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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1902

Page

2

Trains Schedules and City Council Actions in Carbondale

The Carbondale city page lists train arrivals and departures to Scranton Wilkes Barre Albany and Montreal with several weekday and Sunday times. Council reports cover Ninth avenue grading fines lighting installations hydrant relocation and a resolution urging aldermen to turn over collected fines.

Davis Ninth Avenue Common Council Thornpauth Carrind Sengiheer Krupp Tigeans Woollawn Avenue Counectinthn Cornell

Train Schedules From Carbondale and Scranton For Sunday

Partial OCR shows dated timetable noting trains from Carbondale to points north and connections to New York and other cities. Morning departures around 7 00 p m and 10 00 a m with arrivals. some times appear garbled.

Tratia Teave Carbondale Scranton Teoiny Aig Wac Teave Carbondale Poifits Forth Fon Levinson Cailoaia

Train timetable fragment with limited legible details

The readable portion lists a set of morning and afternoon trains with connections to New York and Western points. It references services between Cayhon and Madison and various connection options, though many names and times are obscured in the OCR.

Mayor Kilpatrick and Board of Health in Carbondale

Mayor Kilpatrick denounces the Select Council for not confirming three appointees to the board of health and warns he may seek court action. He cites smallpox risk as Scranton imposes controls and urges prompt confirmation to restore public health oversight.

Kilpatrick Board OF Health Select Council Mannion Shorty J. W. Kilpatrick Vacateles Cy Wheeler T. A. Kirkwood Gilbert Sampson Scranton State Board of Health Common Council

Boy Builds Health on Grape-Nuts Says Mother’s Testimony

A mother describes her son with a delicate stomach improving after using Grape-Nuts exclusively. She notes he now grows stronger and performs well in school, and claims the habit boosted family health after abandoning coffee for Postum. The testimony asks readers not to name her and cites Postum Co sources.

Xehoo Alway Fostum Co Battle Creek Mich

Charles Hull Returns After Narrow Fire Escape

Charles Hull a Columbia hoseman known as the Heroic Fireman was praised by friends after a close call while battling the Methodist church fire in November. He walked the streets yesterday to the cheers of well wishers and supporters.

Charles Mail Columbia

Toll Returns to Community After Terrible Injuries

Charles Toll, fireman Hull pride, recovers after severe injuries nearly cost him life. His return draws sincere congratulations from friends as the community shares in hopes for full health and long life ahead.

Funerals of a Day Honor Three Local Citizens

Funeral services were held for William Birmingham James Coogan and John Fluellen. Birmingham's service from his daughter's home on Cingnda street included a requiem at St Rose Church before burial in St Rose Cemetery. Coogan lay in St Rose Cemetery with a high mass and eulogy by Rev George Dixon. Floral offerings came from friends and a large crowd attended. Fluellen was buried in Brookside Cemetery after services at Trinity Church led by Rev R A Sawyer.

William Birmingham Corengan Fitzsimmons Cingnda Street Wis St. Rose Church Walter Gorman St. Rose Cemetery James Coogan Cottage Street George Dixon Frank Clifford John P Dugean Jammer Pace Owen McCann Michael Murray John Murry Patrick Harte Thomas Grant Silday Clutted Hone Creene Mr. Greene Greene Frank Colving Au Mie W. BP Jenkins Hace Vien George Smith George Parkton Nelwon Cheshimer Mr Greene Fim Pred Snyder Erhe Blossom Mme Ernest Snyder Lauri Woodward Scranton Baptist Ming A. M. Finn Christian Temperance

Obituary: James Slanny Dies After Illness in Simpson

James Slanny died yesterday morning at his brother Thomas Kenny's home in Simpson after four weeks of stomach trouble. A native of Ireland born fifty three years ago he had lived in Simpson after marrying in Plymouth. He is survived by five sons Williams and John of Carbonaly and one daughter Meet Thomas Kearns of West Conshohacon Ohio one brother Thomas who lived with him in Simpson and one sister Myra Margaret Hanahan of Colorai.

