurice Orchard James Boylan Harold Kennedy Henry Kirkwood and Joseph Boylan. Refreshments were served as a joyful gathering of children and families.

William P. Jones River Street Leona Hooper Annie O'Rourke Masters Wallace Kennedy Joseph Ryan Aloysius Boylan Maurice Orchard James Boylan Harold Kennedy Henry Kirkwood Joseph Boylan

Mad dog attack on brewery worker ends with gunshot

Charles Vogle of upper Canaan street, employed by Hansen on the new brewery, was attacked by a mad St Bernard while returning home. He fought the dog after it killed his companion dog, and John McCabe arrived to finish the brute with buckshot. Vogle escaped with remarkable narrowness.

Charles Vogle Canaan Street Hansen John McCabe Mr. Vogle

Board of mine examiners reviews 56 candidates at Central High

The district board of mine examiners led by Edward Roderick and including W G Robertson Thomas Llewellyn and J T Roberts examined 56 candidates for certificates for mine foremen and assistant foremen at Central High School yesterday. Foreman exams concluded while assistant foreman tests will continue today.

District Board of Mine Examiners Edward Roderick W. G. Robertson Thomas Llewellyn J. T. Roberts Central High School

Three Scranton Men Served Arrest Warrants

Nathan Kilanski Harry Lesiie and David Harris of Scranton have been served with warrants for their arrest.

Nathan Kilanski Harry Lesiie David Harris Scranton

Local dispute leads to Alderman hearing for alleged trespass

Mrs. Mary Walsh of the South Side appeared before Alderman Atkinson with charges of malicious mischief and breach of peace against the defendants. She claims on July 22 they tried to eject her, tore down a barn, damaged a garden, and spoke abusive words. a hearing is scheduled later this week.

Mary Walsh South Side Atkinson

Wyllie Family Plans Scotland England Trip

Andrew Wyllie and his daughter Miss Elizabeth Wryville will depart Wednesday for Scotland, his native country, for a three month visit. Wyllie will spend weeks revisiting youth and then travel to England before returning abroad for about three months.

Andrew Wyllie Elizabeth Wryville Bonnie Scotland Mr. Wryllie England

Concert by Crystal Lake cottagers at Fern Hall

The cottagers of Crystal Lake plan a Monday night concert at Fern Hall. Officials promise a rare treat comparable to the memorable event held there about a year ago. All are invited and a good time is assured for attendees.

Crystal Lake Fern Hall

Meetings of Tonight Across Local Fraternal Groups

William H. Davies Relief Corps division 24 and A O H attendances at St Vincent de Paul host meetings. Lackawanna tribe Red Men Mitchell Hose Company Carbondale conclave and Improved Order of Heptasophs gather for scheduled events.

William H. Davies

Mrs Hugh Murphy Undergoes Appendicitis Surgery

Mrs Hugh Murphy underwent an appendicitis operation at Emergency Hospital yesterday afternoon. Her condition was very much improved last evening.

Hugh Murphy

Passing Throng Through Scranton and Nearby Towns

Sunday social notes recount residents visiting relatives and friends in Scranton, Green Ridge, Carbondale, Honesdale, and Jermyn. People named include Maurice Church, Victor Caryl, Joseph Gilhoul, John Williams, Harry Robinson, John Evans, Charles McCann, Miss Mary A. McCann, John P. Beck, Mrs. Simpkins, Mrs. Adaline Bower, Miss Elizabeth Ayres, Miss Dolly Ayres, Miss Stose, Miss Lily Griswold, Lena Rampert, Oscar Wright, Mabel Wright, Mrs. William Cornish, Mrs. Levi Rosengrant, Mrs. Henry Whittington, Hon. P. A. Philbin, Art Sihm, Miss Louise Brown, Miss May Rutun, Gabriel Pugliano, F. C. Wagner, George Hobbs, Miss Gertie Smith, Giles Morgan, Mrs. William J. Morgan. The notes mention illnesses improving, travels to Crystal Lake and Lake Winola, and various vacations and visits through the region.

