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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 19, 1901

Page

2

Railroad Time Tables Mention Local Rail Stops and Schedules

The notice lists train departures and arrivals for Carbondale, Scranton, Wilkes Barre, Waymart, and nearby towns. It includes times to Montreal Albany Honesdale and other connections with notes on Sunday services and connecting routes.

Carbondale Scranton Wilkes Barre Eave Catoes Montreal Gale Pointa Tedere Waymart Waynart Lodore Menedale Aoe Artise Wilkee Aarts

Train schedule notices from Carbondale area

Train departures and arrivals are listed for Carbondale and Scranton with multiple daily services. Times include 7 00 and 7 0 am from Carbondale to Scranton, 1 pm Sunday services, and connections to New York Cornwall and other points.

Carbondale Scranton Rinday Pantie Nattha Iams New York Cornwall Seranton Cudowe

Tevjna Leaves City Station for Carbondale

June 1 schedule lists Tevjna departing from City Station with multiple daily trips to Roarcit Nineveh Gaga Rinwhamtm and New Verk city Buffalo for connections to Western Pointe Sunday trips to Bisquehanns and Traine Avenue with several daily departures and late evening service.

City Carbondale Roarcit Amt Nineveh Bisquehanns Rt A Om A. Om

Jubilee funds urged for semi centennial display

Carbon City society organizers push for 700 dollars more to complete the jubilee exhibit of historical relics. Delegates from local women’s societies and named volunteers coordinate plans at Trinity parish house with 2000 school dags and 42 banners for a grand student display featuring Uncle Sam’s Nursery and other patriotic themes.

Allen's Foot Ease Advertised by Dr Abbot in Chicago Clinic

A 19th century advertisement touts Usa Allans Foot Ease as a grand preparation. A Chicago Clinic physician Dr W C Abboty endorses its constant use for foot comfort and claims it relieves irritation and perspiration. The ad cites druggists and retailers like Olmsted and Kample, with local seller details.

Allen W. ¢. Abhoty Chicago Saya Shoo

Crescents Rout Honesdale Tigers At Lake Lodore

In a decisive game at Lake Lodore Crescents from this city defeated the Honesdale Tigers 6 to 0. Carbondale led throughout with Woodside contributing in the fifth inning while Smith Loftus Hessling and Veeter formed the battery. The win calms Honesdale reporters who had been praising the Tigers all week.

Crescents Mighty Tigers Honesdale Lake Lodore Carbondale Credi Smith Loftus Hessling Veeter Carbonvale Honerdale

Lafayette Smith of Waymart Tackles Mill Fire Mystery

The article profiles Lafayette Smith known as Lafe Smith the Waymart village policeman. He pursues the cause of the Wonnacott saw mill fire arguing some residents blame arson while Smith vows to curb lawless elements and protect the town. The piece notes his full surname Lafayette Smith and his folksy nickname Late Smith reflects his character.

Lafayette Smith Lafe’ Smith Ita Dlenity Waymart Wonnacott Lafayette Mr. Smith Marie Jean Paul Roach Ives Gilbert Marquis de Lafayette Smith Smith

Real Estate Transfer in Salem Avenue Block

A deal completed by Thomas Crannell and Tr John Crannell transfers property to Contractor Joseph Hoole. The block houses Snyder Verani barber shop Sullivan and Ryan, Hoole’s office and Decks cigar factory in the heart of the business district. Reported price around 16500 dollars with plans not disclosed.

Thomas Crannell John Crannell Joseph Hoole Salem Avenue Snyder Veryani Sullvan & Ryan

Man Named Thom as Thomas Arrested Entering Locomotive

A man identifying as Thom as Thomas from Py mouth was arrested last night in the Delaware and Hudson round house by Special Officer Wagner. He attempted to climb into a locomotive claiming he planned to drive it to a wreck down the road. Officials deem him insane.

Thomas Thomas

Knights of Pythias Social at Cambrian Hall This Week

Carbondale lodge No. 230 Knights of Pythias announces a social event at Cambrian hall on Wednesday evening, aligning with their regular meeting night. The organizing committee promises a delightful social time and members look forward to an enjoyable evening.

Carbondale Lodge Knights of Pythias Cambrian Hall

Meetings Tonight Gather Local Bodies in City

Reloct council Olive Leaf lodge No 146 and unions including Federal union No 7204 Young Men's Institute Bartere union and Patriotic Order Sons of America meet this evening, listing various fraternal and civic groups in a single session.