James Slanny Thomas Kenny Sinipraon Sinmipson Plymouth Ireland Fhve Sane Williams John Carbondaly Meet Thomas Kearns West Conshohacon Ohio Thomas Simpson Myra Margaret Hanahan Colorai

Woodmen of the World activist trips through Wilkes-Barre

Avehle TL. Gurney a Woodmen of the World deputy visits Wilkes-Barre for several days to drum up interest in a new local initiative. C Manner of Po­reur City joins to promote Woodcraft and recruit the Luxcornited into the movement.

Avehle TL. Gurney Wilkes-Barre Wilkes-torreings Gurney C. ©. Manner Poreur Oasalster Avetile

Accidents Report From Local Chapter

George Browse of 100 Dundass styiet, a Delaware and Hudson conductor, sustained a dislocated elbow and strained tendons after being thrown to the floor when his train cars parted and rejoined with force. He will likely be unable to work for several weeks. Chauncey Peeney of Woodlawn Avenue, an employee at Curvendale Machine, narrowly avoided serious injury when caught under a section of a machine.

George Browse Dundass Styiet Delaivore and Hudson Lila Cahooss Chauncey Peeney Woodlawn Avenue Curvendale Machine Company

Miner Hurts in Crane Accident at Worksite

A miner became pinned during an electric crane incident and was freed after half an hour. His injury was serious but not a broken bone. In a separate incident at Wilson Creek mine Nell Wivey of Simpcon was kicked by a mule sustaining a flesh wound.

Wison Creek Nell Wivey Slinpcon Ife

School Board Discusses Vaccination Policy Amid Smallpox Concerns

The board weighed vaccination for local schoolchildren as a prudent preventive measure in light of smallpox risks. No action taken, but motion urged readiness and public cooperation should action become necessary. Discussion also covered school disinfection costs and sanitation reminders for janitors, with monthly reports and routine bills approved.

Echooal Vane Hnghes Poup Carbondale Hughes Garr Evans Wbie von Beck Bros Teynshawhurst Water Company Consealidated Water Company Leadsey Printing Company SAS Jol Booth Penn- Ware Ain Viutisan Swigert Fom

Suffering and Discharges At Bath Hospitals

Yesterday several patients were discharged from Bath Hospitals. Gerald McHale left Pt Wheelers hospital after an appendectomy and is reported to be recovering well. Mrs. Sanderson of Starlight, N, underwent a surgery this Friday and is doing nicely. Thomas McLoughlin, previously an inmate, was discharged Saturday and returned home to Forest.

Bath Gerald McHale Pt. Wheelers Hospital Joad Sanderson Starlight Prilay Thomas McLoughlin Zone the Forest

A Thing of the Past and Modern Medical Advertisements

An old style notice touts Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription for womanly diseases as private care in country towns. It claims regularity and healing of inflammation with testimonials, urging use with Pleasant Pellets and Jacobs for laxative needs.

Yome Pierce Re Vv. Pierce Buffalo N.Y Eason, Macou Co Tenn Treubien Dr. Pierce Dewan Te Alver Lakinsia

Patient Discharged After Amputation Needed at Clinic

The article notes a patient, Frank Scott, discharged from Emergency hospital after becoming convalescent. His hand injury, sustained while at work, necessitated amputation.

Frank Scott

The Storm’s Work Delays and Damage Across Town

A historic Sunday night storm disrupted Ontario and Western trains, downed wires, and blocked roads, delaying service to Carbondale and cutting communications to Mayfield yard. Snow drifts closed routes to town, schools held scant sessions, and the Van Bergen company suffered a blown glass window at Dundaff street.

Ontario and Western Orson Carbondale Mayfield Yard Clifford Dundash

George Moon's Enterprise Purchases Abandoned Cars

George Moon buys five abandoned passenger cars from Delaware and Hudson for use at Crystal Lake. He plans to move them there to house summer boarders, with John Booth already sending two to the site. The venture aims to capitalize on growing demand at the resort.

