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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jul 17, 1902

Page

7

New Smallpox Cases Reported in North Beranton

Health officials report two new smallpox cases in North Beranton. James Gallagher, 1, and his sister Kate Moran, 16, are identified as victims. James was taken to Emergency Hospital. Kate refused hospital admission. Dr Houser diagnosed both cases. health officer to inspect homes this morning.

James Gallagher Hrick Avesnie North Beranton James Kate Martin Moran Putnam Street Houser Gallagher

Newsboys Outing Plans Advance At Nay Aug Park

The Newsboys Outing committee meets this morning at A B P Bedford in the Board of Trade building to finalize arrangements for the July 2 picnic at Nay Aug park. New donations include five dollars from Mrs E N Willard and sixty cents from Dr Mary A Shepherd plus one hundred Famous Ripper cigars from Joseph Block. Cash or other contributions are welcome via the secretary FE G Hatfield or treasurer T J Fleming in Scranton, Pa.

Newsboys A. B P. Bedford Board of Trade Nay Aug Park E. N. Willard Joseph Block Mary A. Shepherd FE. G. Hatfield Tribune T. J. Fleming Times Scranton

Reds Edge Old Marge In Ninth Inning Setback

The Reds lost to Old Marge after a late rally tied the game in the ninth. Williams pitched well for the visitors, and an error sealed the home team's defeat in a closely contested ballgame witnessed by about 1,500 fans.

Scranton Athletic Club Outing Plans at Mountain Park

The Scranton Athletic Club outlines events for a Saturday outing at Mountain Park with prizes donated by local tradesmen. The program includes tug of war, running races, tumbling, broad jumps, shot put, climbing, bowling, and various class events by Scranton club members.

Scranton Athletic Club Mountain Park Sopipton Athletic Club Scbanton Athletic Scbanton Athletic Cliub Erranton Scranton Athletic Scranton Athletic Cliab Clisa Rose'a Indians Fhummen

Animals Turned Over To Police After Dangers On Willow Street

A dog deemed dangerous to residents on Willow Street was killed by Police Officer George Well. The report notes routine local notices and community events including church, social, and educational activities amid a string of small-town items.

Nicholson Notes and Social Updates From Scranton

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Mrs. John Bailey of Harrisburg and her parents visiting. Bailey relatives Bailey and Decker attended. Mrs Shaffer of Brooklyn visiting sister Mrs Vo Decker. Mrs Titus visiting sister at Old Forge. Mrs Thayer of Binghamton calling on friends. Mr and Mrs Tiffany enjoying Lake Nicholson breezes. Mrs Lord visiting her parents at Springville.

Lake Nicholson W. J. Lord Springville

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Remedy Endorsed For Children

Public health notice promotes Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Hoest Remedy as a reliable cure for summer diarrhea and cholera infantum in children. It advocates mixing with cold water, drinking plain, and asserts safety for small children, with distribution via druggists.

Educational leaders praise Cuba and U S schools in early twentieth century remarks

A collection of remarks from Francis W Parker Joseph Wharton and others lauds expanding education in the Americas. Notes on Princetons first Black degree recipient Miss Helen Gould gift and Carnegie library grant in Poplar London. Cu ban efforts cited with many new schools and high enrollments amid U S support in Cuba.

All Victims Accounted For After Klondike Mine Search

Exclusive wire reports from Johnstown that two hundred and fewer workers have returned to the Rolling Mil mine and six hundred tons were sent out. A further Klondike search found no buried bodies in the Slavish cemetery, and officials say every mine is accounted for.

Johnstown Klondike

Ladies Aid net profit for July 1 celebration

Clark's Summit committee reports a net profit of 879 from the Ladies' Aid celebration on July 1. Miss Kate Atherton is at home on Woodlawn Park. Arthur, injured by a blank cartridge explosion, is recovering and won’t lose the eye. An entertainment will be held at the Methodist Episcopal church Thursday evening with music and other numbers. Nellie Alger spent Sunday in Pittston. Anna Padden returned to duties in the Correspondence Schools after vacation. Leroy Benjamin of New York City visits friends here. Rev and Mrs J Custard visited friends in Scranton recently. Mrs John Singer of Scranton spent Sunday with her sister Ara. 8 Singer.

