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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 30, 1902

Page

2

Train Schedule Fragments From Carbondale Station

Fragmentary timetable notes list train departures and arrivals connecting Carbondale with Wilkes Barre Scranton Albany Montreal New England points and Waymart Monedale and other towns. Times appear inconsistent with several digits and letters. some lines describe Sunday services and connections.

Vember Sbabiach Ae Fol Bhor Berariton Wilkes Barres Saeps VL A. Hy Psd Albany Sunnday Carbondale Whyhiart Minnesdale

Train Schedule Fragments Reflect Busy Sunday Routes

Fragmentary notes show September 17 1901 train connections at Carbondale Scranton and Weav ing with arrivals to New York and the coast. Mentions include Sunday departures at 7 and 1 daytimes with connections to Merenton and Retanton amid weather hints.

Tianaeve Carbondale Scranton Carbondale Points Wea Hindary New York Gorn Wall Ate Teith Retanton Fran Pointy Torthy

Train Timetable Fragment from Aue 24 2001

Fragmented OCR dated August 24 2001 outlines train routes and stations including city station Garbotdele Miktoa and New York city connections. It mentions journeys to Battie and Stiequotwana with connecting lines and times though many words are garbled.

Aue Garbotdele Dilly Miktoa New York City Battie Siinioy Saham Brinbiya

Fire destroys Corrigan home after store blaze

James Corrigan, already ruined when his Park Place shop burned, lost his home on South Church Street yesterday. Fire chief notes weak water pressure delayed efforts. only a few chairs and bedding survived. Mrs Corrigan injured en route to the scene.

James Corigan Corrigan Park Flace South Church Street Jacob Mitchells Wills

Handy HUSBAND endorses Grape-Nuts breakfast dish

A Topeka resident recalls how Grape-Nuts with cream transformed health after a long hot-country illness. The testimonial credits early Postum and cereals for improved digestion and strength, noting a friend with digestive troubles also found relief and weight gain. Name mentions Postum Co and Battle Creek, Michigan.

Oure Topeka Kun Postum Co Battle Crock Mich

Fragmentary health incident prompts medical help

A damaged OCR fragment describes a dangerous shock requiring a physician and fear for the patient's life. The person rallied and survived though still suffering, with unclear names or places.

Municipal Water Opinion Features at Public League Meeting

At the Academy of Music a Municipal Ownership League meeting elected J B A Tingley as president and W W Towne as secretary. L A Roberts and Reese Hughes criticized Judge Halsey’s water ruling, urging continued court action to secure the city’s water rights amid Consolidated Water and Rushbrook disputes.

Academy of Music League J. P. A. Tingley W. W. Towne Addesses L. A. Roberts Reese Hughes Hussey Municipal Ownership League Academy of Muale Wee L. A. Roberts Srateniie J. B. A. Tingley John B. Walsh Roose Hughes Hughes Halsey Court of Last Resort Mgr. Roberts Consolidated Water Company Municipal Water Fight Roberts Carbondale Rushbrook Company Jersmyn Consolidated Company Supreme Court Chiltomen Walsh Couneils John J. Marr Scranton Walsey Wik Padibrook Waatey Company Judge Kidivey Nuiaicipal Beocha Ab

Obituary for Hobert F Bartlett of Dahlgreen Illinois

Hobert F Bartlett formerly of Carbondale Illinois died at his West home after years in Fontana Kansas He was born in Peankin New York and married Mira Louise Oman Sixty years in mercantile business and as a ticket agent for Delaware and Vindon He is survived by wife and two sons Harry and Rennie Funeral for Margaret Mitchell held in Scranton and Carbondale ties noted Services scheduled at St Peters Cathedral with burial in Cathedral Cemetery.

Hobert F. Bartlett Dahlgreen Mr. Bartlett Peankiln N.Y Mira Louise Oman TE. Ottiman Lincoln Avenue Delaware and Vindion Company Vrang Carbondale Fontana Kanaos Illinois Bartlett Harry Rennie Kansas Margauet Mitchell Scranton Today Tribune Carbondale Pean Avenue St. Peter's Cathedral Cathedral Cemetery

Social brings out of town guests at Thurke’s jar

Among the many out of town people present at the A. P. B social in Thurke's jar on Tuesday evening were Miss Aline Glass of Bangor Maine, Miss Whitney and Frank Jenkins of Holgate, CL, Manse? and P. A. Surdam.

