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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jan 31, 1902

Page

2

Trains From Carbondale to Scranton and Beyond

The Carbondale station lists rail services on November 24 1001 with trains to Scranton Albany Saratoga Montreal and local stops. Timetables show departures from Carbondale and connections via Waymart Honesdale Wilkes-Barre and Scranton with varied daily and Sunday schedules.

Novenor Traina Carbondale City Station Scranton Willie Birre Albany Saratowa Montreal Moston Newee Polite Waymart Honesdale Wilkes-Barre Wes Wayhurl

Trains Schedules From Carbondale to Scranton

On Sunday September 17 1001 trains depart Carbondale for Scranton at 7 90 a.m. and 4 00 p.m. with connections to New York and Corns ell. Trains head north at 6 00 p.m. and 9 10 p.m. From Scranton trains return at 11 0 a.m. and 6 40 p.m. with arrivals noted and connections to various points.

Carbondale Scranton New York Cornsell Points North Cadesia

Trains Schedule Fragments Between Cities and Connections

A garbled timetable lists connections from Oakham to Brande and Ninevells with daily trips except Sunday, links to Dinghamton and New York City, and a Sunday service to Sumpehanna. It notes arrivals at Bonduyw with various times and mentions connections to Buffalo and Huthilo.

Tralhe Brande Ant Ninevells Oakham Dinghamton New York City Huthilo Suaphami Eesti Oigite Sumpehanna BF P.m Bonduyw Rata Ae Om Sa P.m

Races on Ice At Crystal Lake Draw Carbondale Crowds

Hundreds gathered as Crystal Lake hosted horse races in icy conditions. Upton Girl beat Alick Trogan in close heats with Mick Hogan’s horse winning two events and a dead heat in another. A farmer race entertained spectators before organizers hinted at another meet in a few weeks.

Crystal Lake Carbondale Ohe J. J. Simpson Alick Trogan Levi Patterson Upton Girl Gus Patterson M. D. Scurry Joe D. Morrison G. Mills W. Wonnacot Joan Big Bones Howard Johns Forest City Wonnacott

Assault at Black Diamond breaker ends in court

Gorman Berry of Belmont street is held on $500 bail after an unprovoked assault on 14 year old John Bennisco, a slatepicker at the colliery. Bennisco was struck in the boiler room, treated at the breaker hospital, and Berry arrested by Constable Neary.

Alderman Jones Gorman Berry Belmont Street Berry John Bennisco Bennisco Neary

Arizona Coming This Season for Grand 4

Manager Dan Byrne plans the production of Arizona by Augustus Thomas for Carbondale patrons. The play depicts life in the Arizona desert and will not be seen until May, reflecting Byrne's bold scheduling.

Arizona Dan Byrne Augustus Thomas Byrne Carbondale Theater Govgs

Arizona to be shown at Grind venue with Kirk La Shelle

Five Carbondalians back the act relying on cooperation and patrons urged to attend. The performance will be produced by the same company that staged it in Scranton and will be managed by Kirk La Shelle. J H Stoddart's The Honitie Brier Bitch will be postponed several weeks.

Arizona Scranton Kirk la Shelle Byrne J. H. Stoddart Honitie

Alderman's Court youths accuse each other in petty burglaries

In Alderman Delavan's court Joseph Bennett faced larceny charges for an overcoat stolen from Arthur Tappan on the tennis grounds. Witnesses, including Bennett, Geary, and Arnold, accused others as they confessed to several small break-ins at the Delaware and Budson Coat Rockets office and Henry Herrs confectionery on Belmont Street. No action was taken on those cases.

Delavan Joseph Bennett Arthur Tappan Bennett Delaware and Budson Coat Rockets Henry Herrs Belmont Street Horace Geary Sam Arnold

Delaware and Hudson Readies No 1 Mine Return

Carpenters begin work on coal chutes at No 1 site to transfer lump coal to cars for the Coalbrook breaker. The destroyed breaker will not be rebuilt. hundreds of idle miners are to return to work within weeks, easing community hardship.

Tio No. 1 Delaware and Hudson Coalbrook

Omar Club Dance Lights Burke Building with Mozart

The Omar Club hosts a major social event in the Burke building this evening. Invitations sent to valley towns promise a top season highlight with a superbly lit hall and Mozart orchestra providing the dance music for the youngsters of the town to discuss for days.

