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Scranton Tribune

Location

Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1902

Page

3

Train Schedules and Destinations for Carbondale Station

Fragmented timetable lists trains from Carbondale to Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston and Waymart Honesdale Wilkes Barre and Korantan with departure and arrival times including Sunday services and midweek connections. It notes cars and platforms and multiple routes through Philadelphia and nearby towns.

Trulhe Carbondale City Station Revpleton Wilkow Albany Saratoga Montreal Boston Pine ‘Points Ceili Waymart Monesdale Honesdale Traine Wilkes Harte Korantan Tralia Aevive

Train Schedules for New York and Nearby Lines

Schedule fragment outlines trains of New York Ontario and Western with times in Carbondale Scranton and connections. Entries mention departures and arrivals around 7.00 a m 10 00 p m 11 00 a m and 9 10 a m with connections to New York and points north.

New York Ontario Western Carbondale Scranton Mit Danny Siindava Wall Trina Artive

Delivery irregularities prompt subscriber report

The Tribune asks subscribers to report any irregularity or confusion in delivery to the Carbondale branch in the Burke building or to Robert & Reynolds newsdealers. Delinquencies should be reported at once to aid efficient service.

The Tribune Carbondale the Tribune Burke Robert & Reynolds

Carbondale School Board elects Richard Kerwin as president

The Carbondale school board held a special session to complete its permanent organization naming Richard J. Kerwin president. The levy for next year remains eleven mills split as seven for general fund three for building and one for sinking. Directors debated raising the levy and considered shortening the term. visiting and inspection days were scheduled for the coming week.

Carbondale School Board Richard J. Kerwin Kerwin Hughes Copeland Vanana Kerwin Ino

Second Trinity Sunday Sabbath School and Services

Second Trinity Sunday Sabbath school at 9 30 a m and services at 10 a m. A theme sermon on first Timothy verses six to eight about godliness with contentment great gain and the idea we brought nothing into the world and take nothing out. Having food and raiment let us be there with content. All are welcome to attend.

Timothy Vis

Alumni meeting postponed to next Tuesday at 7.30

The Alumni meeting scheduled for last evening was postponed due to other meetings. It will now take place next Tuesday at 7.30.

Missionary Society Elects Officers At Forest Ry Meet

The Forest ry Methodist Missionary meeting featured an evening address described as worthy of especial mention as officers were elected for the Missionary Society.

Missionary Society Methodist Missionary Meeting Forestry

Good Food Pays Better Than Any Investment

A testimonial from W F Albro of Scranton Pa praising Grupe Nuts Breakfast Food as a health booster after paralysis shocks and long illness. He credits daily use with restored strength and ability to work for a large company, noting he mainly eats Grupe Nuts and Pasty Food Coffee. He also mentions a recipe book included in each package.

W. F. Albro Chest Scranton

Local Officers Elected For The Ensuing Year

The officers chosen include President Mrs Pierce Butler first vice president Mrs B D Long second vice president Mrs B D Briggs third vice president Mrs M D Fuller secretary Mrs R L Clark and treasurer Mrs C H Newline The evening session featured remarks by Misses Alice Box Verna Skinner Minn Rolls and Meta Kenworthy from Carbondale attendees listed among many local residents and friends.

Mra. Pierce Butler B. D. Long 8. D. Briggs M. D. Fuller R. L. Clark C. H. Newline Alice Box Verna Skinner Minn Rolls Meta Kenworthy Foster Stephens Grennell Felts Frank Smith

Anglers Ready As Season Opens June Fifteen

The region reports improving weather drawing fishermen to ponds north of Carbondale and streams near Stillwater New York. Experts list fish allowed after June fourteenth including bass crappie rock bass pickerel sunfish and muskalonge with size limits nine inches for bass and pickerel.

Carbondale McNulty John Gilbert Stillwater N. Y Marty Williams York State Way Carbondge Cycle Club Thomas Duty William Collins Edward Neary Wiliam Lynott James Thompson Crystal Newton Lakes William Cleft Hubbard Honesdale

Carbondale Students Return From College Today

Home from school reports Carbondale youths returning from colleges across the country. Joseph F. Brennan, now a bachelor of laws from Dickinson Law School, arrows home and plans location after admission to the Lackawanna bar. Myron Hockenberry returns from Dickinson College to spend summer in Carbondale and will study in Boston in fall. Edward Burr and Bert Dix, both Dickinson connections, also home for summer from Delaware colleges and Dickinson respectively.

Carbondale Joseph FE. Brennan Dickinson Law School Carlisle Lackawanna Brennan Myron Hockenberry Dickinson College

Saw Mill Burned Near Crystal Lake and Dundaff

A saw mill owned by John J. Simpson between Crystal Lake and Dundaff burned yesterday morning. Discovered about 6 o clock, the mill was destroyed by 7 o clock with no fire-fighting means available. Loss estimated at $1,600, partially insured. Origin of the fire unknown. rebuilding unlikely due to depleted resources.

