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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1901

Page

2

Railroad Timetables and City to Lake Tedove Service

Rail timetable notes list daily departures from Carbondale city station to Fort Scranton Wilkes Barre and Lake Tedove with varied times such as 7.08 8.00 and 12 am. It mentions trains to Montreal New Eve points and Waymart Honeadale with arrivals at Hardondale and Attn-3.16 on Sundays and a reference to Hienesdale and Waymart daily service.

Dune Carbondale Fort Scranton Wilkes Harre Aes Forshane Oy Buttes Montreal Posten New Eve Points Wapmart Tenendale Lake Tedove Wavmmartt Oneedale Arbordale Wilkes Berne Au Baily CES Ponent Hienesdale Waymart Daly Ap Sa Wey DL Cin Trajne Hardondale Tron Lotiogs Waymart Honeadale FAA Pth

Rail Schedule Fragments Signal Weekend Train Moves

Incomplete timetable notes indicate trains from Carbondale to Scranton at 7M and 1M on Sunday with 4 pm and 1 pm departures. Trains to points north listed for 11 nm and 6:40 pm departures. Scranton connections to New York Cromwell and other destinations noted with 2.10 am coming arrivals and Co pm pickups.

Carbondale Scranton Too Points North Wim Raine Ryunday New York Cromwall Ote Pointe North Heate Tm Sundsee Catone

Train Schedule Fragments For Carbondale and Surrounding Lines

Fragmented timetable notes show trains serving Carbondale and nearby lines with daily service except Sundays. Timings include morning starts around 6 00 a m and evening runs around 6 27 p m to connect New York city and western points, with multiple stops at Susquehanna and Dinehannon areas.

Tiaina Starien Carbondale Sundae Frandt Nineveh Dinehannon New York City Finffam Susquehanna Treina Siequehanna

Fish Trick Leads to Coal Prank at City Yard

In a downtown tale from the Delaware line, Claude Smith stages a practical joke by leaving two bass for Train Dispatch Parry in a baggage room. Moon and Chapman swap fish for coal, a stunt meant to mock Parry and Smith, ending with unresolved bad blood between them.

Delaware An’ Thielsen Company Thnt Genercenty Iactte Enamith Sraith Chief McNulty Michael Moran John Gilbert Mr. Dooley Claude Parry Willis Moon George Chatman Smith Siv Moon Chapman Moon

Allen's Foot Ease Ad Brings Witty Patient Praise

A reader letter lauds Asa Allen's Foot Ease for gloves and powder use to absorb moisture and protect gloves. A Chicago Clinic doctor behind the claim notes constant use in his practice. the ad invites physicians and customers to purchase at Allen 8. Olmsted.

Asa Allen Allen WC Gbbert Chicago Olmsted

Substitution Mystery Stirs Local Dining Rumors

The Tribune reports a mix up where coal was substituted for bass in a meal. No one knows who is responsible and Moon, Chapman, Smith, or Parry are mentioned as potential subjects. A guessing contest may follow as residents ponder the who and why.

Tribune Moon Chapman Smith Parry

Commoners Meet in Brief City Council Session

The Common council held a short session last night approving a water turn on for the Park fountain and various concurrent resolutions. They adopted bids for cowl for public buildings, ordered repairs to street lights, sidewalks, and a profile for Lincoln avenue, and announced adjournment before 9 o'clock.

Charman Pletcher Cnunels Whitfield Stone Fifth Cottage Hose Company Terrace Street Seventh Avenue Morris Place

Fight on Public Street Ends in Arrest at City Station

Michael Walsh of Pike Street faced a charge of fighting on a public thoroughfare after a clash with Martin Neary at the Linth avenue and Main street corner. Chief McAndrew arrested Walsh at the scene as onlookers gathered and Walsh was taken to the city station house.

Michael Walsh Pike Street Walsh Martin Neary Linth Avenue Mainstreet McAndrew Waleh Newry Neary Frn McAndresy

Obituary notices for Miss Ann Connelly and Elizabeth Tilley

Miss Ann Connelly aged 10 dies after paralyptic stroke at cousin's home on Pike Street. Survived by one sister in Ireland with funeral at St Rose church and cemetery. Elizabeth Tilley wife of John Tilley dies after three week hospital stay following operation. born Providence. long Carbondale resident. funeral at home with Rev W A Beecher officiating.

