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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 22, 1901

Page

2

Railroad Time Tables for Carbondale and Nearby Lines

Train, tram and station timings are listed for Carbondale and connections to Scranton Wilkes Barre Albany Montreal Lake Lodore Waymart Honesdale and Howesdale. Services run with various departures and arrivals including daily Sunday patterns and vauge evening times.

Keng Carbondale City Station Vam Scranton Wilkes Harte Tees la Albany Jarathea Montreal Bastar New England Lake Lodore Walmart Ma Ao Hon Ek Howesdale Waytert Hongedale Tmp M Jienentale

Train Schedules From Carbondale to Scranton and Points North

Trains depart Carbondale for Scranton at 7 00 a m on Sundays and 7 00 a m on other days with connections to New York and Cornwall. Some trains leave at 10 a m and 6 46 a m on Sundays for points north while others run 11 a m on weekdays and 10 am on Sundays. Arrivals from Scranton occur about 12 30 p m and 4 44 p m to points north with additional services from Cadoania at 4 08 p m.

Carbondale Scranton Mma Miriam Sunnday Tring Fir Pointe North New York Cornwall Pointe North E. Sundars Cadoaia Pffort Philadelphia Tobyhanna Binghamien Way Stathone Siren Utira Monttae Richelson Bloomehire Poe Sorthi Fas Plumveath Mirgramton Way Mae Heav

Train Schedule Fragments Show City Connections and Times

Readable parts indicate trains from Carbondale to New York and Britain with early morning and afternoon departures. Mentions connections to Nineveh Sivequehanima and western points. Some times are unclear but include trains at 7 00 a m 4 98 ppm and 9 45 a m with various connection details.

Jane Carbondale Dily Limeau Brandt Nineveh Aaily Exceprine Sundar Joe Binghamton New York City Britain Sarnehanna Sivequehanima Sindava

Exploding Boiler Wrecks Quick's Saw Mill Elkdale

A boiler explosion at Quick's Saw Mill Elkdale 500 feet from the mill site hurled workers Tracy Phillips and Lou Howell through the air. Phillips badly burned and shoulder broken, Howell shaken but uninjured, both treated at Emergency hospital in the city. The blast destroyed the mill and spread debris over fields, with steam and scalding water injuring Phillips and a nearby fireman. The mill, owned by S. P. Quick of Windsor New York, was being prepared for the day’s run.

Elkdale Crystal Lake Tracy Phillips Deposit N. Y Lou Howell Howell Phillips Phillipe Philling War Creck Rif

Allen’s Foot-Fase Comfort Cure Claim Ad

An advertisement touts Allen's Fort-Fase as a cure for foot discomfort. It promises relief from tightness aching and sweating and urges readers to try the product at local drugstores.

Allen Choe

Test of Gamewell System Through Semi Centennial

The fire alarm system will be tested daily from today until after the semi centennial celebration. A test alarm will be sent at 12 10 p m from a different box each day to keep the system in good working order. Earlier this week the bell knocker in the library hall tower failed to operate, illustrating how inactivity impairs delicate mechanisms.

Tribune

Lectures by Dr Lyman Abbott Promised in Scranton Event

Reverend Dr Lyman Abbott renowned writer and lecturer will speak under the First Congregational Church at the Thirteenth Regiment Armory in Scranton on Tuesday evening November 1. Arrangements by Rev Mac Elliott provide rail reduced fares Wilkes Barre to Carbondale for the lecture with Abbott visiting Carbondale the following day.

Lyman Abbbott First Congregational Church Thirteenth Regiment Scranton Abbott Elimple Henry Ward Broocher Mac. Elliott First Congrégationa Church Wilkes-Barre Carbondale

Miss Jennie Sillsbee and William Woomansee Wed in Arranged Ceremony

Miss Jennie Sillsbee and William Grant Woomansee were married Tuesday evening at the bride’s sister Mrs. M A Meyers home on Porter avenue. Rev. Clark of Forest City officiated as a large circle of friends attended. The bride wore a pearl trousseau and carried a fan. The couple will reside on Drummond avenue and be at home after September 1. A large attendance included Mr and Mrs Henry Woolminsee and other relatives from Forest City Starr County Newark Scranton and New York city.