John J. Simpson Crystal Lake Dundaff Simpson

Mrs. Mack Joins Husband at Stock Exchange Managers’ Home

Mrs. J. B. Mack of Hancock has joined her husband who manages in the stock exchange and moved into the Harrison house in the Watt building yesterday.

J. 8. Mack Hancock, XN Stock Brokers' Exchange Watt Building Harrison House

Widow of John Stirn Grateful for Aid After Tragic Death

The widow of the late John Stirn, who died tragically on the Delaware and Hudson road last Friday, expresses deep gratitude to those who assisted her during the bereavement.

John Stirn Delaware and Hudson Road

Carbondale lodge honor roll notes diverse fraternal groups

Fraternal organizations listed include Carbondale lodge Odd Fellows Division No 1 A Co H Court Ciolden Eagle Poresters of America Diamond lodge Shield of Honor with unclear event or context. The fragment suggests a tally or roster of societies present.

Carbondale Lodge Odd Fellows A, Co. H Court Ciolden Eagle Poresters of America Diamond Lodge Shield of Honor

Nurse Agnes Coughlan Returns Home From Philadelphia

Miss Agnes Coughlan trained nurse returns home after a month of professional engagement in Philadelphia.

Philadelphia Agnes Coughlan

Meetings of Sunday Pioneer Father Mathew society

The text lists Sunday gatherings for the Pioneer Father Mathew society and the Order Railway conductors No 156 Bt. Joseph's Cad is, indicating scheduled meetings or fraternal activities in a local context.

Pioneer Father Mathew Society Order Bt. Joseph's

Franklin Layman and Maury Jacobs Wed At Jacobs Home

Franklin Henry Layman and Miss Maury Jacobs were united in marriage last Wednesday evening in a ceremony at the home of the bride’s parents, Rev. Thomas B. May officiating. Thomas Layman and Miss Hughes served as best man and bridesmaid, with a large gathering of friends in attendance.

Franklin Henry Layman Maury Jacobs Thomas B. May John Jacobs South Charch Street Thomas Layman Miss Hughes

Layman Couple Plans Home After Time with Bride’s Parents

A layman employed in the city will spend a brief period with the bride's parents before establishing a home of their own. The sequence reflects a customary step in their marriage arrangement.

Carbondale Departure Rate Grows As Strike Continues

The steady exodus of young men from Carbondale continues as many depart seeking work or leisure during the strike. Most say they will stay away only while the depression lasts and plan to return when job prospects improve. Names include James McAllister, Hugh Tully, Samuel Updike, Anthony Kilker, Michael Gaughan, John McGarry, John Percell, Newell Morgan, Edward Kelly, John Kelly, and Daniel Loftus heading to Cleveland, Chicago, Pittsburg, New York, Buffalo, and other destinations.

Carbondale James McAllister Hugh Tully Erie Cleveland Samuel Updike Simpson Chicago Anthony Kilker Michael Gaughan John McGarry Pike Street Pittsburg John Percell New York City Newell Morgain Michael McGarry Battle Avenue Edward Kelly West Side John Kelly Wandling Daniel Loftus Sandstreet Buffalo Klin

Social Gathering on Dundaff Street Hosts Honored Guest List

Mrs George Ransom entertained on Upper Dundaff Street for a Thursday evening party. Guests included Lizale Williams Edith Strong Minnie Opie Alice Brennan Blodwin Evans Lucy Brennan Nellie Escott Daisy Norton Nina Carpenter Anna Golden Mrs Enoch Thomas Florence Carey of Scranton John Williams William Thomas Claude Oliver Beddoe Williams Newell Stoddard Wriend and Charles Swarts George Brennan and Boyd Oliver. Refreshments and amusements enhanced the festive mood.

Dundaff Sention George Ransom Dundaff Street Lizale Williams Edith Strong Minnie Opie Alice Brennan Blodwin Evans Lucy Brennan Nellie Escott Daisy Norton Nina Carpenter Anna Golden Enoch Thomas

Evening with Authors at Swigert Home

Misses Sara and Emma Swigert host an authors evening at their home at Spring street and Girfield avenue on Monday evening June 9. Ice cream will be sold for the Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian church and all are welcome to attend.

Sara Emma Swigert Spring Street Girfield Avenue Ladies’ Aid Society The Presbyterian Church

M D Lathrope to Lead Berean Baptist Prayer Meeting

M D Lathrope will lead the men's morning prayer meeting at Berean Baptist church tomorrow at 9 45. He is noted as a leader from the First Presbyterian church in the city and a cordial invitation is extended to the men of the congregation.