Maurice Church Scranton Victor Caryl Seventh Avenue Joseph Gilhoul Green Ridge John Williams Harry Robinson Jermyn John Evans Honesdale Charles McCann Mary A. McCann John P. Beck New York State Adaline Bower G. W. Bucklin Dickson Hill Elizabeth Dolly Ayres Carbondale Stose Lily Griswold Lena Rampert Oscar Wright Mabel Niagara Falls William Cornish Levi Rosengrant Birkett Street Henry Whittington P. A. Philbin Archbald Citizen Art Sihm Crystal Lake Stripplings Louise Brown Albany N. Y Nellie Gallaghy Salem Avenue May Rutun Meshoppen Wyoming County Gabriel Pugliano New York City Atlantic Coast Brighton Beach Asbury Park Ocean Grove F. C. Wagner Fred George Hobbs Gertie Smith P. Giles Morgan Newton Lake William J. Morgan Lake Winola Mrs. Morgan Mr. Morgan

Jermyn and Mayfield Obituary Notes on Two Residents

The remains of Mrs. Mary D. Solomon were brought to her home for a funeral to be conducted at the house this afternoon by Rev. Brodhead with Rev. Waller assisting. Interment is set for Maplewood cemetery. Mrs. Toman of Jermyn died suddenly at her son’s home on Fourth Street around ten o’clock. Born in Cornwall, England, she was 73 and had lived in Jermyn for 13 years, known as a faithful church attendee.

Mary D. Solomon J. Brodhead St. James’ Church M. D. Waller Maplewood Carbondale Toman

Paris Fashion Notes on Color and Lace Details

The piece observes Paris fashion showing color influences visible through open spaces in fabric. It mentions galoons and edgings along with medallion and net-top laces. Prices begin at Var clichess se e a vis ae envenin.

Paris

Linen Towels in Store Hemmed Huck Towels Offered

Entitled linen items described as hemmed Huck towels sized 17 by 34 inches are offered in a dozen quantities. The note reflects a catalog listing with uncertain text and potential pricing or availability details.

Community News Highlights From Scranton Area

Obituary notes for a local resident with surviving son James of Scranton and son William John at home, and daughter Mrs John Penrose of West Mayfield. Other items include ball games between married and single men in Jermyn with a 16 to 2 score, Liberty Lodge Knights of Pythias defeating Foresters 9 to 6, Willie Friend sustaining a forehead gash from a horse kick, and infant death from cholera infantum with funeral set for 2 pm tomorrow. Also reports of visitors, courtly duties, and planned public games at Fowlers park with Hendricks and Jones as Jermyn battery.

James Scranton Wiliam John John Penrose West Mayfield Bertha Wall Factoryville Mary Swick Second Street Jermyn Liberty Lodge Knights of Pyihlas Foresters Willie Friend Weat Mayfield William Netherton Forty Fort Philip Baker Main Street Noah Pugh Mayfield Fowlers Park Hendricks Jones A. J. Baker Duryea Willard R. Dodson Chapman Jake Firm

Archbal d and Scranton Visitors noted in town

Mary Norton Archbald visited Scranton friends while Ibene Miller of Stroudsburg returned home after a three week visit in town. Margaret and Alsina Eaton called in Peckville. Archbald tall club to play Crescents of Carbondale Wednesday afternoon on Carbondale grounds. Mr and Mrs A H Zeller of New Albany Ind visiting relatives in town then to Scranton before returning home. Henry Emmons returned to Brooklyn after a pleasant visit. Mrs J C Donly and others attended Niagara Falls excursion. George Pierr was a Scranton caller yesterday.

Mary Norton Scranton Ibene Miller Stroudsburg Margaret Alsina Eaton Peckville Archbald Tall Club The Crescents Carbondale A. H. Zeller New Albans Ind Henry Emmons Brooklyn J. C. Donly Julia Dougher Mary Murphy James Murphy Niagara Walls George Pierr

Rev G H Cole Heads to Baltimore Seaside Return Planned

Elmhurst reports Rev G H Cole left Monday morning for Baltimore and the seashore with a return expected around August. Local social notes mention visits from Miss Bertha Crinus and Miss Nellie Brundage, plus Mrs J W Partridge family. A Ladies Aid social yielded funds for church repairs amid poor weather.

