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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 08, 1902

Page

2

Exodus to Crystal Lake Draws Crowds as Mild Weather Holds

The News of Carbondale reports a growing exodus of visitors to Crystal Lake as pleasant weather returns. Fern Hall hosts a Monday entertainment with polite vaudeville cake walk and glee club numbers by coal region miners. Local guests from Carbondale Scranton and Philadelphia join dances and lake attractions while families and officials plan summer visits at Dundaff Newton lake and nearby cottages.

Crystal Lake Carbondale Fern Hall A. N. Walker Willard Matthews H. W. Bennett Bennett Romaine Bennett W. W. Scranton Belin J. PB. Hosle Lake Dundaff Mary Reilly Nellie Campbell Mary Walsh Susie Maria Mary Quinn Loretta Wynn Mary Kelly Veronica Gorman Kittle Godwin Scranton Roderick Girlis John Burke William Hughes Thomas Roche Steve Celia Gallaghy Mary Nellie Gallaghy Louise Brown Albany N. Y John Beck Carl Schroeder Marlon Smith Honesdale Gussie Ruth Fritz May Pengelly Winton Lake Robert Whitfield Melilla Nate English California V. J. Finch Newton Lake R. H. Tralles George Herbert Louis Patten J. Russell Jones First National Bank Jones Singer Isaac Singer Martha George 8 New York City

Adventure at Elk Lake From Carbondale youths

Report of a dangerous experience at Elk Lake involving a Carbondale camp on Sunday circulated in the city. The Tribune learned the street tale may be exaggerated and sought to publish the occurrence as told by a Carbondale man who arrived yesterday. James and Louis Davis were involved.

Carbondale Elk Lake The Tribune

Catarrh Cure Promoted by Medical Patents

An advertisement claims a catarrh cure treats the disease by altering the blood system. It asserts the remedy acts directly on the bodily fluids and promotes health through a constitutional approach.

Solehoe Cathdall

Boat Capsize Tests Swift Rescue On Lake Camping Trip

While sailing in B Bly’s craft a sudden gust capsized the boat. James fell overboard but Davis found refuge in an air tight compartment and was saved. Nearby campers aided the two in distress and James soon recovered while Davis remained unnerved but safe.

Bly James Davis

Dynamiting Outrage Sequel in Richmon Dale Arrests

The Richmon Dale dynamiting outrage's sequel reports the arrest of Peter Catahric and Alex Salama, Blaying Stump residents. Constable Edward Neary gathered evidence. Alderman Jones ordered bail pending court appearance amid a tense preliminary hearing. Both defendants protest innocence as a female witness faints during testimony.

Richmondale Tribune Peter Catahric Alex Salama Edward Neary Alderman Jones

Pictured Gatherings Honor Local Socials

Mr and Mrs Fred Wilson hosted a small Wednesday gathering on Wyoming Street for the Misses Oliver of Port Jervis with a flashlight portrait at midnight. A second surprise party at Mr and Mrs Edward King’s Brooklyn Street home included Misses Purcell McDermott Murray King Shreehan McDonald Farley Carey Mannion Ella Carey and Messrs Kegler Shrechin Farley Wedden Gleason Cavanaugh Fenton King ONeill and Andrew Farley with Al Hedden capturing flash pictures.

Fred Wilson Wyoming Street

Mitchell Hose guests to Port Jervis parade week

The Andrew Mitchell Hose company of Carbondale will visit Excelsior Hose No. 5 for the Tremen's parade on Sept. 1. About seventy members arrive Sept. 10 and stay at the Delaware house except for a dinner at Bauer's restaurant. On Sept. 10 Port Jervis fire department plans a parade welcoming visiting women paramedics.

Port Jervis Mitchell Hose Company Andrew Mitchell Hose Company Carbondale Excelsior Hose Company Delaware House Bauer's Port Jervis Fre

Miss Elizabeth Mooney Weds Hubert Hammel in New York

Miss Elizabeth Mooney a former Carbondale girl now of New York City married Hubert Hammel last Friday. The bride’s sister Mathie Mooney of Long Island attended. Hammel is a baggage master in New York and a trusted employee. The couple will live in New York after a short stay with Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Mooney on Brooklyn Street.

Elizabeth Mooney Carbondale New York City Hubert Hammel Mathie Mooney Long Island Hammel Metropolis Tammer Thomas Mooney Brooklyn Street New York

Bourke Family Welcomes a Boy in Scranton

Joyful news arrives in Scranton with the birth of a boy at the home of Attorney and Mrs. R. J. Bourke on Pine Street Mrs. Bourke formerly Miss Annie Barrett of Carbondale is warmly regarded among friends here The event brings congratulations to Bourke as he pursues his senatorial candidacy.

Carbondale R. J. Bourke Pine Street Scranton Bourke

Powderly pair returns from Boston visit

School Director M. J. McDonald and his sister Miss Ella McDonald of Powderly returned home after a several week stay with relatives in Boston. They toured sites such as Revere Beach and Nantucket Beach and enjoyed their trip. Mr. McDonald was a spectator at the Chicago versus Boston baseball game.