A. P.B Thurke's Jar Mise Aline Glass Bangor Miss Whitney Frank Jenkins Holeadate Manse P. A

Forest City residents and associates named in listing

Emmone G. Peek of Forest City and J A Larttin of Hancock among a group including Mr and Mrs A Baker Mime Atherton Louth W Abbott Warren Plerton John Atherton Thomas Atherton GC BP Dalrysmple MW D Hand of Scranton, others.

Forest City Emmone G. Peek Hancock J. A. Larttin Wilmintport Mra. A. & Baker Mime Atherton Louth W

Garrison Girl Highlights Opera House Schedule

The Frankie Carpenter company presented The Garrison Girl in the afternoon to a large crowd. They plan The Garrison Girl tonight and McKee Rankin's So tonight as part of a strong repertoire with prizes offered to patrons on successive evenings including a ladies gold watch on Saturday.

Grand Opera House Frankie Carpenter McKee Q Rankin

Trinity organ recitals set for February and March

The Trinity church organ recitals from last Lenten season will be repeated this year. Three Wednesday evenings are chosen: February 1, March and March 10. Tickets for the three recitals cost 74 cents. Proceeds go to the church building fund.

Trinity Church

Two Women Injured In Cutter Accident On Birkett Street

Mrs. Judson Foster of this city and Mrs. Fred Selgel of South Canaan were thrown from a cutter yesterday when it tipped on a sharp corner. Mrs. Foster suffered a broken arm while Mrs. Selgel escaped without injuries, drawing some excitement at the scene on Birkett street.

Judson Foster Fred. Selgel South Canaan

Cave-in on Old Slope Road Near Mt Carmel Church

A Tuesday cave-in on the Old Slope Road off Fallbrook Street created a ten foot deep hole in front of the Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel. The timbering along the slope is reported to have given way.

Fallbrook Street Church of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Rev May Chosen Pastor by City Congregational Council

Rev. T. F. P. May, named to lead the First Congregational Church in this city, was favorably recommended by the council of Congregational churches meeting in Scranton on Tuesday.

T. FP. May First Congregational Church Council of Congregational Churches Scranton

Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Croft's Home

The Ladies' Aid society of St. Paul's Lutheran church holds its monthly meeting this afternoon at Mrs. George Croft's home 6 Richmond Street. Rev J C Ehtiringey serves as secretary.

Ladies’ Aid Society St. Paul's Lutheran Church George Croft Richmond Street J. C. Ehtiringey

Lynch Rejoins American House After Resignation

P. J. Lynch, known as a genial Peter, has returned to his former post at the American House after leaving P. A. Duffy the clothing firm. He was a favorite worker there and resumes his old position.

P. J. Lynch Peter P. A. Duffy Elothier Hts American House

Found Water Wheel Near Salem Avenue Mill Site

Workmen digging for a coal storage plant foundation near Salem Avenue unearthed an old water wheel yesterday. The discovery suggests the site once housed a mill or similar equipment and may prompt further archaeological checks.

Salem Avenue

Back from the West Tienry Lee Returns to City to Rebuild Residence

Tienry Lee has returned to this city from Victor Colorado where he has been employed for months. He intends to again take up residence here and resume local ties.

Tienry Lee Victor, Col

Mesting of Tonight Set in Ranidelph Camp

George EF leads Ranidelph camp with sons of Vorernins in a tense gathering. Officials announce a ceremonial start as participants prepare for a decisive evening event.

George EF Ranidelph Camp Sons of Vorernins

Carbondale Social Roundup From Local Visit Reports

Local residents and visitors were noted moving through Carbondale yesterday. Names include Miss Mildred Moran from Jer myn, Joseph Jermyn of Scranton, M Geary of Wilkes-Barre, Ash Drew of Hagleton, D Mdchards of Olyphant, and Hon. BF Mendrick now in Pasadena. John McCarthy of the Scranton Truth conducted business here, while Mrs Addin Spitzer returned home to Scranton after a visit. J P Heesling visited Wayne street and decorator David Fulinga from Scranton helped remove decorations in the Burke building for the Columbia company’s fancy dress event.