Jennie Sillsbee William Grant Woomansee M. A. Meyers Porter Avenue Mr Clark Forest City Helen Price Frank Price Church Street Tower Girk Trousseau Jonnie Meyers Woodmankee Drummond Avenue Henry Woolminsee W. E. Stoddard Georgia Stodduril N. M. Burdick Starracen Henderson Frances Newark Henry Watts Margaret Scranten FB. A. Dilts, Jr New York City Helen Seeley South Canian

Two Prisoners From Alder Court in Carbondale Jail

Two prisoners from Alderman Morrison's court were jailed in Carbondale. Mark Duffy of Dundaff was committed on wife’s complaint for neglect and beating. Simon Sisco, once in Last Chance settlement, admitted taking items including an umbrella after being found in Green Ridge and jailed.

Morrison Mark Duffy Dundaff Simon Sisco John Selanak Fisco Selanak Sisco Moran Green Ridge Carbondale

Races at Lee's Park Greenfield Township Feature Local Horse Events

A lively crowd attended Tuesday afternoon races at Lee's Park Greenfield Township. In the 3.25 class Jennie B owned by G. Ry Creveling won all three heats with times 1.26, 1.20 and 1.19. The 3.00 class saw Robert B. fielding Garfield Williams’ entry take the first three heats in 1.29, 1.21, and 1.22. The final running ace featured Pike's Peak owned by Ko W. Pethick defeating Far mer Lowry's brown gelding in heats 1.04, 1.08, and 1.10 to claim the prize.

Lee's Park Greenfield Township G. Ry Creveling Jennie B Henry Pierce Almeskin Garfield Williams Robeert Joseph &Check Wease Robert Pike's Peak Ko W. Pethick Farmer Lowry Greenfield

Alexander serves park needs without salary for years

A typographical error in yesterday's Tribune stated Joseph M. Alexander filled the superintendent of perks position with salary. The record shows he has spent over twenty years caring for the park without compensation and has refused liberal services in this direction.

Joseph M. Alexander Perks Alexander

Stolen Wheel Case Leads to Fracas at Bonnetti House

Constable Gilby raids Michael Bonnetti's Belmont Street store and home in search of a stolen wheel. Bonnetti resists with a hatchet is restrained as the wheel is found in a cellar and linked to Elmer Haycock, with Bonnetti later detained in ball and talks of settlement underway.

Gilby Michael Bonnetti Belmont Street Bonnetti Stephen Gilby Delavan Honnett Bennetts Bennett Italy Murscles Ronnetth Constanie Honnetth Aff Bies Wickwire Salem Avenue Elmer Hayeork Honnnettis House Bonnett Haycorvk Haycock Honnetts Ball

Fountain Incident Prompts Park Board Meeting

A meeting of the park commissioners is likely today to consider Central Labor Union requests for repainting the park fountain by union painters. Mayor Kilpatrick was dispatched and expected to attend to call a special meeting and hear union representation. A solution to the dispute is anticipated at the session.

Totay Central Labor Union Kilpatrick Ing

George W West division to attend annual clam bake at Lake Poyntelle

George W West division No. 468 of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers will be at Lake Poyntelle today with many valley friends. The event is the annual clam bake and shore dinner. Caterer Edwards of New York will manage the commissary. committees from the engineers will handle other needs. Train departs Ontario and Western depot at 7:45 and 1:00 a.m.

George W. West Division Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Lake Poyntelle Caterer Edwards New York Traine Ontario and Western

Carriage Accident Injures Mrs Henry in Scranton Route

Mrs Henry of North Scranton, summering at Elk Hill, suffered two broken ribs and bruises when thrown from her carriage Monday on the way to Willendale en route home. Driver Thomas Jones of Elk Hill was bruised about head and shoulders. Dr Fike attended. Accident blamed on bad roadway after rains.

Henry North Scranton Elk Hill Wiiendale Scranton Thomas Jones Fike

Old Fellows Day At Lake Lodore Promises Chivalry Ceremony

Tomorrow Old Fellows hold a lakeside gathering at Lake Lodore with no local lodge members absent. A class of about fifty candidates will receive the degree of chivalry as state officers attend. The Mozart band will perform and refreshments will be plentiful with caterer James Iorman in charge.

