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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1902

Page

2

Distinguished Red Men Visit Enticing Anthracite City Brethren

Great Sachem Charles W R Willet of Harrisburg and Grand Keeper Thomas K Donnelly of Philadelphia visited Lackawanna tribe 208 in Carbondale. Donnelly praised Red Men gains with statistics and travels. Willet spoke on culture and ideals during their inspection tour through the region. They planned onward to Scranton to visit Panooka tribe. Lewis discussed Aborigines in Arizona.

Bacham Charles BR. Willet Harrisburg Thomas K. Donnelly Philadelphia Charles WR. Willet Harrieburg Wampum Sachem Willet Brother Donnelly Willet and Donnelly Scranton Bro. Lewis Arizona Carbondale

Bulldog Breaks Loose On Main Street Chase

A man walking a bulldog along Main Street loses control near Seventh Avenue. The dog bolts toward a group of curs by Florodora posters, creating chaos as barking erupts and several dogs are hurt or frightened before the dog is finally released and the man resumes his walk.

Main Street Seventh Avenue Ed Neary Bulldog

A L Jones Finds Success in Trenton New Jersey

A R Jones formerly of Carbondale and half owner of the Saturday Review has moved to Trenton New Jersey and is prospering in his new field. He plans to bring his wife and two children to join him next spring if Mrs Jones health permits. Her condition has improved and gives friends hope.

A. R. Jones The Saturday Review Trenton N. J Carbondale Jersey Jones

Coffee Elixir Fails. Postum Restores Health in Test

A Clinton Wisconsin man quit coffee and tea to use Postum. He reports a year of severe tongue coating, foul breath, headaches, and constipation improved after switching to Postum, then worsened when returning to coffee, indicating coffee avoidance alone did not sustain health gains.

Clinton Wis Postum

Contemplated removal arouses universal regret

The notice states that news of her contemplated removal will be received with universal regret, reflecting public sentiment on the potential change.

Newa

Correspondent Urges Taxpayer Stand on School Painting Contract

In Carbondale a taxpayer writes to the Tribune suggesting non union residents pay two thirds of three fourths of city school taxes to support the directors who awarded the central school painting contract to the lowest bidder amid a union painters dispute.

Union Tribune Carbondale

Exodus of Campers Sparks Busy Lakeside Season

Many visitors gather at Crystal Lake and Newton as prolonged rain eases. Fern Hall hosts travelers from Washington DC to local towns, while two camping parties, the Stripplings and Ping Pongs, entertain guests at Crystal Inn and nearby cottages.

Crystal Lake Newton Fern Hall Washington, D. C Stephen Whitman Crystal Inn Veronica Gorman Kittie Godwin Winton Katherine Mame Monahan William McHale P. V. Donnelly Martin O'Malley Carbondale Hazel Wheeler Frieder

Archbald Hosts Crescents In Local Baseball Clash

Archbalds prepare for a big game at Duffy's field against the Crescents. Owner will pitch, fans invited to front bleachers, press box salutes planned, and a follow up game with South Scranton is scheduled.

Carbondale Squire Gildea Archbaldlians The Crescents Owney Crescent Arcibald Nafeed Duffy's Field South Scranton Lake Lodore Delaware & Hudson

Obituary: Clementine O'Byrne Child of Mr and Mrs Frank O'Byrne

Clementine O'Byrne four year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank O'Byrne of Pike street died yesterday morning at 1 o'clock after a two weeks illness of pneumonia. The funeral is set for this afternoon at four o'clock with interment in St Rose cemetery.

Contractor Martin Cawley Wins Dam Contract at Carbondale

Archbald contractor Martin Cawley has secured the job to build a new dam for Carbondale Machine Company. He currently employs about twenty five men. The company aims to limit labor disruption from a strike by reserving first rights for nearby workers, specifying numbers and character of the workforce in the contract.

Martin Cawley Archbald Carbondale Machine Company Cawley

Bondale Post Office Letter List August 6 10 Percent

List of letters remaining in the Car Bondale Pa post office dated August 6 includes names such as M Deity principal of Wood's Business College Daniel Drum Hannah Samuel Howarth Joe Lafrance Francesco Caporcasale Diy T J Laan Angelantonio Gentile William Wed Miss Libble Baker Miss Norah Bryden Miss Nettie Haley Mrs Mary Cummings Mrs John Thomas Cross Axle Manufacturing Co J Hh Thomas Postmaster this public notice lists unknown persons and foreign addresses among others.