Reloct Council Olive Leaf Lodge Federal Union Young Men's Institute Bartere’ Union Patriotic Order Sons of America

Bryden Elected Principal at Carbondale High

The Carbondale board of education elected Prof. William B Bryden as principal for the coming year and named the high school faculty including A W Geary Lacey Joelin Kate Mace and others. Thrector Hockenberry resigned to take a job in Oregon ending a deadlock over Bryden’s election with support from some members and opposition from others.

William BD. Bryden Carbondale High School Board of Education A. W. Geary Lacey Joelin Kate Mace M. Lesher May Kilpatrick Cora Heathbrook Harriet Hutchine Pik Boland Angella Bors F. H. Colonine Anna Kerry Julia Kilhullen Thomas W. Loftus Sara Swigert Mary Connerton Margaret Finneran Patrick M. Brenhin Mare Lally Anna Stephens Bryden H. Z. Hockenberry LeGragid Oregon Hockenberry Mir. Gallagher Brydon Ani Huces Inet W. B. Evans Terrace Street Hockenberrs Hughes Fwigert Lewis Achoe Garr

Whist Match At Carbondale Club House

An Friday evening whist game in Carbondale between a Berlington team and local Scranton players ended with the Electric City team taking honors. Scranton rivals Wallace, Meintertmilster, Dale, Broadbent, Price, Healey led, while local squad included John Reese and G A Singer among others. The Scranton players, four of whom were part of a national whist team at Minneapolis, scored a two and twelve thirds to one.

Carbondaleyele Berinton Electric City Scranton Messrs Wallace Meintertmilster Dale Broadbent Price Healey Minneapolis John Reese G. A. Singer D. W. Humphrey GM. Patterson 8. E. Moyer J. A. Hoole

Funeral of Mrs Bridget Walsh Held After Shocking Bridge Death

The funeral for Mrs Bridget Walsh of Hospital Street was held Saturday forenoon after a death on the Ontario and Western railroad bridge over Firooklyn Street. Interment followed at St Rose cemetery with high mass of requiem in St Rose Church. Pallbearers were Thomas Mc Nulty, Michael Price, Michael Golten, Patrick O'Mala, Thomas W. Cox and Henry McLaughlin.

Bridget Walsh Hospital Street Ontario and Western Firooklyn Street St. Rose Cemetery St. Rose Church Thomas McNulty Michael Price Michael Golten Patrick O'Mala Thomas W. Cox Henry McLaughlin

Women’s Christian Temperance union names officers

The recent meeting of the Woman's Christian Temperance Union elected officers. President Mrs Van Gorder, secretary Mrs Gurnand, treasurer Mrs David Dunn, vice president Mrs Butler, recording secretary Mrs Branten.

Woman's Christian, Temperance Union Mra van Gorder Gurnand David Dunn Mra. Butler Mra Branten

Sunday School Picnic at Farview This Friday

The annual Presbyterian Sunday school picnic is set for Friday at Farview. Organizers invite families and neighbors to join for a community gathering with activities and refreshments.

Presbyterian Sunday School Farview

Local Social Notes Mention Visitors and Vacations

Mall Carrier W Blehase on vacation. Misa Marion Dimock visiting In Clinton, Wayne County. Missee Mary and Emma Coogan enjoying a two weeks outing at Benton. Joel Leonard of Beranton entertained by Miss Agnes Walker. Marie Moore of Newton guest of Miss Margaret McAndrew on Brooklyn Street. Mrs Manville and Mrs David Aielew of Brooklyn at Preston Park. Miss Walsh of Philadelphia guest of the Misses Monahan at Harrison House. Mire George Culver gone on extended visit to Mount Molle. Miss Kathe Morrison resumes duties at The Fair today after vacation. Mrs William Clum and Mrs G H Dimock in Scranton visiting Mrs D La Rue. Miss Kathryn Pace and Jennie Fox return from three weeks in New York City. Patrick and Martin Kennedy visiting New York City relatives. Edward Burke, telegraph operator in New York City, visiting his parents.

John N. Burke Burke Brooklyn Street Silas Tucker Bobbin Works Clover Leaf Manufacturing Company John H. Thomas Mia George du Bois Hazel Mise Frances Shafer Honesdale Mire Tillie McGowan W. B. Culver Hendricks Company Indianapolis Mike Lena Spence Owen Sound Canada W. T. Bingham Dundaff Street Joseph Missett C. Vo Miscett Philadelphia J. Giger J. Jenkins Newton Lake Elizabeth Conrad George Clark Avenue Susquehanna James Mary Walsh Wilkes. Barre Kelly South Church Street Timothy McGarty Mary Terrace Street New York City Annie Murray Reese Bros Nellie McNulty Thomas Duffy James Kearney Jackson Street West Scranton K. G. Wickwire Bryson and Lorin Eunice Gretta Bryson Salem Avenue Poyntelle Mieces Ella Lizzie Horan West Side Katheryn Anna Farrell Pike Street Waymart B. J. Russell Waterbury Conn John More H. F. Conrad Wesleyan College Middleton Joseph Messett Frank Measett Carbondale College of Physicians and Surgeons Baltimore W. Blehase Misa Marion Dimock Cinton Wayne County Emma Coogan Benton Jennie Fox Vislt Patrick Martin Kennedy Edward Burke

