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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 03, 1902

Page

3

Evans Home Quarantined After Virulent Smallpox Case

The Evans residence on Dunand Street in Fell Township is under guard after a virulent smallpox outbreak declared by Dr. Healey. Mrs Evans shows severe symptoms. quarantine was ordered by Fell School Directors with watermen stationed outside the home. The Thomp sons are improving and a Virginia trip is planned for Tender, Missed, and Acker min under Prof Thlele supervision.

Fell Township Evans Joseph Vans Dunedaff Street Martin Brennan John Keller Edward Fleatey Dougherty Thompson Fell Chivetore Healey and Carbondale Vans’ Attick Thomas

Carbondale Tennis Club Announces Annual Tournament

The Carbondale Tennis Club hosts its annual tournament at North Miam Street court Friday starting at 9 a m with finals likely Saturday. Prizes include gold cuff buttons for singles winner and silver items for runners up. doubles offers silver backed hat brush and pins.

Carbondale Tennis Club Miam Street A. m Prises

Virginia tour for Mozart Orchestra members

William Lynott, leader of the Mozart orchestra, and Wallace Thisted, clarinet soloist, left yesterday toward Goshen Virginia by the Ontario and Western line to join two leading mountain resort orchestras. They will work under Prof Ernest Thiele, with Lynott leading one hotel orchestra and Thisted plus Ackerman in another. The venture promises financial gain and artistic growth.

William Lynott Mozart Wallace Histo Ontario Tor Goshen Virginia Tribune George Ackerman Mr. Lynott Messrs. Thisted and Ackerman Ernest Thiele Tmusical Jnstructor Scranton Lynott

Grape-Nuts praised in Oakland wife’s testimonial

An Oakland wife touts Grape-Nuts as a life changer for her pneumonia-suffering husband and a delicate child. She recalls the husband working daily, improving health, and a young son growing stronger after starting the cereal and egg breakfast. The postscript notes the product name and Battle Creek company.

Oakland Dave Postam Battle Creek

Mitchell Hose Seeks Glory On Port Jervis Jaunt

The Mitchell Hose company plans a full strength visit to Port Jervis for annual firemen's day exercises from September 1. Captain George Aunger will lead drills on Upper Main street every Tuesday and Friday until September, aiming for a prize winning display in Port Jervis.

Mitchell Hose Company Port Jervis Excelsion Hose Company Escelsiors Mitchells Delaware Port George Aunger Upper Main Street

Roberts Mosier wedding at Hastern Avenue home

A marriage ceremony was held yesterday afternoon at the home of Mr and Mrs Frederick Roberts Hastern avenue with Miss Maud Roberts and Amos D Mosier uniting in marriage. The interior was decorated with potted plants and rhododendrons. The bride wore white mousseline de sole and roses. The groom and bridal party appeared. reception followed and the couple left for a two week wedding tour to begin their residence at Starlight.

Meg Maud Evelyn Granville David Lewis Jessie Granville Mary Livingstone Starlight

Carbon dale sewer contracts delayed by bid figures

The council joint committee postponed the one third mile surface sewer contracts due to confusing bids and calculations. A Thorne street sewer contract was let to Hugh Atkinson at two cents per lineal foot, separate from the surface project, while Nolan & Collins and others bid on the surface sewers and Gilmartin’s bid was returned for lateness.

Carbondale Thorne Street Hugh Atkinson Nolan & Collins Ugh Atkinson Thomas Killeen I. G. Moran Gilmartin

Ontario and Western team defeats Hillside Slashers 28 to 14

An exerlibly interesting game of base ball was played yesterday afternoon on the Alumni Park grounds, when the Ontario and Western ivemen walloped the Hillside Slashers by a score of 28 to 14. The batteries were J Cane non and J McKennan, M Gérrity and B Hudson. The teams will meet again next week to try for baseball honors.

Alumni Park Ontario and Western Ivemen Hillside Slashers Canenon McKennan Gérrity Hudson

Utica and Scranton guests at Crystal Lake

Mr and Mrs Chorge L Dana and Mrs Marcela Morse of Utica are guests of Mrs Margaret Morse at Crystal Lake. Miss Alice O Malley of Scranton, visiting Carbondale relatives, spent yesterday at Crystal Lake.

Chorge L. Dana Marcela Morse Utica Margaret Morse Crystal Lake Alice O'Malley Scranton Carbondale

Mrs D J Jones Heads to Philadelphia for Reunion

Mrs D J Jones leaves for Philadelphia to join her husband who departed the city during the strike and now holds a lucrative job there.