Mildred Moran Jermyn Joseph Jermyn Scranton Carbondale Geary Wilkes-Barre Ash Drew Hagleton Harrison House D. Mdchards Olyphant Eilier E. Mendrick Pacific Coast Passadena California John McCarthy Scranton Truth Columbia Company

Twin Troubles and A W Chase Nerve Pills Endorsement

A Scranton notice discusses nerve strain digestion and weakness leading to indigestion. Mrs J L Johnson of Bevanton Pa testifies the A W Chase's Nerve Pills restore stomach strength and vigor, with a dealer price of 50 cents a box and Buffalo based Dr. A W Chase's Medicine.

A.W. Chase Scranton Mra J. Ly Johnson North Mainstret Bevanton A. W. Chase Mathews Hrog Awanna Avenie Soc Buffalo A. W. Chasy M.D

Dear Mrs Pinkham Vegetable Compound Testimonial

Mrs Hulda Jakeman from Salt Lake City Utah reports relief from menstrual pain after six bottles of Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She credits the remedy for complete health restoration and endorses the product to other women.

Jakeman Elders of the Mormon Church Salt Lake City Utah Lydia E. Pinkham Hulda Jakreman Dayn Lydia Tr. Pinkham Titipa Takeman Lydia Kk

Mayfield council bans pack peddlers during smallpox outbreak

Mayfield council voted Tuesday to prohibit pack peddlers and canvassing agents from down the valley while smallpox prevails. William Gibbs of West Mayfield is recovering from an ankle injury after a wood fragment was removed from a wound at the powder mill explosion. John Yates of Scott has recovered enough to be outdoors, Alegk Poweela a Hungarian on Mayfield hill suffered a leg injury at the Erie colliery. Dr Jackson attended Flo. School Director Blake serves jury duty in Scranton this week.

Mayfield Jermyn William Gibbs West Mayfield Powder Mills Shields Gibbs John Yates Scott Alegk Poweela Erie Flo Jackson Blake Scranton

Local Injuries and Funeral Services Reported in Scranton Area

John Hinnick a carpenter on Colin street sustained head bruises after a prop struck him while sawing in the Marvin shaft. He was taken home by company ambulance. The funeral of Thomas Roberta was held at 4 pm from William Ferlven’s home on Hill street with Rev. George M Wade officiating. Burial followed at Union Cemetery with pallbearers named. Mrs Arrington Spencer visited West Scranton relatives. Lackawanna street resident Wille Monee ill with scarlet fever. A St George’s mission chicken supper in Edwards Building Tuesday evening drew good patronage. Kindergarten children were vaccinated Tuesday. Rev H L Ryland of Pittsburg will conduct a week of services at the Presbyterian church starting tomorrow night. Martha Washington tea planned by Primitive Methodist ladies for Washington’s Birthday in Callender’s hall Blakely. A Kodax tea in Presbyterian church parlor last evening with 15 cent Kupfer. James Ballard of Lackawanna Street suffers from pneumonia. Mrs T BP Jones of Bulquena Biveet and Ievery JL noted.

John Hinnick Colin Street Marvin Shaft TL. Iveny Thomas Roberta William Ferlven Hill Street George Mwague Susquehana Street Baptist Church Union Cemetery Benjamin Lewis Edward Tinsley Wreedtor Jones John Myrick Edward Edwards John P. Williarps Arrington Spencer West Scranton Wille Monee Lackiwannag Street Women's Guild of St. George's Edwards Billding Enw H. Fl. Rysland Pittsburg Presbyterian Church Washington Wethioy Callender’s Hall Blakely James Ballard Lackachamme Stract

Peckville Republican primaries select ward officials at Blakely polling

In Blakely ward voters chose town officials including Justice of the Peace David Lewis and several candidates for auditor treasurer and council. The Odd Fellows hall hosts Wilson fair committee evenings while preparations for the Wilson fair progress with first class talent promised and nightly entertainments.