Jermyn Castle Hosts York Officer for Degree Conferred

Select Commander Perry Heindel of York led a visit to Jermyn castle 162 for a mark degree on Jermyn area lodge presidents. The event drew visitors from Carbondale Peckville and Scranton castles with an address on order principles followed by the degree ceremony and a social session.

Perry Heindel York Jermyn Castle Knights of the Mystic Chain Jermyn Order Carbondale Peckville Scranton Heindel Fleury Chapman Marshal Eo. Dawe William Curley William Rawling Edwin Germin William Gibbs William Benson Samuel Toaper Andrew Richards Castle G. Northstein L. Mack Joseph Wilse Thomas 41 Skinear J. Williamson J. Curley B. Vreeland Heidel A. Battenberg South Main Street Misse Anna Stella Cure Tompkinsville Missea Helen and Carrie Battenberg Archbald Lena Nellie Hill Birmingham South End Atlantic City H. Dpd Carey Cordale John Penrose West Mayfield Missea Rachel Annie Griffiths Main Street Utica Albany Artenan Hese Wandling Hese Company

Burglary suspects Henry Mackey and John Rumford arrested

Henry Mackey aged 18 and John Rumford aged 14 were arrested by Constable William Goyne on Friday night for burglary. Suspected of repeated entries at stores including Goyne’s and J Barrett’s jewelry, they confessed to loitering after midnight and taking money fruit and candy. Local authorities filed a warrant and the youths were brought to justice as reports noted a spate of recent break in attempts.

Henry Mackey John Rumford William Goyne J. Barrett Mackey Rumford Lade Goyne Roberta

Fire in Feeney blacksmith shop on Lackawanna street

Fire at Patrick Feeney’s blacksmith shop on Lackawanna street was put out by the Excelsior Hose company with little damage. Cause undetermined. Also notes community events and local obituaries including burial plans for John Burke and Joseph Gutknecht.

Patrick Feeney Lackawanna Street Excelsior Hose Company Tillie Davis Scott Street Blakely Baptist Sunday School Dwight Kingsley Arthur Relch Wendell Davis Willie Price Arthur Kingsley T. H Evans Allan Scott Charles Cunningham New York W. J. Schubmehr Atlantic City Laura McCawley Leroy N.Y Joseph Charlies Gutknecht Priceburg

Farewell receptions and local notices fill Scranton week

A farewell reception honored Messrs William Kennedy and William Bray of New Jersey at the home of Prof John Watkins on Main street with Watkins orchestra and group photos. Numerous locals attend community events, mine trips, excursions, and dances as Lackawanna council Pocahontas and Baptist Young People plan gatherings.

William Kennedy William Bray New Jersey John Watkins Main Street Watkins Orchestra Joseph Coombs Reese Thomas David Jones Mary Jenkins Francis Watkins Lillian Davis Annie Martin Margaret Basham Leah Evans Mesers William J. Bray David Kennedy Edward Murphy Elmer Davis Jenkin Davis Charles Weibel Henry Coombs Harry Watkins William Townsend Lackawanna Council Degree of Pocahontas Baptist Young People's Union Pennsylvania Glen Onoko John «. Richards Grove Street Central Railroad of Archbald James Bowen Edward Kell Motta Alles Albert Herbster H. Hofram Fred Kell Marie Wetters Lottie Wetters Joseph Wetters Albert Birdingmier South Scranton B. Flynn Harry Flynn Brooklyn N. Y M. J. Smith Lincoln Heights Duryea Methodist Episcopal Church Joseph Fairclough North Scranton Joseph J. Fairclough Edward Harvey Lake Carey Misa Laura Sperber Taylor Street Emma Cooper Wilkes-Barre Charles Moore

New Milford School Opens September Following Hiring

New Milford graded school will open Sept. 2 with Nina Taft hired as teacher in the intermediate department replacing Nina Moore who moves to Harford public school. Hubbard Payne and wife visited North Jackson, and Mead Tallman of Thompson visited relatives in town. Mr. and Mrs. Henry Morse hosted their daughter, Mrs. Fred Sum-.