D. J. Jones Philadelphi

Girl Baby Brightens Brook Street Home

A girl baby added happiness to the home of Mr and Mrs George Myers of Brook street yesterday.

George Myers Brook Street

Bon Tons Dance Graces Burke Building Tonight

The Bon Tons host a dance in the Burke building tonight with Firth providing music. An energetic committee plans a lively event matching the club name and aims to welcome attendees for an enjoyable evening.

Burke Building Firth

Social Invitation for Young People Evening Event

A local notice invites young people to a social evening. The event promises a thoroughly enjoyable time with activities and opportunities to mingle in a relaxed setting.

Attendees at the Boranton Ordination Service

A list of friends and relatives of Rev. Ed ward Burke present at the ordination yesterday includes Miss Nellie Gallaghy Hilda Burke iozella Bushe Agnes Burke Margaret Finniren John Finneren Celia Coleman Mary H Burke Mrs Brown John Brown John Burke E P Burke Bryan Burke James Burke Mrs J A Kelly Dr J A Kelly of Carbondale Mr and Mrs Thomas Burke Rose and Agnes Martin of Niagara Falls Mrs J J Burke and daughter Laurae of Binghamton Rey Fathers Ford Cent McDermott Magin and Murphy were guests of Rev Father Burke yesterday

Boranton Edward Burke B. P. Burke Nellie Gallaghy Hilda Burke Iozella Bushe Agnes Burke Margaret Finniren John Finneren Celia Coleman Mary H. Burke Brown John Brown John Burke E. P. Burke Bryan Burke James Burke J. A. Kelly Carbondale Thomas Burke Oneonta N. Y Rose Agnes Martin Niagara Falle J. J. Burke Laurae Binghamton Ford Bridgeport McDermott Harrisburg Magin Herkimer Murphy Pittsburg Father Burke

Denver Visitor Notes City Improvements Since Absence

John McGuire of Denver Colorado visits relatives and expresses surprise at the many improvements and progress observed in the city after twenty eight years away in the Far West. He is a former resident who now lives westward.

John McGuire Denver Col Mr. McGuire Far West

Evans Family Seeks Mountain Air For Health

Ex Councilman John G Evans and his family have moved from Helmont street to Far View seeking a bracing mountain air as a remedy for ill health. The move aims to aid both Mr Evans and his son William who have not been well of late.

John G. Evans Helmont Street Farview Mr. Evans William

Couple and guest enjoy fishing outing at Crystal Lake

Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Tralles and W. Reynolds spent yesterday at Crystal Lake. The group fished most of the day, pursuing bass from the lake’s clear depths.

R. H. Tralles W. Reynolds Crystal Lake

The Passing Throng Feeds Local Social News

A list of residents and visitors in the area includes Walter Brechtel of Honesdale, John and Mrs Doak of Mitch ell avenue, Mrs FE Lathrop returning from Paterson and Waterbury, Miss Sweeney visiting Florence O Neill, and others visiting relatives or traveling to New York state, Paterson, Wayne county, and Wyoming.

Walter Brechtel Honesdale John Doak Mitchell Avenue Aldenville George Simpkins New York State FE. Lathrop Paterson Waterbury Miss Sweeney Binghamton N. Y Florence O'Neill Brooklyn Dr. Meaker Carbondale Wayne County Patrick McGuire Kansas City John McCabe Canaan Street Eugene Babbatt Scranton Carmel O'Hearn St. Paul's Green Ridge Willace Snyder Wyoming

Jermyn and Mayfield News Roundup

Prohibition on dangerous fireworks issued by Hurgess Pendred under penalty of arrest and fines. Archdeacon Coxe preached at St James Church. High School Alumni hold second annual banquet with a detailed toast program. Local ball game in Fowler's park ends in a wrangle. James Staples of Waymart confined in a sanitarium. Local clubs and visitors noted including Miss Edna Maynard and Prof Dutcher guests.

Hurgess Pendred Archdeacon Coxe Alden N. Y St. James Episcopal Church George Harris W. L. Kennedy Nellie Boundy Arthur Winters Krank Winters Louise Moon Grant Floyd Hunter Merton Wheeler Ilemine Lycences Carrie Wall Foweler’s Park James Staples Waymart Jermyn Young Ladies' Cooking Club Crystal Lake BK. I. Kemp Stroudsburg Normal School John H. Follows Scranton Edna Maynard Main Street Starracea George B. Dutcher Wesleyan University Middletown M. D. Fuller

His Last Hope Realized

A 19th century traveler on an 1880 Oklahoma settlement journey suffers severe diarrhea from heat and illness. After a neighbor offers Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, a large dose relieves agony and induces sleep within an hour, leading to a full recovery. Sold by all druggists.

