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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1902

Page

2

Grand Opera House Hosts Paris Lowlife and Local Names

Grand Opera House in Carbondale hosts a Tuesday event featuring Gen John B Gordon delivering Paris Lowlife. Marie Pender Nellie Katie Gible Marie Annie Monahan Mary Gordon Nora O Neill and others listed among attendees. Crooker hoya from the Hole works given a sleigh ride and show tickets.

Grand Opera House Carbondale John B. Gordon Jorday Marie Pender Nellie Katie Gible Marie Annie Monahan Mary Gordon Nora O'Neill Tohn Peel Mert Collins Bdward Gilhool Burke Frank Birke James Campbell Crooker Hoya Hole Works Coddington & Thompson North Main Street

Railroad Time Tables From Carbondale to Scranton and Wilkes Barre

Train schedule fragment lists weekday and Sunday departures to Scranton Wilkes Barre Carbondale and transfers with times and routes to Waymart Honesdale Montrose and Montreal service details are incomplete and partially illegible.

Ually Station Scranton Wilkes Tibrre Tol Alluny Saratoga Montreal Boston England Hara Fhe Belo Peel Suniliv Carbondale Honeadale

Northbound and local rail notices from New York area trains

Fragments describe the New York Ontario and Western and related services with schedules for Sundays and weekdays. Mentions of Carbondale connections, train times around 7 00 am to 10 pm, and various routing notes appear, though several words are garbled.

New York Ontario Western Tritie Jounee Abel Sivaiton Suneay Carbondale Tin Sanday Oyen Wat Tha Pointe North Citlogia Ab

Fragmentary OCR Note on Transit Connections and NYC Ties

Readable fragments describe daily transit connections and station lists involving Sannt Thom Tor Riandt Nineveh and New York links. Text mentions making connections for theater points and schedules, with garbled place names and vague times.

A Pia Tor Riandt Nineveh Os Aeom Ces Binghaetan New York Bullale Etg Tits Ik

The Reuben and the Race Horses

River street hosted a lively dispute between Reuben Cohen and Joseph Riga over two race horses. The contest ended without a clear winner as one horse halted and the other kept pace, with the purse still unclaimed hours after the start.

Joseph Riga Mr. Cohen River Street Reuben Cohen Yesterdiyy Cohen Rigo Wii Seventh Avenue Silem Avenue Pleasant Mount

Paralysis Strikes Mrs Ling in Barving Street Home

Mrs Elizabeth Ling wife of James Lingon was struck with paralysis at her Barvigw Street home. Attending physicians say recovery unlikely and she is incapacitated with right sided weakness and loss of speech. She is past seventy and her family mourns the possible loss.

Elizabeth Ling James Nov‘fon Barvigw Street Pooher Old Gee

General Gordon to speak on The Last Days of the Confederacy

General Gordon will deliver his celebrated gigcture The Last Days of the Confederacy at Gran tomorrow night. The audience is expected to be large and warm with many Grand Army of the Republic veterans attending in uniform. School children will be admitted to the auditorium for ten cents.

Gordon Feonieitiel Grand Army of the Republic Taullery

Dugann of New Cemetery Recovers After Self Harm Wound

Chavis Dugann sustains serious arm injury from self directed cut causing arterial severance. He receives surgical treatment and expects a quick return to duties after the incident reported this week.

Chavis Dugann New Cemetery Mr. Duggan

Meetings Tonight Delay Civic Groups and Lodges

Local readers are advised that the Commo council Leaf lodge Odd Fellows union No 7304 and the York Rite Order Sons of America Garcondale council Knights of Columbus hold meetings tonight.

Commo Council Cou Leaf Lodge Odd Fellows, Union Erotic Order Sons of America iGarcondale Council Knights of Coug

Sleighing Parties Take Notable Local Turn

A fragment notes residents forming an event focused on sleigh rides around Olyphuni with lively social planning and community enthusiasm for festive outings.

Racing on Ice at Crystal Lake Promises Afternoon Events

Crews anticipate more porte races on the Crystal Lake ice next Wednesday following a successful event weeks ago. Local owners like Smith Gorman of Scranton prepare entries. Harris and other riders join free-for-all and 225 class races with prizes including a $ id blanket.

Fce Crystal Lake Sovranton Tatebless Electric City Reese Oon Washington Avenue Vallew Smith Gorman Merkins Scranton Tyo Avorn Levi Patterson Upton Girl Wilkes John J. Shipsen Mig Colbert Shencer Mankhatuaoock Mabel W George Mills Swiftfoot C. J. Hollister Bennie Chivers Willing Jin Doyle Reveling Vielety W. G. Scurry Joe 1 Wonnicott Bros Bob Walker Mr. i Resnards Cyelonre Bate

Obituary of Thomlas Oliver aged 86 in Carbondale

Carbondale resident Thomlas Oliver died Saturday at his home 88 Wyoming Street at age 86. Born in Lindley England on September 10 18— he married Mary Hallowell May 19 63 years ago. Survived by daughter Mrs H Lister son J Oliver five grandchildren and one sister in England. Funeral Tuesday at 2 PM from his home conducted by Rev WJ Whalen with interment at Maplewood Cemetery.