Carbondale M. Deity Wood's Business College Daniel Drum Hannah Samuel Howarth Joe Lafrance Francesco Caporcasale T. J. Laan Angelantonio Gentile William Wed Libble Baker Norah Bryden Nettie Haley Mary Cummings John Thomas Cross Axle Manufacturing Co J. Hh. Thomas

Smaltz Leaves Susquehanna for Tamaqua Baseball Offer

Smaltz from the Star baseball team departs Susquehanna for Tamaqua near Mauch Chunk after receiving a lucrative diamond position. He leaves amid praise from local friends who praise the team for securing his services.

Susquehanna Smalts Pittston Tamaqua Mauch Chunk

Pittston Man Visited Lincoln Avenue Home

Frank P. Duncklee of Pittston has been visiting for several days at W. G. Giles on Lincoln Avenue and returned home yesterday to prepare for a tip to the Pucilo.

Frank P. Duncklee Pittston W. G. Giles Lincoln Avenue Pucilo

Coast to Drive from Carbondale to Los Angeles

Coast begins a morning trip from Carbondale to Los Angeles and is expected to consider the city as a future home. The journey underscores plans to relocate and settle on the West Coast.

Carbondale Galliday Los Angeles

Erie round trip excursion to New York draws large crowd

The Erie company’s round trip excur to New York City departs Carbondale at 10.9 p.m. Saturday, drawing a mammoth crowd. Several travelers have already announced plans to go and spend the day at Coney Island.

Erie New York City Carbondale Coney Island

Miss Murphy Returns From Vacation at Crane's

Miss Elizabeth Murphy the efficient clerk at Crane's dry goods store has returned from a two week vacation in Dunmorm. Mira Mula Carey, another sales lady, is now enjoying her vacation which will be spent at Crystal.

Elizabeth Murphy Crane's Dry Goods Star Dunmorm Mira Mula Carey Crystal

Local fraternal orders listed for Carbondale area

Carbondale lodge of Masons and Father Carew branch Catholic Knights are named along with Pioneer castle Knights Myatle Chain and Carbondale lodge Knights of Pythias. Ladies auxiliary and Railroad Engineers meet in the afternoon.

Carbondale Lodge of Masons Father Carew Branch Catholic Knights Pioneer Castle Knights Myatle Chain Carbondale Lodge Knights of Pythias Ladies Auxillary

John Scott Resigns as Janitor for An thracite Block

John Scott of the Coast Ride has resigned from his janitorial post at the An thracite block and left yesterday for Oneonta New York where he will take a higher paying job.

John Scott The Coast Ride Oneonta, N

Joseph Coggins Visits Old Acquaintances in Pittsburg

Former resident Joseph Coggins, once of thin city, now living in Pittsburg where he holds a good position, renewed old acquaintances here yesterday.

Joseph Coggins Thin City Pittsburg

Solo mon funeral and borough council actions in Jermyn Mayfield

The funeral of Mary D Solo mon was held at the St George hotel with Rev Brod head and Rev Fuller officiating. She was interred at Maplewood cemetery amid floral tributes. In Jermyn borough council a culvert by Frank Hemelright was accepted and a $200 bill ordered paid. The bank's offer to pay outstanding orders after endorsement was approved. Ed Cuff as borough treasurer in Mayfield. Mayfield reports catarrhal fever cases. Street Commissioner McAndrew bitten by a dog. Mrs Jadwin of Carbondale returned home after a week’s visit. Mrs Mendelson of Mayfield injured yesterday.

Mary D. Solomon St. George Hotel Mr. Brodhead St. James’ Church M. D. Fuller Methodist Church Carbondile St. James H. B. Jadwin Carbondale McAndrew M. J. Shields David Mendelson Mayflefild Sophia James Reed Secom Street Blakely George Hague Susquehanna Street Baptist Church Union Cemetery Mureka Commandery Maitu Eddie Hutchins Andrew Bennie George Williams Philip Phillips Isaac Griffiths John Bolton Lizzie Lewis Lizsie Reynolds Harriet M. James Mary R. Williame Isone Griffiths Leyshon Phillips New York Mary Ring Gertrude Lavin Williamsport Taylor

Remarkable Cure of Diarrhoea by Simple Remedy

Mrs. Alice Miller of Morgan Texas details a six year battle with severe diarrhoea. After failing with doctors prescriptions, a Bosque county move and one bottle of Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her. The medicine, costing only a few cents, is sold by all druggists.