Reds Marge Williams Saisuieessiedser Ehnsiaae Potge Bitterles Reed Glynn Phillips Wweagh Methodist Episcopal Church Nay Aug Park Church Corner Independent Polltient Club First Ward Davis’ Hall Edgar David Ed. B Jans Order United American Mechanics Peter Jones Wilkes-Barre Edward Weeden Anna West Scranton George M. Thomas Main Street Grioles Greys Riverside Towesdale William Mackenzie Misa Harriet Union Street Vielt Robert Mackenzie Miltsburg W. G. Davis North Taylor Niles Youngstown Olle Decker North Scranton Ladies’ Aid Society Kate Atherton Woodlawn Park Red Smith Arthur Nellie Alger Pittston Mike Anna Padden Leroy Benjamin New York City Rey J. Custard Seranton John Singer Scranton Batunday Ara F. Singer

Local Briefs From Tunkhannock and Vicinity

Reports include the death of John Kk Wolf of Morristown New Jersey at his parents home after a short illness with funeral at home on Thursday afternoon. John William Townsend suffers peritonitis at his Putnam Street home. A marriage license issued to Hipam Bruges Neelerssburg and Eva Weber Centre. Morehind John W Avers Thurston killed by lightning on Forkston mountain. Walter Blark survives. Avers leaves a widow and many children.

Scranton Tribune Tunkhannock Sie-Lee Stark Kurey Philladelphia John Kk. Wolf Morristown N. J John Willam Yown Hia Pi Younts Putnam Street Hipam Bruges Neelerssburg Eva Weber Centre Morehind John W. Avers Thurston Forkston Mountain Avera Thomas Vase Walter Blark White Perry Avers

Old Time Remedy Homes Teething Solution

Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Syrup advertised as a long trusted teething remedy by a notable female physician in the United States. The ad claims it relieves the child’s choleric pains, cures diarrhea and griping, calms wind, and provides rest to both child and mother. Bottles priced at twenty five cents.

Mammoth Rail Excursion To Lake Ledore This Sunday

The Delaware and Hudson railroad will run special excursion trains from Scranton on Sunday morning to Lake Ledore for the TA U Lancers encampment and the Solemn Military Mass on July 20. Departure times are 7 45, 8 and 9 a m with fares adults 75 cents and children 45 cents. Reduced rates available from all points.

TA. U. Lancers Lake Ledore Delaware and Hudson Railroad Scranton Lackawanna Avenue

Train No 6 and No 3 Connect at Manunka Chunk

Lackawanna Limited train No 6 departs Scranton at 3 35 p m eastbound and No 3 arrives Scranton at 1 40 p m westbound now connect daily with Pennsylvania Railroad at Manunka Chunk to and from Philadelphia and intermediate points on the Belvidere division.

Lackawanna Limited Scranton Pennsylvania Railroad Manunka Chunk Philadelphia Belvidere

Mountain Special limited train to Wilkes-Barre

Effective Saturday July 2 and every Saturday thereafter the Lehigh Valley railroad runs the Mountain Special from New York to Wilkes-Barre for Sunday trips out of town. The train includes vestibule coaches and a Pullman parlor car, departing New York Twenty third street at 2.10 pm and arriving Wilkes-Barre at 7.05 pm. Return Sundays at 6.00 pm from Wilkes-Barre arriving New York Twenty third street at 11.15 pm, with stops at principal stations along the route.

Lehigh Valley Railroad New York Wilkes-Barre Mountain Twenty-third Street Twenty Third Street

Varied Early 20th Century Job Ads From Linens to Rail Shops

The notice lists multiple employment openings in diverse fields. Positions include experienced ginemen for linens and domestics at Goldsmith's Barmuar, two ton colored shoe shiners in Binghamton, civil service exam preparation, and vacancies for young men at Vitex with referees. Also seeks competent machinists near Pittsburgh with wages per hour and transportation, plus further details via George Walker and CL 1. Snyder for applicants.

Pittsburg Wilkes-Barre Bnyder Mooney Buffalo

Travel offer from Long Branch to Ocean Grove and Asbury Park

Round trip fare five dollars for adults with children 6 to 12 half fare. Tickets valid for travel on regular trains on July 22 with return by August 1. Sale at stations Scranton Taylor Moo sic Avoca Pittston Yatesville Lafita Miners Mills Parsons Wilkes Barre. J S Swisher Dist Passenger Agent Scranton.

Long Branch Oovean Grove Asbury Park New Jersey Central Scranton Taylor Moosic Avoca Pittston Yatesville Lafita Miners’ Mills Parsons Wilkes-Barre J. S. Swisher Dist

Red Men excursion draws over a thousand to Shohola Glen

The Red Men outing on Tuesday brought 1,045 excursionists to Shohola Glen, with about 800 from Honesdale. The group returned home by 7 p.m. after a delightful day, marking a financial success for the organization.

