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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Aug 30, 1902

Page

3

Grand Almost a New Play House Opens Monday

The Grand in Carbondale presents a redesigned interior and new curtain after decorators, with a bright maroon and blue scheme, forty lighting lamps, and renovated dressing rooms. Howard Kyle stars in Nathan Hale as the season opens Monday night amid revived audience excitement and a polished, front-rank theater atmosphere.

Carbondale Theater Gpera Howard Kyle Nathan Hale Lee Lash New York City Lyceum Scranton Scranton Playhouse Byrne Carbondale

Social Gathering at Mrs. Evan Thomas Home

A large youthful crowd met at Mrs. Evan Thomas’s Dundaff Street residence on Thursday evening. Guests enjoyed dancing and vocal solos by Ernest Yarrington and Frederick Gleason, who also performed a notable robocoo solo. Attendees included many young ladies and gentlemen, and the Belmont street lawn social featured Japanese lanterns and ample refreshments amid ideal weather and warm social memories.

Bessie McMinn Charlotte Wilcox Edna Bailey Ginoe Simrell Helen Abbott Ligaie Savidge Lucy Kearney Mary Doudlean Nora Nealon Olive Skinner Regina Boland Sarah White Vert Skinner Messrs Frank Bridgett Robert Gardner Joseph Glennon Joseph Jenkins Theoron G. Lee William Keating Mary Pender Canaan Street Miss Pender Mary Annie Monahian Nellie Campbell Laura Clifford Scranton Carmel O'Hearn Anna Tighe and Mesers John Loftus John Peel Daniel Peel T. J. Roche Edward W. Cilhool James W. Campbell Harold Quinn Thomas Boland Evan Thomas Dundaff Street Thomas Ernest Yarrington Frederick Gleason Gleason Alice Brennan Lizzie Loftus Minnie Opie Nellie Galden Emma Carpenter Belmont Street Mnuke Augusta Jadwin Agnes Connor Agnes Amulady Anna Moran Agnes Coleman

Grape-Nuts Cited As Baby’s Miraculous Improve­ment

A Woonsocket mother credits Grape-Nuts as a cure for her seven month old baby’s growth and health. After trials with three baby foods and condensed milk failed, the child flourished on Grape-Nuts, reaching a year with weight about 19 pounds and eight teeth. The family asks readers not to publish their name.

Woonsocket R. L West Weeve

Water Suit Appeal Heading to Supreme Court

The Common Council may appeal the municipal water suit to the Supreme Court if the council agrees. The decision, debated at Thursday’s meeting, faced concerns over high city debt and costs, with a two month delay suggested. Nealon urged taking the case to the highest court to address West Side health worries, and the resolution passed with all votes in favor except Thompson.

Select Council Supreme Court Common Council Thompson Masters Nealon West Side Teople West Side

Lake Lodore Ex Becomes Scene Of Crescent South Scranton Game

A large crowd is expected at Lake Lodore today for a combined excursion by Klot's Silk Mills of Carbondale and Scranton. The Crescents will face South Scranton in a key rubber match with Kelleher pitching for the Crescents and Harrison opposing. Billy Emmmett starts at first base with George Cuff in center field.

Lake Lodore Klot's Silk Mills Carbondale Scranton Crescents South Kelleher Harrison Billy Emmmett George Cuff

Scranton Leaders Take Enjoyable Drive to Newton Lakes

Conrad Schroeder Dr P F Gunster Frank Hummiler of Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Co and George Walid Penn Mutual Life Insurance resident agent visited Carbondale yesterday. The quartet rode to Newton and Crystal lakes, attended the Newton lake farmers fish picnic, viewed the new Methodist church stone laid by Mr Schroeder, and returned delighted by the lakeside drive.

Conrad Schroeder P. F. Gunster Frank Hummiler Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company George Walid Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Carbondale Newton Crystal Lakes Newton Lake New Methodist Church

Great Lake Lodore Labor Day Ball Game

The Labor Day contest at Lake Lodore pits two top Wayne and Lackawanna county clubs against each other in what supporters deem among the state’s best. A large crowd is expected to witness the game and enjoy the resort’s planned pleasures as the season closes.

Lake Lodore Wayne Lackawanna Counties

Officers Plan Regimental Encampment Success Next Year

Attended Officers' Meeting in Scranton with Captain Timothy Girlhool and Lieutenant John Devanney of Company K First Lancers. Plans aim for an immense encampment representation next year with little or no cost to individuals.