Ann Connelly Mark McDonough Pike Street Miss Connelly Teele Amelia Orhemdate Ireland St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery Ates Elizabeth Tinsley John BE. Tilketles Kimcreeney Hospital Tillatey Tilleley Providence Elizabeth Rosengrant Berewn Bapust Devease John

Community groups meet at Carbondale area lodge event

Division Noa MW A OD HL St. Vincent de Paul society Lucretia lodge Daughters of Rebekah Lackawanna tribe Med Men Knights of Honor Local union No 1411 United Mine Workers Carbondale Cycle club Daughters of St. George Mitchell Howse for drill Trinity guild Capecia meeting.

St. Vincent de Paul Soviety Lucretia Lodge Rebekah Lackawanna Tribe Med Men Knights of Honor Loval Union United Mine Workers Carbondale Cycle Club Daughters of St. George Mitchell Howse Trinity Guild Capecia

Painter Edward James Falls From Scaffolding

Edward James employed by Edward Hall fell twenty feet from scaffolding while painting the Greek church at Mayfield. He sustained a sprained ankle and bruises to the lower limbs.

Edward James Edward Hall Mayfield

Diphtheria Outbreak Prompts Strict Village Quarantine

Fears of smallpox shift to malignant diphtheria in Simpson. Two children died, two more ill in the Gogot family, with four throat inflammations and cankered symptoms. Fell Township School Board orders a strict quarantine of Gogot home, to be enforced like smallpox. Wake held Sunday drew concerns about contagion.

Simpson Fell Township Aime Philip Gogote Perons Iegete

Park Fountain Gets Gala Dress for Semi-centennial Week

Workers cleaned rust and peeling paint from Memorial park fountain as part of preparations for the city gala week. A council resolution, introduced by Chairman Fletcher, ordered the work and pass ed by the select council, with painting to follow and water to be turned on later.

Memorial Park Workmet Fletcher Select Council

Wurts Guards Call Survivors to City Hall Reunion

Full attendance of Wurts Guard survivors is requested at city hall on August 1 to plan the September 2 celebration and the September 14 reunion marking the thirty ninth anniversary of the 1842 departure to the front by Company A Thirteenth Pennsylvania militia.

Wurts Guard City Hall Weinerlay Thirteenth Regiment Pennsylvania Militia H. BH. Dadwin

Miss Elisabeth Parry Weds Barton Harris in City on the Lake

Miss Elisabeth Parry married Barton Harris of Buffalo in the city on the lake last Wednesday. Rev. Van Keuren officiated at the Entire Street Methodist Church. Guests included Edward Arrow, Francis Norholm, Alice Harter, and John Swarts. The couple plans visits to Niagara Falls and Toronto before settling in St. Louis.

Elisabeth Parry Barton Harris Buffalo Mr. van Keuren Street Methodist Church Anna Peres Slater John G. Swarts Wiffale Edward &. Wrrowp Francis C. Norholm Alice Harter Joh Swarts Jek Dgeoph Swartz Laura M. Schreiber Louise Schreiber Delia Benreiber Busan M. Norhelm Anna M. Parry

Fireman Instructor Langan Returns From Ohio Teaching Hard Coal Use

Thomas Langan of Dundaff street returned yesterday after about seven weeks in Southern Ohio where he instructed Erie railroad firemen on hard coal usage. He traveled Meadville to Salamanca and Kort to Meadville on the Meadville division, the fastest Erie trains now using hard coal. He reported many observers unfamiliar with anthracite noting its burning effects and will resume duties on the Jefferson division.

Thomas Langan Dundaff Street Ohio Erie Railroad Langan Meadville Pai Salamanca Nos Kort New York, Pennsylvania and Ohio Erie Jefferson

Carbondale Cycle Club Meeting This Evening

The Carbondale Cycle club holds its regular semi monthly meeting in the club rooms this evening. Members are urged to attend.

Carbondale Cycle Club

Knights of Malta to Meet The Jocal Commandery

The Jocal commandery of the Knights of Malta schedules a meeting to discuss charter matters and upcoming charitable activities with members and local affiliates invited to attend.