Iet Blakely Justice of the Peace David T. Lewis William Mason George Smith John RR. Williams Cee W. Williams David J. Willams A. O W. Taylor John Heawick David Lee Frank Martin Counvil I. Thirlman Homer Wowlish W. W. Watkins Constable W.G. Brigns F. A. Snyder T. W. Spangenburg W. H. Walker Willian Goyne William Guinn Odd Fellows Wilson Fair Committee Ercetlinus Boothe

Peckville Post Office Unclaimed Letters and Local Happenings

List of letters unclaimed at Peckville post office for week ending January 28 includes Harry M. Stark Joni Delock foreign Batojka Fura Yorot Paebisy Anna Pastoc. Advertised notices will list dates. Walter Lloyd returned from a visit with friends at Waymart. Blues and George Shay visited Hawley. Olympian Athletic club rooms host an entertainment Friday promising a very pleasing evening.

Oltizons Peckville Harry M. Stark Joni Delock Batojka Fura Yorot Paebisy Anna Pastoc A. V. Mace Postmaater Walter Lloyd Waymart Blues George Shay Hawley Olympian Athletic Club

Taylor Concert at Archbald and Pyne Church

A concert tonight at Archbald and Pyne Methodist church arranged by Rev James Walker and his congregation opens doors at 7 15 p m with programme presided by Hon J H Fellows and accompanist Prof D I Jones Admission 25 cents adults 15 cents children Health report for 1901 shows births 70 deaths 73 burials 93 marriages 16 contagious diseases listed Measles 222 diphtheria 9 typhoid 7 scarlet fever 1 and nuisances removed 4.

Archbald and Pyne Primitive Methodist Church James Walker J. H. Fellows D. I. Jones Thomas H. Rogers Edith Thomas David Jenking Esther Pinnock Stanley Stephens Benjamin Griffiths Thomas Abrams Sarah Price Robert Llewellyn Virginia William Davis John W. Jones Lillian LaBarr Holy City Ethel Harris David Jenkins Edward Jennings Taylor Board of Health W. T. Davis J. W. Houser M. D Sousa New Armory Scranton David Rossar Gertrude Jones Philadelphia Pennsylvania Institute For the Blind Mame King Judge & Co Boston Mays New York Taylor Social Club Weber John B. Reese Grove Street

Local notices and community brief highlights from Clark Summit

The report notes Elvira Griffin's son's name Arthur Chieklin and a 2 PM funeral conducted by Rev. Enat in Clark Summit. It records Megan Griffin a long time US pensioner who died after a stroke on January 23. Also mentions Mrs Calvin Stark injuring her arm, Dr Lynch in Ohio, Warnoch's recovery, Samuel Slichter's Scranton concert, a home program with Mina Emma Von Storch, and a Schuillingstown caucus nominating town officials.

Elvira Grifta Arthur Chieklin Enat Chik’ Green Meg Griffin United States Badd Fiven Thurday Calvin Stark Samuel EB. Lynch Ohio Warnoch Las A. Hb Akerly O. B. Jones Ewler Oram TP. Sharpe John 0. Shippeys Howard Luteey W. P. Lith Viord M. Young Mikowor George Stwenbach Thomas Ryder

McKinley Day Celebrated Across States

Ohio lawmakers held a joint session in Columbus with Gov Nash delivering tribute to William McKinley. Canton's schools paused for patriotic exercises and Des Moines hosted Cummins remarks on the late president. Governor Nash and Judge Grosvenor honored his memory with addresses from multiple officials.

Columbus McKinley Ohio House of Representatives T. M. Hosea Cincintiati Clearge K. Nash Provernor Charles HH. Grosvenor Wosen Charles W. Biker Cincinnati Nash Ohio State University Des Moines Iowa A. B. Cummins William McKinley Cummins Canton William Dudley Foulke

United States Steel Report Promises Bright 1908 Outlook

A preliminary U S Steel report signed by Charles M Schwab and Albert H Gary to stockholders outlines a highly satisfactory current business and rosy price outlook for 1908. It notes demand rising and production capacity strained, with efforts to harmonize ore mining coal, coke, and transport operations and to improve manufacturing co operation and distribution efficiency.

