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Newspaper

Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1902

Page

2

Carbondale Sends Fans to Honesdale for Big Game

Carbondale prepares for a prominent visit by Maple City representatives with plans for a large turnout to Honesdale. Local teams Crescents and Our Pets aim to display fair play, while managers Tappan and Dittrich discuss rosters and professional imports to ensure Carbondale fielding. The DFC youth group met at Miss May Little’s home with refreshments following.

Tapean Crescents Honesdale Port Jervis Miller Tappan Dittrich Honesdile Scranton Observatory Farview Giants Harlem Carbondale McAndrew Avera

Grip Sufferer Recovers and Others Improve in Town

James Gleason of Belmont street, once reported with small pox scare after a grip episode, has rallied and went out. Ange Bikkinbeth Kane of Seventh Avenue is now fully recovered from a grip attack that threatened pneumonia. James Carden of Fallbrook, a Carbondale pioneer, left his home for the first time in weeks after severe illness. Miss Gabriella Coleman of Vine Street, a No public school teacher, returns home after a grip illness recovery.

James Gleason Belmont Street Ange Bikkinbeth Kane Seventh Avenue Fallbrook Carbondale Gabriella Coleman Vine Street Mathers

Evening at Miss Gubert's South Main piano recital

Miss May Gubert entertained guests at her home on South Main Street on Tuesday evening. She played several brilliant piano selections. Light refreshments were served. Attendees included Misses Margaret McDonald Louise Bishop Katherine Little Dora Early Madge Byrne and Celia Early.

D. F.C May Little Pike Street Emma Murrin Florence McDonald May Brennan Alice Trobbing Louise Jordan Mary Monaghan Alice Burr Peoghamaton N. Y May Gubert South Main Street

Old Remedies Highlight Winslow's Soothing Syrup Claim

An aged advertisement extols Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a trusted teething aid used by millions of mothers. It claims to ease pain, calm crying, and relieve fits with a bottle priced at six cents, touting its universal safety for infants.

Winslow

Councils Agree to Split City Lighting Contract

A joint light and water committee decided to divide the city building and hose-house lighting contracts between the Carbon- Haste Gas company and Lackawanna Valley Electric Light and Power, selecting gas for the city building and incandescent lights for the hose houses. Bids were debated amid expectations of a repeat of last year’s sharp competition, with Postmaster Thomas favoring gas. The committee’s report, to be presented at Monday’s council meeting, outlines terms for one to five year contracts and the candle power targets for various locations.

Light Fire Witter Dis Lackawanna Lockawanna Valley Wlecite Light and Power Supply Company Iweluding Awn SUP Corol TIOSE AO Condmel Wold Alge Reewire Wheerty Carbomide Gas Company

Pond horticulture charms Brakeman near Carbondale

The Wilkes-Barre News reports Brakeman Clift of the Delaware and Hudson, a hobbyist of pond Illes, cultivates them on Lis farm near Carbondale. Water and care items were sent to Harry Bisher by Pop Skeets, disturbing few pond lovers.

Wilkes-Barre Talgerne County Braikeman City Hubtrd Honesdale Clift Delaware and Hudson Lis Harry Bisher Pop Skeets

Memorial services for William Morrison Dion at Knigins Club

Memorial services in honor of the late William Morrison Dion at the Knigins of Columbus club house on South Main Street. The oration will be delivered by Tlon M T Burke with a programme including voluntaries, Miserere, Messe, roll call, and several solos and readings by Ghaul Kolehts, TM Boylan, and Fran M Burtse, ending with a prayer by the chaplain.

Dion William Morrison Knigins of Columbus Club South Main Street Tlon M. T. Burke Prof Stockman O'Rourke Kerwin Kirkwood Boylan Roll Call Ghaul Kolehts Ermin

Injury Hamps Aged Pike Street Resident

John Murrell of Pike street suffered a deep leg gash yesterday morning while near his home. While hearing a carpenter's tool, a sharp edge struck his leg. blood flowed freely and Dr A Oils sewed several stitches. Murrell will be laid up for some time.

John Murrell Pike Street A. Oils Parrell

Miss Gertrude and Marie Crulum Engaged for Kern Hall Concerts

Miss Gertrude and Miss Marie Crulum of this city have been engaged to provide music at Kern Hall this summer. Gertrude is a talented pianist and Marie a skilled violinist. The Vernhill management praises the Misses Graham as a strong selection.

Gertrude Marie Crulum Kern Hall Marie Vernhill Graham

Fell Township Varic Disease Update

Mrs Vans in Fell township remains at risk from smallpox despite no virulent attack yet. Officials say crisis has not arrived and expect safety within days, though several complications persist.