Knights of Malta Jocal Commandery of The

Second Welsh meeting for semi-centennial plans urged

A second meeting is called for all Welsh people to discuss the upcoming semi-centennial. The Welsh Presbyterian church on church street near Ninth avenue hosts this evening at 7.20. A large attendance is desired. Heese Hughea.

Hurch Street Ninth Avenue Hughea

Berean Baptist Ladies Aid Plans 4 PM Meeting

The Ladies' Aid society of Berean Baptist church convenes today for a special business meeting at 4 o clock in the church. Attendance of all members is urged as important matters will be addressed.

Ladies’ Aid Ladies’ Aid Society Berean Baptist Church

Trinity Guild Special Meeting Announced

A special meeting of the Trinity guild is set for this evening August 15 at an o'clock at the home of Mrs. Charles Perkins on Terrace Street. A large attendance is requested by president Mrs. Pethick.

Trinity Guild Charles Perkins Terrace Street Pethick

Greene Family Reunion at Finn's Hall in Clifford

The Greene family invites all relatives to gather at Finn's Hall in Clifford on August 29 for the annual reunion. Eva Colvin serves as secretary and issues the invitation.

Greene Finn Clifford Eva Colvin

Ayres House Damaged on Dundaff Street Incurred $200 Loss

The Ayres house on Dundaff street sustained about $200 in damage Saturday morning and was insured through the agency of John G. Bridgett.

Ayres Dundaff Street John G. Bridgett

Passing Throng Visits Scranton and Surrounding Areas

Local residents and visitors are listed after a day of cross-town travel. Names include G F Switert P T Reiily J C C Smith Leonora Grier Marie Evans Dennis Gilhool Bridget McAndrew Margaret McAndrew and others visiting Scranton Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Uniondale and Toronto. Postmaster John H Thomas and Pan American exposition trips noted.

Jermyn and Mayfield Church Picnic and Local News

The Methodist Sunday school close will be held Thursday afternoon in the cemetery grounds after gathering at 2 o clock in the church lecture room. Several local residents are noted for visits, health trips, and family news including a new birth and a death in Wandling. A work accident at Keystone colliery is reported as not serious.

Evening Meeting and Local News Bites

Evening gathering aims to elect and install officers for the term. Frank Powlick injured by a coal fall at Edgerton colliery. Miss Rosamond Smith of Washington Georgia and companions visited the Delaware and Hudson colliery. Postmaster Grimfitha conducted a tour. Ralph and Merton Wheeler and Mrs Samuel Harvey voyaged to New York, with plans to continue to Durham England.

Frank Powlick Edgerton Rosamond Smith Washington, Ga Delaware and Hudson Grimfitha Ralph Merton Wheeler New York City Samuel Harvey New York Durham England

Olyphant Board Lines Up 5000 Bond Sale and School Staff

Olyphant school board met with full attendance and approved a 5000 bond sale to Delbert Reynolds Martin Walsh Patrick Jordan Hugh O’Boyle and William Adair at 4 percent interest. It also approved bills for insurance payroll and maintenance and hired teachers for the coming term with a nine month school year starting September 3.

Delbert Reynolds Martin Walsh Patrick Jordan Hugh O'Boyle William Adair Y Malley & O'Malley Marchwood School M. D. Brown & Co Lally Bro W. H. McDonnell Olyphant Water Company Kelly Scranton Lally and Hayer Thomas Kennedy Lenahan First Ward Hannah Henry Katie Waleh Central School M. W. Cummings M. J. McHale Mary A. McGinty Katie Tennelly Katie Nealon Nellie T. Martin Edith Evans Kathe Fiyon Third Ward Katie Murphy Mary Nealon Fourth Ward Katie Murray Nellie McAndrew Sarah Ruddy Margaret Evans Marchwood Jennie Patten Hayes Moesers Nealon Symone Weaver Peck Lumber Company Scoose Nay Auge Park Washtella Council Degree of Pocahontas Edwards’ Hall Lavina Patten Robert Lewesley Uniondale Mabel Derehimer Hyde Park Nellie Anna Bennett Charles Williams Blakely Montana William Leek Herrick Centre Louis Blockberger Williamsport P. A. Philbin Archbald James Jordan Atlantic City M. J. Burke Park Place Delaware Street

Peckville Burglary Suspects Foiled by Nightwatch

In Peckville a wave of petty thefts hits local businesses including Goyne’s grocery and a jewelry store. Mrs. John Tuthill and daughter thwarted two young men twice at the jewelry shop after three midnight attempts, warning they would shoot if needed.

