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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1902

Page

2

Miss Mary Maxwell Died After Brief Illness at 23

The News of Carbondale reports the death of Mary Isabelle Maxwell at home on Park Street last evening at 6:55. Born June 2, 1879, she was a talented musician and popular Lackawanna County figure, singing in Trinity church choir and playing piano and violin. Funeral plans will be announced. she was also a member of the Ladies' auxiliary of Red Men.

John Maxwell Park Stroot Mary Isabelle Miss Maxwell Boloman Jermyn Misa Maxwell Lackawanna County Trinity Church Ladies’ Auxiliary of Red Men

Narrow Escape From Cave In Near Mayfield

Mrs Alexander Tulley formerly Blanche Brooks of this city was buried knee deep in earth after a cave in while berrying with neighbors Mrs Highland and Mrs Barnes. Workmen from the Ontario and Western yard shops arrived with a ladder and rope but the ladder was too short. Mrs Tulley freed herself with tools provided by rescuers and was hauled from the 30 foot deep hole.

Alexander Tulley Mayfield Blanche Brooks Mayfield Yard Ontario and Western Company Tulley Highland Barnes

TO BE WEDDED Mccawley Loftus engagement announced

Invitations issued for the marriage of Miss Mary McCawley daughter of Mr and Mrs John McCawley of River Street to James J Loftus of Sand Street. The wedding will be held Wednesday August 20 at St Rose church with a reception at the bride’s parents home. The couple will reside at 62 Sand Street after a wedding tour.

Mary McCawley John McCawley River Street James J. Loftus Sand Street At&a St. Rose Church Loftus No. 62

Wedded Yesterday in Wilkes-Barre

Yesterday at 7 a m Miss Katie Moran and Edward Doyle were married by Rev T F Coffey at St Those church They had a wedding breakfast at Mr Thomas Morans South Side home and left for an extended wedding trip The couple will reside in Wilkes-Barre

Katie Moran Edward Doyle Wilkes-Barre T. F. Coffey St. Those Thomas Moran South Side

Wage Increase for Delaware and Hudson Maintenace Workers

Wage increase granted to all men employed in the maintenance of way department on the Delaware and Hudson railroad for the past month. Daily and monthly wages raised by Mus.

Department of Maintenance of Way Delaware and Hudson Railroad

Learn How to Use Good Food to Stay Well

A woman recalls years of stomach trouble and weakness, then her recovery after starting Grape-Nuts and Postum. She reports rapid weight gain, clear brain, pale skin, and bright eyes, crediting the reform with improved digestion and health. The testimonial ends with a request to note her name.

Postum Co Battle Cesals Mich

Browns Defeat Crescents 7–5 in Scranton Exhibition

About 2,500 fans at Duffys field watched the West Side Browns of Scranton edge the Crescents 7 to 5. Jack Fee pitched six strong innings before relief by Kelleher. Williams confused Crescents with sharp curve balls, while Loftus and Cuff showed grit. Rosler had an uncharacteristic error, and the home nine failed to capitalize after the first inning.

Crescents West Side Browns Scranton Duffy'a Gallaghy Jack Fee Kelleher Forest City Fee Loftus Cuff Rosler Williams Browns Johnny P.O P.O. A Mae Pometa M. Needham T. Hopkins M. Mebtale Wihitmims Crescents Browne Hopkins G. Davis Thomas Willams Ly Fee Bises

Camp Shincola Clam Bake At Crystal Lake

Yesterday marked a war day at Camp Shincola as Brokers drew departure from Crystal Lake shores. They hosted a gilt edged invitation run by James Carter and invited cottagers to a feast prepared by Chef Smith and approved by Dude Kenyon. Menu included baked clams, spring chicken, sweet corn, green peas, mashed potatoes, coffee and milk. Camp members included Burt Collings George Brennan Charles McCann John Piel Clarence McHale Michael McGarry and Silas Reap.

Shincola Crystal Lake James Carter Dug Jake Chef Smith Dude Kenyon Burt Collings George Brennan Charles McCann John Piel Clarence McHale Michael McGarry Silas Reap

Hevers Promoted to Track Supervisor in Delaware and Hudson

James Hevers of Olyphant, long a trackman, is promoted from section foreman to track supervisor between Carbondale and Wilkes-Barre and the Honesdale branch. He succeeds R. H. Rothermehl who resigns, with Hevers described as highly qualified and popular with the men.