New York United States Steel Corporation I T Charles M. Schwab Albert HH. Gary Wick Wetwil Rally Etrvetina Anternal Uno Tanner Bain m Ben Dean Catamera Igke Transportation

Dean's Kidney Pills touted for back pain relief

Hyde Park resident Mrs. Patrick Bragg reports two years of dull back pain and nightly cramps eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The advertisement claims relief in sleep and energy, with the product sold by Matthew Bros. drug store and Pogeler Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as U.S. agents.

Patrick Bragg Hampton Street Hyde Park Matthew Bros Dyumr Pogter-Milburn Co Buffalo N. Y United States Dean's

Condensed Nov 0 Balance Sheet Reflects Cash Basis Push

The report shows receivables 45 200 404 dollars, bills receivable 2 821 468 and cash on hand 55 815 527 totaling 103 400 444. Inventories 95 608 997. supplies 15 022 635. materials and labor in current bridge contracts 9 208 961. Current liabilities 50 260 630. surplus 174 344 229. Properties owned cost 1 427 494 062. The business is run on a cash basis with low bad debts and about 70 percent of monthly accounts collected within thirty days.

Mall Paleton Merchandize Building Destroyed By Fire

Fire swept the Paletone Merchandize Company department store in the early morning basement fire spread quickly and caused an estimated stock loss of 20000 partially insured. In Easton Harry Tite secretary of the board of health died by suicide last night by jumping into Bushkill Creek his body found today.

Associated Pres Harrisburg Paletone Merchandize Company Easton Harry Tite Easton Board of Health Rate Lotie

Deaths of a Day

Exclusive wire reports the death of Mother Al Cine Stance Bertiglio aged 641 at a local convent in Omaln Neb from pneumonia. Born in Itome Italy her father served as governor. she founded the first branch of the Order of Poor Claaren in the United States.

Préas Omaln Neb Jan AL Cinestance Bertiglio Order of Poor Claren Itome Italy Evansville Ind United States

Big Blaze wipes out Wolcott housing sector in January fire

A major fire originating in the Odd Fellows' Wall district today devastated most of Wolcott Indiana's Industrial section, causing property losses exceeding 120000 dollars with insurance covering under half.

Wolcott Ind Odd Fellows

Death notices and funeral services in Pricesburg region

Priceburg mourns Mia Jotn J Evans and Mrs Margaret Evans. Services held at late home with Rev W F Davies officiating. Interment via Delaware and Hudson train to Nanticoke. Widowed Mrs Evans survived by six children including William Evans, Esther Kali, and Jennie. Additional local notes mention visits by Mow and MacF Mickens.

Mia Jotn J. Evans Seyviess W. FP. Davies Muonmortal Baptist Elureh Delaware and Hudson Nanticoke Margaret Evans John Evora Hur Lincoln Sivest Evans Wales Canoo Nanticola Priceburg Shiaia Lincoln Street Wi F B. Daview Providence Mow Hi. Parry Blakely Imran Mere T. Ely Lincoln Mickens Ferantou Tucatlay

Old Forge News Briefs From Main Street

Old Forge reports social and local mishaps including Mrs As Copper visiting, Miss Sarah Dineweet returning home after a visit, Mr Q Durkin injured at work, and Avi Gunning performing at a high school auditorium during a borough public event.

Feat Beyond Him A Scottiely Prison Diaphiin

A confused excerpt describes a prison scene with a local clerk or jailer, a chaplain and a questioning prisoner. The dialogue includes misheard names and tangled phrases suggesting confusion over an event or figure named Laut, Kirheys, and a reference to a place called Lantior Mm. The text reads as a garbled historical clipping.

Scottiely Bebink Peart

Cure a Cold in One Day Drug Ad Mention

An old advertisement promotes Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablet to cure a cold in one day. It notes a money refund if it fails and claims Grove’s signature on each box.

Grove

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