Peckville William Goyne W. J. German Wilson J. Barrett John Tuthill Diugn Falilia Grase

Does It Pay to Sacrifice for Wedded Love

Retrospect frames a question for women about sacrificing health for marriage and presents Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a remedy. A testimonial from Mrs FA National of White Springs Arkansas claims recovery from weakness to strength after use, noting a healthier pregnancy and renewed vitality. Doctor Pierce's Pleasant Pellets also cited for biliousness and headaches.

Mra. FA. National Witte Springs Epeerat Dr. Pierce

Peruna touted as cure for catarrh and colds

A stream of testimonials from Blanche Myers and Anna Cramer praise Peruna for curing severe colds and chronic catarrh after parties and long illness. Other letters from Nellia Underwood and a Philadelphia correspondent endorse its effectiveness, urging early use to prevent persistent symptoms. The letters urge readers to request a free health book from the Peruna Drug Manufacturing Co. in Columbus, Ohio.

Blanche Myers Penn Street Kansas City Anna Cramer Becond Avenue New York City Peruna Mies Noeilie Underwood National Press Ladies of the G. A. FR Hamilton Street Chicas The Peruna Medicine Co Columbus Oho Nellia Underwood Perauna Drug Manufacturing Co Dr. Hartman Hartman Santarium

Williken Fire company to hold regular meeting in Peckville

A report notes the Williken Fire company will hold a regular meeting in the evening. The article mentions two men who could have been captured, and calls for a night duty police presence in Peckville. An excursion by United Mine Workers of America to Harvey's Lake is planned for Wednesday with departures from Peckville station at 6 30 and 7 50 am.

Peckville Seal United Mine Workers of America Harvey's Lake Delaware and Hudson Railroad Williken Fire Company Charles Crale Roberts Rice William Gunn John Collender

Local residents visit relatives across towns this Sunday

Mie, Horace Jones and eon visited friends in Gouldshoro over Sunday. Mrs. TD. J. Clouse and daughter visit Holllisterville. Sunday school teachers meet at Merhodst Episcopal church this Tuesday. Blanche Stone of Scranton visits grandmother Mrs. Stone. Mrs. G. J. Brown returns from Scranton. Mrs. W. W. Laithrope and Elin McWade visit Mrs. M. W. Vaughn. Marie Fampoon and Annie Munson of Scranton stay with Mrs. George Bortres. Mr and Mrs. Charlee Cannon of Long Island visit relatives here. New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund children arrive from New York City for two weeks, split between Turnersville and Maple Lake. Mrs. Sweetser of Scranton visits daughter Mrs. George Shaw. Sue Keene of Honesdale visits Miss Ruth Gardner. Otto Erhardt and wife visit Erhardt parents. Stella Whitman of Newark returns after weeks with Miss Nellie Shoemaker. Dr. C. J. Wilbur in New York a few days. Mrs. Mary Wells of South Canaan and daughter Mrs. Philip Meahl of Chicago visit son BE. N. Wells on Sunday. S. J. Hinds of Monerv Wislted visits brother William Hinds yesterday.

Mie Horace Jones Lawrence Gouldshoro Miss Vail Massachusetts Nettie Vail J. Clouse Hollisterville Merhodst Episcopal Church Mire Blanche Stone Scranton Stone G. J. Brown Seranton W. W. Laithrope Mere Elin McoWade M. W. Vaughn Marie Fampoon Annie Munson Giorge Bortres Charlee Cannon New York City New York Tribune Fresh Air Fund Turnersville Maple Lake Sweetser George Shaw Sue Keene Honesdale Ruth Gardner Otto Erhardt Stella Whitman Newark N. J Nellie Shoemaker C. J. Wilbur New York Mary Wells South Canaan Philip Meahl Chicago BE. N. Wells S. J. Hinds Monerv William Hinds