Omar Burke Building Mozart Orchestra

Hospital News From Emergency and Local Wreck Scene

James Kinney is home after treatment at Emergency hospital for stomach trouble. Miss Mary Carden shows improving condition but remains not out of danger. Alberta Lee scheduled to go home early next week after appendicitis operation. Jacob Humphrey, Ontario and Western brakeman, recovering from December wreck injuries. his severely injured limb is healing and he will leave bed soon to sit up portions of each day.

James Kinney Mary Carden Alberta Lee Jacob Humphrey Ontario and Western

Death of Willams Dengel of Buttonwood

Word was received yesterday of the death of Willams Dengel of Buttonwood formerly of the city. He was a brother of Mrs. A Huddy of South Church street and many friends will mourn. Funeral Saturday at 2 p.m. Porty Fort cemetery burial. Patrolman Fred Huddy and witnesses and Fred and Albert Hudily will attend.

Willams Dengel Buttonwood A. Huddy South Church Street Porty Fort Fred Huddy Fred Albert Hudily

Birthday Party for Leslie Haydn Honors Ten Years Old

Professor and Mrs Haydn entertained Leslie Haydn and a group of playmates yesterday to celebrate his tenth birthday. The children enjoyed an afternoon of activities and merriment with the family hosting the event.

Haydn Leslie Haydn

A Card Party at the Aitkens Home

Fither, the young daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Aitken, hosted a card party yesterday afternoon at their pleasant Gurfield Avenue home. Guests enjoyed games and refreshments in a friendly neighborhood gathering.

Fither John Aitken Gurfield Nue

Meetings of Tonight for Eureka Masons and United Mechanics

Tonight Eureka chapter Royal Arch Masons meet after hours with members listed as Onley United American Mechanics. Attendees include local lodge leaders and chapter officers.

Ladies Aid Officers Elected at Bercan Baptist Church

The Ladies Aid society of the Bercan Baptist church elected officers for the year with Mrs. G B Bhiekla as president and Mrs. Charles Lamoreaux as first vice president. Other posts include Mrs. Jaymes Smith as second vice president treasurer Mrs Alfred P Trautwein and secretary Mrs Milo Gardner. The reports show the group has been a major factor in church work backed by steady fundraising activity.

Ladies’ Aid Society The Bercan Baptist Church Mre G. B. Bhiekla Mra Charles Lamoreaux Jaymes Smith Alfred P. Trautwein Milo Gardner Offwcre

Society report highlights fundraising and leadership impact

The report notes a total of $1476 raised with $1200 allocated to the building fund. It praises Mrs. G. S. Shields for leading plans and driving the society's success through her energy and organization.

G. 8. Shields

Frankly Company Delivers Strong Shows At The Grand

The Frankly company continues to draw good houses at the Grand and pleases every patron. Last night western drama Forty nine was well produced with a prize of a barrel won by Thomas Jordan of 88 Fallbrook street. Tonight the prize is a barrel of flour and tomorrow a lady's gold watch. The roaring farce The Strange Adventures of Miss Brown, by the author of Tuesday night's My Friend from India, will be given. Miss Ming Connell, the soubrette, is one of the city’s cleverest performers with pleasing specialties and acting.

Thomas Jordan Fallbrook Street Miss Brown Iadla Ming Connell

1901 City Crime Statistics Reported by Mayor Kilpatrick

The 1901 crime tally shows forty arrests all male except two. Fines totaled 48 dollars. Of prisoners, 27 were local, others hailed from Scranton, Greenfield, Jermyn, Clifford, Oneonta, N Y, Waymart, Port Jervis N Y, Simpson, Forest City, Green Ridge and Syracuse N Y. Monthly arrests ranged from zero to eight, with drunk or related charges dominating at thirty five. One case involved street fighting and four were for vagrancy.

Crimie Kilpatrick Scranton Greenfield Jermyn Clifford Oneoata N. Y Waymart Port Jervis Simpson Forest City Green Ridge Syracuse N.Y Vagranes Dr. Pierce Susannah Permenter Pauls Store Shelby Co Texas Emma Richardson Gose Wayne Co Dene Johnson Gordon, Sheridan Co Nebr

Social Afternoon At River Street Home

Mrs A Ti Isger Mrs J B Nichol son and Mrs George S Mills hosted two pleasant afternoons at the Isger residence on River street. A Wednesday reception featured Venetian Garden music and tea at six thirty. The Misses Lathrop Giles Mills Atkinson and Isger assisted. Progressive hearts dominated the evening. Luncheon followed. A second day repeated the friendly gathering with another invited group.