Lake Lodore Mozart Band James Iorman

Methodist and Presbyterian Churches Host Dundaff Entertainment

The Methodist church at Dundaff held an evening event attended by members of both churches. Elocutionist Misa Cruser from Montrose played a leading role in the program. After the show, supper was served and the Carbondale group headed home.

Dundaff Misa Cruser Montrose Carbondale

Attempted car burglary at Erle freight yard thwarted

Two men climbed a plank against a freighter car in the Erle freight yard last night but fled when Constable Gilby arrived. The suspects, detected in the act, scattered as someone approached.

Gilby

Gworge E Randolph Camp at Carbondale Veterans Bows

The Gworge E Randolph camp in Carbondale, part of the Patriarchs Militant order, under Branch 29 C M B A, marks a local veterans group meeting and affiliation with the Bows of Veterans.

Gworge E. Randolph Bows of Carbondale Canton

5 DP Murser of Beranton Visits Carbondale

The fragment notes 5 DP Murser of Beranton spent yesterday in Carbondale with Miss Antionette Burdick attending the event.

Murser Beranton Carbondale Antionette Burdick

Back Pain Relief Claims from Scranton Resident

A Scranton resident Mrs. A S Baldwin reports relief from dull back pain and kidney ailments after using Dean's Kidney Pills. She began with remedies from friends, bought at Matthews Bros drug store, and says the pills cured her after a few days. Sold by all dealers at 56 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY is sole US agent.

Scranton A. S. Baldwin Wyoming Avenue Dean Matthews Bros Drug Estore Foster-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean's

Funeral details and social notes from Dunmore area

The column lists a funeral for Mrs. Potter in Dunmore and a flurry of visits and guests around Scranton Carbondale and nearby towns. Names include Mr and Mrs Ruddy of Scranton, Andrew Meehan of Jermyn, Mary Dick of Brooklyn visiting Crystal Lake, Miss Loretta Fougey of New York City, Miss Elizabeth Early of Seventh Avenue, and many others visiting relatives at Harvey's Lake, Chapman's Lake, and Newton Lake. Boitz & Co decorators donate a branch at 8 Salem Avenue for the semi centennial celebration. Edward Riley and Miss Mary Riley of Philadelphia register at Harrison House and plan a stay at Poyntelle.

Atlantic City Loretta Fougey New Yorkely Marie Oneill Brooklyn Street B .Russell Waterbury Conn John Maze Belmont Street Margaret White Seventh Avenue Harvey's Lake Kate Pace Jennie Fox Aleda Nealon Anna Murphy Newton Lake Boitz & Co Scranton Salem Avenue Edward Riley Mary FF Rely Philadelphia Harrison House Poyntelle Riley Hospital Street Carbondale

Jermyn and Mayfield News Roundup

Funeral of John O Gara held at Sacred Heart Church with high mass and interment at St Rose cemetery Carbondale. Miner Dominick Phillips injured by coal at Last Chance colliery Edgerton. Lily May Dawe's seventh birthday party for about forty children. Community notices include band concert Butterworth and railroading bake at Poyntelle. Fire damages Kilker home Mayfield caused by children with matches.

John O'Gara Sacred Heart Church St. Rose Cemetery Carbondale Peter Loftus James Monahan Peter Marthil John Cahanney John Mullaey Dominick Phillips Last Chance Edgerton E. J. Dawe Cemetery Erect Lily May Tamie¢ Mosher Cora Savige Beranton H. D. Carey Main Street Citizens’ Band Butterworthanoel Lily Pizer Bacon Street Ella Howell Rendham New York City Clenwood James Allen Cara Delaware and Hudson Thomas Wolkey Scranton Jermyn Poyntelle Frank Ditmore Wandling Mayfield Band J. J. Place Mayfield Mise Amy Williams Port Jervis Miss Cusick Philadelphia 3. W. Grant South Maintreet Patrick Kilker

Prohibition Convention and temperance events planned at Nay Aug park

The Lackawanna county Prohibition league schedules a convention and a county temperance reunion at Nay Aug park on September 15 following last year’s Mountain park disappointment. Dr Swallow may attend. a 200 voice temperance choir and a 20 voice male group will perform.