Broken Cable Delays Traffic At Millin Street Corner

A broken trolley cable at the corner of Millin street and Salem avenue delayed traffic last night. It drew an interested crowd as crews worked for about an hour to restore service.

Millin Street Salem Avenue

Reverend Burke Departs for Hazleton After Ordination

Leaves for Hazleton today as Rev. Edward Burke, recently ordained, travels to Hazleton where he served yesterday. He is from this city and is advancing to assume duties there after his ordination last week.

Hazleton Edward Burke Hasleton

Assignment of a Priest in Carbondale Sparks Prayers

Rev Father Burke departs Carbondale to assume sacred duties as a priest under Bishop Hoban. Friends send prayers and gout wishes as he takes up his ecclesiastical calling in the new assignment.

Bishop Hoban Father Burke Carbondale

Vacation Notes From Thigley's Prescription Clerk

Donnelly, an efficient prescription clerk at Thigley’s pharmacy, is on annual vacation. Mise Rowe Mullady, a stenographer at International Correspondence Schools in Beranton, enjoys two weeks’ vacation with relatives in Honesdale.

Bo . Donnelly Thigley Highoon Mise Rowe Mullady South Main

Poor tind Junior Under American Mechaniles

A fragment listing fraternal and veterans groups including American Legion of Honor Mine Workers Royal Circle Crystal Camp Woodmen of the World.

Companions of the Forest American Legion of Honor Uited the Royal Circle Crystal Camp Woodmen of the World

Revenue Collector Evans Returns After Illness

Deputy Revenue Collector Wy De Evans is able to return to work following a severe grip that kept him home for several weeks. He resumes duties with the Revenue Department.

Wy de Evans

Jermyn High School Alumni Banquet Recalls Guests and Toasts

The second annual Alumni banquet at Windsor hall featured a reception in Assembly high with fern decorations. George Harris presided as toastmaster as alumni and guests toasted themes like Alumni Dreams and The Age of Men. Music by Prof. Firth accompanied the festive event with out of town guests including former school principals. Mrs. Patrick Bloomer of the Mast Side died after brief illness, survived by her husband and three grown children, funeral Saturday at 1 4 o'clock. Interment at Milgfield Geometers. Louis, daughter of Mr and Mrs A I A Battenberg, of Main Street, Issleds, Ralph, son of Mr. and Mrs William Taylor, Fourth Street, appendicitis attack noted.

Jermyn High School Windsor Hall Assembly High Hovelock Edmunds George Harris William Nennedy Joseph O'Brien Arthur Winter Lloyd Thinter Merton Wheeler Assembly Wall Prof. Firth Carbondalé Patrick Bloomer Mast Side Jermen Husharie John Murtha Rosa John Matley Fairmount, Inc Milgfield Geometers Louis Itte A. I. A. Battenberg Main Street Issleds Ralph William Taylor Fourth Street

Local Notices and Social Visits Across Susquehanna County

Archbal d Mrs and son Russell visit relatives in Olyphant Mrs Lindermin and children return from Honesdale Miss Annie Pforr returns from Honesdale visit Mrs Nicol leaves for extended Philadelphia visit O'Malley and Wilkins of Olyphant callers in town Cummings clerks in Scranton Miss Rashleigh of Carbondale visits town P H Clark visiting Moscow area Sam Mendelsohn of Mayfield calls in town District convention of the Order of...

Hinds Russell Olyphant HL Parry Pete O'Malley Abr. Wilkins Dowh Weddowday Yo. Cummings Scranton Annie Pforr Honesdale P. H. Clark Moscow Sam Mendelsohn Mayfield Alice Rashleigh Carbondale The Order of

Do You Know Your Neighbors Refers To Neighborly Help

In country districts neighbors know each other deeply. H H Seal of Portner Tennessee helped a neighbor by fetching Chamberlains Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy and giving three doses that he believes saved the woman's life. The remedy is sold by druggists and should be kept at home.

Chatterloyce London Rue de la Paix Paris Boston Heighbor H. H. Seal Portner Tenn Colle

Daughters of Rebekah Hold Meeting and Benefit Night

Daughters of Rebekah gathered at Od Pellows hall for an afternoon and evening session. They adjourned to a supper prepared by the town talent and were entertained by local performers. The school board met to elect teachers and finalize contracts, reappointing last year’s staff aside from a replacement for a deceased teacher. The new school building contract was awarded to Propst Brothers, undercutting Henry Revels by 183 dollars.