Beranton Tribune New Milford Mises Nina Taft Nina Moore Harford Hubbard Payne North Jackson Mead Tallman Thompson Henry Morse Mra Fred Sum

Italians Celebrate at West Pittston Fair Grounds

Special to the Stranton Tribone reports a large attendance at the West Pittston fair despite rain. Balloons soared, a baseball game between Haamtown Brothers and Apple Blossoms ended 20-1, and fireworks were postponed to Monday. Incidents included a parish fire, a shooting scare, a rail cave-in near Smithville, and a floodstorm with heavy rain and wind across Pittston.

Pittston West Pittston Fair Grounds New York Haamtown Apple Blossoms West Pittston Hmb Blossonm Agalinet St. Casimir's Church Street Anthony Stanozky Darren Poelander August Witkesk William Wells Hughestown No. & Shaft William Morte Norfolk Navy Yard Lusxerne Avenue West Pittaton Mira Lizaie Smith Clm Street Mein Street Bread William Cawles Rutter Lehigh Valley Cure Smithville Pinston

Storm Strikes City Causing Dark Streets and Damaged Railcars

The morning after a severe storm, the city remained dark as telephone and electric lines were knocked out. Fallen trees uprooted and locomotives reported blown windows, with damage concentrated near Falling Springs.

Falling Springs

Tour to the Pacific Coast by Pennsylvania Railroad

The Pennsylvania Railroad announces a transcontinental tour to the Pacific Coast including Grand Canyon of Arizona with an itinerary from New York and eastern points to California and back. The trip costs 185 dollars round trip with berths for one or five persons in the same bunk, limited seating as per available diagrams. Apply to George W. Boyd at Broad Street Station Philadelphia for details and pamphlet.

Moranton Scranton Milliotelphila Spa Atlantic Broad Street Philadelphia Loware River Bridge Toute Sundava Market Street Pennsylvania Railroad Pacific Coast Canadian Northwest Ter New York Baltimore Washington Fireshore California Pullman San Francisco Chicago Colorado Rockies Great Salt Lake Sierra Nevada Arizona Desert Grand Canon Arizona St. Louis Ninols Indiana Ohio Pennsylvania Epscopal Church Penneylvania Railroad Company Penneylvania Pittsburg Pitteburg George W. Boyd

Lackawanna Limited Gets New Time for Faster Travel

The Lackawanna Limited schedule updates improve east and westbound connections from New York and Buffalo. The new times save travelers up to an hour or two during peak hours, aiding business and daily routines along the line. Key stops include Scranton, Binghamton, Elmira, Waverly, and Stroudsburg with revised arrival times.

Lackawanna Limited East New York Buffalo Lackawanna Railroad Jess Haate Keen Streudebure Scranton Binghamton Owemo Fas Waverly Elmira Carering Bath Mount Morris Owege Stroudshore

Southern Railway Announces Convention Round Trip To Chattanooga

During the twelfth annual convention of the National Association of Freight Carriers in Chattanooga Tennessee September 27 to October 11 1901 the Southern Railway offers round trip first class tickets to Chattanooga with sale August 1 September 1 and 2 and final limit September 10 1901. Daily Pullman drawing room sleeping cars and dining car service will be provided. Charlies L Hopkins district passenger agent 828 Chestnut Street Philadelphia will supply all information.

National Association of Fetter Chattanooga Tenn Southern Railway Throwesh Pullman Drawing Room Charlies L. Hopkins Chestnut Street Philadelphia

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Burke Building New York, Ontario Erie Railroad Association Mesdames Burr M. G. Watt C. T. Meaker C. Moore P. C. Gritman BE. M. Peck A. P. Traoutwein David Zelley, Jr. R. TD Stuart Amanda Morss Alice Butler Hattle Om Lois Mores Jennie Buter Trinity Parish House Mary Ann Smith William Ball Delaware Hudson Company Bank of Northeastern Pennsylvania Dundaff Northern Pennsylvanian Tyindaff City Superintendent of Schools USA Allan Elmer FE. Garr Aie Jd. J. Oneil A. L. Wright THE Wurts Guards First Presbyterian Church Knights of Pythias Socia MR. Bryden Justice of the Peace Arnold William Hughes Shohola William Williama Pitteton Gilbert Pierce Apent Hetated F. L. Taylor Bentt Hayden Samson Scranton Whist Jermyn and Mayfield Olyphant Taylor Sons of Temperance James Morris Gertrude Maud Davin Lake Winala James S. Inglis Sayre Robert Inglis North Main Atreat Jay H. Watt Thomas Alien Stephen Barnard Hia LD. Maltlery Barnardt Lucia Butterfield Montrose Delaware and Hudson R. R Atlantic City, Cape May Holly Beach Sea Isle City Ocean City Anglesea Wildwood Avalon Pennsylvanian Railroad Chattanooga, Tenn
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