Red Men Shohola Glen Honesdale

City Social Notes Highlight Local Visits

William J. Anderson spent Sunday with friends in Wilkes-Barre. Mrs Benjamin Richardson visits her daughter Mrs J T Rollis in Schuylkill county. Mrs Dilla spent Tuesday with friends in Parsons. Miss Bertha Smith called in Avoca yesterday. Dr N F Pier and wife have returned home after spending their summer vacation at Elmhurst.

William J. Anderson Wilkes-Barre Benjamin Richardson J. T. Rollis Schuylkill County Dilla Parsons Bertha Smith Avoca N. F. Pier Elmhurst

Services Set at Baptist Church Next Sunday

Morning sermon by the pastor on The Work of the American Baptist Home Mission Society. Evening sermon titled The Message of the Soul. Both services scheduled for next Sunday at the Baptist Church.

Baptist Church American Baptist Home Mission Society Seu

Special Lackawanna Excursion Tickets to Silver Lake Sale

Ex cursion tickets to Silver Lake are offered via the Lackawanna railroad for seven dollars and twenty cents from Scranton, valid July 15 to August 21, with final return by September 1, 1902. Children under twelve pay half, rate includes through trains daily with Pullmans and tourist cars, meals from five cents to a dollar, or à la carte. Contact R. E. Payne at 201 Main Street Buffalo for details.

Lackawanna Railroad Silver Lake Scranton Colorado Utah South Dakota Minnesota Wisconsin R. E. Payne Main Street Buffalo

Lost package at Globe store needs return

A Globe store has a lost package containing one silk and one lawn waist. Please return to the Tribune office.

Globe Tribune

Baseball Scores Across The League

In Philadelphia Baltimore Washington Boston St. Louis Cincinnati Chicago Brooklyn Pittsburgh games show varied innings and battery pairings. Key pitchers include Patterson Sullivan Schreckengost Towle Bresnahan and Cantillon with umpires Johnston Caruthers Connolly O Day and Emelle.

Baltimore Rhe St. Towle Trarper and Wahoe Shields Bresnahan Jonnstone Caruthers

Nickel Plate road offers fast service east to west

Advertises a fast time and the finest equipment on the Nickel Plate road for passenger comfort. Encourages travelers to see nearest agents or write R. E. Payne at 291 Malin St., Buffalo, N. Y., for details.

Nickel Plate Road R. E. Payne Malin St Buffalo

Stray Horses Recovered At Mimhurst Premises

Notice lists two light brown horses and one dark brown horse found at the premises of J. M. Rhodes in Mimhurst. Owner may reclaim by paying advertising costs and keeping the animals.

J. M. Rhodes Mimhurst

Stock and Wheat Traders Special Market Letter

Stock and Wheat Traders offers a special market letter with no delay. Free on application from M. Hibbard & Co. members of New York Consolidated and Stock Exchange. Located at 44 and 46 Broadway New York. Established 1861. Long Distance Phone 288 Broad.

M. Hibbard & Co N. Y. Consolidated and Stock Exchange Broadway New York

Honesdale News Briefs Include Construction Plans and Sports

Measurements by George Campbell of Massachusetts target renumbering for free mail delivery in Honesdale. Frank Myers plans a knitting mill on his East Honesdale lot opposite Hermans wagon factory. Next Saturday fans will see Taylor Reds vs Honesdale at the Honesdale field. Mrs. Davis of Washington D C stays with BB C Mumford. Mrs. Bishop and Grace visit Scranton. Dusenberre couple returns from wedding tour to Allen house. Band concert on the bandstand built by Henry Z Tussell follows the Red Men parade.

Scranton Tribune Honesdale George Campbell Massachusetts Frank Myers Hermans’ Wagon Factory East Honesdale Taylor Reds Honesdale Field Davis Washington, D. C BB C. Mumford Bishop Miss Grace Scranton Richard Dusenberre Allen House Henry Z. Tussell

Sliders Schedule Potential Game With Mitchell Boys Saturday

The Sliders dh seek a 9 99 oclock Saturday morning game against the Mitchell Boys on Moses Taylor Hospital grounds. If accepted, Tribune readers may see Manveer VFignn, captain Joe VFignn, Will Brondhbart lead The Sliders Jr against the Young Originals on Tuesday at Moses Taylor Hospital grounds.

Sliders Mitchell Boys Moses Taylor

Picture Puzzle Hidden Object Contest Players Invited

Cut out daily pictures, mark the hidden object, and save them until Saturday. Send or drop to The Tribune office in an envelope addressed to Pissle Dobe canis with name age and address. Six correct weekly pictures will have names published in The Tribune Monday morning.

Tribune

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