George Moon Delaware & Hudson Company Moon Crystal Lake John Booth

General Gordon to Speak on The Last Days of the Confederacy

General John B. Gordon will lecture February 11 in Brockway on The Last Days of the Confederacy. Born in Georgia in 1832, he rose from militia captain to major general and corps commander, later serving as governor and senator, with a recent note that he hosted Admiral Sibley at Athinin.

John B. Gordon Brockway General Gordon Georgia University of Georgia Appomattox Gordon South United States Senate United States Admiral Sibley Athinin

Knights of Columbus attend Scranton exercises from Carbondale

Members of Carbondale council Richard Kerwin M E Gilmartin J J O Neill Matthew Norton John Farrell Patrick Boylan John Purcell Thomas A Walker John Tart Frank Dever E H W Burke Martin Walsh Frank Finnegan Martin Bagley John O Rourke David Walsh Frank Clifford Timothy Gilhool John Delhiney Daniel Foley Rodney Kilhullen Mark Campbell Z Horan Jorenh Cilhool joined in Scranton last evening. The Ton esdale group Joseph Spellman MW Tivon and Thieball accompanied the party.

Knights of Columbus Carbondale Scranton Richard Kerwin M. E. Gilmartin J. J. O'Neill Matthew Norton John Farrell Patrick Boylan John Purcell Thomas A. Walker John Tart Frank Dever E. H. W. Burke Martin Walsh Frank Finnegan Martin Bagley John O'Rourke David Walsh Frank &. Clifford Timothy Gilhool John Delhiney Daniel Foley Rodney Kilhullen Mark Campbell Mr. Z. Horan Jorenh Cilhool Followhur Tonesdale Joseph Spellman Tivon Thieball

Funeral on West Side for Mrs Sabina Kkearney and Miss Mary Carden

This morning the funeral of Mrs Sabina Kkearney will depart at 15 from her West Side residence for St Rose church where a 6.30 mass will be sung. Burial follows in St Rose cemetery. The late Miss Mary Carden will be buried this afternoon from the West Side residence to St Rose church for absolution and burial in St Rose cemetery. A requiem mass for Miss Carden will be offered at St Rose church this morning.

Sabina Kkearney St. Rose Church St. Rose Cemetery Mary Carden Misa Carden

Delaware and Hudson official resigns to take Washington post

Harry Riggs of Carte Avenue resigns as a Delaware and Hudson train dispatcher and departs for Washington District of Columbia to assume control of a new steam foundry business venture.

Harry Riggs Carte Avenue Delaware and Hudson Train Washington, Dd, C

Meetings listed for tonight include multiple groups

The notice lists gatherings of the Wilkin HH Bayles Relief corps Lackawannan Red Men Mitchell Hose Carbondale conclave Vincent de Paul Lackawanna tribe Heptosophs and a birth announcement for Mr and Mrs Colville of Lincoln Avenue, Carbondale, with various divisions and affiliations.

Wilkin A. Oo Hy, i Vincent de Paul Lackawannan Mitchell Hose Company Carbondale Hun W. O Colville Lincoln Avenue

Scranton Visitors Briefly In Carbondale Yesterday

The passing throng reports J. J. Seholla and Tl. 8. Davis of Scranton in the city yesterday. Attorney W. Sc. Walt and Miss Margaret Roche of Jermyn were visitors to Carbondale yesterday. Margaret Ward of Scranton guesting with Carbondale friends. Ray Fuhriaun of Scranton also visited Carbondale yesterday. Claude Oliver of The Mribuny’s Car- appeared among yesterday’s attendees.