G. H. Cole Baltimore Bertha Crinus Nellie Brundage Grown Ridge J. W. Partridge Lake Higary Casper Jenny Ladies’ Aid Society Belle Lown Dunmore Lou Dunning Ema Miller

Excursion to Hancock by New York Ontario and Western Railways

The NYO&W Railway announces a Sunday excursion to Hancock New York on August 10. The trip covers hills of Wayne and Delaware counties with scenic views from Elk mountains to the Catskills. Depart Scranton at 9:00 am return from Hancock at 4:30 pm with a round trip fare of 1. For details contact J. E. Welsh Scranton ticket agents.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Hancock N. Y Wayne Delaware Counties Elk Mountains Catskills Delaware River

Lackawanna Excursion to Atlantic City Aug 7 24

Special excursion tickets on all trains Thursday August 7 will be valid for returns through August 24. Scranton price is 00 for adults and 2.50 for children ages 6 to 12. Route via Manunka Chunk and Philadelphia with Delaware bridge connection no station changes. Apply to local ticket agent for schedules.

Scranton Manunka Chunk Philadelphia Delaware Bridge

Elks Meeting Special Railfare to Salt Lake City

The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a $51.25 round trip fare to Salt Lake City for Elks Grand Lodge meeting attendees. Tickets valid for outbound August 6 8 and 12 to 14, with return through September 10 on all trains except the Clark Diamond express. Consult local ticket agents for details.

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

Lehigh Valley Railroad Tour Tickets To California

Lehigh Valley Railroad offers excursion tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles for 66.25 dollars. Tickets valid August 1 to 3 for going, return by September 0th on any train except the Black Diamond Express, with further details from ticket agents.

San Francisco Los Angeles Cal Lehigh Valley Railroad Bienniul Knights of Pythias Cali Bapetember Black Diamond Express Lee High Valley Ticket Agents

Reduced Rates to All Points Through the West

Reduced rates offered on the Nickel Plate road to western points. Emphasizes fast time and comfort for passengers. Inquiries: nearest agents or write Kt FE Payne general agent 291 Main St Buffalo NY.

Nickel Plate Road Payne Mainst Buffalo

Nickel Plate Road Sells Low-Rate One-Way Fares

The Nickel Plate Road announces unusually low one way fares for travel during a promotional period. Details on routes dates and eligibility are not fully listed in readable text. Travelers are advised to check local offices for precise pricing and schedule information.

Travel by quickest daily service to Colorado and beyond

Round trip tickets to Colorado Utah South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin and nearby points. Three splendid through trains each way daily with fast schedules. Finest coaches Pullmans and tourist cars. Individual club meals and meals a la carte from one dollar. See nearest agent or write R. E. Payne General Agent 281 Main Street Buffalo NY.

Colorado Utah South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin R. E. Payne Main Street Buffalo N. Y. Oe

Seashore Outing Draws Crowds To New Jersey Coast

Tourists flock to the New Jersey shore with Monmouth Normandie Atlantic Highlands Seabright and dozens of resorts served by the New Jersey Central. The railroad lists a rate guide from its General Passenger Department offering access to many hotels and boarding houses. Send a postal to Central Building New York for the rate list and more details.

New Jersey New Jersey Central Monmouth Normandie Atlantic Highlands Seabright Low Branch Ocean Grove Asbury Park Allenhurst Spring Lake Belmar Barregat Beach Haven Atlantic City Ocean City Cape May New Jerse Central Central Building New York

Busy Man's Way Trains Between New York and Philadelphia

The Jersey Central offers hourly trains between New York and Philadelphia from 7 a.m. to midnight. Described as palatial, the service promises fast two hour runs, rock ballast roadbed, automatic block signaling, and thorough attention to every detail for busy travelers seeking speed and comfort.

New York Philadelphia New Jersey Sccurc Jersey Central

Funeral services for Mrs. Reed in Olyphant

The funeral for Mrs. James Reed will be held from her home on Second Street this afternoon at 2 o'clock. Rev. George Hugue of the Busquehanna Street Baptist Church will officiate. Knights of Malta members are asked to meet in their rooms at 2 for the funeral attendance. Beranton Gas and Water Co. began paving Lackawanna Street west onlay, recently torn up for the new water line construction.

James Reed Second Street George Hugue Busquehanna Strovet Baptist Church Mareks Knights of Maite Beranton Gas and Water Company Lackawanna Street West

Chinchilla Baptist Church Festival and Social News

Chinchilla Baptist Church branches festival linked to phonograph entertainment invites all. Sunday school Close will picnic in woods behind Friday La Rue house on Wednesday. Emily Adams left for Carbondale Monday visiting Miles Mabel Stone. Ines Halley returned from Campertown Saturday. Sadie Gordon of Scranton spent Sunday with Minnie Streater.

Chinchilla North Main Avenue Baptist Church Gertrude Pease

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