A. Ti. Isger J. B. Nicholson George S’. Mills Isger River Street Helen Lathrop Cora Giles Jessie Mills Grace Atkinson Louise Is

Squier Named City Editor of Scranton Truth

In the Scranton Truth succession, 3. F. Sauter moves to city editor after M. E B. Sanders. A former Carbondalian, Squier earns merit with many Carbondale friends backing him. He takes a post fitting him well and pleasing to employers and himself.

F. Sauter Scranton Truth M. E B. Sanders Squier Carbondale 2 Post

Passing Throng Visits Carbondale and Nearby Towns

A string of visitors and locals pass through Carbondale and nearby towns. Pittston’s H T Davies, Scranton’s D Jones, Forest City’s C O Manzer, and others are listed as recent callers or visitors. George Purdy and Charles Jeffrey are noted figures among those stopping at local hotels and meeting acquaintances.

H. Ti. Davies Pittston D. Jones Scranton Olyphant Carbondale E. T. Skelly Honesdale George Gilles Wilkes-Barre Carmel Hearn Paterson N. J Charles I. Jeffrey Scranton Stove Works Harrison House George 8. Purdy Wayne County American House Charles McKenna MeKenni Aston

Mayfield Yard Agent Replacing Sherwood After Incident

Ralph Wheler assistant dispatcher at Mayfields Yard serves as temporary station agent due to Sherwood absence. Peter Mang Carbondale baker had his wagon struck by a streetcar in Mayfield yesterday and it overturned completely.

Ralph Wheler Mayfields Yard Sherwood Peter Mang Carbondale Mayfield

Sound as a dollar from Scott's Emulsion claims

Ad copy touts Scott's Emulsion as strengthening for weak lungs and sensitive throats. It promotes cough and bronchitis relief and retention of health, urging readers to try the product from Scope & Brown in New York.

Scott Scope & Bownh Pearl Wee New York

Death of Jerry Garrett Linked to Wayne County Family

A death notice from Wayne County reports Jerry Garrett died at home. He was the father in law of Walter Bray a former Jermyn resident and well known in the valley. Other items note a damaged wagon, injuries from slipping on ice and illnesses in the area.

Wayne County Jerry Garrett Walter Bray Jermyn Edward Hicks West Mayfield Il News Frank Baker Scranton Harold Dodson Secondalree M. F. McDermott Main Street Elekness

Community notices mix church supper and theater line up

The Blakely Baptist Ladies Initial Society hosts a roast turkey and plum pudding supper in the church parlors on Friday February 7 from 6 30 to 9 20 with supper at 26 cents Miss Katherine Robane of North Adams Mass is guest of Mr and Mrs William Scriven The Frankie Stock company opens a three night run at Father Mathew opera house next week presenting The Garrison Girl My Friend from India Pawn Ticket No 310 Moving pictures dancing and singing to follow Prices 10 20 and 20 cents The Juvenil Dancing class hosts a weekly social in Manhon's hall tonight Lawrence's orchestra provides music Miss Maggie Morgan of Priceburg joins Lalley store Lackawanna street Miss Clara Van Sickle and Ruth Hull attend Scranton Conservatory recital The Yverphone band meets at Sweeney's hall tonight at 730 Thelma slated for Monday February 10 at the opera house Lloyd recovering from grip attack.

Blakely Baptist Church Katherine Robane North Adams Mass William Scriven HI Street Frankie Stock Company Father Mathew Opera House India Juvenil Priceburg Lalley Tore Lackawanna Street Clara van Sickle Ruth Hull Scranton Conservatory of Music

Peckville Notes Highlight Local Events and Incidents

Thieves take eight chickens from E W Squire and local clerks count inventory at the River side store. Henry Purdy of El Paso plans a brief Peckville visit as his family settles here. John Williams becomes permanent letter carrier in Scranton. Attend the Olymphia club concert this evening at the Morgan store building. HH, James and G B Reid serve jury duty. WCTU meets Friday at Mrs James Rhoda’s home. Olympic Athletic club showcases mandolin, punching bag and gym acts with Rev A H W Smith and Prof Tighe as speakers and demonstrators.