J. J. Seholla Scranton Davis Cld W. Sc. Walt Margaret Roche Jermyn Carbondale Aim Margaret Ward Ray Fuhriaun Claude Oliver Mribuny

Borough bids on electric light contracts discussed

Jermyn and Mayfield council held a special meeting to consider bids for electric light. Meridan Hydro Electric proposed 40 per light per year, Frank Hembelright 48 per light per month, and others. Debate over price levels, potential court issues, and contract terms followed before a motion to reject bids failed and Jermyn Electric Light was favored. Funeral notices and local illnesses also noted.

Dormyn Council Badger Towling Meridan Hydro Electric Light Company Frank Uemelright People's Mientele Light Company Corey Jermyn Company Jutyn Wee Hemelright Vie Corréet Mme J. BD Stocker Moon Dunn Theron Mooon Davis Albert Moon Wheeler Sullivan Rawling Theron Moon Jermyn Electric Licht Company David Carrol Fourth Street M. A. Fuller Montdale Prynn George Stone Dimes Tintin Bowen Cuhanes Erie Calliery Episcopal Church Peter’ McCartney Mus Tomorrow's Tribune

Nerve Pills Proclaim Unequaled Medical Merit

Scranton testimony extols Dr A W Chase's Nerve Pills as a cure for nervous headache and general nerve weakness. James Watson Mire of Berantont Pa reports relief from nervous headaches and low mood after using the pills, with praise for the product and its dealer Matthews Bros. Drugists. Sold at 50 cents a box by druggists and Dr A W Chase Medicine Co Buffalo NY.

Scranton A. W. Chase James Watson No. A5 Twelfth Street Berantoi Matthews Bros. Druggista Lackawanna Avenue A. W. Chase Madhcine Co Buffalo N. Y A. W.hase M, TD

Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Praise Letter

A Brooklyn woman Mary Lenenan credits Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound with curing monthly cramps headaches and bearing-down pains after seven bottles last fall and winter She writes of renewed health and hopes and signs she is grateful Mrs Pinkham invites sick women to write for advice in Lynn Massachusetts demanding a $5000 claim if the letter is not genuine

Mrs. Pinkham Lydia Pinkham Mary Lenenan Park Ave Brooklyn N.Y

Taylor Event Sparks Local Social and Club Activities

The Taylor Social Club plans a masquerade at Weber's Rink on February 7 with costumes available. The Taylor Hose Company No 1 negotiates an annual event at Weber's for the same date, while the Calvary Baptist Church Young People’s Union and local congregations hold services and programs.

Taylor Hine Company Noo 1 Weber's Mok Tie Eat Tousie Mesdoin Bustin Maly Street Lawkuiwanma Fir Davi Plekill Taylor Sogial Club Taylor Tose Company New 4 Hutade Perunin Reinlirdt Dreger Chrtiun Calvary Baptist Fey Richard Duthil Piret Arthur Morgans M. M. Willits New York Main Street Misa Gertrida Jonpe Pimwet Wilkes

Mission talks at Metho dist church benefit lecture

Visitors from Blavilies and Scranton attend in Hawn for a lecture at the Methonest Episcopal church Friday evening Feb 7. Prof Hood of the Briqueture-State Normal school will discuss The Heart of the Nation tai ftiee in a public benefit series.

Moelonw Stella Murbyehees Lonatelliw Dugt

Avoca Funeral Notices Mention Local Figures

Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon for Mew Mary Wowene. The event took place at Vittaton cemetery with bearers including James Byam and others. The obituary lists several local residents and guests from Wiblumeport and Situaton, reflecting a tight community network.

Mary Wowene Prisey Vittaton Diel Mys Jgmes Plugton

Slop of the Tissue Company Incident Reported

A worker was struck in the face yesterday by a mute individual at the Tissue Company site. The injuries are described as painful but not serious.