Berean Baptist Church M. D. Lathrope First Presbyterian Church

Passing Throng Observed by Scranton Residents

The Passing Throng reports residents from Scranton visiting local hotels and homes. G W S Fuller and T EF Moran were at the American and Clarrison houses yesterday. Mr and Mrs Prankie and daughter Miss Gertrude were in Scranton yesterday. Miss Florence Carey visited Mrs Thomas Cornish on Dundaff street. Miss Sallie Moran, formerly a Lackawanna Telephone operator, called on Carbondale Telephone operators.

G. W. S. Fuller Scranton T. EF. Moran Clarrison House Prankie Dennis Gertrude Florence Carey Thomas Cornish Dundaff Street Sallie Moran Lackawanna Telephone Exchange Carbondale Telephone Company

Jermyn Public Schools Hold Commencement in Assembly Hall

The Jermyn public schools held their commencement in Assembly Hall with seven graduates including Mary Evans and Walter Taylor. Highlights include class president Floyd Hunter and valedictorian Walter Taylor, diplomas presented by T. B. Crawford, and a program of music and speeches. Separate notes mention George Harris’s return to work, W. T. Osborne’s Dickinson Law degree, and the funeral of Miss Cora Fowler with interment at Shadyside.

Jermyn Public Schools Assembly Hall Tne Pretty Mary Evans Frank Pendred Margaret Maxwell Floyd Hunter Misa Currie Will Margaret Marsh Walter Taylor Miss Evans Mixa Marsh Prophet Mamie Evans Irving Miss Hilla Mia. Barrett Bloyd Hunter Gluck Mar- Barret Marsh Jennie Vail Uniondale Edith Maynard South Millin Street George Harris W. ‘T’. Osborne Dickinson Law College Cora Fowler

Borough council adjourns due to lack of quorum

The borough council adjourned sine die as there was no quorum. Nearby notes report A L Snyder closing his Main street store and moving to Thompkinsville, while Mr and Mrs Mosher travel to Cohecion New York to visit Mrs Mosher’s parents. Peter Henry on Third street is seriously ill with bronchitis.

A. L. Snyder Main Street Thompkinsville

Peckville Builds New Journal Office and Stores Rise

Peckville advances with a 24 by 30 foot two story brick Peck Lumber building on Erie street for the Peeckville Journal. Roberts and Peck family members attend a district WMS meeting in Forest City. Merchant W F Ketcham starts a new residence on the former Merchant Tailor site. Roberts Bros plan a large Main and Depot fronting store on the old fire site. Mrs Moon recovers from illness. Local residents travel between Peckville and Niagara Falls. J S Thomas preaches at Peckville Baptist Services at 10:00 am and 7:30 pm with themes The Lord Searching Jerusalem and The Inequalities of Life. All welcome.

Peck Lumber Company Peeckville Journal Erie Street George Roberts J.D. Peck W. J. McKelivey H. Briggs HH. P. Woodward Forest City Methodist Episcopal Church W. FP. Ketcham William Gunn Roberts Bros Main Depot H. Moon William Kestell Peckville Niagara Falls

Floral Sunday Observed At Congregational Church

Olyphant notes a Floral Sunday with a children’s music and readings program at the Congregational church. St George's Episcopal mission in Edwards' hall holds afternoon services led by Rev. E. J. Haughton of Dunmore. Local meetings and visits are listed among town happenings.

St. George's Episcopal Mission Edwards’ Hall E. J. Haughton Dunmore Lady Ellen Wilkes-Barre Sweeney William Leek Blakely Owen Jones Breslaw Thomas Patten Susquehanna Street J. O'Malley Lulekawanna William McKee Wilkes- Barre Lizzie Jones West Scranton

Local society notes from Clark's Summit and nearby

Mrs. Robert Evans hosted a niece Miss Alice Miller birthday gathering. Scranton residents B James family occupy Albert Bull's former house. Clergy and families attended Epworth league convention at Tunkhannock. Harry Westcott returned to New York City for studies. Wyoming Seminary youths hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Solomon Walker on Winola avenue. Children's day exercises postponed to the third Sunday in June due to late season. Postmaster aide Mrs. M S Perkins resigns. Miss Edna Townsand named successor. International Correspondence schools employees toured Clark's Summit and took a straw ride to Bald Mount on Memorial day. Mrs. F J Walker and children visiting Wayne county. Canning factory directors rumored to plan operation this season. Miss Ti Jennings visited Paton. Mrs. S Rice in Scranton. F F M Young repainting his store. A K Stearns doing the work. J W Bunnell in Scranton on business. Miss Ella Mann attended eisteddfod sessions in Scranton on Memorial day.