Timothy Girlhool First Lancers John Devanney Scranton

William Siebecker Buried in Dunmore Services at Home

The remains of William Siebecker were buried in Forest Hill cemetery after funeral services held Thursday afternoon at the deceased’s Dunmore home. Rev. O A Gallenkamp of the MIMI Avenue Lutheran church officiated. Beranton Liederkriting sang at the house and grave. Flower and pallbearers included J D Ferber Charles Wenzel George Wahl Charles Wagner TH Ferner C Schlotterleck and Theo Lie.

William Siebecker Dunmore O. A. Gallenkamp Mimi Avenue Lutheran Church Beranton Liederkriting Forest Hill Cemetery J. DT. Ferber Charles Wenzel George Wahl Charles Wagner TH. Ferner C. Schlotter- Leck Theo, Lie

Forging Suspect Samuel Tooker Recaptured in Scranton Case

Samuel Tooker of Booth Gibson, arrested Thursday by Detective Deiter on a forged check charge at Scranton Furniture Community, was recaptured yesterday after authorities could not confirm him as the man who passed worthless checks.

Samuel Tooker Booth Gibson Deiter Scranton

Four Arrivals in Astoria Foster New Oregon Brewing Firm

Arrivals in Astoria Oregon include Chiples Robinson Victor Kach John Benore and Emil Lehrmpit who reached the city yesterday. They are interested in a newly organized brewing company currently forming in the area.

Worl Chiples Robinson Victor Kach John Benore Emil Lehrmpit Astoria Oregon

Birth Record Notices for Local Families

The Birth Record lists a son born to Mr. and Mrs. John Gordon of Gordon Avenue, another son to Mr. and Mrs. Richard Duggan of South Main Street, and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sontag.

Borm John Gordon Gordon Avenue, & Son Richard Duggan South Main Street Charles Sontag

Dance attendance by Scranton trolley group to Archbald

A group including Mamie Hope Ella Burke Mamie Walah Katie Hope Eadie Burke Gertrude Linnen Annie Burns Sadie Wisley Maury O Leary Agnes Holmes Mary Woody Rose Costello Bridget Rooney Katie Shivilan Mary Walker Lissie McAn were on a trolley ride to Archbald Tuesday evening for a dance hosted by a trolley party from Scranton.

Archbald Scranton Mamie Hope Ella Burke Mamie Walah Katie Hope Eadie Burke Gertrude Linnen Annie Burns Sadie Wisley Maury O'Leary Agnes Holmes Mary Woody Rose Costello Bridget Rooney Katie Shivilan Mary Walker Lissie McAn

Arm fracture from lumber haul amid city arc light upgrade

A man from Upper Dundalft Street fractured his arm Thursday after a fall while hauling lumber. The citys new enclosed arc light system is now in use, praised for weatherproof glass tubes and steady illumination. Miss Edith Carey hosted guests in Reynshahurt with vocal solos by Misses Carey and John Williams. A Sunday school class at First Congregational, Maplegrove, and a Leona Morgan led grove gathering included many children and families.

Edith and Fula Carey Reynshanhurat Hattie Woodward Carey John Williams Maud Collins Mae Ruttan Cora Franey Messrs Chad Oliver R. Willis Wilson D. Giles Morgan Boyd S. Oliver Sarah Butler First Congregational Church Maplegrove Jennie Annie Jacobs Gladys C. Price Annie Sarah Margaret John William Ralph Jones Louise Havel Hughes Edith Lewis Lottie Davies Maggie Goodwin Annie Shelly Emerson Rutherford Watkins Ben Jones Leona Morgan East Park Grove

Jermyn and Mayfield guests and local activities

Jermyn and Mayfield residents visit and host. Rev C E Hoel of Owego is guest of Rev M D Fuller. J FE Sullivan returns from Atlantic City outing. Mrs William Depew and granddaughter Hilda spend a day at Nay Aug park. Funeral of Rev Francis Gendall attended by many Jermyn residents at Peckville. Mrs Frank Steele and Mrs Clara Nicholson return from Chapman Lake. Hugh Miller joins Tinsley and Westcott of Providence as contractor. Uniondale visit by L A Burdick family. Mrs William Dunn travels to Bethlehem and Philadelphia. Burton Mallory Preston Badger and Reginald Houghton at Nay Aug park. Thomas Long and niece Reta Maynard in Nanticoke. Advertisement teases Saturday Tuesday bargains. Mears and Hagen.