Oklahoma Fortune Chamberlain

Local notices from Olyphant list residents and travels

Uncalled for letters remain at the Olyphant post office for Collins and Jenkin John Cortney Maggie Davis T J Evans Sandy Ross M L Thomas Flossie Williams Misa Katie Kelly has returned from Boston and New York. Various residents visit Lily Lake attend ordinations travel to New York Hudson trips university student home for summer and local club game set for this afternoon.

Olyphant Post Office Collins & Jennin John Cortney Maggie Davis T. J. Evans Sandy Ross M. L. Thomas Flossie Williame Misa Katie Kelly Boston New York Amburg Tinsley Lewaley Lavina Patten Lily Lake Ellen Mahon Katie Rogan Edward Burke Scranton Rose van de Hugh Port Allegheny G. M. Hull F. L. Northup William Matthews William Widdowfield Hudson John Doherty University of Pennsylvania Annie O'Boyle Aliee Gilleaple Mamie Doherty Hill Street Mt. Povono Louise Brown Albany N. Y Nellie Gallaghy Carbondale Mia J. F. Cummings Hudson Street Charles Crooms Dunmore Street Isiah Jones Lack

Peckville Hands Jessup Browns Defeat 13-8

Peckville defeated the Jessup Browns 13 to 8 yesterday afternoon led by Harry Curtis who controlled the ball and kept the Browns on the defensive. W H Dermody plans to leave this morning for New York City to spend the Fourth with friends. Mount Jessup Local U M W A will hold a meeting at St James hall this evening with important matters on the agenda. Misses Della Judge and Katie McQuade are visiting friends in Scranton.

Olyphant Browns Peckville Harry Curtis Jessup Browns W. H. Dermody New York Eity Mount Jessup United Mine Workers of America St. James Hall Della Judge Katie McQuade Scranton

Local teams Taylor Greys and Orioles clash on river grounds

The Greys and Orioles played a Tuesday game along the river side grounds with the Orioles winning 14 to 3. Separate society notes report visits, travel plans, and union meetings across Edwardsville Duryea Archbald Kingston North Main Street and Wilkes-Barre communities.

Greys Orioles John Davis Edwardsville William Powell West Railroad Street James A. Johns William Bennett David Bennett Duryea Richard James Chicago Lackawanna Valley Council United American Mechanics Thomas Jones Misa Margaret Partons Thomas Bonner Kingston J. E. Davis Archbald Mine United Mine Workers of America Odd Fellows North Main Street Edgar McHenry East Liverpool Pyne Indianapolis Wilkes-Barre

Community Notes From Dalton Mississippi

Edith Miles of Yonkers hosted by Miss Mary Dickson. Rev J B Sweet preached at the Methodist church. A Fourth of July lawn festival at the Baptist church with ice cream and 16 cent refreshments. A patriotic program slated in the evening. Strawberry crops good, hay crop short, corn backward due to wet June. Prospects of prosperous farming if the anthracite strike ends soon. Secretary George G Mahy of Scranton Y M C A will preach in town.

Edith Miles Yonkers Mary Dickson J. B. Sweet Binghamton George G. Mahy Scranton Y. M, C. A

A Few Things About The Store Time Table

The store announces a double holiday Friday and Saturday July 4 and 5 with Saturday closings at noon during July and August. It will stay open Thursday evenings until 9 for Fourth of July shopping. The note hopes customers embrace an early closing plan and a shorter summer week in Scranton, aiming to refresh staff and please the public.

Scranton

Baptist services and lectures in Dalton and nearby

Mr Mundy speaks with pleasure in Dalton while Rev A J Van Cleft plans a nineteenth century address at the Methodist church Sunday evening. The Baptist covenant meeting is set for Saturday at 2 50 PM. Mr and Mrs N T Purdy depart Saturday night for a western visit. W C Dean and family visit Bald Mount with Mrs Frank Colvin and Miss Brundage. Mr and Mrs J W Dershimer host Mrs Mattie Keiser of Wilkes-Barre.