Alice Miller Morgan Texas Bosque County

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Endorsed by Mrs Jarem an

Testimonial letter from Mrs Hulda Jarem an of Salt Lake City Utah lauding Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for relieving menstrual pain after physicians failed. The note claims six bottles cured her and offers free advice from Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts with a $5000 forfeit promise if not genuine.

Hulda Jareman Lydia E. Pinkham Honpa Jareuan Salt Lake City Utah Jakeman Lydia SK. Pinkham

Peckville Gossip and Local Notices

Joseph White of Geary Oklahoma visits his parents on Main Street and others travel to visit relatives in Beach Lake Missouri and Carbondale. Baseball results show the married men defeating Hickories 1 to 12. Blakely council to meet with absent members noted. July street time and electric light collections detailed.

Joseph White Geary Oklahoma Samuel White Main Street Horace Menner Robert Beach Lake Mis Edith Dennis Carbondale George Woodbridge Mam Strait Frances Cornish Scranton Marjorie Hoyte Hickories Presbyterian Sunday School Brundage Grove Fred Myers Grassy Avenue Dushore Virginia Stevens Bell Place Auburn J. D. Peek Peck Buffalo Blakely Borough Johnson Halford

Local social notes from Crystal Lake and nearby towns

Archbal d and Gerblg families spent yesterday at Crystal Lake. Miss Frances Abbott of Carbondale visited Miss Eadle Sweeney. Mrs W Fr Davenport called on friends in Scranton. Miss Ginley of Seranton visited Mrs Owen O Hara. Mrs Hennemuth and daughter Alice from Scranton visited town. Miss Kathe Rosenbaum called in Jermyn. Mrs James Gilgallon of Main Street is visiting in Taylor.

C. W. Gerblg Anna Emma Gerblg Crystal Lake Frances Abbott Carbondale Eadle Sweeney James Gilgallon Main Street Yaylor

Rev B R Hanton to Lecture at Green Grove Church

Friday evening the Rev B R Hanton will speak at the Methodist Episcopal church on My Trip to England A silver collection will be taken after the lecture Mrs B Gardner of Green Ridge has returned home after visiting her sister Mrs Ed Kingsley Frank Nichols sold his milk business to John A Hunt Mr and Mrs Southworth who visited C B Wetherby have returned to Norwich Prof R M Martin and family of Scranton are spending their vacation at Chapman Lake

Gertrude McAndrew Scranton George Morgan Salem Avenue Binghamton Frank Hoban Boston Helen Linthrop A. C. Rogers Paterson A. O. Fidlam Lake Winola John I. Abbott Wilkes-Barre Minnie Kearney Cottage Street Archbald I. M. Smith Ocean Grove F. Ballentine Green Ridge Monay William Woodmanses Misa Anne Selsby Peckville Anna Lyng New York City Lizzie Malone Pike Street Hattie Trutchins West Side Lulu Stella Carter Richmond Street Pittston Anna Kapfer Woodlawn Avenue Jennie Annie Bennett Herrick Centre Edith Little Hazel Simrell Clark Avenue Honesdale Mose Myers New York Bridget Gilmartin Mary Melvin Nellie Anna Mannion Thomas Hoensheld George W. May Olyphant Los Angeles California Fred W. Davis Justice of the Peace M. H. Davis Winwood Carbondale Seattle Wash Hattie Griffin Church Street Franklin New Gerlin South Edmeston N.Y Frank Giles Second Street Miss Gardner Henry Shields Main Street John E. Loughney East Side Jonathan Parry West Pittston Jermyn A. C. Fry Harvey's Lake Elizabeth Toman Fourth Street B. R. Hanton Methodist Episcopal Church England B. Gardner Ed. Kingsley Frank Nichols John A. Hunt Norwich Prof R. M. Martin Chapman Lake

Paris Fashion Hints Reveal Color-Tinged Garments

In Paris designers note color can shine through airy fabrics in open spaces creating a tinted overall effect. The piece mentions galoons and edging including medallion laces and net-top lace with prices starting per yard.