James Hevers Olyphant Delaware and Fludson Carbondale Wilkes-Barre Honesdale R. H. Rothermehl Rothermehl

Genevieve Kelly Hosts Friends at South Main Home

Miss Genevieve Kelly entertained a small group of friends at her South Main street residence last evening. Attendees included Catherine Murray Madge Byrne Mollie Nolan Dan Peel William McHale and Robert Collins of Scranton.

Genevieve Kelly South Main Street Catherine Murray Madge Byrne Mollie Nolan Dan Peel William McHale Robert Collins Scranton

Baby Girl Born at Dalton Home Brings Joy

In the home of Mr and Mrs James Dalton a baby girl arrived to bring gladness. Kaby Dalton is thriving and will soon liven things for her father. Mrs Dalton is reported as getting along well.

James Dalton Kaby Dalton Mrs. Dalton

Andrew OConnell Wrenched Knee Confines Man at Home

Andrew OConnell is confined to his home by a knee injury from a fall in the past week. Pews for the First Methodist church arrived yesterday and a banner was restrung across the...

Andrew O'Connell First Methodist Church

North Main clam bake ad and travel blurbs in Scranton

North Main street advertised a clam bake at Poyntelle on Aliguat 21. Dr C T Meaker and W T Colville are on a fighting trip today. Ten coaches with picnickers left the D and H station in Trinity place at 9 yesterday for Nay Aug park. Miss Anna Madigan, two weeks in Atlantic City, was taken ill and sent to Philadelphia to her uncle Dr J V Misesett.

North Main Street Poyntelle Aliguat C. T. Meaker W. T. Colville Trinity Place

Wheel rider thrown by street car guard rail on South Main

An unknown Individual was thrown from his wheel on South Main street last night. The wheel caught in the street car guard rail and the rider was thrown to the ground. He was alliedly injured. The machine was badly disabled by the wrench.

South Main Street

Social Roundup of Visitors and Travelers in Local Town

Personal notices list Mrs James Jeffrey and son from Montrose visiting brother S S Hards on Garfield Avenue. Miss Mary Jenkins returns from Ocean Grove. Several residents from New York City New Jersey Scranton and Carbondale are guests or travelers visiting families on Pike Street South Main Street Terrace Street and River Street with trips to Crystal Lake Archbald Hawley and Jamestown.

James Jeffrey Montrose Bessie Hards Newark N. J Hards Garfield Avenue John Dearle Forest City John McAndrew Battle Avenue Mary Jenkins Ocean Grove Anna Grady Mayfield John J. Collins John J. Nolan Thomas New York City Genevieve Gertie Gilmartin Mary Collins Crystal Lake Grace Gorman Lizzie McDonough Pike Street J. P. McBurney Postal Telegraph Cable Company J. M. Peck Miss Voight Honesdale Hannah Lee Mary Gilligan Catherine Gilligan South Church Street Menry Box Alice North Church Street Winterdale Miss Howells Scranton W. D Frank Jane Edna Bailey Grace Humphrey Huttle Dolph Helen Moon Nettie Wallace Nina Rolls Grace Ayers Peckville Katherine Kennedy South Main Street Archbald Nellie Moffatt John Carroll John Mrwin John Boland Philadelphia Henry Kelly Boston Joseph Gallagher Wilkes-Harre John Park Street Ida Reese Terrace Street George Lawrence Henry B. Singer Masters Spencer Leslie Reese Taylor H. R. Jones River Street W. RR. Jones Louise Roubht Olwen Howells

Public School Opens for Fall Term in Olyphant

The Olyphant public schools will begin the fall term on Monday. Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Mary Tierney of Scranton visited Mrs. James O'Brien at the West End yesterday. Loretta Boland of Scranton visits Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Boland of Delaware Street. Mrs. Charles Ford and children from Dunmore spent yesterday with Mrs. Bert Mills on Lackawanna Street. Thomas Burns of New York, guest of John Doherty on Dunmore Street, returned home yesterday. Pearl Kennedy’s sixth birthday party was hosted by her parents on Delaware Street with many young friends.

Clark Mary Tierney Scranton James O'Brien West End Loretta Boland Thomas Boland Delaware Street Charles Ford Dunmore Bert Mills Lackawanna Street Thomas Burns New York John Doherty Dunmore Street Pearl Kennedy J. W. Kennedy

Little Girl Rescued by Chamberlain's Colic Remedy

Three month old Mariel Blue of Richland Oregon was diagnosed with cholera infantum. Dr gave up hope until Westley Saunders gave Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The baby slept and awoke healthy next day. Now grown and well. Remedy sold by local druggists.