Oliver Theo Mrs Lfe H. Lister J. Oliver Pittston Manta Bhell Bri Lister Altmal Lister Beranton Delaware & Madsen Company James Austin Charles Soilles Marjorie Lister Scranton Annie Austin Olive Thomas Sind Pubward Smiles England Wyoming Street WJ. Whalen

Closed Successful Engagement at the Grand

The Frankie Stock Company closed its engagement at the Grand on Saturday with two performances afternoon and evening. In the matinee An American Princess was played before a large audience while Miss Beathlee Hadelne won the ladies gold watch. In the evening Pawn Ticket No 210 was well received and Will Nealon of South Afuin Street won another gold watch. The company members praised the reception and seek a return next season.

Frankie Stock Company the Grand Beathlee Hadelne Will Nealon South Afuin Strest Mins Nitin Gennell Colonel McComb

Municipal League meeting to hear John J Mart e address Scranton

The Municipal League plans an open meeting this evening inviting supporters of the movement. John J Marte of Scranton will deliver the address. Harte, a known figure in Scranton political and labor circles, is credited with municipal expertise. The event is at the Academy of Abuse.

John J. Marte Scranton Harte New League Academy of Abuse

Tonteht the Tite dancing Glheas of Mayfield

The social will feature a key event in Mayfield with Carbondale guests and a gathering of the borough’s best young men. Promises of a pleasant time, dancing, dining, and renowned entertainment are noted, with high hopes for another successful season.

Mayfield Carbondale

There Wikin God One of Seats at Opening of Dlignam

A newspaper note reports brisk demand for best seats at the opening night of a play titled Our New Minister. By Saturday most choicest seats were claimed and many expect the house to sell out tonight.

Dlignam

Discharges From Emergency Hospital Mention Mrs Reardon

Mrs Reardon of Cannon Street, who suffered a fractured thigh, left Emergency hospital yesterday for home after several weeks. Mrs Bryden of Dundas section also discharged yesterday following an operation about a week ago.

Reardon Cannon Street Bryden Dundas

Reverend Luther Waring Speaks on A Sunday in Holland

Pastor Luther Hess Waring of Grice Evangelical Lutheran Church addresses the youth at the Gaptist church this evening in Fall. He will speak on A Sunday in Holland and the public is cordially invited with no admission fee or collection.

Luther Hess Waring Grice Evangelical

Moran boy shows marked improvement after critical illness

Frank Moran, the young son of Officer and Mrs. Michael Moran of Pike Street, who had been critically ill for several days, was much improved yesterday as doctors noted progress in his condition.

Frank Michael Moran Pike Street

Local residents spend weekends visiting various towns

Miss Julia Newcomb spent Sunday in Archibald. John Early spent the rest of the evening in Dickson City. Frank PPlkelly visited Pittston friends. Thomas Reedy took a cutter ride to Olyphant yesterday. Louis Landau of Scranton visited Carbondale yesterday. James Connaughton of South Main Street stayed in Jermyn last evening. Charles McCann of Peckville spent Sunday with his parents here. Attorney Donovan of Scranton was a guest at the Harrison House yesterday. Allis Dora Burly of Seventh Avenue returned from Seywhten. Allyses Loretta and Cecelia Coleman of the West Side visit friends in Olyphant. Miss Mary Campbell returns to Towesdale today after visiting Miss Mary Gaughan. Mrs. William Parnwald of Scranton visited her husband at the Harrigan House yesterday. Miss Gabriella Coleman of Vine Street enjoyed a sleigh ride to Crystal Lake yesterday.

Julia Newcomb Archibald John Early Dickson City Frank Pplkelly Pittston Thomas Reedy Olyphant Louis Landau Scranton Carbondale James Connaughton South Min Street Jermyn Charles McCann Peckville Donovan Harrison House Allis Dora Burly Seventh Avenue Seywhten Allyses Loretta Cecelia Coleman West Side Mary Campbell Towesdale Mary Gaughan William Fparnwald Scfunton Harrigan House Gabriella Coleman Vine Street Crystul Lake

Jermyn and Mayfield Program at Walker Church Social

The Walker social at Congr egational church hosts a varied programme tomorrow evening with vocal solos revitations and duets by Glidys Soby Alfred Horsewell Lottie Lewis Edith Griffiths Bessie Jones Gertie Wivell Jessie Lee and others. Mrs Sarah Spencer of Dundat celebrates a notable event for Mr and Mrs John F Nicholson of Main Street. A Hutchson arrived Saturday at the home of George Troffrey on Third Street. William Gibbs ankle wound from the powder mill blast is reopened by Dr Shields who extracts a piece of wood. Belle Brown of Norwitch New York visits her father Ontario and Western Dispatcher Brown at the St George W. Wolel. The Jermyn Boye brigade attended service at the First Baptist Church last evening carrying the hand.