Prohibition League Nay Aug Park Mountain Park Lackawanna Swallow P.O Harvey's Lake

Funeral and social notices from Olyphant area

The funeral for Reba Tay lor, daughter of Mr and Mrs R W Taylor, was held at the family home in Blakely with Rev Dr Spencer officiating and burial in Union cemetery. The Juvenil Dancing class plans a social at Mahon’s hall with Lawrence’s orchestra. Willie Brent returned to Wilkes Barre after two weeks in town. The infant of Mr and Mrs Michael Walsh was laid to rest at St Patrick’s cemetery. Sim Brothers’ shows will come to town. The Pittston Brothers face Rubberneck at the park. a social in Mahen’s hall aids the visiting team. Mrs William Mason departed for Harvey’s sake. Miss Keeler of Philadelphia visited locally and left yesterday. Miss Ollie Murphy went to Delaware Water Gap for two weeks.

Reba R. W. Taylor Blakely Dr. Spencer Blakely Baptist Church Union Cemetery Juvenil Lawrence Orchestra Scranton Willie Brent Wilkes-Barre Michael Walsh Dunmore Street St. Patrick's Cemetery Sim Brothers Pittston Brothers Browns Mahen's Hall William Mason Harvey Mise Keeler Philadelphia Ollie Murphy Delaware Water Gap

Local Notices From Peckville Vignettes

Peckville reports fishing trip to the Delaware near Stockport was spoiled by heavy rains. Mrs Day visiting Yatesville injured at Lake Lodore during a Veterans excursion. Carpenter tools drawing postponed to Aug 29. About fifty attended the Seven County Veterans outing. Florence Fink and Pearl Vannion visiting Hickory Street hosts. Brundage family reunion held at White’s Grove with many relatives.

Squire W. Arnold Niles H. Johnson Arthur Thompson Joseph R. Bell Delaware Stockport William Day Yatesville James Johnson West Side Lake Lodore Carpenter's Toole R. J. Muilford Seven County Veterans Florence Fink Pearl Vanioon Plymouth C. J. Hartman Hickory Street Brundage White

Elmhurst Social Scene Reports Joyful Marriage

Miss Jesse Marian Hardenbergh married Prof Edward B. Rogers at the Hardenbergh home. The elegant event featured decorative palms plants and flowers, as Elmhurst guests joined the couple and family in celebration.

A Serious Summer Cold Alderman Endorses Peruna

A New York alderman Hon. Louis F Cardani of the 20th district writes of a severe summer cold that lingered until Peruna was taken. He reports rapid relief in four days and full recovery within a week, urging families to consider Peruna and inviting readers to write Dr. Hartman for advice.

Leuia Cardani Peruna Louis F. Cardanil Winster Colle Cardant al- Wenman New York City Perna Hartman Dr. Hartman Pied Hartman Sanitarium Columbus Ohio

Scranton Timetables Show Local and Through Trains

Railroad timetable listing departures from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and other points, with daily and Sunday services. Notable options include morning and evening departures, frequent mid day trains to New York, and specials to Tobyhanna Buffalo Binghamton Montrose and other branches with varied times.

Elmhurst Wedding Highlights Local Honor to Elmhurst

A notable Elmhurst wedding featured Miss Mildred Rogers and Mr. W. L. Rogers with a ceremony at the Mic cow Methodist Episcopal church assisted by ministers from nearby congregations. Guests included many Hardenbergh and Rhodes families, with an Elmhurst band serenading at supper and a piano gift from the bride’s parents. The couple planned to reside with the bride’s parents while Mr. Rogers continues as school principal for two more years.