Paris

Excursion to Hancock by New York Ontario and Western

The New York Ontario and Western Railway announces an Sunday excursion to Hancock New York on August 10. Trains depart Scranton at 8 30 a m and return from Hancock at 4 30 p m arriving Scranton at 6 45 p m. Round trip fare is one dollar. For details consult J E Welsh T P A Scranton ticket agents.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Hancock N. Y Wayne Delaware Counties Elk Mountains Catskills Nat Delaware River Scranton J. E. Welsh Pau

Elks Convention Route Pass to Salt Lake City by Rail

Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a round trip from its area to Salt Lake City at 51 25 with travel days August 6, 7, and 8 and return through September 10. Tickets valid on most trains except the Black Diamond Express. Consult local ticket agents for details.

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

Lehigh Valley Offers Excursion Tickets to California

On account of the Knights of Pythias biennial meeting in San Francisco August 11 to 22, Lehigh Valley Railroad sells excursion tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles for 6.25. Tickets valid August 1 to 6 for outbound and return through September 30 on any train except the Black Diamond Express. See local ticket agents for details.

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

Knights of Pythias Meeting and Special Excursion Offer

The Nickel Plate railroad advertises a special excursion from Buffalo to San Francisco and return for 62.00 good to Sept 30. Tickets include best accommodations and fast service. See EB Payne, general agent, 201 Main Street, Buffalo, NY.

Nickel Plate Railroad Buffalo San Francisco Eb, Payne Main Street N, Y

Through the West by Nickel Plate Railroad Offer

Travel deals advertise low rates and best accommodations across the West. Office contact KR Payne, general agent, 281 Main Street, Buffalo, for tourist car service, finest coaches, and meals a la carte with club rates.

Nickel Plate Railroad KR. &. Payne Main Street Bultato

Lackawanna Excursion Plan to Atlantic City August 14

Special excursion tickets offered for all trains on Thursday August. Return allowed on any train through August 24. Scranton rate set at $6.00 for adults and $3.50 for children ages 6 to 12. Route via unspecified path.

Scranton

Excursion Trains Via Delaware Bridge to Seashore

Passengers traveling between Manunka Chunk and Philadelphia must change stations en route on trains over the Delaware bridge. The selected dates aim to provide a most delightful seaside outing. Apply to the royal ticket agent for daily train schedules.

Manunka Chunk Philadelphia Delaware Bridge Royal Teket

Erie Railroad Summer Excursion Tickets to Maplewood and Lake Ariel

During the summer season the Erie Railroad will sell Sunday excursion tickets to Maplewood and Lake Ariel at one way fare for round trip from stations on the Wyoming division. Fare from Scranton to Maplewood is 55 cents and to Lake Ariel 76 cents.

Erie Railroad Company Maplewood Lake Ariel Wyoming Division Scranston

Elks Group Offers Special Excursion Tickets

For the Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks event in Salt Lake City from August 12th onward a special excursion ticket purchase is available through Lackawanna Railroad.

Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Salt Lake City Ith Lackawanna Railroad

Transit Ticket Offer For Round Trip To Beranton

Tickets go on sale August 6, 7, and 8 for a round trip from Beranton at 51.25. Final return allowed through September 30, 1902. Check with local agents for stopovers and routes.

Beranton

Avoca Worker Shifts to Old Eagle as Mine Foreman

William Fitterer, once a machinist at Central colliery, accepts a higher paying post as mine foreman at Old Eagle colliery. Miss Pearl Howell of Beranton visits town Monday. Friends call on Martin King Biunday. Mr. and Mrs. George Davis and Anthony Walsh attend funeral of Mrs. Burah Tigo of Pittston. Misses Newton and Bouse host a Sunday gathering. Hazel Williams and Jeshia Flaxs of Pittston visit Mew Viela Rooble Myr and Mrs. G. B. Woodward return from New York City trip.

William Fitterer Cental Old Eagle Pearl Howell Beranton Martin King Biunday George Davis Anthony Walsh Burah ‘Tigo Pittston Newton Bouse Hazel Williams Jeshia Flaxs Viela Roeble Myr G. B. Woodward New York City

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