Rebekah Od Pellows Mere William van Doren Mir Heath Kimmin Oleg Dora Linderman Allee Boek Doris Ruth Bishop Misa Tile Klelity Miss Mary Propst Brothers Henry Revels

Visiting Miss Williams Guests in Peckville

Miss Edna Johnson of Scranton and Miss Bertha Rogers of Williamsport visit Miss Mabel Williams on Main street. Mrs. John Leighe of Priceburg and Mrs. James Brink of Green Ridge call on Mrs. Thompson of South Main. Numerous locals hostels, callers, and travelers are listed with several to Brundage’s grave and other local spots. The WCTU met at Mrs. John Williams’s home with no business due to the secretary’s absence. next meeting at Mrs. George Brevens’s home.

Edna Johnson Scranton Bertha Rogers Williamsport Mabel Williams Main Street John Leighe Priceburg James Brink Green Ridge Thompson South Main Street Maude Bell Pittston Ernest Wescott Carbondale Frank Chivers Prospect Hill Jane Williams Heart Lake William FP. Wilbour Philadelphia Willhour William Bell Bell Place A. I. Kiger Brundage Chad Clark Hestleman Walter Walker Mickery Street Mildred Howe Kenyon Carson Cunningham Bell Plies Agnes Hell George Clark Brook Street Jermyn I. F. Hoyt E. J. Barthold Lake Poyntette Womans Christian Termperance Union John F. Williaams Bock George Brevens

Olyphant School Board Holds Brief Session

A brief Olyphant school board meeting adjourned after about three minutes with multiple absentees noted. Lenahan chosen to preside, McCunin as secretary, O Malley named attorney, and voting completed despite limited discussion. The report also records a Dunmore vs Olyphant game outcome and player abbreviations.

Syn Mears Latheswells Norton Symons Uhiinmnan Wolly Mew Lenahan McCunin Lanse Jaime J. O'Malley Nother Budinessa Dunmore Jordan Mahon McLaughish Payton O' Hora

Local Notables In Transit From Town To Town

Pathrick Langan of yvde Park visits at the home of Mr and Mrs Patriek Coleman of hired street. Rev Father Walsh returns from retreat. Michiel White leaves Tuesday evening for New York where he has secured employment.

Pathrick Langan Yvde Park Merry Myre Patriek Coleman Father Walsh Hla Michiel White New York

Avoca Briefs: marriage, deaths, and travels in region

Mire Kate Loughrey and Patrick McKeon wed at Rev M F Crane's ceremony. A York Avenue child died after eating green apples. funeral planned tomorrow. Prof C P Hoban moved family to Dunmore. Clergy of St Michael's Toronto hosted guests. Mrs Snyder and daughter Madge plus Miss Anderson visiting Pracksville. William Gay heads to Wyoming County for a few weeks. A local party visited Siebel's Grove and hosted Ransome household guests including Aikman, Whyte, Cranston, Graham, Anderson, Jonow, Lagan, and Hastie.

Kate Loughrey Grove Kect Pattick McKeon Winestret M. F. Crane Archibald Tinklepatgh York Avenue Hoban Dunmore Rey Father Peeeley St. Michael's Toronto M. P Crane John Bodey Elizabeth Bontock New York City Snyder Madge Mary Anderson Pracksville William Gay Wyoming County Siebel's Grove Ransome Home Margaret Anna Aikman Grace Anna Whyte Jean Cranston Mary Graham Margaret Anderson Stella Jonow Edna Lagan Moosic Anna Hastie

Men’s socks neckwear and skirts highlight sale items

Open work cotton socks in tan blue and cardinal reduced from 25 cents. Washable ties in madras stripes and checks with bat wing ends now 12 1/2 cents. Summer shirts madras fabric offered at 50 cents, Lion Brand shirts are the regular dollar.

Madras

Fashionable bathing suits and summer ribbons on sale

women's bathing suits range from 2.00 to 16.00 made of mohair and silk with fashion driven styles and Russian blouses. white ribbons dominate June and July and are stocked in three boxes to one color, with items like Latin taffeta ribbons and white moire ribbons offered at cut prices.

Local Families Arrive at Harvey's Lake This Week

Mr and Mrs Muir and Jean Newlin join the families of Rachiel and Elizabeth Davie and others as Seward Button’s family moves to Harvey's Lake this week. The group includes Messrs James Cranston Frank Alerholt William Davis Thomas Morton Robert Webber George Newlin William Oliver and James and Maurice Johnson.