Frank Colvin This Place Miss Brundage Factoryville Bald Mount J. W. Dershimer Mattie Keiser Wilkes-Barre

Local residents visit relatives and attend events

Moosic couples Mr and Mrs Charles Snyder visit Gracedale with their sons. Harry Capwell of Philadelphia visits his sister Mrs Frank Johnson. Miss Rosencrantz of West Pittston and pupils give a piano recital at Miss Nellie Monte's home. Mrs John Mott is ill on Diamond Avenue. Mrs Elwell of Scranton visits daughter Mrs W B Minners. Roger Lewis repaints his home. Mr Busby returns from a week in Binghamton New York. Messrs Hilburt Lewis and Capwell attend the Elks carnival in Scranton. Miss Jessie Reed calls on Scranton. Mr and Mrs J H Roberts visit Middletown New York.

Charles Snyder Gracedale Harry Capwell Philadelphia Frank Johnson Minooka Avenue Rosencrantz West Pittston Nellie Monte Brook Street John Mott Diamond Avenue Elwell Scranton W. RB. Minners Roger Lewis Mr. Busby Binghamton N. Y Messrs. Hilburt Lewis and Capwell Jessie Reed J. H. Roberts Middletown N, Y

Costumes for Traveling in the Woman’s Companion

A guide on traveling dress emphasizing comfort and suitability. Recommends dust-proof light fabrics, cool hats, and light shoes. Endorses unfinished taffeta silk for travel, light English tweed for durability, and linen crash pongee or pongee for day trips.

Payama Jaya

Very Low Rail Rates to San Francisco by Southern Railway

The Southern Railway offers round trip tickets to San Francisco or Los Angeles at reduced rates for the Knights of Pythias biennial meeting Aug 11–22. Philadelphia fare $66.75, other points from $68.25, with stopovers and return route options. Sleeper berths available, standard $19.00 or excursion $7.00 from Washington. Tourist cars depart Washington three times weekly at 45 dollars, routing via Atlanta New Orleans El Paso and Los Angeles. Information from Chas L Hopking, District Passenger Agent, Philadelphia.

Knights of Pythias San Francisco Southern Railway Los Angeles Philadelphia Washington Atlanta New Orleans el Paso San Antonio BF Page Juarez Chas. L. Hopking Southern Pailway Chestnut St

Mountain Park Fun With Train Runs From Scranton Wilkes Barre

Mountain Park on Wilkes Barre mountain offers trains from Scranton at 8 00 11 30 a m 1 am and 4 pm and from Wilkes Barre at 0 00 10 00 11 00 4 pm 12 noon 1 00 2 00 4 00 pm. Scranton trains stop locally between Scranton and Wilkes Barre. Amusements include bowling merry go round coaster railroad mirage and athletic sports with first class music and refreshments. Tickets sold at stations only.

Mountain Park Wilkes-Barre Wyoming Valley Scranton J. 8 S. Swisher

Lackawanna Railroad Sells Excursion Tickets to Minneapolis

The Lackawanna Railroad offers special excursion tickets to Minneapolis for July 4 and 7 at 20.50 for round trip. Tickets may be returned leaving Minneapolis no earlier than July 4 or later than July 7, with a 50 cent deposit to extend departure to Sept 1. Delegates should note only one change of cars in Chicago when leaving Scranton.

Lackawanna Railroad Minneapolis Scranton Lackawanna Chicago Newcessary

Scranton to Niagara Falls Round Trip Special

Lackawanna railroad offers special round-trip tickets from Scranton to Niagara Falls for July 3 and 4 at 6.55 dollars, valid for travel on the departure date and return up to July 6. Children ages 6 to 11 pay half the adult fare.

Niagara Falls Lackawanna Railroad Scranton

Independence Day Excursion from Scranton at Niagara Falls

Lehigh Valley railroad offers a round trip for six dollars and fifty five cents from Scranton to Niagara Falls for Independence Day. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4, return by July 6, and are valid on all trains except the Black Diamond express. consult agents for details.

Niagara Falls Lehigh Valley Railroad Scranton

Parson Hopkins Wins Open Debate in Kentucky Feud

A sprawling tale from mountain Kentucky recounts Parson Hopkins delaying politics during a joint debate with Joe Kendall. Hopkins opened with prayer and Bible readings, while Kendall never got to respond as darkness fell and attendees dispersed.

Kentucky Washington Parsons Hopkins Congress Joe Kendall Hopkins Pergzon Republican Organization Parton Kendall SK Kendall

New Civil and Criminal Code Enacted in Puerto Rico

San Juan Puerto Rico July 2 the new civil and criminal laws took effect at noon yesterday. An automobile mail service between this island and Paunee was inaugurated yesterday.

San Juan Porto Rico Aly Paunee

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