Chamberlain Mariel John Blue Richland Oregon Westley Baunders Blue

Birthday Greetings and Local Social News Notes

The excerpt recalls birthday celebrations with merriment and refreshments at a 6 o clock gathering. Gifts and tokens are noted for the guest of honor alongside various travel plans and home visits by local residents including Miss Charity Crippin, A M Atherton, and Misses Mary Clancy Kate McHale and B McNulty.

Charity Crippin Buffalo Niagara Falls A. M. Atherton Clarks Summit Mary Clancy Kate McHale B. McNulty Montrose Wrazzle Farrell Dunmore Street Chicago

Typhoid fever illness and a Carbondale death in Jermyn

Philip Baker of Main street remained seriously ill with typhoid fever though slightly improved in the afternoon. News arrived of Miss Mary Maxwell a Carbondale resident and friend to Jermyn who died, prompting sorrow among her Jermyn circle. The Electric Light company installs meters in homes and repurposes the old Squire Robinson building as a sub station while planning new enclosed arc lights. A baby boy was born yesterday to Mr and Mrs John Woodworth of Third street. Scranton visitor Druggist Jones called, and Mrs Lincoln Medland and Mrs Theodore Townsend visited Mrs W L Houghton on Main street.

Philip Baker Main Street Mary Maxwell Carbondale Jermyn Miss Maxwell Electric Light Company Squire Robinson John Woodworth Third Street Jones

Euchre party and town notes from Archbald and area

Archbald Misses Brogan and friends hosted a euchre party on Tuesday with refreshments and a warm gathering. Attendees included Kennedy McDonough Marty Blair Coyne Delia Margaret Coyne and others. Additional items note a town caller from Jermyn and funeral attendance in Avoca. The Ridge school project received bids with F J O Boyle winning at 122 dollars.

Brogan Hill Street Kennedy McDonough Marty Blair Carbondale Delia Margaret Coyne Mame Kate Brogan P. J. McAndrew P. F. Cronin C. A. Burke Albert Kinback P. J. Clarke John Ca F. J. O' Boyle William Bishop Jeanette Wells Brooklyn N. Y James Kearney Dundaff Vipond Scranton H. Gerbig Nellie Moffitt Julia Dougher P. F. Brogan Forest City

Funeral and social notes from Peckville area

Bert Gendall and sister Lena join Stanley Evans at the funeral of C. D. Winters in Jermyn. John Stephens and daughter Clara return from a week with friends in Reading Street. Mrs Milton Taylor and granddaughter Edna Arnold visit East Lemon. Frances Ollyndike spends Monday with Throop friends. E W Squier hosts a family vacation at Lake Starlight. Mildred Shaffer Myrtle Coyne visit Dunmore. Rev T Gendall remains weak with limited visitors. A defective flue caused a small fire at W J Jermyn & Son store on South Main with bucket brigade control. damage was slight.

Bert Gendall Lena Stanley Evans C. D. Winters Jermyn John Stephens Clara Reading Street Milton Taylor Edna Arnold East Lemon Frances Ollyndike Throop E. W. Squier East Side Snday Lake Starlight Mildred Shaffer Myrtle Migs Muggle Coyne Dunmore Rev.t. Gendall W. J. Jermyn & Son South Main Street Wilton Fire Company

Reverend Gibson and Miss Lottie Clay Assist at Hollisterville Pulpit

Elmhurst reports Rev. Dr. Gibson of Hollisterville supplies the Baptist pulpit in the pastor’s absence and Miss Lottie Clay also connected with the service.

Dr. Gibson Hollisterville C. Clay Lottie Clay

Visiting relations and local social notes expand Scranton area

The report lists a string of visits and gatherings including G. KE. Suffern from Elmira at A. C. Dunning’s home, Mina Robinson and Carl La Plume visiting uncle Byron Buckingham, and Ruth Gardner with Dr. Gardner from Moscow visiting Miss Helen Williams. It notes a Baptist Sunday school picnic at Nuy Aug park, and visits by Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Williams Jr., Mrs. Hathrill and daughter Mrs. Mott of Moscow at Daniel Evans’s home, plus Rev G. N. Hertzog and daughter Beryl from Cedarville N J staying with Dr. and Mrs. Knedler.