Walker Social Glidys Soby Stuth Merritt Alfred Horsewell Lottie Lewis Edith Griffiths Bessie Jones Gertie Wivell Jessie Lee Com. Galliths Blodwin Bengough Adice Jones Cllo Carter Rolo Vivian Lee Irene Roberts Shields Belle Brown Norwitch N. Y Ontario and Western

Dr Lyons Tooth Powder and Local Greetings

Dr Lyons Tooth Powder received by the Sona of Veter ane. The boys express gratitude to the Connors of the aplendid mitt. Mrs Bartley Millen of H street fe agiin ill. Daniel Carter of Green Ridge a Jermyn visitor yesterday. Mrs John Maynard and daughter Edith of South Main street were Scranton visitors Saturday. Miss George Davis of Carbondale spent yesterday with her sister, Miss Thomas Bray of South Main street.

Sona Connors Bartley Millen H Street Fe Agiin Daniel Carter Green Ridge Jermyn John Maynard Daughteer Bdith South Main Street Scranton Mie George Davis Carbondale Apent

Local Social at Smiths Sparks Attendee List

Mr and Mrs Alfred Smith hosted a Friday evening gathering at their new home with Scranton Taylor Stroudsburg Avcon Moravian seminary residents among the attendees. Fire in Mrs Rafferty cellar caused minor damage while streetcar collision injures Thomas Thomas and damages powder load.

Alfred Smith Messrs Harry Snediman Stanley Lewis Harry Phillips Thomas Morgan Harry Whitmore Scranton Daisy Sweet Elizabeth Jones Taylor Paul Mansfield Lloyd Bute Stroudsburg Gavin Aikman Glen Hollister Avcoun Tila Ostrinder Ethel Tregellas Sarah Fyanea Nellie McCormnck Mamie Dorin Jessie Mucklow Wilfred Hallstone William Bikins Otto Lydle Mooste Marjorie Robertson Moravian Seminary Mts. Rafferty Thomas Thomas Moosic Powder Company Greenwood

Peckville Fair Draws Large Crowd On Saturday

The Wilson Fire company's fair drew a large crowd Saturday with a bright program. Tonight Olyphant night features the Excelsior and Grassy Island Hose companies and local entertainment by the Olyphant five laddies. Door prize Saturday was a sack of flour won by Miss Geraldine Sitgraves.

Wilson Fire Company Ixcelsior Grassy Island Huse Geraldine Sitgraves E. L. Craig Clarence Trevorton Arthur Craig William Frear William Gayne Main Street Hickory Street Miles Finch Chester Dennis Charles Kestler Borough Lillibridge Bros South Main Street LiIkibridge Bros Tiro Dennis Westler Binel Snyder Arthur Crates Clyde Park Peckville Baptist Church Thomas Prospect Cemetery Ralph Wescott Scranton Harry Girard Providence D. Hartman Firet

Century Hose company concert programme and local notices

The notice lists performers for the Century Hose Company No 2 concert at Weber's rink including J B Watkins piano selections Edith W Watkins Beatrice Morris and others. It also reports the Taylor board of health steps to curb smallpox and a borough council meeting appointing ten officers to guard against peddlers. It adds a wedding of Miss Kate Winters to Louis G Jenkins by Rev H W Hare.

Century Hose Company Weber's Rink Shorrow J. B. Watkins R. Davis Edith W. Watkins Beatrice Morris Charles Flurtleey Mra Daniels Watkins Fanny John E. Evans Joseph Coombs Hether Pinnock Tubbs and Jones Lydia Jones Arthur Morgans Mary Jenkins Charles Hartley Taylor Board of Health Health Board Borough Council Richard Winters Hallroad Street Kate Louis G. Jenkins Weert Scynnion Dy. H. HW. Hare Tis

Local nuptials and community notices mark Blakely happenings

Miss Molly Walsh and Lawrence Bonstein wed at the parochial residence with Rev. John C. Donnell officiating. The couple, now in Cresson, Pa, were seen with attendants and travel plans to begin life together. Various local events follow including Agnes Hull class show at Blakely Baptist, Marie Corelli play Thelma at the opera house, Excelsior troupe at Peeckville fair, council meeting agenda on sewer bonds, and parish social news from Blakely and nearby towns.

