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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1902
Page
3
The article notes train departures and arrivals between Carbondale, Waymart, Scranton, and surrounding towns with schedules to Albany Montreal and Boston. It also mentions performances by the Scranton Conservatory of Music and Archibald Butler, including two duets and solos with Handel and hymn pieces, praising the program as splendid.
New York Ontario and Western timetable notes departures and connections from Carbondale to Scranton and points north on Sundays and weekdays. Details include morning and evening trains with times such as 7 00 am and 11 10 pm, plus arrivals from Scranton and connections to Cornish and neighboring routes.
Subscribers are asked to report any irregularity or confusion in the delivery of The Tribune to the Carbondige branch in the Burke building or to Robert & Reynolds newsdealers. The office notes reported delivery confusion and urges immediate reports of delinquency to aid efficient service.
John Stirn a Delaware and Hudson brakeman died Friday night after falling from a box car on Conductor Frank Morgan's train near Lanesboro The train left at 20 for Nineveh junction His body was found later and taken to Carbondale for burial Stirn 30 a native of Archbald had lived in Carbondale with John Eaton and is survived by his wife one child his parents four sisters and three brothers Funeral services planned at 2 p m at his home and 2 50 p m at First Presbyterian church before burial in Archbald
Henry Baker, recently moved from New York City to Carbondale, died suddenly at the Niel boarding house on Dilton Avenue Friday night. He collapsed from heart failure minutes after a physician arrived. Baker had worked as a wreckle- plater at Carbondale Metal Working Co but was laid off weeks earlier for unsatisfactory service. He felt unsettled and wished to be with his mother and sister buried in Paterson New Jersey.
Miss Lydia Sailer announced her resignation as soprano soloist at Trinity Episcopal church with the phrase without prejudice as lawyers note. She attended services yesterday and will continue to enhance worship with her singing in the interim.
The Trinity church service features a fresh air as the saxophone is introduced at the close of the evening ritual by Arthur E. Morse from the faculty of the music program.
A Toledo woman testifies Postum Coffee cured stomach troubles after long use of ordinary coffee. She notes her husband survived gastric typhoid by consuming Postum, praising its nourishment and health benefits. The advertisement cites Postum Coffee as a life saver.
Jimes Moran of Carbondale aged 48 died after returning from Buffalo to Pike and Sand streets. He grew faint while ascending stairs at his sister-in-law Mrs. Edwoul Walsh’s home and expired on the porch despite medical aid. Moran, once a special policeman, had lived in Buffalo for years before returning with his wife to settle in Carbondale. His death is attributed to heart failure. He is survived by his wife, his mother, and one brother.
Measles cases flood the Sixth ward with several families affected on Cemetery Street and dselmont Street but most are mild. A diphtheria case in Glidys on Clark Avenue adds danger while Noo & school ward reports widespread absenteeism among forty children and many more off at home due to illness.
Mire Rooke of Mews Ride, OW, was attacked by two fighting dogs returning home. One of the animals savagely bit and injured her limb. The wound was cauterized and caused significant suffering before the dogs, owned by the Lynady and Rooney families on Pirview Street, were shot by Chief of Police McAndrew.
Frank Holmes of Hochenster in town as representative for Corlies & Coon Collay of Troy New York. Holmes, a husting salesman, has a social aide who helps him, and many friends in Carbondale.
Hugh Frayne national organizer for the American Federation visits the area to discuss labor issues and union mobilization. He plans meetings with local workers and affiliates to boost organizing efforts and voter turnout.
The Central Labor union heard a speaker from the A. F. of Labor yesterday. An afternoon address was given and a smoker session followed. Mr Frayne's mission to Carbondale aimed to settle the dispute over structural iron workers at Fell Brewing company's new plant.
The Mott Haven team traveled to the host city and defeated the Crescents in a thrilling contest. Buck starred for Mott Haven while Cuff and McAndrew led the local side. details note six Crescents runs in the seventh inning and a hard fought, entertaining game watched by about 1500 fans.
The steam laundries in Carbondale and Forest City end credit and require cash on delivery. The move, influenced by the econl strike’s impact, was debated beforehand and then enforced under a valley wide agreement with all local laundries participating.