M. J. McDonald Ella McDonald Powderly Round Boston Revere Bouch Nantucket Beach McDonald Olga Speedtitar Chicago Moston

Special Meeting Of Mitchell Hose Company

A special meeting is scheduled for this evening at 7.80 o'clock at the town house to discuss urgent matters concerning the Mitchell Hose company.

Mitchell Hose Company Hove House

Local News Highlights From Grove Street to Hendrick Works

Birth announced for a baby boy to Mr and Mrs John Matthews of Grove Street. News arrives of John J Hogan’s death in Los Angeles. Jack Alexander recovers from appendicitis and returns home. Edward Munis in Paterson takes a position under master mechanic Unis at Delaware and Kingston. James Murray begins a new job at Hendrick Works. The Woman's Christian Temperance Union meets at Watts Hall on North Church Street this afternoon at 1 o clock.

John Matthews Grove Street John J. Mogan Los Angeles California J. ©. Hogan Baltimore Jack Alexander Forest City Edward Munis Paterson N. J Thaa Wie Mechanic Unis Delaware and Kindson James Murray Crescent Crak Hendrick Works Woman's Christian Temperance Walon Watt's North Church Street

Passing Throng Heads For Three Month Tours

Mr and Mrs Andrew Wyllie and daughter Misa Elizabeth depart for a three month visit at Mr Wyllies birthplace Bootland. Miss Edith Carey of Roynshanhurst leaves for Glenburn for several weeks. Grant Hunter returns from vacation at Long Island New Jersey. Mayme Scott from Brooklyn visits Lake Lodore. Arthur Bahm and James Healey return from Brakes camp at Crystal Lake. P B Farley of Le New Jersey is opened-

Andrew Wyllie Misa Elizabeth Mr. Wylie Bootland Edith Carey Roynshanhurst Glenburn Grant Hunter Long Island N. J Mise Mayme Scott Brooklyn Street Lake Lodore Arthur Bahm James Healey Camp

Local residents mark visits and travels across Scranton area

A list of residents and visitors stops at many homes and towns including Canaan street Jermyn Dundaff street Green Ridge Ocean Grove Scranton Lake Arles and Crystal Lake. Names include Mary Hosle Katie Shrechan Eliza Conron Fannie and Rena Daley Loretta Coleman Florence Campbell Margaret Kelly Nellie Little and Victoria McKercher with several journeys to Williamsport Jamestown and Carbondale. The report notes a funeral for Victoria McKercher and a camping day by Prof R H Martin and family at Lake Chapman.

Ing Canaan Street Mary Hosle Jermyn Katie Shrechan Lake Arles James Haxel West Pittston Gerrand Wyoming Street Jeanette McMyne Dundaff Street Green Ridge Fannie Rena Daley Ocean Grove Eliza Conron N. J C. B. Scott Scranton Alice Cromwell Lake Lodore Carbondale A. S. Lewsley Af. J. Whalen D. D Eagles Mere John Brown Park Clothing House Crystal Lake W. H. Bennett Jamestown N. Y Martin Neary Buffalo J. A. Spicer Loretta Coleman West Side G. Bk, Douglass Cold Springs Erie California Clara Sadie Theobald John Gangers Texas Wayne County Loretta Lesher Pottsville Marian Minnick South Main Street Florence Margaret Campbell Church Street Kittle Holand W. G. Giles Lincoln Avenue Jamison Howard Hill Williamsport Thuringia Insurance Company J. O' Hearn Frederick Forbes Margaret Kelly New York City Mrs. Peet Misa Marie McNell Pike ‘Street Nellie Little Crystal Jake Molly Gilmartin Booth Main Street Beckwith Mien Berry Retell Vannan Bessie Medland Jessie Gregg Ruth Knapp Agnes Ditchburn

Jermyn and Mayfield Baseball Battle Amid Ill News

C D Winter remained unconscious on Wednesday evening as doctors from Scranton joined local physicians in a dire effort for his recovery. In Jermyn and Mayfield a preliminary baseball game drew hundreds, Mayfield triumphing 17 to 4 behind Mendelson and Tallet for Mayfield and Hendricks and Stocker for Jermyn, with the Marine band adding to the scene. The day also saw the funeral of Elizabeth Toman conducted by Rev M D Muller, and a Mayfield borough school board meeting approving bond and budget steps, with Treas. Bechkwith reporting $10,000 in hand and several staff appointments considered.

C. D. Winter Tribune Multon Scranton Jermyn Mayfield Fowlers Park Ume Ald Tommy Williams Methodist Episcopal Church Fourth Street W. Jl. Morcom Ilenry Smith W. A. Wilman George Cudlip Thomas Mann William Eastlake Martin Caley Riker Lally McDonald Beckwith P. Walker Solwanczuk Joseph Bechkwith Thomas Furry Be Crawford George Nellie Boundry William m Ena Gon Aeer Lbster Levine Ville Mamie Shager Killy

Archbal d and Carbondale clash ends in forfeit dispute

Archbald faced the Crescents of Carbondale in a practice game that turned into a heated contest. Umpire calls and alleged obstructed runners sparked claims of a deliberate forfeit, with threats of a $100 forfeit and a note of Labor Day plans.