C. E. Hoel Owego N. Y M. D. Fuller J. FE. Sullivan Atlantic City William Depew Hilda Nay Aug Park Jermyn Francis Gendall Peckville Frank Steele Clara Nicholson Chapman Lake Hugh Miller Tinsley and Westcott Providence L. A. Burdick Second Street Mr. Burdick Uniondale William Dunn North Main Street Bethlechem Philadelphia Burton Mallory Preston Badger Reginald Houghton Nay Aug C. O. Sutton Peck- Ville A. V. Bower Congregational Church Joseph Shultz Lackawanna Street N. Y. Belcher Mollie Gallagher Mary New York Mary Fadden Archbold Munsell Union Cemetery James Brown Nellie Louise Albany James Murphy Carbondale

Funeral and Local Notices Reflect Quiet Peckville Day

The day’s items record a Peckville funeral for Rev. Francis Gendall and various community happenings. A school board meeting is set to elect teachers for the upcoming term, and church and social visits are noted alongside several local travel and family returns. The Market section reports a general stock market revival amid treasury plans and regional economic notes.

The Uplifted Christ Sermon at Ney Church

The Presbyterian church at Ney invites all to Sunday services at 10 50 a m and 7 40 p m. Pastor H Moon D D preaches the morning message The Uplifted Christ with a guest sermon by the pastor’s son T J Moon of Stamford Conn expected in the evening. Meara Hagen credit line.

The Presbyterian Church Ney H. Moon D. D Tev. (. J. Moon Stamford Conn

Cholera Morbus Remedy Seen As Reliable

Mrs HH Delano of Durant Michigan reports severe attacks of cholera morbus and credits two bottles of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with quick relief over four years. The advertisement urges keeping the remedy ready for instant use and available at all druggists.

HH. Delano Durant Mich Gale

Dr Agnew Caarrhal Powder Endorsed By Specialists

Eminent nose and throat doctors advocate Dr Agnew Caarrhal Powder for colds and catarrh. It claims relief in 10 minutes and cures many head cold symptoms. Also advertised Dr Agiew's Pills with low prices from Wm G Clark and I C Sanderson.

Dr. Agnew Dr. Agiew Wm. G. Clark If. C. Sanderson

Wheat and grain prices in Philadelphia market report

The Philadelphia market shows firm wheat contracts for August and steady corn with No 2 yellow grade. Reports note good demand for cheese from New York full creams, varying southern and western prices, and soft poultry demand with mixed fowl prices. overall value indicators include 1,700 barrels and 48,000 of unspecified lots.

New York Secretary of the Treasury Union Pacific Tikeshiren Enbethy Nota United States Philadelphia Masia Ihae

New York Grain and Produce Market Report Summary

Aug 29 report notes quiet but steadier tone for flour and steady to higher activity in grains. No 2 red wheat and various futures shown with prices around 78 1/2 to 72 1/2 c for different months. Butter and cheese markets easing with creamery and state dairy products described, while eggs and candied nuts referenced in market chatter.

New York Dueuth Mullie Mu Wises Maisie Yale Stat Pennsylvania

Meteoric grain futures edge up on frost scare and oversold options

Chicago grain markets rose as frost fears swept the Northwest and September options appeared oversold. No frost in the farm counties but cool weather revived demand amid mixed price moves for wheat corn and oats. Comprehensive quotations show No 2 spring wheat at Tlatic and No 2 white oats easing while prices for meat and oil products also shifted.

Chicago Caan Torthwestern

Buffalo Live Stock Market Action Aug 22 East Buffalo

Receipts total about 5 400 with wood to wholesalers and butchers steady. Common to medium hatchers and female grades steady to higher with veal offerings improving. Prices range from 26 to 50 cents for various weights and grades.

East Buffalo

Market Report on Sheep and Lamb Prices and Status

The notice reviews livestock trade showing heavy and mixed lots with varying quality. It notes closing prices for sheep and lambs, references to wethers and ewes, and mentions several price ranges and stock categories with references to totals and daily changes.

Livestock Prices Mixed at Chicago Auction Report

The Chicago market lists cattle and calf categories with prices across weights and types. Includes entries for fat cattle, stockers and feeders, cows and heifers, bulls, calves, and Texan forage steers, detailing ranges and per-head values.

Chicago Aug S.C

Unclear Livestock Market Prices and Terms

Fragmentary OCR lists varying livestock prices and items such as sheep, veal calves, and cull cattle. Entries include prime, heavy Yorkers, roughs, and middlings with prices shown in dollars and cents, but many words are garbled, hindering precise interpretation.

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