Molly Walsh Lawrence Bonstein Cresson Pua John C. Donnell May Ferguson B. F. Golden Lackawanna Coal Company Agnes Hull Blakely Baptist Church Marie Corells Thelma Excelsior Vose Company Wilson Fire Company Peeckville FF. Vanderlip Binghamton N. Y A. EB. Crans Lucy Farell Philadelphia T. J. Paulsong Blakely Lloyd Rebecca and Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodges Nev James Hex Wi Shay

Women’s Christian Temperance social at Baptist parsonage

A large Dalton gathering attended a WCTU social at the Baptist parsonage on Friday evening with a varied program including instrumental and vocal performances, readings, and a banjo solo. A silver offering raised ten dollars. A church supper and Lincoln social are planned for Wednesday evening with a short literary program and a National Preserver speech by the pastor.

Women's Christian Temperance Union Baptist Parsonage W. P. Jenkins Fannie Dershimer Mildred Smith Fred Snyder Fred Palmer Nelson Dershimer A.W. Cooper Winfield Jenkins Charles Creasy Baptist Lincoln

Vehicle overturns after christening revelry at Throop corner

A Hun saring party from Throop overturned at Depot Street and Second Avenue after a christening and heavy drinking. The driver was a child and the reins were taken by a man who drove fast. No one was hurt though the vehicle was wrecked and occupants walked home. Parish events and council meetings are noted in town notices.

Throop Depotstrest Second Avenue St. James Hall St. James Misa Ella Munley Archbald, Wis Seation

Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy Claims Cures

An open letter from readers in Troy and Waterbury describes relief from erysipelas constipation and other ailments after using Dr David Kennedy’s Favorite Remedy. The ad asserts cures for scrofula rheumatism dyspepsia and various kidney bladder and urinary diseases and offers mail trial bottles and wholesale pricing through Rondout N Y.

Jas, Long Third Street Troy N. Y David Kennedy Rondout David Kensnedy Bright St. Anthony's

Eyes of Children Editor Laments Modern Education Harshly

A polemic argues that children are harmed by early schooling and long hours. It attacks public schools for stifling play, overloading with homework, and unhealthy routines, claiming such practices worsen eyesight and mindset. The piece cites German schooling as superior but warns of degeneracy from excessive reading.

Alelee New York City Dorothy Germany

Fortune in Rice: Old Shoe Toss Yields Hidden Wealth Tales

A New Orleans Times-Democrat piece extols rice wealth from tossing rice at weddings. A speaker claims one grain can grow into millions over three years, illustrating vast fortune from seed yield and mock calculations, urging couples to recover tossed grains.

Crowley Plaquemines Five

Florida Jacksonville tour via Pennsylvania Railroad

The second Jacksonville season tour via the Pennsylvania Railroad includes two weeks in Florida and departs New York Philadelphia and Washington by special train February 18. Round trip tickets with railway transportation Pullman accommodations berths and meals are priced to several stations including New York Buffalo Rochester Williamsport Wilkes Barre and others with proportionate rates. For tickets and itineraries contact Ctergs W. Kord assistant general passenger agent Broad Street Philadelphia.

Jacksonville Pennsylvania Florida New York Philadelphia Washington Buffalo Rochester Klimt Mele Williamsport Wilkes-Barre W. Kord

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the News of Carbondale Paris Delaware and Hudson Railroad Reuben Farview Street General Gordon Racing Ice Mitt Bridget Kanid Jot Cormolgan Pike Aheel Trend John Corrigan Alys Patrick Daviston St. Rose Church Boriot St. Rose Cemetery Henry Corson James Arthur Forest City Pr. Corson Waymart Camden N. vi Corson Susiquehanna County Pepeiiond the Municipal League John J. Harte Holland Jermyn and Mayfield Karl Clover Root Dr. Lyon P. Mn Misa Olwen Howella Mika Lucy Wintere Went Scranton Jenkins William Morgane Olwen Howells Murwhret Jenkins Jemima Ivane Anna Ethel Tomas Fva Winters John PF. Williams Edward Jones Cheater Lewis William Ames William Thomas Evan Abrama Richard Jones Samuel Evans James Wittters David Jenkins Tvor 'T. Thomas Richard Johns Gendall Annie Gertrude Watkins Margaret Jones Gertrude Morris Susan Lillian Harrie Elizabeth Owens Henrietta Morris Cora Matthews Edith Richacrds Royereford Jones T. W. Teese Emblem Division Sona of Temperance Gestelon Messie Alex. Thuffback John Tadofer Taylor Street Arthur Street Dunmore William Oyster Union Street Dalton Jessup Dr.d. Kennedy Datid Bernede The New Orleans Times-Democrat Pennsylvania Railroad
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