W. B. Perego Scranton G. KE. Suffern Elmira A. C. Dunning Mina Robinson Brother Carl la Plume Byron Buckingham Baptist Sunday School Nuy Aug Park A. B. Williams, Jr Ruth Gardner

Taylor Marriage and Local Notices From Oak Street Taylor

The marriage of Miss Beesle James to S. T. Gordon occurred Tuesday at Welsh Baptist church parsonage with Rev. D C Edwards officiating. A reception followed at the bride’s home and guests praised the couple. Gordon Supply manager and former local resident. Also notes on Mine Workers meeting, social visits, a straw ride to Moscow, a baseball game in Green Ridge, and travel plans to the Thousand Islands and Canada. A death notice arrives from Atlantic City for Thomas D Edwards.

Beesle James Walter D. James Oak Street Taylor S. T. Gordon Scranton Welsh Baptist Church D. C. Edwards No. 4 Gordon Gordon Supply Company Penn Avenue Thousand Islands Canada United Mine Workers of America Odd Fellows’ Hall Margaret Anderson Green Ridge Janet Inglis North Main Street Moscow John R. Johns Railroad Street Redson Riverside Park Welsensluh Alvin Decker Gertrude North Scranton A. Stegner South Taylor Messrs F.C. Davis Thomas Heffron Evan . Divis Richard Cummings Main Street Cokland N. Y Kyvan Carrie Ellis Haaleton Sarah Sameels Malin Street Atlantic City N. J A. Buckman Thomas D. Edwards

Young Knights of Malta member dies in town burial plans

A well liked young man, member of the Knights of Malta and Sons of Temperance, has died. His remains are expected to arrive this evening for funeral rites.

Knights of Malta and Sons of Temperance

Local residents take short trips and visits across towns

The Misses Mame and Mattle Hinds left for Liberty New York for a few weeks. Meg and Mrs J N Bailey left for Denver Colorado. Mrs Jennie Grover returned from Jamestown New York. Mr James Aire of Miners called Sunday. Mrs John Roberts returned from Paterson New Jersey. Mr George Griffith and niece Miss Margaret Jones visit Mt Pocono this week. Miss Bessie Watkins spent yesterday at Wilkes Barre. Mr William Campbell returned from White Haven. Miss Mattie Smith visits grandparents at Parsons.

Mame Mattle Hinds Liberty N. Y Meg J. N. Bailey Denver Col Jennie Grover Jamestown James Aire Miners John Roberts Paterson N. J George Griffith Margaret Jones Mt. Pocono Bessie Watkins Wilkes; Barre William Campbell White Haven Mattie Smith Parsons

Minooka News Roundup Highlights Local Updates

Michael Laffey, a noted figure in local baseball, is reported ill with typhoid fever. Local 106 United Mine Workers of America held a special meeting in St. Joseph's hall. Miss Lulu Bradley of Peckville has returned home after visiting. Miss Bridget Burke of Wilkes-Barre is visiting Minooka. O’Connell Y M J met last evening on Main street. Manager Kane of the married men’s baseball team promises an event next Sunday at Minooka grounds at 10 am. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Callery left for New York City. John Backmore, formerly of Minooka, has opened a meat market on Malin street.

Michael Laffey Pittsburg United Mine Workers Armerica St. Joseph's Hall Lulu Bradley Peckville Bridget Burke Wilkes-Barre O'Connell Connell Main Street Kane Minooka Grounds Robert Callery Birney Avenue New York City John Backmore Malin Street

Edison Storage Battery and the Motor Car

Than Mc A. Edison announces final perfection of the storage battery after years of work and three years of continuous experiments. He describes a reversible device similar to a dynamo motor, superior to lead storage cells, and notes the Dekellvon cell from Moison experiments makes uninduced operation possible. the invention could enable many to own a serviceable pleasure vehicle.

North American Review Thanma A. Edison Edivyon Moison

Edison discusses electric carriages and safety hopes

Edison predicts electric carriages will reduce accidents as costs drop with seven hundred dollar initial outlay and fifty cent per use charge. He cites French models as nearer his ideas of strength and stability and notes European roads and education influence lower European accident rates. He argues electric carriages will be noiseless and stop easily, needing no chauffeur.

Edison France Europe

Swiss Diplomatic Hitch Delays London to Washington Switch

Swiss minister Charles Bourcart resists leaving London after a decade to Washington. He objects to the transfer amid a dispute between Switzerland and Italy over Rome’s removal, citing concerns about making room for Dr G Carin.

M. Bourcart London Post Washington Switzerland Charles D. Hourcart Great Bulalin Aroshion Washi M. Bhourcart Uiwilling Lourdon Dr G. Carin Wil O Rome Italy

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the News of Carbondale Nugent West Side Electric City MR. Rothermehl Jermyn and Mayfield Elmhurst Connolly & Wallace Nton’s Shopping Center Connolly & Wallace White Nain Seamer
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