Dr. B L Singer of Carbondale plans to locate in Philadelphia this week. He has just completed two years as surgeon at the Jewish hospital where he gained valuable experience. He has broad mental qualifications and the support of many friends in Carbondale who expect him to achieve success and honor.
Beginning yesterday and continuing through the summer trains on the Planesville division halt at Lake Lodore to board or alight passengers on notice to conductors. A new summer timetable adds a train to and from Honesdale and Lodore, effective June 1.
Colonel John McComb starts for Gettysburg to join the Grand Army of the Republic department encampment. He is a post commander and aide-de-camp to department commander Levi G. Mettauley, who appointed him colonel last year. Early in 1902 he received another commission as colonel to serve as aide-de-camp.
A local farmer, once stricken with rheumatism, recovered after using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. C. P. Rayder of Pattens Milk reports he bought a bottle, improved rapidly, and paid for another, saying he keeps it at home. Available at all druggists.
The New York Magazine of Sanitation and Hygiene endorses Dr. David Kennedy's Favorite Remedy as highly effective for kidney liver bladder trouble and rheumatism after tests and inquiries. The ad notes 50 cent and 1.00 bottles and free trial by mail from Dr. David Kennedy Corporation Rondout NY, with Cherry Balsam for colds coughs and consumption priced at 25c 50c 1.00.
Comrades W. L. Yarrington and William Anderson will attend the encampment as delegates from Davies post with Commander McComb leading the party. The note records camp attendance in the highest grade of Grand Army preferment in the United States.
A piano recital tonight promises fine music at Haydn Evans home on Laurel Street. Mrs Arthur Long of Beranton will present a program by pupil of his conservatory with Miss Via Jones and Mrs Frank Brundage assisting. selections include Chopin Mendelssohn and Gottschalk ending with Etude De Concert.
At St Hose Church a fine window was donated by Mrs. Peter Krantz in memory of her late husband Peter Krantz senior. The north transept window depicts a representation of suffering in purgatory and has drawn admiration from the congregation and visitors. The donation, totaling $800, was announced yesterday.
Rev. Charles Lee of the First Presbyterian Church was warmly welcomed back to his pulpit after two Sundays away at the Presbyterian General Assembly in New York City. Rev. F. Ehvinger resumed duties at St Paul’s Lutheran Church after a week at the ministerial conference in Mauston and read a brief report of the sessions.
Readable fragments show a gathering of community groups including Olive Leaf lodge Odd Fellows typographical union Merchants association Patriothe Order Bons of America Barbers union and branch T204 16 Letter Cumiers. The item outlines a meeting of councils and unions in the city.
Henry Smith and family of Fagle day in the city, P J Carden of Scranton, spent Sun Bridge N Y, returning after weeks with Mrs Smith's brother Richard Cobbledict. Cobbledict sails to join his brother in England then to South Africa to become merchants. Catherine Gibbons of Scranton visited Carbondale friends. Margaret Gilmartin of Scranton attended mass in St Rose church. M F B Larkin of Scranton prepares for Clark Bros branch opening in the remodeled Aitken building. Mrs J J Monaghan and daughter Catherine of Harrison House visited relatives in Scranton. Kirk Harrington of New York formerly Carbondale residents came for a family reunion. Presiding Elder J F Warner also mentioned.
Bethany Cor notes welcome visitors from Methodist church in pending guest Mr and Mrs Warner. Constable Edward J Neary visited Sidney Centre New York with Hart A Lee of Everett House. MeMori es Day sees H Kerwin John Brennan Patrick Boylan and John O Rourke in Binghamton for Knights of Columbus events.
Attendees from Jermyn at the John Jermyn funeral in Scranton included H A Willman, A Battenberg, A Whitley and others. Rev Twyson Jones will preside this evening at the Congregational church. Local residents report band music, personnel changes at the Central hotel, and church services as the town updates events and visits.
Memorial Day services were held in Waverly with marches to Mickory Grove cemetery to decorate soldier graves. In the afternoon a large audience heard Comrade John T. Howe of Scranton and Rev W F Clark deliver memorial addresses at the High School and Methodist churches respectively. A Friday reception at B Hedford’s residence hosted many local residents and guests from nearby towns.