AL Pie. Cleely Oelork Lohenerin W. Knedler Mildred Hegeors Dpeof Wy T L. Rogers Green Ttdae Elna Wind CW. Rhodes Elmhurst Girace Hardenbergh de Frehn Mechanicealure Rhodes Growim Uriee H. Prentice Miccow Moethodist Mpliscopal Church J. 4. Rankin Rogers Buffalo Niagara Falls Hardenbergh Reggie Hardenbergh Clyde Hardenbergh William Hepburn Robert Hepburn W. L. Rogers Mildred Will Whitford Frank Huber M. P. Rhodes FL Peck Inez Blessing Scranton Hepburn Wilkes-Barre Rogera Misa Lou Rogers Harford, Pa M. Curtis Lanesboro Miss Peck Pookvillee R. A. de Frehn Mechanicsburg Marys Schimmerling Thornhurst Hev. G. H. Prentice Mosenw J M. Rhipides C. W. Rhodes Mayme Rhodes Percy Rhodes Charles Evans Nettie Evans J. J. Rankin J. W. Knecher Byron Buckingham Minas Bessie Buckingham

Old Forge Social Roundup and School Reopening

Old Forge residents share Sundays with relatives and attend upcoming events. Brodhead visits Montrose and heads to Allentown for the Grand Lodge of P K. Ongoing family news includes births and visits, with Miss Violet Johnson returning to work and local teachers preparing for September school start.

Lichty Celery Nerve Compound Promoted for Nervous Ailments

Advert shows Lichty’s Celery Nerve Compound claimed to treat nervous diseases neuralgia rheumatism nervous debility paralysis biliousness dyspepsia costiveness piles liver trouble kidney trouble and female complaints and to go to the seat of the disease quickly. Sold by Matthew Broad.

Lichty Mattthew

Lehigh Valley Schedule Details for Major Routes

Lehigh Valley Railroad announces June 20 timetable features for Philadelphia New York via TD HM BR, with connections to White Haven Bethlehem Easton Reading and Buffalo Niagara Falls. It lists train numbers times and intermediate stations including Tunkhannock Elmira Geneva and more with specific departures and Sundays variants. General passenger agent and divisions offices are noted with ticket reservations at 809 Lackawanna Avenue Scranton.

Pennsylvania Railroa Scranton Wilkes-Barre Philadelphia Pottsville Sunbury Harrisburg Baltimore Washington Pittsburg West Hazleton J.B Hutchinson Mer WOOD Paes Traits Jeane Scranton New York Td, & HM Thamend Rapress D&t White Haven tMualeton Ey Pointe Regina Pritieville Aibamm Bethlehem Easton Reading Haecinwrs D. & OH RR Expres D & OH Tunkhamonk Tewands Elmira Tthara Gioneva Lehigh Valley Wiskee Darra Buffalo Ollin H. Wit Cortland Street Charles Pollan Lackawanna Avenue Eranton

Rail schedules from Scranton to Carbondale and beyond

Timetables from Scranton rail lines dated June 9 1902 show trains to Carbondale departing 6 5 Sal with multiple stops including Honechale Lake Loder and Wilkes Barre, plus connections for Albany and northbound points. Sunday services list additional departures for Carbondale Wilkes Barre and Honesdale with several daily slots and noted times throughout the routes.

Riffece Carbondale Scranton Sal Win Honechale Lake Loder Ued Wilkva Barre Wal Albany

Central Railroad Timetable and Stations List

Timetable for Central Railroad of New Jersey trains from Scranton to New York Newark Elizabethtown Philadelphia Allentown Bethlehem Kingston White Haven Pittston and more. Includes Sunday and weekday departures with morning and afternoon times, through connections to Reading Lebanon Morrisburg Portville and Mountain Park with ticketing notes at the station. General superintendent OLWATSON listed.

Battimore Washington Peinta Saute Weet Vila Bethlehem Henge Ranch Eean Giese Ethrough Cent Reading Lebanon Morrisburg Perteville Mountain Park Evoth Apt Olwatsen

Erie Railroad Wyoming Division Timetable Snippet

Train departures from Scranton to Hawley and intermediate points listed with numbers and times. Trains to New York and intermediate destinations shown with arrival times. Some text garbled but indicates standard schedule entries for passenger trains and premier running numbers.

Erie Railroad Wyoming Division Hawley Scranton Mami Ng New York A& Om Ned JO Aw

Northbound and Southbound Train Schedules Across Carbondale

A fragmentary rail timetable lists northbound and southbound departures and arrivals for lines serving Carbondale and nearby towns including Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, Oneida and Walton. It shows times around 6.46 p.m. to 1.45 p.m. on work days, with connections to New York and intermediate stops.

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