Muir Jean Newlin Rachiel Elizabeth Davie James Cranston Frank Alerholt William Davis Thomas Morton Robert Webber George Newlin William Oliver James Maurice Johnson Seward Button Harvey's Lake

Local Baseball Scores and Social News from Old Forge

The home team fell 1 to 7 at Old Forge. Batteries Reds Reed and Stone for Old Forge. Garvin and Phillips for the opponents. Umpire McHiugh. The Microdorn Stars vs Young Co hen Giants set for River side grounds. Meyers Harris and Thoma Jones back from Philsboro. Dunmorean club beat Taylor Close Co 12 to 1 at Riverside. visitors hosted at So, 1 nose Hertinde and others. George Tlood of North Taylor visited Parkton. Draiglat W. OW. Watkins of Pockville hosted relatives in the borough.

Old Forge Reds Reed and Riverside Wis Dunmoreans Nose Hertinde John Steeele Parkton Draiglat W. OW. Watkins Pockville

Community notices and local mishaps in Clark's Summit area

A note of church event at Methodsat Episcopal church with a small admission and post performance refreshments. Local obituaries, family visits, births, and several minor injuries are reported including a Fourth of July accident where a boy shot near his eye and a man breaking a limb again, plus a self-inflicted finger wound and other travel and visiting family updates.

Annie Colvin Hineema Susan Pinter Myre Millom Rhodes Sovran Fon R. Kime Mra Smith Delight Park Monty Jim Pred Smitth

Local Social Notes Sketch Visitors and Travel

Moosic resident Mooss Caryl of Scranton visits grandfather on Wiles place. Mrs John Roberts returns from New York. Miss Mable Singer spent a month in New York. Mrs Winghey of Wyoming visits daughter in New Jersey. Miss Daisy Copp recovering from illness. Miss Stella Wiltz spends the summer in New York. Miss Cora Parson of Susquehanna greets Miss Nina Dix this week. Mrs McCormack and Maggie attend the funeral of her nephew John McCormack in Wandling yesterday. Little Merman Scott’s funeral at 8 this morning at the father’s home Camden, N J interment there.

Mdnn Caryl Scranton Wiles Place John Roberts New York Mable Singer Winghey Wyoming Mya J. N. Bailey Daisy Copp Stella Wiltz Cora Parson Susaneluuna Nina Dix McCormack Maggie John Mcormack Wandling Littl Merman Scott Camden N. J

Drowning Report Shocks Factoryville Community

Factoryville July 10 The town was shocked Tuesday evening by the drowning of Ford the only son of Rev and Mrs Abel Wrigley of Mill City My.

Scranton Tribune Factoryville Ford Ar Mra Abel Wrigley Mill Cliy

Tragic Drowning of Young Wrigley in Local Pond

The 22 year old Wrigley, vacationing at his home, disappeared after entering a pond near the property. Companions saw him fall and briefly recover before sinking again and dying. Funeral set at Methodist church in Preoryville Tuesday at 2 PM with burial at Evergreen cemetery. Others noted: Aire. Ailolin Luce of Beranton spent Sunday with relatives. Paul D Wilson of New York visiting his mother. engagement announced between Marian Gorton Chase and Robert Neumeyer of Bethlehem.

Wrigley Mr. Wrighey Wee Wyoming Seminoes Biate College Methodist Church ii Preory Ville Thiyeday Evergheen Aire Ailolin Luce Beranton Paul D Wilson New York Helen Wilson Miivy Gorton Chase Marian Robert Bb Neumeyer Bethlehem

Ethel Smith Returns From Montrose For Summer

Mrs. Ethel Smith returned from Montrose and plans to spend the summer at her home. Mrs. D. D. Stevens of Wikdale entertained the Presbyterian Studies Aid at Ledana with a strawberry event on Wednesday.

Volondale Ethel Smith Montrose DD. L. Stevens Wikdale Ledana

Carpenters Grove Fourth Fest and Local Library Update

A pleasant afternoon with guests Miss Mamie Barnes and Mixes Barnes at Hane king New York while Miss Bronson hosted relatives from Galeton. Carpenters Grove Fourth celebration featured a church concert to aid coal prospecting by the Carpentry brothers. Uintondale Public Library added new volumes and urges readers to use the reading room, supported by donations from J H Burns Scranton and Colonel Pratt New Milford. library hours include weekday afternoons and evenings.

Howtese Mamie Mixes Barnes Haneking N. Y Hincilly Presbyterian Church carpent@y brothers Uintondale J. Hh, Burns Scranton Colonel Pratt New Milford Mies Dalay Bronson

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