In Jessup a notable alley ball match drew crowds as the Donnelly brothers defeated Flannery and O'Boyle of Dunmore for 100 a side. Ella Mullen of Beranton visited town, while the M I baseball club held a social at Billings hall to fund a new ball ground near the Pacific Oil ranks on Railroad Street. A joint meeting of three locals was planned at St James hall with District President T D Nichols scheduled to speak. Temple Iron and Coal erected a twelve foot board fence.
A Dolph Coal Company official granted eight hour day demands for firemen engineers pump runners and fuel handlers. As a result the breaker will be operated today by union hands following a visit from a local committee to Superintendent W G Robertson.
The funeral for Whemas, six months old, and Mrs. Thomas Wosdworth was held Saturday with services at home led by Rev. D C Edwards. Burial followed at Forest Home cemetery. Tonight a quarterly conference and business meeting will be at the Methodist Episcopal church with Presiding Elder Dy Grima in charge. The Taylor Reda ball team is to meet for 6 pm Riverside grounds practice, with expected attendance. The William Tell Night Club shoot on the club grounds Friday yielded many high scores. Reds of Saylor have been engaged to play at Honesdale on June 21. Mrs. Williamy Sewden, visiting town, has returned to Waynigrt. James Dornin of Main street left for England on Saturday. Philip Noakes will represent the Improved On ered Men No 247 at the Grand Lodge session in Lebanon on June 6. Alexander Law of Tronesdate returned yesterday after a visit with relatives. John Byung of Danville returned from town visit. Mrs. David Price and son Bert returned to Clark's Summit Saturday. James Davis of Main street left Friday for a visit with relatives in London. Miss Maud Davis leaves today to resume study at Stroudsburg State Normal School after a visit with Drugglat and Mrs. Joseph Davis. William and John Francis and Tallie Jones leave for a trip to Wales and England. Charles Williams of Union street leaves for a visit to Atlantic City. Mrs J A Necker of Schuylkill Haven has returned home after visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs John Gordon of Lincoln Heights were guests of William Heese and family on Union street. The Methodist Episcopal church Sunday school is preparing for children's exercises this month.
On June 1 the Pennsylvania Railroad will publish the 1902 Summer Excursion Route Book describing Eastern resorts and routes with fares. It lists over seventeen hundred routes, illustrations, and is sold at ten cents at ticket offices or twenty cents by mail from George W. Boyd at Broad Street Station.
The Pennsylvania Railroad offers discounted excursion tickets from all lines to Boston for the First Church of Christ Scientists meeting June 15 to 18. Tickets valid June 12 14 16 and 17, with return by June 25, at a reduced round trip fare plus one dollar.
The N. Y. N. C. & W. Summer Time Table becomes effective on its main line and Scranton division Sunday June 18. Trains run as last season with an early morning connection for passengers Carbondale and South with the Quaker City express of the Central Mallywood of New Jersey. The schedule provides close connections for Pennsylvania points arriving Philadelphia at noon Baltimore 2 80 Washington 3 0 and Atlantic City 6 20 p.m.
Imperial Council Nobles of the Mystic Shrine in San Francisco California announce Lackawanna railroad offers first class excursion tickets from Scranton at 86 dollars 25 cents for round trip with sale May 6 to June 7 1902 and return by 60 days from purchase. Stop off privileges variable routes side trips and Pullman reservations available through depot ticket agent.
The Lackawanna railroad offers first class round trip tickets to Portland, Oregon for 70.50 dollars, valid for sale May 26 to June 7, with return required within 60 days from sale. Tickets are tied to the National Convention and Travellers Protective Association of America events in Portland, June 3 to 20, 1902.
The Improved Order of Red Men of Penn will meet in Lebanon in June 1902. New Jersey Central offers reduced fares from Scranton to Wilkes-Barre area stations with tickets valid June 7 to 14. Details available from station ticket agents.
Railroad ticket agents announce first class round trips to Gettysburg for the G A R encampment with travel days June 1 to 4 and final return by June 5. Children under 12 pay half the adult fare.
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