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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1902
Page
7
Text extols Curicura remedies as suiting a wide range of skin conditions from eczema to ringworm and pimples. The copy emphasizes soothing and healing effects, claiming relief for disfiguring eruptions and crusting while appealing to worried mothers as their strongest advocates.
Tunkhanyoo July 3 there will be no celebration this year and residents will stay home or visit nearby places for more enthusiasm. Annie Burgett from Elmira hosts friends, while Miss Indna Ide returns from Indust Ide to enjoy summer vacation. Garrick M. Borden sails soon for Europe after earning a Master of Arts and study plans in the Orient. Community notes include travel, jobs, reunions, and visits among Scranton, Olean, Bradford, Wilkes-Barre, Avoca, and Carbondale residents.
Brooklyn, Special to the Scranton Tribune, July 3. Mr and Mrs Robert Breed of Massachusetts visit relatives in town. Dr Chaimberlain entertains Mrs Mary Chamberlain of Minnesota. Miss Lilliuy Austin returns from Hinley. Miss Edna Eldridge stayed with Scranton friends. Mr and Mrs Robert Bailey of Avora return after a visit. Mrs George Peckham and son visit her parents. Roy Shadduck, after a course at Wyoming Seminary, enters partnership with BE Tiffany to open a meat market. The Brooklyn community welcomes the market as a boost to local business. Mrs William Smith of Scranton visits her sister Miss Grace McKeeve, who is ill but improving, while Mrs Mamie Quick of Scranton stays with her grandparents. Mr and Mrs W H Eldridge and Mr and Mrs Ralph Sterling host a dinner Tuesday.
A garbled OCR passage mentions a reward of one hundred dollars and references multiple businesses and goods. It appears to be an error filled notice or advertisement with disjointed names and phrases, lacking coherent structure or clear actions.
Harford reports include Miss Gertrude Stearns going to Philadelphia to train as a nurse James and Mrs Marean of Washington visiting the Stearns family Mrs Coffin stricken with paralysis and unconsciousness Memorial Day music by Harford Cornet band and local singers Mrs A T Sweet to host Missionary Society July 9 Dr and Mrs Fletcher aiding Mrs Coffin and Mrs Tanner slow recovery visits by relatives Henry Andrews of Scranton plans move to Philadelphia families Harding Alworth and Alworth visiting Mrs M J Alworth. Henry Andrews to leave for new home. Harry Miller buys the Gulle property and takes possession July 1. Miss Louise Sweet visiting Mrs W B Hammond.
City residents and visitors plan a day of celebration in Factoryville with a morning parade at 10.80 and a clay pigeon shoot on the academy grounds from 9 to 12 in the forenoon and 4 10 to 6 80 p.m. The event, run by the firemen and not the Gun club, features refreshments including a clambake and a lawn social followed by fireworks at the Methodist parsonage lawn.
Waverly Blair and family and Fred Platt and family from Scranton stop at Henry White’s while Mr Watkins plans a July fireworks show in the adjacent field inviting all residents. Kirkpatrick and family stay at Sanford’s, William Simpson of Pittston at Miss Perry’s, Baptists plan a new parsonage near the church grounds. Estella Batley had been visiting Mt. Clair New York and returned home in May. Mr B Godehall described as excellent.
Photographer Thomas Graham of Denver took group pictures recently at a Jadwin picnic last Wednesday. Mise Hattle Coon of North Abington had a serious fall in a barn opening, falling about ten feet with painful but not serious injuries. J W Conant and family of Stan ton occupy Dr Mackey's cottage. A party for Miss Halewell of New Jersey was held at John W Miller's residence last Wednesday with a large attendance and a very enjoyable time.
Mrs F A Page is 11 at Mrs Byron Buckingham home with Dr Knedler attending. The King s Daughters sell Williams ice cream lemonade and cake on Baptist church lawn Friday afternoon and evening. Mrs Martin and children return to Lake Como after a week with Daniel Grimes. Ruth Steiff of Scranton visiting grandparents Mr and Mrs James Y Dunning. Rev G H Cole returns from Jersey City. Horace Cooper recovering from illness. Miss Bessie Buckingham on vacation after Scranton Business College. Lena Olds of Bucknell visits. Mr Addleton and family move to Dunmore for Erie Company job. Bertha Grimes of Scranton visits. Oscar Kipp wins June first prize in Tribune educational contest. He has many friends rejoicing in his progress.
Rex role for Harry Woodruff mirrors his past imp in When We Were Twenty One. May Ten Broeck expects to return after a serious accident. Emma Carus signs for The Defender in New York. Blanche Walsh to return to torrid melodrama with Stanislaus Stange drawing on Salambo themes. Louis James and Frederick Warde join a joint tour. The Billionaire by Smith and Kerker stars Jerome Sykes in a grand scenic musical with Klaw & Erlanger backing. Early October premiere planned with lavish production values.
Judge James H Clancy of Hornellsville N Y and George H Tifft of Troy N Y endorse Dr David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy for liver blood and kidney ailments. The advertisement claims it can cure many diseases with a sample bottle offered free by mail and notes Golden Plasters to strengthen muscles and relieve pain at 15 cents each.