Tisue

Daughters of the American Revolution Meet in Tunkhannock

The D A R held a meeting at Mrs F Bartley Hight’s home on Harrison Street on Saturday afternoon. Local residents include Miss Rose Stebbins of Montrose visiting Mrs C A Bogart on Tioga Street and Wesley Miller Ferris jailed again on assault and battery charges after non payment of fines. Ex County Commissioner Andrew W Dewitt of Walls transacted business, while Patrick Farrell fractured his arm on a Mon morning fall from a Montrose railroad car near the I X L tannery. The county poor farm purchase vote is set for Tuesday February 18 and Miss Dollie Ide of Scotland Pa is returning home after completing the Soldiers’ Orphan school course.

Servanton Tribune Tunkhannock Daughters of the American Revolution F. Bartley Hight Harrison Street Rose Stebbins Montrose C. A. Bogart Tioga Street Wesley Miller Ferris Forkston Wesley Theodore Willams Graham Owego N. Y A. E. Rodney Springville Patrick Farrell Susquehanna Avenue Morntrose I. X. L. Tannery Andrew W. Dewitt Walls George M. Winner Melhoopany Purchasing County Poor Farm Dollie Ide Boldiers Scotland

Local Notices and Social Events in Factoryville Area

Fragmented items report court actions in Clinton township and Gardner, a laundry purchase in Washington DC by former residents Pralt Osterhout and Harey Drigus, and remonstrances against hotels. Social events include Odd Fellows anniversaries, a banquet in Factoryville, and a county tax rate change. Community lectures list speakers and topics planned for February 14 and upcoming weeks.

Scranton Prittine Factoryville Fob Walter New Yorke Clinton Township H.ef Gardner Pralt Osterhout Harey Drigus Tuve Washington Daige AJ AL Vosburg Canton Waectoryville Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows al Hiehire Pam Roberta Tunnel Bill i

Laxative Bropjo Quinine Tablets Ad

An old drug advertisement urges purchase of Take Laxetive Bropjo Quinine Tablets with promise of a money back refund if the cure fails. It notes E. W. Grove’s signature on each box and includes fragmented brand wording.

E. W. Grove

Travel to California or Florida via Lackawanda railroad

Travelers may consult the local Lackawanda railroad ticket agent who will arrange all details including transportation, itineraries, reservations, baggage handling, and rates. He provides literature and information on trips to California or Florida with a single car change to Chicago.

California Florida Lackawanda Railroad Ams Chicago

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the News of Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Railroad Ciy Stauinn Wiehe Wilker Barre Traipa Teave Ge Fay Albany Saratoxa Montreal Roatan Neway Pointe Otte Waymart Henesdale Wilken Matte Cardingdale Erie Railroad Carbondale, Pa Charles Hull Ciarles Toll Hull John Fluellen Briggs Bondale Office James Keagler Prompton Old Carbondale John I. Gallagher TH. Burgerhot Misa Shanley Mise McCoy Hancock D. F P. McCoy Wayne Street Elsie Love Cannon Street George Ly Dickin Dominick F. Gibbons Lackiwanna Valley House Harrison J. E. Welsh Ontario & Western Company John W. Grant Scranton Republican Evan Tucker Beatrice Schenectady Carboniale Josephine Burr Church Street Hahnemann Hospital J. W. Mooney Carbondale Metal Working Company Margaret Lennon Mary Walsh Philadelphia Harrison House Marty Carden Jermyn and Mayfield Dalton Dr. Chase Mary Lenghan Garrigan Latiri Jore Grady Father Mathew Opera House India Lloyd's Hall Tekety Duvern Breaker Boyy Lackawanna Martha Washington Methlolik Elemit Mra Mary Evans Wot Seiviton James O'Malley Dinanore Charles McKenna Morienal Mise Nallie Seahill Avoca Nellie McAndrew Scotch Street Taylor Moscow Misa Musturet Gilrox Situaton Manmt Sylay Nellie Mina Neltle Shaughnessy Wiblumeport Wy I. Motsall Fealey Avoca Howe Methodist Episcopal A. W. Tayew Hey Bow Creon Lot & Horney Nile van Clot Gml Parker Mirhubieny Basheed Toul Welgley Kingston
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