E. W. Squire East Side Riverside Henry Purdy el Paso Texas Peckville Purdy John Williams Uncle Sam Scranton James G. B. Reid Woman's Christian Temperance Union James Rhoda Olympic Athletic Club Morgan Store A. E. Morse Tighe A. H W. Smith

Taylor Fire Company Plans Masquerade Ball in Weber's Rink

Town chatter centers on events next month with Taylor Hose No. 1 preparing a February 7 masquerade ball at Weber's rink and Gen tury Hose No. 2 marking its anniversary on February 12 with an entertainment and ball at Weber's rink. Notables include ventriloquist Charles A. Hartley and elocutionist Miss Beatrice Morris from Scranton.

Taylor Hose Company No. 1 Weber's Conpany Gentury Hose Company No. 2 Charles A. Hartley Beatrice Morris Scranton Lackawanna Lodge American Protestant Association Thomas M. Davis Main Street Washington Camp Patriotic Order Sons of America Buffalo Taylor Oratorio Society Calvary Baptist Church

Moosic Residents Attend Bouzu Concert and Local Notices

Moosic residents M I Blearns and daughter Mins Jesele of Green Ridge traveled to Nevada with friends, while Mrs J N Bailey and others from the town attended the Bouzu concert at the armory Tuesday evening. A Scranton recital drew Misses Brella and Edna Levan, and Mrs Joseph Snyder of Blakely visited relatives in town. The infant Mathew, d month old son of Mr and Mrs W H Loftus of North Main Street, died Thursday morning of cholera infantum with funeral at St Marys Avoca today at 10 80 AM. Funeral notices follow locally.

Mee I. M. Blearns Mins Jesele Green Ridge J. N. Bailey Wateon Armory Brella Edna Levan Scranton Joseph Snyder Blakely Hinds Main Street Thomas Grofin Mathew W. HL. Loftus North Main Street St. Mary’a Avoca

Methodist church society marks tenth anniversary

The Methodist church society will celebrate its tenth anniversary with notes against the church proper to be burned. Appropriate exercises will be held during the morning and evening services.

Society of the Methodist Church

Dalton Citizens Caucus Names Local Officials

A Dalton citizens caucus met in the school building Monday evening naming councilmen and other local officials including Philemon Cole W H White W B Haslander Edward Sherwood George Heckman and S G Shoemier as auditor W A Dean as constable Perry Hetzel as high constable D Knight as judge of election and W E Smith as inspector of election Mrs W S Haslander leaves for a extended visit to New Jersey New York and other places

Philemon Cole W. H. White New Jersey New York Union Temperance Service Baptist Church A. W. Cooper Homer Greene Honesdale T. HH. Miller Scranton Frank von Storch Bis Kellogg, Moshlur & Co Henry M. Ives Siven People’s Bank Mr. Ives Charlets Capwell

Capwell Family Plans New York Trip for Spring Trade

Mrs Walter Capwell and her son and wife of Scranton with Miss Laura Woodward the milliner expect to go to New York next month to prepare for her spring trade.

Walter Capwell Scranton Laura Woodward New York

No Blizzard Expected Says Weatherman Clarke

Weather expert F H Clarke denies a large storm and states a slight snow event may occur but be of little consequence. He calls rumors of a massive blizzard absurd while noting yesterday’s low of fourteen degrees above zero and daytime high around twenty.

F. H. Clarke

Beautified Lake Lodore A Rising Excursion Resort

Beautiful Lake Lodore is advertised as a premier excursion resort as plans of ongoing improvements unfold. The piece predicts Lake Lodore will rival Glen Island in beauty with significant grove enhancements this year. Booking rushes led by Aly W L Pryor of the Delaware and Hudson company. Offices at the new freight depot Luck UWEDRa Avenue.

Lake Lodore Glen Ieland Aly W. L. Pryor Delaware and Hudson Company Luck- Uwedra Avenue

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the News of Carbondale Delaware and Hudson Railroad Erie Railrooad John Benisco Alderman’s Court Work of Ladies’ Aid Society Yen St. Aloysius Entertainment St. Aloysius Society Frank Kilpatrick Martin Kennedy T. J. Gilhool John Toolan Paddy Edward W. Connerton Quartette Frank Nealon Ray Connerton Connerton Jermyn and Mayfield Taylor Pierce Common Sense Sene Raper Dr. Re Buffalo, WN. Va Dalton Weatherman Pilsner W. Winth Steed Suranton, PA California Fig Syrup CO Tnt Rolf Toreler Lacenemn Ulead Volson Neriogs Deblily Loach Vasleveedy Euitlag Ion Urgase Beager
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