The Jersey Central announces a full summer schedule effective June 29 with extensive upgrades. About 60 new locomotives and many new cars have been added, with miles of new rail and ballast, improved station grounds, and expanded service including new Newark morning trains and added Newark and New York branch trains. Fast and through services connect Newark, Plainfield, Elizabeth, Perth Amboy, Atlantic City, Beach Haven, and Point Pleasant, plus weekend specials and new connections to Philadelphia and Mauch Chunk.
The note highlights New Jersey as a top summer resort for New Yorkers and East Coasters due to accessible travel, with Sandy Hook service to Atlantic Highlands and connections to many coast towns. NJ Central offers fast trains with buffet cars, a hotel book, and special excursion deals to Minneapolis for the National Delegation Association event in July.
Classified listing of furnished rooms for rent with heat gas and bath. several addresses include 547 Adams avenue 199 Adams avenue and others on Adams avenue. also rooms with private families and housekeeping for gentlemen. plus transient and summer boarder offers in Waverly and Dalton. laundry services offered by The Model Laundry in Dunmore.
Travelers must depart Minneapolis no earlier than July 8 or later than July 14 unless they deposit tickets with the Joint Agent in Minneapolis by July 14. A 50 cent fee at deposit grants an extension to September 1. Delegates should note that from Scranton on the Lackawanna Railroad only one car change in Chicago is needed. A popular schedule leaves Scranton at 6:50 p.m., arriving Minneapolis at 7:45 the next morning.
A highly desirable suite offering top tier dining and serving setup is available at 1 Jefferson avenue. The listing highlights first class table board and premium facilities for prospective guests.
German Building Association versus Michael Greeula in the Court of Common Pleas No 688 May Term. Notice states an auditor will distribute a fund and will attend at 202 Paull Building Scranton on July 22 at 10 a.m. to hear claims. J M Walker, Auditor.
County announces sealed proposals for a steel girder concrete covered bridge over Hulls creek in Blakely borough. Bids include masonry wing-walls and fittings. Submissions due by 1 p m Saturday July 12 at the County Commissioners office Beranton Pa. Right to reject any or all bids reserved.
The Lackawanna railroad sells round trip tickets from Scranton to Niagara Falls for July 3 and 4 at 0.55 dollars for the outbound portion. Return travel is valid through July 6 at 6.55 dollars total. Children ages 6 to 12 pay half the adult rate.
Lehigh Valley railroad offers a $6.55 round trip from Scranton for Independence Day travel. Tickets go on sale July 3 and 4 with return limited to July 6, valid on any train except the Black Diamond express. See local agents for details.
A scrap from a Scranton area page listing firms and professionals such as Edward C. Spaulding and Frederick J. Brown, plus lawyers and patent services, interspersed with a June 15 timetable for trains to Carbondale Scranton and points west.
American League games in Philadelphia Boston and Detroit were rain shortened or incomplete. In St Louis and Chicago doubleheaders, late scores and pitcher pairings are listed with umpires. Eastern League results show Buffalo and Jersey City winning while Rochester and Newark fell to rain postponements.
In Green Grove Rev R W Lowry and family of Windsor N Y visit De Forest Wall for the summer. The Ladies Aid met at Mrs Isaac Von Storch’s home last Wednesday. Many residents plan to travel to Mountain Park on July 4. Mr Clark Lowry of Scranton has been visiting this week. The Epworth League convention at Montdale was well attended.
New timetable shows trains from Scranton to New York Philadelphia Gouldsboro Bainbridge Montrose Oswego Syracuse Utica Elmira and Wyalusing with multiple daily departures and connections. Sunday service operates with limited slots and the Bloomsburg Division lists morning and afternoon trains from Scranton while Oswego Syracuse Utica lines run daily except Sundays.
Train times list depart Scranton for Carbondale Wilkes Barre and other points. Schedules include early morning and late evening departures with multiple stops and connections. A. P. Pryor D P A Scranton Pa signs the notice.
Trains leave Scranton 6 38 a m week days through vestibule train from Wilkes Barre Pullman buffet parlor car and coaches to Philadelphia via Pottsville with stops at principal intermediate stations Also connects for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and for Pittsburgh and the West 047 a m week days for Sunbury Harrington and Pittsburgh and the West 142 p m week days Sundays 158 p m for Sunbury Harrisburg Philadelphia Baltimore Washington and Pittsburgh and the West S85 p m week days through vestibule train from Wilkes Barre Pullman buffet parlor car and coaches to Philadelphia via presents lies stops at principal intermediate stations 45 p m week days for Hazleton Bun-dury Harrishburgh Philadelphia and Pittsburgh
The notice announces Lehigh Valley Railroad trains in effect June 15 1902 from Scranton to New York Philadelphia and other points via D and H R R. It lists parlor cars day coaches and express services to Carbondale White Haven Towanda Ithaca Geneva Rochester Buffalo and Chicago with multiple departure times and connecting services. Tickets and Pullman reservations available at 68 Public Square Wilkes-Barre Pa.
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