Local Socials, Fire News, and Baseball Results

A town party spent Thursday evening in Avoca and rode to Wilkes Barre with local youths. Several houses burned at Austin Heights near Old Forge. The Freds travel to Wet Semiton to face the Alerts. Morris or Weisenduh to pitch. Old Forge Blues lose to All Americans of Pittston with Jones hitting a home run and Connors throwing to bases. Druggist Peter Lally stays in Athletic City. Presbyterian services Sunday at 10:50 a.m. and 2 p.m. Rev. Griffiths to call. Gomer Jones named inspector over the lateral sewer project.

Avoca Mabel Allen Wilkes Barre Vhe Kueste Thin Town Mises Certrude Watkins Mid Davis Lillian Blairis Margaret Jones Misabeth Owens Mindermels Henrietts Harris John Owens Eugene Reese All Americans Pittston Norge Jones Blues Connors R.H.B. Old Forge Puuso

Old and Well-Tried Remedy Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup

An advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup as a longtime remedy for teething children. It claims to relieve pain and diarrhea, ease griping, and calm wind colic, promising rest for mothers. The price is twenty-five cents a bottle, with physicians recommending it.

10 000 Handkerchiefs For stylish linen handkerchiefs at small prices

Fresh all linen handkerchiefs laundried and ready for use offer thrifty shoppers a choice for women and men. Womens hemstitched all linen priced 9 cents each or 1 dollar per dozen. Mens hemstitched 12 cents each or 1 dollar 40 cents per dozen. Higher grade 1 cent each or 1 dollar 70 cents per dozen.

Bargain Cotton Dress Goods Sale

Quick transfers from counters to sewing rooms at cut prices. Lawn and Dimities yard rates from 8c to 12 1/2c, Swisses and Batistes 12 1/2c to 15c, Finest Irish Dimities 20c, Oriental Pongee 25c yard, all at reduced, value-focused pricing.

Tailored Fall Suits and Bargain Shirts At Webb’s Store

Round About the Store features new Fall Tailored Suits in the Cloak Department and Walking Suits for street wear. Webb’s offers Irish Huck Towels at $3.00 per dozen, embroideries at cut prices, and Madras Shirts from $1.50 down to $1.00 in sizes 14 to 18. Night shirts in a colorless style priced 50c and 75c.

Webb

Excursion to Hancock by New York Ontario and Western Railway

The New York Ontario and Western Railway schedules an excursion to Hancock New York on Sunday August 10. Train departs Scranton at 8:00 a.m. and returns there by 4:00 p.m. Fare is one dollar. Agents J E Welsh T P A Scranton (Pa) provide details.

New York, Ontario and Western Railway Company Hancock N. Y Wayne Delaware Counties Elk Mountains Catskills Delaware River Tancock Ivery Scranton In Bom Detet J. E. Welsh T. P. A. Scranton

Crewd Lodges PPO Mints Meet At Salt Lake City Utah

Mints group Crewd Lodges meets in Salt Lake City Utah August 14 14 with ticket sales for Lehigh Valley rail line. Round trip tickets priced 428 good for return through September 30 including most trains except the Black Diamond express. Ticket agents provide further information.

Lehigh Valley Offers Bay Area Excursion Tickets

Excursion tickets to San Francisco and Los Angeles, California are on sale via the Lehigh Valley Railroad. Tickets priced at $60.25 are valid August 1 to September 0, with return through September 0 on any train except the Black Diamond Express. See LV ticket agents for details.

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

Lackawanna Excursion to Atlantic City Aug 14

Special excursion tickets available for all trains Thursday August th with return valid through August 24. Rates from Scranton are $6.00 for adults and $2.50 for children aged 6 to 12. Travel via Manunka Chunk and Philadelphia with no station changes for Delaware bridge connections. Apply to local ticket agent for daily schedules.

Scranton Houte Manunka Chunk Philadelphia Delaware Bridge

Elks Group Offers Round Trip Excursion Tickets

For the Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Salt Lake City August Lith to Lith special excursion tickets may be purchased at Lackawanna railroad stations at $51.25 for the round trip. Tickets go on sale August 6 7 and 8 good leaving Scranton only with final return up to and including September 30 1902. See local ticket.

Grand Lodge Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Salt Lake City Lackawanna Scranton Ucket

Collecting Ferns for Indoor Decor in Winter

A mid century style guide describes gathering ferns on a walk, arranging them between papers, and storing them in bowls or a trunk for winter rooms. It suggests washing dusty fronds, reusing small fronds for tables or bouquets, and making a birch bark display box with moss and planted ferns for pretty table arrangements.

Gil

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