Local Social Notes from Priceburg and Surrounding Towns

Miss Bessie Davis and Misa Florence Gibson of Scranton visited Miss Lily Simms of Carmual street. Mrs Willian Wilken and daughter of Providence stayed with Mrs Janes Oliver on Fundy. Miss Lizzie Rose of Providence guest of Mis Walter Stnma Sun day. Mr and Mrs Bowman and daughter with Miss KE Reed and Mr Cornell left for Orean thove N J for two weeks. Miss L Stein of Mount Dewey visited Sunday. Mrs Charles behmidt and daughter of Maple street spent Sunday with Hyde Park friends. Mise N Salender of Dunmore visited town friends. Miss May Jones of Scranton was guest of Mrs Jake Olendike Thursday. Mr and Mrs Reddoe of Hyde Park visiting relatives in town.

Bessie Davis Misa Florence Gibson Scranton Lily Simms Carmual Street Willian Wilken Providence Janes Oliver Fundy Mixx Ethel Morgans Wilker- Barre Misa Lily Jones Malin Street Lizzie Rose Cornell Orean Thove N. J L. Stein Mount Dewey Charles Behmidt Maple Street Hyde Park Mise N. Salender Dunmore May Jones Jake Olendike

Local Notes and Social Roundup in Dalton

Dalton residents share visits and travels with W Clark Dean on ten day leave from Norfolk Navy base. Harry Reed and Ralph Reed visit Mrs Van Sickle while Chiara Van Sickle returns from Buffalo. James F Dickson shows a rare night blooming orchid with twenty nine blooms on eight year old plant. Baptist Sunday School plans a Lake Winona picnic on August 23 with Mrs James P Dickson and daughter Janet visiting in the Eastern State. Rev R R Thompson and wife also noted among local movements.

W. Clark Dean United States Navy Norfolk Dean Dickson Baptist Sunday School Lake Winoia James P. Dickson Janet Staten R. R. Thompson

Mrs Tenn Hosts Family and Friends in Scranton Visit

Elaie Oakley departed yesterday for a trip to New York Providence Newport and Boston. Mrs Tenn entertained on Sunday her son Harry Dean and wits of Scranton and her sister Mrs Cal ver of New York.

Elaie Oakley New York Providence Newport Boston W. A. Tenn Harry Dean Wits Scranton Mrs. Calver

Saratoga Floral Fete Promises Lavish Louisiana Style

Saratoga plans a grand floral fete for September 4 and 6 with Mardi Gras splendor. King Rex leads preparations with a hundred courtiers and hundreds of maids to recreate New Orleans revelry at Saratoga Springs. Over twenty floats, natural flowers, costly costumes, and electric lights will illuminate the grand parade and ball. An excursion by rail from Scranton and Wilkes-Barre, via Delaware and Hudson, offers round trips for adults at 4 and children at 2 with hotel arrangements for 1,000 guests.

Saratoga i King Rex New Orleans Saratoga Louisiana New York Louleiana Crand Dilaware and Hudson Scranton Wilkes-Barre Delaware and Hudson Seranton Ril P. Mo Saratoga Springs Father Mathew T. A. B. Society Pitteton Carbondale

Reduced Rates to San Francisco by Southern Railway

The Southern railway offers round trip tickets to San Francisco California from September 18 to 25 at greatly reduced rates with final limit November 1 1991. Philadelphia from 68 25 and Washington 65 05 with through sleeping cars via New Orleans and direct routes. Special tri weekly tour sleeper service Washington to San Francisco via Atlanta New Orleans El Paso and Los Angeles. Charles L Hopkins district passenger agent 828 Chestnut Street Philadelphia will supply information.

Southern Railway San Francisco Cal Episcopal Church Rata Philadelphia Wash Rottom The Pullman New New Chivana Washingeton Atlanta New Orleans Paso Los Angeles Washington Bouthero States New Mexico Arizona Caifornia Charles L. Hopkins Cheetnut Street

A Pocket Cold Cure Promises Fast Relief

Krauser's Cold Cure comes in capsule form and claims to cure cold in head throat chest or any part of the body in MM hours. No prop work required as price listed. Sold by all druggists.

Krauser Price

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