Robert Evans Woodlawn Park Alice Miller B. James and Scranton Albert Bull Custard C.E. Merrill Bortree Tunkhannock Harry Westcott New York City Wyoming Seminary Solomon Walker Winola Avenue Methodist Episcopal Church M. S. Perkins Edna Townsend International Correspondence Schools Clark Bald Mount F. J. Walker Ti Jennings Paton 8. Rice FF. M. Young A. IK. Stearns J. W. Bunnell Ella Mann

Local Vignettes Include Returning Soldier and Visitors

William Doran, a private in the U S Army in the Philippine Islands, returned home Wednesday evening after his enlistment term. Mrs. Austin Bensester of Carbon Dale visits town. Aliss Vertic Dix called in Scranton yesterday. Mrs. William Bebe returns from Ashley trip. William Seberline and daughter Miles Carrie spend two weeks at Stroudsburg. Mr. and Mrs. John Wonderlich of Philadelphia visit the LeVins on Main Street. School children enjoyed a woods outing yesterday. Miss Mame Hinds spends a few days in Blakely.

William Doran United States Army Philippine Islands Austin Bensester Carbondale Aliss Vertic Dix Scranton William Bebe Ashley William Seberline Miles Carrie Stroudsburg John Wonderlich Philadelphia James LeVin Main Street Mame Hinds Blakely Lie Cummings James Doran Eugene McAlpine Marathon John Davis Diego W. Va John AleCarrick Ireland William Corcoran West Side R. K. Batley Montrose Nhenever Frue Glasgow Edinburgh Charles Sanders L. D. Banders West Hutston Nettle Druftper Wilkes-Barre

Parsons Funeral Guests and Town Visitors Noted

Archbal d Mrs John T Swift attended the funeral of Mrs Patrick Cox in Parsons yesterday. Mr Dan Thomas of Carbondale called in town Thursday evening. James Gildea Jr of Hui Street returned from Atlantic City. Mr D J Jenkins of Jermyn called in town yesterday. Stephen McDonough of Scranton is visiting relatives in town. Mia C A Sainson and daughter also mentioned.

John T. Swift Parsons Patrick Cox Dan Thomas Carbondale James Gildea, Jr Hui Street Atlantic City D. J. Jenkins Jermyn Stephen McDonough Scranton Mia C. A. Sainson

Prominent Mrs Atherton Endorses Lydia E Pinkham Remedy

A high society woman, Mrs Atherton, provides a strong endorsement letter for Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. The testimonial claims the remedy cures a wide range of female distress including ovarian issues, womb problems, backache, and menstrual irregularities, asserting it is unmatched.

Brooklyn, N.Y Lydia E. Pinkham Mrs. Atherton Lydia Bh. Pinkham

Louise Returns Home After Pleasant Visit in Town

Louise has returned to her Scranton home after a pleasant visit with relatives in town. P. F. Brogan was a caller in Mayfield yesterday afternoon.

Louise Scranton P. F. Brogan Mayfield

Taylor Church Calendar and Local Notices in Scranton

The report lists church services at Calvary Baptist and Methodist Episcopal churches in Taylor with times for morning and evening services, Sunday school, and the Lord's Supper. It notes a cemetery fence repair gathering, Forest Home Cemetery directors meeting, funerals in Bellevue, and various local residents' travels, visits, illnesses, and school events.

Calvary Baptist Church H. H. Harris D. E. Jones Old Presbyterian Cemetery Forest Home Cemetery Association Maury Lydia Jones John Reese Ryan Jones Pond Street Alera Margaret Edwards Bellevue John R. Francis Main Street Methodist Episcopal Church J. B. Singer Elm Park Ada Clogs Taylor Street Delaware, Lackiwanna and Western Company Piaster Henry Llazle Davin Sophia ‘Thomas West Bcranton James Morris David Thomas Sullivan County James Jones Pittsburg Old Forge Borough Alfred Jones Lily Lake Yesteray

Brooklyn Notes and Obituaries From June Meeting

Special to the Scranton Tribune reports Brooklyn events with solo visitors Mia and G T Terry hosting Professor BE By Southworth. Fr Bailey travels to Binghamton for facial surgery. Universalist Ladies Aid met at Mrs Fred Bennett’s. about sixty attended. Children’s Sunday noted at Methodist church. Universalist Sunday school plans event next week. Ales Jevslo Delaway visited Hophottam. Joseph Richard dies at his mother’s home after laudanum overdose. funeral in Pittston after remains moved Sunday.

Scranton Tribune Brooklyn Southworth Beranton Mia G. T. Terry Bailey Binghamton Universalist Church Fred Bennett Universalist Thelia Bundy Ales Jevslo Delaway Hophottam Joseph Richard Pittston

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